Inspired by the Night Stalker murders of the 1980s, the upcoming horror movie Dead of Night is coming to theaters this November, and we’ve got the teaser trailer for you this week.
From Level 33 Entertainment, Dead of Night slashes into theaters November 13, 2026.
The indie horror-thriller is directed by Derek Sulek and stars Dermot Mulroney, Scott Grimes, Jake Busey, and Kirrilee Berger. Professional wrestling legend, rock musician, and actor Chris Jericho (Terrifier 2 & 3) executive produced the upcoming movie.
When the savagely mutilated body of a teenage girl is discovered in the quiet town of Elmwood Heights, the newly elected mayor (Alex Camacho) scrambles to create a neighborhood watch, desperate to calm the frightened community. But as the gruesome murders continue, determined Sheriff Weaver (Mulroney) struggles to catch the killer while the town spirals into panic.
Sensing something more sinister behind the killings, the sheriff’s daughter Kelly (Berger) becomes obsessed with uncovering the killer’s twisted motives before it’s too late.
Dead of Night is directed by Derek Sulek, from a screenplay co-written with Eric Durham. The film was produced by Oren Kamara, Derek Sulek, and Dan Sheldon, with Jijo Reed serving as co-producer. Executive producers include Chris Jericho, Scott Grimes, Ann Koch, Doug Johnson, and Matthew Ballard. Production was carried out in Los Angeles.
The filmmakers tease, “Dead of Night was inspired in part by the fear that gripped Los Angeles during the Night Stalker era, so making the film here gave it an authenticity we couldn’t manufacture somewhere else. We’re incredibly proud of the local cast and crew who brought it to life and are excited to now bring an independent, LA-made horror film to audiences across the country.”
Learn more and get tickets on the official Dead of Night website.
