Horror

The early days of the pandemic were like living in some unholy vortex. Stores were indefinitely shuttered. The streets were eerily abandoned. And the threat of COVID lurked around every corner. While it has been four years since those rudimentary times, and we’ve returned to some normalcy, the danger still exists in hushed whispers and

When I was a kid, I had a menagerie of imaginary friends that followed me wherever I went. We had made-up languages and customs, an entire world that just existed in my head and was acted out as a strange one-child show that surely looked like utter madness to even my parents. In short, I

Nicolas Cage (Willy’s Wonderland) has been dominating the horror genre for the last decade with his electrifying performances. His latest venture, the creature feature film ‘Arcadian’, is poised to continue this trend. Known for his dynamic and extravagant acting style, Cage consistently enhances films. In ‘Arcadian’, it appears Cage is set to captivate audiences once

Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.” There’s something simultaneously exciting and horrifying about discovering the worst entry of the Amityville “franchise” more than 35 films in. And yet, Amityville Hex truly is *that*

Last week, a nude woman went on a damn rampage on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. When the aggressive exhibitionist was challenged by a clothed onlooker, the two eventually began dueling with what appeared to be spiked clubs. You really cannot make this stuff up. TMZ reports that the nude woman was charging at people when

“Your Monster”, a film that defies traditional categorization, has secured North American distribution rights with Vertical. This innovative project, which stars Melissa Barrera (“Scream” 2022, “Scream VI”), is described as a horror rom-com musical, a rare blend. The film centers around the character Laura Franco, portrayed by Barrera, a soft-spoken actor navigating the aftermath of

Ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s release on March 22, Sony Pictures is doing a little promotion in the form of Augmented Reality with Ghost Invasion. If you head on over here, you can get in on trapping those Mini-Pufts with your mobile device. Admittedly, the gameplay isn’t all that much. You tap your screen to

One of the best horror films of 2023 was cursed to fly under most of our radars, and that’s a real shame. Luckily, the power of streaming may have begun to turn the tide. Autumnal gem Dark Harvest has emerged today as the top-charting horror movie on the Prime Video charts, and I’m pleased to

“Your Monster”, a film that defies traditional categorization, has secured North American distribution rights with Vertical. This innovative project, which stars Melissa Barrera (“Scream” 2022, “Scream VI”), is described as a horror rom-com musical, a rare blend. The film centers around the character Laura Franco, portrayed by Barrera, a soft-spoken actor navigating the aftermath of

Universal, Blumhouse and producer James Wan’s Night Swim is currently available for $19.99 PVOD rental at home, and a Digital and physical media release is coming soon. Night Swim is yours to own on Digital March 12 and Blu-ray & DVD on April 9. BONUS FEATURES ON DIGITAL, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD: MASTERS OF FEAR – Horror legends Jason

I’ve written before about what made me fall in love with horror. It was Tom Holland’s Child’s Play, namely my mom’s willingness to let me watch it ad nauseum growing up. I even remember the first time I was introduced to it—there was a trailer that played on my VHS copy of Stephen Sommers’ The

Not since the Fyre Festival has an event been so lambasted online as Glasgow, Scotland’s Willy Wonka Experience. In case you haven’t heard about it, it was a children’s spectacular that celebrated Roald Dahl’s offbeat chocolatier by taking families through a themed space that felt like his magical factory. Only, thanks to cellphone cameras and

In addition to Bambi: The Reckoning, which is part of the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey universe, another upcoming Bambi horror movie has been announced this week. A gory horror-comedy that pays tribute to the slasher movies of the ’80s and ’90s, Bambi horror movie Bampire was just launched on Indiegogo, and we’ve got

THE CONJURING 2, director James Wan, on set, 2016. ph: Matt Kennedy / © New Line Cinema / courtesy Everett Collection James Wan spent last Halloween season championing different films that need more love on social media. And that has given us a wealth of content to share with our readers. Among the director’s stellar

No avid gorehound or SFX artist has seen the movie Laid to Rest and thought the kills were badly done. If you did, then reread the first part of my sentence. There are two movies in the series, and there would have been a third had director and creator Robert Green Hall not passed away

