Happy Halloween month, Blood Babes! What better way to celebrate the scary season than to kick back, put on one of those “Halloween Sounds” CDs full of howls and screams, and check out what new tricks the world of Indie Horror has to offer? Lucky for you, you’ve stopped by Giallo’s house, and I have plenty of treats for your candy bowl. Let’s take a look!

As always, if you’d like to keep updated on anything you see below, be sure to check out my website — www.giallojulian.com. There, you can also see the full transcripts of my Direction Dissection and New Blood Drops interviews, for those of you who hunger for the inner trappings of horror of then and now.

COMING SOON

My Blade is Your Salvation (film)

“Detective Sullivan is hot on the trail of a serial killer driven by a twisted sense of righteousness, using warped religious convictions to justify his brutal attacks. As the body count rises, Sullivan must confront the dark intersection of faith and fanaticism to unravel the killer’s sinister motives.”

Support the film through its Indiegogo here.

Starring: Bill Oberst Jr., Lynn Lowry, Felissa Rose, Brian Davis, Mel Heflin, Patricia Maureen Francis, Jason Crowe, Jessa Jupiter Flux, Colton Clark, Morrigan Milam, Jackie Kelly.

Written/Directed by James Dean.

“70 percent a love letter to Giallo films, 20 percent James’ weird sensibilities, AND 10 percent David Fincher‘s Seven.”

“Hope you all are ready for this one! It’s our most ambitious and twisted film to date!”

Amityville: Descendants of Darkness (film)

“Prepare yourself for a terrifying new chapter in the Amityville legacy. When renowned historian and paranormal investigator Dr. Evelyn Marsh (Simona Rose) reveals her chilling theory, the truth becomes undeniable: the evil born within the infamous Amityville house never died… it spread. Infecting bloodlines, cursed objects, and anyone who dared to come too close, the darkness has taken root far beyond its original walls. Through four horrifying tales, Marsh uncovers the layers of a curse that refuses to be buried. Each story pulls audiences deeper into a nightmare that twists past and present into one inescapable terror.”

Starring: Simona Rose, Vernon Wells, Debbie D, Kevin Duffy, Phil Herman, Malcolm J.K. Baker.

Written by Phil Herman, James Panetta, Marcelo Fabani, and Derek Braasch.

Directed by Phil Herman.

“For decades, the Amityville name has been synonymous with terror. With Amityville: Descendants of Darkness, we wanted to honor that legacy while creating new stories that show how the curse has spread, infected, and evolved beyond the house itself. Horror fans deserve both nostalgia and new nightmares, and that’s exactly what this anthology delivers.”

Release Date: Early 2026.

Ghost Chicken (graphic novel)

Womp Stomp Films Expands into Comics with GHOST CHICKEN!

“Ghost Chicken is a horror-comedy about a vegan restaurant that becomes the unlikely home of a supernatural haunting. When the ghost of a chicken begins terrorizing staff and customers alike, one determined young woman sets out to uncover the truth behind the restless spirit. What she discovers is a mystery that blends scares, satire, and a surprising amount of heart.”

Support the graphic novel through its Kickstarter right here (ends 10/31/2025).

• Early supporters can get exclusive rewards like limited-edition hardcover copies, poster art, character designs, and other collectible items.
• The book will be available in softcover and hardcover editions, along with a special limited-edition hardcover variant by Thiago Motta, created exclusively for Kickstarter backers.

“Womp Stomp Films, the independent production company known for the Never Hike Alone series, is expanding into the world of comics with the launch of the Ghost Chicken graphic novel. Based on the multi-award-winning script by director Vincente DiSanti, Ghost Chicken promises a unique blend of horror, humor, and unforgettable characters… Adapted by writer Scott Alan Gregory, known for his work on the acclaimed Ripped to Shreds graphic novel, illustrated by Italian artist Samuele Giannicola, and featuring a stunning cover by Hernan Gonzales, this project brings the haunting tale to life in a bold and unexpected way.”

“If successful, the Ghost Chicken graphic novel is scheduled to be completed in early 2026, paving the way for additional titles to launch in the coming year and opening the door to a possible animated film.”

