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Blood-Splattered Horror ‘The Yeti’ Stomps onto Blu-ray
If you thought the Alaskan wilderness was just about northern lights and expensive cruises, think again. Well Go USA Entertainment is bringing a much hairier threat to your living room. The Yeti, a blood-splattered horror-thriller that trades digital shortcuts for visceral carnage, is set to debut on Blu-ray and DVD next week. The Mission: Search, Rescue, and Regret When a high-profile oil tycoon and a world-renowned adventurer vanish into the frozen northern reaches of Alaska, a hand-picked rescue team is sent in to bring them home. The good news? They find what they’re looking for. The bad news? They also find the local landlord—a towering, prehistoric beast that doesn’t take kindly to trespassers. What starts as a daring rescue mission quickly devolves into a desperate, pulse-pounding struggle against the elements and a predator that’s been top of the food chain for millennia. The “Golden Age” Aesthetic In an era of green screens and pixels, co-writers and directors William Pisciotta (an
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Sharks and Psychos: Alice Eve Stars in the Destination Wedding Nightmare, ‘CHUM’
If you thought the most dangerous part of a destination wedding was the open bar and the “Electric Slide,” Independent Film Company is here to recalibrate your fears. Their upcoming thriller, CHUM, is set to prove that “Something Blue” isn’t always a good thing. A Wedding to Die For A wedding in Malta takes a sharp turn for the worse when a shark decides to crash the party. As if an apex predator wasn’t enough, the group runs into a sinister fisherman. And he’s got a “hidden agenda”—which in movie-speak usually means “not a great guy.” The wedding party finds themselves caught between the deep blue sea and a relentless human predator. As the body count rises and secrets surface, the newlyweds are forced to confront the cracks in their relationship. Forget marriage counseling; nothing tests a bond like deciding who gets to be the distraction while the other swims for it. The Cast and Creative Team Alice Eve (Star
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Kate Beckinsale and Katherine McNamara Join Shark Thriller ‘White’
It’s officially “Shark Girl Summer.” As if the digital depths weren’t already crowded enough with Netflix’s Thrash and The Asylum’s Shark Thrash, a new contender is swimming into the Cannes market. Kate Beckinsale and Katherine McNamara are officially set to lead the high-stakes survival thriller, White. Directed by horror veteran Jake West (Evil Aliens) and penned by cult comic creator Dan Schaffer (Dogwitch), the film promises to be more than your average “stay out of the water” cautionary tale. A Very Bad Day at the Office The story centers on Willa. She’s a struggling actress who finally gets her big break—only to have it turn into a literal disaster. While traveling overseas for a shoot with a co-star, her private jet goes down in the middle of the Pacific. As the sole survivor, Willa finds herself stranded on a floating piece of wreckage with nothing but a salvaged satellite phone. When she calls for Help, she doesn’t get a rescue
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Bee-ware the Burbs: Justin Long is Buzzing Toward Survival Thriller ‘Stung’
If you thought the most dangerous thing in Orange County was a property tax hike, think again. Justin Long and Iris Apatow are currently in negotiations to star in Stung, a survival thriller that proves even a luxury mansion can’t keep out a swarm with a grudge. The project reunites Long with director Colin Minihan, who recently put the actor through the wringer in the genre-bending Coyotes. VMI Worldwide is currently shopping the film to global buyers at Cannes, presumably with a side of antihistamines. The film is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, marking their third feature together after the Josh Lucas-led The Night Driver. Home Invasion (With Wings) Set against a backdrop of suburban isolation and that specific brand of “OC” paranoia, Stung follows four teenage girls whose innocent sleepover turns into a tactical nightmare. The antagonist? A massive, unrelenting swarm of Africanized Killer Bees has taken over their high-end fortress. It’s a classic “trapped-in-a-box” scenario, but
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The ‘Nesting’ Trailer Turns Motherhood into a Psychological Nightmare
If you thought the scariest thing about a newborn was the 3:00 AM diaper changes, think again. Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the North American release of Nesting, a haunting psychological thriller from director Chloé Cinq-Mars that gives “sleep training” a terrifying new meaning. Home (Un)Sweet Home Nesting (French with English subtitles) follows Pénélope (Rose-Marie Perreault), a new mother who is dealing with the standard “bundle of joy” package: postpartum depression, crushing sleep deprivation, and the lingering trauma of her sister’s death. As the boundary between dreams and reality begins to dissolve—as it tends to do when you haven’t slept since the mid-2020s—Pénélope falls into a paranoid spiral. It’s an intimate, suffocating look at identity and mental health that suggests the most dangerous thing in the house isn’t the unanchored bookshelf, but the fragility of the human mind. Award-Winning Pedigree This isn’t just another jump-scare flick; it’s a critically acclaimed slow-burn. After making its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film
