Dead Media, a 2025 horror film written and directed by Joseph Scrimshaw, is coming to theatres via Antenna Releasing. The announcement confirms a theatrical roadshow featuring Scrimshaw in attendance at screenings across the United States.
The film follows Maggie, a troubled young woman attempting to enjoy movie night with two best friends. While trying to stream the long-lost 1990s horror cult classic Night of the Lurchers, Maggie’s uncle arrives with a physical DVD. The group discovers the disc is haunted, causing the film’s horrors to materialize in their living room.
Grimoire of Horror describes the feature as a love letter to the era of DVD bonus features. The source characterizes Scrimshaw’s debut as a creature feature that eschews traditional genre tropes while serving as a character piece. The narrative centers on the physical media format, contrasting streaming options with the tangible experience of a haunted disc.
The roadshow kicks off on September 18 at Sidewalk Cinema in Birmingham, Alabama. Subsequent dates include Tara Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 20, and Violet Crown Cinema in Austin, Texas, on September 22. River Oaks Houston hosts a screening on September 24, followed by Cinema Village in New York City on September 27.
The run continues at ATA in San Francisco, California, on September 30, and concludes at Festival Theaters in Palm Springs, California, on October 2. All listed screenings feature writer/director Joseph Scrimshaw in attendance.
No further release dates, distribution details, or home media availability have been announced in the provided source material. The current information is limited to the specific theatrical roadshow schedule and the film’s synopsis as reported by Grimoire of Horror.