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The legendary manga “Yu Yu Hakusho” by Yoshihiro Togashi has gotten a live-action makeover in the form of a new series. At the tale’s heart lies Yusuke Urameshi, a notorious delinquent with a hidden spark of heroism. In a twist of fate, Yusuke sacrifices himself to save a child, earning a chance at redemption. Thrust into the Spirit World, he faces a harsh reality: his good deed throws the celestial order into disarray. With no place for him in heaven or hell, Yusuke is offered a unique deal – return to life and become an Underworld Detective. This isn’t just a second chance; it’s a gateway to a whirlwind of mystery and danger. The delicate balance between the human, demon, and spirit realms is threatened, and Yusuke finds himself at the epicenter of the storm. He must navigate a shadowy underworld fraught with powerful demons, unraveling secrets that could tip the scales of existence itself. Director Sho Tsukikawa and writer
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Out of Darkness, a new survival horror film set in the Stone Age has released a bone-chilling trailer that transports audiences to an ancient world where fear and desperation reign supreme. The film takes us back 45,000 years as a small band of six individuals embark on a perilous journey across a desolate, unforgiving landscape in search of a new home. Driven by starvation and desperation, they navigate the harsh tundra, their eyes fixed on the distant mountains that promise life-sustaining caves. As the sun dips below the horizon, a primal fear begins to grip the group. Unsettling sounds shatter the eerie silence of the tundra, hinting at the presence of something monstrous lurking in the darkness. This is no ordinary wilderness; it’s a primal hunting ground where survival is a constant struggle, and every rustle of leaves or distant howl could herald the approach of an unseen predator. Out of Darkness is not just a story about survival against
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Writer-director Thomas Walton‘s brutal new film They Turned Into Killers takes revenge to a whole new level on VOD this January. The impressive cast includes Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 2007) and horror icons Kane Hodder (Hatchet franchise) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes). It also stars “Orange is the New Black” actress Taryn Manning and Brian Anthony Wilson. It also features Lauren Francesca, Bryce Draper, Brandon Irons, Maritza Brikisak, and Xander Goldman. In the film, a girl named Karma is drugged and assaulted by her boyfriend, BJ, leading to her tragically committing suicide. Before this devastating event, she writes a letter to her best friend, Star, detailing the horrific events that unfolded that fateful night. Determined to seek revenge against those responsible, Star hunts down BJ and his brothers to get justice. Safier Entertainment, Philadreams Films, Lux Angeles Studios, and Stag Mountain Films produce the film. The brutal horror-thriller They Turned Us Into Killers is set to make its VOD
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Each year, fans eagerly anticipate learning the fate of their beloved series as streaming services often decide to cancel shows that have captured our hearts. The burning question remains: which series will be granted another season, and which ones will face their final curtain call? Below, you’ll find an updated list of recently renewed shows and those that have unfortunately been canceled. Renewed: Blue Eyed Samari Netflix Series This action-packed series sees a Samari on a mission to hunt a group of men. Twisted Metal Peacock Series Thankfully renewed for a second season, this series centers on John Doe, a milkman making deliveries in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Foundation Apple TV Series The series is a complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy, all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire. Black Mirror Netflix Series This genre-bending series returns for its seventh season. Gen V Prime Video Series The spin-off to “The Boys” features brutal action
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Following a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run, SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Paradoy of Saw is kicking off a national tour. The musical hilariously captures the first movie’s events, parodying the Saw that started it all. Will they follow “the rules” as they discover each other’s secrets? Will they escape the game in time? A love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids), SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw is “Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q,” pushing the boundary on sexuality and how to love. “SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw brings the iconic horror film to life on stage with a wickedly funny twist. Now is the perfect time to laugh at the macabre as we blend horror and hair-raising laughter, creating a unique musical experience that’s both hilarious and thrilling. Get ready for a love story entangled in traps, secrets, and unexpected humor, pushing the boundaries of entertainment with a dash of explicit fun,”
