The upcoming independent horror comedy Mittens, starring Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn and Hey Monday vocalist Cassadee Pope, is getting a physical release on VHS and DVD ahead of its planned streaming debut in 2027. Yes, VHS is making a comeback apparently!
The announcement comes directly from producer Oliver Ricketts, who revealed that fans can now get their hands on a physical copy of the film, embracing the nostalgia of discovering horror films on VHS at Blockbuster.
Written and directed by Louis Rocky Bacigalupo, Mittens features Quinn as Country Stuart, a seemingly friendly children’s television presenter hiding a much darker side. The cast also includes Arina Bacigalupo and Bridget Rose Perrotta.
The film was created as a throwback to classic creature features, using practical effects and shooting almost entirely in camera rather than relying heavily on digital effects.
Fans Could Have Their Artwork Featured on the VHS and DVD..
Alongside the physical release, the filmmakers have launched a fan art competition, giving one artist the opportunity to have their work featured on the back cover of the official Mittens VHS and DVD packaging.
The winning artwork will be used as a banner image, with the artist receiving a paid commission and official credit on the packaging, in the film and across platforms including IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
To enter, fans must:
- Follow @mittenslives on Instagram.
- Tag two friends they’d like to watch the film with in the competition announcement post.
- Create artwork inspired by the film and share it on Instagram, tagging @mittenslives
(Please see original post above for detailed entry requirements)
Submissions can feature Country Stuart, the film’s monster Mittens, heroine Alice or other characters and elements from the movie.
All traditional and digital art mediums are welcome, including paintings, pencil drawings and digital illustrations. However, artwork created using generative AI will not be considered.
The team will also share submitted artwork on the official Instagram page, giving participating artists an opportunity to have their creations seen by other fans.
Submissions are open now, with the winner expected to be announced two weeks after the competition announcement.
Watch Mittens Before Its Streaming Release
For anyone wanting to see Mittens before it arrives on streaming services in 2027, the newly announced VHS and DVD editions offer an opportunity to own the film in physical form.
The release fits perfectly with the filmmakers’ intention to recreate the atmosphere of classic horror films, right down to the way audiences experience them.
Fans can visit mittensmovie.com for more information about the film, its screenings and physical release, while competition details and artwork inspiration can be found through the official Mittens Instagram account.
With a cast featuring familiar faces from the alternative music scene, a practical-effects creature feature and now a physical release inspired by the VHS era, Mittens is shaping up to be an interesting project for both horror and music fans!