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Movie Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Is a Great Film with One Major Problem
The latest installment in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn, is officially streaming on HBO, and holy hell, is it an absolute blast! Teased as the series’ most savage, terrifying ride yet, this latest entry delivers non-stop demonic mayhem from start to finish. The story follows a grieving widow named Thya as she seeks solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members are systematically turned into bloodthirsty Deadites! Let’s dive into it in this review. An Amazing Cast Facing Absolute Carnage Facing off against the Kandarian Demon is a phenomenal ensemble cast. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead it. Rounding out the unfortunate family are Errol Shand and Maude Davey. However, Luciane Buchanan stands out as Thya. Buchanan absolutely nails her performance, striking a perfect balance between deep emotional vulnerability and raw, ferocious determination. If you thought Evil Dead Rise was intense, Burn turns the deadite brutality
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Enter the Fog: Dead by Daylight Announces its ‘Haunted by Daylight’ Halloween Event
Get ready, Fog-dwellers! This Halloween is bringing absolute hell! Coming right off a massive 10th Anniversary both in and out of the game, Dead by Daylight is pulling out all the stops for a monster-sized October, packed with weekly drops. From the terrifying debut of the Diablo Collection and a grotesque Blighted look for Jason Voorhees, to a special Stranger Things edition of Lights Out. So much is headed your way, including the triumphant return of Haunted by Daylight. Players have an incredible lineup to keep them screaming all month long! Hell Sends Its Best With the Diablo Collection Mark your calendars for October 20th! The Diablo Collection is officially bringing Sanctuary’s legends into Dead by Daylight with six breathtaking new Outfits inspired by iconic characters and classes. Leading the charge is Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred herself. She arrives as a Visceral Outfit for The Artist, complete with unique menu animations and a vicious new Mori! Joining her is
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After Five Years Netflix’s “The Watcher” is Returning for Its Second Season
Fans of Netflix’s chilling mystery-horror series “The Watcher” can finally look forward to a new chapter after a nearly five-year wait. Production on the long-awaited second season is officially scheduled to begin this fall in New York, Variety reports. Returning Cast and Creative Team Original cast members will reprise their roles in the upcoming installment, including Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan return as executive producers, with Brennan continuing his role as showrunner. Crystle Roberson Dorsey directs and executive produces alongside a large team of industry veterans, including Watts, Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless, and directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. A Long Journey Back to Screen The production announcement comes nearly four years after the show first captivated audiences in October 2022. Initially developed as a standalone limited series, Netflix quickly renewed it after its breakout success, ordering a second chapter. However, the wait for a new installment found itself
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J.A. Bayona in the Lead to Direct Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel
Back in 2015, Colin Trevorrow achieved the cinematic equivalent of resurrecting a dead species: he revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year dirt nap with Jurassic World. Sure, critics sniffed at its structural nostalgia, but audiences devoured it to the tune of $1.67 billion, a colossal upgrade from Jurassic Park III’s modest $368.7 million haul. Fast forward to last year, and Gareth Edwards tried a fresh evolutionary track with Jurassic World: Rebirth, ditching theme-park logistics to chase dinosaurs out in the wild. Edwards has since stepped away from the director’s chair, leaving Universal on the hunt for a new alpha predator to helm the next installment. Return of the Monster-Maker Universal might not have to look far for its next director. Word on the street via The Hollywood Reporter is that Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona has emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins. If the deal closes, he will direct an elite surviving cast, with Rebirth
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“Carrie” Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan’s Upcoming Series
The first look at Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Carrie” series has arrived, courtesy of IGN. It offers horror fans a captivating glimpse into the dark coming-of-age story at the center of his new Stephen King adaptation. In the newly released clip, Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) storms away from her fanatical mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan), slamming a heavy door using her telekinetic abilities. As a subtle smile creeps across her face, Carrie realizes the true extent of her new gifts. And that she no longer needs to fear the woman who has controlled her entire life. Updating Stephen King’s Classic to the Digital Age Prime Video is serving up a fresh, blood-soaked coronation with an ambitious eight-episode event series helmed by modern horror and Stephen King expert Mike Flanagan. Following the sudden death of her father, Carrie White is thrust out of her isolated upbringing by her zealot mother. Carrie is now thrown directly into the ruthless ecosystem of high school.
