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Peacock Unleashes the First Look Teaser Trailer for "Crystal Lake"

Peacock Unleashes the First Look Teaser Trailer for “Crystal Lake”

Pack your bug spray and lock your cabin doors, counselors—it’s finally time to go back to summer camp! After more than a decade of copyright battles, the Friday the 13th franchise has officially returned. Peacock and A24 have just unleashed the highly anticipated first teaser trailer for “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming prequel series that takes us back to where the slasher mythos began. The eight-episode series is officially set to premiere on October 15, 2026. The teaser gives horror fans a beautifully shot preview of the lively camp before the machetes start swinging. A Camp That’s Actually… Open? One of the most striking details about the teaser is its atmosphere. Instead of throwing us into the night, the teaser sees Camp Crystal Lake looking like a functioning summer camp. Kids are splashing in the water, counselors are smiling, and for a fleeting moment, it looks like a place you’d actually pay to send your children. In all of Friday the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Evil Dead Burn Director Wants to Turn 'The Mask' into a Horror Movie

Evil Dead Burn Director Wants to Turn ‘The Mask’ into a Horror Movie

Long before Jim Carrey yellow-suited his way into pop culture history, the 1994 smash hit The Mask was originally destined to take a very different path. While the film we got was a family-friendly, CGI-infused slapstick spectacular, New Line Cinema initially had a much bloodier vision for Big Head: they wanted him to be their next Freddy Krueger. It makes perfect sense when you look at the pedigree behind the camera. The film was directed by Chuck Russell, a man who already knew a thing or two about dream demons and gruesome practical effects, having previously helmed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the spectacular 1988 remake of The Blob. From Splatterpunk to Slapstick As Russell himself revealed a few years back, turning the property into a comedy required going to war with the studio. The director recognized that the original Dark Horse comic series was a brutally violent, black-and-white masterpiece—but it felt a little too familiar.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Jason Voorhees is Sharpening His Machete: Multiple Projects Are Underway

Jason Voorhees is Sharpening His Machete: Multiple Projects Are Underway

The legal fog has finally cleared over Camp Crystal Lake. Everyone’s favorite hockey-masked mama’s boy is making up for lost time. Thanks to the newly minted “Jason Universe” initiative, Jason Voorhees has been staging a massive comeback tour. Between his recent arrival in Dead by Daylight and the nostalgic short film Sweet Revenge, the slasher icon is officially back. But according to the architects behind the resurrection, this is just the warm-up act. Speaking with Variety, Robbie Barsamian, an executive at Jason Universe, teased that the machete-wielding menace is just getting started. “We’ve been busy behind the scenes laying the foundation that everyone is finally starting to see come to life, but this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Barsamian teased. “We have a thrilling lineup of new projects that we can’t wait to share more details on soon. We want to give fans fresh takes on what they love most about Jason.” Welcome Back to Crystal Lake The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
1...2... Freddy's Coming for You in A New 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Movie

1…2… Freddy’s Coming for You in A New ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie

After sixteen years of total radio silence and endless copyright limbo, Freddy Krueger is finally clawing his way out of development hell. The Hollywood Reporter dropped a bombshell, announcing that Paramount Pictures has officially closed a deal for the U.S. rights to the original A Nightmare on Elm Street screenplay. The resurrection is being spearheaded by Paramount Primal, the studio’s dedicated genre label. For nearly two decades, the franchise lay dormant due to deeply tangled rights issues. While New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. had long been the house that Freddy built, the Wes Craven Estate successfully exploited copyright clawback laws. They have regained the domestic rights to the original script. New Line will still hang onto the international rights, but stateside? Freddy belongs to Paramount. The Dream Team Assembles The domestic rights are being licensed directly from the Craven estate. Wes Craven’s widow, Iya Labunka, and his son, Jonathan Craven, are set to produce. They are partnering with Marc

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

The witching hour is extending, and AMC is officially packing its bags for Massachusetts. AMC Global Media dropped a spellbinding first teaser for the third season of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches“, strategically debuting the footage during the penultimate episode of The Vampire Lestat. For those ready to dive back into the supernatural dynasty, the network confirmed that the third season will officially premiere in 2027. It will be available across both AMC and AMC+. The Salem Witch Trials Get an Immortal Upgrade After spending the first two seasons exploring the dark, gothic corners of New Orleans, Season 3 is officially shifting its coordinates to Salem, Massachusetts. The relocation will allow the series to plunge headfirst into a deeper, much older mythology of witchcraft. Fans can expect the narrative to weave through the infamous historical town’s actual witch trials and folklore. They will be introducing entirely new “spellbound” families into the mix. If you thought the Mayfair bloodline had drama, wait

