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Dead Drop Official synopsis A group of strangers board a freight elevator and find themselves trapped in an ever-worsening life-and-death predicament that ultimately reveals they are all linked together in a sinister, supernatural, or even biblical nightmare. Review Viewers will have a blast being as much in the dark about the mysterious proceedings in Dead Drop as the characters are, although the latter are in for some gruesome fates while we watch writer/director Ned Crowley’s super feature unfold. Boasting a wonderfully talented ensemble cast portraying nameless characters — the credits list the characters by their personalities or types — a riveting mystery thriller infused with dark humor, and solid work at the helm, this tale of eight strangers trapped in a service elevator after tiring of waiting for the regular elevators to arrive serves up plenty of intrigue and sudden kills. Although the characters meant to be annoying, suspicious, or both outnumber the ones to root for, they all add
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Production company Black Mandala is unleashing a thrilling new vampire feature titled Landlord. Director Remington Smith helms the dark production, twisting traditional monster rules with a clever new take. Classically, a vampire requires an explicit invitation to cross a home’s threshold. However, this ancient rule vanishes completely when the creature legally owns the property. International Praise for a Neo-Western Nightmare The unique film blends neo-Western grit, American independent filmmaking, and terrifying supernatural horror. As a result, the feature earned significant critical praise at its world premiere at Grimmfest. The project was also selected for the prestigious Frontières Buyers Showcase at Cannes’ Marché du Film. Industry executives quickly praised the movie’s bold themes and relentless tension. A Routine Job Turns Deadly The horrifying narrative unfolds during a sweltering summer heatwave in Louisville, Kentucky. A nameless bounty hunter arrives at a rundown apartment complex searching for a stolen briefcase. What seems like a routine recovery job quickly turns into an absolute nightmare.
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Official synopsis In the highlands of Scandinavia, where folklore and reality converge, Hannah travels to surprise her boyfriend and meet his family. However, her unexpected arrival unlocks family secrets and unleashes mystic danger. Review Often, going in cold to a film can be a blast. Such is the case with director Gabrielle Christensen’s Mountain King (U.S., 2026). From what little I had learned about it before watching, I was expecting a straight folk horror outing, and from the cold open, that seemed to be correct. Something in a wintertime Scandinavian forest is stalking three friends. But soon after that sequence, I could see that I was in for a horror comedy. In this case, it was quite a pleasant surprise. Hannah (Hannah Deale) travels from her home in the States to visit, unannounced, her boyfriend Gregor (Carter Sirianni) at his family home in Sweden. Gregor had recently proposed to her but she declined, and now she is having second thoughts.
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Official synopsis In a world devastated by a zombie virus, Carter lives a solitary existence, spending his nights hunting down the living dead for sport with the help of a tremendous power. However, he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two siblings, Megan and Billy, who are seeking a rumoured safe zone. Reluctantly agreeing to protect them on their journey, the trio must outrun the next evolution of their undead enemy, and even their fellow survivors, who all pose unimaginable danger. Review Dead Howling (Australia, 2026) serves up a werewolf vs. zombies scenario — what’s not to like? Because I’m a hard sell on zombie movies, as fear-fare cinema has been flooded with them for decades now, I’m happy to see a good deal of the walking dead knocked off by one of my all-time favorite monsters in director John V. Soto’s feature. Muscular, hard-drinking biochemist Carter (Joel Jackson) can turn himself into a werewolf anytime he pleases
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Official synopsis A remorseful ex-con tries to make a fresh start in an isolated cabin but his past isn’t finished with him. Review Writer/director J.P. Davidson’s The Cull (U.K., 2026) blends British folk horror with gritty rural drama, and boasts a strong sense of dread throughout. Niall (Craig Russell) is released from prison after 16 years for a crime he did not commit: the murder of his mother. A recovering substance abuser who has become a man of faith, he returns to the remote rural cabin that his mother owned. The locals are unhappy about this, particularly drug abusing, gun toting siblings Jim (Rory Wilton), Joseph (Richard Hainsworth), and Maia (Sally Geake), who claim squatter’s rights to the cabin and the surrounding property. Drug dealer Donny (Ollie Mcfarlane) is somewhat more tolerant of Niall, and has a big surprise announcement in store for him. Niall’s plans to start afresh and hopefully solve the mystery of his mother’s death go south