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Filming Wraps on George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’
Filming has officially wrapped on Twilight of the Dead, the highly anticipated final chapter in horror legend George A. Romero’s iconic zombie saga. First announced in 2021, the feature is based on an original treatment Romero wrote before his 2017 passing. Magenta Light Studios has acquired North American distribution rights and plans to release the film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada. An Ensemble Cast Trapped in the Apocalypse Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Betty Gabriel (Get Out) lead the cast. They are joined by Abigail London and John D. Hickman (Becky). The story unfolds on a decimated Earth. The last remnants of humanity are caught between desperate, warring human factions and a rapidly evolving undead threat. Iconic FX Leadership Behind the Camera Directing duo Doron and Yoav Paz (Jeruzalem, The Golem) helmed the production. Legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) is behind the practical effects. Nicotero shares a long history with the late filmmaker. He previously crafted
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Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’
Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a
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CCV Horror ‘Infirmary’ is Now Streaming on Shudder
Filmmaker Nicholas Pineda has officially unleashed his feature directorial debut, Infirmary, now streaming on Shudder following its world premiere at Dances With Films NY. Fusing bodycam footage, surveillance feeds, and claustrophobic dread, this relentless indie horror aims to reignite a deep-seated terror of medical institutions. A Graveyard Shift From Hell The story follows Edward, a young security guard embarking on his very first overnight shift at the long-abandoned Wilshire Infirmary. Paired with Lester, a retiring guard whose erratic behavior instantly raises red flags, Edward quickly realizes the night will be anything but routine. When an unknown intruder breaches the facility and vanishes into thin air, Lester ventures alone into the dark, labyrinthine hallways—and disappears without a trace. Stranded as the asylum’s violent history awakens around him, Edward must survive malicious entities as his own sanity begins to fracture. A Fresh Vision for Found Footage Co-written by Katy Krauland and co-produced alongside Pineda, Infirmary aims to deliver a distinct, character-driven spin
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How Watching Horror Films Can Actually Help Your Mental Health
Can a terrifying monster movie actually benefit your mental health? As if fans need another reason to watch, recent scientific research suggests that, for horror enthusiasts, movies can support mental health. For fans, leaning into fear movies can reduce anxiety, bolster emotional resilience, and provide temporary relief from depressive symptoms. The Science Behind the Scares Studies from Aarhus University suggest that choosing to engage with scary media allows viewers to explore and navigate their own anxiety responses. By willingly stepping into a frightening scenario, audiences gain a sense of control over their fear reactions. Research from the University of Chicago reveals that horror fans often display higher psychological resilience and lower levels of distress compared to non-fans. When watching a suspenseful film, the brain’s limbic system reacts as if the threat is genuine. However, the conscious mind remains fully aware that it is safe. This dynamic acts as a form of vicarious exposure therapy. It allows the brain to process intense
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Ahead of the “Crystal Lake” Premiere Enter to Win a Trip to the Filming Location of ‘Friday the 13th’
If there’s one golden rule that four decades of slasher cinema have drilled into our heads, it’s that you never—under any circumstances—set foot in Camp Crystal Lake! Anyone brave or foolish enough to ignore the warnings usually meets the sharp end of a Voorhees family weapon. But for die-hard horror fans who can’t resist flirting with danger, the ultimate bucket-list adventure has officially arrived. You can now win a chance to stay at the actual, real-life filming location of the 1980 classic! Win a Stay at the Real-Life “Camp Blood” Thanks to an exciting new initiative from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism in partnership with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, horror aficionados can explore the Garden State’s richest cinematic haunts through the newly launched New Jersey Film Trails. To celebrate Halloween, Audacy and NEW 102.7 FM are kicking off the Spooky Season Trail. It’s a month-long, four-part video and radio series exploring iconic New
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Movie Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Is a Great Film with One Major Problem
