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Our Sinister Six: A Half Dozen Tribeca Genre Films We Can’t Wait to See
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, takes place June 3–14, 2026 in New York City, and plenty of horror, thriller, and science fiction offerings are on tap. Here are five features and one short film that have our attention here at Horror Fuel. Film descriptions and information are from the Tribeca website and official press announcements. Keep watching for our Tribeca reviews once the fest gets rolling! Turn It Up! An indie rock band struggling to make its mark finds a possible meal ticket in an infectious new guitar riff. Unfortunately, it’s also a cursed melody that just so happens to open a portal to another, much scarier dimension. (Our featured image for this article is from Turn It Up!.) Director: Sam Scott Writers: Sam Scott and Gwenlyn Cumyn Cast: Gwenlyn Cumyn, Justine Nelson, Xavier Lopez, Julian Richings Genre: Comedy, Horror, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction https://tribecafilm.com/films/turn-it-up-2026 Crooks After Faye and Johnny stick up a local gangster’s poker
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Buckets of Blood and Serious Buzz: Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ is Out Now
We’ve got great news for both horror and gaming fans! Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach has just unleashed his adaptation of Iron Lung on YouTube! His debut directorial feature, one of the most buzzed-about horror films of the year, hasn’t just survived its theatrical run. It absolutely conquered it. It brought in over $51 million against a meager, self-funded production budget of just $3 million. The indie sci-fi horror creep-fest has officially cemented itself as one of the top five highest-grossing horror films of 2026. Based on David Szymanski’s 2022 video game, the film is a masterclass in the “less is more” school of cinematic dread. It proves that audiences are utterly starved for high-concept, original horror. It doesn’t hurt that it broke the world record for fake blood (a casual 80,000 gallons). Bypassing the Studio Gatekeepers For months, fans have been desperately refreshing streaming platforms, waiting for a digital drop. As it turns out, Fischbach wasn’t just looking for a platform
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Move Over, Hawkins: Netflix Renews “The Boroughs” for Season 2!
The Duffer Brothers are officially trading in the teenage angst, D&D campaigns, and nosebleeds of Hawkins, Indiana, for a New Mexico retirement community. And no, they aren’t there for the shuffleboard or the 4:00 PM early bird special. Netflix‘s new sci-fi thriller “The Boroughs” has officially been renewed for Season 2! So if you thought the golden years were supposed to be peaceful, prepare to watch a bunch of retirees fight for their lives against things far worse than inflation and bad knees. Welcome to Paradise (Watch Your Back) Season one kicks off with Sam Coope. He is a fresh arrival who views this sun-drenched senior haven. One that is less of a relaxing retreat and more of a minimum-security prison. Things quickly pivot from mundane to terrifying when Sam becomes convinced that a bloodthirsty monster is stalking the cul-de-sacs after dark. Naturally, the local authorities assume Sam is just a confused older man yelling at clouds and perhaps needs
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Body-Horror ‘Mutter: The Diary of a Mother’ Teases a Monstrous Tribeca Premiere
Let’s be real: pregnancy is already a biological body-horror movie. When cinema actually leans into that primal anxiety—think Rosemary’s Baby, It’s Alive, or Prevenge—the results are usually magnificent. Now, a new contender is entering the nursery, and it looks like an absolute doozy. The official teaser for the Turkish horror feature Mutter: The Diary of a Mother has dropped. And it is safe to say this kid won’t be making it into any Gerber commercials. The film will celebrate its World Premiere on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the AMC 19th St. East 6 in the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival’s “Escape from Tribeca“ lineup. A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds (or Species) Written and directed by filmmaker Alphan Eşeli, Mutter takes the phrase “unconditional love” to a deeply disturbing extreme. Under incredibly traumatic circumstances, a young woman named Gül gives birth to her very first child. The catch? The newborn is an entirely inhuman, grotesque, alien-like creature. But because a
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‘Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light’ Adds Acting Legend Eric Roberts to its Roster
Move over, Halloween. Step aside, Friday the 13th. If you want to talk about true, unkillable cinematic endurance, you have to talk about the Witchcraft franchise. Launched in the glorious, neon-soaked direct-to-video boom of 1988, this enduring occult franchise has quietly spen four decades racking up sequels at a pace that puts mainstream studio slashers to shame. Now, the franchise is clawing its way back into the light for its astonishing eighteenth installment: Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. And because no legendary genre revival is complete without an iconic screen presence. The production has officially recruited the hardest-working man in Hollywood: Oscar nominee Eric Roberts. This Isn’t Your Video Rental Store’s Witchcraft For decades, the Witchcraft name was synonymous with delightfully campy, low-budget late-night cable staples. Heavy on the supernatural melodrama, light on the existential dread. But the team behind The Lanterne of Light is staging a massive coup. Director Carissa Pierson and writer/star Andrew Pierson (A Soldier’s Descent) are
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Real Boys Don’t Leave Witnesses: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Making Its Festival Debut
If you thought Disney’s version of a wooden puppet getting catfished by a fox was traumatic, hold onto your childhood memories. Altitude has officially announced that Pinocchio: Unstrung will be unleashed in UK cinemas this July, proving once and for all that some strings are better left attached. Before it completely dismantles your local multiplex, the film will celebrate its UK Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in June. It’s already generating massive buzz, bagging four major nominations including Best UK Feature and Best Performance for horror MVP Richard Brake. A Very Sinister Wooden Boy The film serves as the latest, blood-splattered chapter in the Twisted Childhood Universe. This cinematic mastermind group previously gave us Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. This time around, we follow Geppetto, played by the endlessly unsettling Richard Brake (Barbarian). Hoping to be a good grandfather, Geppetto introduces his grandson, James, to a seemingly magical wooden doll named Pinocchio.
