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Indie filmmaker Larry Fessenden (Stakeland, Depraved) returns to the realm of creature features with his latest chilling vision, Blackout. This modern-day werewolf horror promises to be a fresh take on the classic monster. It will explore themes of inner demons and the blurred lines between humans and beasts. Unleashing the Beast Within: Blackout centers on Charley (Alex Hurt). He is a tortured artist haunted by fragmented memories of gruesome acts committed under the full moon. As suspicion gnaws at him, Charley’s drinking intensifies. It fuels his fear that he might be a werewolf terrorizing his small town. This marks the third installment in Fessenden’s unofficial “Monsterverse.” Blackout follows his vampire film Habit and his Frankenstein-inspired movie Depraved. True to his signature style, Fessenden delves into the psychological depths of the monster, blurring the lines between human and creature. A Stellar Cast and Familiar Collaborators: The ensemble cast includes Addison Timlin, James LeGros, Kevin Corrigan, Barbara Crampton, and Joe Swanberg. Fessenden
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There are several great games being released over the next few months. There’s one game you are definitely going to want to check out. That’s Withering Rooms. From Moonless Formless and Perp Games, the game is set to be unleashed this April. Moonless has added “a few new surprises” to celebrate the full release. But you’ll have to play to find out what they are. The Haunting Story: Withering Rooms is set in a Victorian mansion that changes each night. Play as Nightingale, who has been sent by her father to Mostyn House. The aforementioned mansion just so happens to be filled with various monsters. As Nightingale, you’ll sneak through Mostyn House, gathering weapons, magical artifacts, keys, crafting materials, and the like. Along the way, you’ll have to fight said monsters. To ease the threat of death, you can perform rituals to preserve items from night to night or even level up. Monsters and More: A combination of horror, adventure,
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Bryn Tilly, who ran Australia’s A Night of Horror Film Festival for four years, has announced a new fright-fare fest for that country: Dark Nights Film Fest. The inaugural edition is scheduled for October of this year, and the call for entries is now open. Following is the official press announcement. Get ready to embrace a spine-chilling, heart-pounding experience as former director and programmer of the renowned A Night of Horror International Film Festival brings you an exhilarating new venture – Dark Nights Film Fest – set to haunt Ritz Cinemas in Sydney this coming October. With many years of festival programming experience under his belt, Dark Nights’ founder, Bryn Tilly, announces the festival’s inaugural Call for Entries and invites horror and dark genre filmmakers, screenwriters, and thrill-seekers to join this essential new journey. Tilly helmed and successfully navigated Sydney’s film festival A Night of Horror through the wilderness of a global pandemic and beyond, and promises to elevate frightful
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Mark your calendars for March 19th because a gripping thriller, Room 0, is set to hit both digital and on-demand platforms. Written and directed by Richard Kodai, promises a heart-pounding journey through desperation, time loops, and high-stakes chases. The film revolves around a young woman, played by Natalya V. Wood, who faces a heart-wrenching dilemma. Her younger sister is battling a rare disease, and a life-saving procedure seems like the only hope. With limited options and driven by love, she takes a desperate gamble: becoming a mule for a dangerous heist. Her target? A mysterious device shrouded in secrecy. However, fate takes a twisted turn when she accidentally activates the device, plunging her into a surreal nightmare. Trapped in a repeating time loop, she relives the same day within the confines of a seemingly ordinary motel room. But this is no ordinary time loop. Each iteration throws new challenges her way, raising the stakes and intensifying the pressure. As if
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We’ve got great news boils and ghouls! Eighty years after they started sending shivers down spines with iconic horror comics like “Tales from the Crypt” and “The Vault of Horror,“ EC Comics is making a chilling comeback! Partnering with Oni Press, known for hits like “Scott Pilgrim,” the legendary brand is set to resurrect in 2024. It will be unleashing a horde of all-new stories crafted by A-list creations. From Crypt Keeper to Modern Masters: Oni Press publisher Hunter Gorinson expresses his reverence for EC’s legacy. “EC Comics is one of the most artistically important and culturally significant publishers of all time.” He emphasizes that the new iteration will “uphold and escalate” the tradition of “radically confrontational storytelling” that once shocked and enthralled readers, THR reports. Gorinson assures fans that the new EC Comics won’t simply be nostalgia trips. He promises an “evolution” of the brand’s “relentless energy and fearless sensibilities,” tailoring them to the anxieties and complexities of the
