One of our favorite films from 2024 was “The Daemon,” which premiered at the UK’s FrightFest. Like so many genre films, the process of even making a film can be a miracle in itself, but to get it shown at film festivals is a whole other level of accolade that many aspiring filmmakers can only dream of. The thing is, that’s only half the proverbial battle. As any filmmaker who made it past the festival phase will tell you, finding distribution for your film is as difficult as getting it made in the first place. Navigating this landscape can be challenging, and filmmakers David Yohe and Matt Devino know what this is like firsthand.

After rave reviews for their film, they would spend the next 18 months working to find a distributor to bring it to the masses. Luckily, the fine folks at Screambox know what good horror looks like and were able to snag “The Daemon” as a Screambox Exclusive! When we spoke with the duo in September 2024, we spent the time talking about the themes of grief and cosmic horror, this time we talked about the journey from film festival favorite to finding the right distribution partner. Check out the conversation below, and you can catch “The Daemon” on Screambox March 24, 2026!