“Strange Harvest” Crime Scene Stills Reveal Mr. Shiny’s Vicious Work

Exclusive images from Strange Harvest showcase Mr. Shiny’s gruesome handiwork in full gory detail.

Real Horror: Saban Films Unleashes Gruesome Crime Scene Stills from Strange Harvest

Ever stared into a crime scene photo and felt your stomach turn? That’s real horror—and in Stuart Ortiz’s festival hit Strange Harvest, it’s the signature calling card of the film’s central menace: Mr. Shiny. Whether he kills for ritual or for pleasure, one thing’s clear—his work is not for the faint of heart.

Today, Saban Films has released a disturbing batch of crime scene photos from the upcoming film, offering a visceral look at the aftermath of Mr. Shiny’s rampage. Slain bodies in hospitals, severed heads, bound torsos—these stills give fans an up-close view of the impressive and unsettling gore effects the film has in store.

From writer-director Stuart Ortiz (Grave Encounters), Strange Harvest introduces audiences to a serial killer wrapped in cosmic horror. Mr. Shiny isn’t just a madman—he’s a manifestation of something darker. Something older. And his return sparks a wave of brutal crimes that force investigators into a descent far more terrifying than they could’ve imagined.

Equal parts detective thriller and Lovecraftian nightmare, Strange Harvest looks ready to bring practical effects back to the center of cosmic gore. And if these new stills are any indication, fans of visceral horror are in for something truly wicked.

Stay tuned for more from Strange Harvest as it nears release.

STRANGE HARVEST

In Theaters on August 8, 2025

Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for “Mr. Shiny”—a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force.

Directed & Written by: Stuart Ortiz

Cast: Peter Zizzo, Terri Apple, Andy Lauer, Matthew Peschio, Janna Cardia, Travis Wolfe Sr., Christina Helene Braa