Cineverse Adapts Trevor Henderson’s ‘Mayfair Watchers Society’ Podcast Into Feature Film
Cineverse is teaming with Trevor Henderson to adapt his horror podcast “Mayfair Watchers Society” into a feature film, Variety reported exclusively on October 15, 2026. The podcast launched in 2022 as part of Cineverse’s Bloody FM network and is presented as a collection of found tapes and audio accounts focusing on residents encountering Henderson’s monsters.
Podcast Origins and Content
The ‘Mayfair Watchers Society’ podcast debuted in 2022 under Cineverse’s Bloody FM network. Each episode presents found tapes and audio accounts of residents encountering creatures created by Trevor Henderson. The upcoming film will be a found footage anthology featuring stories and creatures from the podcast, including ‘The Needle,’ ‘Creekman,’ ‘Owls with Teeth,’ ‘Mr. Bag,’ ‘Anxious Dogs,’ ‘Scissors,’ and ‘The Clatter.’
Henderson’s Role and Cineverse’s Strategy
Trevor Henderson is set to produce the film and serve as part of the writing team. Cineverse, known for genre films such as ‘Terrifier 3,’ ‘The Toxic Avenger’ remake, and ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night,’ is expanding its indie genre IP strategy through this adaptation. The company recently presented the 20th anniversary of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ in theaters on October 8, 2026.
Broader Trend of Henderson’s IP Adaptations
Henderson’s creations have attracted major studio interest. Warner Bros. acquired the rights to Siren Head after a bidding war and is adapting it with director Brian Duffield and screenwriter Zach Cregger. TriStar Pictures acquired the rights to Cartoon Cat for a feature adaptation. The deal for ‘Mayfair Watchers Society’ was negotiated by Macias and Cineverse VP Creative Development and Filmmaker Relations Steven Peros. Henderson is represented by Verve, Redshift, and Marios Rush.
Distribution Strategy and Streaming Platforms
Cineverse’s extensive portfolio of over‑the‑top (OTT) services gives the “Mayfair Watchers Society” film a built‑in pipeline for reaching horror fans. After acquiring the horror‑genre streaming service Screambox in February 2021, the company folded the platform under the curation of its newly purchased Bloody Disgusting brand later that year. Both services specialize in indie and genre titles, providing a ready‑made audience for the found‑footage anthology. Cineverse has already hinted that the “Mayfair” movie will debut on Screambox’s ad‑supported tier before moving to a premium window on Bloody Disgusting’s subscription tier, mirroring the rollout strategy used for “Terrifier 3.”
Beyond dedicated horror channels, Cineverse’s broader streaming ecosystem—including CONtv (the joint venture with Wizard World) and the recently launched German Soccer Network on LG Channels—demonstrates the company’s ability to cross‑promote content across diverse FAST (Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV) line‑ups. Marketing executives expect “Mayfair” to appear in curated horror blocks on CONtv and to receive feature placement on the Bloody FM podcast feed, leveraging the same audience that originally discovered the story in audio form.
Henderson’s Creative Involvement and Vision
Trevor Henderson is not only producing the film but is also actively contributing to the writing team, ensuring the adaptation remains true to the podcast’s tone and his signature monster designs. He emphasized his desire to be hands-on throughout development, from selecting directors and writers to refining the found footage anthology structure. Henderson praised Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting as strong collaborators, citing their shared indie philosophy and support for creator-driven projects. His involvement aims to bridge the podcast’s audio-first storytelling with a visual format that preserves the eerie, fragmented nature of the original tapes.
Bloody FM Network and Podcast Launch Details
The “Mayfair Watchers Society” podcast debuted in 2022 as part of Cineverse’s Bloody FM network, a dedicated horror audio initiative launched by the company to expand its genre content offerings. Bloody FM serves as Cineverse’s platform for original horror podcasts, featuring found-footage-style audio narratives and monster lore from creators like Trevor Henderson. The network was introduced to leverage Cineverse’s existing horror streaming assets and deepen engagement with fans of indie horror storytelling.
Each episode of “Mayfair Watchers Society” is structured around discovered audio recordings, presenting firsthand accounts from residents of the fictional town of Mayfair as they encounter supernatural entities designed by Henderson. This format aligns with Bloody FM’s focus on immersive, audio-driven horror experiences that emphasize atmosphere and unease through found tape aesthetics. The podcast’s launch under this network positioned it as a flagship title in Cineverse’s strategy to develop proprietary horror IP across multiple mediums.
By situating the podcast within the Bloody FM ecosystem, Cineverse created a direct pipeline for cross-promotion between audio and visual horror content, allowing the company to test audience reception before pursuing adaptation into film. The network’s integration with Cineverse’s broader streaming portfolio, including Screambox and Bloody Disgusting, enabled seamless transition from podcast to feature film development, with the audio series serving as both creative foundation and promotional asset for the upcoming movie.
Creatures and Stories Featured in the Film
The film adaptation will include specific creatures and narratives drawn directly from the podcast’s episodes, translating their audio horror into visual form. Among the featured entities are “The Needle,” a tall, spindly figure associated with unexplained punctures and medical dread; “Creekman,” a water-dwelling entity lurking beneath Mayfair’s streams; and “Owls with Teeth,” avian predators with humanoid dentition that hunt in silent forests.
Additional stories spotlight “Mr. Bag,” a faceless entity carrying a burlap sack that appears during moments of personal crisis; “Anxious Dogs,” phantom canines whose presence signals impending dread through distorted barking and whimpering; and “Scissors,” a sentient pair of shears that move autonomously, often found near discarded clothing or in sewing rooms.
The anthology also incorporates “The Clatter,” an unseen force characterized by metallic noises and object displacement, typically reported in attics or basements. These creatures and their associated tales were central to the podcast’s found-tape format and are being preserved in the film’s segmented structure to maintain the episodic, unsettling tone of the original audio series.
Sources
- Cineverse
- Cineverse to Adapt Trevor Henderson’s Horror Podcast ‘Mayfair Watchers Society’ Into Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
- Cineverse to Launch New 24/7 German Soccer Network, Available Exclusively on LG Channels
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