Nearly three years have gone by since Chris Stuckmann, a movie critic and author with a channel on YouTube that has over 2 million subscribers, signed a deal with Paper Street Pictures to write and direct the mystery horror film Shelby Oaks. Two years ago, the project became the most-funded horror film project in Kickstarter history, with its crowdfunding campaign pulling in over $1 million. Filming took place in the Cleveland, Ohio area back in 2022, and while we still don’t know when we’re going to have a chance to see Shelby Oaks, Deadline reports that genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan has just board the project, which is making its way through post-production, as an executive producer.
Flanagan’s previous credits include Absentia, Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and...
Flanagan’s previous credits include Absentia, Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and...
- 5/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After breaking records and raising over $1 million on Kickstarter, YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann is making his feature directorial debut with horror movie Shelby Oaks, which we haven’t heard any updates on for a bit now. Today brings a pretty exciting one, however.
Deadline reports that horror master Mike Flanagan has come on board the upcoming Shelby Oaks as an executive producer. Flanagan, Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka of Intrepid Pictures have joined the team.
Shelby Oaks is currently in post-production, so we expect to hear more soon.
“Intrepid’s films and TV shows have inspired me for years, and it’s a dream come true to work with Mike and Trevor on my first feature,” said Stuckmann. “I’m ecstatic beyond words to partner on the release of Shelby Oaks.”
“For a film that had such a hard time getting going, it’s remarkable the doors that then opened to us,...
Deadline reports that horror master Mike Flanagan has come on board the upcoming Shelby Oaks as an executive producer. Flanagan, Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka of Intrepid Pictures have joined the team.
Shelby Oaks is currently in post-production, so we expect to hear more soon.
“Intrepid’s films and TV shows have inspired me for years, and it’s a dream come true to work with Mike and Trevor on my first feature,” said Stuckmann. “I’m ecstatic beyond words to partner on the release of Shelby Oaks.”
“For a film that had such a hard time getting going, it’s remarkable the doors that then opened to us,...
- 5/1/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to “Big Boys,” an LGBTQ coming-of-age comedy. The company is planning a theatrical release in May, followed by a digital launch in June, which will coincide with Pride Month.
Written and directed by Corey Sherman, “Big Boys” follows a group of teenage boys whose unexpected romantic attachment transforms a simple camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery. “The first crush of a young queer person is a profound experience, filled with awkward, humorous moments. We aimed to delve into this pivotal phase, resonating with those who’ve had similar experiences,” says Sherman. “We’re thrilled to partner with Dark Star Pictures and share this film across North America.”
The film’s ensemble cast includes Emily Deschanel (FX’s “Bones”), Dora Madison (“Alone With You”), Taj Cross (Hulu’s “PEN15”), Marion Van Cuyck (Hulu’s “PEN15”) and newcomer Isaac Krasner. It was...
Written and directed by Corey Sherman, “Big Boys” follows a group of teenage boys whose unexpected romantic attachment transforms a simple camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery. “The first crush of a young queer person is a profound experience, filled with awkward, humorous moments. We aimed to delve into this pivotal phase, resonating with those who’ve had similar experiences,” says Sherman. “We’re thrilled to partner with Dark Star Pictures and share this film across North America.”
The film’s ensemble cast includes Emily Deschanel (FX’s “Bones”), Dora Madison (“Alone With You”), Taj Cross (Hulu’s “PEN15”), Marion Van Cuyck (Hulu’s “PEN15”) and newcomer Isaac Krasner. It was...
- 4/3/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2023 streamed live on Shudder last night – if you missed the show, you can watch it right now! – honoring the best in horror from the past year.
While the Academy Awards may have ignored 2022’s best horror, including The Black Phone, Prey, and Nope, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards once again served as horror’s own celebration of another incredible year for the genre. And Bloody Disgusting/Cinedigm are thrilled to report that our movies took home Chainsaw Awards in five different categories this year!
Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 was the biggest winner of the night, winning a whopping four Chainsaw Awards. Horror fans selected Terrifier 2 as the Best Limited Release Movie of 2022, while the film also won for Best Makeup FX and Best Kill. The latter award was won for the gruesome bedroom kill of Allie, a new high water mark for practical gore effects.
