In a recent report by Variety, Gravitas Ventures has secured the rights to the highly anticipated killer sloth horror-comedy, “Slotherhouse,” with Iconic Events set to bring it to the big screen.

Mark your calendars, as “Slotherhouse” will be slashing its way into theaters nationwide on August 30, 2023.

Directed by Matthew Goodhue, the movie revolves around Emily Young, a college senior aspiring to become the president of her sorority. Her ambitious plan takes an unexpected turn when she adopts an adorable sloth, which she aptly names Alpha, with the hope of making it their new sorority mascot and winning votes. The sloth becomes a beloved addition to the house until a series of mysterious deaths point towards the cuddly creature as the prime murder suspect. As the tension rises, the film transforms into a thrilling survival story, pitting the sorority sisters against the seemingly innocent sloth. But with sloths being famously slow-moving creatures, the girls wonder if they can make it out of Sigma Lambda Theta alive.

The cast features talented names such as Lisa Ambalavanar, Sydney Craven, Olivia Rouyre, Bianca Beckles-Rose, Andrew Horton, Sutter Nolan, Grace Patterson, Milica Vrzić, Annamaria Serda, Rudi Rok, Tiff Stevenson, and Stefan Kapičić.

The screenplay for “Slotherhouse” was penned by Bradley Fowler, based on a story crafted by Fowler and Cady Lanigan.

According to Nick Royak of Iconic Events Releasing, “Slotherhouse” is a film that embodies the wild and adventurous spirit that genre films bring to the table. It indulges in the unique concept of a killer sloth, satisfying the curiosity we didn’t know we had. The team is excited to be part of a project that fearlessly embraces the idea and goes all out to deliver a thrilling experience.

Cady Lanigan, one of the minds behind the film, revealed that “Slotherhouse” draws inspiration from classic cinema, emphasizing practical effects. It pays homage to beloved creature features and slasher films, introducing a FURocious horror icon for the modern world. In her words, “Slotherhouse” is a wild and crazy ride.

Get ready to laugh, scream, and be on the edge of your seat when “Slotherhouse” hits theaters this summer. This unique horror-comedy promises to offer an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave audiences both entertained and surprised.