The American Scream, the latest documentary from director Michael Paul Stephenson, following his critically acclaimed Best Worst Movie has released the official trailer for the film. The world premiere of The American Scream took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas where it was heralded as "enormously uplifting" (Matt Barone, Complex) and received the award for Best Picture in the Documentary Features category.

The American Scream will open in theaters during October and November in the following locations and theaters (see list below). Additional details are available on The American Scream website: http://theamericanscreammovie.com/

The American Scream is also available through Tugg.com, a platform that allows people to choose the films they want to see at theater and create their own screenings for their community. Go here to request a screening in your town - http://www.tugg.com/titles/the-american-scream (note, the film will not be available through Tugg where there are current theatrical engagements).

October 13 & 14 - The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person

October 16 - Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA)

October 19 - Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston, MA)

October 20 - Nitehawk Cinema (Brooklyn, NY)

November 1 - Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park (Houston, TX)

November 3 - Alamo Drafthouse Winchester (Winchester, VA)

November 6 - Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (San Antonio, TX)

November 9-14 - Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (Austin, TX)

November 20 - Alamo Drafthouse Park North (San Antonio, TX)

November 28 - Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak (San Antonio, TX)

"The American Scream": Official Trailer

The creators behind "Best Worst Movie" are back with "The American Scream". The film is set have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 23 in Austin, Texas. is an original feature length documentary for NBCUniversal's cable channel, Chiller. It will premiere on the Chiller Channel on October 28, 2012 at 8pm EST and will play theatrically in select cities in October.

For more information on the film, you can goto and "Like" the film's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheAmericanScream

For more information on Fantastic Fest, you can goto: http://fantasticfest.com/

Press Release:

Magic Stone Productions (Magic Stone), the team behind the critically acclaimed documentary BEST WORST MOVIE, and Brainstorm Media are pleased to announce that their feature documentary, THE AMERICAN SCREAM, will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, the largest genre film festival in the U.S., on September 23 in Austin, Texas. THE AMERICAN SCREAM is the second documentary from director Michael Paul Stephenson. His first documentary BEST WORST MOVIE was a critical success when it was released in 2010.

Every Halloween, sleepy Fairhaven, Massachusetts erupts with the most ambitiously creative spookery in the world. Endless styrofoam tombstones and backyard beasts come courtesy of a few supremely dedicated local "home haunters" who've devoted their lives to the art of handmade monster making. THE AMERICAN SCREAM follows three of these horrific households to uncover the triumphs and tragedies that come with carrying the blackened banner of true Halloween spirit.

"After BEST WORST MOVIE, the thought of making another documentary was a bit terrifying. With BEST WORST MOVIE, I felt as if we got lucky; lucky to have been able to follow amazing characters and tell a story that meant so much to everybody involved. How on earth could we make another documentary that would have as much meaning," said filmmaker Michael Paul Stephenson.

"But then came THE AMERICAN SCREAM and with it, a feeling of immense love and pride for these characters and their story. This film is about more than 'haunted houses' or Halloween. It's a small, intimate story that is centered on dedication, creative passion, obsession and even sacrifice. It embodies a strong sense of small-town American identity, family and community. It only feels fitting to return to the Alamo Drafthouse for the premiere," continued Stephenson.

THE AMERICAN SCREAM will world premiere at Fantastic Fest at Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar on Sunday, September 23. Filmmakers and stars of the film will be in attendance. This includes director Michael Paul Stephenson and stars Manny Souza and Victor Bariteau and family.

THE AMERICAN SCREAM is an original feature length documentary for NBCUniversal's cable channel, Chiller. It will premiere on the Chiller Channel on October 28, 2012 at 8pm EST and will play theatrically in select cities in October. Michael Stephenson, Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson of Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media produce the film.