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Outlander Star Carla Woodcock Joins Shark Thriller ‘White’ Alongside Kate Beckinsale
Highland Film Group has officially locked down a massive wave of international distribution deals across all media for its upcoming shark survival actioner, White. Anchored by action royalty Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters), the thriller recently wrapped cameras in Los Angeles and Bulgaria. Rising talent Carla Woodcock (Outlander, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) has snatched the lead role. She’s stepping straight into the crosshairs of very hungry predators. High-Altitude Disaster Meets an Aquatic Nightmare Helmed by cult horror veteran Jake West (Evil Aliens) and written by Dogwitch comic creator Dan Schaffer, White serves up Hollywood glamour turned aquatic nightmare. Struggling actress Willa Harba (Woodcock) barely survives a catastrophic private jet crash in the Pacific. She ends up marooned on a fractured wing. Her salvaged satellite phone offers little comfort when her self-obsessed studio boss, Barbara (Beckinsale), dismisses her emergency call. Willa’s only real lifeline becomes marine biologist Sam Swatek (McNamara). Who delivers the ultimate bad news: Willa
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Premiere Announced for Steven Spielberg Produced Horror Based on ‘The Mandela Catalogue’
In the wake of massive box office success for internet-born terror, Hollywood’s appetite for web-grown nightmares has reached an absolute fever pitch. Now, the biggest titan in cinema history is stepping right into the glitchy, distorted digital fray. Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is officially joining forces with industry powerhouses to bring The Mandela Catalogue. The viral YouTube sensation that helped define modern analog horror is coming to the big screen. Amblin Entertainment, United Artists, and Amazon MGM Studios are putting their massive collective weight behind the adaptation. This proves that lo-fi web creeps can command full-scale theatrical dominance. Mark Your Calendars for Summer 2028 Genre fans won’t have to wonder when the dread hits theaters. The studio team has planted its flag on the release calendar. It has announced that The Mandela Catalogue will haunt cinemas worldwide starting June 9, 2028, Deadline reports. The move puts the horror adaptation squarely in prime summer blockbuster territory. This signals immense confidence in
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The V/H/S Franchise is Heading to Theaters for the First Time with ‘V/H/S: SCP’
The found-footage anthology franchise is making its biggest leap yet. Before fans even hit play on this October musical-themed entry, V/H/S/MIXTAPE, the next chapter in the series has already secured a landmark deal. V/H/S: SCP will officially bring the franchise to movie theaters, backed by indie powerhouse A24, Deadline reports. A Historic Leap to the Big Screen The partnership marks a major milestone for the franchise, which began back in 2012. A24 is co-producing the project alongside Josh Goldbloom and Spooky Pictures founders Roy Lee and Steven Schneider. Moving from digital and home releases to a full theatrical debut signals a shift toward grander scale. Leveraging A24’s track record of elevating internet-born lore into cinematic hits. The narrative will frame its terrifying segments as redacted field documentation, recovered video evidence, and containment breaches. All while a secretive organization catalogs it. The Origins of the SCP Foundation The project draws directly from one of the internet’s most sprawling creative phenomena. Originating in
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Terror at the Door: ‘The Stranger’ Trailer Teases Family Drama and Creature Horror
Paul Gerrard and Mike Clarke, the creative force behind A Light Through Colored Glass and Semolina Pilchard, make a formidable leap into feature-length filmmaking with The Stranger. This ambitious directorial debut merges the claustrophobic dread of a traditional home invasion story with unpredictable, supernatural horror. An Unsettling Narrative of Grief and Intrusion The story centers on Amanda, played by Jennifer K. Preston (The Wheel of Time, Hosts), and her daughter Karli (Isabella Percival, He Kills at Night). Left shattered after a violent robbery ends in the brutal murder of her husband, the grief-stricken mother and daughter attempt to rebuild their shattered lives. Seeking refuge from their trauma, they relocate to a remote bed and breakfast deep within the quiet British countryside. The Arrival of an Unwelcome Guest However, the fragile peace is short-lived. They are interrupted by the unexpected appearance of Kyle, an enigmatic visitor played by Damien Ashley (Semolina Pilchard). A single evening quickly devolves into something far more insidious.
