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Let Diff Eyewear Cast a Spell on You with Its New Practical Magic 2 Collection
Dust off your broomsticks and stir up a fresh batch of midnight margaritas because the Owens sisters are officially back to hijack your autumn aesthetic. Diff Eyewear has just unveiled its new Practical Magic 2 collection. The Film that Inspired the Look Nearly three decades after the 1998 cult classic cast its initial spell on pop culture, the long-awaited sequel Practical Magic 2 is about to cast a spell on you. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for a brand-new chapter of sisterly sorcery. Sally is still stubbornly single, Gillian is still aggressively trying to orchestrate her love life, and the aunts are back on hand to deliver the ultimate truth: no magic is stronger than sisterhood. New Curses and Fresh Blood The sequel plunges the family right back into ancestral jeopardy when a dark, generational curse threatens to destroy the Owens bloodline for good. This time around, the tragedy strikes Sally’s daughter, Kylie, whose happy romance with a charming
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Nick Cutter’s Horror Novel ‘The Troop’ To Be Adapted for a Feature Film
After years of lingering in development limbo, Nick Cutter’s stomach-churning 2014 novel The Troop is finally marching toward the big screen. Paramount Primal has officially acquired the rights to adapt the fan-favorite horror book. They have tapped screenwriter Chris Basler to bring the visceral, parasite-laden story to life. Horror maestro James Wan previously optioned the project through Atomic Monster. However, Paramount Primal is now steering the long-awaited feature. Scout Trips and Biological Terrors The story follows Scoutmaster Tim Riggs and a small group of young scouts. They are on an annual wilderness camping trip to the isolated Falstaff Island off the coast of Prince Edward Island. What should be a weekend of campfire stories and basic survival skills rapidly devolves into absolute carnage. A ravenous intruder stumbles onto their campsite. Carrying a bio-engineered, flesh-devouring parasite, the stranger unleashes the contagion. Suddenly, the quiet retreat turns into a claustrophobic biological war. The troop is forced to battle both an unnatural horror
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“You” Star to Lead Series Adaptation of ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’
Amazon has officially ordered a series adaptation of Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling novel Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Variety reports. Penn Badgley will star as the lead character, Ern Cunningham, and will also serve as an executive producer. Oscar nominee David Hemingson (The Holdovers) will adapt the book for the screen, serving as showrunner and executive producer. Fifth Season and Made Up Stories are co-producing. Author Benjamin Stevenson is also attached as an executive producer. Snowstorms, Murders, and Family Secrets Set in the dense mountains of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the story follows Ern Cunningham. He’s a mystery-writing expert who reluctantly attends a family reunion to welcome his brother home from prison. By the way, it’s the same brother Ern helped convict. A severe snowstorm traps the family inside, and a frozen body turns up. The body count begins to rise rapidly. True to the story’s title, every member of Ern’s family has previously killed someone. Whether by accident or
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One Man Stands Between a Ruthless Company and a Small Town in ‘Ghost Soldier’
A small-town haven becomes the ultimate battleground in Ghost Soldier. It’s a high-stakes action thriller that tests the limits of loyalty, identity, and justice. Directed by William Eubank and penned by screenwriter Chris Papasadero, the film delivers a visceral cinematic experience. One that combines explosive action with a deeply grounded fight for survival. A Quiet Life Shattered The story follows Henry “Fitz” Fitzgerald, portrayed by Jim Caviezel. He is a mysterious recluse who has built a peaceful, off-the-grid existence in his quiet hometown. Fitz seeks nothing more than solitude. However, his tranquil retreat is violently disrupted when a ruthless corporation targets his community. While determined to seize the local land by any means necessary, the hostile entity unleashes an oppressive campaign against the helpless residents. One that threatens to strip the town of its homes and livelihoods. Unveiling a Deadly Legacy Now, faced with the destruction of the town he cherishes, Fitz has no choice but to break his silence
