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A Funeral Home Gets Creative in the Dark Comedy ‘Back in Black’- Premiering at TIFF

The wellness revolution is taking over the world, but it turns out living forever is atrocious for the funeral business. Set to make its global debut as a high-profile Centerpiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, director Ron Murphy (Wynonna Earp, Jann) brings a wickedly clever dark comedy to the big screen with Back in Black. Pitting modern longevity crazes against small-town funeral directors, the film explores just how far family loyalty will go when business literally dies out. When Longevity Kills the Market In a cozy American town, local undertaker Clyde finds his family-run funeral home on the absolute brink of financial collapse. Between bio-hacking, green juices, daily meditation, and endless health trends, the townspeople stubbornly refuse to die. It is fantastic news for public health, but a complete catastrophe for the death care industry, leaving Clyde watching his livelihood evaporate into thin air. Taking Fate into Lethal Hands Enter Sam, Clyde’s quiet and devoted granddaughter. Refusing to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 27, 2026

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Gamescom 2026 Celebrates a Killer, Sold Out, Opening Night

Geoff Keighley and Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere kicked off Gamescom 2026 with an Opening Night Live spectacle that proved the gaming industry’s appetite for cinematic hype remains completely insatiable. Five thousand fans poured into Cologne. Millions more were streaming from home. Fans were treated to a barrage of world premieres, long-awaited gameplay reveals, and more. Key highlights included a fresh look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt:Songs of the Past. For anyone who missed the live broadcast, the full recording is already racking up views on YouTube. However, Gamescom Awesome Indies Showcase promises another hit of digital serotonin on August 27. Cologne Succumbs to 1,700 Exhibitors If you thought your hard drive was running out of space, try fitting more than 1,700 exhibitors into Koelnmesse. Setting a brand-new record by comfortably shattering initial projections of 1,600, the event has officially swallowed 233,000 square meters of exhibition space. This marks the first time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 26, 2026

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Brewed to Kill: PBR and Jason Universe Dropping 12-Pack with Wearable Mask

Pabst Blue Ribbon and Horror Inc. are officially joining forces this fall for a blood-soaked, lager-fueled collaboration designed to bring the ultimate slasher experience straight to partygoers across America. Built to celebrate two legendary subcultures that practically own the spooky season. This limited-edition crossover blends classic dive bar heritage with iconic horror fandom. PBR is rolling out custom Jason Voorhees-themed packaging alongside a massive lineup of premium merchandise. That includes co-branded apparel, retro glassware, tap handles, tackers, koozies, and collectible bobbleheads. The campaign sets the stage for Halloween and Peacock and A24’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake” series. Wear Your 12-Pack Like a True Killer .The undisputed crown jewel of the partnership is a stroke of sheer, booze-filled genius. The 12-pack beer box itself doubles as a wearable Jason Voorhees hockey mask. Either cut out the iconic mask or slap the entire beer box over your head. Instantly claim the best costume at the party. Company representatives only have one humble

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 26, 2026

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Virginia’s GenreBlast Film Fest Announces Its Indie-riffic 2026 Lineup

Winchester, Virginia’s GenreBlast Film Festival is renowned for serving up an annual selection of weird, wild, independent cinema, and this year’s 10th edition shows exactly why. Running September 3-6, 2026, the festival offers chillers, thrillers, and chucklers aplenty. Following is the official press announcement. GenreBlast Film Fest has announced its lineup for the tenth year of their international independent genre film festival. The four day in-person event will showcase fourteen feature films and seventy-five short films from around the world as well as the results of their annual screenplay competition. Emanating from the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, Virginia, GenreBlast continues to champion truly independent genre cinema and features an eclectic lineup of cross-genre films. The fest prides itself on being an eccentric mixtape of genres and filmmakers. Of the fourteen features selected this year, there are two world premieres, one U.S. premiere, two east coast premieres, six regional premieres, and three Virginia premieres. Josh Stifter’s action comedy GET THAT

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Joseph Perry

Aug 25, 2026

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The Adams Family Head to Fantastic Fest with ‘The Glorious Dead’

Fantastic Fest is officially heading back to its home at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar from September 17 to 24, 2026. The Austin-based festival promises a week stacked with world premieres and major releases. And let’s not forget, the kind of unhinged, obscure discoveries that keep die-hard genre fans coming back year after year. An Apocalyptic Nightmare from Horror Royalty Among the jaw-dropping slate of films hitting the big screen this year, one title immediately demanded our attention: The Glorious Dead. The project marks another wild entry from the fiercely independent Adams Family. They are the creative clan behind many modern indie-horror darlings. That includes The Deeper You Dig, Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams, and Mother of Flies. Chasms, Creatures, and Cosmic Dread The premise for The Glorious Dead sounds gloriously unhinged. In the film, a small-town sheriff and her deputy awaken to discover the world has fractured into an apocalyptic hellscape overnight. Violent, bloody chasms have torn through the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 25, 2026

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Abner Pastoll Returns to Tubi FrightFest with the Psychological Horror ‘Nervous’

