TL;DR
- Night Patrol’s first trailer has been released, showcasing a vampire-cop horror thriller starring Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long and CM Punk.
- The film follows an LAPD officer who must confront a sinister secret hidden within a police task force that threatens his childhood neighborhood.
- It’s set to release in U.S. theatres on January 16, 2026, followed by streaming via Shudder.
What does the trailer show — and why should you care?
The trailer opens with gritty Los Angeles night-street imagery and a focused police officer returning to his old neighborhood. It soon twists — the crime-drama tone gives way to horror: vampires, supernatural presence, night-patrols gone wrong.
It emphasizes two key dynamics: the protagonist’s connection to his past community and the way the police force seems complicit in something monstrous. This melding of cop-thriller and supernatural horror gives Night Patrol an edge that sets it apart from standard genre fare.
Visually, the trailer emphasizes darkness, neon, night-time cityscapes, and creature motifs — the aesthetic and tone suggest both street-level realism and elevated horror spectacle.
Who’s behind the film, and who’s starring?
Directed by Ryan Prows (known for Lowlife and the “Terror” segment in V/H/S 94).
Cast highlights:
- Jermaine Fowler as the lead LAPD officer.
- Justin Long as his partner.
- CM Punk (Phil Brooks) in a turn as a brutal enforcer figure.
Other cast members include Freddie Gibbs, RJ Cyler, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney and more.
Distribution: The film is scheduled for U.S. theatrical release via RLJE Films on January 16, 2026, with streaming to follow via Shudder.
