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“The Terror” Will Return for Season Four with Another True Story Inspired Tale

If you thought AMC’s prestige horror anthology series “The Terror” was dead and buried, think again. The show is proving to be just as resilient as the monsters it features. Fresh off wrapping its third season just last month, “The Terror” is officially locked in for Season 4. Executive producer David W. Zucker confirmed the new season during a chat with ScreenRant, revealing a major milestone: “We’ve just closed the deal on the book we’re gonna develop next.” While the specific novel remains secret, this news is a massive victory for horror fans. After a grueling, multi-year hiatus between seasons two and three, not only is the series officially moving forward, but Zucker’s update implies we won’t have to wait another half-decade to see it. A History of Historic Horrors “The Terror” has carved out a brilliant niche by pairing meticulous historical periods with deeply unsettling supernatural dread inspired by true tales. Here is how the anthology has evolved: Season

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Keanu Reeves Teases Upcoming Sci-fi Shark Movie

While director Tim Miller (Deadpool) is currently keeping the official title of his next sci-fi thriller quiet, John Wick star Keanu Reeves just gave the ultimate elevator pitch. When Collider caught up with the internet’s favorite action icon to ask what exactly lured him into Miller’s mysterious new sandbox, Reeves didn’t mince words. His glorious five-word breakdown? “Sharks. Time machine. Groundhog Day.” Honestly, Keanu, you had us at sharks. The Loop: A Caribbean Bloodbath Reeves’ delightfully blunt synopsis lines up perfectly with the chaotic plot details that surfaced earlier this year. The untitled Warner Bros. project centers on a smuggler. He finds himself completely marooned in the middle of a deadly double-cross while pulling a job in the Caribbean Sea. If a botched heist wasn’t stressful enough, the poor guy wakes up surrounded by a floating graveyard of bodies. And heavily armed hostile mercenaries, and a swarm of ravenous, bloodthirsty sharks. The ultimate kicker? He’s trapped in a relentless time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Spook Season Has Begun! Spirit Halloween Announces Opening of the Flagship Store Event!

Can you smell it? That crisp, chemically perfect blend of artificial fog liquid, rubber masks, and pure, unadulterated joy? That’s right, ghouls and boils: the autumn breeze is practically tapping on your window, and Spirit Halloween is ready to rise from its ten-month slumber. While your local abandoned big-box store is still being cleared of lingering hardware supplies, the Spirit Halloween Flagship Store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, has officially announced its grand opening for Saturday, August 1, 2026. Yes, August. Because waiting until October to plan your horror-filled autumn is for amateurs. Here is everything you need to know about the ultimate, live, free-to-attend kick-off to the spooky season—including how to get inside without causing a real-life horror scene. 🎟️ Secure Your Spot (Before It Vanishes) You can technically show up without a ticket, but if you want to skip the massive regular line, you need to register early. -The Cap: Registration slams shut after 2,000 tickets are claimed.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Netflix Unleashes the Chilling Series “The Survivors”

Welcome to Evelyn Bay. It’s a postcard-perfect Tasmanian slice of heaven. The cliffs are towering, and the ocean is breathtaking. However, the local pastimes include harboring decades of psychological trauma and dark secrets. If your watchlist has been lacking a moody, atmospheric Australian noir that doubles as a masterclass in small-town claustrophobia, Netflix has you covered. All six episodes of the limited series “The Survivors” are officially streaming worldwide. Adapted from Jane Harper’s massive bestseller, this isn’t your standard run-of-the-mill police procedural. Showrunner Tony Ayres (Clickbait, Stateless) describes the show as a bit of a trick. “I often describe the show as a Trojan horse. It’s a family melodrama disguised as a murder mystery.” Dead Men (and Women) Tell Tales Fifteen years ago, a single, catastrophic storm tore through Evelyn Bay. It left two people drowned, a young girl vanished without a trace, and a community permanently scarred. Unable to bear the crushing weight of survival guilt, Kieran Elliott packed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

FX Master Todd Masters Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Interview

Move over, Geppetto—there’s a new puppet master in town, and he’s trading in the fairy dust for a bucket of blood. The legendary Todd Masters, founder of MastersFX and one of the most revered names in practical special effects, is back to turn another childhood icon into pure nightmare fuel. His latest creation? A deeply unsettling, creepy-as-hell incarnation of everyone’s favorite wooden boy for Pinocchio: Unstrung. The film marks the latest gory entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe—the very same cinematic playground that brought us the viral slasher hits Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 and 2. Behind the camera, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers of Jagged Edge Productions (interview) return to ensure your childhood memories stay firmly in the wood chipper. . . A Killer Cast of Horror Icons To bring this twisted marionette tale to life, the production pulled out some major genre heavyweights. Horror icon Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, lends his legendary voice to the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Director Adam Wingard and the ‘ONSLAUGHT!’ Cast Heading to SDCC

