Stache Pictures Launches Worldwide Sales for Psychological Horror Film "Sacred Evil"

Archstone Entertainment on board as sales agent for the film starring Sean Patrick Flanery, Tom Arnold, Mindy Sterling, and Orlando Jones.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Stache Pictures has announced the launch of the psychological horror feature film "Sacred Evil" which will begin worldwide sales at the European Film Market in Berlin this month. The film is produced by James Thomas Flynn and Michael Bonenfant of Stache Pictures and stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Tom Arnold, Mindy Sterling, and Orlando Jones. Archstone Entertainment is handling the worldwide sales for the film.

Why it matters

The launch of "Sacred Evil" at the European Film Market represents an opportunity for the independent production company Stache Pictures to introduce their elevated genre storytelling to international audiences. The film's blend of psychological tension and themes of generational trauma could resonate with horror fans worldwide, especially given the involvement of experienced producers and a talented cast.

The details

Inspired by documented historical events, "Sacred Evil" draws from classic horror traditions while blending psychological tension with themes of generational trauma and buried truth. Producers James Thomas Flynn and Michael Bonenfant aim to bring a sense of excitement back to the filmmaking process and moviegoing experience, harkening back to the slashers and thrillers of the 1990s and early 2000s that shaped their love of the genre.

  • "Sacred Evil" will begin worldwide sales at the European Film Market in Berlin this month (February 2026).

The players

Stache Pictures

A production company focused on developing bold, high-quality storytelling with decades of combined experience across production, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

Archstone Entertainment

The sales agent handling worldwide distribution for "Sacred Evil".

James Thomas Flynn

A Los Angeles-based producer and leading union lighting designer whose credits include major studio features and premium television series.

Michael Bonenfant

A producer with extensive experience in brand partnerships and deal structuring, having previously worked with the Thompson family office behind Cross Creek Pictures.

Sean Patrick Flanery

One of the lead actors in "Sacred Evil".

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What they’re saying

“We grew up as huge fans of the horror genre - especially the slashers and thrillers of the '90s and early 2000s that shaped our love of filmmaking. Sacred Evil is very much a love letter to that era, embracing the fun, tension, and energy that made those films so memorable. It was important to us not only to bring production back to our hometown of Los Angeles, but also to make the filmmaking process and the moviegoing experience feel exciting again.”

— James Thomas Flynn and Michael Bonenfant, Producers (EINPresswire.com)

“SACRED EVIL delivers elevated genre storytelling. The fact that it's based on actual events adds an extra layer of intrigue, heightening the film's psychological tension and classic horror sensibility for audiences worldwide.”

— Heather Brawley, Vice President of Marketing & Operations, Archstone Entertainment (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

Additional festival appearances and release plans for "Sacred Evil" will be announced in the future.

The takeaway

The launch of "Sacred Evil" at the European Film Market represents an opportunity for the independent production company Stache Pictures to introduce their elevated genre storytelling to international audiences, blending psychological tension with themes of generational trauma and drawing from classic horror traditions.