It is a massive week for the genre, especially with the “Halfway to Halloween” festivities kicking into high gear. From highly anticipated theatrical remakes to star-studded streaming debuts, here is what is slashing onto your screens this week.
In Theaters: The Return of the Infamous
The biggest name hitting the marquee this Friday, May 1, is the reimagining of Faces of Death. Directed by Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber, this update stars Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery. It trades the grainy VHS mystery of the original for the digital dread of internet content moderation. Early reviews have it pegged as a “certified fresh” nightmare, with a solid 60% on the Tomatometer.
Streaming: Small Screens, Big Scares
Apple TV+ is the place to be on Wednesday, April 29, for the premiere of “ Widow’s Bay.” This horror-comedy stars Matthew Rhys as a mayor trying to turn a cursed New England town into a vacation spot. It is currently boasting a rare perfect 100% score from critics. If you prefer your horror with a side of high-speed chaos, “The Boys” Season 5 continues on Prime Video this Thursday, April 30. This week features the “bloody reunion” episode starring Supernatural alums Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins.
Blu-ray & VOD: Physical Frights
For the collectors and home-theater junkies, several notable titles are hitting shelves and digital storefronts this week:
- Send Help: Sam Rami’s survival thriller is hitting Blu-ray.
- Primate: Primate is swining onto Blu-ray after reminding us that wild animals should never be pets.
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The First Omen: This prequel to the 1976 classic officially debuts on physical media. It is packed with behind-the-scenes features on how they recreated that 70s atmosphere.
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Late Night with the Devil: The indie darling that took the internet by storm is now available on Blu-ray. It is a perfect pick if you love 70s talk show aesthetics and demonic possession.
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Humane: Caitlin Cronenberg’s directorial debut, about a family dinner gone horribly wrong, is now available in 4K UHD.
Are you heading to the theater to see if the new Faces of Death lives up to the legend, or are you staying in for the cursed vibes of “Widow’s Bay”
