Entertainment
Allan Piper’s ‘eVil Sublet’: A Surprising Horror Comedy Perfect for the Halloween Season
Allan Piper’s horror comedy ‘eVil Sublet’ debuts October 1, 2024, blending humor and horror. Inspired by real hauntings, its unique plot and notable performances promise Halloween fun.
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the Halloween season is upon us once again. And what better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in a thrilling new horror comedy? Enter eVil Sublet, the latest offering from independent director Allan Piper, set to debut on October 1st, 2024. This unique film promises to tickle your funny bone while sending shivers down your spine, making it a must-watch this spooky season!
TEASER (YOUTUBE): https://youtu.be/JYPi18BczBc
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A Hauntingly Fun Plot
eVil Sublet tells the story of a young couple who find their dream apartment in New York City’s East Village, also known as “the eVil.” The allure of a cheap rent outweighs their concerns about the apartment being haunted—after all, who wouldn’t want a cozy pad in one of New York’s trendiest neighborhoods? However, their excitement quickly turns to horror when they discover that the ghosts inhabiting their new home have a sinister agenda: they’re looking for more human lives to claim.
The film features viral video sensation Jennifer Leigh Houston alongside the legendary Sally Struthers, who makes her horror film debut. Struthers captures the audience’s attention with her charming yet eerie presence, stating, “I’d rather be part of the scaring than be scared.” With a blend of humor and horror, eVil Sublet showcases the lengths one will go to in order to secure an affordable home in a city long plagued by an unsolvable housing crisis.
A Personal Connection
Interestingly, the filmmakers were inspired by their own experiences while creating eVil Sublet. Piper shot the film in the very apartment he shared with Houston, where strange happenings were not just part of the plot but an unsettling reality. “Our apartment really was haunted,” Houston recalls. “Doors would fly open or slam shut on their own. Sometimes a cold hand would touch me in the dark.” These eerie experiences provide a fascinating backdrop to the film, heightening its authenticity and suspense.
Critical Acclaim and Festival Success
Since its premiere at the Coney Island Film Festival, eVil Sublet has garnered accolades and acclaim, including Best Feature and Top Feature Film at various festivals. Sean Struthers’ debut in the horror realm, combined with Houston’s mesmerizing performance, won her the Best Actress in a Feature award at the HorrOrigins Film Fest, showcasing the film’s talent and potential.
Jerome Courshon, CEO of Lion Heart Distribution, enthuses about the film, emphasizing its appeal to both horror enthusiasts and general audiences: “The filmmaking team behind this exceptional movie has crafted a terrific horror/comedy, sure to satisfy genre fans.”
The Hidden Ghosts of eVil Sublet
One quirky aspect of the film is its incorporation of ghostly faces contributed by supporters, who had their likenesses turned into ghosts peppered throughout the apartment. With over 200 hidden ghostified faces, audiences will have fun trying to spot them while navigating the film’s scares. “People will jump in the middle of a scene when they suddenly realize there’s been a face peering out of the shadows the whole time,” Piper teases.
Join the Fun This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, don’t miss your chance to cozy up with friends and enjoy the frightful laughter that eVil Sublet promises to deliver. The film will be available on platforms like Amazon, Fandango at Home, and various cable systems.
For updates and more information, follow the social media pages of director Allan Piper and the film:
This Halloween, make sure to add eVil Sublet to your watchlist—a perfect amalgamation of scares and laughs that will haunt you long after the credits roll. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #eVilSubletFilm when sharing your thoughts on this spine-chilling experience!
To know more about eVil Sublet:
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Lights, Camera, Snackers: How Aspiring Filmmakers Can Enter to Win $25,000
The director’s chair is open and the opportunity to create the next great snack-sized movie could be yours. Aspiring filmmakers and creators have the chance to turn a prewritten script into an original short film for a $25,000 prize.
Lights, Camera, Snackers: How Aspiring Filmmakers Can Enter to Win $25,000
(Feature Impact) The director’s chair is open and the opportunity to create the next great snack-sized movie could be yours.
For the second year, Bumble Bee is bringing back its Tuna “Cans”Film Festival, giving aspiring filmmakers and creators the chance to turn a script written by comedian and actress, Grace Reiter, into an original short film starring its deliciously convenient tuna Snackers.
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“I love a chance to support those starting out in the film industry – and this time, I’m partnering with Bumble Bee for the Tuna Cans Film Festival to do it,” Reiter said. “Plus, I’m making it easy: I already wrote the script.”
Using Reiter’s scripted lines, creators can make the story entirely their own, bringing their vision to life through original characters, settings, music, editing and creative flair.
The creative brief is simple: The finished film must be 60 seconds or less and Bumble Bee Snackers™ need to get their moment in the spotlight.
Plus, the stakes are bigger than ever: The winning filmmaker will take home a $25,000 grand prize to help make their filmmaking dreams a reality.