If your idea of a perfect movie involves high-stakes action, genetically modified muscle, and an absolute avalanche of practical violence, Adam Wingard is about to deliver your new favorite obsession. The director is officially making his explosive return to San Diego Comic-Con to tease his highly anticipated action-thriller, Onslaught. To make things even sweeter, none other than indie cinema icon Kevin Smith will be moderating the panel. Fans can catch Wingard alongside stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, and Drew Starkey on Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 PM in Ballroom 20 at the San Diego Convention Center. One Mother vs. An Army The premise is beautifully straightforward and intense. A rogue squad of genetically engineered super-soldiers cuts a bloody path across the desert. Unfortunately for them, they cross paths with a lethal, badass Army sniper who is also a fierce mother. When her young daughter’s life is put on the line, she is forced to unleash absolute hell to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Godzilla Returns to a Struggling World in the ‘Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer’

When Toho unleashed Godzilla Minus One in 2023, it didn’t just stomp all over the global box office—it made history by snagging an Academy Award and reminding everyone exactly why this atomic-breathing lizard has ruled cinema since 1954. It was a masterclass in scale, dread, and human drama, cementing itself as the 37th film in the franchise and Toho’s 33rd official Japanese production. Toho has officially unleashed the devastating first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated direct sequel to the award-winning masterpiece. And if the footage is any indication, the peace humanity clawed out at the end of the last film was nothing more than a temporary commercial break. New Threats Set two years after the harrowing events of Minus One, the new trailer reveals a world still struggling to rebuild—only to confront a larger, vastly more powerful, and distinctly angrier King of the Monsters. Amidst violent storms and crumbling coastlines, the iconic kaiju returns to unleash absolute

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Explore Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ Today on Digital and VOD

The massive horror hit Backrooms, from director Kane Parsons, the teenage wunderkind who took the internet by storm by turning a viral YouTube creepypasta series into a bone-chilling cinematic universe. If you missed the theatrical chaos, the film features a surprisingly stacked, high-caliber cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. Yellow Wallpaper, Green Cash To say Backrooms cleaned up at the box office would be a massive understatement. When the film debuted back on May 29, it absolutely routed the competition, pulling in a staggering $81 million domestically in its opening weekend alone. For context, that massive haul came in against a modest $10 million production budget, according to the box-office data site The Numbers. But the victory lap doesn’t stop at a massive return on investment. The film officially made cinema history, with A24 confirming to ABC News that the 19-year-old Parsons has become the youngest director ever to helm a No. 1

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Drug Smugglers and Apex Predators Bring Total Chaos to ‘Above and Below’

If you thought a standard shark movie was stressful, try adding heavily armed cartel executioners to the mix. Get ready to hold your breath, becauseAbove and Below is turning a routine vacation into an absolute bloodbath. Directed by action specialist Jesse V. Johnson (Savage Dog) and written by Tony Giordano, this high-octane survival thriller hits theaters on July 29, 2026. Cocaine, Cages, and Apex Predators The setup is a classic recipe for vacation disaster. Five friends head out for a thrilling shark dive off the coast of Mexico. Things go south fast when they stumble upon a massive stash of cartel cocaine sitting on the ocean floor. Before they can even process what they’ve found, they are ambushed by the ruthless product owners. Trapped inside a claustrophobic shark cage, the cartel gives friends Tatiana and Kaley a brutal ultimatum. They must swim down to the seafloor and retrieve the missing bag of drugs, or die. What follows is a relentless,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

John Goodman Joins the Cast of ‘Skeletons’ from the Director of Strange Darling

If your cinematic radar hasn’t already been buzzing over Sony Pictures’ upcoming high-concept horror film Skeletons, it’s time to recalibrate. The project was already a massive blip on the genre map. However, the star-studded momentum just hit hyperdrive with the massive news that industry legend John Goodman has officially signed on to star. But Goodman is no stranger to the genre. He appeared in films like 10 Cloverfield Lane, the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and so much more. Goodman joins an absolute powerhouse lineup that includes Academy Award winner Brie Larson and indie genre darling Kyle Gallner—who is thrillingly reuniting with director JT Mollner following his spectacular, unhinged collaboration on the non-linear thriller Strange Darling. Oh, and a guy named J.J. Abrams is producing. That’s one hell of a team. A Terrifyingly Twisted Family Secret Do not walk into the theater expecting a routine, bargain-bin jump-scare fest. Skeletons is being described as a grounded, modern, and high-concept spin on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2026

