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Watch ‘The Substance’ with Your Nose This July (If You Dare)
Have you ever watched a deeply disturbing, fluids-heavy body horror movie and thought, “Man, I really wish I knew what that nastiness smelled like”? No? Well, too bad, because MUBI is making you smell it anyway. In a move that is equal parts brilliant and deeply unhinged, an upcoming screening of Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror masterpiece, The Substance, is getting the full “Odorama” treatment. Channeling the chaotic energy of legendary cinematic trolls William Castle and John Waters, this special theatrical event will force attendees to scratch-and-sniff their way through the movie using special scent cards. Distributor MUBI announced the fragrant festival of horrors on social media: “As part of MUBI Fest Chicago, we’re presenting a one-of-a-kind scratch-and-sniff screening of Coralie Fargeat’s modern body horror classic. Each guest will receive a numbered scent card. When a number appears on screen, scratch the matching panel and experience the film through an entirely new sense.” A Feast for the Senses (And a Threat to
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Kink and Corruption: A Review of Tyler Perry and Jason Blum’s ‘Strung’
Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
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Movie Review: Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature – V.C.I. Blu-ray
V.CI. have gone creature crazy and have slapped two spine-tinglers from the golden age of Drive-in madness together on one Blu-ray disc titled (appropriately enough) Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature! This monster mash gets underway with The Crawling Hand from 1963… A manned space mission goes tits-up in the worst possible way resulting in a self-destruct request from an astronaut that’s miraculously lived without oxygen for over twenty minutes. The cosmic wreckage from said blast rains down over a small California beach town where it’s discovered by young science student Paul (Rod Lauren) and his Nordic gal pal, Marta (Sirry Steffen). Among the debris is one of our bomb-shattered astronauts arms with hand still attached (which is solid for title accuracy’s sake), and soon that arcane appendage is up and about causing that patented monster mayhem died-in-the-wicked-wool Monsterkids like us love six ways to Sunday… but, that horrid hand doesn’t stop there as it possesses Paul for a lil’ Jekyll n’ Hyde riffage!
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Lizzy Caplan Joins FX’s Highly Anticipated ‘Far Cry’ Anthology Series
FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,
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Master of Horror Signs on to Write ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’
The blood-soaked animatronics of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are getting a shiny new upgrade behind the scenes. In a bid to give their wildly lucrative cash cow a bit more narrative bite, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially tapped horror heavyweight Gary Dauberman to pen the script for the next Five Nights at Freddy’s installment. If anyone knows how to turn creepy dolls and supernatural entities into box office gold, it’s Dauberman. The modern horror maestro already has his fingerprints all over the genre’s biggest goldmines. He penned the scripts for mega-hits like It, Annabelle, and The Nun. A Billion-Dollar Jump-Scare Machine To say the FNAF franchise has been printing money would be a massive understatement. The series, built on Josh Hutcherson surviving the night shift against haunted, oversized restaurant mascots, has been an absolute powerhouse for Blumhouse. The 2023 original shocked the industry by grossing a massive $297.2 million globally on a measly $20 million budget. The 2025 sequel, Five
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‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ Casts Young Ed and Lorraine Warren
James Wan’s multi-billion-dollar horror universe is stepping back in time. New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, has officially found the actors to play younger versions of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Garrett Wareing (Manifest, Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists) and Amanda Fix (Orphan Black: Echoes, High School) have been cast as the demonologist couple during the earliest days of their supernatural careers, exploring the chilling cases that forged their legacy in the paranormal world. Release Date and Creative Team Behind the Prequel The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on September 10, 2027. Rodrigue Huart is making his feature directorial debut in the franchise, based on a screenplay by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Fear the Walking Dead). New Line Cinema produces the film alongside James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, ensuring the franchise’s signature atmospheric dread remains intact. Plot Details: Tracing the Origins of the Demonologists
