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Pabst Blue Ribbon and Horror Inc. are officially joining forces this fall for a blood-soaked, lager-fueled collaboration designed to bring the ultimate slasher experience straight to partygoers across America. Built to celebrate two legendary subcultures that practically own the spooky season. This limited-edition crossover blends classic dive bar heritage with iconic horror fandom. PBR is rolling out custom Jason Voorhees-themed packaging alongside a massive lineup of premium merchandise. That includes co-branded apparel, retro glassware, tap handles, tackers, koozies, and collectible bobbleheads. The campaign sets the stage for Halloween and Peacock and A24’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake” series. Wear Your 12-Pack Like a True Killer .The undisputed crown jewel of the partnership is a stroke of sheer, booze-filled genius. The 12-pack beer box itself doubles as a wearable Jason Voorhees hockey mask. Either cut out the iconic mask or slap the entire beer box over your head. Instantly claim the best costume at the party. Company representatives only have one humble
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Nicolas Winding Refn has finally returned from the prestige television wilderness. A decade after his hyper-stylized fashion nightmare The Neon Demon divided critics in 2016, the maestro of neon-drenched nihilism makes his long-awaited return to features with Her Private Hell. And it’s out now on digital platforms. The release marks an unapologetic plunge back into the director’s signature brand of hypnotic, pitch-black atmospheric dread. Tokyo Fog and Cinematic Doom Set against the glowing, rain-slicked backdrop of Tokyo, Her Private Hell plunges viewers straight into a sleek psychological nightmare. The narrative unfolds as a thick, unnatural mist rolls over the metropolis, unleashing a deadly entity upon the streets. Within the fog, a young woman searching for her missing father violently collides with a hardened soldier tracking down his own lost daughter. True to form, Refn delivers gorgeous cinematography, lingering silences, pulsating synth beats, and sudden explosions of visceral violence. An Arthouse Powerhouse Cast To navigate this misty labyrinth, Refn assembled an
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Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard L. Anderson, celebrated for his iconic work on classics like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Poltergeist, is stepping into the director’s chair for his original creature feature, Wekiwa, Deadline reports. The upcoming horror film has added Billy Zane (Demon Knight, Titanic), Kevin Chapman (Person of Interest), and C.S. Lee (Dexter). Production prepares to kick off near Orlando next month. A Retro Nightmare in the Florida Swamps Set during the summer of 1983, Wekiwa follows a desperate man who has poured his entire fortune into a Florida island resort. However, the location carries a dark history. The Seminole people have issued warnings about it for three hundred years. In a bid to save the enterprise, a British documentary director, played by Billy Zane, arrives with four young actors. Meanwhile, a marine biologist steps onto the island to investigate troubling anomalies in the surrounding lagoon. Residents refuse to speak about the sinister presence in the water.
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A Cosmic Highway Nightmare The new horror movie It Ends is currently playing in select theaters. To mark the nationwide push, distributor NEON has unveiled a final trailer showcasing widespread acclaim for writer-director Alexander Ullom’s feature debut. Trapped on an Infinite Road The film follows a group of recent graduates heading out on a late-night food run, hoping for one final hangout before their paths diverge. Their routine outing takes a terrifying turn when they pull onto a never-ending, two-lane highway plagued by surreal cosmic forces. Cramped inside a Jeep Cherokee with infinite miles stretching ahead, the friends face a grueling dilemma: adapt to their uncanny new reality or fight desperately to escape it. The atmospheric horror stars Akira Jackson, Phinehas Yoon, Mitchell Cole, and Noah Toth. Living Alongside the Terror Rather than relying purely on standard jump scares, the narrative focuses on how people normalize trauma and absurdity. Ullom noted that the movie is fundamentally about how people live
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Out today on VOD and digital platforms, Lionsgate’s horror-thriller Turning Point completely subverts traditional home invasion tropes. Written and directed by Joshua Wagner (Mimesis), the R-rated film turns a standard burglary setup on its head. Asking a sinister question: what happens when the house you break into belongs to a mutating flesh-eater? Trapped Inside a Zombie’s Den The nightmare centers on Margot and her partner in crime, a pair of thieves searching for a quick, effortless score. Their heist quickly collapses after breaking into a seemingly ordinary residence. They soon realize the homeowner is in the middle of a gruesome zombie transition. With all exits blocked and their mutating host rapidly losing his humanity, the criminals suddenly become the prey. However, they have one hope: the eccentric neighbor who happens to possess an unnervingly specialized knowledge of the undead. An Ensemble of Genre Veterans To bring this claustrophobic, blood-soaked siege to life, Wagner assembled a seasoned cast of genre regulars.
