On this version of Horror Highlights, we’ve got the one-night-only theatrical launch particulars for Alejandro G. Alegre’s I Coronary heart Willie, trailers for Elric Kane’s The Useless Factor and Mark Anthony Inexperienced’s Opus, and the duvet artwork and launch data for John Harrison’s new novel Residue: Paramentals Rising.
I HEART WILLIE Theatrical Launch Date: “Hewes Footage is worked up to announce the particular One Evening Solely®, launch of I HEART WILLIE, a Steamboat Willie-inspired horror/slasher, coming solely to theaters throughout North America for One Evening Solely®, February twenty sixth, 2025. Directed by Alejandro G. Alegre, this chilling origin story presents style followers with a sinister reimagining of one of the vital iconic cartoon characters in historical past, together with one of the vital horrifying love tales of the yr.
Synopsis: Well-liked YouTubers Daniel and Nico are invited to research a haunted property drawn by rumors of a malevolent drive. The legend facilities round a boy born with deformities, resembling a human-mouse hybrid, who impressed Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. Abused and remoted, the boy, now often known as Willie, crafts a bodysuit from the skins of trespassers. Over time, his ugly legacy fades into folklore—till a collection of disappearances sparks renewed curiosity. As Daniel and Nico arrange for an evening of thrills, they unknowingly step right into a lethal recreation of survival.
Produced by longtime collaborators Princeton Holt (2050) and David Vaughn (American Rust), the movie was written by Vaughn, who additionally stars as Willie. I HEART WILLIE additionally options performances by Maya Luna, Micho Camacho, Sergio Rogalto, and Daniela Porras.
“We’re thrilled to convey I HEART WILLIE to audiences in every single place,” says government producer Princeton Holt. “This movie was made with the followers in thoughts, and we will not look forward to it to be an unforgettable expertise—filled with scares, thrills, and a good time for everybody. We’re assured I HEART WILLIE will change into a cult basic, leaving followers speaking lengthy after the credit roll. By the best way, talking of finish credit, don’t depart to early, otherwise you may miss one thing.”
The One Evening Solely® cinema occasion might be distributed in america and Canada by Rubey Leisure, LLC.
I HEART WILLIE was filmed 100% on location in Michoacán, Mexico, with native producers Liz Sanchez and Arturo Renteria bringing their distinctive views to the mission. The forged and crew, consisting largely of Mexico Metropolis residents, labored tirelessly to convey this darkish story to life. The movie premiered to a sold-out viewers on the Morbido Movie Fest in Mexico Metropolis, receiving an encore screening attributable to overwhelming demand. I HEART WILLIE went on to win Greatest Actress, Greatest Actor, and Greatest Director at numerous movie festivals.
For extra data, please go to https://iheartwillie.com.”
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The Useless Factor Trailer: Alex is trapped in a downward spiral of shallow hookups and tepid connections, however she is caught off guard when her relationship app swipes lead her into the arms of a mysterious, charming younger man Kyle. Regardless of their passionate night time, when the solar rises, the thriller man is nowhere to be discovered. Alex then units out to seek out the one one who made her really feel alive. Via her investigation, she reconnects with Kyle, but additionally digs up a ghastly supernatural secret. The pair shortly descend right into a whirlwind of obsession, dependence, lust, and infatuation that has grave penalties.
Director: Elric Kane
Screenwriters: Elric Kane, Webb Wilcoxen
Forged: Katherine Hughes, Blu Hunt, John Karna, Brennan Mejia, Joey Millin, Ben Smith-Petersen, Aerial Washington
Producers: Matt Mercer, Monte Yazzie
Govt Producers: Rebekah McKendry, Blu Hunt
Director of Pictures: Iona Vasile
Editor: Star Rosencrans
Language: English
Operating Time: 95 minutes
Streaming on Shudder Friday, February 14th”
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Opus Trailer: “A younger author (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the distant compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years in the past. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the course of his twisted plan.
Written and Directed by Mark Anthony Inexperienced
Produced by Collin Creighton, Brad Weston, Poppy Hanks, Jelani Johnson, Mark Anthony Inexperienced, Josh Bachove
Starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Tatanka Means
Launch Date: March 14th”
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Launch Particulars for John Harrison’s Residue: Paramentals Rising: “Obtainable on 2/11 from Wordfire Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others
https://wordfirepress.com/merchandise/residue-paramentals-rising
After a catastrophic New 12 months’s Eve explosion within the coronary heart of the town, twenty-three-year-old Miki Preston, embarks upon a treacherous odyssey into the devastated space often known as the Quarantine Zone in the hunt for her well-known photojournalist sister, Jennifer, who has disappeared. However a malevolent psychic power referred to as Paramentals is unfastened within the metropolis, and the sinister conspiracy that will (or might not) be accountable reaches into the very best ranges of energy.
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR JOHN HARRISON’S RESIDUE: PARAMENTALS RISING
“Harrison’s fiction lingers lengthy after you flip the ultimate web page. He is a born storyteller.” – CLIVE BARKER, New York Occasions Greatest Promoting Creator
“RESIDUE is an eerie supernatural suspense story with actual psychological terror. Razor-sharp writing full of particulars that may stick with you lengthy after you end studying.” – KEVIN J. ANDERSON, New York Occasions bestselling writer of the Dan Shamble, Sisterhood, The Dune Prophecy
“John Harrison’s RESIDUE leaves an indelible mark on the thoughts of the reader. Darkish, disturbing and compelling. Extremely really helpful, however not for the faint of coronary heart.” – JONATHAN MABERRY, NY Occasions bestselling writer of V-WARS and GLIMPSE
John Harrison Bio
Author, director, composer, John Harrison, started his profession collaborating with famed horror director, George Romero. He has since written and directed a number of TV episodes for a wide range of networks in addition to world premiere TV motion pictures and miniseries, together with the 2 Emmy-winning miniseries diversifications of Frank Herbert’s Dune and Youngsters of Dune, which he wrote, directed and co-produced. He’s an Govt Producer of the present massive display adaptation of Dune for Legendary Footage. His first function size movie, Tales From The Darkside: The Film for Paramount Footage gained Harrison the Grand Prix du Competition at Avoriaz, France. He co-wrote the Disney animated function, Dinosaur, and wrote and directed the theatrical adaptation of Clive Barker’s E-book of Blood. He’s at present growing the TV collection, Clean Slate for producer Dean Devlin and Electrical Leisure. His psychological thriller, Passing Via Veils, was printed by WordFire Press, August 2023. His newest novel, Residue: Paramentals Rising, might be printed by WordFire Press, February 2025.”
