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Arbor Day: The Root of Evil

Arbor Day: The Root of Evil

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Arbor Day: The Root of Evil

"On Arbor Day...the roots run red."

2026

1h 19m

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Horror

Overview

Every Arbor Day, a New Jersey campground closes while locals whisper about disappearances and eerie sightings. A curious visitor hears five chilling tales revealing the deadly force stalking the woods.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Joe Raffa

Joe Raffa

North (segment "The Forest of Retribution")

Logan Liskovec

The Arborist

Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick

Passerby (segment "Head Plant")

Kevin Troy

Kevin Troy

Joe (segment "Head Plant")

Michael Adam Hamilton

Michael Adam Hamilton

Park Ranger (segment "Wrap Around")

Nicole Cinaglia

Nicole Cinaglia

Melissa (segment "A Quartet of Screams")

Brooke Mulkins

Brooke Mulkins

Representative (voice) (segment "Familiar Roots")

Anthony Hoang

Anthony Hoang

Carter (segment "A Quartet of Screams")

Paul Sieber

Gary (segment "Festooning")

Jennifer M. Kay

Amber (segment "A Quartet of Screams")

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Jayne
John Johnson
Written by: Michael Jayne
Karrie A. Lyons-Munkittrick
Produced by: Michael Jayne
Logan Liskovec

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