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NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo, which will arrive in theaters this May. While details have been scarce, a recent Variety interview with Singer and star Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”) has shed some light on the film’s bizarre and unsettling premise. “It’s really a freaky thing that that’s just in nature, and birds are just out here being complete dicks to other birds and giving them their own babies to raise,” Schafer told Variety. “Are you kidding? That’s psycho!” Schafer states. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But tranquility quickly unravels as she encounters Mr. König, her father’s boss, with an unsettling interest in her mute half-sister Alma. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting at a dark secret lurking beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Variety went on to
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Prepare to be enthralled by a chilling blend of romance and the supernatural in Johanna van Veen’s highly anticipated debut horror novel, My Darling Dreadful Thing, arriving in May 2024 from Poisoned Pen Press. Where the veil between worlds thins: Roos sees what others cannot: the spectral form of Ruth. Ruth is a spirit companion who has walked the earth for centuries. Their bond is deep and unwavering. But their world is about to shift dramatically. When Agnes Knoop, a wealthy widow drawn to the supernatural, enters their lives, an undeniable connection sparks between her and Roos. Determined to escape the oppressive atmosphere of her own life, Roos accepts Agnes’ invitation to reside in her sprawling yet decaying estate. Within the opulent yet crumbling walls of the estate, unspeakable horrors lurk. As the attraction between Roos and Agnes intensifies, Ruth’s jealousy grows. Soon, she is willing to take desperate measures to keep Roos close. The lines between love, obsession, and
Continue reading →
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Firenut Games plunges players into a terrifying new world with the announcement of Shines Over: The Damned, a chilling horror adventure exclusive to PlayStation 5. Brace yourself for a unique odyssey where every sense will be challenged and the fabric of reality unravels. Shines Over: The Damned throws you into a mysterious and unsettling realm devoid of your name, weapons, and even companions. Your only solace is a loyal canine companion who guides you through the chilling landscapes. But don’t let the companionship fool you – danger lurks everywhere, and terrifying apparitions are ready to test your nerves. Prepare for: Haunting Environments: Megascans technology paints a stunning yet disturbing backdrop for the grim narrative. Heart-Pounding Exploration: Unravel the world’s chilling secrets while bracing for jump scares around every corner. Immersive First-Person Gameplay: Navigate this treacherous world with fluid first-person movement and platforming elements to reach new areas. Mind-bending Puzzles: Decipher challenging environmental puzzles, each unlocking a piece of the horrifying
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Dracula, the iconic bloodsucker, is ready to rise again in a fresh origin story. This time, Caleb Landry Jones (Antiviral) sinks his fangs into the lead role as the iconic bloodsucker in renowned filmmaker Luc Besson‘s (The Fifth Element) new vampiric vision. While countless Dracula portrayals have graced the screen, this film promises a unique perspective, from Bela Lugosi’s classic to Nicolas Cage’s flamboyant rendition and 2003’s Last Voyage of the Demeter. Ditching the Transylvanian castle cliché, Besson’s vision aims to delve into the “beginning of Dracula’s life and his relationship with wife,” according to THR. It’s bold, offering a glimpse into the man before the monster. Landry Jones is known for his intense and unsettling performances in films like Antiviral, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Dead Don’t Die, and Finch. He seems perfectly suited to portray the complexity of Dracula’s transformation. Whispers about Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) joining the cast further elevate the project’s potential. With a strong
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Award-winning actor Dennis Quaid, known for his iconic roles in films like Innerspace, Frequency, and The Day After Tomorrow, as well as the new “Yellowstone” spin-off series “Lawman Bass Reeves,” will next play a real-life killer. Quaid has signed on to star in the upcoming Paramount+ series “Happy Face,” based on the harrowing true story of Melissa Moore and her serial killer father. From Father to Foe: Quaid portrays the dual nature of Keith Jesperson, known infamously as the “Happy Face” killer. He got his moniker due to the smiley faces he left etched on crime scenes. The series explores the fractured relationship between Melissa (played by Annaleigh Ashford) and her incarcerated father. After decades of silence, he resurfaced to torment her with his crimes. Melissa confronts a terrifying reality: an innocent man might be executed for a murder committed by her father. Time is of the essence as she uncovers the truth, grappling with the devastating impact Jesperson’s actions
