The Veil is a 2016 American supernatural horror film, directed by Phil Joanou, and written by Robert Ben Garant.Jason Blum serves as a producer through his production company Blumhouse Productions. The film stars Jessica Alba, Lily Rabe, Aleska Palladino, Reid Scott and Thomas Jane. The film was released on January 19, 2016 throughvideo on demand prior to being released through home media formats on February 2, 2016 by Universal Pictures.