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The Asylum’s ‘Alien Disclosure Day’ Lands This May
No major sci-fi or horror blockbuster is complete without a mockbuster version from The Asylum. The internet is currently buzzing about Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt. Naturally, The Asylum is ready to answer with their own hilariously timed counterpart: Alien Disclosure Day. This studio is famous for pumping out rapid-fire releases to match Hollywood trends. Recently, they gave audiences Master of the Universe, Shark Thrash, and The Odyssey. Their newest project promises the same low-budget, campy thrills. The Creative Team & Cast Director Adrian Avila is back at the helm for this chaotic ride. He wrote the screenplay alongside his frequent collaborator, Gabriel Avila. Adrian Avila is a true veteran of high-concept, low-budget sci-fi movies. He previously directed Alien Apocalypse, Alien: Rubicon, and the disaster flick Airplane 2025. Leading the cast is actor Matthew Gademske, who previously survived Earthquake Underground. He stars alongside Eugenia Gonzales, known for her role in The Possession Experiment. Rounding out the
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Kyle Gallner Joins J.J. Abrams Produced Horror ‘Skeletons’
Lock your doors and check under the bed, because a massive new horror team-up is officially happening. Genre favorite Kyle Gallner is officially reuniting with Strange Darling director JT Mollner for Sony Pictures’ upcoming horror film, Skeletons. If that duo isn’t enough to get your blood pumping, Academy Award winner Brie Larson is already locked in to star. Oh, and J.J. Abrams is producing. Talk about a powerhouse lineup! A Terrifyingly Twisted Family Secret Do not expect a typical jump-scare fest. Skeletons is being described as a modern, high-concept take on the classic creature feature. The story unfolds entirely from the perspective of a young boy. He lives a seemingly normal life with his beloved parents. However, he slowly begins to uncover a deeply disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature. Spoiler alert: Mom is hiding something monstrous. Larson will be playing the mother with a dark secret, while Gallner’s role remains under wraps for now. The Creative Masterminds The
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Fake Hunters, Real Hauntings: Obsession Director Details ‘Anything but Ghosts’
Move over, Hollywood, because filmmaker Curry Barker is not sleeping! While his psychological horror Obsession is busy crushing it in theaters, the horror mastermind has already wrapped production on his next masterpiece: Anything But Ghosts. Get ready for a wild ride, because this one sounds like an absolute blast! The Hilarious, Terrifying Premise Imagine two absolutely shameless con artist ghost hunters. They make a living swindling single dads and gullible old women. They are actually fantastic at the grift, utilizing special rigs to make tables shake and lights flicker. They put on a spectacular fake show. That is, until they accidentally cross paths with a very real, very dangerous dark entity. Barker is directing from a script he co-wrote with his frequent partner-in-crime, Cooper Tomlinson. The dynamic Milk & Serial duo will also star as the two fraudulent ghost busters. Spooky But Funny Barker promises this project is a massive pivot from Obsession. The concept naturally leans heavily into comedy
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Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary ‘Strange Journey’ Coming to Digital
It has been over five decades since a sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania first strutted onto the screen. It changed cinema, theater, and midnight sanity forever. The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a movie. It’s a global, corset-clad, toast-throwing religion. Now, the definitive story of how it became the longest-running, most interactive cult classic in history is coming right to your living room. Enter Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Magenta Light Studios has announced that the documentary will take a step to the left and land on digital platforms on June 2, 2026. The best part? This isn’t just any regular talking-head documentary. Linus O’Brien, the son of Rocky Horror creator and riff-raff extraordinaire Richard O’Brien, directs it. Having grown up in the fishnets of the fandom, Linus delivers an intimate love letter to the creatures of the night. A Star-Studded Cast of Conventional Conventionalists Following a massive, cheering world premiere at SXSW, the film currently boasts
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Our Sinister Six: A Half Dozen Tribeca Genre Films We Can’t Wait to See
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, takes place June 3–14, 2026 in New York City, and plenty of horror, thriller, and science fiction offerings are on tap. Here are five features and one short film that have our attention here at Horror Fuel. Film descriptions and information are from the Tribeca website and official press announcements. Keep watching for our Tribeca reviews once the fest gets rolling! Turn It Up! An indie rock band struggling to make its mark finds a possible meal ticket in an infectious new guitar riff. Unfortunately, it’s also a cursed melody that just so happens to open a portal to another, much scarier dimension. (Our featured image for this article is from Turn It Up!.) Director: Sam Scott Writers: Sam Scott and Gwenlyn Cumyn Cast: Gwenlyn Cumyn, Justine Nelson, Xavier Lopez, Julian Richings Genre: Comedy, Horror, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction https://tribecafilm.com/films/turn-it-up-2026 Crooks After Faye and Johnny stick up a local gangster’s poker
