Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic have officially announced a wide theatrical release date for filmmaker Nicolas Curcio’s highly anticipated horror debut, Play House. The buzzy micro-budget film will terrify audiences in theaters this spring. Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution across key territories, excluding Latin America and India.
A High-Profile Genre Collaboration
The project initially gained massive industry buzz after winning the prestigious Fantastic Pitches competition. Play House marks the latest exciting collaboration between Focus Features, Blumhouse Atomic, and production banner Divide/Conquer.
This powerhouse team previously joined forces for the worldwide record-breaking horror hit Obsession. Their upcoming slate also includes James Barker’s highly anticipated thriller Anything But Ghosts, hitting theaters on May 7, 2027, along with Josh Giuliano’s psychological feature Occupant.
Sinister VHS Tapes and Childhood Monsters
Directed by Curcio and co-written with Kirby Gladstein, the story dives deep into analog-horror nightmare fuel. The narrative centers on Elliot, portrayed by Will Harrison, who begins renovating a dilapidated house in a desperate attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend.
During the renovation, however, Elliot uncovers a creepy stash of VHS tapes containing a forgotten children’s television show titled Mr. Morton’s Monster Alley. As his Obsession with the show’s dark history grows, the sinister world of the broadcast begins bleeding directly into his reality with horrifying consequences.
An Impressive Ensemble and Production Team
Harrison leads a stellar cast alongside talent including Jessica Sula, Jordan Gonzalez, and character actor James Urbaniak. Meanwhile, Curcio and Gladstein produce under their Skinny Ghost banner alongside Ben Gojer, Jack Forbes, and Derek Tramont.
Executive producers include Ahbra Perry for Chroma, Daniel Levin for Narrative, Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath for Divide/Conquer, and genre titan Jason Blum for Blumhouse Atomic.
Ultimately, horror fans who love analog mystery and haunting practical nostalgia have an incredible theatrical release to look forward to on April 2, 2027. In the meantime, check out the clip below.
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