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The twisted minds behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey are gearing up to ruin your childhood once again with their new horror take on the Disney classic Bambi, with Bambi: The Reckoning. Set to begin filming in January of 2024, the movie stars Roxanne McKee (Wrong Turn 5) as Xana, a woman hunted down by a vicious killer deer named Bambi. Tom Mulheron and Samira Mighty also star in the film that turns the adorable deer into a killer human-animal hybrid. The movie’s director, Dan Allen, promises that Bambi: The Reckoning will be “terrifying.” According to Bloody-Disgusting. Bambi: The Reckoning is part of a larger horror fairytale universe being created by the film’s team. Other movies in this universe include Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, about Tinkerbell injecting pixie dust like heroin. There’s also a sequel to Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey in the works. Wondering how classics like these can be turned into horror films? The Reckoning is
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When it comes to horror, everyone knows the name James Wan. Wan is the twisted mind behind some of horror’s biggest franchises. That includes the SAW franchise, the Insidious franchise, and The Conjuring Universe. Wan is now moving to the small screen. He is producing the new upcoming mystery series titled “Nowhere,” which features “supernatural thriller elements.” The show is billed as a high-concept mystery in the vein of “From,” “Manifest,” and “La Brea.” A group of people awake to find that all the people of their remote Vermont town have seemingly vanished overnight. The group, led by the town’s former sheriff, begins a search for their missing loved ones. Along the way, numerous supernatural anomalies come to light. “Nowhere” was born as a novella by Matthew Arnold. Not only is the series coming, but Arnold is also in the process of adapting it into a novel. Arnold, the series creator, will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Wan’s
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Calling all fans of ferocious frights and action-packed chills! Get ready to sink your teeth into Hellhounds. The hair-raising werewolf horror film that is coming to digital and DVD. Hellhounds pits a pack of savage werewolves known as the “Hellhounds” against an order of werewolf hunters called the “Silver Bullets.” These two ancient orders have been locked in a bloody war for generations. Now, they are preparing for their final standoff. Masquerading as rival biker gangs to hide their true nature from the unsuspecting world, the two groups will now unleash a blood-drenched fight to the death. After the “Silver Bullets” slaughter his entire pack, the lone surviving “Hellhound,” Alias, embarks on a vengeance-fueled rampage to wipe out the “Silver Bullets.” Writer-director Robert Conway (The Covenant) promises a film that blends the classic thrills of werewolf cinema, comparing it to films like Silver Bullet and Blood in the Snow. Expect gruesome creature makeup and heart-pounding action sequences that will leave
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Shudder, the ultimate streaming service for horror and thrillers is gearing up to unleash the new hard rockin’ splatterfest Destroy All Neighbors. We’ve got the killer new trailer, which teases an insane film that is a “must-see!” This film, about a pain-in-the-ass neighbor and a fed-up musician, stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Alex Winter of the Bill & Ted franchise, and “Reno 911” actor Thomas Lennon. Directed by Josh Forbes, Destroy All Neighbors was written by Jared Logan and Charles Pieper. In this blood-drenched, balls-to-the-wall, fun flick, “William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues) is a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus. But faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally, working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, it goes badly. While attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead
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A combat veteran sets out to uncover the truth in the supernatural horror film Insane Like Me from director Chip Joslin. Today, we’ve got the first images. Starring Britt Bankhead, Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Grace Patterson, and Samantha Reddy., the film was written by Britt Bankhead. Insane Like Me Sees the veteran released from a mental asylum. He embarks on a search to uncover the truth and settle the score for the crime he was falsely accused of, leading to a haunting journey filled with supernatural thrills. “This script was essentially inspired by movies I grew up loving over the years. I’ve always been connected to films that involved action scenes and fast cars, with a sense of horror and suspense. We used actual haunted locations such as the Glen Hotel and the Historic Jail located in Glen Rose, Texas. Many of our locations have been considered to be some of the most haunted places in Texas.” -Britt Bankhead, Writer/Producer