The latest installment in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn, is officially streaming on HBO, and holy hell, is it an absolute blast! Teased as the series’ most savage, terrifying ride yet, this latest entry delivers non-stop demonic mayhem from start to finish. The story follows a grieving widow named Thya as she seeks solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members are systematically turned into bloodthirsty Deadites! Let’s dive into it in this review. An Amazing Cast Facing Absolute Carnage Facing off against the Kandarian Demon is a phenomenal ensemble cast. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead it. Rounding out the unfortunate family are Errol Shand and Maude Davey. However, Luciane Buchanan stands out as Thya. Buchanan absolutely nails her performance, striking a perfect balance between deep emotional vulnerability and raw, ferocious determination. If you thought Evil Dead Rise was intense, Burn turns the deadite brutality
Continue reading →
Enter the Fog: Dead by Daylight Announces its ‘Haunted by Daylight’ Halloween Event
Get ready, Fog-dwellers! This Halloween is bringing absolute hell! Coming right off a massive 10th Anniversary both in and out of the game, Dead by Daylight is pulling out all the stops for a monster-sized October, packed with weekly drops. From the terrifying debut of the Diablo Collection and a grotesque Blighted look for Jason Voorhees, to a special Stranger Things edition of Lights Out. So much is headed your way, including the triumphant return of Haunted by Daylight. Players have an incredible lineup to keep them screaming all month long! Hell Sends Its Best With the Diablo Collection Mark your calendars for October 20th! The Diablo Collection is officially bringing Sanctuary’s legends into Dead by Daylight with six breathtaking new Outfits inspired by iconic characters and classes. Leading the charge is Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred herself. She arrives as a Visceral Outfit for The Artist, complete with unique menu animations and a vicious new Mori! Joining her is
Continue reading →
After Five Years Netflix’s “The Watcher” is Returning for Its Second Season
Fans of Netflix’s chilling mystery-horror series “The Watcher” can finally look forward to a new chapter after a nearly five-year wait. Production on the long-awaited second season is officially scheduled to begin this fall in New York, Variety reports. Returning Cast and Creative Team Original cast members will reprise their roles in the upcoming installment, including Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan return as executive producers, with Brennan continuing his role as showrunner. Crystle Roberson Dorsey directs and executive produces alongside a large team of industry veterans, including Watts, Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless, and directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. A Long Journey Back to Screen The production announcement comes nearly four years after the show first captivated audiences in October 2022. Initially developed as a standalone limited series, Netflix quickly renewed it after its breakout success, ordering a second chapter. However, the wait for a new installment found itself
Continue reading →
J.A. Bayona in the Lead to Direct Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel
Back in 2015, Colin Trevorrow achieved the cinematic equivalent of resurrecting a dead species: he revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year dirt nap with Jurassic World. Sure, critics sniffed at its structural nostalgia, but audiences devoured it to the tune of $1.67 billion, a colossal upgrade from Jurassic Park III’s modest $368.7 million haul. Fast forward to last year, and Gareth Edwards tried a fresh evolutionary track with Jurassic World: Rebirth, ditching theme-park logistics to chase dinosaurs out in the wild. Edwards has since stepped away from the director’s chair, leaving Universal on the hunt for a new alpha predator to helm the next installment. Return of the Monster-Maker Universal might not have to look far for its next director. Word on the street via The Hollywood Reporter is that Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona has emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins. If the deal closes, he will direct an elite surviving cast, with Rebirth
Continue reading →
“Carrie” Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan’s Upcoming Series
The first look at Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Carrie” series has arrived, courtesy of IGN. It offers horror fans a captivating glimpse into the dark coming-of-age story at the center of his new Stephen King adaptation. In the newly released clip, Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) storms away from her fanatical mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan), slamming a heavy door using her telekinetic abilities. As a subtle smile creeps across her face, Carrie realizes the true extent of her new gifts. And that she no longer needs to fear the woman who has controlled her entire life. Updating Stephen King’s Classic to the Digital Age Prime Video is serving up a fresh, blood-soaked coronation with an ambitious eight-episode event series helmed by modern horror and Stephen King expert Mike Flanagan. Following the sudden death of her father, Carrie White is thrust out of her isolated upbringing by her zealot mother. Carrie is now thrown directly into the ruthless ecosystem of high school.
