Shudder Acquires Three Horror Films for Release Following Overlook Film Festival Debut

Shudder, a streaming service focused on horror content, has acquired three horror films that are set to debut at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans this weekend. The festival features independent horror films and takes place over several days. The acquisitions were reported by Variety.

The first film, 'Parasomnia,' was written and directed by James Ross II. It stars Jasmine Mathews, RJ Brown, Sally Stewart, Stephen Barrington and Danny Brown. According to the official synopsis, the story centers on Riley, a young woman tormented by night terrors and a past of unresolved tragedy.

“It’s hard to put in words how excited I am for my debut feature film to have a home at Shudder," Ross II said. " — James Ross II (Variety) The second film, 'Goody Goody,' was written and directed by Raymond Creamer. It stars Colleen Foy, Samantha Robinson and Zoe Renee.”

The official logline describes a scenario where expecting parents and their midwife realize something may be horribly wrong during a long home birth process.

commented on the project in a statement reported by Variety.

He noted his interest in ghost stories and folklore, aiming for a campfire tale quality. He described the cast as extraordinary and working with Shudder as a positive experience. The third film, 'New Group,' was written and directed by Yûta Shimotsu.

It stars Yuzu Aoki and Pierre Taki. Specific plot details for 'New Group' were not provided in the announcement.

three acquired films are scheduled for release on Shudder by the end of the year.

The streaming service will also screen its films 'The Holy Boy' and 'Faces of Death' at the Overlook Festival. 'Faces of Death' is a co-production with Independent Film Company and is set to hit theaters on Friday. The Overlook Film Festival provides a platform for emerging horror filmmakers to showcase their work to audiences and industry professionals.

Acquisitions like these by Shudder can help independent films reach wider audiences through streaming. No further details on exact release dates were announced.