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Writer-director Richard Kelly is officially expanding the universe of his 2001 cult classic Donnie Darko. Titled The Philosophy of Time Travel, it’s set for release later this year through Range Literary Publishing, Variety reports. The epic 800-page sequel novel is aligned with the film’s 25th anniversary on October 26. Written by Kelly over the past decade, the story takes place in 1988. Set in the immediate aftermath of the original film. It picks up after the tragic death of Jake Gyllenhaal’s protagonist at the end of his surreal 28-day ordeal. Post-Traumatic Support and Secret Cults The novel primarily alternates between the records, paranoia, and detective work of Donnie’s parents, Rose and Eddie Darko. Rather than focusing solely on sci-fi mechanics, the plot centers on how the townspeople process the aftermath of Donnie’s death. Unaware of the cosmic forces at play, the survivors form a support group that gradually evolves into a cult. Bringing together former friends and villainous characters alike
Continue reading →
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Prime Video has officially found its cybernetic law enforcer. Dan Stevens has been tapped to star as the titular hero in Amazon’s upcoming live-action “RoboCop“ television series. Originally teased shortly after Amazon acquired MGM and tapped into its deep library of classic IP, the project has now officially snagged a full eight-episode order from the streamer, Variety reports. Dead or Alive, He’s Back on Duty The series delivers a modern update to the iconic sci-fi premise. The story begins when a massive tech conglomerate convinces a desperate city to deploy a powerful robotic enforcer in its police force. The high-tech weapon is implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, fallen officer, played by Stevens. This sets the stage for a tragic, action-packed battle between corporate control and human identity. A Genre Powerhouse Behind the Badge Stevens has been on an absolute tear across film and television in recent years. After breaking out in “Downton Abbey” and earning rave reviews for
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Acclaimed “House of Ninjas” filmmaker Dave Boyle returns with a gripping supernatural thriller, Never After Dark. Fresh off a celebrated festival run, taking home both the SXSW Midnighter Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for Feature Film at the Overlook Film Festival, the cinematic feature brings a harrowing, grounded approach to the traditional ghost story. The Ghostly Premise and a Deadly Shift The narrative centers on Airi, played by Moeka Hoshi, a SAG and Critics’ Choice Award winner (Shogun). As a nomadic medium, Airi devotes her existence to helping restless souls cross over into the beyond. However, her routine spiritual work takes a dark turn when she is summoned to an isolated rural estate. Upon arrival, she encounters a distorted, ghastly apparition possessing abilities that completely defy her extensive experience. Uncovering a Malicious Truth As Airi unearths the hidden history of the estate, a long-buried secret emerges, radically altering her mission. She soon realizes that the true danger lurking
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Fresh off the wildly successful theatrical debut of Insidious: Out of the Further , director Jacob Chase is already locking in his next terrifying chapter. Chase has officially signed on to helm Sleepover. It’s an ambitious new horror feature coming from Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster. The project marks another massive leap forward for the acclaimed filmmaker. It solidifies his status as one of the most exciting creative forces working in the genre today. A Dream Team of Horror Storytellers Chase will direct Sleepover. He co-wrote alongside Bryce McGuire, the writer-director behind Blumhouse’s Night Swim. The feature is adapted from an original short story penned by McGuire. By combining Chase’s proven talent for high-tension cinematic scares with McGuire’s knack for twisting innocent, everyday scenarios into terrifying nightmares, this creative collaboration promises a fresh and deeply unsettling take on the classic slumber party premise. Heavyweight Producers and Industry Support Horror titan Jason Blum will produce the feature for Blumhouse. Jacob
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The 2026 shark-movie feeding frenzy has produced a lot of chum that frankly stinks like fish left out in the sun. But every once in a while, a thriller cuts through the murky waters and actually delivers. Enter Above and Below, a pulse-pounding, blood-soaked survival feature that officially restores faith in the subgenre. Directed by action veteran Jesse V. Johnson (Avengement, Savage Dog) from a script by Tony Giordano, this high-octane nightmare doesn’t hold back. Cocaine, Cages, and Apex Predators The setup is a classic recipe for vacation catastrophe. Five friends head off for a bucket-list shark-cage dive, only for their excursion to derail when they spot a massive stash of cartel cocaine. Before they can even process the multi-million-dollar discovery, the owners of the shipment pull up above. Trapped inside a steel cage, Tatiana and Kaley are handed a savage ultimatum by the cartel: Retrieve the sunken bag of drugs, or take a bullet on the spot. What follows
