Writer-director Larry Fessenden has created some of the most original and memorable independent horror films of the last 25 years, from Habit and Wendigo to The Last Winter, Skin and Bones, Beneath and Depraved. His latest, BLACKOUT, ranks among his most chilling and thought-provoking works with a cast that includes: Alex Hurt, Addison Timlin, Motell Gyn Foster, Joseph Castillo-Midyett, Ella Rae Peck, Rigo Garay, John Speredakos, Michael Buscemi, Jeremy Holm, Joe Swanberg, James Le Gros, Kevin Corrigan, Marshall Bell and Barbara Crampton. Earning rave reviews on the festival circuit, BLACKOUT marks the long-awaited reunion of Dark Sky Films and Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix, two iconic horror companies that brought us contemporary classics such as Ti West's The House of The Devil and The Innkeepers, Jim Mickle’s Stake Land and Adrian Garcia Bogliano's Late Phases. BLACKOUT will open for a one week exclusive NYC theatrical engagement at IFC Center on March 13th, which will feature special cast appearances and a Q&A. The film will be released nationwide on digital platforms and VOD on April 12th. Official Film Synopsis: Painter Charley (Alex Hurt, Minyan, TV's New Amsterdam) wakes up in an upstate motel where he appears to have been living for some time. After he packs and leaves he encounters various people in the small town where everybody knows your name. Charley is saying goodbye to the estranged love of his life, Sharon (Addison Timlin, Submission, TV's American Horror Stories), and settling his affairs with a manic urgency that culminates with a call to a friend, Earl (Motell Gyn Foster, Marriage Story, A Dog's Way Home), saying: “You better be ready, I’m coming.” But Charley never makes it to his friend’s house: When the sun goes down he has convulsions while driving his car, goes off the road and ends up in a ditch. Charley, it seems, is a werewolf. He attacks his rescuers and moves through the outskirts of town at night wreaking havoc. But the next day he can’t remember the things he’s done. Now the tight-knit town must rally to find out what is tearing it apart: mistrust, fear, or a vicious monster. BLACKOUT Written and Directed by: Larry Fessenden Produced by: James Felix McKenney, Chris Ingvordsen, Larry Fessenden Cast: Alex Hurt, Addison Timlin, Motell Gyn Foster, Joseph Castillo-Midyett, Ella Rae Peck, Rigo Garay, John Speredakos, Michael Buscemi, Jeremy Holm, Joe Swanberg, Kevin Corrigan, Barbara Crampton as Kate; with James Le Gros and Marshall Bell. Distributor: Dark Sky Films Genre: Horror, Thriller, Independent Run Time: 103 Minutes THEATER LIST (as of 4/5) Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle NoHo 7 Glendale, CA - Laemmle Glendale Los Angeles, CA - The Eastwood Dayton, OH - The Neon Columbus, OH - Gateway Film Center Arlington, MA - Capitol Theatre Santa Ana, CA - Frida Cinema Albuquerque, NM - Guild Cinema Watch the Trailer:

Prime Video has released the official trailer of the horror anthology series Them: The Scare (watch below the official details). This second installment (Season One was a welcome surprise) will consist of eight episodes and premiere on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. All episodes will be available upon release. THEM will once again be set in Los Angeles (the first installment, subtitled Covenant, took place in Compton circa 1952 but will move the time frame forward to 1991). The story centers on LAPD Homicide Detective Dawn Reeve, who is assigned to a new case: the gruesome murder of a foster home mother that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken. Navigating a tumultuous time in Los Angeles, with a city on the razor’s edge of chaos, Dawn is determined to stop the killer. But as she draws closer to the truth, something ominous and malevolent grips her and her family… The series cast includes Deborah Ayorinde (Riches, Harriet) as “Detective Dawn Reeve,” Pam Grier (Foxy Brown, Bones, Ghost of Mars, Jackie Brown) as “Athena,” Grammy-nominated musician and actor Luke James (The Chi, Insecure) as “Edmund Gaines.” Rounding out the cast are Joshua J. Williams (Cloak & Dagger, Mudbound), Jeremy Bobb (The Continental, God’s Country), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld, Narcos), Carlito Olivero (This Is Me... Now, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions), Charles Brice (Homeland, The Blacklist, Watchmen), and Iman Shumpert (The Chi). Them: The Scare is a co-production of Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Series creator Little Marvin serves as showrunner and executive producer with Miri Yoon and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment and Steve Prinz. Follow THEM: THE SCARE Official Hashtag: #Them #ThemTheScare Instagram: @PrimeVideo / @ThemOnPrime X: @PrimeVideo / @ThemOnPrime TikTok: @PrimeVideo Facebook: @PrimeVideo / @ThemOnPrime Watch the Trailer:

