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Apothic Teams with Model and Halloween Icon Heidi Klum for Type 'A' Wine Blood Bags

Apothic Teams with Model and Halloween Icon Heidi Klum for Type ‘A’ Wine Blood Bags

Wine brand Apothic is partnering with supermodel and Halloween icon Heidi Klum to elevate spooky season celebrations with an exclusive release. The collaboration introduces limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type ‘A’ Blood Bags—collectible wine accessories designed to resemble blood bags and filled with Apothic Red. Shipped in a custom red cooler, the limited-edition set transforms a classic pour into a festive accessory suitable for movie marathons, costume parties, or holiday gatherings. Decadent Flavors Fit for a Legendary Celebration With rich notes of ripe blueberry, boysenberry, vanilla, and mocha, Apothic Red delivers a smooth, indulgent profile. One that pairs seamlessly with Halloween party spreads. The partnership aligns with Apothic’s long-standing tradition of defying conventional wine tropes. It aims to bring a mysterious and bold aesthetic to fall festivities. However, that’s not all! As an official sponsor of Heidi Klum’s milestone 25th annual Halloween bash, Apothic will also offer fans behind-the-scenes social content featuring Klum’s costume teasers, hosting advice, and festive creator

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2026
Scary Movie (2026) Is Out Today on 4K and Blu-ray

Scary Movie (2026) Is Out Today on 4K and Blu-ray

Over thirteen years after Scary Movie 5, the beloved spoof franchise returns today on physical media with Scary Movie (2026) on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Reunited for the first time in over two decades, the franchise’s legendary original cast leads the mayhem in Scary Movie. Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans reprise their iconic roles as Shorty and Ray Wilkins. Anna Faris returns as Cindy Campbell, and Regina Hall is back as Brenda Meeks. This time, the core gang is thrust back into the crosshairs of a relentless masked killer. Joining the core group are Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, and Chris Elliott. Kenan Thompson, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., and Heidi Gardner. No Modern Horror Trope Escapes the Chopping Block The sixth entry aims at every horror trend, trope, and cliché that has emerged over the past decade. And no modern trend is off-limits. The film gleefully parodies elevated horror, prestige art-house thrillers, legacy “requels,” cash-grab prequels, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2026
Director Mike P. Nelson Talks Beware Boiúna, Giant Snakes, and the Amazon in Our Interview

Director Mike P. Nelson Talks Beware Boiúna, Giant Snakes, and the Amazon in Our Interview

For horror enthusiasts, director Mike P. Nelson is a name that instantly commands respect. After breathing brutal new life into Wrong Turn. And contributing to V/H/S/85, and directing 2025’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, the visionary filmmaker returns. This time to lead audiences straight into the terrifying depths of the South American rainforest. Get ready for Beware Boiúna, offering a pulse-pounding glimpse into a brutal creature feature where modern human arrogance clashes with a colossal entity of ancient myth. Brazilian Folklore Collides with High-Octane Survival Horror Beware Boiúna follows a dedicated team of doctors and relief volunteers as they travel deep into an isolated sector of the jungle to deliver emergency aid to remote river communities. The untamed Amazon, however, shows no mercy to well-meaning outsiders. A mine unknowingly desecrates the resting place of Boiúna—a legendary, gargantuan serpent rooted in Brazilian folklore. Soon, the doctors’ vessel is stranded and cut off from all communication. Trapped on treacherous waters and hunted from both

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Shudder Acquires Horror-Comedy 'Red Snow' Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut

Shudder Acquires Horror-Comedy ‘Red Snow’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut

Mega genre streaming platform Shudder has officially secured the rights to the upcoming Finnish horror-comedy feature Red Snow. The announcement comes as the film prepares to premiere at Fantastic Fest. It will be arriving on the streaming platform later this year. Blending festive holiday horror with dark comedic tropes, the acquisition expands Shudder’s slate of international genre cinema with a bloody, subversively dark spin on traditional Christmas folklore. A Twisted Festive Nightmare The story follows Johanna. She’s an isolated sixteen-year-old emo teenager living in Finland who harbors romanticized fantasies of meeting a glamorous, brooding vampire prince. However, her dark fairytale dreams are brutally shattered when she encounters Martti. He’s a balding, beer-bellied forty-nine-year-old bloodsucker. He like to disguise himself in a Santa suit to infiltrate homes and slaughter entire families. Crossing paths with the vampire on Christmas Eve, Johanna finds herself ensnared in a violent nightmare of trauma and holiday carnage. This leads to a bloody fight for survival by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
'Deathgasm II: Goremageddon' Swaps Heart and Humor for Unrelenting Splatter