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Buckets of Blood and Serious Buzz: Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ is Out Now
We’ve got great news for both horror and gaming fans! Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach has just unleashed his adaptation of Iron Lung on YouTube! His debut directorial feature, one of the most buzzed-about horror films of the year, hasn’t just survived its theatrical run. It absolutely conquered it. It brought in over $51 million against a meager, self-funded production budget of just $3 million. The indie sci-fi horror creep-fest has officially cemented itself as one of the top five highest-grossing horror films of 2026. Based on David Szymanski’s 2022 video game, the film is a masterclass in the “less is more” school of cinematic dread. It proves that audiences are utterly starved for high-concept, original horror. It doesn’t hurt that it broke the world record for fake blood (a casual 80,000 gallons). Bypassing the Studio Gatekeepers For months, fans have been desperately refreshing streaming platforms, waiting for a digital drop. As it turns out, Fischbach wasn’t just looking for a platform
Continue reading →
Move Over, Hawkins: Netflix Renews “The Boroughs” for Season 2!
The Duffer Brothers are officially trading in the teenage angst, D&D campaigns, and nosebleeds of Hawkins, Indiana, for a New Mexico retirement community. And no, they aren’t there for the shuffleboard or the 4:00 PM early bird special. Netflix‘s new sci-fi thriller “The Boroughs” has officially been renewed for Season 2! So if you thought the golden years were supposed to be peaceful, prepare to watch a bunch of retirees fight for their lives against things far worse than inflation and bad knees. Welcome to Paradise (Watch Your Back) Season one kicks off with Sam Coope. He is a fresh arrival who views this sun-drenched senior haven. One that is less of a relaxing retreat and more of a minimum-security prison. Things quickly pivot from mundane to terrifying when Sam becomes convinced that a bloodthirsty monster is stalking the cul-de-sacs after dark. Naturally, the local authorities assume Sam is just a confused older man yelling at clouds and perhaps needs
Continue reading →
Body-Horror ‘Mutter: The Diary of a Mother’ Teases a Monstrous Tribeca Premiere
Let’s be real: pregnancy is already a biological body-horror movie. When cinema actually leans into that primal anxiety—think Rosemary’s Baby, It’s Alive, or Prevenge—the results are usually magnificent. Now, a new contender is entering the nursery, and it looks like an absolute doozy. The official teaser for the Turkish horror feature Mutter: The Diary of a Mother has dropped. And it is safe to say this kid won’t be making it into any Gerber commercials. The film will celebrate its World Premiere on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the AMC 19th St. East 6 in the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival’s “Escape from Tribeca“ lineup. A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds (or Species) Written and directed by filmmaker Alphan Eşeli, Mutter takes the phrase “unconditional love” to a deeply disturbing extreme. Under incredibly traumatic circumstances, a young woman named Gül gives birth to her very first child. The catch? The newborn is an entirely inhuman, grotesque, alien-like creature. But because a
Continue reading →
‘Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light’ Adds Acting Legend Eric Roberts to its Roster
Move over, Halloween. Step aside, Friday the 13th. If you want to talk about true, unkillable cinematic endurance, you have to talk about the Witchcraft franchise. Launched in the glorious, neon-soaked direct-to-video boom of 1988, this enduring occult franchise has quietly spen four decades racking up sequels at a pace that puts mainstream studio slashers to shame. Now, the franchise is clawing its way back into the light for its astonishing eighteenth installment: Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. And because no legendary genre revival is complete without an iconic screen presence. The production has officially recruited the hardest-working man in Hollywood: Oscar nominee Eric Roberts. This Isn’t Your Video Rental Store’s Witchcraft For decades, the Witchcraft name was synonymous with delightfully campy, low-budget late-night cable staples. Heavy on the supernatural melodrama, light on the existential dread. But the team behind The Lanterne of Light is staging a massive coup. Director Carissa Pierson and writer/star Andrew Pierson (A Soldier’s Descent) are
Continue reading →
Real Boys Don’t Leave Witnesses: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Making Its Festival Debut
If you thought Disney’s version of a wooden puppet getting catfished by a fox was traumatic, hold onto your childhood memories. Altitude has officially announced that Pinocchio: Unstrung will be unleashed in UK cinemas this July, proving once and for all that some strings are better left attached. Before it completely dismantles your local multiplex, the film will celebrate its UK Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in June. It’s already generating massive buzz, bagging four major nominations including Best UK Feature and Best Performance for horror MVP Richard Brake. A Very Sinister Wooden Boy The film serves as the latest, blood-splattered chapter in the Twisted Childhood Universe. This cinematic mastermind group previously gave us Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. This time around, we follow Geppetto, played by the endlessly unsettling Richard Brake (Barbarian). Hoping to be a good grandfather, Geppetto introduces his grandson, James, to a seemingly magical wooden doll named Pinocchio.
