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The New ‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer Will Cast a Spell on You

It’s been nearly 30 years since we first learned that putting a lime in a coconut solves most of life’s problems. Now, the Owens sisters are officially pre-heating the oven for another round of chocolate cake for breakfast. Warner Bros. has confirmed that Practical Magic 2 is officially arriving in theaters this summer. The news is “practically” perfect, largely because the studio pulled off the ultimate summoning spell: both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning as Sally and Gillian Owens. The Coven is Growing While the original 1998 film was a masterclass in sisterly bonding and accidental necromancy, the sequel is expanding the family tree. Here is what we know about the cast and crew: Along with Bullock and Kidman, the iconic aunts: Stockard Channing (Aunt Frances) and Dianne Wiest (Aunt Jet). They are officially back to provide more questionable life advice and top-tier broomstick etiquette. Joining the cast are Joey King and Maisie Williams, who will portray Sally’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

The World is Plunged into Darkness in the New Horror Thriller ‘Blackout’

If you’re the type of person who gets nervous when the Wi-Fi drops, Uncork’d Entertainment has a new reason for you to fear the dark. Blackout is set to short-circuit your sense of reality when it hits Digital and On Demand platforms this May. The Lights Go Out, the Nightmare Begins Written and directed by Shane Aquino (Road Dogs), the film takes a simple premise and twists it into a sci-fi psychological thriller. After a sudden power outage, the world doesn’t just lose its lights—it loses its mind. The survivors wake up to a world of “eternal night.” One in which each individual is trapped in their own isolated reality. Just as everyone is getting used to the total lack of a sun, a group of mysterious figures called The Ushers appears. They claim they can lead the survivors to “the end.” But only if they’re willing to make a final, irreversible choice. Pro tip: In a horror movie, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Roadside Attractions and Saban Films Acquire the Childhood Ruining Horror ‘Buddy’

Prepare to have your childhood memories turned to pulp. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have officially snagged the North American rights to Buddy, the Sundance standout that left audiences questioning their sanity. If the name Casper Kelly sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the deranged genius behind the viral fever dream Too Many Cooks and the “Cheddar Goblin” from Mandy. Now, he’s making his theatrical feature debut, and he’s brought along an A-list cast of future trauma victims. Sesame Street, But Make It Scary The film is set inside a children’s television show that doesn’t just go off the rails—it drives the train directly into a canyon of madness. Imagine the bright colors, catchy songs, and wholesome puppets, then add a relentless descent into psychological and physical horror. According to Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff, the film succeeds by turning “comfort food into poison.” It’s a genre-bending ride that reportedly earned “must-see” status at both Sundance and SXSW.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

The Devil’s in the Details (and the Ward): First Look at ‘The Terror’ Season 3

Dan Stevens—the man who transitioned from the posh drawing rooms of Downton Abbey to being the internet’s favorite horror darling—is back. In the first trailer for The Terror: Devil in Silver, he starts out looking like the world’s greatest stepdad. Naturally, because this is The Terror, that doesn’t last. By the end of the clip, he’s being dragged into a psychiatric hospital that makes a haunted house look like a day spa. The third installment of AMC’s acclaimed horror anthology is officially ready to ruin your mental health, making its debut on AMC+ and Shudder. The Stay From Hell In this six-episode descent into madness, Stevens plays Pepper, a working-class mover who finds himself “checked in” to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. According to the official synopsis, New Hyde is essentially a dumping ground for the people society would rather pretend don’t exist. Pepper’s to-do list for the season includes dodging patients who want him dead, avoiding doctors with “grim secrets”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026
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Movie Review: The Mortuary Assistant

