---
title: "Penny Lane Is Dead"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/penny-lane-is-dead-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1428766
imdb_id: "tt35670732"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "R"
---

# Penny Lane Is Dead (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/penny-lane-is-dead-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Penny Lane Is Dead is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Screen Australia, VicScreen, Sanctuary Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A beach party turns deadly when a prank spirals into a blood-soaked fight for survival."

### Why Watch
- A tense survival showdown set against a scorching 1980s Aussie summer
- Mixes horror, thriller and dark comedy for a unique tone
- The beach house setting amplifies the danger

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be unsettling for sensitive viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and intense survival scenarios, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, comedy, summer, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shudder | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mia'Kate Russell
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Australia, VicScreen, Sanctuary Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bailey Spalding** as *Penny Lane*
- **Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn** as *Kat*
- **Ben O'Toole** as *Angus*
- **Tahlee Fereday** as *Toni*
- **Fletcher Humphrys** as *Rodowski*
- **Steve Le Marquand** as *Merrick*
- **Alexandra Jensen** as *Amy*
- **Matthew O'Sullivan** as *Nick*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year and location does the film take place?
The story is set in 1986 during a hot summer in Australia.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Three best friends gather at a beach house for a celebration that turns into a fight for survival after a prank goes wrong.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is categorized as horror, thriller, and comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on July 20, 2026 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Penny Lane Is Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1428766)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*