The WWE and Gene Simmons of KISS have partnered to launch a company called Erebus Pictures that will finance "elevated horror movies," the WWE announced Thursday. 

The WWE/Simmons partnership has secured a three-movie co-production deal that will begin with "Temple," which was originally acquired and developed by WWE Studios, according to a WWE press release. 

"The horror genre continues to fascinate me as it proves to be endlessly thrilling and engaging for audiences," Simmons said in the press release. "I am so thrilled to be working with the masterminds from WWE Studios in launching Erebus Pictures."

Added WWE Studios President Michael Luisi, "Horror films fall into a genre that thrives on genuine passion, and I believe this partnership truly capitalizes on that sentiment and supports our vision. I am confident that Erebus will provide audiences with an unprecedented horror experience."

"Temple," written by Matt Savelloni ("Exile To Babylon"), "will follow a team of highly trained operatives who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its artificial intelligence is suddenly shut down. While investigating the source of the malfunction, the crew begins to experience strange and horrific phenomena as they attempt to uncover who or what killed the team previously stationed at the compound."

Erebus Pictures' second feature will go into production later this year, the WWE said.