Blu Release – 4/5

Pact with the Forces of Darkness
Director – Sisworo Guatama Putra (Satan’s Slave, Wolf)
Starring – Suzzanna (The Earth Gets Hotter, White Crocodile Queen), Elly Ermawati (Saur Sepuh: Satria Madangkara, Saur Sepuh 2: Pesanggrahan Keramat), and Piet Pagau (Revenge of the Ninja, Deadly Angels Strike Back)
Release Date – 1991
Rating – 3/5

Several years back I was sent the 1982 Indonesian horror flick Satan’s Slave from Vinegar Syndrome for review. I had never seen it prior to that but it was a film I instantly fell in love with. It’s a movie that I’ve watched several times since then and I can see myself revisiting it again in the near future. This unforgettable film was directed by Sisworo Guatama Putra who also helmed several other genre flicks.

Sometime back I was sent the Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness from my friends over at Severin Films. When I opened it up to watch the first film in the set, Pact with the Forces of Darkness from 1991, I noticed that Putra directed this one as well. I couldn’t wait to dig into this one and like always I want to thank Severin for sending this one over.

**Spoiler Alert** The film with begins with a family preparing for the night when their home is invaded by goons who slaughters everyone before leaving. The mother, with her dying breath, makes a pact with a demon to get revenge on those that slaughtered her family. **Spoiler Alert**

I went into this one completely blind and found myself enjoying this one. It was unintentionally funny at times and the nod to Freddy Krueger was fun even though it did feel cheap. I can see why this one doesn’t get the international notoriety as Putra’s other films but it ws fun.

The acting in this one was surprisingly well done. A lot of the cast had very little, if any, acting credits prior to filming this one yet they all did pretty damn good. The characters are fairly flat, even for a horror film, but the cast does a solid job with what was written for them.

The story for this one is nothing we haven’t seen in horror before, especially by the time this one rolled around in the early 90s. We have someone who kills off his opposition only for one of them to make a deal with a demon on their deathbed to get revenge. I’ve seen similar stories in action, thrillers, and even sci-fi features but none had the Indonesian spin that these had. Honestly, I enjoyed it. It’s not the most original film but the pacing works. I may not revisit this one anytime soon but the story works for a first time watch.

Finally, this one doesn’t shy away from the deaths but they are not that fun or memorable. The effects are minimal and work for the gag but are nothing that stands out. Overall, Pact with the Forces of Darkness is a solid entry in the world of Indonesian horror but it’s not as fun or memorable as other films from Putra. Check it out.

White Crocodile Queen
Director – H. Tjut Djalil (Lady Terminator, Mystics in Bali)
Starring – Suzzanna (The Earth Gets Hotter, Birth in the Grave), Soendjoto Adibroto (Kliwon Friday Night, Samson and Delilah), and Vera Magdalena (Permainan Dibalik Tirai)
Release Date – 1988
Rating – 3/5

I was not familiar with the horror starlit Suzzanna prior to getting the Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness from my friends over at Severin. I’d be lying if I said I was and I always try to remain honest in my reviews. I was still excited to check out these films but I was not aware of how important she was to Indonesian horror. After watching Pact with the Forces of Darkness, I quickly tossed in the second film in the set which was the 1988 film White Crocodile Queen. Like with all my reviews, I would like to thank Severin for sending this one over!

**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a man who steals an amulet that is said to grant those that wield it the power to overtake any crocodile. For this he is cursed for the next 20 years where both of his sons die. His only remaining child, his daughter, is now at risk of dying so he turns to a local widow who might have a way to stop the curse. However, he learns that she is possessed by the ghost of the original owner of the amulet who is hellbound on revenge. **Spoiler Alert**

White Crocodile Queen is about on the same level as Pact with the Forces of Darkness. It’s not a horror title that will stick with you for sometime after watching it but it is a solid genre flick. With that being said, it was extremely campy which reminded me a lot of the Bollywood films that I’ve reviewed in the past. It’s fun but isn’t as fun as it could have been.

The acting in this one is nowhere near as fun as the first film. The characters are all charictures of what you would expect from a film like this but it’s not bad. The cast has a lot of energy and really get into their roles but the awkward dance-esque numbers and constant smiling made a lot of the scenes feel silly.

