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Movie Review: Longlegs Casts an Unsettling Shadow on the Genre
One of the year’s biggest movies, writer-director Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, is now on VOD. Here’s your warning: There are some spoilers ahead in this review of Longlegs. The movie centers on Harker (Maika Monroe). She’s a gifted rookie FBI agent pursuing an investigation into a series of terrifying murders where whole families are wiped out. As she delves more deeply, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Maika’s Harker is a strange character; she’s reserved and slightly off. She seems out of place wherever she is. And it is, on some level, a bit psychic. Speaking of characters, Nicolas Cage has had some odd roles, but nothing like in this film. He’s very unsettling but, unfortunately, not quite scary as the villain in the movie. The pacing is pretty slow. Don’t jump into the movie expecting a ton of
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Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween
Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decorations! Jazwares is releasing a new line of Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows featuring your favorite characters from the beloved Disney film, including Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and Dr. Finkelstein. These adorable plush toys combine the festive spirit of Christmas with the spine-tingling excitement of Halloween, making them perfect for both Disney and Halloween fans. The collection includes many different characters, and they are available for purchase in two sizes, 8″ and 10″, at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Kohls, and more in the Fall. With their soft, squishy textures and detailed designs, Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows will become your new favorite Halloween companions. So, as you pack away your beach towels and sunscreen, start thinking about how you’ll decorate your home for the spooky season with these cuddly collectibles. Who is our favorite character? Let us know in the comments.
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Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24’s ‘Front Room’
In one BBC poll, 75 percent of people revealed having problems with their mothers-in-laws. That issue takes a terrifying turn in A24’s new movie, The Front Room. The Front Room is based on a short story by Susan Hill, which was featured in The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories. The film centers on a couple whose lives take a horrifying turn when they take in the husband’s estranged, ailing mother. But this nightmare of a mother-in-law is about to get a run for her money. The Front Room stars actress and singer “Brandy” Norwood (I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise). Brandy stars opposite award-winning actress Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth). They are joined by Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap (Snow White) and Neal Huff (Spotlight). The film marks the directing debut of the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam. Max and Sam are the siblings of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers (Nosferatu). With Max co-writing the critically acclaimed
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Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell’s Wolf Man
Director Leigh Whannell, who brought you the chilling reimagining of The Invisible Man, returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and it looks like its marketing campaign has officially begun. From Universal and Blumhouse, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man will be howling its way into theaters in 2025, and the very first teaser images are now on display at Universal Orlando. Inside Universal has shared the Wolf Man promo art. The installation will allow fans to take photos with the haunting backdrop. It also gives us our first look at the film’s central location: a creepy house in the woods. Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator. Matilda Firth (Subservience) also stars alongside Julia Garner (Ozark) and Sam Jaeger (Eileen). Whannell, Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo wrote the script for the new film. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing it. Ryan Gosling,
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Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie ‘Afraid’
Blumhouse continues to dabble in the tech world with films like M3GAN and the upcoming SOULM8TE. The number-one studio for horror’s new horror movie, Afraid, will soon land in theaters. Get ready for a chilling twist on the smart home revolution with Afraid, the movie from writer-director Chris Weitz, who brought you Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Golden Compass, and more. John Cho (Star Trek, Searching) stars as Curtis, a marketing executive chosen to test a groundbreaking new device: a digital family assistant. Promised to take home automation to the next level, it seems to be the ultimate convenience. With a network of sensors and cameras installed throughout their home, the tech learns the family’s routines and anticipates their every need. But what starts as a dream turns into a nightmare. The AI’s helpfulness becomes obsessive, its control turning sinister. The line between convenience and captivity blurs. Curtis and his family must fight against the device designed to
