"Night Patrol" is poised to hit the ground running, as RLJE Films and Shudder have secured the rights to Ryan Prows's heart-stopping horror thriller, aiming for a cinematic release in 2026. Facilitated by XYZ Films, this acquisition precedes the film's global debut at the esteemed 2025 Fantastic Fest, whose lineup was unveiled on Thursday with much anticipation.
"Night Patrol" is a daring and high-stakes horror-thriller, featuring a powerhouse ensemble cast that generates a pulse-pounding tension, remarked Mark Ward, RLJE's Chief Acquisitions Officer, in an official statement. "Under Ryan Prows's unwavering direction, this film blends community resilience, suspense, and relentless intensity, marking a dream come true for us ahead of its world premiere."
Co-penned by Prows, Shaye Ogbonna (of "The Penguin" fame), Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, the narrative revolves around an LAPD officer who must set aside his differences with local street gangs when he uncovers a chilling secret harbored by a police task force, threatening the very residents of the housing projects where he grew up.
Jermaine Fowler spearheads a star-studded cast that includes Justin Long ("Barbarian"), RJ Cyler ("The Harder They Fall"), Freddie Gibbs ("Down with the King"), CM Punk ("Girls on the Third Floor"), YG ("White Boy Rick"), Flying Lotus ("Ash"), Dermot Mulroney ("Scream IV"), Jon Oswald ("Lowlife"), and Nicki Micheaux ("The Shield").
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be partnering with RLJE and Shudder to bring 'Night Patrol' to the big screen," expressed Prows. "It's been a lengthy journey to arrive at this point, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect team to propel this exhilarating, thrill-ride of a film into the world. I'm overjoyed at the prospect of our wild film reaching a wide, eager, and unsuspecting audience."
Produced by David S. Goyer and Keith Levine for Phantom Four, James Harris for Tea Shop Films, and Josh Goldbloom, "Night Patrol" boasts an impressive list of executive producers, including XYZ, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, and Grady Craig for Bondit, Mark Lane for Tea Shop Films, as well as YG, Narineh Hacopian, and Gracie Wheelan and David Tracy from Phantom Four.
The deal was adeptly negotiated by Mark Ward and Brandon Harmer on behalf of RLJE and Shudder, with XYZ representing the filmmakers.
