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Shudder has officially acquired the rights to the highly anticipated, gritty horror film Hallowarrior ahead of its Tribeca Film Festival debut. This postapocalyptic nightmare follows a lonely survivor named Pumpkin, played by Hereditary star Milly Shapiro. She is the sole human left after a devastating global plague, or at least she thinks she is. Pumpkin spends her Halloween scavenging the wasteland for meager supplies. However, her quiet holiday ritual is shattered by a gang of savage raiders led by Thalia (portrayed by Shannyn Sossamon). While Pumpkin is vastly outnumbered, she is far from helpless, defending her doorstep with wit, weapons, and a few sugary treats. The film promises a night of ferocious fighting and gory survival. It is a bold, blood-soaked love letter to the Halloween season. A Stellar Genre Cast The film, marks the feature debut of director Ben Sottak. It boasts a lineup of horror favorites: Shapiro and Sossamon (Sinister 2) are joined by AJ Bowen (You’re Next)
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The casting department for the horror film They Know just got bigger. Rising stars Lilou Lang and Lorelei Olivia Mote have officially joined the project. Deadline reports these talented youngsters will play the children at the center of the chaos. A Family Dynamic from Hell The story follows a divorced father, played by the versatile Bill Hader. He begins to suspect his ex-wife is hiding a dark secret. Linda Cardellini stars as the mother with a mysterious new boyfriend. This stranger seems to exert a bizarre, unsettling influence over their kids. It is a domestic nightmare where trust is the first casualty. The Creative Powerhouse This film marks Hader’s highly anticipated debut as a feature film director. He co-wrote the script with his trusted Barry collaborator, Duffy Boudreau. The studio MRC is providing the financial muscle for this creepy venture. Hader also produces the film under his own Hanarply banner. He is joined by veteran producer Robert Graf, known for
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Let’s be honest: the quest for a signature scent is often a soul-crushing march through a department store haze. Most fragrances are mass-produced to appeal to everyone. And that usually results in you smelling exactly like the stranger standing next to you in the elevator. However, if you’re looking to break the cycle of the mundane, it’s time to seek out the unconventional. Enter Heretic Parfum Heretic is currently making waves by rejecting the industry’s “pretty” standards in favor of something far more provocative. By leaning into gothic themes and utilizing unexpected botanical combinations, they’ve created an olfactory experience that feels less like a cosmetic and more like an incantation. The Gateway to the Occult: Discovery Sets We all know the struggle: you don’t want to drop a small fortune on a full-size bottle only to realize it doesn’t vibe with your chemistry. Heretic solves this with their meticulously curated discovery sets. However, these aren’t samples; they are vials serving
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Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have such sights to show us in the new Dev Diary video for the upcoming survival horror game Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, featuring Doug Bradley and members of the development team explaining the presence of the feared and loved Cenobites that will be featured in the game. While his infamy has grown into the stuff of legends in the nearly four decades since the original Hellraiser’s debut, Pinhead has always been more than a mindless killing machine. With Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Saber and Boss Team Games are delving deeper into the twisted depths of who the Cenobites are…and what they may really be after. As players investigate this bloodcurdling mystery, they’ll have to survive an unimaginable realm of suffering from the Cenobites, including Chatterer, Butterball, the Female Cenobite, and Pinhead himself, each faithfully brought to un-life in unique ways reflected by the game’s atmosphere and environmental design. Embark on a battle for survival
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The producers behind Longlegs are back with a brand new nightmare. Hide and Don’t Speak is officially filming in Northern Ireland. Variety reports the story draws from the eerie internet game Hitori Kakurenbo. Don’t Get Found Six reckless teenagers decide to play a viral Japanese ritual. They summon a vengeful spirit for a lethal game of hide-and-seek. Silence is mandatory, but survival is never guaranteed. This supernatural horror film promises high tension and even higher stakes. The Doomed Players The cast features a mix of rising stars and familiar faces: Tanner Buchanan from Cobra Kai stars alongside Quvenzhané Wallis, Momona Tamada, and Garrett Wareing. Kaitlyn Kemp and John Hewson round out the cast. Behind the Lens Alexander J. Farrell directs this chilling descent into madness. He co-wrote the script with his frequent partner, Greer Ellison. Heavyweight producers like Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger are leading the project. Market Madness The film heads to the Cannes film market next month. Mister
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An Atmosphere of Polite Unease In collaboration with the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust We are delighted to announce the newest additions to the Heretic room spray collection. These fragrances are designed to cultivate an atmosphere of polite unease, capturing the essence of sunlit events with unfortunate undertones, domestic spaces behaving suspiciously, and environments that feel just a bit too prepared for an impending disaster. SOPPING THURSDAY The Scent of Intrusive Weather This is the aroma of a storm that has grown bored with the outdoors. And has decided to wander inside to see what’s for tea. Wet river rocks and muddied garden pathways mingle with a faintly suspicious greenness that lingers. The scent of fresh clippings from a garden that likely knows more than it’s letting on. It brings a touch of cultivated gloom to any room in need of a well-timed deluge. SUMPTUOUS AFTERNOON The Brightness of Impending Doom A fragrance that captures the unsettling radiance of a garden
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The Incredible Hulk and The Transporter director, Louis Leterrier, is trading massive blockbusters for a much tighter, more terrifying space. Formerly known as 11817, his new sci-fi horror thriller has officially been retitled The Last House. Netflix has just pulled back the curtain, sharing the first haunting images and a summer release date. The claustrophobic story follows a family of four who find themselves suddenly sealed inside their own home. With no way out, they must battle dwindling resources and a mysterious, looming threat outside. A Stacked Cast Behind a Locked Door The film features an impressive ensemble ready to face the unknown from behind closed doors. Greta Lee and Wagner Moura lead the cast, bringing plenty of prestige to this high-stakes survival story. They are joined by Riley Chung, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, and Gabriel Barbosa. Matthew Robinson, the writer behind Love and Monsters, penned the script, so expect a clever mix of genre thrills and heart. High
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Netflix clearly likes what it sees in the Upside Down’s newest form. The streamer just renewed “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” for a second season. This news arrived only five days after its big April 23 debut. Fans are clearly hungry for more 1980s nostalgia and animated monster hunting. How does it fit in with the live-action series? The show currently bridges the gap between the live-action second and third seasons. It seems Hawkins is far from safe, even in a winter wonderland. High Ratings and Icy Terrors The series pulled in a massive 2.8 million views during its first week. That is a huge win for a niche animated spinoff. The story finds our favorite band of nerds enjoying a brief, snowy peace. They are back to playing D&D and having snowball fights in the cold. However, something terrifying is currently stirring beneath the frozen ground of Indiana. It might be a lab experiment or a new interdimensional threat.
Continue reading →
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It is a massive week for the genre, especially with the “Halfway to Halloween” festivities kicking into high gear. From highly anticipated theatrical remakes to star-studded streaming debuts, here is what is slashing onto your screens this week. In Theaters: The Return of the Infamous The biggest name hitting the marquee this Friday, May 1, is the reimagining of Faces of Death. Directed by Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber, this update stars Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery. It trades the grainy VHS mystery of the original for the digital dread of internet content moderation. Early reviews have it pegged as a “certified fresh” nightmare, with a solid 60% on the Tomatometer. Streaming: Small Screens, Big Scares Apple TV+ is the place to be on Wednesday, April 29, for the premiere of “ Widow’s Bay.” This horror-comedy stars Matthew Rhys as a mayor trying to turn a cursed New England town into a vacation spot. It is currently boasting a rare
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Fans of the upcoming dark fantasy RPG will have to wait just a little bit to sink their teeth into The Blood of Dawnwalker. Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco, today revealed a wealth of new information about the title along with its release date! The new The Blood of Dawnwalker story trailer introduces a cast of characters that game protagonist Coen will encounter on his journey: Some will become allies, others enemies, yet all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life. Pre-orders are now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Details about the upcoming editions, including the limited Collector’s Edition, have also been revealed. In addition to the standard digital edition and the Day One Edition available worldwide, players can purchase
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Shudder has officially acquired the rights to the highly anticipated, gritty horror film Hallowarrior ahead of its Tribeca Film Festival debut. This postapocalyptic nightmare follows a lonely survivor named Pumpkin, played by Hereditary star Milly Shapiro. She is the sole human left after a devastating global plague, or at least she thinks she is. Pumpkin spends her Halloween scavenging the wasteland for meager supplies. However, her quiet holiday ritual is shattered by a gang of savage raiders led by Thalia (portrayed by Shannyn Sossamon). While Pumpkin is vastly outnumbered, she is far from helpless, defending her doorstep with wit, weapons, and a few sugary treats. The film promises a night of ferocious fighting and gory survival. It is a bold, blood-soaked love letter to the Halloween season. A Stellar Genre Cast The film, marks the feature debut of director Ben Sottak. It boasts a lineup of horror favorites: Shapiro and Sossamon (Sinister 2) are joined by AJ Bowen (You’re Next)
Continue reading →
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The casting department for the horror film They Know just got bigger. Rising stars Lilou Lang and Lorelei Olivia Mote have officially joined the project. Deadline reports these talented youngsters will play the children at the center of the chaos. A Family Dynamic from Hell The story follows a divorced father, played by the versatile Bill Hader. He begins to suspect his ex-wife is hiding a dark secret. Linda Cardellini stars as the mother with a mysterious new boyfriend. This stranger seems to exert a bizarre, unsettling influence over their kids. It is a domestic nightmare where trust is the first casualty. The Creative Powerhouse This film marks Hader’s highly anticipated debut as a feature film director. He co-wrote the script with his trusted Barry collaborator, Duffy Boudreau. The studio MRC is providing the financial muscle for this creepy venture. Hader also produces the film under his own Hanarply banner. He is joined by veteran producer Robert Graf, known for
Continue reading →
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Let’s be honest: the quest for a signature scent is often a soul-crushing march through a department store haze. Most fragrances are mass-produced to appeal to everyone. And that usually results in you smelling exactly like the stranger standing next to you in the elevator. However, if you’re looking to break the cycle of the mundane, it’s time to seek out the unconventional. Enter Heretic Parfum Heretic is currently making waves by rejecting the industry’s “pretty” standards in favor of something far more provocative. By leaning into gothic themes and utilizing unexpected botanical combinations, they’ve created an olfactory experience that feels less like a cosmetic and more like an incantation. The Gateway to the Occult: Discovery Sets We all know the struggle: you don’t want to drop a small fortune on a full-size bottle only to realize it doesn’t vibe with your chemistry. Heretic solves this with their meticulously curated discovery sets. However, these aren’t samples; they are vials serving
Continue reading →
GamingNewsParanormalProduct
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have such sights to show us in the new Dev Diary video for the upcoming survival horror game Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, featuring Doug Bradley and members of the development team explaining the presence of the feared and loved Cenobites that will be featured in the game. While his infamy has grown into the stuff of legends in the nearly four decades since the original Hellraiser’s debut, Pinhead has always been more than a mindless killing machine. With Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Saber and Boss Team Games are delving deeper into the twisted depths of who the Cenobites are…and what they may really be after. As players investigate this bloodcurdling mystery, they’ll have to survive an unimaginable realm of suffering from the Cenobites, including Chatterer, Butterball, the Female Cenobite, and Pinhead himself, each faithfully brought to un-life in unique ways reflected by the game’s atmosphere and environmental design. Embark on a battle for survival
Continue reading →
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The producers behind Longlegs are back with a brand new nightmare. Hide and Don’t Speak is officially filming in Northern Ireland. Variety reports the story draws from the eerie internet game Hitori Kakurenbo. Don’t Get Found Six reckless teenagers decide to play a viral Japanese ritual. They summon a vengeful spirit for a lethal game of hide-and-seek. Silence is mandatory, but survival is never guaranteed. This supernatural horror film promises high tension and even higher stakes. The Doomed Players The cast features a mix of rising stars and familiar faces: Tanner Buchanan from Cobra Kai stars alongside Quvenzhané Wallis, Momona Tamada, and Garrett Wareing. Kaitlyn Kemp and John Hewson round out the cast. Behind the Lens Alexander J. Farrell directs this chilling descent into madness. He co-wrote the script with his frequent partner, Greer Ellison. Heavyweight producers like Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger are leading the project. Market Madness The film heads to the Cannes film market next month. Mister
Continue reading →
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An Atmosphere of Polite Unease In collaboration with the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust We are delighted to announce the newest additions to the Heretic room spray collection. These fragrances are designed to cultivate an atmosphere of polite unease, capturing the essence of sunlit events with unfortunate undertones, domestic spaces behaving suspiciously, and environments that feel just a bit too prepared for an impending disaster. SOPPING THURSDAY The Scent of Intrusive Weather This is the aroma of a storm that has grown bored with the outdoors. And has decided to wander inside to see what’s for tea. Wet river rocks and muddied garden pathways mingle with a faintly suspicious greenness that lingers. The scent of fresh clippings from a garden that likely knows more than it’s letting on. It brings a touch of cultivated gloom to any room in need of a well-timed deluge. SUMPTUOUS AFTERNOON The Brightness of Impending Doom A fragrance that captures the unsettling radiance of a garden
Continue reading →
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The Incredible Hulk and The Transporter director, Louis Leterrier, is trading massive blockbusters for a much tighter, more terrifying space. Formerly known as 11817, his new sci-fi horror thriller has officially been retitled The Last House. Netflix has just pulled back the curtain, sharing the first haunting images and a summer release date. The claustrophobic story follows a family of four who find themselves suddenly sealed inside their own home. With no way out, they must battle dwindling resources and a mysterious, looming threat outside. A Stacked Cast Behind a Locked Door The film features an impressive ensemble ready to face the unknown from behind closed doors. Greta Lee and Wagner Moura lead the cast, bringing plenty of prestige to this high-stakes survival story. They are joined by Riley Chung, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, and Gabriel Barbosa. Matthew Robinson, the writer behind Love and Monsters, penned the script, so expect a clever mix of genre thrills and heart. High
Continue reading →
NetflixNewsStreaming TV
Netflix clearly likes what it sees in the Upside Down’s newest form. The streamer just renewed “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” for a second season. This news arrived only five days after its big April 23 debut. Fans are clearly hungry for more 1980s nostalgia and animated monster hunting. How does it fit in with the live-action series? The show currently bridges the gap between the live-action second and third seasons. It seems Hawkins is far from safe, even in a winter wonderland. High Ratings and Icy Terrors The series pulled in a massive 2.8 million views during its first week. That is a huge win for a niche animated spinoff. The story finds our favorite band of nerds enjoying a brief, snowy peace. They are back to playing D&D and having snowball fights in the cold. However, something terrifying is currently stirring beneath the frozen ground of Indiana. It might be a lab experiment or a new interdimensional threat.
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
It is a massive week for the genre, especially with the “Halfway to Halloween” festivities kicking into high gear. From highly anticipated theatrical remakes to star-studded streaming debuts, here is what is slashing onto your screens this week. In Theaters: The Return of the Infamous The biggest name hitting the marquee this Friday, May 1, is the reimagining of Faces of Death. Directed by Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber, this update stars Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery. It trades the grainy VHS mystery of the original for the digital dread of internet content moderation. Early reviews have it pegged as a “certified fresh” nightmare, with a solid 60% on the Tomatometer. Streaming: Small Screens, Big Scares Apple TV+ is the place to be on Wednesday, April 29, for the premiere of “ Widow’s Bay.” This horror-comedy stars Matthew Rhys as a mayor trying to turn a cursed New England town into a vacation spot. It is currently boasting a rare
Continue reading →
GamingNewsParanormalProductTrailers
Fans of the upcoming dark fantasy RPG will have to wait just a little bit to sink their teeth into The Blood of Dawnwalker. Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco, today revealed a wealth of new information about the title along with its release date! The new The Blood of Dawnwalker story trailer introduces a cast of characters that game protagonist Coen will encounter on his journey: Some will become allies, others enemies, yet all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life. Pre-orders are now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Details about the upcoming editions, including the limited Collector’s Edition, have also been revealed. In addition to the standard digital edition and the Day One Edition available worldwide, players can purchase
Continue reading →
