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A&E’s gripping true-crime docuseries “I Survived a Serial Killer” is officially making its way to Netflix. It brings with it the intense accounts of human endurance to a massive new streaming audience. However, the series does not dwell on the dark mythologies of history’s most infamous predators. The series flips the traditional crime narrative on its head by centering on the extraordinary individuals who looked absolute evil in the eye, fought back, and lived to share their stories. First-Person Accounts of Escaping Notorious Monsters Each 30-minute episode dives deep into the harrowing, life-or-death encounters of those who miraculously escaped the clutches of famed murderers. The series features powerful firsthand testimony from survivors who crossed paths with notorious figures. That includes notorious killers David Parker Ray (The Toy Box Killer), Angel Resendiz (The Railway Killer), Richard Beasley (The Craigslist Killer), and deadly spree killer Andrew Urdiales. From the exact moment a routine interaction turned sinister to the desperate, split-second decisions that allowed
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A classic figure of Slavic folklore is getting a dark, modern transformation. AMC+ has officially set a premiere date for “Yaga.” The eight-episode, half-hour series reimagines the ancient myth of Baba Yaga through the lens of a contemporary small-town mystery. Fans of folk horror and atmospheric detective dramas will want to tune in when the series premieres this October. It kicks off with a special two-episode premiere on AMC+. A Missing Heir and Ancient Magic Set against the eerie backdrop of a small coastal town, the story begins when private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid) arrives. He has come to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams), the young heir to a powerful local fishery. However, Rapp’s investigation quickly hits resistance as he clashes with Carson, a local detective (Clark Backo). The case leads Rapp into a labyrinth of secret lives, enigmatic suspects, and whispers of ancient magic. Katherine, a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, anchors
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Berlin-based sales outfit Pluto Film has officially acquired worldwide sales rights for Sick. It is the highly anticipated feature directorial debut from Polish filmmaker Agata Trzebuchowska. The news comes ahead of the film’s world premiere at FFantasticFest 2026 in Austin. It will then head to the prestigious European premiere at the Sitges Film Festival in October. Trzebuchowska, who earned international acclaim in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Ida, wrote and directed the atmospheric feature. Stifling Isolation and Blurring Boundaries in the Countryside Set against the heavy, oppressive heat of summer, Sick explores the harrowing psychological anxieties of growing up. The story follows sixteen-year-old Maks, played by Konrad Kąkol, and his older sister Emma, portrayed by Katarzyna Łubik. They are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped together in a remote setting, the siblings’ once-close bond begins to shift into something dark and hard to define. As interpersonal tensions rise and emotional boundaries blur, their grandmother’s frail presence
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When obsession takes root, reality becomes a dangerous playground. Writer-director James Cullen Bressack’s latest mind-bending feature, I Have Proof, is heading to Fantastic Fest. The film follows Alex. He claims to have uncovered indisputable evidence of a sinister truth. One that forces viewers to navigate a labyrinth of paranoia, shifting motives, and fragile sanity. Alex desperately needs you to see what he has discovered. However, seeing isn’t always believing. World Premiere Set for Fantastic Fest Festival-goers will be the first to experience I Have Proof as it officially lands its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Known for championing bold, genre-pushing cinema, the Austin festival serves as the ideal launchpad for Bressack’s claustrophobic thrill ride. Produced by Sandaled Kid, JCB Pictures, and Robotic Donut, the feature already has serious buzz for its relentless pacing and sharp psychological hooks. An Ensemble Navigating Fractured Reality The atmospheric thriller relies on a powerful core ensemble to anchor its shifting narrative grounded in dread and suspicion.
