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Long before the zombie became Hollywood’s favorite excuse for video game kill-streaks and endless television dramas, it represented a terrifying reality. One grounded in history and spiritual survival. Ahead of its nationwide theatrical rollout this September, a haunting new trailer has arrived. Maya Annik Bedward’s acclaimed documentary, Black Zombie. Fresh off a celebrated festival run at SXSW, Hot Docs, Blackstar, and Fantasia, the film skips typical jump scares to exhume the deeply unsettling, buried origins of pop culture’s most profitable monster. From Haitian Vodou to Hollywood Cash Cow Black Zombie tracks how a complex figure born from colonial enslavement, Haitian Vodou, and spiritual resistance was systematically whitewashed, stripped of its cultural roots, and packaged into a sanitized cinematic trope. Expect a blend of archival footage, observational vérité scenes, and sharp analysis. Bedward re-examines seminal horror classics including White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, and The Serpent and the Rainbow. The result is a bold cultural reckoning that reclaims the
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Thirty years after revolutionizing horror with shaky cameras and stick figures, The Blair Witch Project co-creator Eduardo Sánchez and producer Gregg Hale are heading back to the genre that made them legends. Swapping Maryland woods for the hyper-curated world of social media, the duo is teaming up for The Influencer Project. This fresh found-footage nightmare promises to turn the modern fixation on digital fame into pure, unadulterated terror. When “Going Live” Turns into a Fight for Survival Inspired by real events, the film stars real-life fashion and beauty influencer Chiara King as a version of herself. The plot follows King as she travels to Copenhagen alongside a documentary crew tasked with pulling back the curtain on her glamorous online existence. However, broadcasting every move to millions of devoted followers comes with a deadly price. As an obsessive stalker begins closing in, the documentary spirals into a horrific fight for survival. One that blurs the line between curated content and crime
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If you’re looking for a psychological techno-thriller to keep you frozen in your theater seat this summer, Focus Features has the perfect cybernetic nightmare lined up. The studio is officially set to unleash Hot Spot in theaters nationwide this August. Directed by Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Smoczyńska (The Lure, The Silent Twins) and penned by Robert Bolesto, the film promises a hypnotic blend of near-future paranoia and classic noir detective fiction. A Meltdown of Identity and Intelligence The film is set in a claustrophobic, near-future society completely governed by a sentient, omnipotent Artificial Intelligence. The narrative follows a weary private investigator who takes on what seems like a routine murder case. However, the investigation quickly derails when he uncovers the tracks of a shadowy rebel faction. It’s an underground group that possesses the exact digital weaponry needed to permanently corrupt and undermine their synthetic digital overlord. As the detective digs deeper into the corporate and technological abyss, the case turns inward.
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Directed by Brock Bodell in his feature directorial debut, Hellcat plunges viewers into a relentless, high-concept race against time. The narrative anchors itself on Lena, a woman who wakes up battered, bleeding, and trapped inside a moving camper trailer with a brutal injury. Her initial confusion turns into sheer panic when the driver delivers a chilling ultimatum: they have precisely sixty minutes to reach medical intervention before she succumbs to a fate far worse than death. As the physical agony mounts and the endless highway stretches out, Lena’s perception shatters, blurring the boundary between physical danger and psychological unraveling. Sharp Visual Instincts and Heavy-Hitting Performances Bodell—working from a script he co-wrote alongside Dakota Gorman and Todd Terry—brings a sharp visual instinct to the screen, leveraging his editing background to build a tight, sensory nightmare. Gorman and Terry pull double duty by starring in lead roles alongside a strong supporting ensemble that includes James Austin Johnson, Liz Atwater, Jordan Mullins, Elise
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If you spent any part of the early 2010s staying up far too late on forums, chances are you still lose sleep over that pasty, wide-eyed, lip-less face warning you to “go to sleep.” Now, the legendary internet urban legend Jeff the Killer is leaping ancient Creepypasta lore straight into movie theaters. Tongal—the community-powered studio fresh off high-profile collaborations with Netflix, Disney, and Pharrell Williams has officially snapped up the film rights for its very first original horror feature. Move over, The Backrooms; the OG meme horrors are taking over Hollywood. A Match Made in Surreal “Fever Dream” Heaven Leading the charge into the digital dark arts is filmmaker and viral phenomenon Savanah Moss. Her surreal, genre-bending short-form videos have earned her over 15 million devoted followers. Fresh off the festival circuit with her acclaimed short Funny Bunny, Moss is stepping into the feature production ring. And she’s working alongside Hollywood heavyweights Mark Korshak (Peppermint) and Michael McKay (The Age
