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Shudder Acquires Haunting 'Mother of Flies' Film Rights

7/17/2025

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Shudder has secured the rights to "Mother of Flies," a chilling horror film from the Adams Family, set to haunt audiences across North America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. This eerie "haunted fairy tale" will debut at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 24, with a streaming release slated for 2026.

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Shudder has secured the rights to "Mother of Flies," a chilling horror film from the Adams Family, set to haunt audiences across North America, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. This eerie "haunted fairy tale" will debut at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 24, with a streaming release slated for 2026.