Forget the “video game movie” curse; The Mortuary Assistant is a bone-chilling triumph that stands entirely on its own two feet. Starring Willa Holland (Arrow) as Rebecca Owens, the film follows a newly certified mortician whose “overtime shift” quickly devolves into a grueling battle for her soul. What Makes It Work The film expertly balances the stomach-churning procedural work of embalming with a spiraling demonic nightmare. Alongside a mysterious mentor played by Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), Rebecca is forced to confront both ancient evils and her own buried traumas. And boy, does she have a lot of them. Thanks to a full-scale, practical River Fields Mortuary set, the film drips with realism, like you c The skin effects are hauntingly accurate. The way the flesh moves during surgical scenes is so visceral. I’ve seen a lot of flesh wounds in horror films and in real life, and the bodies, skin, and organs. The Mortuary Assistant (especially in the opening scene)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Imposters and Little Doors (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Imposters (U.S., 2026) Official Synopsis After a couple’s baby boy is taken, the desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back. However, her husband begins to suspect that what she returned with isn’t their son. Review Writer/director Caleb Phillips combines changeling folklore with “The Monkey’s Paw” elements and science fiction doppelganger twists in his feature film Imposters. Paul (Charlie Barnett) and Marie (genre-film favorite Jessica Rothe) are having marital problems, and things get decidedly worse when their baby disappears during a party the couple is throwing in their new countryside home. Mysterious neighbor Orson (Bates Wilder), tells a willing Marie and a highly skeptical Paul about an enigmatic cave in which they might find their son. I won’t go into more plot detail than that, as Phillips has plenty of twists and surprises in store for viewers. Sharing equal time with the fear-fare elements is the marital drama between Paul and Marie, which heightens the proceedings and stakes

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Joseph Perry
Apr 24, 2026
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: The Mortuary Assistant

Forget the “video game movie” curse; The Mortuary Assistant is a bone-chilling triumph that stands entirely on its own two feet. Starring Willa Holland (Arrow) as Rebecca Owens, the film follows a newly certified mortician whose “overtime shift” quickly devolves into a grueling battle for her soul. What Makes It Work The film expertly balances the stomach-churning procedural work of embalming with a spiraling demonic nightmare. Alongside a mysterious mentor played by Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), Rebecca is forced to confront both ancient evils and her own buried traumas. And boy, does she have a lot of them. Thanks to a full-scale, practical River Fields Mortuary set, the film drips with realism, like you can almost smell the rot and bloat of the bodies through the screen. The skin effects are hauntingly accurate. The way the flesh moves during surgical scenes is so visceral. I’ve seen a lot of flesh wounds in horror films and in real life, and the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Now Stalks Theaters

After making everyone in 2023 collectively vow to never look at a cheese grater the same way again, Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin is back to ruin a different set of childhood memories. Having turned a $147 million profit on demonic family trauma, Cronin has been handed the keys to the tomb. His latest project, The Mummy, is officially haunting theaters now—and if you’re expecting a charming rogue in a linen shirt or a CGI Brendan Fraser, you’re looking in the wrong sarcophagus. Unwrapping the New Nightmare Revealed in late 2024 as a complete reimagining of the classic monster, Cronin’s take promises to be “unlike any Mummy movie you’ve ever laid eyeballs on.” Given his track record, those eyeballs will likely be lucky to stay in their sockets. “I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening,” Cronin teased. Translation: prepare for a lot of dirt, very little sleep, and zero slapstick. The Cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Grab your Boomsticks! The ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Teaser Is Here!

After haunting theaters over the weekend alongside Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, the footage is officially online and ready to ruin your sleep schedule. Even better? New Line and Warner Bros. have decided we’ve been well-behaved enough to get the film two weeks early. Originally slated for late July, the sixth installment will now open in theaters on July 10, 2026. The Teaser: Short, Sweet, and Gory The “teaser” tag isn’t a joke—it’s a sprint. The clip centers on a relentless, unbroken shot of a young woman trying to navigate a house that has clearly failed its most recent health inspection. Between the Deadite infestation and the literal rain of mangled corpses, it’s exactly the kind of “family reunion” that requires a chainsaw to survive. What’s the Story? If you thought your last Thanksgiving was awkward, the official synopsis for Evil Dead Burn has you beat: After the loss of her husband, a grieving widow seeks refuge at her in-laws’ secluded

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Davis Oyelowo Discusses His Role in the Moving Thriller, Newborn

In the modern justice system, thousands of inmates spend 23 hours a day locked in a cell, alone, in solitary confinement. And it is well-documented that this level of isolation—sometimes spanning years—causes irreparable damage to the human psyche. Yet, the practice continues. This haunting reality is the heartbeat of the new film Newborn. From One Prison to Another The story follows Chris, a man who takes the fall for his brother’s crime, unaware that it would cost him a decade of his life. After a confrontation with guards, Chris is thrown into solitary confinement, where he remains for seven harrowing years. When he finally steps back into society, Chris discovers that the “real world” is its own brand of psychological cage. As he struggles to rebuild a life with a family that no longer feels familiar, the lines between his living room and his former cell begin to blur. Newborn is an unflinching look at the trauma of being systematically