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Video: Ice Nine Kills Drops Dead by Daylight Collab ‘Play Dead’
Get ready to trade your headphones for a flashlight. Theatrical metal heavyweights Ice Nine Kills are officially dragging you into the Fog. Fresh off securing their first-ever #1 at Active Rock Radio with their Scream 7 anthem, the band has unleashed “Play Dead,” a ruthless new single and music video crafted hand-in-hand with Dead by Daylight for the mega-hit horror game’s 10th anniversary. A Full-Scale Convergence This isn’t just a casual tribute track, however; it is a full-scale creative convergence. Teaming up with the game’s longtime composer Michel F. April, Ice Nine Kills has woven the eerie, heart-pounding DNA of the survival-horror phenomenon directly into their signature heavy hooks. For the gamers who want to butcher in style, the collaboration also drops an exclusive in-game Ice Nine Kills cosmetic collection. It officially lets you blast the band’s aesthetic inside the entity’s realm. The Video True to the band’s reputation for cinematic videos, the visual component of “Play Dead” unfolds like
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Official Poster Dropped for Fairytale Horror ‘Ever After’ Packing a Murderer’s Row of Horror Legends
If you thought your last bachelorette party was a disaster because someone drank too much tequila and lost a shoe, count your blessings. The official poster for Ever After has just been released. It’s an upcoming horror flick that aims to turn classic bedtime stories into absolute nightmares. And it features a cast list that reads like a VIP section at a horror convention. Directed by László Illés, it was penned by Illés alongside László Krisztián Gera. Ever After takes the whimsical world of the Brothers Grimm, throws it into a blender, and hits purée. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, But Make It Scary Forget Prince Charming. The official loglines promise a delightfully unhinged twist on the “cabin in the woods” trope. A remote forest lodge seems like the perfect spot for a bachelorette getaway. However, the woods are infested with bloodthirsty lunatics. And they are suffering from a severe, homicidal case of fairy tale delusions. As the lines between fantasy and
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Death by AI: Micro Horror Series ‘Autonomous’ Turns Your Rideshare into a Mobile Nightmare on Screamify
Ever feel like your Uber driver is trying to kill you? Screamify is taking that exact anxiety to the absolute extreme. The premier platform for short-form horror just dropped its latest micro-series, Autonomous. Produced by Big Squid Productions, this innovative 16-episode vertical thriller delivers high-tension survival horror. It is tailored specifically for your next smartphone doom-scroll. The Commute From Hell The 16-episode series plays out as one continuous, terrifying ride. The story follows Amy (Erin Áine) and Derek (Domenic Jungling). They hop into a self-driving rideshare for the long trip home from his parents’ house. The couple starts with a standard, miserable relationship argument. They bicker over careers lost to AI and sketchy texts. Then, things get worse. The car refuses to change its route. A mysterious figure appears in the road. Meanwhile, the calm, automated in-cabin voice continuously insists: “Your safety is our priority.” Spoiler alert: It definitely isn’t. Real Car, Real Panic To capture true claustrophobia, director Kyle
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Sink Your Teeth into the Plot and First Look for Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’
Moviegoers, brace yourselves. Fresh off unleashing a stunning first-look image, Focus Features has officially dropped the first official look and synopsis for Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated next feature, Werwulf—and it sounds like an absolute fever dream. The first official image features a heavily bearded Taylor-Johnson, spear in hand, surrounded by a pack of large dogs on the hunt. And we are totally here for it. The official logline sets a devastatingly moody tone: “Witness Robert Eggers’ most visceral and haunting experience yet. Focus Features presents Werwulf, a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within.” Ditching the Camp: A Total Mythological Reset If you’re expecting full moons, silver bullets, or tragic bites, think again. In a brilliant new interview with Esquire, Eggers revealed that he is stripping away modern tropes to rebuild the monster from its primal roots. “The cool thing about going back into the past is that you can kind of hit a reset button,” Eggers teased.
