The Shedding 2026
"Shedding comes with a loss."
In Benjamin Lussier's *The Shedding* (2026), a frayed romance ignites a descent into obsession when rising actor Francis Ducharme's character abandons his lover, Jean, for a stand-in—a haunting twist that blurs the line between personal and professional chaos.
Director: Benjamin Lussier
Cast
Mickaël Gouin
Jean
Francis Ducharme
Christophe
Catherine Brunet
Mathilde
Cynthia Mateu
Julie
Benjamin Lussier
Thomas
Vlad Alexis
Sammy
Maxime Genois
Doublure
Mathieu Bouillon
cascadeur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shedding (2026) about?
A scorned lover grapples with obsession after his partner abandons him for a stand-in, leading him into a psychological spiral on a surreal film set. Trapped between heartbreak and delusion, he must confront whether love or sanity is the price of redemption.
Who directed The Shedding?
The film is directed by Benjamin Lussier, who also co-stars in the cast.
Who stars in The Shedding?
The ensemble includes Mickaël Gouin, Francis Ducharme, Catherine Brunet, Cynthia Mateu, and the director himself, Benjamin Lussier.
Is The Shedding (2026) worth watching?
While IMDb isn't rated yet, the film's unique blend of thriller, romance, and horror—alongside its tight 25-minute runtime and psychological depth—makes it a compelling watch for fans of intense, atmospheric storytelling.
How long is The Shedding?
The Shedding runs for 25 minutes.
About The Shedding (2026) — A Thriller-Romance About Obsession and Illusion
In Benjamin Lussier's *The Shedding* (2026), a frayed romance ignites a descent into obsession when rising actor Francis Ducharme's character abandons his lover, Jean, for a stand-in—a haunting twist that blurs the line between personal and professional chaos. Set against the surreal backdrop of a film set where nothing is as it seems, Jean's journey twists into a disorienting quest for identity and control. As dream and reality collide, the film bends the thriller genre with raw emotional weight, probing the cost of reinvention and the fragility of love.
With its moody atmosphere and psychological intensity, *The Shedding* explores themes of jealousy, validation, and the illusions we cling to in desperate pursuit of connection. The short runtime amplifies every unsettling moment, making it a standout in the thriller-romance-horror crossover space. Lussier's direction and the powerhouse performances—especially from Mickaël Gouin and Catherine Brunet—turn this into a visceral meditation on loss, ego, and the lengths we'll go to reclaim what's slipping away.