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Product Review: Biblio Bloom’s Dracula Acrylic Book Vase
When it comes to modern aesthetics in people’s homes, two things are becoming more and more common, books and plants. Not that it’s a bad thing, books are awesome and I wish more and more that I had time to just sit and read, and plants help bring life into a room and give you something to tend to. The folks over at Biblio Bloom decided to combine the two uniquely with their book vases! I want to thank Biblio Bloom for sending over the Dracula Book Vase for me to check out! The vase is made of clear acrylic and is part of the Gothic Fiction section of the store if Romance and Fantasy books are not your style. The clear acrylic makes it unique to show off flowers/pants both real or imitation, allowing unique ways to display this vase, since Halloween stuff is now in stores, I took advantage of this and grabbed some faux flowers and Halloween
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SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction
Kansas City, brace yourselves! Esteemed horror director Darren Lynn Bousman is bringing a terrifying new experience to his hometown this Fall. Bousman, known for directing films like Saw II-IV and Spiral, is teaming up with the city’s haunted house EXILED: Trail of Terror to create Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods. This unique collaboration promises more than jump scares and spooky hallways. Bousman, a pioneer in immersive horror, plans to craft a living, breathing experience that will leave audiences emotionally shaken. The director draws inspiration from his childhood Halloween adventures with his father in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. He craved a more profound, impactful fear than the traditional haunted house offered, and now he’s bringing that vision to life for his hometown. Bousman’s experience with live-action horror through projects like The Tension Experience has garnered him a loyal following, including celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris. With this new venture, he aims to redefine horror entertainment once again. Morgan Rooms, co-founder of IIIexperience
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Horror Thriller ‘Clawfoot’ Scores a Digital Release Date
Are you looking for a movie that combines thrills, chills, and dark humor? If the answer is yes, you need to check out director Michael Day‘s new horror thriller, Clawfoot. The good news is that it’s available now on VOD and heading to digital. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor who shows up on her doorstep with an invoice signed by her husband. The two soon go head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I called it “a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I also stated, “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview
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Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville
We’ve got some fresh movie news for you. From actor and director Sean Cronin comes Bogieville, which sees a young couple, stumble upon a sinister trailer park inhabited by terrifying hillbilly vampires. With a talented cast including Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Jonathan Hansler, Daniel P. Lewis, and Poppie Jae Hughes, Bogieville promises a thrilling, bloody journey into the dark world of vampires. In the movie, a young couple, Jody and Ham, find themselves on the run after a series of unfortunate events. Their journey leads them to a desolate trailer park, where they discover a hidden community of terrifying hillbilly vampires. The park’s sinister caretaker, Crawford, convinces the couple to stay. However, they soon uncover a dark secret. Madison, the leader of the vampire clan, has turned his twelve-year-old daughter, Lily, into an immortal child. As a power struggle erupts between Madison and another vampire, Billy Cupps, Jody, and Ham must navigate the treacherous world of supernatural terror and
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Production Begins on Purge Director’s Louisiana Set Horror ‘Goons’
Production is underway in the Big Easy on Goons, a new horror film from The First Purge filmmaker Gerard McMurray. The film is set against the eerie backdrop of Louisiana’s cane fields and plantations, which are haunting in their own right. The film features an ensemble cast of well-known actors and musicians. The cast of Goons includes the rapper YG, J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Serayah McNeill (Empire), SteVonté Hart (Bel-Air), and Tyler Lepley (Harlem). Chloe Bailey (The Exorcism, “Swarm”) and Michael Rainey Jr. (Power) round out the cast. Goons is the first to be produced under Confluential Films’ newly launched horror genre label, New Fear Unlocked Productions. McMurray co-wrote the movie with Hodge K. Johnson, and Tommy Oliver will serve as producer. Director Gerard McMurray expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “YG, J. Alphonse, Serayah, SteVonté and Tyler all bring their own unique flavor to this amazing recipe we are cooking up on Goons here in my hometown of New Orleans. I
