CategoryNews
Horror news, casting updates, release dates and industry scoops — everything happening in horror film, TV and games, updated daily.
12,651 stories
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
There have been many times that I’ve gotten my hopes up when it comes to big-budget horror movies, only to feel let down. Well, that certainly is not the case with the Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directed 2019 horror flick Ready or Not. It left me feeling almost giddy. Few horror films give me that feeling these days. Samara Weaving stars as Grace, a bride eager to please her in-laws on her wedding day, not knowing that her wedding night would become a fight for survival. After the wedding Grace learns from her new husband Alex (Mark O’Brien) that there’s a unique family tradition, the couple must play a game with the family. She laughs as she draws the Hide and Seek card from a dealing box, but it’s no laughing matter. That’s when she learns that if she’s found before dawn, she will be killed. And chaos ensues. And you thought your in-laws were bad. Ready or Not
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
When I heard about the supernatural ship film Mary I thought to myself, ‘Oh, this is going to be good.” I wasn’t wrong. Mary, set in the present day has to be inspired by the true story of the famous ship the Mary Celest, while it is not confirmed, the stories have too much in common not to be related. So, before we dive into my review let me tell you the true story of the Mary Celeste, an American ship discovered adrift in the Atlantic on December 5, 1872. Last seen on November 7, 1872, when it set sail from New York, it was found by the Canadine Brigatine Dei Gratia at partial sail. The Mary Celest was void of crew and passengers when discovered but the crew’s belongings were left in place as if they simply walked away mid-task. All of the lifeboats were missing though the vessel had no damage and there were no signs of being
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis stars in Lionsgate’s upcoming action-thriller Trauma Center as Lt. Wakes, a detective determined to solve the murders of both his partner and an informant. Wilkes joins forces with Madison (Nicky Whelan), a witness to the killings. After Madison is pursued by the killers through an abandoned floor of a hospital she confirms to the detective that the killers are indeed one of his own. Tito Ortiz (Cradle 2 the Grave), and Steven Guttenberg (Ballers) co-star in this dark thriller directed by Matt Eskandari (12 Feet Deep). Paul Da Silvia penned the script. Trauma Center opens in theaters and arrives on demand on December 6, 2019.
Continue reading →
Holiday HorrorIndieMoviesNewsShudderStreaming TVTrailers
With December comes a whole new batch of films, specials and more on Shudder. And, we’ve got a guide to help you enjoy the most of Shudder this month which includes the new epic medieval-horror sensation The Head Hunter (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), two internationally-acclaimed thrillers Trivisha (a Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best Film winner) and Iskander: Shadow of the River (a binge-worthy crime miniseries set in French Guiana), Joe Bob’s Red Christmas, an all-new The Last Drive-In special, our Unhappy Holidays collection of Christmas terrors (including the U.S. streaming premiere of a cult French favorite), a trio of beloved Wes Craven movies, a Tom Savini documentary and so much more. SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE TITLES THE HEAD HUNTER (premieres Thursday, 12/5) On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one — the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
Not only has the first poster arrived for the 2020 reboot of the Wrong Turn (*sigh), but the official title has also been revealed as Wrong Turn: The Foundation. Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original Wrong Turn, wrote The Foundation, directed by Mike P. Nelson (The Domestics) and starring Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Damien Maffei (Haunt), Bill Sage (Hap and Leonard), and Emma Dumont. Filming in Ohio has now wrapped and according to Movieweb, “The story will follow a new group of young friends venturing through the woods of the Appalachian Trail where they apparently take a wrong turn and come across a hidden society of people who’ve been living in the mountains for hundreds of years. Called “The Foundation,” this new group seems to be different in many ways from the inbred killers we remember from the other movies.” As soon as the 2020 premiere date is announced we’ll let you know.
Continue reading →
BooksNewsShowStreaming TVTrailers
USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.
Continue reading →
ForeignIndieMoviesNewsTrailers
Donna McRae‘s critically acclaimed horror film Lost Gully Road is set to haunt US audiences this December. The “gothic-tinged Aussie ghost story” (Filmink) stars Adele Perovic (The Code), Jane Clifton (Beast), and John Brumpton (The Loved Ones), with a mesmerizing musical score by Clare Moore and Dave Graney. Lost Gully Road tells the story of Lucy, a directionless young woman who travels to a secluded cottage in the forest to wait for her sister. With no television and little communication with the outside world, she spends her days alone and drinking to pass the time. That is until her unexpected host decides to keep her company… In the tradition of The Babadook and Lake Mungo, Lost Gully Road arrives on DVD and Digital December 3rd from Wild Eye Releasing.
