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The indie horror scene is about to get a little sharper. FX master Samuel Goodwin is officially stepping behind the camera to make his feature directorial debut with the upcoming psychological slashfest, Cut Your Teeth. According to a new report from Deadline, the production has locked down its leading lady in Riley Dandy. She is a scream queen who already proved she can handle a homicidal, axe-wielding robotic Santa Claus in the synth-drenched holiday horror hit Christmas Bloody Christmas. Horror Royalty If you need any more convincing that this project is one to keep on your radar, look no further than the producer’s chair. The film is being produced by indie genre royalty Aaron Moorhead, one-half of the brilliant directorial duo behind mind-bending films such as Spring, The Endless, Synchronic, and Something in the Dirt. Not to mention Marvel’s Moon Knight and Loki. Having Moorhead’s name attached means we can likely expect something much more cerebral and deeply unsettling. Joining
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Who needs the Marvel Cinematic Universe anyway? While Disney continues to leave him spinning his wheels in development hell for the long-delayed Blade reboot, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has decided to take matters—and a giant, razor-sharp edge—into his own hands. Amazon MGM Studios has just unleashed the first official teaser trailer for Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother, a relentless new action thriller slated for a wide theatrical release this October. Written and directed by Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli), the film casts Ali as a devoutly religious hitman. He is forced to slash his way across Houston. He’s on a mission to protect his children following the death of his wife. Think profound existential crisis, heavy family drama, and an absolute metric ton of carnage. Slicing Through the Red Tape The teaser trailer keeps its narrative cards close to its chest. However, it does prove that Ali is fully locked into his career-action-hero era. After years of prestige dramas
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Have you ever watched a deeply disturbing, fluids-heavy body horror movie and thought, “Man, I really wish I knew what that nastiness smelled like”? No? Well, too bad, because MUBI is making you smell it anyway. In a move that is equal parts brilliant and deeply unhinged, an upcoming screening of Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror masterpiece, The Substance, is getting the full “Odorama” treatment. Channeling the chaotic energy of legendary cinematic trolls William Castle and John Waters, this special theatrical event will force attendees to scratch-and-sniff their way through the movie using special scent cards. Distributor MUBI announced the fragrant festival of horrors on social media: “As part of MUBI Fest Chicago, we’re presenting a one-of-a-kind scratch-and-sniff screening of Coralie Fargeat’s modern body horror classic. Each guest will receive a numbered scent card. When a number appears on screen, scratch the matching panel and experience the film through an entirely new sense.” A Feast for the Senses (And a Threat to
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Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
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FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,
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The blood-soaked animatronics of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are getting a shiny new upgrade behind the scenes. In a bid to give their wildly lucrative cash cow a bit more narrative bite, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially tapped horror heavyweight Gary Dauberman to pen the script for the next Five Nights at Freddy’s installment. If anyone knows how to turn creepy dolls and supernatural entities into box office gold, it’s Dauberman. The modern horror maestro already has his fingerprints all over the genre’s biggest goldmines. He penned the scripts for mega-hits like It, Annabelle, and The Nun. A Billion-Dollar Jump-Scare Machine To say the FNAF franchise has been printing money would be a massive understatement. The series, built on Josh Hutcherson surviving the night shift against haunted, oversized restaurant mascots, has been an absolute powerhouse for Blumhouse. The 2023 original shocked the industry by grossing a massive $297.2 million globally on a measly $20 million budget. The 2025 sequel, Five
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James Wan’s multi-billion-dollar horror universe is stepping back in time. New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, has officially found the actors to play younger versions of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Garrett Wareing (Manifest, Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists) and Amanda Fix (Orphan Black: Echoes, High School) have been cast as the demonologist couple during the earliest days of their supernatural careers, exploring the chilling cases that forged their legacy in the paranormal world. Release Date and Creative Team Behind the Prequel The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on September 10, 2027. Rodrigue Huart is making his feature directorial debut in the franchise, based on a screenplay by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Fear the Walking Dead). New Line Cinema produces the film alongside James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, ensuring the franchise’s signature atmospheric dread remains intact. Plot Details: Tracing the Origins of the Demonologists
