Grizzly Night
Grizzly Night is a 2026 American survival thriller film directed by Burke Doeren in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean, based on a story by them and Bo Bean. The film is a dramatization of the 1967 "Night of the Grizzlies" attacks in Glacier [National Park |Glacier National Park]. It stars Brec Bassinger, Jack Griffo, Charles Esten, and Oded Fehr.
The film depicts the events of August 12, 1967, when two separate fatal grizzly bear attacks occurred on the same night, miles apart, changing the national perception of wildlife conservation. Grizzly Night was released in the United States on January 30, 2026, by Saban Films.
Premise
On August 12, 1967, a summer evening in Montana's Glacier National Park descends into chaos. Joan Devereaux is a rookie park ranger trying to establish herself in a male-dominated environment. Her resilience is tested when the park is besieged by two separate, simultaneous grizzly bear attacks occurring only nine miles apart—an unprecedented event in the park's history.As communication lines fail and panic spreads through the campsites, Joan finds herself responsible for a group of terrified campers and strangers. She must navigate them through the pitch-black wilderness, facing not only the lethal apex predators stalking them but also the harsh, unforgiving terrain. The night's events force the survivors to confront their own fragility and the reality of nature's untamed power.
Cast
- Brec Bassinger as Julie Helgeson
- Lauren Call as Joan Devereaux
- Jack Griffo as Raymond Noseck
- Charles Esten as Gary Bunney
- Oded Fehr as Dr. John Lindberg
- Ali Skovbye as Michele Koons
- Joel Johnstone as Father Connolly
- Josh Zuckerman as Robert Klein
- Matt Lintz as Roy Ducat
- Sophia Macy as Denise Huckle
Production