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Big Damn Films is taking over Smodcastle Cinemas on April 24, 2026, for the premiere of Arbor Day: The Root of Evil! We're planting one tree for every ticket sold, with a massive goal of one million trees! VIP tickets even get a real engraved axe from the movie. Listen to Episode 25 of the Big Damn Podcast with guest Bill Feero for all the details.

Help plant 1 million trees starting with the Arbor Day: The Root of Evil premiere at Smodcastle. This event supports the Arbor Day Foundation—a sold-out show means 150+ new trees. Get tickets now!

Celebrate the birthday of Logan Liskovec, co-owner of Big Damn Films! From his 2009 debut in Browncoats: Redemption to creating "The Arborist" in Arbor Day: The Root of Evil, explore the decade-long journey of the man behind our biggest productions.

It’s official: Arbor Day of Evil is done and we are heading to Smodcastle! 🌲🪓 After 15 years, we have a finished feature. Check out the new podcast ep for premiere details (and to hear our tech melt down).

THE ROOTS RUN RED! 🌲 Tickets are officially LIVE for the premiere of Arbor Day: The Root of Evil at SModcastle Cinemas!

Want the ultimate horror experience? Grab a VIP Ticket ($100) which includes: 🪓 A limited-edition replica Arborist’s axe (engraved!) 📸 Photo op with the Cast & Crew 🪑 Early seating access

2025 didn’t go according to the script. After a major health scare and production setbacks, we had to find a new way forward.

Check out our end-of-year blog post to see how we’re fueling the completion of Z*Con through our new project, Arbor Day: The Root of Evil. No more crowdfunding—just pure indie grit and a brand-new horror icon.

Horror anthology Arbor Day: The Root of Evil debuts at the legendary Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. The film, a personal triumph for co-owner Michael Jayne following a stroke, explores terrifying Pine Barrens legends. Join the premiere on April 24, 2026, and help the environment: for every ticket sold, a tree is planted in a forest of need through the Arbor Day Foundation.

The moment Darkstone Entertainment fans have waited for has arrived! Three of the studio’s most influential independent horror films, including the notorious The Fright Before Christmas series and the fan-favorite The Jester, are officially available to stream on Relay: Stream Movies and TV. Dive into this trio of cult classics that helped define a particular era of fearless, DIY indie horror.