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Get ready to trade your headphones for a flashlight. Theatrical metal heavyweights Ice Nine Kills are officially dragging you into the Fog. Fresh off securing their first-ever #1 at Active Rock Radio with their Scream 7 anthem, the band has unleashed “Play Dead,” a ruthless new single and music video crafted hand-in-hand with Dead by Daylight for the mega-hit horror game’s 10th anniversary. A Full-Scale Convergence This isn’t just a casual tribute track, however; it is a full-scale creative convergence. Teaming up with the game’s longtime composer Michel F. April, Ice Nine Kills has woven the eerie, heart-pounding DNA of the survival-horror phenomenon directly into their signature heavy hooks. For the gamers who want to butcher in style, the collaboration also drops an exclusive in-game Ice Nine Kills cosmetic collection. It officially lets you blast the band’s aesthetic inside the entity’s realm. The Video True to the band’s reputation for cinematic videos, the visual component of “Play Dead” unfolds like
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If you thought your last bachelorette party was a disaster because someone drank too much tequila and lost a shoe, count your blessings. The official poster for Ever After has just been released. It’s an upcoming horror flick that aims to turn classic bedtime stories into absolute nightmares. And it features a cast list that reads like a VIP section at a horror convention. Directed by László Illés, it was penned by Illés alongside László Krisztián Gera. Ever After takes the whimsical world of the Brothers Grimm, throws it into a blender, and hits purée. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, But Make It Scary Forget Prince Charming. The official loglines promise a delightfully unhinged twist on the “cabin in the woods” trope. A remote forest lodge seems like the perfect spot for a bachelorette getaway. However, the woods are infested with bloodthirsty lunatics. And they are suffering from a severe, homicidal case of fairy tale delusions. As the lines between fantasy and
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Ever feel like your Uber driver is trying to kill you? Screamify is taking that exact anxiety to the absolute extreme. The premier platform for short-form horror just dropped its latest micro-series, Autonomous. Produced by Big Squid Productions, this innovative 16-episode vertical thriller delivers high-tension survival horror. It is tailored specifically for your next smartphone doom-scroll. The Commute From Hell The 16-episode series plays out as one continuous, terrifying ride. The story follows Amy (Erin Áine) and Derek (Domenic Jungling). They hop into a self-driving rideshare for the long trip home from his parents’ house. The couple starts with a standard, miserable relationship argument. They bicker over careers lost to AI and sketchy texts. Then, things get worse. The car refuses to change its route. A mysterious figure appears in the road. Meanwhile, the calm, automated in-cabin voice continuously insists: “Your safety is our priority.” Spoiler alert: It definitely isn’t. Real Car, Real Panic To capture true claustrophobia, director Kyle
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The indie horror scene is about to get a little sharper. FX master Samuel Goodwin is officially stepping behind the camera to make his feature directorial debut with the upcoming psychological slashfest, Cut Your Teeth. According to a new report from Deadline, the production has locked down its leading lady in Riley Dandy. She is a scream queen who already proved she can handle a homicidal, axe-wielding robotic Santa Claus in the synth-drenched holiday horror hit Christmas Bloody Christmas. Horror Royalty If you need any more convincing that this project is one to keep on your radar, look no further than the producer’s chair. The film is being produced by indie genre royalty Aaron Moorhead, one-half of the brilliant directorial duo behind mind-bending films such as Spring, The Endless, Synchronic, and Something in the Dirt. Not to mention Marvel’s Moon Knight and Loki. Having Moorhead’s name attached means we can likely expect something much more cerebral and deeply unsettling. Joining
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Who needs the Marvel Cinematic Universe anyway? While Disney continues to leave him spinning his wheels in development hell for the long-delayed Blade reboot, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has decided to take matters—and a giant, razor-sharp edge—into his own hands. Amazon MGM Studios has just unleashed the first official teaser trailer for Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother, a relentless new action thriller slated for a wide theatrical release this October. Written and directed by Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli), the film casts Ali as a devoutly religious hitman. He is forced to slash his way across Houston. He’s on a mission to protect his children following the death of his wife. Think profound existential crisis, heavy family drama, and an absolute metric ton of carnage. Slicing Through the Red Tape The teaser trailer keeps its narrative cards close to its chest. However, it does prove that Ali is fully locked into his career-action-hero era. After years of prestige dramas
Continue reading →
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Have you ever watched a deeply disturbing, fluids-heavy body horror movie and thought, “Man, I really wish I knew what that nastiness smelled like”? No? Well, too bad, because MUBI is making you smell it anyway. In a move that is equal parts brilliant and deeply unhinged, an upcoming screening of Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror masterpiece, The Substance, is getting the full “Odorama” treatment. Channeling the chaotic energy of legendary cinematic trolls William Castle and John Waters, this special theatrical event will force attendees to scratch-and-sniff their way through the movie using special scent cards. Distributor MUBI announced the fragrant festival of horrors on social media: “As part of MUBI Fest Chicago, we’re presenting a one-of-a-kind scratch-and-sniff screening of Coralie Fargeat’s modern body horror classic. Each guest will receive a numbered scent card. When a number appears on screen, scratch the matching panel and experience the film through an entirely new sense.” A Feast for the Senses (And a Threat to
