Big Damn Films is bringing the Arborist back to his home state. The legend of Mays Landing will appear at the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival on Saturday, September 26, for a screening of Arbor Day: The Root of Evil, a live Q&A, and the first-ever photo op with the Arborist himself.
Big Damn Films will plant a tree through the Arbor Day Foundation for every copy of Arbor Day: The Root of Evil sold. The practical-effects horror anthology hits Blu-ray and DVD Oct. 31, with an exclusive cover from Chris Butler Designs. Pre-orders close Oct. 23.
Can a horror movie save the planet? The answer and more on this weeks episode!!! "Each Arbor Day, a New Jersey campground closes while locals whisper about disappearances and eerie sightings. A curious visitor hears five chilling tales revealing the deadly force stalking the woods." - Arbor Day: The Root of Evil synopsis via IMDB
The Arborist is pulling up roots and going to plant fear in Fairfax, Virginia. You can catch up on our latest podcast episode detailing our upcoming convention tour. And check out some exclusive new merchandise to wear to the theater.
The Scene Snobs are here with the full honest review — the comedy, the horror, the craft, the performances and whether Arbor Day: Root of Evil (2026) branches out into something genuinely brilliant or gets lost in the woods.
This month's Big Damn update: Arbor Day screened in Orlando to 41 attendees, we hit 250 trees planted, and The Arborist heads to Fairfax, Jersey Horror Con, and Flagstaff Creepy Con this fall. Plus a Blu-ray/DVD announcement teased, listener Q&A, and a look at next year's slate.
UK content creator Jacqui Talks Horror recently shared a spoiler-free review of the indie anthology Arbor Day: The Root of Evil to help audiences decide if they should catch it on its current roadshow tour.
Just got back from VidCon and had to share some thoughts on the state of the industry. From networking with legends to standing our ground on AI in film, it’s been a wild ride. Catch the full discussion on Episode 28 of The Big Damn Podcast!
