Theo Rossi and Ron Perlman star in a tense new psychological thriller that examines what can happen when personal trauma collides with economic hardship, grief and an increasingly divisive public voice. COME WITH ME arrives in select theatres September 4, 2026.
Plot
Simon Ward (Theo Rossi) is an ordinary working-class man whose life is suddenly shattered by a traumatic home invasion. Already struggling with mounting pressures, Simon finds himself increasingly unable to cope with the aftermath.
As personal loss and problems at work begin to pile up, Simon searches for someone—or something—to blame. His anger is further fueled by the inflammatory rhetoric of radio personality Dalton Kirby (Ron Perlman), whose broadcasts give voice to many of Simon’s growing frustrations.
What begins as a desperate attempt to regain control of his life gradually becomes something much darker. Simon becomes convinced that the world around him is filled with injustices that need to be corrected, sending him down an increasingly dangerous path.
Come with Me
- Director: Aaron Harvey
- Starring: Theo Rossi, Ron Perlman, Kate French, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Michael Sirow, Chris Mullinax, Aaron Quick Nelson, Jay Huguley
- Genre: Comedy
A Thriller About Anger and Radicalization
At its core, the film appears to be less interested in presenting a traditional hero-versus-villain story and more focused on the complicated circumstances that can push an ordinary person toward extremism.
Simon isn’t introduced as someone seeking violence. Instead, his downward spiral develops from a combination of trauma, financial and professional pressures, personal grief and outside influence.
The presence of Dalton Kirby adds another unsettling dimension to the story. As Simon becomes increasingly receptive to the radio host’s rhetoric, the film explores how fear and anger can be amplified when someone is already vulnerable.’
Theo Rossi Leads the Cast’
Theo Rossi stars as Simon Ward, carrying the film’s emotional journey as a man struggling to find meaning following a devastating experience.
Rossi has built a career across television and film, frequently taking on complicated characters, making him well suited to a role that requires the audience to follow Simon’s psychological transformation.
Opposite him is Ron Perlman, who plays radio host Dalton Kirby. Kirby’s influence over Simon becomes an important part of the story as his broadcasts provide an outlet for Simon’s growing resentment.
Cast
- Theo Rossi as Simon Ward
- Ron Perlman as Dalton Kirby
- Kate French as Rebecca
- Ronnie Gene Blevins as Gary
- Chris Mullinax as Will
Direction and Screenplay
The film is directed by Aaron Harvey, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jonathan Croom.
Harvey’s direction places the emphasis on the psychological deterioration of its central character, allowing the thriller to build tension from Simon’s changing worldview as much as from external danger.
A Timely Psychological Thriller
The film’s combination of psychological thriller, social commentary and crime drama gives it a particularly uncomfortable premise. Rather than treating violence as something that simply appears out of nowhere, the story looks at the accumulation of circumstances that can cause someone to cross increasingly dangerous lines.
Simon becomes caught between his own pain and the narratives offered to him by people willing to exploit that anger. His journey raises difficult questions about personal responsibility, manipulation and the consequences of allowing resentment to take control.
Release Date
In Select Theatres: September 4, 2026
