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Short Horror Film ‘Thumper’s Revenge’ Hops onto YouTube
“SomeBunny’s Pissed” Over the past few years, filmmakers have turned childhood memories into monsters and sweet stories into slashers. That includes the slasher Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, which just opened in theaters. Unsurprisingly, other filmmakers are following in their footsteps. That’s the case with the new short horror film Thumper’s Revenge, which has just hopped onto YouTube. And that’s the movie we’re here to talk about. A Different Kind of Tale Thumper’s Revenge darkens and twists the tale of the cute animated friends Thumper and Bambi, telling a story of bloody Revenge. In Thumper’s Revenge, “Screams echo in the meadow, and blood will spill when hunters aim Bambi from the hill. They can run and plead, but Thumper is about to make them bleed.” Cast and Crew Directed by Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil, Cannibal Comedian), the short was written by Haitz and Mark Cerulli (Halloween Unmasked). It stars Johnny Hoops (Babylon), Clair Brauer, Haitz, and Aaron Prager. Twisted
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Oz Perkins’ Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Wraps Production
In October, we reported that a film adaptation of Stephen King’s short story The Monkey was coming. Today, we have an update. News has come that the film from brilliant director Oz Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter) has quietly wrapped production. The Cast Revealed Previously announced as the lead, Theo James is joined by Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings). Rounding out the ensemble are Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy. A Twist on the Familiar In the tale, twin brothers grapple with a terrifying cymbal-banging monkey toy from childhood. This seemingly innocent object unleashes gruesome deaths, forcing the brothers, with a fractured relationship, to confront the source of the horror and destroy the toy for good. A Seasoned Horror Director at the Helm Osgood “Oz” Perkins, known for his chilling directorial work, promises to deliver another heart-pounding horror experience. With his latest project, Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, hitting theaters in July, Perkins
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New ‘Cuckoo’ Poster Paints a Portrait of its Terrified Star
NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo. Ahead of its premiere, the film has a new poster that paints a portrait of its star, Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”), with a terrified expression on her face. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But the tranquility quickly unravels. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting that a dark secret lurks beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Hunter Schafer faces off against a mysterious bird-like monster with a scream-like call that seeks to impregnate women with its evil spawn. More Than Just Monsters: Prepare for a twisted take on the cuckoo bird and its infamous parasitic behavior. Schafer teases a monstrous entity with a bird-like form and a horrifying scream. The grotesque elements pique curiosity, and the film explores psychological horror. Festival Buzz: Cuckoo
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Redbox Turns Up the Heat with Free Streaming Horror This April
Summer may still be months away, but things are heating up on Redbox with free hot streaming horror films and more! Here’s what’s coming your way this April. Anonymous Animals The balance of power between man and animal has changed. In a remote countryside, any encounter with the dominant can become hostile. Cast: Thierry Marcos (Madame Bovary), Pauline Guilpain, Aurélien Chilarski Available: 04/08/24 The Accursed Hana spends twenty years suppressing a maleficent curse that was placed upon her bloodline, only to have a family member knowingly release it, forcing her to kill or to be killed. Cast: Yancy Butler (Kick-Ass), Izabela Vidovic (Veronica Mars), George H. Xanthis (The Chosen) Available: 04/15/24 An Intrusion Sam and his family are terrorized by a malicious stalker…but as an investigation mounts, he fears the attacks may be related to secrets he has violently kept from his family and detectives. Cast: Dustin Prince (Chase the Lion), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Billy Boyd (The Lord of
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Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” and “Property” (Make Believe 2024)
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant; Canada, 2023) What an absolute blast Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is! Director Ariane Louis-Seize’s French language coming-of-age vampire dramedy is a true charmer. Sasha (Sara Montpetit) is a reluctant teen vampire who suffers from adverse reactions when she witnesses humans being physically harmed. Her family members do their best to wean her off of blood bags and start her biting people. Matters become even more complicated when she meets bullied teen Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard) at an anonymous meeting for depressed and suicidal individuals. Paul is looking for a meaningful way to end his life, and sees that in Sasha’s becoming a true, people-biting vampire. Louis-Seize, who cowrote the screenplay with Christine Doyon, has crafted a touching, whimsical feature that examines the potential humanity in an undead being, gently and thoughtfully focusing on two characters trying to find their way in this world — and in Paul’s case,
