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The leading true crime network Investigation Discovery has just announced the premiere of three new true crime series: “Operation Undercover,” “Before They Kill Again,” and “Feuds Turned Fatal.” The series joins “Fear Thy Neighbor,” which is back with an all-new season. OPERATION UNDERCOVER New Series Premieres Tuesday, November 12 at 10/9c on ID & Streaming on Max “Operation Undercover” is an adrenaline-fueled new series that takes viewers inside real-life, discreet operations run by police to keep communities across the country safe. Led by former undercover agent Lou Valoze, this six-episode series offers exclusive, unprecedented access to undercover stings targeting arms dealers, drug suppliers, human traffickers, and various criminal enterprises. With a 26-year career as an undercover agent, Valoze has faced the Chicago mob, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terrorists. Now, he brings his expertise to other agents leading high-stakes operations. . . FEAR THY NEIGHBOR New Season Premieres Wednesday, October 23 at 9/8c on ID & Streaming on Max “Fear
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Prepare for a terrifying cinematic experience born from the twisted mind of a horror legend, Stephen King. A team of horror icons is gearing up to deliver the highly anticipated film adaptation of King’s The Monkey. Recently, we shared the first teaser trailer that gave us a glimpse of a blood-drenched Theo James. The film’s first poster has been unveiled today, reminding you that “Everybody dies. And that’s fucked up.” The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Osgood Perkins ( Longlegs), is inspired by King’s original short story, which was featured in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Emmy-nominated actor Theo James stars in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill. When they unearth a seemingly harmless childhood toy, a wave of brutal deaths begins to plague them. Determined to break the curse, the brothers must confront the monkey’s sinister power before it claims everything they hold dear. Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) and Elijah Wood (“Lord of the Rings”) join
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Horror Dadz Productions has announced the release of Untitled Footage, a chilling found-footage slasher film now available to stream on the service FoundTV. Directed by Joshua Brucker, Untitled Footage follows two young adults as they embark on a terrifying journey to uncover the identity of a legendary serial murderer known as The Claw Hammer Killer. “Untitled Footage is everything I love about the genre,” said Brucker. “I went out and made the movie I wanted to make, and I’m excited to get it out there.” The film serves as a sequel to Brucker’s previous work, The Illinois Valley Murder Tapes, which was part of the double feature titled Split Screen. The movie is the latest addition to the Crypditverse, a shared cinematic universe created by Horror Dadz Productions. “Josh’s story is as terrifying as it is unnerving,” said Dillon Brown, a fellow Horror Dadz director. The film features a talented cast, including Tori Zanoni, Rodney Snyder, Cliff Dunigan, and Hunter
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Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, recently published the third volume of the trilogy collection of the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics just in time for the Halloween season. Collected for the first time, these award-winning comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for Simpsons fans of all ages. Packaged in a deluxe die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3: Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection. The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first 23 comics were produced, with all-new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics and entertainment. The Deluxe Hardcover of Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3 is available now for $44.99. The collection
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Today, Prime Video released first-look images for “The Sticky.” a new series inspired by the true story of the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.” The series is described as a mix of dark hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement, and heartbreaking drama. “The Sticky” hails from showrunners Ed Herro and Brian Donovan. It follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale). She is a rugged syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with a hot-tempered mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million dollar heist. Oscar and Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween franchise) also stars. Brian Donovan and Ed Herro are the creators, executive producers, showrunners, and writers. Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer are Megamix’s executive producers. Jamie Lee Curtis is the executive producer for Comet Pictures. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie for Blumhouse Television, and Michael Dowse. Lauren Grant
