Cineverse's Streaming Service, SCREAMBOX, Announces Robust Slate of Originals and Acquisitions as Part of Their Terrifying Winter Horror Lineup

Rhea-AI Summary

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) and its horror division Bloody Disgusting have announced new releases for their streaming service SCREAMBOX. The platform achieved record viewership in October with a 26% increase in minutes consumed compared to the previous month. In 2024, SCREAMBOX will have premiered 19 originals.

The winter lineup includes several new horror films: Breathing In (winner of 2024 Macabro Film Festival's Best Film), Deus Irae (selected for 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival), Street Trash, Lizzie Lazarus, #Manhole, and Delicate Arch. These join recent releases like Devon, #AMFAD, and Terrifier 3, which became the biggest non-rated box office movie in U.S. history.

Positive

• SCREAMBOX achieved all-time monthly high viewership in October (+26% vs previous month)
• Record 19 original premieres in 2024
• Addition of Terrifier 3, the biggest non-rated box office movie in U.S. history, to the platform

Negative

• None.

Insights

Streaming Media Analyst

The 26% month-over-month increase in viewing minutes and record 19 originals in 2024 signal positive momentum for SCREAMBOX, but must be viewed in context of Cineverse's small market cap and niche horror focus. The platform's aggressive content strategy, including exclusive rights to Terrifier 3 (a significant box office success) and diverse international horror acquisitions, demonstrates smart genre-specific programming. However, in the crowded streaming landscape, SCREAMBOX remains a specialized player with scale. The winter lineup expansion shows commitment to content investment but may strain resources given the parent company's size. Success will depend on horror fan retention and subscription growth beyond seasonal peaks like Halloween.

Content Strategy Expert

The diverse international slate featuring South African, Mexican and Japanese productions indicates a savvy global acquisition strategy that differentiates SCREAMBOX in the horror streaming space. Mixing award-winning festival selections with exploitation films appeals to both serious genre fans and casual viewers. The timing of releases through winter months traditionally slow for horror content shows strategic planning to maintain year-round engagement. However, the platform needs consistent hit content like Terrifier 3 to drive meaningful subscriber growth. While the content pipeline looks robust, the challenge lies in marketing these lesser-known titles to a broader audience beyond core horror enthusiasts.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), a next-gen entertainment studio, and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have announced their upcoming slate of releases for its streaming service, SCREAMBOX. This includes December dates for recently-announced acquisitions Breathing In (2024 Macabro: Mexico City International Horror Film Festival's Best Film winner) and the cringe-inducing exorcism horror Deus Irae (an official selection of the 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival).

"SCREAMBOX is stuffing the stockings this holiday season with a jam-packed slate of brand-new horror movies you won't find anywhere else," said Brad Miska, VP of Bloody Disgusting. "We're stacking our lineup with killer movies – from dark horror films brimming with gore to psychological thrillers that will twist your brain into a knot, we're here to make sure your horror fix is satisfied well beyond Halloween."

SCREAMBOX hit an all-time monthly high in minutes consumed in October, up +26% vs. the prior month, and in 2024 will have premiered a record 19 originals.

Coming soon to SCREAMBOX include:

• Breathing In (now available) – Set in 1901, South Africa, a wounded general seeks refuge in the small home of a woman and her young daughter. Before long, he'll learn the real reason why they've invited him and how they've survived on their own for so long. Jaco Bouwer directs this beautifully shot and tense horror thriller that stars Michele Burgers, Sven Ruygrok and Jamie-Lee Money.
  
  
• Deus Irae (premieres December 10) – Follows Father Javier, who lives a fractured existence, claiming miracles, while he also hunts the possessed with Bibles, fire, and shotguns. This shockingly nasty horror film is directed by Pedro Cristiani, starring Pablo Ragoni, Gastón Ricaud and Sabrina Macchi.
  
  
• Street Trash (premieres December 27) – In the not-too-distant dystopian future of South Africa, the homeless crisis has reached such a critical level that the government has decided to liquidate the problem literally). It's up to a ragtag group of individuals to fight back before the entire population of homeless people is rounded up and liquified. The hotly anticipated reimagining is directed by celebrated up-and-coming director Ryan Kruger (Fried Barry).
  
  
• Lizzie Lazarus (premieres January 14, 2025) – Summer Solstice, 1990, two strangers carry a corpse through the woods looking for a mythical zone they believe will bring the dead body back to life. But what secrets will come back with it? Channeling Stephen King's "Pet Sematary", Aviv Rubinstien's twisted psychological horror film builds to a shocker of a finale everyone will be talking about.
  
  
• #Manhole (premieres January 28, 2025) – Shunsuke Kawamura's life is going great by every measure from work to his engagement. On the day before his wedding, his colleagues hold a surprise party for him. On the way home, he falls into a deep manhole. When he wakes up, it is late at night and he must struggle to find his way out of the abyss deep below ground. Director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri will shock audiences with this always-surprising thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
  
  
• Delicate Arch (premieres February 11, 2025) – Horror gets trippy in Matthew Warren's Delicate Arch. Four college kids with fracturing relationships take a camping trip to escape an ecological disaster. Alone in the desert, they begin to suspect that their reality might not be as it seems and soon realize they're being watched.

They join a fully-loaded slate of recent releases such as Devon, #AMFAD, Creeping Death, Crackcoon, Haunted Ulster Live, Tales From the Void and Cryptids, with slasher hit Terrifier 3 – which recently became the biggest non-rated box office movie in U.S. history – set to join the SCREAMBOX lineup on a date to be announced. 

ABOUT CINEVERSE

On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.

With properties like the box office sensation, Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination, Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women's entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant lineup of titles and fandom channels to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.

ABOUT SCREAMBOX 

SCREAMBOX features a broad mix of content for casual and die-hard horror fans alike. The service is refreshed monthly with content from the Company's extensive genre library with films and episodes delivering every type of terror imaginable. SCREAMBOX currently features classic horror films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Black Christmas, instant slasher hit Terrifier 2 as well as the BBC series Bedlam and Being Human. SCREAMBOX recently premiered the found footage feature Frogman and acquired the highly anticipated anthology Tales From the Void. SCREAMBOX is available to stream on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, Cox and screambox.com.

CONTACTS:

For Media, The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com 

For Investors, Julie Milstead
investorrelations@cineverse.com

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FAQ

What new horror movies are coming to SCREAMBOX in Winter 2024-2025?

SCREAMBOX's winter lineup includes Breathing In (available now), Deus Irae (Dec 10), Street Trash (Dec 27), Lizzie Lazarus (Jan 14, 2025), #Manhole (Jan 28, 2025), and Delicate Arch (Feb 11, 2025).

How much did SCREAMBOX's viewership increase in October 2024?

SCREAMBOX achieved an all-time monthly high in minutes consumed in October, with a 26% increase compared to the previous month.

How many original movies will SCREAMBOX premiere in 2024?

SCREAMBOX will premiere a record 19 original movies in 2024.

When will Terrifier 3 be available on SCREAMBOX (CNVS)?

The release date for Terrifier 3 on SCREAMBOX has not been announced yet, but it is confirmed to join the platform's lineup.