Uncork'd Entertainment released the horror/sci-fi creature feature THE DEADLY SWARM On Digital and On Demand, on April 2. Written and directed by David Gregory (Krampus: The Return) and produced by Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 & 2), THE DEADLY SWARM offers genre enthusiasts good old-fashioned fun with inventive effects. For fans of Gremlins, The Howling, and Critters, THE DEADLY SWARM promises a nostalgic yet fresh take on creature horror. Official Synopsis: A group of cash desperate friends attend a medical trial retreat. Lured under false pretenses and run by the suspicious Dr. Feldman little do they know that the doctor has unwittingly created a race of killer flies, and they are hungry for blood. Watch the Trailer:

Orphan [Collector’s Edition] will get a Blu-Ray™ release from Scream Factory on May 14, 2024. This Collector’s Edition will treat fans to a bundle of new bonus features, including a new 2K scan of the interpositive, audio commentaries by film critics and an interview with composer John Ottman. Customers can now pre-order Orphan Collector’s Edition on ShoutFactory.com. Fans of the suspenseful thriller will receive an exclusive 18” x 24” rolled poster featuring brand new artwork when they order directly from the Shout! store. From Dark Castle Productions comes the tale of the angelic Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman, The Hunger Games), a sweet, precocious child who is taken in by the loving Kate (Vera Farmiga, The Departed) and John (Peter Sarsgaard, The Batman). We would describe more, but this shocking, moody masterpiece is a dish best watched cold. When its final twist is played, you'll want to watch it again ... with family. Orphan (Collector’s Edition) Special Features: NEW 2024 2K Scan Of The Interpositive NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Emily Higgins And Billy Dunham NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Mike Saunders, Jason Bolinger, Tadd Good & Bryan Clark NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Chris Alexander and Ali Chappel NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Heather Wixson NEW "Silent Story" - Interview With Composer John Ottman "Mama's Little Devils: Bad Seeds And Evil Kids" - Featurette Deleted Scenes/Alternate Ending Still Gallery Theatrical Trailer

Tis the season for rabbits! Happy Fright Films has released "Thumper’s Revenge," a horror comedy short film. You can watch it for free on YouTube here. Synopsis: Screams echo in the meadow and blood will spill when hunters take aim at Bambi from the hill. They can run and they can plead, but Thumper is about to make them bleed. If you're excited for "WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY 2" and hungry for more h*micid*l Disney characters, check this out. Director Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil, Cannibal Comedian) presents his new award-winning horror/comedy short film "Thumper’s Revenge." Written by Haitz and Mark Cerulli ("Halloween" Unmasked 2000), it stars Johnny Hoops (Babylon), Clair Brauer (AREA 5150), Haitz, and Aaron Prager (Cannibal Comedian, Haunted House OF Pancakes). Director’s quote: “I was totally inspired by WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY,” Haitz says, though he came up with a more plausible concept for his project. “I thought of an alternative route with the Disney characters: Let’s laser focus on Thumper, which I felt was a fun name for a title. I also thought, let’s have Bambi and Thumper as humans who are Disney freaks who cosplay in the forest dressing up like the characters. It was really fun to shoot, and I hope people get a kick out of it!” You can hop along with "THUMPER’S REVENGE" on Instagram: thumpersrevengemovie Awards: - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival: Best Horror short, Best Director Sean Haitz, Best Actor Johnny Hoops, Best Supporting actor Aaron Prager, Best SFX makeup Oliver Poser, Nicole Behling - Mightier Than The Sword Awards: winner “Bloody Rage” Johnny Hoops - INDIEX FILM FEST: "Thumper’s Revenge" Outstanding Achievement award - Indie Short Fest: Best Costume Design Clair Brauer - Indie Horror Junkie Film Fest: Nominated best short