In the atmospheric backwoods of Michigan, a new kind of folk horror has taken shape. Bone Hill (2025), directed by Daniel Falicki, centers on an ancient Native American curse and the psychological toll it takes on those it touches. For lead actress Abby R Mooring, who portrays the town librarian Laurie Coker, the film served as a demanding introduction to the world of acting. Stepping Into the Role Mooring, an international model who moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, landed the role of Laurie after a 2023 audition. She describes her character as a “normal person” whose life is upended by…
Author: Michael Joy
This April, the past returns to collect a blood debt. Black Coppice Films is proud to announce the VOD premiere of BLOOD WITCH, a visceral new horror feature from the mind of multi-hyphenate filmmaker Chris Shane Sanders (Writer/Director/Producer). BLOOD WITCH weaves a dark tale of generational vengeance. Centuries after being brutally executed for witchcraft, a mother and daughter are resurrected in the modern day. Driven by a centuries-old rage, the pair begins a systematic hunt for the descendants of those who sent them to the stake. As local residents begin to vanish under gruesome circumstances, two intrepid journalists are drawn…
Michael Joy, the mastermind behind the premier horror publicity firm Marketing Macabre, has officially announced his transition from promoter to producer with the upcoming zombie / ghost mash-up, DEAD afterlife. Known for launching the careers of independent filmmakers through his unique PR strategies, Joy is now applying those same macabre sensibilities to his own feature film. “I’ve spent the last decade helping other horror creators find their audience” says Michael Joy. “With DEAD afterlife, I’m finally bringing my own disturbing visions to life, and offering proof that true originality is not dead.” The project is currently in its final funding…
A Mother’s Dream Becomes a Terrifying Battle for Survival in Nathan Ambrosioni’s Haunting New Vision. This May, Bayview Entertainment invites audiences to witness a descent into maternal madness with the release of Hostile. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, the film explores the thin, terrifying line between mental fracture and supernatural intervention. For Meredith, the dream of motherhood has finally arrived with the adoption of two adolescent girls. But the idyllic life she imagined quickly sours into a waking nightmare. As her daughters exhibit increasingly erratic and strange behavior, Meredith finds herself drowning in the pressures of her…
This May, the deepest secrets of the abyss surface with a vengeance. Bayview Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming release of the ultimate high-concept creature feature: The Little Mermaid vs Mega Jaws. In a world where folklore meets a biological nightmare, a fabled mermaid faces her deadliest nemesis yet. When a mutated Great White shark of prehistoric proportions emerges from the crushing depths, the fearless protector of the deep must defend her kingdom—and the world above—from total annihilation. Blending high-stakes underwater combat with explosive land-based action, The Little Mermaid vs Mega Jaws promises a heart-pounding, “guilty pleasure” cinematic experience…