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USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
'Silent Night, Deadly Night' unleashes killer Santa: Watch the trailer
Art the Clown terrified at the holidays last year. This Christmas season, it's Santa's time to kill. The first teaser trailer has arrived for "Silent Night, Deadly Night" (in theaters Dec. 12), an unrated reimagining of the controversial 1984 cult horror movie written and directed by Mike P. Nelson ("Wrong Turn"). And this slasher Santa Claus doesn't mess around, using an axe and a shotgun with deadly intention and also down for impaling people on deer antlers. Rohan Campbell, whose scary-movie resume includes "Halloween Ends" and "The Monkey," stars in the film as Billy. As a child, he witnesses Santa gruesomely murder his mom and dad on Christmas Eve, and it sparks his life goal to spread holiday fear instead of cheer. So every holiday, Billy gets in the familiar red suit and embarks on a yuletide massacre. "Silent Night" is the latest unrated movie coming to theaters from Cineverse, the company which distributes the hit "Terrifier" franchise and is also releasing the upcoming "The Toxic Avenger" remake (out Aug. 29) starring Peter Dinklage. Cineverse is "this rogue independent studio that's all about helping artists get their films in front of audiences," chairman and CEO Chris McGurk told USA TODAY in March. Maybe audiences in 2025 will be more embracing of a murderous St. Nick than in the 1980s. When the original "Silent Night" was released in November 1984, its ad campaign caused a kerfuffle and the filmed ended up being pulled from theaters amid parental outrage,
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19-06-2025
- Entertainment
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"Return To Silent Hill" Finally Lands a Release Date
Yara Sameh Terrifier trio Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and Iconic Events Releasing are reteaming on the domestic theatrical releases of horror reboots "Return to Silent Hill" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night". Based on the popular video game series by Konami, "Return to Silent Hill" will be released January 23. The psychological horror thriller stars Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson. Returning to the Silent Hill universe are director/co-writer Christophe Gans and Akira Yamaoka, original composer for the game franchise. "Return to Silent Hill" is the third installment in the game-to-screen horror film franchise, marking its 20th year since the first film, Silent Hill, was released in theaters. Starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean and directed by Christophe Gans, Silent Hill topped the box office in its opening weekend in 2006. "Silent Hill: Revelation" followed in 2012, directed by M.J. Bassett and starring Kit Harington and Adelaide Clemens. It follows James (Irvine), a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary (Anderson), ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. While James desperately searches for Mary, he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to the town. Produced by Victor Hadida of Davis Films, Molly Hassell of Hassell Free Productions, and David Wulf, the film is financed by Davis Films and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The Veterans handle international rights. "Silent Night, Deadly Night" character Billy Chapman will make his return to theaters on December 12. The reboot, which began production in April, is written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn) and stars Rohan Campbell as Billy and Ruby Modine as Pamela, along with Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson. Iconic Events says the movie will have an unrated wide release. "Silent Night, Deadly Night" is produced by the original 1984 TriStar film's producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, and New Dimension's Jamie R. Thompson, Rebel 6's Erik Bernard and White Bear Films' Jeremy Torrie, with executive producers Steven Schneider, Anthony Masi, and Sarah Eilts. Terrifier's Brandon Hill and Brad Miska will oversee Cineverse and will executive-produce alongside Erick Opeka and Yolanda Macias, Bondit Media Capital's Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor. Financing came from Bondit Media Capital and Royal Bank of Canada. Distribution outside of North America is being handled by Sixth Dimension, StudioCanal's genre label. When it was released in 1984, the first "Silent Night, Deadly Night" movie became one of the most controversial movies of the year. In a series of letters, parents demanded that the film be pulled from theaters. The film charts the story of a young man who goes on a murderous rampage dressed as Santa after being released from an orphanage. 'We have been anything but silent about our mission to champion proven IP as a central piece of our theatrical strategy,' said Cineverse Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias. 'These two films will represent event viewing that meet fan demand for new releases from their favorite franchises, and an opportunity for them to reach a new audience.' Said Mark Rupp, CFO/COO and co-founder of Iconic Events Releasing: 'Cineverse's decision to release Silent Night, Deadly Night as an unrated wide theatrical title reflects a proven strategy that continues to resonate with genre fans and deliver results and we're confident it will be well-positioned for the holiday season. 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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing to Make Noise at Theaters with Wide Distribution of Silent Night, Deadly Night and Return to Silent Hill
