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...
Football and Felonies: Kevin Bacon to Lead New Hulu Series “Southern Bastards”
Hulu's Onyx Collective is heading to the Deep South, and they've packed some serious star power. Kevin Bacon has officially been cast in a lead role for the pilot of "Southern Bastards," an adaptation of the gritty, critically acclaimed graphic novel series. But...
Tinseltown’s Newest Nightmare: ‘Hollywood Hells’ Unveils New Trailer
Black Mandala is cordially inviting you to a party where the dress code is "black tie," and the party favors are "existential dread." Directed and penned by Ben Peyser, Hollywood Hells is a stylish, razor-sharp descent into the entertainment industry's glossy...
Amazon Orders Crime Series ‘Calamities’ Starring and Produced by Glen Powell
Amazon Prime Video has decided that the Texas border isn't quite stressful enough, so they've given a straight-to-series order to the high-octane crime thriller "Calamities." The series is the brainchild of David Weil (Hunters, Citadel), who is taking "creative...
Bodies Stack Up in the New ‘Frankie, Maniac Woman’ Red Band Trailer
Move over, pop princesses—there's a new star rising in Los Angeles, and her "breakout" performance is literally leaving people in pieces. Two Witches Films has dropped a brutal new Red Band trailer for the award-winning horror feature Frankie, Maniac Woman, and...
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...
Game Review: ‘The Occultist’
Time and time again, I cover a game that looks good, amazing even, but when it comes time to play it, it's trash. I'm glad to say that this is NOT one of those times! Actually, this is a first for me. I covered a game that I didn't have expectations for, but after...
New ‘In Search of Darkness’ Documentary will Explore the Horror of the 1970’s
The team at CREATORVC—the masterminds behind the definitive, award-nominated In Search of Darkness series—has officially set its sights on the decade of bell-bottoms, grit, and the birth of the modern blockbuster. After clocking over 25 hours of deep dives into the...
Influencer Insanity: Dark Atlantic Debuts Trailer for Strawstalker
Found footage is having a massive resurgence in 2026, and Dark Atlantic Studios is leaning into the chaos with the first trailer for Strawstalker. Written and directed by George Henry Horton, this campy, "over-the-top" nightmare proves that the only thing more...
‘Bone Keeper’ Sold Out at FrightFest Now It’s Out on Digital
Get ready to clear some space on your watchlist, because British horror is about to get a whole lot creepier. Plaion Pictures has officially unleashed Howard J. Ford's latest nightmare, Bone Keeper, and it's a total treat for fans of gritty, claustrophobic creature...
Love is a Battlefield (and a Bloodbath): Heart Eyes 2 is Officially Blinking Into Existence
Move over, Cupid. Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) is trading the bow and arrow for a much sharper instrument. The original Heart Eyes defied the box office gods, earning $33 million worldwide. Now, Screen Gems has decided that one Valentine's Day massacre...
‘Koshmar The Last Reverie’ Reveals Itself In A Nightmarish Trailer
Purpil Ray Studio, an up-and-coming Polish-based indie developer, today has revealed their new title, Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a game said to be part Alice: Madness Returns, part Control, and part Hades. The world of Koshmar: The Last Reverie is seen through the...
Emmy Winner Noah Hawley Is Remaking 2017’s ‘Terrified’ for Warner Bros.
If you've been sleeping too soundly lately, Noah Hawley is here to fix that. The Emmy-winning mastermind behind Fargo and the upcoming Alien: Earth has officially signed on to direct a remake of the Argentine horror sensation Terrified (Aterrados). Developing the...
The Kill List Grows: Uma Thurman Returns for “Dexter: Resurrection” Season Two
If you thought the Miami Metro alum association was the only thing Dexter Morgan had to worry about, think again. Uma Thurman is officially returning for Season 2 of "Dexter: Resurrection," bringing some serious "Kill Bill" energy back to the world of America's...
Careful What You Wish For: ‘Thinestra’ Brings Body-Horror Home
If you thought your inner critic was a monster, wait until you meet Penelope. Breaking Glass Pictures has officially snagged the North American rights to the highly anticipated body-horror flick Thinestra. Before even landing a home, the film tore through the...
Practical Gore & Primal Fear: ‘THE YETI’ Smashes onto Blu-ray This May
If you've been craving a return to the golden age of monster movies—where the blood is real, and the monsters aren't just pixels—strap in. Well Go USA Entertainment is bringing the high-altitude horror-thriller The Yeti to Blu-ray and DVD. Trespassing in the Wrong...
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Go Bigger for Third Annual ‘Halfway to Halloween’
Who says you have to wait for October to get your adrenaline fix? Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, and Dolby Cinemas at AMC are teaming up for the third annual Halfway to Halloween event—and they're breaking the tradition of "library screenings" to give...
Neon Reveals Final Poster for ‘Exit 8’ Ahead of This Weekend’s Premiere
Before you step into the world's most frustrating commute, Neon has unveiled the final poster for Exit 8. This Japanese psychological thriller is a live-action dive into "liminal horror"—that specific, skin-crawling feeling of being in a space that should be busy,...
Bloom & Ash: Heretic Parfum Unveils Limited Edition ‘Jasmine Smoke’
Natural fragrance trailblazer Heretic Parfum is continuing to push boundaries with the latest addition to its ever-expanding library of scents. Straight from the Heretic vault comes a highly anticipated limited-edition re-release: Jasmine Smoke. Described as a...
From Silent Hill’s Adam Tierney Comes the New Comic “13 Demons Dead”
What's worse than flunking 9th-grade algebra? Having exactly one year to slaughter thirteen invisible ancient demons before they end the world. IDW Publishing has officially announced 13 Demons Dead, a high-octane, manga-inspired graphic novel from acclaimed video...
New Film ‘731’ Exposes the Real-Life Horrors of Japan’s Unit 731
Sometimes, the truth is more disturbing than a camera can capture. And people are more evil than any movie villain could be. That's the case with the disturbing real historical story that inspired the new Well Go USA film 731. The film explores the human...
From ‘Parasite’ to Centipedes: ‘Inherit’ Gets Massive Studio Backing
If you are a fan of high-end international horror, you will want to put this on your radar immediately. South Korean powerhouse studio Barunson E&A—the geniuses who produced the Oscar-winning masterpiece Parasite—has officially boarded international sales for...
