Cryptids (film)

Cryptids
Promotional release poster by Marc Schoenbach[1]
Directed by
  • Brett DeJager
  • Zane Hershberger
  • Max Groah
  • John William Holt
  • Robert Kuhn
  • Billy Pon
  • Justin M. Seaman
Produced by
StarringJoe Bob Briggs
Music byRocky Gray[2]
Production
companies
  • Silver Springs Films
  • Nevermore Production Films
Distributed byScream Team Releasing
Release date
  • August 19, 2023 (2023-08-19) (H2F2)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cryptids is a 2023 American anthology horror comedy film produced by Justin M. Seaman, Zane Hershberger, and P. J. Starks.[2][3][4] It stars Joe Bob Briggs as a talk radio host who decides to discuss the topic of cryptozoology, prompting listeners to call in and relay stories about cryptids. The film includes segments directed by Brett DeJager, Zane Hershberger, Max Groah, John William Holt, Robert Kuhn, Billy Pon, and Justin M. Seaman.[5]

Cryptids premiered at the HorrorHound Film Festival (H2F2) in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 19, 2023.[6] The film is set to be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and VHS by Scream Team Releasing in March 2024.[7]

  1. ^ @sadistartdesigns (July 28, 2020). "@ruemorguemag featured my poster art for Justin Seaman's upcoming horror CRYPTIDS, featuring @joebobbriggsofficial himself!!". Retrieved July 31, 2020 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ a b Gelmini, David (July 25, 2017). "Exclusive: Evanescence's Rocky Gray Talks Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories". Dread Central. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Whittaker, Richard (October 7, 2017). "Death By Festival Counts Down to 10/31". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Seaman, Justin M. "Cryptids-Feature Length Creature Horror Anthology". Indiegogo. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Gingold, Michael (July 27, 2020). "Exclusive Poster, Comments: Joe Bob Briggs Stars in "Cryptids"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Event Schedule | Saturday, August 19 | "Cryptids, Creatures, & Creepy Crawlies" Block - With US Premieres of 'The Dark Frog Experiment' & 'DeadHead'". HorrorHound Weekend. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  7. ^ Gingold, Michael (February 26, 2024). "Exclusive Photos, Plus Poster, Teaser and Release News: Joe Bob Briggs in "Cryptids"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved February 26, 2024.