Movies

Horror movies from every corner of the genre: new releases, indie standouts, international shocks and the classics worth your night.

10,878 stories

MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers

Movie Review: ‘Vicious,’ Starring Dakota Fanning, is a Streaming Must-See!

While scrolling through Paramount+ for a late-night horror fix, I stumbled across Vicious. I originally reported on it when it was first announced in 2025. In a sea of hundreds of horror releases across 2025 and 2026, it had temporarily slipped off my radar. But the second I hit play, I was instantly reminded of why this project caught my attention in the first place. Vicious boasts what may be the most accurate title in recent horror history, delivering a relentless, bone-chilling experience that lives up to every letter of its name. Bryan Bertino Delivers Pure Unfiltered Suspense Behind the camera is director Bryan Bertino. He’s the modern master of dread who previously terrified audiences with The Strangers and The Dark and the Wicked. Bertino once again proves why he is a force to be reckoned with in the genre. He crafts a claustrophobic narrative that builds unbearable tension from the very opening scene. His signature ability to turn ordinary,

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 2, 2026

MoviesNewsProductTrailers

Michael Rooker’s Most Terrifying Role: ‘Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Mainstream audiences recognize Michael Rooker for his beloved roles in blockbuster franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and series like “The Walking Dead.” However, horror purists know him best for his chilling feature-film debut. And no, we aren’t talking about Slither either. Four decades after it first stunned audiences and redefined the boundaries of cinematic violence, John McNaughton’s landmark thriller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is returning to the spotlight. Dark Sky Selects is celebrating the 40th anniversary of this AmeIt’s doing so masterpiece. And it’s doing it with a definitive, restored release that highlights Rooker’s most terrifying performance. A Landmark Independent Thriller Returns in Restored 4K Newly restored in 4K from the original 16mm camera negative, the film presents McNaughton’s bleak vision with unprecedented clarity while preserving its raw, uncompromising atmosphere. Dark Sky Selects will release a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelcase on October 27, 2026. The 2160p Dolby Vision HDR presentation maintains the original 1.33:1 aspect

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 2, 2026

ForeignMoviesReviews

Spoiler-Free Review: Bloody Tennis

Official synopsis Follows Sophie, who is admitted to an elite tennis academy hidden in the South of Europe, where she must contend with fierce competition and the school’s increasingly sinister undercurrents. Review Writer/director Nikias Chryssos’s Bloody Tennis (Germany, 2026) feels far closer to pastiche of Suspiria than mere homage. This is obvious as soon as American tennis player Sophie (Sandra Guldberg Kampp) steps foot on the European tennis school campus for elite players and meets school director Mary (Elina Löwensohn). Mary gives off “evil leader” vibes right off the bat, and the Suspiria parallels have only just begun. Suspiria isn’t the only fear-fare film that Bloody Tennis apes. The film also borrows heavily and frequently from Eurohorror of the seventies and eighties, with Hostel-like vibes from early 2000s torture shockers also thrown in for good measure. A big problem here is that viewers are not given anyone to root for. Sophie is the protagonist — at least for a while

Continue reading →

Joseph Perry

Oct 2, 2026

ForeignMoviesReviews

Spoiler-Free Review: Child

Official synopsis To save their dying son, a father follows his wife into a mysterious journey where the promise of life slowly reveals the monstrous depths of a parent’s love. Review Avoid spoilers, dear readers, and go into director Cyrus Neshvad’s chilling Child (Luxembourg, 2026) as cold as possible. This thriller with horror elements had me captivated the entire time, building from tense, dramatic suspense from the outset to a jaw-dropping third act full of unexpected shocks. Anne (Brigitte Urhausen) and her physician husband Greg (Mailk Zidi) are a highly troubled couple whose young son is hours away from dying if he doesn’t get an organ transplant. Anne blames Greg for their son’s situation, making their drive from their home city in Luxembourg to a remote rural location in another country to pick up the needed organ a dreadful one. Once they arrive at the destination, matters become ugly and dangerous right away. But this is only the first act,

Continue reading →

Joseph Perry

Oct 2, 2026

AdaptationBooksNetflixNewsStreaming TVTrailers

The Series Adaptation of Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” Arrives on Netflix

John Steinbeck’s masterwork of envy, bloodlines, and moral ruin arrives on screen today as Netflix unleashes its long-awaited limited series adaptation of “East of Eden.” All seven episodes of the sweeping saga have dropped worldwide. It invites audiences to plunge headfirst into a dark, multi-generational epic without waiting a single week for the next chapter. Stellar Lead Cast Florence Pugh anchors the drama as the cold, but mesmerizing Cathy Ames. She’s a figure whose presence fractures everyone around her. She stars alongside Christopher Abbott as the idealistic Adam Trask and Mike Faist as his volatile brother, Charles. Anchoring this pressure-cooker dynamic is a powerhouse supporting cast. It includes Tracy Letts, Ciarán Hinds, and Martha Plimpton. Hoon Lee, Joseph Zada, and Joe Anders also round out the cast. Story and Allegory Crafted for television by showrunner Zoe Kazan, the narrative charts decades of family warfare from the Civil War to the threshold of World War I. Set against the sun-baked backdrop

