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XYZ Films Acquires Global Rights for 'Never After Dark'

5/17/2025

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XYZ Films has secured global sales rights for the chilling Japanese horror film “Never After Dark,” produced by Signal181. Featuring Moeka Hoshi as a medium battling real-life foes during an exorcism, this spine-tingling tale is directed by Dave Boyle and is set to haunt theaters in Japan in 2026. This project marks a thrilling debut for Signal181 since its launch in 2024.

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XYZ Films has secured global sales rights for the chilling Japanese horror film “Never After Dark,” produced by Signal181. Featuring Moeka Hoshi as a medium battling real-life foes during an exorcism, this spine-tingling tale is directed by Dave Boyle and is set to haunt theaters in Japan in 2026. This project marks a thrilling debut for Signal181 since its launch in 2024.