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The Los Angeles Opera returns with its celebrated film-and-live-score series for a special two-night Halloween event. Audiences will experience Mario Bava’s 1961 cult classic Hercules in the Haunted World inside the iconic United Theater on Broadway. Nine talented opera vocalists will perform along with the full LA Opera Orchestra to bring the epic tale to life. As a result, this unique hybrid show offers classical music lovers and vintage horror fans a memorable holiday weekend experience. Mythic Action and Legendary Stars The classic movie presents an action-packed fantasy adventure filled with sword fights, hideous sea monsters, dark oracles, and sinister vampires. Former Mr. Universe bodybuilder Reg Park stars as Hercules, embarking on a dangerous quest to save his beloved partner from a mysterious madness. Meanwhile, legendary horror icon Christopher Lee delivers a haunting performance as the evil villain threatening the realm. The live operatic score elevates the thrilling narrative, creating a dramatic atmosphere that honors Bava’s distinctive visual flair. Massive
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Pop sensation Charli xcx has officially landed a mystery cameo in What Happens at Night. Legendary director Martin Scorsese leads the ambitious project, which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. This high-profile casting continues Charli’s impressive expansion into feature films. A Surreal Story Set in a Snowy Hotel The story follows a married American couple traveling to a remote European town to adopt a baby. They soon check into a nearly deserted hotel filled with strange, unsettling guests. Mysterious figures include a flamboyant chanteuse, a depraved businessman, and a charismatic faith healer. As the struggling couple gradually loses touch with their identity, terrifying secrets emerge, Variety reports. Masterful Creators Adapt a Haunting Mystery Martin Scorsese directs the film, based on a screenplay by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. The narrative adapts author Peter Cameron’s popular 2020 novel of the same name. Notably, the project marks Scorsese’s seventh cinematic collaboration with longtime star Leonardo DiCaprio. They worked together on films like
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The documentary film In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 has just won Best Documentary Feature at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Hosted by Devon Sawa, the broadcast aired live on Shudder, and fans voted on the winners. Writer and director David Weiner accepted the skull statuette in person. Statements from the Filmmakers Weiner expressed immense gratitude for the fan vote. He praised his production team for their hard work. Furthermore, he noted that the award helps preserve horror history. Executive producer Robin Block also shared his excitement. He thanked the community, contributors, and backers for supporting the series. “I’m tremendously honored that In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 was voted Best Documentary Feature by the horror community, especially given the incredible nominees in this category. What a wonderful validation for all the blood, sweat and tears that go into making these long-form In Search of Darkness documentaries. This Fangoria Chainsaw award win not only illuminates the indelible production tales and contextual insights shared
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Fans of the Alien franchise can get ready for some big news. 20th Century Studios has just revealed that it is developing a mysterious new Alien feature film to expand the franchise. Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott is the project’s primary producer. Acclaimed writer Aaron Guzikowski is writing the screenplay. However, this upcoming story won’t serve as a sequel to Alien: Romulus. Fans are getting two sequels: one for Romulus and one for Covenant. They will be the franchise’s tenth and eleventh films. Continuing the Prequel Storyline Specifically, the new Covenant installment’s storyline connects directly to Ridley Scott’s previous Covenant films from the franchise. The narrative focuses on the sinister android David, who loves playing god. For years, Scott has publicly said he wants to finish his prequel trilogy. As a result, this film might finally resolve the cliffhanger from Alien: Covenant. During that film’s climax, David replaced the synthetic Walter and smuggled facehuggers onto a colony ship. The Perfect Writer
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Director Alexandre Aja is preparing to plunge horror fans back into unrelenting aquatic carnage with Crawl 2. Announcements have been keeping fans posted on the project. Now, character actor Richard Brake has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Crawl sequel. Brake brings rich genre experience from hits like Barbarian, Rob Zombie’s 31, and most recently Pinocchio Unstrung, which we discussed in our interview. Consequently, his addition promises to heighten the terrifying stakes of this sprawling creature feature. Expanding an Exceptional Ensemble Cast for Urban Survival The latest casting announcements have also brought several other talented performers into the deadly fold alongside Brake. Sarah Niles, Ray Panthaki, Charley Palmer Rothwell, and Flula Borg have also boarded the film. These versatile actors join previously announced leads Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd. Together, this impressive ensemble must fight for survival against ruthless apex predators. Trading Florida Swamps for a Submerged New York City The ambitious follow-up leaves behind Florida’s hurricane-battered suburban homes. Instead,
