Garrett Wareing as Stebbins, Roman Griffin Davis as Curley, Charlie Plummer as Barkovitch, Cooper Hoffman as Garraty, David Jonsson as McVries, Ben Wang as Olson, Joshua Odjick as Parker, Jordan Gonzalez as Harkness, and Tut Nyuot as Baker in The Long Walk. Photo Credit: Murray Close/Lionsgate
In the upcoming and highly anticipated film THE LONG WALK, the RULES OF THE WALK are:
Total participants: 50
Required pace to maintain: 3 MPH
If participants fall below the required pace, they will get a warning. If they are unable to reach the speed within 10 seconds, they will get an additional warning.
Total warnings: 3
Note: Participants are eliminated before a 4th warning is called.
On Saturday, Lionsgate held a special screening where for 1 hour and 48 minutes invited guests had to walk a treadmill, called the “treadmill elimination event,” in order to see THE LONG WALK, but with a few diabolical conditions…
via The Wrap: “if you don’t keep up a pace that’s faster than 3 mph, then you’ll have to leave the theater — even if the movie isn’t over.
“If they stop, they will be pulled from the screening and escorted out of the theater,” a press release for the activation reportedly reads. The screening will take place at the Culver Theater on Saturday, Aug. 30, where a theater house has replaced all of the seating with treadmills.“
News of this screening has been reported all over the place and the genius marketing for the event has made even non-horror fans want to check out the film.
There was also a ‘Biometrics Screening’ where the audience had their vital signs monitored while watching the movie. Heart rates went thru the roof!
From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel (https://amzn.to/4mqMJ1z), and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mocking Jay – Pts. 1&2, and The Ballad of the Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
Starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Josh Hamilton, with Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.
“We’re walking, we’re actually walking,” said Nyuot, who plays the competitor Arthur. “It’s something that I don’t think has ever been done, just constantly on the move. So mentally, just getting into that headspace and just staying locked in and treating every scene as if it’s new, ’cause we’re doing it so many times. We filmed one scene a day.”
Contributed by Michelle McCue and Melissa Thompson
Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming romantic drama ALL OF YOU, starring Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots, Steven Cree, Zawe Ashton and Jenna Coleman.
Best friends since college, Simon (Goldstein) and Laura (Poots) drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate despite years of unspoken feelings between them. Over the years, as their paths cross and diverge, neither can deny the feeling that they’ve missed out on a life together. Faced with the uncertainty of changing the course of their lives, are Simon and Laura willing to risk everything to experience the love that had been between them all along, or should they accept their fate? “All of You” explores whether one person can ever be your everything in this humorous and heart-wrenching romantic drama.
Co-written by Goldstein and Emmy Award winner William Bridges (“Black Mirror”), who also makes his directorial debut, and hailing from MRC, the Apple Original Film “All of You” is produced by Ryder Picture Company’s Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett. Bridges and Goldstein also produce, with Alexander Black and Jon Rosenberg serving as executive producers.
ALL OF YOU is in Select Theaters and on Apple TV+ September 26.
Over the weekend, moviegoers saw the release of Luke Sparke’s dinosaur Vietnam War thriller PRIMITIVE WAR. It’s excellent too!
Now comes the latest battle between a military unit and a creature – but this time it’s a shark.
When their boat is sunk while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a young troop of Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking life raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark. From Kiah Roache-Turner, director of Wyrmwood and Sting, comes this uniquely terrifying tale.
Who doesn’t love a military vs creature feature – think PREDATOR and DOG SOLDIERS – and so reminiscent to Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece. For those who have seen JAWS, and who hasn’t, this is very much like the story Quint (Robert Shaw) told Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) and Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) about how he survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, during which sharks killed many U.S. sailors.
BEAST OF WAR, starring Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Maximillian Johnson, Lee Tiger Halley, Sam Parsonson, Tristan McKinnon, opens in Theaters & On Digital October 10.
Netflix has released this first trailer for BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER.
Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau – spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own.
However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) – a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.
BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER is directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet On The Western Front, Conclave) and stars Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings and Tilda Swinton.