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Film preservationists are officially highlighting a forgotten classic from the seventies indie cinema movement. Director Henry Jaglom’s acclaimed anti-war psychological thriller, Tracks, is returning to the big screen after a pristine 4 K digital restoration. The powerful film stars Oscar nominee Dennis Hopper alongside Golden Globe winner Dean Stockwell. Cinema enthusiasts can experience the restored masterpiece in New York City on Veterans Day. Cross-Country Journey Through Postwar Trauma The story follows a weary Army sergeant traveling by train across a fractured American landscape. Assigned to escort a fallen comrade’s body home for burial, the soldier faces overwhelming psychological distress. Hallucinations of combat terror constantly torment his mind as he interacts with various train passengers. Consequently, the journey mirrors a nation struggling to face its own internal demons following the Vietnam War. Stellar Cast and Loose Limbed Direction Dennis Hopper delivers an unhinged, emotionally raw performance as the traumatized sergeant navigating post-war grief: Newcomer Taryn Power, daughter of legendary actor Tyrone Power,
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Filmmaker Chris LaMartina is officially returning with an exciting new supernatural thriller, Spirit Tasting. The indie horror feature functions as a dark post-punk riff on the classic tale of The Monkey’s Paw. The atmospheric plot follows three former punk musicians reuniting at a distillery on New Year’s Eve. Gathering to toast their late bandmate, the group expects a quiet night of nostalgic storytelling. However, an eccentric sommelier suddenly invites the friends into an exclusive top-shelf liquor tasting session. A Deadly Price at the Distillery The mysterious host presents a terrifying catch for sampling the rare alcohol bottles. Each pour requires someone to state a genuine personal wish out loud. As a result, their deepest desires quickly twist into horrifying supernatural doom for everyone involved. As personal secrets surface, the old friends discover that every glass at the Red Bat Distillery carries a lethal price. Soon, the desperate group must navigate terrifying paranormal traps in order to survive past midnight. Striking
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Filmmaker Sam Raimi is partnering with the nonprofit organization Decentralized Pictures to discover emerging horror talent. Together, they officially launched the Sam Raimi Horror Award to empower rising independent storytellers. The initiative seeks directors with a unique, fresh perspective on genre filmmaking. The winning filmmaker also receives $25,000 in production funding to complete an original short horror film. A Comprehensive Award Package Beyond initial production capital, the grant recipient gains invaluable industry backing from seasoned professionals. Decentralized Pictures will provide mentorship and dedicated distribution across its upcoming streaming platform. The organization also handles marketing and promotional support for the completed short film. As a result, the award offers rising creators a complete pipeline from initial concept to global digital release. Honoring a Legendary Master of Horror Raimi has built an iconic cinematic legacy across decades of influential storytelling. From his groundbreaking filmography, which includes the Evil Dead franchise, Darkman, Drag Me to Hell, and the survival horror feature Send Help,
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Official synopsis Eighteen-year-old Trina plans to escape her toxic mother, but the arrival of mysterious relatives from Kashubia disrupts her plans. The unexpected guests bring long-buried family secrets to light and force Trina to confront her dark legacy, introducing her to unsettling rituals rooted in old Kashubian folklore. Review Director Marta Giec crafts not just one of the best folk horror films of the year, but one of the best fright-fare offerings overall with Òpi (Poland, 2026). This supernatural shocker blends a coming-of-age story with strong family drama and occult wildness galore. Krystyna (Wiktoria Kruszczynska in an amazing performance) is living a put-upon life courtesy of her domineering Catholic mother Urszula (Gabriela Muskala), who treats the young woman poorly, including forcing her to destroy her art, which is very much on the darker side of things. Just as Krstyna — who also goes by Trina, which her mother despises — is set to run away from her home in Poland
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Latino filmmaker Andrew Jara is celebrating massive online success with his latest short horror film titled The Shadow. The chilling short garnered over seventy-two thousand views within just one week of being uploaded to his official YouTube channel. Genre fans are eagerly sharing the digital release and praising its atmospheric supernatural tension. The project marks another impressive milestone for the independent director following his acclaimed cosmic horror feature The Empty Space. A Creeping Supernatural Threat The suspenseful narrative focuses on a security guard working inside a haunted house attraction who discovers a mysterious entity. Actress Valerie Alene stars as the guard, whose routine shift turns terrifying as the dark manifestation appears. Although she tries to ignore the malevolent presence, the shape gradually expands and dominates her surroundings. Ultimately, she must confront the growing darkness directly before it completely consumes her world. Reconnecting Creative Partners The short film officially reunites director Andrew Jara with lead actress Valerie Alene following their prior