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This October, writer-director Ethan Berger aims to school you on chills and thrills with The Line. This gripping campus thriller delves into the dangerous world of college fraternities and the blind adherence to tradition. Hereditary’s Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to escape his working-class roots. Tom is attracted to the prestigious KNA fraternity and soon becomes entangled in their manipulative schemes and dangerous hazing rituals. All for the promises of social status and career opportunities. As Tom begins a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), he finds himself torn between loyalty to his fraternity and his growing feelings for Annabelle. The fraternity president’s (Lewis Pullman) cunning manipulations further complicate matters, leading Tom into a dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Berger brings this thrilling story to life with a talented cast that includes Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Bo Mitchell, and Cheri Oteri. Scoot McNairy, Denise Richards, and John Malkovich round out the impressive cast. Alex Russek co-wrote
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Following the success of his 2020 Shudder Original Anything for Jackson, director Justin Dyck, whom we interviewed about the movie, is back. He is set to unleash the new horror film William, a collaboration with Chris Sivertson (Monstrous). The film is an adaptation of Andrew Pyper’s novel of the same name. Described as a “contained sci-fi horror film that blends the worlds of Ex Machina and The Amityville Horror,” William centers on Henry. Henry is a brilliant engineer named William who created an artificially intelligent consciousness. Agoraphobic and obsessed with his project, Henry keeps William hidden in his attic, away from his pregnant wife, Lily. When Lily’s coworkers visit, Henry introduces them to William. This leads to them being trapped inside the house, turning it into a deadly prison. William isn’t Justin Dyck’s only upcoming movie. He is also in pre-production on The Casket Girls, another horror movie. Watch Anything for Jackson now on Shudder.
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From Lowell Dean, the director of the hair-raising werewolf horror-comedy franchise WolfCop, comes a new chilling tale of terror, the survival horror-thriller Die Alone. In the film, a young man, Ethan (Douglas Smith), finds himself desperate and lost. A terrible illness has ravaged the post-apocalyptic world. Nature has reclaimed the world that is stalked by disfigured creatures. Alone and lost, Ethan befriends a survivalist and his girlfriend. Ethan is fighting to survive while trying to find his partner and recover his memories. However, that is not an easy task while living in a world where both humans and monsters are out to kill you. Die Alone features an exciting cast, including Frank Grillo of The Purge franchise and Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix franchise. Kimberly-Sue Murray (Shadowhunters) stars alongside Douglas Smith (Big Little Lies), Steven Roy, and Jonathan Cherry. Lowell Dean wrote the script and directed Die Alone, produced by Berr Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman, and Larry Greenberg for Quiver Distribution.
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Playhouse directors, the Watts brothers, return with Black Daruma, a horror film shot in POV that injects dark humor into the doll subgenre with an inventive twist. Black Daruma follows Ryan, a down-on-his-luck man in his 30s. He seeks a life change and purchases a Japanese lucky “Daruma” doll. However, the doll brings anything but good fortune, twisting Ryan’s life into a hilarious and horrifying mess. Fionn Watts, one of the directors, describes the film as a playful yet sinister blend of “Gremlins” and “Paranormal Activity.” “We shot the entire film from the doll’s perspective,” he explains. “The audience becomes the doll, witnessing the unfolding chaos firsthand.” Filmed in just eight days, Black Daruma draws inspiration from the found footage genre and character-driven horror like Creep and Be My Cat. Co-director Toby Watts elaborates, “The disorienting POV keeps the audience guessing. We aimed for a bizarre and voyeuristic experience, highlighting the implosion of masculinity.” Fionn adds a surprising detail: “The
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Brilliant horror director André Øvredal, known for films like The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is back with a new project. Øvredal has now signed on to direct a currently untitled horror film for Walter Hamada’s 18hz Productions. According to Deadline, Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess penned the script for the new project, whose plot is currently being kept under wraps. Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) will produce the mysterious horror movie. 18hz Productions is set to produce several mid-budget horror films per year for Paramount Pictures. Other projects in the works include Primate and Familiar. Hamada, who recently departed WB/DC, brings a wealth of horror experience from his time at New Line. He reunites with Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) to produce the project. The two have produced countless horror movies together, including The Conjuring and its spinoffs and the 2017 adaptation of IT. Stay tuned for more