While the Academy Awards may have ignored 2022’s best horror, including The Black Phone, Prey, and Nope, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards once again served as horror’s own celebration of another incredible year for the genre. And Bloody Disgusting/Cinedigm are thrilled to report that our movies took home Chainsaw Awards in five different categories this year!
Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 was the biggest winner of the night, winning a whopping four Chainsaw Awards. Horror fans selected Terrifier 2 as the Best Limited Release Movie of 2022, while the film also won for Best Makeup FX and Best Kill. The latter award was won for the gruesome bedroom kill of Allie, a new high water mark for practical gore effects.
- 5/22/2023
- by Bloody Disgusting Staff
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: The Kickstarter-backed horror film Shelby Oaks by YouTuber Chris Stuckmann has started production and found its key cast.
Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter) is stepping into the lead role, and is supported by Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2), Michael Beach (If Beale Street Could Talk) Robin Bartlett (Shutter Island) and Keith David (The Thing). Charlie Talbert (The Big Short), Emily Bennett (Alone With You) and newcomer Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing) round out the cast.
The film centers around Mia’s (Sullivan) frantic search for her sister Riley, (Durn) after Riley ominously disappeared in the last tape of a group of paranormal investigators called the Paranormal Paranoids. As Mia’s obsession grows, she begins to suspect that the imaginary demon from Riley’s childhood may have been real. The project has been inspired by, and accompanied by, a long-lead online marketing campaign around the subject.
YouTube critic and filmmaker Stuckmann is writer-director.
Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter) is stepping into the lead role, and is supported by Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2), Michael Beach (If Beale Street Could Talk) Robin Bartlett (Shutter Island) and Keith David (The Thing). Charlie Talbert (The Big Short), Emily Bennett (Alone With You) and newcomer Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing) round out the cast.
The film centers around Mia’s (Sullivan) frantic search for her sister Riley, (Durn) after Riley ominously disappeared in the last tape of a group of paranormal investigators called the Paranormal Paranoids. As Mia’s obsession grows, she begins to suspect that the imaginary demon from Riley’s childhood may have been real. The project has been inspired by, and accompanied by, a long-lead online marketing campaign around the subject.
YouTube critic and filmmaker Stuckmann is writer-director.
- 5/20/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Market roster includes Fantastic Fest paranoia thriller Alone With You.
In the run-up to Cannes Toronto genre specialist Raven Banner has landed sales rights to the upcoming Shudder original sequel Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge produced and directed by creator Aaron B. Koontz with Paper Street Pictures.
Raven Banner will present select clips to buyers at the market on the project, which is in post and is also being produced by Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead, Alex Euting and Shawn Talley for Paper Street. Alexandra Barreto, Jed Shepherd, Rachele Wiggins and Anthony Cousins have stepped into the anticipated sequel as segment directors.
In the run-up to Cannes Toronto genre specialist Raven Banner has landed sales rights to the upcoming Shudder original sequel Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge produced and directed by creator Aaron B. Koontz with Paper Street Pictures.
Raven Banner will present select clips to buyers at the market on the project, which is in post and is also being produced by Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead, Alex Euting and Shawn Talley for Paper Street. Alexandra Barreto, Jed Shepherd, Rachele Wiggins and Anthony Cousins have stepped into the anticipated sequel as segment directors.
- 5/9/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Understanding and empathizing with the confusion and fears of all characters, no matter what background they come from or beliefs they hold, is a powerful attribute of all horror films. The new horror thriller, ‘Alone with You,’ thrives on the anxieties of its protagonist, Charlie, as well as all of the people in her life, […]
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- 2/26/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Understanding and empathizing with the confusion and fears of all characters, no matter what background they come from or beliefs they hold, is a powerful attribute of all horror films. The new horror thriller, ‘Alone with You,’ thrives on the anxieties of its protagonist, Charlie, as well as all of the people in her life, […]
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- 2/20/2022
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
The film is about a struggling all-girl rock band who go on tour only to discover that being forgotten by their fans was not their worst problem.