Continue reading →
Filming Wraps on George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’
Filming has officially wrapped on Twilight of the Dead, the highly anticipated final chapter in horror legend George A. Romero’s iconic zombie saga. First announced in 2021, the feature is based on an original treatment Romero wrote before his 2017 passing. Magenta Light Studios has acquired North American distribution rights and plans to release the film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada. An Ensemble Cast Trapped in the Apocalypse Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Betty Gabriel (Get Out) lead the cast. They are joined by Abigail London and John D. Hickman (Becky). The story unfolds on a decimated Earth. The last remnants of humanity are caught between desperate, warring human factions and a rapidly evolving undead threat. Iconic FX Leadership Behind the Camera Directing duo Doron and Yoav Paz (Jeruzalem, The Golem) helmed the production. Legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) is behind the practical effects. Nicotero shares a long history with the late filmmaker. He previously crafted
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’
Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a
Continue reading →
CCV Horror ‘Infirmary’ is Now Streaming on Shudder
Filmmaker Nicholas Pineda has officially unleashed his feature directorial debut, Infirmary, now streaming on Shudder following its world premiere at Dances With Films NY. Fusing bodycam footage, surveillance feeds, and claustrophobic dread, this relentless indie horror aims to reignite a deep-seated terror of medical institutions. A Graveyard Shift From Hell The story follows Edward, a young security guard embarking on his very first overnight shift at the long-abandoned Wilshire Infirmary. Paired with Lester, a retiring guard whose erratic behavior instantly raises red flags, Edward quickly realizes the night will be anything but routine. When an unknown intruder breaches the facility and vanishes into thin air, Lester ventures alone into the dark, labyrinthine hallways—and disappears without a trace. Stranded as the asylum’s violent history awakens around him, Edward must survive malicious entities as his own sanity begins to fracture. A Fresh Vision for Found Footage Co-written by Katy Krauland and co-produced alongside Pineda, Infirmary aims to deliver a distinct, character-driven spin
Continue reading →
How Watching Horror Films Can Actually Help Your Mental Health
Can a terrifying monster movie actually benefit your mental health? As if fans need another reason to watch, recent scientific research suggests that, for horror enthusiasts, movies can support mental health. For fans, leaning into fear movies can reduce anxiety, bolster emotional resilience, and provide temporary relief from depressive symptoms. The Science Behind the Scares Studies from Aarhus University suggest that choosing to engage with scary media allows viewers to explore and navigate their own anxiety responses. By willingly stepping into a frightening scenario, audiences gain a sense of control over their fear reactions. Research from the University of Chicago reveals that horror fans often display higher psychological resilience and lower levels of distress compared to non-fans. When watching a suspenseful film, the brain’s limbic system reacts as if the threat is genuine. However, the conscious mind remains fully aware that it is safe. This dynamic acts as a form of vicarious exposure therapy. It allows the brain to process intense
Continue reading →
Ahead of the “Crystal Lake” Premiere Enter to Win a Trip to the Filming Location of ‘Friday the 13th’
If there’s one golden rule that four decades of slasher cinema have drilled into our heads, it’s that you never—under any circumstances—set foot in Camp Crystal Lake! Anyone brave or foolish enough to ignore the warnings usually meets the sharp end of a Voorhees family weapon. But for die-hard horror fans who can’t resist flirting with danger, the ultimate bucket-list adventure has officially arrived. You can now win a chance to stay at the actual, real-life filming location of the 1980 classic! Win a Stay at the Real-Life “Camp Blood” Thanks to an exciting new initiative from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism in partnership with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, horror aficionados can explore the Garden State’s richest cinematic haunts through the newly launched New Jersey Film Trails. To celebrate Halloween, Audacy and NEW 102.7 FM are kicking off the Spooky Season Trail. It’s a month-long, four-part video and radio series exploring iconic New
Continue reading →