RLJE Films and Shudder have acquired global rights to "House on Eden," the feature debut of social media stars Kris Collins and Celina Myers. The filmmakers are content creators, best known as KallMeKris and CelinaSpookyBoo on social media, who have collectively amassed a dedicated audience of over 70 million followers. Collins, who stars alongside Myers and Jason-Christopher Mayer, also wrote the horror film. RLJE Films and Shudder will release "House on Eden" exclusively in theaters on July 25. The film is part of the found-footage genre. It follows paranormal investigators Kris, Celina and their videographer Jay who are rerouted to an abandoned house deep in the woods, where they find themselves facing a force unlike anything they've encountered before. As the night spirals into chaos, missing crew members and eerie phenomena hint at an ancient, malevolent presence watching their every move. More from Variety 'Clown in a Cornfield' Sets Early Drive-In Screenings Ahead of Nationwide Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE) 'The Boulet Brothers' Dragula' Renewed for Season 7 on Shudder (EXCLUSIVE) 'Dead Mail' Review: Friends Don't Let Friends Leave the Torture Basement in Eerie, Eccentric Indie Thriller RLJE Films and Shudder are part of IFC Entertainment Group, which recently set an opening weekend record with the $3.7 million bow for "Clown in a Cornfield." That broke the previous high-water mark set by 2024's "Late Night With the Devil." Other Shudder and RLJE releases include Coralie Fargeat's "Revenge," S. Craig Zahler's "Bone Tomahawk" and the gonzo Nicolas Cage thriller "Mandy." "I'm incredibly excited to team up with RLJE and Shudder to bring 'House on Eden' to audiences exactly as it was meant to be experienced — immersively terrifying on the big screen," Collins said. "With found-footage horror, there's always an opportunity to explore fear through authenticity and immediacy, creating a uniquely chilling connection with the viewer. This partnership ensures that the scares we've crafted hit with full impact, delivering a cinematic nightmare that lingers long after the credits roll." RLJE's Chief Acquisition Officer Mark Ward commented, "Kris, Celina and Jason look to the found-footage greats and wear their inspiration on their sleeves to craft a wholly unique addition to the sub-genre. As creators fluent in the language of both the internet and the occult, they blend real-world savvy with a genuine love for the eerie and unexplained to form 'House on Eden,' which will pull audiences down an immersive descent into folklore that feels both modern and mythic." "With 'House on Eden,' Kris, Celina and Jason get to the root of independent horror. With a creative, DIY spirit and the ambition to subvert their own images, they've crafted something unexpected and most importantly, scary," said Samuel Zimmerman, senior vice president of programming and acquisitions at Shudder. "We're thrilled to help introduce them as filmmakers, and we're excited for our members to see where 'House on Eden' takes you." "House on Eden" is produced by Collins, Myers and Mayer. The deal was negotiated by RLJE Films and Shudder's Zimmerman, Brandon Hammer and Ward negotiated the deal with the filmmakers. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
