Horror Highlights: CRAZY OLD LADY, DIDN’T DIE, HUNTERS OF SHEYDIM

CRAZY OLD LADY Trailer: "On a stormy evening, Pedro receives a desperate call from his ex-girlfriend asking him to look after her senile mother, Alicia. What begins as a simple favor soon turns into a terrifying ordeal when Alicia refuses to let him leave. Trapped in the house, he’s forced to play along with her sadistic games to survive the night."

Directed & Written by Martín Mauregui

Produced by J. A. Bayona, Belén Atienza, Ramón Campos, Gabriela Carcova

Streaming on Shudder February 27th

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Sundance Midnight Feature DIDN’T DIE Coming to Theaters in March: "The Sundance Midnight feature film Didn’t Die, directed by Meera Menon, has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment, and will be released in theaters in the U.S. on March 6, 2026.

Heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that "forges its own bloody path by taking the story back to the barest of bones,” Didn’t Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight feature; merely weeks after director Menon’s home was tragically consumed by the fires which ravaged Los Angeles.

Menon, who has directed episodes of “The Walking Dead,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Ms. Marvel,” and “Westworld,” describes Didn’t Die—a film about the human spirit rising from tragedy—this way: “I’m drawn to the question of what still makes life worth living when everything else has come undone. Being an indie filmmaker right now feels like podcasting in the middle of a zombie apocalypse—this film is about the grit it takes to simply keep going.”

Starring stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated actress Kiran Deol in the lead role of “Vinita”, Didn’t Die revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain their dwindling audience amidst the chaos.

Says Deol of her role in Didn’t Die, and in collaborating with Menon, “As a performer, It’s such a privilege to get to play an arc — especially one grounded in wry humor. Showcasing a South Asian family meant lots of dosas on set — which is a delicious way to make something revolutionary. From the collaborative style of developing the story, to staying in a house with the actors in upstate New York, Meera created an experience that felt like family coming together.”

The cast is rounded out by George Basil (Werewolves Within), Samrat Chakrabarti (“The Sinner”), Katie McCuen, Vishal Vijayakumar, Ali Lopez-Sohaili and Kandis Erickson.  

Didn’t Die is produced by director Menon, Erica Fishman, Joe Camerota and Paul Gleason, the latter who serves as the film’s cinematographer, with a score by Samuel Jones.

Says Andreas Olavarria, President & CEO of Level 33 Entertainment, regarding the acquisition, "Didn’t Die is a witty and poignant take on the classic zombie film, crafted by a group of truly remarkable filmmakers. We can’t wait to share this film with audiences across North America.”

Didn’t Die will be released exclusively in theaters in the U.S. on March 6, 2026. Tickets are available now on Fandango."

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HUNTERS OF SHEYDIM:"For centuries, humanity has unknowingly teetered on the edge of annihilation. Now, the fragile peace has shattered. The Lord of Demons, Asmodeus, has returned—and the only ones standing between him and destruction are two half-human, half-Nephilim Jewish twins trained since childhood to kick demon ass!

Golem Press is thrilled to announce HUNTERS OF SHEYDIM, an epic new 12-issue supernatural saga from writer Jeff Marvin (Cycles End, Grave Soldiers: Crutch Brigade), artist Riley Brown (Dead Acre: Black Badge), colorist Vinicius Townsend (G.I. Joe, Vampirella), and letterers Dezi Sienty (Teen Titans, Deathshroud) and Sinisa Matic (Deathshroud). With editorial direction by Ori Ayalon and historical consultation by Rabbinit Dr. Tamar Marvin, this debut series merges apocalyptic horror, ancient mysticism, and brutal emotional stakes.

Twin sisters Caterina and Lucia de la Vega—raised in Spain, reclaimed by their Jewish heritage—are recruited by Rabbi Eli Eidelman into an underground sect waging a war of containment. In this fight, Gehinnom isn’t a metaphor but a living hellscape where demons are born—and if they break through, Shamayim’s angels won’t just smite them, they’ll burn everything in their path. When the fragile alliance holding the line begins to crumble, the sisters are hurled into a battle spanning modern-day Israel, ancient Babylon, the ruins of Barcelona, and the depths of Gehinnom itself. Alongside rogue angels, broken prophets, and haunted warriors, they’ll face infernal bloodlines, ancestral secrets, and the question of who gets to write the end of the world.

Jeff Marvin spoke of the project: “Hunters of Sheydim started as a familiar tale of demon hunting, but I wanted to tell it through the lens of Jewish mysticism—a perspective that’s often overlooked. In Christian tradition, demons are usually purely evil, but in Jewish texts, they are layered, complex beings, capable of both terrible deeds and surprising acts of cunning or even kindness. This shapes the heart of the story, because it’s really about choice. Caterina and Lucia are navigating their emerging Jewish identity while carrying memories of a Catholic upbringing, and that tension—feeling like outsiders everywhere—guides how they confront the supernatural and themselves. Working with an extraordinary creative team, we’ve built a universe where history, mythology, and human emotion collide. I hope that audiences are drawn into the adventure, but also begin to see demons, angels, and magic in a way that challenges their assumptions—and illuminates the complexity of choice, faith, and identity.”

“Working with Jeff and Ori was a breeze,” said Riley Brown. “I didn’t know much about Jewish folklore going in, but that became part of the fun—doing my homework, asking questions, and shaping a vision that felt authentic and lived-in. The sisters were a joy to draw, with their opposite personalities shining through in looks, mannerisms, and expressions. Asmodeus was trickier, layered, and unpredictable, so I leaned into subtlety to let the mystery show. Stylistically, I drew from movies, superhero comics, and manga, leaning into a cinematic approach that made the story a blast to bring to life.”

With the genre grit of Blade and Constantine, the emotional resonance of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the cultural specificity of Kosher Mafia and Edenfrost, Hunters of Sheydim is a supernatural horror-thriller with something rarely seen in comics: Jewish demon hunters, rooted in Kabbalah and Sephardic history. This is a world where Dybbuks whisper from cellphones, Iron Golems battle Chemosh at Masada, and ancient prophecies come with a body count.

Hunters of Sheydim launches from Golem Press on March 18, 2026, with preorders on golem-press.com and follow @golempress on socials for updates."