Horror Highlights: STOMACH IT, THE VOICES OF OUR MOTHER, HOLD THE FORT

2026/06/15 17:50:30 +00:00 | Jonathan James

Watch STOMACH IT: "Following a prestigious festival run at some of the most renown film festivals in the world, from Oscar-qualifying festivals from Nashville to Screamfest, Comic Con, Indy Shorts, FilmQuest and Panic Fest to name just a few, and now to Cannes, Peter Klausner’s "punch to the gut" film explores the psychosomatic horrors of unprocessed trauma. Melding the practical effects of Nightmare on Elm Street with the psychological decay of Videodrome, Director Peter Klausner delivers a blood-soaked meditation on the essence of detachment and isolation.

STOMACH IT premiered on Crypt TV last month and can be viewed directly on Crypt TV by clicking here. There were also special screenings in Cannes that continued throughout the festival, presented to worldwide distributors and audiences by Lon Haber & Co.

Starring Jon Lee Richardson (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F), STOMACH IT is a relentless descent into fixation and corporeal terror. The film has garnered strong critical praise for its uncompromising imagery, atmosphere, and disturbing thematic core. Written and directed by Klausner and produced by Klausner alongside Torey Rubin (RWBY, Zall Good), STOMACH IT explores the psychological toll of emotional detachment taken to a grotesque extreme.

In the film, a crime-scene cleaner struggles to separate his professional responsibilities from the deeply personal artifacts left behind by the dead. During a late-night job, he becomes convinced that a monstrous presence is watching—and manipulating—him, forcing a confrontation between compartmentalization and self-destruction."

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THE VOICES OF OUR MOTHER: "The film follows Harriet Scaflen after the death of her mother at the age of 95. Harriet then has an unexplainable health scare, bringing her four estranged children to the family home to care for her. As their past animosities and secrets are revealed, they soon realize their mother’s health issues may be supernatural, and the awoken evil inside her is seeking revenge on her children for her own survival."

Director: Mark O'Brien
Screenwriter: Mark O'Brien
Cast: Mark O’Brien, Sheila McCarthy, Georgina Reilly, Carolina Bartczak, Alex Ozerov-Meyer, and Anna Ferguson
Executive Producers: Jesse Ikeman, Nataline Rodrigues, and Bill Marks
Producers: Christopher Giroux and Justin Rebelo
Director of Photography: Scott McClellan
Genre: Horror
Language: English
Runtime: 93 mins

Available to Stream on Shudder This Friday, June 19th

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HOLD THE FORT Trailer: "Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley's horror comedy Hold the Fort. Following a global festival run, Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms June 23. The film made its world premiere at the 2025 Fantasia Film Festival, where it delighted audiences with spurting, splashing gore and a nonstop parade of practically created creatures and zombies. The film went on to screen at FrightFest London, Sitges, Beyond Fest, Toronto After Dark, and more. The cast is led by Ozark's Chris Mayers, Haley Leary and social media comedian Julian Smith."

Synopsis: "Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride."

"Beginning June 23, audiences across North America will be able to rent or own Hold the Fort on Digital HD, including Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home."