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Stars: William Instone, Michael Fischer, Paige Steakley, Johnny Huang, Samantha Holland, Kayla Anderson, Dakota Millett, Santiago Sky, Brinke Stevens, Bill Johnson, Paul T. Taylor, Jeremy London, Bill Oberst Jr. | Written by William Instone, Renfield Rasputin | Directed by William Instone, Matt Rifley

Billed by its distributor Breaking Glass Pictures as “A Modern Slasher in the style of the 1980s,” Butchers Bluff gets off to an appropriate start with a gratuitous display of breasts as a couple go at it in a pick-up. And it’s not long after that that they fall victim to The Hogman, an escaped mental patient named Alex, who allegedly lives in this stretch of woods and is responsible for 28 deaths over the past twenty years.

This has caught the attention of a group of college students, after Roger stumbles upon the story, and he and his associates Nicole and Derick decide to make a film a...

Control Freak: "Directed and written by Shal Ngo, known for his work on "The Park," "The Box," and "The Last Fisherman," "Control Freak" introduces a chilling narrative: "A motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head." This intriguing premise leads into a terrifying journey as she battles a parasitic demon from her homeland, bringing a fresh and thrilling perspective to the horror genre.

Shal Ngo was tapped to write and direct the short film "Control" in 2021 for the second season of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween. The feature version of "Control Freak" developed from this initial short, becoming part of WorthenBrooks’s robust slate of horror features for Hulu, which includes titles like "Appendage," “The Mill," "Clock," "Mr. Crocket," and “Carved."

The film stars Kelly Marie Tran, celebrated for her roles in “Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi” and "Raya and the Last Dragon,...

Butchers Bluff, a gory throwback to ’80s slashers, will be released on VOD on March 11 from Breaking Glass Pictures.

Explore the urban legend of the Hogman in the trailer below.

A group of college students venture to a reclusive Texas town where 28 people have mysteriously vanished over the past two decades seeking to uncover the truth behind the Hogman legend for their thesis project. What begins as an ambitious academic endeavor turns into a horrifying fight for survival.

Michael Fischer, Paige Steakley, and Johnny Huang star with Paul T. Taylor (Hellraiser: Judgment), Bill Oberst Jr. (3 from Hell), Jeremy London (Mallrats), L.C. Holt (You’re Next), Brinke Stevens (The Slumber Party Massacre), and Bill Johnson (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2).

William Instone and Matt Rifley co-direct from a script by Instone and Renfield Rasputin.

“William Instone masterfully sets the tone in Butchers Bluff, a blood-soaked homage to 1980s slasher films,” praised Breaking Glass CEO Rich Wolff.

SoundStack, the audio-as-a-service (AaaS) company, today announces the appointment of Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development. The appointment bolsters the company's growing publisher discipline – which also includes customer enablement, support, and podcast business teams – with a further focus on broadcast audio enterprises, including National Public Radio member stations.

"With years of experience in multiple ends of the audio ecosystem – from mobile, to enterprise tech platforms, to renowned communications companies – Michael brings tremendous knowledge that will make it easier for an array of streaming businesses to grow," stated Rockie Thomas, Cro of SoundStack. "He's a perfect addition to the team as we continue to work with publishers who understand how partnering with an independent tech platform will open them up to more choices and, in turn, more listeners and streaming/podcast revenue."

An all-encompassing tech platform, SoundStack combines podcast/streaming audio hosting/delivery, monetization, and insights in one place.