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The wait is over for those seeking the ethereal. The highly coveted 30ml full-size bottles of the GHOSTS collection are once again back in stock from Heretic Parfums. This offers a rare opportunity to secure a fragrance before the vault closes once more. Born from a collaboration with musician Chelsea Wolfe, this collection bridges the tangible and the unseen through five phantom fragrances. Each composition lingers delicately between presence and absence, skin and air, memory and scent—offering a sensory sanctuary for those drawn to the quiet spaces in between. The GHOSTS Olfactory Archive Explore the haunting nuances of the collection through the complete offering: Ghosts Discovery Set — The definitive introduction to the spectral collection. Doppelgänger— An uncanny reflection of familiar notes. Spectral Grace— An ethereal dance of light and shadow. Shadow People— A deep, mysterious study in dark woods and quiet corners. Ektoplasma — A vibrant, otherworldly resinous impression. The Veil — A gossamer barrier between the known and
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In a secluded village where grief hangs heavier than chimney smoke, a family home is suddenly consumed by fire. And no two neighbors can agree on how the blaze started. An Award-Winning Film Following its win of both the Golden Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the Fantasia Film Festival, Radik Ashimov’s psychological horror Burning is coming to Digital this Fall. A Fiery Mystery A young couple has just buried their firstborn son. In the heartbreaking weeks following the tragedy, the grieving mother wanders from door to door, pleading for a kind of help no one seems to understand, before vanishing entirely into the dense trees at the forest’s edge. Soon after, the father’s mother arrives, uninvited, unexplained, and deeply unsettling. Then, under the cover of night, the family home erupts into flames. What actually happened inside those walls stays inside—except for the fragmented stories circulating among the locals. Gathered at the village shop, three witnesses trade erratic pieces
Continue reading →
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True crime enthusiasts are about to get an unsparing look into the life of one of South Carolina’s most infamous monsters. From Quiver Distribution comes Gaskins: The Hitchhiker Killer. This haunting 94-minute feature blends true crime, horror, and thriller elements to chronicle the dark legacy of Donald “Pee-Wee” Gaskins. He’s a prolific killer whose terrifying crimes spanned decades before justice finally caught up with him. The Twisted History of a South Carolina Horror Long before he was exposed as a cold-blooded killer, Gaskins built a criminal record marred by assault and burglary convictions. However, his violence escalated into a murderous spree involving stabbing, shooting, drowning, and poisoning. He killed more than a dozen victims across the American South. The horrifying extent of his crimes came to light when law enforcement discovered eight bodies buried in shallow graves near his home. This began to unravel a nightmare that shocked the entire nation. An Ensemble Cast and Creative Team Behind the Nightmare
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Rob Riggle is swapping physical comedy for spectral drama this spooky season. The actor is set to star as a man tormented by a ghost in the upcoming supernatural thriller Nickels. A Ghostly Family Affair Directed by Spencer King and written by Tim Tuchrello, Nickels centers on Tom Monroe (Riggle), a successful entrepreneur and family man who remains paralyzed by the teenage trauma of losing his older brother in a tragic motorcycle crash. However, three decades later, history repeats itself when his neighbor’s son, Mitch Diller (Aaron Holliday), survives a horrific motorcycle wreck of his own. The incident triggers a spiral for Tom, who becomes convinced his late brother’s spirit has returned. As his desperate search for supernatural answers sends shockwaves through his family, Tom must confront the unresolved grief, test his faith, and reckon with the lingering haunting of his past. An Ensemble Worth Haunting Alongside Riggle, the film stars Odessa A’zion as Tom’s daughter and Bitsie Tulloch as
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Paramount Pictures has officially set a summer release date for one of the most anticipated horror remakes in recent memory. Written, directed, and produced by Smile and Smile 2 mastermind Parker Finn, the reimagining of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult masterpiece Possession officially has a release date. The new version will haunt theaters everywhere in June of 2027. The original horror classic starred Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill as a married couple in Cold War–era West Berlin. Their bitter separation rapidly devolves into a grueling, surreal nightmare of infidelity and cosmic terror. It remains one of the most intense supernatural films ever made. A Stellar Ensemble Steps into the Cold War Shadows Taking on the demanding lead roles previously immortalized by Adjani and Neill are Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner. The new project has even received the official stamp of approval from Isabelle Adjani herself. She specifically gave Qualley her blessing to step into the iconic role. Joining the lead duo
