Ugly Cry is a 2026 American horror film written and directed by Emily Robinson, in her directorial debut. It stars Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, and Robin Tunney.
It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026.
Premise An actor's "ugly cry" costs them their dream role, leading them down a dark path towards perfection.
Cast Emily Robinson Ryan Simpkins Aaron Dominguez Robin Tunney Andrew Leeds Heather Morris Chalia La Tour Ray Abruzzo Sophie von Haselberg Josh Ruben Melinda McGraw
Production In June 2025, it was announced Emily Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, Robin Tunney, Andrew Leeds, Heather Morris, Chalia La Tour, Ray Abruzzo, Sophie von Haselberg, Josh Ruben and Melinda McGraw had joined the cast of the film, with Robinson directing from a screenplay she wrote. Principal photography concluded in Los Angeles.
Release It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026. In July 2026, Obscured Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film.
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