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Samhain: The Birth of Halloween (2026)
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Samhain: The Birth of Halloween arrives on streaming October 1, 2026.
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Streaming Release · October 1, 2026
Samhain: The Birth of Halloween
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Documentary · History
Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, takes a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that gave rise to Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals the origins of a holiday now celebrated in many parts of the world.
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First look: the Samhain: The Birth of Halloween trailer
Dropped July 22, 2026
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Who you’ll see in the trailer
Michael Londra, Libby Murphy and Davy Holden lead the cast. Michael Londra plays Host / Self.
Michael Londra
as Host / Self
Libby Murphy
as Voice
Davy Holden
as Voice
Maebh Martin
as Voice
Catherine "Biddy" Walsh
as Voice
Tony Brennan
as Voice
Tim Britton
as Musician
John Williams
as Musician
Who’s making it
The history behind Samhain: The Birth of Halloween
The film comes from Wexfordhouse, LLC. Runtime is listed at 56 minutes.
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Michael Londra, Libby Murphy, Davy Holden, Maebh Martin and Catherine "Biddy" Walsh lead the cast.
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