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The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, promising an absolute bloodbath of genre cinema. Running from October 15 through October 22, the East Coast festival will take over Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg with a stacked schedule of world premieres, retro screenings, and special events. Badges are officially on sale, with individual tickets dropping this Friday at 10 AM EST. Opening with Vampires and Honoring Genre Royalty The festival kicks off with the U.S. Premiere of Nicky Murphy’s award-winning vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, presented by MUBI. The story follows an aspiring underground singer whose hustle turns extra bloody after she is turned into a creature of the night. Following the screening, Dark Sky Films will host the official Opening Night Party across both levels of Nitehawk. This year’s prestigious Leviathan Award, presented by Arrow Video to honor luminaries of horror, will be presented to indie filmmaking powerhouses John Adams and Toby Poser (The
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“There’s nothing wrong with blood.” With those chillingly calm words, Netflix officially sets the tone for the next grim obsession in its hit true-crime anthology “Monster.” Sharpen your hatchets and adjust your petticoats. “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story“ is heading our way this month. And a spine-tingling trailer reveals a Victorian nightmare ready to explode onto streaming screens soon. Unearthing History’s Most Famous Gothic Horror Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the acclaimed franchise has previously dissected the terrifying legacies of Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez Brothers, and Ed Gein. Now, the series turns back the clock to Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. This upcoming chapter explores the dark, enigmatic life of history’s most famous axe-wielding socialite. It offers a psychological dive into the infamous double murder that shocked the nation. A Killer Ensemble Cast Rising star Ella Beatty steps into the center of the storm as Lizzie Borden. A powerhouse cast surrounds Beatty. Fresh off his role in Monster: Ed Gein, Charlie Hunnam returns to
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Netflix has officially commissioned a bold new unscripted series based on one of the most controversial studies in psychological history. Titled “The New Stanford Prison Experiment,” the six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on October 21. Variety reports that the series revisits the core psychological questions of authority and submission through a modern lens. The series features six 45-minute unscripted episodes that push the boundaries of social experiment television. Power, Control, and the Dark Side of Human Nature The series places thirty willing participants inside a real prison environment. It randomly assigns them to act as either guards or inmates. Thrust into a rigid system of hierarchy and control, the group must navigate the psychological pressure of their roles. As the balance of power shifts, the social experiment explores whether individuals inevitably conform to systemic authority. Or whether empathy, morality, and personal identity can withstand the corrupting influence of absolute power. A Legacy of Controversy and Ethical Flaws The unscripted
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The Asylum is back with the gripping new disaster thriller America Is Burning. In the film, a relentless drought and record-breaking heat finally reach a catastrophic boiling point. When an uncontainable wildfire erupts deep within the Rocky Mountains, the inferno quickly spirals beyond human control. It consumes vast swathes of land and threatens to sweep across the entire United States. As the nation faces complete annihilation, traditional firefighting methods prove utterly useless against the wall of flames. Civilization’s fate hangs in the balance. A Last-Ditch Battle Against Nature The clock is ticking down, and the inferno is consuming everything in its path. An elite team of scientists and emergency services must take an unprecedented risk. Realizing ground forces can’t stop the destruction, they launch a desperate, high-stakes initiative—one to engineer an artificial superstorm capable of dousing the blaze. Pushing the boundaries of weather-modification technology, the team must unleash a storm powerful enough to crush the inferno before the country is
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The horror celebration has officially arrived, courtesy of our friends at Blood Moon Pictures. Legendary Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick has teamed up with directing duo P.J. Starks and Eric Huskisson (13 Slays Till X-Mas) to bring genre fans New Fears Eve, a retro-inspired slasher designed to kick off the new year with maximum carnage. Following its exclusive digital debut on Screambox, fans won’t have to wait long to add the bloodbath to their shelves. The film officially hits Blu-ray on September 18. Surgeon of Death Crashes the Office Party The narrative kicks off when three reluctant co-workers are stuck hosting their company’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. However, the festive gathering quickly devolves into a grueling fight for survival when an unexpected guest crashes the festivities. He’s an unhinged, masked serial killer known only as “The Doctor.” Armed with surgical precision, the killer sets out to systematically dismantle the guest list. An Indie Ensemble Packed with Genre Icons The
