Skincrawl Studios Unveiled The Divine Comedy
The production studio revealed the first look at director Patricio Valladares' modern horror adaptation of Dante's Inferno.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Horror
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Skincrawl Studios has released initial promotional materials for The Divine Comedy, a new horror film directed by Patricio Valladares. The project, which recently concluded principal photography, reimagines Dante Alighieri's 14th-century narrative poem as a fantasy-horror story.
Why it matters
This film provides a genre-bending interpretation of a classic literary work by merging elements of Greek tragedy with modern horror. The project represents a significant collaborative effort involving production teams from both Ireland and Italy.
The film features a screenplay written by Loris Curci and stars Christopher Rygh, Matthew Metcalfe, Tilda Metsola, and Fadhillah Othman. It follows director Patricio Valladares' previous horror work, including his 2017 feature Nightworld.
The players
Patricio Valladares
He is a Chilean filmmaker known for directing horror titles including the 2017 film Nightworld.
Skincrawl Studios
Based in Dublin, this company serves as the production and worldwide sales entity for the film.
Christopher Rygh
He is a lead actor who stars in the new production alongside Matthew Metcalfe, Tilda Metsola, and Fadhillah Othman.
Anxur Films
This Italy-based company acted as a co-production partner for the feature.
The details
The film focuses on the relationship between the central characters Dante and Virgil within a grim fantasy-horror setting. Anxur Films and Skincrawl Limited collaborated on the production, while Skincrawl Studios manages international sales.
Timeline
The original narrative poem was written in the 14th-century.
A teaser-trailer will be presented at the American Film Market in November 2026.
A screening is scheduled at the European Film Market in February 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The Divine Comedy follows a pattern set by the 2023 release of Invoking Yell regarding the global distribution of international horror cinema. This project signals the continued efforts of boutique studios to capitalize on the enduring popularity of classic literary adaptations.
Fans of the genre can expect to see the teaser-trailer for the film at the American Film Market next month. Following that event, the film will be presented at the European Film Market in Berlin to secure further distribution and festival placements.
The takeaway
The Divine Comedy illustrates how classic literature continues to provide fertile ground for modern fantasy and horror adaptations. Industry professionals and fans should monitor upcoming film festival circuits for future release announcements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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