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Los Angeles’s Screamfest has announced its second wave lineup, so its full slate of chillers and thrillers for its October 8–17 run is now available for fright-fare fanatics to drool over. Following is the official press announcement. Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, is excited to announce its opening and closing night events as well as additional features. Taking place from October 8 to 17, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theater, Screamfest® will kick off the festival with award-winning filmmaker Joseph Kahn’s (Bodied), sci-fi/horror satire ICK, which will have its West Coast premiere with a red-carpet gala screening on Tuesday, October 8. ICK follows ex-jock turned science teacher Hank (Brandon Routh) who is stuck in his hometown, dreaming of a life as a professional athlete. While teaching chemistry, he reconnects with his high school crush’s daughter, Grace (Malina Weissman). When a mysterious substance called the “Ick” begins to spread through Eastbrook,
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Deadpool and Wolverine was a massive hit at the box office, bringing in more than $1.3 billion. Now, it’s coming home for you to watch on repeat! Deadpool & Wolverine begins with a sad and pathetic Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), heartbroken from his split with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). He’s trying to be the man she wants him to be while working as a car salesman (yes, really). Suddenly, a time agent, Mr. Paradox, offers him the chance to be the antihero we all love again. Unfortunately, he is told that his timeline is ending because Wolverine died. Deadpool sets out on a mission to find a Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to replace this world’s dead hero and save the timeline. Of course, with Deadpool involved, nothing is easy, and nothing goes as planned. Deadpool and Wolverine aren’t the movie’s only comic-book heroes/antiheroes. Wesley Snipes makes a cameo as Blade, breaking two world records. Channing Tatum appears as Gambit, Jennifer Gardner as Electra,
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Nightmares Film Festival has unveiled its complete lineup for its 2024 edition! The fest, running in Columbus, Ohio from October 17–20, is chock full of tantalizing horror cinema selections and incredible events. Following is the official press announcement. Nightmares Film Festival, FilmFreeway’s #1-ranked genre fest, today revealed its 2024 program of #BetterHorror, including one-of-a-kind live experiences and workshops alongside its heralded film and screenplay slate. The four-day Nightmare program once again delivers a must-see feature lineup collected from new and beloved genre voices around the world, with highlights including the genre-smashing martial arts/horror-revenge actioner Sayara from Can Evrenol (Baskin); gruesome remote-town thriller The Soul Eater from Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury (Inside, Leatherface); the world premiere of Jason Trost (The FP)’s The Waves of Madness, the first-ever side-scrolling horror film; the North American premiere of attendee favorite Johannes Grenzfurthner’s POV nightmare Solvent; and the world premiere of Ohio-made body horror feature Replicator from Mark Hamer (Helen Hunt-starrer I See You).
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This Friday, the chilling new K-horror movie Sleep from writer Jason Yu is poised to disrupt your slumber and may leave you plagued by unsettling, terror-filled dreams when it opens in theaters and arrives on Digital. The movie centers on a newly married couple, Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi). Their seemingly idyllic life takes a terrifying turn when Hyun-su begins exhibiting disturbing sleepwalking behavior, known as parasomnia. As Hyun-su mutters cryptic phrases and acts strangely in his sleep, Soo-jin grapples with mounting fear. She has the unsettling suspicion that a sinister force may be at play. With their young family at stake, the couple desperately seeks answers and a way to stop Hyun-su’s increasingly erratic sleepwalking before something terrible occurs. Sleep boasts an impressive cast, which includes stars like Lee Sun-kyun from the critically acclaimed film Parasite and Jung Yu-mi. Director Jason Yu, who honed his craft under renowned Korean filmmakers Bong Joon-ho and Lee Chang-dong, brings a
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Horror fans are in for a real treat this October! Peacock has announced “OVERNIGHTMARE” at The Stanley Hotel, the infamous landmark featured in The Shining. In partnership with Blumhouse, Peacock will take over The Stanley Hotel from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20. Rooms will be themed to one of four Blumhouse films: Insidious, The Purge, Happy Death Day, and Freaky. The thrilling experience starts with check-in, where a concise-scare-ge will greet guests. Visitors will encounter various characters and frights throughout the space. That includes the Teacup Room, a spooky salon that will take guests inside the world of the new series. There’s also the Blumhouse Bar, a haven for horror fans to play the company’s upcoming video game, Fear the Spotlight. Come sundown, things will quite literally go bump in the night. Each evening will feature an after-dark experience. Guests are pulled from their rooms for one of four rooms inspired by each Blumhouse film. The event features
