Author: Michael Joy

Director Mario Cerrito and Slaughterhouse Films are proud to announce that Human Hibachi 3: The Last Supper, the definitive final chapter of the award-winning cannibal franchise, will make its highly anticipated debut on the Troma Now! streaming service on March 1, 2026. Following its exclusive world premiere on Found TV in February, the “transgressive” found-footage horror film moves to its permanent home at Troma Entertainment, the legendary independent studio that has championed the series’ global reach. In this final installment, Cerrito shifts from the raw survival of previous films to a narrative of religious extremism. The story follows a man…

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Bayview Entertainment, a leader in independent genre distribution, is proud to announce the upcoming release of COMPRESSION, a harrowing and visually arresting descent into the psyche of a woman trapped by her own mind. Written and directed by Jakob Bilinski (Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh), with co-writing from Peter Matsoukas, Compression blends the gritty realism of psychological trauma with the vivid, terrifying imagery of a surrealist nightmare. SYNOPSIS: Hazel (Emily Durchholz) is an intensely agoraphobic true crime podcaster who has spent years shielding herself from the world within the walls of her apartment. When a drug trip takes a…

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Michael Joy, the mastermind behind the horror publicity powerhouse Marketing Macabre, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for his long-awaited genre-bending feature, Dead Afterlife. Joining the production team as co-producer is award-winning filmmaker Mario Cerrito (Human Hibachi franchise), Dead Afterlife presents a unique, macabre twist on the zombie subgenre. The story follows Donald Conlee, a man who attends his own funeral as a ghost, only to watch in horror as his own reanimated corpse climbs out of the casket to terrorize the mourners. Described as “the Ghost movie for the horror generation,” the film explores the terrifying intersection of the…

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BayView Entertainment, a leader in independent genre film distribution, is thrilled to announce the official release of the retro-inspired sci-fi comedy, “Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade Earth!” (2022). This love letter to 1950s creature features will land on Digital, Streaming, and Physical media on March 10, 2026. Directed by Anthony D.P. Mann, the film serves as a comedic “resurrection” of the drive-in era, blending nostalgic practical effects with a modern sense of humor. The story follows a ragtag group of misfits who must team up with their childhood hero to thwart a massive alien infestation threatening the planet. The film features the…

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Independent filmmaker Simon Manley has officially announced the crowdfunding campaign for The Nachzehrer, a visceral horror feature set against the haunting, rugged backdrop of Northumberland. Blending gritty urban realism with ancient Germanic folklore, the project promises a cinematic experience that is as emotionally devastating as it is terrifying. The Story: A Curse That Won’t Stay Buried The film follows three close friends living and working in the vibrant city of Newcastle. Their lives are shattered when the youngest of the group is discovered brutally murdered. As the survivors grapple with grief and guilt, they uncover a chilling truth: they are…

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