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Music Icons Join Horror Royalty for Anthology ‘V/H/S/MIXTAPE’

Shudder has officially greenlit the ninth installment of its legendary found-footage franchise, and this time, the nightmare comes with a killer soundtrack. V/H/S/MIXTAPE is dropping exclusively on the horror streamer this October, pushing the series into uncharted, noise-drenched territory. Centered entirely around the sinister power of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession, the new anthology promises to weaponize sound to haunt, possess, and brutally dismantle audiences. Expect a chaotic mix of cosmic dread, as well as psychological mind games, outrageous splatter, and groundbreaking practical effects designed to shatter your eardrums and your sanity. Heavy Hitters Behind the Lens The roster of directors for V/H/S/MIXTAPE brings an extraordinary mix of cinematic titans and visionary creative talent to the table. Horror veteran Ernest Dickerson, hip-hop icon RZA, and French filmmaker David Moreau are each helming original horror segments. Adding unique flair to the mix, acclaimed director Renee Zhan is crafting a segment featuring custom, terrifying practical puppets built by the legendary Jim Henson’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2026

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“The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE” Bares Its Fangs on AMC+ This Month

Vampire lovers, prepare your ears and clear your Sunday schedules. AMC+ is officially bringing The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE straight to streaming screens on August 23. The concert was filmed during a packed, standing-room-only performance at New York City’s iconic Beacon Theatre earlier this summer. The special concert event celebrates the release of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat. Star Sam Reid takes center stage to perform original, rock-infused tracks penned by series composer Daniel Hart. He gives a theatrical experience that bridges the gap between prestige television and live music. An Electric World Tour and Looming Immortality The new series follows Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid) as he embarks on an intoxicating, multi-city concert tour. The season unfolds while Lestat is haunted by ghost-like “muses” from his long, rebellious past. As the Vampire’s star power skyrockets across the globe, his influence over both human fans and vampires grows increasingly dangerous. This skyrocketing fame coincides with the threat of the “Great

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 17, 2026

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Actor and Musician Courtney Gains Talks Movies, Music and Mayhem in Our Interview

And back in 1984, horror fans were first introduced to the sinister presence of “He Who Walks Behind the Rows” in Children of the Corn. It ignited a sprawling franchise that haunted our nightmares for decades. At the absolute center of that terror is Courtney Gains. His wildly unsettling performance as Malakai remains one of the single creepiest child roles in cinematic history. As if terrifying rural Iowa wasn’t enough. Gains doubled down on nightmare fuel a few years later as the bizarre, bone-chilling Hans Klopek in the cult classic The Burbs, going toe-to-toe with Tom Hanks himself. He’s been consistently working his magic on screen ever since. However, acting is only half the thrill for this multi-talented icon. Gains has also made massive waves in the music world. He effortlessly leaps across genres, delivering everything from face-melting metal to infectious pop hooks. We caught up with the legendary actor and rocker to dive deep into both of his creative

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 14, 2026

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Ice Nine Kills Serves Up the Soundtrack for Art the Clown’s Halloween Horror Nights Takeover

If you thought September was too early for holiday cheer, nobody told Art the Clown. The silent mascot of horror chaos is taking over the legendary Terror Tram at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. And he’s bringing theatrical metal maestros Ice Nine Kills along to play choir director. Running select nights from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1, “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” will see the murderous mime hijack the famous studio backlot. And he’s bringing a sack full of premature, blood-soaked presents. To match the twisted holiday spirit, Ice Nine Kills is crafting an original score that takes a butcher-knife to classic Christmas carols. A Match Made in Slasher Heaven This isn’t the first time the Boston metalcore crew has crossed paths with the silent killer. Ice Nine Kills previously unleashed “A Work of Art,” the official theme song for Terrifier 3, which debuted in theaters alongside the film, amassed nearly 60 million streams, and spent

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 10, 2026

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American Horrors: Watch Grammy-Winner Billie Eilish’s Horror Debut

Before Billie Eilish was sweeping the Grammys and singing iconic James Bond themes, she was standard-issue neighborhood lore. For the first 15 years of her life, the pop sensation lived right next door to legendary horror creator and American Horrors founder Hart D. Fisher. To kick off the 15th anniversary celebration of American Horrors, an incredible piece of pop culture history is coming out of the vault. On Friday, August 7th, American Horrors Patreon members get exclusive access. To what? To the original principal photography footage from the channel’s opening credits. It features a very young Billie Eilish in her very first acting role. And it was filmed right in her own childhood backyard. That’s just the opening act. The American Horrors Patreon is rolling out a weekly parade of rare features. What’s Bleeding on American Horrors Original Programming: A grim stash of indie horror shorts, deep-cut cult features, and homebrewed madness. So, tune into in-house classics like Mission Terror,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 5, 2026

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John Carpenter Unleashes New Comic ‘Cathedral’ and His New Single (Watch It Now)

