Chris Jericho’s next movie project has been revealed, with the AEW star working on a action horror movie about pro-wrestling.
Following Jericho making a cameo appearance in Terrifier 2, and being featured in Terrifier 3, the wrestling veteran will make his horror movie return in Dark Match.
This movie – about a small-time wrestling promotion holding shows in a mysterious town – has now been acquired by the Shudder streaming service. Dark Match will release on the platform on January 31, 2025.
The following was announced by Shudder (via PWInsider):
DARK MATCH Streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Shudder on Friday, January 31st, 2025
Shudder has acquired the US, UKI, and ANZ rights to DARK MATCH, written and directed by Lowell Dean and starring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho (TERRIFIER 2), Ayisha Issa (TRANSPLANT), Steven Ogg (THE WALKING DEAD, WESTWORLD), Sara Canning (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES), Michael Eklund (THE CALL) and Jonathan Cherry (GOON).
Produced by JOHN K. MACDONALD, DON DEPOE, MICHAEL FEEHAN, RHONDA BAKER, and MICHAEL PETERSON
Executive Producers ELEANOR WIEBE and CHRIS JERICHO
Cinematography by KARIM HUSSAIN, CSC
SYNOPSIS
A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.
94 mins | Canada | 2024 | English | Horror, Thriller, Action
Check out the trailer for Dark Match below this news story.
Former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho recently addressed the possibility of him making a return to WWE, which you can read more about right here.
Pro-wrestling themed horror movie 'Dark Match' featuring #AEW's Chris Jericho will release on Shudder on January 31, 2025.
Chris Jericho is also listed as an Executive Producer for the project.
The synopsis reads:
"A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in… pic.twitter.com/I5gcGI7jCK
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