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If Final Destination 3 taught us anything, it is that high-speed roller coasters and ominous premonitions are a match made in horror heaven. Taking that iconic theme park dread to a whole new level, Six Flags Magic Mountain is unleashing Final Destination: Death’s Playground as a flagship haunted maze for this year’s Fright Fest! Operating across 25 terrifying nights on select Thursdays through Sundays from September 18 to November 1, the park opens for daytime fun at 10:30 a.m. before darkness takes over at 7:00 p.m. It will keep the screams going until midnight on Thursdays and Sundays, and 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Step Inside Death’s Playground—If You Dare! The new maze drops guests right into their very own vision of impending doom. Before the chaos erupts, a sudden premonition reveals a catastrophic chain of events unfolding in real time. Visitors will have to watch every single step, because Death isn’t random—it is a cold, calculated blueprint. By
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Horror fans, brace yourselves because August 18, 2026, is officially marked on the calendar as Texas Chain Saw Day. This year’s nationwide theatrical return of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 masterpiece is shaping up to be an absolute dream for genre diehards. Presented by Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment, this newly minted national holiday brings the legendary horror classic back to the big screen in stunning 4K. But for one night only. However, that is just the tip of the leather-faced iceberg! An Animated Nightmare Takes Shape Dark Sky Films and Exurbia Films have dropped a jaw-dropping first look at the highly anticipated, hand-animated rotoscoped reimagining of the horror milestone. Slated for a 2027 debut, this ambitious project transforms the original film frame-by-frame entirely by hand—strictly zero AI involved. Led by veteran animation director Paul Beck, this new vision preserves the original’s terrifying energy while giving it a striking, fluid visual style. Theatergoers on August 18 will get the ultimate exclusive:
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Hammer Film Productions, the legendary studio that defined classic gothic horror, is back to unleash a fresh wave of cinematic dread upon audiences. Presenting a chilling new entry in survival horror, Hammer announces Ithaqua. The haunting thriller is set to make its World Premiere at FrightFest London on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The iconic studio continues its long-standing legacy of bringing deeply atmospheric, monster-driven folklore to the forefront of modern genre cinema. A Brutal Winter Unleashes an Ancient Wilderness Evil Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Canadian wilderness during the final collapse of the fur trade, Ithaqua plunges viewers into a nightmare of isolation and psychological collapse. A remote Indigenous settlement suddenly falls silent. The panicked inhabitants of Fort William hire Cole Franklin, an American mercenary haunted by his own dark past. His mission is to trek into the frozen wasteland and investigate. However, what Cole uncovers is a scene of unimaginable slaughter. Soon, he comes to a sickening
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Once again, our coverage of Bucheon International Film Festival (BIFAN) reviews is cowritten by Film Festival Editor Joseph Perry and Guest Contributing Writer Chris Weatherspoon. A man of the world, guest reviewer Chris Weatherspoon has lived in South Korea for “quite a bit.” A huge fan of all cinema, Chris also works locally in the entertainment industry, and knows what he is talking about . . . alright!? Focus (South Korea, 2026); review by Chris Weatherspoon Director Sim Gyu-ho’s Focus is a slowly unraveling ghost story about a man who can’t stop looking through a lens even when it’s costing him everything in front of it. The film opens on a campsite, where photographer Kim Eun-ho and his girlfriend Woo-jung are settling in for the night; a walk to borrow salt turns into something stranger, something the film wisely doesn’t explain. After the opening sequence, we learn that Eun-ho is a struggling photographer who has been with the same girlfriend,
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In a secluded village where grief hangs heavier than chimney smoke, a family home is suddenly consumed by fire. And no two neighbors can agree on how the blaze started. An Award-Winning Film Following its win of both the Golden Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the Fantasia Film Festival, Radik Ashimov’s psychological horror Burning is coming to Digital this Fall. A Fiery Mystery A young couple has just buried their firstborn son. In the heartbreaking weeks following the tragedy, the grieving mother wanders from door to door, pleading for a kind of help no one seems to understand, before vanishing entirely into the dense trees at the forest’s edge. Soon after, the father’s mother arrives, uninvited, unexplained, and deeply unsettling. Then, under the cover of night, the family home erupts into flames. What actually happened inside those walls stays inside—except for the fragmented stories circulating among the locals. Gathered at the village shop, three witnesses trade erratic pieces
