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Following a series-greenlight announcement earlier this summer, Amazon MGM Studios has found the lead actor for its upcoming horror-drama adaptation of Skybound Comics’ Stillwater. Fresh off his breakout role in The Conjuring: Last Rites, Ben Hardy has been tapped to star in the eight-episode streaming series. Executive producers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray spearhead the project and co-wrote the pilot episode. The adaptation brings Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K. Pérez’s acclaimed comic book, which ran from September 2020 through January 2023, to the screen via Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions, and Skybound Entertainment. A Mind-Bending Horror Mystery in a Town Without Death The narrative centers on Daniel West, an ex-con adrift in life. He receives an enigmatic letter hinting at long-buried family secrets and a substantial monetary inheritance awaiting him in the town of Stillwater. However, when he arrives, Daniel stumbles into a surreal, nightmarish community. Within the town limits, no one ever ages, no one can die, and no
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‘The Conjuring’ Expands into Interactive Horror with Netflix’s ‘The Conjuring: Unspoken’ One of the most financially successful and terrifying cinematic franchises in modern horror history is getting a brand-new video game. Based on The Conjuring universe, the game is officially titled The Conjuring: Unspoken. The project is set to anchor Netflix’s high-profile slate for the upcoming Halloween season. Over a Decade of Cinematic Terror Enters an Interactive Era Since director James Wan launched the original film in 2013, The Conjuring universe has expanded into a sprawling, interconnected blockbuster franchise. It spans 10 feature films, including box-office hits like Annabelle and The Nun. The series has grossed over $2 billion globally, cementing its place as a cornerstone of modern horror cinema. The films have traditionally relied on suffocating atmospheric tension, sudden jump scares, and haunting sound design to terrify audiences in their seats. The Conjuring: Unspoken shifts players from passive observers to active participants. Instead of watching investigators, horror fans will soon
Continue reading →
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When horror enthusiasts reflect on the Golden Age of Universal Monsters, iconic figures like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Mummy dominate the discussion. Yet, several foundational characters laid the groundwork for that legendary roster without always receiving equal recognition. Universal Pictures released The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Lon Chaney, establishing a cinematic bridge to classic creature features. Though Victor Hugo’s gothic narrative is not a pure horror story, Quasimodo’s tragic disfigurement and societal isolation helped invent the monster archetype that defined cinema for decades. In the past, however, screen adaptations of Hugo’s work have varied wildly. They range from lighthearted tragicomedies to Disney’s animated musical standard. Beneath every interpretation lies an inherently macabre core built on obsession, societal cruelty, and dark urban atmosphere. Director Jean-François Richet aims to tap into those gothic roots in his upcoming Netflix feature, The Hunchback, Soul of Paris. He wants to give the classic tale a grounded, sinister edge. A Grounded Historical Take on
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This fall, Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating hit film adaptations that you don’t want to miss! Alongside iconic titles like Rosemary’s Baby and World War Z, the streaming service is unleashing a new classic in the making, Verity. Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to theaters nationwide on October 2. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick), the psychological thriller, written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor), promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and moral ambiguity. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Secrets The narrative centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson). She’s a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a massively successful series. One by acclaimed author Verity Crawford (Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway). Crawford has suffered a debilitating accident. Upon moving into the Crawford family’s isolated estate to sort through research notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript. It appears to be Verity’s raw, unfiltered
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Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the final face-melting trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for Halloween. A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage as Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The Talent Behind the Terror James Watkins (The Woman in
