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Ice Nine Kills Teams with AMC Theaters for October Long Event "Welcome to Horrorwood"

Ice Nine Kills Teams with AMC Theaters for October Long Event “Welcome to Horrorwood”

AMC Theatres is joining forces with horror metal visionaries Ice Nine Kills and Bloody Disgusting to unleash “Welcome to Horrorwood.” This explosive, monthlong AMC Thrills & Chills series brings five legendary genre-defining slashers and supernatural thrillers roaring back to life across 300 nationwide locations. Moviegoers can prepare for an immersive theatrical experience where heavy riffs and iconic big-screen terror collide all month long. Exclusive Frontman Intros and Music Video Features Every screening in this limited engagement delivers exclusive content curated specifically for die-hard fans. Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas kicks off each show with a custom video introduction to set the mood. Immediately following the main feature, the big screen will premiere the band’s corresponding cinematic music video inspired by the movie, directly honoring the legacy of their acclaimed albums The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. A Brutal Lineup of Modern Genre Classics The curation showcases five iconic films that inspired the band’s music:

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Sep 17, 2026
'Black Sheeps' Unleash a New Trailer Ewe Don't Want to Miss!

‘Black Sheeps’ Unleash a New Trailer Ewe Don’t Want to Miss!

Twenty years after terrorizing horror fans with genetically modified, flesh-eating livestock, writer-director Jonathan King’s 2006 New Zealand cult classic Black Sheep is officially getting a long-awaited sequel. Titled Black Sheeps, the horror-comedy has released its first trailer ahead of its world premiere at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival this October. And it promises to double down on the barnyard carnage that made the original New Zealand’s most successful horror export. The sequel picks up two decades after the initial slaughter with a fresh wave of ovine mayhem. A New Outbreak in the Shadow of the Past The sequel reunites King with lead actor Nathan Meister, who reprises his role as the severely traumatized Henry Oldfield. The narrative follows a sharp young scientist. They become convinced that a lethal, mutated pathogen poses an immediate threat to the general public. Her frantic investigation brings her straight back to her rural hometown. This tight-knit community still lives under the lingering shadow of the

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Sep 16, 2026
Screamfest Horror Film Festival Reveals Tremendous 2026 Lineup

Screamfest Horror Film Festival Reveals Tremendous 2026 Lineup

Los Angeles-based Screamfest Horror Film Festival today announced its 2026 lineup, and as always, it’s a doozy! Masked slashers, supernatural entities, and other fear-fare favorites are in abundance. Following is the official press announcement.  Screamfest Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror festival in the United States, today unveiled the first wave of competitive features and shorts for its 26th edition. Screamfest 2026 will launch with the World Premiere of Jeremy Weiss’ THE NIGHT DRIVER, starring Josh Lucas, David Arquette, and Alyssa Milano. This gripping, twist-filled thriller takes audiences on a terrifying journey where one fateful night on a lonely stretch of highway becomes a relentless fight for survival. Taking place October 6-15, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatre, the festival invites horror fans to experience twisted tales and terrifying films on the big screen. Festival badges are now on sale. Tickets will be on sale soon. screamfestla.com.   For 26 years, Screamfest has been where the next generation

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Sep 16, 2026
Pluto Films Acquires the Coming-of-Age Horror Film 'Sick' Ahead of Fantastic Fest

Pluto Films Acquires the Coming-of-Age Horror Film ‘Sick’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest

Berlin-based sales outfit Pluto Film has officially acquired worldwide sales rights for Sick. It is the highly anticipated feature directorial debut from Polish filmmaker Agata Trzebuchowska. The news comes ahead of the film’s world premiere at FFantasticFest 2026 in Austin. It will then head to the prestigious European premiere at the Sitges Film Festival in October. Trzebuchowska, who earned international acclaim in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Ida, wrote and directed the atmospheric feature. Stifling Isolation and Blurring Boundaries in the Countryside Set against the heavy, oppressive heat of summer, Sick explores the harrowing psychological anxieties of growing up. The story follows sixteen-year-old Maks, played by Konrad Kąkol, and his older sister Emma, portrayed by Katarzyna Łubik. They are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped together in a remote setting, the siblings’ once-close bond begins to shift into something dark and hard to define. As interpersonal tensions rise and emotional boundaries blur, their grandmother’s frail presence