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Calgary Underground Film Festival Unveils Its Terrific 2024 Lineup
Horror buffs and genre-film fans of all stripes: The Calgary Underground Film Festival has just released its lineup for its 2024 edition! There’s fright fare galore, from slashers (In a Violent Place; The Last Video Store) to monster movies (Kryptic; Infested) to supernatural chillers (Oddity; The Vourdalak), and beyond. Following is the official press announcement. The Calgary Underground Film Festival has announced the full lineup of films playing the 21st Festival, from April 18-28, 2024 at Globe Cinema. On-scale with the expanded programming of last year’s 20th Anniversary Festival, the largest in the organization’s history, CUFF 2024 will show 41 feature films, 37 shorts, and host 8 special events over 11 days. From horror and sci-fi to indie comedies and music docs, the festival showcases diverse programming of films that defy convention. CUFF is Western Canada’s largest genre film festival, internationally recognized as a top horror film festival on the circuit, and one of the most anticipated events for local
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A Killer Stalks the Season Two Trailer for Prime Video’s “Them: The Scare”
Get ready for another chilling chapter in the “Them” horror anthology series, whose first season “hits you like a sledgehammer” (review). Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for “Them: The Scare,” the highly anticipated second season premiering this April. A New Threat Emerges Following the unsettling events of season one of “Them” set in 1950s Compton, the series ventures forward to a new decade and location. Los Angeles in 1991 serves as the backdrop for a fresh wave of terror. The story centers on LAPD Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), a hardened investigator tasked with solving the brutal murder of a foster home mother. A Descent into Darkness As Dawn delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a terrifying truth. The city, already on the brink of chaos, harbors a sinister undercurrent. As she gets closer to the killer, a malevolent force threatens to engulf not just the case but Dawn and her family as well. A Star-Studded Cast
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Paramount+ Conjures A Release Window For ‘Evil’ Season Four
When we were about to give up hope, our prayers were answered. Paramount+ has just revealed that the fourth season of its hit supernatural series, “Evil,” is not only on its way but also that it is arriving this Spring! Previously on “Evil” Season three of “Evil” began moments after the end of season two. A newly ordained David and Kristen shared a forbidden kiss. The two have to navigate this fraught new reality and contend with David’s involvement with “The Entity,” an espionage unit within the Catholic church. Meanwhile, Ben struggles with their unsolved cases and turns to his sister for help. A Talented Cast Katja Herbers stars as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, and Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend. Kurt Fuller joins them as Dr. Boggs, Christine Lahti, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp. Star Kurt Fuller sat down with us for an interview to discuss
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New Trailer: The ‘Bloodline Killer’ Is Slashing Its Way into Theaters
Get ready for a chilling descent into the darkness with The Bloodline Kiler, a terrifying new horror-thriller premiering this April. Directed by Ante Novakovic (Sanctioning Evil), who wrote the script along with James Gaudioso, the film promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. A New Nightmare Moira Cole (Shawnee Smith) stars as a woman haunted by tragedy. The brutal murder of her family by her deranged cousin left her life in shambles. Now, she seeks to rebuild a sense of normalcy in a quiet suburban town. However, the past casts a long shadow, and the horrors she endured continue to echo in her present. Moira’s fragile peace is shattered when a series of brutal killings rocks her new community. The gruesome nature of the crimes stirs a terrifying possibility – could a copycat be stalking the streets? As the body count rises, a chilling realization dawns on Moira: the nightmare may not be over. Haunting Performances Bloodline
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Animals Morph into Monsters in the Creepy AF ‘Zoochosis’ Game Trailer
Hold onto your hats, horror game fans! Clapperheads just unleashed a bone-chilling trailer for Zoochosis, a brand new bodycam horror simulation game coming to PC via Steam in Q2 2024. Get ready to confront your deepest fears in the Australian outback, where the usual creepy crawlies pale in comparison to the monstrosities that await in Zoochosis. A Night Shift Gone Wrong Step into the shoes of an unsuspecting zookeeper on their first night shift. What starts as a routine of animal care and monitoring quickly spirals into a bloodcurdling nightmare. A mysterious parasite has taken root, transforming the once-docile animals into grotesque, bloodthirsty mutants. A Race Against Time With a bodycam strapped to your chest, you’ll experience every heart-pounding moment through a terrifying first-person perspective. As the night progresses, the line between survival and becoming another victim blurs. Your mission: identify the infected animals, develop a cure, and contain the outbreak before it engulfs the entire zoo. Choices with Consequences
