ICE NINE KILLS prepare to unleash a new album while developing a film for 2026

Ice Nine Kills are pushing their horror universe beyond the stage. Alongside plans for a new album in 2026, the band is also developing its first full-length horror film, titled The Slashin’ of the Christ.

The script has already been completed by Spencer Charnas and Paul Soter (Super Troopers, Club Dread), with Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) attached as a producer alongside Charnas himself. While no director or cast has been announced yet, the project signals how seriously the band is taking this next creative leap.

Metal artists crossing into film isn’t unheard of — Dave Grohl and Rob Zombie have both made successful horror movies — and Ice Nine Kills seem well aware of what works. This isn’t about prestige cinema; it’s about fun, blood, and fan culture, extending the band’s signature aesthetic into a new medium. With albums like The Silver Scream, the transition from record to screen feels less like a risk and more like a natural evolution.