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Movie Review: ‘Motor City’ is Plagued by Tired Tropes, Nip Slips and Terrible Character Choices
From Potsy Ponciroli, the director behind Old Henry, comes Motor City. A movie that takes Alan Ritchson’s ex-con character, John Miller, and denies him the simple dream of a quiet life post-prison. Frame a guy for a crime he didn’t commit, and naturally, he’s going to paint Detroit red to settle the score. Alongside Ritchson, the stacked cast features Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Ben McKenzie, Lionel Boyce, and Shailene Woodley. If you’re hunting for an action flick drenched in unapologetic blood and gore, this certainly delivers. It masquerades as a revenge-fueled love story. But don’t hold your breath for a fairytale ending—there are zero happy endings in store. It’s pure, unrelenting brutality. Now, full disclosure: I’m a big Alan Ritchson fan. From “Blue Mountain State” to “Blood Drive” to “Reacher,” I’ve tracked his career for years. And having interviewed him in the past, I can confirm he’s as genuinely nice as they come. Which makes what I’m about to say
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Movie Review: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Splinters the Fable into a Blood-Soaked Triumph
The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out another nightmare. This time, it brings a conscience made of a wooden boy. Hitting cinemas nationwide today (July 24, 2026) via Altitude is Pinocchio: Unstrung. It arrives fresh off its UK premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, where it locked down four major award nominations. Steered by director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers, this isn’t just another bargain-bin cash-in on public-domain IP. It is easily the best, most wildly entertaining entry in the franchise that already gave us dark takes on Winnie-the-Pooh and Bambi. A Grandfather to Fear The narrative kicks off when Geppetto gifts a handcrafted wooden doll to his grandson. Clearly having never seen a single horror movie in his life, the kid introduces his new puppet to the real world. Naturally, things go horribly off the rails. Pinocchio decides that the quickest path to moral purity and becoming a “real, good boy” is by violently butchering anyone he deems
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Silicon Valley Screams: Mad Cave Studios Announces Terrorbytes Halloween Annual #1
If you thought your smart home glitching was terrifying, Mad Cave Studios is about to double down on your techno-paranoia. This October, the publisher returns to its unsettling sci-fi horror anthology with TERRORBYTES HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1—an oversized 40-page special proving that the scariest monsters aren’t lurking in your closet; they’re sitting in your browser history. Building on the acclaimed series’ signature theme of humanity’s toxic romance with technology, the annual pairs established creator Mark London (Mister Nemo, Honor & Curse: Eternal) with fresh blood: the winners of Mad Cave’s 2025 Talent Search, Jennifer Liao and DL White. Three Tales of High-Tech Terror Positioned perfectly for fans of Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, The Silver Coin, and classic EC Comics, this triple-threat anthology serves up futuristic nightmares brought to life by artists Mac Rey, Aguste Calcagno, and Gabriele Falzone, colorists Pedro Estouco and Edson Jimenez, and letterers Marina Leon and Chase Snyder. Wrapping up the package is an eerie main cover
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Jose Maria Cicala’s Surreal Horror Thriller ‘The Dollmaker’ Sets August VOD Release
Collecting dolls is usually a harmless hobby. Collecting women, however, gets the police involved. Cinephobia Releasing has officially acquired North American rights to The Dollmaker, the latest eerie feature from director Jose Maria Cicala (Shadow of the Cat, Sola). The film is set to slash its way onto VOD and digital platforms this August. A dark mix of macabre suspense and surreal art-house horror, the film unfolds in a quiet village. A charming young man leads a simple life. He tends to his mother and works his shift at the local video store. Oh, and obsessively collecting dolls. But when local women begin vanishing without a trace, newly arrived Inspector Porter targets him as his prime suspect. High Praise & Festival Hype ”The Dollmaker is creepy, bloody and surreal… and I loved every minute of it,” said Ray Murray, President of Cinephobia Releasing. “Cinephobia Releasing is excited to bring this original film to both art and genre audiences.” The film
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Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Drops Thrilling First Trailer
