Kombucha is a 2025 American horror-comedy that ferments corporate satire with visceral body horror, exposing the toxic underbelly of startup culture and the wellness industry. Directed and co-written by Jake Myers (expanding his 2023 short film), and co-written by Geoff Bakken, the film follows aspiring musician Luke Merritt (Terrence Carey) as he lands a dream job at the cult-like Symbio Corporation. The perks? Lucrative pay, team-building vibes, and free kombucha on tap. But the fermented tea isn't just a hip health elixir—it's a mind-altering brew that erases individuality, boosts hyper-productivity, and triggers grotesque metamorphoses, turning employees into obedient, bile-spewing drones for a monstrous "Mother" SCOBY at the company's core.

As Luke resists the drink's siren call, his ex-girlfriend Elyse (Paige Bourne) uncovers Symbio's sinister secret: a symbiotic horror that devours dreams and bodies alike. Blending The Office-style awkwardness with Cronenbergian goo, Kombucha skewers grind culture, where "synergy" becomes literal assimilation, and self-care masks soul-crushing exploitation.

Tagline: "Drink the culture... become the culture."

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