Spooky Pictures is an American film and television production company, founded in 2020 by Steven Schneider and Roy Lee. The company is known for producing the films Watcher, Late Night with the Devil, Strange Darling, The Plague, Undertone and Hokum.
Overview On March 2, 2020, Steven Schneider and Roy Lee founded Spooky Pictures, with the company signing a first-look producing deal with Image Nation Studios.Spooky Pictures, Indie Banner From 'Pet Sematary' & 'It' Producers, Sets First Project Under Image Nation Slate DealThe Horror Buffs at Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Spooky Pictures Love "Cool Shit" and Have Unleashed 'The Plague' at CannesImage Nation Abu Dhabi Pacts With Spooky Pictures on Chloe Okuno's Thriller 'Watcher'PET SEMATARY & IT Producers' Spooky Pictures Sets First Film, WATCHER
On June 12, 2023, Schneider partnered with Slash and his company Malkier Studios to produce a slate of horror films.'Paranormal Activity' Producer Steven Schneider Sets Horror Projects With Slash, Malkier Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
On June 6, 2025, it was reported by Deadline that a bidding war was underway for the rights for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, with many studios and creatives involved. In September 2025, A24 emerged as the front runner, with a film for Netflix also happening; the former acquired the film and television rights to the franchise in February 2026. On April 21, 2026, it was announced that Curry Barker is set to write and direct the film for A24.'Obsession' Filmmaker Curry Barker to Direct 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Reimagining at A24 (EXCLUSIVE)'Texas Chainsaw Massacre': 'Obsession' Filmmaker Curry Barker in Talks to Write, DirectCurry Barker Directing 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Reboot Movie for A24
On September 24, 2025, the company signs a multi-year film deal with Fandomodo Films.Spooky Pictures , Fandomodo Films Strike Multi-Year Film Deal (Exclusive)
On January 30, 2026, the company and Image Nation Studios acquired the rights to the V/H/S franchise from Studio71.'V/H/S' Horror Anthology Franchise Acquired by Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Abu Dhabi (EXCLUSIVE)
Feature films Release date Title Director(s) DistributorJune 3, 2022WatcherChloe OkunoIFC MidnightShudderMarch 22, 2024Late Night with the DevilColin CairnesCameron CairnesIFC FilmsShudderAugust 23, 2024Strange DarlingJT MollnerMagenta Light StudiosOctober 4, 2024V/H/S/BeyondJay CheelJordan DowneyVirat PalJustin MartinezChristian LongJustin LongKate SiegelShudderApril 18, 2025Dead Mail Joe DeBoerKyle McConaghyOctober 3, 2025V/H/S/Halloween Bryan M. FergusonAnna ZlokovicPaco PlazaCasper KellyAlex Ross PerryMicheline Pitt-NormanR. H. NormanDecember 24, 2025The PlagueCharlie PolingerIndependent Film CompanyMarch 13, 2026UndertoneIan TuasonA24May 1, 2026Hokum Damian McCarthyNeon
Upcoming films Release date Title Director(s) Distributor Ref.October 9, 2026V/H/S/MixtapeErnest DickersonFlying LotusTobias ForgeDavid MoreauRZARenee ZhanShudderJanuary 8, 2027The LiberationGuy NattivBleecker StreetAlex Gibney's Elon Musk Doc Headlines Bleecker Street's Biggest Awards Slate Ever, Alongside New Films Starring Helen Mirren and Carrie Coon (EXCLUSIVE)January 15, 2027RiverJoshua Giuliano Universal Pictures'River': Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe Slasher Reportedly Sets January ReleaseMay 7, 2027Anything but GhostsCurry BarkerFocus Features
Undated films Title Director(s) Distributor Ref.4 X 4: The EventAlexander UllomNeonArchangelBryan Edward HillSupernatural Horror 'Archangel,' From Bryan Hill and Starring Conor Leslie, Launching at EFM With AGC as First-Look Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)CompanyCasey AffleckCasey Affleck’s Gothic Mystery 'Company' to Star Nick Nolte, Adelaide Clemens, Ben Mendelsohn and Scoot McNairy (EXCLUSIVE)Desert RoadShannon Triplett Firebrand Media Group'Desert Road' Hitting Cinemas In April 2025 As Firebrand Media’s Debut ReleaseImpostersCaleb PhillipsBlue Finch Films'Paranormal Activity' Producer Steven Schneider Boards SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller 'Imposters' (EXCLUSIVE)MenaceRandall OkitaIndependent Film CompanyShudderMENACE: IFC Films And Shudder Have Acquired A New Sci-Fi Horror PicOccupantJoshua Giuliano Focus FeaturesJosh Giuliano Sets 'Occupant' With Blumhouse Atomic Monster Following TIFF Premiere Of Horror Debut 'River'; Focus Features DistributingPathetic FallacyAdam Egypt MortimerScott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi, Jessica Rothe, Travis Fimmel & Natasha Lyonne Wrap On Supernatural Thriller 'Pathetic Fallacy' From Adam Egypt MortimerThe PunishingChris SparlingJohn Boyega & Cara Delevingne In 'The Punishing': First Images Revealed Of Supernatural Horror Launching At Cannes Market With Ignite, WME & UTARecluseHenry Chaisson'Hokum' Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror 'Recluse' Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE)The ShepherdJohn HyamsMagnolia PicturesGeorgina Campbell & David Dastmalchian Horror-Thriller 'The Shepherd', From 'It' & 'Insidious' Producers, Pre-Sells To Magnolia For U.S.SundowningIan McDonaldHorror Thriller 'Sundowning' From 'Woman of the Hour' Scribe Reveals Cast as Production BeginsSystemJoachim RønningJoachim Rønning Sets Horror Film 'System' With Spooky Pictures & Image Nation StudiosV/H/S: SCPA24'V/H/S' Horror Anthology Franchise Acquired by Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Abu Dhabi (EXCLUSIVE)The VileMajid Al AnsariDark Sky FilmsAGC Takes Int'l Rights On Spooky Pictures & Image Nation's Arabic-Language Horror-Thriller 'The Vile' + First TeaserWhat Happened to Doris?Nick SimonGVN ReleasingHeather Graham to star in horror film based on the same story as The Entity
Short films Release date Title Director(s) Ref.January 26, 2025Em & Selma Go Griffin HuntingAlexander ThompsonSundance Short 'Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting' Boarded by Spooky Pictures’ Roy Lee and Steven Schneider (EXCLUSIVE)
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