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Following is a roundup of six of the short-film shockers that screened at this year’s edition of New Orlean’s Overlook Film Festival. Cereal Canadian short Cereal, from director Shane R. Preston, finds young girl Chelsea (Trinity Kaylani Seiling in a fun performance) receiving a disturbing message from her alphabet-shaped cereal: “Kill.” This evil kid short has a nice retro vibe and looks great, with a fine supporting performance from Shelby Handley as Chelsea’s mother. My only quibble is that the fourth wall gets broken twice, which reduces the effect for me. The Curse of the Velvet Vampire Director Christoffer Schurict’s collaboration with band 802 finds two Chinese horror fans watching a strange film in a video rental store. Soon enough, this slice of cinema intersects with real life. Featuring plenty of female undead and the resulting bloodletting, along with some music video, this short film has cult favorite written all over it. We Joined a Cult From Chris McInroy, director
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Director Jill Gevargizian’s sophomore feature Ghost Game is an effective offering that uses home invasion in a unique way and serves up some intriguing surprises. Vinny (Zaen Haidar) discovers some disturbing footage on his girlfriend Laura’s (Kia Dorsey) laptop — without her permission — in which she and a man named Adrian (Sam Likowski) botch a home invasion and injure a woman. Laura explains that it is a sort of filmed challenge called Ghost Game, in which the participants live in houses without being detected by homeowners — phrogging, as it is called — and prank them, leading the residents to believe that the supernatural is involved. And it just might be, as Vinny insists that Laura get rid of Adrian and take him with her instead to her next assignment: a long-abandoned, reputedly haunted house in which a family has just moved in. The stage for real ghostly occurrences is soon set, as young daughter Samantha (Vienna Maas), who
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Horror mastermind Jason Blum and his Blumhouse Productions are set to unleash terror upon the world again. They are reimagining The Blair Witch Project for Lionsgate. This marks a thrilling collaboration between two powerhouses in the genre, which promises to take a fresh take on the found-footage phenomenon that redefined horror in 1999. The news broke at CinemaCon, the annual Las Vegas gathering of the movie theater industry. This project is the first installment in a multi-picture deal between Blumhouse and Lionsgate that will revive classic horror films for a new generation. Blumhouse, A Horror Mainstay The Blumhouse name is synonymous with scares, as evident in their wildly successful franchises like Paranormal Activity and The Purge. One of their recent hits, M3GAN, is getting a sequel, as is their adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s. This demonstrates their continued ability to tap into the zeitgeist of horror. With a cumulative box office gross of nearly $6 billion, Blumhouse has proven
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Fans of the jump-scare-laden video game franchise can rejoice! Just months after the chilling success of the first film adaptation, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is officially on its way. Universal’s Jim Orr announced the sequel at CinemaCon, and it is slated to terrify audiences in Fall 2025. A Hit This news comes roughly two years after the original film’s release. Even though it was available on Peacock, the movie was a box office hit, grossing a whopping $291 million worldwide. The Sequel Details about the sequel, including the director and other cast members, remain shrouded in mystery. Expectations point towards Josh Hutcherson’s return as the film’s protagonist. Production is set to begin this summer, much to Hutcherson’s delight. “We all hoped it would connect with audiences,” Hutcherson said regarding the sequel, “but I don’t think anyone, even us, expected it to resonate the way it did. I’m chomping at the bit to get back on set. Working with director
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Anticipation crackles in the air as CinemaCon attendees witness the chilling first look and transformation of Bill Skarsgård (also starring in The Crow reboot) into the legendary vampire, Count Orlok, in Robert Eggers‘ highly anticipated reimagining of Nosferatu. A Legacy Reborn Drawing inspiration from the 1922 silent masterpiece, this film breathes new life into the classic tale. While echoing the silent film’s narrative of a Transylvanian vampire spreading terror in a foreign land (though with new names), Eggers promises a fresh take on the iconic story. The unveiled trailer teases the arrival of the enigmatic vampire, plunging the ancient German town of Wisborg into a nightmarish spiral. We see glimpses of Lily-Rose Depp‘s anguished character seeking answers from Willem Dafoe‘s Professor Von Franz amidst chilling scenes of bloodcurdling imagery and a city consumed by fear. A Stellar Ensemble Depp portrays Ellen Hutter, the object of Nosferatu’s chilling desires, while Nicholas Hoult plays her betrothed, Thomas, who is destined to be
