What Bloody Disgusting does

Bloody Disgusting is a U.S.-based horror entertainment media brand founded in 2001 and operating as the dedicated horror division of Cineverse, with its principal office in Mundelein, Illinois. The company serves horror fans across a multi-product portfolio: the flagship bloody-disgusting.com website covering movies, TV, and video games (with a content archive exceeding 61,951 pages in the movie section alone); SCREAMBOX, a horror-focused streaming service available in both SVOD and FAST channels; Bloody FM, a podcast network described as chart-topping within Cineverse Podcast Network; Bloody Press, a publishing arm producing audiobooks, e-books, and print editions; and a branded merchandise storefront at shop.bloody-disgusting.com. Live events — including a global John Carpenter Halloween concert livestreamed in October 2025 and a horror fan convention debuting in Fall 2026 via partnership with LeftField Media — extend the brand into physical and live-streamed experiences.

The business operates with a small team of 1-10 employees and generates revenue through four distinct streams: recurring streaming subscriptions and FAST ad-supported streaming on SCREAMBOX, advertising and sponsored content on the website, branded merchandise sales, and emerging live event revenue. Its customer base is a long-tail consumer audience of horror enthusiasts and merchandise collectors, with no named enterprise customers; the parent Cineverse provides operational and capital backing. Leadership is anchored by founder Tom Owen (VP), Editor In Chief and Managing Director John Squires, and Head Critic and Managing Director Meagan Navarro, supported by podcast, video games, and advertising-sales leads.

The underlying technology is described as digital media content management and streaming platform technology supporting content delivery across web, mobile, and connected devices; no proprietary AI/ML, patents, or certifications are disclosed. The company maintains a global footprint (USA, GBR, AUS explicitly named) and positions itself as the No. 1 entertainment destination for horror, leveraging 25 years of genre authority and an integrated content-to-commerce ecosystem rather than standalone technical differentiation.

Name

Bloody Disgusting

Legal name

Bloody Disgusting

Website

https://bloody-disgusting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bloody Disgusting is a U.S.-based horror entertainment media brand and Cineverse's horror division, serving horror fans worldwide through its editorial website, SCREAMBOX SVOD/FAST streaming service, Bloody FM podcast network, Bloody Press publishing arm, branded merchandise store, and a new live events business including a Fall 2026 horror fan convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Streaming Subscriptions (SCREAMBOX): SVOD and FAST streaming service offering horror content to subscribers, with the platform experiencing subscriber growth supporting increased revenues for Cineverse's streaming business.
2. Advertising: Revenue generated through advertising on the website and digital platforms, including sponsored content and display advertising.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise through the Bloody Disgusting store (shop.bloody-disgusting.com).
4. Live Events: New live events business including the horror fan convention debuting Fall 2026 and live concert streaming events like the John Carpenter Halloween concert.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bloody Disgusting is a horror entertainment media brand and Cineverse's dedicated horror division, operating a portfolio that includes a flagship horror news and reviews website (bloody-disgusting.com), the SCREAMBOX horror streaming service available as SVOD and FAST channels, the Bloody FM podcast network, Bloody Press (audiobooks, e-books, print editions), and branded merchandise. The company serves horror fans through premium editorial, video, audio, and social content covering horror movies, TV, and video games.

Product overview

Bloody Disgusting is Cineverse's horror division serving fans through a multi-platform portfolio. The core offering is the Bloody Disgusting website (bloody-disgusting.com), the No. 1 horror entertainment destination featuring premium editorial, news, reviews, video content, and social content across movies, TV, and video games. Supporting products include Screambox, a horror streaming service available as both SVOD and FAST channels; Bloody FM, the chart-topping podcast network; Bloody Press, the publishing arm for audiobooks, e-books, and print editions; and branded merchandise sold through the online store. The company also powers the fastest-growing streaming video service, Screambox, and announced a horror fan convention debuting in Fall 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloody FM: The chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network featuring horror podcasts
• Bloody Press
• SCREAMBOX
• Bloody Disgusting Merchandise

Products and services

• Bloody Disgusting Website The flagship horror entertainment website serving as the No. 1 destination for horror fans, offering premium editorial content, news, reviews, editorials, video content, and social content across movies, TV, and video games.
• SCREAMBOX A horror-focused streaming video service available as both SVOD and FAST channels, designed for casual and die-hard horror fans seeking genre-specific video content.
• Bloody FM The chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network offering audio podcasts focused on horror content for fans.
• Bloody Press Cineverse's publishing arm focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books, and print editions to market for the horror audience.
• Bloody Disgusting Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel, collectibles, and other horror-themed products for fans sold through the official store.

Quantifiable outcome

• SCREAMBOX streaming platform has experienced subscriber growth supporting increased revenues for Cineverse's streaming business

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• LeftField Media (Clarion Events)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting partnered with LeftField Media, a division of Clarion Events, to launch a horror fan convention debuting in Fall 2026 in North America. The event is positioned as the preeminent horror event in the region, featuring talent, premier events, screenings, and immersive horror experiences. This marks the launch of Cineverse's new live events business and coincides with Bloody Disgusting's 25th anniversary.
• Veeps.comminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 October 2025John Carpenter partnered with Veeps.com and Bloody Disgusting to perform a global livestream Halloween concert from Los Angeles on October 31, 2025. The event marks Carpenter's return to the stage since 2018 and features collaborations with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies. Streaming available through VEEPS.com and Screambox.
• John CarpenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025Horror master and iconic composer John Carpenter performed a live Halloween concert in Los Angeles on October 31, 2025, streamed globally via livestream. The event featured collaborations with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies and was streamed through Veeps.com and Screambox. This marked Carpenter's return to the stage since 2018.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Crypt TV: Digital horror content studio producing short-form horror for social and streaming platforms. Comparable in targeting horror audiences through streaming and short-form video, though at an earlier stage and narrower content format.
• DUST: Sci-fi/horror short-form streaming service and content brand. Comparable in operating a niche genre-focused streaming platform targeting genre enthusiasts, though with a shorter-form focus.

Direct peers

• Shudder: AMC Networks-owned horror-focused SVOD service. Directly competes with SCREAMBOX for horror-streaming subscribers with a similar niche positioning, deeper studio partnerships, and a larger content library.
• FANGORIA: Long-running horror entertainment media brand spanning magazine, digital, podcasts, and production. Closely comparable multi-format horror media model to Bloody Disgusting with similar editorial and audience overlap.
• Dread Central: Horror-focused news, reviews, and editorial website operating since 2006. Directly competes with bloody-disgusting.com for horror-fan traffic, ad dollars, and editorial attention.
• Arrow Video: Arrow Films' genre label focused on cult, horror, and B-movie distribution across physical media, streaming (Arrow Player), and publishing. Comparable niche-horror content monetization across multiple formats.
• RLJE Films: Horror and genre film acquisition/distribution arm with streaming presence. Comparable in curating and distributing horror content to genre fans through owned digital channels.
• Magnet Releasing: Magnet Films' genre label specializing in horror, thriller, and cult film distribution. Comparable niche-horror distribution focus and audience alignment with SCREAMBOX's content acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Blumhouse: Major horror film/TV production company (Get Out, Paranormal Activity franchises) with growing direct-to-consumer ambitions. A broader incumbent that competes for horror talent, audience attention, and streaming partnerships.
• IFC Midnight: AMC Networks' genre film distribution label focused on horror and elevated genre titles. Comparable in distributing horror content but operates as part of a larger media portfolio rather than a standalone brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BloodyDisgusting
• Facebookfacebook.com/BloodyDisgusting
• Instagraminstagram.com/bloody_disgusting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloody-disgusting-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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