Get ready to have your faith—and your nerves—tested. Two horror titans are joining forces for a project that’s as daring as it is divisive. Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele, masters of the macabre, are teaming up for the first time to produce Portrait of God, a feature-length adaptation of Dylan Clark’s viral short film. But here’s where it gets controversial: the original short, which has racked up over 8.6 million views on YouTube since its release three years ago, explores the blurred lines between devotion and delusion. Universal has snagged the rights to the project, according to Deadline, and the feature version promises to expand on Clark’s chilling vision, co-written by Clark himself and Joe Russo (The Inheritance).
The 7-minute, 30-second short film follows a devout young woman as she prepares a presentation on a painting titled Portrait of God. Here’s the twist: the painting appears blank to some, while others claim to see the face of God in its darkness. As she gazes into the void, something begins to stare back—a moment that’s both haunting and thought-provoking. Is it a divine revelation or a psychological unraveling? This is the part most people miss: the film doesn’t just scare; it challenges viewers to question their own perceptions of faith and reality.
Peele and Win Rosenfeld will produce through Monkeypaw Productions, thanks to their first-look deal with Universal, while Raimi and Romel Adam bring their expertise via Ghost House Pictures. But before Portrait of God hits screens, Raimi is making waves with Send Help, a horror flick he’s called ‘outrageous—even for me.’
Here’s the real question: Can a film about faith and fear unite audiences, or will it divide them? The original short already sparked debates about the nature of belief, and the feature version is sure to amplify those conversations. Will you see the face of God, or just your own reflection? Let us know in the comments—this is one discussion you won’t want to miss.
