List curated by GRACE DETWILER
Escape the horror of our post-modern times with some good old-fashioned slashers, period pieces, and creature features, with this month’s batch of on-demand titles. Below, check out the films becoming available next month on Crackle and Redbox as well!
THE ABODE
Available on Digital July 11, 2023.
Starring Ariadna Gonzalez Medina, Montana Cypress, Karmel Bortoleti, Chris Darsow
Written by Andre Alvez and Nick Smith
Directed by Claudia La Bianca
Dark Star Pictures
Genre & Synopsis: Horror. In the 1800s, a young, handsome Native American named Talako is caught with the wife of a merciless pirate known as Redbeard, who then orders for him to be burned alive at the stake. Witnessing Talako’s execution, Redbeard’s wife Lara hangs herself. Talako’s spirit never ascends and haunts anyone who comes near the old house. Almost 300 years later, Lara and Talako meet face to face and learn that everything happens for a reason.
THE BREACH
Available on Digital and VOD July 11, 2023.
Starring llan Hawco, Emily Alatalo, Natalie Brown, Mary Antonini, Wesley French, Adam Kenneth Wilson, Alex Lifeson
Written by Ian Weir, Craig Davidson, Based on “The Breach” by Nick Cutter
Directed by Rue Morgue President Rodrigo Gudiño
Raven Banner & Hangar18
Genre & Synopsis: Horror. Counting down his last days as Chief of Police in the tiny town of Lone Crow, John Hawkins must investigate one last case when a mangled body with uncanny wounds washes up on the shores of the Porcupine River.
THE FLOOD
Available on Digital and VOD July 14, 2023.
Starring Casper Van Dien, Nicky Whelan, Louis Mandylor
Written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway
Directed by Brandon Slagle
Saban Films
Genre & Synopsis: Thriller. A horde of giant hungry alligators is unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana.
MAD HEIDI
Available on Digital and VOD July 21, 2023.
Starring Alice Lucy, David Schofield, Casper Van Dien
Written by Sandro Klopfstein, Johannes Hartmann, Gregory D. Widmer
Directed by Johannes Hartmann and Sandro Klopfstein
Raven Banner Releasing | Swissploitation Films
Genre & Synopsis: Exploitation. In a dystopian Switzerland that has fallen under the fascist rule of an evil cheese tyrant, Heidi lives a pure and simple life in the Swiss Alps. Grandfather Alpöhi does his best to protect Heidi, but her desire for freedom soon lands her in trouble with the dictator’s henchmen. When pushed too far the innocent Heidi transforms into a kick-ass warrior who sets out to liberate her country from the heinous cheese fascists. Mad Heidi is an action-adventure exploitation extravaganza based on the popular children’s book character Heidi and the world’s first Swissploitation film.
SKINFORD DEATH SENTENCE
Available on Digital and VOD July 18, 2023.
Starring Joshua Brennan, Charlotte Best, Goran. D Kleut
Written by Nik Kacevski and Tess Meyer
Directed by Nik Kacevski
2GoodProductions | Reel2Reel Films
Genre & Synopsis: Horror/Thriller. British con artist, James “Skinny” Skinford’s plan to steal and flip a mystery truck to save his sick father is disrupted when he is kidnapped by a former mark. Forced to dig his own grave, Skinny unearths an immortal woman whose touch can grant immortality. As he and his new companion are thrust into a scheme of unparalleled mayhem, the promise of immortality and a big payout draw him deeper into the criminal underworld, bringing him face to face with its most depraved deviants. But the immortal woman’s own plans and the dark consequences that follow, threaten to break down Skinny’s world.
WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND: SCARS
Available on VOD July 18, 2023.
Starring David Michigan, Mario Alarcon, Magui Bravi, German Baudino
Written by Camilio Zaffora
Directed by Nicolas Onetti
Cleopatra Entertainment
Genre & Synopsis: Horror. An Anglo-American indie rock band ends up stranded in the desolate city of Epecuén. Their conflicts between themselves and their bad luck are quickly forgotten when they begin to discover the bloody hell that awaits them.
Crackle Free Streaming Titles
Mad Max: Fury Road
Megalodon
5-Headed Shark Attack
Empire of Sharks
Planet of the Sharks
Shark Lake
Shark Killer
Red Water
Dead Birds
Phenomena
Playback
Lair
Nix
Redbox Free Streaming Titles
The ABCs of Death
The Void
Kiss of the Damned
Fear Pharm 2
Ghost Master
Strigoi
The Lake
A Dark Place
616 Wilford Lane
Escape Room
Black Water Abyss
I Spit On Your Grace
Cryptid
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