Horror Highlights: DEATHSTALKER, WITCHBOARD, RUN, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, SILVER SCREAM CON LONDON

Deathstalker Official Trailer – In Theaters October 10th from Shout! Studios: “Evil has many names…adventure only one! This fall, return to the Kingdom of Abraxeon with Steven Kostanski’s (The Void, PG: Psycho Goreman) reimagining of Roger Corman’s cult sword and sorcery film series, Deathstalker. Starring Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick, The Matrix Reloaded) as the titular Deathstalker with Patton Oswalt (Young Adult, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) providing the voice of the benevolent wizard Doodad, this action fantasy adventure feature opens exclusively in theaters October 10, 2025 from Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment Company in the US and Raven Banner Releasing in Canada.

Showcasing epic battles led by dashing heroes against an onslaught of human, monster and supernatural enemies, Deathstalker also features a score by Blitz//Berlin, with an original song by Slash and Bear McCreary.

In Deathstalker, the Kingdom of Abraxeon is under siege by the Dreadites, heralds of the long-dead sorcerer Nekromemnon. When Deathstalker recovers a cursed amulet from a corpse-strewn battlefield, he’s marked by dark magick and hunted by monstrous assassins. To survive, he must break the curse and face the rising evil. Death is just the beginning… of great adventure!”

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WITCHBOARD Arrives On Digital To Buy Or Rent September 16th: “ From horror master Chuck Russell (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3) comes a twisted reimagining of the ’80s cult classic. After Emily unearths an ancient spirit board, those closest to her begin dying in sudden, shocking ways. Now, her remaining friends must stop the curse—before it takes them all.”

DIRECTOR:         Chuck Russell

WRITER:             Chuck Russell and Greg McKay (screenplay by), inspired by the screenplay ‘Witchboard’ by Kevin Tenney

CAST:                  Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Melanie Jarnson, Charlie Tahan with Antonia Desplat and Jamie Campbell Bower

BUY OR RENT ON DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 16

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Nathan Blaze’s Directorial Debut Feature Thriller ‘Run’ Trailer Release – Stars Marie Wetherell, Blaine Hall, Tom Zembrod, and Stelio Savante: “The Blaze Brothers Production Company LLC presents the trailer release of the first feature written and directed by Nathan Blaze, who also executive produced.

Currently in post-production, Run is a dystopian thriller revealing how doom has encompassed the post-apocalyptic world. A woman and her best friend, Squeaks the mouse, are hunted by a cannibalistic gang. All she has for her and Squeaks to escape is her pace.

Blaze assembled a talented cast that includes Marie Wetherell (1923) as Claire, one of the few survivors of a global invasion from vicious otherworldly creatures, Blaine Hall (Killers of the Flower Moon) as Merik, the leader of one of the last remaining human gangs in the region, Tom Zembrod (Howlers) as Jax who is Merik’s right-hand man, who’s every bit as twisted, and Stelio Savante (Ugly Betty, The Chosen) as Kane, a rugged veteran of the apocalypse.

“I knew this film was going to be physically demanding, filming on location in the woods, running around. So I knew I had to choose someone for the lead who not only fit the look or had the acting chops, but someone who could pull off the physicality. I knew instantly Marie would be a great fit because I had worked with her before, and she thrives in physically demanding roles. I think she actually enjoys it,” said Nathan Blaze. “Blaine completely surprised me. I knew he could do the physicality of the role, but I had never seen him in a villain role. I had only worked with him on sets as being the good guy. I knew he was good, but even I didn’t realize he was that good, especially being behind a face mask for the majority of the movie. His performance pierces right through it.”

Produced by Jon Blaze, Brenda Blaze, and Kyle Blaze, the additional cast of Run includes Eric Neal Matthews, Justin Alan Dunlap, Lexi Graves, Winston Easy Ebune, Tanner Lucas, Brenna Spencer, Tori Davis, Squeaks the mouse, Michael Costanza, Rick Gokenbach, Megan Bell, Jake Bell, and Mitch “Taco” Bell. Release date to be determined. Screenplay is by Nathan Blaze, with screen story by Ryan T. Johnson.