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Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean banner is teaming up with Paramount Television Studios to develop a series adaptation of Keith Rosson’s 2025 vampire novel Coffin Moon. The project is being developed under Iron Ocean’s first-look deal with the studio. Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will adapt the book and serve as showrunners. Rosson will serve as a consulting producer. A Cold Revenge Story in 1970s Oregon Set against a brutal 1975 Oregon winter, the series centers on a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece. They pursue revenge relentlessly. Their lives are shattered after a vampire murders their family. This puts them on a mission to hunt the creature down in a bleak, high-stakes battle for survival. Creative Forces and Previous Collaborations Showrunners Harpster and Fitzerman-Blue bring significant pedigree to the project. They previously delivered A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and created the Netflix limited series “Painkiller.” Coffin Moon also marks another ongoing effort between Paramount Television Studios and
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Oni Press has revealed the striking “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1, illustrated by acclaimed artist Chloe Brailsford (Lobo, The Deadman), multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County). Arriving in comic shops on November 4, this high-octane launch marks a bold, sinister chapter for Riverdale’s iconic characters. Completing the Unholy Trinity Brailsford’s special open-order cover design connects directly with her previously revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers for Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. Together, they form an epic, interconnected visual set. Retailers and fans looking to secure this stunning piece must submit their orders by the Final Order Cut-Off on September 28. The cover will hit shelves alongside all previously announced variants on November 4. A Diabolical Ritual Gone Wrong The issue exposes a terrifying secret lurking beneath Riverdale’s wholesome surface. An ancient has spent a century preparing a human
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Best known for playing Dean Winchester in “Supernatural” and the morally complex Soldier Boy in “The Boys,” Jensen Ackles has secured his next major television role. MGM+ has officially greenlit “Rules of Prey,” an eight-episode crime drama series based on John Sandford’s bestselling novel series. Production is currently underway in Toronto, with Bruce Terris serving as creator, showrunner, and executive producer alongside Ackles. A High-Stakes Psychological Battle The series focuses on Lucas Davenport. He’s a brilliant former Minneapolis police detective who has retreated from law enforcement. Known for his unconventional tactics and willingness to bypass standard procedures. Davenport is, however, drawn back into action when a serial killer begins committing murders that are designed to taunt him. As the body count rises, the investigation evolves into an intense psychological game between the detective and a killer operating on a twisted personal code. Literary Roots and Expanding Production Partnerships The show adapts the long-running Prey novel series by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
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Walton Goggins has officially stepped back into the irradiated skin of Cooper Howard, and a fresh set of leaks from “Fallout Season 3” offer an intriguing peek at his evolving Wasteland wardrobe. Fans spotted Goggins near the set sporting his signature prosthetic makeup, cattleman’s hat, and a blue button-down shirt. Stripped of his battered overcoat, the appearance sparked immediate debate over whether the Gunslinger is getting an upgraded ensemble or simply shedding heavy outerwear due to a desert heatwave. Reddit Notably, the weathered blue shirt strongly resembles an aged, 200-year-old iteration of the Sheriff costume Cooper wore to a children’s birthday party on the fateful day the bombs dropped in 2077. Further set photos showing a double riding a horse in pristine pre-apocalypse cowboy gear strongly suggest Season 3 will continue to delve into the Ghoul’s tragic past. @lucks_eterna/X Salt Lake Pitstops and Meta Wasteland Cinema Production recently took over the historic Fox Theatre in Pomona, California. It doubles as
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Lollipop Chainsaw fans have a massive wave of new media to anticipate. Alongside a newly confirmed video game sequel scheduled for 2027, the iconic action-horror franchise is officially heading to the big screen. The live-action feature film will be an R-rated action-comedy prequel. It focuses on the origins of the series’ famous cheerleader heroine, Juliet Starling. The Origins and History of the Franchise Released in 2012 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Lollipop Chainsaw grew out of a unique collaboration between legendary Japanese game designer Goichi Suda (Suda51), developer Grasshopper Manufacture, and filmmaker James Gunn. Gunn co-wrote the game’s script before directing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The game combined Suda51’s signature surreal style with Gunn’s sharp, B-movie comedy humor. The original game followed San Romero High School cheerleader Juliet Starling. She secretly comes from a family of zombie hunters. She battles undead hordes armed with a pink chainsaw and the severed, still-living head of her boyfriend, Nick. While