Billy Chapman Brings the Holiday Fear on December 12, 2025, while Silent Hill Returns the Popular Gaming Franchise to Theaters on January 23, 2026 LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have today announced that Iconic Events Releasing will be the theatrical distribution partner for the upcoming horror films Silent Night, Deadly Night and Return to Silent Hill. Billy Chapman will make his return to theaters on December 12 in Silent Night, Deadly Night, which started production in April. The reboot of the franchise, Silent Night, Deadly Night is written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, V/H/S/85) and stars Rohan Campbell as Billy and Ruby Modine as Pamela, along with Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson. Based on the popular video game series by KONAMI, Return to Silent Hill will be released January 23, 2026. The psychological horror thriller stars Jeremy Irvine (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, War Horse) and Hannah Emily Anderson (X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Jigsaw). Returning to the Silent Hill universe are director/co-writer Christophe Gans (Silent Hill (2006), Beauty and the Beast, Brotherhood of The Wolf) and Akira Yamaoka, original composer for the game franchise. "We have been anything but silent about our mission to champion proven IP as a central piece of our theatrical strategy," said Cineverse Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias. "These two films will represent event viewing that meet fan demand for new releases from their favorite franchises, and an opportunity for them to reach a new audience." "Cineverse's decision to release Silent Night, Deadly Night as an unrated wide theatrical title reflects a proven strategy that continues to resonate with genre fans and deliver results and we're confident it will be well-positioned for the holiday season," said Mark Rupp, CFO/COO and co-founder of Iconic Events Releasing. "Return to Silent Hill hits theaters at the perfect time following the successful recent launch of the Silent Hill 2 game remake that the movie is based on, while also celebrating the 20th anniversary of the start of the horror film franchise." Silent Night, Deadly Night is produced by the original 1984 Tri-Star film's producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead and New Dimension's Jamie R. Thompson (Old Henry, Gunslingers), Rebel 6's Erik Bernard, and White Bear Films' Jeremy Torrie, with executive producers Steven Schneider (Insidious) Anthony Masi (Halloween: 25 Years of Terror, Unknown Dimension), and Sarah Eilts. Brandon Hill & Brad Miska (Terrifier 3) will oversee for Cineverse and will executive produce alongside Erick Opeka and Yolanda Macias, Bondit Media Capital's Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor. Financing by Bondit Media Capital and Royal Bank of Canada. Distribution outside of North America is being handled by Sixth Dimension, the new genre label of StudioCanal. When it was released in 1984, the first Silent Night, Deadly Night quickly became the most controversial movie of the year. In a series of letters, parents demanded the film be pulled from theaters. According to Bloody Disgusting, Tri-Star, the film's original distributor, "responded to all the outrage by doing just that – an act that would ensure SNDN's place in the halls of horror film infamy. In an instant, Silent Night, Deadly Night transformed from just another slasher film to a veritable cult classic, the very people who sought to banish it from existence serving to make it one of the most must-see horror films of the entire decade." Return to Silent Hill is the third installment in the game-to-screen horror film franchise, marking its 20th year since the first film, Silent Hill, was released in theaters. Starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean and directed by Christophe Gans, Silent Hill topped the box office its opening weekend in 2006. Silent Hill: Revelation followed in 2012 directed by M.J. Bassett and starring Kit Harington and Adelaide Clemens. Known for his deep reverence for the original game, Christophe Gans is back to direct Return to Silent Hill, driven to maintain the film adaptation's faithfulness to the game hoping fans will "enjoy and be fulfilled with the experience this new film has to offer." It follows James (Irvine), a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary (Anderson), ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. While James desperately searches for Mary he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to the town. But as he descends deeper into the darkness the secrets he uncovers lead to a horrifying truth, and James finds himself struggling to hold on long enough to save his one true love. Produced by Victor Hadida of Davis Films (The Crow, Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises), Molly Hassell of Hassell Free Productions (The Crow, Terminal, Braven) and David Wulf (Call Jane, The Card Counter, Inheritance), the film is financed by Davis Films and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The Veterans handle international rights. About Cineverse Motion Pictures Group Cineverse super-serves passionate audiences by distributing content across all windows and platforms, from theatrical to digital to physical. Following the breakout box office success of Terrifier 3, upcoming releases include the franchise expansions of The Toxic Avenger (August 29, 2025), Silent Night, Deadly Night (December 12, 2025), Return to Silent Hill (January 23, 2026), and Wolf Creek: Legacy (2026) as well as 2025 releases Escape from the 21st Century, Lesbian Space Princess, and The Things You Kill. About Bloody Disgusting Bloody Disgusting is Cineverse's horror