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First Stills and Poster Reanimates For ‘Harold’s Going Stiff’
Keith Wright is in post-production on a new indie-zombedy, Harold’s Going Stiff, one of the UK’s first feature films to be shot on the Canon 7D. With the official website already launched with a trailer, we’ve now landed the official poster and first still.
“Harold is the first victim of a new disease that is slowly turning him into a zombie-like state. His lonely existence is shaken up when a vivacious nurse, Penny, is sent along to alleviate his stiffness. Her massage techniques work a treat on Harold, and the two become close friends, discovering an unexpected happiness. But soon, Harold starts to deteriorate and a group of thugs turned zombie hunters begin to pursue Harold and Penny across moorlands, making them the prey of a deadly hunt. Harold’s Going Stiff is a uniquely bittersweet and comedic tale that will show you zombies in a whole new way.”
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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