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From writer-director Jason Brown (Ghost Track) comes the indie film Creep Encounters, a tale of survival that is part sci-fi and part horror. In the movie, a normal day at Creek High turns into a fight for survival when a group of teachers and students are trapped in the school by an alien creature. The group must work together to survive and stop an alien virus from escaping and taking over the world. But first, the teachers must face some of the students in the school who are not what they seem. The cast of this sci-fi horror film stars Kansas Bowling (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Christmas Bloody Christmas) and Tamara Glynn (Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Terrifier). Sophie Bullock (Repeat), Katie Richmond-Ward (Dark Vale, House of Afflictions), and Darren Randall (Dark Vale, Tainted Blood) round out the cast. Creep Encounters, originally titled Creek Encounters, is out now on Prime VOD in the US and the
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell, out today! Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) out for revenge. His mission is to stop the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Bill Moseley is best known for his roles in Rob Zombie’s Firefly franchise, including The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses, and 3 from Hell. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella
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Today Blumhouse Games announced the release date for the publisher’s first game Fear the Spotlight at the PlayStation State of Play. Along with the news comes a brand-new gameplay trailer. In Fear the Spotlight players take on the role of Vivian, who enters the deserted corridors of Sunnyside High School for a seance with her rebellious friend Amy. The pair become separated leaving Vivian alone and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades-old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences by Cozy Game Pals and is set to be released October 22nd for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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That’s right Citizens, Limited Run Games in close collaboration with Knights Peak and Offworld a Collector’s Edition announced today information for the collector’s edition for Starship Troopers: Extermination titled the Big Bug Edition. Would you like to know more? Big Bug Edition and pre-orders are now available for Starship Troopers: Extermination until October 27th and what awaits you Citizins when you pre-order? Physical Copy of Starship Troopers: Extermination: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X, or Steam (as a PC Code) Exclusive Collector’s Box design featuring a brand new key artwork by PETROL The hero item: “Warrior Bug” Figurine (H: 200mm x W: 319mm x L: 276mm) Federation Flag, Certificate of Authenticity, Stickers, Embroidered Patch, Metal Pin, Tattoo Transfer, 2 Double-Sided Posters, 4 Art Cards Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op shooter where players join the Mobile Infantry Unit as they fight the Bugs, giant arachnid-type aliens. The game will also now feature a single-player mode where lone wolf gamers follow orders
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best horror comedies in cinema history, Shaun of the Dead. To celebrate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Focus Features, and Studiocanal have partnered with director Edgar Wright to remaster the movie in 4K Ultra HD for a special Steelbook with Dolby Vision and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Fans can own the remastered version on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and access a new, never-before-seen bonus piece featuring Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Hours of bonuses will also be made available for the first time on participating digital platforms, including Apple TV, Movies Anywhere, and Fandango at Home. Directed by legendary filmmaker Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Last Night in Soho), Shaun of the Dead boasts a fan-favorite cast starring Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Star Trek), Nick Frost (The World’s End, Paul), Kate Ashfield (Beyond Borders), Lucy Davis (Wonder Woman, “The Office”), and more! There comes a day
