Category: Movies

Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ Comes to the Big Screen

Verity is now playing in theaters nationwide. Photo: Barnes & Noble

Book lovers, the wait is finally over! Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller Verity has officially made its way to the big screen, and fans of the book are sure to have plenty to talk about.

With Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, Anne Hathaway as the mysterious Verity Crawford, and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy, the adaptation brings Hoover’s dark, unsettling story to life. As Lowen begins ghostwriting Verity’s books, she uncovers a chilling manuscript that reveals shocking secrets about the Crawford family. Twisty, suspenseful, and deliciously disturbing, Verity is one book-to-movie adaptation readers have been eagerly waiting to see.

Now the big question: will the movie leave us just as stunned as the book?

Verity is now playing in theaters nationwide.

Quick Movie Details

AttributeDetail
GenrePsychological Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
RatingRated R (sexual content, nudity, language, violence, and bloody images)
Runtime1 hour 57 minutes

Book Synopsis

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)

What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read, page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity’s recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words.

After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

About the Author

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of twenty-five novels and novellas. Her work spans across New Adult and Young Adult contemporary romance as well as psychological thrillers. Colleen is also a scriptwriter, producer, and co-founder of the production company HeartBones Entertainment. (Colleen Hoover, 2026)

Photo: IMDb

New Digital Releases: Shadow Force & Battle Cabin

Battle Cabin is one of two movies being released in digital this September 29. Photo: Lionsgate, used with permission.

Digital Release Alert

Movie night just got an upgrade! Two action-packed thrillers are heading to digital platforms on September 29, 2026. Whether you are in the mood for a post-apocalyptic survival story or a high-stakes espionage chase, here is everything you need to know about this week’s biggest releases from Lionsgate. (EG PR, 2026)

🏕️ Battle Cabin

  • Release Date: September 29, 2026 (Digital)
  • Genre: Action, Thriller
  • Rating: R (for violence and some language)
  • Runtime: 100 minutes

Synopsis

In the wake of a massive global attack, the world has become a brutal, lawless landscape where electricity, government, and civility are distant memories. When Kellan is forced to venture outside his secure homestead to save his wife, he is met by a wave of murderous thieves with a connection to his past. His family’s survival now depends on a brilliant battle plan and an unlikely alliance with a hardened warrior.

Cast & Crew

  • Starring: Josh McKenzie, Delaney Tabron, Michael Hurst, Kali Kopae, Rama Marrow, Nell Fisher, Marshall Napier
  • Directed By: Aaron Falvey
  • Written By: Justin Eade

Technical Specs: Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 | Subtitles: English SDH, French, Latin American Spanish | CC: Yes

Where to Stream: Fandango at Home, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play.

🕶️ Shadow Force

  • Release Date: September 29, 2026 (4K, Digital)
  • Genre: Action, Thriller
  • Rating: R (for violence, and language throughout)
  • Runtime: 104 minutes

Synopsis

Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Issac (Golden Globe nominee Omar Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes an all-out war.

Cast & Crew

  • Starring: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Jahleel Kamara
  • Directed By: Joe Carnahan
  • Written By: Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan

Special Features

  • Shadow Force: Declassified — Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Joe Carnahan and Editor Kevin Hale
  • Making Shadow Force — Ain’t Nothing to F*** With
  • International Waters: The Locations Behind Shadow Force
  • Isla Gunfight: Final Battle Breakdown
  • Couples Therapy: Stunts and Weapons Training
  • Theatrical Trailer

Buy 4K Blu-ray

Technical Specs: Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation in Dolby Vision | Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio | Subtitles: Spanish, English, English SDH, French | CC: No

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango, Apple TV

Indie Horror Spotlight: Sick and Littermates at Fantastic Fest 2026

Agata Trzebuchowska’s SICK will have its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin. Photo: Maciej Edelman, used with permission.

Fantastic Fest is back at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas, running from September 17th–24th. As the U.S.’s largest genre film festival, it brings eight action-packed days of premieres, wild events, and special guests celebrating horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and independent cinema. (Fantastic Fest/Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 2026)

This year’s lineup features 35 world premieres, 21 international and North American premieres, and 14 U.S. premieres. Highlights include opening night gala screenings of Resident Evil and Lionsgate’s Beware Boiúna, the closing night world premiere of The Swallow, Mike Flanagan debuting his Carrie series, and independent titles like Death of a Yellow Bird and I Have Proof!. Full film guide here.