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.
Continue reading →
Film FestivalsNews
SF IndieFest’s Another Hole in the Head Film Fest celebrates its 16th year with two weeks of a “cinematic excursion into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other assorted genres . . . [pulling] together a diverse collection of films representing all varieties and budgetary considerations,” according to the film’s website. The fest takes place from December 1st –15th at New People Cinema in San Francisco’s Japantown. The festival states, “From your buddy Keith’s skateboarding footage in an enchanted forest to Burt Reynolds in Space, to tomorrow’s cult classic destined for Lionsgate, Another Hole in the Head provides a unique vehicle for independent cinema.” With a mind-blowing lineup of feature films and short films from around the planet — many making their world, U.S., or regional debuts — Another Hole in the Head has a wide array of selections to get excited about. Following are four of the features that yours truly is especially looking forward to, with
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
Filming has begun on the seventh installment of the Tremors franchise. 3 from Hell star Richard Brake has shared the first images on Instagram of his character, Bill, a badass Graboid hunter that will give franchise mainstay Michael Gross a run for his money. Reportedly titled Tremors: Island Fury, the movie is set on an island resort where Graboids have illegally been brought to the island for a rich playboy’s trophy hunt. Caroline Langrishe, Jackie Cruz, Randy Kalsi, Matthew Douglas, Bear Williams, David Assavanon, Owen Macre, Boonma Lamphon, Mikey Black, and Iris Park co-star. Jamie Kennedy will NOT be returning as Gummer’s son Travis. Don Michael Paul returns to direct the film written by Paul and Brian Brightly. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FVHP0ls_2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Sq8UTFCAZ/
Continue reading →
More from News
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
There have been many times that I’ve gotten my hopes up when it comes to big-budget horror movies, only to feel let down. Well, that certainly is not the case with the Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directed 2019 horror flick Ready or Not. It left me feeling almost giddy. Few horror films give me that feeling these days. Samara Weaving stars as Grace, a bride eager to please her in-laws on her wedding day, not knowing that her wedding night would become a fight for survival. After the wedding Grace learns from her new husband Alex (Mark O’Brien) that there’s a unique family tradition, the couple must play a game with the family. She laughs as she draws the Hide and Seek card from a dealing box, but it’s no laughing matter. That’s when she learns that if she’s found before dawn, she will be killed. And chaos ensues. And you thought your in-laws were bad. Ready or Not
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
When I heard about the supernatural ship film Mary I thought to myself, ‘Oh, this is going to be good.” I wasn’t wrong. Mary, set in the present day has to be inspired by the true story of the famous ship the Mary Celest, while it is not confirmed, the stories have too much in common not to be related. So, before we dive into my review let me tell you the true story of the Mary Celeste, an American ship discovered adrift in the Atlantic on December 5, 1872. Last seen on November 7, 1872, when it set sail from New York, it was found by the Canadine Brigatine Dei Gratia at partial sail. The Mary Celest was void of crew and passengers when discovered but the crew’s belongings were left in place as if they simply walked away mid-task. All of the lifeboats were missing though the vessel had no damage and there were no signs of being
Continue reading →
MoviesNewsThrillerTrailers
Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis stars in Lionsgate’s upcoming action-thriller Trauma Center as Lt. Wakes, a detective determined to solve the murders of both his partner and an informant. Wilkes joins forces with Madison (Nicky Whelan), a witness to the killings. After Madison is pursued by the killers through an abandoned floor of a hospital she confirms to the detective that the killers are indeed one of his own. Tito Ortiz (Cradle 2 the Grave), and Steven Guttenberg (Ballers) co-star in this dark thriller directed by Matt Eskandari (12 Feet Deep). Paul Da Silvia penned the script. Trauma Center opens in theaters and arrives on demand on December 6, 2019.