division serving fans through premium editorial, audio, video and social content and branded merchandise. As the No. 1 entertainment destination for horror, Bloody Disgusting is home to the genre's leading website at Bloody FM, the chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network; Bloody Press, Cineverse's publishing arm focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books and print editions to market; and Bloody Disgusting merchandise. Bloody Disgusting also powers the fastest-growing streaming video service, SCREAMBOX, available as SVOD and FAST channels for casual and die-hard horror fans alike. About Cineverse Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing unrated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse's proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit About IconicIconic Events Releasing specializes in bringing thrilling, cutting-edge entertainment to theaters worldwide. With a focus on genre-defining films and special events, Iconic Events Releasing is dedicated to delivering unforgettable cinematic experiences to audiences everywhere. More information is available at Follow Iconic Events Releasing on its social channels at @IconicEventsNow on Instagram, X (Twitter) and Facebook and "Iconic Events" on YouTube. Press Contact: Cineverse: For MediaThe Lippin Group, cineverse@ For InvestorsJulie Milstead, investorrelations@ Iconic Events:Bethany Claypool, bethany@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cineverse Corp.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cineverse Launches Dedicated Motion Pictures Group to Take Advantage of High-Growth Feature Film Business Opportunity
Yolanda Macias Named Chief Motion Pictures Officer as Key Executive Leadership Extends Employment Agreements to Guide Next Growth Phase of Company LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced that it has created Cineverse Motion Pictures Group to optimize new business opportunities for the Company's feature film business initiatives. To lead this group, effective immediately, Yolanda Macias has been named Chief Motion Pictures Officer, a new position that reflects the enormous importance and growth potential in this area. Based in Los Angeles, she reports to the Office of the CEO, which includes Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk and President and Chief Strategy Officer Erick Opeka. Additionally, it was announced today that McGurk, Opeka, Chief People Officer Mark Torres and Chief Legal Officer Gary Loffredo have renewed and extended their executive agreements. In addition to renewing his contract with the Company, Torres will continue to report to McGurk, while also adding oversight of Cineverse Services India to his role. Mark Lindsey, who was named CFO in 2023, continues to serve in that capacity. Lindsey and Loffredo will report to the office of the CEO. Remarked McGurk: "Coming off the unprecedented success of Terrifier 3, the top performing unrated theatrical release of all time, Cineverse is embarking upon our most ambitious theatrical release slate ever, including The Toxic Avenger, Silent Night, Deadly Night, Return to Silent Hill, Wolf Creek: Legacy, The Things You Kill and more high potential releases to be announced soon. Extremely well respected in the industry, Yolanda has been a major part of our success, and is the perfect leader for this new operating division. I also continue to believe our entire C-suite is one of the most talented and forward-looking in the business. Together with the rest of the innovative and creative Cineverse team in the U.S. and India, our people remain our strongest asset and represent a true competitive advantage for the Company as we drive the business to the next level." Cineverse Motion Picture Group super-serves passionate audiences by distributing content across all windows and platforms, from theatrical to digital to physical. Following the breakout box office success of Terrifier 3 – now the top-grossing unrated film of all time – Macias and her team at the indie studio are doubling down on their investment in theatrical motion picture releases. These include the franchise expansions of The Toxic Avenger (August 29), Silent Night, Deadly Night (December 12), Wolf Creek: Legacy (2026), Return to Silent Hill (TBA) as well as Lesbian Space Princess (2025), Escape from the 21st Century (2025), The Things You Kill (2025), and more announcements coming this year. About Cineverse Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse's proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit CONTACTS For Media, The Lippin Group for Cineversecineverse@ For Investors, Julie Milsteadinvestorrelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cineverse Corp. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Winnipeg Free Press
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Original producers return for reboot of Christmas slasher being filmed in Winnipeg