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Just in time for the spookiest season of the year, AMC+ and Crave unveiled the new mystery-thriller series “YAGA.” It’s a modern, wicked twist on one of folklore’s most terrifying legends: Baba Yaga. Adapted from the stage play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, the eight-episode series reimagines the Baba Yaga myth. Yaga is the infamous flesh-eating witch who resides in a hut propped up on giant chicken legs. However, the series reframes the lore as a contemporary noir set in a quiet coastal town. A Disappearance, Secret Lives, and Ancient Magic The story kicks off when private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid, Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat) rolls into town to solve the mysterious disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry), the young heir to a powerful local fishery. Naturally, the case is anything but straightforward. Rapp quickly finds himself navigating a treacherous labyrinth of local secrets, pitted against Carson (Clark Backo, Venom: The Last Dance), a wary local
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Epic Pictures and Dread have now unleashed the hair-raising horror film Devour. Directed by Scott B. Hansen and co-written by Desiree Hansen, this unhinged supernatural horror feature mixes heavy metal riffs, neck-snapping vampires, flesh-munching cannibals, a furry werewolf, and a rogue warlock into one chaotic nightmare! Heavy Metal and Mad Monsters The story follows an all-female heavy metal band stranded in the middle of nowhere after a disastrous gig. Their evening quickly turns apocalyptic when they attempt to rescue a distressed stranger along the road. As a result, the rescue inadvertently traps the musicians in a remote town ruled by a dark warlock. Surrounded by supernatural predators, they must unleash their own dark magic to shred their way out before sunrise. Old-School Practical Creature Effects Rather than relying on digital visual effects, the production brings its creatures to life through practical prosthetics and animatronics. FX artist Wayne Anderson collaborated with the OX FX crew to build physical beasts that shared
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Horror fans now have a dedicated mobile streaming service for bite-sized scares. The new platform, Shiver, launched worldwide on October 15, 2026. The service caters exclusively to iOS and Android smartphone users. All streaming content uses a vertical 9:16 video format. As a result, viewers can easily watch thrilling serialized stories anywhere on their phones. Innovative Content and Monetization The app launched with forty hours of terrifying original and adapted content. Moreover, the platform releases a new original series every single week. The service also adapts traditional feature films into serialized microdramas for mobile screens. For instance, editors convert full-length movies into fifty short two-minute episodes. Audiences can choose between monthly subscriptions and flexible coin-based payments. The Inspiration Behind Shiver Veteran producer Scott Vandiver founded the platform after being personally rejected. Vandiver first directed an award-winning vertical thriller series called Knawbone Creek. However, mainstream vertical platforms refused darker horror projects at that time. Vandiver identified a massive gap in the
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Fans of the Halloween franchise frequently debate the controversial third film. Historically, many viewers felt Halloween III: Season of the Witch didn’t belong in the series. However, director Jason Eisener took a completely different approach this horror season. He crafted a brilliant fan film that finally connects the film. A Twisted Silver Shamrock Origin His new short film is titled Project Shamrock: The Secret Origins of Michael Myers Exposed. This exciting project ties Halloween III into the broader Michael Myers storyline. The story presents Michael Myers as a sinister experiment from the Silver Shamrock Corporation. Specifically, young Michael wears a specialized Silver Shamrock mask. This cursed mask transforms the innocent child into a cold-blooded killer. As a result, the plot connects two distinct eras of horror lore into one cohesive universe. Retro Aesthetic and Deep Mythology The story unfolds through a lost film reel from Halloween 1960. This vintage reel also reveals disturbing evidence of top-secret human testing. Eisener captured
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Few Halloween traditions match the enduring popularity of The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror specials. Fans eagerly anticipate this seasonal terror every single year. As a result, viewers get an exciting double dose of Springfield frights this October. Fox released Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening on Sunday, October 18. Meanwhile, Treehouse of Horror XXXVII premieres this weekend on Sunday, October 25. Stop-Motion Terror Fans are already talking about it. Specifically, the cornerstone segment pays tribute to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Animators painstakingly reimagined Springfield using hand-sculpted puppets and cardboard sets. This impressive stop-motion sequence opens the main special with spooky, nostalgic music. We’ve got the opening and a behind-the-scenes video for the segment (below). Body Swaps and High-Stakes Driving In another segment, a boy and his dog’s bond reaches a terrifying breaking point. Specifically, a freak accident forces Bart and Santa’s Little Helper into a bone-chilling body swap. Forced to navigate life on all fours, Bart must quickly reverse
