Dark Sky Films Lands U.S. Rights to Horror Thriller American Dollhouse
Dark Sky plans a January 2027 theatrical release for John Valley's film, which Blue Finch Films is selling at the American Film Market.
Dark Sky Films has acquired U.S. rights to the horror thriller American Dollhouse, written and directed by John Valley, and plans a theatrical release in January 2027, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
The film stars Hailley Lauren alongside Kelsey Pribilski, Tinus Seaux, Danielle Evon Ploeger and Richard C. Jones.
In a separate deal, Blue Finch Films sold Canadian rights to American Dollhouse to Vortex Media. The title will be offered to buyers at the American Film Market in Los Angeles the following week.
Greg Newman, executive vice president of Dark Sky Films, negotiated the U.S. deal with Blue Finch's Mike Chapman.
Earlier premiere and label history
American Dollhouse had its world premiere at SXSW earlier in 2026. Dark Sky Films is the genre label of Badie and Hamza Ali's MPI Media Group, whose library includes The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, We Are Still Here and Let's Start A Cult.
Quick answers
When will American Dollhouse be released in the U.S.?
Dark Sky Films plans a theatrical release in January 2027.
Who directed American Dollhouse?
John Valley wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in American Dollhouse?
Hailley Lauren leads the cast alongside Kelsey Pribilski, Tinus Seaux, Danielle Evon Ploeger and Richard C. Jones.