Screamify™ Launches Horror Buddy™ — A New Way to Watch Horror Together
NASHVILLE, TN — January 2026
Screamify™, the independent horror streaming platform dedicated to filmmakers and fans, today announced the launch of Horror Buddy™, a new proprietary viewing experience designed to make horror less solitary — and more shared.
Horror Buddy™ debuts as a pre-recorded co-viewing experience, pairing select films with horror influencers who watch the movie alongside the audience on screen. Rather than a traditional watch party or chat feature, Horror Buddy™ places a companion directly into the viewing experience — reacting, enduring the scares, and experiencing the film in real time with the viewer.
Launching during the massive winter storm of January 2026, Horror Buddy™ was intentionally timed to address a growing cultural issue: isolation. As conversations around the modern loneliness epidemic continue to dominate public discourse, Screamify is offering a new kind of connection — one rooted in storytelling, shared fear, and communal viewing.
“Horror has always been communal.
People watch together, scream together, and process fear together. Horror Buddy™ brings that feeling back — especially at a time when so many people are watching alone.”
— A representative from Screamify
The first film to debut with Horror Buddy™ functionality is Axes and Os, directed by Trent Duncan and featuring horror influencer @annieshorror, now streaming exclusively on Screamify™.
While the initial rollout features pre-recorded Horror Buddy™ experiences, Screamify confirms that more interactive functionality is already in development, with plans to expand the experience later in 2026. Additional films and Horror Buddy™ participants are also currently in production.
Horror Buddy™ is available today on Screamify™.
About Screamify™
Screamify™ is an independent horror streaming platform dedicated to bold filmmakers, original voices, and the fans who love them. Featuring exclusive films, series, and innovative viewing experiences, Screamify™ is redefining how horror is discovered, watched, and shared.
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