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A Nightmare Built on Rails: Horror Comic ‘Killride’ Hits Shelves in 2027
Rolling out right on time for International Roller Coaster Day 2027, GUNGNIR Publishing has officially announced a thrilling new deal with award-winning screenwriter and veteran entertainment journalist Jeff Spry. Together, they are developing and launching Killride. It’s a terrifying sci-fi horror graphic novel that turns the familiar high-speed thrills of amusement parks into a haunting, supernatural nightmare. Spearheaded by GUNGNIR Founder and Publisher Matthew Medney alongside Eisner-nominated executive editor Steve Orlando, the project promises to blend pulse-pounding suspense with high-concept body-and-steel horror. The Tragedy Behind the World’s Tallest Coaster The story follows Michael Wylde. He was once celebrated as the undisputed rockstar of roller coaster engineering. His career came to a screeching, devastating halt ten years ago when a fatal accident on one of his rides claimed twelve lives. The victims included his young fiancée. Now a reclusive shell of his former self, Wylde is coaxed back into the spotlight by an eccentric billionaire. Why? To design the ultimate attraction
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Spoiler-Free Reviews: Armageddon Road and Life at Sandy’s (Popcorn Frights)
Armageddon Road (Canada, 2026) Official Synopsis What happens in Vegas . . . might end the world. An ex-con with big dreams, Steve is hired to chauffeur a mob boss’ girlfriend for a night. He’s unaware that his passenger is dead and possessed by one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Review What an absolute blast writer/director Karen Lam’s 1970s-set Armageddon Road is! Steve McNaulty (Brian McCaig) is a down-on-his-luck Las Vegas dreamer who hopes to find the funding to turn a parking lot into a themed attraction building. Doing what he can just to try to make ends meet, he is given the job of chauffeuring mob boss’s moll Delilah (Natalie Grace) for the evening, but when — unbeknownst to him — she dies in a bathroom and a supernatural entity takes over her body, the night’s going to get progressively stranger. I don’t want to give away any more than that, because Armageddon Road is loaded with
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The Massive Horror Hit ‘Backrooms’ Makes its Streaming Debut this September
Kane Parsons’ runaway box-office sensation Backrooms is officially making the jump to home screens. The horror hit will debut exclusively on HBO next month. Yellow Wallpaper, Green Cash To say Backrooms cleaned up at the box office would be a massive understatement. When A24 unleashed the film theatrically, it completely routed the competition. It pulled in a staggering $81 million domestically in its opening weekend alone against a modest $10 million budget. The triumph also made cinema history. A24 confirmed that the 19-year-old Parsons is now the youngest director ever to helm a number-one film at the global box office, which is impressive for a creator who started out experimenting with Blender animations in his bedroom. Welcome to Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire Scripted by Will Soodik, it is based on Parsons’ viral internet series, which has racked up over 190 million views. The nightmare follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor). He’s a struggling furniture store owner whose personal life is in shambles
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A Funeral Home Gets Creative in the Dark Comedy ‘Back in Black’- Premiering at TIFF
The wellness revolution is taking over the world, but it turns out living forever is atrocious for the funeral business. Set to make its global debut as a high-profile Centerpiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, director Ron Murphy (Wynonna Earp, Jann) brings a wickedly clever dark comedy to the big screen with Back in Black. Pitting modern longevity crazes against small-town funeral directors, the film explores just how far family loyalty will go when business literally dies out. When Longevity Kills the Market In a cozy American town, local undertaker Clyde finds his family-run funeral home on the absolute brink of financial collapse. Between bio-hacking, green juices, daily meditation, and endless health trends, the townspeople stubbornly refuse to die. It is fantastic news for public health, but a complete catastrophe for the death care industry, leaving Clyde watching his livelihood evaporate into thin air. Taking Fate into Lethal Hands Enter Sam, Clyde’s quiet and devoted granddaughter. Refusing to
