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Prepare to be horrified by the first trailer for Ryan Murphy‘s latest horror series, “Grotesquerie,” which follows a detective coping with her demons while hunting for a brutal killer. The series stars Niecy Nash as Detective Lois Tyron. It follows the seasoned detective as she teams up with nun and crime journalist Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond) to investigate a particularly gruesome series of murders. NFL star and Taylor Swift partner Travis Kelce is set to star alongside Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin, and Amber Riley. Kelce introduced the trailer, which comes with a mature content warning. This hints at the disturbing content to come, which we’ve come to expect from Murphy after delivering chilling series like “American Horror Story, “American Horror Stories,” as well as “Monster” and “The Watcher,” which are both getting second seasons on Netflix. “Grotesquerie” season one features ten unnerving episodes written by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken. The first
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Director Lee Daniels’ new possession horror The Deliverance is now streaming. The film is inspired by a real-life event that took place at the infamous “Demon House,” a case that gripped the nation in 2011. Zak Bagans even made a documentary about it. But is the movie worth watching? “At the heart of The Deliverance is the harrowing experience of Latoya Ammons and her family. Their Gary, Indiana, home became a living nightmare when unexplained and terrifying occurrences began to plague their lives. From children levitating to speaking in demonic voices, the family endured unimaginable horrors. The situation escalated to such a degree that it drew the attention of authorities, including a police officer, a nurse, and a child protective services caseworker, who witnessed firsthand the inexplicable phenomena.” Despite a talented cast featuring Andra Day, Omar Epps, Caleb McLaughlin, Demi Singleton, and Mo’Nique, the film struggles to deliver a compelling narrative. Unfortunately, Glenn Close, a renowned Oscar-winning actress, is wasted
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From male strippers battling the occult to an invisible dinosaur wreaking gory havoc, the U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried film festival’s 2024 edition has something for fright-fare fanatics of all stripes this October. Following is the official press announcement. It’s Halloween season again for Sudbury, Suffolk’s with the return of its very own horror film festival Dead And SudBuried, now with an earlier start, increasing its run time to three full days of creepy fun. The event returns over the weekend of 4th to 6th October with a horror-packed schedule featuring 9 brand new festival circuit features including a UK premiere, 9 classic movies and 18 new horror shorts plus Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, more merchandise and much more over three scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the intimate venue of The
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This year’s edition of York, England’s Dead Northern Film Festival takes place September 27–29 with a spotlight on independent fright fare. Whether you prefer vicious vampires, killer crocodiles, or supernatural shivers, the fest has something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. Following last year’s success, which saw over 700 admissions, celebrating the best of the indie horror film genre, the Dead Northern Film Festival returns with a thrill-packed weekend. Horror and fantasy fans are invited to the York’s City Screen Picturehouse to spend the weekend celebrating frightfully good flicks old and new. There will be something for all genre fans from creepy thrillers to blood soaked slashers. The line-up includes a mixture of specially curated new feature and short films from the best talent in the genre, locally and internationally, as well as a celebration of some classic horrors reaching milestone anniversaries. Found footage horror will take centre stage over the weekend with 25th
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Like many streaming services, Paramount + is gearing up for a fright-filled September as it approaches spooky season. And it’s pulling out all the stops. Here’s every horror and thriller coming this month, from classics to new originals. Sign up now and get 50% off of your subscription! Looking for an underrated must-see movie? We’ve got you covered. We’ve marked some of our favorites. September 1 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Angel Heart Annabelle: Creation Annihilation Approaching the Unknown Asylum Below Beneath Body Cam Bound Bringing Out the Dead Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Carriers Case 39 Changing Lanes Cloverfield Clue Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind Cursed* Death on the Nile Death Wish Deep Impact Deepstar Six Doctor Sleep Domestic Disturbance* Doubt Dragonslayer Eye for an Eye From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter Ghost Team One Ghost Town Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers Halloween VIII: Resurrection
