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Superheroes to Super-Primates: Matt Shakman Takes the Reins of ‘Planet of the Apes’
Matt Shakman is officially trading the Marvel “Sacred Timeline” for a world where humanity is firmly at the bottom of the food chain. 20th Century Studios has tapped the director to shepherd the next installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise. A ‘Fantastic’ Reunion Shakman isn’t making the jump to the forbidden zone alone. He is reuniting with screenwriter Josh Friedman. Friedman penned both Shakman’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and the previous simian hit, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Friedman has become the franchise’s secret weapon. Kingdom swung through the box office to a tune of $400 million on a $160 million budget. With this duo at the helm, the studio is clearly looking to maintain the momentum of a series that has grossed over $2 billion globally across the last 15 years. The Pedigree of a Showrunner While plot details are currently being kept in a high-security enclosure, Shakman’s track record suggests a blend of high-concept
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Movie Review: The Actor’s Curse: A Tale of Twisted Fate (2026)
Recently a new arcane anthology flick was laid before my eerie eyeballs… The Actor’s Curse: A Tale of Twisted Fate, to be precise… so let’s give it the ol’ revoltin’ review! Ahhh showbiz… it can be glitzy and glamorous, and it can be sleazy and laden with debauchery… naturally we are going to go with that latter portion, with a nice dash of my personal fav, supernatural shenanigans! We begin with Ye olde Wraparound Segment in which a frustrated actor (Joe DeBartolo) decides to do a little bit of soul searching and put pen to paper to craft some terror tales about the various types of shit-heels he’s encountered in his career (all presented in shorts from various directors)… Derek Braasch’s The Director’s Demise concerns a real shit wipe of a director (Robert Gutierrez-Spagnoli) who brings in a new actress who is more than game to partake in his brand of hostile filmmaking… but is she just an actress with
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Unwrap Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ At Home This May!
After making audiences collectively cringe at the sight of a cheese grater in 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, director Lee Cronin is trading urban high-rises for ancient sand. Having turned demonic family trauma into a $147 million profit, Cronin has been handed the keys to the Universal tomb. And his latest project, The Mummy, is currently haunting theaters and prepares to invade homes on Digital this May. This Isn’t Your 90s Adventure. If you’re expecting a charming, wisecracking Brendan Fraser, you’re looking in the wrong sarcophagus. Revealed in late 2024 as a complete reimagining of the classic monster, Cronin’s trade humor for haunting terror. According to Cronin, this version is “unlike any Mummy movie you’ve ever laid eyeballs on.” In his world, that usually means those eyeballs are lucky to stay in their sockets. The film returns the character to its roots: a terrifying, ancient force of nature. The Cast of Casualties The story centers on a family that probably should
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Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)
Official synopsis Since the mid twentieth century, a mysterious section of land in rural Vermont has been the home of untold strangeness. Rumors of UFOs, ghosts, phantom lights and mysterious creatures can all be found there in abundance, while verified reports of odd disappearances – many still unsolved – cast a shadow over Glastenbury Mountain. From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle goes beyond the rumors and campfire stories, while daring to ask what may be the most frightening question of all – why is Glastenbury Mountain so inexplicable, and what happened to those who have gone missing? Review Filmmaker Seth Breedlove and his Small Town Monsters crew deliver another of their impressively researched documentaries on cryptozoology and high strangeness with From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle. Their usual focus on folklore and local color is on display as they examine the esoteric occurrences that have taken place over the decades in rural Vermont’s so-called
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Disco Inferno: Studio 54 Legend Rockin’ Ronnie Joins the ‘Witchcraft’ Franchise
Disco is officially dead, but the occult is thriving. Studio 54 legend Rockin’ Ronnie is trading glitter for gore. He has joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. This found-footage installment aims to revitalize the iconic series. It swaps flashy stunts for a grounded, atmospheric dread. Ronnie joins a cast featuring horror veteran Andrew Pierson. Pierson previously appeared in Return of the Living Dead: Trash’s Revenge. The lineup also includes the talented Kristina Lafser. Both actors made waves in the film A Soldier’s Descent. The story dives into North Carolina’s deepest shadows. A paranormal team investigates the legend of “The Children of the Hollow.” This pagan cult is rooted in dark, local folklore. Their camera lenses capture things that should stay hidden. Seeking answers soon leads the crew into lethal territory. A Spin of a Different Kind Rockin Ronnie’s specific role remains a closely guarded secret. However, his casting signals a shift in narrative tone. He brings an