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The leading true crime network Investigation Discovery has just announced the premiere of three new true crime series: “Operation Undercover,” “Before They Kill Again,” and “Feuds Turned Fatal.” The series joins “Fear Thy Neighbor,” which is back with an all-new season. OPERATION UNDERCOVER New Series Premieres Tuesday, November 12 at 10/9c on ID & Streaming on Max “Operation Undercover” is an adrenaline-fueled new series that takes viewers inside real-life, discreet operations run by police to keep communities across the country safe. Led by former undercover agent Lou Valoze, this six-episode series offers exclusive, unprecedented access to undercover stings targeting arms dealers, drug suppliers, human traffickers, and various criminal enterprises. With a 26-year career as an undercover agent, Valoze has faced the Chicago mob, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terrorists. Now, he brings his expertise to other agents leading high-stakes operations. . . FEAR THY NEIGHBOR New Season Premieres Wednesday, October 23 at 9/8c on ID & Streaming on Max “Fear
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksMoviesNews
Prepare for a terrifying cinematic experience born from the twisted mind of a horror legend, Stephen King. A team of horror icons is gearing up to deliver the highly anticipated film adaptation of King’s The Monkey. Recently, we shared the first teaser trailer that gave us a glimpse of a blood-drenched Theo James. The film’s first poster has been unveiled today, reminding you that “Everybody dies. And that’s fucked up.” The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Osgood Perkins ( Longlegs), is inspired by King’s original short story, which was featured in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Emmy-nominated actor Theo James stars in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill. When they unearth a seemingly harmless childhood toy, a wave of brutal deaths begins to plague them. Determined to break the curse, the brothers must confront the monkey’s sinister power before it claims everything they hold dear. Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”) and Elijah Wood (“Lord of the Rings”) join
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsStreaming TVTrailers
Horror Dadz Productions has announced the release of Untitled Footage, a chilling found-footage slasher film now available to stream on the service FoundTV. Directed by Joshua Brucker, Untitled Footage follows two young adults as they embark on a terrifying journey to uncover the identity of a legendary serial murderer known as The Claw Hammer Killer. “Untitled Footage is everything I love about the genre,” said Brucker. “I went out and made the movie I wanted to make, and I’m excited to get it out there.” The film serves as a sequel to Brucker’s previous work, The Illinois Valley Murder Tapes, which was part of the double feature titled Split Screen. The movie is the latest addition to the Crypditverse, a shared cinematic universe created by Horror Dadz Productions. “Josh’s story is as terrifying as it is unnerving,” said Dillon Brown, a fellow Horror Dadz director. The film features a talented cast, including Tori Zanoni, Rodney Snyder, Cliff Dunigan, and Hunter
Continue reading →
BooksComic Books/Graphic NovelsStreaming TV
Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, recently published the third volume of the trilogy collection of the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics just in time for the Halloween season. Collected for the first time, these award-winning comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for Simpsons fans of all ages. Packaged in a deluxe die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3: Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection. The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first 23 comics were produced, with all-new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics and entertainment. The Deluxe Hardcover of Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3 is available now for $44.99. The collection
Continue reading →
Amazon Prime VideoNewsStreaming TV
Today, Prime Video released first-look images for “The Sticky.” a new series inspired by the true story of the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.” The series is described as a mix of dark hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement, and heartbreaking drama. “The Sticky” hails from showrunners Ed Herro and Brian Donovan. It follows Ruth Landry (three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale). She is a rugged syrup farmer who turns to crime when the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with a hot-tempered mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million dollar heist. Oscar and Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween franchise) also stars. Brian Donovan and Ed Herro are the creators, executive producers, showrunners, and writers. Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer are Megamix’s executive producers. Jamie Lee Curtis is the executive producer for Comet Pictures. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie for Blumhouse Television, and Michael Dowse. Lauren Grant
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