Venue Information
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
1120 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704

Two standout indie titles screening this week offer a deep dive into psychological dread and absurdist horror. (EG PR, 2026)

SICK (World Premiere)

  • Genre: Drama / Horror
  • Runtime: 90 minutes (In Polish with English subtitles)
  • Country: Poland
  • Directed & Written by: Agata Trzebuchowska
  • Starring: Konrad Kąkol, Katarzyna Łubik, Monika Niemczyk, Julian Świeżewski, and Eliza Rycembel

Official Screenings

  • World Premiere: Friday, Sept 18 at 5:30 PM (Theater 6)
  • Additional Screenings: Thursday, Sept 24 at 5:45 PM (Theaters 6 & 7)

Plot Overview

During the summer holidays, 16-year-old Maks and his 19-year-old sister Emma are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped in the heavy, stifling isolation of the summer heat, their sibling bond begins to shift into something unsettling and difficult to define. As tensions rise, their grandmother’s frail presence takes on a disturbing quality, turning an idyllic summer into a haunting passage into adulthood.

About the Filmmaker

Agata Trzebuchowska first gained international recognition starring in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning film Ida. Following her short film debuts Heat and Vacancy, Sick marks her anticipated feature-length directorial debut.

LITTERMATES (Drafthouse Exclusive)

  • Genre: Absurdist Horror
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Written & Directed by: Scott Tinkham and Michael Woloson
  • Starring: Joey Bader, Oliver Woolf, and Kaylee McGregor
  • Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2026

Official Screening

  • Screening: Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM (Theater 9)

Plot Overview

Set against the backdrop of a mysterious war, Littermates follows two disoriented survivors, Liam (Joey Bader) and Mel (Kaylee McGregor), who arrive bloodied and speechless at an isolated English countryside cottage. Taken in by an enigmatic caretaker named Chester (Oliver Woolf), they spend their days relearning basic tasks and earning “nifties” for good behavior. While Liam settles into the structured routine, Mel grows increasingly drawn to the forbidden woods outside—testing the fragile order of their makeshift family.

About the Filmmakers

  • Scott Tinkham is a Minnesota-based writer and director whose work explores dark comedy and emotional sincerity. His short 24 Hours After Reading Tuesdays with Morrie premiered at SXSW 2025.
  • Michael Woloson is a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and cinematographer known for character-driven narratives focusing on memory and time. He served as cinematographer and producer on Tinkham’s SXSW short.
Littermates. Photo: Drafthouse Exclusives

‘It Hunts’ Review: A Neon-Soaked Psychological Thriller on Prime Video

The indie horror movie It Hunts is available now on Amazon Prime. Photo: Gabriel Black, used with permission.

New Release: Indie Horror-Thriller It Hunts Arrives on Prime Video

Rain of Fire Productions, in partnership with distributor Indie Rights, has announced the streaming release of It Hunts, a gripping new supernatural horror-thriller written and directed by Gabriel Black. The 98-minute feature is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. (Rain of Fire Productions, 2026)

Synopsis & Official Details

The film follows Casey, a lazy nightcrawler with a diet almost as bad as his dead-end job. With his life and relationship going nowhere, his mundane existence is shattered when he begins to experience hallucinations, recurring nightmares, and escalating paranoia. Casey finds himself desperately trying to unravel the mystery of a supernatural entity that is relentlessly hunting him.

  • Genre: Supernatural Thriller / Psychological Horror / Drama
  • Rating: 18+ (Violence, Substance Use, Foul Language)
  • Directors & Producers: Written and directed by Gabriel Black; produced by Gabriel Black and Stephanie Black
  • Cast: Izzy Martinez, Katlin Svadbik, J.J. Crowne, Gabriel Lopez, Red Devigne, and Joyci Lucia
  • Production Company: Rain of Fire Productions

“We wanted to create a story that merges the gritty reality of nightcrawling with an inescapable, atmospheric horror. Casey is a deeply flawed protagonist whose lack of direction is suddenly replaced by the most primal instinct of all: survival.” — Gabriel Black, Director

Film Review: A Neon-Soaked Portrait of Modern Dread

Gabriel Black’s indie psychological horror It Hunts paints a suffocating, neon-soaked portrait of modern dread.