Toronto-based genre specialist Raven Banner has added worldwide rights on Pablo Parés’s Argentinian horror PussyCake to its EFM slate.
The film is about a struggling all-girl rock band who go on tour only to discover that being forgotten by their fans was not their worst problem. Maca Suarez, Aldana Ruberto, Sofía Rossi, Anahi Politi, and Flor Moreno star.
The film is produced by Hydra Corp.
Raven Banner’s EFM slate includes Fantastic...
Toronto-based genre specialist Raven Banner has added worldwide rights on Pablo Parés’s Argentinian horror PussyCake to its EFM slate.
The film is about a struggling all-girl rock band who go on tour only to discover that being forgotten by their fans was not their worst problem. Maca Suarez, Aldana Ruberto, Sofía Rossi, Anahi Politi, and Flor Moreno star.
The film is produced by Hydra Corp.
Raven Banner’s EFM slate includes Fantastic...
- 2/13/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Welcome back to Let’s Scare Bryan to Death, where the new year brings a new movie (to me at least) that I get to discuss with some of the best voices in horror. This month, I’m talking to filmmaking duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks, whose debut feature Alone With You comes out February 4th in theaters and February 8th on VOD. And a hell of a debut it is, as their story about a woman trapped in her apartment is filled with dread and is also shockingly dynamic given most of it was shot with just the two of them in one location during quarantine.
Bennett and Brooks have explained that part of what makes their collaborations work is that they bring different sensibilities to their films, with Brooks having grown up on mainstream horror and Bennett being drawn to more independent, arthouse fare. So I was...
Bennett and Brooks have explained that part of what makes their collaborations work is that they bring different sensibilities to their films, with Brooks having grown up on mainstream horror and Bennett being drawn to more independent, arthouse fare. So I was...
- 1/26/2022
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
Written and directed by Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks, Dark Star’s upcoming horror movie Alone With You goes heavy on the paranoia, with horror icon Barbara Crampton co-starring. Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive look at the film featuring You’re Next, From Beyond and Re-Animator‘s Barbara Crampton in which she gets into a fight with her daughter who appears to be on the […]
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- 1/26/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Now this is Photoshop done right. The key art for Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks' Alone With You is creepy in all the right ways. Design house The Robot Eye saturates the unsettling visage with a warm, grainy tones, and keeps the visage clear from clutter, squeezing the festival logos, title, tagline, and abridged credit block down in the bottom left. The 'shared eye' is particularly disturbing, and visually magnetic, like an optical illusion, or something 'wrong' glanced by ones peripheral vision. That right there is enough to make a memorable one sheet. Bravo....
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- 1/14/2022
- Screen Anarchy
The Vigil
The first two acts of Keith Thomas’ film are effective enough, as a young man named Yakov, having recently left Orthodox Jewish community after a traumatic incident, is tasked with keeping vigil over a recently deceased man who he soon finds had been targeted by a dangerous spirit. But it’s in the third act when the film becomes truly special as Thomas merges themes of Jewish demonology, grief, and faith into perhaps the most satisfyingly bittersweet ending of any movie this year. Huge credit is also due to Dave Davis, who as Yakov carries a lot of the heavy lifting both in the turmoil from his past and the terrifying entity that’s got him in its crosshairs. It’s quite haunting and also incorporates interesting themes about finding your path in the world even after living through unimaginable heartbreak.
Halloween Kills
If you’ve listened to...
The first two acts of Keith Thomas’ film are effective enough, as a young man named Yakov, having recently left Orthodox Jewish community after a traumatic incident, is tasked with keeping vigil over a recently deceased man who he soon finds had been targeted by a dangerous spirit. But it’s in the third act when the film becomes truly special as Thomas merges themes of Jewish demonology, grief, and faith into perhaps the most satisfyingly bittersweet ending of any movie this year. Huge credit is also due to Dave Davis, who as Yakov carries a lot of the heavy lifting both in the turmoil from his past and the terrifying entity that’s got him in its crosshairs. It’s quite haunting and also incorporates interesting themes about finding your path in the world even after living through unimaginable heartbreak.
