Shudder has officially acquired the rights to the highly anticipated, gritty horror film Hallowarrior ahead of its Tribeca Film Festival debut. This postapocalyptic nightmare follows a lonely survivor named Pumpkin, played by Hereditary star Milly Shapiro. She is the sole human left after a devastating global plague, or at least she thinks she is.
Pumpkin spends her Halloween scavenging the wasteland for meager supplies. However, her quiet holiday ritual is shattered by a gang of savage raiders led by Thalia (portrayed by Shannyn Sossamon). While Pumpkin is vastly outnumbered, she is far from helpless, defending her doorstep with wit, weapons, and a few sugary treats. The film promises a night of ferocious fighting and gory survival. It is a bold, blood-soaked love letter to the Halloween season.
A Stellar Genre Cast
The film, marks the feature debut of director Ben Sottak. It boasts a lineup of horror favorites: Shapiro and Sossamon (Sinister 2) are joined by AJ Bowen (You’re Next) and Ajani Russell (Skate Kitchen). With a cast like that, you know it’s going to be good.
From Short Films to Shudder
Ben Sottak is a New York filmmaker with deep roots in horror. His shorts have wowed crowds at Fantasia and FrightFest. Sottak expressed immense joy about finding a home at Shudder. The platform is truly synonymous with high-quality, atmospheric scares.
A Sweet Halloween
Hallowarrior will world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 10. Fans can stream the madness on Shudder this coming fall. It is the perfect centerpiece for your spooky season watchlist.
Survival Tip: Always check your candy for razor blades and your wasteland for raiders.
The Production Squad
Emmajane Hoffman and Sottak produced the film for Strange Eons. Teams from The Spitting Image and The Dazey Phase joined them. IFC Entertainment’s Adam Koehler negotiated the deal with Cinetic. Expect a wild, crowd-pleasing ride through the end of the world.