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Sep 16, 2026
Trailer Debuts for James Cullen Bressack's 'I Have Proof' Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

Trailer Debuts for James Cullen Bressack’s ‘I Have Proof’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

When obsession takes root, reality becomes a dangerous playground. Writer-director James Cullen Bressack’s latest mind-bending feature, I Have Proof, is heading to Fantastic Fest. The film follows Alex. He claims to have uncovered indisputable evidence of a sinister truth. One that forces viewers to navigate a labyrinth of paranoia, shifting motives, and fragile sanity. Alex desperately needs you to see what he has discovered. However, seeing isn’t always believing. World Premiere Set for Fantastic Fest Festival-goers will be the first to experience I Have Proof as it officially lands its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Known for championing bold, genre-pushing cinema, the Austin festival serves as the ideal launchpad for Bressack’s claustrophobic thrill ride. Produced by Sandaled Kid, JCB Pictures, and Robotic Donut, the feature already has serious buzz for its relentless pacing and sharp psychological hooks. An Ensemble Navigating Fractured Reality The atmospheric thriller relies on a powerful core ensemble to anchor its shifting narrative grounded in dread and suspicion.

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Sep 16, 2026
The Brooklyn Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Slate and Schedule

The Brooklyn Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Slate and Schedule

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, promising an absolute bloodbath of genre cinema. Running from October 15 through October 22, the East Coast festival will take over Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg with a stacked schedule of world premieres, retro screenings, and special events. Badges are officially on sale, with individual tickets dropping this Friday at 10 AM EST. Opening with Vampires and Honoring Genre Royalty The festival kicks off with the U.S. Premiere of Nicky Murphy’s award-winning vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, presented by MUBI. The story follows an aspiring underground singer whose hustle turns extra bloody after she is turned into a creature of the night. Following the screening, Dark Sky Films will host the official Opening Night Party across both levels of Nitehawk. This year’s prestigious Leviathan Award, presented by Arrow Video to honor luminaries of horror, will be presented to indie filmmaking powerhouses John Adams and Toby Poser (The

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Sep 15, 2026
Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

The dark, atmospheric world of Widow’s Bay just made a massive splash on the Television Academy’s radar. Apple TV’s breakout horror-comedy led the pack at the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking home a staggering 14 trophies from 19 nominations across the Primetime ceremony and the Creative Arts Awards. Delivering a phenomenal wave of wins, the show proved that its unique blend of slow-burn dread, razor-sharp humor, and island-isolated paranoia completely captivated voters this season. Spooky Legends and Marketing Nightmares Created by Katie Dippold, the series takes place 40 miles off the coast of New England in a town where the local ghosts and ancient curses clearly didn’t get the rebrand memo. The narrative follows Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, a desperately ambitious man trying to save his dying community by converting it into a premier tourist hotspot. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are fiercely superstitious, cell service is non-existent, and everyone views him as a total coward. Just as

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Sep 15, 2026
U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon Unveils Its Droolworthy 2026 Lineup

U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon Unveils Its Droolworthy 2026 Lineup

Whether fear-fare fanatics are in the mood for classics or cutting-edge new features,  Dead And SudBuried Horror Film Festival (Sudbury, Suffolk, U.K.) has pretty much everyone covered. This year’s edition runs from October 22–25, 2026. Following is the official press announcement.  The Dead And SudBuried Horror Film Festival returns to the sleepy market town of Sudbury, Suffolk for its 10th Anniversary edition, expanding to four days and welcoming movies from all over the world, celebrating new and classic horror movies! The terrifying event returns over from Thursday 22nd October to 25th October with another horror packed schedule featuring 11 brand new festival circuit features, 11 classic movies and 22 new horror shorts alongside Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, merchandise and much more over four long, scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the

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Sep 15, 2026
Enter the World of "American Horror Story" With Event Celebrating All Thirteen Seasons

Enter the World of “American Horror Story” With Event Celebrating All Thirteen Seasons

