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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

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

References

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  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.
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