Courtesy of Terror Films Releasing
Any time I get news from Terror Films Releasing in my email, I am always eager to see what it is. Imagine my excitement when I not only see in my email news from them, but also news about my favorite found footage franchise with one of my favorite places to stream horror is setting up a partnership. I was beyond excited and I am even more excited to share this news with you, my fellow horror fans. Here is a recent press release I received from Terror Films Releasing on this amazing partnership:
FROM THE TERROR FILMS RELEASING PRESS RELEASE:
LOS ANGELES, CA — Terror Films Releasing announced today that it has entered into a new three-year licensing agreement with Shudder, AMC Global Media’s premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, making Shudder the exclusive streaming home of the acclaimed “Hell House LLC” franchise in all of its territories through November 2029.
The agreement will bring the acclaimed titles “Hell House LLC”, “Hell House LLC: The Director’s Cut”, “Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel” and “Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire” to Shudder, joining the most recent installment, “Hell House LLC Lineage”, and extend the streamer’s exclusive rights to “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor”.
“This agreement represents an incredible next chapter for a franchise we have believed in from the very beginning,” said Joe Dain, CEO of Terror Films Releasing. “Shudder has been an extraordinary partner to both Terror Films and the ‘Hell House LLC’ franchise, and its audience has embraced these films with tremendous enthusiasm. Bringing the franchise together under one exclusive streaming home feels like the perfect way to honor everything Stephen Cognetti has created while introducing the films to an even larger global audience.”
“‘Hell House LLC’ has become a defining franchise in found-footage horror, building a passionate fan base with its unique and immersive storytelling,” said Courtney Thomasma, EVP Linear and Streaming Products for AMC Global Media. “We’re thrilled to bring the entire ‘Hell House LLC’ experience together on Shudder, giving fans an exclusive home for the franchise and reinforcing Shudder as the premier destination for distinctive, original horror.”
Written and directed by Stephen Cognetti and produced by Joe Bandelli, the original “Hell House LLC” was released by Terror Films Releasing on digital platforms in 2016. The film quickly developed a passionate following and has since become widely regarded as one of the defining found-footage horror films of the past decade, ranking No. 7 on Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 28 best found-footage movies of all time and earning a place on IndieWire’s list of the 25 best found-footage movies ever made.
Its success launched an enduring franchise that has continued to expand its mythology and attract new audiences while maintaining the passionate fan base that helped turn the original film into a modern cult classic.
“It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since Terror Films first released ‘Hell House LLC’ and gave the film an opportunity to find its audience,” said Stephen Cognetti, writer and director of the “Hell House LLC” franchise. “Terror Films believed in the movie from the beginning and has continued to support the franchise every step of the way. Shudder has also been an incredible advocate for these films and for horror filmmakers in general. To see the entire franchise land exclusively at Shudder as the original film celebrates its 10th anniversary and heads to theaters nationwide is a true full-circle moment, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”
The deal was completed ahead of a major milestone for the franchise: a nationwide theatrical release of the original “Hell House LLC” in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Terror Films Releasing has partnered with Iconic Events Releasing to bring the film to as many as 400 theaters across the United States for a special four-night theatrical event beginning October 29 and continuing through November 1, 2026. The engagement will mark the first nationwide U.S. theatrical release of the film that launched the franchise.
Fans continue to have the option to rent or purchase the films through transactional digital platforms, including Fandango at Home, Google Play, and other participating TVOD retailers.
Any found-footage fan (and especially any horror fan) knows that the partnership between the “Hell House LLC” franchise and Shudder is quite the team-up. With the deal extending through 2029, my horror senses are tingling: could this be a hint of more ‘Hell House LLC” to come? As a huge fan of the franchise (you may have guessed from the many times I’ve had cast members on my podcast, “I Love Horror”), I’ll be eagerly awaiting more news. Stay tuned for updates on this partnership; I’ll report more as soon as I hear.
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