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“The Terror” Will Return for Season Four with Another True Story Inspired Tale

If you thought AMC’s prestige horror anthology series “The Terror” was dead and buried, think again. The show is proving to be just as resilient as the monsters it features. Fresh off wrapping its third season just last month, “The Terror” is officially locked in for Season 4. Executive producer David W. Zucker confirmed the new season during a chat with ScreenRant, revealing a major milestone: “We’ve just closed the deal on the book we’re gonna develop next.” While the specific novel remains secret, this news is a massive victory for horror fans. After a grueling, multi-year hiatus between seasons two and three, not only is the series officially moving forward, but Zucker’s update implies we won’t have to wait another half-decade to see it. A History of Historic Horrors “The Terror” has carved out a brilliant niche by pairing meticulous historical periods with deeply unsettling supernatural dread inspired by true tales. Here is how the anthology has evolved: Season

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Keanu Reeves Teases Upcoming Sci-fi Shark Movie

While director Tim Miller (Deadpool) is currently keeping the official title of his next sci-fi thriller quiet, John Wick star Keanu Reeves just gave the ultimate elevator pitch. When Collider caught up with the internet’s favorite action icon to ask what exactly lured him into Miller’s mysterious new sandbox, Reeves didn’t mince words. His glorious five-word breakdown? “Sharks. Time machine. Groundhog Day.” Honestly, Keanu, you had us at sharks. The Loop: A Caribbean Bloodbath Reeves’ delightfully blunt synopsis lines up perfectly with the chaotic plot details that surfaced earlier this year. The untitled Warner Bros. project centers on a smuggler. He finds himself completely marooned in the middle of a deadly double-cross while pulling a job in the Caribbean Sea. If a botched heist wasn’t stressful enough, the poor guy wakes up surrounded by a floating graveyard of bodies. And heavily armed hostile mercenaries, and a swarm of ravenous, bloodthirsty sharks. The ultimate kicker? He’s trapped in a relentless time

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Spook Season Has Begun! Spirit Halloween Announces Opening of the Flagship Store Event!

Can you smell it? That crisp, chemically perfect blend of artificial fog liquid, rubber masks, and pure, unadulterated joy? That’s right, ghouls and boils: the autumn breeze is practically tapping on your window, and Spirit Halloween is ready to rise from its ten-month slumber. While your local abandoned big-box store is still being cleared of lingering hardware supplies, the Spirit Halloween Flagship Store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, has officially announced its grand opening for Saturday, August 1, 2026. Yes, August. Because waiting until October to plan your horror-filled autumn is for amateurs. Here is everything you need to know about the ultimate, live, free-to-attend kick-off to the spooky season—including how to get inside without causing a real-life horror scene. 🎟️ Secure Your Spot (Before It Vanishes) You can technically show up without a ticket, but if you want to skip the massive regular line, you need to register early. -The Cap: Registration slams shut after 2,000 tickets are claimed.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 11, 2026

Netflix Unleashes the Chilling Series “The Survivors”

Welcome to Evelyn Bay. It’s a postcard-perfect Tasmanian slice of heaven. The cliffs are towering, and the ocean is breathtaking. However, the local pastimes include harboring decades of psychological trauma and dark secrets. If your watchlist has been lacking a moody, atmospheric Australian noir that doubles as a masterclass in small-town claustrophobia, Netflix has you covered. All six episodes of the limited series “The Survivors” are officially streaming worldwide. Adapted from Jane Harper’s massive bestseller, this isn’t your standard run-of-the-mill police procedural. Showrunner Tony Ayres (Clickbait, Stateless) describes the show as a bit of a trick. “I often describe the show as a Trojan horse. It’s a family melodrama disguised as a murder mystery.” Dead Men (and Women) Tell Tales Fifteen years ago, a single, catastrophic storm tore through Evelyn Bay. It left two people drowned, a young girl vanished without a trace, and a community permanently scarred. Unable to bear the crushing weight of survival guilt, Kieran Elliott packed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

FX Master Todd Masters Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Interview

Move over, Geppetto—there’s a new puppet master in town, and he’s trading in the fairy dust for a bucket of blood. The legendary Todd Masters, founder of MastersFX and one of the most revered names in practical special effects, is back to turn another childhood icon into pure nightmare fuel. His latest creation? A deeply unsettling, creepy-as-hell incarnation of everyone’s favorite wooden boy for Pinocchio: Unstrung. The film marks the latest gory entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe—the very same cinematic playground that brought us the viral slasher hits Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 and 2. Behind the camera, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers of Jagged Edge Productions (interview) return to ensure your childhood memories stay firmly in the wood chipper. . . A Killer Cast of Horror Icons To bring this twisted marionette tale to life, the production pulled out some major genre heavyweights. Horror icon Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, lends his legendary voice to the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Director Adam Wingard and the ‘ONSLAUGHT!’ Cast Heading to SDCC