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Get ready to scream because Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood has officially locked in its complete 2026 slate! And it is shaping up to be an absolute bloodbath. Running select nights from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1, this year’s event promises an unrelenting gauntlet of fear. It features the highly anticipated “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown,” the triumphant return of fan-favorite “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” and a slate of original haunted houses that will push horror fans to their absolute limits. High-Octane Haunts and Slasher Hijinks The iconic backlot experience gets a violent overhaul as Art the Clown takes over the Terror Tram alongside an original, carol-mutilating score by metal behemoths Ice Nine Kills. Guests will also need to watch their backs across the entire theme park. The silent killer won’t be confined to the tram alone. Over on the main grounds, 80s cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space returns to terrorize fans
Continue reading →
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Known globally for her voice work across major video game and film franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, VALORANT, and Battlefield, actress Marta Svetek is taking center stage in the British survival horror feature Savage Prey. The independent thriller celebrates its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival on August 9. Audiences across the United States can stream the film virtually on demand for 48 hours. Svetek doesn’t just star as the main protagonist, Ava; she also served as Executive Producer, contributed to voice direction, and assisted with post-production. This makes her one of the key creative forces behind the project. Written, directed, and edited by David Ryan Keith, Savage Prey was filmed entirely in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. It delivers an intense, character-driven story that blends deep emotional roots with relentless, isolated suspense. Ahead of the premiere, Svetek sat down to discuss the grueling Highland shoot, pulling trees out of roads, and why human craftsmanship still reigns supreme
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If you thought Weekend at Bernie’s was too lighthearted and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre didn’t have enough fashion photography, then VVomb Studio has cooked up something uniquely disturbing just for you. The trailer for the new psychosexual thriller Electric Meat has officially dropped ahead of its world premiere at Tubi FrightFest on August 28. Directed by comic book visionary Dan Schaffer (The Scribbler, Doghouse), this film is shaping up to be the year’s most uncomfortable watch. A Butcher With a Bad Case of “Artist’s Block” The story follows a photographer who pays the bills working as a local butcher. When he discovers one of his favorite models murdered in an alleyway, he doesn’t call the police. Instead, he leans into his day job’s unique skill set and decides to keep her around as his new “muse.” But here’s the kicker: he becomes convinced that she’s caught in a state of quantum undead-ness—sort of like Schrödinger’s corpse. She’s both alive
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Goth Astrology Meets Classic Creatures: BoxLunch Unleashes the Universal Monsters Dark Zodiac Line at Midsummer Scream If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered which iconic cinematic nightmare aligns with your sun sign, your hyper-specific gothic prayers have officially been answered. Pop-culture retail giant BoxLunch is taking over Midsummer Scream in Long Beach (August 7–9) to unveil its exclusive Universal Monsters Dark Zodiac Collection. Blending classic vintage horror with celestial aesthetics, the line reimagines legendary creatures through a dark astrological lens. Whether you’re a tempestuous Scorpio channeling Dracula’s moody broodiness or a hyper-loyal Taurus embracing the stubborn strength of Frankenstein’s Monster, this drop was built for fans who like their horoscopes served with a side of grave dirt. Attending Midsummer Scream this weekend? Here is how to get your hands on the goods before the rest of the mortal world: Snag the Holy Grail Denim: A strictly limited quantity of exclusive Dark Zodiac denim jackets will be
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Unholy Night (Canada, 2026) Official Synopsis Gino’s traditional family Christmas Eve turns into a bloody battle for survival when his long-dead grandma drops by and goes on a murderous rampage. Amid the chaos, Gino reunites with his ex and the dysfunctional duo must avoid his dead Italian relatives popping up all around the neighbourhood as they search for a way to get rid of these Yuletide revenants and survive his family Christmas. Review Unholy Night is a horror comedy with heart. Squabbles between the Italian family members on Christmas Eve and the problems that arise when relatives return from the dead drive the comedy elements winningly. Director Michael Gabriele balances the humor and the horror nicely, along with relationship and family drama. The ensemble cast members all give solid performances, and the makeup for the revenants is satisfyingly creepy. These living dead can speak, cook, and move around well, and can sometimes be calmed down when they become aggressive enough