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Los Angeles’s Screamfest has announced its second wave lineup, so its full slate of chillers and thrillers for its October 8–17 run is now available for fright-fare fanatics to drool over. Following is the official press announcement. Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, is excited to announce its opening and closing night events as well as additional features. Taking place from October 8 to 17, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theater, Screamfest® will kick off the festival with award-winning filmmaker Joseph Kahn’s (Bodied), sci-fi/horror satire ICK, which will have its West Coast premiere with a red-carpet gala screening on Tuesday, October 8. ICK follows ex-jock turned science teacher Hank (Brandon Routh) who is stuck in his hometown, dreaming of a life as a professional athlete. While teaching chemistry, he reconnects with his high school crush’s daughter, Grace (Malina Weissman). When a mysterious substance called the “Ick” begins to spread through Eastbrook,
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Deadpool and Wolverine was a massive hit at the box office, bringing in more than $1.3 billion. Now, it’s coming home for you to watch on repeat! Deadpool & Wolverine begins with a sad and pathetic Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), heartbroken from his split with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). He’s trying to be the man she wants him to be while working as a car salesman (yes, really). Suddenly, a time agent, Mr. Paradox, offers him the chance to be the antihero we all love again. Unfortunately, he is told that his timeline is ending because Wolverine died. Deadpool sets out on a mission to find a Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to replace this world’s dead hero and save the timeline. Of course, with Deadpool involved, nothing is easy, and nothing goes as planned. Deadpool and Wolverine aren’t the movie’s only comic-book heroes/antiheroes. Wesley Snipes makes a cameo as Blade, breaking two world records. Channing Tatum appears as Gambit, Jennifer Gardner as Electra,
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Nightmares Film Festival has unveiled its complete lineup for its 2024 edition! The fest, running in Columbus, Ohio from October 17–20, is chock full of tantalizing horror cinema selections and incredible events. Following is the official press announcement. Nightmares Film Festival, FilmFreeway’s #1-ranked genre fest, today revealed its 2024 program of #BetterHorror, including one-of-a-kind live experiences and workshops alongside its heralded film and screenplay slate. The four-day Nightmare program once again delivers a must-see feature lineup collected from new and beloved genre voices around the world, with highlights including the genre-smashing martial arts/horror-revenge actioner Sayara from Can Evrenol (Baskin); gruesome remote-town thriller The Soul Eater from Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury (Inside, Leatherface); the world premiere of Jason Trost (The FP)’s The Waves of Madness, the first-ever side-scrolling horror film; the North American premiere of attendee favorite Johannes Grenzfurthner’s POV nightmare Solvent; and the world premiere of Ohio-made body horror feature Replicator from Mark Hamer (Helen Hunt-starrer I See You).
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This Friday, the chilling new K-horror movie Sleep from writer Jason Yu is poised to disrupt your slumber and may leave you plagued by unsettling, terror-filled dreams when it opens in theaters and arrives on Digital. The movie centers on a newly married couple, Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi). Their seemingly idyllic life takes a terrifying turn when Hyun-su begins exhibiting disturbing sleepwalking behavior, known as parasomnia. As Hyun-su mutters cryptic phrases and acts strangely in his sleep, Soo-jin grapples with mounting fear. She has the unsettling suspicion that a sinister force may be at play. With their young family at stake, the couple desperately seeks answers and a way to stop Hyun-su’s increasingly erratic sleepwalking before something terrible occurs. Sleep boasts an impressive cast, which includes stars like Lee Sun-kyun from the critically acclaimed film Parasite and Jung Yu-mi. Director Jason Yu, who honed his craft under renowned Korean filmmakers Bong Joon-ho and Lee Chang-dong, brings a
Continue reading →
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Horror fans are in for a real treat this October! Peacock has announced “OVERNIGHTMARE” at The Stanley Hotel, the infamous landmark featured in The Shining. In partnership with Blumhouse, Peacock will take over The Stanley Hotel from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20. Rooms will be themed to one of four Blumhouse films: Insidious, The Purge, Happy Death Day, and Freaky. The thrilling experience starts with check-in, where a concise-scare-ge will greet guests. Visitors will encounter various characters and frights throughout the space. That includes the Teacup Room, a spooky salon that will take guests inside the world of the new series. There’s also the Blumhouse Bar, a haven for horror fans to play the company’s upcoming video game, Fear the Spotlight. Come sundown, things will quite literally go bump in the night. Each evening will feature an after-dark experience. Guests are pulled from their rooms for one of four rooms inspired by each Blumhouse film. The event features
