Ugly Cry (film)

Ugly Cry
Directed byEmily Robinson
Written byEmily Robinson
Produced by
  • Emily Robinson
  • Sophia Sabella
  • Pablo Feldman
  • Jolene Mendes
  • Rhianon Jones
  • Tristan Scott-Behrends
Starring
CinematographyBrody S. Anderson
Edited byPatrick Lawrence
Music bySóley Stefánsdóttir
Production
companies
  • More Avenue
  • Neon Heart Productions
Release date
  • March 12, 2026 (2026-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

  1. ^ "Ugly Cry". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Zilko, Christian (February 4, 2026). "SXSW 2026 Announces More Film and TV, Led by 'The Comeback' Season 3". IndieWire. Retrieved February 6, 2026.