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Pabst Blue Ribbon and Horror Inc. are officially joining forces this fall for a blood-soaked, lager-fueled collaboration designed to bring the ultimate slasher experience straight to partygoers across America. Built to celebrate two legendary subcultures that practically own the spooky season. This limited-edition crossover blends classic dive bar heritage with iconic horror fandom. PBR is rolling out custom Jason Voorhees-themed packaging alongside a massive lineup of premium merchandise. That includes co-branded apparel, retro glassware, tap handles, tackers, koozies, and collectible bobbleheads. The campaign sets the stage for Halloween and Peacock and A24’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake” series. Wear Your 12-Pack Like a True Killer .The undisputed crown jewel of the partnership is a stroke of sheer, booze-filled genius. The 12-pack beer box itself doubles as a wearable Jason Voorhees hockey mask. Either cut out the iconic mask or slap the entire beer box over your head. Instantly claim the best costume at the party. Company representatives only have one humble
Continue reading →
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Nicolas Winding Refn has finally returned from the prestige television wilderness. A decade after his hyper-stylized fashion nightmare The Neon Demon divided critics in 2016, the maestro of neon-drenched nihilism makes his long-awaited return to features with Her Private Hell. And it’s out now on digital platforms. The release marks an unapologetic plunge back into the director’s signature brand of hypnotic, pitch-black atmospheric dread. Tokyo Fog and Cinematic Doom Set against the glowing, rain-slicked backdrop of Tokyo, Her Private Hell plunges viewers straight into a sleek psychological nightmare. The narrative unfolds as a thick, unnatural mist rolls over the metropolis, unleashing a deadly entity upon the streets. Within the fog, a young woman searching for her missing father violently collides with a hardened soldier tracking down his own lost daughter. True to form, Refn delivers gorgeous cinematography, lingering silences, pulsating synth beats, and sudden explosions of visceral violence. An Arthouse Powerhouse Cast To navigate this misty labyrinth, Refn assembled an
Continue reading →
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Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard L. Anderson, celebrated for his iconic work on classics like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Poltergeist, is stepping into the director’s chair for his original creature feature, Wekiwa, Deadline reports. The upcoming horror film has added Billy Zane (Demon Knight, Titanic), Kevin Chapman (Person of Interest), and C.S. Lee (Dexter). Production prepares to kick off near Orlando next month. A Retro Nightmare in the Florida Swamps Set during the summer of 1983, Wekiwa follows a desperate man who has poured his entire fortune into a Florida island resort. However, the location carries a dark history. The Seminole people have issued warnings about it for three hundred years. In a bid to save the enterprise, a British documentary director, played by Billy Zane, arrives with four young actors. Meanwhile, a marine biologist steps onto the island to investigate troubling anomalies in the surrounding lagoon. Residents refuse to speak about the sinister presence in the water.
Continue reading →
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A Cosmic Highway Nightmare The new horror movie It Ends is currently playing in select theaters. To mark the nationwide push, distributor NEON has unveiled a final trailer showcasing widespread acclaim for writer-director Alexander Ullom’s feature debut. Trapped on an Infinite Road The film follows a group of recent graduates heading out on a late-night food run, hoping for one final hangout before their paths diverge. Their routine outing takes a terrifying turn when they pull onto a never-ending, two-lane highway plagued by surreal cosmic forces. Cramped inside a Jeep Cherokee with infinite miles stretching ahead, the friends face a grueling dilemma: adapt to their uncanny new reality or fight desperately to escape it. The atmospheric horror stars Akira Jackson, Phinehas Yoon, Mitchell Cole, and Noah Toth. Living Alongside the Terror Rather than relying purely on standard jump scares, the narrative focuses on how people normalize trauma and absurdity. Ullom noted that the movie is fundamentally about how people live
Continue reading →
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Out today on VOD and digital platforms, Lionsgate’s horror-thriller Turning Point completely subverts traditional home invasion tropes. Written and directed by Joshua Wagner (Mimesis), the R-rated film turns a standard burglary setup on its head. Asking a sinister question: what happens when the house you break into belongs to a mutating flesh-eater? Trapped Inside a Zombie’s Den The nightmare centers on Margot and her partner in crime, a pair of thieves searching for a quick, effortless score. Their heist quickly collapses after breaking into a seemingly ordinary residence. They soon realize the homeowner is in the middle of a gruesome zombie transition. With all exits blocked and their mutating host rapidly losing his humanity, the criminals suddenly become the prey. However, they have one hope: the eccentric neighbor who happens to possess an unnervingly specialized knowledge of the undead. An Ensemble of Genre Veterans To bring this claustrophobic, blood-soaked siege to life, Wagner assembled a seasoned cast of genre regulars.
