CANNES, FRANCE — Marketing Macabre, the premier public relations and digital marketing firm specializing in niche and horror cinema, has officially announced its attendance at the 2026 Marché du Film. Representing a curated slate of independent films, the firm will be active at the market from May 12 to May 20, 2026, as part of the broader 79th Cannes Film Festival activities. Call to Action: Secure Your Film’s Place on the Global Stage Independent filmmakers seeking international distribution and media recognition are invited to apply for representation by Marketing Macabre at the 2026 Cannes Film Market. To ensure your project…
Author: Michael Joy
Bayview Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Elf, a spellbinding new documentary set to premiere this May 2026. This cinematic exploration pulls back the curtain on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious figures, tracing the evolution of elves from ancient shadows into the heart of modern imagination. Directed by Kim Harrington and written by Sam Reddy, The Elf moves beyond the pointed ears and holiday folklore to examine the deep-seated origins of these enigmatic beings. From their roots in Norse mythology and Germanic folklore to their transformation through medieval legends and Victorian literature, the film…
This May, Bayview Entertainment invites horror enthusiasts to witness a descent into madness with the release of Nightmare Symphony. Directed by acclaimed Italian filmmakers Domiziano Cristopharo and Daniele Trani, the film serves as a visceral homage to the legendary Lucio Fulci and the classic Giallo genre. A Descent into Artistic Madness In Nightmare Symphony, a stressed-out horror director named Frank—portrayed by Lady in White director Frank LaLoggia—struggles to complete his latest project, A Peacock’s Tale. As he battles financiers, scriptwriters, and his own existential crisis, a series of gruesome murders begins to mirror the script of his film. Plagued by…
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…
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…