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John A. Russo’s ‘Rebirth of the Living Dead’ Is Officially Underway
If you thought the “Living Dead” family tree couldn’t get any more tangled, grab a shovel. While Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 classic The Return of the Living Dead is a punk-rock zombie masterpiece, it all actually started as a novel by John A. Russo. He’s the man who co-wrote the original 1968 Night of the Living Dead with George A. Romero. Now, Russo is returning to his original literary roots. Production is officially in full swing on Rebirth of the Living Dead, a movie that serves as a direct sequel to Russo’s 1978 novel. Forget the slapstick of the 80s movies; this is a “brutal continuation” of the Russo-style undead mythology. Just Say No to “Trioxin Trash” In a move that feels like a PSA gone horribly wrong, the film introduces a street drug called “Trioxin Trash.” Apparently, the side effects include a mild case of “total cellular reanimation” and a sudden, insatiable craving for grey matter. The story follows a
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Slasher ‘Camp Miasma’ Receives A Six-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section just got a major vibe check. The world premiere of Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, kicked off with the kind of chaos that usually signals a future cult classic. The screening ended with a tearful Schoenbrun hugging stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, and a six-minute standing ovation from the audience. In other words, it was a good night for the cast and crew. It also signals that you can expect a killer film (in more ways than one). The Meta-Slasher We Deserve Produced by Mubi, the film is a queer slasher that functions as a sharp, bloody middle finger to Hollywood’s obsession with “woke” reboots of dormant IP. The story follows an enthusiastic young director (Einbinder) tasked with resurrecting the long-dead Camp Miasma franchise. Her first stop: the original film’s star (Gillian Anderson), a reclusive legend living in a shroud of mystery. Naturally, the two women spiral into
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Hantavirus OR How I learned to stop worrying and understand the Virus!
With sensationalist headlines and a plethora of memes, people can’t seem to stop talking about the Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship that’s experiencing a viral outbreak. So, why am I here talking about it? Well, it’s kind of in my wheelhouse (no pun intended) as we’re looking at a Zoonotic Disease, something I know a bit about in my past career life working with animals! Long story short, you have nothing to worry about. The long story: Hantavirus is known to science as it was first seen around the Korean War, where soldiers in damp, dirty living conditions exposed them to their unwanted campmates…rodents. Rodents like rats and mice, but also through critters like moles, etc, can carry the Hantavirus and spread it through bites, their saliva, urine, or scat. Usually, when it comes to the urine and scat, it’s an aerosol, meaning it’s in the air and you can breathe it in, usually in
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Dinner is Served: The Asylum Unleashes The ‘Shark Thrash’ Trailer
If you thought the worst thing about a flash flood was the property damage, The Asylum is here to remind you that it could always be worse. Much worse. The kings of the “mockbuster” have officially released the trailer for Shark Thrash. It’s their new survival thriller that proves the only thing more dangerous than a natural disaster is a beast with teeth. High Tide, Low Survival Rate The premise is classic Asylum gold: a sleepy, touristy beach town gets hit by a storm so massive it makes a hurricane look like a light drizzle. As the waters rise, a vacationing family finds itself trapped. But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just a plumbing issue. The floodwaters have brought a “shiver” of sharks directly onto the town’s streets. It’s a “surf and turf” situation where you are the turf, and the sharks are very, very, very, very hungry. The trailer brings a treasure trove of toothy goodness. Watch as the
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Cult Horror Thriller ‘The Observance’ Is Invading Your Home
If you think waking up after a five-minute power nap is disorienting, try five years. Beyond Casual Media has officially partnered with Premiere Digital to bring their award-winning psychological horror-thriller, The Observance, to just about every screen you own. Whether you prefer to pay per view (TVOD), subscribe (SVOD), or sit through ads for laundry detergent (AVOD), this cult-centric nightmare is headed your way following its successful run in AMC Theatres. Home, Bitter Home The film follows a woman who wakes up from a five-year coma after a car accident, only to realize she probably should have hit the snooze button. In her absence, an “enigmatic” religious leader has moved into her house, brainwashed her husband, and turned her daughter into a devotee. Oh, and the entire town is in on it, too. It’s a classic story of girl-meets-cult, girl-loses-family, girl-tries-not-to-get-sacrificed. The “Raimi” Factor One draw for genre fans is the presence of Ted Raimi. Whether you know him as
