# AFM: Dark Sky Takes ‘American Dollhouse’ for U.S. (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/afm-dark-sky-takes-american-dollhouse-for-u-s-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T07:09:29+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/afm-dark-sky-films-takes-us-rights-to-american-dollhouse-1236747517/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Horror, World

## Key points

- Dark Sky Films acquired US rights to American Dollhouse.
- The horror thriller is planned for cinemas in January 2027.
- Vortex Media has acquired the film’s Canadian rights.

## Summary

Dark Sky Films has acquired the US rights to John Valley’s horror thriller American Dollhouse and plans to release it in cinemas in January 2027. The deal gives the film a North American route to audiences after its world premiere at SXSW, while international sales company Blue Finch Films is presenting it to buyers at the American Film Market.

The story follows Sarah, who inherits her childhood home and is stalked by a neighbour whose obsession turns violent. Hailley Lauren leads a cast including Kelsey Pribilski, Tinus Seaux, Danielle Evon Ploeger and Richard C. Jones; Vortex Media has acquired Canadian rights. Valley said the film explores ideas about home and family through horror, and Dark Sky executive Greg Newman described him as a new voice in the genre.

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