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Surrender completely, commands the haunting new poster for Pendulum. The psychological horror feature marks the directorial debut of Black Swan screenwriter Mark Heyman. Vertical will release the film nationwide in theaters this January. Star-Studded Cast Navigates a New-Age Nightmare The upcoming feature boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast. Specifically, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor lead the story as married couple Patrick and Abigail. Additionally, legendary actress Jacki Weaver and genre favorite Norman Reedus join the high-stakes narrative. Acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky produces the project through his Protozoa Pictures banner. Healing Turns to Paranoia in New Mexico The story follows Patrick and Abigail as they travel to a secluded New Mexico new-age retreat. Desperate for healing following a tragic personal event, Patrick remains willing to do anything for his wife. However, he quickly grows suspicious of the retreat’s enigmatic leader. Meanwhile, Abigail falls deeply under the leader’s hypnotic spell. Consequently, escalating paranoia forces the couple to confront whether the group’s spiritual practices
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If you are craving high-stakes action, genetically modified muscle, and an avalanche of carnage, director Adam Wingard has served up your new favorite obsession. The genre-savant filmmaker returns to his roots with a blood-soaked, relentless action-thriller: Onslaught. Best of all, action and horror fans can officially watch this retro-fueled spectacle at home right now. One Lethal Mother Battles an Army The core setup is beautifully brutal and delightfully straightforward. Specifically, a rogue unit of genetically engineered super-soldiers cuts a bloody path across the desert. However, these mercs make a fatal mistake when they cross paths with a decorated former Army sniper. When her young daughter’s life ends up in the crosshairs, this fierce mother unleashes unadulterated hell to protect her family. The Ultimate Genre Creative Team Onslaught marks a dream-team creative reunion for action and horror aficionados. Wingard co-wrote the script alongside his longtime partner-in-crime, Simon Barrett. Together, the brilliant duo previously crafted modern cult classics like You’re Next and
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The award-winning indie holiday slasher New Fears Eve is officially available on Blu-ray and digital platforms. Naturally, the movie attracted a few inevitable online haters. Let’s be honest, trolls are gonna troll. Instead of getting upset, the creative team cleverly flipped the negativity into a positive promotional campaign. Consequently, they celebrated the physical media release by compiling the harsh feedback into a hilariously self-aware trailer. Legendary Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick joined directing duo P.J. Starks and Eric Huskisson (13 Slays Till X-Mas) to deliver this retro-inspired slasher, which promises maximum New Year carnage. A Surgeon of Death Crashes the Office Party The story follows three reluctant co-workers stuck hosting their company’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. However, the festive gathering quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. An unexpected guest suddenly crashes the party. He is an unhinged, masked serial killer known only as “The Doctor.” Armed with surgical precision, the killer systematically dismantles the entire guest list.
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After its initial digital VOD debut, the horror-comedy feature Pay to Die will soon stream for free on Tubi, courtesy of distributor BayView Entertainment. Directed by filmmaking duo Shawn C. Phillips and Lauren Francesca, the film is also available to buy or rent on major digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home. Skewering Crowdfunding and Indie Film Chaos Skewering modern crowdfunding culture and the absurdities of low-budget movie sets, the story follows a struggling commercial director who launches a Kickstarter-style campaign to finance his dream slasher feature. However, once cameras start rolling, the line between cinematic fiction and real-life bloodshed completely vanishes as fame-obsessed actors, washed-up icons, rabid fans, and lethal opportunists transform the set into a bloody nightmare. A Nostalgic Ensemble and a Final Screen Legacy The feature stands out for its stacked cult ensemble cast, marking one of the final screen appearances of late actor Robert Carradine (Revenge of the Nerds, The Cowboys), who portrays a
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Official synopsis Fall, 1999. In the town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a string of bizarre suicides has quietly unsettled the community. Stella and her brother, Oscar, return to their childhood home armed with nothing but an old camcorder, a few leads, and a desperate need to understand what’s happened to their town . . . and to their sister. What begins as a personal investigation quickly spirals into something dark and unhinged, as they dig deeper into a pattern no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As the investigation twists through conspiracy theories, personal secrets, and local lore, what began as a search for answers becomes a descent into paranoia, grief, and something possibly far more sinister. Review Director Alison-Eve Hammersley’s 1999-set Erie plays with found footage film expectations and boasts some unusual choices. Though a few elements are likely to have some viewers scratching their heads, overall it is an interesting fear-fare feature. Stella (Carly Stewart) and her brother Oscar