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Short Horror Film ‘Thumper’s Revenge’ Hops onto YouTube
“SomeBunny’s Pissed” Over the past few years, filmmakers have turned childhood memories into monsters and sweet stories into slashers. That includes the slasher Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, which just opened in theaters. Unsurprisingly, other filmmakers are following in their footsteps. That’s the case with the new short horror film Thumper’s Revenge, which has just hopped onto YouTube. And that’s the movie we’re here to talk about. A Different Kind of Tale Thumper’s Revenge darkens and twists the tale of the cute animated friends Thumper and Bambi, telling a story of bloody Revenge. In Thumper’s Revenge, “Screams echo in the meadow, and blood will spill when hunters aim Bambi from the hill. They can run and plead, but Thumper is about to make them bleed.” Cast and Crew Directed by Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil, Cannibal Comedian), the short was written by Haitz and Mark Cerulli (Halloween Unmasked). It stars Johnny Hoops (Babylon), Clair Brauer, Haitz, and Aaron Prager. Twisted
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Oz Perkins’ Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Wraps Production
In October, we reported that a film adaptation of Stephen King’s short story The Monkey was coming. Today, we have an update. News has come that the film from brilliant director Oz Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter) has quietly wrapped production. The Cast Revealed Previously announced as the lead, Theo James is joined by Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings). Rounding out the ensemble are Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy. A Twist on the Familiar In the tale, twin brothers grapple with a terrifying cymbal-banging monkey toy from childhood. This seemingly innocent object unleashes gruesome deaths, forcing the brothers, with a fractured relationship, to confront the source of the horror and destroy the toy for good. A Seasoned Horror Director at the Helm Osgood “Oz” Perkins, known for his chilling directorial work, promises to deliver another heart-pounding horror experience. With his latest project, Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage, hitting theaters in July, Perkins
Continue reading →
New ‘Cuckoo’ Poster Paints a Portrait of its Terrified Star
NEON and director Tilman Singer (Luz) are gearing up to unleash a chilling new horror film, Cuckoo. Ahead of its premiere, the film has a new poster that paints a portrait of its star, Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”), with a terrified expression on her face. A Vacation Gone Wrong: In the film, 17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly joins her father and his new family at a seemingly idyllic resort in the German Alps. But the tranquility quickly unravels. Strange noises and disturbing visions plague Gretchen, hinting that a dark secret lurks beneath the resort’s pristine facade. Hunter Schafer faces off against a mysterious bird-like monster with a scream-like call that seeks to impregnate women with its evil spawn. More Than Just Monsters: Prepare for a twisted take on the cuckoo bird and its infamous parasitic behavior. Schafer teases a monstrous entity with a bird-like form and a horrifying scream. The grotesque elements pique curiosity, and the film explores psychological horror. Festival Buzz: Cuckoo
Continue reading →
Redbox Turns Up the Heat with Free Streaming Horror This April
Summer may still be months away, but things are heating up on Redbox with free hot streaming horror films and more! Here’s what’s coming your way this April. Anonymous Animals The balance of power between man and animal has changed. In a remote countryside, any encounter with the dominant can become hostile. Cast: Thierry Marcos (Madame Bovary), Pauline Guilpain, Aurélien Chilarski Available: 04/08/24 The Accursed Hana spends twenty years suppressing a maleficent curse that was placed upon her bloodline, only to have a family member knowingly release it, forcing her to kill or to be killed. Cast: Yancy Butler (Kick-Ass), Izabela Vidovic (Veronica Mars), George H. Xanthis (The Chosen) Available: 04/15/24 An Intrusion Sam and his family are terrorized by a malicious stalker…but as an investigation mounts, he fears the attacks may be related to secrets he has violently kept from his family and detectives. Cast: Dustin Prince (Chase the Lion), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Billy Boyd (The Lord of
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Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person” and “Property” (Make Believe 2024)
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant; Canada, 2023) What an absolute blast Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is! Director Ariane Louis-Seize’s French language coming-of-age vampire dramedy is a true charmer. Sasha (Sara Montpetit) is a reluctant teen vampire who suffers from adverse reactions when she witnesses humans being physically harmed. Her family members do their best to wean her off of blood bags and start her biting people. Matters become even more complicated when she meets bullied teen Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard) at an anonymous meeting for depressed and suicidal individuals. Paul is looking for a meaningful way to end his life, and sees that in Sasha’s becoming a true, people-biting vampire. Louis-Seize, who cowrote the screenplay with Christine Doyon, has crafted a touching, whimsical feature that examines the potential humanity in an undead being, gently and thoughtfully focusing on two characters trying to find their way in this world — and in Paul’s case,
