New Zombie Horror Movie This Is Not a Test Gets Release Date, Bloody Poster

Independent Film Company (IFC) and Shudder have announced the release date for This Is Not a Test, an upcoming horror thriller that revolves around high school students suddenly facing a zombie apocalypse. In addition, the first poster has also been shared, featuring a glimpse of the main cast led by former Disney Channel star Olivia Holt (Girl vs. Monster, Cloak & Dagger).

“In the film, Sloane and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape their suddenly apocalyptic hometown. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands,” reads the official synopsis.

When is the release date for This Is Not a Test?

IFC and Shudder will officially release This Is Not a Test in theaters on February 20, 2026. The ensemble cast also includes Froy Gutierrez (Hocus Pocus 2), Luke MacFarlane (Bros), Corteon Moore (From), Chloe Avakian (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy), Carson MacCormac (Clown in a Cornfield), Joelle Farrow (Fresh Meat), and more.

The coming-of-age horror movie is written and directed by Adam MacDonald, based on the 2012 YA novel by Canadian author Courtney Summers. It is produced by MacDonald and Cybill Lui, with Luke Taylor serving as an executive producer. The creative team consists of cinematographer Christian Bielz, editor Pamela Bayne, production designer Holly Sullivan, costume designer Rachel Anderson, composer Lee Malia, art director Fiona Cornelia, set director Laetitia Oudouhou, and more.

Source: Comingsoon.net