This October, writer-director Ethan Berger aims to school you on chills and thrills with The Line. This gripping campus thriller delves into the dangerous world of college fraternities and the blind adherence to tradition. Hereditary’s Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to escape his working-class roots. Tom is attracted to the prestigious KNA fraternity and soon becomes entangled in their manipulative schemes and dangerous hazing rituals. All for the promises of social status and career opportunities. As Tom begins a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), he finds himself torn between loyalty to his fraternity and his growing feelings for Annabelle. The fraternity president’s (Lewis Pullman) cunning manipulations further complicate matters, leading Tom into a dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Berger brings this thrilling story to life with a talented cast that includes Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Bo Mitchell, and Cheri Oteri. Scoot McNairy, Denise Richards, and John Malkovich round out the impressive cast. Alex Russek co-wrote
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksMoviesNews
Following the success of his 2020 Shudder Original Anything for Jackson, director Justin Dyck, whom we interviewed about the movie, is back. He is set to unleash the new horror film William, a collaboration with Chris Sivertson (Monstrous). The film is an adaptation of Andrew Pyper’s novel of the same name. Described as a “contained sci-fi horror film that blends the worlds of Ex Machina and The Amityville Horror,” William centers on Henry. Henry is a brilliant engineer named William who created an artificially intelligent consciousness. Agoraphobic and obsessed with his project, Henry keeps William hidden in his attic, away from his pregnant wife, Lily. When Lily’s coworkers visit, Henry introduces them to William. This leads to them being trapped inside the house, turning it into a deadly prison. William isn’t Justin Dyck’s only upcoming movie. He is also in pre-production on The Casket Girls, another horror movie. Watch Anything for Jackson now on Shudder.
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
From Lowell Dean, the director of the hair-raising werewolf horror-comedy franchise WolfCop, comes a new chilling tale of terror, the survival horror-thriller Die Alone. In the film, a young man, Ethan (Douglas Smith), finds himself desperate and lost. A terrible illness has ravaged the post-apocalyptic world. Nature has reclaimed the world that is stalked by disfigured creatures. Alone and lost, Ethan befriends a survivalist and his girlfriend. Ethan is fighting to survive while trying to find his partner and recover his memories. However, that is not an easy task while living in a world where both humans and monsters are out to kill you. Die Alone features an exciting cast, including Frank Grillo of The Purge franchise and Carrie-Anne Moss of The Matrix franchise. Kimberly-Sue Murray (Shadowhunters) stars alongside Douglas Smith (Big Little Lies), Steven Roy, and Jonathan Cherry. Lowell Dean wrote the script and directed Die Alone, produced by Berr Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman, and Larry Greenberg for Quiver Distribution.
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsTrailers
Playhouse directors, the Watts brothers, return with Black Daruma, a horror film shot in POV that injects dark humor into the doll subgenre with an inventive twist. Black Daruma follows Ryan, a down-on-his-luck man in his 30s. He seeks a life change and purchases a Japanese lucky “Daruma” doll. However, the doll brings anything but good fortune, twisting Ryan’s life into a hilarious and horrifying mess. Fionn Watts, one of the directors, describes the film as a playful yet sinister blend of “Gremlins” and “Paranormal Activity.” “We shot the entire film from the doll’s perspective,” he explains. “The audience becomes the doll, witnessing the unfolding chaos firsthand.” Filmed in just eight days, Black Daruma draws inspiration from the found footage genre and character-driven horror like Creep and Be My Cat. Co-director Toby Watts elaborates, “The disorienting POV keeps the audience guessing. We aimed for a bizarre and voyeuristic experience, highlighting the implosion of masculinity.” Fionn adds a surprising detail: “The
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
Brilliant horror director André Øvredal, known for films like The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is back with a new project. Øvredal has now signed on to direct a currently untitled horror film for Walter Hamada’s 18hz Productions. According to Deadline, Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess penned the script for the new project, whose plot is currently being kept under wraps. Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) will produce the mysterious horror movie. 18hz Productions is set to produce several mid-budget horror films per year for Paramount Pictures. Other projects in the works include Primate and Familiar. Hamada, who recently departed WB/DC, brings a wealth of horror experience from his time at New Line. He reunites with Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) to produce the project. The two have produced countless horror movies together, including The Conjuring and its spinoffs and the 2017 adaptation of IT. Stay tuned for more
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