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Halloween coverage all year: events, decorations, costumes and the films that define the season.
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Prano Bailey-Bond makes her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed horror Censor, which is currently available on VOD. Now the dark, unnerving film is not only headed to DVD from Magnolia Pictures on September 14th but is also getting a 4K Ultra HD release, which was just announced by Vinegar Syndrome Pictures. “VSP, in association with Magnolia Pictures, will present the world 4K UHD Home Video Debut of Prano Bailey-Bond’s critically acclaimed, stunningly beautiful, and highly unnerving 35mm lensed psychological thriller, which includes stock footage from the Vinegar Syndrome vault including FROZEN SCREAM! VSP’s deluxe and extra features packed UHD/Blu-ray special edition will be available for pre-order exclusively from VinegarSyndrome.com later this month and will come housed in a limited edition rigid slipbox with newly commissioned artwork.” Starring Niamh Algar, the film centers on “Enid, who takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences against the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over.
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Have you been wondering if you would ever actually see director Scott Cooper‘s Antlers? Us too, but it actually looks like the horror film, after multiple delays, is finally going to land in theaters on October 29, 2021. We reported the new release date back in January and it hasn’t changed yet, so that’s a good sign. Now, new images have surfaced. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson.
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It’s official! The Halloween season is here!! Today, Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween” annual event, featuring a slate of weekly new movie premieres and original series debuts, a new Halloween special with Joe Bob Briggs (and more specials to be announced), and more begins! But that’s not all, there are also horror film favorites being added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, a new edition of Shudder’s beloved “Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and the return of Shudder’s Halloween Hotline, where members can receive live, personalized movie recommendations from Shudder’s head curator Samuel Zimmerman. Shudder is the ultimate destination for horror all year long, but every Halloween, we try to outdo ourselves. Last year, we supersized the season, expanding our celebration to 61 days, and this year, we’re going even bigger by bringing Shudder members an unbeatable lineup of new original series and exclusive movie premieres every week, along with new specials
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It is almost September and Halloween is nearly upon us. You know what that means, horror movies will be flooding every streaming service, and we couldn’t be happier about it. A bunch of horror movies are headed to HBO Max this September, including James Wan‘s Malignant. But that’s not all, they will also be featuring Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise which includes the new movie Evil Dead Rise that will be released in early 2022. What else is coming to HBO Max? We’ve got the list of every genre movie headed your way next month. September 1st Army of Darkness The Evil Dead Evil Dead 2 Cloverfield Event Horizon The Cell 2 The Gallows Lady in the Water Ouija: Origin of Evil Severance Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter
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You may remember Disney’s movie Under Wraps released back in 1997 about a group of kids who accidentally revive a mummy. Well, it’s getting a remake and it’s set to land on the Disney Channel this October, just in time for Halloween. And we’ve got the trailer. The new take on the horror-comedy stars Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma), and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam). Alex Zamm directed the Under Wraps remake. “The re-imagined story takes place a few days before Halloween when 12-year-old friends Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton), and Amy (Hammons) accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright). However, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is
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The Food Network and discovery+ are the go-to destinations for out-of-this-world Halloween-themed programming, getting viewers into the spirit of the holiday with edge-of-your-seat competitions and mind-blowing edible creations. This year’s Halloween event features a new season like no other of “Halloween Wars” with paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans lending inspiration to the challenges, “Halloween Baking Championship” with host comedian John Henson and “Outrageous Pumpkins” with host and actress Alyson Hannigan, plus, new specials “Road to Halloween Wars“, Kids Baking Championship: “Oh My Gourd!” and “Worst Cooks in America: Halloween Redemption 2“, along with themed episodes of recurring series. Viewers love our Halloween lineup, an over-the-top, multi-week event full of frights, delights, thrilling competitions and spectacularly spooky edible-themed creations,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network. “Each year we look to outdo ourselves and with Zak Bagans bringing inspiration to the scariest season of Halloween Wars yet, along with returning favorites Halloween Baking Championship and Outrageous Pumpkins, Food Network
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The sequel to last year’s hit indie horror anthology, 10/31, is on its way and we’ve got not only the new poster for 10/31 Part II but the new trailer as well. 10/31 Part II taps the best from the indie film world and brings them all together to make one terrifying Halloween-themed film starring Jennifer Nangle, Anastasia Elfman, David E. McMahon, Tim Robinson, Rhema Srihartiti, and London Grace. The directors of the five segments include Drew Marvick, Tory Van Buskirk, Stephen Wolfe, Max Groah, and Jennifer Nangle. As a huge fan of horror growing up, especially anthologies like Creepshow and Tales From the Crypt, I was thrilled to be able to work with a group of such talented writers, directors and actors to make our own anthology film come to life”, says producer Rocky Gray. 10/31 Part II lands on Demand and Digital on August 13, 2021, from Terror Films.
