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'The Mandela Catalogue' Movie Release Date Set For Summer 2028

United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios have dated the big-screen adaptation of the viral analog-horror series for June 9, 2028. Aaron B. Koontz is producing for Paper Street Pictures alongside Steven Spielberg and Holly Bario for Amblin, with series creator Alex Kister directing from a script he adapted with Tyler Clifton.

'The Mandela Catalogue' Lands Summer 2028 Release From United Artists, Amazon MGM

One of the most anticipated horror adaptations in development has locked a summer 2028 theatrical slot. Produced by Aaron B. Koontz for Paper Street Pictures with Spielberg's Amblin and United Artists, the film brings creator Alex Kister aboard to direct his own Mandela County universe.

'The Mandela Catalogue' — Steven Spielberg-Produced Horror Movie Will Release in Summer 2028

The beloved YouTube horror phenomenon takes its next step toward theaters with a confirmed June 9, 2028 release. Aaron B. Koontz and Paper Street Pictures continue to shepherd the project alongside Amblin and Amazon MGM, with creator Alex Kister set to direct.

'The Mandela Catalogue' Movie Sets June 9, 2028 Release Date

Dread Central reports that the analog-horror adaptation has officially claimed a June 9, 2028 theatrical date. The film is produced by Paper Street Pictures' Aaron B. Koontz with Steven Spielberg's Amblin and United Artists, and will be directed by original creator Alex Kister.

Bloody Disgusting

'Blood Shine' Review: Ambitious Psychosexual Cult Horror Fueled by Faith and Body Horror

Bloody Disgusting's Matthew Jackson calls Blood Shine "another compelling outing from some of indie horror's finest," praising Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks for a genuine sense of artistic growth. Bennett delivers what Jackson considers possibly her best-ever performance as Clara, matched beat for beat by David Call, while indie horror legends Larry Fessenden and Toby Poser steal their scenes. The psychosexual folk horror arrived in theaters and on Digital August 21 via Dark Sky Films.

Fangoria

Blood Shine Review: Praise Be Unto This Beautiful, Brutal Cult Horror

Fangoria calls Blood Shine "a viscerally penetrative film" and a compelling follow-up from Alone With You duo Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks. Emily Bennett delivers a determined, complex performance as Clara — both innocent and terrifying — supported by indie legends Larry Fessenden, Toby Poser and Brendan Sexton III. Bookended by two of the most cinematically compelling sequences of the year, the folk horror feature arrived in theaters and on digital via Dark Sky Films on August 21st.

Variety

'Terrifier' Star David Howard Thornton Joins 'Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon'

David Howard Thornton, breakout star of the Terrifier franchise as Art the Clown, is joining Behind the Mask II in a key role. Produced by Paper Street Pictures' Aaron B. Koontz and Cameron Burns, the sequel reunites director Scott Glosserman and writer David J. Stieve with original stars Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals and Robert Englund.

Bloody Disgusting

Art Meets Leslie — David Howard Thornton Joins 'Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon'

Two horror icons collide as Terrifier's David Howard Thornton signs on for the Paper Street Pictures-produced sequel. Set 20 years after the original, the film brings back Nathan Baesel's Leslie Vernon with the returning creative team and a growing ensemble of genre favorites.

Deadline

YouTube's 'The Mandela Catalogue' Turning Into Movie From Steven Spielberg, Scott Stuber, Amazon MGM

Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, United Artists, and Amazon MGM Studios won the film rights to the viral analog horror series after an 11-studio bidding war. Aaron B. Koontz is producing for Paper Street Pictures alongside Spielberg, Holly Bario, Scott Stuber, and series creator Alex Kister, who will direct.

Variety

Behind the Mask Sequel Set: New Leslie Vernon Movie Bringing Back Cast

Paper Street Pictures, led by Aaron B. Koontz and Cameron Burns, is producing the sequel. Director Scott Glosserman and writer David J. Stieve are returning, along with original stars Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals and Robert Englund for the long-awaited follow-up.

Fangoria

Leslie Vernon Will Officially Return in Behind the Mask II

20 years later, Leslie Vernon rises once again. Produced by Paper Street Pictures, Behind The Mask II is confirmed with the original creative team on board and a Kickstarter to bring fans along for the ride.

Deadline

Shelby Oaks Star Sarah Durn Signs With Innovative Artists

Sarah Durn, breakout star of the Neon horror-thriller Shelby Oaks, has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation in all areas after her performance drew widespread attention at Fantastic Fest.

Variety

Shelby Oaks Director Chris Stuckmann on Its Ending and YouTube Origins

After becoming the biggest Kickstarter draw ever for a horror feature, Shelby Oaks represents a remarkable leap — from YouTube film criticism to a Neon theatrical release executive produced by Mike Flanagan.

Variety

Married Filmmakers Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks Announce Horror Film Blood Shine

Paper Street Pictures is handling sales for Blood Shine, a folk horror feature starring Brendan Sexton III, Larry Fessenden, and Toby Poser. The film follows a religious zealot whose chance encounter with a horror filmmaker spirals into a hallucinatory web of faith and flesh.

Fangoria

Blood Shine: First Look at Alone With You Filmmaking Duo's New Folk Horror Feature

Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks return with a film that won a FANGORIA Chainsaw Award for their debut. Blood Shine brings together Brendan Sexton III, Larry Fessenden, and Toby Poser under the Paper Street Pictures banner.