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Long before the zombie became Hollywood’s favorite excuse for video game kill-streaks and endless television dramas, it represented a terrifying reality. One grounded in history and spiritual survival. Ahead of its nationwide theatrical rollout this September, a haunting new trailer has arrived. Maya Annik Bedward’s acclaimed documentary, Black Zombie. Fresh off a celebrated festival run at SXSW, Hot Docs, Blackstar, and Fantasia, the film skips typical jump scares to exhume the deeply unsettling, buried origins of pop culture’s most profitable monster. From Haitian Vodou to Hollywood Cash Cow Black Zombie tracks how a complex figure born from colonial enslavement, Haitian Vodou, and spiritual resistance was systematically whitewashed, stripped of its cultural roots, and packaged into a sanitized cinematic trope. Expect a blend of archival footage, observational vérité scenes, and sharp analysis. Bedward re-examines seminal horror classics including White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, and The Serpent and the Rainbow. The result is a bold cultural reckoning that reclaims the
Continue reading →
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Thirty years after revolutionizing horror with shaky cameras and stick figures, The Blair Witch Project co-creator Eduardo Sánchez and producer Gregg Hale are heading back to the genre that made them legends. Swapping Maryland woods for the hyper-curated world of social media, the duo is teaming up for The Influencer Project. This fresh found-footage nightmare promises to turn the modern fixation on digital fame into pure, unadulterated terror. When “Going Live” Turns into a Fight for Survival Inspired by real events, the film stars real-life fashion and beauty influencer Chiara King as a version of herself. The plot follows King as she travels to Copenhagen alongside a documentary crew tasked with pulling back the curtain on her glamorous online existence. However, broadcasting every move to millions of devoted followers comes with a deadly price. As an obsessive stalker begins closing in, the documentary spirals into a horrific fight for survival. One that blurs the line between curated content and crime
Continue reading →
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If you’re looking for a psychological techno-thriller to keep you frozen in your theater seat this summer, Focus Features has the perfect cybernetic nightmare lined up. The studio is officially set to unleash Hot Spot in theaters nationwide this August. Directed by Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Smoczyńska (The Lure, The Silent Twins) and penned by Robert Bolesto, the film promises a hypnotic blend of near-future paranoia and classic noir detective fiction. A Meltdown of Identity and Intelligence The film is set in a claustrophobic, near-future society completely governed by a sentient, omnipotent Artificial Intelligence. The narrative follows a weary private investigator who takes on what seems like a routine murder case. However, the investigation quickly derails when he uncovers the tracks of a shadowy rebel faction. It’s an underground group that possesses the exact digital weaponry needed to permanently corrupt and undermine their synthetic digital overlord. As the detective digs deeper into the corporate and technological abyss, the case turns inward.
Continue reading →
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Directed by Brock Bodell in his feature directorial debut, Hellcat plunges viewers into a relentless, high-concept race against time. The narrative anchors itself on Lena, a woman who wakes up battered, bleeding, and trapped inside a moving camper trailer with a brutal injury. Her initial confusion turns into sheer panic when the driver delivers a chilling ultimatum: they have precisely sixty minutes to reach medical intervention before she succumbs to a fate far worse than death. As the physical agony mounts and the endless highway stretches out, Lena’s perception shatters, blurring the boundary between physical danger and psychological unraveling. Sharp Visual Instincts and Heavy-Hitting Performances Bodell—working from a script he co-wrote alongside Dakota Gorman and Todd Terry—brings a sharp visual instinct to the screen, leveraging his editing background to build a tight, sensory nightmare. Gorman and Terry pull double duty by starring in lead roles alongside a strong supporting ensemble that includes James Austin Johnson, Liz Atwater, Jordan Mullins, Elise
Continue reading →
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If you spent any part of the early 2010s staying up far too late on forums, chances are you still lose sleep over that pasty, wide-eyed, lip-less face warning you to “go to sleep.” Now, the legendary internet urban legend Jeff the Killer is leaping ancient Creepypasta lore straight into movie theaters. Tongal—the community-powered studio fresh off high-profile collaborations with Netflix, Disney, and Pharrell Williams has officially snapped up the film rights for its very first original horror feature. Move over, The Backrooms; the OG meme horrors are taking over Hollywood. A Match Made in Surreal “Fever Dream” Heaven Leading the charge into the digital dark arts is filmmaker and viral phenomenon Savanah Moss. Her surreal, genre-bending short-form videos have earned her over 15 million devoted followers. Fresh off the festival circuit with her acclaimed short Funny Bunny, Moss is stepping into the feature production ring. And she’s working alongside Hollywood heavyweights Mark Korshak (Peppermint) and Michael McKay (The Age
