FilmQuest Preview: Recommended Shiver-Inducing Shorts, Part 2!
FilmQuest has so many incredible short films selected for this year’s edition that I have some more recommendations for you beyond our first installment. FilmQuest, one of the largest and fastest growing genre film festivals in the world celebrating the very best...
Spoiler-Free Review: WEEKEND AT THE END OF THE WORLD (Grimmfest 2025)
Official Synopsis Best friends Karl and Miles have an opportunity to strike it rich, the only thing that stands in their way is the end of the world. Review I am a big fan of horror comedies done well, and I can honestly say that I haven’t laughed out loud at one...
Spoiler-Free Review: DEAD GIVEAWAY (Philadelphia Film Festival 2025)
Official Synopsis After waking up hungry, with a hangover and a murdered stranger in her bed, Jill’s (Ruby Modine) day spirals into chaos as she navigates a tied-up man in her closet, an unconscious roommate, and a knife to her best friend’s neck. The goal? To get...
Horror Star Jennifer Banko Joins the Brutal Veteran Horror ‘A Soldier’s Descent’
The highly anticipated horror feature, A Soldier's Descent, continues to build buzz. The announcement has come that veteran actress Jennifer Banko has joined the cast. Known to horror fans for her roles in classics like Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and...
These Easy Halloween Costumes Are a Real Treat
Halloween is almost here, but don't worry; there's still time to order a costume and have it delivered in time for the big night. Looking for an easy, no-fuss costume? HalloweenCostumes.com has got you covered! How about a cozy onesie or jumpsuit? HC's onesies are...
Netflix Adapting Horror Graphic Novel “Black Hole” for New Series
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to an adaptation of Charles Burns' revered graphic novel "Black Hole," a body-horror-tinged coming-of-age story. Developing the project and directing is Jane Schoenbrun. Known for the recent A24 film I Saw the TV Glow,...
Game Review: ‘Tormented Souls 2’
Back in 2021, I reviewed Tormented Souls by PQubed, who wanted to bring back the classic look and feel of early survival horror games for modern gamers. At the time, I gave the game an 8.5/10 as I felt it could have used more jump scares and difficulty adjustments....
FilmQuest Preview: Recommended Shiver-Inducing Shorts, and More!
FilmQuest, one of the largest and fastest growing genre film festivals in the world celebrating the very best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and the beyond, takes place October 23 – November 1 in Downtown Provo, Utah. Along with the fine feature film fare on tap —...
A Disabled Veteran Is the Hero of the New Horror Game SHOCK
Hero's Punch is about to unleash SHOCK, a gripping third-person psychological horror experience set to challenge players' perceptions of survival and fear. The game will make its debut at Steam Next Fest. What sets the game apart is that the hero in the game is...
Urban Explorers Get More Than They Bargained for in the Do Not Enter Trailer
Have you seen the trailer for Lionsgate and Suretone Pictures' upcoming supernatural horror film, Do Not Enter? The film happens to be an adaptation of David Morrell's acclaimed, bestselling novel, "Creepers." The film follows a group of young urban explorers who...
Let ‘Skeleton Key’ Cast a Spell on You This Spooky Season
There's an underrated horror film that you need to see, and it tops my list of favorite chilling films ever: Skeleton Key. Like many films, it's back for Halloween. First released back in 2005, the film, directed by Iain Softley, centers on a hospice nurse,...
True Story Inspired Horror Thriller ‘Man with the Black Umbrella’ Is Out Now
Delve into a relentless true-crime-inspired nightmare with the chilling horror thriller,Man with Black Umbrella, which is out now. This unsettling found footage film recreates a terrifying event that shocked the community. The film’s plot draws directly from a...
‘The Long Walk’ Celebrates Its Release with New Clips
Are you ready to witness a truly grueling and emotional journey? The highly anticipated film adaptation of Stephen King’s classic dystopian novel, The Long Walk, has arrived, and to celebrate, we have new featurettes to share with you. The story is as bleak as it...
Showrunner Confirms “Crystal Lake” Series Has Wrapped Filming
We've got great news for Friday the 13th fans! Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has confirmed that season one of the prequel series, "Crystal Lake," has officially wrapped filming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brad Kane...
True Crime Terror: Dread Delves into the Life of a Killer Grandma with ‘Dorothea’
Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD is set to unleash Dorothea, an unflinching true-crime horror film. It plunges audiences into the monstrous world of serial killer grandmother Dorothea Puente. The movie follows the soft-spoken woman as she methodically...
FrightFest Halloween Interviews: Can Evrenol and Colin Minihan
Following the success of FrightFest’s spectacular 26th year August five-day event, the U.K.’s most popular genre film festival returns to the ODEON Luxe West End in Leicester Square to present its annual 2-day FrightFest Halloween event. Among the nine premieres...
Action Thriller ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ Slashing its Way to a November Release
Well Go USA Entertainment is releasing the intense crime thriller The Old Woman with the Knife on digital platforms this November. The film promises a visceral and emotional plunge into the world of contract killers. The film features acclaimed actress Hyeyeong Lee...
Seven Directors Explore the Seven Deadly Sins in New Horror Anthology
IndiePix Films is set to challenge viewers' moral compasses by releasing 7 SINS, a searing and subversive horror anthology. This collection brings together seven cinematic visions from some of underground cinema's boldest voices, offering a modern, visceral...
Found TV Announces Free November Releases
FOUND TV announces thirteen new additions to its horror lineup this November, led by the exclusive premiere of Taped Up Families, Fey, The Black Eyed Children, and The Final Frame on November 26. “We’re excited to continue to bring fresh new films to the platform...
Game Review: ‘Painkiller’
About twenty years ago, players were sent to purgatory to fight off the armies of hell in Painkiller, a game that surprisingly went under my radar that long ago, well, seeing that it was released only on PC, no wonder. Now players are being sent back in Ashnar...
New Film, ‘Zodiac Killer Project,’ Explores Our Obsession with True Crime
Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton (who also directs, narrates, and edits) takes a fascinating, meta-approach in his new film, Zodiac Killer Project. The film has already garnered acclaim, winning the 2025 Sundance Film Festival NEXT Innovator Award. Shackleton initially...
This Weekend Dive Into ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ In Theaters! (Trailer)
Jason Statham returns to battle the ultimate predator in Meg 2: The Trench, swimming into theaters this weekend. “Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the...
‘The Haunting Of The Queen Mary’ Docks In Theaters This August
Vertical welcomes you aboard The Haunting of the Queen Mary with the new trailer for the supernatural horror mystery from Dracula Untold director Gary Shore. The psychological horror explores the mysterious and violent events surrounding one family’s voyage...
Twelve Books To Check Out This Spooky Season
For some, spooky season is a way of life, not only to be celebrated on just Halloween. But for those who only get into the scary stuff this time of year, know we aren't mad at you. No matter what type of person you are, odds are you love books and we happen to have...
New Clip For Horror-Thriller ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Debuts Ahead Of Release
Ahead of its theatrical release this week, we have a new trailer and an exclusive clip from the horror-thriller Til Deat Do Us Part. Titled, I See You, the clip reveals harsh words between a bride and her fiance, who turns out to be a complete psychopath. In...
