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Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”
The witching hour is extending, and AMC is officially packing its bags for Massachusetts. AMC Global Media dropped a spellbinding first teaser for the third season of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches“, strategically debuting the footage during the penultimate episode of The Vampire Lestat. For those ready to dive back into the supernatural dynasty, the network confirmed that the third season will officially premiere in 2027. It will be available across both AMC and AMC+. The Salem Witch Trials Get an Immortal Upgrade After spending the first two seasons exploring the dark, gothic corners of New Orleans, Season 3 is officially shifting its coordinates to Salem, Massachusetts. The relocation will allow the series to plunge headfirst into a deeper, much older mythology of witchcraft. Fans can expect the narrative to weave through the infamous historical town’s actual witch trials and folklore. They will be introducing entirely new “spellbound” families into the mix. If you thought the Mayfair bloodline had drama, wait
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Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026
The 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off later this week, running from July 16–August 2 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fest is world famous for its annual droolworthy array of genre films from around the world, including horror, science fiction, dark comedies, animation, and beyond. I’ve taken an early deep dive into some of the films slated for this year, and here I present previews of five highly promising feature-length films. The following film descriptions and festival details are from Fantasia’s official website and related press information. Ancestral Beasts Director Tim Riedel’s psychological horror ANCESTRAL BEASTS was a 2025 Frontieres Platform project at Cannes, and it’s coming to Fantasia for its world premiere! Four years after the loss of her mother, Elyse (Morgan Holstrom, OUTLANDER, SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU) can’t get her head right. She’s messing up at work, needs stress leave, and her sister, Nikki (Darla Contois, LITTLE BIRD, ABERDEEN), is on her case about everything.
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Interview with Terry Stone, Star of The Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
The following is a syndicated interview. On the eve of LEGEND broadcasting the Channel Premiere of THE RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, we talk to Terry Stone about the challenges of playing Tony Tucker and why he thinks ORIGINS is the best film in the franchise. In RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, Tucker returns home from the Falklands War with severe PTSD. What was that like to emotionally explore? As an actor it was an interesting thing to play. It took me on a journey so when you see my character laughing a lot in the film it’s like a mask to hide all the shit that’s going on in my head. It also explains how you can go from 1 – 10 in violence. Lots of Footsoldier fans didn’t know that Tony Tucker was in the Army so this was a nice reveal and I think any forces veterans that have experienced real war and combat would understand it.
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Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away
Sir Sam Neill, the legendary actor who brought a brilliant blend of gravitas, warmth, and dry wit to the silver screen for over five decades, has died at the age of 78. His family shared the news on Monday, July 13, 2026, via a social media statement. They described his passing in Sydney, Australia, as “sudden and unexpected”. There was a comforting silver lining to the shocking news. The family notes that Neill passed away “surrounded by family and with the dignity that has characterized his whole life.” He was completely in remission from the blood cancer he had spent recent years fighting. The Washington Post “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” the family’s statement read, extending their deep gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. The Definitive International Everyman Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, he spent his childhood in Christchurch, New
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The Housemaid’s Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie ‘Detention’
It looks like director Paul Feig is trading in his signature sharp suits and maids for a one-way ticket to the dark side. Hot on the heels of directing the global smash-hit thriller The Housemaid last Christmas—and with its highly anticipated sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, already on his plate—Feig is diving headfirst into pure terror. Deadline reports that he has officially signed on to direct Detention, a brand-new horror-thriller from genre titans Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Platinum Dunes. Daniel Gold penned the spec screenplay, and while the exact plot details are currently locked away in a high-security locker, insiders say the project is exactly the kind of sinister material Feig was hunting for. After dipping his toes into the thriller pool with The Housemaid, the director reportedly wanted to try his hand at something significantly darker. A Heavyweight Horror Coalition While the movie doesn’t have an official studio home just yet, industry insiders note that Universal Pictures will almost certainly
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date