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Dead Drop Official synopsis A group of strangers board a freight elevator and find themselves trapped in an ever-worsening life-and-death predicament that ultimately reveals they are all linked together in a sinister, supernatural, or even biblical nightmare. Review Viewers will have a blast being as much in the dark about the mysterious proceedings in Dead Drop as the characters are, although the latter are in for some gruesome fates while we watch writer/director Ned Crowley’s super feature unfold. Boasting a wonderfully talented ensemble cast portraying nameless characters — the credits list the characters by their personalities or types — a riveting mystery thriller infused with dark humor, and solid work at the helm, this tale of eight strangers trapped in a service elevator after tiring of waiting for the regular elevators to arrive serves up plenty of intrigue and sudden kills. Although the characters meant to be annoying, suspicious, or both outnumber the ones to root for, they all add
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Production company Black Mandala is unleashing a thrilling new vampire feature titled Landlord. Director Remington Smith helms the dark production, twisting traditional monster rules with a clever new take. Classically, a vampire requires an explicit invitation to cross a home’s threshold. However, this ancient rule vanishes completely when the creature legally owns the property. International Praise for a Neo-Western Nightmare The unique film blends neo-Western grit, American independent filmmaking, and terrifying supernatural horror. As a result, the feature earned significant critical praise at its world premiere at Grimmfest. The project was also selected for the prestigious Frontières Buyers Showcase at Cannes’ Marché du Film. Industry executives quickly praised the movie’s bold themes and relentless tension. A Routine Job Turns Deadly The horrifying narrative unfolds during a sweltering summer heatwave in Louisville, Kentucky. A nameless bounty hunter arrives at a rundown apartment complex searching for a stolen briefcase. What seems like a routine recovery job quickly turns into an absolute nightmare.
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Official synopsis In the highlands of Scandinavia, where folklore and reality converge, Hannah travels to surprise her boyfriend and meet his family. However, her unexpected arrival unlocks family secrets and unleashes mystic danger. Review Often, going in cold to a film can be a blast. Such is the case with director Gabrielle Christensen’s Mountain King (U.S., 2026). From what little I had learned about it before watching, I was expecting a straight folk horror outing, and from the cold open, that seemed to be correct. Something in a wintertime Scandinavian forest is stalking three friends. But soon after that sequence, I could see that I was in for a horror comedy. In this case, it was quite a pleasant surprise. Hannah (Hannah Deale) travels from her home in the States to visit, unannounced, her boyfriend Gregor (Carter Sirianni) at his family home in Sweden. Gregor had recently proposed to her but she declined, and now she is having second thoughts.
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Official synopsis In a world devastated by a zombie virus, Carter lives a solitary existence, spending his nights hunting down the living dead for sport with the help of a tremendous power. However, he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two siblings, Megan and Billy, who are seeking a rumoured safe zone. Reluctantly agreeing to protect them on their journey, the trio must outrun the next evolution of their undead enemy, and even their fellow survivors, who all pose unimaginable danger. Review Dead Howling (Australia, 2026) serves up a werewolf vs. zombies scenario — what’s not to like? Because I’m a hard sell on zombie movies, as fear-fare cinema has been flooded with them for decades now, I’m happy to see a good deal of the walking dead knocked off by one of my all-time favorite monsters in director John V. Soto’s feature. Muscular, hard-drinking biochemist Carter (Joel Jackson) can turn himself into a werewolf anytime he pleases
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis A remorseful ex-con tries to make a fresh start in an isolated cabin but his past isn’t finished with him. Review Writer/director J.P. Davidson’s The Cull (U.K., 2026) blends British folk horror with gritty rural drama, and boasts a strong sense of dread throughout. Niall (Craig Russell) is released from prison after 16 years for a crime he did not commit: the murder of his mother. A recovering substance abuser who has become a man of faith, he returns to the remote rural cabin that his mother owned. The locals are unhappy about this, particularly drug abusing, gun toting siblings Jim (Rory Wilton), Joseph (Richard Hainsworth), and Maia (Sally Geake), who claim squatter’s rights to the cabin and the surrounding property. Drug dealer Donny (Ollie Mcfarlane) is somewhat more tolerant of Niall, and has a big surprise announcement in store for him. Niall’s plans to start afresh and hopefully solve the mystery of his mother’s death go south
Continue reading →