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Following a series-greenlight announcement earlier this summer, Amazon MGM Studios has found the lead actor for its upcoming horror-drama adaptation of Skybound Comics’ Stillwater. Fresh off his breakout role in The Conjuring: Last Rites, Ben Hardy has been tapped to star in the eight-episode streaming series. Executive producers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray spearhead the project and co-wrote the pilot episode. The adaptation brings Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K. Pérez’s acclaimed comic book, which ran from September 2020 through January 2023, to the screen via Warner Bros. Television, Berlanti Productions, and Skybound Entertainment. A Mind-Bending Horror Mystery in a Town Without Death The narrative centers on Daniel West, an ex-con adrift in life. He receives an enigmatic letter hinting at long-buried family secrets and a substantial monetary inheritance awaiting him in the town of Stillwater. However, when he arrives, Daniel stumbles into a surreal, nightmarish community. Within the town limits, no one ever ages, no one can die, and no
Continue reading →
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‘The Conjuring’ Expands into Interactive Horror with Netflix’s ‘The Conjuring: Unspoken’ One of the most financially successful and terrifying cinematic franchises in modern horror history is getting a brand-new video game. Based on The Conjuring universe, the game is officially titled The Conjuring: Unspoken. The project is set to anchor Netflix’s high-profile slate for the upcoming Halloween season. Over a Decade of Cinematic Terror Enters an Interactive Era Since director James Wan launched the original film in 2013, The Conjuring universe has expanded into a sprawling, interconnected blockbuster franchise. It spans 10 feature films, including box-office hits like Annabelle and The Nun. The series has grossed over $2 billion globally, cementing its place as a cornerstone of modern horror cinema. The films have traditionally relied on suffocating atmospheric tension, sudden jump scares, and haunting sound design to terrify audiences in their seats. The Conjuring: Unspoken shifts players from passive observers to active participants. Instead of watching investigators, horror fans will soon
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksMoviesNetflixNewsStreaming TV
When horror enthusiasts reflect on the Golden Age of Universal Monsters, iconic figures like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Mummy dominate the discussion. Yet, several foundational characters laid the groundwork for that legendary roster without always receiving equal recognition. Universal Pictures released The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Lon Chaney, establishing a cinematic bridge to classic creature features. Though Victor Hugo’s gothic narrative is not a pure horror story, Quasimodo’s tragic disfigurement and societal isolation helped invent the monster archetype that defined cinema for decades. In the past, however, screen adaptations of Hugo’s work have varied wildly. They range from lighthearted tragicomedies to Disney’s animated musical standard. Beneath every interpretation lies an inherently macabre core built on obsession, societal cruelty, and dark urban atmosphere. Director Jean-François Richet aims to tap into those gothic roots in his upcoming Netflix feature, The Hunchback, Soul of Paris. He wants to give the classic tale a grounded, sinister edge. A Grounded Historical Take on
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksHalloweenMoviesNewsPeacockStreaming TVTrailers
This fall, Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating hit film adaptations that you don’t want to miss! Alongside iconic titles like Rosemary’s Baby and World War Z, the streaming service is unleashing a new classic in the making, Verity. Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to theaters nationwide on October 2. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick), the psychological thriller, written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor), promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and moral ambiguity. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Secrets The narrative centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson). She’s a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a massively successful series. One by acclaimed author Verity Crawford (Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway). Crawford has suffered a debilitating accident. Upon moving into the Crawford family’s isolated estate to sort through research notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript. It appears to be Verity’s raw, unfiltered
Continue reading →
AdaptationMoviesNewsTrailers
Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the final face-melting trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for Halloween. A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage as Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The Talent Behind the Terror James Watkins (The Woman in
Continue reading →
