Dust Bunny: Mads Mikkelsen Hunts Monsters in Bryan Fuller’s Twisted Horror Debut!

Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller’s chilling feature directorial debut (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies), unleashes Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman neighbor helping an 8-year-old girl slay the bed monster she believes devoured her family. This R-rated horror-thriller (1h46m) blends whimsy, gore, and assassins, premiering at TIFF 2025 (Sept 9) before wide U.S. theaters on December 12, 2025. With Sigourney Weaver and first looks dripping dread, it’s primed for holiday scares.

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Dust Bunny: Release Dates & Key Details

Aspect	Details
World Premiere	Sept 9, 2025 (TIFF Midnight Madness) ​
U.S. Premiere	Sept 30, 2025 (Beyond Fest) ​
Wide Theatrical	December 12, 2025 (USA) ​
Runtime	106 minutes (R-rated)
Director	Bryan Fuller (feature debut)
Genre	Horror-Thriller (whimsical gateway horror) ​
Filming Location	Budapest, Hungary (2023 SAG interim)

Trailer teases Mikkelsen’s brutal takedowns amid family horror—perfect awards bait.​

Cast & Characters Breakdown

Actor	Role Description
Mads Mikkelsen	Scheming hitman neighbor hired to kill the “dust bunny” monster ​
Sophie Sloan	8-year-old Aurora—believes monster ate her family
Sheila Atim	Key supporting role in supernatural chaos
Sigourney Weaver	Pivotal character amplifying the dread
David Dastmalchian	Ensemble adding thriller tension

Fuller crafts a “family-oriented horror” gateway with assassins and adorable terror.​

How to Watch Dust Bunny

Region	Theatres/Access	Streaming (Post-Theatrical)
USA	Dec 12, 2025 (wide) ​	Lionsgate/Prime (TBD)
Global/India	Fandango/BookMyShow (Jan 2026 est.)	VOD soon after; trailer YouTube ​
Festivals	TIFF/Beyond Fest replays	Free trailer: YouTube ​

Trailer live now—secure tickets via Fandango! Horror hype at technosports.co.in.

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