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Blumhouse’s ‘The Last Kiss’ Turns Teen Romance Into a Fight for Survival this September
You never truly forget your first kiss, but for high schooler Laurel, that milestone carries a fatal curse. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are joining forces with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to deliver The Last Kiss. This stylish coming-of-age slasher romance transforms teenage intimacy into a high-stakes survival game. Directed and co-written by Yoko Okumura (Unseen), this twisted mystery thriller arrives at home exclusively on digital platforms this September. A Fairy Tale Fantasy Turned Slasher Nightmare McKenna Grace (Scream 7, Five Nights at FrFreddy’s) stars as Laurel. ShShe’s teenager whose dream of a fafairytaleomance dissolves into sheer terror. Upon her first smooch, Laurel discovers a terrifying gift: the ability to foresee the exact death of anyone she kisses. When a horrifying vision reveals that her crush is doomed to die in a bizarre murder spree targeting her closest friends, Laurel must race against the clock to unmask the killer. Before the mystery turns into a total massacre. Grace is joined on screen
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Companion Director Returns to the Genre with Creepypasta Horror ‘Seasons’
House hunting is already a nightmare in this economy, but winning a real estate bid usually shouldn’t require human sacrifice. Amazon MGM Studios, Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, 21 Laps, and 12:01 Films are joining forces for Seasons. It’s a chilling new horror feature that proves some bargain properties come with catastrophic catches. The film follows Harry. He’s a former Marine trying to reintegrate into civilian life. His partner, Sasha, thinks they have hit the jackpot after snagging an idyllic Idaho ranch with a lowball offer. Naturally, their countryside paradise is inhabited by ancient, territorial spirits who demand total submission. To keep living on the land, the couple is forced into increasingly gruesome, blood-soaked rituals with every turn of the calendar. From Viral Reddit Story to Big-Screen Terror If the premise sounds familiar to internet genre nerds, that is because the project originated as My Wife and I Bought a Ranch, the legendary viral Creepypasta penned by brothers Matt and Harrison Query.
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Josh Gilliano Signs on for ‘Occupant,’ a Film with Massive Genre Power Behind It
Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Focus Features, Divide/Conquer, and Spooky Pictures have officially joined forces to produce Occupant, the highly anticipated next feature film from rising horror filmmaker Josh Giuliano. Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights for the project, with Universal Pictures International set to handle international distribution. The venture is mounted in association with Closer Media. It marks another high-profile union between industry powerhouse studios committed to backing bold, auteur-driven genre cinema. Previous projects include Obsession, The Odyssey, and Mosters and Minions. A Mysterious Vision from a Festival Favorite While exact narrative details and the official logline for Occupant remain under wraps, Giuliano will write and direct the feature. An alumnus of the prestigious American Film Institute’s directing program, Giuliano has spent years building a formidable reputation across the global festival circuit. Taking home top accolades at premier genre institutions including Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, and FrightFest. His track record of sharp, atmospheric storytelling and visual precision has positioned him as one
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Not Your Average Backwoods Butcher: Inside ‘A Man in the Woods with an Axe’
Horror Dadz Productions and Found TV have released the first official trailer for A Man in the Woods with an Axe, a micro-budget feature from writer-director Dillon Brown that promises to turn the traditional slasher formula completely inside out. A Subversive Slasher Bait-and-Switch While it pays homage to beloved 1980s killer movies, the film uses a deliberate bait-and-switch structure designed to catch audiences off guard. What initially presents as a standard cabin-in-the-woods setup gradually devolves into something far more bizarre. Spanning several decades, the story explores a sprawling mystery that reaches well beyond its simple title. Garage Craftsmanship and $10,000 Practical Magic Starring Clare Stephenson, Hannah Welty, Michael Rock, and Dustin Tamplen, the production completely eschews CGI in favor of practical gore, physical creature designs, and in-camera visual tricks. Working on a lean $10,000 budget, Brown hand-crafted most of the film’s special effects frame by frame. He studied classic horror sequences frame-by-frame to recreate old-school visual effects techniques. Streaming Premiere
