The rundown
In the Light of Day (2026)
A lesbian woman plans to escape her small town with her married lover, but when her lover refuses to leave, she must make a choice.
Opening against The End of Oak Street, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
In the Light of Day opens in theaters on August 16, 2026.
Faces to watch
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Lauren Shaw, Sloane Saunders and Holly Grudovich carrying the story. Lauren Shaw plays Tess.
Holly Grudovich
as Horse Rider 1
Shelby Sisson
as Horse Rider 2
Why this trailer earns a reaction
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Not every reaction is a yell. Sometimes the camera catches you leaning in, and that says more.
A theatrical trailer is built to travel before the movie does. Your reaction is part of how it travels.
Reactions on Reactr
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Reaction clips for In the Light of Day will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
In the Light of Day: quick answers
How do I make my own In the Light of Day reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/in-the-light-of-day, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does In the Light of Day come out?
In the Light of Day is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 16, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in In the Light of Day?
Lauren Shaw, Sloane Saunders, Holly Grudovich and Shelby Sisson lead the cast, directed by Lauren Shaw.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.