NEW GENRE-BENDING HORROR GRAPHIC NOVEL ‘CHAPLAIN’ DUE OUT JULY 7, 2026 FROM STORM KING COMICS: "In the halls of a hospital, a chaplain and his intern struggle to keep their sanity as an ancient unknowable presence infects everything with a plague of unrelenting horror. CHAPLAIN is a surreal and terrifying debut graphic novel co-written by creators Brad and Rev. Wesley Sun, illustrated by acclaimed artist Raúlo Cáceres, colored by Ryan Winn and lettered by Marshall Dillon. It is available July 7, 2026 from Storm King Comics.
An aging and increasingly weary chaplain discovers an ancient, unknowable monster stalking his hospital, forcing him to confront the existential terror of his own mortality. Along with his energetic young protégé, he is pushed to the brink of insanity as his convictions and very grasp on reality begin to unravel.
Brad Sun has been writing and illustrating comics for over a decade, including the graphic novels Chinatown and Monkey Fist, co-authored with his brother Wesley. Together, they have self-published their work as Sun Bros Studios. In addition to his work as a comic author and artist, Brad is also a painter and musician. He currently resides in Boston, MA.
Wesley Sun has been working as a chaplain in hospitals, jails, and homeless shelters for the past 20 years. More recently, he became a Certified Educator with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and now trains chaplain interns at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, where he lives. In addition to his collaborations with Brad, Wesley has also contributed to several comic anthologies, including the memoir horror collection Then It Was Dark and the apocalyptic dark humor series Cthulhu is Hard to Spell.
Raúlo Cáceres is a Spanish comic artist. He studied Fine Arts in Sevilla and Granada, and has worked with many acclaimed European publishers including Megamultimedia, Dólmen, Berenice, EDT, and Tabou Editions. In Spain, he is best known for his work on the horror comics Elizabeth Bathory, Morbid Tales, and a reworking of de Sade's Justine and Juliette from Eros Comix. Globally, he is also known for his illustration for series such as Gravel, Crécy, Captain Swing and the Electrical Pirates of Cindery Island, Crossed, and Extinction Parade with Max Brooks from Avatar Press.
CHAPLAIN will be available on July 7, 2026 in bookstores (bookshop.org), online, and Storm King Comics (stormkingcomics.com), and on July 1, 2026 in comics shops (comicshopmap.com).
Stay tuned to Storm King Comics on social media (Instagram, Facebook) or the website (www.stormkingcomics.com) for all the latest secrets of CHAPLAIN."
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TRANSYLVANIA TAPES: "Filmed entirely on location in Romania, TRANSYLVANIA TAPES is a unique mix of found footage and Eurohorror directed by award-winning filmmaker Brad Sykes (CAMP BLOOD, GOTH, PLAGUERS) and produced by Josephina Sykes (HI-8, WITHIN THE WOODS, MUTATION). The film stars newcomer Valeria Badiuc and iconic Romanian actors Ion Haiduc (SUBSPECIES 2-4, TRANCERS 4 and 5) and Gabriel Spahiu (HIGH TENSION, RADU JUDE’S DRACULA).
TRANSYLVANIA TAPES follows Mara Enescu, a young woman in her 30s who travels from Los Angeles to her home country of Romania to discover the truth about her mother’s disappearance in Transylvania years ago. Together with a cameraman friend, Mara journeys from Bucharest to the birthplace of Dracula himself.
TRANSYLVANIA TAPES will have its World Premiere at the Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on June 6 in the UK. The film will also have its Pittsburgh premiere at GrossFest (July 31-Aug.1) and an Oklahoma premiere at the Red Fern Reaper Film Festival on Oct. 17, with more announcements to follow."
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Laughs, Limbs and a Marriage That Refuses to Die: Horror Comedy A HAND TO HOLD Heads to the Cleveland International Film Festival: "The dark comedy horror short A Hand to Hold, directed by award-winning filmmaker Philip Clyde-Smith, has been officially selected for the 50th edition of the Cleveland International Film Festival. Blending sharp humour, cinematic storytelling, and striking Hollywood-grade makeup and special effects, the film delivers a bold genre experience that mixes laughs with unsettling horror.
Written and executive produced by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Eliza Power, the screenplay for A Hand to Hold won several international awards before being adapted for the screen. Power, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, has built an international reputation across theatre, film, and television, with work staged in cities including London, New York, Sydney, and Berlin.
Director Philip Clyde-Smith brings more than twenty years of experience directing commercials for global brands. Known for blending dark humour with emotionally grounded performances, his work often explores the point where the ordinary collides with the uncanny. With A Hand to Hold, he leans fully into genre filmmaking, combining dark comedy and body horror to explore the complicated dynamics of love, control, and letting go.
The film features an original score by Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne, internationally recognised for his work on the Academy Award nominated film Albert Nobbs. A two time World Soundtrack Award winner and three time Irish Film and Television Award winner, Byrne has collaborated with artists including Barbra Streisand, Bono, Katy Perry, and Josh Groban, bringing a rich cinematic sound to the film.
Behind the camera, the production is led by veteran producer Greg Mills with Georgia Mills as line producer. Cinematography is by Deane Thrussell, with costume design by Alessandra Aschenbrenner, production design by Cheryl Tarbuck, and art direction by Louis Lasa-Tarbuck. The film’s striking practical effects are created by special effects and makeup designer Eve Pashley, whose prosthetic work gives the short a distinctly big-screen visual impact.
The film stars acclaimed stage and screen actress Frances Barber as Moira, whose extensive career includes the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and television hits including Doctor Who. She is joined by Murray McArthur, alongside a strong supporting cast including Frank Bourke (His Dark Materials), Lisa O'Connor (Call the Midwife), Shane Casey (The Young Offenders), and Katherine Moran (Slow Horses).
In a special appearance, British entertainment legend Jimmy Tarbuck takes on the role of a priest, marking his first ever appearance in the horror genre.
With its mix of sharp comedy, striking practical effects, and an accomplished cast and creative team, A Hand to Hold promises audiences a wickedly entertaining genre short that proves horror and humour can be a perfect match, and will now be showcased to international audiences at the Cleveland International Film Festival."
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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