‘Deathgasm II: Goremageddon’ is Unleashing Heavy Metal Horror in Cinemas and on VOD

The wait is finally over for metalheads and gorehounds as Deathgasm II: Goremageddon, the explosive sequel to the 2015 cult horror-comedy hit, prepares to blast into theaters. Fresh off its festival run that kicked off with its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest and continued across Sitges, BIFAN, Fantaspoa, and more, this high-octane bloodbath is ready to deliver an unhinged, head-banging cinematic experience. Fans can catch an exhilarating preview of the carnage right now with the release of the new official trailer below. Raising the Dead for the Ultimate Battle of the Bands Years after surviving the demonic carnage of the original film, Brodie is washed up, broke, and trapped in small-town purgatory. Opportunity strikes when the legendary NoizeQuest battle-of-the-bands competition rolls into town. This offers him a desperate shot at redemption and a chance to win back his former love, Medina. One massive hurdle stands in his way. His drummer is down an arm, and his remaining bandmates are completely

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Metal and Magic Meet Fairy Tale Mayhem in the 'Magic Mtn.' Trailer

Metal and Magic Meet Fairy Tale Mayhem in the ‘Magic Mtn.’ Trailer

Co-writers, directors, and producers Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect) and Hal Satin have unveiled the debut trailer for their metal horror fairy tale Magic Mtn. The film premieres at Fantastic Fest before launching nationwide this Halloween season. Blending dark occult aesthetics, goth subculture, and surreal folklore, the atmospheric teaser offers a vivid preview of a movie built on ghostly specters, wicked curses, and heavy metal subversion. Three Intersecting Fables Bound by an Occult Spell Guided by a ghoulish narrator named Lord Mmorke, the narrative weaves together three distinct fables. All collide within a realm beyond tangible reality. The intersecting stories trace a Deathrock squatter imprisoned by a sadistic psychiatrist while facing the horrors of regret. You also see a pair of criminal plumbers. They are descending toward the gates of Hell across the beer-soaked backdrop of the Sunset Strip. There’s also an ambitious architect who builds his future on a Faustian pact with the Devil. As the tales unfold, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Is Officially a Massive Hit at Box Offices

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Is Officially a Massive Hit at Box Offices

Director Zach Cregger has done it again. He has shattered box office expectations once again with his high-concept cinematic reboot of Resident Evil. Sony’s new take on the iconic 1990s video game franchise secured a massive $60 million domestic debut over its opening weekend, Variety reports. The total significantly outperformed early industry tracking, marking the largest opening weekend in the film series’ 24-year history. Globally, the feature added $48.3 million from international territories, pushing its worldwide total to a staggering $108.3 million. The previous franchise record was held by 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife, starring Milla Jovovich, which opened to $26 million and went on to a $300 million lifetime global haul. Zach Cregger Continues a Legendary Box Office Streak Cregger’s explosive launch follows an incredible streak of horror hits. The filmmaker first broke out with 2022’s low-budget thriller Barbarian before directing the massive success Weapons. That original horror project earned $43 million domestically during its debut, eventually wrapping its theatrical

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Amnesia and Ass Whooping: POV Action Film 'Bad Day at the Office' Unleashes Final Trailer

Amnesia and Ass Whooping: POV Action Film ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Unleashes Final Trailer

If you think your Monday feels rough, imagine waking up with complete amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s criminal underworld battering down your door. The final trailer for Bad Day at the Office has officially arrived. And it offers an immersive, front-row seat to pure cinematic madness. The turbo-charged action-thriller premiered as the opening-night feature of the prestigious Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. And now, it’s heading to theaters this October. A High-Octane First-Person Experience Shot entirely from a first-person perspective utilizing specialized GoPro camera rigs, the film completely transforms the traditional action-thriller format. Every bone-crunching strike, high-speed vehicle pursuit, and massive explosion is experienced through the main character’s eyes. By ditching traditional camera setups, the production immerses viewers in the center of the conflict. It makes the audience feel less like passive observers and more like active players in a video game. A High-Stakes Narrative Built on Amnesia and Survival