Creators can submit their original short film by Oct. 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The film can be funny, dramatic, unexpected or all three. The lines are already written but the order, arrangement and any additions are open to creative interpretation. Now it’s time to see what you can do with it.
Visit tunacansfilmfest.com, where you can find Reiter’s original script, submission instructions and complete contest details, to get started.
SOURCE:
Bumble Bee
Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by Daily News Staff
From haunted mazes after dark to daytime trick-or-treating with Snoopy, Knott’s offers two ways to celebrate Halloween in 2026.
BUENA PARK, Calif. — Halloween season is underway at Knott’s Berry Farm, where visitors can choose between the nighttime frights of Knott’s Scary Farm and the playful daytime activities of Knott’s Spooky Farm.
For readers planning a Southern California outing this October, the two celebrations offer different ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
Scary Farm brings new nightmares after dark
Knott’s Scary Farm runs on select nights through October 31, 2026, transforming the park with haunted mazes, scare zones, shows, and more than 1,000 creatures, according to Knott’s.
Two new mazes join this year’s lineup. Inked turns a cartoonist’s creations into a nightmare, while Unearthed sends visitors into an excavation where an ancient evil has awakened.
Also new for 2026 is Color Collect, an activity in which guests use an interactive lantern to activate pillars around the park and collect six colors.
Scary Farm requires its own paid event admission. As of October 4, online single-night tickets are advertised from $65, with taxes potentially additional. Knott’s does not recommend the event for children under 13.
Spooky Farm offers daytime Halloween fun
For families seeking a gentler celebration, Knott’s Spooky Farm takes place Thursdays through Sundays, September 24–October 31, plus October 12, according to the park’s events calendar, which lists the additional date as Columbus Day.
Children can trick-or-treat through Ghost Town, enjoy games and spooky stories with Snoopy and the Peanuts characters, and show off their Halloween outfits at Snoopy’s Spooktacular Costume Party.
Other activities include the Creepy Critters of Calico, cookie decorating in the pumpkin patch, and performances by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Cookie decorating carries an additional fee.
The daytime celebration gives families a chance to enjoy Halloween decorations, treats, and entertainment together before the nighttime haunt begins.
Planning your visit
Knott’s Berry Farm is located at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, California. Before heading out, check the park’s official calendar for your chosen date, operating hours, admission options, and event policies.
Whether your Halloween plans call for a bag of candy or a trip through a haunted maze, Knott’s has a seasonal celebration to match.
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Official sources
- Knott’s Scary Farm: attractions and tickets
- Knott’s Spooky Farm: activities and entertainment
- Knott’s Berry Farm: seasonal event dates
Information checked October 4, 2026. Event schedules, offerings, and ticket prices may change.
The next round of Street Fighter is heading to the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures will release the new live-action movie exclusively in theaters on October 16, 2026, bringing Capcom’s video game characters into a story built around rivalries, a dangerous tournament, and a conspiracy lurking behind the competition.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, alongside an ensemble that includes Jason Momoa, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and wrestling stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
Ryu and Ken Face a Fight Beyond the Arena
Set in 1993, the movie finds Ryu and Ken estranged when Chun-Li draws them back into combat for the next World Warrior Tournament. What initially looks like a chance to test their fighting skills becomes something much more dangerous.
According to the studio’s synopsis, a deadly conspiracy puts the two fighters on a collision course, forcing them to confront both each other and unresolved struggles from their past. That setup gives the film a personal conflict to explore alongside its tournament action.
For viewers who remember gathering around an arcade cabinet, the 1993 setting offers a nostalgic hook. The studio is also promising familiar signature moves, including Hadoukens and roundhouse kicks, as the game’s combat makes the jump to live action.
A Cast Packed With Familiar Fighters
Beyond its central trio, the announced lineup brings together actors, comedians, musicians, wrestlers, and martial artists. Among the character pairings:
- Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
The cast also includes Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Kyle Mooney as Marvin, and Alexander Volkanovski as Joe.
With so many characters sharing the screen, one question will be how the movie balances the wider roster with Ryu and Ken’s central story. The announced cast gives longtime fans plenty of familiar names to watch for.
Who Is Behind the Movie?
Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures present Street Fighter in association with Capcom. The Legendary Pictures production is based on the Capcom video game, with a story by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman and a screenplay by T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai.
Producers include Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, and Stefan Makhoul. The supplied production announcement notes that credits are subject to change.
Release Date and Rating
Street Fighter opens only in theaters October 16, 2026. The film is rated PG-13 for violence/action, bloody images, strong language, sexual references, partial nudity, and brief smoking, according to the supplied studio announcement.
Fans can visit Paramount’s official Street Fighter page for the trailer and film information, and follow #StreetFighterMovie for promotional updates.
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Source: Supplied Paramount Pictures/Legendary Pictures production announcement; release date, synopsis, and selected credits checked against Paramount’s official film page. This article is a preview, not a review.