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The Ceremony Is About to Begin (2024) Director Sean Nichols Lynch follows up his vampire comedy Red Snow (2021) with faux documentary horror The Ceremony Is About to Begin, which he cowrote with stars Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird. The film starts with black-and-white interview footage with former members of the Osiris Collective, a commune/cult based on ancient Egyptian culture, including each member taking on a name from that culture. The leader was a man named Father Osiris (Raul Delarosa), who disappeared mysteriously during a mountain hike with a new member who took the name Anubis (Hinds). Documentarian Keith Evans (Laird) has a very personal reason for wanting to interview the members of the Osiris Collective, as his ex-girlfriend Maddy (Michelle Westbrook Hinds) left him for the cult. Anubis, who took over leadership of the group and whose negative behaviors drove members away, invites Evans to the Collective grounds to conduct interviews. With the film having earlier changed to
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A vacation goes wrong in the trailer for Speak No Evil, the remake of the 2022 Danish horror film. This pitch-black comedy stars James McAvoy as a seemingly ordinary dad who harbors a dark secret A Picture-Perfect Family with a Hidden Darkness Speak No Evil follows a group of friends spending a weekend at the idyllic countryside home of another couple. The facade of a perfect family soon crumbles as McAvoy’s character reveals a disturbing side. His anger escalates over seemingly trivial matters like his children’s performance of the “Cotton Eyed Joe” song. The trailer hints this is just the beginning of events designed to make the guests feel increasingly uneasy. Unveiling the Unsettling: McAvoy’s Chilling Transformation Director James Watkins is known for his work on horror films like The Woman in Black and his talent for building an atmosphere of mounting dread. McAvoy is renowned for his ability to portray complex characters with a hint of menace (as seen
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The supernatural horror film Disappear Completely will, after two years, finally terrify Netflix audiences later this month. This chilling tale, directed by Luis Javier Henaine, boasts a rare perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, leaving critics speechless and fans eager for more. A Gruesome Fate In this disturbing film, Santiago (played by Harold Torres), an ambitious crime scene photographer, becomes the target of a horrifying curse. After witnessing an alarming scene, he finds himself inexplicably stricken with a mysterious illness. As the days progress, Santiago’s senses begin to vanish one by one – a terrifying descent into sensory deprivation and a horrifying thought. Watch as Santiago confronts his mortality and the horrific consequences of his past actions. Streaming Titled in Spanish as Desaparecer por Completo, the film, featuring English subtitles, garnered widespread praise after its premiere at the 2022 Fantastic Fest. Now, it’s poised to leave home viewers with chills. Its unique premise, perfect critical score, and unsettling exploration of mortality make
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Your favorite pint-sized psychopath, Chucky, is back, fresh off his White House invasion, and ready to unleash more mayhem in the second half of Season 3. To celebrate tonight’s premiere of the second half of season three of “Chucky,” we’ve gotten our claws on a new clip that takes us behind the scenes with the one and only Jennifer Tilly who escorts viewers on a prison tour. A Killer on the Loose Season 3’s first half saw Chucky wreaking havoc within the heart of American politics, infiltrating the White House itself. Despite facing significant challenges and finding himself in precarious situations, the killer doll remains undeterred. His bloodthirsty reign of terror is far from over. Familiar Faces and New Challenges Brad Dourif returns as the iconic voice of Chucky. Other returning cast includes Jennifer Tilly, Zackery Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, and Alyvia Lind. Together, they must confront not only Chucky’s relentless pursuit of power but also a looming evil that threatens
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Sam Raimi’s company, Raimi Productions, and Hammerstone Studios (Barbarian) have teamed up for the new chilling horror film Don’t Move. Variety reports that the film has now found its home on Netflix. An Impress Cast And Thrilling Story Starring “Yellowstone” actress Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock of “American Horror Story,” the film sees a seasoned serial killer hunt a grieving woman. After she is given a paralytic agent, she must battle to survive and find a way out before the shot kicks in and her body shuts down. A Team Reunited Adam Schindler and Brian Netto directed the film penned by T.J. Cimfel and David White (Intruders). This is not the first time the directors have worked on a Raimi project; the two directed episodes of Raimi’s series “50 States of Fright.” The horror anthology series explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk beneath the surface. Daniel Francis and Dylan