Just when you thought it was safe to step back into the produce aisle, the most deadly fruit in cinema history is rolling back into town. After more than three decades rotting in the vault, the cult-classic horror-comedy franchise is officially back. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is rolling your way. Fresh off the vine, the movie has unleashed its brand-new poster alongside a massive announcement: the tomatoes are invading theaters this August. But before they stomp across the country, the killer fruits are heading home. A special presentation is locked in for San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, at 7:15 PM in Room 6A, where lucky attendees will witness the world premiere of the movie’s first official trailer. The Theatrical Rollout However, if you can’t make it to SDCC, you won’t have to wait long to catch the juicy carnage on the big screen. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will slash its way into
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“American Horror Story” Season 13 Loses Its Pop Princess
In a disappointing twist for pop music fans, Ariana Grande has officially dropped out of “American Horror Story” Season 13. Variety reports that the Grammy-winning superstar had to exit the FX anthology series due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine world tour. The news comes as a bitter pill, especially since Grande previously teased her involvement back in November. The gig would have marked her grand debut in the AHS universe, while serving as a delightful “Scream Queens” reunion alongside Murphy, Emma Roberts, and Billie Lourd. The Coven Reassembles While losing Grande hurts, FX isn’t exactly short on star power for the upcoming milestone season. The network recently dropped a star-studded list for Season 13. They confirmed an absolute powerhouse reunion of the franchise’s most legendary, heavy-hitting alums. Returning icons include Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Angela Bassett. Also returning are fan favorites Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. The
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From Lugosi’s Cape to Art the Clown: Inside the Academy Museum’s Blockbuster New Horror Exhibit
If your idea of a good time is a bucket of popcorn and a terrifying jump scare, clear your calendar. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is officially giving the horror genre the high-art respect it deserves with its massive new exhibition, The Horror Show, opening September 26, 2026. Taking over the fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery through July 25, 2027, this immersive exhibition explores more than a century of cinematic dread. The project has some serious genre royalty behind it, too. Four-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe and director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) serve on the advisory team. As Dafoe puts it: “Cinema in general engages your sense of wonder, but horror can explode it.” Here is your survival guide to navigating the exhibit. Inside the Six Chambers of Dread Visitors enter through a dark, eerie soundscape before hitting a central hallway lined with historic posters. From there, the exhibition branches into six highly detailed, thematic “chambers”: -Gothic: Designed like
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“The Terror” Will Return for Season Four with Another True Story Inspired Tale
If you thought AMC’s prestige horror anthology series “The Terror” was dead and buried, think again. The show is proving to be just as resilient as the monsters it features. Fresh off wrapping its third season just last month, “The Terror” is officially locked in for Season 4. Executive producer David W. Zucker confirmed the new season during a chat with ScreenRant, revealing a major milestone: “We’ve just closed the deal on the book we’re gonna develop next.” While the specific novel remains secret, this news is a massive victory for horror fans. After a grueling, multi-year hiatus between seasons two and three, not only is the series officially moving forward, but Zucker’s update implies we won’t have to wait another half-decade to see it. A History of Historic Horrors “The Terror” has carved out a brilliant niche by pairing meticulous historical periods with deeply unsettling supernatural dread inspired by true tales. Here is how the anthology has evolved: Season
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Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray
Psycho killin’ machine Toby Gilmore (Benton Jennings) springs himself from the Big House and sets off on a madcap murder spree. Along the way, Fran Tucker (Blue Thompson) witnesses Terrible Toby ventilate a dude’s skull on the open road and soon becomes Gilmore’s hostage. Hot on his heels is police chief Earl Dent (Italian peplum familiar face Richard Harrison), a lawman with a personal ax to grind with our footloose felon! Directed by Bret McCormick (Repligator), working from a script by Gary Kennamer (who we will get back to in a bit), Highway to Hell is down and dirty regional regional filmmaking that would be solid drive-in or Grindhouse material in days past, but in… well different “days past” it was one of many low budget flicks pumped out to video rental joints in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the film certainly delivers some suspense and a bit o’ bloodshed… and a helicopter… the real stars are the Texas locales
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Spell-Binding Teaser Trailer Arrives for Season Three of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches”
