What Epic Pictures does

Epic Pictures Group, Inc. is a privately held, Santa Monica-based independent entertainment company founded in 2007 that produces, finances, licenses, and distributes film content worldwide, with a deep specialization in horror and adjacent genre content (thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy, crime). The company operates an integrated content business spanning film production, US theatrical and digital distribution, international sales, streaming licensing, physical media, and direct-to-consumer merchandising, with content reaching audiences across theatrical windows, 15+ digital VOD platforms (Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, Tubi, Roku, Plex, Comcast, Dish, DirecTV, etc.), dedicated streaming partners (Shudder, Be Afraid Media), and an owned Epic Store storefront. As of 2026, the company maintains an active release slate spanning horror (The Mortuary Assistant, adapted from DreadXP's video game), thriller (No Ordinary Heist, The Huntsman, Winter: Battleground), sci-fi (Space/Time), and crime (Sunset Strip Killers), and is expanding internationally via the April 2026 acquisition of UK/France-based Film Seekers.

The business model combines transactional revenue (theatrical box office, per-transaction VOD sales and rentals, physical disc and merchandise sales through the Epic Store) with recurring licensing revenue (multi-year streaming deals with Be Afraid Media and Shudder, plus international sales through Film Seekers). Recent strategic activity in 2026 — including the Film Seekers acquisition, the sale of Dread Central and DreadTV to Be Afraid Media in exchange for a multi-year streaming agreement, and the appointment of CEO Patrick Ewald to Be Afraid Media's board — indicates an active portfolio reshaping toward higher-value streaming licensing and international distribution. Epic Pictures is led by CEO Patrick Ewald and CFO Katie Page, with Caroline Couret-Delègue serving as President of Sales and Content following the Film Seekers deal. The combined portfolio reportedly reaches over 16 million fans across digital, social, streaming, and commerce channels.

Name

Epic Pictures

Legal name

Epic Pictures Group, Inc.

Website

https://epic-pictures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epic Pictures Group is a Santa Monica-based independent entertainment company that produces, finances, and distributes horror and genre films globally through theatrical, digital VOD, streaming licensing, international sales, and direct-to-consumer channels. It serves streaming platforms and global audiences with a specialized genre catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production and Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Architecture & Hospitality Marketing Video (MPADAEAO)

Keywords

• Horror film production
• Film distribution
• International film sales
• Video on demand
• Content licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Distribution: Theatrical release of films in select theaters, generating box office revenue before VOD windows.
2. Digital VOD Sales: Digital video-on-demand distribution through partnerships with major VOD platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango, Comcast, Dish, DirecTV, and others. Revenue generated per transaction through sales/rental.
3. Streaming Licensing: Licensing content to streaming platforms including multi-year agreements with Be Afraid Media and Shudder acquisitions. Content distributed through horror-focused streaming channels like DreadTV.
4. International Sales: Foreign sales and production representation through acquired Film Seekers operations in UK and France, generating licensing revenue from international territories.
5. Physical Media and Merchandise: Direct-to-consumer sales through Epic Store including DVD, Blu-Ray discs and merchandise. Storefront accessible at epic-pictures.com/store-home.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Epic Pictures Group is a film production and distribution company that produces, finances, licenses, and distributes horror and genre films globally. The company operates a vertically integrated model combining film production, US theatrical and digital distribution, international foreign sales (including UK and France via the Film Seekers acquisition), and direct-to-consumer retail through streaming video, DVD/Blu-Ray, and merchandise storefronts.