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Alright horror fans, we’ve got a huge update about the upcoming The Exorcist movie! First off, Universal and Peacock, who has teamed up with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, have just announced that the new film will kick off a three-film franchise with the first film being directed by David Gordon Green, who also worked with Universal and Blumhouse on the new Halloween trilogy. Academy-Award® Nominee Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, One Night In Miami) is set to star alongside Ellen Burstyn, who played the iconic role of Regan’s mother, Chris MacNeil, in the original 1973 film, which scored her an Academy Award nomination. As for the rumor that the first film will be a reboot, we can confirm that the movie is being described as a “continuation of the quintessential possession horror film.” This confirms that it will not be a reboot or remake, but a sequel to the original film. There’s no better time to be joining forces with the
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This October, just in time for Halloween, the DC Universe gets a whole lot scarier with TASK FORCE Z and DC VS. VAMPIRES! Writer Matthew Rosenberg (The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox; 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) is dragging some of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains back from the dead to earn a second chance at life in TASK FORCE Z. But the undead aren’t contained in Gotham; in DC VS. VAMPIRES, Rosenberg has teamed up with writer James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Lake; Something is Killing the Children) for a twelve-issue maxiseries where the Justice League discovers that, while they’ve been monitoring the skies for intergalactic threats, a new enemy has been hiding on earth all along. On A-Day, hundreds of Gotham City’s most dangerous and deranged criminals were left dead after an attack on Arkham Asylum and now, they’re getting a second chance at life. A mysterious benefactor is bringing together a new Task Force
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Universal Pictures has now unleashed the long-awaited trailer for David Gordan Green‘s Halloween Kills! In the trailer we see firemen fighting the blaze that engulfed Laurie’s house and Michael walking through the flames and out of the front door as he slaughters the men. Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh Brackett. Kyle Richards and Nancy Stephens will also be back. Anthony Michael Hall stars as Tommy Doyle. Green co-wrote the script for the most highly anticipated horror film of 2021 along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Halloween Kills is set to be open in theaters on October 15, 2021.
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Prano Bailey-Bond makes her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed horror Censor, which is currently available on VOD. Now the dark, unnerving film is not only headed to DVD from Magnolia Pictures on September 14th but is also getting a 4K Ultra HD release, which was just announced by Vinegar Syndrome Pictures. “VSP, in association with Magnolia Pictures, will present the world 4K UHD Home Video Debut of Prano Bailey-Bond’s critically acclaimed, stunningly beautiful, and highly unnerving 35mm lensed psychological thriller, which includes stock footage from the Vinegar Syndrome vault including FROZEN SCREAM! VSP’s deluxe and extra features packed UHD/Blu-ray special edition will be available for pre-order exclusively from VinegarSyndrome.com later this month and will come housed in a limited edition rigid slipbox with newly commissioned artwork.” Starring Niamh Algar, the film centers on “Enid, who takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences against the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over.
Continue reading →
HalloweenNewsTrailers
Have you been wondering if you would ever actually see director Scott Cooper‘s Antlers? Us too, but it actually looks like the horror film, after multiple delays, is finally going to land in theaters on October 29, 2021. We reported the new release date back in January and it hasn’t changed yet, so that’s a good sign. Now, new images have surfaced. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson.
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HalloweenHoliday HorrorNewsParanormalShudderStreaming TV
It’s official! The Halloween season is here!! Today, Shudder’s “61 Days of Halloween” annual event, featuring a slate of weekly new movie premieres and original series debuts, a new Halloween special with Joe Bob Briggs (and more specials to be announced), and more begins! But that’s not all, there are also horror film favorites being added to the Shudder library from Brian De Palma’s Carrie to Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, a new edition of Shudder’s beloved “Ghoul Log,” a 24/7 streaming jack-o’-lantern, and the return of Shudder’s Halloween Hotline, where members can receive live, personalized movie recommendations from Shudder’s head curator Samuel Zimmerman. Shudder is the ultimate destination for horror all year long, but every Halloween, we try to outdo ourselves. Last year, we supersized the season, expanding our celebration to 61 days, and this year, we’re going even bigger by bringing Shudder members an unbeatable lineup of new original series and exclusive movie premieres every week, along with new specials
Continue reading →
HalloweenHBO MaxMoviesNewsStreaming TV
It is almost September and Halloween is nearly upon us. You know what that means, horror movies will be flooding every streaming service, and we couldn’t be happier about it. A bunch of horror movies are headed to HBO Max this September, including James Wan‘s Malignant. But that’s not all, they will also be featuring Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise which includes the new movie Evil Dead Rise that will be released in early 2022. What else is coming to HBO Max? We’ve got the list of every genre movie headed your way next month. September 1st Army of Darkness The Evil Dead Evil Dead 2 Cloverfield Event Horizon The Cell 2 The Gallows Lady in the Water Ouija: Origin of Evil Severance Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter
