Ever After trailer showcases horror icons Kane Hodder, Bonnie Aarons, and more as twisted fairy tale characters

Poster image courtesy of Level 33 Entertainment

Level 33 Entertainment just unveiled the poster and first trailer for the twisted fairy tale movie Ever After, and the feature stars five horror icons. Ever After will release in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on September 4.

The movie includes Mark Sheppard (Supernatural), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), and Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange). The film takes beloved and familiar fairy tale characters and transforms them into brutal killers. The feature was written and directed by Laszio Illes.

Check out the first trailer below.

Here's what the film's synopsis reads::a bachelorette weekend at a secluded forest lodge quickly descends into terror when a group of friends discovers that the surrounding woods are inhabited by murderous fanatics who believe they are the heroes and villains of childhood fairy tales. Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Witch, Prince Charming and other familiar figures emerge from the darkness, turning childhood stories into a brutal fight for survival where every fairy tale ends in blood.

Besides the recognizable horror legends, the film also combines practical effects with large-scale set pieces. In a press release, Illes said, “As a lifelong horror fan, working with Mark Sheppard, Bonnie Aarons, Michael Berryman, Kane Hodder and Malcolm McDowell was something I could only dream about for many years. Watching these incredible actors bring our twisted fairy tale world to life was an unforgettable experience and one of the greatest highlights of my career. Every one of them gave everything to their characters, and I couldn't be more proud of what we created together. I sincerely hope horror fans around the world will enjoy this dark and unpredictable journey as much as we enjoyed making it.”

Meanwhile, Andreas Olavarria, President and CEO of Level 33 Entertainment, said Ever After drew the company's attention because it's a "bold and imaginative horror film with an outstanding cast of genre favorites." Olavarria added that the movie "takes familiar fairy tale characters and transforms them into unforgettable nightmares while delivering exactly the kind of thrilling theatrical experience horror audiences love."

Ever After will open in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on September 4, before continuing a worldwide rollout.