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Fans of Beetlejuice heading to theaters may wonder why Tim Burton killed off the character of Charles Deetz, the father of Wynona Ryder’s character Lydia’s father, played by Jeffrey Jones. Well, the truth is darker than you would expect. It’s not about the actor’s availability or budget restraints. It’s because Jones’ is a terrible human being with whom no one wanted to be associated. Jones’ Heinous Crimes Jeffrey Jones may have played the beloved character in the 1988 original, but he’s a villain in real life. In 2003, the actor found himself in hot water. Jones was charged as a pedophile after soliciting a minor to pose for nude photos and child pornography after getting the 14-year-old boy to take pictures multiple times throughout 2000 and 2001, reportedly. Jones made a deal and pleaded no contest, for which the child pornography charge was dropped. He was sentenced to probation but was required to register as a sex offender. Since his
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Actor-writer-director Bron Theron‘s paranormal, comedy-laced horror film Half Dead Fred is now free to watch following its release in 2023. In Half Dead Fred, “a mysterious murder occurs in Flint, Michigan, and Medium detective Freddy Nash is on the case. Years ago, Fred was the victim of a fatal car accident that left Fred and his 9-year-old son dead. A few seconds after his death, Fred came back to life in the hospital. Since this traumatic accident, he has been able to see the dead. As Fred investigates, the case turns out to be much more than a murder. Starring Jason London (Dazed and Confused), Corin Nemec (“Supernatural”), and Tiffany Shepis (Victor Crowley), Half Dead Fred is now streaming on YouTube and Tubi. So, pop some popcorn, get comfy, and check out this horror comedy. Want more thrills and chills? Theron is serving as producer for the soon-to-be-released horror film Z Dead End, starring Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th franchise),
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The first footage from the long-awaited Stephen King‘s classic Salem’s Lot has arrived. MAX has released the first clip from the movie, which sees the group on a mission to find a body. However, it cuts just short before revealing what terrifying things they may find. You can check the footage out for yourself below. Set in 1975, when King’s original novel was published, Salem’s Lot follows author Ben Mears. He returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. Haunted by a childhood incident, Mears seeks inspiration for his next book. Soon, he discovers that the town is being terrorized by a bloodthirsty vampire and its loyal servant. Previous adaptations of Salem’s Lot have been successful, but this new version promises a fresh take on the classic horror tale. Fans of King’s work and horror movie enthusiasts alike will be eager to see writer-director Gary Dauberman‘s vision. Of course, this is by no means his first foray into the horror genre;
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Mary Dauterman‘s acclaimed indie feature debut, the movie Booger, is set to gross out audiences everywhere. The film blends body horror with dark comedy. It’s a horror comedy you don’t want to miss, and luckily, you don’t have to wait long to see it. Booger stars Grace Glowicki (Tito and Strawberry Mansion) in a widely praised performance. The film follows a friendship, a tragic loss, and a supernatural transformation that will leave you squirming. I hope you have a strong stomach. New Yorker Anna has just suffered the sudden and unexpected death of her best friend and roommate, Izzy. She’s trying to handle this loss when Izzy’s cat, Booger, runs away. Anna goes on a desperate mission to find the cat. However, in the process, she is bitten on the hand. Soon, she begins to take on feline characteristics, and her work life and relationships go downhill. Garrick Bernard (Single Drunk Female), Marcia DeBonis (Sometimes I Think About Dying and
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In Last Shadow at First Light, haunted by recurring apparitions and a natural disaster, sixteen-year-old Ami (Mihaya Shirata) embarks on a supernatural journey from Singapore to Japan in search of her mother, who went missing during the devastating 2011 Tohoku tsunami. Upon her arrival in Tokyo, she meets Isamu (Masatoshi Nagase), her cynical taxi-driving uncle. He becomes her reluctant guide through the ravaged landscape and her family’s dark past. Set against the tsunami’s aftermath backdrop, Last Shadow at First Light is a poignant and haunting exploration of survivors’ trauma. Shot in Rikuzentakata, nearly wiped out by the disaster, it offers a haunting glimpse into the tragedy’s lingering effects. The Tohoku tsunami struck on March 11, 2011, following an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean. Over 16,000 people lost their lives as up to 130 feet tall waves hit land, wiping out whole towns and villages. Sadly, many bodies were never recovered, leaving families without closure. Over 300,000 people were displaced after
