Black Fawn Distribution has dropped the neon soaked poster and a series of first look stills for HY3NA. The hyper-stylised thriller from Matthew Ninaber will have its World premiere at Tubi FrightFest London on August 31st.
After a violent car crash links Nicole and the enigmatic Rachel to a string of brutal murders, two detectives uncover a world of corrupt online sex work, obsession, and manipulation. As Nicole recounts her descent into Rachel’s seductive influence, the lines between protector, predator, and identity begin to collapse.
Set against a backdrop of stark urban decay and intimate, tension-filled spaces, HY3NA is a visually arresting film with complex characters and an unrelenting pace, sure to captivate audiences with its shocking twists and turns.
The film is written and directed by Matthew Ninaber and produced by Jacqueline Ninaber. Matthew Ninaber has crafted a name for himself since the release of his previous films Death Valley (A Shudder Original), and A Knight’s War, the medieval horror that blasted to number 7 on Amazon in the US last year. On screen, Ninaber played the title character in Steven Kostanski’s Psycho Gorman along with various characters in the recently released Deathstalker reboot.
HY3NA stars Storm Steenson (Cup of Cheer, Beyond the Chamber of Terror), Kristen Kaster (Death Cycle, A Knight’s War), Jeremy Ninaber (A Knight’s War, Death Valley), and Matthew Ninaber.
World Premiere:
Tubi FrightFest London
DATE: Monday, August 31st
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: ODEON Leicester Square
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Director’s Statement:
“What drew me to Hyena was the idea of how much we are willing to change ourselves to fit into our society. How we judge certain people for “selling their bodies” when, in reality, we are all doing that in our own way. I have done a lot of documentary work with survivors of abuse and people who have been taken advantage of. In many situations it starts the same: trading a small part of ourselves or crossing a line because we want to be loved or accepted, to be something that we think the world wants. And if you do it too long, you’ll end up not liking what you see in the mirror. That’s what I wanted to explore with this film. How that exchange fractures us. This movie is about love, belonging, and the violence that can happen when we don’t receive those things. It was a very challenging film to make as we aimed to strike the right balance of what to show and what not to. Making sure we weren’t being exploitative but, also ensuring we were incorporating the elements we needed to tell this unique story.”
About Black Fawn Distribution
Black Fawn Distribution is a fan driven Canadian genre film distributor. The company continues to be responsible for the release of quality horror films across Canada including It Feeds, Vicious Fun, The Last Video Store, A Knight’s War, The Hyperborean, and The Oak Room. The company’s promotional team is driven by a passion to distribute unique physical releases for the enjoyment of both horror fans and film collectors alike while also focusing on alternative platforms for digital delivery. Recently, the company launched its sales division under the Black Fawn Distribution banner that will focus on film acquisition and worldwide sales. Black Fawn Distribution: For Filmmakers. By Filmmakers.
About High Rise Studio
High Rise Studio is a Canada-based, genre-focused production company founded by the Ninaber brothers, developing and producing bold, audience-driven films and series. Working as a close-knit creative partnership with a lean, experienced in-house team, the company guides projects from concept through final delivery with an emphasis on efficient, scalable production. Leveraging Canadian federal and provincial incentives, High Rise Studio delivers financially disciplined productions that maximize scope while remaining market-aware. The company’s slate reflects a shared creative vision, strong execution, and a focus on genre projects built for international collaboration.