John Carpenter, the legendary Horror Master behind cinematic masterpieces like Halloween, The Thing, and Escape from New York, officially releases his first-ever original graphic novel, Cathedral, today via Storm King Comics. To mark the launch, Carpenter has also dropped a chilling new single, “Revenge.” It’s from the accompanying soundtrack album Cathedral, which arrives this Friday, August 7. Watch it below. “I saw it in a dream: a nightmare landscape deep underground filled with monsters too weird and sinister to exist in daylight. I knew instantly I had to get these things out of my head and into everyone else’s brains.” — John Carpenter The Graphic Novel: Step Inside the Catacombs Set inside an abandoned, rotting church in downtown Los Angeles, Cathedral begins with the brutal murder of a police officer. The tragic crime draws a team of detectives, Lieutenant Christine Marks, Paul Hernandez, and Steve Mayfield, into the long-ignored structure. But in true John Carpenter fashion, a routine investigation quickly

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 5, 2026

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Snoop Dogg Drops New Track Featured in Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’

Forget about cavities. The real danger pulling up to the curb this summer is severe brain freeze, bass, and instant disembowelment. Horror maestro Eli Roth is back, and he’s teaming up with rap royalty for Ice Cream Man—the very first feature film launching under his brand-new genre production banner, The Horror Section. A Horror Master and a Rap Icon Pushing the midnight-movie vibe into hyperdrive, the film features original music by legendary rap icon Snoop Dogg alongside an original score by Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts. To top off the creative lineup, fellow rap legend Nas is serving as an executive producer. Because why on earth not? Set in a picture-perfect, sun-drenched summer resort town, Ice Cream Man tackles the ultimate childhood betrayal: what happens when the neighborhood soft-serve truck starts serving up dairy laced with pure, homicidal madness? . . A Killer Cast Playing the titular, twisted dessert vendor is Ari Millen (Orphan Black). The ensemble includes Benjamin Byron Davis

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 31, 2026

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All Aboard the Crazy Train: Halloween Horror Nights Unveils “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” Haunted House

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is officially cranking the volume to eleven this spooky season. In a non-traditional living memorial honoring 45 years of heavy metal history, HHN is unleashing an all-original haunted house: “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.” Spanning the legendary artist’s outrageous, eccentric career, the experience will transform his iconic discography into a living horror movie. Guests on both coasts can board the Crazy Train starting Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. A Sonic Descent Into Heavy Metal Madness Guided by tracks from solo landmarks like Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010), and Ordinary Man (2020), the house will immerse fans in the dark, surreal visual worlds that fueled Ozzy’s music. “Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 29, 2026

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Voyeurism and Obsession: Tim Kasher’s Film ‘Who’s Watching’ Sets September Release

If you’ve spent the last two decades listening to Cursive or The Good Life, you already know musician-turned-filmmaker Tim Kasher. He’s a master of dark, neurotic, and uncomfortably intimate storytelling. Now, the indie-rock frontman is bringing that signature confessional dread back to the big screen. Dark Sky Films has officially acquired Kasher’s psychological horror-thriller Who’s Watching. And get this, it’s set for a digital and select theatrical release across the United States this Fall. So, to make the rollout even sweeter for fans of Kasher’s music and film work, the director is hitting the road for an intimate preview tour ahead of the digital drop. Select theatrical events will feature an advance screening of the movie. It will be followed by a live acoustic set and Q&A with Kasher himself. Camera, Action, Stalking Who’s Watching stars Zachary Ray Sherman (Under the Banner of Heaven, A Desert) in a performance that already snagged him the Best Actor award at the Brooklyn

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 27, 2026

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Marco Beltrami’s Iconic ‘Scream’ Soundtrack Gets a Killer 30th Anniversary Reissue

Thirty years ago, Scream didn’t just rewrite the slasher playbook—it completely ripped it up and threw it at us. But while Ghostface was busy asking callers about their favorite scary movies, composer Marco Beltrami was busy inventing what a modern horror movie sounds like. To celebrate three decades of meta-terror, Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings are resurrecting Beltrami’s landmark score with a massive 30th-anniversary reissue. Dropping on August 28, 2026, the release includes a collectible, “blood-soaked” 1-LP vinyl edition featuring an iconic image of Drew Barrymore’s ill-fated Casey Becker, alongside a staggering 40-cue Deluxe “Extended Cut” CD for the ultimate completionist. The Ultimate Retail Scavenger Hunt Because a classic slasher franchise loves a high body count, Varèse Sarabande is releasing enough limited-edition colored vinyl variants to make collectors feel like they’re running for their lives. Pick your poison across major retailers: Vinyl Variant Retailer Exclusivity “Woodsboro Bloodbath” (Classic Red) Wide Release “Knife’s Edge” (Silver with Poster) Target “Surprise, Sidney” (Metallic

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2026

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