‘For Sale By Exorcist’ Makes its Way to VOD

Just when you thought house hunting couldn’t get more stressful, For Sale By Exorcist arrives with a supernatural twist that makes bidding wars look tame by comparison. The horror-comedy feature debut from Melissa LaMartina is now available on VOD, bringing demonic possessions, bleeding walls and property value woes together in a gloriously unhinged genre mash-up.

Set in the cutthroat world of haunted house real estate, the film follows Susan Price, a fast-talking realtor with a unique sideline—she’s also a certified exorcist. Played with deadpan charm by Emily Classen, Susan has built a reputation flipping cursed properties into market-ready homes, one banishment at a time. But when she finally finds her dream house, the tables turn. The spirits she’s evicted over the years begin to strike back, determined to ensure her forever home becomes her final resting place.

Billed as This Is Spinal Tap by way of Poltergeist, For Sale By Exorcist fuses mockumentary satire with classic haunted house tropes. The result is a brisk, gory and surprisingly heartfelt indie horror that doesn’t just lampoon real estate culture, it carves it up with a crucifix.

Directed by Melissa LaMartina and co-written with Chris LaMartina (WNUF Halloween Special) and Rob Walker, the film’s strength lies in its chaotic energy and keen sense of comedic timing. It helps that the cast is filled with familiar faces from Maryland’s DIY horror scene, including Tatiana Ford, Julian Ball, Penny Nichols and horror host John Dimes. The LaMartinas themselves pop up briefly in a memorable scene involving a particularly amorous succubus.

Melissa LaMartina brings a distinct voice to the film, honed through her previous work on the viral horror game Amanda the Adventurer, as well as her offbeat creative output as horror host Aurora Gorealis and frontwoman for cryptid surf-rock band Beach Creeper. That eccentric flair runs through every frame of For Sale By Exorcist, which leans into its absurdity without ever losing sight of its emotional core.

“For a movie with a groin-grabbing succubus and death-metal necromancers, For Sale By Exorcist has a surprising amount of heart,” says LaMartina. “It’s really about finding your place in the world, whether you’re alive, dead, or somewhere in between.”

Epic Pictures’ Dread label is handling distribution, and early reactions from genre fans on Letterboxd suggest it’s already developing a cult following. The film’s blend of dark humour and supernatural chaos has struck a chord, with viewers praising its originality, local charm and sheer gutsiness.

LaMartina’s film may not have the budget of a major studio release, but it makes the most of every dollar. The haunted house effects, while delightfully low-fi at times, feel lovingly crafted. There’s a tactile pleasure to the goopy blood, glowing eyes and janky ghost tech that recalls the best of 1980s horror schlock. But beneath the camp, there’s a resonance to Susan’s arc that elevates the film beyond parody.

In a market saturated with glossy, studio-safe horror, For Sale By Exorcist is a defiantly weird entry that manages to feel both fresh and nostalgic. It’s a film for anyone who’s ever wanted to scream during a property viewing—and for those who prefer their horror with a generous dose of heart.

For Sale By Exorcist is available on VOD now.

For Sale By Exorcist trailer