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026

Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026

The 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off later this week, running from July 16–August 2 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fest is world famous for its annual droolworthy array of genre films from around the world, including horror, science fiction, dark comedies, animation, and beyond. I’ve taken an early deep dive into some of the films slated for this year, and here I present previews of five highly promising feature-length films. The following film descriptions and festival details are from Fantasia’s official website and related press information. Ancestral Beasts Director Tim Riedel’s psychological horror ANCESTRAL BEASTS was a 2025 Frontieres Platform project at Cannes, and it’s coming to Fantasia for its world premiere! Four years after the loss of her mother, Elyse (Morgan Holstrom, OUTLANDER, SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU) can’t get her head right. She’s messing up at work, needs stress leave, and her sister, Nikki (Darla Contois, LITTLE BIRD, ABERDEEN), is on her case about everything.

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Joseph Perry
Jul 13, 2026
Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away

Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away

Sir Sam Neill, the legendary actor who brought a brilliant blend of gravitas, warmth, and dry wit to the silver screen for over five decades, has died at the age of 78. His family shared the news on Monday, July 13, 2026, via a social media statement. They described his passing in Sydney, Australia, as “sudden and unexpected”. There was a comforting silver lining to the shocking news. The family notes that Neill passed away “surrounded by family and with the dignity that has characterized his whole life.” He was completely in remission from the blood cancer he had spent recent years fighting. The Washington Post “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” the family’s statement read, extending their deep gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. The Definitive International Everyman Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, he spent his childhood in Christchurch, New

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
The Housemaid's Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie 'Detention'

The Housemaid’s Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie ‘Detention’

It looks like director Paul Feig is trading in his signature sharp suits and maids for a one-way ticket to the dark side. Hot on the heels of directing the global smash-hit thriller The Housemaid last Christmas—and with its highly anticipated sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, already on his plate—Feig is diving headfirst into pure terror. Deadline reports that he has officially signed on to direct Detention, a brand-new horror-thriller from genre titans Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Platinum Dunes. Daniel Gold penned the spec screenplay, and while the exact plot details are currently locked away in a high-security locker, insiders say the project is exactly the kind of sinister material Feig was hunting for. After dipping his toes into the thriller pool with The Housemaid, the director reportedly wanted to try his hand at something significantly darker. A Heavyweight Horror Coalition While the movie doesn’t have an official studio home just yet, industry insiders note that Universal Pictures will almost certainly

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2026
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date

Just when you thought it was safe to step back into the produce aisle, the most deadly fruit in cinema history is rolling back into town. After more than three decades rotting in the vault, the cult-classic horror-comedy franchise is officially back. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is rolling your way. Fresh off the vine, the movie has unleashed its brand-new poster alongside a massive announcement: the tomatoes are invading theaters this August. But before they stomp across the country, the killer fruits are heading home. A special presentation is locked in for San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, at 7:15 PM in Room 6A, where lucky attendees will witness the world premiere of the movie’s first official trailer. The Theatrical Rollout However, if you can’t make it to SDCC, you won’t have to wait long to catch the juicy carnage on the big screen. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will slash its way into

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026
Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) - Visual Vengeance Blu-ray

Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray

Psycho killin’ machine Toby Gilmore (Benton Jennings) springs himself from the Big House and sets off on a madcap murder spree. Along the way, Fran Tucker (Blue Thompson) witnesses Terrible Toby ventilate a dude’s skull on the open road and soon becomes Gilmore’s hostage. Hot on his heels is police chief Earl Dent (Italian peplum familiar face Richard Harrison), a lawman with a personal ax to grind with our footloose felon! Directed by Bret McCormick (Repligator), working from a script by Gary Kennamer (who we will get back to in a bit), Highway to Hell is down and dirty regional regional filmmaking that would be solid drive-in or Grindhouse material in days past, but in… well different “days past” it was one of many low budget flicks pumped out to video rental joints in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the film certainly delivers some suspense and a bit o’ bloodshed… and a helicopter… the real stars are the Texas locales