Written by Rowan Joffe (28 Weeks Later, The American) and based on the novel The Ballad of a Small Player by Lawrence Osborne, Berger reunites two of his Oscar-winning collaborators from All Quiet on the Western Front, director of photography James Friend and composer Volker Bertelmann. Joining Berger on Ballad of a Small Player are producers Mike Goodridge (Triangle of Sadness) and Matthew James Wilkinson (Yesterday), production designer Jonathan Houlding (Poor Things, The Martian), makeup & hair designer Heike Merker (All Quiet on the Western Front, Cloud Atlas), costume designer Lisy Christl (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave), and editor Nick Emerson (Conclave, Lady Macbeth).
In Select UK & IRELAND cinemas OCTOBER 17; in U.S. theaters October 15 and on NETFLIX October 29.
FX will launch a global stunt across 14 cities in support of the premiere of FX’s highly anticipated sci-fi series, Alien: Earth. The USCSS Maginot has crash-landed on Earth and containment units holding mysterious alien life forms have fallen from the wreckage and landed in cities around the world. Brave fans who approach the Prodigy Corp officers protecting the salvaged containment crates will be rewarded with a chance to instantly win an exclusive prize.
Domestically, the immersive stunt will feature containment unit crates from the series, hidden Easter Eggs, photo opportunities and exclusive prizes. By participating, fans have a chance to win a pair of limited-edition Alien: Earth x Skullcandy Crusher EVO Headphones with mind-blowing multi-sensory bass, an Alien: Earth thermos, or a collectible pin. Plus, fans can receive special offers from “The Hunt” collaborations with select W Hotels and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer locations.*
To amplify the stunt’s announcement, FX and its international counterparts published a series of videos on social media featuring the USCSS Maginot hurtling over participating markets across the globe. Domestically, the Maginot was spotted careening past Venice Beach, and around the world the ship made its presence felt in locations including Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Tokyo, Toronto, Seoul and Valencia.
WHEN: August 9, 2025 from 12 PM – 6 PM, local time
WHERE: New York – W New York – Times Square (1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036)
Dallas – Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer – Dallas (2475 Victory Park Ln Ste 120, Dallas, TX 75219)
Nashville – Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer – Nashville (140 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201)
Las Vegas – Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer – The Venetian (3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
Los Angeles – W Hollywood (6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028)
San Francisco – W San Francisco (181 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103)
Seattle – W Seattle (1112 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)
Globally, fans will also have a chance to find the containment units in Valencia, Spain; London, UK; Toronto, Canada; Mexico City, Mexico; Sāo Paulo, Brazil; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; and Sydney, Australia.
*Note, all “The Hunt” prizes mentioned are at US locations only and are available while supplies last on a first-come-first-serve basis.** Special offers at select Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer and participating W Hotels are only available at those locations.
Additionally, the network has launched FX’s Alien: Earth “The Hunt” Sweepstakes. Now through August 17, fans in the U.S. can enter for a chance to win a pair of limited edition Alien: Earth x Skullcandy Crusher EVO Headphones with mind-blowing multi-sensory bass, an exclusive collection of branded products, or a grand prize which includes round trip airfare and a 2-night stay in one of the participating “The Hunt” locations: W New York – Times Square, W Hollywood, W San Francisco, and W Seattle.
Another exciting element of the Alien: Earth marketingcampaign is an immersive OOH campaign which has launched across key markets bringing the Xenomorph and other specimens to Earth for the first time. A huge 3D billboard in Times Square brings audiences face-to-face with a Xenomorph bursting out of the screen. In the heart of Hollywood, there are massive crates carrying specimens with full motion LED screens and eerie sounds of the creatures of the series. At the corner of Hollywood & Vine sits a full size Xenomorph on top of the largest crate guarding this precious, terrifying cargo. This activation wouldn’t be complete without a motion detected jump scare for those that aren’t afraid to get too close. This corner takeover is causing heads to turn for drivers and pedestrians alike.
When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s Alien: Earth.