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Prepare to be horrified by the first trailer for Ryan Murphy‘s latest horror series, “Grotesquerie,” which follows a detective coping with her demons while hunting for a brutal killer. The series stars Niecy Nash as Detective Lois Tyron. It follows the seasoned detective as she teams up with nun and crime journalist Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond) to investigate a particularly gruesome series of murders. NFL star and Taylor Swift partner Travis Kelce is set to star alongside Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin, and Amber Riley. Kelce introduced the trailer, which comes with a mature content warning. This hints at the disturbing content to come, which we’ve come to expect from Murphy after delivering chilling series like “American Horror Story, “American Horror Stories,” as well as “Monster” and “The Watcher,” which are both getting second seasons on Netflix. “Grotesquerie” season one features ten unnerving episodes written by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken. The first
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Director Lee Daniels’ new possession horror The Deliverance is now streaming. The film is inspired by a real-life event that took place at the infamous “Demon House,” a case that gripped the nation in 2011. Zak Bagans even made a documentary about it. But is the movie worth watching? “At the heart of The Deliverance is the harrowing experience of Latoya Ammons and her family. Their Gary, Indiana, home became a living nightmare when unexplained and terrifying occurrences began to plague their lives. From children levitating to speaking in demonic voices, the family endured unimaginable horrors. The situation escalated to such a degree that it drew the attention of authorities, including a police officer, a nurse, and a child protective services caseworker, who witnessed firsthand the inexplicable phenomena.” Despite a talented cast featuring Andra Day, Omar Epps, Caleb McLaughlin, Demi Singleton, and Mo’Nique, the film struggles to deliver a compelling narrative. Unfortunately, Glenn Close, a renowned Oscar-winning actress, is wasted
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From male strippers battling the occult to an invisible dinosaur wreaking gory havoc, the U.K.’s Dead And SudBuried film festival’s 2024 edition has something for fright-fare fanatics of all stripes this October. Following is the official press announcement. It’s Halloween season again for Sudbury, Suffolk’s with the return of its very own horror film festival Dead And SudBuried, now with an earlier start, increasing its run time to three full days of creepy fun. The event returns over the weekend of 4th to 6th October with a horror-packed schedule featuring 9 brand new festival circuit features including a UK premiere, 9 classic movies and 18 new horror shorts plus Director/Cast Q&A’s, food trucks, more merchandise and much more over three scary days. The Dead And SudBuried Horrorthon began life in 2016 in Suffolk in the small market town of Sudbury as a celebration of classic horror movies, screening seven classics over a single day in the intimate venue of The
Continue reading →
EventsFilm FestivalsMoviesNews
This year’s edition of York, England’s Dead Northern Film Festival takes place September 27–29 with a spotlight on independent fright fare. Whether you prefer vicious vampires, killer crocodiles, or supernatural shivers, the fest has something for horror aficionados of every stripe. Following is the official press announcement. Following last year’s success, which saw over 700 admissions, celebrating the best of the indie horror film genre, the Dead Northern Film Festival returns with a thrill-packed weekend. Horror and fantasy fans are invited to the York’s City Screen Picturehouse to spend the weekend celebrating frightfully good flicks old and new. There will be something for all genre fans from creepy thrillers to blood soaked slashers. The line-up includes a mixture of specially curated new feature and short films from the best talent in the genre, locally and internationally, as well as a celebration of some classic horrors reaching milestone anniversaries. Found footage horror will take centre stage over the weekend with 25th
Continue reading →
HalloweenMoviesNewsParamount+Streaming TVThrillerTrailers
Like many streaming services, Paramount + is gearing up for a fright-filled September as it approaches spooky season. And it’s pulling out all the stops. Here’s every horror and thriller coming this month, from classics to new originals. Sign up now and get 50% off of your subscription! Looking for an underrated must-see movie? We’ve got you covered. We’ve marked some of our favorites. September 1 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Angel Heart Annabelle: Creation Annihilation Approaching the Unknown Asylum Below Beneath Body Cam Bound Bringing Out the Dead Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Carriers Case 39 Changing Lanes Cloverfield Clue Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind Cursed* Death on the Nile Death Wish Deep Impact Deepstar Six Doctor Sleep Domestic Disturbance* Doubt Dragonslayer Eye for an Eye From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter Ghost Team One Ghost Town Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers Halloween VIII: Resurrection
Continue reading →