Marie Wetherell is represented by The Wayne Agency (VA) and The Tory Christopher Group (TX), Blaine Hall is repped by Kit International Talent, and Stelio Savante is repped by Mavrick Artists Agency (CA), Eris Talent Agency (NY), Figjam Agency (ZA), Opus Entertainment (CA), The Harter Allen Agency (UK), Treasure Coast Talent Agency (CA) and Vox (CA).

The Blaze Brothers Production Company is an American film company launched by brothers Nathan and Jonathan Blaze. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the label is contributing to the growing North Texas film industry with the survival-thriller Run and many more to come.”

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CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD Available on 4K UHD Steelbook on September 9th, 2025: “RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, will release the acclaimed horror film, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, on 4K UHD Steelbook on September 9, 2025. It will be available for an SRP of $39.99.

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD stars Katie Douglas (“Ginny & Georgia”), Carson MacCormac (Shazam!), Aaron Abrams (“Blindspot”), Will Sasso (The Three Stooges), and Kevin Durand (Kingdom of the Planet Apes). Directed by Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil), he co-wrote the film with Carter Blanchard. The film is based on the Bram Stoker award-winning novel of the same name by Adam Cesare.

In CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her father (Aaron Abrams) have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.

The Steelbook bonus features include filmmaker commentary and limited-edition magnets featuring a “Pop Out” Frendo and his weapons.”

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ICE NINE KILLS ANNOUNCE SILVER SCREAM CON LONDON: “Following four hugely successful years in the US, ICE NINE KILLS launch their first horror convention in the UK with SILVER SCREAM CON LONDON. Taking place at London’s Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch on December 13^th and 14th, the two day event follows ICE NINE KILLS first ever UK Arena headline tour, which ends at OVO Arena Wembley on Friday December 12^th.

“When we began discussing the international expansion of Silver Scream Con, the UK felt like the perfect starting point.” States frontman SPENCER CHARNAS. “London has such a rich horror tradition and has always been wickedly kind to our band. Like an American Werewolf in London, the first-ever Silver Scream Con UK is certain to raise some hell!”

Charnas grew up going to horror conventions himself and appears at several of them around the world. He’s put that passion and expertise to work alongside Silver Scream Con’s top-tier, seasoned convention organizers. Each year, horror and music fans gather to meet celebrity guests from iconic franchises, attend in-depth Q&A panels, participate in unique photo opportunities, and engage in immersive experiences.

Silver Scream Con established itself as one of the top horror conventions in the United States at a rapid pace, outgrowing its first location (near Salem, Massachusetts) in just two years. Last year, Silver Scream Con moved to the more than double in size DCU Center in Worcester.

Now it expands internationally, to cater to ICE NINE KILLS ever growing, horror hungry international fanbase. A full schedule and list of guests will be revealed in the coming weeks, with TERRIFIER director DAMIEN LEONE and actor DAVID HOWARD THORNTON (ART THE CLOWN) already confirmed to appear.

Tickets for the event go on sale at 10am Friday 29^th August. Pre-register at https://silverscreamconlondon.com/

Check out latest single The Great Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXvdAHLeMU

The convention follows their monstrous headline EU and UK ‘A Work Of Art’ tour, which closes out 2025 in the grandiose, theatrical, blood-drenched style that the band have become masters of. Accompanied by supporting acts Creeper and The Devil Wears Prada, they end the run with their largest ever spectacle at London’s renowned Wembley Arena, before jumping straight into SILVER SCREAM CON LONDON.

Tickets and further info about all live shows available here.”

ICE NINE KILLS EU / UK TOUR DATES 2025
with support from Creeper, The Devil Wears Prada
19/11 – Alcatraz, Milan (IT)
20/11 – Halle 662, Zurich (CH)
21/11 – Salle Pleyel, Paris (FR)
23/11 – Gasometer, Vienna (AU)
24/11 – Zenith, Munich (DE)
26/11 – A.B., Brussels (BE)
27/11 – Palladium, Cologne (DE)
28/11 – Sasazu, Prague (CZ)
30/11 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig (DE)
01/12 – Stodola, Warsaw (PL)
02/12 – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin (DE)
04/12 – Sporthalle, Hamburg (DE)
05/12 – 013, Tilburg (NL)
06/12 – Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt (DE)
08/12 – Co-op Live, Manchester (UK)
09/12 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (UK)
10/12 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (UK)
12/12 – Wembley Arena, London (UK)