From writer / director Joseph Scrimshaw, DEAD MEDIA is now available for horror fans to enjoy across VOD platforms. A love letter to physical media and 80s/90s creature features, we have an exclusive preview just for Daily Dead readers!
"DEAD MEDIA follows the tale of a troubled young woman named Maggie who is just trying to enjoy movie night with her two best friends. After scrolling through titles, they try to stream a long-lost '90s horror cult-classic, NIGHT OF THE LURCHERS. Before they get far, Maggie's lonely super-fan uncle drops by with a DVD for the gang to experience the film in all of its bloody, bonus content-loaded glory.
Digging into the physical media, they discover the disc is haunted - and horrors of the film start to materialize in their living room.
DEAD MEDIA isn't just an exciting homage to horror and cult cinema, but a love letter to the bygone era of DVD bonus features. Eschewing the tropes of traditional genre fare, Joseph Scrimshaw's feature debut is simultaneously a carefree, spooky romp and an emotionally resonant, thought-provoking character piece."
To learn more, visit: https://www.antennareleasing.com/films/deadmedia
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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