Product overview

Epic Pictures Group is a film production and distribution company operating across theatrical, digital, and physical media channels. The company offers a unified platform combining film production services, US theatrical distribution, international foreign sales (strengthened by the 2026 acquisition of Film Seekers), and direct-to-consumer retail through streaming video, DVD/Blu-Ray sales, and merchandise. Their content portfolio spans multiple genres including Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thrillers, Drama, Family, Comedy, and Action, with recent titles like The Mortuary Assistant (horror), No Ordinary Heist (thriller), Space/Time (sci-fi), Winter: Battleground (thriller), The Huntsman (thriller), and Sunset Strip Killers (crime). The company also maintains multi-year streaming distribution agreements with platforms like Shudder.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mortuary Assistant A 2025 horror film (91 minutes) adapted from the horror video game by DreadXP. Set in Connecticut in 1998, it follows newly hired mortician Rebecca Owens who falls victim to possession from a demonic entity during her first overnight shift at the morgue.
• No Ordinary Heist A thriller film inspired by the real-life 2004 Northern Bank robbery, the largest cash heist in UK and Irish history. Two rival bank employees must pull off Ireland's biggest heist after criminals kidnap their families and force vaults open.
• Space/Time A sci-fi/fantasy film about a disgraced team of scientists who turn to crime to rebuild a space-bending engine that could save humanity's future or destroy it.
• Winter: Battleground A thriller set in an AI-ruled America where the last free man wages a brutal one-man war against government assassins sent to erase him in a remote forest.
• The Huntsman A thriller about an ICU nurse who aids a coma patient accused of murder, uncovering dark secrets that blur the line between innocence and evil.
• Sunset Strip Killers A crime film based on a true story about Doug Clark and Carol Bundy who spiral into a violent, bloody killing spree on the neon-lit streets of 1980s Los Angeles.
• Streaming Video Epic Pictures' streaming video on-demand service offering access to their catalog of films across multiple platforms.
• DVD & Blu-Ray Physical media distribution of Epic Pictures films including DVD and Blu-Ray releases.
• Merchandise Epic Pictures branded merchandise and collectibles available through their online store.
• US Distribution Domestic theatrical and digital distribution services for films within the United States market.
• Foreign Sales International sales and distribution services for films across global markets, including the acquisition of Film Seekers to strengthen UK and France sales operations.
• Film Production Epic Pictures' film production capabilities including development, production, and co-production of films across various genres.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 16 million fans reached across digital, social, streaming, and commerce platforms through combined portfolio

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Film SeekerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Epic Pictures acquired Film Seekers, a UK and France-based sales and production company, as part of strategic expansion to grow global sales and production footprint. Caroline Couret-Delègue, founder of Film Seekers, joined Epic Pictures Group as President of Sales and Content, reporting to CEO Patrick Ewald and CFO Katie Page.
• Be Afraid MediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2026Be Afraid Media launched with acquisition of Dread Central and DreadTV from Epic Pictures. Epic Pictures secured a multi-year streaming distribution agreement as part of the transaction. Patrick Ewald, CEO of Epic Pictures, was appointed to Be Afraid Media's Board of Directors. Combined portfolio reaches over 16 million fans.
• ShuddercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 July 2025Shudder, the horror-focused streaming service, acquired The Mortuary Assistant video game adaptation from Epic Pictures for exclusive streaming distribution. The film stars Willa Holland and Paul Sparks.
• Fandango at HomemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFandango at Home (formerly VUDU) serves as primary VOD distribution partner for Epic Pictures releases including theatrical titles and catalog films.
• Dread Central (DreadTV)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDread Central (digital horror news outlet) and DreadTV (horror film FAST channel) were previously owned by Epic Pictures before being acquired by Be Afraid Media as part of the transaction that included multi-year streaming distribution agreement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RLJE Films: Independent film distributor with a strong horror/genre focus, owned by AMC Networks. Directly comparable to Epic Pictures in target genre, distribution model (theatrical + VOD + streaming licensing), and customer base (Shudder, Amazon, Apple).
• IFC Midnight: Horror and genre-focused label under IFC Films (AMC Networks). Comparable in its specialization in horror/genre content and indie distribution across theatrical, VOD, and streaming windows.
• Dark Sky Films: Independent distributor specializing in horror, sci-fi, and genre films. Highly comparable in product focus, target audience (genre enthusiasts), and multi-platform VOD distribution strategy.
• Neon: Independent film production and distribution company with theatrical, VOD, and international sales operations. Comparable end-to-end business model with a broader (not horror-specific) genre slate.
• Magnolia Pictures: Independent distributor covering theatrical, VOD, and home video across multiple genres. Comparable in distribution scale, platform relationships, and independent acquisition/production model.
• XYZ Films: Independent genre-focused production, financing, and international sales company. Comparable in international sales representation, genre specialization, and producer-distributor hybrid model.
• Vertical Entertainment: Independent distributor operating across theatrical, VOD, and home video. Comparable in scale, multi-platform release strategy, and genre mix to Epic Pictures' slate.
• Samuel Goldwyn Films: Long-standing independent distributor covering theatrical, VOD, and home entertainment. Comparable in distribution model and platform-agnostic release strategy across a broad genre slate.
• Gravitas Ventures: Independent distributor focused on theatrical, VOD, and digital release windows. Comparable in indie distribution scale, platform relationships, and breadth of content acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• A24: Larger independent film production and distribution company with an end-to-end model spanning theatrical, VOD, and international sales. Comparable in vertical integration and indie distribution strategy, though Epic is smaller and more narrowly focused on horror/genre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/epic_pictures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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