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The upcoming indie horror feature Texas Nightmare is ramping up ahead of its festival debut with a haunting new poster and fresh momentum on the genre circuit. Directed by Michael Merino (Acceleration, Clutch), the psychological cult thriller is set to premiere as part of Hollywood Horrorfest & Boobs and Blood International Film Festival on September 20, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Eastwood Performing Arts Center.

Starring horror veterans Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Randy Charach (Vanished), James Pratt (The 3 Killer Pigs), Lew Temple (The Walking Dead), Eva Hamilton (Ruin Me), and Rufus Dorsey (Pearl Harbor), Texas Nightmare blends atmospheric tension with cult horror, evoking shades of David Lynch and The Wicker Man.

The upcoming psychological horror Texas Nightmare has revealed its official poster ahead of a premiere at Hollywood Horrorfest and the Boobs and Blood International Film Festival next month. The film, directed by Michael Merino, will screen on 20 September at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.

Set in the stillness of the Texas Hill Country, the film follows a writer, played by Sadie Katz, who retreats to an isolated home to finish her novel. The quiet soon curdles into something far more sinister as she realises the local community conceals a disturbing secret. With her solitude breached by a cult intent on pulling her into its grasp, the story...

Clutch, the latest action thriller from writer-director Michael Merino, was released this week across Tvod platforms. The film offers an intense, character-driven narrative that blends survival drama with crime thriller elements, set against the gritty backdrop of Los Angeles.

The story follows Tonya played by Sadie Katz, (Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort), a ride-hailing driver, whose routine night is violently interrupted when Xavier, a fugitive on the run, hijacks her car at gunpoint. As the night unfolds, Tonya learns that Xavier has stolen money from Fuentes (Vernon Wells), (Mad Max 2) and is pursued by Fuentes’ men. Tonya is soon forced to decide whether to help Xavier escape or risk everything to fight for her own survival.

Michael Merino, who also penned the screenplay, brings tension-building action, having previously directed Acceleration and Texas Nightmare. Merino takes full advantage of the film’s confined setting and gritty cityscape of downtown Los Angeles.

Exclusive: Vanished, the indie action thriller from Randy Charach, is leading Glass House Distribution’s Cannes Film Festival slate.

The pic comprises one of three Glasshouse has acquired in a worldwide rights deal with Charach Productions – the other two being David Lynch-inspired horror Texas Nightmare and action drama Clutch. Charach produces all three, with Michael Merino or Jared Cohn attached as directors.

Vanished, which we told you about in February, stars Charach (Hunting Games), Rampage Jackson (The A-Team), Richard Grieco (21 Jump Street), David Chokachi (Baywatch), Natalie Burn (Black Adam), Al Sapienza (The Sopranos), Laurie Fortier (The Walking Dead), Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck), Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2), and James Pratt (Malibu Crush), with Cohn the director. Charach Productions is the producer in partnership with Traplight Pictures.

The film follows Jack (Charach), a high-level defense contractor whose life is thrown into chaos when his daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom.

The new horror film Texas Nightmare, inspired by the style of David Lynch is making its way to audiences. The film, from director Michael Merino, has released its official trailer offering a first look at a story built around isolation, psychological tension and cult horror.

The film stars Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), James Pratt (Malibu Crush), Randy Charach (Vanished) Eva Hamilton (The Black Mass) and Lew Temple (The Walking Dead).

The film follows a writer (Katz) who retreats to an isolated home in the Texas Hill Country to finish a novel. What begins as a personal escape turns into a confrontation with a cult leading to a battle for survival.

Writer/ Director: Michael Merino (Acceleration)

Producers: Michael Merino, Randy Charach

Co-executive Producers: Sadie Katz, Felissa Rose

Trailer:

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Randy Charach, the talented actor who plays the lead role of Jack Finley in Jared Cohn’s highly anticipated action-thriller Vanished. The film stars Charach alongside David Chokachi , Richard Grieco , Rampage Jackson , Laurie Fortier and Natalie Burn. Filming was completed last month in Los Angeles and at present the film is currently in post-production aiming for a Cannes 2025 release.

Q: Let’s start with Vanished—what is this film about and your impression reading the script?

