Creature of the Pines

A documentary investigation into Pine Hollow disappearances reveals a presence lurking deep within the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

Creature of the Pines is a found footage horror movie set in the legendary New Jersey Pine Barrens, one of the most mysterious and unsettling stretches of wilderness in America. Locals have whispered about strange sightings and disappearances for generations, but few people are willing to talk about what they’ve seen, and even fewer dare to go looking.

• Release date
• May 30, 2026
• Runtime
• 82 min
• Genres
• Horror, Thriller, Mystery
• Director
• Chris Ruppert

Cast

G

Greg Poppa Raymond Bell Eric Francis Melaragni Jared Ross

A

Austin Greene Luis Campbell

K

Kelly Warren Olivia Marsh Tyler Transue Tyler Transue Chris Ruppert Chris Ruppert

I

Ian Anderson Ian Anderson

B

Ben Stansbery James Teller