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Think your childhood imaginary friend was creepy? Meet “Other Mommy.” It’s the ultimate nightmare for anyone who’s ever called out for mom in the dark and gotten the wrong answer. The film comes from the combined nightmare factory of horror royalty James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring) and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. It’s under the sharp direction of breakout scare master Rob Savage (Host). Be sure to check out our interview with Savage about his previous film The Boogeyman. Based on Josh Malerman’s (Bird Box) bestselling novel Incidents Around the House and adapted by Succession writer Nathan Elston, the film follows a young girl named Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark) who forms a bond with a sinister entity invading her home. The catch? The entity looks uncannily like her actual mother. A Stellar Cast Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain pulls double duty in a haunting dual role as both Bela’s genuine mother and the disturbing “Other Mommy.” At the same time, Jay Duplass plays her perpetually stressed father, “Daddo.” Backed by an all-star supporting lineup that includes Dichen Lachman (Severance), Arian
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NetflixNewsStreaming TVTrailersTrue Crime
A&E’s gripping true-crime docuseries “I Survived a Serial Killer” is officially making its way to Netflix. It brings with it the intense accounts of human endurance to a massive new streaming audience. However, the series does not dwell on the dark mythologies of history’s most infamous predators. The series flips the traditional crime narrative on its head by centering on the extraordinary individuals who looked absolute evil in the eye, fought back, and lived to share their stories. First-Person Accounts of Escaping Notorious Monsters Each 30-minute episode dives deep into the harrowing, life-or-death encounters of those who miraculously escaped the clutches of famed murderers. The series features powerful firsthand testimony from survivors who crossed paths with notorious figures. That includes notorious killers David Parker Ray (The Toy Box Killer), Angel Resendiz (The Railway Killer), Richard Beasley (The Craigslist Killer), and deadly spree killer Andrew Urdiales. From the exact moment a routine interaction turned sinister to the desperate, split-second decisions that allowed
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AdaptationAMCNewsStreaming TVTrailers
A classic figure of Slavic folklore is getting a dark, modern transformation. AMC+ has officially set a premiere date for “Yaga.” The eight-episode, half-hour series reimagines the ancient myth of Baba Yaga through the lens of a contemporary small-town mystery. Fans of folk horror and atmospheric detective dramas will want to tune in when the series premieres this October. It kicks off with a special two-episode premiere on AMC+. A Missing Heir and Ancient Magic Set against the eerie backdrop of a small coastal town, the story begins when private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid) arrives. He has come to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams), the young heir to a powerful local fishery. However, Rapp’s investigation quickly hits resistance as he clashes with Carson, a local detective (Clark Backo). The case leads Rapp into a labyrinth of secret lives, enigmatic suspects, and whispers of ancient magic. Katherine, a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, anchors
Continue reading →
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Berlin-based sales outfit Pluto Film has officially acquired worldwide sales rights for Sick. It is the highly anticipated feature directorial debut from Polish filmmaker Agata Trzebuchowska. The news comes ahead of the film’s world premiere at FFantasticFest 2026 in Austin. It will then head to the prestigious European premiere at the Sitges Film Festival in October. Trzebuchowska, who earned international acclaim in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Ida, wrote and directed the atmospheric feature. Stifling Isolation and Blurring Boundaries in the Countryside Set against the heavy, oppressive heat of summer, Sick explores the harrowing psychological anxieties of growing up. The story follows sixteen-year-old Maks, played by Konrad Kąkol, and his older sister Emma, portrayed by Katarzyna Łubik. They are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped together in a remote setting, the siblings’ once-close bond begins to shift into something dark and hard to define. As interpersonal tensions rise and emotional boundaries blur, their grandmother’s frail presence
Continue reading →
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When obsession takes root, reality becomes a dangerous playground. Writer-director James Cullen Bressack’s latest mind-bending feature, I Have Proof, is heading to Fantastic Fest. The film follows Alex. He claims to have uncovered indisputable evidence of a sinister truth. One that forces viewers to navigate a labyrinth of paranoia, shifting motives, and fragile sanity. Alex desperately needs you to see what he has discovered. However, seeing isn’t always believing. World Premiere Set for Fantastic Fest Festival-goers will be the first to experience I Have Proof as it officially lands its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Known for championing bold, genre-pushing cinema, the Austin festival serves as the ideal launchpad for Bressack’s claustrophobic thrill ride. Produced by Sandaled Kid, JCB Pictures, and Robotic Donut, the feature already has serious buzz for its relentless pacing and sharp psychological hooks. An Ensemble Navigating Fractured Reality The atmospheric thriller relies on a powerful core ensemble to anchor its shifting narrative grounded in dread and suspicion.
