TERROR FILMS RELEASING Acquires North American Rights For “TED BUNNY” (2026)
Courtesy of Terror Films Releasing
Horror movies have always had a dangerous fascination with true crime, often lifting grim headlines from the real world and reshaping them into something even more unsettling. These types of horror films, (like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Silence of the Lambs,” that are based on true crime) take fears rooted in reality and bend them through stylized violence. They add a level of heightened psychology, and moral ambiguity. This allows them to create stories that feel disturbingly plausible while still pushing deep into nightmare territory. By exaggerating motives, twisting timelines, and amplifying the unknown, horror transforms true crime from documented tragedy into an experience that crawls under the skin and refuses to let go. In doing so, it forces even the most hardcore horror audiences to confront just how thin the line truly is between fact and fiction.
I recently got news from my friends in horror at Terror Films Releasing that they have recently acquired a new horror movie with a wildly original concept for distribution. If early buzz is any indication, this one sounds poised to take that true crime inspiration and crank it into something genuinely unhinged. Just by the trailer alone I know myself, as well as any horror movie affcienato will be geared up for one interesting trip down this rabbit hole. Here is the news from TFR’s recent press release:
TFR OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
Terror Films Releasing has teamed with producer Jeff Miller (“Popeye The Slayer Man”) and writer / director Michael Fredianelli (“Venom Coast”) to release serial killer horror, “Ted Bunny”.
Part of Miller’s Twisted Serial Killer Universe (including the upcoming “Jeffrey Dollmer”), “Ted Bunny” stars horror vet Dee Wallace (“E.T.”, “Cujo”), Diana Roman, Zanna Wyant, and Trent Avennire as the title villain. The film follows the illegitimate son of serial killer Ted Bundy, who, raised around rabbits and crazed, goes on a killing spree after a documentary crew shows up at his house.
Fredianelli, who penned the film with producer and frequent collaborator Maralynn Adams, shared his thoughts about the making of the film:
“The image of Ted Bunny first appeared on film in an unrelated Halloween western that we filmed in 2024. With the name and bloodstained persona brought to the table by a close collaborator on our films, it was a natural progression to give him his own starring role.
I wanted a strong connection to Ted Bundy - a real life monster very familiar to horror crowds, which enabled me to steer the project away from a supernatural angle and into something more personal and humanizing, making him a killer we can pity and almost care for, while we watch him slay his victims. This is especially apparent to our final girl, who quickly realizes that she shares a little too much in common with ourmurderer. At its core, the film is a throwback to old school horror with a traditional ‘80s style primarily meant to evoke nostalgic thrills.
In the end, my goal was to balance an interesting and compelling origin story that ties into real-life horror, while maintaining the slasher spirit of crazy kills, idiots in the woods, and awful characters ultimately getting exactly what they deserve.”
The movie is a co-production between Millman Productions, Wild Dogs Productions, and Ron Lee Productions. Brandon Gibbs executive produces, while Ronnie D. Lee co-executive produces alongside Elijah Macias and Bryan Palacios as associate producers.
From what I have learned working with and being a fan of TFR is that while on paper a concept sounds utterly insane and not enjoyable, it will become one that will surprise the hell out of you. TFR has been a solid provider in the release of some very enjoyable and out there horror movies that have easily become some of my favorites. I can not wait to watch this and share my review with you all.
TFR will premiere the movie across multiple platforms on Friday, February 13th, 2026, including Chilling, Scare Network TV, Kings of Horror, Watch Movies Now, Shocks & Docs, TFR’s official AVOD YouTube channel, and many more. Stay tuned for my in-depth review, coming soon.
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