In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named “Wendy” marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
Led by Chandler, the series showcases an expansive international cast, which includes Timothy Olyphant (“Kirsh”), Alex Lawther (“Hermit”), Samuel Blenkin (“Boy Kavalier”), Babou Ceesay (“Morrow”), Adrian Edmondson (“Atom Eins”), David Rysdahl (“Arthur Sylvia”), Essie Davis (“Dame Sylvia”), Lily Newmark (“Nibs”), Erana James (“Curly”), Adarsh Gourav (“Slightly”), Jonathan Ajayi (“Smee”), Kit Young (“Tootles”), Diêm Camille (“Siberian”), Moe Bar-El (“Rashidi”) and Sandra Yi Sencindiver (“Yutani”).
FX’s Alien: Earth is created for television and executive produced by Peabody and Emmy® Award-winning Noah Hawley. Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales and Clayton Krueger also serve as executive producers. Alien: Earth is produced by FX Productions.
FX’s Alien: Earth. Premieres August 12th on FX and Hulu.
**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Promotion ends at 6:00 p.m. local time, subject to availability. Participation is first come-first served basis & not guaranteed. Open only to residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C, 18 yrs or older. Visit thehuntinstantwin.fxnetworks.com/rules on 8/9 for Official Rules including how to enter, eligibility, restrictions, prize descriptions, odds of winning and limitations. Void where prohibited.
***NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends 8/17/25. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18+. Limit (1) entry per person per day. Visit link for Official Rules including eligibility restrictions, odds, prize descriptions & limitations. Void where prohibited).
This fall, fans around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, one of cinema’s most groundbreaking and provocative films. In honor of the milestone, a wide array of events and tributes are planned to salute the enduring legacy of the genre-defying cult classic.
Based on the stage musical by Richard O’Brien, The Rocky Horror Picture Show shattered conventions with its bold characters, flamboyant style, and infectious rock ’n’ roll soundtrack. Its legendary midnight screenings – featuring shadow casts, fan costumes, and audience call-backs – redefined moviegoing and created a cultural phenomenon. Today, it remains the longest-running theatrical release in film history, with weekly screenings still held around the world.
Events planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show include:
Sept. 23–Nov. 3 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spectacular Tour features appearances, meet and greets and more with original cast members Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Nell Campbell. The tour will stop in 55 cities across the U.S. and Canada. For information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.scottstander.com/rocky
Sept. 26 – A special screening of the newly restored 4K version will take place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ David Geffen Theater, followed by a talent Q&A.
Sept. 27 – The official Rocky Horror fan convention will take over the world-famous Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood with panel discussions, book signings, artist appearances, and more.
Oct. – Audiences can experience the newly restored 4K version in theaters throughout the month of October.
Oct. 4 – Cinespia will present a special screening under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, featuring an interactive shadow cast, special guests, DJ sets, time warp dance party, giveaways, selfie moments, fan festivities and a free themed photobooth.
Oct. 7 – The new 4K Blu-ray arrives in a collectible limited-edition SteelBook®, featuring stunning Dolby Vision® and Atmos® audio for the ultimate viewing experience. A digital version will also be available on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Oct. 10 – A 50th anniversary deluxe edition of the original movie soundtrack will be reissued on 180g red-in-gold vinyl, housed in a heavyweight gold-foil jacket with a newly designed inner sleeve featuring never-before-seen photos and production diary excerpts from producer Richard Hartley.
Oct. 15 – The GRAMMY Museum® will host a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, followed by a panel discussion celebrating its iconic soundtrack featuring Fat Mike amongst others!
This Fall – Commemorative Rocky Horror merchandise – featuring new designs from Funko, Loungefly, RockLove Jewelry, and others – will be released.
Stay tuned for more announcements as the 50th anniversary celebration continues!
When a newly engaged couple’s (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon) car breaks down on a rainy night, they wind up in the creepy castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). There, they have an adventure that will thrill you, chill you and fulfill you like never before!
