Ugly Cry (film)
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| Directed by | Emily Robinson |
| Written by | Emily Robinson |
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| Cinematography | Brody S. Anderson |
| Edited by | Patrick Lawrence |
| Music by | Sóley Stefánsdóttir |
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Running time | 94 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ugly Cry is a 2026 American horror film written and directed by Emily Robinson, in her directorial debut. It stars Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, and Robin Tunney.
It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026.
Premise
An actors "ugly cry" costs them their dream role, leading them down a dark path towards perfection.
Cast
- Emily Robinson
- Ryan Simpkins
- Aaron Dominguez
- Robin Tunney
- Andrew Leeds
- Heather Morris
- Chalia La Tour
- Ray Abruzzo
- Sophie von Haselberg
- Josh Ruben
- Melinda McGraw
Production
In June 2025, it was announced Emily Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, Robin Tunney, Andrew Leeds, Heather Morris, Chalia La Tour, Ray Abruzzo, Sophie von Haselberg, Josh Ruben and Melinda McGraw had joined the cast of the film, with Robinson directing from a screenplay she wrote. Principal photography concluded in Los Angeles.[2]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026.[3]
References
- ^ "Ugly Cry". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (June 19, 2025). "Robin Tunney, Ryan Simpkins & Aaron Dominguez Cast In Emily Robinson's 'Ugly Cry' Directorial Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (February 4, 2026). "SXSW 2026 Announces More Film and TV, Led by 'The Comeback' Season 3". IndieWire. Retrieved February 6, 2026.