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Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the final face-melting trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for Halloween. A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage as Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The Talent Behind the Terror James Watkins (The Woman in
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Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and producer Ethan Daniel Corbett is set to bring his latest leading role to the international stage as Astrolatry premieres at the 59th Sitges Film Festival, running October 8–18, 2026. Marking David Gordon’s feature directorial debut, the psychologically driven genre satire heads to the world’s premier fantasy and horror festival for its first public screening. The high-profile festival debut follows momentum built earlier this year at the Cannes Marché du Film. Astrolatry was selected from a record-breaking 124 submissions for the prestigious Frontières Buyers Showcase. Toxic Masculinity and Obsession Core to Feature Debut Astrolatry stars Corbett as Elliot, an obsessive outcast whose fixation on a beauty-cream model rapidly deteriorates into violent delusion. Fusing dark character study, satire, and horror, David Gordon’s debut feature examines desire, alienation, and control. All while mounting a sharp interrogation of toxic masculinity and the “nice guy” trope. Reflecting on the role, Corbett says playing Elliot was a surprisingly healing experience. He offers
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Filmmaker Michael S. Rodriguez is brewing a bloody Halloween surprise for horror diehards. His brand-new slasher feature Cinefiend is set to make its official world premiere this October. Fans can catch the broadcast exclusively on the free streaming platform The Monster Channel. Viewers can download the app to join the fun for free. Carnage on the Studio Floor The story follows Dara, an eccentric late-night horror hostess. During a routine broadcast, her studio crew members start dying in bizarre, horrific ways. The gruesome murders begin echoing the exact plot of the movie Dara is showing. Chaos erupts behind the scenes as real-life terror mirrors the silver screen. The surviving crew must unmask the killer before the final broadcast ends. Genre Icons Anchor an Ensemble Cast The production features an exciting lineup of fan-favorite horror talent. Sparkle Soojian leads the pack alongside screen veterans Lisa London and Megan Laro. Genre royalty Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) also joins the deadly fun. It
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Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean banner is teaming up with Paramount Television Studios to develop a series adaptation of Keith Rosson’s 2025 vampire novel Coffin Moon. The project is being developed under Iron Ocean’s first-look deal with the studio. Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will adapt the book and serve as showrunners. Rosson will serve as a consulting producer. A Cold Revenge Story in 1970s Oregon Set against a brutal 1975 Oregon winter, the series centers on a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece. They pursue revenge relentlessly. Their lives are shattered after a vampire murders their family. This puts them on a mission to hunt the creature down in a bleak, high-stakes battle for survival. Creative Forces and Previous Collaborations Showrunners Harpster and Fitzerman-Blue bring significant pedigree to the project. They previously delivered A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and created the Netflix limited series “Painkiller.” Coffin Moon also marks another ongoing effort between Paramount Television Studios and
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Shudder has officially unleashed the new trailer for the face-melting, head-banging ninth installment of its foundational found-footage anthology franchise, V/H/S/MIXTAPE! The film’s narrative framework centers on the sinister influence of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession. The upcoming anthology aims to weaponize sound across a chaotic blend of cosmic dread, psychological mind games, visual splatter, and practical effects. The campaign kicked off with a brand-new official poster bearing the tagline “Low Fidelity, High Bodycount,” setting the stage for an October release at the height of the Halloween season. Cinematic Titans and Puppet Horror The directorial lineup for V/H/S/MIXTAPE features a diverse group of filmmakers tackling original individual segments. Veteran horror director Ernest Dickerson helms The Music of Mr. Sze, which follows a college film student whose documentary project uncovers the reclusive, troubled life of a tormented musician. French filmmaker David Moreau directs Heartbeat, focusing on two urban-exploration influencers who become trapped inside a decommissioned military facility historically used for extreme sonic experimentation. Artist
