Project MKHEXE
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| Directed by | Gerald Robert Waddell |
| Written by | Gerald Robert Waddell |
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| Cinematography | Charlie Cole |
| Edited by | Alex Tsagamilis |
| Music by | Kyle Woods |
Production company | Feathered Fish Films |
| Distributed by | Cineverse |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Project MKHEXE is a 2025 American found footage horror film written and directed by Gerald Robert Waddell. It stars Ignacyo Matynia, Jordan Knapp, Will Jandro, Jennifer Lynn O'Hara, and Dwayne Tarver.
Plot
[edit]Tim Wilson, an aspiring filmmaker, returns to his family home after the sudden suicide of his younger brother, Sean. During the funeral preparations, Tim discovers Sean's extensive collection of notes, VHS tapes, and digital recordings, all centered around a mysterious urban legend known as "Project MKHEXE." This project, a supposed government mind-control experiment, is said to induce horrific nightmares, violent outbursts, and complete mental breakdowns in its subjects.
As Tim delves deeper into Sean's research, he uncovers a series of disturbing events,
- The Treehouse Discovery: Tim and Sean's friend, Nicole, find a hidden treehouse in the woods containing mutilated animal carcasses arranged in ritualistic patterns. The walls are covered with cryptic symbols and blood-stained notes, suggesting it was used for dark experiments.
- The Mommy Blogger Tape: Among Sean's tapes is a video of a once-popular mommy blogger who, after exposure to MKHEXE, descends into madness. The footage shows her smearing blood on her face, speaking in tongues, and ultimately gouging out her own eyes on camera.
- The Subway Incident: Tim uncovers a recording of a college student exploring an abandoned Chicago subway tunnel rumored to house MKHEXE labs. The footage ends abruptly as the student is attacked by an unseen force, with screams echoing and the camera capturing a fleeting glimpse of a grotesque, humanoid figure.
Tim's investigation is further complicated by the disappearance of digital files and physical evidence, as if someone or something is actively erasing traces of MKHEXE. As Tim's obsession grows, he begins experiencing hallucinations and nightmares similar to those described in Sean's notes. He sees shadowy figures lurking in the corners of his vision and hears whispers urging him to "join them."
Tim discovers a hidden chamber beneath the family home, filled with MKHEXE equipment and recordings of Sean undergoing experiments. The footage shows Sean being subjected to sensory deprivation, forced to watch disturbing imagery, and injected with unknown substances. In one particularly gruesome clip, Sean is seen tearing at his own flesh, screaming about "the hex inside."
Realizing the depth of the conspiracy and the extent of Sean's torment, Tim confronts Nicole, only to find her in a catatonic state, eyes rolled back and muttering incoherently. Suddenly, she attacks Tim with a broken glass shard, slashing his arm before collapsing.
The film ends with a montage of Tim's final recordings, showing him descending into madness. In the last scene, Tim is seen setting up a camera in the treehouse, his eyes vacant and a sinister smile on his face. As the screen fades to black, a distorted voice whispers, "What we fear, we create."
Cast
[edit]- Ignacyo Matynia as Tim
- Jordan Knapp as Nicole
- Will Jandro as Sean
- Jennifer Lynn O'Hara as Gloria
- Dwayne Tarver as Donald
- Sebla Demi as Meryem Yildiz
- Spenser Adelstein as Chuck
- Isaac Andrade as Jake
- Ryan Binse as Wyatt
- Nick Butler as Punk Bunny
- Daniel Benjamin Buxton as Tony
- Will Cavitt as Subject 23
- Laura G. Chirinos as Police Admin Assistant
- Charlie Cole as Joe
- Johnson Cooley as Carl Eckles
- Glenn Edward as Abner Kasick
- Katrina Eroen as Kim Eckles
- Gabby Gal as Kim's Daughter
- Tara Herman as Receptionist
- Maren Hill as Heather
- Jesse Howland as Steve
- Kaiden Nicholas Johnson as Kim's Son
- Logan Kelley as Young Owen
- Damian C. King as Owen
- Kendrick Knight as Younger Tim
- Marik Knight as Young Tim
- Malorie Mackey as Torture Patient
- Patrick Mulderrig as Det. Doug Bryant
- Anthony Richard Pagliaro as Officer Chuny
- Jai Pellerin as Brett
- Tessa Rao as Ashleigh
- Alyssa Reichel as Skylar
- Michael Rivera as Dr. Teufel
- Jayden Scala as Young Tim
- Emily Schroeder as Nurse
- Chris Schwartz as Officer Williams
- Joe Solana Simon as Henry Baker Judson
- Zach Smith as Det. Louis Cameron
- Michael Stark as Young Steve
- Shannon Elaine Sweeney as Allison
- Landon Turner as Younger Sean
- Dameon Victorian as David
- Katherine Waddell as Lynne
- Benjamin White as Interpreter
Release
[edit]The film was released on Screambox on April 29, 2025.[1]
Reception
[edit]Sean Parker at 25YL compared the film to In the Mouth of Madness, Videodrome, Paranormal Activity, and V/H/S, claiming it is "the best found footage film of the year so far."[2] Scare Value scored it 3.5 out of 5, saying that "chasing its own loose ends results in a believability that most films struggle to find."[3] Celia Payne at Let's Talk Terror said it "might surprise you with its story and wow you with its attention to detail."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (2025-04-25). "Your New Found Footage Obsession 'Project MKHEXE' Hits SCREAMBOX Tuesday [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting!. Archived from the original on 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Parker, Sean (2025-04-21). "Project MKHEXE Deconstructs Conspiracy Theories by Creating One". 25YL. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Staebell, Bryan (2025-04-23). "Project MKHEXE Review". Scare Value. Archived from the original on 2025-04-23. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Payne, Celia (2025-04-24). "REVIEW — Project MKHEXE (Screambox Exclusive)". Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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