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Amicus Production Returns to Horror for the First time in 40 Years with 'In the Grip of Terror'

Amicus Production Returns to Horror for the First time in 40 Years with ‘In the Grip of Terror’

Following a hiatus spanning more than four decades, legendary British production company Amicus Productions is officially returning to cinema screens. The historic studio is making its theatrical comeback with In the Grip of Terror, marking the company’s first new horror feature since its golden era. The announcement comes alongside the release of the film’s official trailer, paving the way for a specialized fall theatrical tour across the UK. The big-screen rollout begins in October with dedicated engagements at Lumière Cinema in Romford and The Northern Light Cinema in Sale, Greater Manchester. The tour then continues through November with scheduled dates at Peckhamplex in London and the Southport Bijou Cinema, with additional regional venues and screening dates expected to be announced shortly. Classic Horror Royalty Meets a New Generation of Talent In the Grip of Terror brings together an impressive blend of classic genre icons and emerging British talent. Golden Globe nominee Jane Merrow (The Lion in Winter, Hands of the Ripper)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Ahead of its VOD Release, 'Her Will Be Done' Will Host Q&As at The Roxy

Ahead of its VOD Release, ‘Her Will Be Done’ Will Host Q&As at The Roxy

Having mesmerized audiences as a Director’s Fortnight standout at Cannes, along with celebrated festival runs at Sitges, Fantastic Fest, and BIFF, Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done is officially heading to North American screens. The dramatic, female-driven occult folk horror feature opens exclusively in New York City at The Roxy Cinema on September 24th. Screenings on September 23rd, 25th, and 27th at The Roxy Cinema will feature live Q&A sessions with director Julia Kowalski and star Roxane Mesquida.  A Dark Rural Legacy of Curses and Desire The film is set against the muddy, isolating backdrop of a small French farming village. Nawojka is a young woman trapped between her overprotective father, ungrateful brothers, and the need to keep her family’s failing farm afloat. However, while she dreams of escaping to veterinary school, Nawojka harbors a far darker burden. She has inherited the demonic curse that claimed her mother’s life. Plagued by agonizing visions that manifest in reality, she spends her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 21, 2026

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Apothic Teams with Model and Halloween Icon Heidi Klum for Type 'A' Wine Blood Bags

Apothic Teams with Model and Halloween Icon Heidi Klum for Type ‘A’ Wine Blood Bags

Wine brand Apothic is partnering with supermodel and Halloween icon Heidi Klum to elevate spooky season celebrations with an exclusive release. The collaboration introduces limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type ‘A’ Blood Bags—collectible wine accessories designed to resemble blood bags and filled with Apothic Red. Shipped in a custom red cooler, the limited-edition set transforms a classic pour into a festive accessory suitable for movie marathons, costume parties, or holiday gatherings. Decadent Flavors Fit for a Legendary Celebration With rich notes of ripe blueberry, boysenberry, vanilla, and mocha, Apothic Red delivers a smooth, indulgent profile. One that pairs seamlessly with Halloween party spreads. The partnership aligns with Apothic’s long-standing tradition of defying conventional wine tropes. It aims to bring a mysterious and bold aesthetic to fall festivities. However, that’s not all! As an official sponsor of Heidi Klum’s milestone 25th annual Halloween bash, Apothic will also offer fans behind-the-scenes social content featuring Klum’s costume teasers, hosting advice, and festive creator

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2026
Scary Movie (2026) Is Out Today on 4K and Blu-ray

Scary Movie (2026) Is Out Today on 4K and Blu-ray

Over thirteen years after Scary Movie 5, the beloved spoof franchise returns today on physical media with Scary Movie (2026) on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Reunited for the first time in over two decades, the franchise’s legendary original cast leads the mayhem in Scary Movie. Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans reprise their iconic roles as Shorty and Ray Wilkins. Anna Faris returns as Cindy Campbell, and Regina Hall is back as Brenda Meeks. This time, the core gang is thrust back into the crosshairs of a relentless masked killer. Joining the core group are Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, and Chris Elliott. Kenan Thompson, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., and Heidi Gardner. No Modern Horror Trope Escapes the Chopping Block The sixth entry aims at every horror trend, trope, and cliché that has emerged over the past decade. And no modern trend is off-limits. The film gleefully parodies elevated horror, prestige art-house thrillers, legacy “requels,” cash-grab prequels, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2026
Director Mike P. Nelson Talks Beware Boiúna, Giant Snakes, and the Amazon in Our Interview

