After embarking on an extensive journey through film festivals worldwide, the gripping found footage feature, “Malibu Horror Story,” is set to make its theatrical debut in select venues on October 20, 2023. In anticipation of this spine-chilling release, we are thrilled to present the exclusive trailer for the film, courtesy of Bloody Disgusting. “Malibu Horror Story” will be available in limited theaters through Iconic Events Releasing.

The narrative of “Malibu Horror Story” centers around a team of amateur paranormal investigators who dare to delve into a hauntingly unresolved case dating back a decade—the mysterious disappearance of four popular high school boys on their graduation night. Their quest leads them to a sacred cave nestled in the hills of Malibu, California, where they are confronted with bone-chilling paranormal phenomena. As they meticulously examine the footage captured by the missing teens’ camera, they stumble upon a nightmarish revelation involving an ancient curse. This sinister revelation forces them to confront their deepest fears and uncover the truth behind the boys’ vanishing act.

The film’s director, writer, and producer, Scott Slone, embarked on a decade-long journey to create “Malibu Horror Story.” He utilized an array of 30 different cameras and various codecs to craft this immersive found footage experience. His inspiration draws from iconic films like “Paranormal Activity” and “Cloverfield.”

The talented cast includes Dylan Sprayberry (“Teen Wolf,” “Sick”), Robert Bailey Jr. (“Nightshift,” “Emergence”), Valentina de Angelis (“Gossip Girl”), and Rebecca Forsythe (“Replace,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”). Notably, the film features contortionist and creature actor “Twisty” Troy James (“Nightmare Alley,” “Hellboy,” “Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark”), along with actor/stunt performer Douglas Tait (“Annabelle Comes Home,” “Hellboy,” “Halloween Kills”). Additional members of the cast include Tommy Cramer, Veno Miller, Jacob Hughes, and Hector Gomez Jr.

Scott Slone, the visionary behind the project, shared his vision for the film: “I am a big fan of the found footage sub-genre and wanted to try and do something different with the format and structure of how a traditional found footage film is presented. Our story is told through different perspectives, timelines, and layers of media that were compiled over several years. The goal was to incorporate all of those elements and place them inside of a conventional horror movie structure that would not only appeal to found footage enthusiasts but to a broader horror audience as well.”

Producer Andrew Williams expressed their excitement for the film’s theatrical release, saying, “We are thrilled with the positive reception from fans and critics during our film festival run this past year, and the success has demonstrated that this is a horror movie made to be experienced in theaters. We couldn’t be happier that we finally found the right partner with Iconic Events Releasing to help us bring it to the big screen.”

Meagan, in her review during Panic Fest, noted, “Slone’s unique structural approach, zippy pacing, and creature work push the needle forward slightly in found footage’s evolution.”

Prepare to be captivated by the spine-tingling narrative and innovative storytelling of “Malibu Horror Story” when it hits theaters on October 20, 2023. It promises to deliver a cinematic experience that will haunt your dreams.