Producer Jeff Miller Launches Twisted Serial Killer Universe with Jeffrey Dollmer and Ted Bunny
If you thought the public domain horror boom had reached its peak with Popeye the Slayer Man swinging an anchor at unsuspecting sinners, producer Jeff Miller would like to politely inform you that we have only just reached the amuse bouche. After turning Popeye into a homicidal nightmare and discovering that the world has a bottomless appetite for unhinged genre mayhem, Miller is officially launching what he calls the Twisted Serial Killer Universe. Yes, you read that correctly. Horror has finally merged with the very specific genre of “pun based serial killer puns brought to life.” At this point, the only surprising thing is that it did not happen sooner.
The universe will begin with two films: Jeffrey Dollmer and Ted Bunny. If those titles have you squinting at your screen, wondering if you are looking at a very dark joke or a typo, fear not. They are exactly what they sound like. The first of the pair, Jeffrey Dollmer, has already wrapped filming, and it tells the story of a doll possessed by the spirit of Jeffrey Dahmer. That sentence alone is enough for most horror fans to decide whether they are buying a ticket or fleeing to the nearest safe house.
Directed by Mark Savage, Jeffrey Dollmer follows a group of models on a photo shoot who find themselves stalked by the doll in question. The screenplay comes from John Doolan, whose credits include Popeye the Slayer Man and Remains, which makes him something of the unofficial poet laureate of this micro genre. The cast includes Charlie Trepany, Chey Crieger, Juliana Destefano, Adam Huss, Eva Hamilton, Mariah Justice, Scott Asmar, Jabarri Bush, Jane Xi, Tom Parnell, Sean Michael Conway, and Brian Joseph Mange. Horror fans will also get a treat in the form of a cameo from Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of Final Destination. If anyone understands the delicate art of ridiculous death sequences, it is that man.
Miller has expressed genuine joy in bringing this particular doll to life, insisting that Jeffrey Dollmer is an over the top killer doll film that will pair perfectly with Ted Bunny. Given that Popeye the Slayer Man proved surprisingly popular with genre fans, especially those who appreciate the strange wonders made possible by public domain loopholes, it makes sense that Miller would double down and expand the concept into a full fledged cinematic universe. It is bold, it is absurd, and it has a strangely irresistible charm.
Jeffrey Dollmer is aiming to make its debut at the European Film Market in Berlin, with Millman Productions handling sales. The early buzz suggests that distributors are intrigued, which is industry speak for “everyone wants to see how far this madness can go.”
That brings us to Ted Bunny, the second film in Miller’s twisted universe. Plot details remain tightly sealed, though the title alone provides a fairly reliable clue. It is safe to assume a homicidal bunny with a human killer’s soul will be involved, which puts Ted Bunny squarely in the Easter basket of horror films you absolutely must see, even if you hate yourself afterward. The film is directed by Michael Fredianelli, who also co wrote the project with Maralynn Adams. Horror icon Dee Wallace, known for her roles in E T, Cujo, and countless genre classics, joins the cast along with Diana Roman, Zanna Wyant, and Brad Satterwhite.
The inclusion of Wallace adds a layer of credibility that only someone with her resume can bring. She has fought killer dogs, alien hunters, and evil entities, so taking on a murderous bunny feels like a natural next step. If there is anyone who can look a demonic rabbit in the eyes and deliver a heartfelt monologue, it is Dee Wallace.
Ted Bunny is expected to hop onto screens in early 2026 through Terror Films, making it the second cornerstone in this expanding universe of unhinged horror oddities. If Miller’s plan succeeds, we may soon live in a world where a whole roster of deranged public domain and serial killer mash up monsters collide in a crossover event that will make The Avengers look like a group of mildly inconvenienced librarians.
For now, fans can enjoy watching this universe take shape, one possessed doll and one feral bunny at a time. Love it, hate it, or stare at it in confused awe, the Twisted Serial Killer Universe is officially here, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
