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A Man’s Obsession with Christmas Takes a Dark Turn in ‘Ralph’s Perfekt Christmas’

Cineverse has officially secured North American VOD and streaming rights to Ralph’s Perfekt Christmas. Tom McLaren stars as Ralph, a likable family man whose extreme Christmas obsession drives his wife away. Desperate to salvage his marriage, Ralph devises a wild plan to kidnap a former child star. But his ill-conceived scheme quickly spirals into dark, unexpected territory. An Incredible Cast of Genre Favorites Alongside McLaren, the thriller stars Charlie Schlatter, Jill Schoelen, Casey Burke, and Landon Gimenez. The film also features the big-screen return of Hollywood veteran Lynda Day George. Additional guest appearances include Susan Blakely, Marta Kristen, Nicholle Tom, Trevor Lissauer, Bill Mumy, and Angela Cartwright. Visionary Creative Leadership Behind the Camera Former Twentieth Century Fox executive Mary McLaren produced the feature alongside Tom McLaren. Meanwhile, Jeremy Padow and Tom McLaren penned the screenplay from Padow’s original story. Additionally, international distribution will expand to digital and physical formats across the UK and France this December. The Perfect Gift for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 21, 2026

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“Widow’s Bay” Star’s New Horror Film, ‘Henry’s Ebb,’ Kicks Off Festival Tour

Apple TV’s hit series “Widow’s Bay” is one of the year’s biggest streaming successes, taking home an impressive 14 Emmys. The fun horror show has captivated both audiences and critics with its tale of otherworldly forces targeting an island community. Fortunately, fans can celebrate: Apple TV has officially confirmed a second season. Star Kingston Rumi Southwick Tackles A Haunting New Feature As viewers eagerly await new episodes, key cast members are expanding their horizons with exciting new projects. Star Kingston Rumi Southwick will headline the upcoming film Henry’s Ebb. The project marks writer and director Thomas Mendolia’s feature directorial debut. The film’s impressive ensemble also includes Banks Repeta (The Black Phone), Ashley Shelton, Will Holland, Rebecca Koon, and Austin Willard. A captivating first-look image has already been released to generate early buzz among genre fans. A Dark Coming-of-Age Tale Driven by Psychological Dread The story follows young Henry, who relies heavily on his fearless companion named Ebb. However, Ebb is actually

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 21, 2026

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Dermot Mulroney and Chris Jericho Star in ‘Dead of Night,’ Slicing its Way into Theaters

A dark figure leaves a pile of bodies in his wake in the horror-thriller Dead of the Night, arriving in theaters this November. The movie stars Dermot Mulroney alongside Scott Grimes, Jake Busey, and Kirrilee Berger. Professional wrestling legend Chris Jericho also stars and serves as an executive producer. Sheriff Races Against Growing Paranoia Director Derek Sulek co-wrote this atmospheric murder mystery. In the story, a mutilated teenage body shatters the peace of a small community. Paranoia consumes the town as more gruesome killings follow. Sheriff Weaver, played by Mulroney, races to identify the ruthless killer. Meanwhile, his daughter Kelly starts her own investigation into the deaths. She soon suspects that a far more sinister force is at play. Talented Director Crafts Los Angeles Thriller Sulek is a Los Angeles filmmaker and co-owner of Fade to Black Films. Previously, he directed thrillers like Trapped in the Cabin and Chaos on the Farm. Additionally, he produced films such as The Walls

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 21, 2026

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Ahead of Screamfest, the New ‘dATE’ Trailer Teases That Dating Can Be Deadly

Let’s be honest, dating sucks between getting catfished, losers, and psychos. It’s scary. Now, a new horror movie, dATE, takes the struggle to terrifying new heights. Get ready for an absolute bloodbath on the dating scene! dATE has released its trailer and has officially scored a coveted spot as an Official Selection at Screamfest 2026. Written and directed by Scott Milam, this seductive nightmare blends high-fashion glamour with pure terror. And genre fans are already buzzing about this wildly inventive, pulse-pounding premise! Glamour by Day, Murder by Night The story follows fashion model Lydia Carver as she navigates her seemingly perfect life. She spends her days posing in glamorous photoshoots and her nights diving into the dating pool. However, maintaining her flawless appearance requires satisfying a truly ravenous appetite! Unsuspecting suitors quickly discover that dating Lydia comes with a deadly, blood-soaked price tag. A Powerhouse Genre Cast In addition to its terrifying setup, dATE boasts an unbelievable ensemble of fan-favorite

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 21, 2026

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Ridley Scott’s Dystopian Thriller ‘Dog Stars’ Coming to Digital and 4K UHD

Legendary director Ridley Scott, behind films like Gladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner, is returning to the dystopian genre. His latest film, the highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of The Dog Stars, is coming to digital. Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed 2012 novel, the film takes place in a haunting, stripped-down future. A devastating pandemic has wiped out the vast majority of human civilization. Survivors must navigate a broken world. However, they must also face the threat of “Reapers”—ruthless, nomadic scavengers who prey on those trying to rebuild. The Search for a Better Life At the center of the narrative is Hig (Jacob Elordi). He’s a civilian pilot who survived the deadly flu that claimed his wife and destroyed the world as he knew it. Living out of an abandoned air park with a gruff, heavily armed companion and his loyal dog, Hig spends his days patrolling the skies in a 1956 Cessna. He desperately searches for signs of hope, humanity, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 21, 2026