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The Ethereal Horror Fest returns to Austin’s Violet Crown Cinema for its seventh annual installment, running October 16–18. The three-day celebration of independent genre cinema will kick off on opening night with an exciting new addition: the festival’s first-ever live pitch competition. Starting at 7 p.m., six selected filmmakers will present their original horror concepts before a live panel of judges and industry insiders. They will be competing for the coveted top pitch award. Must-See Feature Screenings This year’s feature lineup boasts a diverse selection of terrifying narratives. Highlights include Troy Escamilla’s queer horror feature Hollow Lake, which follows a newlywed couple whose serene lakeside getaway turns into a bloody nightmare. The lineup also includes The Ritual of Huasao. It marks the feature debut of Isaac Berrocal, which follows a woman haunted by the fallout of a Peruvian spiritual cleansing. Also headlining the festival is Mitch McLeod’s psychological thriller Marrow, starring Jessica Dawn Willis, Danielle Harris, and Michael Ironside, which
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Master of Indonesian cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences deep inside the iron-clad walls of a violent, high-security prison. High-Security Lockup Becomes a Living Hell Ruled by a tyrannical warden and torn apart by warring convict factions, the penitentiary is already a powder keg. However, when a mysterious new inmate arrives, the facility’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters. A string of gruesome, stomach-churning murders leaves victims on morbid display across the cellblocks. No Escape From an Unseen Threat What begins as a volatile clash between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against an invisible, supernatural force. The terrified inmates quickly realize the deadliest threat isn’t the man in the adjacent cell. It’s a vengeful entity roaming the corridors. However, to survive, bitter rivals must set aside their bloody grudges and band together. What unfolds is a high-octane
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FOUND TV is bringing an unsettling new game night to horror fans this October. The award-winning British screenlife thriller Groupchat, written and directed by Dan Brownlie, has exclusively arrived on the streaming service. Game Night Turns Deadly The film follows a tight-knit circle of friends reuniting online after an extended hiatus from their long-time game master, Dean. Eager to dive back into their favorite tabletop role-playing campaign, Necromancer. However, the group quickly realizes Dean’s latest storyline has crossed into reality. As supernatural elements bleed through their screens, the virtual session rapidly devolves into a real-time nightmare. An Ensemble Cast Built for Real-Time Terror The screenlife feature stars Marcel Jortzik, Amy Tara, Toby Wynn-Davies, Georgie Rodgers, James Grimm, and beloved horror veteran Debbie Rochon. To capture genuine live interaction, the production utilized five cameras simultaneously. All the while, the actors stayed physically isolated in individual locations while performing together live to simulate webcams operating in real time. An Award-Winning Festival Run Hits Streaming
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If horror fans know one thing for certain, it’s that when Maika Monroe leads a genre film, we are in for an absolute, skin-crawling masterpiece. Fresh off her haunting performance in Longlegs, Monroe returns to the dark side in Victorian Psycho. And it has officially landed an R-rating from the MPAA for “strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.” A stark new poster has just dropped. It features Monroe letting out a bone-chilling scream that sets the tone for the gothic mayhem to come. Dark Secrets in the Manor Adapted directly from the novel by author Virginia Feito herself, the film casts Monroe as Winifred. She’s an eccentric governess who arrives at an estate to care for a wealthy family’s children. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for the household to realize something is deeply, terribly wrong. Beneath Winifred’s delicate, polite exterior lies a dark and bloody secret. She isn’t just a quiet teacher, but is also a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century
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MGM+ has officially unveiled the gripping first trailer and key art for the highly anticipated second season of “The Institute,” bringing Stephen King’s terrifying vision back to the screen. After an explosive first season cemented the series as one of television’s most thrilling shows, season two premieres on MGM+ this November! Recap: The Shocking Events of Season One Season one introduced viewers to Luke Ellis. He is a super-genius teenager whose life was ripped apart when he was taken and his parents brutally murdered in the dead of night. He was kidnapped and brought to a facility in the Maine woods known as the Institute. Luke found himself trapped alongside other children. All of whom possessed extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. Under the ruthless leadership of Ms. Sigsby, the staff subjected the kids to brutal tests to extract and weaponize their psychic powers for covert government operations. The tension reached a boiling point as Luke formed a tight-knit alliance with