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Watch ‘The Substance’ with Your Nose This July (If You Dare)
Have you ever watched a deeply disturbing, fluids-heavy body horror movie and thought, “Man, I really wish I knew what that nastiness smelled like”? No? Well, too bad, because MUBI is making you smell it anyway. In a move that is equal parts brilliant and deeply unhinged, an upcoming screening of Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror masterpiece, The Substance, is getting the full “Odorama” treatment. Channeling the chaotic energy of legendary cinematic trolls William Castle and John Waters, this special theatrical event will force attendees to scratch-and-sniff their way through the movie using special scent cards. Distributor MUBI announced the fragrant festival of horrors on social media: “As part of MUBI Fest Chicago, we’re presenting a one-of-a-kind scratch-and-sniff screening of Coralie Fargeat’s modern body horror classic. Each guest will receive a numbered scent card. When a number appears on screen, scratch the matching panel and experience the film through an entirely new sense.” A Feast for the Senses (And a Threat to
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Kink and Corruption: A Review of Tyler Perry and Jason Blum’s ‘Strung’
Two names you likely never expected to see sharing a production credit—melodrama mogul Tyler Perry and horror kingpin Jason Blum—have joined forces for Strung. It’s a twisted psychological thriller now streaming on Peacock. I braved the madness so you don’t have to. And the verdict is in: this movie is an absolute orchestra of chaos. Classic Thriller Fodder The setup is classic thriller fodder. Chloe Bailey stars as a talented violinist hired by a formidable grandmother (Lynn Whitfield) to be the live-in tutor for a young girl (Romy Woods). The red flags start waving the second Chloe unpacks her bags at the family mansion. She realizes she’s already had a one-night stand with the girl’s stepfather (Lucien Laviscount). Add in a heavily pregnant mother (Coco Jones) radiating pure, unhinged energy right off the bat, and you have a recipe for disaster. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for Chloe and the dad to rekindle their illicit flame. But wait—it’s a trap!
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature – V.C.I. Blu-ray
V.CI. have gone creature crazy and have slapped two spine-tinglers from the golden age of Drive-in madness together on one Blu-ray disc titled (appropriately enough) Creepy-Creatures Double-Feature! This monster mash gets underway with The Crawling Hand from 1963… A manned space mission goes tits-up in the worst possible way resulting in a self-destruct request from an astronaut that’s miraculously lived without oxygen for over twenty minutes. The cosmic wreckage from said blast rains down over a small California beach town where it’s discovered by young science student Paul (Rod Lauren) and his Nordic gal pal, Marta (Sirry Steffen). Among the debris is one of our bomb-shattered astronauts arms with hand still attached (which is solid for title accuracy’s sake), and soon that arcane appendage is up and about causing that patented monster mayhem died-in-the-wicked-wool Monsterkids like us love six ways to Sunday… but, that horrid hand doesn’t stop there as it possesses Paul for a lil’ Jekyll n’ Hyde riffage!
Continue reading →
Lizzy Caplan Joins FX’s Highly Anticipated ‘Far Cry’ Anthology Series
FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,
Continue reading →
Master of Horror Signs on to Write ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’
The blood-soaked animatronics of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are getting a shiny new upgrade behind the scenes. In a bid to give their wildly lucrative cash cow a bit more narrative bite, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially tapped horror heavyweight Gary Dauberman to pen the script for the next Five Nights at Freddy’s installment. If anyone knows how to turn creepy dolls and supernatural entities into box office gold, it’s Dauberman. The modern horror maestro already has his fingerprints all over the genre’s biggest goldmines. He penned the scripts for mega-hits like It, Annabelle, and The Nun. A Billion-Dollar Jump-Scare Machine To say the FNAF franchise has been printing money would be a massive understatement. The series, built on Josh Hutcherson surviving the night shift against haunted, oversized restaurant mascots, has been an absolute powerhouse for Blumhouse. The 2023 original shocked the industry by grossing a massive $297.2 million globally on a measly $20 million budget. The 2025 sequel, Five
Continue reading →
‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ Casts Young Ed and Lorraine Warren