Continue reading →
Calgary Underground Film Festival Unveils Its Terrific 2024 Lineup
Horror buffs and genre-film fans of all stripes: The Calgary Underground Film Festival has just released its lineup for its 2024 edition! There’s fright fare galore, from slashers (In a Violent Place; The Last Video Store) to monster movies (Kryptic; Infested) to supernatural chillers (Oddity; The Vourdalak), and beyond. Following is the official press announcement. The Calgary Underground Film Festival has announced the full lineup of films playing the 21st Festival, from April 18-28, 2024 at Globe Cinema. On-scale with the expanded programming of last year’s 20th Anniversary Festival, the largest in the organization’s history, CUFF 2024 will show 41 feature films, 37 shorts, and host 8 special events over 11 days. From horror and sci-fi to indie comedies and music docs, the festival showcases diverse programming of films that defy convention. CUFF is Western Canada’s largest genre film festival, internationally recognized as a top horror film festival on the circuit, and one of the most anticipated events for local
Continue reading →
A Killer Stalks the Season Two Trailer for Prime Video’s “Them: The Scare”
Get ready for another chilling chapter in the “Them” horror anthology series, whose first season “hits you like a sledgehammer” (review). Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for “Them: The Scare,” the highly anticipated second season premiering this April. A New Threat Emerges Following the unsettling events of season one of “Them” set in 1950s Compton, the series ventures forward to a new decade and location. Los Angeles in 1991 serves as the backdrop for a fresh wave of terror. The story centers on LAPD Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), a hardened investigator tasked with solving the brutal murder of a foster home mother. A Descent into Darkness As Dawn delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a terrifying truth. The city, already on the brink of chaos, harbors a sinister undercurrent. As she gets closer to the killer, a malevolent force threatens to engulf not just the case but Dawn and her family as well. A Star-Studded Cast
Continue reading →
Paramount+ Conjures A Release Window For ‘Evil’ Season Four
When we were about to give up hope, our prayers were answered. Paramount+ has just revealed that the fourth season of its hit supernatural series, “Evil,” is not only on its way but also that it is arriving this Spring! Previously on “Evil” Season three of “Evil” began moments after the end of season two. A newly ordained David and Kristen shared a forbidden kiss. The two have to navigate this fraught new reality and contend with David’s involvement with “The Entity,” an espionage unit within the Catholic church. Meanwhile, Ben struggles with their unsolved cases and turns to his sister for help. A Talented Cast Katja Herbers stars as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, and Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend. Kurt Fuller joins them as Dr. Boggs, Christine Lahti, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp. Star Kurt Fuller sat down with us for an interview to discuss
Continue reading →
New Trailer: The ‘Bloodline Killer’ Is Slashing Its Way into Theaters
Get ready for a chilling descent into the darkness with The Bloodline Kiler, a terrifying new horror-thriller premiering this April. Directed by Ante Novakovic (Sanctioning Evil), who wrote the script along with James Gaudioso, the film promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. A New Nightmare Moira Cole (Shawnee Smith) stars as a woman haunted by tragedy. The brutal murder of her family by her deranged cousin left her life in shambles. Now, she seeks to rebuild a sense of normalcy in a quiet suburban town. However, the past casts a long shadow, and the horrors she endured continue to echo in her present. Moira’s fragile peace is shattered when a series of brutal killings rocks her new community. The gruesome nature of the crimes stirs a terrifying possibility – could a copycat be stalking the streets? As the body count rises, a chilling realization dawns on Moira: the nightmare may not be over. Haunting Performances Bloodline
Continue reading →
Animals Morph into Monsters in the Creepy AF ‘Zoochosis’ Game Trailer
Hold onto your hats, horror game fans! Clapperheads just unleashed a bone-chilling trailer for Zoochosis, a brand new bodycam horror simulation game coming to PC via Steam in Q2 2024. Get ready to confront your deepest fears in the Australian outback, where the usual creepy crawlies pale in comparison to the monstrosities that await in Zoochosis. A Night Shift Gone Wrong Step into the shoes of an unsuspecting zookeeper on their first night shift. What starts as a routine of animal care and monitoring quickly spirals into a bloodcurdling nightmare. A mysterious parasite has taken root, transforming the once-docile animals into grotesque, bloodthirsty mutants. A Race Against Time With a bodycam strapped to your chest, you’ll experience every heart-pounding moment through a terrifying first-person perspective. As the night progresses, the line between survival and becoming another victim blurs. Your mission: identify the infected animals, develop a cure, and contain the outbreak before it engulfs the entire zoo. Choices with Consequences
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