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XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the post-apocalyptic horror-thriller DRIFTER and will release the film in theaters on February 24 and on VOD and iTunes February 28. DRIFTER was directed and produced by Chris von Hoffmann in his feature film debut and co-written by von Hoffmann (based on his story) and Aria Emory. The film stars Drew …

The good folks at Xlrator Media have just announced that they’ve picked up North American distribution rights for the new suspense thriller “The Windmill”, and will be releasing it on their acclaimed “Macabre” label this October. Directed by Nick Jongerius, “The Windmill” premieres at next month’s FrightFest. You can read about this exciting new film below! THE WINDMILL marks the …

XLrator Media (Jimi: All Is By My Side, The Machine) has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the fantasy thriller THE CURSE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY from Bleiberg Entertainment for release in 2016. The two companies will develop and co-produce an episodic series based on the film and acclaimed artist Everette Hartsoe (“Razor”) has created a graphic novel to tie in with …

XLrator Media has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the horror-comedy HOUSEBOUND which recently had its U.S. premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March. XLrator Media will release the film in Fall 2014 on its acclaimed “MACABRE” genre label. The deal was announced today by XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon. HOUSEBOUND stars Morgana O’Reilly, Rima Te Wiata and Glen-Paul Waru …

XLrator Media will be releasing AMERICAN MARY on DVD and BLU-RAY on June 18, 2013. The film is written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska aka “The Twisted Twins” and stars Katharine Isabelle. Eli Roth and Clive Barker are huge fans of the twins and the horror community has deemed them the “Next Big Thing in Horror.” AMERICAN MARY …

Content announced today that OUTPOST III: RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ has sold all US rights to XLrator Media, which successfully released OUTPOST II: BLACK SUN last year. Written by Rae Brunton, OUTPOST III: RISE OF THE SPETSNAZ marks Kieran Parker’s directorial debut, delivering more action as the un-dead legion breaks out in its ruthless quest for power. Content is handling …

XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the psychological thriller WARHOUSE for release later this year. Written and directed by Luke Massey, the film stars Joseph Morgan (The Immortals), who plays “Klaus” on the CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” and its new spin-off series “The Originals” which premieres April 25th. The film co-stars Matt Ryan and William Troughton. WARHOUSE was …

XLrator Media has acquired all North American rights to the Southern Gothic thriller, HOLY GHOST PEOPLE, following its world premiere last month at South by Southwest. The film is directed by Mitchell Altieri – one half of the Butcher Brothers (The Hamiltons, The Thompsons) – and written by Kevin Artigue & Joe Egender, Altieri & Phil Flores (the other half of …

XLrator Media has acquired all U.S. rights to the horror sensation, AMERICAN MARY, written and directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk). The female-centric surgical horror-thriller will be released on XLrator Media’s newly announced Screamfest label in Fall 2013. “AMERICAN MARY is one of the most original, thought-provoking and subversive horror films I’ve ever seen. It …

XLrator Media, LLC (xlratormedia.com) announced the launch of “Screamfest” and “Macabre” multi-platform releasing labels to bring the best in horror and genre films to North American audiences. The labels will showcase thrilling new horror visions from American and international filmmakers. The first films set for release under the “Screamfest” banner will be zombie actioner OUTPOST: BLACK SUN and the Norwegian …