If your idea of a perfect movie involves high-stakes action, genetically modified muscle, and an absolute avalanche of practical violence, Adam Wingard is about to deliver your new favorite obsession. The director is officially making his explosive return to San Diego Comic-Con to tease his highly anticipated action-thriller, Onslaught. To make things even sweeter, none other than indie cinema icon Kevin Smith will be moderating the panel. Fans can catch Wingard alongside stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, and Drew Starkey on Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 PM in Ballroom 20 at the San Diego Convention Center. One Mother vs. An Army The premise is beautifully straightforward and intense. A rogue squad of genetically engineered super-soldiers cuts a bloody path across the desert. Unfortunately for them, they cross paths with a lethal, badass Army sniper who is also a fierce mother. When her young daughter’s life is put on the line, she is forced to unleash absolute hell to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Godzilla Returns to a Struggling World in the ‘Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer’

When Toho unleashed Godzilla Minus One in 2023, it didn’t just stomp all over the global box office—it made history by snagging an Academy Award and reminding everyone exactly why this atomic-breathing lizard has ruled cinema since 1954. It was a masterclass in scale, dread, and human drama, cementing itself as the 37th film in the franchise and Toho’s 33rd official Japanese production. Toho has officially unleashed the devastating first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated direct sequel to the award-winning masterpiece. And if the footage is any indication, the peace humanity clawed out at the end of the last film was nothing more than a temporary commercial break. New Threats Set two years after the harrowing events of Minus One, the new trailer reveals a world still struggling to rebuild—only to confront a larger, vastly more powerful, and distinctly angrier King of the Monsters. Amidst violent storms and crumbling coastlines, the iconic kaiju returns to unleash absolute

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Explore Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ Today on Digital and VOD

The massive horror hit Backrooms, from director Kane Parsons, the teenage wunderkind who took the internet by storm by turning a viral YouTube creepypasta series into a bone-chilling cinematic universe. If you missed the theatrical chaos, the film features a surprisingly stacked, high-caliber cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. Yellow Wallpaper, Green Cash To say Backrooms cleaned up at the box office would be a massive understatement. When the film debuted back on May 29, it absolutely routed the competition, pulling in a staggering $81 million domestically in its opening weekend alone. For context, that massive haul came in against a modest $10 million production budget, according to the box-office data site The Numbers. But the victory lap doesn’t stop at a massive return on investment. The film officially made cinema history, with A24 confirming to ABC News that the 19-year-old Parsons has become the youngest director ever to helm a No. 1

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

Drug Smugglers and Apex Predators Bring Total Chaos to ‘Above and Below’

If you thought a standard shark movie was stressful, try adding heavily armed cartel executioners to the mix. Get ready to hold your breath, becauseAbove and Below is turning a routine vacation into an absolute bloodbath. Directed by action specialist Jesse V. Johnson (Savage Dog) and written by Tony Giordano, this high-octane survival thriller hits theaters on July 29, 2026. Cocaine, Cages, and Apex Predators The setup is a classic recipe for vacation disaster. Five friends head out for a thrilling shark dive off the coast of Mexico. Things go south fast when they stumble upon a massive stash of cartel cocaine sitting on the ocean floor. Before they can even process what they’ve found, they are ambushed by the ruthless product owners. Trapped inside a claustrophobic shark cage, the cartel gives friends Tatiana and Kaley a brutal ultimatum. They must swim down to the seafloor and retrieve the missing bag of drugs, or die. What follows is a relentless,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 10, 2026

John Goodman Joins the Cast of ‘Skeletons’ from the Director of Strange Darling

If your cinematic radar hasn’t already been buzzing over Sony Pictures’ upcoming high-concept horror film Skeletons, it’s time to recalibrate. The project was already a massive blip on the genre map. However, the star-studded momentum just hit hyperdrive with the massive news that industry legend John Goodman has officially signed on to star. But Goodman is no stranger to the genre. He appeared in films like 10 Cloverfield Lane, the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and so much more. Goodman joins an absolute powerhouse lineup that includes Academy Award winner Brie Larson and indie genre darling Kyle Gallner—who is thrillingly reuniting with director JT Mollner following his spectacular, unhinged collaboration on the non-linear thriller Strange Darling. Oh, and a guy named J.J. Abrams is producing. That’s one hell of a team. A Terrifyingly Twisted Family Secret Do not walk into the theater expecting a routine, bargain-bin jump-scare fest. Skeletons is being described as a grounded, modern, and high-concept spin on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 9, 2026
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