We are proud to board SICK by Agata Trzebuchowska, which will celebrate its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest 2026.

SICK
by Agata Trzebuchowska
Poland, 2026, 90 min.

World Premiere
18 September  05:30 PM (CDT) – Theater 6

Second Screening
24 September  05:45 PM (CDT) – Theater 6
Third Screening
24 September  05:45 PM (CDT) – Theater 7

 

Things spiral out of control in more ways than one when two siblings are tasked with caring for their ailing grandmother.

During the summer holidays, Maks (16) and his older sister Emma (19) are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped together in the heavy, stifling isolation of the summer heat, the siblings’ bond begins to shift into something unsettling and difficult to define. As tensions rise and boundaries begin to blur, their grandmother’s frail presence takes on an increasingly disturbing quality, turning a once-idyllic summer into a haunting passage into adulthood.

WHY WE LIKE THE FILM
We are thrilled to welcome SICK to Pluto Film’s slate. Agata Trzebuchowska has created an atmospheric and unsettling horror film that transforms the oppressive calmness of a summer into a powerful psychological landscape. Rather than coming-of-age, SICK is the  horror of growing up, exploring the fear, confusion, and loss of certainty that accompany the passage into adulthood. Through the shifting relationship between Maks and his sister Emma, the film examines isolation, family bonds, and blurred boundaries between childhood and adulthood. We were captivated by the film’s distinctive tone, emotional complexity, and ability to create unease through suggestion rather than explanation. We believe SICK is a bold debut with strong potential to connect with both international genre and croos over audiences who like edgy and original films.

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