The Pitchfork Retreat 2025
"One person's paradise is another one's hell!"
In director Nicole Van Voorhis' chilling new horror feature The Pitchfork Retreat (2025), three ambitious writers embark on what seems like a dream assignment—an exclusive, all-expenses-paid retreat on a secluded island where they will compete for a ...
Director: Nicole Van Voorhis
Cast
Danielle Harris
Dr. Lilith
Adrienne Barbeau
Elle
Tony Todd
Host
Dee Wallace
Helen
Terry Kiser
Ike
Andrew Divoff
Sheriff
Austin Pendleton
Dr. Nacht
Joseph D. Reitman
Nikolai
Selena Anduze
Bartender
Elliott Fullam
Junior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pitchfork Retreat (2025) about?
A group of writers travel to a private island for a supposed horror-writing retreat, only to realize it's a twisted survival challenge in disguise. Their creative ambitions soon clash with a nightmare scenario where the real competition is staying alive.
Who directed The Pitchfork Retreat?
The Pitchfork Retreat is directed by Nicole Van Voorhis, a filmmaker known for blending psychological tension with visceral horror.
Who stars in The Pitchfork Retreat?
The film stars horror legends Danielle Harris, Adrienne Barbeau, Tony Todd, Dee Wallace, Terry Kiser, and Andrew Divoff.
Is The Pitchfork Retreat (2025) worth watching?
Early buzz suggests The Pitchfork Retreat delivers a gripping mix of psychological horror and survival thrills, with strong performances from its veteran cast. While it's unrated, the pedigree of its talent and director hints at a standout entry in modern horror—perfect for fans of slow-burn dread and unexpected twists.
How long is The Pitchfork Retreat?
Runtime details are not listed.
About The Pitchfork Retreat (2025) — Horror writers face a deadly competition on a remote island
In director Nicole Van Voorhis' chilling new horror feature The Pitchfork Retreat (2025), three ambitious writers embark on what seems like a dream assignment—an exclusive, all-expenses-paid retreat on a secluded island where they will compete for a life-changing publishing contract. The idyllic setting, however, quickly curdles into something far darker as the writers discover the retreat's sinister true purpose. What begins as a battle of wits and creativity swiftly escalates into a fight for survival, blurring the line between professional ambition and primal terror.
The film drips with atmospheric dread, playing on classic horror motifs of isolation and hidden agendas, while delivering a fresh twist on the 'unreliable host' trope. With a stellar cast led by horror icons Danielle Harris, Adrienne Barbeau, and Tony Todd—each bringing decades of genre expertise—The Pitchfork Retreat promises both nostalgia and novelty for horror fans craving a visceral, cerebral scare.
