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A trio of Screambox films will receive rare theatrical screenings as part of the first annual Happy Fright Film Fest, taking place this weekend at the Fillmore Town Theatre in Fillmore, CA.

The festivities kick off on October 18 with a 16mm showing of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. On October 19, Screambox favorites Creeping Death and Night of the Missing will screen with filmmaker Q&As alongside the upcoming Cannibal Comedian.

Other entertainment includes stand-up comedy by 3 from Hell’s Pancho Moler, a sneak peek at the short Bellevue Bob featuring horror icon Bill Moseley, live music by psychobilly punk band Six Silver Bullets, vendor marketplace, classic arcade games, and more.

In Matt Sampere’s Halloween slasher Creeping Death, “Tim’s mother has brain cancer, but his friends steal a sack unleashing the Aos Si Celtic spirit on Halloween night. They must survive the night or sacrifice their lives to the spirit.

Matt Sampere’s Creeping Death is a low-budget, questionably executed horror thriller film that attempts to trace the birth of Halloween. It is an ambitious project where unfortunately none of the elements worked out. The acting is subpar, the story has loopholes, and the tropes are old and repetitive. Tim lived with his father and ailing mother. Linda had been diagnosed with cancer, and the last three years had been challenging for the family. Tim’s father, Fred, was a paramedic, and he had immense work pressure on Halloween. He asked Tim to stay home with Linda, and his son obliged. Instead of attending the Halloween party he was invited to, Tim decided to spend a quiet night at home. But all of a sudden, his friends showed up carrying a sack. Upon opening it, they found the remains of a dead dog. They had stolen the sack from an old man’s house,...

All who trick are treats in Creeping Death, the Screambox Exclusive supernatural slasher that’s now on Screambox and all digital services where movies are sold.

In the film, “Halloween was always Tim’s favorite holiday – until his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Now, all he wants is a quiet night in. That is quickly disrupted when his friends pay him an unwanted visit after stealing a mysterious sack from the doorstep of a local crazy.

“This sacrilegious act unleashes the Aos Si, a Celtic spirit that walks the earth on Halloween. They must band together and survive the night or make the ultimate offering… their lives.”

Writer-director Matt Sampere makes his feature debut, based on his short film of the same name. Sampere stars with Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Delian Lincourt, Hunter Kohl, Ian Brown, Elise Rackemann, K Cody Hunt, Andy Horowitz, Jody Pucello and Scott Lea.

A callback...

All who trick are treats in Creeping Death, the Screambox Exclusive supernatural slasher arriving on streaming tomorrow!

In the film, “Halloween was always Tim’s favorite holiday – until his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Now, all he wants is a quiet night in. That is quickly disrupted when his friends pay him an unwanted visit after stealing a mysterious sack from the doorstep of a local crazy.

“This sacrilegious act unleashes the Aos Si, a Celtic spirit that walks the earth on Halloween. They must band together and survive the night or make the ultimate offering… their lives.”

Writer-director Matt Sampere makes his feature debut, based on his short film of the same name. Sampere stars with Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Delian Lincourt, Hunter Kohl, Ian Brown, Elise Rackemann, K Cody Hunt, Andy Horowitz, Jody Pucello and Scott Lea.

A callback to terrors birthed in the mythology of Halloween, Creeping Death is produced by Sampere,...

All hell breaks loose on All Hallows' Eve for a group of friends after a theft gone wrong in the new supernatural slasher Creeping Death, and ahead of its September 10th release on Screambox, we have an exclusive look at the movie's autumnal opening credits that are reminiscent of the frightful fall vibes from Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.

Below, you can get into the spirit of the spooky season by watching the opening credits from Creeping Death, and we also have the official trailer and press release with additional details on the film ahead of its release on Screambox:

All who trick are treats in Creeping Death. The Screambox Exclusive supernatural slasher streams on September 10.

Halloween was always Tim’s favorite holiday – until his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Now, all he wants is a quiet night in. That is quickly disrupted when his friends pay him...