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Oni Press has revealed the striking “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1, illustrated by acclaimed artist Chloe Brailsford (Lobo, The Deadman), multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County). Arriving in comic shops on November 4, this high-octane launch marks a bold, sinister chapter for Riverdale’s iconic characters. Completing the Unholy Trinity Brailsford’s special open-order cover design connects directly with her previously revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers for Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. Together, they form an epic, interconnected visual set. Retailers and fans looking to secure this stunning piece must submit their orders by the Final Order Cut-Off on September 28. The cover will hit shelves alongside all previously announced variants on November 4. A Diabolical Ritual Gone Wrong The issue exposes a terrifying secret lurking beneath Riverdale’s wholesome surface. An ancient has spent a century preparing a human
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Apple TV has just released the first look and confirmed the official launch schedule for its upcoming crime thriller series, “The Wanted Man.” SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie stars as the lead and serves as an executive producer. Developed by creator, writer, and showrunner George Kay, the eight-part series represents a joint production effort between New Pictures and Kay’s Observatory Pictures. A Dark Story of Betrayal and Prison Survival The narrative centers on Felix Carmichael, a formidable organized crime boss portrayed by Laurie. After a devastating betrayal from a trusted member of his own criminal enterprise, Carmichael is incarcerated in the notorious Staplehurst Prison. Surrounded by extreme danger and stripped of his usual influence, he must tap into his own violent tendencies merely to survive behind bars. With his family’s safety, his business empire, and his personal fortune hanging in the balance, Carmichael determines that his only path forward is to engineer an unprecedented prison escape. A
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HalloweenMoviesNewsTrailers
The 1980s were a golden age for horror, delivering everything from legendary slasher franchises to genre-defining masterpieces like The Thing and The Shining. Horror-comedies also achieved icon status during this legendary decade, led by Joe Dante’s massive 1984 blockbuster Gremlins. The wildly entertaining film introduced the world to Mogwai care rules, grossed a staggering $212.9 million worldwide, and turned the adorable Gizmo into a global pop culture sensation. Decades after Gremlins 2: The New Batch brought its signature chaos to the 1990s, the franchise is finally returning to live-action for its long-awaited third chapter! A Spooky New October Release Date and Teaser While fans were eagerly anticipating a holiday release, Warner Bros. has adjusted the theatrical debut for the highly anticipated sequel directed by original screenwriter Chris Columbus. The untitled third installment has moved from November 19, 2027, to a prime autumn slot on October 6, 2028. To celebrate the update, the studio dropped a thrilling first official teaser video,
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Lionsgate has officially released a new pulse-pounding trailer for Beware Boiúna! It offers audiences a thrilling look at an ancient predator awakened in the heart of the Amazon. Tickets are on sale now for the creature feature. It delivers a relentless, bloody descent into survival horror as a routine humanitarian trip turns into a fight against an insurmountable threat. Brazilian Folklore Ignites a Jungle Nightmare The story follows a dedicated team of doctors and aid workers. They travel deep into isolated stretches of the rainforest to deliver critical medical supplies to remote communities. However, their mission goes horribly wrong when they discover illegal mining has disturbed the slumber of Boiúna, a colossal serpent from Brazilian folklore. Now, everyone is on the menu. They soon find themselves stranded on treacherous waters and completely cut off from communication. The apex predator hunts them from both the dense canopy and murky depths. Horror Veterans Helm the Creature Feature Behind the camera, Beware Boiúna
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Filming has officially wrapped on They Follow, the anticipated follow-up to David Robert Mitchell’s 2014 indie phenomenon It Follows. It has now entered post-production. The original film starred Maika Monroe as Jay. She’s a young woman hunted by an unyielding supernatural entity passed through sexual contact. Renowned for its dread-filled atmosphere and subversion of genre tropes, the original grew into a defining horror classic of the 2010s. Monroe returns to lead the sequel alongside an impressive new supporting cast, including Naomi Ackie, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael Gandolfini, and Justine Lupe. Navigating a Twelve-Year Gap in the Entity’s Pursuit The original feature ended on a subtly ambiguous note. It hinted that despite Jay’s desperate efforts to destroy the entity, it kept stalking her from a distance. The twelve-year gap between the original film and its sequel creates a compelling narrative hurdle for the production team. Character Evolution and Maturing Genre Themes The original film explored youth, coming-of-age anxieties, and sexuality. However,
