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Cineverse Acquires North American VOD and Streaming for Internet Cult Thriller ‘Self-Help’; Theatrical Release Set for Halloween
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have acquired North American VOD and streaming rights to Self-Help, the newest feature from fraternal filmmaking duo Erik and Carson Bloomquist and production outfit Mainframe Pictures. Pic is set for a nationwide theatrical rollout by Mainframe on Halloween (with “Mischief Night Sneak Previews” on October 30) followed by Cineverse’s digital release in early 2026.
Self-Help follows a college student as she infiltrates a dangerous self-actualization community after her mother becomes entangled with its enigmatic “anti-cult” leader. The film is directed by Emmy Award winner Erik Bloomquist and co-penned with brother Carson (Founders Day, She Came from the Woods). The brothers produce for Mainframe alongside co-producers Amy Hargreaves, Landry Bender, Tyler LaValley, Jerry Daigle, William Kay, and Chris Woodward.
Jake Weber (Dawn of the Dead, Medium), Landry Bender (Looking for Alaska, The Sitter), Madison Lintz (Bosch, The Walking Dead) and Amy Hargreaves (Homeland, Blue Ruin) star. Supporting cast includes Carol Cadby (Radium Girls), Blaque Fowler (Halloween Ends), Adam Weppler (Long Lost), and Erik Bloomquist. Casting is by Nick Peciaro, CSA.
The deal was negotiated by WTFilms partner Gregory Chambet and Dan Fisher, Vice President, Acquisitions at Cineverse. WTFilms reps worldwide rights and will continue to sell available territories at the upcoming AFM. Other deals for the title include Encripta (Latin America) and Njuta Films (Scandinavia).
“The tireless team of genre fanatics at Cineverse have built a thrilling ecosystem, and we’re eager to contribute to their uncompromising filmography,” say the Bloomquists.
“Self-Help represents everything we love about horror: fearless storytelling, visceral gore, and disturbing imagery that stays with you long after the credits roll. We’re delighted to be bringing Erik and Carson’s next film to audiences across North America,” says Cineverse.
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Weber is repped by Luminary Partners and Framework Entertainment; Bender by Innovative Artists and Luber Roklin Entertainment; Lintz by Greene Talent and LINK Entertainment; and Hargreaves by Artists & Representatives and Smith Talent Group.
About Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting is Cineverse’s horror division serving fans through premium editorial, audio, video and social content and branded merchandise. As the No. 1 entertainment destination for horror, Bloody Disgusting is home to the genre’s leading website at bloody-disgusting.com; Bloody FM, the chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network; Bloody Press, Cineverse’s publishing arm focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books and print editions to market; and Bloody Disgusting merchandise. Bloody Disgusting also powers the fastest-growing streaming video service, SCREAMBOX, available as SVOD and FAST channels for casual and die-hard horror fans alike.
About Cineverse
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing unrated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse’s proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit home.cineverse.com.
About Mainframe
Mainframe Pictures is the Connecticut-based production outfit of prolific fraternal filmmaking duo Erik and Carson Bloomquist. Since 2016, Mainframe has produced nine feature films, a nationally syndicated Emmy-winning television series, award winning shorts, music videos, commercials, and branded content. With a focus on elevated crowd-pleasers, Mainframe is audience targeted with surgical precision — specializing in high stakes emotion and caustic satire with a (sometimes bloody) beating heart. For more information, visit mainframepictures.com