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Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean banner is teaming up with Paramount Television Studios to develop a series adaptation of Keith Rosson’s 2025 vampire novel Coffin Moon. The project is being developed under Iron Ocean’s first-look deal with the studio. Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will adapt the book and serve as showrunners. Rosson will serve as a consulting producer. A Cold Revenge Story in 1970s Oregon Set against a brutal 1975 Oregon winter, the series centers on a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece. They pursue revenge relentlessly. Their lives are shattered after a vampire murders their family. This puts them on a mission to hunt the creature down in a bleak, high-stakes battle for survival. Creative Forces and Previous Collaborations Showrunners Harpster and Fitzerman-Blue bring significant pedigree to the project. They previously delivered A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and created the Netflix limited series “Painkiller.” Coffin Moon also marks another ongoing effort between Paramount Television Studios and
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNews
Oni Press has revealed the striking “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1, illustrated by acclaimed artist Chloe Brailsford (Lobo, The Deadman), multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County). Arriving in comic shops on November 4, this high-octane launch marks a bold, sinister chapter for Riverdale’s iconic characters. Completing the Unholy Trinity Brailsford’s special open-order cover design connects directly with her previously revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers for Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. Together, they form an epic, interconnected visual set. Retailers and fans looking to secure this stunning piece must submit their orders by the Final Order Cut-Off on September 28. The cover will hit shelves alongside all previously announced variants on November 4. A Diabolical Ritual Gone Wrong The issue exposes a terrifying secret lurking beneath Riverdale’s wholesome surface. An ancient has spent a century preparing a human
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksMGM+NewsStreaming TV
Best known for playing Dean Winchester in “Supernatural” and the morally complex Soldier Boy in “The Boys,” Jensen Ackles has secured his next major television role. MGM+ has officially greenlit “Rules of Prey,” an eight-episode crime drama series based on John Sandford’s bestselling novel series. Production is currently underway in Toronto, with Bruce Terris serving as creator, showrunner, and executive producer alongside Ackles. A High-Stakes Psychological Battle The series focuses on Lucas Davenport. He’s a brilliant former Minneapolis police detective who has retreated from law enforcement. Known for his unconventional tactics and willingness to bypass standard procedures. Davenport is, however, drawn back into action when a serial killer begins committing murders that are designed to taunt him. As the body count rises, the investigation evolves into an intense psychological game between the detective and a killer operating on a twisted personal code. Literary Roots and Expanding Production Partnerships The show adapts the long-running Prey novel series by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Continue reading →
AdaptationAmazon Prime VideoNewsStreaming TVTrailers
Walton Goggins has officially stepped back into the irradiated skin of Cooper Howard, and a fresh set of leaks from “Fallout Season 3” offer an intriguing peek at his evolving Wasteland wardrobe. Fans spotted Goggins near the set sporting his signature prosthetic makeup, cattleman’s hat, and a blue button-down shirt. Stripped of his battered overcoat, the appearance sparked immediate debate over whether the Gunslinger is getting an upgraded ensemble or simply shedding heavy outerwear due to a desert heatwave. Reddit Notably, the weathered blue shirt strongly resembles an aged, 200-year-old iteration of the Sheriff costume Cooper wore to a children’s birthday party on the fateful day the bombs dropped in 2077. Further set photos showing a double riding a horse in pristine pre-apocalypse cowboy gear strongly suggest Season 3 will continue to delve into the Ghoul’s tragic past. @lucks_eterna/X Salt Lake Pitstops and Meta Wasteland Cinema Production recently took over the historic Fox Theatre in Pomona, California. It doubles as
Continue reading →
AdaptationGamingMoviesNews
Lollipop Chainsaw fans have a massive wave of new media to anticipate. Alongside a newly confirmed video game sequel scheduled for 2027, the iconic action-horror franchise is officially heading to the big screen. The live-action feature film will be an R-rated action-comedy prequel. It focuses on the origins of the series’ famous cheerleader heroine, Juliet Starling. The Origins and History of the Franchise Released in 2012 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Lollipop Chainsaw grew out of a unique collaboration between legendary Japanese game designer Goichi Suda (Suda51), developer Grasshopper Manufacture, and filmmaker James Gunn. Gunn co-wrote the game’s script before directing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The game combined Suda51’s signature surreal style with Gunn’s sharp, B-movie comedy humor. The original game followed San Romero High School cheerleader Juliet Starling. She secretly comes from a family of zombie hunters. She battles undead hordes armed with a pink chainsaw and the severed, still-living head of her boyfriend, Nick. While
Continue reading →
