Mimics (film)
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| Directed by | Kristoffer Polaha |
| Written by | Marc Oakley |
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| Cinematography | Alexander Yellen |
| Edited by | Barrie Wise |
| Music by | Benjamin Backus |
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| Distributed by | Panoramic Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mimics is a 2025 American horror comedy film directed and co-produced by Kristoffer Polaha, who also stars in the film alongside Mōriah, Chris Parnell, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Its plot follows Sam Reinhold (Polaha), an impressionist who makes a pact with a living ventriloquist dummy named Fergus for fame and success, resulting in grim consequences.[1][2]
Mimics premiered at the Cordillera International Film Festival in Sparks, Nevada on September 25, 2025.[1][3] The film was theatrically released by Panoramic Pictures on February 13, 2026.[1][2]
Plot
Cast
- Kristoffer Polaha as Sam Reinhold[4]
- Moriah as Virginia Martin
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Melvin Reinhold
- Chris Parnell as Jack Conrad
- Jason Berreth as Walter
- Jason Marsden as Dom Fletcher
- Jesse Hutch as Robert Van Sickle
- Kevin Lawson as Emcee Clifton
- Arianne Zucker as The Madam
- Micah Max Polaha as Riley Conrad
- Austin Basis as Emcee Tony
- Megan Tingle as Sara
- Marc Oakley as Spam Caller
- Ken Carpenter as Eulogizer
- Lydia De Souza as Beth
- David Gamble Jr. as Desmond Villanueve
- Holly Lorge as Judy
- Kenneth Anglemire as Floor manager
- Melody Ricketts as Connie Swanson
- Nick Josten as Layne Brown
Release
The film was premiered at Cordillera International Film Festival on September 25, 2025,[5] and had its limited release on February 13, 2026, under ArtAffects Entertainment and Panoramic Pictures.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Longeretta, Emily (October 16, 2025). "Kristoffer Polaha's Directorial Debut 'Mimics' Acquired by Panoramic Pictures, Sets February Release (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ a b Roffman, Michael (October 16, 2025). "'Mimics' Teaser – Kristoffer Polaha's Horror Rom Com Turns the Spotlight on Pesky Puppet Fergus". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Kristoffer Polaha's new film 'Mimics' debuts tonight in Sparks". KOLO-TV. September 25, 2025. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Gately, Greg (February 3, 2026). "Hallmark Star Kristoffer Polaha Directs and Stars in New Comedy-Horror 'MIMICS'". Fantasy Land News. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "From Classroom to Red Carpet". Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ Nowicki, Katherine (December 23, 2025). "'Mimics 2025'arrives in theaters February with a local tie". KRXI-TV. Retrieved February 16, 2026.