The Screambox Exclusive supernatural slasher Creeping Death celebrates Halloween early when it premieres on September 10, and we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek clip for ya today.

Say “trick or treat” and check out the exclusive clip (plus the official trailer) below.

In the film, “Halloween was always Tim’s favorite holiday – until his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Now, all he wants is a quiet night in. That is quickly disrupted when his friends pay him an unwanted visit after stealing a mysterious sack from the doorstep of a local crazy.

“This sacrilegious act unleashes the Aos Si, a Celtic spirit that walks the earth on Halloween. They must band together and survive the night or make the ultimate offering… their lives.”

Writer-director Matt Sampere makes his feature debut, based on his short film of the same name. Sampere stars with Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Delian Lincourt, Hunter Kohl,...

The most wonderful time of the year is at hand: Halloween season has arrived. The signs are everywhere, from the cooling weather to pumpkin spice-flavored treats and beyond. But the biggest telltale sign of Halloween is arguably the overwhelming slate of horror releases packed into September and October to ensure maximum fright for the holiest of horror holidays.

That means it’s Fall Horror Preview time.

It’s no surprise that this year offers another densely packed slate for the Halloween season; and trust us, there’s more horror on the way. Expect plenty of surprise release announcements in store as more streaming services debut their seasonal releases, schedules, and beyond.

Here’s Bloody Disgusting’s Fall Horror Preview 2024 to help with your Halloween watchlists.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – September 6 (Theaters)

The long-awaited sequel is nearly here, almost 40 years after the original classic arrived in theaters. A family tragedy brings three generations of the Deetz family home,...

All who trick are treats in Creeping Death, the Screambox Exclusive supernatural slasher arriving on streaming September 10.

In the film, “Halloween was always Tim’s favorite holiday – until his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Now, all he wants is a quiet night in. That is quickly disrupted when his friends pay him an unwanted visit after stealing a mysterious sack from the doorstep of a local crazy.

“This sacrilegious act unleashes the Aos Si, a Celtic spirit that walks the earth on Halloween. They must band together and survive the night or make the ultimate offering… their lives.”

Writer-director Matt Sampere makes his feature debut, based on his short film of the same name. Sampere stars with Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Delian Lincourt, Hunter Kohl, Ian Brown, Elise Rackemann, K Cody Hunt, Andy Horowitz, Jody Pucello and Scott Lea.

A callback to terrors birthed in the mythology of Halloween, Creeping Death is produced by Sampere,...

Horror Veterans David Ian McKendry And Rebekah McKendry Make Their Comics Debut With “Barstow”: "Dark Horse Comics presents Barstow, a new horror-comedy comic series from award-winning horror writers and filmmakers David Ian McKendry and Rebekah McKendry. Eisner Award-winner Tyler Jenkins will illustrate and color the series with Justin Birch lettering.

At the center of the Mojave Desert, at the crossroads between hell and gone, lies Barstow.

Agent Miranda Diaz is in this godforsaken land on the trail of a missing agent.

He’s a man she’s never met, and yet her name was the only clue he left behind. Something dark…something demonic…lurks beneath this oddball town, but can Miranda unravel the mystery before all hell breaks loose?

“As avid horror comic book readers, we are elated to be working on our first comic book series with the legendary Dark Horse Comics,” said the McKendrys. “This whole...

Cineverse has officially announced the acquisition of the highly anticipated supernatural slasher film Creeping Death, marking a thrilling addition to their Screambox streaming service. Scheduled for a fall release, the film promises to be a spine-chilling highlight of the Halloween season, tapping into ancient Celtic mythology to deliver a unique horror experience.

The film, directed and written by Matt Sampere, is based on his short film of the same name. Creeping Death made its world premiere at London’s prestigious FrightFest Film Festival, receiving praise for its atmospheric dread and innovative take on Halloween traditions. Sampere also stars in the film, alongside a talented cast including Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Delian Lincourt, Hunter Kohl, Ian Brown, Elise Rackemann, K Cody Hunt, Andy Horowitz, Jody Pucello, and Scott Lea.