The story for this one is not what I was expecting but I did enjoy it for what it was. A supernatural Bollywood inspired movie with possession, magical amulets, and awkward scenes that bring in unintentional laugh was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed loved how unconventional it was in a western sense but it doesn’t really have any replay value.

Finally, we get some blood, some fun camera tricks, and some great make-up but that is really the extent of it. The movie is very story driven with a lot of great visuals but don’t expect to see something gory. Overall, White Crocodile Queen is a fun film for a first time watch. It’s a solid Indonesian horror film that may be more fun if you were a bit high or buzzed. I liked it but I don’t see myself revisiting it anytime soon. Check it out.

Malam Satu Suro
Director – Sisworo Gautama Putra (Wolf, Sanet)
Starring – Suzzanna (The Earth Gets Hotter, Hantu Ambulance), Fendy Pradana (Valentine, Dia), and Nurnaningsih (Yoan, Cowok Komersil)
Release Date – 1988
Rating – 2.5/5

I was excited when Severin sent me the Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness set for review. My knowledge of Indonesian horror is damn near nonexistent but the one film I had seen previously, Satan’s Slave, is one of my favorite films. So far this set has delivered two solid films but neither are close to reaching the level of awesome that Satan’s Slave is. The third film that I decided to watch is the 1988 supernatural horror Malam Satu Suro which just happened to be directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra who also directed Satan’s Slave.

This is the second film from Putra that I’ve seen in this set so far and easily the best film. I hate to say it again, but it’s not as good as Satan’s Slave but holy fuck was it still a lot of fun. Like always, I want to thank Severin for sending this one over!

**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a power being that gives it all up to become human. She soon falls in love and starts a family but this idylic life is cut short when an evil witch and her cult discover who she really is. They force her back into her original form which removes her from her family. Heartbroken and alone, she sets out to kill everyone in the cult responsible for taking her family from her. **Spoiler Alert**

I will be hard pressed to find better film in this set. This is the kind of film that I’m looking for when I snag a Bollywood horror title from the 80s. While this may be an Indonesian horror release from the late 80s, it was clearly inspired by Indian films of the time. I enjoyed it for what it was and could see myself possibly revisiting it again if I ever want something to follow up Satan’s Slave with.

The acting in this one is probably the most enjoyable out of the set so far. The characters are very outlandish and generic but the cast really had fun in their roles. They brought a great deal of energy to the scenes but the characters lack of depth and the cast’s inexperience does make some of the intentional humor miss it’s mark.

The story for this one is a bit predictable and unpolished but the eccentric characters and wild moments more than makes up for it. I went into this one expecting it to be similar to the previous two films but I was wrong. I found myself laughing at the fun characters even though I knew exactly where the story was going. Honestly, if more time was spent in the writing process then this film would have been untouchable.

Finally, the film has some blood and some fun make-up effects but don’t expect a gory affair that will stick with you for days after watching it. We get some minimal practical effects and some entertaining make-up but that is about the extent of it. The deaths are rather bland and just blend into the background. Overall, Malam Satu Suro is a seriously fun supernatural Indonesian horror tale that did make me laugh a few times. While it’s not a film that I can see myself watching over and over again, I do see myself checking it out every couple of years. Check it out.

Kliwon Friday Night
Director – Sisworo Gautam Putra (Wolf, Primitif)
Starring – Amit Abidin (The Stabilizer, Revenge of the Ninja), Soendjoto Adibroto (White Crocodile Queen, Pact with the Forces of Darkness), Ali Albar (Diskotik DJ, Satan’s Slave)
Release Date – 1986
Rating – 3/5

The Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness set from Severin Films is one hell of a ride that I was not expecting. I considered Putra one of my favorite directors for the sole reason that I absolutely adore his film Satan’s Slave. However, after watching a few of the films in this set I can safely say that he may not be my favorite but I still respect the hell out of him. I’ve reviewed a few of his films in this and I have to say they are the true definition of what it means when people say a movie is a roller coaster ride.