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Film preservationists are officially highlighting a forgotten classic from the seventies indie cinema movement. Director Henry Jaglom’s acclaimed anti-war psychological thriller, Tracks, is returning to the big screen after a pristine 4 K digital restoration. The powerful film stars Oscar nominee Dennis Hopper alongside Golden Globe winner Dean Stockwell. Cinema enthusiasts can experience the restored masterpiece in New York City on Veterans Day. Cross-Country Journey Through Postwar Trauma The story follows a weary Army sergeant traveling by train across a fractured American landscape. Assigned to escort a fallen comrade’s body home for burial, the soldier faces overwhelming psychological distress. Hallucinations of combat terror constantly torment his mind as he interacts with various train passengers. Consequently, the journey mirrors a nation struggling to face its own internal demons following the Vietnam War. Stellar Cast and Loose Limbed Direction Dennis Hopper delivers an unhinged, emotionally raw performance as the traumatized sergeant navigating post-war grief: Newcomer Taryn Power, daughter of legendary actor Tyrone Power,
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Filmmaker Chris LaMartina is officially returning with an exciting new supernatural thriller, Spirit Tasting. The indie horror feature functions as a dark post-punk riff on the classic tale of The Monkey’s Paw. The atmospheric plot follows three former punk musicians reuniting at a distillery on New Year’s Eve. Gathering to toast their late bandmate, the group expects a quiet night of nostalgic storytelling. However, an eccentric sommelier suddenly invites the friends into an exclusive top-shelf liquor tasting session. A Deadly Price at the Distillery The mysterious host presents a terrifying catch for sampling the rare alcohol bottles. Each pour requires someone to state a genuine personal wish out loud. As a result, their deepest desires quickly twist into horrifying supernatural doom for everyone involved. As personal secrets surface, the old friends discover that every glass at the Red Bat Distillery carries a lethal price. Soon, the desperate group must navigate terrifying paranormal traps in order to survive past midnight. Striking
Continue reading →
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Filmmaker Sam Raimi is partnering with the nonprofit organization Decentralized Pictures to discover emerging horror talent. Together, they officially launched the Sam Raimi Horror Award to empower rising independent storytellers. The initiative seeks directors with a unique, fresh perspective on genre filmmaking. The winning filmmaker also receives $25,000 in production funding to complete an original short horror film. A Comprehensive Award Package Beyond initial production capital, the grant recipient gains invaluable industry backing from seasoned professionals. Decentralized Pictures will provide mentorship and dedicated distribution across its upcoming streaming platform. The organization also handles marketing and promotional support for the completed short film. As a result, the award offers rising creators a complete pipeline from initial concept to global digital release. Honoring a Legendary Master of Horror Raimi has built an iconic cinematic legacy across decades of influential storytelling. From his groundbreaking filmography, which includes the Evil Dead franchise, Darkman, Drag Me to Hell, and the survival horror feature Send Help,
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis Eighteen-year-old Trina plans to escape her toxic mother, but the arrival of mysterious relatives from Kashubia disrupts her plans. The unexpected guests bring long-buried family secrets to light and force Trina to confront her dark legacy, introducing her to unsettling rituals rooted in old Kashubian folklore. Review Director Marta Giec crafts not just one of the best folk horror films of the year, but one of the best fright-fare offerings overall with Òpi (Poland, 2026). This supernatural shocker blends a coming-of-age story with strong family drama and occult wildness galore. Krystyna (Wiktoria Kruszczynska in an amazing performance) is living a put-upon life courtesy of her domineering Catholic mother Urszula (Gabriela Muskala), who treats the young woman poorly, including forcing her to destroy her art, which is very much on the darker side of things. Just as Krstyna — who also goes by Trina, which her mother despises — is set to run away from her home in Poland
Continue reading →
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Latino filmmaker Andrew Jara is celebrating massive online success with his latest short horror film titled The Shadow. The chilling short garnered over seventy-two thousand views within just one week of being uploaded to his official YouTube channel. Genre fans are eagerly sharing the digital release and praising its atmospheric supernatural tension. The project marks another impressive milestone for the independent director following his acclaimed cosmic horror feature The Empty Space. A Creeping Supernatural Threat The suspenseful narrative focuses on a security guard working inside a haunted house attraction who discovers a mysterious entity. Actress Valerie Alene stars as the guard, whose routine shift turns terrifying as the dark manifestation appears. Although she tries to ignore the malevolent presence, the shape gradually expands and dominates her surroundings. Ultimately, she must confront the growing darkness directly before it completely consumes her world. Reconnecting Creative Partners The short film officially reunites director Andrew Jara with lead actress Valerie Alene following their prior
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