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Indie filmmaker Larry Fessenden (Stakeland, Depraved) returns to the realm of creature features with his latest chilling vision, Blackout. This modern-day werewolf horror promises to be a fresh take on the classic monster. It will explore themes of inner demons and the blurred lines between humans and beasts. Unleashing the Beast Within: Blackout centers on Charley (Alex Hurt). He is a tortured artist haunted by fragmented memories of gruesome acts committed under the full moon. As suspicion gnaws at him, Charley’s drinking intensifies. It fuels his fear that he might be a werewolf terrorizing his small town. This marks the third installment in Fessenden’s unofficial “Monsterverse.” Blackout follows his vampire film Habit and his Frankenstein-inspired movie Depraved. True to his signature style, Fessenden delves into the psychological depths of the monster, blurring the lines between human and creature. A Stellar Cast and Familiar Collaborators: The ensemble cast includes Addison Timlin, James LeGros, Kevin Corrigan, Barbara Crampton, and Joe Swanberg. Fessenden
Continue reading →
GamingNewsTrailers
There are several great games being released over the next few months. There’s one game you are definitely going to want to check out. That’s Withering Rooms. From Moonless Formless and Perp Games, the game is set to be unleashed this April. Moonless has added “a few new surprises” to celebrate the full release. But you’ll have to play to find out what they are. The Haunting Story: Withering Rooms is set in a Victorian mansion that changes each night. Play as Nightingale, who has been sent by her father to Mostyn House. The aforementioned mansion just so happens to be filled with various monsters. As Nightingale, you’ll sneak through Mostyn House, gathering weapons, magical artifacts, keys, crafting materials, and the like. Along the way, you’ll have to fight said monsters. To ease the threat of death, you can perform rituals to preserve items from night to night or even level up. Monsters and More: A combination of horror, adventure,
Continue reading →
EventsFilm FestivalsMoviesNews
Bryn Tilly, who ran Australia’s A Night of Horror Film Festival for four years, has announced a new fright-fare fest for that country: Dark Nights Film Fest. The inaugural edition is scheduled for October of this year, and the call for entries is now open. Following is the official press announcement. Get ready to embrace a spine-chilling, heart-pounding experience as former director and programmer of the renowned A Night of Horror International Film Festival brings you an exhilarating new venture – Dark Nights Film Fest – set to haunt Ritz Cinemas in Sydney this coming October. With many years of festival programming experience under his belt, Dark Nights’ founder, Bryn Tilly, announces the festival’s inaugural Call for Entries and invites horror and dark genre filmmakers, screenwriters, and thrill-seekers to join this essential new journey. Tilly helmed and successfully navigated Sydney’s film festival A Night of Horror through the wilderness of a global pandemic and beyond, and promises to elevate frightful
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
Mark your calendars for March 19th because a gripping thriller, Room 0, is set to hit both digital and on-demand platforms. Written and directed by Richard Kodai, promises a heart-pounding journey through desperation, time loops, and high-stakes chases. The film revolves around a young woman, played by Natalya V. Wood, who faces a heart-wrenching dilemma. Her younger sister is battling a rare disease, and a life-saving procedure seems like the only hope. With limited options and driven by love, she takes a desperate gamble: becoming a mule for a dangerous heist. Her target? A mysterious device shrouded in secrecy. However, fate takes a twisted turn when she accidentally activates the device, plunging her into a surreal nightmare. Trapped in a repeating time loop, she relives the same day within the confines of a seemingly ordinary motel room. But this is no ordinary time loop. Each iteration throws new challenges her way, raising the stakes and intensifying the pressure. As if
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksComic Books/Graphic NovelsNews
We’ve got great news boils and ghouls! Eighty years after they started sending shivers down spines with iconic horror comics like “Tales from the Crypt” and “The Vault of Horror,“ EC Comics is making a chilling comeback! Partnering with Oni Press, known for hits like “Scott Pilgrim,” the legendary brand is set to resurrect in 2024. It will be unleashing a horde of all-new stories crafted by A-list creations. From Crypt Keeper to Modern Masters: Oni Press publisher Hunter Gorinson expresses his reverence for EC’s legacy. “EC Comics is one of the most artistically important and culturally significant publishers of all time.” He emphasizes that the new iteration will “uphold and escalate” the tradition of “radically confrontational storytelling” that once shocked and enthralled readers, THR reports. Gorinson assures fans that the new EC Comics won’t simply be nostalgia trips. He promises an “evolution” of the brand’s “relentless energy and fearless sensibilities,” tailoring them to the anxieties and complexities of the