Product Specifications Release Date Digital: October 7, 2025 Physical: October 7, 2025 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD Physical: SteelBook® Packaging (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code); Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code); and DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 98 minutes Rating U.S.: R Aspect Ratio Digital: Widescreen 1.66:1 Physical: Widescreen 1.66:1 Disc Size 4K UHD: 66GB Blu-ray: 50GB DVD: 8.5GB Audio 4K: English Dolby Atmos, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, restored original 2.0 Mono, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Language Tracks Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms) Subtitles 4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French DVD: English SDH, Spanish and French Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms) Bonus Features*
Feature-length extras: o Rocky-oke: Sing It! (With Vocals): o The Midnight Experience with the 35th Anniversary Shadowcast o Vintage Callback Track (Unrated) o Trivia Track: 50 Years and Still Kicking!Audio Commentary by Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
Deleted Songs: o “Once in A While”
Deleted & Alternate Scenes: o Alternate Version With B&W Opening o “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 1 o “Time Warp” Alternate, Take 2 o Brad and Janet Undressed, Alternate Takes 1-5Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 1 o Janet’s Seduction Alternate, Take 2 o Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 1 o Floor Show Prep Alternate, Take 2 o Alternate Credit Ending o Misprint Ending
The Search for the 35th Anniversary Shadow Cast – For the 35th Anniversary of the film, a global search was done for a shadowcast. This is their story.
Featurettes: o Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show (1995) o Beacon Theater, New York City (10th Anniversary) o Song Selection (With and Without Vocals)
Music Video: o Time Warp Music Video (15th Anniversary VHS Release)
Marketing Materials *Bonus features vary by product and retailer Media Inquiries
JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they’ll leave behind.
The teaser trailer features “Jay Kelly Theme,” an original score by Nicholas Britell.
The cast includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge, Charlie Rowe.
JAY KELLY opens in select theaters November 14 and on Netflix December 5.
WaterTower Music has announced the release of the Weapons (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring an original score by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay, and filmmaker Zach Cregger.
The highly anticipated horror/thriller from New Line Cinema, Weapons will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and hits theaters and IMAX nationwide on August 8, 2025, with international release beginning August 6.
The soundtrack is available digitally now. Vinyl & CD will be available for Pre-Order starting 8/8 through Waxwork Records. The LP features deluxe packaging that includes colored vinyl, heavyweight gatefold jackets, custom artwork, and a premium 3D lenticular cover.
Unusually for a modern production, composing for Weapons began as soon as editing commenced. The Holladay brothers relocated to New York and set up their scoring suite just steps away from the editorial and VFX teams—allowing for a uniquely fluid, collaborative process. Music was integrated directly into the evolving picture, resulting in a score that was organically built alongside the film itself, with minimal reliance on temp tracks.
“Having known Zach since childhood and played together in a band (Sirhan Sirhan), we had a musical shorthand that helped us to work quickly,” explains Hays Holladay.
“Zach really wanted us to be there throughout the post-production process, so we flew to New York soon after filming wrapped and were part of the edit for the next five months. And because we started so early, the three of us were constructing the score as the edit was still coming together. So, Zach would jump between our room, the VFX room and the edit. As a result, there was hardly any temp score throughout the process, so even in the very first test screenings, it was all original music we were making.”
“We went to New York with three suitcases full of synths, sound sculptures and samplers and built everything just a few steps down the hall from where they were creating the visual effects and editing the picture. The process felt like the opposite of working remotely – we were having lunch with the whole post-production crew every day.”
When it came to crafting the score and building the tension, mystery and musical disorientation, Ryan Holladay had this to say:
“We wanted to create a score that felt intense and energetic when it needed to be, but also captured the mystery and the longing for answers that runs throughout the story without overstaying its welcome. In some cases, it took a few tries to get the tone right. One instance that comes to mind is ‘The Flight,’ which happens in the big running scene where you finally see where all the kids are headed. We tried a few attempts, going dramatic and sweeping at first. But in the end, what connected was something that feels, to me, like ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ meets Basinski’s ‘Disintegration Loops.’ It’s very unsettling.”
