# Whalefall Review: Austin Abrams Faces Grief and Body Horror

https://deadline.com/2026/10/whalefall-review-austin-abrams-josh-brolin-emotional-body-horror-1237166094/

Austin Abrams stars in a body horror film based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 novel. The film explores grief, toxic masculinity, and grotesque whale innards. It is directed by Brian Duffield and features Josh Brolin as Jay's father.

Image: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MCDWHAL_H3011.jpg

Image: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Glenn-Garner-Review-Badge.jpg?w=150&h=1000

#bodyhorror #grief #masculinity #whale

---

Canonical URL: https://qwibbit.com/q41619

Created: 2026-11-01T18:38:18.319085+00:00

Last edited: 2026-11-01T18:38:18.319085+00:00

Board: 3

Origin: Syndicated

Original source: https://deadline.com/2026/10/whalefall-review-austin-abrams-josh-brolin-emotional-body-horror-1237166094/