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If Final Destination 3 taught us anything, it is that high-speed roller coasters and ominous premonitions are a match made in horror heaven. Taking that iconic theme park dread to a whole new level, Six Flags Magic Mountain is unleashing Final Destination: Death’s Playground as a flagship haunted maze for this year’s Fright Fest! Operating across 25 terrifying nights on select Thursdays through Sundays from September 18 to November 1, the park opens for daytime fun at 10:30 a.m. before darkness takes over at 7:00 p.m. It will keep the screams going until midnight on Thursdays and Sundays, and 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Step Inside Death’s Playground—If You Dare! The new maze drops guests right into their very own vision of impending doom. Before the chaos erupts, a sudden premonition reveals a catastrophic chain of events unfolding in real time. Visitors will have to watch every single step, because Death isn’t random—it is a cold, calculated blueprint. By
Continue reading →
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Horror fans, brace yourselves because August 18, 2026, is officially marked on the calendar as Texas Chain Saw Day. This year’s nationwide theatrical return of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 masterpiece is shaping up to be an absolute dream for genre diehards. Presented by Dark Sky Films and Fathom Entertainment, this newly minted national holiday brings the legendary horror classic back to the big screen in stunning 4K. But for one night only. However, that is just the tip of the leather-faced iceberg! An Animated Nightmare Takes Shape Dark Sky Films and Exurbia Films have dropped a jaw-dropping first look at the highly anticipated, hand-animated rotoscoped reimagining of the horror milestone. Slated for a 2027 debut, this ambitious project transforms the original film frame-by-frame entirely by hand—strictly zero AI involved. Led by veteran animation director Paul Beck, this new vision preserves the original’s terrifying energy while giving it a striking, fluid visual style. Theatergoers on August 18 will get the ultimate exclusive:
Continue reading →
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Hammer Film Productions, the legendary studio that defined classic gothic horror, is back to unleash a fresh wave of cinematic dread upon audiences. Presenting a chilling new entry in survival horror, Hammer announces Ithaqua. The haunting thriller is set to make its World Premiere at FrightFest London on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The iconic studio continues its long-standing legacy of bringing deeply atmospheric, monster-driven folklore to the forefront of modern genre cinema. A Brutal Winter Unleashes an Ancient Wilderness Evil Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Canadian wilderness during the final collapse of the fur trade, Ithaqua plunges viewers into a nightmare of isolation and psychological collapse. A remote Indigenous settlement suddenly falls silent. The panicked inhabitants of Fort William hire Cole Franklin, an American mercenary haunted by his own dark past. His mission is to trek into the frozen wasteland and investigate. However, what Cole uncovers is a scene of unimaginable slaughter. Soon, he comes to a sickening
Continue reading →
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Once again, our coverage of Bucheon International Film Festival (BIFAN) reviews is cowritten by Film Festival Editor Joseph Perry and Guest Contributing Writer Chris Weatherspoon. A man of the world, guest reviewer Chris Weatherspoon has lived in South Korea for “quite a bit.” A huge fan of all cinema, Chris also works locally in the entertainment industry, and knows what he is talking about . . . alright!? Focus (South Korea, 2026); review by Chris Weatherspoon Director Sim Gyu-ho’s Focus is a slowly unraveling ghost story about a man who can’t stop looking through a lens even when it’s costing him everything in front of it. The film opens on a campsite, where photographer Kim Eun-ho and his girlfriend Woo-jung are settling in for the night; a walk to borrow salt turns into something stranger, something the film wisely doesn’t explain. After the opening sequence, we learn that Eun-ho is a struggling photographer who has been with the same girlfriend,
Continue reading →
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In a secluded village where grief hangs heavier than chimney smoke, a family home is suddenly consumed by fire. And no two neighbors can agree on how the blaze started. An Award-Winning Film Following its win of both the Golden Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the Fantasia Film Festival, Radik Ashimov’s psychological horror Burning is coming to Digital this Fall. A Fiery Mystery A young couple has just buried their firstborn son. In the heartbreaking weeks following the tragedy, the grieving mother wanders from door to door, pleading for a kind of help no one seems to understand, before vanishing entirely into the dense trees at the forest’s edge. Soon after, the father’s mother arrives, uninvited, unexplained, and deeply unsettling. Then, under the cover of night, the family home erupts into flames. What actually happened inside those walls stays inside—except for the fragmented stories circulating among the locals. Gathered at the village shop, three witnesses trade erratic pieces
Continue reading →
