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$50M global on a $4M budget; Markiplier self-released the indie horror Iron Lung and will debut a YouTube-exclusive PVOD on May 31 via purchase on YouTube; film is based on David Szymanski’s game and proved platform-to-theater direct-push viability for creator-driven genre IP.
K2 Pictures closed a $33M film fund (JPY5BN) and secured $67M in debt for $100M total financing to undercut Japan’s production committee model and enable international co-productions; slate additions include Takashi Miike’s Kabuki documentary and a US–Mexico co‑produced horror titled Mexican Horror.
Yami International Film Festival launches Nov 20–26 in Shibuya as a new Tokyo horror/dark-genre platform with feature and short competitions, cash prizes, and Wada Arihiro programming; festival is organized by Yami Inc., marking the company’s formal expansion from AI/gaming experiences into film exhibition and talent discovery.
$16.1M opening for Focus Features’ TIFF breakout horror Obsession; acquired out of Toronto for a reported $15M and produced on a reported $1M budget, positioning it as a high-ROI wide-release horror hit as Michael/biopic box office dominance continues to drive big holiday grosses.
Wild Duck Productions acquired Spanish theatrical rights to Bhargav Saikia’s folk-horror Bokshi for a Halloween release following a strong festival run; Spanish dubbing begins next week and filmmakers are fielding buyer interest across Southeast Asia, North America, the U.K. and Europe.
Highland Film Group closed a wide slate of international deals on shark thriller The Black Demon: Atlantis while production shoots in Colombia; film stars Jack Kesy, is co‑written and co‑directed by Carmen Cabana, and received a 35% Colombian CINA tax incentive with Highland co‑financing alongside Mucho Mas Media.
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