Locally filmed psychological horror from Oscar-nominated director Pedro Kos returns home for a community screening and filmmaker Q&A

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - In Our Blood, a psychological horror film shot entirely in Las Cruces, will premiere at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Allen Theaters Cineport 10, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. The event celebrates southern New Mexico’s growing film community and local talent.

Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pedro Kos (Rebel Hearts, Lead Me Home), In Our Blood marks his first narrative feature. The story follows filmmaker Emily Wyland (Brittany O’Grady) and cinematographer Danny (E.J. Bonilla) as they document Emily’s reunion with her estranged mother (Alanna Ubach). When her mother vanishes, Emily and Danny must unravel increasingly dark clues to uncover the truth.

“The community was happy to welcome In Our Blood production to our city,” said Film Las Cruces film liaison Andrew Jara. “They utilized so much of our diverse locations and wonderful crew, and you can see all that great work on the screen.”

Film Las Cruces partnered with Utopia Distribution for the special screening, offering residents a first look ahead of the film’s official release. Seats will be prioritized for local crew members and supporters who helped bring the production to life.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the In Our Blood production team back to Las Cruces to celebrate the premiere of their film,” said Film Las Cruces President Jeff Steinborn. “Las Cruces is all about film and filmmakers. Once you make a movie here, you’re part of our community.”

The premiere will include a post-screening Q&A with Kos, cast members Bonilla and Krisha Fairchild, and producers Aaron Kogan and Steven Klein.