Wicked Season Film: A Supernatural Thriller
Written by Ed Spila & Amy Acosta
Directed by Samuel Haun | A DreamSketch Films Production
Film Synopsis
When a string of ritualistic murders re-ignite a decade-old nightmare, retired detective Mike “Manhunt” Hughes is drawn back into a case that once broke him. What begins as a copycat investigation soon descends into supernatural horror as an ancient evil rises inside the abandoned St. Anthony’s Asylum.
Dark, procedural, and unrelenting, Wicked Season fuses gritty police drama with atmospheric horror—an ode to films like Se7en and The Exorcist but told through a Texas indie lens.
From the Director
“Wicked Season was filmed on weekends over three months with a fiercely dedicated cast and crew. It was my first feature as a director after nearly two decades in the industry, and it became proof that passion can outweigh budget. Every frame represents what’s possible when filmmakers simply refuse to quit.”
— Samuel Haun
Festival Recognition (2024)
Hollywood Horrorfest – Los Angeles
• Best Film • Best Produced Feature Screenplay
International Horror Hotel Film Festival
• Best Film • Best Horror Film • Best Editing • Best Cinematography
• Audience Favorite • Best Actor – E.K. Spila • Best Actress – Melissa Cordero
Distribution
Now streaming worldwide on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV, released through Uncork’d Entertainment.
Official Trailer
A retired detective haunted by failure.
A copycat killer resurrecting old demons.
And a night where hell itself breaks loose.
Experience the tension, dread, and visual style that launched Samuel Haun’s directing career.
Watch the official trailer for Wicked Season — now streaming on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Film Threat Review
“Wicked Season is the kind of indie horror debut that thrives on ambition and atmosphere.”
Film Threat praised Samuel Haun’s direction for its confident tone and emotional realism, calling the film “an impressive start to a promising directorial career.” Critics noted its blend of grounded police-procedural grit and supernatural dread as “an effective reminder that horror doesn’t need a massive budget to hit hard.”
Behind The Scenes
Wicked Season was filmed entirely on weekends with a small, determined cast and crew who believed in the story as much as its director did. Led by writer-director Samuel Haun, the DreamSketch Films team turned limited resources into cinematic ambition — lighting abandoned spaces with DIY rigs, enduring long nights, and creating something far bigger than its budget. The behind-the-scenes footage captures that journey: real people, real effort, and the relentless passion that brought indie horror to life.
Behind The Scenes
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Wicked Season, the award-winning psychological horror debut from Samuel Haun and DreamSketch Films, is now streaming on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV through Uncork’d Entertainment.
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