ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for The Third Degree. Freestyle Digital Media’s upcoming mystery thriller movie will be available to rent or own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms starting on July 10, 2026, as well as on DVD on July 14, 2026.

“Third Degree is a psychological puzzle box wrapped in a classic murder mystery,” director Ryan Little said in a statement. “It explores the dark side of ambition when the characters they create refuse to stay on the page. It is a story about control, manipulation, and the deadly consequences of blurring art with real life. We wanted to craft an immersive experience where the audience can never quite trust what is reality and what is part of the play.”

Check out the exclusive trailer for The Third Degree below (watch more trailers):

What happens in The Third Degree trailer?

The video features four young actors who are rehearsing a murder mystery play at an old, creepy theater. The simple rehearsal turns into something complicated when their secret affairs with one another slowly unfold. The movie stars James Barrington as William, Eric Geynes as Warrick, Tom Hutch as Sterling, and Nicola Posener as Gabrielle.

The Third Degree is directed by Ryan Little, with McKay Daines writing the screenplay. The film is produced by McKay Daines and Steven A. Lee, with James Barrington, Geoff Madsen, and Yu-Fai Suen executive producing. The creative team consists of composer Christian Davis, editor Harry B. Miller III, production designer Megan Lee, and costume designer Anna K. Findlay, with Little also serving as the cinematographer.

“The film tells the story of William, who has written and directed a murder mystery filled with Hitchcockian and film noir twists. He has invited three former classmates from an English Dramatic Academy to star in the production: the gorgeous but manipulative Gabrielle, the clever and treacherous Sterling, and his impulsive close friend, Warrick. The group gathers to rehearse with him inside a creepy, ancient theater in London. During this single night of rehearsal, hidden secrets and affairs among the actors come to light,” reads the official synopsis.

“These real-life revelations unfold alongside flashbacks to 1922, the era in which the play takes place. Through a series of unexpected twists, the actors attempt to outsmart one another, but their rivalry soon spirals into murderous consequences. As the night progresses, William builds the suspense by manipulating the ambitions of his cast while rewriting their characters into violent, action-packed scenes. By the finale, everyone is left questioning who has actually been murdered and who has survived. For both the cast and the audience, it becomes nearly impossible to tell the difference between reality and the play.”