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Following is a roundup of six of the short-film shockers that screened at this year’s edition of New Orlean’s Overlook Film Festival. Cereal Canadian short Cereal, from director Shane R. Preston, finds young girl Chelsea (Trinity Kaylani Seiling in a fun performance) receiving a disturbing message from her alphabet-shaped cereal: “Kill.” This evil kid short has a nice retro vibe and looks great, with a fine supporting performance from Shelby Handley as Chelsea’s mother. My only quibble is that the fourth wall gets broken twice, which reduces the effect for me. The Curse of the Velvet Vampire Director Christoffer Schurict’s collaboration with band 802 finds two Chinese horror fans watching a strange film in a video rental store. Soon enough, this slice of cinema intersects with real life. Featuring plenty of female undead and the resulting bloodletting, along with some music video, this short film has cult favorite written all over it. We Joined a Cult From Chris McInroy, director
Continue reading →
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Director Jill Gevargizian’s sophomore feature Ghost Game is an effective offering that uses home invasion in a unique way and serves up some intriguing surprises. Vinny (Zaen Haidar) discovers some disturbing footage on his girlfriend Laura’s (Kia Dorsey) laptop — without her permission — in which she and a man named Adrian (Sam Likowski) botch a home invasion and injure a woman. Laura explains that it is a sort of filmed challenge called Ghost Game, in which the participants live in houses without being detected by homeowners — phrogging, as it is called — and prank them, leading the residents to believe that the supernatural is involved. And it just might be, as Vinny insists that Laura get rid of Adrian and take him with her instead to her next assignment: a long-abandoned, reputedly haunted house in which a family has just moved in. The stage for real ghostly occurrences is soon set, as young daughter Samantha (Vienna Maas), who
Continue reading →
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Horror mastermind Jason Blum and his Blumhouse Productions are set to unleash terror upon the world again. They are reimagining The Blair Witch Project for Lionsgate. This marks a thrilling collaboration between two powerhouses in the genre, which promises to take a fresh take on the found-footage phenomenon that redefined horror in 1999. The news broke at CinemaCon, the annual Las Vegas gathering of the movie theater industry. This project is the first installment in a multi-picture deal between Blumhouse and Lionsgate that will revive classic horror films for a new generation. Blumhouse, A Horror Mainstay The Blumhouse name is synonymous with scares, as evident in their wildly successful franchises like Paranormal Activity and The Purge. One of their recent hits, M3GAN, is getting a sequel, as is their adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s. This demonstrates their continued ability to tap into the zeitgeist of horror. With a cumulative box office gross of nearly $6 billion, Blumhouse has proven
Continue reading →
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Fans of the jump-scare-laden video game franchise can rejoice! Just months after the chilling success of the first film adaptation, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is officially on its way. Universal’s Jim Orr announced the sequel at CinemaCon, and it is slated to terrify audiences in Fall 2025. A Hit This news comes roughly two years after the original film’s release. Even though it was available on Peacock, the movie was a box office hit, grossing a whopping $291 million worldwide. The Sequel Details about the sequel, including the director and other cast members, remain shrouded in mystery. Expectations point towards Josh Hutcherson’s return as the film’s protagonist. Production is set to begin this summer, much to Hutcherson’s delight. “We all hoped it would connect with audiences,” Hutcherson said regarding the sequel, “but I don’t think anyone, even us, expected it to resonate the way it did. I’m chomping at the bit to get back on set. Working with director
Continue reading →
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Anticipation crackles in the air as CinemaCon attendees witness the chilling first look and transformation of Bill Skarsgård (also starring in The Crow reboot) into the legendary vampire, Count Orlok, in Robert Eggers‘ highly anticipated reimagining of Nosferatu. A Legacy Reborn Drawing inspiration from the 1922 silent masterpiece, this film breathes new life into the classic tale. While echoing the silent film’s narrative of a Transylvanian vampire spreading terror in a foreign land (though with new names), Eggers promises a fresh take on the iconic story. The unveiled trailer teases the arrival of the enigmatic vampire, plunging the ancient German town of Wisborg into a nightmarish spiral. We see glimpses of Lily-Rose Depp‘s anguished character seeking answers from Willem Dafoe‘s Professor Von Franz amidst chilling scenes of bloodcurdling imagery and a city consumed by fear. A Stellar Ensemble Depp portrays Ellen Hutter, the object of Nosferatu’s chilling desires, while Nicholas Hoult plays her betrothed, Thomas, who is destined to be
Continue reading →