Continue reading →
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The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, promising an absolute bloodbath of genre cinema. Running from October 15 through October 22, the East Coast festival will take over Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg with a stacked schedule of world premieres, retro screenings, and special events. Badges are officially on sale, with individual tickets dropping this Friday at 10 AM EST. Opening with Vampires and Honoring Genre Royalty The festival kicks off with the U.S. Premiere of Nicky Murphy’s award-winning vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, presented by MUBI. The story follows an aspiring underground singer whose hustle turns extra bloody after she is turned into a creature of the night. Following the screening, Dark Sky Films will host the official Opening Night Party across both levels of Nitehawk. This year’s prestigious Leviathan Award, presented by Arrow Video to honor luminaries of horror, will be presented to indie filmmaking powerhouses John Adams and Toby Poser (The
Continue reading →
NetflixNewsStreaming TVTrailersTrue Crime
“There’s nothing wrong with blood.” With those chillingly calm words, Netflix officially sets the tone for the next grim obsession in its hit true-crime anthology “Monster.” Sharpen your hatchets and adjust your petticoats. “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story“ is heading our way this month. And a spine-tingling trailer reveals a Victorian nightmare ready to explode onto streaming screens soon. Unearthing History’s Most Famous Gothic Horror Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the acclaimed franchise has previously dissected the terrifying legacies of Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez Brothers, and Ed Gein. Now, the series turns back the clock to Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. This upcoming chapter explores the dark, enigmatic life of history’s most famous axe-wielding socialite. It offers a psychological dive into the infamous double murder that shocked the nation. A Killer Ensemble Cast Rising star Ella Beatty steps into the center of the storm as Lizzie Borden. A powerhouse cast surrounds Beatty. Fresh off his role in Monster: Ed Gein, Charlie Hunnam returns to
Continue reading →
NetflixNewsStreaming TVTrailersTrue Crime
Netflix has officially commissioned a bold new unscripted series based on one of the most controversial studies in psychological history. Titled “The New Stanford Prison Experiment,” the six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on October 21. Variety reports that the series revisits the core psychological questions of authority and submission through a modern lens. The series features six 45-minute unscripted episodes that push the boundaries of social experiment television. Power, Control, and the Dark Side of Human Nature The series places thirty willing participants inside a real prison environment. It randomly assigns them to act as either guards or inmates. Thrust into a rigid system of hierarchy and control, the group must navigate the psychological pressure of their roles. As the balance of power shifts, the social experiment explores whether individuals inevitably conform to systemic authority. Or whether empathy, morality, and personal identity can withstand the corrupting influence of absolute power. A Legacy of Controversy and Ethical Flaws The unscripted
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The Asylum is back with the gripping new disaster thriller America Is Burning. In the film, a relentless drought and record-breaking heat finally reach a catastrophic boiling point. When an uncontainable wildfire erupts deep within the Rocky Mountains, the inferno quickly spirals beyond human control. It consumes vast swathes of land and threatens to sweep across the entire United States. As the nation faces complete annihilation, traditional firefighting methods prove utterly useless against the wall of flames. Civilization’s fate hangs in the balance. A Last-Ditch Battle Against Nature The clock is ticking down, and the inferno is consuming everything in its path. An elite team of scientists and emergency services must take an unprecedented risk. Realizing ground forces can’t stop the destruction, they launch a desperate, high-stakes initiative—one to engineer an artificial superstorm capable of dousing the blaze. Pushing the boundaries of weather-modification technology, the team must unleash a storm powerful enough to crush the inferno before the country is
Continue reading →
Holiday HorrorMoviesNewsTrailers
The horror celebration has officially arrived, courtesy of our friends at Blood Moon Pictures. Legendary Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick has teamed up with directing duo P.J. Starks and Eric Huskisson (13 Slays Till X-Mas) to bring genre fans New Fears Eve, a retro-inspired slasher designed to kick off the new year with maximum carnage. Following its exclusive digital debut on Screambox, fans won’t have to wait long to add the bloodbath to their shelves. The film officially hits Blu-ray on September 18. Surgeon of Death Crashes the Office Party The narrative kicks off when three reluctant co-workers are stuck hosting their company’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. However, the festive gathering quickly devolves into a grueling fight for survival when an unexpected guest crashes the festivities. He’s an unhinged, masked serial killer known only as “The Doctor.” Armed with surgical precision, the killer sets out to systematically dismantle the guest list. An Indie Ensemble Packed with Genre Icons The
Continue reading →
AdaptationMoviesNewsTrailers
Think your childhood imaginary friend was creepy? Meet “Other Mommy.” It’s the ultimate nightmare for anyone who’s ever called out for mom in the dark and gotten the wrong answer. The film comes from the combined nightmare factory of horror royalty James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring) and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. It’s under the sharp direction of breakout scare master Rob Savage (Host). Be sure to check out our interview with Savage about his previous film The Boogeyman. Based on Josh Malerman’s (Bird Box) bestselling novel Incidents Around the House and adapted by Succession writer Nathan Elston, the film follows a young girl named Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark) who forms a bond with a sinister entity invading her home. The catch? The entity looks uncannily like her actual mother. A Stellar Cast Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain pulls double duty in a haunting dual role as both Bela’s genuine mother and the disturbing “Other Mommy.” At the same time, Jay Duplass plays her perpetually stressed father, “Daddo.” Backed by an all-star supporting lineup that includes Dichen Lachman (Severance), Arian
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