James Wan’s multi-billion-dollar horror universe is stepping back in time. New Line Cinema’s highly anticipated prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, has officially found the actors to play younger versions of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Garrett Wareing (Manifest, Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists) and Amanda Fix (Orphan Black: Echoes, High School) have been cast as the demonologist couple during the earliest days of their supernatural careers, exploring the chilling cases that forged their legacy in the paranormal world. Release Date and Creative Team Behind the Prequel The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on September 10, 2027. Rodrigue Huart is making his feature directorial debut in the franchise, based on a screenplay by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Fear the Walking Dead). New Line Cinema produces the film alongside James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, ensuring the franchise’s signature atmospheric dread remains intact. Plot Details: Tracing the Origins of the Demonologists
Continue reading →
Video: Ice Nine Kills Drops Dead by Daylight Collab ‘Play Dead’
Get ready to trade your headphones for a flashlight. Theatrical metal heavyweights Ice Nine Kills are officially dragging you into the Fog. Fresh off securing their first-ever #1 at Active Rock Radio with their Scream 7 anthem, the band has unleashed “Play Dead,” a ruthless new single and music video crafted hand-in-hand with Dead by Daylight for the mega-hit horror game’s 10th anniversary. A Full-Scale Convergence This isn’t just a casual tribute track, however; it is a full-scale creative convergence. Teaming up with the game’s longtime composer Michel F. April, Ice Nine Kills has woven the eerie, heart-pounding DNA of the survival-horror phenomenon directly into their signature heavy hooks. For the gamers who want to butcher in style, the collaboration also drops an exclusive in-game Ice Nine Kills cosmetic collection. It officially lets you blast the band’s aesthetic inside the entity’s realm. The Video True to the band’s reputation for cinematic videos, the visual component of “Play Dead” unfolds like
Continue reading →
Official Poster Dropped for Fairytale Horror ‘Ever After’ Packing a Murderer’s Row of Horror Legends
If you thought your last bachelorette party was a disaster because someone drank too much tequila and lost a shoe, count your blessings. The official poster for Ever After has just been released. It’s an upcoming horror flick that aims to turn classic bedtime stories into absolute nightmares. And it features a cast list that reads like a VIP section at a horror convention. Directed by László Illés, it was penned by Illés alongside László Krisztián Gera. Ever After takes the whimsical world of the Brothers Grimm, throws it into a blender, and hits purée. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, But Make It Scary Forget Prince Charming. The official loglines promise a delightfully unhinged twist on the “cabin in the woods” trope. A remote forest lodge seems like the perfect spot for a bachelorette getaway. However, the woods are infested with bloodthirsty lunatics. And they are suffering from a severe, homicidal case of fairy tale delusions. As the lines between fantasy and
Continue reading →
Death by AI: Micro Horror Series ‘Autonomous’ Turns Your Rideshare into a Mobile Nightmare on Screamify
Ever feel like your Uber driver is trying to kill you? Screamify is taking that exact anxiety to the absolute extreme. The premier platform for short-form horror just dropped its latest micro-series, Autonomous. Produced by Big Squid Productions, this innovative 16-episode vertical thriller delivers high-tension survival horror. It is tailored specifically for your next smartphone doom-scroll. The Commute From Hell The 16-episode series plays out as one continuous, terrifying ride. The story follows Amy (Erin Áine) and Derek (Domenic Jungling). They hop into a self-driving rideshare for the long trip home from his parents’ house. The couple starts with a standard, miserable relationship argument. They bicker over careers lost to AI and sketchy texts. Then, things get worse. The car refuses to change its route. A mysterious figure appears in the road. Meanwhile, the calm, automated in-cabin voice continuously insists: “Your safety is our priority.” Spoiler alert: It definitely isn’t. Real Car, Real Panic To capture true claustrophobia, director Kyle
Continue reading →
Sink Your Teeth into the Plot and First Look for Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’
Moviegoers, brace yourselves. Fresh off unleashing a stunning first-look image, Focus Features has officially dropped the first official look and synopsis for Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated next feature, Werwulf—and it sounds like an absolute fever dream. The first official image features a heavily bearded Taylor-Johnson, spear in hand, surrounded by a pack of large dogs on the hunt. And we are totally here for it. The official logline sets a devastatingly moody tone: “Witness Robert Eggers’ most visceral and haunting experience yet. Focus Features presents Werwulf, a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within.” Ditching the Camp: A Total Mythological Reset If you’re expecting full moons, silver bullets, or tragic bites, think again. In a brilliant new interview with Esquire, Eggers revealed that he is stripping away modern tropes to rebuild the monster from its primal roots. “The cool thing about going back into the past is that you can kind of hit a reset button,” Eggers teased.
Continue reading →