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The Ceremony Is About to Begin (2024) Director Sean Nichols Lynch follows up his vampire comedy Red Snow (2021) with faux documentary horror The Ceremony Is About to Begin, which he cowrote with stars Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird. The film starts with black-and-white interview footage with former members of the Osiris Collective, a commune/cult based on ancient Egyptian culture, including each member taking on a name from that culture. The leader was a man named Father Osiris (Raul Delarosa), who disappeared mysteriously during a mountain hike with a new member who took the name Anubis (Hinds). Documentarian Keith Evans (Laird) has a very personal reason for wanting to interview the members of the Osiris Collective, as his ex-girlfriend Maddy (Michelle Westbrook Hinds) left him for the cult. Anubis, who took over leadership of the group and whose negative behaviors drove members away, invites Evans to the Collective grounds to conduct interviews. With the film having earlier changed to
Continue reading →
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A vacation goes wrong in the trailer for Speak No Evil, the remake of the 2022 Danish horror film. This pitch-black comedy stars James McAvoy as a seemingly ordinary dad who harbors a dark secret A Picture-Perfect Family with a Hidden Darkness Speak No Evil follows a group of friends spending a weekend at the idyllic countryside home of another couple. The facade of a perfect family soon crumbles as McAvoy’s character reveals a disturbing side. His anger escalates over seemingly trivial matters like his children’s performance of the “Cotton Eyed Joe” song. The trailer hints this is just the beginning of events designed to make the guests feel increasingly uneasy. Unveiling the Unsettling: McAvoy’s Chilling Transformation Director James Watkins is known for his work on horror films like The Woman in Black and his talent for building an atmosphere of mounting dread. McAvoy is renowned for his ability to portray complex characters with a hint of menace (as seen
Continue reading →
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The supernatural horror film Disappear Completely will, after two years, finally terrify Netflix audiences later this month. This chilling tale, directed by Luis Javier Henaine, boasts a rare perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, leaving critics speechless and fans eager for more. A Gruesome Fate In this disturbing film, Santiago (played by Harold Torres), an ambitious crime scene photographer, becomes the target of a horrifying curse. After witnessing an alarming scene, he finds himself inexplicably stricken with a mysterious illness. As the days progress, Santiago’s senses begin to vanish one by one – a terrifying descent into sensory deprivation and a horrifying thought. Watch as Santiago confronts his mortality and the horrific consequences of his past actions. Streaming Titled in Spanish as Desaparecer por Completo, the film, featuring English subtitles, garnered widespread praise after its premiere at the 2022 Fantastic Fest. Now, it’s poised to leave home viewers with chills. Its unique premise, perfect critical score, and unsettling exploration of mortality make
Continue reading →
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Your favorite pint-sized psychopath, Chucky, is back, fresh off his White House invasion, and ready to unleash more mayhem in the second half of Season 3. To celebrate tonight’s premiere of the second half of season three of “Chucky,” we’ve gotten our claws on a new clip that takes us behind the scenes with the one and only Jennifer Tilly who escorts viewers on a prison tour. A Killer on the Loose Season 3’s first half saw Chucky wreaking havoc within the heart of American politics, infiltrating the White House itself. Despite facing significant challenges and finding himself in precarious situations, the killer doll remains undeterred. His bloodthirsty reign of terror is far from over. Familiar Faces and New Challenges Brad Dourif returns as the iconic voice of Chucky. Other returning cast includes Jennifer Tilly, Zackery Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, and Alyvia Lind. Together, they must confront not only Chucky’s relentless pursuit of power but also a looming evil that threatens
Continue reading →
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Sam Raimi’s company, Raimi Productions, and Hammerstone Studios (Barbarian) have teamed up for the new chilling horror film Don’t Move. Variety reports that the film has now found its home on Netflix. An Impress Cast And Thrilling Story Starring “Yellowstone” actress Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock of “American Horror Story,” the film sees a seasoned serial killer hunt a grieving woman. After she is given a paralytic agent, she must battle to survive and find a way out before the shot kicks in and her body shuts down. A Team Reunited Adam Schindler and Brian Netto directed the film penned by T.J. Cimfel and David White (Intruders). This is not the first time the directors have worked on a Raimi project; the two directed episodes of Raimi’s series “50 States of Fright.” The horror anthology series explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk beneath the surface. Daniel Francis and Dylan
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