J. Horton’s Creature Thriller A Hard Place Hits VOD May 27 After Sold-Out Roadshow Tour
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- Apr 23
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Man vs Monster: A Hard Place Hits VOD May 27 After Sold-Out Roadshow Tour
After tearing through the Midwest with sold-out screenings and grindhouse energy, J. Horton’s action-packed creature thriller A Hard Place is finally making its way to digital platforms on May 27, 2025. Following a months-long theatrical roadshow that brought indie cinema back to theaters and drive-ins across the country, the film will now be available to rent or own on Apple TV, Prime Video, and other VOD services.
A Hard Place kicks off like a crime thriller and spirals fast into apocalyptic madness. A gang of criminals, reeling from a botched job, takes refuge in a remote desert hideout—only to find themselves caught in the middle of an ancient war between monstrous predators that rule by day and night. It’s survival of the fittest, and trust is in short supply.
With throwback energy and practical effects flair, the film boasts a genre icon dream cast: Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Terrifier 2), Lynn Lowry (Shivers, The Crazies), Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6), Bai Ling (The Crow), Rachel Amanda Bryant, Kevin Caliber, and Ashley Undercuffler.
Director J. Horton launched A Hard Place with a roadshow premiere on January 12 at Englewood Cinema in Dayton, Ohio. From there, it rolled through indie theaters and drive-ins nationwide, building word of mouth and giving horror fans a chance to experience it the old-school way—with Q&As, packed houses, and that late-night crowd energy most indie films rarely get to feel.
“This has been the most ambitious project of my life,” says Horton. “We went full Roger Corman with this one—traveling from screen to screen, seeing it with live audiences, and building the hype city by city. I owe everything to the cast, the crew, and the community of theaters that believed in this film.”
With its mix of pulpy creature action, gritty character work, and pitch-black tension, A Hard Place is primed to hit big with digital audiences. Look for it May 27—and remember: in a war between monsters and men, sometimes the monsters are easier to trust.
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