With his divorce barely finalized, Warren retreats from the city he always resented to a quiet lake house, hoping to find some peace with his young son, KJ. But when a stranger named David turns up at the door asking for help, the night takes a turn Warren never could have anticipated. What begins as small talk over pizza unfolds into a taut psychological standoff, exposing secrets, shifting power, and a chilling connection that leaves Warren gasping for air.

Bad Dad (2026)

Is your son OK?

September 19, 2026 12 min

DramaThriller

Director: Chisa Hutchinson  ·  Writer: Chisa Hutchinson

With his divorce barely finalized, Warren retreats from the city he always resented to a quiet lake house, hoping to find some peace with his young son, KJ. But when a stranger named David turns up at the door asking for help, the night takes a turn Warren never could have anticipated. What begins as small talk over pizza unfolds into a taut psychological standoff, exposing secrets, shifting power, and a chilling connection that leaves Warren gasping for air.

Director

Chisa Hutchinson

Cast

Brian McManamon David Jason Babinsky Warren Jace Feldi KJ