Gearbox Publishing and Gunfire Games have finally brought crossplay to their action RPG Remnant II. The new update is now live, giving players the opportunity to jump into co-op sessions across PC, PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. “Crossplay has been one of the most player-requested features for Remnant II, and our community has been

If you love beautiful architecture, medieval vibes, and horror films, then boy, do we have a genre film festival for you! The HARD:LINE Film Festival, located in Regensburg, Germany, is back for its 11th edition with 13 features, 16 shorts, and a director’s spotlight. We’re excited to exclusively announce their shorts program, including the ten

Just as we were getting to love the new Core Four in the re-invigorated Scream franchise, its two main stars have exited the chat leaving producers scratching their heads wondering what to do. They also have to work out who will replace director Chris Landon because he has also left the Scream VII production. So

With tickets on sale now, the Final Trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was released online yesterday, and this weekend we’re busting open the containment unit even further. Ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire arriving in theaters on March 22, you can browse the Afterlife sequel’s full official image gallery below. These are all the official images Sony

Every day feels like another chapter in the current dystopian hellscape we’re living in. Entire populations are massacred, basic human rights are constantly revoked, and if you aren’t a rich white man, you’re screwed. It sounds like something out of a movie, right? I mean, director Bo Mirosseni sure did, which is why he wrote

This will be an interesting film. Lionsgate has an upcoming film titled Amber Alert which stars actor Hayden Panettiere (Scream 4 & VI) in the leading role. It follows the story of “an ordinary ride share becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.” No release date has been set yet. Check out more about

Since time immemorial, storytellers have been fascinated by the near-supernatural connection between people and their trusty vehicles. At first, it was just with horses and their wheeled extensions, but the rise of the automobile and the freedom that it appeared to represent soon led us to bond with inanimate objects – and our stories adjusted

As February comes to a close, we’re so proud to have delivered another great month of content for Black History Month. From live panels and discussions to video interviews and editorials, we’ve highlighted some of the best Black horror voices out there. Whether it’s underrated gems or characters that deserve deeper appreciation, it was Black

If you’re a Scream fan then the past few months have been a mixed bag of emotions, but importantly, have still been one hell of a time if you love the franchise. We have ridden joyously on the high-octane waves of blood that Scream VI shed, with most fans leaving theatres with huge, satisfied grins,

Rowan, Rook and Decard, the studio that brought tabletop RPG fans Eat the Reich, have announced a new campaign sourcebook for their dark fantasy RPG Heart: The City Beneath with Dagger in the Heart. Available now on Backerkit (which has already been fully funded), the campaign sees players caught in the wake of the Delving

The #1 documentary on (HBO) Max turned out to be everything but what viewers expected it to be. Most subscribers hit play on They Called Him Mostly Harmless expecting the standard true crime fare. However, the internet quickly discovered that the victim was actually the villain in this story. If you have not had a chance to watch this

There is a certain nostalgia among Gen Xers for the ’90s grim comedy Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead. Now the latest generation is getting a remake and you can watch the teaser below. This modern version stars Nicole Richie, Simone Joy Jones, and June Squibb. Olympian freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy will also star. Bloody

We told you last month that a remake of 1991 black comedy Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead was on the way, though we didn’t have a release date or plot info at the time. Variety provides an update on the remake this week, reporting that Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead will be released

Image Courtesy of WSIN ABC News A Pizza Hut employee in South Milwaukee has been arrested following a murder that police believe may be tied to a $7,000 inheritance check. Kavonn Ingram stands accused of killing Alex Stengel. Both men were employees of a South Milwaukee Pizza Hut. Milwaukie Journal Sentinel reports that authorities were

If you were expecting another Paranormal Activity sequel to be a feature film you’d be surprised. Maybe there will be one, but for now, Variety reports that DreadXP co-director and creative director Brian Clarke (DarkStone Digital) are creating a video game based on the series. “We are thrilled to work with Paramount Game Studios and