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‘Gator Face’ Star Tabitha Brownstone Talks Gators, Cults, Horror and More in Our Interview
Epic Pictures and Dread are bringing pure, visceral creature-feature horror back to the screen with Gator Face. It’s the latest nightmare from writer and director Padraig Reynolds (Rites of Spring, Open 24 Hours). Shot on location in the Florida Everglades, the film boldly shuns modern digital shortcuts in favor of live alligators, practical gore, and relentless in-camera effects. Gator Face is also set to open in select theaters on September 11th and digitally on the 15th. Be sure to follow Tabitha Brownstone on Instagram to stay up to date on her projects. Load videoYouTube sets cookies once the video loads
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Baa-ck for Blood: Cult Horror Comedy ‘Black Sheep’ Returns with Official Sequel ‘Black Sheeps’
Two decades after terrorizing audiences with flesh-eating livestock, writer-director Jonathan King’s 2006 New Zealand cult classic Black Sheep is officially getting a long-awaited sequel. To celebrate, the film’s first image has been released. Titled Black Sheeps, the upcoming creature feature is set to make its World Premiere at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival this October. The return to New Zealand’s most successful horror export promises another wild round of genetically modified animal mayhem. Picking up twenty years after the original barnyard massacre. A New Outbreak in the Shadow of the Past The sequel reunites King with lead actor Nathan Meister, who reprises his role as the severely traumatized Henry Oldfield. The narrative centers on a young scientist who becomes convinced that a lethal new pathogen threatens the general population. Her high-stakes investigation leads her straight back to her hometown. The community remains in the shadow of the remote sheep farm where the horrific events of the original film unfolded. Practical
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Outlander Star Carla Woodcock Joins Shark Thriller ‘White’ Alongside Kate Beckinsale
Highland Film Group has officially locked down a massive wave of international distribution deals across all media for its upcoming shark survival actioner, White. Anchored by action royalty Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters), the thriller recently wrapped cameras in Los Angeles and Bulgaria. Rising talent Carla Woodcock (Outlander, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) has snatched the lead role. She’s stepping straight into the crosshairs of very hungry predators. High-Altitude Disaster Meets an Aquatic Nightmare Helmed by cult horror veteran Jake West (Evil Aliens) and written by Dogwitch comic creator Dan Schaffer, White serves up Hollywood glamour turned aquatic nightmare. Struggling actress Willa Harba (Woodcock) barely survives a catastrophic private jet crash in the Pacific. She ends up marooned on a fractured wing. Her salvaged satellite phone offers little comfort when her self-obsessed studio boss, Barbara (Beckinsale), dismisses her emergency call. Willa’s only real lifeline becomes marine biologist Sam Swatek (McNamara). Who delivers the ultimate bad news: Willa
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Premiere Announced for Steven Spielberg Produced Horror Based on ‘The Mandela Catalogue’
In the wake of massive box office success for internet-born terror, Hollywood’s appetite for web-grown nightmares has reached an absolute fever pitch. Now, the biggest titan in cinema history is stepping right into the glitchy, distorted digital fray. Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is officially joining forces with industry powerhouses to bring The Mandela Catalogue. The viral YouTube sensation that helped define modern analog horror is coming to the big screen. Amblin Entertainment, United Artists, and Amazon MGM Studios are putting their massive collective weight behind the adaptation. This proves that lo-fi web creeps can command full-scale theatrical dominance. Mark Your Calendars for Summer 2028 Genre fans won’t have to wonder when the dread hits theaters. The studio team has planted its flag on the release calendar. It has announced that The Mandela Catalogue will haunt cinemas worldwide starting June 9, 2028, Deadline reports. The move puts the horror adaptation squarely in prime summer blockbuster territory. This signals immense confidence in
