Self-Help (film)

Self-Help
Directed byErik Bloomquist
Written by
  • Erik Bloomquist
  • Carson Bloomquist
Edited by
  • Erik Bloomquist
  • Carson Bloomquist
Release dates
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Self-Help is a 2025 horror-thriller film directed by Erik Bloomquist in which a college student infiltrates a dangerous self-actualization community to rescue her mother from its enigmatic "anti-cult" leader.[2][3][4] The film was distributed by Cineverse and its horror label Bloody Disgusting following a Halloween theatrical debut.[5]

Production

The film was shot throughout West Virginia, with the majority of the film taking place in Huntington, West Virginia.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Squires, John. "'Self-Help' - First Look at 'Founders Day' Director's Cult Horror Movie". bloody-disgusting.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ Doupe', Tyler (July 1, 2025). "'Self-Help' Review: A Heartfelt and Unpredictable Horror Effort". Dread Central. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  3. ↑ Adelgaard, Karina (October 29, 2025). "Self-Help – Movie Review". Heaven of Horror. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ "CT filmmaker's latest horror flick arrives just in time for Halloween". Hartford Courant. October 26, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (October 8, 2025). "Cineverse Takes N. American VOD & Streaming For Bloomquists' 'Self-Help' Ahead Of Halloween Theatrical Rollout". Deadline. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Fleming, Kaitlyn (October 27, 2025). "'Self Help' transforms Huntington into haunting cinematic background - The Parthenon". The Parthenon. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  7. ↑ Lynch, Bill. "Horror Film 'Self-Help' Filmed Around Huntington". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved June 10, 2026.