Pale Face Killer Attacks in Halloween Slasher ‘He Never Left’ Trailer

From Witching Season Films, the indie production company behind The Witching Season series and They Live Inside Us, a new Halloween slasher is set to be unleashed this November, and today a new official trailer for He Never Left has been released online.

The official synopsis: After hearing strange noises coming from an adjoining motel room, a federal fugitive and his girlfriend become targets of the notorious “Pale Face” killer, whose legend has haunted the local community for decades. 

“I’m hopeful that He Never Left will resonate with audiences on a deeper level than what they might expect.” says writer, director, and co-star James Morris. Co-writer and star Colin Cunningham notes, “These are people already navigating their own personal hell, and Satan just welcomes them to the neighborhood.”

“As fans of the slasher genre, we wanted to create something that feels both familiar and nostalgic, yet refreshing and different. I’m thrilled for audiences to experience the ride we’ve crafted in He Never Left,” says co-writer and producer Michael Ballif (They Live Inside Us).

Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald adds, “He Never Left is a brilliant homage to ’80s/’90s slashers with a shocking twist. The Pale Face killer, crafted by visionary James Morris, is the new face of evil.”

Written and directed by James Morris, who also acts in the film, the additional cast includes Colin Cunningham, Jessica Staples, Sean Hunter, Charla Bocchicchio, David E. McMahon, Jake Watters, and Will McAllister.

He Never Left will be released in limited theaters on November 1, before arriving on VOD on November 5, from Dread.

It will then hit Blu-ray on January 21, 2025.

You can watch the official trailer and see the new poster art below.