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Prime Video Orders Series Adaptation of Stephen King’s Lovecraftian Story ‘Crouch End’
Prime Video is officially expanding its horror lineup with a six-part limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic short story, “Crouch End.” It was originally published in the 1980’s New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos before finding a wider home in King’s 1993 collection Nightmares & Dreamscapes. A Descending Nightmare in London “Crouch End” follows American tourist Doris Freeman. She’s a global movie star whose life shatters during a trip abroad. She bursts into a London police station, frantically claiming that uncanny forces are responsible for her husband’s sudden disappearance. Inspector Ted Vetter is tasked with untangling the truth. Vetter must determine whether Doris is suffering a breakdown, hiding a murder, or if an ancient, terrifying entity has truly breached the fabric of reality. The Creative Powerhouses Behind the Adaptation The project brings together top-tier talent both behind and in front of the camera. Production is backed by Mammoth Screen and Fifth Season. Writer Paul Tomalin (Bodies) leads the adaptation,
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ID’s True Crime Series “Toxic” Returns to Explore Dark Side of So-Called “Love” in New Season
Investigation Discovery has officially set the stage for the return of its gripping true-crime series “TOXIC,” led by journalist and advocate Elizabeth Chambers. Returning this fall, the show continues its uncompromising exploration of unhealthy relationship dynamics. It details control and toxic romance- so-called “love” that can rapidly degrade into long-lasting trauma or catastrophic violence. Blending investigative precision with survivor advocacy, Chambers guides audiences through harrowing real-life cases. In order to highlight the critical warning signs that are often overlooked before it is too late. The new season officially premieres on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ID, with weekly episodes streaming simultaneously on HBO Max. First-Hand Accounts and National Cases The upcoming season broadens its scope by examining complex cases from across the United States through emotional, direct interviews with survivors, grieving family members, and loved ones. By combining personal accounts with expert analysis, the series offers a comprehensive look at the multi-faceted nature of intimate partner violence
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Let Diff Eyewear Cast a Spell on You with Its New Practical Magic 2 Collection
Dust off your broomsticks and stir up a fresh batch of midnight margaritas because the Owens sisters are officially back to hijack your autumn aesthetic. Diff Eyewear has just unveiled its new Practical Magic 2 collection. The Film that Inspired the Look Nearly three decades after the 1998 cult classic cast its initial spell on pop culture, the long-awaited sequel Practical Magic 2 is about to cast a spell on you. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for a brand-new chapter of sisterly sorcery. Sally is still stubbornly single, Gillian is still aggressively trying to orchestrate her love life, and the aunts are back on hand to deliver the ultimate truth: no magic is stronger than sisterhood. New Curses and Fresh Blood The sequel plunges the family right back into ancestral jeopardy when a dark, generational curse threatens to destroy the Owens bloodline for good. This time around, the tragedy strikes Sally’s daughter, Kylie, whose happy romance with a charming
Continue reading →
Nick Cutter’s Horror Novel ‘The Troop’ To Be Adapted for a Feature Film
After years of lingering in development limbo, Nick Cutter’s stomach-churning 2014 novel The Troop is finally marching toward the big screen. Paramount Primal has officially acquired the rights to adapt the fan-favorite horror book. They have tapped screenwriter Chris Basler to bring the visceral, parasite-laden story to life. Horror maestro James Wan previously optioned the project through Atomic Monster. However, Paramount Primal is now steering the long-awaited feature. Scout Trips and Biological Terrors The story follows Scoutmaster Tim Riggs and a small group of young scouts. They are on an annual wilderness camping trip to the isolated Falstaff Island off the coast of Prince Edward Island. What should be a weekend of campfire stories and basic survival skills rapidly devolves into absolute carnage. A ravenous intruder stumbles onto their campsite. Carrying a bio-engineered, flesh-devouring parasite, the stranger unleashes the contagion. Suddenly, the quiet retreat turns into a claustrophobic biological war. The troop is forced to battle both an unnatural horror