Get ready to reload. The official trailer for Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated Resident Evil adaptation has finally landed, offering a fast-paced, gore-soaked peek at a survival-horror ride packed with T-virus mutations and classic Capcom Easter eggs. The trailer centers on Austin Abrams (Weapons) as Bryan, an unsuspecting medical courier caught in a catastrophic, non-stop fight for survival as a single, horrifying night spirals into total bio-organic chaos. Cregger (Barbarian) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside action scribe Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4). Less Zombies, More “Weird Creature Stuff” While the initial teaser keeps its focus tightly on Bryan’s frantic arrival amid the outbreak, horror fans expecting a standard horde of the walking dead might want to adjust their expectations. Cregger revealed that the film intentionally sidesteps traditional zombie tropes in favor of the franchise’s wilder bio-weapons: “This movie doesn’t utilize zombies that much. It’s much more focused on the weird creature stuff than the zombies. There’s really only
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Trailer and Premiere Date Revealed at SDCC for Ti West’s ‘Ebenezer’ Starring Johnny Depp
When you think of Charles Dickens‘ classic tale, A Christmas Carol, warm cheer and redemption usually come to mind. But leave it to modern horror maestro Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine) to remind us that at its core, A Christmas Carol is—and always has been—a chilling Victorian ghost story. Johnny Depp (Cry Baby, Pirates of the Caribbean) takes on the titular miser as Ebenezer Scrooge. However, he’s bringing a dark edge to the centuries-old story. The film’s ominously simple tagline promises: “The name you know. The story you don’t.” The first trailer and images debuted at San Diego Comic Con, giving us a taste of what’s to come. An All-Star Ensemble Cast West isn’t tackling Dickens’ London alone. The director has assembled an absolute powerhouse lineup of genre stalwarts and screen legends. That includes Andrea Riseborough (Possessor) and Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings). They are joined by Tramell Tillman (Severance), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise, Servant), Daisy Ridley
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“Blood in the Water”: Fresh Clip Drops Ahead of ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Theatrical Release
The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out a new nightmare, Pinocchio: Unstrung, and this time, Jiminy Cricket is definitely not your friend. Ahead of its theatrical drop this week, Altitude has released a brand-new clip titled “Blood in the Water.” The snippet showcases a dark, twisted side of Geppetto. One that will permanently shatter any fond childhood memories of the classic fable. He’s a Very Bad (Wooden) Boy The movie debuted at Raindance Film Festival. There, it locked down four major award nominations. Pinocchio: Unstrung stars horror veteran Richard Brake (3 From Hell, Barbarian) as Geppetto. He gifts a handcrafted wooden puppet to his grandson. Clearly having never watched a single horror movie in his life, the kid eagerly introduces his new marionette to the real world. However, things go off the rails fast. Pinocchio takes his desire to become a “real, good boy” a little too far. He decides that the quickest way to achieve moral purity is by
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Spider One’s Slasher ‘Big Baby’ Set for Premiere at Tubi FrightFest
Just when you thought the slasher sub-genre couldn’t get any weirder, along comes a killer in a diaper. Lightbulb Film Distribution has announced that Big Baby—the new meta-slasher written and directed by Powerman 5000 mastermind Spider One—will make its official UK premiere at Tubi FrightFest London on August 27, 2026. And if the premise wasn’t wild enough, legendary Oscar-winner Cher serves as Executive Producer on the project. A Stacked Genre Cast The film packs an absolute powerhouse roster of horror favorites. It stars Brandon Scott (Descendent), Krsy Fox (Little Bites), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), and David Howard Thornton (best known as Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise). The film marks a reunion for Spider One and actors Adam Marcinowski and Chaz Bono (American Horror Story), whom we interviewed about the film Bury the Bride. The plot follows a writer whose recurring nightmares about a maniacal killer wearing a baby mask inspire his latest screenplay. But as his personal life begins
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How to Set Up a Horror Roleplay AI Chatbot (Without Losing Your Mind)
There’s something deliciously wrong about getting scared on purpose, isn’t there? You turn off the lights, put your headphones on, open a roleplay AI chat bot… and suddenly your quiet room feels like the first scene of a horror movie. If you like that mix of adrenaline and imagination, a horror roleplay AI character on Joi can be a fantastic toy. But to make it genuinely atmospheric (and not just “boo, I’m a ghost lol”), you need to set it up with a bit of care. Let’s walk through, step by step, how to configure a horror-themed roleplay AI chatbot on Joi, how to keep it creepy rather than silly, and how to protect your own nerves along the way. Decide What Kind of Horror You Actually Want “Horror” is a big word. Before you touch any settings, ask yourself: what scares me in a good way? Some options: Psychological horror[Text Wrapping Break] Slow dread, paranoia, something-is-wrong-but-what. Think haunted houses,
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Cult Hit ‘Space Goblin’ Returns as an Unhinged Feature Film!