The movies have so many ups and downs but that doesn’t mean they are good. Hell, by western standards, these films are not that great but I still have fun with them. I was still excited to check out the next film of his in the Suzzanna set, Kliwon Friday Night.

**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a struggling author who rents a supposedly haunted house to work on her next piece of fiction. However, the spirit in the home refuses to give her a chance to write as it immediately starts attacking her and anyone that comes near the property. **Spoiler Alert**

I knew it wasn’t going to be but in the back of my mind I was hoping that I would be in the same vein as Satan’s Slave. I know you are probably sick of me saying it but I fucking love this movie. Kliwon Friday Night was not like it but it had some of the weirdest moments I’ve ever seen in a movie.

The acting in this one is pretty consistent with the other films in the set. We have a lot of campy performances with a lot of energy and unforgettable characters. While I don’t really have a lot more to say about it, I don’t necessarily hate the acting but it wasn’t what I was hoping for.

The story for this one feels like the movie was shot without a finished script. We have the basic premise which features the author and a haunted house but the remainder of the film is random scenes, a dance number, and that is about it. It was fun so don’t take that the wrong way but it doesn’t really make sense. Looking back, I bet I would have loved this one a lot more if I had popped a 100mg edible.

Finally, we get some make-up effects but those looking for gore and memorable deaths will be very disappointed. However, if a dance number with a little person is more your speed then this one is for you. Overall, Kliwon Friday Night is a mess of a film but if you dig cult cinema like I do then you can appreciate this weird ass movie. Check it out.

Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic
Director – David Gregory (One-Way Ticket to the Other Side, Taste the Blood of Martin)
Starring – Clift Sangra (Suzzanna: Buried Alive, Suzzanna: Witchcraft), Joko Anwar (Reunion Z, Macabre), and Gope T. Samtani (Ghost in the Cell, Smothered)
Release Date – 2024
Rating – 3/5

I don’t know why the set is packed in the order that it was but I’m too lazy to take the time to see what order the films in the Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness were released. Instead, I’m just pulling then out one by one with the fourth film being the 2024 documentary Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic which should not be confused with the 1981 film The Queen of Black Magic starring Suzzanna herself. Honestly, I was kind of excited to check out the doc so I could learn more about this Indonesian horror legend that I had never heard of before.

**Spoiler Alert** The film explores the early works and extrordinary career of Indonesia’s biggest horror star, Suzzanna. **Spoiler Alert**

The legend of Suzzanna is one that I find extremey underrated especially after watching this documentary. I never realized just how prolific and incrimental her films were to not only the horror community in Indonesia, but also, the Indonesian movie industry in general.

The interviews in this one range from family friends, acquantices, fans, and those inspired by her work to pursue film. We get a wide range of interviews with an even wider range of backgrounds and connections to the legend. The topics discussed range from her life before her iconic career to her career, her hiatus from filming, and then her reemergence as on of the biggest horror icons in the country. They are in chronoligical order and carry a lot of information.

Finally, the film is very well editing and pieced together. The transitions are not overwhelming and work great for the type of documentary that they are going for. Overall, Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic is the movie that I wish I had watched first when I started checking out this set. It’s very informative and really opened my eyes as to how important Suzzanna is to horror history. I highly recommend it.

Hantu Ambulance
Director – Nayato Fio Nuala (After School Horror 2, Horror House)
Starring – Suzzanna (White Crocodile Queen, Santet 2), William Alvin, and Dimaz Andrean (Setannya Cuan, El: The Movie)
Release Date – 2008
Rating – 1/5

I’m a fan of early 2000s horror. I was in high school in the early 2000s and this was the time I really found myself becoming obsessed with the genre. It was during these years that my movie collection grew substantially. After snagging some must own genre titles, I quickly took a deep dive into indie and no budget cinema. Companies like Midnight Release, Tempe Video, and so on were my go to.

I never expected that I would be reviewing a late 2000’s Indonesian no budget horror film that found it’s way into a boxset from my friends over at Severin. The final film in the Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness is the 2008 supernatural tale Hantu Ambulance. I want to take a moment and thank Severin for sending this one over for review.