Continue reading →
The Asylum’s ‘Alien Disclosure Day’ Lands This May
No major sci-fi or horror blockbuster is complete without a mockbuster version from The Asylum. The internet is currently buzzing about Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt. Naturally, The Asylum is ready to answer with their own hilariously timed counterpart: Alien Disclosure Day. This studio is famous for pumping out rapid-fire releases to match Hollywood trends. Recently, they gave audiences Master of the Universe, Shark Thrash, and The Odyssey. Their newest project promises the same low-budget, campy thrills. The Creative Team & Cast Director Adrian Avila is back at the helm for this chaotic ride. He wrote the screenplay alongside his frequent collaborator, Gabriel Avila. Adrian Avila is a true veteran of high-concept, low-budget sci-fi movies. He previously directed Alien Apocalypse, Alien: Rubicon, and the disaster flick Airplane 2025. Leading the cast is actor Matthew Gademske, who previously survived Earthquake Underground. He stars alongside Eugenia Gonzales, known for her role in The Possession Experiment. Rounding out the
Continue reading →
Kyle Gallner Joins J.J. Abrams Produced Horror ‘Skeletons’
Lock your doors and check under the bed, because a massive new horror team-up is officially happening. Genre favorite Kyle Gallner is officially reuniting with Strange Darling director JT Mollner for Sony Pictures’ upcoming horror film, Skeletons. If that duo isn’t enough to get your blood pumping, Academy Award winner Brie Larson is already locked in to star. Oh, and J.J. Abrams is producing. Talk about a powerhouse lineup! A Terrifyingly Twisted Family Secret Do not expect a typical jump-scare fest. Skeletons is being described as a modern, high-concept take on the classic creature feature. The story unfolds entirely from the perspective of a young boy. He lives a seemingly normal life with his beloved parents. However, he slowly begins to uncover a deeply disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature. Spoiler alert: Mom is hiding something monstrous. Larson will be playing the mother with a dark secret, while Gallner’s role remains under wraps for now. The Creative Masterminds The
Continue reading →
Fake Hunters, Real Hauntings: Obsession Director Details ‘Anything but Ghosts’
Move over, Hollywood, because filmmaker Curry Barker is not sleeping! While his psychological horror Obsession is busy crushing it in theaters, the horror mastermind has already wrapped production on his next masterpiece: Anything But Ghosts. Get ready for a wild ride, because this one sounds like an absolute blast! The Hilarious, Terrifying Premise Imagine two absolutely shameless con artist ghost hunters. They make a living swindling single dads and gullible old women. They are actually fantastic at the grift, utilizing special rigs to make tables shake and lights flicker. They put on a spectacular fake show. That is, until they accidentally cross paths with a very real, very dangerous dark entity. Barker is directing from a script he co-wrote with his frequent partner-in-crime, Cooper Tomlinson. The dynamic Milk & Serial duo will also star as the two fraudulent ghost busters. Spooky But Funny Barker promises this project is a massive pivot from Obsession. The concept naturally leans heavily into comedy
Continue reading →
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: Rocky Horror Documentary ‘Strange Journey’ Coming to Digital
It has been over five decades since a sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania first strutted onto the screen. It changed cinema, theater, and midnight sanity forever. The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a movie. It’s a global, corset-clad, toast-throwing religion. Now, the definitive story of how it became the longest-running, most interactive cult classic in history is coming right to your living room. Enter Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Magenta Light Studios has announced that the documentary will take a step to the left and land on digital platforms on June 2, 2026. The best part? This isn’t just any regular talking-head documentary. Linus O’Brien, the son of Rocky Horror creator and riff-raff extraordinaire Richard O’Brien, directs it. Having grown up in the fishnets of the fandom, Linus delivers an intimate love letter to the creatures of the night. A Star-Studded Cast of Conventional Conventionalists Following a massive, cheering world premiere at SXSW, the film currently boasts
Continue reading →