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Images Preview Alex Aja and Robert Englund VR Project “The Skull of Sam”
Alexandre Aja, the man behind High Tension and The Hills Have Eyes, is heading into the VR arena with anthology series “Campfire Creepers,” which sounds like a new take on shows like “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and “Tales from the Crypt.” The series “invites the viewer to join the fire circle at Camp Coyote as a group of campers take turns telling scary stories, each one leading you on an immersive ride into your darkest childhood fears.”
The debut installment, “Campfire Creepers: The Skull of Sam,” starring Robert Englund, will premiere at Tribeca next month, and we’ve got two new images today.
“The Skull of Sam” is…
“A creepy tale of a couple who encounters a vicious stranger in the woods, who has plans to add them to his rather unique collection. By injecting humor into this horrific scenario, the experience invites audiences to laugh between the screams.”
Tribeca takes place between April 18 and April 29 this year, and “The Skull of Sam” will play as part of a special VR horror lineup titled “It’s Right Behind You.”
“Campfire Creepers” was co-created and written by Casey Cooper Johnson and Martin Andersen, and produced by Oculus and Future Lighthouse.
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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