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The legendary manga “Yu Yu Hakusho” by Yoshihiro Togashi has gotten a live-action makeover in the form of a new series. At the tale’s heart lies Yusuke Urameshi, a notorious delinquent with a hidden spark of heroism. In a twist of fate, Yusuke sacrifices himself to save a child, earning a chance at redemption. Thrust into the Spirit World, he faces a harsh reality: his good deed throws the celestial order into disarray. With no place for him in heaven or hell, Yusuke is offered a unique deal – return to life and become an Underworld Detective. This isn’t just a second chance; it’s a gateway to a whirlwind of mystery and danger. The delicate balance between the human, demon, and spirit realms is threatened, and Yusuke finds himself at the epicenter of the storm. He must navigate a shadowy underworld fraught with powerful demons, unraveling secrets that could tip the scales of existence itself. Director Sho Tsukikawa and writer
Continue reading →
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Out of Darkness, a new survival horror film set in the Stone Age has released a bone-chilling trailer that transports audiences to an ancient world where fear and desperation reign supreme. The film takes us back 45,000 years as a small band of six individuals embark on a perilous journey across a desolate, unforgiving landscape in search of a new home. Driven by starvation and desperation, they navigate the harsh tundra, their eyes fixed on the distant mountains that promise life-sustaining caves. As the sun dips below the horizon, a primal fear begins to grip the group. Unsettling sounds shatter the eerie silence of the tundra, hinting at the presence of something monstrous lurking in the darkness. This is no ordinary wilderness; it’s a primal hunting ground where survival is a constant struggle, and every rustle of leaves or distant howl could herald the approach of an unseen predator. Out of Darkness is not just a story about survival against
Continue reading →
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Writer-director Thomas Walton‘s brutal new film They Turned Into Killers takes revenge to a whole new level on VOD this January. The impressive cast includes Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 2007) and horror icons Kane Hodder (Hatchet franchise) and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes). It also stars “Orange is the New Black” actress Taryn Manning and Brian Anthony Wilson. It also features Lauren Francesca, Bryce Draper, Brandon Irons, Maritza Brikisak, and Xander Goldman. In the film, a girl named Karma is drugged and assaulted by her boyfriend, BJ, leading to her tragically committing suicide. Before this devastating event, she writes a letter to her best friend, Star, detailing the horrific events that unfolded that fateful night. Determined to seek revenge against those responsible, Star hunts down BJ and his brothers to get justice. Safier Entertainment, Philadreams Films, Lux Angeles Studios, and Stag Mountain Films produce the film. The brutal horror-thriller They Turned Us Into Killers is set to make its VOD
Continue reading →
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Each year, fans eagerly anticipate learning the fate of their beloved series as streaming services often decide to cancel shows that have captured our hearts. The burning question remains: which series will be granted another season, and which ones will face their final curtain call? Below, you’ll find an updated list of recently renewed shows and those that have unfortunately been canceled. Renewed: Blue Eyed Samari Netflix Series This action-packed series sees a Samari on a mission to hunt a group of men. Twisted Metal Peacock Series Thankfully renewed for a second season, this series centers on John Doe, a milkman making deliveries in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Foundation Apple TV Series The series is a complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy, all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire. Black Mirror Netflix Series This genre-bending series returns for its seventh season. Gen V Prime Video Series The spin-off to “The Boys” features brutal action
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Following a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run, SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Paradoy of Saw is kicking off a national tour. The musical hilariously captures the first movie’s events, parodying the Saw that started it all. Will they follow “the rules” as they discover each other’s secrets? Will they escape the game in time? A love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids), SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw is “Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q,” pushing the boundary on sexuality and how to love. “SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw brings the iconic horror film to life on stage with a wickedly funny twist. Now is the perfect time to laugh at the macabre as we blend horror and hair-raising laughter, creating a unique musical experience that’s both hilarious and thrilling. Get ready for a love story entangled in traps, secrets, and unexpected humor, pushing the boundaries of entertainment with a dash of explicit fun,”
Continue reading →