**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a young man who is moving away from his family home to be closer to school. His grandmother tries to talk him out of it but he is unwilling to listen but soon learns that his family is cursed. His grandmother made a deal wit ha benevolent force for fortunes if she provides it with a sacrifice. She did not keep up with her end of the bargain and now it is taking her family from her one by one.**Spoiler Alert**

I had no idea what to expect when I tossed this one in. I knew it was a newer film but it wasn’t until I was putting the review together that I learned that it was Suzzanna’s last film and her first feature film in almost 20 years after taking a hiatus to deal with health issues. Sadly. this is easily the worst film in the set and one that I struggled to finish.

The acting in this one is very awkward. The Bollywood style camp and cheese that made the first three films in the set so fun are now replaced with a more serious tone. Most of the cast lacks on screen experience which makes a lot of these “serious” scenes feel a bit awkward. The cast really tries to get into their roles but the lack of experience and emptions makes many of the scenes unintentionally funny.

The story for this one uses the severely underrated generational curse lore that I’ve been fortunate enough to read in several novels and stories through the years but rarely see as the focus of film. This would have works in a J-Horror style film if they didn’t toss in the random ambulance storyline with some of the random encounters that take place. It feels as if the story was never finished and the filmmakers used what resources they had with the little budget left to piece something together. I seriously wanted to like this story but it’s missing so much.

Finally, the film tries to offer some jump scares but they never work and the practical effects that you would expect from a film featuring Suzzanna are nowhere to be found. The movie doesn’t give us the death scenes we would like and the effects we do get are forgettable. Overall, Hantu Ambulance is a missed opportunity all around from the acting and story to the death scenes. I sincerely hate that this is the last film Suzzanna appeared in because it’s difficult to finish. I hate to say it but I would skip this one.

Special Features:
Hantu Retribution: Female Ghosts Of The Malay Archipelago – Interview With Filmmaker Katrina Irawati Graham And Dr. Rosalind Galt, Author Of Alluring Monsters: The Pontianak And Cinemas Of Decolonization
A Conversation With Director/Co-Producer David Gregory And Co-Producer Ekky Imanjaya
David Gregory Introduction At Jakarta Film Week Screening, October 2024
Trailer
The Making Of GHOST AMBULANCE
ShowBiz On Location Interviews With Cast And Crew
GHOST AMBULANCE Silet Interview With Actors Suzzanna And Clift Sangra
Promo Clips
Trailer

The latest found footage horror from Horror Dadz Productions, Night Terror, has arrived on Amazon Prime Video.

Directed by Joshua Brucker and Hunter Nino, Night Terror follows Shelly, a young woman plagued by sleep paralysis and night terrors. After a call for help catches the attention of two college students, she becomes the subject of their documentary. But as the nights drag by, the events get more and more frightening for the subjects.

Filmed in the small town of Watseka, Illinois, Night Terror captures the rural, small town feel director Joshua Brucker grew up with. “When I was a child, my family and I lived on a farm, raised chickens and ducks, no neighbors for miles,” Brucker said. “The isolation can be a bit terrifying, so we really wanted to capture that feeling. No one can hear you, no one is going to rescue you. You’re on your own.”

The film stars Marleigh Arnold, Hunter Nino, Madelynn Wierda, Berkeley Slightom, and Samuel J. Howard.

“I’m thrilled to bring this story to viewers,” said director Joshua Brucker. “As a member of Horror Dadz Productions, I’m absolutely thrilled to add this to our catalog. Collectively, we have produced and released over 15 feature films. It’s really something to be proud of.”

Distributed by Terror Films Releasing, Night Terror is available to watch now on the Amazon Prime Video for Rent or Purchase.

Amazon Link: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?

Written/Directed by Alex Goyette
Starring Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, Tanaya Beatty, and Paige McGarvin

Releases in Theaters on October 16th

Synopsis: An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. But, as he soon learns, there’s a catch.

Director: Alex Goyette
Written by: Alex Goyette
Cast: Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, Tanaya Beatty, Paige McGarvin
Genre: Horror
Language: English
Runtime: 97 min

Horror-comedy spoof of crowdfunding and DIY filmmaking stars Carradine, Jeff Richards, Bai Ling, and Kato Kaelin

PAY TO DIE, the new horror-comedy from directors Shawn C. Phillips and Lauren Francesca, is now available on Amazon and Fandango through distributor BayView Entertainment.