Something sinister is going on beneath the quaint gabled roofs of Armstrong's Point. In Winnipeg, a city currently bustling with movie-making activity, it's hardly unusual to see trucks filled with equipment parked on West Gate, especially since the stately older homes of the neighbourhood are frequently used as film locations. But the movie being made is worth a startled raise of the eyebrows. Silent Night, Deadly Night is the second locally made reboot of a controversial slasher of the same name that drew protests in front of movie theatres when Tri-Star premièred it during the holiday season of 1984. PRNewsfoto/Cineverse Rohan Campbell takes over the role of a murderous Saint Nick in the latest version of Silent Night, Deadly Night, shooting in Winnipeg. On this particular day in April, the location is a rambling century-old structure with cedar shakes painted a cheery light blue. It will be the new home for the film's designated maniac, Billy Chapman (Rohan Campbell), a quietly deranged young man who gets murderous whenever he dons a Santa suit. The name is the same as the original, but the character will arrive with a supernatural twist, it is rumoured, although none of the talent at the location is volunteering any spoilers. The original film was reinvented only 13 years ago in 2012 as Silent Night, starring Malcolm McDowell, Jaime King and Donal Logue. That slasher, which jettisoned much of the original's plot, was produced by the Genre Company, in conjunction with local production company Buffalo Gal Pictures, under its in-house imprint, Insidious Pictures. This new iteration is doubly noteworthy because this time the original film's producers, Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, are resuming their producer duties four decades later after the property and the assets of its three sequels were essentially taken away from them, though Schneid and Whitehead were the ones who midwifed the original into existence alongside screenwriter Michael Hickey. The pair vividly recall the controversy surrounding a maniac in a Santa suit. 'It was different times, you know? It was a conservative time in America,' says Whitehead. 'People started picketing the theatres when the movie came out,' recalls Schneid. 'They even formed a coalition called Mothers Against Movie Madness and they were picketing theatres with their little five-year-olds, holding signs that said 'Santa ain't no hit man' and 'Deck the hall with holly, not bodies.' 'It was the '80s, when R-rated slashers for teenagers were the rage. Halloween was the first one to come out and the first Friday the 13th and Tri-Star was looking for its teen horror franchise.' It turned out the company bit off more candy cane than it could chew. The protests — which ranged from placard-carrying parents to mainstream film critic Gene Siskel publicly shaming the filmmakers — prompted the removal of the movie from theatres before it even made headway into wide release, although it was well on its way to hit status, earning US$4 million on a US$1-million budget. Whitehead estimates it was bound for a US$25-million gross. 'Tri-Star was a newly formed studio at that time. They were the new kid on the block and they were funded by Coca-Cola, CBS and HBO, so they had big corporate interests behind them,' Schneid says. The company behind the new SNDN property has no such queasiness: Cineverse is responsible for the ultra-gruesome Terrifier franchise, which follows the adventures of a silent but deadly psycho clown named Art. The company is represented by younger executive producers who oversaw the making of Terrifier 3 : Brandon Hill and Brad Miska, whose production experience includes work on the wintry thriller Cult of Chucky (2017) in Winnipeg. Though Silent Night is set in the winter, Miska is relieved it's not being shot in the cold. 'It was -20 C and I was like: I'm never coming back ever again, so when we heard we were gonna shoot this in the spring, I said, 'Oh, thank God. Thank God,'' Miska says. Miska and Hall both saw the original during an annual Christmas showcase at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles programmed by Quentin Tarantino, an unabashed fan. It was a past New Beverly screening that captured the attention of Schneid, who overcame some personal bitterness to see it. '(Tarantino) has his own 30mm print of Silent Night and shows it every Christmas, so I wanted to see it with a friend of mine, and we saw people were lined up around the block to see it,' Schneid says. SUPPLIED The 1984 movie sparked protests at theatres. That led Schneid on a course to discover who owned the rights to the film, a quest that ultimately led to this new version, which he feels will go towards remedying the mistake of the 2012 film. 'It had no relationship with the original,' Schneid says. 'Yeah, sorry, it was crapola. 'Can I say it one more time?' Schneid says, leaning into the microphone. 'Crapola!' • • • From a local perspective, the film will feature plenty of homegrown talent, including special effects artist Doug Morrow, production designer Oscar Fenogolio, costume designer Laura DeLuca, stunt co-ordinator Kristen Sawatzky, casting director Jim Weber and line producer Tanya Brunel. Local cast includes David Lawrence Brown ( Fargo ), Sharon Bajer ( Nobody ) and horror veteran Marina Stephenson Kerr ( Cult of Chucky ). Two of the movers and shakers behind the film are veteran Winnipeg producer Jeremy Torrie and Erik Bernard, Torrie's partner in the newly minted company Bear Paw Studio. Bernard is a recent transplant, having just moved here from Texas. Once a showrunner on the TV series Hoarders, he sees Winnipeg as a city of opportunity in the film business. 'I think that in the U.S. it has gotten a little bit harder to produce things …, and Jeremy has been doing this a long time, and I think that, like anything else, it comes down to teams,' he says. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up 'I saw some opportunity with him and he saw some opportunity with me to kind of kind of forge a team on a foundational level so we can go out and compete in in this indie space.' As for Torrie, he is excited to join Bernard in the Cineverse universe, especially given the company's past success with Terrifier 3. 'They released it in 2,500 theatres and made $90 million U.S. That would be huge for us,' Torrie says. Cineverse plans to open Silent Night, Deadly Night in theatres by Dec. 12. Randall King Reporter In a way, Randall King was born into the entertainment beat. Read full biography