Director Mike P. Nelson Talks Beware Boiúna, Giant Snakes, and the Amazon in Our Interview

For horror enthusiasts, director Mike P. Nelson is a name that instantly commands respect. After breathing brutal new life into Wrong Turn. And contributing to V/H/S/85, and directing 2025’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, the visionary filmmaker returns. This time to lead audiences straight into the terrifying depths of the South American rainforest. Get ready for Beware Boiúna, offering a pulse-pounding glimpse into a brutal creature feature where modern human arrogance clashes with a colossal entity of ancient myth. Brazilian Folklore Collides with High-Octane Survival Horror Beware Boiúna follows a dedicated team of doctors and relief volunteers as they travel deep into an isolated sector of the jungle to deliver emergency aid to remote river communities. The untamed Amazon, however, shows no mercy to well-meaning outsiders. A mine unknowingly desecrates the resting place of Boiúna—a legendary, gargantuan serpent rooted in Brazilian folklore. Soon, the doctors’ vessel is stranded and cut off from all communication. Trapped on treacherous waters and hunted from both

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Shudder Acquires Horror-Comedy 'Red Snow' Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut

Shudder Acquires Horror-Comedy ‘Red Snow’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut

Mega genre streaming platform Shudder has officially secured the rights to the upcoming Finnish horror-comedy feature Red Snow. The announcement comes as the film prepares to premiere at Fantastic Fest. It will be arriving on the streaming platform later this year. Blending festive holiday horror with dark comedic tropes, the acquisition expands Shudder’s slate of international genre cinema with a bloody, subversively dark spin on traditional Christmas folklore. A Twisted Festive Nightmare The story follows Johanna. She’s an isolated sixteen-year-old emo teenager living in Finland who harbors romanticized fantasies of meeting a glamorous, brooding vampire prince. However, her dark fairytale dreams are brutally shattered when she encounters Martti. He’s a balding, beer-bellied forty-nine-year-old bloodsucker. He like to disguise himself in a Santa suit to infiltrate homes and slaughter entire families. Crossing paths with the vampire on Christmas Eve, Johanna finds herself ensnared in a violent nightmare of trauma and holiday carnage. This leads to a bloody fight for survival by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
'Deathgasm II: Goremageddon' Swaps Heart and Humor for Unrelenting Splatter

‘Deathgasm II: Goremageddon’ is Unleashing Heavy Metal Horror in Cinemas and on VOD

The wait is finally over for metalheads and gorehounds as Deathgasm II: Goremageddon, the explosive sequel to the 2015 cult horror-comedy hit, prepares to blast into theaters. Fresh off its festival run that kicked off with its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest and continued across Sitges, BIFAN, Fantaspoa, and more, this high-octane bloodbath is ready to deliver an unhinged, head-banging cinematic experience. Fans can catch an exhilarating preview of the carnage right now with the release of the new official trailer below. Raising the Dead for the Ultimate Battle of the Bands Years after surviving the demonic carnage of the original film, Brodie is washed up, broke, and trapped in small-town purgatory. Opportunity strikes when the legendary NoizeQuest battle-of-the-bands competition rolls into town. This offers him a desperate shot at redemption and a chance to win back his former love, Medina. One massive hurdle stands in his way. His drummer is down an arm, and his remaining bandmates are completely

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Metal and Magic Meet Fairy Tale Mayhem in the 'Magic Mtn.' Trailer

Metal and Magic Meet Fairy Tale Mayhem in the ‘Magic Mtn.’ Trailer

Co-writers, directors, and producers Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect) and Hal Satin have unveiled the debut trailer for their metal horror fairy tale Magic Mtn. The film premieres at Fantastic Fest before launching nationwide this Halloween season. Blending dark occult aesthetics, goth subculture, and surreal folklore, the atmospheric teaser offers a vivid preview of a movie built on ghostly specters, wicked curses, and heavy metal subversion. Three Intersecting Fables Bound by an Occult Spell Guided by a ghoulish narrator named Lord Mmorke, the narrative weaves together three distinct fables. All collide within a realm beyond tangible reality. The intersecting stories trace a Deathrock squatter imprisoned by a sadistic psychiatrist while facing the horrors of regret. You also see a pair of criminal plumbers. They are descending toward the gates of Hell across the beer-soaked backdrop of the Sunset Strip. There’s also an ambitious architect who builds his future on a Faustian pact with the Devil. As the tales unfold, the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Is Officially a Massive Hit at Box Offices

