The Waiting Man

The Waiting Man

Screening on film festivals

In 2022, the famous streaming group TOMNI was at the height of its popularity with over 7 million followers. Over the course of a week, their content changed and then they suddenly vanished. This is the footage recovered from their social media, computers, and SD cards. Experts believe the footage shows the worldwide phenomenon known
as Alikabiha, also called the Waiting Man.

Have you ever felt yourself being watched but no one is there? Have you ever encountered someone where their shape is the only thing that seems human? A sense of dread spreads and you feel in your heart that something isn't right. You are not alone.

For the last millennium frighteningly similar reports of a mysterious figure have been documented. This is the common denominator in hundreds of disappearances throughout the world. We call the phenomenon, The Waiting Man.

The Waiting Man is a fictional horror character created by Carl Sundström that will soon be seen on screens all over the world. A feature film with the same name, written by Carl Sundström and Nathaniel Pellikka Erlandsson, is now completed with a preliminary release date in late 2026.

Screenings

PUFA — Pucela Fantástica

Valladolid, Spain · July 2026
World Premiere

The Waiting Man had its world premiere at PUFA (Pucela Fantástica) in Valladolid, Spain, as part of the festival's Aquelarres section.

The film was presented to audiences for the first time on July 9, 2026, marking the beginning of its festival journey. The screening was attended by director Carl Sundström, actress Mayuko Lindström, and co-writer and producer Nathaniel P. Erlandsson.

PUFA, the International Fantastic and Horror Film Festival of Valladolid, took place from July 4–11, 2026, bringing together an international selection of contemporary genre cinema.

PUFA (Pucela Fantástica)

Horror Fest Film Festival

United States · September 26 2026
North American Premiere

The Waiting Man continued its international festival journey with its North American Premiere at Horror Fest Film Festival.

Following its world premiere in Spain, the film made its first appearance at the festival infront of North American audiences, bringing its unsettling story and atmosphere to a new audience.

At the festival the film won the award for Scariest feature film.

Horror Fest Film Festival

Toronto Indie Horror Fest

Toronto, Canada · October 8 2026
Canadian Premiere

The Waiting Man will made its Canadian Premiere at Toronto Indie Horror Fest.

The Toronto screening marked another step in the film's international festival journey, introducing the film to Canadian audiences for the first time. It was very well received and appriciated by the audience.

Toronto Indie Horror Fest