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Jul 11, 2026

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Peacock Unleashes the First Look Teaser Trailer for "Crystal Lake"

Peacock Unleashes the First Look Teaser Trailer for “Crystal Lake”

Pack your bug spray and lock your cabin doors, counselors—it’s finally time to go back to summer camp! After more than a decade of copyright battles, the Friday the 13th franchise has officially returned. Peacock and A24 have just unleashed the highly anticipated first teaser trailer for “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming prequel series that takes us back to where the slasher mythos began. The eight-episode series is officially set to premiere on October 15, 2026. The teaser gives horror fans a beautifully shot preview of the lively camp before the machetes start swinging. A Camp That’s Actually… Open? One of the most striking details about the teaser is its atmosphere. Instead of throwing us into the night, the teaser sees Camp Crystal Lake looking like a functioning summer camp. Kids are splashing in the water, counselors are smiling, and for a fleeting moment, it looks like a place you’d actually pay to send your children. In all of Friday the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Evil Dead Burn Director Wants to Turn 'The Mask' into a Horror Movie

Evil Dead Burn Director Wants to Turn ‘The Mask’ into a Horror Movie

Long before Jim Carrey yellow-suited his way into pop culture history, the 1994 smash hit The Mask was originally destined to take a very different path. While the film we got was a family-friendly, CGI-infused slapstick spectacular, New Line Cinema initially had a much bloodier vision for Big Head: they wanted him to be their next Freddy Krueger. It makes perfect sense when you look at the pedigree behind the camera. The film was directed by Chuck Russell, a man who already knew a thing or two about dream demons and gruesome practical effects, having previously helmed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the spectacular 1988 remake of The Blob. From Splatterpunk to Slapstick As Russell himself revealed a few years back, turning the property into a comedy required going to war with the studio. The director recognized that the original Dark Horse comic series was a brutally violent, black-and-white masterpiece—but it felt a little too familiar.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Jason Voorhees is Sharpening His Machete: Multiple Projects Are Underway

Jason Voorhees is Sharpening His Machete: Multiple Projects Are Underway

The legal fog has finally cleared over Camp Crystal Lake. Everyone’s favorite hockey-masked mama’s boy is making up for lost time. Thanks to the newly minted “Jason Universe” initiative, Jason Voorhees has been staging a massive comeback tour. Between his recent arrival in Dead by Daylight and the nostalgic short film Sweet Revenge, the slasher icon is officially back. But according to the architects behind the resurrection, this is just the warm-up act. Speaking with Variety, Robbie Barsamian, an executive at Jason Universe, teased that the machete-wielding menace is just getting started. “We’ve been busy behind the scenes laying the foundation that everyone is finally starting to see come to life, but this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Barsamian teased. “We have a thrilling lineup of new projects that we can’t wait to share more details on soon. We want to give fans fresh takes on what they love most about Jason.” Welcome Back to Crystal Lake The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
1...2... Freddy's Coming for You in A New 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Movie

1…2… Freddy’s Coming for You in A New ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie

After sixteen years of total radio silence and endless copyright limbo, Freddy Krueger is finally clawing his way out of development hell. The Hollywood Reporter dropped a bombshell, announcing that Paramount Pictures has officially closed a deal for the U.S. rights to the original A Nightmare on Elm Street screenplay. The resurrection is being spearheaded by Paramount Primal, the studio’s dedicated genre label. For nearly two decades, the franchise lay dormant due to deeply tangled rights issues. While New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. had long been the house that Freddy built, the Wes Craven Estate successfully exploited copyright clawback laws. They have regained the domestic rights to the original script. New Line will still hang onto the international rights, but stateside? Freddy belongs to Paramount. The Dream Team Assembles The domestic rights are being licensed directly from the Craven estate. Wes Craven’s widow, Iya Labunka, and his son, Jonathan Craven, are set to produce. They are partnering with Marc

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"

Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”

The witching hour is extending, and AMC is officially packing its bags for Massachusetts. AMC Global Media dropped a spellbinding first teaser for the third season of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches“, strategically debuting the footage during the penultimate episode of The Vampire Lestat. For those ready to dive back into the supernatural dynasty, the network confirmed that the third season will officially premiere in 2027. It will be available across both AMC and AMC+. The Salem Witch Trials Get an Immortal Upgrade After spending the first two seasons exploring the dark, gothic corners of New Orleans, Season 3 is officially shifting its coordinates to Salem, Massachusetts. The relocation will allow the series to plunge headfirst into a deeper, much older mythology of witchcraft. Fans can expect the narrative to weave through the infamous historical town’s actual witch trials and folklore. They will be introducing entirely new “spellbound” families into the mix. If you thought the Mayfair bloodline had drama, wait

