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Interviews with horror filmmakers, actors and writers — how the films get made and what comes next.

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Actor and Musician Courtney Gains Talks Movies, Music and Mayhem in Our Interview

And back in 1984, horror fans were first introduced to the sinister presence of “He Who Walks Behind the Rows” in Children of the Corn. It ignited a sprawling franchise that haunted our nightmares for decades. At the absolute center of that terror is Courtney Gains. His wildly unsettling performance as Malakai remains one of the single creepiest child roles in cinematic history. As if terrifying rural Iowa wasn’t enough. Gains doubled down on nightmare fuel a few years later as the bizarre, bone-chilling Hans Klopek in the cult classic The Burbs, going toe-to-toe with Tom Hanks himself. He’s been consistently working his magic on screen ever since. However, acting is only half the thrill for this multi-talented icon. Gains has also made massive waves in the music world. He effortlessly leaps across genres, delivering everything from face-melting metal to infectious pop hooks. We caught up with the legendary actor and rocker to dive deep into both of his creative

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 14, 2026

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I Scream, You Scream: Benjamin Byron Davis Talks Chaos and Carnage in Our Interview for Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’

With Eli Roth’s latest horror extravaganza, Ice Cream Man, melting into theaters on August 7, we’re serving up a sweet treat to tide you over! Actor Benjamin Byron Davis—who steps into the collar as the town’s local priest—sat down with us for an interview to talk chaos, kills, and a whole lot of glorious bloodshed. You undoubtedly know Davis from his standout work across film and television, including roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and The Belko Experiment, as well as voicing Rupert Thorne in the animated series Creature Commandos. Now, he’s trading superhero chaos for pure, unhinged slasher terror. Soft-Serve, Sprinkles, and Slaughter Set in a picture-perfect, sun-drenched summer resort town, Ice Cream Man tackles the ultimate childhood betrayal: what happens when the friendly neighborhood ice cream vendor starts topping his soft-serve with pure, unadulterated madness? Alongside Davis, the film stars Dylan Hawco (Heartland), Sarah Abbott (The Body), Kiori Mirza Waldman, and Charlie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 28, 2026

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“The Boys” Stunt Coordinator John Koyama Talks Blood, Brawn, and Emmy Buzz in Our Interview

When it comes to Hollywood stunt work, John Koyama hasn’t just seen it all—he’s probably jumped off it, hit it, crashed into it, or directed it. Known around set simply as “Koy,” the stunt coordinator, director, and actor boasts an eye-watering resume with over 130 film and TV credits to his name. We’re talking massive, multi-million-dollar spectacles: Twisters, Furious 7, Man of Steel, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Tropic Thunder, Daredevil, and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon saga. And there’s no sign of him slowing down any time soon (thankfully). Most recently, Koy has been the mastermind keeping the chaos grounded on Prime Video’s ultra-violent superhero hit “The Boys“ and its spinoff “Gen V.” Having already bagged two Emmy wins for his jaw-dropping coordination, he’s currently in the running for a third nomination thanks to his work on the flagship Supe series. I sat down with Koy to break down his legendary career in action, the art of crafting

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 25, 2026

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Move over Leatherface, ‘Frankie, Maniac Woman’ has Slashed its Way onto Prime Video

If you thought the most dangerous thing about the Los Angeles music industry was a predatory contract or a soul-crushing TikTok algorithm, director Pierre Tsigaridis and star/co-writer Dina Silva are here to correct the record. Their brilliant new feature, Frankie, Maniac Woman, is officially out now on Digital and VOD. It is a breath of fresh air for the slasher genre, trading melancholy radio ballads for high-octane, unapologetic carnage. The Ultimate Industry Meltdown The film introduces us to Frankie Ramirez (played by a wonderfully unhinged Dina Silva). She’s an aspiring singer-songwriter who has officially hit her limit. She’s fueled by a toxic cocktail of childhood trauma, internalized misogyny, and the image-obsessed fat-shaming of Hollywood executives. Frankie decides she’s done playing nice. Instead of writing a passive-aggressive breakup track, she embarks on a glorious, neon-soaked killing spree. One where the body count rises faster than a viral pop hit. The lesson here? Never tell a talented woman she “doesn’t fit the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 19, 2026

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Star Cameron Bell Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Interview

Fresh off its screening at Raindance Film Festival—where it casually bagged four major nominations—the latest nightmare from the Twisted Childhood Universe is gearing up to splinter its way into your local cinema. Pinocchio: Unstrung takes the classic fairy tale, douses it in gasoline, and sparks a deliciously dark fire. The story sees Geppetto, played by the legendary Richard Brake (interview), as he gives his grandson, James, a handcrafted wooden doll. Naturally, the kid possesses absolutely zero horror-movie survival instincts and immediately introduces his new wooden bestie to the real world. This innocent show-and-tell triggers a catastrophic domino effect. Pinocchio has a violent moral code. The absolute best way to be a “good boy” is to brutally eliminate anyone he deems “bad”. A Dream Team of Horror Royalty However, to ensure you never sleep soundly again, the filmmakers pulled off a stroke of twisted casting genius by recruiting horror royalty Robert Englund to voice a demonic, insectoid conscience—yes, a nightmare-fueled Jiminy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 16, 2026

