In Search of Darkness celebrates 5th anniversary with FREE 24-hour stream on YouTube: “CREATORVC, the minds behind smash-hit Aliens Expanded, announce a limited release of the original In Search of Darkness ‘80s horror documentary on Youtube for FREE streaming for 24 hours on October 6, 2024, in celebration of the 5th anniversary of its world premiere at Beyond Fest. The FREE stream begins at 12 midnight EST on October 6th, 2024 at midnight.
Their most popular film, In Search of Darkness is a deep dive into the horror hits from one of the most celebrated decades in genre film. Dubbed “a journey into iconic ‘80s horror,” the four-hour documentary features interviews with legendary filmmakers, writers, actors and special effects masters. Spanning one of the most impactful decades in genre film, the documentary includes Keith David (The Thing), Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), John Carpenter (The Fog, Christine), Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and many, many more.
The pre-sale for In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 launches on October 8, 2024 and runs until midnight October 31st, 2024. “
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SHUDDER ACQUIRES SATIRICAL BODY HORROR ‘GRAFTED’ AHEAD OF SITGES FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE: “Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today that they have acquired the North American, UK, and Ireland rights to Sasha Rainbow’s feature debut GRAFTED ahead of its Spanish premiere at the 2024 Sitges Film Festival. The film stars Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, and Jared Turner and is written by Mia Maramara, Hweiling Ow, Lee Murray, and Rainbow. GRAFTED will debut on Shudder on January 24, 2025.
GRAFTED follows Chinese scholarship student Wei, who travels to New Zealand to study medical research at a prestigious university. Shy, introverted, and hiding a genetic facial birthmark, Wei is shunned by her social butterfly cousin Angela and her glamorous friends. Determined to change her fate, Wei immerses herself in her late father’s research, working on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure that could cure her deformity. As her experiments take a dark turn, she becomes more dangerous and unhinged, willing to eliminate anyone who threatens her secret.
Director Sasha Rainbow commented, “Partnering with Shudder is a dream come true—for those of us who like our dreams dark and full of twists, and there’s no better place to unleash Grafted than with the curators of terror themselves. I can’t wait for their fearless audience to sink their teeth into this one and experience Wei’s wild and bloody pursuit of perfection.”
“Sasha Rainbow’s bold and brave work in her short form and documentary work has transitioned seamlessly into her impressive debut feature,” said Shudder’s SVP of Acquisitions and Production Emily Gotto. “It’s no surprise that GRAFTED is gripping, slicing past a high body count with a highly original take on the body horror subgenre with sharp social commentary that strikes a nerve.”
GRAFTED is produced by Murray Francis and Leela Menon, and executive produced by Fraser Brown. The deal was negotiated by Shane Kelly from Mister Smith Entertainment on behalf of the filmmakers and Emily Gotto on behalf of Shudder. Mister Smith Entertainment handles worldwide sales. “
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The Return of Camazotz #2: “The Return of Camazotz #2, the sequel of the Gothic horror comic published by Grimmcore Studios, is live on Kickstarter. The story follows twin brothers who try to survive the attack of the ancient Mayan god of vampires, Camazotz, after awakening the demon god in an accident.
The comic was created and written by Rafael Flores Jr. and illustrated by Azrael Aguiar. The publisher describes the series as “what would happen if Dario Argento took a trip to Mexico, did a bunch of peyote, and made a comic book!” Originally published in October 2023, The Return of Camazotz has been praised by fans and critics alike for its great art, horror visuals, gothic influences, psychedelic imagery, references to Mayan mythology, and compelling characters. The comic currently has 3.K views on GlobalComix, and a 5-Star review score on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble. The Return of Camazotz has been featured on many news outlets like Daily Dead News, Fanbase Press, and the award-winning podcast Dads from the Crypt multiple times.
This new issue includes exclusive cover art by Marvel and Dynamite Comics artist Ariel Medel, independent artist Cayetano Valenzuela of Black Rabbit Studio, and comic artist Alejandro Samada, featuring homages to classic horror comics and movies. The campaign also offers access to issue 1 of the comic for new readers, as well as copies of the pre-code horror comic anthology Screams from the Past and official Grimmcore Studios merch.
The campaign will run from October 1st, 2024 to October 31st. Don’t miss out and order your copy of this critically-acclaimed horror comic today!” https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1464192000/the-return-of-camazotz-2?ref=he5zjl
