A New Family Gone Wrong: Thriller ‘The Step Daddy’ Slashing onto Digital
If you thought your family dinners were awkward, wait until you meet Tim. Lionsgate is set to release the brutal horror-thriller The Step Daddy on Digital and On Demand this April. Directed by genre veteran Thomas J. Churchill (Devilreaux, The Salem Chronicles),...
The ‘Lily’s Ritual’ Trailer Gives Off Major Evil Dead Meets The Craft Vibes
Black Mandala is dusting off the grimoires and heading back to 1999—but this isn't your typical Y2K party. Directed by Manu Herrera, the Spanish horror Lily's Ritual is a haunting descent into the dark mysticism of late-20th-century Spain. Friends, Falsehoods, and...
Hear That? ‘The Whistler’ is Blowing into Theaters This Week
If you're a fan of folk horror that actually has some meat on its bones, you'll want to keep your ears open for The Whistler. Starring Diane Guerrero (Doom Patrol) and Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos), this supernatural chiller is set to haunt select theaters soon. The...
Road Rage: “Twisted Metal” Fans Are Fuming Over a Major Season 3 Casualty
It turns out the most dangerous thing in the "Twisted Metal" universe isn't a homicidal clown in an ice cream truck. It's a Hollywood "retooling." Fans of the hit Peacock series are currently in a state of high-octane fury! Why? A casting update that has left the...
Bill Hader and Linda Cardellini Team Up for Horror Movie ‘They Know’
Bill Hader is trading the hitman life for something a little more... supernatural. The "Barry" mastermind is officially back in the director's chair for They Know, an upcoming horror feature that proves the only thing scarier than a divorce is who your ex starts...
I Scream, You Scream: Eli Roth and Nas Drop the First Trailer for ‘Ice Cream Man’
Last week, the internet nearly imploded when we reported that horror maestro Eli Roth and rap legend Nas were joining forces. Well, the duo isn't just "chilling"—they're moving at breakneck speed. Today, a new teaser trailer for Roth's Ice Cream Man has melted onto...
‘Train to Busan’ Director Returns with the Infectious Horror Film ‘Colony’
If there is one thing South Korean auteur Yeon Sang-ho knows, it's how to turn a crowded space into a buffet for the undead. The mastermind behind Train to Busan, The King of Pigs, and Parasyte: The Grey is back to ruin your travel plans with his latest infection...
He’s Back and Big-Screen Bound: Mancini Announces New ‘Chucky’ Movie
If you thought the series finale of the "Chucky" TV show meant the killer doll was ready for retirement, think again. Franchise star Jennifer Tilly recently teased that "more Chucky is in the works," but the big question was whether he was staying on the small...
Retirement is a Killer: Netflix Unveils Teaser for New Duffer Bros. Series ‘The Boroughs’
Forget pickleball and early bird specials. The residents of New Mexico's most scenic retirement community are about to face something much scarier than a rising property tax. Netflix has just dropped the teaser for "The Boroughs," a supernatural/ sci-fi mystery...
The 10 Essential Episodes to Watch Before “FROM” Season 4 Premieres on MGM
If you're anything like me, you've been counting down the days until April 19, 2026. With "FROM" Season 4 just over a week away, the tension in the "town with no exit" is reaching a breaking point. But let's be real—life happens, and binging 30 episodes of...
A Hurricane and Hungry Sharks: Dive into Netflix’s ‘Thrash’ Now
If you thought a Category 5 hurricane was the worst thing that could hit a coastal town, you clearly haven't seen Tommy Wirkola's horror-fest. Thrash (formerly known as Beneath the Storm and Shiver) is officially out today, April 10, 2026, on Netflix. The director...
Boils & Ghouls! All Seven Seasons of ‘Tales from the Crypt’ are Coming to Shudder!
It has been roughly 30 years since the Crypt Keeper was a regular fixture on our television screens, locked away in a "vault" of licensing red tape. But the wait is finally over! Get ready, Shudder is officially unleashing the iconic series! All seven seasons and...