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo, which will arrive in theaters this May. While details have been scarce, a recent Variety interview with Singer and star Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”) has shed some light on the film’s bizarre and unsettling premise. “It’s really a freaky thing that that’s just in nature, and birds are just out here being complete dicks to other birds and giving them their own babies to raise,” Schafer told Variety. “Are you kidding? That’s psycho!” Schafer states. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But tranquility quickly unravels as she encounters Mr. König, her father’s boss, with an unsettling interest in her mute half-sister Alma. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting at a dark secret lurking beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Variety went on to
Continue reading →
BooksLGBTQIA+News
Prepare to be enthralled by a chilling blend of romance and the supernatural in Johanna van Veen’s highly anticipated debut horror novel, My Darling Dreadful Thing, arriving in May 2024 from Poisoned Pen Press. Where the veil between worlds thins: Roos sees what others cannot: the spectral form of Ruth. Ruth is a spirit companion who has walked the earth for centuries. Their bond is deep and unwavering. But their world is about to shift dramatically. When Agnes Knoop, a wealthy widow drawn to the supernatural, enters their lives, an undeniable connection sparks between her and Roos. Determined to escape the oppressive atmosphere of her own life, Roos accepts Agnes’ invitation to reside in her sprawling yet decaying estate. Within the opulent yet crumbling walls of the estate, unspeakable horrors lurk. As the attraction between Roos and Agnes intensifies, Ruth’s jealousy grows. Soon, she is willing to take desperate measures to keep Roos close. The lines between love, obsession, and
Continue reading →
GamingNewsTrailers
Firenut Games plunges players into a terrifying new world with the announcement of Shines Over: The Damned, a chilling horror adventure exclusive to PlayStation 5. Brace yourself for a unique odyssey where every sense will be challenged and the fabric of reality unravels. Shines Over: The Damned throws you into a mysterious and unsettling realm devoid of your name, weapons, and even companions. Your only solace is a loyal canine companion who guides you through the chilling landscapes. But don’t let the companionship fool you – danger lurks everywhere, and terrifying apparitions are ready to test your nerves. Prepare for: Haunting Environments: Megascans technology paints a stunning yet disturbing backdrop for the grim narrative. Heart-Pounding Exploration: Unravel the world’s chilling secrets while bracing for jump scares around every corner. Immersive First-Person Gameplay: Navigate this treacherous world with fluid first-person movement and platforming elements to reach new areas. Mind-bending Puzzles: Decipher challenging environmental puzzles, each unlocking a piece of the horrifying
Continue reading →
AdaptationBooksMoviesNews
Dracula, the iconic bloodsucker, is ready to rise again in a fresh origin story. This time, Caleb Landry Jones (Antiviral) sinks his fangs into the lead role as the iconic bloodsucker in renowned filmmaker Luc Besson‘s (The Fifth Element) new vampiric vision. While countless Dracula portrayals have graced the screen, this film promises a unique perspective, from Bela Lugosi’s classic to Nicolas Cage’s flamboyant rendition and 2003’s Last Voyage of the Demeter. Ditching the Transylvanian castle cliché, Besson’s vision aims to delve into the “beginning of Dracula’s life and his relationship with wife,” according to THR. It’s bold, offering a glimpse into the man before the monster. Landry Jones is known for his intense and unsettling performances in films like Antiviral, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Dead Don’t Die, and Finch. He seems perfectly suited to portray the complexity of Dracula’s transformation. Whispers about Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) joining the cast further elevate the project’s potential. With a strong
Continue reading →
NewsParamount+ThrillerTrailersTrue Crime
Award-winning actor Dennis Quaid, known for his iconic roles in films like Innerspace, Frequency, and The Day After Tomorrow, as well as the new “Yellowstone” spin-off series “Lawman Bass Reeves,” will next play a real-life killer. Quaid has signed on to star in the upcoming Paramount+ series “Happy Face,” based on the harrowing true story of Melissa Moore and her serial killer father. From Father to Foe: Quaid portrays the dual nature of Keith Jesperson, known infamously as the “Happy Face” killer. He got his moniker due to the smiley faces he left etched on crime scenes. The series explores the fractured relationship between Melissa (played by Annaleigh Ashford) and her incarcerated father. After decades of silence, he resurfaced to torment her with his crimes. Melissa confronts a terrifying reality: an innocent man might be executed for a murder committed by her father. Time is of the essence as she uncovers the truth, grappling with the devastating impact Jesperson’s actions
Continue reading →