Lock up your livestock and hide your bounties: the award-winning cult-favorite animated short Space Goblins is officially back—and it’s leveling up into a full-length, blood-soaked feature film. Brought to you by MegaCity Media, this bigger, badder, and infinitely messier cinematic reimagining expands the chaotic universe of Gib and Gob, taking independent sci-fi animation into delightfully unhinged, uncharted territory. And get this: it’s directed by Amer Shihab, the same director behind the short film. The Story: Dumb Luck Meets Galactic Chaos At the heart of the madness are Gib and Gob—two alien bounty-hunter brothers emerging from a decade-long hideout. The bad news? The galaxy didn’t get any smarter while they were gone. In fact, it’s devolved into absolute lawlessness. To survive, the duo must face off against monstrous syndicate lords, impossible odds, and their own complete lack of impulse control. Think RoboCop and Total Recall satire smashed into the bleak, gritty future-noir of Dredd (2012)—all dumped into a post-apocalyptic blender of
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Movie Review: ‘Motor City’ is Plagued by Tired Tropes, Nip Slips and Terrible Character Choices
From Potsy Ponciroli, the director behind Old Henry, comes Motor City. A movie that takes Alan Ritchson’s ex-con character, John Miller, and denies him the simple dream of a quiet life post-prison. Frame a guy for a crime he didn’t commit, and naturally, he’s going to paint Detroit red to settle the score. Alongside Ritchson, the stacked cast features Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Ben McKenzie, Lionel Boyce, and Shailene Woodley. If you’re hunting for an action flick drenched in unapologetic blood and gore, this certainly delivers. It masquerades as a revenge-fueled love story. But don’t hold your breath for a fairytale ending—there are zero happy endings in store. It’s pure, unrelenting brutality. Now, full disclosure: I’m a big Alan Ritchson fan. From “Blue Mountain State” to “Blood Drive” to “Reacher,” I’ve tracked his career for years. And having interviewed him in the past, I can confirm he’s as genuinely nice as they come. Which makes what I’m about to say
Continue reading →
Movie Review: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Splinters the Fable into a Blood-Soaked Triumph
The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out another nightmare. This time, it brings a conscience made of a wooden boy. Hitting cinemas nationwide today (July 24, 2026) via Altitude is Pinocchio: Unstrung. It arrives fresh off its UK premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, where it locked down four major award nominations. Steered by director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers, this isn’t just another bargain-bin cash-in on public-domain IP. It is easily the best, most wildly entertaining entry in the franchise that already gave us dark takes on Winnie-the-Pooh and Bambi. A Grandfather to Fear The narrative kicks off when Geppetto gifts a handcrafted wooden doll to his grandson. Clearly having never seen a single horror movie in his life, the kid introduces his new puppet to the real world. Naturally, things go horribly off the rails. Pinocchio decides that the quickest path to moral purity and becoming a “real, good boy” is by violently butchering anyone he deems
Continue reading →
Silicon Valley Screams: Mad Cave Studios Announces Terrorbytes Halloween Annual #1
If you thought your smart home glitching was terrifying, Mad Cave Studios is about to double down on your techno-paranoia. This October, the publisher returns to its unsettling sci-fi horror anthology with TERRORBYTES HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1—an oversized 40-page special proving that the scariest monsters aren’t lurking in your closet; they’re sitting in your browser history. Building on the acclaimed series’ signature theme of humanity’s toxic romance with technology, the annual pairs established creator Mark London (Mister Nemo, Honor & Curse: Eternal) with fresh blood: the winners of Mad Cave’s 2025 Talent Search, Jennifer Liao and DL White. Three Tales of High-Tech Terror Positioned perfectly for fans of Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, The Silver Coin, and classic EC Comics, this triple-threat anthology serves up futuristic nightmares brought to life by artists Mac Rey, Aguste Calcagno, and Gabriele Falzone, colorists Pedro Estouco and Edson Jimenez, and letterers Marina Leon and Chase Snyder. Wrapping up the package is an eerie main cover