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Movie Review: Longlegs Casts an Unsettling Shadow on the Genre
One of the year’s biggest movies, writer-director Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, is now on VOD. Here’s your warning: There are some spoilers ahead in this review of Longlegs. The movie centers on Harker (Maika Monroe). She’s a gifted rookie FBI agent pursuing an investigation into a series of terrifying murders where whole families are wiped out. As she delves more deeply, the case takes a shocking turn. A horrifying truth is revealed that connects Harker to the killer in a way she never could have predicted. Maika’s Harker is a strange character; she’s reserved and slightly off. She seems out of place wherever she is. And it is, on some level, a bit psychic. Speaking of characters, Nicolas Cage has had some odd roles, but nothing like in this film. He’s very unsettling but, unfortunately, not quite scary as the villain in the movie. The pacing is pretty slow. Don’t jump into the movie expecting a ton of
Continue reading →
Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween
Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decorations! Jazwares is releasing a new line of Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows featuring your favorite characters from the beloved Disney film, including Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and Dr. Finkelstein. These adorable plush toys combine the festive spirit of Christmas with the spine-tingling excitement of Halloween, making them perfect for both Disney and Halloween fans. The collection includes many different characters, and they are available for purchase in two sizes, 8″ and 10″, at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Kohls, and more in the Fall. With their soft, squishy textures and detailed designs, Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows will become your new favorite Halloween companions. So, as you pack away your beach towels and sunscreen, start thinking about how you’ll decorate your home for the spooky season with these cuddly collectibles. Who is our favorite character? Let us know in the comments.
Continue reading →
Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24’s ‘Front Room’
In one BBC poll, 75 percent of people revealed having problems with their mothers-in-laws. That issue takes a terrifying turn in A24’s new movie, The Front Room. The Front Room is based on a short story by Susan Hill, which was featured in The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories. The film centers on a couple whose lives take a horrifying turn when they take in the husband’s estranged, ailing mother. But this nightmare of a mother-in-law is about to get a run for her money. The Front Room stars actress and singer “Brandy” Norwood (I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise). Brandy stars opposite award-winning actress Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth). They are joined by Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap (Snow White) and Neal Huff (Spotlight). The film marks the directing debut of the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam. Max and Sam are the siblings of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers (Nosferatu). With Max co-writing the critically acclaimed
Continue reading →
Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell’s Wolf Man
Director Leigh Whannell, who brought you the chilling reimagining of The Invisible Man, returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and it looks like its marketing campaign has officially begun. From Universal and Blumhouse, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man will be howling its way into theaters in 2025, and the very first teaser images are now on display at Universal Orlando. Inside Universal has shared the Wolf Man promo art. The installation will allow fans to take photos with the haunting backdrop. It also gives us our first look at the film’s central location: a creepy house in the woods. Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator. Matilda Firth (Subservience) also stars alongside Julia Garner (Ozark) and Sam Jaeger (Eileen). Whannell, Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo wrote the script for the new film. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing it. Ryan Gosling,
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Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie ‘Afraid’
Blumhouse continues to dabble in the tech world with films like M3GAN and the upcoming SOULM8TE. The number-one studio for horror’s new horror movie, Afraid, will soon land in theaters. Get ready for a chilling twist on the smart home revolution with Afraid, the movie from writer-director Chris Weitz, who brought you Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Golden Compass, and more. John Cho (Star Trek, Searching) stars as Curtis, a marketing executive chosen to test a groundbreaking new device: a digital family assistant. Promised to take home automation to the next level, it seems to be the ultimate convenience. With a network of sensors and cameras installed throughout their home, the tech learns the family’s routines and anticipates their every need. But what starts as a dream turns into a nightmare. The AI’s helpfulness becomes obsessive, its control turning sinister. The line between convenience and captivity blurs. Curtis and his family must fight against the device designed to