Continue reading →
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Writer-director Richard Kelly is officially expanding the universe of his 2001 cult classic Donnie Darko. Titled The Philosophy of Time Travel, it’s set for release later this year through Range Literary Publishing, Variety reports. The epic 800-page sequel novel is aligned with the film’s 25th anniversary on October 26. Written by Kelly over the past decade, the story takes place in 1988. Set in the immediate aftermath of the original film. It picks up after the tragic death of Jake Gyllenhaal’s protagonist at the end of his surreal 28-day ordeal. Post-Traumatic Support and Secret Cults The novel primarily alternates between the records, paranoia, and detective work of Donnie’s parents, Rose and Eddie Darko. Rather than focusing solely on sci-fi mechanics, the plot centers on how the townspeople process the aftermath of Donnie’s death. Unaware of the cosmic forces at play, the survivors form a support group that gradually evolves into a cult. Bringing together former friends and villainous characters alike
Continue reading →
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Prime Video has officially found its cybernetic law enforcer. Dan Stevens has been tapped to star as the titular hero in Amazon’s upcoming live-action “RoboCop“ television series. Originally teased shortly after Amazon acquired MGM and tapped into its deep library of classic IP, the project has now officially snagged a full eight-episode order from the streamer, Variety reports. Dead or Alive, He’s Back on Duty The series delivers a modern update to the iconic sci-fi premise. The story begins when a massive tech conglomerate convinces a desperate city to deploy a powerful robotic enforcer in its police force. The high-tech weapon is implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, fallen officer, played by Stevens. This sets the stage for a tragic, action-packed battle between corporate control and human identity. A Genre Powerhouse Behind the Badge Stevens has been on an absolute tear across film and television in recent years. After breaking out in “Downton Abbey” and earning rave reviews for
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Acclaimed “House of Ninjas” filmmaker Dave Boyle returns with a gripping supernatural thriller, Never After Dark. Fresh off a celebrated festival run, taking home both the SXSW Midnighter Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize for Feature Film at the Overlook Film Festival, the cinematic feature brings a harrowing, grounded approach to the traditional ghost story. The Ghostly Premise and a Deadly Shift The narrative centers on Airi, played by Moeka Hoshi, a SAG and Critics’ Choice Award winner (Shogun). As a nomadic medium, Airi devotes her existence to helping restless souls cross over into the beyond. However, her routine spiritual work takes a dark turn when she is summoned to an isolated rural estate. Upon arrival, she encounters a distorted, ghastly apparition possessing abilities that completely defy her extensive experience. Uncovering a Malicious Truth As Airi unearths the hidden history of the estate, a long-buried secret emerges, radically altering her mission. She soon realizes that the true danger lurking
Continue reading →
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Fresh off the wildly successful theatrical debut of Insidious: Out of the Further , director Jacob Chase is already locking in his next terrifying chapter. Chase has officially signed on to helm Sleepover. It’s an ambitious new horror feature coming from Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster. The project marks another massive leap forward for the acclaimed filmmaker. It solidifies his status as one of the most exciting creative forces working in the genre today. A Dream Team of Horror Storytellers Chase will direct Sleepover. He co-wrote alongside Bryce McGuire, the writer-director behind Blumhouse’s Night Swim. The feature is adapted from an original short story penned by McGuire. By combining Chase’s proven talent for high-tension cinematic scares with McGuire’s knack for twisting innocent, everyday scenarios into terrifying nightmares, this creative collaboration promises a fresh and deeply unsettling take on the classic slumber party premise. Heavyweight Producers and Industry Support Horror titan Jason Blum will produce the feature for Blumhouse. Jacob
Continue reading →
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The 2026 shark-movie feeding frenzy has produced a lot of chum that frankly stinks like fish left out in the sun. But every once in a while, a thriller cuts through the murky waters and actually delivers. Enter Above and Below, a pulse-pounding, blood-soaked survival feature that officially restores faith in the subgenre. Directed by action veteran Jesse V. Johnson (Avengement, Savage Dog) from a script by Tony Giordano, this high-octane nightmare doesn’t hold back. Cocaine, Cages, and Apex Predators The setup is a classic recipe for vacation catastrophe. Five friends head off for a bucket-list shark-cage dive, only for their excursion to derail when they spot a massive stash of cartel cocaine. Before they can even process the multi-million-dollar discovery, the owners of the shipment pull up above. Trapped inside a steel cage, Tatiana and Kaley are handed a savage ultimatum by the cartel: Retrieve the sunken bag of drugs, or take a bullet on the spot. What follows
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