Continue reading →
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The wait is over for those seeking the ethereal. The highly coveted 30ml full-size bottles of the GHOSTS collection are once again back in stock from Heretic Parfums. This offers a rare opportunity to secure a fragrance before the vault closes once more. Born from a collaboration with musician Chelsea Wolfe, this collection bridges the tangible and the unseen through five phantom fragrances. Each composition lingers delicately between presence and absence, skin and air, memory and scent—offering a sensory sanctuary for those drawn to the quiet spaces in between. The GHOSTS Olfactory Archive Explore the haunting nuances of the collection through the complete offering: Ghosts Discovery Set — The definitive introduction to the spectral collection. Doppelgänger— An uncanny reflection of familiar notes. Spectral Grace— An ethereal dance of light and shadow. Shadow People— A deep, mysterious study in dark woods and quiet corners. Ektoplasma — A vibrant, otherworldly resinous impression. The Veil — A gossamer barrier between the known and
Continue reading →
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In a secluded village where grief hangs heavier than chimney smoke, a family home is suddenly consumed by fire. And no two neighbors can agree on how the blaze started. An Award-Winning Film Following its win of both the Golden Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the Fantasia Film Festival, Radik Ashimov’s psychological horror Burning is coming to Digital this Fall. A Fiery Mystery A young couple has just buried their firstborn son. In the heartbreaking weeks following the tragedy, the grieving mother wanders from door to door, pleading for a kind of help no one seems to understand, before vanishing entirely into the dense trees at the forest’s edge. Soon after, the father’s mother arrives, uninvited, unexplained, and deeply unsettling. Then, under the cover of night, the family home erupts into flames. What actually happened inside those walls stays inside—except for the fragmented stories circulating among the locals. Gathered at the village shop, three witnesses trade erratic pieces
Continue reading →
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True crime enthusiasts are about to get an unsparing look into the life of one of South Carolina’s most infamous monsters. From Quiver Distribution comes Gaskins: The Hitchhiker Killer. This haunting 94-minute feature blends true crime, horror, and thriller elements to chronicle the dark legacy of Donald “Pee-Wee” Gaskins. He’s a prolific killer whose terrifying crimes spanned decades before justice finally caught up with him. The Twisted History of a South Carolina Horror Long before he was exposed as a cold-blooded killer, Gaskins built a criminal record marred by assault and burglary convictions. However, his violence escalated into a murderous spree involving stabbing, shooting, drowning, and poisoning. He killed more than a dozen victims across the American South. The horrifying extent of his crimes came to light when law enforcement discovered eight bodies buried in shallow graves near his home. This began to unravel a nightmare that shocked the entire nation. An Ensemble Cast and Creative Team Behind the Nightmare
Continue reading →
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Rob Riggle is swapping physical comedy for spectral drama this spooky season. The actor is set to star as a man tormented by a ghost in the upcoming supernatural thriller Nickels. A Ghostly Family Affair Directed by Spencer King and written by Tim Tuchrello, Nickels centers on Tom Monroe (Riggle), a successful entrepreneur and family man who remains paralyzed by the teenage trauma of losing his older brother in a tragic motorcycle crash. However, three decades later, history repeats itself when his neighbor’s son, Mitch Diller (Aaron Holliday), survives a horrific motorcycle wreck of his own. The incident triggers a spiral for Tom, who becomes convinced his late brother’s spirit has returned. As his desperate search for supernatural answers sends shockwaves through his family, Tom must confront the unresolved grief, test his faith, and reckon with the lingering haunting of his past. An Ensemble Worth Haunting Alongside Riggle, the film stars Odessa A’zion as Tom’s daughter and Bitsie Tulloch as
Continue reading →
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Paramount Pictures has officially set a summer release date for one of the most anticipated horror remakes in recent memory. Written, directed, and produced by Smile and Smile 2 mastermind Parker Finn, the reimagining of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult masterpiece Possession officially has a release date. The new version will haunt theaters everywhere in June of 2027. The original horror classic starred Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill as a married couple in Cold War–era West Berlin. Their bitter separation rapidly devolves into a grueling, surreal nightmare of infidelity and cosmic terror. It remains one of the most intense supernatural films ever made. A Stellar Ensemble Steps into the Cold War Shadows Taking on the demanding lead roles previously immortalized by Adjani and Neill are Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner. The new project has even received the official stamp of approval from Isabelle Adjani herself. She specifically gave Qualley her blessing to step into the iconic role. Joining the lead duo
Continue reading →