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Fans of Beetlejuice heading to theaters may wonder why Tim Burton killed off the character of Charles Deetz, the father of Wynona Ryder’s character Lydia’s father, played by Jeffrey Jones. Well, the truth is darker than you would expect. It’s not about the actor’s availability or budget restraints. It’s because Jones’ is a terrible human being with whom no one wanted to be associated. Jones’ Heinous Crimes Jeffrey Jones may have played the beloved character in the 1988 original, but he’s a villain in real life. In 2003, the actor found himself in hot water. Jones was charged as a pedophile after soliciting a minor to pose for nude photos and child pornography after getting the 14-year-old boy to take pictures multiple times throughout 2000 and 2001, reportedly. Jones made a deal and pleaded no contest, for which the child pornography charge was dropped. He was sentenced to probation but was required to register as a sex offender. Since his
Continue reading →
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Actor-writer-director Bron Theron‘s paranormal, comedy-laced horror film Half Dead Fred is now free to watch following its release in 2023. In Half Dead Fred, “a mysterious murder occurs in Flint, Michigan, and Medium detective Freddy Nash is on the case. Years ago, Fred was the victim of a fatal car accident that left Fred and his 9-year-old son dead. A few seconds after his death, Fred came back to life in the hospital. Since this traumatic accident, he has been able to see the dead. As Fred investigates, the case turns out to be much more than a murder. Starring Jason London (Dazed and Confused), Corin Nemec (“Supernatural”), and Tiffany Shepis (Victor Crowley), Half Dead Fred is now streaming on YouTube and Tubi. So, pop some popcorn, get comfy, and check out this horror comedy. Want more thrills and chills? Theron is serving as producer for the soon-to-be-released horror film Z Dead End, starring Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th franchise),
Continue reading →
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The first footage from the long-awaited Stephen King‘s classic Salem’s Lot has arrived. MAX has released the first clip from the movie, which sees the group on a mission to find a body. However, it cuts just short before revealing what terrifying things they may find. You can check the footage out for yourself below. Set in 1975, when King’s original novel was published, Salem’s Lot follows author Ben Mears. He returns to his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. Haunted by a childhood incident, Mears seeks inspiration for his next book. Soon, he discovers that the town is being terrorized by a bloodthirsty vampire and its loyal servant. Previous adaptations of Salem’s Lot have been successful, but this new version promises a fresh take on the classic horror tale. Fans of King’s work and horror movie enthusiasts alike will be eager to see writer-director Gary Dauberman‘s vision. Of course, this is by no means his first foray into the horror genre;
Continue reading →
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Mary Dauterman‘s acclaimed indie feature debut, the movie Booger, is set to gross out audiences everywhere. The film blends body horror with dark comedy. It’s a horror comedy you don’t want to miss, and luckily, you don’t have to wait long to see it. Booger stars Grace Glowicki (Tito and Strawberry Mansion) in a widely praised performance. The film follows a friendship, a tragic loss, and a supernatural transformation that will leave you squirming. I hope you have a strong stomach. New Yorker Anna has just suffered the sudden and unexpected death of her best friend and roommate, Izzy. She’s trying to handle this loss when Izzy’s cat, Booger, runs away. Anna goes on a desperate mission to find the cat. However, in the process, she is bitten on the hand. Soon, she begins to take on feline characteristics, and her work life and relationships go downhill. Garrick Bernard (Single Drunk Female), Marcia DeBonis (Sometimes I Think About Dying and
Continue reading →
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In Last Shadow at First Light, haunted by recurring apparitions and a natural disaster, sixteen-year-old Ami (Mihaya Shirata) embarks on a supernatural journey from Singapore to Japan in search of her mother, who went missing during the devastating 2011 Tohoku tsunami. Upon her arrival in Tokyo, she meets Isamu (Masatoshi Nagase), her cynical taxi-driving uncle. He becomes her reluctant guide through the ravaged landscape and her family’s dark past. Set against the tsunami’s aftermath backdrop, Last Shadow at First Light is a poignant and haunting exploration of survivors’ trauma. Shot in Rikuzentakata, nearly wiped out by the disaster, it offers a haunting glimpse into the tragedy’s lingering effects. The Tohoku tsunami struck on March 11, 2011, following an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean. Over 16,000 people lost their lives as up to 130 feet tall waves hit land, wiping out whole towns and villages. Sadly, many bodies were never recovered, leaving families without closure. Over 300,000 people were displaced after
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