Continue reading →
The V/H/S Franchise is Heading to Theaters for the First Time with ‘V/H/S: SCP’
The found-footage anthology franchise is making its biggest leap yet. Before fans even hit play on this October musical-themed entry, V/H/S/MIXTAPE, the next chapter in the series has already secured a landmark deal. V/H/S: SCP will officially bring the franchise to movie theaters, backed by indie powerhouse A24, Deadline reports. A Historic Leap to the Big Screen The partnership marks a major milestone for the franchise, which began back in 2012. A24 is co-producing the project alongside Josh Goldbloom and Spooky Pictures founders Roy Lee and Steven Schneider. Moving from digital and home releases to a full theatrical debut signals a shift toward grander scale. Leveraging A24’s track record of elevating internet-born lore into cinematic hits. The narrative will frame its terrifying segments as redacted field documentation, recovered video evidence, and containment breaches. All while a secretive organization catalogs it. The Origins of the SCP Foundation The project draws directly from one of the internet’s most sprawling creative phenomena. Originating in
Continue reading →
Terror at the Door: ‘The Stranger’ Trailer Teases Family Drama and Creature Horror
Paul Gerrard and Mike Clarke, the creative force behind A Light Through Colored Glass and Semolina Pilchard, make a formidable leap into feature-length filmmaking with The Stranger. This ambitious directorial debut merges the claustrophobic dread of a traditional home invasion story with unpredictable, supernatural horror. An Unsettling Narrative of Grief and Intrusion The story centers on Amanda, played by Jennifer K. Preston (The Wheel of Time, Hosts), and her daughter Karli (Isabella Percival, He Kills at Night). Left shattered after a violent robbery ends in the brutal murder of her husband, the grief-stricken mother and daughter attempt to rebuild their shattered lives. Seeking refuge from their trauma, they relocate to a remote bed and breakfast deep within the quiet British countryside. The Arrival of an Unwelcome Guest However, the fragile peace is short-lived. They are interrupted by the unexpected appearance of Kyle, an enigmatic visitor played by Damien Ashley (Semolina Pilchard). A single evening quickly devolves into something far more insidious.
Continue reading →
Blumhouse’s ‘The Last Kiss’ Turns Teen Romance Into a Fight for Survival this September
You never truly forget your first kiss, but for high schooler Laurel, that milestone carries a fatal curse. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are joining forces with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to deliver The Last Kiss. This stylish coming-of-age slasher romance transforms teenage intimacy into a high-stakes survival game. Directed and co-written by Yoko Okumura (Unseen), this twisted mystery thriller arrives at home exclusively on digital platforms this September. A Fairy Tale Fantasy Turned Slasher Nightmare McKenna Grace (Scream 7, Five Nights at FrFreddy’s) stars as Laurel. ShShe’s teenager whose dream of a fafairytaleomance dissolves into sheer terror. Upon her first smooch, Laurel discovers a terrifying gift: the ability to foresee the exact death of anyone she kisses. When a horrifying vision reveals that her crush is doomed to die in a bizarre murder spree targeting her closest friends, Laurel must race against the clock to unmask the killer. Before the mystery turns into a total massacre. Grace is joined on screen
Continue reading →
Companion Director Returns to the Genre with Creepypasta Horror ‘Seasons’
House hunting is already a nightmare in this economy, but winning a real estate bid usually shouldn’t require human sacrifice. Amazon MGM Studios, Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, 21 Laps, and 12:01 Films are joining forces for Seasons. It’s a chilling new horror feature that proves some bargain properties come with catastrophic catches. The film follows Harry. He’s a former Marine trying to reintegrate into civilian life. His partner, Sasha, thinks they have hit the jackpot after snagging an idyllic Idaho ranch with a lowball offer. Naturally, their countryside paradise is inhabited by ancient, territorial spirits who demand total submission. To keep living on the land, the couple is forced into increasingly gruesome, blood-soaked rituals with every turn of the calendar. From Viral Reddit Story to Big-Screen Terror If the premise sounds familiar to internet genre nerds, that is because the project originated as My Wife and I Bought a Ranch, the legendary viral Creepypasta penned by brothers Matt and Harrison Query.