Game ‘Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss’ Launches Demo and Pre-Order for Lovecraftian Days
If you've been itching to stare into the void and see who blinks first, NACON and Big Bad Wolf have some maddeningly good news. To celebrate the kickoff of Lovecraftian Days, a free demo for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is available right now on Steam. Consider it a...
Revenge Thriller ‘The Furious’ Scores a New Summer Release Date
Change of plans, action junkies! You'll have to hold your breath just a few weeks longer, as Lionsgate has shifted the release date for their high-octane martial arts epic. The Furious is now officially set to storm into U.S. theaters on Friday, June 12, 2026. If...
The Directors of Final Destination: Bloodlines are Adapting Metal Gear Solid
. After years of sitting in "stealth mode," the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid film adaptation is finally making some noise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony has officially tapped the directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to bring Hideo Kojima's...
Survival of the Meanest: ‘Lord of the Flies’ Gets a Chilling Netflix Makeover
If your middle school experience was anything like mine, you probably walked away from William Golding's Lord of the Flies with a case of literary trauma. However, it's a classic for a reason. But it's rarely been described as "relaxing." Now, Netflix is doubling...
Fiona Dourif Joins David Harbour For the ‘Head Full of Ghosts’ Film Adaptation
Move over, Kardashians—a new family is coming to the small screen, and their "drama" involves a potential demonic possession. Lionsgate has officially snagged the global rights to the feature film adaptation of Paul Tremblay's award-winning novel A Head Full of...
Lena Headey and More Join “Wednesday” Season 3
Class is back in session at Nevermore Academy. And the guest list is starting to look like a Hollywood Walk of Fame. Netflix has officially announced that "Wednesday" Season 3 has added three heavy hitters to its ever-expanding roster. Joining the Addams Family...
Witness Intimidation in True Crime – A Dark Turn That Changes Justice in 2026
One of the most distressing aspects of modern true crime is witness intimidation. When a witness suddenly retracts their testimony or changes their story, the entire course of justice can be altered. Unfortunately, courts can lose very important evidence, cases may...
Leslie Vernon is Back for ‘Behind the Mask II’ Featuring the Original Director and Cast!
Twenty years ago, a "rising" serial killer showed us exactly how much prep work goes into a legendary slaughter. Now, the mockumentary that deconstructed the slasher genre is finally getting its second act. Variety has now confirmed that Behind the Mask II: The...
Another Frightening Four: A Quartet of Recommended Panic Fest Short Films, Part Two
Screenland Armour and Downright Creepy present Panic Fest 2026, running April 9–13, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri, with a virtual version running April 9–19. With nearly 150 features, long form shorts, and short films on tap, there is an abundance of shock cinema...
Spring Fever: Shudder’s Upcoming Slate is Literally to Die For
Spring is in the air, but on Shudder, the only thing blooming is a fresh batch of nightmares. The horror streaming giant has unveiled a stacked lineup for April and May 2026, featuring everything from cursed Aztec artifacts to the most terrifying "parenting" story...
VFX Supervisor Marc Smith Takes Us Inside ‘They Will Kill You’ in Our Interview
Let's be honest, without special effects, movies would suck. That's why people like Marc Smith of Craft Apes are so important. Recently, Smith served as the VFX Supervisor on the film They Will Kill You, a balls-to-the-wall must-see! I had the pleasure of...
The Makeover from Hell: ‘The Scorpion’ Set to Begin Production
The phrase "suffering for fashion" is about to get a very literal, very gooey upgrade. According to Deadline, Sonja O'Hara (Doomsday) and Sebiye Behtiyar (Preparation for the Next Life) have signed on to headline The Scorpion. This indie horror flick promises to...
Netflix’s Adaptation of “The Whisper Man,” Gets a Hard “R” Rating and a Legendary Cast
After chilling audiences with last year's The Rule of Jenny Pen, director James Ashcroft is back. And he's about to ensure you never leave your windows open again. Netflix's highly anticipated serial killer thriller, The Whisper Man, officially received its...
