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Incredible Film secures distribution rights to horror film Jimmy

Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has secured international distribution rights to new supernatural horror film Jimmy (85’) made by neo-horror producers Bloodrave. Directed by Bloodrave co-founder David-Jan Bronsgeest and written by co-founder Tim Koomen, Jimmy is the story of convicted killer Jim, who uses a true crime podcast to take revenge on a group of […]

October 31, 2024

Survey: Gen Z shuns horror movies

Almost half of Gen Z (48 per cent) in the UK are too scared to watch horror films, while 77 per cent just don’t like the genre, according to a survey by research and insights agency, Perspectus Global. But, overall, 60 per cent of Brits say they love a good horror flick, with over 40s […]

October 29, 2024

Research: The perfect horror movie formula

With 34 million Brits set to enjoy a horror movie this Halloween, research from Sky Cinema and NOW has conjured the perfect horror movie formula, revealing the chilling cinematic elements that make Brits’ blood run cold. According to the study, whilst half (51 per cent) of Brits struggle to sleep after watching a horror movie, […]

October 28, 2024

Sky acquires Nick Frost’s Get Away from XYZ Films

UK film financier, producer and distributor, Sky Original Film, has announced the release date for Get Away – the horror comedy starring, written and produced by Nick Frost and directed by Steffen Haars. XYZ Films financed and handled worldwide sales on Get Away, which it produced with Wayward Entertainment. Sky Original Film will launch the […]

October 25, 2024

Survey: Younger generations watch most horror content

Prime Video has conducted a global survey to find out how customers are getting their share of scary movies and TV shows this autumn. As Halloween approaches, the research reveals that younger generations are more likely than older generations to watch scary movies and TV (Gen Z: 91 per cent, Millennials: 87 per cent, Gen […]

October 10, 2024

Scream TV launching in North America

It’s Halloween and what better way for horror fans to celebrate than with the announcement of a brand new, free-to-air and free-to-stream (or scream!) TV channel dedicated to horror – Scream TV. NYX Media Corporation will launch Scream TV in North America on October 13th, 2024. Scream TV will be available to view within the […]

October 3, 2024

FearPix goes live

TV producer Eric Tomosunas and media executive Michael Parnes, most recently VP of Insights and Strategy for Adult Swim, have partnered to launch FearPix, a free streaming destination for all things horror, thriller, and true crime. FearPix has also announced several distribution deals and partners, including Alliance Entertainment, The Asylum, Filmhub, FilmRise, Green Apple Entertainment, […]

September 13, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Brightcove powers FrightPix

Brightcove, the streaming technology company, is adding FrightPix – the new AVoD platform – to its roster of media customers. Launching on June 15th, FrightPix will rely on Brightcove’s platform to distribute its content to audiences across the US. FrightPix will blend classic scares, modern thrillers, true crime tales, and FrightPix Originals into a free […]

June 14, 2024

Mometu, V Channels agree three-film deal

Mometu, a free VoD and live TV streaming service, has partnered with content network V Channels to distribute a package of independent horror features. The three-film deal will see horror titles Stupid Games, Bittertooth and The Box headed to the free indie streaming platform. The first in the slate to land on Mometu will be […]

March 5, 2024

Chicken Soup for the Soul relaunching FrightPIX

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has formed a joint venture with Swirl Films to relaunch the AVoD service FrightPIX as a FAST, YouTube channel, and offer it through other connected platforms. A home for creature features, zombies, thrillers, and creepy crimes, FrightPIX offers viewers a curated selection of horror and thriller content. Under the […]

February 5, 2024