What Can't Be Mentioned

What Can't Be Mentioned
Directed byDan Sallitt
Written byDan Sallitt
Produced byGraham Swon
Starring
CinematographyBarton Cortright
Production
company
Ravenser Odd
Release date
Running time
61 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

What Can't Be Mentioned is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Dan Sallitt. It is a sequel to The Unspeakable Act (2012). Tallie Medel and Sky Hirschkron reprise their roles as Jackie Kimball and Matthew Kimball, alongside Kyle McCormack and Kit Zauhar.

Cast

  • Tallie Medel as Jackie Kimball
  • Sky Hirschkron as Matthew Kimball
  • Kyle McCormack as Anthony
  • Kit Zauhar as Lily
  • Caroline Luft as Linda

Production

In August 2025, it was reported that Dan Sallitt was developing a sequel to The Unspeakable Act (2012), with Tallie Medel and Sky Hirschkron reprising their roles as Jackie Kimball and Matthew Kimball, alongside Kyle McCormack and Kit Zauhar. Principal photography began in October of that year.[1] In August 2026, the film was selected to be screened at the 2026 New York Film Festival.[2]

Release

What Can't Be Mentioned is scheduled to premiere at the New York Film Festival in 2026.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Newman, Nick (August 11, 2025). "Dan Sallitt to Direct The Unspeakable Act Sequel What Can't Be Mentioned". The Film Stage. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Hayes, Dade (August 13, 2026). "New York Film Festival Currents Lineup To Include World Premiere Of Tala Hadid's 'Bardi'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ "What Can't Be Mentioned - New York Film Festival". New York Film Festival. Retrieved August 19, 2026.