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Brutal POV Movie ‘Bad Day at the Office’ is Exploding into Theaters

If you think your day at the office was bad, imagine waking up with complete amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s criminal underworld battering down your door. The final trailer for Bad Day at the Office has officially arrived. And it offers an immersive, front-row seat to pure cinematic madness. The turbo-charged action-thriller premiered as the opening-night feature of the prestigious Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. And now, it’s heading to theaters this October. A High-Octane First-Person Experience Shot entirely from a first-person perspective utilizing specialized GoPro camera rigs, the film completely transforms the traditional action-thriller format. View every bone-crunching strike, high-speed vehicle pursuit, and massive explosion through the main character’s eyes. By ditching traditional camera setups, the production immerses viewers in the center of the conflict. It makes the audience feel less like passive observers and more like active players in a video game. A High-Stakes Narrative Built on Amnesia

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2026

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The New Trailer and Poster for ‘Slayground’ Tease A Nightmare-Inducing Film

It has been a decade since Jeremy Saulnier unleashed Green Room, one of the most intense thrillers in recent memory. After directing Murder Party and Blue Ruin, Saulnier initially seemed poised to dominate the horror world. However, the filmmaker subsequently pivoted into gritty action-thrillers like Hold the Dark and Rebel Ridge. Meanwhile, those projects delivered high-octane suspense, and genre enthusiasts eagerly awaited his full return to visceral terror: Slayground. A24 Unveils New Poster for Slayground A24 recently unveiled a new promotional poster for the project and confirmed a January release. The first trailer has also arrived, teasing a heart-pounding horror film about a mass murder, a man on the run, and a movie you don’t want to miss. Halloween Terror Set Inside a Haunted Attraction Slayground transforms a seasonal, immersive haunted house attraction into a claustrophobic pressure cooker. Named after the fictional haunt where the story unfolds, Slayground centers on a fugitive played by Cory Michael Smith. He finds himself

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2026

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Terror at 30,000 Feet: High-Altitude Horror ‘Black Box’ Lands on Paramount+

Please ensure your seatbelts are fastened. If you already experience baseline anxiety regarding turbulent flights or claustrophobic airplane cabins, you should definitely brace yourself. Black Box, also known as Black Box: Flight 298, is now streaming. High-Altitude Horror Powered by Genre Veterans Based on the acclaimed short film The Vessel, this supernatural horror film boasts a massive production pedigree behind the camera. Stephen Susco penned the terrifying screenplay, known for his work on The Grudge and Texas Chainsaw 3D. Furthermore, director Steven Quale helms the project, bringing his proven expertise in crafting inventive death sequences from Final Destination 5. Supernatural Turbulence Traps Passengers in Airborne Hell The narrative takes the standard “flight from hell” trope and aggressively forces it through a brutal meat grinder. During a routine domestic flight, passengers suddenly encounter a terrifying gauntlet of raw, claustrophobic panic amidst inexplicable phenomena. As a result, terrified travelers must fight impossible odds as technological malfunctions, supernatural occurrences, and alien influences collide

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2026

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Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’ Serves Up a Treat with its Limited Edition Steelbook Release

After its theatrical and digital release, Eli Roth’s latest splatterfest, Ice Cream Man, is now available on physical media. So, pop some popcorn, get comfy, and get ready for an ultra-violent gorefest! However, make sure your kids are out of the house, unless you want them scared for life. Set in an idyllic, sun-drenched summer town, the film takes a wholesome childhood staple and twists it into pure, violent insanity. When the neighborhood ice cream vendor starts serving soft-serve laced with homicidal psychosis, the local children descend into a feral, blood-soaked frenzy. And they have a hive-mind-like mission: kill everyone who hasn’t turned. Cast, Crew, and Practical Splatter Ari Millen (Orphan Black) stars as the titular dessert vendor, donning a vintage paper soda jerk hat to dish out dairy-induced carnage. He leads an ensemble cast that includes Benjamin Byron Davis, who joined us for an interview about the movie. He’s joined by Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Kiori Mirza Waldman, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2026

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Director Alex Cox Returns for His Final Masterpiece, ‘Dead Souls’

Director Alex Cox delivers a sharp frontier fable about American greed in his ultimate cinematic bow, Dead Souls. The acclaimed Repo Man filmmaker and Mad God actor stars as Strindler, a mysterious drifter hunting for dead Mexican laborers across the West. A Classic Literary Tale Transformed into a Dark Western This loose adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s classic novel Dead Souls quickly sparks widespread suspicion. Strindler offers handsome payments for the names of dead men. As he wanders between saloons and ranches, he proves that money speaks. Yet, wealth often invites grave trouble. Crooked officials and lethal pistol duels follow him everywhere. Spaghetti Western legend Gianni Garko co-wrote the script, adding classic genre flair. Meanwhile, Cox weaves dark satire with unexpected narrative twists. The Bleak Reality of the American Frontier Ultimately, this meditative Western exposes the dark borderlands of the American nightmare. Fortunes rest on shady deals. Legacies rise from blood and gold. Physical Release Details Dead Souls arrives on Blu-ray

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 20, 2026

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