The story follows Casey (Izzy Martinez), a sluggish night shift worker stuck in a dead-end job and a strained relationship with his girlfriend, Alex (Katlin Svadbik). Casey has stopped imagining a future, making his sudden fear of being hunted feel both like an external threat and a physical manifestation of everything he has repressed.

When he begins experiencing recurring nightmares and paralyzing paranoia, he turns to medical professionals. Every test comes back normal, and a therapist simply prescribes antipsychotic medications. Alex, a nursing student, notices that Casey seems to be missing two years from his past and suspects he may be experiencing dissociative amnesia. Together, they attempt to uncover the missing time period, raising more questions than answers.

Character Analysis

  • Casey (Izzy Martinez): Serves as a compelling avatar for urban burnout. His laziness acts as a psychological shield against past traumas, making his frantic spiral feel painfully recognizable. His quest to unravel the mystery becomes an accidental journey toward self-awareness.
  • Alex (Katlin Svadbik): Provides a vital, grounding contrast. Though initially frustrated by Casey’s inertia, she evolves into an indispensable ally as the boundary between reality and hallucination blurs.

Core Themes

Black uses classic horror tropes to explore stagnation vs. mortality and escapism. The dread haunting Casey represents the inevitable crash of ignoring one’s mental health and unresolved past. While the title suggests a literal predator, the film’s strongest tension comes from the possibility that the monster is essentially tied to Casey’s repressed memories.

While occasional dialogue-heavy scenes slow the pacing and the open-ended ending leaves Casey’s final fate to viewer interpretation, It Hunts succeeds as a moody, atmospheric thriller that turns an ordinary life into a nightmare of suspicion and dread.

About Rain of Fire Productions

Rain of Fire Productions is an independent film production company dedicated to crafting engaging, character-driven stories across the thriller, horror, and drama genres.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

*Thank you to Gabriel Black for the screener link for review consideration. I haven’t been compensated for this review and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Izzy Martinez, Katlin Svadbik, and J.J. Crowne in It Hunts. Photo: Gabriel Black

Slasher Cult Classic ‘Sorority Row’ Coming to 4K UHD: Special Features & Technical Specs

Lionsgate Limited announces ‘Sorority Row’ 4K steelbook release. Photo: Lionsgate

Sorority Row Coming to 4K Ultra HD

Digital Release Alert

U.S. Release Date: September 15, 2026
Formats: 4K Steelbook, Blu-ray, and Digital

Get ready to revisit Theta Pi in glorious high definition! The 2009 slasher favorite Sorority Row is making its long-awaited 4K Ultra HD debut on September 15, 2026. Available in a premium 4K Steelbook, standard Blu-ray, and Digital formats via Lionsgate Limited. Pre-order here. (EG PR, 2026)

The Synopsis

Who’s killing the sisters of Theta Pi?

In Sorority Row, making its 4K debut, the sisters of Rosman University’s Theta Pi, Cassidy (Briana Evigan), Chugs (Margo Harshman), Jessica (Leah Pipes), Ellie (Rumer Willis), and Claire (Jamie Chung), are committed to staying mum regarding the prank that ended in tragedy for Megan (Audrina Patridge), one of their own.

But when graduation day arrives, so does terror, as a killer hunts Theta Pi’s sisters one by one.

Film Information

  • Genre: Horror, mystery
  • Rating: R for strong bloody violence, language, some sexuality/nudity, and partying
  • Running Time: 101 minutes
  • Directed by: Steward Hendler
  • Screenplay by: Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger
  • Based on: The original screenplay Seven Sisters by Mark Rosman

Cast

Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Audrina Patridge, Julian Morris, Margo Harshman, Matt Lanter, and Carrie Fisher

Program Information

  • Year of Production: 2009
  • Title Copyright: Sorority Row © 2009, Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2026 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Closed-Captioned: No
  • Feature Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Subtitles: Spanish; English SDH
  • Format: 16:9 (2.40:1) presentation
  • Audio: English Dolby Atmos; Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Lionsgate Limited Extras