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026

Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026

The 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off later this week, running from July 16–August 2 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fest is world famous for its annual droolworthy array of genre films from around the world, including horror, science fiction, dark comedies, animation, and beyond. I’ve taken an early deep dive into some of the films slated for this year, and here I present previews of five highly promising feature-length films. The following film descriptions and festival details are from Fantasia’s official website and related press information. Ancestral Beasts Director Tim Riedel’s psychological horror ANCESTRAL BEASTS was a 2025 Frontieres Platform project at Cannes, and it’s coming to Fantasia for its world premiere! Four years after the loss of her mother, Elyse (Morgan Holstrom, OUTLANDER, SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU) can’t get her head right. She’s messing up at work, needs stress leave, and her sister, Nikki (Darla Contois, LITTLE BIRD, ABERDEEN), is on her case about everything.

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jul 13, 2026
Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away

Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away

Sir Sam Neill, the legendary actor who brought a brilliant blend of gravitas, warmth, and dry wit to the silver screen for over five decades, has died at the age of 78. His family shared the news on Monday, July 13, 2026, via a social media statement. They described his passing in Sydney, Australia, as “sudden and unexpected”. There was a comforting silver lining to the shocking news. The family notes that Neill passed away “surrounded by family and with the dignity that has characterized his whole life.” He was completely in remission from the blood cancer he had spent recent years fighting. The Washington Post “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” the family’s statement read, extending their deep gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. The Definitive International Everyman Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, he spent his childhood in Christchurch, New

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2026
The Housemaid's Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie 'Detention'

The Housemaid’s Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie ‘Detention’

It looks like director Paul Feig is trading in his signature sharp suits and maids for a one-way ticket to the dark side. Hot on the heels of directing the global smash-hit thriller The Housemaid last Christmas—and with its highly anticipated sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, already on his plate—Feig is diving headfirst into pure terror. Deadline reports that he has officially signed on to direct Detention, a brand-new horror-thriller from genre titans Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Platinum Dunes. Daniel Gold penned the spec screenplay, and while the exact plot details are currently locked away in a high-security locker, insiders say the project is exactly the kind of sinister material Feig was hunting for. After dipping his toes into the thriller pool with The Housemaid, the director reportedly wanted to try his hand at something significantly darker. A Heavyweight Horror Coalition While the movie doesn’t have an official studio home just yet, industry insiders note that Universal Pictures will almost certainly

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 12, 2026
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date

Just when you thought it was safe to step back into the produce aisle, the most deadly fruit in cinema history is rolling back into town. After more than three decades rotting in the vault, the cult-classic horror-comedy franchise is officially back. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is rolling your way. Fresh off the vine, the movie has unleashed its brand-new poster alongside a massive announcement: the tomatoes are invading theaters this August. But before they stomp across the country, the killer fruits are heading home. A special presentation is locked in for San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, at 7:15 PM in Room 6A, where lucky attendees will witness the world premiere of the movie’s first official trailer. The Theatrical Rollout However, if you can’t make it to SDCC, you won’t have to wait long to catch the juicy carnage on the big screen. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will slash its way into

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026
Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) - Visual Vengeance Blu-ray

Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray

Psycho killin’ machine Toby Gilmore (Benton Jennings) springs himself from the Big House and sets off on a madcap murder spree. Along the way, Fran Tucker (Blue Thompson) witnesses Terrible Toby ventilate a dude’s skull on the open road and soon becomes Gilmore’s hostage. Hot on his heels is police chief Earl Dent (Italian peplum familiar face Richard Harrison), a lawman with a personal ax to grind with our footloose felon! Directed by Bret McCormick (Repligator), working from a script by Gary Kennamer (who we will get back to in a bit), Highway to Hell is down and dirty regional regional filmmaking that would be solid drive-in or Grindhouse material in days past, but in… well different “days past” it was one of many low budget flicks pumped out to video rental joints in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the film certainly delivers some suspense and a bit o’ bloodshed… and a helicopter… the real stars are the Texas locales

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Jul 11, 2026
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