Halloween Kills
If you’ve listened to...
- 1/6/2022
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
Other winners include ‘Blast’, ‘The Righteous’.
Oh-Seung Kwon’s Korean thriller Midnight has won the best feature award at UK genre festival Grimmfest, which ran as a hybrid in-person and online event this year.
The film, which debuted in South Korea in June this year, centres on a deaf mother and daughter who interrupt a serial psychopath as he attempts to claim his next victim, only to finds his wrath redirected toward them instead. Korean sales firm Finecut is handling sales on the title.
Scroll down for the full list of winners.
The award was chosen by a jury consisting of Stewart Bridle,...
Oh-Seung Kwon’s Korean thriller Midnight has won the best feature award at UK genre festival Grimmfest, which ran as a hybrid in-person and online event this year.
The film, which debuted in South Korea in June this year, centres on a deaf mother and daughter who interrupt a serial psychopath as he attempts to claim his next victim, only to finds his wrath redirected toward them instead. Korean sales firm Finecut is handling sales on the title.
Scroll down for the full list of winners.
The award was chosen by a jury consisting of Stewart Bridle,...
- 10/25/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Dark Star Pictures acquires North American rights.
Raven Banner has boarded international sales on paranoia thriller Alone With You following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest.
Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks wrote and directed their feature debut starring Bennett as a young woman who experiences sinister sounds and sights in her apartment as she prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend.
Barbara Crampton, Dora Madison and Emma Myles round out the lead cast on Alone With You, which is produced by Andrew Corkin and Divergent franchise star Theo James through their Untapped label.
Genre specialist Raven Banner plans to showcase...
Raven Banner has boarded international sales on paranoia thriller Alone With You following its world premiere at Fantastic Fest.
Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks wrote and directed their feature debut starring Bennett as a young woman who experiences sinister sounds and sights in her apartment as she prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend.
Barbara Crampton, Dora Madison and Emma Myles round out the lead cast on Alone With You, which is produced by Andrew Corkin and Divergent franchise star Theo James through their Untapped label.
Genre specialist Raven Banner plans to showcase...
- 9/29/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Smoke And Mirrors : The Story Of Tom Savini: "Special Makeup Effects legend, Actor, Director, Stuntman. Tom Savini has redefined the horror genre with his arsenal on talents. But who is the man behind the "King of Splatter?" From his his childhood in Pittsburgh, Pa; to his tour of duty during Vietnam, to his beginnings with George A. Romero and beyond. Smoke And Mirrors is the defining documentary on the life and career of horror icon Tom Savini.
Featuring Tom Savini, Danny McBride, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Tom Atkins, Corey Feldman, Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley, and more!
From Wild Eye Releasing, director Jason Baker's Smoke And Mirrors on Digital October 19."
Wide On Demand And Digital Release : October 19
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And Then! He Kissed Me: "A small bump on an otherwise smooth date sends Nastya on a gory journey of self actualization. "
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Screamfest® Horror Film...
Featuring Tom Savini, Danny McBride, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Trejo, Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Tom Atkins, Corey Feldman, Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley, and more!
From Wild Eye Releasing, director Jason Baker's Smoke And Mirrors on Digital October 19."
Wide On Demand And Digital Release : October 19
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And Then! He Kissed Me: "A small bump on an otherwise smooth date sends Nastya on a gory journey of self actualization. "
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Screamfest® Horror Film...
- 9/27/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
A young woman painstakingly prepares a romantic homecoming for her girlfriend. As she goes about this her apartment begins to feel more and more like a tomb as voices, shadows, and hallucinations reveal a truth she has been unwilling to face. Dark Star Pictures announced this week that they have acquired the North American rights for the thriller Alone With You. It is the debut feature film from writing and directing duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks and it is having its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Not too shabby. Bennett also stars in the film along with genre icon Barbara Crampton. They are joined by Dora Madison and Emma Myles. Dark Star Pictures is planning to do a theatrical run in...
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- 9/17/2021
- Screen Anarchy
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