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Is Officially a Massive Hit at Box Offices

Director Zach Cregger has done it again. He has shattered box office expectations once again with his high-concept cinematic reboot of Resident Evil. Sony’s new take on the iconic 1990s video game franchise secured a massive $60 million domestic debut over its opening weekend, Variety reports. The total significantly outperformed early industry tracking, marking the largest opening weekend in the film series’ 24-year history. Globally, the feature added $48.3 million from international territories, pushing its worldwide total to a staggering $108.3 million. The previous franchise record was held by 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife, starring Milla Jovovich, which opened to $26 million and went on to a $300 million lifetime global haul. Zach Cregger Continues a Legendary Box Office Streak Cregger’s explosive launch follows an incredible streak of horror hits. The filmmaker first broke out with 2022’s low-budget thriller Barbarian before directing the massive success Weapons. That original horror project earned $43 million domestically during its debut, eventually wrapping its theatrical

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Amnesia and Ass Whooping: POV Action Film 'Bad Day at the Office' Unleashes Final Trailer

Amnesia and Ass Whooping: POV Action Film ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Unleashes Final Trailer

If you think your Monday feels rough, imagine waking up with complete amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s criminal underworld battering down your door. The final trailer for Bad Day at the Office has officially arrived. And it offers an immersive, front-row seat to pure cinematic madness. The turbo-charged action-thriller premiered as the opening-night feature of the prestigious Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. And now, it’s heading to theaters this October. A High-Octane First-Person Experience Shot entirely from a first-person perspective utilizing specialized GoPro camera rigs, the film completely transforms the traditional action-thriller format. Every bone-crunching strike, high-speed vehicle pursuit, and massive explosion is experienced through the main character’s eyes. By ditching traditional camera setups, the production immerses viewers in the center of the conflict. It makes the audience feel less like passive observers and more like active players in a video game. A High-Stakes Narrative Built on Amnesia and Survival

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Amicus Production Returns to Horror for the First time in 40 Years with 'In the Grip of Terror'

Amicus Production Returns to Horror for the First time in 40 Years with ‘In the Grip of Terror’

Following a hiatus spanning more than four decades, legendary British production company Amicus Productions is officially returning to cinema screens. The historic studio is making its theatrical comeback with In the Grip of Terror, marking the company’s first new horror feature since its golden era. The announcement comes alongside the release of the film’s official trailer, paving the way for a specialized fall theatrical tour across the UK. The big-screen rollout begins in October with dedicated engagements at Lumière Cinema in Romford and The Northern Light Cinema in Sale, Greater Manchester. The tour then continues through November with scheduled dates at Peckhamplex in London and the Southport Bijou Cinema, with additional regional venues and screening dates expected to be announced shortly. Classic Horror Royalty Meets a New Generation of Talent In the Grip of Terror brings together an impressive blend of classic genre icons and emerging British talent. Golden Globe nominee Jane Merrow (The Lion in Winter, Hands of the Ripper)

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 22, 2026
Ahead of its VOD Release, 'Her Will Be Done' Will Host Q&As at The Roxy

Ahead of its VOD Release, ‘Her Will Be Done’ Will Host Q&As at The Roxy

Having mesmerized audiences as a Director’s Fortnight standout at Cannes, along with celebrated festival runs at Sitges, Fantastic Fest, and BIFF, Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done is officially heading to North American screens. The dramatic, female-driven occult folk horror feature opens exclusively in New York City at The Roxy Cinema on September 24th. Screenings on September 23rd, 25th, and 27th at The Roxy Cinema will feature live Q&A sessions with director Julia Kowalski and star Roxane Mesquida.  A Dark Rural Legacy of Curses and Desire The film is set against the muddy, isolating backdrop of a small French farming village. Nawojka is a young woman trapped between her overprotective father, ungrateful brothers, and the need to keep her family’s failing farm afloat. However, while she dreams of escaping to veterinary school, Nawojka harbors a far darker burden. She has inherited the demonic curse that claimed her mother’s life. Plagued by agonizing visions that manifest in reality, she spends her

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 21, 2026
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