Continue reading →
“You” Star to Lead Series Adaptation of ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’
Amazon has officially ordered a series adaptation of Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling novel Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Variety reports. Penn Badgley will star as the lead character, Ern Cunningham, and will also serve as an executive producer. Oscar nominee David Hemingson (The Holdovers) will adapt the book for the screen, serving as showrunner and executive producer. Fifth Season and Made Up Stories are co-producing. Author Benjamin Stevenson is also attached as an executive producer. Snowstorms, Murders, and Family Secrets Set in the dense mountains of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the story follows Ern Cunningham. He’s a mystery-writing expert who reluctantly attends a family reunion to welcome his brother home from prison. By the way, it’s the same brother Ern helped convict. A severe snowstorm traps the family inside, and a frozen body turns up. The body count begins to rise rapidly. True to the story’s title, every member of Ern’s family has previously killed someone. Whether by accident or
Continue reading →
One Man Stands Between a Ruthless Company and a Small Town in ‘Ghost Soldier’
A small-town haven becomes the ultimate battleground in Ghost Soldier. It’s a high-stakes action thriller that tests the limits of loyalty, identity, and justice. Directed by William Eubank and penned by screenwriter Chris Papasadero, the film delivers a visceral cinematic experience. One that combines explosive action with a deeply grounded fight for survival. A Quiet Life Shattered The story follows Henry “Fitz” Fitzgerald, portrayed by Jim Caviezel. He is a mysterious recluse who has built a peaceful, off-the-grid existence in his quiet hometown. Fitz seeks nothing more than solitude. However, his tranquil retreat is violently disrupted when a ruthless corporation targets his community. While determined to seize the local land by any means necessary, the hostile entity unleashes an oppressive campaign against the helpless residents. One that threatens to strip the town of its homes and livelihoods. Unveiling a Deadly Legacy Now, faced with the destruction of the town he cherishes, Fitz has no choice but to break his silence
Continue reading →
A Nightmare Built on Rails: Horror Comic ‘Killride’ Hits Shelves in 2027
Rolling out right on time for International Roller Coaster Day 2027, GUNGNIR Publishing has officially announced a thrilling new deal with award-winning screenwriter and veteran entertainment journalist Jeff Spry. Together, they are developing and launching Killride. It’s a terrifying sci-fi horror graphic novel that turns the familiar high-speed thrills of amusement parks into a haunting, supernatural nightmare. Spearheaded by GUNGNIR Founder and Publisher Matthew Medney alongside Eisner-nominated executive editor Steve Orlando, the project promises to blend pulse-pounding suspense with high-concept body-and-steel horror. The Tragedy Behind the World’s Tallest Coaster The story follows Michael Wylde. He was once celebrated as the undisputed rockstar of roller coaster engineering. His career came to a screeching, devastating halt ten years ago when a fatal accident on one of his rides claimed twelve lives. The victims included his young fiancée. Now a reclusive shell of his former self, Wylde is coaxed back into the spotlight by an eccentric billionaire. Why? To design the ultimate attraction
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Reviews: Armageddon Road and Life at Sandy’s (Popcorn Frights)
Armageddon Road (Canada, 2026) Official Synopsis What happens in Vegas . . . might end the world. An ex-con with big dreams, Steve is hired to chauffeur a mob boss’ girlfriend for a night. He’s unaware that his passenger is dead and possessed by one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Review What an absolute blast writer/director Karen Lam’s 1970s-set Armageddon Road is! Steve McNaulty (Brian McCaig) is a down-on-his-luck Las Vegas dreamer who hopes to find the funding to turn a parking lot into a themed attraction building. Doing what he can just to try to make ends meet, he is given the job of chauffeuring mob boss’s moll Delilah (Natalie Grace) for the evening, but when — unbeknownst to him — she dies in a bathroom and a supernatural entity takes over her body, the night’s going to get progressively stranger. I don’t want to give away any more than that, because Armageddon Road is loaded with
Continue reading →
The Massive Horror Hit ‘Backrooms’ Makes its Streaming Debut this September