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The Los Angeles Opera returns with its celebrated film-and-live-score series for a special two-night Halloween event. Audiences will experience Mario Bava’s 1961 cult classic Hercules in the Haunted World inside the iconic United Theater on Broadway. Nine talented opera vocalists will perform along with the full LA Opera Orchestra to bring the epic tale to life. As a result, this unique hybrid show offers classical music lovers and vintage horror fans a memorable holiday weekend experience. Mythic Action and Legendary Stars The classic movie presents an action-packed fantasy adventure filled with sword fights, hideous sea monsters, dark oracles, and sinister vampires. Former Mr. Universe bodybuilder Reg Park stars as Hercules, embarking on a dangerous quest to save his beloved partner from a mysterious madness. Meanwhile, legendary horror icon Christopher Lee delivers a haunting performance as the evil villain threatening the realm. The live operatic score elevates the thrilling narrative, creating a dramatic atmosphere that honors Bava’s distinctive visual flair. Massive
Continue reading →
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Pop sensation Charli xcx has officially landed a mystery cameo in What Happens at Night. Legendary director Martin Scorsese leads the ambitious project, which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. This high-profile casting continues Charli’s impressive expansion into feature films. A Surreal Story Set in a Snowy Hotel The story follows a married American couple traveling to a remote European town to adopt a baby. They soon check into a nearly deserted hotel filled with strange, unsettling guests. Mysterious figures include a flamboyant chanteuse, a depraved businessman, and a charismatic faith healer. As the struggling couple gradually loses touch with their identity, terrifying secrets emerge, Variety reports. Masterful Creators Adapt a Haunting Mystery Martin Scorsese directs the film, based on a screenplay by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. The narrative adapts author Peter Cameron’s popular 2020 novel of the same name. Notably, the project marks Scorsese’s seventh cinematic collaboration with longtime star Leonardo DiCaprio. They worked together on films like
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The documentary film In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 has just won Best Documentary Feature at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Hosted by Devon Sawa, the broadcast aired live on Shudder, and fans voted on the winners. Writer and director David Weiner accepted the skull statuette in person. Statements from the Filmmakers Weiner expressed immense gratitude for the fan vote. He praised his production team for their hard work. Furthermore, he noted that the award helps preserve horror history. Executive producer Robin Block also shared his excitement. He thanked the community, contributors, and backers for supporting the series. “I’m tremendously honored that In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 was voted Best Documentary Feature by the horror community, especially given the incredible nominees in this category. What a wonderful validation for all the blood, sweat and tears that go into making these long-form In Search of Darkness documentaries. This Fangoria Chainsaw award win not only illuminates the indelible production tales and contextual insights shared
Continue reading →
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Fans of the Alien franchise can get ready for some big news. 20th Century Studios has just revealed that it is developing a mysterious new Alien feature film to expand the franchise. Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott is the project’s primary producer. Acclaimed writer Aaron Guzikowski is writing the screenplay. However, this upcoming story won’t serve as a sequel to Alien: Romulus. Fans are getting two sequels: one for Romulus and one for Covenant. They will be the franchise’s tenth and eleventh films. Continuing the Prequel Storyline Specifically, the new Covenant installment’s storyline connects directly to Ridley Scott’s previous Covenant films from the franchise. The narrative focuses on the sinister android David, who loves playing god. For years, Scott has publicly said he wants to finish his prequel trilogy. As a result, this film might finally resolve the cliffhanger from Alien: Covenant. During that film’s climax, David replaced the synthetic Walter and smuggled facehuggers onto a colony ship. The Perfect Writer
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
Director Alexandre Aja is preparing to plunge horror fans back into unrelenting aquatic carnage with Crawl 2. Announcements have been keeping fans posted on the project. Now, character actor Richard Brake has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Crawl sequel. Brake brings rich genre experience from hits like Barbarian, Rob Zombie’s 31, and most recently Pinocchio Unstrung, which we discussed in our interview. Consequently, his addition promises to heighten the terrifying stakes of this sprawling creature feature. Expanding an Exceptional Ensemble Cast for Urban Survival The latest casting announcements have also brought several other talented performers into the deadly fold alongside Brake. Sarah Niles, Ray Panthaki, Charley Palmer Rothwell, and Flula Borg have also boarded the film. These versatile actors join previously announced leads Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd. Together, this impressive ensemble must fight for survival against ruthless apex predators. Trading Florida Swamps for a Submerged New York City The ambitious follow-up leaves behind Florida’s hurricane-battered suburban homes. Instead,
Continue reading →