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The twisted minds behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey are gearing up to ruin your childhood once again with their new horror take on the Disney classic Bambi, with Bambi: The Reckoning. Set to begin filming in January of 2024, the movie stars Roxanne McKee (Wrong Turn 5) as Xana, a woman hunted down by a vicious killer deer named Bambi. Tom Mulheron and Samira Mighty also star in the film that turns the adorable deer into a killer human-animal hybrid. The movie’s director, Dan Allen, promises that Bambi: The Reckoning will be “terrifying.” According to Bloody-Disgusting. Bambi: The Reckoning is part of a larger horror fairytale universe being created by the film’s team. Other movies in this universe include Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, about Tinkerbell injecting pixie dust like heroin. There’s also a sequel to Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey in the works. Wondering how classics like these can be turned into horror films? The Reckoning is
Continue reading →
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When it comes to horror, everyone knows the name James Wan. Wan is the twisted mind behind some of horror’s biggest franchises. That includes the SAW franchise, the Insidious franchise, and The Conjuring Universe. Wan is now moving to the small screen. He is producing the new upcoming mystery series titled “Nowhere,” which features “supernatural thriller elements.” The show is billed as a high-concept mystery in the vein of “From,” “Manifest,” and “La Brea.” A group of people awake to find that all the people of their remote Vermont town have seemingly vanished overnight. The group, led by the town’s former sheriff, begins a search for their missing loved ones. Along the way, numerous supernatural anomalies come to light. “Nowhere” was born as a novella by Matthew Arnold. Not only is the series coming, but Arnold is also in the process of adapting it into a novel. Arnold, the series creator, will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Wan’s
Continue reading →
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Calling all fans of ferocious frights and action-packed chills! Get ready to sink your teeth into Hellhounds. The hair-raising werewolf horror film that is coming to digital and DVD. Hellhounds pits a pack of savage werewolves known as the “Hellhounds” against an order of werewolf hunters called the “Silver Bullets.” These two ancient orders have been locked in a bloody war for generations. Now, they are preparing for their final standoff. Masquerading as rival biker gangs to hide their true nature from the unsuspecting world, the two groups will now unleash a blood-drenched fight to the death. After the “Silver Bullets” slaughter his entire pack, the lone surviving “Hellhound,” Alias, embarks on a vengeance-fueled rampage to wipe out the “Silver Bullets.” Writer-director Robert Conway (The Covenant) promises a film that blends the classic thrills of werewolf cinema, comparing it to films like Silver Bullet and Blood in the Snow. Expect gruesome creature makeup and heart-pounding action sequences that will leave
Continue reading →
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Shudder, the ultimate streaming service for horror and thrillers is gearing up to unleash the new hard rockin’ splatterfest Destroy All Neighbors. We’ve got the killer new trailer, which teases an insane film that is a “must-see!” This film, about a pain-in-the-ass neighbor and a fed-up musician, stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000), Alex Winter of the Bill & Ted franchise, and “Reno 911” actor Thomas Lennon. Directed by Josh Forbes, Destroy All Neighbors was written by Jared Logan and Charles Pieper. In this blood-drenched, balls-to-the-wall, fun flick, “William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues) is a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus. But faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally, working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, it goes badly. While attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead
Continue reading →
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A combat veteran sets out to uncover the truth in the supernatural horror film Insane Like Me from director Chip Joslin. Today, we’ve got the first images. Starring Britt Bankhead, Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Grace Patterson, and Samantha Reddy., the film was written by Britt Bankhead. Insane Like Me Sees the veteran released from a mental asylum. He embarks on a search to uncover the truth and settle the score for the crime he was falsely accused of, leading to a haunting journey filled with supernatural thrills. “This script was essentially inspired by movies I grew up loving over the years. I’ve always been connected to films that involved action scenes and fast cars, with a sense of horror and suspense. We used actual haunted locations such as the Glen Hotel and the Historic Jail located in Glen Rose, Texas. Many of our locations have been considered to be some of the most haunted places in Texas.” -Britt Bankhead, Writer/Producer
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