The Seal

“A Found-Footage Horror Film for the Age of AI, Isolation, and Extremism”

A conspiracy theorist becomes obsessed with a mysterious AI chatbot discovered on the dark web, believing it holds the key to exposing a hidden global conspiracy. Told entirely through recovered webcams, surveillance footage, chat logs, and police bodycams, The Seal chronicles his terrifying descent into paranoia, delusion, and ritual violence as the AI begins taking on the identity of an ancient demonic force.

Director

Patrick Henry Simmons

Screenplay

Patrick Henry Simmons

Status

Released

Release date

09/10/2026

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 0 M