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Genre Icon Richard Brake Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Exclusive Interview

In just a few days, the Jagged Edge team is officially snapping the strings and turning your childhood memories into terror yet again with Pinocchio: Unstrung. Pinocchio: Unstrung is the latest blood-soaked entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe. And it is gearing up to mutilate a theater near you on July 24, 2026. The film is already riding a massive wave of momentum, fresh off its UK Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival. The plot follows the legendary Richard Brake as Geppetto. He is a well-meaning grandfather who gives his grandson an antique wooden doll. Naturally, this triggers a horrific domino effect. Pinocchio develops a highly warped moral compass. He decides that the best way to be a “real, good boy” is to eliminate anyone he deems “bad.” Architects of the franchise, writer-director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers, have clearly mastered the art of turning public-domain nostalgia into pure box-office nightmare fuel. To ensure maximum insomnia, they also recruited

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 15, 2026

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Interview with Terry Stone, Star of The Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins

The following is a syndicated interview. On the eve of LEGEND broadcasting the Channel Premiere of THE RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, we talk to Terry Stone about the challenges of playing Tony Tucker and why he thinks ORIGINS is the best film in the franchise. In RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, Tucker returns home from the Falklands War with severe PTSD. What was that like to emotionally explore? As an actor it was an interesting thing to play. It took me on a journey so when you see my character laughing a lot in the film it’s like a mask to hide all the shit that’s going on in my head. It also explains how you can go from 1 – 10 in violence. Lots of Footsoldier fans didn’t know that Tony Tucker was in the Army so this was a nice reveal and I think any forces veterans that have experienced real war and combat would understand it.

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Joseph Perry

Jul 13, 2026

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FX Master Todd Masters Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Interview

Move over, Geppetto—there’s a new puppet master in town, and he’s trading in the fairy dust for a bucket of blood. The legendary Todd Masters, founder of MastersFX and one of the most revered names in practical special effects, is back to turn another childhood icon into pure nightmare fuel. His latest creation? A deeply unsettling, creepy-as-hell incarnation of everyone’s favorite wooden boy for Pinocchio: Unstrung. The film marks the latest gory entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe—the very same cinematic playground that brought us the viral slasher hits Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 and 2. Behind the camera, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers of Jagged Edge Productions (interview) return to ensure your childhood memories stay firmly in the wood chipper. . . A Killer Cast of Horror Icons To bring this twisted marionette tale to life, the production pulled out some major genre heavyweights. Horror icon Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, lends his legendary voice to the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 10, 2026

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The Horror Comedy Series “Widow’s Bay” Rules the Emmy Nominations

The 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations have officially landed, and the dark, atmospheric world of “Widow’s Bay” has made a massive splash on the Television Academy’s radar! The acclaimed coastal mystery thriller snagged a phenomenal wave of nominations, proving that its slow-burn dread and sharp, identity-unraveling psychological tension completely captivated voters this season. “Widow’s Bay” was created by Katie Dippold. It follows a mayor trying to fix a reputation problem. Mayor Tom Loftis wants to turn his spooky town into a major tourist hotspot. Unfortunately, the local ghosts and ancient curses didn’t get the memo about the rebranding. Set 40 miles off the coast of New England, “Widow’s Bay” follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a man who is desperately trying to save his dying town by turning it into a premier tourist destination. The problem? The locals are notoriously superstitious, the cell reception is nonexistent, and everyone thinks Tom is a bit of a coward. (To be fair, he is.)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 9, 2026

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Director and Cinematographer Boris Mojsovski Talks Film and I Will Find You in Our Interview

When you’re watching a thriller that leaves your knuckles white and your throw pillows thoroughly abused, you have the Director of Photography (DP)/ Cinematographer to thank. They are the visual architects of a story. They are tasked with transforming a script’s raw tension into the haunting frames that keep us up at night. I recently had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Boris Mojsovski. In our interview, we discuss his masterclass in visual suspense on Netflix’s latest gripping thriller series, I Will Find You. Created by Robert Hull and adapted from the bestselling novel by Harlan Coben, the series follows a father falsely convicted of his own son’s brutal murder. Just as he’s adjusting to a lifetime behind bars, a shocking whisper reaches him: his son might actually be alive. What follows is a relentless, heart-pounding race to uncover the truth about what happened. Led by a phenomenal Sam Worthington, it is a must-watch addition to your queue. Mojsovski

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 4, 2026

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