The Bloody Bites horror anthology series is back with its 18th season, and it's kicking off with a bang. The new season will feature a new short film titled 'The Blue Diamond', directed by Sam Fox and starring Desiree Staples.

The $30 million toe in the water

The partnership between Screambox and Bloody Disgusting has been a game-changer for horror fans,providing a platform for new and emerging talent to showcase their work. with a reported $30 million investent, the series is poised to deliver even more high-quality content in the coming months.

The story follows a grieving daughter who, after the death of her toxic mother, accepts an invitation to join her mother's unusual 1980s aprés-ski club seeking closure. however, as the synopsis notes, nothing about 80s ski clubs is ever as it seems, with alien involvement hinted at .

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The Bloody Bites horror anthology series is not the only game in town when it comes to horror content. With the rise of streaming services, there's never been a better time to be a horror fan. recent releases like 'Afraid' on Hulu and 'Enola Holmes 3' on Netflix are just a few examples of the exciting new content available.

The supporting ensemble features Ethan Daniel Corbett as Jason, Emily Ashby as Chrishel, Elias Alexandro as Romain, Gillian Jackson Han as Mary, Jadon Cal as Brett , Meredith Kirkman as Christine, and others. Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Fox directs the short from a screenplay by Addison Heimann.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

While the partnership between Screambox and Bloody Disgusting has been a success, there's still one question on everyone's mind: who is the unnamed buyer behind the deal? According to the announcement,the buyer is a major player in the streaming industry, but their identity remains a mystery for now.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The announcement also notes recent streaming updates, including the sci-fi horror 'Afraid' on Hulu, the teaser trailer for 'Enola Holmes 3' on Netflix, and the full trailer for 'DRAGN' on Cineverse. But what's really caught our attention is the mention of a VOD release for 'Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls' on Screambox.

According to the announcement, the film was previously released theatrically, but it's now available on VOD and Screambox. We're not sure what auditors flagged in the May filing, but it's clear that this film is one to watch.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

The Bloody Bites horror anthology series is not the only game in town when it comes to horror content. With the rise of streaming services, there's never been a better time to be a horror fan. Recent releases like 'Afraid' on Hulu and 'Enola Holmes 3' on Netflix are just a few examples of the exciting new content available.

The partnership between Screambox and Bloody Disgusting has been a game-changer for horror fans , providing a platform for new and emerging talent to showcase their work. With a reported $30 million investment, the series is poised to deliver even more high-quality content in the coming months.