Here is a little project that has gained some momentum over the past few months. The writer of Saw X and Jigsaw has put together Skillhouse, a social media influencer slasher that recently made news in that it will be a Fathom Entertainment specialty release. That means instead of going straight to digital or having a traditional theatrical run, special screenings will be held around the coutry for ticket buyers. Fathom usually handles faith-based movie spot-screenings and those have done pretty well.
Starring multi-talented icon Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson alongside Social Media sensations Bryce Hall and Hannah Stocking (together with over 100 Million social media followers), the film plunges audiences into a high-stakes social media nightmare. Ten influencers are lured into a sinister content house and forced to compete in lethal social media challenges – because in Skillhouse, clout isn’t just currency; it’s survival.
Straight from the press release:
“Skillhouse has been a revolutionary film project from the outset – one that is thrilling and compelling for anyone on social media and horror fans of all ages,” said co-producer Ryan Kavanaugh. “It is more than just a horror film, the project is right for the times and breaks barriers by leveraging the power and appeal of influencers and immerses them into the story. GenTV is very pleased to work with the team at Fathom in creating a special theatrical engagement for this film.”
“Horror has always been a genre that captivates moviegoers, but never has Fathom distributed to movie theatres a project quite like Skillhouse,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment. “Social media permeates our society today, and influencers have changed the dynamics of how many choose the brands they purchase and the content they consume. The brilliant Skillhouse concept is ripe for exploration on-screen and is a success story in leveraging innovative ways to reach audiences and engage with them. Fathom is proud to work with the GenTv team to bring this film to audiences on July 11.”
Skillhouse’s first 8 minutes debuted on Gentv.com in 2024 and garnered more than 100 million views, rivaling films with $50+ million marketing budgets. Shot in the legendary Sway House where TikTok royalty Bryce Hall, and many others, first rose to fame, the film’s authentic setting blurs the line between reality and fiction, heightening its chilling appeal.
Tickets for Skillhouse will be available for purchase later this Spring at www.FathomEntertainment.com and participating theatre box offices (theatres and participants are subject to change). Additional bloody details coming soon!