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Surrender completely, commands the haunting new poster for Pendulum. The psychological horror feature marks the directorial debut of Black Swan screenwriter Mark Heyman. Vertical will release the film nationwide in theaters this January. Star-Studded Cast Navigates a New-Age Nightmare The upcoming feature boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast. Specifically, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor lead the story as married couple Patrick and Abigail. Additionally, legendary actress Jacki Weaver and genre favorite Norman Reedus join the high-stakes narrative. Acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky produces the project through his Protozoa Pictures banner. Healing Turns to Paranoia in New Mexico The story follows Patrick and Abigail as they travel to a secluded New Mexico new-age retreat. Desperate for healing following a tragic personal event, Patrick remains willing to do anything for his wife. However, he quickly grows suspicious of the retreat’s enigmatic leader. Meanwhile, Abigail falls deeply under the leader’s hypnotic spell. Consequently, escalating paranoia forces the couple to confront whether the group’s spiritual practices
Continue reading →
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If you are craving high-stakes action, genetically modified muscle, and an avalanche of carnage, director Adam Wingard has served up your new favorite obsession. The genre-savant filmmaker returns to his roots with a blood-soaked, relentless action-thriller: Onslaught. Best of all, action and horror fans can officially watch this retro-fueled spectacle at home right now. One Lethal Mother Battles an Army The core setup is beautifully brutal and delightfully straightforward. Specifically, a rogue unit of genetically engineered super-soldiers cuts a bloody path across the desert. However, these mercs make a fatal mistake when they cross paths with a decorated former Army sniper. When her young daughter’s life ends up in the crosshairs, this fierce mother unleashes unadulterated hell to protect her family. The Ultimate Genre Creative Team Onslaught marks a dream-team creative reunion for action and horror aficionados. Wingard co-wrote the script alongside his longtime partner-in-crime, Simon Barrett. Together, the brilliant duo previously crafted modern cult classics like You’re Next and
Continue reading →
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The award-winning indie holiday slasher New Fears Eve is officially available on Blu-ray and digital platforms. Naturally, the movie attracted a few inevitable online haters. Let’s be honest, trolls are gonna troll. Instead of getting upset, the creative team cleverly flipped the negativity into a positive promotional campaign. Consequently, they celebrated the physical media release by compiling the harsh feedback into a hilariously self-aware trailer. Legendary Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick joined directing duo P.J. Starks and Eric Huskisson (13 Slays Till X-Mas) to deliver this retro-inspired slasher, which promises maximum New Year carnage. A Surgeon of Death Crashes the Office Party The story follows three reluctant co-workers stuck hosting their company’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. However, the festive gathering quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. An unexpected guest suddenly crashes the party. He is an unhinged, masked serial killer known only as “The Doctor.” Armed with surgical precision, the killer systematically dismantles the entire guest list.
Continue reading →
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After its initial digital VOD debut, the horror-comedy feature Pay to Die will soon stream for free on Tubi, courtesy of distributor BayView Entertainment. Directed by filmmaking duo Shawn C. Phillips and Lauren Francesca, the film is also available to buy or rent on major digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home. Skewering Crowdfunding and Indie Film Chaos Skewering modern crowdfunding culture and the absurdities of low-budget movie sets, the story follows a struggling commercial director who launches a Kickstarter-style campaign to finance his dream slasher feature. However, once cameras start rolling, the line between cinematic fiction and real-life bloodshed completely vanishes as fame-obsessed actors, washed-up icons, rabid fans, and lethal opportunists transform the set into a bloody nightmare. A Nostalgic Ensemble and a Final Screen Legacy The feature stands out for its stacked cult ensemble cast, marking one of the final screen appearances of late actor Robert Carradine (Revenge of the Nerds, The Cowboys), who portrays a
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis Fall, 1999. In the town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a string of bizarre suicides has quietly unsettled the community. Stella and her brother, Oscar, return to their childhood home armed with nothing but an old camcorder, a few leads, and a desperate need to understand what’s happened to their town . . . and to their sister. What begins as a personal investigation quickly spirals into something dark and unhinged, as they dig deeper into a pattern no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As the investigation twists through conspiracy theories, personal secrets, and local lore, what began as a search for answers becomes a descent into paranoia, grief, and something possibly far more sinister. Review Director Alison-Eve Hammersley’s 1999-set Erie plays with found footage film expectations and boasts some unusual choices. Though a few elements are likely to have some viewers scratching their heads, overall it is an interesting fear-fare feature. Stella (Carly Stewart) and her brother Oscar