OUT NOW

Dweller of the Twilight Void (short film)

“One night, April — a newspaper reporter — comes home to discover a man wanted by the law. Hiding in her apartment. He came to warn her of an evil entity that is coming for them. Is Derrick a madman or is something else lurking in the dark?”

Starring: Sherill Quinn, Caitlin Morse, Alex Gibney, Trevor Sowder, Mitchell Ritter, Casey Davis, Bret Tencheira, Ricci Dedola, Ken Krauss.

Directed by Peter Dorn-Ravlin.

Til Your Last Breath (short film)

“While visiting her sister’s home and hearing the reading of their father’s will, Bijou Corbeau receives a bizarre, threatening phone call that triggers nightmarish premonitions of a violent stalker. Her sister and brother-in-law are skeptical until a macabre clue turns up. Is it all in Bijou’s head?”

Starring: Sherill Quinn, Caitlin Morse, Bret Tencheira, Mitchel Ritter, Ken Krauss.

Directed by Peter Dorn-Ravlin.

Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road (film)

“Four vampires set out on a road trip to a cabin in the moods; what could go wrong?”

Starring: Jason Horton, Charlie Mac, Charlotte Deleste, Jason Rouse, Amy Radloff, Kristen McCabe, Austin Galante, DJ Fusion, Douglas Montoya, and Matthew Kenner.

Soundtrack featuring: Snoop Dogg, KRS-One, Jeff Ryon. 

Written/Directed by Austin Galante.

“Sanguine Teeth has just started its film festival run and already won five awards at three different film festivals; including best comedy, best director, best international feature, and official selection at Milwaukee International Film.

Rent/Buy on Amazon Prime right here.

Pitch Black Manor: The Sleepover Set (music)

“Spooky old games. Sinister new rules. Do you dare join The Sleepover Set!? This album does not distinguish between the animate and the inanimate.”

Buy the album at Pitch Black Manor’s Bandcamp right here.

EVENTS

Bat City Scaregrounds 2025 (theme park)

Attention Texas, locals and visitors — this year’s Bat City Scaregrounds is open for business!

“Bat City Scaregrounds is a fully immersive, multi-acre Halloween theme park dedicated to all things SPOOKY!”

“The price of 1 ADMISSION gets you:

• THREE incredibly produced and terrifying haunted houses!
• Vegas-style stage performances
• Live music
• Seasonal treats and eats
• AND MORE!”

Get your tickets to the Scaregrounds right here!

David Hartman’s Monstroween 2025

David Hartman’s Monstroween 2025 is happening now!

Follow artist David Hartman in creating your own art across a multitude of monstrous prompts leading up to Halloween!

Be sure to tag your terrifying creations with #HARTMANMONSTROWEEN2025!

Also, pick up his art from the previous Monstroweens right here!

Night Mind’s Candy Bowl 2025

“A short film festival composed entirely of viewer submitted material premiered on Night Mind for Halloween, celebrating the power of self-propelled creativity we love and support in the un-fiction field.”

THEME: HACK-N-SLASH

Guidelines:

• One-time stories only.
• This is a FRIENDLY competition.
• Only FRESH ideas (ideas made for Candy Bowl).
• Videos cannot exceed 10:31 minutes.
• NO audio only entries.

ABSOLUTELY ZERO A.I.

“Be as gruesome or adult as you like within YOUTUBE GUIDELINES. Don’t get us hit with a strike just for Halloween fun, and stay very far away from copyrighted music.”

Must be 18+ years old to apply!

Deadline:

• October 18th, 2025 — Deadline.
• October 20th, 2025, 5:00pm EST — Grace Deadline.

Candy Bowl will premiere during Night Mind’s Devil’s Night stream on October 30th, 2025.

Public status on YouTube will be simultaneous with the stream watchalong.

Halloween Hangover (for runner-ups) will premiere November 1st, 2025.

CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD

CRITIC of the LIVING DEAD is a written series of reviews for the zombie media you should and should not seek out, all by CptBlackVest. Read his reviews of The Clearing, Live Escape, and Within the Woods of Undead County right here!

Per usual, I’d like to thank ALL the creators who shared their work with me, and allowed me to share it with you! Have a Happy Halloween, stay safe, and see you next month!

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