The outrageous new horror-comedy Death Knight brings medieval mayhem to the modern screen. This slasher blends bloody thrills with hilarious comedy and a terrifying knight. The movie aims to deliver a uniquely wild experience for horror fans everywhere. As a result, early hype around the project continues to build massive momentum.
Festival Success and Viral Buzz
The film initially premiered as the opening feature at Horror Fest 2026. It later won the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the 2026 Manhattan Film Festival. In addition, the movie gained a massive grassroots following across social media. Over 21,000 dedicated fans already follow the movie’s official social media page. Meanwhile, one viral video clip showing the killer standing in the road surpassed one million views.
Star Power and Cast
Popular rapper and comedian Ryze Hendricks makes one of his first major film appearances here. Hendricks brings his massive social media audience of over ten million followers to the project. The ensemble cast also includes Morgan Lennon as Kara and Bella Mraz as Marie. Additionally, Nelson DePasquale portrays the terrifying, bloodthirsty title killer.
About the Filmmaker
Jamison LoCascio is a decorated feature film director, producer, and cinematographer with a prolific career. Specifically, he has directed over seven feature films and fifty short films. He has also helmed more than 100 television episodes. As a result, his impressive body of work has earned widespread critical acclaim. To date, his projects have earned over 80 awards and official selections at film festivals.
LoCascio has built a strong reputation across horror, thriller, and indie drama genres. For instance, he directed the acclaimed supernatural horror feature Know Fear. His directorial credits also include notable films like Sunset, How Dark They Prey, and 7×7. Meanwhile, he continues to direct compelling episodic series and digital projects.
Upcoming Streaming Release
This breakout independent film prepares to reach its largest audience yet. Horror lovers looking for an unforgettable mix of slasher thrills and comedy, get ready. The outrageous medieval feature, Death Knight, officially premieres on Amazon Prime Video in November 2026.
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