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Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the final face-melting trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for Halloween. A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage as Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The Talent Behind the Terror James Watkins (The Woman in
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Film FestivalsMoviesNews
Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and producer Ethan Daniel Corbett is set to bring his latest leading role to the international stage as Astrolatry premieres at the 59th Sitges Film Festival, running October 8–18, 2026. Marking David Gordon’s feature directorial debut, the psychologically driven genre satire heads to the world’s premier fantasy and horror festival for its first public screening. The high-profile festival debut follows momentum built earlier this year at the Cannes Marché du Film. Astrolatry was selected from a record-breaking 124 submissions for the prestigious Frontières Buyers Showcase. Toxic Masculinity and Obsession Core to Feature Debut Astrolatry stars Corbett as Elliot, an obsessive outcast whose fixation on a beauty-cream model rapidly deteriorates into violent delusion. Fusing dark character study, satire, and horror, David Gordon’s debut feature examines desire, alienation, and control. All while mounting a sharp interrogation of toxic masculinity and the “nice guy” trope. Reflecting on the role, Corbett says playing Elliot was a surprisingly healing experience. He offers
Continue reading →
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Filmmaker Michael S. Rodriguez is brewing a bloody Halloween surprise for horror diehards. His brand-new slasher feature Cinefiend is set to make its official world premiere this October. Fans can catch the broadcast exclusively on the free streaming platform The Monster Channel. Viewers can download the app to join the fun for free. Carnage on the Studio Floor The story follows Dara, an eccentric late-night horror hostess. During a routine broadcast, her studio crew members start dying in bizarre, horrific ways. The gruesome murders begin echoing the exact plot of the movie Dara is showing. Chaos erupts behind the scenes as real-life terror mirrors the silver screen. The surviving crew must unmask the killer before the final broadcast ends. Genre Icons Anchor an Ensemble Cast The production features an exciting lineup of fan-favorite horror talent. Sparkle Soojian leads the pack alongside screen veterans Lisa London and Megan Laro. Genre royalty Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) also joins the deadly fun. It
Continue reading →
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Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean banner is teaming up with Paramount Television Studios to develop a series adaptation of Keith Rosson’s 2025 vampire novel Coffin Moon. The project is being developed under Iron Ocean’s first-look deal with the studio. Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will adapt the book and serve as showrunners. Rosson will serve as a consulting producer. A Cold Revenge Story in 1970s Oregon Set against a brutal 1975 Oregon winter, the series centers on a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece. They pursue revenge relentlessly. Their lives are shattered after a vampire murders their family. This puts them on a mission to hunt the creature down in a bleak, high-stakes battle for survival. Creative Forces and Previous Collaborations Showrunners Harpster and Fitzerman-Blue bring significant pedigree to the project. They previously delivered A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and created the Netflix limited series “Painkiller.” Coffin Moon also marks another ongoing effort between Paramount Television Studios and
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsShudderStreaming TVTrailers
Shudder has officially unleashed the new trailer for the face-melting, head-banging ninth installment of its foundational found-footage anthology franchise, V/H/S/MIXTAPE! The film’s narrative framework centers on the sinister influence of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession. The upcoming anthology aims to weaponize sound across a chaotic blend of cosmic dread, psychological mind games, visual splatter, and practical effects. The campaign kicked off with a brand-new official poster bearing the tagline “Low Fidelity, High Bodycount,” setting the stage for an October release at the height of the Halloween season. Cinematic Titans and Puppet Horror The directorial lineup for V/H/S/MIXTAPE features a diverse group of filmmakers tackling original individual segments. Veteran horror director Ernest Dickerson helms The Music of Mr. Sze, which follows a college film student whose documentary project uncovers the reclusive, troubled life of a tormented musician. French filmmaker David Moreau directs Heartbeat, focusing on two urban-exploration influencers who become trapped inside a decommissioned military facility historically used for extreme sonic experimentation. Artist
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNews
Oni Press has revealed the striking “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1, illustrated by acclaimed artist Chloe Brailsford (Lobo, The Deadman), multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Harrow County). Arriving in comic shops on November 4, this high-octane launch marks a bold, sinister chapter for Riverdale’s iconic characters. Completing the Unholy Trinity Brailsford’s special open-order cover design connects directly with her previously revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers for Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. Together, they form an epic, interconnected visual set. Retailers and fans looking to secure this stunning piece must submit their orders by the Final Order Cut-Off on September 28. The cover will hit shelves alongside all previously announced variants on November 4. A Diabolical Ritual Gone Wrong The issue exposes a terrifying secret lurking beneath Riverdale’s wholesome surface. An ancient has spent a century preparing a human
Continue reading →
Apple TVNewsStreaming TVThrillerTrailers
Apple TV has just released the first look and confirmed the official launch schedule for its upcoming crime thriller series, “The Wanted Man.” SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie stars as the lead and serves as an executive producer. Developed by creator, writer, and showrunner George Kay, the eight-part series represents a joint production effort between New Pictures and Kay’s Observatory Pictures. A Dark Story of Betrayal and Prison Survival The narrative centers on Felix Carmichael, a formidable organized crime boss portrayed by Laurie. After a devastating betrayal from a trusted member of his own criminal enterprise, Carmichael is incarcerated in the notorious Staplehurst Prison. Surrounded by extreme danger and stripped of his usual influence, he must tap into his own violent tendencies merely to survive behind bars. With his family’s safety, his business empire, and his personal fortune hanging in the balance, Carmichael determines that his only path forward is to engineer an unprecedented prison escape. A
Continue reading →
HalloweenMoviesNewsTrailers
The 1980s were a golden age for horror, delivering everything from legendary slasher franchises to genre-defining masterpieces like The Thing and The Shining. Horror-comedies also achieved icon status during this legendary decade, led by Joe Dante’s massive 1984 blockbuster Gremlins. The wildly entertaining film introduced the world to Mogwai care rules, grossed a staggering $212.9 million worldwide, and turned the adorable Gizmo into a global pop culture sensation. Decades after Gremlins 2: The New Batch brought its signature chaos to the 1990s, the franchise is finally returning to live-action for its long-awaited third chapter! A Spooky New October Release Date and Teaser While fans were eagerly anticipating a holiday release, Warner Bros. has adjusted the theatrical debut for the highly anticipated sequel directed by original screenwriter Chris Columbus. The untitled third installment has moved from November 19, 2027, to a prime autumn slot on October 6, 2028. To celebrate the update, the studio dropped a thrilling first official teaser video,
Continue reading →
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Lionsgate has officially released a new pulse-pounding trailer for Beware Boiúna! It offers audiences a thrilling look at an ancient predator awakened in the heart of the Amazon. Tickets are on sale now for the creature feature. It delivers a relentless, bloody descent into survival horror as a routine humanitarian trip turns into a fight against an insurmountable threat. Brazilian Folklore Ignites a Jungle Nightmare The story follows a dedicated team of doctors and aid workers. They travel deep into isolated stretches of the rainforest to deliver critical medical supplies to remote communities. However, their mission goes horribly wrong when they discover illegal mining has disturbed the slumber of Boiúna, a colossal serpent from Brazilian folklore. Now, everyone is on the menu. They soon find themselves stranded on treacherous waters and completely cut off from communication. The apex predator hunts them from both the dense canopy and murky depths. Horror Veterans Helm the Creature Feature Behind the camera, Beware Boiúna
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsTrailers
Filming has officially wrapped on They Follow, the anticipated follow-up to David Robert Mitchell’s 2014 indie phenomenon It Follows. It has now entered post-production. The original film starred Maika Monroe as Jay. She’s a young woman hunted by an unyielding supernatural entity passed through sexual contact. Renowned for its dread-filled atmosphere and subversion of genre tropes, the original grew into a defining horror classic of the 2010s. Monroe returns to lead the sequel alongside an impressive new supporting cast, including Naomi Ackie, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael Gandolfini, and Justine Lupe. Navigating a Twelve-Year Gap in the Entity’s Pursuit The original feature ended on a subtly ambiguous note. It hinted that despite Jay’s desperate efforts to destroy the entity, it kept stalking her from a distance. The twelve-year gap between the original film and its sequel creates a compelling narrative hurdle for the production team. Character Evolution and Maturing Genre Themes The original film explored youth, coming-of-age anxieties, and sexuality. However,
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