Night Patrol Trailer Released with CM Punk as Vampire Cop

A new trailer for the upcoming horror film "Night Patrol" has been released, showcasing WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk in a villainous role as a vampire LAPD officer. The movie, directed by Ryan Prows, is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on January 16, 2026, distributed by RLJE Films and Shudder.

The film centers on an LAPD officer, played by Jermaine Fowler, who uncovers a deadly secret within a local police task force known as the Night Patrol. The group turns out to be vampires preying on residents of the housing projects where the protagonist grew up. Forced to ally with street gangs he once clashed with, the officer confronts the supernatural threat to protect his community. The tagline, "Defang the police," underscores the story's blend of action, humor, and horror, produced by the team behind "The First Omen" and "Hellraiser."

In the trailer, released on November 17, Punk's character emerges as a key antagonist. He appears executing a suspect with a headshot, only to reveal his vampiric resilience by surviving a gunshot wound himself. Later scenes depict Punk inducting Justin Long's character into the Night Patrol, transforming him into one...