Dark Matter TV Unveils Thrilling “Darktober” Halloween Extravaganza

As October arrives and the air grows crisp, the sinister veil between the realms thins, paving the way for a month of eerie delights. Leading the way in the spooktacular celebration, Dark Matter TV, the ultimate haunt for horror and genre enthusiasts, is ready to send shivers down the spines of streaming competitors and thrill-seekers alike with its bone-chilling Halloween event: ‘Darktober’.

Commencing on October 1st, Dark Matter TV, a chilling AVOD division of TriCoast Worldwide, welcomes horror aficionados, fear enthusiasts, and adrenaline junkies to embark on a sinister journey into the depths of horror entertainment like never before. Darktober promises a month-long fiesta of frights, offering exclusive new film and television programming, captivating social media contests and giveaways, and an array of engaging activations designed to ignite the darkest passions for all lovers of horror.

Strath Hamilton, CEO of TriCoast Worldwide, stated, “As the leading horror and genre-specific streaming platform, we understand the deep love our audience has for the macabre. Our ‘Darktober’ event is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our dedicated viewers and inviting new fans to join us this spooky season into the dark side of entertainment.”

Now, let’s delve into some of the sinister treats that Dark Matter TV has in store for audiences during Darktober.

Darktober Exclusive and New Programming

Prepare to dive headfirst into the abyss with a carefully curated selection of horror and genre content that will have viewers on the edge of their seats. Exclusive and new film and television programming includes:

Black Box

A new anthology series created by Tom Sokalski. Five half-hour episodes explore futuristic technology, apocalyptic worlds, and sci-fi horrors. Episodes include “Gearhead,” “Ignurence,” “Obliteration,” “Godmachine,” and “Quarantine.”

Train to Busan

A cult classic that delivers a thrillingly unique take on the zombie genre, certified fresh at 95%.

The Wailing

A South Korean horror/mystery that’s certified fresh at 99%. Shortly after a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman, drawn into the incident, is forced to solve the mystery to save his daughter.

The Golem

A chillingly effective horror story rooted in rich folklore, blending centuries-old stories with timely themes. During an outbreak of a deadly plague in Lithuania, a mystical woman must save her tight-knit Jewish community from a gang of ruffians led by a local landowner, but the entity she conjures to protect them is a far greater evil.

Courtney Gets Possessed

A soon-to-be cult classic horror/comedy from directors Madison Hatfield and Jono Mitchell, the Best Local Feature Winner at the 2022 Atlanta Horror Film Festival. It’s releasing on Digital + VOD on Friday, November 3, and coming soon to Dark Matter TV.

Resurrected Programming

For those who relish the classics and crave international scares, Dark Matter TV has resurrected carefully curated comedies, classics, and international horror films for your home viewing pleasure:

Re-Animator (1985)

A horror/comedy where a medical student brings his headless professor back from the dead with a special serum, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, and Barbara Crampton.

Audition (1999)

A Japanese horror/mystery where a widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition to find him a new wife. However, the one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.

The Slayer (1982)

Two couples become stranded on a rugged isle, haunted by a supernatural beast drawn to the wife of one of the couples, who dreams of its killings, starring Sarah Kendall, Frederick Flynn, Alan McRae, and Carol Kottenbrook.

Brain Damage (1988)

A horror/comedy where one morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem, giving him a euphoric state of happiness but demanding human victims in return.

Ringu (1998)

The infamous Japanese horror/mystery that inspired Gore Verbinski’s ‘The Ring.’ A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it.

Social Media Contests + Giveaways + Engaging Activations

Join the “Darktober” conversation on social media for a chance to win free premiere tickets, spine-chilling prizes, horror merchandise boxes, social media shoutouts, and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content. Audiences in Los Angeles will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of horror through interactive experiences, premieres, virtual events, and more. Follow Dark Matter TV’s channels below and keep an eye out for your chance to win:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkmattertvofficial

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/darkmattertv2

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darkmatter.tv

Dark Matter TV‘s Darktober event promises to be a heart-pounding celebration of all things horror, making it the ultimate destination for everyone located in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil seeking a thrill this Halloween season.