Vanished is an intense action-thriller that follows Jack Finley, a high-powered defense contractor whose world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped. The film dives deep into the desperation, strategic mind, and sheer force a father will unleash to protect his family. But beyond the action, it’s also a gripping story about redemption, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of power and corruption.

When I first read the script,...

Exclusive: Production is underway in Los Angeles on Vanished, the new action-thriller from director Jared Cohn (Vendetta).

Cast is led by Randy Charach (Hunting Games), Rampage Jackson (The A-Team), Richard Grieco (21 Jump Street) David Chokachi (Baywatch), Natalie Burn (Black Adam), and Al Sapienza (The Sopranos).

Also starring are Laurie Fortier (The Walking Dead), Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck), Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2), and James Pratt (3 Killer Pigs).

The film follows Jack (Randy Charach), a high-level defense contractor whose world is upended when his daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom, forcing him into a relentless fight to bring her home.

Charach Productions produced the film in partnership with Traplight Pictures, having previously teamed up on movies including A Killer in the House and Clutch.

In December, Cohn wrapped Hunt Mode with Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass) and Cam Gigandet (Twilight).

Felissa Rose, Sadie Katz, James Pratt, Eva Hamilton, Lew Temple, Rufus Dorsey, Randy Charach

Michael Merino, ( Acceleration ), is set to deliver another spine-chilling thriller with his upcoming horror film, Texas Nightmare. Felissa Rose and Lew Temple ( The Walking Dead ) have joined the cast which already includes Sadie Katz, James Pratt, Eva Hamilton and Rufus Dorsey ( Pearl Harbor ).

Texas Nightmare is being produced by veteran producer Randy Charach, whose past credits include John Travolta’s The Fanatic, Beyond the Law with Steven Segal, and Wild Oats, with Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, and Shirley MacLaine.

The plot revolves around Angie (Katz), who, in order to complete a novel, heads to an isolated home in Texas Hill Country owned by a mysterious man named Tepes (Pratt). Soon she finds herself at the center of a life-and-death struggle.

Rounding out the cast is Chelsea Newman ( Nope ), Jon Castro ( Stitches ) and David E Bailey ( Clutch...

Director Michael Merino’s upcoming action-thriller “Clutch,” starring Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6), Kaiwi Lyman (Den of Thieves), Augie Duke (Mayans M.C.), Mike Ferguson (Showdown at the Grand), with Michael Pare’ (Streets of Fire) and Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2) has wrapped production and is headed into post.

“Clutch” was partially inspired by true events; writer-producer Michael Merino based the story on a real life car-jacking of a female rideshare-driver who was taken hostage by a criminal on the run from his less-than-law-abiding accomplices, who were involved in a deleterious enterprise that was never solved.

According to the official logline, “Clutch” follows the story of Tonya (Sadie Katz), whose life is in a bit of a shambles and works as a share-driver to make ends-meet, and is under the thumb of her sugar daddy (Michael Pare’). One evening while working Tonya is car-jacked and finds herself in the dark underbelly of the city’s mob.

"If you believe in a God, gentlemen, start praying to him." Mill Creek Ent. has revealed an official trailer for The Most Dangerous, which looks like a made-for-tv knock off remake of the classic short story of the same name. This story has been rebooted and updated and tweaked and revised so many times, including with the controversial The Hunt most recently, as well as the Quibi series no one watched. But this looks like the worst remake yet. A father and son are shipwrecked on an island where they are caught up in a trophy hunt held by its mysterious owner, a merciless man who uses the land as an elite hunting preserve for the most dangerous game of all: human. Starring Tom Berenger, Chris "Ct" Tamburello, Bruce Dern, Judd Nelson, Caspar Van Dien, Elissa Dowling, Kevin Porter, Eddie Finlay, & Randy Charach. The original The Most Dangerous film was...

Exclusive: Here’s your first trailer for thriller The Most Dangerous Game, a remake of the 1930s classic.

Starring are Tom Berenger (Platoon), Chris “Ct” Tamburello (MTV’s The Challenge), two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club) and Caspar Van Dien (Starship Troopers).