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Just in time for the spookiest season of the year, AMC+ and Crave unveiled the new mystery-thriller series “YAGA.” It’s a modern, wicked twist on one of folklore’s most terrifying legends: Baba Yaga. Adapted from the stage play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, the eight-episode series reimagines the Baba Yaga myth. Yaga is the infamous flesh-eating witch who resides in a hut propped up on giant chicken legs. However, the series reframes the lore as a contemporary noir set in a quiet coastal town. A Disappearance, Secret Lives, and Ancient Magic The story kicks off when private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid, Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat) rolls into town to solve the mysterious disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry), the young heir to a powerful local fishery. Naturally, the case is anything but straightforward. Rapp quickly finds himself navigating a treacherous labyrinth of local secrets, pitted against Carson (Clark Backo, Venom: The Last Dance), a wary local
Continue reading →
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Epic Pictures and Dread have now unleashed the hair-raising horror film Devour. Directed by Scott B. Hansen and co-written by Desiree Hansen, this unhinged supernatural horror feature mixes heavy metal riffs, neck-snapping vampires, flesh-munching cannibals, a furry werewolf, and a rogue warlock into one chaotic nightmare! Heavy Metal and Mad Monsters The story follows an all-female heavy metal band stranded in the middle of nowhere after a disastrous gig. Their evening quickly turns apocalyptic when they attempt to rescue a distressed stranger along the road. As a result, the rescue inadvertently traps the musicians in a remote town ruled by a dark warlock. Surrounded by supernatural predators, they must unleash their own dark magic to shred their way out before sunrise. Old-School Practical Creature Effects Rather than relying on digital visual effects, the production brings its creatures to life through practical prosthetics and animatronics. FX artist Wayne Anderson collaborated with the OX FX crew to build physical beasts that shared
Continue reading →
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Horror fans now have a dedicated mobile streaming service for bite-sized scares. The new platform, Shiver, launched worldwide on October 15, 2026. The service caters exclusively to iOS and Android smartphone users. All streaming content uses a vertical 9:16 video format. As a result, viewers can easily watch thrilling serialized stories anywhere on their phones. Innovative Content and Monetization The app launched with forty hours of terrifying original and adapted content. Moreover, the platform releases a new original series every single week. The service also adapts traditional feature films into serialized microdramas for mobile screens. For instance, editors convert full-length movies into fifty short two-minute episodes. Audiences can choose between monthly subscriptions and flexible coin-based payments. The Inspiration Behind Shiver Veteran producer Scott Vandiver founded the platform after being personally rejected. Vandiver first directed an award-winning vertical thriller series called Knawbone Creek. However, mainstream vertical platforms refused darker horror projects at that time. Vandiver identified a massive gap in the
Continue reading →
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Fans of the Halloween franchise frequently debate the controversial third film. Historically, many viewers felt Halloween III: Season of the Witch didn’t belong in the series. However, director Jason Eisener took a completely different approach this horror season. He crafted a brilliant fan film that finally connects the film. A Twisted Silver Shamrock Origin His new short film is titled Project Shamrock: The Secret Origins of Michael Myers Exposed. This exciting project ties Halloween III into the broader Michael Myers storyline. The story presents Michael Myers as a sinister experiment from the Silver Shamrock Corporation. Specifically, young Michael wears a specialized Silver Shamrock mask. This cursed mask transforms the innocent child into a cold-blooded killer. As a result, the plot connects two distinct eras of horror lore into one cohesive universe. Retro Aesthetic and Deep Mythology The story unfolds through a lost film reel from Halloween 1960. This vintage reel also reveals disturbing evidence of top-secret human testing. Eisener captured
Continue reading →
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Few Halloween traditions match the enduring popularity of The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror specials. Fans eagerly anticipate this seasonal terror every single year. As a result, viewers get an exciting double dose of Springfield frights this October. Fox released Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening on Sunday, October 18. Meanwhile, Treehouse of Horror XXXVII premieres this weekend on Sunday, October 25. Stop-Motion Terror Fans are already talking about it. Specifically, the cornerstone segment pays tribute to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Animators painstakingly reimagined Springfield using hand-sculpted puppets and cardboard sets. This impressive stop-motion sequence opens the main special with spooky, nostalgic music. We’ve got the opening and a behind-the-scenes video for the segment (below). Body Swaps and High-Stakes Driving In another segment, a boy and his dog’s bond reaches a terrifying breaking point. Specifically, a freak accident forces Bart and Santa’s Little Helper into a bone-chilling body swap. Forced to navigate life on all fours, Bart must quickly reverse
Continue reading →