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You may remember Disney’s movie Under Wraps released back in 1997 about a group of kids who accidentally revive a mummy. Well, it’s getting a remake and it’s set to land on the Disney Channel this October, just in time for Halloween. And we’ve got the trailer. The new take on the horror-comedy stars Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma), and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam). Alex Zamm directed the Under Wraps remake. “The re-imagined story takes place a few days before Halloween when 12-year-old friends Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton), and Amy (Hammons) accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright). However, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is
Continue reading →
HalloweenNewsStreaming TV
The Food Network and discovery+ are the go-to destinations for out-of-this-world Halloween-themed programming, getting viewers into the spirit of the holiday with edge-of-your-seat competitions and mind-blowing edible creations. This year’s Halloween event features a new season like no other of “Halloween Wars” with paranormal investigator and “Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans lending inspiration to the challenges, “Halloween Baking Championship” with host comedian John Henson and “Outrageous Pumpkins” with host and actress Alyson Hannigan, plus, new specials “Road to Halloween Wars“, Kids Baking Championship: “Oh My Gourd!” and “Worst Cooks in America: Halloween Redemption 2“, along with themed episodes of recurring series. Viewers love our Halloween lineup, an over-the-top, multi-week event full of frights, delights, thrilling competitions and spectacularly spooky edible-themed creations,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network. “Each year we look to outdo ourselves and with Zak Bagans bringing inspiration to the scariest season of Halloween Wars yet, along with returning favorites Halloween Baking Championship and Outrageous Pumpkins, Food Network
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HalloweenIndieMoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
The sequel to last year’s hit indie horror anthology, 10/31, is on its way and we’ve got not only the new poster for 10/31 Part II but the new trailer as well. 10/31 Part II taps the best from the indie film world and brings them all together to make one terrifying Halloween-themed film starring Jennifer Nangle, Anastasia Elfman, David E. McMahon, Tim Robinson, Rhema Srihartiti, and London Grace. The directors of the five segments include Drew Marvick, Tory Van Buskirk, Stephen Wolfe, Max Groah, and Jennifer Nangle. As a huge fan of horror growing up, especially anthologies like Creepshow and Tales From the Crypt, I was thrilled to be able to work with a group of such talented writers, directors and actors to make our own anthology film come to life”, says producer Rocky Gray. 10/31 Part II lands on Demand and Digital on August 13, 2021, from Terror Films.
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HalloweenMoviesNews
Alright horror fans, we’ve got a huge update about the upcoming The Exorcist movie! First off, Universal and Peacock, who has teamed up with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, have just announced that the new film will kick off a three-film franchise with the first film being directed by David Gordon Green, who also worked with Universal and Blumhouse on the new Halloween trilogy. Academy-Award® Nominee Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, One Night In Miami) is set to star alongside Ellen Burstyn, who played the iconic role of Regan’s mother, Chris MacNeil, in the original 1973 film, which scored her an Academy Award nomination. As for the rumor that the first film will be a reboot, we can confirm that the movie is being described as a “continuation of the quintessential possession horror film.” This confirms that it will not be a reboot or remake, but a sequel to the original film. There’s no better time to be joining forces with the
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsHalloweenNews
This October, just in time for Halloween, the DC Universe gets a whole lot scarier with TASK FORCE Z and DC VS. VAMPIRES! Writer Matthew Rosenberg (The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox; 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) is dragging some of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains back from the dead to earn a second chance at life in TASK FORCE Z. But the undead aren’t contained in Gotham; in DC VS. VAMPIRES, Rosenberg has teamed up with writer James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Lake; Something is Killing the Children) for a twelve-issue maxiseries where the Justice League discovers that, while they’ve been monitoring the skies for intergalactic threats, a new enemy has been hiding on earth all along. On A-Day, hundreds of Gotham City’s most dangerous and deranged criminals were left dead after an attack on Arkham Asylum and now, they’re getting a second chance at life. A mysterious benefactor is bringing together a new Task Force
Continue reading →
HalloweenMoviesNewsTrailers
Universal Pictures has now unleashed the long-awaited trailer for David Gordan Green‘s Halloween Kills! In the trailer we see firemen fighting the blaze that engulfed Laurie’s house and Michael walking through the flames and out of the front door as he slaughters the men. Halloween Kills has a huge returning cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet, and original Halloween actor Charles Cyphers who will be reprising his roles as Sheriff Leigh Brackett. Kyle Richards and Nancy Stephens will also be back. Anthony Michael Hall stars as Tommy Doyle. Green co-wrote the script for the most highly anticipated horror film of 2021 along with Danny McBride and Scott Teems. Halloween Kills is set to be open in theaters on October 15, 2021.
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