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Chillian Phycological Horror ‘A Yard of Jackals’ Is Out Now
In Pinochet’s Chile, silence isn’t just a virtue; it’s a survival tactic.A Yard of Jackals is a claustrophobic masterclass in psychological dread, proving that the most terrifying thing about a dictatorship isn’t just the man at the top—it’s the man living in the apartment next door. The Story: Set during the biting winter of 1978 in Santiago, the film follows Raúl Peralta (Néstor Cantillana). He’s a disabled architectural model maker who builds tiny, perfect worlds to escape a crumbling reality. Raúl’s life is a study in isolation. He cares for his ailing mother, talks to his canary, and keeps his head down. However, his carefully scaled life begins to fracture when new neighbors move in. Their “extracurricular” activities are less about neighborhood potlucks and more about the sinister machinery of the regime. Enter Guillermo, a mysterious man in dark glasses. He drags Raúl from his miniature sanctuary into a nightmare of surveillance, moral rot, and political terror. It’s a film
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Movie Review: Apex is a Bone-Crunching Tale of Survival that Deserves to be Seen
Director Baltasar Kormákur is taking us to the edge with his new thriller Apex, which is now streaming on Netflix. So, the question is, is it any good? We will explore that in this review. From Mourning to Manhunt The narrative follows a grieving adrenaline junkie (Charlize Theron) who ventures into the wilderness to find closure after her boyfriend’s fatal climbing accident. Her path crosses with a deceptively charismatic stranger (Taron Egerton) whose “nice guy” facade quickly dissolves, revealing an apex predator with a stomach-turning penchant for turning his victims into jerky, which he sells in town. What follows is a relentless pursuit where the hunter becomes the hunted. A Brilliant Cast Charlize Theron delivers an uncompromising performance. She portrays a woman who isn’t just “fighting back” in the traditional sense; she is utilizing her athletic prowess and survival instincts to dismantle her captor. Theron has had many roles in many genres, including her gritty portrayal of a serial killer
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Melissa Barrera Moves into a New Nightmare in ‘Inhabit:’ Here’s What We Know
Melissa Barrera is officially trading the Ghostface mask for a far more intimate kind of haunting. The Scream and Scream VI breakout is set to lead Inhabit. It is a new horror feature that promises to blend psychological trauma with relentless supernatural dread. Apartment Hunting From Hell The story centers on a young woman attempting to rebuild her life after a traumatic, life-altering event. She finds a fresh start in a rundown apartment complex, but the “charming” fixer-upper vibe quickly turns sour. Her new life is soon derailed by a series of escalating terrors. You know, the kind that makes noise complaints the least of your worries. Like figures that blur the line between reality and hallucination. As her understanding of reality fractures, she becomes convinced a possessive force is targeting her. To survive, she must stop running from her past and confront the darkest corners of her own nature. The Creative Powerhouse Inhabit is written and directed by Adam
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Just in Time for Mother’s Day, Shudder Unveils the Trailer for ‘The Voices of Our Mother’
Forget the brunch reservations and the overpriced mimosas. This Mother’s Day, the only thing being served is ancient, vengeful dread. The trailer for the latest supernatural horror, The Voices of Our Mother, from filmmaker Mark O’Brien, has arrived. And proves that some family ties are better left severed. A Family Reunion from Hell The story follows Harriet Scaflen, who has just buried her own mother. However, the mourning period is cut short. A sudden health crisis sends Harriet into a tailspin. Naturally, her four estranged children come scurrying back to the family home, ostensibly to “care” for her. But as the floorboards creak and past animosities surface, the siblings realize that Mom’s condition isn’t something a doctor can fix. There is an awoken evil living inside her, and it doesn’t want hospice—it wants survival, and it’s looking at her children as the primary source of nutrients. Mark O’Brien’s Horror Streak If the name Mark O’Brien sounds familiar, it’s because he’s
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Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset – Severin
After the Franco dictatorship ended ‘round about the mid ‘70s, Spanish cinema found themselves with a new freedom, through which filmmakers could now express themselves via tales of sin n’ Satan (and death… lots of it) all over that silver screen! Recently, Severin boxed up a selection of those fearless flicks (and a doc to bring us all up to speed on the genre)… so why not dip our terror toes into Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain! Things kick off with that aforementioned documentary, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada ‘S’ from Director Alberto Sedano. Exorcismo takes the viewer on a journey through just what we can expect from the features contained in this box-set (bet you couldn’t have guessed that one), and gives us both a historical understanding of the heavily censoring of filmmakers work under the regime of Francisco Franco, as well as the unbridled freedom they received after Franco’s death in 1975,
