Monsters Within

October 3, 2025

Life brings Luke, a veteran, back to his hometown to see his sister, who has special needs. His arrival brings self reflection to face his monsters, and a chance meeting with Lily leads him to fight for something other than himself.

Writers

Devin Montgomery

Directors

Devin Montgomery

Producers

Devin Montgomery

Curtis Gardner

Starring

Devin Montgomery

Kendall Cavener

Samuel French

Skeeta Jenkins

Katy Hayes

Daniella Montgomery

Brandon Stewart

Brandon L. Smith

Trey Sweeten

Curtis Gardner

Chris Bruza

Trey Murphy

Awards

WorldFest Houston International Film Festival - BRONZE for Best First Feature Film

Toronto Film Magazine’s 2024 Art Film Spirit Awards - BEST ACTOR (Devin Montgomery)

Edinburgh Independent Film Festival - BEST ACTOR (Devin Montgomery)

Stockholm City International Film Festival - BEST ACTOR (Devin Montgomery)

Nocturna Brooklyn International Film Festival - BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT

Crown Point International Film Festival - BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR and BEST ACTOR (Devin Montgomery)

New Bedford Film Festival - BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Skeeta Jenkins)

Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival - BEST ACTOR (D. Montgomery), BEST ACTRESS (K. Cavener), BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Samuel French), BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Indie Vegas Film Festival - BEST HORROR/THRILLER FEATURE

Los Angeles Film Awards - BEST ACTOR (Devin Montgomery) and BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (Samuel French)

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Monsters Within

Horror, Drama, Romance, Thriller