Survive the Ultimate American Horror Story Chain Reaction in LA Light your candles, draw your pentagrams, and prepare for a supreme dose of nostalgia. To celebrate a baker’s dozen of frights, FX is bringing every single chapter of the iconic series “American Horror Story” to life with a mind-bending, immersive Los Angeles activation ahead of the season 13 premiere. Inspired by a giant, twisted Rube Goldberg machine, the interactive experience forces fans to set off a nightmare chain reaction. They must navigate dark corridors. And trigger puzzles to advance through the franchise’s decades-long legacy before coming face-to-face with the series’ next chapter. Step Into a Rube Goldberg Machine of Pure Terror Taking place on September 18 and 19 at Nya Studios EAST in Los Angeles, this ticketed event is strictly for fans aged 18 and up. Guests will journey from the haunted doorstep of Murder House. They will walk the asylum’s sinister halls. Visit the Freak Show’s carnival freakishness, and

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Sep 14, 2026
'Where the Hell is Anna?' Scores an Encore Screening Following its Win for Best Feature Film

Cults and Chaos: ‘Where the Hell is Anna?’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Nashville Film Festival Premiere

A Twisted Pagan Nightmare Hits Nashville Stormlight Pictures and Aradia Pictures have officially released the first trailer for Where the Hell is Anna? It teases a chaotic blend of cult rituals, unexpected pregnancy, and brutal bloodshed. Shot entirely in Tennessee, the genre-bending indie film will premiere at the Nashville Film Festival on September 25, followed by a live cast and crew Q&A. Flower Crowns, Blood Rituals, and Lost Best Friends The narrative centers on Derick. She’s a messy and heartbroken young woman who refuses to accept the sudden disappearance of her estranged best friend, Anna. Driven by desperation to bring Anna home, Derick tracks her to a secretive, women-only woodland retreat. Soon, she crashes the secluded pagan commune. However, once inside, she discovers a bizarre environment. One in which Anna is being prepared for a sacred ceremony known as “Induction Day.” Beneath the commune’s sunny floral aesthetics and sisterhood mantras, Derick uncovers a nightmare of sinister fertility experiments, horrific blood

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Sep 14, 2026

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Ice Nine Kills Teams with AMC Theaters for October Long Event "Welcome to Horrorwood"

Ice Nine Kills Teams with AMC Theaters for October Long Event “Welcome to Horrorwood”

AMC Theatres is joining forces with horror metal visionaries Ice Nine Kills and Bloody Disgusting to unleash “Welcome to Horrorwood.” This explosive, monthlong AMC Thrills & Chills series brings five legendary genre-defining slashers and supernatural thrillers roaring back to life across 300 nationwide locations. Moviegoers can prepare for an immersive theatrical experience where heavy riffs and iconic big-screen terror collide all month long. Exclusive Frontman Intros and Music Video Features Every screening in this limited engagement delivers exclusive content curated specifically for die-hard fans. Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas kicks off each show with a custom video introduction to set the mood. Immediately following the main feature, the big screen will premiere the band’s corresponding cinematic music video inspired by the movie, directly honoring the legacy of their acclaimed albums The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. A Brutal Lineup of Modern Genre Classics The curation showcases five iconic films that inspired the band’s music:

Continue reading →
Sep 17, 2026
'Black Sheeps' Unleash a New Trailer Ewe Don't Want to Miss!

‘Black Sheeps’ Unleash a New Trailer Ewe Don’t Want to Miss!

Twenty years after terrorizing horror fans with genetically modified, flesh-eating livestock, writer-director Jonathan King’s 2006 New Zealand cult classic Black Sheep is officially getting a long-awaited sequel. Titled Black Sheeps, the horror-comedy has released its first trailer ahead of its world premiere at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival this October. And it promises to double down on the barnyard carnage that made the original New Zealand’s most successful horror export. The sequel picks up two decades after the initial slaughter with a fresh wave of ovine mayhem. A New Outbreak in the Shadow of the Past The sequel reunites King with lead actor Nathan Meister, who reprises his role as the severely traumatized Henry Oldfield. The narrative follows a sharp young scientist. They become convinced that a lethal, mutated pathogen poses an immediate threat to the general public. Her frantic investigation brings her straight back to her rural hometown. This tight-knit community still lives under the lingering shadow of the

Continue reading →
Sep 16, 2026
Screamfest Horror Film Festival Reveals Tremendous 2026 Lineup