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Superheroes to Super-Primates: Matt Shakman Takes the Reins of ‘Planet of the Apes’
Matt Shakman is officially trading the Marvel “Sacred Timeline” for a world where humanity is firmly at the bottom of the food chain. 20th Century Studios has tapped the director to shepherd the next installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise. A ‘Fantastic’ Reunion Shakman isn’t making the jump to the forbidden zone alone. He is reuniting with screenwriter Josh Friedman. Friedman penned both Shakman’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and the previous simian hit, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Friedman has become the franchise’s secret weapon. Kingdom swung through the box office to a tune of $400 million on a $160 million budget. With this duo at the helm, the studio is clearly looking to maintain the momentum of a series that has grossed over $2 billion globally across the last 15 years. The Pedigree of a Showrunner While plot details are currently being kept in a high-security enclosure, Shakman’s track record suggests a blend of high-concept
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Movie Review: The Actor’s Curse: A Tale of Twisted Fate (2026)
Recently a new arcane anthology flick was laid before my eerie eyeballs… The Actor’s Curse: A Tale of Twisted Fate, to be precise… so let’s give it the ol’ revoltin’ review! Ahhh showbiz… it can be glitzy and glamorous, and it can be sleazy and laden with debauchery… naturally we are going to go with that latter portion, with a nice dash of my personal fav, supernatural shenanigans! We begin with Ye olde Wraparound Segment in which a frustrated actor (Joe DeBartolo) decides to do a little bit of soul searching and put pen to paper to craft some terror tales about the various types of shit-heels he’s encountered in his career (all presented in shorts from various directors)… Derek Braasch’s The Director’s Demise concerns a real shit wipe of a director (Robert Gutierrez-Spagnoli) who brings in a new actress who is more than game to partake in his brand of hostile filmmaking… but is she just an actress with
Continue reading →
Unwrap Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ At Home This May!
After making audiences collectively cringe at the sight of a cheese grater in 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, director Lee Cronin is trading urban high-rises for ancient sand. Having turned demonic family trauma into a $147 million profit, Cronin has been handed the keys to the Universal tomb. And his latest project, The Mummy, is currently haunting theaters and prepares to invade homes on Digital this May. This Isn’t Your 90s Adventure. If you’re expecting a charming, wisecracking Brendan Fraser, you’re looking in the wrong sarcophagus. Revealed in late 2024 as a complete reimagining of the classic monster, Cronin’s trade humor for haunting terror. According to Cronin, this version is “unlike any Mummy movie you’ve ever laid eyeballs on.” In his world, that usually means those eyeballs are lucky to stay in their sockets. The film returns the character to its roots: a terrifying, ancient force of nature. The Cast of Casualties The story centers on a family that probably should
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Review: From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle (2026)
Official synopsis Since the mid twentieth century, a mysterious section of land in rural Vermont has been the home of untold strangeness. Rumors of UFOs, ghosts, phantom lights and mysterious creatures can all be found there in abundance, while verified reports of odd disappearances – many still unsolved – cast a shadow over Glastenbury Mountain. From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle goes beyond the rumors and campfire stories, while daring to ask what may be the most frightening question of all – why is Glastenbury Mountain so inexplicable, and what happened to those who have gone missing? Review Filmmaker Seth Breedlove and his Small Town Monsters crew deliver another of their impressively researched documentaries on cryptozoology and high strangeness with From the Beyond: High Strangeness in the Bennington Triangle. Their usual focus on folklore and local color is on display as they examine the esoteric occurrences that have taken place over the decades in rural Vermont’s so-called
Continue reading →
Disco Inferno: Studio 54 Legend Rockin’ Ronnie Joins the ‘Witchcraft’ Franchise
Disco is officially dead, but the occult is thriving. Studio 54 legend Rockin’ Ronnie is trading glitter for gore. He has joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. This found-footage installment aims to revitalize the iconic series. It swaps flashy stunts for a grounded, atmospheric dread. Ronnie joins a cast featuring horror veteran Andrew Pierson. Pierson previously appeared in Return of the Living Dead: Trash’s Revenge. The lineup also includes the talented Kristina Lafser. Both actors made waves in the film A Soldier’s Descent. The story dives into North Carolina’s deepest shadows. A paranormal team investigates the legend of “The Children of the Hollow.” This pagan cult is rooted in dark, local folklore. Their camera lenses capture things that should stay hidden. Seeking answers soon leads the crew into lethal territory. A Spin of a Different Kind Rockin Ronnie’s specific role remains a closely guarded secret. However, his casting signals a shift in narrative tone. He brings an
