After Skull Globe Productions wrapped production earlier this month in Castroville, California, on the giallo-inspired horror short Artichoke, Bloody Disgusting has revealed the first-look images. Note: viewer discretion is advised for some of the images.
The short stars Alyson Gorske and Thomas Dekker. Amir Moini (Slashr) directed the short, penned by Adam Van Dyke of Skull Globe Productions. Bria O’Brien and Sam Van Dyke produced for Skull Globe Productions. Prince Chenoa served as executive producer for Galore.
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Executive produced and narrated by Anna Lou Castoldi, granddaughter of Giallo legend Dario Argento (Suspiria, Tenebrae), the horror short is expected to hit the festival circuit in Fall 2026. So, genre fest fans, keep your eyeballs peeled.
What is Artichoke about?
The full synopsis (via Deadline) is as follows: “Held captive in a violent relationship, a woman named Cynara (Alyson Gorske) discovers a phoropter that opens a portal to another world. In a terrifying cat and mouse chase between worlds, Cynara finally comes face to face with The Man (Thomas Dekker) and must decide what she’s willing to destroy, in order to survive.”
First Look Images
Artichoke Cast
- Alyson Gorske (The Puppetman, Obliterated)
- Thomas Dekker (Swimming With Sharks, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles)
- Anna Lou Castodi (Baby, Misunderstood)
When will the short premiere?
Artichoke is tentatively set to make its world premiere on the film festival circuit sometime in Fall 2026. The actual date is to be determined, but stay tuned for more details ahead of its premiere.