Continue reading →
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Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
Continue reading →
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FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,
Continue reading →
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The blood-soaked animatronics of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are getting a shiny new upgrade behind the scenes. In a bid to give their wildly lucrative cash cow a bit more narrative bite, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially tapped horror heavyweight Gary Dauberman to pen the script for the next Five Nights at Freddy’s installment. If anyone knows how to turn creepy dolls and supernatural entities into box office gold, it’s Dauberman. The modern horror maestro already has his fingerprints all over the genre’s biggest goldmines. He penned the scripts for mega-hits like It, Annabelle, and The Nun. A Billion-Dollar Jump-Scare Machine To say the FNAF franchise has been printing money would be a massive understatement. The series, built on Josh Hutcherson surviving the night shift against haunted, oversized restaurant mascots, has been an absolute powerhouse for Blumhouse. The 2023 original shocked the industry by grossing a massive $297.2 million globally on a measly $20 million budget. The 2025 sequel, Five
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
James Wan’s multi-billion-dollar horror universe is stepping back in time. New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, has officially found the actors to play younger versions of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Garrett Wareing (Manifest, Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists) and Amanda Fix (Orphan Black: Echoes, High School) have been cast as the demonologist couple during the earliest days of their supernatural careers, exploring the chilling cases that forged their legacy in the paranormal world. Release Date and Creative Team Behind the Prequel The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on September 10, 2027. Rodrigue Huart is making his feature directorial debut in the franchise, based on a screenplay by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Fear the Walking Dead). New Line Cinema produces the film alongside James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, ensuring the franchise’s signature atmospheric dread remains intact. Plot Details: Tracing the Origins of the Demonologists
Continue reading →
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Get ready to trade your headphones for a flashlight. Theatrical metal heavyweights Ice Nine Kills are officially dragging you into the Fog. Fresh off securing their first-ever #1 at Active Rock Radio with their Scream 7 anthem, the band has unleashed “Play Dead,” a ruthless new single and music video crafted hand-in-hand with Dead by Daylight for the mega-hit horror game’s 10th anniversary. A Full-Scale Convergence This isn’t just a casual tribute track, however; it is a full-scale creative convergence. Teaming up with the game’s longtime composer Michel F. April, Ice Nine Kills has woven the eerie, heart-pounding DNA of the survival-horror phenomenon directly into their signature heavy hooks. For the gamers who want to butcher in style, the collaboration also drops an exclusive in-game Ice Nine Kills cosmetic collection. It officially lets you blast the band’s aesthetic inside the entity’s realm. The Video True to the band’s reputation for cinematic videos, the visual component of “Play Dead” unfolds like
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
If you thought your last bachelorette party was a disaster because someone drank too much tequila and lost a shoe, count your blessings. The official poster for Ever After has just been released. It’s an upcoming horror flick that aims to turn classic bedtime stories into absolute nightmares. And it features a cast list that reads like a VIP section at a horror convention. Directed by László Illés, it was penned by Illés alongside László Krisztián Gera. Ever After takes the whimsical world of the Brothers Grimm, throws it into a blender, and hits purée. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, But Make It Scary Forget Prince Charming. The official loglines promise a delightfully unhinged twist on the “cabin in the woods” trope. A remote forest lodge seems like the perfect spot for a bachelorette getaway. However, the woods are infested with bloodthirsty lunatics. And they are suffering from a severe, homicidal case of fairy tale delusions. As the lines between fantasy and
Continue reading →
NewsStreaming TV
Ever feel like your Uber driver is trying to kill you? Screamify is taking that exact anxiety to the absolute extreme. The premier platform for short-form horror just dropped its latest micro-series, Autonomous. Produced by Big Squid Productions, this innovative 16-episode vertical thriller delivers high-tension survival horror. It is tailored specifically for your next smartphone doom-scroll. The Commute From Hell The 16-episode series plays out as one continuous, terrifying ride. The story follows Amy (Erin Áine) and Derek (Domenic Jungling). They hop into a self-driving rideshare for the long trip home from his parents’ house. The couple starts with a standard, miserable relationship argument. They bicker over careers lost to AI and sketchy texts. Then, things get worse. The car refuses to change its route. A mysterious figure appears in the road. Meanwhile, the calm, automated in-cabin voice continuously insists: “Your safety is our priority.” Spoiler alert: It definitely isn’t. Real Car, Real Panic To capture true claustrophobia, director Kyle
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