Festival favourite Thinestra set for streaming debut

Breaking Glass Pictures is proud to announce the North American release of the highly anticipated horror film Thinestra, set to premiere on streaming platforms on April 14, 2026. Directed by Nathan Hertz and produced by Alexandra Lubenova and Kelly Parker, the film has already made waves on the international festival circuit, including screenings at Sitges International Film Festival, Raindance, Screamfest, Boston SciFi Film Festival, and more, earning the VORTEX Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Award Grand Prize along the way.

Producer Alexandra Lubenova shared her excitement for the release:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Breaking Glass Pictures on the North American release of Thinestra. They’re a trusted home for elevated genre titles and immediately understood the film’s place within a new wave of body horror centered on appetite, desire, and costly physical transformation. Their release strategy is thoughtful and ambitious, and we can’t wait for audiences to devour the film when it premieres this April.”

A New Wave of Body Horror

Thinestra tells the story of Penny (Michelle Macedo), a young woman tormented by body dysmorphia and relentless societal pressures around perfection. When Penny impulsively takes a mysterious, Ozempic-esque weight-loss drug, she experiences a horrifyingly literal transformation. The fat she sheds returns as her ravenous doppelgänger, Penelope (Melissa Macedo), and chaos ensues.

Set against a sweltering Los Angeles Christmas, the film explores obsession, shame, and appetite—transforming Penny’s internal struggle into a grotesque, darkly comedic horror spectacle. Director Nathan Hertz explains:
“Body-image anxiety becomes a literal monster in this story. Penelope isn’t the villain—she’s the symptom. The real antagonist is the voice in Penny’s head that tells her she’s not enough. The film exaggerates these anxieties to grotesque levels but the feelings are incredibly common.”

Thinestra will premiere on North American streaming platforms on April 14, 2026. Prepare for a film that is equal parts grotesque horror, dark comedy, and psychological insight—one that will linger long after the credits roll.

Watch the trailer for Thinestra below –