Continue reading →
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The Ethereal Horror Fest returns to Austin’s Violet Crown Cinema for its seventh annual installment, running October 16–18. The three-day celebration of independent genre cinema will kick off on opening night with an exciting new addition: the festival’s first-ever live pitch competition. Starting at 7 p.m., six selected filmmakers will present their original horror concepts before a live panel of judges and industry insiders. They will be competing for the coveted top pitch award. Must-See Feature Screenings This year’s feature lineup boasts a diverse selection of terrifying narratives. Highlights include Troy Escamilla’s queer horror feature Hollow Lake, which follows a newlywed couple whose serene lakeside getaway turns into a bloody nightmare. The lineup also includes The Ritual of Huasao. It marks the feature debut of Isaac Berrocal, which follows a woman haunted by the fallout of a Peruvian spiritual cleansing. Also headlining the festival is Mitch McLeod’s psychological thriller Marrow, starring Jessica Dawn Willis, Danielle Harris, and Michael Ironside, which
Continue reading →
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Master of Indonesian cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences deep inside the iron-clad walls of a violent, high-security prison. High-Security Lockup Becomes a Living Hell Ruled by a tyrannical warden and torn apart by warring convict factions, the penitentiary is already a powder keg. However, when a mysterious new inmate arrives, the facility’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters. A string of gruesome, stomach-churning murders leaves victims on morbid display across the cellblocks. No Escape From an Unseen Threat What begins as a volatile clash between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against an invisible, supernatural force. The terrified inmates quickly realize the deadliest threat isn’t the man in the adjacent cell. It’s a vengeful entity roaming the corridors. However, to survive, bitter rivals must set aside their bloody grudges and band together. What unfolds is a high-octane
Continue reading →
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FOUND TV is bringing an unsettling new game night to horror fans this October. The award-winning British screenlife thriller Groupchat, written and directed by Dan Brownlie, has exclusively arrived on the streaming service. Game Night Turns Deadly The film follows a tight-knit circle of friends reuniting online after an extended hiatus from their long-time game master, Dean. Eager to dive back into their favorite tabletop role-playing campaign, Necromancer. However, the group quickly realizes Dean’s latest storyline has crossed into reality. As supernatural elements bleed through their screens, the virtual session rapidly devolves into a real-time nightmare. An Ensemble Cast Built for Real-Time Terror The screenlife feature stars Marcel Jortzik, Amy Tara, Toby Wynn-Davies, Georgie Rodgers, James Grimm, and beloved horror veteran Debbie Rochon. To capture genuine live interaction, the production utilized five cameras simultaneously. All the while, the actors stayed physically isolated in individual locations while performing together live to simulate webcams operating in real time. An Award-Winning Festival Run Hits Streaming
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If horror fans know one thing for certain, it’s that when Maika Monroe leads a genre film, we are in for an absolute, skin-crawling masterpiece. Fresh off her haunting performance in Longlegs, Monroe returns to the dark side in Victorian Psycho. And it has officially landed an R-rating from the MPAA for “strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.” A stark new poster has just dropped. It features Monroe letting out a bone-chilling scream that sets the tone for the gothic mayhem to come. Dark Secrets in the Manor Adapted directly from the novel by author Virginia Feito herself, the film casts Monroe as Winifred. She’s an eccentric governess who arrives at an estate to care for a wealthy family’s children. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for the household to realize something is deeply, terribly wrong. Beneath Winifred’s delicate, polite exterior lies a dark and bloody secret. She isn’t just a quiet teacher, but is also a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century
Continue reading →
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MGM+ has officially unveiled the gripping first trailer and key art for the highly anticipated second season of “The Institute,” bringing Stephen King’s terrifying vision back to the screen. After an explosive first season cemented the series as one of television’s most thrilling shows, season two premieres on MGM+ this November! Recap: The Shocking Events of Season One Season one introduced viewers to Luke Ellis. He is a super-genius teenager whose life was ripped apart when he was taken and his parents brutally murdered in the dead of night. He was kidnapped and brought to a facility in the Maine woods known as the Institute. Luke found himself trapped alongside other children. All of whom possessed extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. Under the ruthless leadership of Ms. Sigsby, the staff subjected the kids to brutal tests to extract and weaponize their psychic powers for covert government operations. The tension reached a boiling point as Luke formed a tight-knit alliance with
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