The film marks one of the final screen appearances of the late Robert Carradine (Revenge of the Nerds, The Cowboys), who stars alongside former Saturday Night Live cast member Jeff Richards, Bai Ling, James Duval, Ken Davitian, Angel Salazar, Joe Estevez, Lorelei Linklater and Kato Kaelin. Richards also co-produced the film and contributed music.

A sharp satire of crowdfunding culture and independent filmmaking, PAY TO DIE follows a struggling commercial director (Richards) who launches a Kickstarter-style campaign to finance a slasher movie. As production gets underway, he finds himself surrounded by fame hungry actors, washed up celebrities, obsessive fans, and dangerous opportunists, blurring the line between moviemaking and real-life horror. Carradine plays the police officer investigating the murders. PAY TO DIE comes from directors Shawn C. Phillips and Lauren Francesca, the filmmaking duo behind the holiday horror film Mistletoe Massacre, with Phillips recently helming the creature feature Desert Fiends.

Previously, Richards was the first person to be a cast member on both SNL and its rival sketch show, MADtv. Today, he is the host of the innovative deepfake podcast, The Jeff Richards Show with guests such as Fiona Dourif, Bill Burr, Alec Baldwin, Alec Gillis, Clint Howard and more. In 2023, his “Buttered Sausage” episode went viral – it has generated tens of millions of memes and views since its release.

PAY TO DIE is currently streaming on Amazon and Fandango.

Blood Pact Films is bringing controversial underground filmmaker Guerrilla Metropolitana’s THE BENEFACTRESS (An Exposure of Cinematic Freedom) to audiences through physical media and streaming.

The London-based Italian filmmaker behind cult arthouse horror film DARIUSS created THE BENEFACTRESS as an act of cinematic rebellion, combining improvisation, performance art, fractured imagery and handheld camerawork while deliberately blurring the boundaries between filmmaker, performer, fiction and reality.

At the center of the film are Juicy X and Mystery Woman, two British independent-film actresses appearing under pseudonyms whose real identities have never been publicly disclosed. Adding to the film’s mythology, Metropolitana says THE BENEFACTRESS was financed by a wealthy, elderly woman from American high society who chose to remain anonymous. She appears in the film, but her identity is never revealed.

Reaction to THE BENEFACTRESS has been sharply divided. Some have championed it as fearless and uncompromising experimental cinema, while others have condemned it as offensive, gratuitous and misogynistic. The controversy has helped the film develop a following among audiences of transgressive and extreme arthouse cinema.

Metropolitana’s work has attracted international attention from publications including Rue Morgue, Starburst, Mondo Digital, Phantasmagoria and Off Screen.

Through Blood Pact Films, THE BENEFACTRESS is available on physical media and select streaming platforms and has received theatrical screenings in Indiana and California.

“The Benefactress gets people talking, and that’s one of the reasons we wanted it in the Blood Pact catalog,” said Shane Taraschke, founder of Blood Pact Films. “There should be a place for challenging, unconventional films to find their audience.”

The official trailer has been released for CHAT, a highly anticipated English-language feature film coming to Amazon Prime Video on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Directed by Ole J Hartmann, the film masterfully blends sharp dark comedy with pulse-pounding elements of horror, suspense, thriller, and crime. Produced by Ole J Hartmann, Miranda Hartmann, Michael AKU Rodriguez, Clark Earl Farrell IV, and Jeff Peterson, this chilling cautionary tale for the digital age is driven by its ominous tagline: “Once you reply, you die.”

The narrative follows a family seeking a fresh start in a new home, only for their lives to rapidly unravel when their young son discovers an AI-powered tablet. What begins as an innocent tech curiosity quickly transforms into a nightmare, unleashing a wave of supernatural terror.

The gripping storyline is brought to life by lead actors Carter Sirianni and Alexis Schrepple, alongside a talented supporting cast featuring Grant Griffin, Christopher Fusselman, and Ole J Hartmann. As the entity forces its victims to engage, the characters must confront not only the paranormal forces in their home but also deep-seated secrets of corporate greed and local corruption that threaten to destroy them completely.