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Jose Maria Cicala’s Surreal Horror Thriller ‘The Dollmaker’ Sets August VOD Release
Collecting dolls is usually a harmless hobby. Collecting women, however, gets the police involved. Cinephobia Releasing has officially acquired North American rights to The Dollmaker, the latest eerie feature from director Jose Maria Cicala (Shadow of the Cat, Sola). The film is set to slash its way onto VOD and digital platforms this August. A dark mix of macabre suspense and surreal art-house horror, the film unfolds in a quiet village. A charming young man leads a simple life. He tends to his mother and works his shift at the local video store. Oh, and obsessively collecting dolls. But when local women begin vanishing without a trace, newly arrived Inspector Porter targets him as his prime suspect. High Praise & Festival Hype ”The Dollmaker is creepy, bloody and surreal… and I loved every minute of it,” said Ray Murray, President of Cinephobia Releasing. “Cinephobia Releasing is excited to bring this original film to both art and genre audiences.” The film
Continue reading →
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Drops Thrilling First Trailer
Get ready to reload. The official trailer for Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated Resident Evil adaptation has finally landed, offering a fast-paced, gore-soaked peek at a survival-horror ride packed with T-virus mutations and classic Capcom Easter eggs. The trailer centers on Austin Abrams (Weapons) as Bryan, an unsuspecting medical courier caught in a catastrophic, non-stop fight for survival as a single, horrifying night spirals into total bio-organic chaos. Cregger (Barbarian) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside action scribe Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4). Less Zombies, More “Weird Creature Stuff” While the initial teaser keeps its focus tightly on Bryan’s frantic arrival amid the outbreak, horror fans expecting a standard horde of the walking dead might want to adjust their expectations. Cregger revealed that the film intentionally sidesteps traditional zombie tropes in favor of the franchise’s wilder bio-weapons: “This movie doesn’t utilize zombies that much. It’s much more focused on the weird creature stuff than the zombies. There’s really only
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Trailer and Premiere Date Revealed at SDCC for Ti West’s ‘Ebenezer’ Starring Johnny Depp
When you think of Charles Dickens‘ classic tale, A Christmas Carol, warm cheer and redemption usually come to mind. But leave it to modern horror maestro Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine) to remind us that at its core, A Christmas Carol is—and always has been—a chilling Victorian ghost story. Johnny Depp (Cry Baby, Pirates of the Caribbean) takes on the titular miser as Ebenezer Scrooge. However, he’s bringing a dark edge to the centuries-old story. The film’s ominously simple tagline promises: “The name you know. The story you don’t.” The first trailer and images debuted at San Diego Comic Con, giving us a taste of what’s to come. An All-Star Ensemble Cast West isn’t tackling Dickens’ London alone. The director has assembled an absolute powerhouse lineup of genre stalwarts and screen legends. That includes Andrea Riseborough (Possessor) and Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings). They are joined by Tramell Tillman (Severance), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise, Servant), Daisy Ridley
Continue reading →
“Blood in the Water”: Fresh Clip Drops Ahead of ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Theatrical Release
