The Collector

The Collector is a 2021 horror thriller film based on the book of the same name by K.R. Alexander, a pseudonym of the author Alex R. Kahler. The film follows Josie (Hala Finley), who moves to her grandmother's house only to have the urge to escape after multiple children go missing around town.

Released theatrically on October 29, 2021, the film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and suspense, and was a box office success, grossing $89 million against a budget of $7 million. A sequel, titled The Collected, was released on October 28, 2022.