Continue reading →
Josh Gilliano Signs on for ‘Occupant,’ a Film with Massive Genre Power Behind It
Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Focus Features, Divide/Conquer, and Spooky Pictures have officially joined forces to produce Occupant, the highly anticipated next feature film from rising horror filmmaker Josh Giuliano. Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights for the project, with Universal Pictures International set to handle international distribution. The venture is mounted in association with Closer Media. It marks another high-profile union between industry powerhouse studios committed to backing bold, auteur-driven genre cinema. Previous projects include Obsession, The Odyssey, and Mosters and Minions. A Mysterious Vision from a Festival Favorite While exact narrative details and the official logline for Occupant remain under wraps, Giuliano will write and direct the feature. An alumnus of the prestigious American Film Institute’s directing program, Giuliano has spent years building a formidable reputation across the global festival circuit. Taking home top accolades at premier genre institutions including Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, and FrightFest. His track record of sharp, atmospheric storytelling and visual precision has positioned him as one
Continue reading →
Not Your Average Backwoods Butcher: Inside ‘A Man in the Woods with an Axe’
Horror Dadz Productions and Found TV have released the first official trailer for A Man in the Woods with an Axe, a micro-budget feature from writer-director Dillon Brown that promises to turn the traditional slasher formula completely inside out. A Subversive Slasher Bait-and-Switch While it pays homage to beloved 1980s killer movies, the film uses a deliberate bait-and-switch structure designed to catch audiences off guard. What initially presents as a standard cabin-in-the-woods setup gradually devolves into something far more bizarre. Spanning several decades, the story explores a sprawling mystery that reaches well beyond its simple title. Garage Craftsmanship and $10,000 Practical Magic Starring Clare Stephenson, Hannah Welty, Michael Rock, and Dustin Tamplen, the production completely eschews CGI in favor of practical gore, physical creature designs, and in-camera visual tricks. Working on a lean $10,000 budget, Brown hand-crafted most of the film’s special effects frame by frame. He studied classic horror sequences frame-by-frame to recreate old-school visual effects techniques. Streaming Premiere
Continue reading →
‘Gator Face’ Star Tabitha Brownstone Talks Gators, Cults, Horror and More in Our Interview
Epic Pictures and Dread are bringing pure, visceral creature-feature horror back to the screen with Gator Face. It’s the latest nightmare from writer and director Padraig Reynolds (Rites of Spring, Open 24 Hours). Shot on location in the Florida Everglades, the film boldly shuns modern digital shortcuts in favor of live alligators, practical gore, and relentless in-camera effects. Gator Face is also set to open in select theaters on September 11th and digitally on the 15th. Be sure to follow Tabitha Brownstone on Instagram to stay up to date on her projects. Load videoYouTube sets cookies once the video loads
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Baa-ck for Blood: Cult Horror Comedy ‘Black Sheep’ Returns with Official Sequel ‘Black Sheeps’
Two decades after terrorizing audiences with flesh-eating livestock, writer-director Jonathan King’s 2006 New Zealand cult classic Black Sheep is officially getting a long-awaited sequel. To celebrate, the film’s first image has been released. Titled Black Sheeps, the upcoming creature feature is set to make its World Premiere at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival this October. The return to New Zealand’s most successful horror export promises another wild round of genetically modified animal mayhem. Picking up twenty years after the original barnyard massacre. A New Outbreak in the Shadow of the Past The sequel reunites King with lead actor Nathan Meister, who reprises his role as the severely traumatized Henry Oldfield. The narrative centers on a young scientist who becomes convinced that a lethal new pathogen threatens the general population. Her high-stakes investigation leads her straight back to her hometown. The community remains in the shadow of the remote sheep farm where the horrific events of the original film unfolded. Practical
Continue reading →