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...
Our Frightening Four: A Quartet of Recommended Panic Fest Short Films
It's here! Screenland Armour and Downright Creepy present Panic Fest 2026, which runs March 9–13, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. With nearly 150 features, long form shorts, and short films on tap, there is plenty to choose from. I have had an early peek at the...
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...
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,...
Dark Decadence: Unboxing the Gothic Elegance of Heretic Parfum
From time to time, we are lucky enough to receive boxes of goodies from various studios and brands. Today, we are diving into a box of treasures from Heretic Parfum—a clean fragrance company famously known for creating unique, botanical scents with a beautifully...
Still Hungry: ‘Marvel Zombies’ Season 2 Officially Confirmed!
It's been a few months since the four-episode Marvel Zombies limited series took a massive bite out of Disney+. And fans have been dying to know: Is this apocalypse just getting started? The answer is a resounding yes. While chatting with The Escape Pod this week,...
Hell on Earth: The Adams Family Unveils Their Next Nightmare ‘The Glorious Dead’
The ultimate filmmaking collective—The Adams Family (John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, and Lulu Adams) is officially back. The family has announced their latest feature, The Glorious Dead. It is an apocalyptic monster movie that promises to be a visceral descent...
The Biggest Gambling Mistakes Beginners Always Make: A Cautionary Tale
Many people step into gambling with high hopes, only to fall prey to the same avoidable mistakes that lead them down a dark and twisted path of loss and despair. They trust their luck over logic, acting on impulse in a desperate attempt to outwit fate. In a world...
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...
Sink Your Teeth into the Trailer for Vietnamese Horror ‘Daydreamers’
Dark Star Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Daydreamers, the groundbreaking Vietnamese vampire thriller from producer-director Timothy Linh Bui (Green Dragon). Dark Star Pictures has built a following for its auteur-driven, bold, thought-provoking...
Spoiler-Free Reviews: DON’T LET THE CAT OUT and IT FEEDS (Panic Fest 2025)
Don’t Let the Cat Out Official synopsis: A feline-obsessed couple find their next human vessel to transfer the soul of their beloved cat into. Bonkers in all the right ways, director Tim Cruz’s Don’t Let the Cat Out is a wild ride that combines mysticism, body...
The ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Trailer Teases a Terrifying Sequel
The terrifying animatronics are gearing up for a second round of terror, and the first teaser is here! Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is officially on its way, bringing back the original cast for another nightmarish encounter with Freddy Fazbear and his haunted cohorts....
VFX Artist Alec Gillis Talks Monsters, Movies and More in Our Interview
If we're talking about VFX Masters, Alec Gillis stands out for his talent, creativity, and the sheer number of outstanding films and series he's been involved with. Many are iconic for their standing in horror and sci-fi. Gillis has won two Oscars and worked on...