Continue reading →
Product Review: Biblio Bloom’s Dracula Acrylic Book Vase
When it comes to modern aesthetics in people’s homes, two things are becoming more and more common, books and plants. Not that it’s a bad thing, books are awesome and I wish more and more that I had time to just sit and read, and plants help bring life into a room and give you something to tend to. The folks over at Biblio Bloom decided to combine the two uniquely with their book vases! I want to thank Biblio Bloom for sending over the Dracula Book Vase for me to check out! The vase is made of clear acrylic and is part of the Gothic Fiction section of the store if Romance and Fantasy books are not your style. The clear acrylic makes it unique to show off flowers/pants both real or imitation, allowing unique ways to display this vase, since Halloween stuff is now in stores, I took advantage of this and grabbed some faux flowers and Halloween
Continue reading →
SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction
Kansas City, brace yourselves! Esteemed horror director Darren Lynn Bousman is bringing a terrifying new experience to his hometown this Fall. Bousman, known for directing films like Saw II-IV and Spiral, is teaming up with the city’s haunted house EXILED: Trail of Terror to create Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods. This unique collaboration promises more than jump scares and spooky hallways. Bousman, a pioneer in immersive horror, plans to craft a living, breathing experience that will leave audiences emotionally shaken. The director draws inspiration from his childhood Halloween adventures with his father in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. He craved a more profound, impactful fear than the traditional haunted house offered, and now he’s bringing that vision to life for his hometown. Bousman’s experience with live-action horror through projects like The Tension Experience has garnered him a loyal following, including celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris. With this new venture, he aims to redefine horror entertainment once again. Morgan Rooms, co-founder of IIIexperience
Continue reading →
Horror Thriller ‘Clawfoot’ Scores a Digital Release Date
Are you looking for a movie that combines thrills, chills, and dark humor? If the answer is yes, you need to check out director Michael Day‘s new horror thriller, Clawfoot. The good news is that it’s available now on VOD and heading to digital. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor who shows up on her doorstep with an invoice signed by her husband. The two soon go head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I called it “a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I also stated, “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview
Continue reading →
Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville
We’ve got some fresh movie news for you. From actor and director Sean Cronin comes Bogieville, which sees a young couple, stumble upon a sinister trailer park inhabited by terrifying hillbilly vampires. With a talented cast including Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Jonathan Hansler, Daniel P. Lewis, and Poppie Jae Hughes, Bogieville promises a thrilling, bloody journey into the dark world of vampires. In the movie, a young couple, Jody and Ham, find themselves on the run after a series of unfortunate events. Their journey leads them to a desolate trailer park, where they discover a hidden community of terrifying hillbilly vampires. The park’s sinister caretaker, Crawford, convinces the couple to stay. However, they soon uncover a dark secret. Madison, the leader of the vampire clan, has turned his twelve-year-old daughter, Lily, into an immortal child. As a power struggle erupts between Madison and another vampire, Billy Cupps, Jody, and Ham must navigate the treacherous world of supernatural terror and
Continue reading →
Production Begins on Purge Director’s Louisiana Set Horror ‘Goons’
Production is underway in the Big Easy on Goons, a new horror film from The First Purge filmmaker Gerard McMurray. The film is set against the eerie backdrop of Louisiana’s cane fields and plantations, which are haunting in their own right. The film features an ensemble cast of well-known actors and musicians. The cast of Goons includes the rapper YG, J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Serayah McNeill (Empire), SteVonté Hart (Bel-Air), and Tyler Lepley (Harlem). Chloe Bailey (The Exorcism, “Swarm”) and Michael Rainey Jr. (Power) round out the cast. Goons is the first to be produced under Confluential Films’ newly launched horror genre label, New Fear Unlocked Productions. McMurray co-wrote the movie with Hodge K. Johnson, and Tommy Oliver will serve as producer. Director Gerard McMurray expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “YG, J. Alphonse, Serayah, SteVonté and Tyler all bring their own unique flavor to this amazing recipe we are cooking up on Goons here in my hometown of New Orleans. I
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