Hollywood’s horror scene is shifting gears with The Big Kill, a new horror-comedy from Live Nation Studios and writer-director Todd Berger, now confirmed to be in active production. Leading the cast are horror-genre legends Skeet Ulrich and Alicia Witt, alongside comics and performers like Pete Holmes, marking a genre mash-up that promises both wild laughs and genuine chills.
According to the initial announcement, the film is shooting in U.S. locations that complement its road-tour and music-inflected horror-comedy vibe. The plot centres generally on a former rock act (now seeking a comeback) that finds itself in a horrifying situation amid its tour. With its blend of live-music energy, horror beats and comedic timing, The Big Kill is shaping up as a wild ride for both genre fans and mainstream viewers.
Live Nation Studios, riding the concert-and-event business of its parent company, is backing the film with full musical-production support, emphasising that “Horror plus comedy set to ’90s music equals a resounding yes.” The producing team includes MXN Entertainment under Mason Novick.
The casting itself hints at genre awareness and nostalgia: Ulrich and Witt, both famed for 1990s slashers such as Scream and Urban Legend, appear to be returning to the form with knowing self-parody and fresh stakes. The ensemble also features names like Jon Heder, Jolene Blalock, Natasha Leggero, Megan Suri and Trevor Wallace, suggesting a mix of horror legacy and comedy chops.
Production sources say the film intends to lean into “tour-style visuals, backstage horror and a killer soundtrack that drives the dread.” While the setting appears to draw from road-trip tropes blended with haunted-house tension, further location and production details are pending confirmation. For horror fans this signals a shift: the genre is increasingly blending with other category frameworks- music, road-trip, satire, without abandoning genuine scares.
At this stage, no official release date has been announced, though industry chatter suggests it is targeting a wide launch when ready. With The Big Kill, Live Nation Studios is staking a claim in the genre space with a film that straddles generations and tastes.
If you’re up for a horror film where the road-trip playlist turns deadly and the tour bus might be your last stop, this one is worth watching.