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 2, 2026

MoviesNewsTrailers

Move Over Chucky, ‘Jeffrey Dollmer’ is Coming to Town

The horror landscape is preparing for a dark and unusual entry into the killer doll subgenre this autumn. Move over Chucky, there’s a new killer doll in town. Uncork’d Entertainment has officially scheduled the Digital and on-demand debut of the horror comedy Jeffrey Dollmer for this November. It’s bringing a twisted supernatural premise to horror fans. The film imagines the sinister presence of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer becoming entrapped within a murderous toy. It sparks a modern-day trail of terror. A Decades-Old Ritual Unleashes Present-Day Slaughter Law enforcement captures him, interrupting an unusual doll and an occult ritual designed to shift his evil soul into the object. His capture by law enforcement interrupts the dark ceremony. This leaves the ritual incomplete and the doll locked away in a police evidence room. Decades later, the evidence is discarded, sending the doll back out into society. When the lingering spirit inside is inadvertently reactivated, it targets a young model who shares

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 2, 2026

HalloweenMoviesNewsStreaming TVTubi

Tubi Guarantees Chills All October: Call the Recommendation Hotline TubiFone!

Tubi recently unveiled its official Halloween lineup. However, the free streaming platform is going the extra mile to keep horror fans thoroughly spooked all month long. In an homage to the pre-streaming era when moviegoers dialed automated hotlines like MovieFone to find showtimes, Tubi is launching its own interactive hotline. And it’s called TubiFone. Designed to help viewers navigate without endless scrolling, this hotline delivers tailored film and series recommendations based entirely on your mood. How to Dial into the Spooky Season Recommendations Movie fans can dial 1-833-605-TUBI. Once connected, callers can select the precise emotion or vibe they want their entertainment to evoke. The service then generates targeted suggestions available immediately on the platform. The system is engineered specifically for those moments when traditional subgenre tags like “slasher” or “creature feature” fall short, but descriptors like “appalled” or “paranoid” hit the mark. Explore October’s Nine Keypad Categories of Terror The October TubiFone lineup features nine distinct emotional pathways. Each

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 1, 2026

InterviewsNewsStreaming TVTrailers

Behind the Magic of “Coven Academy”: An Interview with Cecilia Deacon

With the premiere of the anticipated new supernatural Disney+ series Coven Academy today, we sat down with star Cecilia Deacon. She took us inside the show’s dark, magical universe. Set in the haunted heart of New Orleans, “Coven Academy“ follows a group of teenage witches and dangerously charming warlocks. The story unfolds at an elite boarding school. There, however, power comes at a steep price, secrets are lethal, and forbidden attractions complicate survival. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz9nAM9qa3c . Created and executive produced by Tim Federle, the series stars Malina Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Malachi Barton, Devon Sawa, and Tiffani Thiessen. Cecilia Deacon (Charmed, Altered Carbon) also stars, returning to magic after roles in series like “Charmed” and “Riverdale.” Deacon plays Mary. Her mysterious passing catalyzes the entire series. Her sarcastic, New York-born daughter, Briar (Weissman), attends the mysterious Crescent Veil school. Through haunting flashback sequences, Deacon delivers a standout performance that anchors the story’s overarching mystery. An Ontario native, Deacon

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 1, 2026

Amazon Prime VideoFandango at HomeMoviesNewsStreaming TVTrailers

Inherited Nightmares: ‘Don’t Let Them Out’ Hits VOD

Indie horror has delivered another chilling hit with Don’t Let Them Out, a tense psychological thriller that blends grief, dark family legacy, and isolated survival horror. Written, directed, and produced by rising filmmaker Lila McLaughlin, the feature has officially arrived on digital platforms following a triumphant, award-winning run across the film festival circuit. Distributed by b8 Distribution, the film is out now. A Desperate Scavenger Hunt Unleashes Hidden Secrets The story centers on a struggling, grieving woman who learns she has inherited a property in a desolate stretch of desert. Burdened by overwhelming debt and seeking closure after a personal tragedy, she travels to the remote homestead with every intention of liquidating the land to start fresh. However, what begins as a routine real estate transaction quickly devolves into an inescapable nightmare. When she arrives at the sun-bleached property, she discovers unsettling artifacts pointing to her family’s dark, hidden history. Before she can escape, she is lured into a desperate,

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 1, 2026

MoviesNewsReviewsShudderStreaming TVTrailers

‘Hallowarrior’ Review: Strong Performances Salvage a Flawed Post-Apocalyptic Thriller

Post-apocalyptic warfare meets seasonal horror in Hallowarrior. An energetic, high-octane thriller that turns Halloween nostalgia into a bloody fight for survival. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Sottak. He also produced alongside Emmajane Hoffman under the Strange Eons banner, with The Spitting Image and The Dazey Phase. Pitting a solitary survivor against a ruthless band of raiders, the feature serves up an engaging blend of wasteland action, profound isolation, and seasonal mayhem. It’s time for our Hallowarrior review; let’s get into it. Milly Shapiro Anchors a Gripping Story of Isolation and Warfare At the center of the carnage is Milly Shapiro (Hereditary). She delivers a tour-de-force performance as Pumpkin, a young woman navigating a desolate, post-plague Earth. Believing she is the last living human, Pumpkin spends Halloween scavenging for supplies to celebrate her favorite holiday in solitude. Shapiro effortlessly captures her character’s emotional arc. She conveys the horror and sadness of true isolation. She transforms from an

Continue reading →

Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 1, 2026

Movies

More from Movies