Screamfest Horror Film Festival Reveals Tremendous 2026 Lineup

Los Angeles-based Screamfest Horror Film Festival today announced its 2026 lineup, and as always, it’s a doozy! Masked slashers, supernatural entities, and other fear-fare favorites are in abundance. Following is the official press announcement.  Screamfest Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror festival in the United States, today unveiled the first wave of competitive features and shorts for its 26th edition. Screamfest 2026 will launch with the World Premiere of Jeremy Weiss’ THE NIGHT DRIVER, starring Josh Lucas, David Arquette, and Alyssa Milano. This gripping, twist-filled thriller takes audiences on a terrifying journey where one fateful night on a lonely stretch of highway becomes a relentless fight for survival. Taking place October 6-15, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatre, the festival invites horror fans to experience twisted tales and terrifying films on the big screen. Festival badges are now on sale. Tickets will be on sale soon. screamfestla.com.   For 26 years, Screamfest has been where the next generation

Continue reading →
Sep 16, 2026
Pluto Films Acquires the Coming-of-Age Horror Film 'Sick' Ahead of Fantastic Fest

Pluto Films Acquires the Coming-of-Age Horror Film ‘Sick’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest

Berlin-based sales outfit Pluto Film has officially acquired worldwide sales rights for Sick. It is the highly anticipated feature directorial debut from Polish filmmaker Agata Trzebuchowska. The news comes ahead of the film’s world premiere at FFantasticFest 2026 in Austin. It will then head to the prestigious European premiere at the Sitges Film Festival in October. Trzebuchowska, who earned international acclaim in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Ida, wrote and directed the atmospheric feature. Stifling Isolation and Blurring Boundaries in the Countryside Set against the heavy, oppressive heat of summer, Sick explores the harrowing psychological anxieties of growing up. The story follows sixteen-year-old Maks, played by Konrad Kąkol, and his older sister Emma, portrayed by Katarzyna Łubik. They are sent to the Polish countryside to care for their ailing grandmother. Trapped together in a remote setting, the siblings’ once-close bond begins to shift into something dark and hard to define. As interpersonal tensions rise and emotional boundaries blur, their grandmother’s frail presence

Continue reading →
Sep 16, 2026
Trailer Debuts for James Cullen Bressack's 'I Have Proof' Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

Trailer Debuts for James Cullen Bressack’s ‘I Have Proof’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

When obsession takes root, reality becomes a dangerous playground. Writer-director James Cullen Bressack’s latest mind-bending feature, I Have Proof, is heading to Fantastic Fest. The film follows Alex. He claims to have uncovered indisputable evidence of a sinister truth. One that forces viewers to navigate a labyrinth of paranoia, shifting motives, and fragile sanity. Alex desperately needs you to see what he has discovered. However, seeing isn’t always believing. World Premiere Set for Fantastic Fest Festival-goers will be the first to experience I Have Proof as it officially lands its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Known for championing bold, genre-pushing cinema, the Austin festival serves as the ideal launchpad for Bressack’s claustrophobic thrill ride. Produced by Sandaled Kid, JCB Pictures, and Robotic Donut, the feature already has serious buzz for its relentless pacing and sharp psychological hooks. An Ensemble Navigating Fractured Reality The atmospheric thriller relies on a powerful core ensemble to anchor its shifting narrative grounded in dread and suspicion.

Continue reading →
Sep 16, 2026
The Brooklyn Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Slate and Schedule

The Brooklyn Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Slate and Schedule

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, promising an absolute bloodbath of genre cinema. Running from October 15 through October 22, the East Coast festival will take over Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg with a stacked schedule of world premieres, retro screenings, and special events. Badges are officially on sale, with individual tickets dropping this Friday at 10 AM EST. Opening with Vampires and Honoring Genre Royalty The festival kicks off with the U.S. Premiere of Nicky Murphy’s award-winning vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, presented by MUBI. The story follows an aspiring underground singer whose hustle turns extra bloody after she is turned into a creature of the night. Following the screening, Dark Sky Films will host the official Opening Night Party across both levels of Nitehawk. This year’s prestigious Leviathan Award, presented by Arrow Video to honor luminaries of horror, will be presented to indie filmmaking powerhouses John Adams and Toby Poser (The