While trying to enjoy a peaceful Halloween with his mother, Tim is paid a visit by his rambunctious, up-for-anything friends. After reluctantly...

We’re bringing all the tricks and treats with Creeping Death, having acquired the Halloween-themed slasher with plans to release the film this fall across all platforms, including our Bloody Disgusting-powered Screambox streaming service.

The news was first reported by our friends at Fangoria today.

In the film, “While trying to enjoy a peaceful Halloween with his mother Linda Garner (Monique Parent; That’s a Wrap), Tim is paid a visit by his rambunctious, up-for-anything friends. After reluctantly letting them inside the house he becomes intertwined with the circumstances of their Halloween prankings. One that turns out has broken a sacred tradition kept between humans and otherworldly deities known as the Aos Si.”

Creeping Death is described as a callback to terrors birthed in the mythology, lore and atmospheric dread behind the Halloween traditions based in an ancient Celtic past.

“Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved slasher films and celebrating Halloween,...

Cineverse has announced that they've acquired Matt Sampere's feature debut, a slasher flick called Creeping Death.    While trying to enjoy a peaceful Halloween with his mother Linda Garner, Tim is paid a visit by his rambunctious, up-for-anything friends. After reluctantly letting them inside the house he becomes intertwined with the circumstances of their Halloween prankings. One that turns out has broken a sacred tradition kept between humans and otherworldly deities known as the Aos Si. A call back to terrors birthed in the mythology, lore and atmospheric dread behind the Halloween traditions based in an ancient Celtic past. Friends are the worst, especially those rambunctious ones who break sacred traditions. Throw that guy out on his ass. Bet his name is Chet or Brad. ...

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The horror festival runs August 24-28 in London

Joe Stephenson’s Doctor Jekyll starring Eddie Izzard will have its world premiere at the UK’s horror and fantasy film festival FrightFest (August 24-28) as the full line-up is unveiled.

Izzard will play Nina Jekyll, the infamous scientist with a dark alter-ego, in a modern adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s book by placing a woman in the titular role.

Doctor Jekyll is one of 25 world premieres screening at the festival, which takes place at Cineworld Leicester Square in London.

Opening FrightFest will be the European premiere of Joe Lynch’s...

FrightFest, the UK’s biggest, best and most beloved community-driven horror & fantasy film festival, returns in a blaze of gory glory to the Cineworld Leicester Square, London, for its 24th edition, a press release announced this morning.

“Running from Thursday August 24 – Monday 28 August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest is a joyful big screen celebration of genre cinema, offering a carnival of carnage, a smorgasbord of shock and a tableau of terror. This year, over five days, audiences can explore the magic of menace, mayhem and mischief with seventy films programmed across four screens. There are twenty-five world, twenty-three International / European and twelve UK premieres, with fourteen countries represented, spanning five continents.

The festival opens with the European premiere of Suitable Flesh, the latest shocker from FrightFest favourite Joe Lynch, who has created an outlandish love letter to the late, great Re-Animator director Stuart Gordon; a new body horror take on H.P Lovecraft...

FrightFest, the UK genre festival, has unveiled the lineup for its latest edition (August 24-28).

The event opens with the European premiere of Suitable Flesh, the latest pic from FrightFest regular Joe Lynch. The pic follows a psychiatrist who becomes obsessed with one of her young clients with multiple personalities. The film is co-produced and co-stars Barbara Crampton.

The Sacrifice Game, from director Jenn Wexler, receiving its European premiere, is the closing night film. The festival has described the film as a wild, thrilling ride and a tribute to the beauty and boldness of classic 1970s horror.

This year the festival will host seven world premieres, including Nick Psinakis’s Cheat, Matt Sampere’s Halloween slasher Creeping Death, Raymond Wood’s feminist revenge-fantasy Faceless After Dark, Steven Pierce’s zombie survivalist thriller Herd, and Michael J. Hurst’s wild science fiction shocker Transmission.

Announcing the lineup today, fest co-director Alan Jones...