“Split Rock” Sets Christmas Release for 16mm Supernatural Horror Film on Shudder

Shudder has acquired Split Rock, the new supernatural horror film from writer and director Ryan Glover, and will release the 16mm-shot feature on December 25.

The film will make its debut at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival before its North American premiere at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival on October 21. Shudder will then bring Split Rock to subscribers on Christmas Day.

Clark Backo (Yaga, The Changeling, Venom: The Last Dance) and Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale, Boot Camp) lead the cast, with Olivia Luccardi (It Follows, The Deuce) and Graham Verchere (The Fall of the House of Usher, Summer of ’84) also starring.

Shot on 16mm film, Split Rock follows geologists Lauren (Backo) and Ben (Tanner) as they investigate a mysterious anomaly discovered deep within a remote stretch of badlands. Their expedition takes a terrifying turn after they uncover an ancient force hidden beneath the hills, unleashing a series of increasingly disturbing horrors.

“I am very excited and thankful to be teaming up with Shudder again for the release of Split Rock, my bloodier, and far more ambitious second film,” Glover said. “Shudder is home to the most passionate genre audience in the world, and I can’t wait for them to unearth the horrors and tragedies of Split Rock later this year.”

Shudder SVP of Acquisitions & Productions Emily Gotto added that Glover has created a film built around psychological tension and unsettling performances, calling Split Rock an “unsettling tale” that the streamer is excited to bring to its audience.

The film is produced by Brian Robertson of Low End (Cursed Films, V/H/S/Beyond, Darkest Miriam), Jefferson Moneo of Prowler Pictures (Flapjax, Welcome to Kittytown), and Krista Dzialoszynski of Observer Effect (The Strings).

Ryan Glover, Kate Melville, Fabiola Caraza, Patrick Hackett, and Daniel Futa serve as executive producers, while Joey Montenarello is the casting director.

A trailer for Split Rock is expected to arrive ahead of its December 25 release on Shudder.