Horror

“Every time I survived a war zone, I thought I was sending a warning home: don’t do this,” Kirsten Dunst’s veteran photojournalist Lee tells another in Civil War. “But here we are.” The sentiment sums up writer/director Alex Garland‘s anti-war messaging, told through a visceral assault on the senses as it plunges its characters on a road trip

The 100-Acre Wood’s violent proclivities have been exposed and Pooh and friends are ready to wreak havoc on that snitch Christopher Robin in Rhys Frake-Waterfield‘s upcoming sequel Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2. It isn’t just Pooh and Piglet on the hunt, either. This time, Tigger and Owl join the pack to take down the boy

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. But if you’re Michael Myers you gather yourself, zip up your coveralls, and hope another studio will pick up your story. And that is exactly what Miramax did. According to Deadline, Halloween isn’t dead, especially after the divisive David Gordon Green reboot trilogy that started strong but literally fell

Every studio wants a piece of the profitable horror pie and it looks like Skydance is no exception. THR reports that Skydance is forming the brand new horror division Nocturna, and they’re partnering with Andy Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti (It, It: Chapter Two)! THR notes in their report, “the Muschiettis will co-own the label and

My family was raised on horror, literally. We were under five years old watching titles like Hellraiser and Nightmare on Elm Street, and yes, I’m dating myself. Was it the best parenting? Who knows. What I do know is that I loved it.  That transferred into my teen years when six of us slept at

Fans of the classic Universal Monster films will be pleased to hear that The Bride now has an official release date. The film is modern retelling of the classic tale of The Bride of Frankenstein. The Bride is set to open in theaters on October 3, 2025, just in time for the spooky season. At

Three of A24’s most popular movies are headed back to theaters in never-before-seen IMAX as part of a new monthly screening event, the company has announced this afternoon. A24 x IMAX Present: Hereditary, Ex Machina and Uncut Gems remastered! The screenings begin on March 27, and you can get tickets now. The first in the

The organizers of the acclaimed Chattanooga Film Festival are truly turning it up to 11 for the festival’s 11th edition, which is being held this year from June 21 to June 28. In honor of this glorious occasion, the team has announced the first wave of features playing at the festival, along with several of

Smile is one of the creepiest horror films of recent memory. The film was applauded for its use of disturbing imagery and unpredictable twists. The film premiered in September 2022 and achieved box office success, sparking anticipation among fans for news of a sequel. It turns out that they wouldn’t have to wait long. The

If there’s ever been a classic horror film that doesn’t need a sequel, it’s Carrie. Stephen King’s debut novel was masterfully adapted into a 1976 film by Brian De Palma and quickly became a runaway hit. In fact it’s likely because of the film’s success that the prolific author so quickly became a household name.

There’s very little to say about Shinji Mikami that hasn’t been said already. Creating the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry series is where most will know him. Maybe you were a fan of his collaborations with Goichi Suda on the eclectic standalone Killer 7 and Shadows of the Damned. But regardless of how you

The horror classic, Dawn of the Dead, will be returning to theaters this April! Directed by George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead), Dawn of the Dead is one of the most influential horror films to ever see the light of day. The film is quickly approaching its 45th anniversary. To celebrate this important

One of the best horror movies of all time, George A. Romero‘s masterpiece Dawn of the Dead is returning to theaters for the film’s 45th anniversary, we’ve learned this week. The iconic zombie classic will be celebrating its 45th anniversary by coming to theaters, drive-ins, and even malls across the U.S. and Canada starting on April 12,

Australian filmmakers are known for creating some of the most harrowing and disturbing horror films the genre has ever seen. From the brutal Wolf Creek to the darkly funny The Loved Ones, Australian genre cinema pushes boundaries and breaks taboos to confront societal issues head-on. Jim Weir and Jack Clark’s feature film debut Birdeater is

The world of Virtual Reality is shifting quickly. The technology consistently teeters on the brink of world-changing breakthroughs, yet often falls short. The recent release of the Apple Vision Pro, however, has showcased the public’s strong appetite for new technology. The impacts of these new additions to VR could forever alter the landscapes of movies

The attention-grabbing opening scene in writer/director Benjamin Finkel’s Family effectively establishes the film’s peculiar, esoteric, yet bone-chilling tone. Evoking Relic or Ari Aster’s Hereditary, the cold open sees preteen protagonist Johanna (Cameron Dawson Gray) banging on the locked doors of a synagogue, pleading to be let in, only for her mother, Naomi (Ruth Wilson), to stalk across the lawn,

This year’s SXSW features two genre-adjacent psychological thrillers about the dangers of toxic masculinity with the backdrop of a bachelor party. The first, Birdeater from Australian directors Jim Weir and Jack Clark, is a venomous critique of manipulative men and how their friends enable their repulsive behavior, especially when it comes to respecting their partners.

After more than three decades since the original “Beetlejuice” film took audiences by storm with its unique blend of comedy, horror, and whimsy, Michael Keaton has given fans a reason to eagerly anticipate the sequel. In a recent interview, Keaton shared his thoughts on an early cut of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel, and his words

Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy‘s sophomore effort, Oddity, serves as a welcome extension of his feature debut, Caveat, in many ways. Aside from the brief return of at least one familiar face and a nightmare bunny, Oddity continues the filmmaker’s exploration of supernatural karma and retribution with offbeat characters and a unique vision for scares. Armed with a tighter narrative, a

When I watched Damian McCarthy’s feature film debut Caveat, I was deeply impressed with his world-building and also incredibly unsettled with the rancid vibes he curated throughout. So it gives me great pleasure to share that with his newest film Oddity, which had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, McCarthy crafts a

After more than three decades since the original “Beetlejuice” film took audiences by storm with its unique blend of comedy, horror, and whimsy, Michael Keaton has given fans a reason to eagerly anticipate the sequel. In a recent interview, Keaton shared his thoughts on an early cut of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel, and his words

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