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Shudder Acquires 'Mother of Flies'; 'Dead City' Season 3 Filming

7/17/2025

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Shudder Acquires Horror

Shudder is set to unleash chills with its acquisition of "Mother of Flies," a gripping horror film from the Adams Family, premiering at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 24, 2025. The story follows Mickey's descent into dark magic after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Meanwhile, fans of "The Walking Dead: Dead City" can look forward to the third season, which begins filming this fall in Boston.

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Fantasia Festival Launches

Get ready for a cinematic feast as the Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off on July 16, 2025, in Montreal! With 125 feature films and 200 shorts, this year's highlights include the haunting premiere of "Mother of Flies," a dark fairytale that delves into necromancy as a cancer treatment. The festival will also celebrate legends Danny Elfman and Genndy Tartakovsky with lifetime achievement awards.

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Shudder Acquires Horror

Shudder is set to unleash chills with its acquisition of "Mother of Flies," a gripping horror film from the Adams Family, premiering at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 24, 2025. The story follows Mickey's descent into dark magic after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Meanwhile, fans of "The Walking Dead: Dead City" can look forward to the third season, which begins filming this fall in Boston.

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