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Blood-Splattered Horror ‘The Yeti’ Stomps onto Blu-ray
If you thought the Alaskan wilderness was just about northern lights and expensive cruises, think again. Well Go USA Entertainment is bringing a much hairier threat to your living room. The Yeti, a blood-splattered horror-thriller that trades digital shortcuts for visceral carnage, is set to debut on Blu-ray and DVD next week. The Mission: Search, Rescue, and Regret When a high-profile oil tycoon and a world-renowned adventurer vanish into the frozen northern reaches of Alaska, a hand-picked rescue team is sent in to bring them home. The good news? They find what they’re looking for. The bad news? They also find the local landlord—a towering, prehistoric beast that doesn’t take kindly to trespassers. What starts as a daring rescue mission quickly devolves into a desperate, pulse-pounding struggle against the elements and a predator that’s been top of the food chain for millennia. The “Golden Age” Aesthetic In an era of green screens and pixels, co-writers and directors William Pisciotta (an
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Sharks and Psychos: Alice Eve Stars in the Destination Wedding Nightmare, ‘CHUM’
If you thought the most dangerous part of a destination wedding was the open bar and the “Electric Slide,” Independent Film Company is here to recalibrate your fears. Their upcoming thriller, CHUM, is set to prove that “Something Blue” isn’t always a good thing. A Wedding to Die For A wedding in Malta takes a sharp turn for the worse when a shark decides to crash the party. As if an apex predator wasn’t enough, the group runs into a sinister fisherman. And he’s got a “hidden agenda”—which in movie-speak usually means “not a great guy.” The wedding party finds themselves caught between the deep blue sea and a relentless human predator. As the body count rises and secrets surface, the newlyweds are forced to confront the cracks in their relationship. Forget marriage counseling; nothing tests a bond like deciding who gets to be the distraction while the other swims for it. The Cast and Creative Team Alice Eve (Star
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Kate Beckinsale and Katherine McNamara Join Shark Thriller ‘White’
It’s officially “Shark Girl Summer.” As if the digital depths weren’t already crowded enough with Netflix’s Thrash and The Asylum’s Shark Thrash, a new contender is swimming into the Cannes market. Kate Beckinsale and Katherine McNamara are officially set to lead the high-stakes survival thriller, White. Directed by horror veteran Jake West (Evil Aliens) and penned by cult comic creator Dan Schaffer (Dogwitch), the film promises to be more than your average “stay out of the water” cautionary tale. A Very Bad Day at the Office The story centers on Willa. She’s a struggling actress who finally gets her big break—only to have it turn into a literal disaster. While traveling overseas for a shoot with a co-star, her private jet goes down in the middle of the Pacific. As the sole survivor, Willa finds herself stranded on a floating piece of wreckage with nothing but a salvaged satellite phone. When she calls for Help, she doesn’t get a rescue
Continue reading →
Bee-ware the Burbs: Justin Long is Buzzing Toward Survival Thriller ‘Stung’
If you thought the most dangerous thing in Orange County was a property tax hike, think again. Justin Long and Iris Apatow are currently in negotiations to star in Stung, a survival thriller that proves even a luxury mansion can’t keep out a swarm with a grudge. The project reunites Long with director Colin Minihan, who recently put the actor through the wringer in the genre-bending Coyotes. VMI Worldwide is currently shopping the film to global buyers at Cannes, presumably with a side of antihistamines. The film is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, marking their third feature together after the Josh Lucas-led The Night Driver. Home Invasion (With Wings) Set against a backdrop of suburban isolation and that specific brand of “OC” paranoia, Stung follows four teenage girls whose innocent sleepover turns into a tactical nightmare. The antagonist? A massive, unrelenting swarm of Africanized Killer Bees has taken over their high-end fortress. It’s a classic “trapped-in-a-box” scenario, but
Continue reading →
The ‘Nesting’ Trailer Turns Motherhood into a Psychological Nightmare
If you thought the scariest thing about a newborn was the 3:00 AM diaper changes, think again. Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the North American release of Nesting, a haunting psychological thriller from director Chloé Cinq-Mars that gives “sleep training” a terrifying new meaning. Home (Un)Sweet Home Nesting (French with English subtitles) follows Pénélope (Rose-Marie Perreault), a new mother who is dealing with the standard “bundle of joy” package: postpartum depression, crushing sleep deprivation, and the lingering trauma of her sister’s death. As the boundary between dreams and reality begins to dissolve—as it tends to do when you haven’t slept since the mid-2020s—Pénélope falls into a paranoid spiral. It’s an intimate, suffocating look at identity and mental health that suggests the most dangerous thing in the house isn’t the unanchored bookshelf, but the fragility of the human mind. Award-Winning Pedigree This isn’t just another jump-scare flick; it’s a critically acclaimed slow-burn. After making its World Premiere at the Fantasia Film
