BLOOD BARN Trailer Unleashes an ’80s Camp-Horror Bloodbath Ahead of Screambox Release

An ’80s-style barn party turns deadly in the blood-soaked horror-comedy Blood Barn.

The official trailer for BLOOD BARN makes its intentions clear within seconds: this is a loud, messy, neon-soaked love letter to 1980s camp horror, designed for midnight crowds and communal chaos. Set to stream exclusively on Screambox beginning February 17, the film looks poised to deliver exactly the kind of blood-soaked absurdity that thrives in a late-night watch.

Written and directed by Gabriel Bernini, with a script by Alexandra Jade, Blood Barn is set during the summer of 1985 and follows Josie, a camp counselor who gathers her closest friends for one final weekend together at her family’s secluded barn before college pulls them apart. What starts as a nostalgic sendoff quickly curdles when the group realizes the property has been abandoned for years—and that Josie has been keeping secrets about its past.

As teased in the trailer, curiosity, reckless decisions, and unresolved history awaken something violent lurking within the barn. Once it starts, the film wastes no time leaning into mayhem, practical gore, and the kind of exaggerated energy that defines true camp horror. The setup is simple, but the execution appears intentionally over-the-top, favoring momentum, splatter, and dark humor over restraint.

The cast is led by Chloe Cherry, best known for her work on Euphoria, alongside Lena Redford, Bambina, Sam Lanier, Felipe Di Poi, Pierce Campion, and Simon Paris. The trailer highlights a strong ensemble dynamic, playing up the friction, immaturity, and emotional baggage that makes the group ripe for implosion once things turn deadly.

Stylistically, Blood Barn embraces its throwback identity without irony. From the saturated color palette to the emphasis on practical effects and physical performances, the film appears less interested in modern prestige horror and more focused on delivering a rowdy, crowd-pleasing experience. Composer Jonathan Rado’s pulsing score and Caroline Mills’ makeup and effects work further sell the grindhouse energy hinted at throughout the preview.

Produced by Andrew Gibson, with executive producers David Bernstein and Juliet Bernini, Blood Barn feels engineered for festival midnight slots and streaming audiences looking for something unapologetically fun. The trailer suggests a “super stoner bloodbath” tone—one that prioritizes laughs, shocks, and excess over subtlety—and that’s very much the point.

When Blood Barn hits Screambox on February 17, it won’t be asking viewers to take it seriously. It will be daring them to sit back, turn it up, and enjoy the carnage.