The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out a new nightmare, Pinocchio: Unstrung, and this time, Jiminy Cricket is definitely not your friend. Ahead of its theatrical drop this week, Altitude has released a brand-new clip titled “Blood in the Water.” The snippet showcases a dark, twisted side of Geppetto. One that will permanently shatter any fond childhood memories of the classic fable. He’s a Very Bad (Wooden) Boy The movie debuted at Raindance Film Festival. There, it locked down four major award nominations. Pinocchio: Unstrung stars horror veteran Richard Brake (3 From Hell, Barbarian) as Geppetto. He gifts a handcrafted wooden puppet to his grandson. Clearly having never watched a single horror movie in his life, the kid eagerly introduces his new marionette to the real world. However, things go off the rails fast. Pinocchio takes his desire to become a “real, good boy” a little too far. He decides that the quickest way to achieve moral purity is by
Continue reading →
Spider One’s Slasher ‘Big Baby’ Set for Premiere at Tubi FrightFest
Just when you thought the slasher sub-genre couldn’t get any weirder, along comes a killer in a diaper. Lightbulb Film Distribution has announced that Big Baby—the new meta-slasher written and directed by Powerman 5000 mastermind Spider One—will make its official UK premiere at Tubi FrightFest London on August 27, 2026. And if the premise wasn’t wild enough, legendary Oscar-winner Cher serves as Executive Producer on the project. A Stacked Genre Cast The film packs an absolute powerhouse roster of horror favorites. It stars Brandon Scott (Descendent), Krsy Fox (Little Bites), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), and David Howard Thornton (best known as Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise). The film marks a reunion for Spider One and actors Adam Marcinowski and Chaz Bono (American Horror Story), whom we interviewed about the film Bury the Bride. The plot follows a writer whose recurring nightmares about a maniacal killer wearing a baby mask inspire his latest screenplay. But as his personal life begins
Continue reading →
How to Set Up a Horror Roleplay AI Chatbot (Without Losing Your Mind)
There’s something deliciously wrong about getting scared on purpose, isn’t there? You turn off the lights, put your headphones on, open a roleplay AI chat bot… and suddenly your quiet room feels like the first scene of a horror movie. If you like that mix of adrenaline and imagination, a horror roleplay AI character on Joi can be a fantastic toy. But to make it genuinely atmospheric (and not just “boo, I’m a ghost lol”), you need to set it up with a bit of care. Let’s walk through, step by step, how to configure a horror-themed roleplay AI chatbot on Joi, how to keep it creepy rather than silly, and how to protect your own nerves along the way. Decide What Kind of Horror You Actually Want “Horror” is a big word. Before you touch any settings, ask yourself: what scares me in a good way? Some options: Psychological horror[Text Wrapping Break] Slow dread, paranoia, something-is-wrong-but-what. Think haunted houses,
Continue reading →
Cult Hit ‘Space Goblin’ Returns as an Unhinged Feature Film!
Lock up your livestock and hide your bounties: the award-winning cult-favorite animated short Space Goblins is officially back—and it’s leveling up into a full-length, blood-soaked feature film. Brought to you by MegaCity Media, this bigger, badder, and infinitely messier cinematic reimagining expands the chaotic universe of Gib and Gob, taking independent sci-fi animation into delightfully unhinged, uncharted territory. And get this: it’s directed by Amer Shihab, the same director behind the short film. The Story: Dumb Luck Meets Galactic Chaos At the heart of the madness are Gib and Gob—two alien bounty-hunter brothers emerging from a decade-long hideout. The bad news? The galaxy didn’t get any smarter while they were gone. In fact, it’s devolved into absolute lawlessness. To survive, the duo must face off against monstrous syndicate lords, impossible odds, and their own complete lack of impulse control. Think RoboCop and Total Recall satire smashed into the bleak, gritty future-noir of Dredd (2012)—all dumped into a post-apocalyptic blender of
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