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

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The New ‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer Will Cast a Spell on You

It’s been nearly 30 years since we first learned that putting a lime in a coconut solves most of life’s problems. Now, the Owens sisters are officially pre-heating the oven for another round of chocolate cake for breakfast. Warner Bros. has confirmed that Practical Magic 2 is officially arriving in theaters this summer. The news is “practically” perfect, largely because the studio pulled off the ultimate summoning spell: both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning as Sally and Gillian Owens. The Coven is Growing While the original 1998 film was a masterclass in sisterly bonding and accidental necromancy, the sequel is expanding the family tree. Here is what we know about the cast and crew: Along with Bullock and Kidman, the iconic aunts: Stockard Channing (Aunt Frances) and Dianne Wiest (Aunt Jet). They are officially back to provide more questionable life advice and top-tier broomstick etiquette. Joining the cast are Joey King and Maisie Williams, who will portray Sally’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

The World is Plunged into Darkness in the New Horror Thriller ‘Blackout’

If you’re the type of person who gets nervous when the Wi-Fi drops, Uncork’d Entertainment has a new reason for you to fear the dark. Blackout is set to short-circuit your sense of reality when it hits Digital and On Demand platforms this May. The Lights Go Out, the Nightmare Begins Written and directed by Shane Aquino (Road Dogs), the film takes a simple premise and twists it into a sci-fi psychological thriller. After a sudden power outage, the world doesn’t just lose its lights—it loses its mind. The survivors wake up to a world of “eternal night.” One in which each individual is trapped in their own isolated reality. Just as everyone is getting used to the total lack of a sun, a group of mysterious figures called The Ushers appears. They claim they can lead the survivors to “the end.” But only if they’re willing to make a final, irreversible choice. Pro tip: In a horror movie, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Roadside Attractions and Saban Films Acquire the Childhood Ruining Horror ‘Buddy’

Prepare to have your childhood memories turned to pulp. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have officially snagged the North American rights to Buddy, the Sundance standout that left audiences questioning their sanity. If the name Casper Kelly sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the deranged genius behind the viral fever dream Too Many Cooks and the “Cheddar Goblin” from Mandy. Now, he’s making his theatrical feature debut, and he’s brought along an A-list cast of future trauma victims. Sesame Street, But Make It Scary The film is set inside a children’s television show that doesn’t just go off the rails—it drives the train directly into a canyon of madness. Imagine the bright colors, catchy songs, and wholesome puppets, then add a relentless descent into psychological and physical horror. According to Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff, the film succeeds by turning “comfort food into poison.” It’s a genre-bending ride that reportedly earned “must-see” status at both Sundance and SXSW.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

The Devil’s in the Details (and the Ward): First Look at ‘The Terror’ Season 3

Dan Stevens—the man who transitioned from the posh drawing rooms of Downton Abbey to being the internet’s favorite horror darling—is back. In the first trailer for The Terror: Devil in Silver, he starts out looking like the world’s greatest stepdad. Naturally, because this is The Terror, that doesn’t last. By the end of the clip, he’s being dragged into a psychiatric hospital that makes a haunted house look like a day spa. The third installment of AMC’s acclaimed horror anthology is officially ready to ruin your mental health, making its debut on AMC+ and Shudder. The Stay From Hell In this six-episode descent into madness, Stevens plays Pepper, a working-class mover who finds himself “checked in” to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. According to the official synopsis, New Hyde is essentially a dumping ground for the people society would rather pretend don’t exist. Pepper’s to-do list for the season includes dodging patients who want him dead, avoiding doctors with “grim secrets”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: The Mortuary Assistant

Forget the “video game movie” curse; The Mortuary Assistant is a bone-chilling triumph that stands entirely on its own two feet. Starring Willa Holland (Arrow) as Rebecca Owens, the film follows a newly certified mortician whose “overtime shift” quickly devolves into a grueling battle for her soul. What Makes It Work The film expertly balances the stomach-churning procedural work of embalming with a spiraling demonic nightmare. Alongside a mysterious mentor played by Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), Rebecca is forced to confront both ancient evils and her own buried traumas. And boy, does she have a lot of them. Thanks to a full-scale, practical River Fields Mortuary set, the film drips with realism, like you c The skin effects are hauntingly accurate. The way the flesh moves during surgical scenes is so visceral. I’ve seen a lot of flesh wounds in horror films and in real life, and the bodies, skin, and organs. The Mortuary Assistant (especially in the opening scene)

