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Horror Goes Off the Deep End in ‘Amityville Pool Toy Massacre’
In the cursed town of Amityville, the horror has finally gone off the deep end with Amityville Pool Toy Massacre.
The indie horror-comedy is described as a gleefully gory, over-the-top send-up of ’80s practical effects creature features and cursed-house horror, all soaked in blood, boobs, and belly laughs.
When two bored best friends discover a dusty old book and a Ouija board in their Airbnb, they do what any self-respecting horror movie characters would do: ignore every warning and read it out loud. What follows is a wet and wild nightmare as possessed pool toys come to life.
As the bodies (and inflatables) pile up, a new group of unsuspecting friends arrives, only to find themselves stalked by demonic pool noodles, killer blow-up unicorns, and a mysterious evil bubbling beneath the surface.
Add in a grizzled local with a haunted past, a wannabe hero with a badge and a bad attitude, and a cursed book that refuses to stay closed, and you’ve got the ultimate splash-zone slaughter.
Diana Prince (“The Last Drive-In”) stars alongside Fallon Vendetta, Mel Heflin, Madilynn Paige, Zoe Angeli, and Kaity McAllister.
Newt Wallen writes, directs, and produces via his Schlock and Awe Films. Marc Schoenbach designed the poster below.
“I set out to make the best Amityville cash-in movie ever made in Delaware,” Wallen tells Bloody Disgusting. “And seeing as how I don’t think any other Amityville cash-in movie has ever been made in Delaware, I’d say we succeeded ”
Amityville Pool Toy Massacre is due out in Summer 2026.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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