Debut Horror Movie 'It Ends' Hits Theaters After 6-Year Journey

Director Alexander Ullom's debut horror movie 'It Ends' is set to release in theaters on August 21, after a six-year journey to bring the film to life. The film follows four friends on a road trip who become trapped on an endless road, exploring themes of liminal spaces and adulthood.

The film 'It Ends' was shot for $80,000 and premiered at SXSW in March 2025, where it received critical raves. However, it initially failed to attract any distributors and was considered 'dead in the water' by Ullom. A chance encounter with filmmaker and movie influencer Nicolas Curcio led to a discussion about the film online, which was seen by the CEO of Neon, ultimately resulting in the film being picked up for distribution.

Neon will also distribute Alexander Ullom's next film, '4 x 4: The Event', which he describes as 'balls-to-the-wall gore and violence'. Ullom, who is 28 years old, has broken out onto the horror scene with 'It Ends', which explores the idea of liminal spaces and the transition into adulthood.

The Endless Screening challenge will take place at NYC's Metro Private Cinema, featuring a 36-hour marathon screening of 'It Ends'. This unique event will allow fans to fully immerse themselves in the film's existential horror.

## Why it matters The release of 'It Ends' is significant, not only because of its unique storyline and themes, but also because of the challenges it faced in getting to theaters. The film's journey highlights the difficulties that independent filmmakers can face in getting their work distributed. The fact that Neon has picked up the film for distribution is a testament to the quality of the movie and the dedication of its director.

The themes explored in 'It Ends' are also relevant to contemporary audiences, particularly those in their 20s and 30s who are navigating the challenges of adulthood. The idea of liminal spaces and the feeling of being in perpetual motion is something that many people can relate to, making the film a thought-provoking and unsettling watch.

## What happens next With the release of 'It Ends' on August 21, fans of horror movies will be able to experience the film's existential terror for themselves. The success of the film will also be closely watched, as it could pave the way for more independent horror movies to get distribution deals. Alexander Ullom's next film, '4 x 4: The Event', is also highly anticipated, and fans will be eager to see what he has in store for them next.