Indie horror fans have a new twisted title to look forward to early in the year. Ted Bunny, a brutal serial killer thriller from writer/director Michael Fredianelli and producer Jeff Miller, has been acquired for North American distribution by TERROR FILMS RELEASING. The deal positions the film for a multi-platform premiere on Friday, February 13th, 2026, across horror streaming and broadcast outlets.
Part of Miller’s expanding Twisted Serial Killer Universe, which also includes the forthcoming Jeffrey Dollmer, Ted Bunny stars horror veteran Dee Wallace (Cujo, E.T.), Diana Roman, Zanna Wyant, and Trent Avennire as the titular killer. The story follows the illegitimate son of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, raised around rabbits in seclusion, whose life turns violent when a documentary crew shows up at his remote home.
Fredianelli, who co-wrote the screenplay with frequent collaborator Maralynn Adams, explains that the film intentionally blends “old school horror” with a personal angle rooted in real-world crime mythology. By anchoring the antagonist’s backstory to a familiar name in true-crime lore, the creative team sought to ground the slasher’s psychology and motive in something resonant, horrifying yet human.
The acquisition by TERROR FILMS RELEASING means Ted Bunny will debut across multiple digital platforms and genre channels on February 13, 2026, including Chilling, Scare Network TV, Kings of Horror, Watch Movies Now, Shocks & Docs, and TFR’s official AVOD YouTube channel. This broad rollout strategy brings the indie slasher to both broadcast and online audiences.
The film’s mix of psychological tension, slasher-style kills, and controversial premise has already begun circulating on social platforms with early reactions to the poster and teaser materials. As the release date nears, horror outlets and fans alike are anticipating official trailers and deeper looks into the film’s unique take on a killer legacy tied to one of true crime’s most notorious figures.
With its February release positioning Ted Bunny just ahead of Valentine’s Day, the film aims to capitalize on the seasonal appetite for indie horror, and may become an early standout in 2026’s slasher calendar.