  • Reconsidering Sorority Row — Final TRT: 10:48
  • The Making of a Queen B*h with Leah Pipes** — Final TRT: 12:23
  • Loyal Friends and Untimely Ends: Writing Sorority Row — Approx. TRT: 11***
  • Grit and Glamour: The Visual Design of Sorority Row — Approx. TRT: 16:30

Legacy Special Features

  • Audio commentary with the director and cast — Feature length
  • Sorority Secrets: Stories from the Set — TRT: 10:28
  • Killer 101 — TRT: 14:00
  • Kill Switch — TRT: 10:25
  • Deleted Scenes — TRT: 6***
  • Outtakes — TRT: 5:27
  • Sorority Pledge — TRT: 1:01
  • EPK B-Roll — TRT: 8:53
  • Confessional — TRT: 4***
  • Shower Rehearsal — TRT: 2:53
  • TV Spot — TRT: 0:31
  • Theatrical Trailer — TRT: 2:30
  • International Trailer — TRT: 1:40

About Lionsgate Limited

Created for movie lovers by movie lovers, Lionsgate Limited celebrates the artistry of film with premium, limited-edition releases curated from Lionsgate’s expansive entertainment library.

Its mission is to enrich your connection to your favorite films through careful movie restoration, specially designed collectible packaging, and bonus content that honors the vision of the filmmakers.

Photo: Lionsgate

Rob Zombie Horror Fans: Firefly Trilogy 4K Box Set Drops October 13

Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy box set. Photo: Lionsgate, used with permission.

Digital Release Alert: Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy Coming to 4K Ultra HD

Get ready, horror fans: Rob Zombie’s notorious Firefly family is back in the ultimate 8-disc collector’s set. Arriving on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital on October 13, 2026, this complete trilogy collection brings House of 1000 Corpses to 4K for the first time ever, alongside an incredible lineup of physical collectibles and legacy bonus features. Available here. (EG PR, 2026)

The Trilogy Overview

Written and directed by vision-ary filmmaker Rob Zombie, the iconic horror trilogy follows the blood-soaked saga of the sadistic Firefly clan:

  • House of 1000 Corpses (2002): Introduces the cannibalistic Firefly family, who cross bloody paths with a group of unsuspecting teens touring America’s backroads.
  • The Devil’s Rejects (2005): The Fireflys hit the road and face off against the increasingly depraved Sheriff Wydell in a brutal game of vengeance.
  • 3 From Hell (2019): The surviving Firefly members face justice for their crimes, but no prison can hold them for long.

Collector’s Set Highlights

This physical box set is built specifically for die-hard Zombie fans and physical media collectors:

  • House of 1000 Corpses in 4K for the very first time.
  • Exclusive Collectible Poster & Art Cards featuring artwork by Vance Kelly and Rob Zombie.
  • Zombie-Curated Photography Book filled with rare images.
  • Two Bonus Discs dedicated entirely to legacy special features and feature-length documentaries.

Complete Bonus Features

House of 1000 Corpses

  • Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Rob Zombie (Feature Length)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage and More! (Blu-ray™ only)

The Devil’s Rejects

  • 30 Days in Hell: The Making of The Devil’s Rejects (Feature-Length Documentary ― Blu-ray™ only)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage, Audio Commentaries, and More!

3 From Hell

  • To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell (4-Part Documentary)
  • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Rob Zombie

Technical & Release Specifications

CategoryDetails
Release DateOctober 13, 2026
Format4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital (8 Discs)
Total Run TimeApprox. 312 minutes
Video Format16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation in Dolby Vision® (1000 Corpses & Devil’s Rejects)
Audio1000 Corpses: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD

Devil’s Rejects: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™

3 From Hell: English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD
SubtitlesEnglish SDH, English, Spanish
Closed-CaptionedYes

Cast & Ratings Breakdown

House of 1000 Corpses

  • Cast: Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, Karen Black
  • Rating: R for strong sadistic violence/gore, sexuality, and language

The Devil’s Rejects

  • Cast: Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie, Ken Foree, Matthew McGrory, William Forsythe
  • Rating:
    • 4K Only: Rated R for sadistic violence, strong sexual content, language, and drug use.
    • Blu-ray™ Only: UNRATED (contains material different from the original R-rated cut).

3 From Hell

  • Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, Richard Brake, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Dee Wallace, Emilio Rivera, with Danny Trejo and Sid Haig
  • Rating: UNRATED (contains material different from the original theatrical R-rated version).