North America home entertainment firm Mill Creek Entertainment is co-producer, marking their first co-pro on a scripted feature, and will release stateside in early August. The Koenig Pictures production was made in association with Charach Productions.

The original “man hunting man” story gets a twist as father and son are washed ashore after their steamership explodes. The men find refuge on a mysterious island where their nefarious host, Baron Von Wolf, reveals to them that the island is his game preserve where human beings serve as the ultimate hunt. Berenger plays a man who has been hiding on the island but whose sanity...

Tom Berenger, Bruce Dern, Judd Nelson star.

UK-based sales firm 101 Films International has boarded worldwide sales excluding North America for Justin Lee’s remake of 1930s survival thriller The Most Dangerous Game.

The film follows a shipwreck survivor on a mysterious island being hunted by a nefarious Baron, who uses the island as a game to hunt humans.

It stars Tom Berenger and Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello, alongside Bruce Dern, Judd Nelson and Caspar Van Dien.

101 is launching sales on the title at this week’s online European Film Market, having secured the rights from US producers Greenfield Media.

The Most Dangerous Game...

Exclusive: Two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club) and Caspar Van Dien (Starship Troopers) have joined Tom Berenger (Platoon) and Chris “Ct” Tamburello (MTV’s The Challenge) in thriller The Most Dangerous Game, a remake of the 1930s classic.

North America home ent firm Mill Creek Entertainment has joined the project as a co-producer, marking their first co-pro on a scripted feature. Mill Creek will oversee the North American release of the film.

The Koenig Pictures production, which is being made in association with Charach Productions, is currently in production and is aiming for a summer 2022 release. Today we can reveal some first look images for the film.

The original “man hunting man” story gets a twist as father and son are washed ashore after their steamership explodes. The men find refuge on a mysterious island where their nefarious host, Baron Von Wolf, reveals to them...

Exclusive: Chris ‘Ct’ Tamburello (MTV’s The Challenge) and Oscar nominee Tom Berenger (Platoon) have been set to star in a remake of 1930s classic The Most Dangerous Game.

The original “man hunting man” story gets a twist as father and son are washed ashore after their steamership explodes. The men find refuge on a mysterious island where their nefarious host, Baron Von Wolf, reveals to them that the island is his game preserve where human beings serve as the ultimate hunt. Berenger plays a man who has been hiding on the island but who’s sanity is on the verge of collapse.

Writer-director Justin Lee (Final Kill) is currently in production on the project which is being filmed on the Koenig Pictures Backlot in the Pacific Northwest. Other cast members include Elissa Dowling, Kevin Porter, Eddie Finlay and Randy Charach.

Koenig Pictures is producing the picture alongside Quiet On Set,...

Sometimes if you want something done right, you need to empty a ton of guns into a ton of people yourself. At least, if you’re the ex-cop gunning for revenge against the people who killed his son in the gleefully violent action thriller “Beyond the Law.” And ahead of the film’s day and date release later this week, you can see the glorious carnage for yourself in the new redband trailer, available exclusively at the top of the page.

From director James Cullen Bressack, “Beyond the Law” stars Johnny Messner as that ex-cop, who gets dragged back into his old life after his son is murdered. With nothing to lose, he mixes it up with the city’s lowlifes and crosses paths with a veteran detective (Dmx) also determined to uncover the truth. But as their investigations drag them deeper into the criminal underworld, the come up against the local mob,...

It’s hard to tell good from evil in “Beyond the Law,” but in the brutal first trailer — released ahead of its upcoming day and date release — Johnny Messner and Dmx are determined to figure it out. Despite, of course, the violence meted out by a host of thugs — and Steven Seagal’s trademark wrist-snap. Watch the new trailer, and a lot of brutal beatdowns, exclusively above.

From director James Cullen Bressack, “Beyond the Law” stars Messner as an ex-cop dragged back into his old life after his estranged son is murdered. With nothing to lose, he searches for answers among the city’s most corrupt and dangerous people and crosses paths with a veteran detective (Dmx) also determined to uncover the truth. But as their investigations drag them deeper into the criminal underworld, the come up against the local mob, and a mysterious criminal enforcer (Seagal).

“Beyond the Law” opens theatrically Dec.