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Imposters and Little Doors (Calgary Underground Film Festival)

Imposters (U.S., 2026) Official Synopsis After a couple’s baby boy is taken, the desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back. However, her husband begins to suspect that what she returned with isn’t their son. Review Writer/director Caleb Phillips combines changeling folklore with “The Monkey’s Paw” elements and science fiction doppelganger twists in his feature film Imposters. Paul (Charlie Barnett) and Marie (genre-film favorite Jessica Rothe) are having marital problems, and things get decidedly worse when their baby disappears during a party the couple is throwing in their new countryside home. Mysterious neighbor Orson (Bates Wilder), tells a willing Marie and a highly skeptical Paul about an enigmatic cave in which they might find their son. I won’t go into more plot detail than that, as Phillips has plenty of twists and surprises in store for viewers. Sharing equal time with the fear-fare elements is the marital drama between Paul and Marie, which heightens the proceedings and stakes

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Apr 24, 2026
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: The Mortuary Assistant

Forget the “video game movie” curse; The Mortuary Assistant is a bone-chilling triumph that stands entirely on its own two feet. Starring Willa Holland (Arrow) as Rebecca Owens, the film follows a newly certified mortician whose “overtime shift” quickly devolves into a grueling battle for her soul. What Makes It Work The film expertly balances the stomach-churning procedural work of embalming with a spiraling demonic nightmare. Alongside a mysterious mentor played by Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), Rebecca is forced to confront both ancient evils and her own buried traumas. And boy, does she have a lot of them. Thanks to a full-scale, practical River Fields Mortuary set, the film drips with realism, like you can almost smell the rot and bloat of the bodies through the screen. The skin effects are hauntingly accurate. The way the flesh moves during surgical scenes is so visceral. I’ve seen a lot of flesh wounds in horror films and in real life, and the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Now Stalks Theaters

After making everyone in 2023 collectively vow to never look at a cheese grater the same way again, Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin is back to ruin a different set of childhood memories. Having turned a $147 million profit on demonic family trauma, Cronin has been handed the keys to the tomb. His latest project, The Mummy, is officially haunting theaters now—and if you’re expecting a charming rogue in a linen shirt or a CGI Brendan Fraser, you’re looking in the wrong sarcophagus. Unwrapping the New Nightmare Revealed in late 2024 as a complete reimagining of the classic monster, Cronin’s take promises to be “unlike any Mummy movie you’ve ever laid eyeballs on.” Given his track record, those eyeballs will likely be lucky to stay in their sockets. “I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening,” Cronin teased. Translation: prepare for a lot of dirt, very little sleep, and zero slapstick. The Cast

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Grab your Boomsticks! The ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Teaser Is Here!

After haunting theaters over the weekend alongside Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, the footage is officially online and ready to ruin your sleep schedule. Even better? New Line and Warner Bros. have decided we’ve been well-behaved enough to get the film two weeks early. Originally slated for late July, the sixth installment will now open in theaters on July 10, 2026. The Teaser: Short, Sweet, and Gory The “teaser” tag isn’t a joke—it’s a sprint. The clip centers on a relentless, unbroken shot of a young woman trying to navigate a house that has clearly failed its most recent health inspection. Between the Deadite infestation and the literal rain of mangled corpses, it’s exactly the kind of “family reunion” that requires a chainsaw to survive. What’s the Story? If you thought your last Thanksgiving was awkward, the official synopsis for Evil Dead Burn has you beat: After the loss of her husband, a grieving widow seeks refuge at her in-laws’ secluded

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026

Davis Oyelowo Discusses His Role in the Moving Thriller, Newborn

In the modern justice system, thousands of inmates spend 23 hours a day locked in a cell, alone, in solitary confinement. And it is well-documented that this level of isolation—sometimes spanning years—causes irreparable damage to the human psyche. Yet, the practice continues. This haunting reality is the heartbeat of the new film Newborn. From One Prison to Another The story follows Chris, a man who takes the fall for his brother’s crime, unaware that it would cost him a decade of his life. After a confrontation with guards, Chris is thrown into solitary confinement, where he remains for seven harrowing years. When he finally steps back into society, Chris discovers that the “real world” is its own brand of psychological cage. As he struggles to rebuild a life with a family that no longer feels familiar, the lines between his living room and his former cell begin to blur. Newborn is an unflinching look at the trauma of being systematically

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2026
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