Amazon Prime:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0IRP5QYT5ER9HCQAUZJBCJI4RC?ref_=share_ios_movie

DIRECTED BY: Eli Roth

STORY BY: Eli Roth

SCREENPLAY BY: Eli Roth and Noah Belson

PRODUCED BY: Eli Roth, Kate Harrison Karman, Christopher Woodrow, Raj B. Singh

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Kevin Frakes, Jon Schnaars, Holly Adams, Ash Avildsen, Nasir Jones, Peter Bittenbender, Matt Maclellan, Andre Coutu, Connor Digregorio, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Eli Massillon, Lorenzo Antonucci, Jeremy Ross, Geneva Wasserman, Feng Ren, David Edwards

STARRING: Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Sarah Abbott, Benjamin Byron Davis, Eli Roth, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Charlie Storey

GENRE: Horror, Dark Comedy

RATING: Not Rated

RUN TIME: 86 minutes

SYNOPSIS: From director Eli Roth, a mysterious ice cream man rolls into an idyllic town serving kids sweet treats that trigger a strange and deadly madness. Soon, the kids embark on an increasingly unhinged kill spree, sending the town spiraling into chaos and revealing something far darker beneath the surface.

BONUS CONTENT: Featurettes

Ice Cream Man: The Backstory: How do you turn a twisted Pied Piper tale into a killer-kid nightmare? Discover the unlikely road to getting the film made and the classic horror inspirations behind the madness.

The Ice Cream Truck: Bug-flavored treats, a suspiciously cheerful mascot and a jingle that hits differently after dark. Take a closer look at the film’s nightmare on wheels.
Kidpocalypse: Who needs toys when you have prosthetic limbs? Go behind the scenes of the gloriously gruesome Kidpocalypse.
Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Eli Roth and Co-Writer Noah Belson

Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) and Horror Inc announced an autumn collaboration designed to bring an immersive slasher experience to partygoers across America this fall. Built to celebrate two pop-culture giants and their devoted subcultures, the partnership unleashes a limited-edition run of wearable Jason Voorhees-themed packaging and premium merchandise, including apparel, glassware, bobbleheads, tap handles, tackers and koozies. The release blends classic beer culture with deep franchise affinity leading into Halloween as well as Peacock and A24’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake” series.

“Jason’s hockey mask is instantly recognizable, so making it wearable right off the pack was a no-brainer for us,” said Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc. “Teaming up with PBR gives fans a cool, hands-on way to rep Jason just as momentum builds for Halloween.”

“Pabst and Jason are two American icons that have each played their own part in Halloween fun for generations, so bringing them together just made sense. We turned a 12-pack into a Jason mask and, in the process, solved that all-too-familiar problem of figuring out a last-minute Halloween costume. Cut out the mask, or just wear the whole box on your head…either way, you’ll likely still have one of the best costumes of the night” said Zac Nadile, Head of Brand Strategy at Pabst Brewing Company.

“I look forward to bars and Halloween parties alike filled with Pabst Jason masks this October. We kindly ask that people consider cutting out an additional hole for drinking PBRs.” added Hannah Barnett Brand Director of Pabst.

Beginning September through Friday, November 13, the promotion will engage consumers across the country through a mix of experiential, retail, and digital touchpoints:

New York Comic Con (Oct 8–11): PBR x Jason Universe nightlife takeovers will host fans at local venues surrounding NYCC.

The Fest 24 (Oct 23 – 25): The collaboration brings Jason-themed PBR swag to key downtown venues and partner bars throughout the multi-day indie music festival.

Nationwide Watch Parties: On October 15, PBR x Jason Universe will partner with top-tier horror creators to host Crystal Lake-themed watch parties, backed by capsule merchandise, including collectible popcorn buckets.

National Sweepstakes & Retail Displays: Supported by towering 6-foot retail standees–and featuring custom 3-foot Jason Voorhees bobbleheads on display at select stores–fans can enter a nationwide sweepstakes across social platforms for a chance to win one of these oversized collectibles, Jason x PBR-themed merchandise and more.

