Independent Film Company and Shudder Acquire Sundance Body Horror SACCHARINE: "Independent Film Company and Shudder announced today that they have acquired Natalie Erika James’ supernatural body horror SACCHARINE from XYZ Films ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film stars Midori Francis (GREY’S ANATOMY, THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS), Danielle Macdonald (PATTI CAKE$), and Madeleine Madden (THE WHEEL OF TIME). Saccharine, written and directed by James, marks her third feature following her acclaimed psychological horror debut RELIC, which was distributed by IFC Midnight, and APARTMENT 7A, the prequel to ROSEMARY’S BABY starring Julia Garner. The deal includes rights in North America and the UK. SACCHARINE will have a theatrical release ahead of its Shudder debut in 2026.
SACCHARINE follows Hana (Francis), a lovelorn medical student who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after taking part in an obscure weight-loss craze: eating human ashes.
Said director Natalie Erika James, "I'm absolutely thrilled to be working with Independent Film Company and Shudder again after our experience releasing RELIC together in 2020. They're an incredible team with a deep understanding of genre and a real commitment to filmmakers."
“Natalie announced herself as a singular force with her haunting debut RELIC, a film that we were privileged to bring to audiences in 2020 via IFC Midnight,” said Emily Gotto, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Productions at Shudder. “With SACCHARINE, she returns with a chilling, utterly original vision that pierces our deepest obsessions with body image, reaffirming her work as a leading voice in genre cinema”.
SACCHARINE is a Carver Films and Thrum Films Production, financed by Screen Australia in conjunction with XYZ Films, IPR.VC, and Stan, in association with VicScreen. The film is produced by James, Anna McLeish and Sarah Shaw (producers of RUN RABBIT RUN, RELIC, SNOWTOWN). The deal was negotiated by Emily Gotto for Shudder with XYZ Films on behalf of the filmmakers."
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On Set Cinema "THE PROWLER" (1981) - 45TH ANNIVERSARY!: "Saturday, March 21, 2026
Cape May, New Jersey • Inn of Cape May
ON SET CINEMA returns to Avalon Bay (aka Cape May, New Jersey) on Saturday, March 21, 2026 for a very special 45th Anniversary screening of “The Prowler” at the historic Inn of Cape May.
Built in 1894, this hauntingly beautiful Inn is the actual filming location where the graduation dances in the movie take place and also where the interiors of the dorms were filmed. So many great scenes were shot within these walls!
On Set Cinema will be showing the movie inside the Inn and it will be dressed for the occasion - pink balloons, party streamers, punch, cake ...and MURDER! Fans will get to soak in the deadly sights and walk up the infamous staircase where Rosemary's Killer once stood!
For the ultimate immersive experience, you can stay overnight at the Inn. On Set Cinema ticket holders receive a massive discount on 2-night weekend lodging - Friday night (March 20) & Saturday night (March 21).
This is going to be an awesome way to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of one of the greatest slasher films ever made! Cape May, New Jersey is America's oldest seaside resort - located at the southern tip of the Jersey Shore and famous for its stunning Victorian architecture and historic charm.
• ALL EVENT DETAILS AT www.myershousenc.com/
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THE SILENCE AFTER: "They thought the end of the world would be loud. They were wrong.
It was silent.
Watch the official trailer for The Silence After, a gripping horror/drama that proves the most terrifying monsters aren't the ones that scream.
Panic ensues when a protests turn violent, and civilians are forced into survival as a mysterious viral outbreak plunges the island into further Darkness"
About the Film
The Silence After is a Barbadian horror-drama that redefines the zombie genre through a Caribbean lens. Set on an island torn apart by the fallout of a failed medical experiment, the film explores how government secrecy, corporate greed, and broken systems can bring even the most beautiful places to their knees. At the heart of the story is a diverse local cast of first-time actors and rising talents who bring raw, emotional depth to their roles. These survivors aren’t superheroes—they’re everyday Bajans: nurses, students, security guards—thrust into a nightmare they never asked for. Their performances ground the film in real Barbadian life, culture, and dialect, offering a powerful counterpoint to the chaos unfolding around them. Shot entirely on location in Barbados, The Silence After is a grassroots production born from community, creativity, and necessity. With limited resources but a passionate team, the film was made possible through late nights, volunteer crews, and a shared vision to tell a story that speaks not just to fear, but to resilience, resistance, and the will to survive. More than just a horror film, The Silence After is a reflection on how quickly society can unravel—and who we become when it does.
Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced and passionate Barbadian filmmakers. Writer Cherah Belgrave, freelance photographer and digital journalist with over five years of experience in film production. I hold a B.A. in Media and Journalism from Barbados Community College and have developed expertise in photography, video production, and digital storytelling.
Writer Brandon Atherley From a young I had a love for watching TV. Any kind of action, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure and comedy film or series. However, cartoons were my favorite. Watching them inspired and molded me into storytelling. Whether it be writing short stories for school or doing presentations in university. As I grew older my creativity soared and my mind with it, putting pencil to paper and fleshing out these ideas. Then came the turning point, and I took the opportunity to do a film workshop. It is in the workshop I learned the art of screenwriting. This was the beginning of longest, toughest, rollercoaster marathon in my life… but the most exciting, thrilling, and rewarding.
Writer /Director Stockton Miller is the Managing Director of BoardHouse Productions and a leading figure in the Barbadian film industry, with over a decade of experience in storytelling, production, and visual media. His filmmaking journey began with a breakthrough in 2013, when he won Best Script at the inaugural 48-Hour Film Challenge, followed by a win for Best Web Show/Series at the first Barbados Visual Media Awards.
Movie is now Available to Stream!
https://linktr.ee/thesilenceafterfilm
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to 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 has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to 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 has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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