Continue reading →
John A. Russo’s ‘Rebirth of the Living Dead’ Is Officially Underway
If you thought the “Living Dead” family tree couldn’t get any more tangled, grab a shovel. While Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 classic The Return of the Living Dead is a punk-rock zombie masterpiece, it all actually started as a novel by John A. Russo. He’s the man who co-wrote the original 1968 Night of the Living Dead with George A. Romero. Now, Russo is returning to his original literary roots. Production is officially in full swing on Rebirth of the Living Dead, a movie that serves as a direct sequel to Russo’s 1978 novel. Forget the slapstick of the 80s movies; this is a “brutal continuation” of the Russo-style undead mythology. Just Say No to “Trioxin Trash” In a move that feels like a PSA gone horribly wrong, the film introduces a street drug called “Trioxin Trash.” Apparently, the side effects include a mild case of “total cellular reanimation” and a sudden, insatiable craving for grey matter. The story follows a
Continue reading →
Slasher ‘Camp Miasma’ Receives A Six-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section just got a major vibe check. The world premiere of Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, kicked off with the kind of chaos that usually signals a future cult classic. The screening ended with a tearful Schoenbrun hugging stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, and a six-minute standing ovation from the audience. In other words, it was a good night for the cast and crew. It also signals that you can expect a killer film (in more ways than one). The Meta-Slasher We Deserve Produced by Mubi, the film is a queer slasher that functions as a sharp, bloody middle finger to Hollywood’s obsession with “woke” reboots of dormant IP. The story follows an enthusiastic young director (Einbinder) tasked with resurrecting the long-dead Camp Miasma franchise. Her first stop: the original film’s star (Gillian Anderson), a reclusive legend living in a shroud of mystery. Naturally, the two women spiral into
Continue reading →
Hantavirus OR How I learned to stop worrying and understand the Virus!
With sensationalist headlines and a plethora of memes, people can’t seem to stop talking about the Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship that’s experiencing a viral outbreak. So, why am I here talking about it? Well, it’s kind of in my wheelhouse (no pun intended) as we’re looking at a Zoonotic Disease, something I know a bit about in my past career life working with animals! Long story short, you have nothing to worry about. The long story: Hantavirus is known to science as it was first seen around the Korean War, where soldiers in damp, dirty living conditions exposed them to their unwanted campmates…rodents. Rodents like rats and mice, but also through critters like moles, etc, can carry the Hantavirus and spread it through bites, their saliva, urine, or scat. Usually, when it comes to the urine and scat, it’s an aerosol, meaning it’s in the air and you can breathe it in, usually in
Continue reading →
Dinner is Served: The Asylum Unleashes The ‘Shark Thrash’ Trailer
If you thought the worst thing about a flash flood was the property damage, The Asylum is here to remind you that it could always be worse. Much worse. The kings of the “mockbuster” have officially released the trailer for Shark Thrash. It’s their new survival thriller that proves the only thing more dangerous than a natural disaster is a beast with teeth. High Tide, Low Survival Rate The premise is classic Asylum gold: a sleepy, touristy beach town gets hit by a storm so massive it makes a hurricane look like a light drizzle. As the waters rise, a vacationing family finds itself trapped. But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just a plumbing issue. The floodwaters have brought a “shiver” of sharks directly onto the town’s streets. It’s a “surf and turf” situation where you are the turf, and the sharks are very, very, very, very hungry. The trailer brings a treasure trove of toothy goodness. Watch as the
Continue reading →
Cult Horror Thriller ‘The Observance’ Is Invading Your Home
If you think waking up after a five-minute power nap is disorienting, try five years. Beyond Casual Media has officially partnered with Premiere Digital to bring their award-winning psychological horror-thriller, The Observance, to just about every screen you own. Whether you prefer to pay per view (TVOD), subscribe (SVOD), or sit through ads for laundry detergent (AVOD), this cult-centric nightmare is headed your way following its successful run in AMC Theatres. Home, Bitter Home The film follows a woman who wakes up from a five-year coma after a car accident, only to realize she probably should have hit the snooze button. In her absence, an “enigmatic” religious leader has moved into her house, brainwashed her husband, and turned her daughter into a devotee. Oh, and the entire town is in on it, too. It’s a classic story of girl-meets-cult, girl-loses-family, girl-tries-not-to-get-sacrificed. The “Raimi” Factor One draw for genre fans is the presence of Ted Raimi. Whether you know him as
Continue reading →