Horror · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 19m

Arbor Day: The Root of Evil

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Director
Michael JayneJohn JohnsonJoe RaffaBrooke MulkinsJustin TimpaneKarrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Cast
Joe Raffa as North (segment "The Forest of Retribution") Logan Liskovec as The Arborist Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick as Passerby Kevin Troy as Joe (segment "Head Plant") Michael Adam Hamilton as Park Ranger (segment "Wrap Around") Nicole Cinaglia as Melissa (segment "A Quartet of Screams")
Crew
Michael Jayne — Writer
Tagline

On Arbor Day...the roots run red.

Synopsis

Each Arbor Day, a New Jersey campground closes while locals whisper about disappearances and eerie sightings. A curious visitor hears five chilling tales revealing the deadly force stalking the woods.

Trailer Arbor Day: The Root of Evil — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
anthologyslasherhorror anthologyhorrorslasher killerarbor day
Key Collaborators
Michael Jayne Director John Johnson Director Joe Raffa Director Brooke Mulkins Director Justin Timpane Director Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick Director Michael Jayne Writer
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