Weapons (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Tracklisting: 1. Maddie 2. Main Theme (from Weapons) 3. Who’s There? 4. Following 5. Newspaper 6. Don’t You Find It Odd? 7. What Could’ve Happened 8. Nightmares 9. Snip 10. Daybreak 11. Troubled Person 12. Where Are You? 13. Map 14. Waiting Game 15. Gasoline 16. Stop Right There 17. Serious Hot Water 18. Donna 19. James 20. Room to Room 21. What Did I Tell You? 22. On a Mission 23. Drag 24. I Think She Cut My Hair 25. Gasoline II 26. Homesickness 27. Are You Watching? 28. Campbell’s 29. If I Got Better 30. Nametag 31. The Flight 32. Into the Lair 33. One Shot 34. Locked 35. Swarm (feat. Mary Lattimore) 36. I Found You
From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons.
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at 2:17 a.m., a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.
Cregger directs from his own screenplay, and also produces alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, with Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin executive producing. The filmmaker’s creative team behind the camera includes director of photography Larkin Seiple, production designer Tom Hammock, editor Joe Murphy and costume designer Trish Summerville. The music is by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay and Zach Cregger.
New Line Cinema Presents A Subconscious/Vertigo Entertainment/BoulderLight Pictures Production, A Zach Cregger Film, Weapons. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in theaters and IMAX nationwide on August 8, 2025, and internationally beginning August 6, 2025.
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Brothers Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City.
In his Cannes Film Festival review, RogerEbert‘s Robert Daniels says, “Lee isn’t setting out to copy what was great before. He is using the past as a starting point to launch into what may be the final phase of his career. He is wielding a plethora of inspirations—musical, cinematic, and historical—to reunite with an old friend. He is making a Spike Lee joint. And it’s exceptional.”
Starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky, here’s a look at the brand new trailer.
Spike Lee recently was on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and said of working with Washington and A$AP, “I always thought that A$AP looked like he could be Denzel’s son. They had a big resemblance. And so when you see it on the screen, it adds an element of father and son, you know? Don’t sleep in A$AP. I mean, he –Because I’m done five films with Denzel, and a lot of times, when he’s in a scene with somebody, they just get overwhelmed. This is one of the world’s greatest actors, living actors today. But A$AP wasn’t having that. I mean, they were going at it.”
Lee went onto say, “It’s a reinterpretation, not a remake, of the great Japanese film “High and Low,” by the great Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. And my fifth film with Denzel. Went to five. “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game,” “Inside Man.” And Denzel and I did not know there was an 18-year gap between “Inside Man” and this film. We didn’t even know it.”
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST opens in theaters August 15, Streaming on Apple TV+ September 5.
Heading into theaters on October 3rd is director Chris Stuckmann’s horror film SHELBY OAKS. Fans, including this one, can’t wait to see what the filmmaker has in store and on Monday, NEON dropped the first trailer and new posters. Check it out.
A woman’s desperate search for her long-lost sister, a famous YouTuber who investigated paranormal happenings, falls into obsession upon realizing that the imaginary demon from their childhood may have been real. After a successful Kickstarter campaign that broke records across the platform, the highly anticipated feature debut feature from YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann is finally here and ready to scare the pants off the world. SHELBY OAKS delivers in all departments. Starring Camille Sullivan (HUNTER HUNTER), Brendan Sexton III (DON’T BREATHE 2), Sarah Durn (RENFIELD), Keith David (THE THING, NOPE), and Michael Beach (AQUAMAN). Produced by Aaron B. Koontz, Cameron Burns, and Ashleigh Snead, and Executive Produced by Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy, among others. World Premiere
With the score from composers The Newton Brothers, SHELBY OAKS was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1 million. Principal photography took place in Ohio, with reshoots occurring in March 2025 to increase the violence and gore, which doubled the film’s budget
BJ Colangelo of /Film gave the film a 8/10 rating, writing that “with Sullivan’s phenomenal performance and Stuckmann’s keen eye, Shelby Oaks allows us to witness the start of one of the most promising new voices in horror.” Alison Foreman of IndieWire gave the film a B–, saying it “was obviously written by a critic, one with a near-legendary knowledge of the pop culture archives, and it’s directed with a palpable confidence that could lead to better things.”