Continue reading →
Holiday HorrorIndieMoviesNewsShudderStreaming TVTrailers
With December comes a whole new batch of films, specials and more on Shudder. And, we’ve got a guide to help you enjoy the most of Shudder this month which includes the new epic medieval-horror sensation The Head Hunter (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), two internationally-acclaimed thrillers Trivisha (a Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best Film winner) and Iskander: Shadow of the River (a binge-worthy crime miniseries set in French Guiana), Joe Bob’s Red Christmas, an all-new The Last Drive-In special, our Unhappy Holidays collection of Christmas terrors (including the U.S. streaming premiere of a cult French favorite), a trio of beloved Wes Craven movies, a Tom Savini documentary and so much more. SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE TITLES THE HEAD HUNTER (premieres Thursday, 12/5) On the outskirts of a kingdom, a quiet but fierce medieval warrior protects the realm from monsters and the occult. His gruesome collection of heads is missing only one — the monster that killed his daughter years ago. Driven
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
Not only has the first poster arrived for the 2020 reboot of the Wrong Turn (*sigh), but the official title has also been revealed as Wrong Turn: The Foundation. Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original Wrong Turn, wrote The Foundation, directed by Mike P. Nelson (The Domestics) and starring Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Damien Maffei (Haunt), Bill Sage (Hap and Leonard), and Emma Dumont. Filming in Ohio has now wrapped and according to Movieweb, “The story will follow a new group of young friends venturing through the woods of the Appalachian Trail where they apparently take a wrong turn and come across a hidden society of people who’ve been living in the mountains for hundreds of years. Called “The Foundation,” this new group seems to be different in many ways from the inbred killers we remember from the other movies.” As soon as the 2020 premiere date is announced we’ll let you know.
Continue reading →
BooksNewsShowStreaming TVTrailers
USA has unleashed a new bloody trailer for their series “Dare Me” that turns cheerleaders into soldiers. A cross between Heathers and Fight Club, “Dare Me” takes competitive high school cheerleading to a whole new level with glitter, drama, brutality, and murder. The series stars Erika Prevost, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Herizen Guardiola, Marlo Kelly, and “Scream” actress Willa Fitzgerald. Based on Megan Abbott’s bestselling novel, the new series debuts on USA December 29th at 10/9c.
Continue reading →
ForeignIndieMoviesNewsTrailers
Donna McRae‘s critically acclaimed horror film Lost Gully Road is set to haunt US audiences this December. The “gothic-tinged Aussie ghost story” (Filmink) stars Adele Perovic (The Code), Jane Clifton (Beast), and John Brumpton (The Loved Ones), with a mesmerizing musical score by Clare Moore and Dave Graney. Lost Gully Road tells the story of Lucy, a directionless young woman who travels to a secluded cottage in the forest to wait for her sister. With no television and little communication with the outside world, she spends her days alone and drinking to pass the time. That is until her unexpected host decides to keep her company… In the tradition of The Babadook and Lake Mungo, Lost Gully Road arrives on DVD and Digital December 3rd from Wild Eye Releasing.
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.
Continue reading →
Film FestivalsNews
SF IndieFest’s Another Hole in the Head Film Fest celebrates its 16th year with two weeks of a “cinematic excursion into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other assorted genres . . . [pulling] together a diverse collection of films representing all varieties and budgetary considerations,” according to the film’s website. The fest takes place from December 1st –15th at New People Cinema in San Francisco’s Japantown. The festival states, “From your buddy Keith’s skateboarding footage in an enchanted forest to Burt Reynolds in Space, to tomorrow’s cult classic destined for Lionsgate, Another Hole in the Head provides a unique vehicle for independent cinema.” With a mind-blowing lineup of feature films and short films from around the planet — many making their world, U.S., or regional debuts — Another Hole in the Head has a wide array of selections to get excited about. Following are four of the features that yours truly is especially looking forward to, with
Continue reading →
MoviesNews
Filming has begun on the seventh installment of the Tremors franchise. 3 from Hell star Richard Brake has shared the first images on Instagram of his character, Bill, a badass Graboid hunter that will give franchise mainstay Michael Gross a run for his money. Reportedly titled Tremors: Island Fury, the movie is set on an island resort where Graboids have illegally been brought to the island for a rich playboy’s trophy hunt. Caroline Langrishe, Jackie Cruz, Randy Kalsi, Matthew Douglas, Bear Williams, David Assavanon, Owen Macre, Boonma Lamphon, Mikey Black, and Iris Park co-star. Jamie Kennedy will NOT be returning as Gummer’s son Travis. Don Michael Paul returns to direct the film written by Paul and Brian Brightly. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FVHP0ls_2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Sq8UTFCAZ/
Continue reading →
