Glenn Danzig to Direct Film Adaptation of His Own Comic Book Hellmask

Dateline: LOS ANGELES, Calif. — June 19, 2026 — Misfits frontman and filmmaker Glenn Danzig is returning to the director’s chair for Hellmask, a feature-film adaptation of his own medieval horror comic, with production set to begin in August 2026.

• Glenn Danzig will direct Hellmask, a film adaptation of his Verotik comic of the same name.
• The project marks his third feature as director, following Verotika (2019) and Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021).
• Producer James Cullen Bressack confirmed the film; casting is currently underway with cameras rolling in August.
• UK horror fans will recognise Danzig’s cult following, with Verotika earning a devoted British audience via Shudder UK — Hellmask is expected to follow a similar distribution path.

The announcement cements Danzig’s evolution from punk-metal icon to genre filmmaker — a rare creative trifecta of musician, comic publisher, and director all feeding the same dark, self-contained mythology.

For British horror devotees, Danzig’s work carries particular cult weight: Verotika was available on Shudder UK and gained a devoted midnight-movie following among UK genre fans who celebrated its uncompromising, lo-fi aesthetic.

“Excited to be back in the trenches with my good friend Glenn Danzig as we bring HELLMASK to life,” said James Cullen Bressack, the film’s producer, in an Instagram post confirming the project. “Looking forward to this medieval journey filled with dark magic, armored warriors, and all the insanity you’d expect from Glenn,” Bressack added.

What Is Hellmask?

The source material originates from Danzig’s own publishing imprint, Verotik, which focuses on dark fantasy and horror.

Hellmask first appeared in the Verotik 30th anniversary issue in October 2023.

Per the official logline, the story is “set against a brutal medieval backdrop filled with dark magic, armored warriors and massive bloody battle scenes” and follows “a violent supernatural tale steeped in gothic atmosphere.”

Danzig’s Third Turn Behind the Camera

Hellmask will mark Danzig’s third feature film as a writer-director.

His debut, Verotika (2019), was also adapted from his Verotik comics and earned cult status — often compared to the so-bad-it’s-transcendent appeal of The Room.

His second film, Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021), was a vampire spaghetti-western that starred Danny Trejo and Devon Sawa, with Danzig himself appearing as the villainous Bad Bathory.

Who Is Producing Hellmask?

Veteran indie horror and action filmmaker James Cullen Bressack (Fortress, Survive the Game, Darkness of Man) is producing.

Bressack most recently wrapped a horror film shot entirely on VHS — signalling that Hellmask will arrive within a similarly fearless, no-compromise corner of independent genre cinema.

Production Timeline and UK Outlook

The film is currently in the casting phase and is scheduled to go before cameras in August 2026.

No UK release date or BBFC certification has been announced at this stage.

However, given that Danzig’s previous features found UK audiences primarily via Shudder UK, British horror fans should monitor that platform for future availability — the streaming service remains the most likely home for Hellmask in the UK market.

Danzig’s Cult Legacy in Britain

Danzig’s connection to the UK runs deeper than streaming rights alone.

The iconic Misfits track “London Dungeon” — written by Danzig while reportedly held in Brixton — remains one of punk’s most beloved British-adjacent anthems, giving him a long-standing emotional foothold with UK audiences.

His upcoming U.S. tour kicks off in September 2026, though no UK or European dates have been confirmed at time of publication.

Danzig is represented by CAA.

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This article was human-curated and verified for accuracy by Elena Vane after an initial AI-assisted draft.