Kane Parsons’ runaway box-office sensation Backrooms is officially making the jump to home screens. The horror hit will debut exclusively on HBO next month. Yellow Wallpaper, Green Cash To say Backrooms cleaned up at the box office would be a massive understatement. When A24 unleashed the film theatrically, it completely routed the competition. It pulled in a staggering $81 million domestically in its opening weekend alone against a modest $10 million budget. The triumph also made cinema history. A24 confirmed that the 19-year-old Parsons is now the youngest director ever to helm a number-one film at the global box office, which is impressive for a creator who started out experimenting with Blender animations in his bedroom. Welcome to Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire Scripted by Will Soodik, it is based on Parsons’ viral internet series, which has racked up over 190 million views. The nightmare follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor). He’s a struggling furniture store owner whose personal life is in shambles
Continue reading →
A Funeral Home Gets Creative in the Dark Comedy ‘Back in Black’- Premiering at TIFF
The wellness revolution is taking over the world, but it turns out living forever is atrocious for the funeral business. Set to make its global debut as a high-profile Centerpiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, director Ron Murphy (Wynonna Earp, Jann) brings a wickedly clever dark comedy to the big screen with Back in Black. Pitting modern longevity crazes against small-town funeral directors, the film explores just how far family loyalty will go when business literally dies out. When Longevity Kills the Market In a cozy American town, local undertaker Clyde finds his family-run funeral home on the absolute brink of financial collapse. Between bio-hacking, green juices, daily meditation, and endless health trends, the townspeople stubbornly refuse to die. It is fantastic news for public health, but a complete catastrophe for the death care industry, leaving Clyde watching his livelihood evaporate into thin air. Taking Fate into Lethal Hands Enter Sam, Clyde’s quiet and devoted granddaughter. Refusing to
Continue reading →
Prime Video Orders Series Adaptation of Stephen King’s Lovecraftian Story ‘Crouch End’
Prime Video is officially expanding its horror lineup with a six-part limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic short story, “Crouch End.” It was originally published in the 1980’s New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos before finding a wider home in King’s 1993 collection Nightmares & Dreamscapes. A Descending Nightmare in London “Crouch End” follows American tourist Doris Freeman. She’s a global movie star whose life shatters during a trip abroad. She bursts into a London police station, frantically claiming that uncanny forces are responsible for her husband’s sudden disappearance. Inspector Ted Vetter is tasked with untangling the truth. Vetter must determine whether Doris is suffering a breakdown, hiding a murder, or if an ancient, terrifying entity has truly breached the fabric of reality. The Creative Powerhouses Behind the Adaptation The project brings together top-tier talent both behind and in front of the camera. Production is backed by Mammoth Screen and Fifth Season. Writer Paul Tomalin (Bodies) leads the adaptation,
Continue reading →
ID’s True Crime Series “Toxic” Returns to Explore Dark Side of So-Called “Love” in New Season
Investigation Discovery has officially set the stage for the return of its gripping true-crime series “TOXIC,” led by journalist and advocate Elizabeth Chambers. Returning this fall, the show continues its uncompromising exploration of unhealthy relationship dynamics. It details control and toxic romance- so-called “love” that can rapidly degrade into long-lasting trauma or catastrophic violence. Blending investigative precision with survivor advocacy, Chambers guides audiences through harrowing real-life cases. In order to highlight the critical warning signs that are often overlooked before it is too late. The new season officially premieres on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ID, with weekly episodes streaming simultaneously on HBO Max. First-Hand Accounts and National Cases The upcoming season broadens its scope by examining complex cases from across the United States through emotional, direct interviews with survivors, grieving family members, and loved ones. By combining personal accounts with expert analysis, the series offers a comprehensive look at the multi-faceted nature of intimate partner violence
Continue reading →