Filmmaker Abner Pastoll is back to shatter nerves. He has officially landed the coveted Opening Night slot at Tubi FrightFest 2026 with his latest psychological thriller, Nervous. Seven years after closing out the festival with his acclaimed hit A Good Woman Is Hard to Find, Pastoll makes a triumphant return to the Odeon Leicester Square for the film’s World Premiere on August 27. A Terrifying Descent Into Silence The story follows Sarah (Sarah Bolger) and her husband Sungsoo (Sungsoo Yune). They relocate to a remote house in the South Korean countryside in a desperate bid to rescue their crumbling marriage. However, their fresh start takes a sinister turn when they uncover an unmarked vinyl record that plays absolute silence. After dropping the needle, Sarah’s perception of the world violently fractures. She progressively loses the ability to hear men’s voices. Completely isolated from her husband, Sarah soon finds herself drawn to their enigmatic neighbor, Eunbyeol (Ko Asung). However, their raw, intoxicating

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2026

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NEON Announces Early-Access Screenings for Na Hong-Jin’s Monster Movie ‘Hope’

Get your giant bucket of popcorn ready, because horror lovers and thrill-seekers are getting the ultimate holiday weekend treat. NEON is giving audiences the chance to experience visionary writer-director Na Hong-jin’s (The Wailing) highly anticipated creature feature Hope two days before the rest of the world. While the film officially stomps into theaters on September 9, fans can catch an exclusive early-access screening on Monday, September 7. The screenings will spread across 175 Premium Large Format (PLF) locations nationwide. Maximum Formats for Maximum Terror Building on the wild success of NEON’s early-access strategy for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey. Hope feels practically engineered for the biggest screens and loudest sound systems available. The one-night event will feature six different high-octane formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, ScreenX, Barco HDR, D-BOX, and Dolby Atmos. Whether you want your seat rumbling during a monster attack or panoramic visuals surrounding your peripheral vision, participating theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 21, 2026

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Horror Thriller ‘H3YNA’ Unveils First Look Ahead of Tubi FrightFest

Black Fawn Distribution has unveiled a striking, neon-drenched poster and a set of first-look stills for HY3NA. Matthew Ninaber directs the upcoming hyper-stylized thriller. The announcement builds anticipation ahead of the film’s scheduled World Premiere at Tubi FrightFest in London on August 31. The film is set against a gritty landscape of urban decay and claustrophobic interior spaces. It combines stark visual aesthetics with a fast-paced narrative. One designed to keep audiences guessing through a series of unexpected story shifts. Corruption, Obsession, and Collapsing Identities The story kicks off following a violent car crash. It links two women, Nicole and Rachel, to a string of gruesome, unsolved homicides. Two investigating detectives begin piecing together the evidence. However, they soon uncover a shadowy web of corrupt online sex work, psychological manipulation, and dangerous obsession. Through Nicole’s account of her descent into Rachel’s seductive sphere of influence, the boundaries separating protector, predator, and personal identity begin to disintegrate. The Creative Force Behind

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 20, 2026

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First Look: Heather Graham Stars in True Story Inspired Horror Film ‘What Happened to Doris?’

Genre veteran Heather Graham (They Will Kill You, Suitable Flesh) is stepping into one of the most famous and documented paranormal cases in American history. Formerly titled Entity Within, the upcoming horror feature What Happened to Doris? has released its first official image ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest next month. Directed by Nick Simon (The Girl in the Photographs) the film feratures a screenplay by Saw IV writer Thomas Fenton. It re-examines the real-life 1974 case of Doris Bither. The haunting story previously served as the basis for Frank De Felitta’s 1978 novel The Entity. It was adapted for the controversial 1982 feature adaptation starring Barbara Hershey. A Suburban Nightmare in 1974 Los Angeles Set against the backdrop of mid-1970s suburban Los Angeles, the film centers on Doris. She’s a single mother living with her children who becomes the target of relentless, violent attacks by an invisible, malicious entity inside her home. Skepticism from local law enforcement

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 19, 2026

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Jason is Slashing his Way to Six Flags’ Fright Fest for New Maze ‘Jason: Blood Reign’

Horror enthusiasts, grab your hockey masks and prepare for an extra dose of anxiety. Horror, Inc.’s newly minted Jason Universe initiative is sharpening its machete and officially expanding. However, it’s reaching beyond cinema and gaming, bringing the slasher genre’s most iconic killer straight into the real world. This fall, select Six Flags theme parks will host JASON: Blood Reign, an immersive, high-intensity haunted attraction designed to place brave parkgoers right in the middle of a living nightmare. Guests brave enough to step into the attraction will find themselves ignoring every logical warning sign. They will trek into the suffocating dark woods surrounding the infamous summer camp. Once inside, visitors will retrace the bloody, body-count-heavy history that transformed Jason Voorhees into one of the single most feared forces in slasher cinema history. Bringing the Slasher King to Life on a Massive Scale This partnership marks a significant milestone for Horror, Inc. as they continue to build out the modern Jason Universe

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 17, 2026

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