Continue reading →
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From writer-director Jason Brown (Ghost Track) comes the indie film Creep Encounters, a tale of survival that is part sci-fi and part horror. In the movie, a normal day at Creek High turns into a fight for survival when a group of teachers and students are trapped in the school by an alien creature. The group must work together to survive and stop an alien virus from escaping and taking over the world. But first, the teachers must face some of the students in the school who are not what they seem. The cast of this sci-fi horror film stars Kansas Bowling (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Christmas Bloody Christmas) and Tamara Glynn (Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Terrifier). Sophie Bullock (Repeat), Katie Richmond-Ward (Dark Vale, House of Afflictions), and Darren Randall (Dark Vale, Tainted Blood) round out the cast. Creep Encounters, originally titled Creek Encounters, is out now on Prime VOD in the US and the
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When it comes to horror, Kane Hodder and Bill Mosely are two iconic names everyone recognizes. We’ve got killer news: the two are coming together in the new horror film Hayride to Hell, out today! Directed by Dan Lantz, the film follows Sam (Moseley) out for revenge. His mission is to stop the corrupt town officials who threaten to steal his family farm. This sets the stage for a brutal showdown with Sheriff Jubel (Hodder), filmed on the Coxe Family Farm in Pennsylvania. Kane Hodder has played many well-known villains in the genre, including Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley in the Hatchet franchise. This is not the first time Hodder and Moseley have starred together; both appeared in The Devil’s Rejects and Old 37. Bill Moseley is best known for his roles in Rob Zombie’s Firefly franchise, including The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses, and 3 from Hell. Hayride to Hell also stars Graham Wolfe, Allyson Malandra, Denise Parella
Continue reading →
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Today Blumhouse Games announced the release date for the publisher’s first game Fear the Spotlight at the PlayStation State of Play. Along with the news comes a brand-new gameplay trailer. In Fear the Spotlight players take on the role of Vivian, who enters the deserted corridors of Sunnyside High School for a seance with her rebellious friend Amy. The pair become separated leaving Vivian alone and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades-old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences by Cozy Game Pals and is set to be released October 22nd for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Continue reading →
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That’s right Citizens, Limited Run Games in close collaboration with Knights Peak and Offworld a Collector’s Edition announced today information for the collector’s edition for Starship Troopers: Extermination titled the Big Bug Edition. Would you like to know more? Big Bug Edition and pre-orders are now available for Starship Troopers: Extermination until October 27th and what awaits you Citizins when you pre-order? Physical Copy of Starship Troopers: Extermination: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X, or Steam (as a PC Code) Exclusive Collector’s Box design featuring a brand new key artwork by PETROL The hero item: “Warrior Bug” Figurine (H: 200mm x W: 319mm x L: 276mm) Federation Flag, Certificate of Authenticity, Stickers, Embroidered Patch, Metal Pin, Tattoo Transfer, 2 Double-Sided Posters, 4 Art Cards Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op shooter where players join the Mobile Infantry Unit as they fight the Bugs, giant arachnid-type aliens. The game will also now feature a single-player mode where lone wolf gamers follow orders
Continue reading →
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best horror comedies in cinema history, Shaun of the Dead. To celebrate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Focus Features, and Studiocanal have partnered with director Edgar Wright to remaster the movie in 4K Ultra HD for a special Steelbook with Dolby Vision and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Fans can own the remastered version on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and access a new, never-before-seen bonus piece featuring Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Hours of bonuses will also be made available for the first time on participating digital platforms, including Apple TV, Movies Anywhere, and Fandango at Home. Directed by legendary filmmaker Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Last Night in Soho), Shaun of the Dead boasts a fan-favorite cast starring Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Star Trek), Nick Frost (The World’s End, Paul), Kate Ashfield (Beyond Borders), Lucy Davis (Wonder Woman, “The Office”), and more! There comes a day
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