Giancarlo Esposito and Michelle Dockery engage in a gripping standoff in an exclusive sneak peek from Please Don’t Feed the Children, which is set to premiere on Tubi on Friday, June 27. This film serves as the feature-length directorial debut for Destry Allyn Spielberg, and it’s shaping up to be an intense ride from start to finish. The story unfolds in a dystopian future ravaged by a deadly outbreak that primarily targets adults, leaving a group of surviving orphans to fight for their lives. In their quest for safety, they stumble upon a grand mansion owned by a mysterious woman, played by Dockery. Initially taking them in, her true intentions soon reveal a darker side when she drugs and holds the children captive, turning their sanctuary into a perilous trap.

This exclusive sneak peek occurs later in the narrative, highlighting a tense moment when Esposito’s character arrives at Clara’s (Dockery) doorstep. At this point, the children are already hidden away from the world’s prying eyes. Following the orphans’ failure to reach their intended destination, Esposito’s character returns, seeking answers from Clara after an earlier, fruitless attempt to extract information. As tensions rise, Clara hesitates, contemplating whether to grab a shotgun positioned beside the door frame. However, she ultimately chooses to try to entice her old acquaintance indoors. Esposito’s character, sensing Clara is withholding crucial information, presses her for details. She eventually claims—perhaps deceitfully—that she transported the teens to Las Cruces. As the sneak peek fades, viewers are left questioning whether Esposito believes her or remains suspicious of her motives.

Discover the Incredible Cast of ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’

Alongside the two Emmy-nominated stars, Esposito and Dockery, the impressive ensemble cast of Please Don’t Feed the Children includes notable talents such as Zoe Colletti from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Regan Aliyah from Ironheart, and Dean Scott Vazquez known for You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. Additional cast members include Andrew Liner from Ransom Canyon, Emma Meisel from Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Joshuah Melnick from Saint X, and Vernon Davis from The Ritual Killer. The screenplay for this edge-of-your-seat horror thriller is penned by Paul Bertino, whose work adds depth and intensity to the film.

Having been immersed in the entertainment industry from a young age, Spielberg makes her feature-length directorial debut with this film, drawing from her experiences alongside her renowned father, Steven Spielberg. In addition to her directorial efforts, Spielberg has also appeared in films such as <em>I Know This Much Is True</em> and Licorice Pizza, showcasing her versatility as both a director and an actress.

Don’t miss Collider’s exclusive sneak peek of Please Don’t Feed the Children above, and be sure to catch the full film on Tubi starting June 27.