Continue reading →
Chillian Phycological Horror ‘A Yard of Jackals’ Is Out Now
In Pinochet’s Chile, silence isn’t just a virtue; it’s a survival tactic.A Yard of Jackals is a claustrophobic masterclass in psychological dread, proving that the most terrifying thing about a dictatorship isn’t just the man at the top—it’s the man living in the apartment next door. The Story: Set during the biting winter of 1978 in Santiago, the film follows Raúl Peralta (Néstor Cantillana). He’s a disabled architectural model maker who builds tiny, perfect worlds to escape a crumbling reality. Raúl’s life is a study in isolation. He cares for his ailing mother, talks to his canary, and keeps his head down. However, his carefully scaled life begins to fracture when new neighbors move in. Their “extracurricular” activities are less about neighborhood potlucks and more about the sinister machinery of the regime. Enter Guillermo, a mysterious man in dark glasses. He drags Raúl from his miniature sanctuary into a nightmare of surveillance, moral rot, and political terror. It’s a film
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Apex is a Bone-Crunching Tale of Survival that Deserves to be Seen
Director Baltasar Kormákur is taking us to the edge with his new thriller Apex, which is now streaming on Netflix. So, the question is, is it any good? We will explore that in this review. From Mourning to Manhunt The narrative follows a grieving adrenaline junkie (Charlize Theron) who ventures into the wilderness to find closure after her boyfriend’s fatal climbing accident. Her path crosses with a deceptively charismatic stranger (Taron Egerton) whose “nice guy” facade quickly dissolves, revealing an apex predator with a stomach-turning penchant for turning his victims into jerky, which he sells in town. What follows is a relentless pursuit where the hunter becomes the hunted. A Brilliant Cast Charlize Theron delivers an uncompromising performance. She portrays a woman who isn’t just “fighting back” in the traditional sense; she is utilizing her athletic prowess and survival instincts to dismantle her captor. Theron has had many roles in many genres, including her gritty portrayal of a serial killer
Continue reading →
Melissa Barrera Moves into a New Nightmare in ‘Inhabit:’ Here’s What We Know
Melissa Barrera is officially trading the Ghostface mask for a far more intimate kind of haunting. The Scream and Scream VI breakout is set to lead Inhabit. It is a new horror feature that promises to blend psychological trauma with relentless supernatural dread. Apartment Hunting From Hell The story centers on a young woman attempting to rebuild her life after a traumatic, life-altering event. She finds a fresh start in a rundown apartment complex, but the “charming” fixer-upper vibe quickly turns sour. Her new life is soon derailed by a series of escalating terrors. You know, the kind that makes noise complaints the least of your worries. Like figures that blur the line between reality and hallucination. As her understanding of reality fractures, she becomes convinced a possessive force is targeting her. To survive, she must stop running from her past and confront the darkest corners of her own nature. The Creative Powerhouse Inhabit is written and directed by Adam
Continue reading →
Just in Time for Mother’s Day, Shudder Unveils the Trailer for ‘The Voices of Our Mother’
Forget the brunch reservations and the overpriced mimosas. This Mother’s Day, the only thing being served is ancient, vengeful dread. The trailer for the latest supernatural horror, The Voices of Our Mother, from filmmaker Mark O’Brien, has arrived. And proves that some family ties are better left severed. A Family Reunion from Hell The story follows Harriet Scaflen, who has just buried her own mother. However, the mourning period is cut short. A sudden health crisis sends Harriet into a tailspin. Naturally, her four estranged children come scurrying back to the family home, ostensibly to “care” for her. But as the floorboards creak and past animosities surface, the siblings realize that Mom’s condition isn’t something a doctor can fix. There is an awoken evil living inside her, and it doesn’t want hospice—it wants survival, and it’s looking at her children as the primary source of nutrients. Mark O’Brien’s Horror Streak If the name Mark O’Brien sounds familiar, it’s because he’s
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset – Severin
After the Franco dictatorship ended ‘round about the mid ‘70s, Spanish cinema found themselves with a new freedom, through which filmmakers could now express themselves via tales of sin n’ Satan (and death… lots of it) all over that silver screen! Recently, Severin boxed up a selection of those fearless flicks (and a doc to bring us all up to speed on the genre)… so why not dip our terror toes into Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain! Things kick off with that aforementioned documentary, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada ‘S’ from Director Alberto Sedano. Exorcismo takes the viewer on a journey through just what we can expect from the features contained in this box-set (bet you couldn’t have guessed that one), and gives us both a historical understanding of the heavily censoring of filmmakers work under the regime of Francisco Franco, as well as the unbridled freedom they received after Franco’s death in 1975,
Continue reading →