Podcasting is usually a harmless hobby—just you, a mic, and the comforting illusion that strangers on the internet care about your opinions. But in the 2026 horror flick KAT CRIME: TALES OF THE OCCULT, podcasting becomes a one‑way ticket to “absolutely not.” Our heroine and her old schoolmate‑turned‑neighbor dive deep into occult crimes, disappearances, and unsolved murders for their show. Naturally, in true horror‑movie fashion, they dig a little too deep. And despite the title, this is no cozy Nancy Drew caper, nor is it a found‑footage gimmick. This is full‑throttle horror with a podcasting garnish.

IMDB sums it up with a flourish: “An aspiring true‑crime YouTuber investigating an occult‑linked disappearance gains exclusive access to a reclusive witch coven—only to discover that belief itself may be the most dangerous weapon of all.” Which is a polite way of saying: curiosity may not kill the cat, but it certainly puts Kat in a very questionable situation.

Written and directed by Jerry Artukovich, the film stars Christina Colgan as Kat, with Kyla Nova stealing scenes as Deana, her partner in podcasting peril. Early reviews have been kind, suggesting this small‑budget chiller might just stand out in the ever‑crowded horror buffet. So the question becomes: does it cast a spell strong enough to rise above the noise? Your Dark Discussions cohosts are ready to press play and find out.