Inside the Origin of Jimmy Buffett’s Legend: Occupational Hazard Documentary Spotlight

Occupational Hazard is releasing in major cities in early September timed to Jimmy Buffett Day (September 4). Photo: Michael Ochs Archive, used with permission.

Documentary Film Spotlight: Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers

Greene Street Entertainment, in association with Confluence Productions, presents Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers—a feature documentary that journeys back to the 1970s and early 1980s to tell the origin story of Jimmy Buffett’s original Coral Reefer Band. (EG-PR, 2026)

Set against the creative backdrop of Key West, the film explores the musicians, friendships, touring years, and studio sessions that helped shape Buffett’s legendary sound. It is the story upon which the “Parrot Head” empire was built, told directly by the people who laid the foundation.

The Release Schedule

  • Key West Special Screenings: Opens September 5, 2026
  • Theatrical Rollout: Select cities (including NYC and LA) to follow
  • TVOD Release: Nationwide across the US and Canada in November 2026

Behind the Magic

Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Occupational Hazard captures the camaraderie, chaos, and magic of an era that thrived on freedom and lived without a rulebook. Through rare, never-before-seen archival footage and deeply personal interviews with founding members, tour managers, producers, and music legends, the film offers fans an intimate look at the volatile beauty of a musical moment that couldn’t last, but changed everything.

Fresh off its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026, this festival favorite has picked up accolades across the country and stands as a candid, heartfelt tribute to Buffett and his original crew.

Film Fast Facts

  • Title: Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Country: USA | Year: 2026
  • Director: John H. Cunningham
  • Producers: John H. Cunningham, Ted E. Haynes
  • Narrator: Jeff Bridges
  • Featured Appearances: Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Keith Sykes, and members of The Coral Reefer Band

About the Subjects & Filmmakers

Jimmy Buffett (1946–2023)

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett regaled audiences for over five decades with songs about the faces and places he encountered along the road less traveled. Combining Hemingway’s eye for detail with Mark Twain’s mischievous humor, Buffett’s music celebrated the hustlers, beach bums, and pirates of the world through timeless themes of escapism, wanderlust, and unbridled curiosity.

John H. Cunningham (Director & Producer)

John H. Cunningham is a filmmaker and USA TODAY bestselling author of the 12-book Buck Reilly adventure series and The Last Raft. Before transitioning to fiction and film, Cunningham spent 35 years in commercial real estate, serving as Executive Vice President at Alexandria Real Estate Equities in NYC. Splitting his time between Virginia and Key West, he combines deep business acumen with a passion for compelling storytelling.

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Indie Horror Spotlight: ‘Hellbilly Hollow’ Brings Practical Gore and Heavy Metal to Theaters

The blood-soaked Southern throwback horror film will be released in select U.S. theaters on September 25, 2026. Photo: Bald Man Films/Convoke Media, used with permission.

THE BACKWOODS GET BLOODY: “HELLBILLY HOLLOW” TRAILER DROPS AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER THEATER RELEASE

One of the South’s most iconic haunted attractions is about to become the setting for an all-new generation’s nightmares.

Bald Man Films and Todd Slater’s Convoke Media have officially unleashed the first trailer for “Hellbilly Hollow,” a blood-soaked Southern throwback horror reminiscent of cult classics Terrifier and Friday the 13th. Filmed on location at the real-life Hellbilly Hollow haunted attraction in Vincent, Alabama, the film slashes into select U.S. theaters via Atlas Distribution Company on Friday, September 25. (Cinematic Red PR, 2026)

Check out the trailer breakdown, storyline, and behind-the-scenes details below.

The Synopsis: Real Scares in the Alabama Backwoods

In Hellbilly Hollow, a team of paranormal YouTubers ventures deep into the Alabama backwoods to film at a haunted attraction the night before Halloween. They soon encounter a sinister presence far more frightening, and deadlier, than specters and staged scares:

  • Tickles: A disfigured, childlike clown.
  • Bull: His manipulative caretaker brother.

One by one, the investigators and local thrill-seekers fall victim to the siblings’ sadistic games inside the attraction’s real-life haunted barn, hayride, and scare zones.