Continue reading →
Sep 15, 2026
Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

The dark, atmospheric world of Widow’s Bay just made a massive splash on the Television Academy’s radar. Apple TV’s breakout horror-comedy led the pack at the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking home a staggering 14 trophies from 19 nominations across the Primetime ceremony and the Creative Arts Awards. Delivering a phenomenal wave of wins, the show proved that its unique blend of slow-burn dread, razor-sharp humor, and island-isolated paranoia completely captivated voters this season. Spooky Legends and Marketing Nightmares Created by Katie Dippold, the series takes place 40 miles off the coast of New England in a town where the local ghosts and ancient curses clearly didn’t get the rebrand memo. The narrative follows Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, a desperately ambitious man trying to save his dying community by converting it into a premier tourist hotspot. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are fiercely superstitious, cell service is non-existent, and everyone views him as a total coward. Just as

Continue reading →
Sep 15, 2026
U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon Unveils Its Droolworthy 2026 Lineup

U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon Unveils Its Droolworthy 2026 Lineup

Whether fear-fare fanatics are in the mood for classics or cutting-edge new features,  Dead And SudBuried Horror Film Festival (Sudbury, Suffolk, U.K.) has pretty much everyone covered. This year’s edition runs from October 22–25, 2026. Following is the official press announcement.  The Dead And SudBuried Horror Film Festival returns to the sleepy market town of Sudbury, Suffolk for its 10th Anniversary edition, expanding to four days and welcoming movies from all over the world, celebrating new and classic horror movies! The terrifying event returns over from Thursday 22nd October to 25th October with another horror packed schedule featuring 11 brand new festival circuit features, 11 classic movies and 22 new horror shorts alongside Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, merchandise and much more over four long, scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the

Continue reading →
Sep 15, 2026
Enter the World of "American Horror Story" With Event Celebrating All Thirteen Seasons

Enter the World of “American Horror Story” With Event Celebrating All Thirteen Seasons

Survive the Ultimate American Horror Story Chain Reaction in LA Light your candles, draw your pentagrams, and prepare for a supreme dose of nostalgia. To celebrate a baker’s dozen of frights, FX is bringing every single chapter of the iconic series “American Horror Story” to life with a mind-bending, immersive Los Angeles activation ahead of the season 13 premiere. Inspired by a giant, twisted Rube Goldberg machine, the interactive experience forces fans to set off a nightmare chain reaction. They must navigate dark corridors. And trigger puzzles to advance through the franchise’s decades-long legacy before coming face-to-face with the series’ next chapter. Step Into a Rube Goldberg Machine of Pure Terror Taking place on September 18 and 19 at Nya Studios EAST in Los Angeles, this ticketed event is strictly for fans aged 18 and up. Guests will journey from the haunted doorstep of Murder House. They will walk the asylum’s sinister halls. Visit the Freak Show’s carnival freakishness, and

Continue reading →
Sep 14, 2026
'Where the Hell is Anna?' Scores an Encore Screening Following its Win for Best Feature Film

Cults and Chaos: ‘Where the Hell is Anna?’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Nashville Film Festival Premiere

A Twisted Pagan Nightmare Hits Nashville Stormlight Pictures and Aradia Pictures have officially released the first trailer for Where the Hell is Anna? It teases a chaotic blend of cult rituals, unexpected pregnancy, and brutal bloodshed. Shot entirely in Tennessee, the genre-bending indie film will premiere at the Nashville Film Festival on September 25, followed by a live cast and crew Q&A. Flower Crowns, Blood Rituals, and Lost Best Friends The narrative centers on Derick. She’s a messy and heartbroken young woman who refuses to accept the sudden disappearance of her estranged best friend, Anna. Driven by desperation to bring Anna home, Derick tracks her to a secretive, women-only woodland retreat. Soon, she crashes the secluded pagan commune. However, once inside, she discovers a bizarre environment. One in which Anna is being prepared for a sacred ceremony known as “Induction Day.” Beneath the commune’s sunny floral aesthetics and sisterhood mantras, Derick uncovers a nightmare of sinister fertility experiments, horrific blood

Continue reading →
Sep 14, 2026