Chores 2026
"Tonight, working on the farm is a deadly duty...."
From first-time writer-director Carter Hellwarth comes the micro-budget thriller *Chores (2026)*—a nerve-shredding 5-minute ride that turns an ordinary farmhouse night into a deadly guessing game.
Director: Carter Hellwarth
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chores (2026) about?
Set on a quiet farm after dark, *Chores (2026)* follows a hardened farmer who reluctantly gives shelter to a mysterious traveler. What begins as a simple act of kindness quickly curdles into suspicion as each man's true motives surface, turning a routine task into a deadly confrontation.
Who directed Chores?
Carter Hellwarth makes his directorial debut with *Chores*, shaping a tense micro-thriller that unfolds entirely on a single farm under cover of night.
Who stars in Chores?
The compact cast features Garrett Hellwarth, Corbin Hellwarth, and Carter Hellwarth in a trio of tightly wound performances that drive the story forward.
Is Chores (2026) worth watching?
Though unrated, *Chores (2026)* promises sharp suspense in under five minutes. If you enjoy micro-genre films with atmosphere over exposition, it's a brisk, effective taste of old-school noir tension.
How long is Chores?
The film runs just five minutes, a compact burst of suspense designed to keep you guessing until the final shot.
About Chores (2026) — A 5-Minute Thriller Where Trust is the First Casualty
From first-time writer-director Carter Hellwarth comes the micro-budget thriller *Chores (2026)*—a nerve-shredding 5-minute ride that turns an ordinary farmhouse night into a deadly guessing game. Under a sky thick with tension, a grizzled farmer reluctantly shelters a stranger who may—or may not—be what he seems. As the clock ticks toward revelation, each man's hidden agenda surfaces in a chilling game of misdirection where trust is the first casualty. Shot in stark rural noir, the short film trades dialogue for atmosphere, letting shadows and silence do the talking as identities unravel with grim inevitability.
Expect razor-edged suspense rather than dialogue in this compact genre piece. Carter Hellwarth, helming his own script, crafts a taut parable about rural isolation and the lethal cost of misplaced hospitality. With Garrett, Corbin, and Carter Hellwarth sharing the screen in a taut three-way power struggle, *Chores (2026)* proves how much dread can live in a single frame.