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‘The Russian Bride’ Slashes Into the EFM [Images]
One of my favorite independent films from the past few years in Michael S. Ojeda‘s Crow-esque Avenged, which featured stunning camerawork, cinematography, and excellent choreography.
Ojeda’s next is The Russian Bride, about a Russian woman (Oksana Orlan) who travels to America with her daughter (Kristina Pimenova) to marry a reclusive billionaire (Corbin Bernsen), who turns out to be a madman and sends their lives spiraling into a living hell.
The film described as a mix between The Shining and Misery stars Corbin Bernsen (“Psycho”, The Dentist), Oksana Orlan, and Kristina Pimenova.
Filmed in Michigan, here are some new images and sales art to go with the previously released trailer.
“Beautiful Nina (Oskana Orlan) lives a dreary existence in Russia. Wanting to create a better life for herself and her beloved daughter, Dasha (Kristina Pimenova), Nina accepts a marriage proposal from a reclusive billionaire Karl (Corbin Bernsen) whom she met online. Dasha and Nina pack up the little belongings they have and set off for America. Nina and Dasha soon find themselves living in an opulent, secluded estate, with the servants and riches at their fingertips. But shortly after Nina’s wedding to Karl, things begin to change, and a dark undercurrent begins to surface. Nefarious plans come to light, as a terrible storm starts to erupt, the bride and her daughter find themselves fighting for survival.”
The honeymoon is over…
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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