From Commercial Shoot to Southern Slasher

The idea for the film took root on-site at the attraction, where director Kevin Wayne was initially filming a commercial. After envisioning a sinister figure hunting victims through the haunt’s eerie backwoods setting, the concept evolved into a full-length feature.

“I’ve wanted to make a horror film for a long time – but not just any horror film. With ‘Hellbilly Hollow,’ I saw a chance to tell a true Southern horror story – one that’s sinister and twisted, atmospheric and character-driven, not just reliant on jump scares and gore.” — Kevin Wayne (Director / “Tickles”)

“We came up with a slate of outrageous, never-before-seen kills. From day one, we knew this would be the start of something bigger – a series of films built around a place, two complex, deranged siblings, and the culture they inhabit.” — Kurt Deimer (Producer / “Bull”)

Practical FX, Heavy Metal, and Carnage

Designed to deliver authentic throwback thrills, Hellbilly Hollow turns carnival mechanics into lethal traps. Engineered by executive producer and production designer Mike Denard, the set features customized, practical set pieces including:

  • Wack-a-Troll
  • High Striker
  • Acid Darts
  • Car Dunk Sequence

The Sound of Horror:

Supercharging the scares, the film features an original score composed by Roy Mayorga (Ministry), sound design by Tom Boykin (John Wick: Chapter 4, The Last of Us), and eight original songs performed by rock artist and co-star Kurt Deimer.

Cast and Crew Highlights

  • Cast: Kurt Deimer, Kevin Wayne, Danny Vinson, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Megan Alexandrea Weaver, Hallie Shepherd, Trey Miller, and Keller Fornes.
  • Director: Kevin Wayne
  • Writer: Bernadette Chapman
  • Producers: Kurt Deimer, Todd Slater
  • Director of Photography: David Brower
  • Executive Producers: Michael T. Clarke, Mike Denard, Andy Gould, David Miller, Tim Miller, James Srygley, Kevin Wayne, and Brandon Evans.

ABOUT BALD MAN FILMS

Founded by Cincinnati-born rocker, actor, and producer Kurt Deimer, Bald Man Films specializes in producing genre content. The company is the culmination of Deimer’s unconventional journey from the school of hard knocks to entrepreneur, rock musician, actor, and film producer.

ABOUT CONVOKE MEDIA

Convoke Media is a strategic investment and content company operating at the intersection of film, television, digital media, and institutional capital. Recent films include, The Optimist, Flyover, Scare BnB, Paul & Greg & Amelia, & Don’t Log Off. Founded by veteran media executive Todd Slater, the company focuses on the development, financing, and scaling of premium content with global commercial potential.

Hellbilly Hollow still. Photo: Bald Man Films/Convoke Media

Award-Winning Documentary ‘To Use a Mountain’ Premieres at DCTV in NYC

Peace activists standing at the entry to the Nevada National Security Site. Photo: To Use a Mountain, LLC, used with permission.

New Documentary Spotlight: TO USE A MOUNTAIN

Facet, Narrow Vision Endeavors, and Correspondent Productions Present:

TO USE A MOUNTAIN

  • Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Casey Carter
  • Producers: Colleen Cassingham, Jonna McKone
  • Executive Producers: Brett Story, Maida Lynn, Ryan Krivoshey
  • Format: Feature Documentary | USA, 2025 | 99 Minutes

Release & Screening Information

  • Theatrical Release: Opens theatrically at DCTV in New York on Friday, August 21, with a regional theatrical expansion to follow.
  • VOD Release: Coming in 2027 via Grasshopper Film.
  • Community Screenings: TO USE A MOUNTAIN is currently screening with frontline communities across the country confronting issues of nuclear waste, nuclear weapons production, and next-generation nuclear projects initiated in response to the energy demands of the AI data center boom.

Festival Accolades

  • Visions du Réel (Switzerland) — World Premiere | Special Jury Award, International Competition
  • Dallas IFF (Dallas, Texas) — Documentary Feature Competition
  • DOXA (Vancouver) — Best Feature Honorable Mention, ParaDOXA Forum
  • IDFA (Amsterdam) — Best of Fest
  • Big Sky (Missoula, Montana) — Official Selection
  • And many more…

Synopsis

In 1982, six rural communities across the United States were notified that all of the nation’s nuclear waste might be buried beneath them forever. (EG PR, 2026)

Faced with a mandate to isolate the waste for 10,000 years, the Department of Energy mapped, analyzed, and assembled its assessments, while the unsuspecting stewards of sacrificial territory found themselves fighting for their homes, health, history, and dignity.