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Get ready to scream because Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood has officially locked in its complete 2026 slate! And it is shaping up to be an absolute bloodbath. Running select nights from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1, this year’s event promises an unrelenting gauntlet of fear. It features the highly anticipated “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown,” the triumphant return of fan-favorite “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” and a slate of original haunted houses that will push horror fans to their absolute limits. High-Octane Haunts and Slasher Hijinks The iconic backlot experience gets a violent overhaul as Art the Clown takes over the Terror Tram alongside an original, carol-mutilating score by metal behemoths Ice Nine Kills. Guests will also need to watch their backs across the entire theme park. The silent killer won’t be confined to the tram alone. Over on the main grounds, 80s cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space returns to terrorize fans
Continue reading →
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Known globally for her voice work across major video game and film franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, VALORANT, and Battlefield, actress Marta Svetek is taking center stage in the British survival horror feature Savage Prey. The independent thriller celebrates its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival on August 9. Audiences across the United States can stream the film virtually on demand for 48 hours. Svetek doesn’t just star as the main protagonist, Ava; she also served as Executive Producer, contributed to voice direction, and assisted with post-production. This makes her one of the key creative forces behind the project. Written, directed, and edited by David Ryan Keith, Savage Prey was filmed entirely in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. It delivers an intense, character-driven story that blends deep emotional roots with relentless, isolated suspense. Ahead of the premiere, Svetek sat down to discuss the grueling Highland shoot, pulling trees out of roads, and why human craftsmanship still reigns supreme
Continue reading →
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If you thought Weekend at Bernie’s was too lighthearted and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre didn’t have enough fashion photography, then VVomb Studio has cooked up something uniquely disturbing just for you. The trailer for the new psychosexual thriller Electric Meat has officially dropped ahead of its world premiere at Tubi FrightFest on August 28. Directed by comic book visionary Dan Schaffer (The Scribbler, Doghouse), this film is shaping up to be the year’s most uncomfortable watch. A Butcher With a Bad Case of “Artist’s Block” The story follows a photographer who pays the bills working as a local butcher. When he discovers one of his favorite models murdered in an alleyway, he doesn’t call the police. Instead, he leans into his day job’s unique skill set and decides to keep her around as his new “muse.” But here’s the kicker: he becomes convinced that she’s caught in a state of quantum undead-ness—sort of like Schrödinger’s corpse. She’s both alive
Continue reading →
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Goth Astrology Meets Classic Creatures: BoxLunch Unleashes the Universal Monsters Dark Zodiac Line at Midsummer Scream If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered which iconic cinematic nightmare aligns with your sun sign, your hyper-specific gothic prayers have officially been answered. Pop-culture retail giant BoxLunch is taking over Midsummer Scream in Long Beach (August 7–9) to unveil its exclusive Universal Monsters Dark Zodiac Collection. Blending classic vintage horror with celestial aesthetics, the line reimagines legendary creatures through a dark astrological lens. Whether you’re a tempestuous Scorpio channeling Dracula’s moody broodiness or a hyper-loyal Taurus embracing the stubborn strength of Frankenstein’s Monster, this drop was built for fans who like their horoscopes served with a side of grave dirt. Attending Midsummer Scream this weekend? Here is how to get your hands on the goods before the rest of the mortal world: Snag the Holy Grail Denim: A strictly limited quantity of exclusive Dark Zodiac denim jackets will be
Continue reading →
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Unholy Night (Canada, 2026) Official Synopsis Gino’s traditional family Christmas Eve turns into a bloody battle for survival when his long-dead grandma drops by and goes on a murderous rampage. Amid the chaos, Gino reunites with his ex and the dysfunctional duo must avoid his dead Italian relatives popping up all around the neighbourhood as they search for a way to get rid of these Yuletide revenants and survive his family Christmas. Review Unholy Night is a horror comedy with heart. Squabbles between the Italian family members on Christmas Eve and the problems that arise when relatives return from the dead drive the comedy elements winningly. Director Michael Gabriele balances the humor and the horror nicely, along with relationship and family drama. The ensemble cast members all give solid performances, and the makeup for the revenants is satisfyingly creepy. These living dead can speak, cook, and move around well, and can sometimes be calmed down when they become aggressive enough
Continue reading →