Seasonal Micro-Campaigns: Immersive digital activations will trigger all autumn long, specifically celebrating Halloween, National Hockey Mask Day (Nov 1), and a “Last Chance to Buy” campaign fittingly landing on Friday, November 13.

From the people behind Reckless Tortuga and starring Piper Curda (Hoppers), Noel Fisher (Shamless), Josh Zuckerman (Desperate Housewives), Natasha Behnam (You), Lucius Baybak (Dear White People), Ritesh Rajan (You, Me & Her) C.O.G. follows a tech startup on the verge of launching a new super powerful AI chatbot soon discovers their creation harbors a dark and sinister will of its own.

IN SELECT THEATERS ON SEPTEMBER 4TH AND ON DEMAND ON SEPTEMBER 25TH

Synopsis: A pioneering tech startup on the verge of launching a new AI chatbot with unparalleled speed and intelligence soon discover their creation harbors a dark and sinister will of its own.

Directed by: Tommy Savas
Written by: Angie Simms
Cast: Piper Curda, Josh Zuckerman, Natasha Behnam, Lucius Baybak, Ritesh Rajan, and Noel Fisher

What if the fairy tales you grew up with were rewritten as a blood-soaked survival nightmare — and played by some of the most iconic faces in horror?

Award-winning indie horror film EVER AFTER puts a dark, twisted spin on the fairy tales we know, bringing together horror icons Mark Sheppard (“Supernatural”), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th) and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) in a wildly imaginative genre mashup.

EVER AFTER opens exclusively in theaters September 4, 2026, followed by an On Demand release October 27, 2026.

From writer/director Laszlo Illes (Haunting Trophies, The Shepherd), the film follows a group of friends who head to a remote forest lodge for a bachelorette weekend — only to discover that the surrounding woods are inhabited by violent fanatics who believe they are living out the roles of fairy tale heroes and villains.

As night falls, familiar figures like Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Witch, and Prince Charming emerge from the darkness — but these are not the fairy tale characters you remember. What follows is a brutal fight for survival as beloved storybook mythology is transformed into a bloody nightmare.

Featuring practical creature effects, large-scale set pieces, and a stacked ensemble of genre favorites, EVER AFTER takes the familiar language of fairy tales and turns it into something darker, bloodier, and completely unpredictable.

125 MINUTES – HORROR – THRILLER – DRAMA – SLASHER – INDEPENDENT – EN – TV-14

DIRECTED BY

Laszlo Illes (Haunting Trophies,The Shepard)

WRITTEN BY

Laszlo Illes, Laszlo Krisztian Gera (Haunting Trophies, The Basement)

PRODUCED BY

Laszlo Illes, Roy McClurg Jr, (The Black-Eyed Children, The Poltergeist Diaries, A Stranger in the Woods), Harambee K, Grey-Sun (Renner, Lucy Is A Good Girl), Luis A. Chen, Jeremy Hirsch (Haunting Trophies, Devil’s Knight), Fahd Habeeb (Haunting Trophies), Marci Matthews (Haunting Trophies, The Shepherd)

STARRING

Academy Award® Nominee Mark Sheppard (WB’s “Supernatural”, TNT’s “Leverage”, HBO’s “Doom Patrol”), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun, The Nun II, The Princess Diaries), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, The Devil’s Rejects, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Hatchet II, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan), Academy Award® Nominee Malcolm McDowell (Psycho Killer, The Artist, A Clockwork Orange, Star Trek: Generations), Maria De Sa (Amazon’s “PRISMA”, Lovely), Lydia Pearl Pentz (The Summer My Heart Stopped), Meg Vermette (Family Series “Les Zultras”, “Escaping as the CEO’s Wife”), Philippe Reinhardt (Series “The Day After”), Lara Sas (Popeye’s Return, Popeye’s: Resurrection), Miklos Bela Szekely (The Shepherd, Mastergame), Riana Emma Balla (Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”, Rianás)

SYNOPSIS

When a group of girlfriends head to a remote forest lodge for a bachelorette party, the fun quickly turns into terror as they discover the forest is home to bloodthirsty lunatics who perceive themselves to be characters from classic fairy tales. As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, survival becomes the girls’ only goal.

RT: 125 Minutes