In the end, one site was chosen: a desert ridge in Nevada called Yucca Mountain, on the unceded lands of the Western Shoshone. After decades of controversy, construction at Yucca Mountain was halted, and to this day, no permanent solution has been devised for America’s 90,000 tons of high-level nuclear waste.

Against the impassive logic of government analysis and archives, TO USE A MOUNTAIN assembles a people’s history of resistance and stewardship through a visceral journey across the landscapes, ecologies, and personal histories of the candidate sites. Farmers, miners, citizen scientists, Native American leaders, and activists—each with a story bound to this enduring threat—stand in stark contrast to the cold, silent machinery of bureaucracy, in a meditation on resistance, memory, and the timeless struggle between power and place.

About the Filmmaker: Casey Carter

Casey Carter is a filmmaker and interdisciplinary designer whose work engages nonfiction storytelling in film and video, photography, data visualization, and cartography. His work centers around themes of governmentality, geography, environmentalism, and personal subjectivities.

Prior Work & Background

His short films—TWO BOYS AND A DREAM (2023), TWO PRISONS (2020), and THE RIGHTS OF NATURE (2019)—have screened at festivals including Revolutions Per Minute, SF Shorts, Salem, Ashland Independent, and Hong Kong Film Art.

He holds a B.S. in Physics and a B.S. in Photography from Middle Tennessee State University, as well as a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan.

Grants & Recognition

His work has been supported through grants and fellowships from institutions including:

  • Sundance Documentary Film Program
  • International Documentary Association (IDA)
  • UnionDocs Center for Documentary Art
  • New York Foundation for the Arts
  • The Marble House Project
  • Monson Arts
  • The Redford Center
  • SFFILM
  • Flies Collective
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DJ Qualls Battles the Undead in Lionsgate’s New Horror Thriller ‘Turning Point’

Turning Point will be available On Demand and Digital on August 25. Photo: Lionsgate, used with permission.

Movie Premiere: DJ Qualls Stars in the High-Stakes Horror Thriller Turning Point

If you’re looking for a horror movie that refuses to play by the rules, Turning Point deserves an immediate spot on your watchlist. Fusing the nail-biting suspense of a home invasion thriller with the relentless chaos of a zombie outbreak, it delivers edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.

Every knock at the door and every shadow could spell disaster, creating a gripping atmosphere that never lets up. Packed with intense action, unexpected twists, and high-stakes survival, Turning Point offers horror fans a fresh, adrenaline-fueled experience that stands out in a crowded genre.

A Simple Heist Becomes an Absolute Nightmare

Directed and written by Joshua Wagner, Turning Point is a claustrophobic, high-tension thriller coming directly to Digital and On Demand courtesy of Lionsgate. (EG PR, 2026)

The story follows two thieves trapped inside a house with a mutating victim. To stay alive, they must rely on a bizarre neighbor in a race against time before they become the monster’s next meal.

“There is danger in the night, but the true terror is inside the house.”

Official Synopsis

Margot and her partner-in-crime break into a home, only to find themselves locked inside with the owner, who is in the middle of transitioning into a zombie. They must find a way out before they become the ghoul’s first victims. Their only hope for survival is a bizarre neighbor with expert knowledge of the undead and the lingering flicker of humanity in their mutating stalker.

Cast & Crew

  • DJ Qualls as “Casper” (Road Trip, Hustle & Flow, The Man in the High Castle)
  • Jillian Lee Garner
  • Mike Apple
  • Shane Brady (Ballers, Synchronic, Doctor Sleep)
  • Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate, Z Nation, Slayers)
  • Sanchita Malik (Happy Anniversary, Love, Escape the Night)

Film Specifications

DetailInformation
TitleTurning Point
Street DateAugust 25, 2026
Release FormatVideo on Demand / Electronic Sell-Through (Lionsgate)
GenreThriller / Zombie Horror
RatingR (Violent content, gore, language, and some drug use)
Running Time87 minutes
Director & WriterJoshua Wagner
Turning Point still. Photo: Lionsgate