United States / Mar 14, 2026 / South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Chili Finger (2026)
Directed by Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad
1h 40minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When a small town lawyer discovers a severed finger in her chili, she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout in an effort to regain control over her mundane life. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and her life descends into chaos.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sara Sevigny | Jackie |
| Dann Florek | Carl |
| Shaya Harris | Kris |
| Oksana Fedunyszyn | Phillis |
| Mike Vrablik | Peter |
| Ann Delaney | Jenny |
| McKenzie Chinn | News Anchor |
| H.B. Ward | WWII Buddy 1 |
| Ed Kross | WWII Buddy 2 |
| Kyra Leigh | Security Guard |
| Richard Henzel | Historian |
| Harmony Zhang | Chinese Instructor (voice) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Chili Finger |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Beyond The Porch, Darkwell Entertainment, Yellow House Entertainment, Whetstone Pictures |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 2026 |
| Executive producer | John Goodman, Judy Greer, Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad, Alex Bell |
| Production | Sam Sandweiss, Jo Henriquez |
| Writer | Stephen Helstad |
| Casting | Kate Geller |
| Editing | Todd Zelin |
| Cinematography | Cristina Dunlap, Greg Arch |
| Assistant directors | Cédric Chabloz, Cameron H. Price, Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad |
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| Lighting | Jon McGinty |
| Camera operators | Greg Arch, Cristina Dunlap |
| Additional photography | Cristina Dunlap, Greg Arch |
| Production design | Chris L. Spellman, Ellie Langshaw |
| Art direction | Chris L. Spellman, Ellie Langshaw |
| Set decoration | Ellie Langshaw, Chris L. Spellman |
| Stunts | Chris Nolte |
| Music | Dan Deacon |
| Sound | Dan Deacon |
| Costume design | Melissa Walker, Suzi Ostos |
| Makeup | Melissa Walker, Suzi Ostos |
| Hairstyling | Melissa Walker, Suzi Ostos |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Russia / Dec 03, 2026
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