Slender Man is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Sylvain White and written by David Birke, based on the character of the same name. The film stars Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair, Annalise Basso, Alex Fitzalan, and Taylor Richardson, with Javier Botet as the title character.
Development of the film began in May 2016, with Birke hired to write the script and much of the cast signing on a year later. Filming took place in Massachusetts in June and July 2017.
Released in the United States on August 10, 2018, the film grossed over $51 million worldwide and received negative reviews from critics. For her performance, Sinclair was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress.