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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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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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More than 130 years after the Borden murders shocked the nation, the story of Lizzie Borden still fascinates audiences. Renewed interest in Netflix’s newly released “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” is putting the infamous case back at the center of popular culture. Lizzie Comes to Life For viewers searching for more Lizzie Borden stories, Breaking Glass Pictures invites horror fans to discover The Lizzie Borden Game. This supernatural horror thriller takes the enduring legend in a very different direction. In The Lizzie Borden Game, a group of friends gathers for a secluded Friendsgiving getaway. They discover an unsettling ritual known as “The Lizzie Borden Game.” What begins as a dare quickly turns deadly when the game summons Lizzie Borden’s ghost from beyond the grave. The friends must uncover the truth behind the legend and close the portal before they all get axed. Rather than dramatizing the historical Borden case, the film uses Lizzie Borden’s place in American folklore as the foundation for
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Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish: “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We
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A massive new collectible has surfaced for the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero. And the iconic kaiju on screen isn’t the only thing taking on supersized proportions. Exhibition company SATO gave attendees at EXPOCINE an exclusive first look at a new Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket that left them in shock. While official measurements haven’t been released, attendees describe the collectible as “enormous.” Images show it taking up an entire display table. Unlike with previous films, the bucket isn’t just a head. It’s a full recreation of the iconic creature. Fans can access their snack through a hatch on the titan’s back. While we are still waiting to learn the price and measurements, we do know this must-have collectible comes out when the towering King of the Monsters returns to theaters this November. Hence, we urge you to snag yours the moment they go on sale because they will most definitely sell out fast. A Technical Milestone for Japanese Cinema Godzilla Minus
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With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of
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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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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
Continue reading →
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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 →
AdaptationBooksMGM+NewsStreaming TVTrailers
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
Continue reading →
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More than 130 years after the Borden murders shocked the nation, the story of Lizzie Borden still fascinates audiences. Renewed interest in Netflix’s newly released “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” is putting the infamous case back at the center of popular culture. Lizzie Comes to Life For viewers searching for more Lizzie Borden stories, Breaking Glass Pictures invites horror fans to discover The Lizzie Borden Game. This supernatural horror thriller takes the enduring legend in a very different direction. In The Lizzie Borden Game, a group of friends gathers for a secluded Friendsgiving getaway. They discover an unsettling ritual known as “The Lizzie Borden Game.” What begins as a dare quickly turns deadly when the game summons Lizzie Borden’s ghost from beyond the grave. The friends must uncover the truth behind the legend and close the portal before they all get axed. Rather than dramatizing the historical Borden case, the film uses Lizzie Borden’s place in American folklore as the foundation for
Continue reading →
EventsHalloweenHoliday HorrorMusicNews
Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish: “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We
Continue reading →
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A massive new collectible has surfaced for the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero. And the iconic kaiju on screen isn’t the only thing taking on supersized proportions. Exhibition company SATO gave attendees at EXPOCINE an exclusive first look at a new Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket that left them in shock. While official measurements haven’t been released, attendees describe the collectible as “enormous.” Images show it taking up an entire display table. Unlike with previous films, the bucket isn’t just a head. It’s a full recreation of the iconic creature. Fans can access their snack through a hatch on the titan’s back. While we are still waiting to learn the price and measurements, we do know this must-have collectible comes out when the towering King of the Monsters returns to theaters this November. Hence, we urge you to snag yours the moment they go on sale because they will most definitely sell out fast. A Technical Milestone for Japanese Cinema Godzilla Minus
Continue reading →
HalloweenNewsProductReviews
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of
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