The witching hour is extending, and AMC is officially packing its bags for Massachusetts. AMC Global Media dropped a spellbinding first teaser for the third season of “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches“, strategically debuting the footage during the penultimate episode of The Vampire Lestat. For those ready to dive back into the supernatural dynasty, the network confirmed that the third season will officially premiere in 2027. It will be available across both AMC and AMC+. The Salem Witch Trials Get an Immortal Upgrade After spending the first two seasons exploring the dark, gothic corners of New Orleans, Season 3 is officially shifting its coordinates to Salem, Massachusetts. The relocation will allow the series to plunge headfirst into a deeper, much older mythology of witchcraft. Fans can expect the narrative to weave through the infamous historical town’s actual witch trials and folklore. They will be introducing entirely new “spellbound” families into the mix. If you thought the Mayfair bloodline had drama, wait
Continue reading →
Our Frightening Five: A Quintet of Films We Can’t Wait to See at Fantasia 2026
The 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off later this week, running from July 16–August 2 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fest is world famous for its annual droolworthy array of genre films from around the world, including horror, science fiction, dark comedies, animation, and beyond. I’ve taken an early deep dive into some of the films slated for this year, and here I present previews of five highly promising feature-length films. The following film descriptions and festival details are from Fantasia’s official website and related press information. Ancestral Beasts Director Tim Riedel’s psychological horror ANCESTRAL BEASTS was a 2025 Frontieres Platform project at Cannes, and it’s coming to Fantasia for its world premiere! Four years after the loss of her mother, Elyse (Morgan Holstrom, OUTLANDER, SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU) can’t get her head right. She’s messing up at work, needs stress leave, and her sister, Nikki (Darla Contois, LITTLE BIRD, ABERDEEN), is on her case about everything.
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Interview with Terry Stone, Star of The Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
The following is a syndicated interview. On the eve of LEGEND broadcasting the Channel Premiere of THE RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, we talk to Terry Stone about the challenges of playing Tony Tucker and why he thinks ORIGINS is the best film in the franchise. In RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, Tucker returns home from the Falklands War with severe PTSD. What was that like to emotionally explore? As an actor it was an interesting thing to play. It took me on a journey so when you see my character laughing a lot in the film it’s like a mask to hide all the shit that’s going on in my head. It also explains how you can go from 1 – 10 in violence. Lots of Footsoldier fans didn’t know that Tony Tucker was in the Army so this was a nice reveal and I think any forces veterans that have experienced real war and combat would understand it.
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Cinema Has Lost One of Its Most Beloved Leading Men: Sir Sam Neill Has Passed Away
Sir Sam Neill, the legendary actor who brought a brilliant blend of gravitas, warmth, and dry wit to the silver screen for over five decades, has died at the age of 78. His family shared the news on Monday, July 13, 2026, via a social media statement. They described his passing in Sydney, Australia, as “sudden and unexpected”. There was a comforting silver lining to the shocking news. The family notes that Neill passed away “surrounded by family and with the dignity that has characterized his whole life.” He was completely in remission from the blood cancer he had spent recent years fighting. The Washington Post “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” the family’s statement read, extending their deep gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. The Definitive International Everyman Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1947, he spent his childhood in Christchurch, New
Continue reading →
The Housemaid’s Director, Paul Feig, signs on to Direct the Horror Movie ‘Detention’
It looks like director Paul Feig is trading in his signature sharp suits and maids for a one-way ticket to the dark side. Hot on the heels of directing the global smash-hit thriller The Housemaid last Christmas—and with its highly anticipated sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, already on his plate—Feig is diving headfirst into pure terror. Deadline reports that he has officially signed on to direct Detention, a brand-new horror-thriller from genre titans Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Platinum Dunes. Daniel Gold penned the spec screenplay, and while the exact plot details are currently locked away in a high-security locker, insiders say the project is exactly the kind of sinister material Feig was hunting for. After dipping his toes into the thriller pool with The Housemaid, the director reportedly wanted to try his hand at something significantly darker. A Heavyweight Horror Coalition While the movie doesn’t have an official studio home just yet, industry insiders note that Universal Pictures will almost certainly
Continue reading →
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence Unveils a Tasty Poster and Premiere Date
Just when you thought it was safe to step back into the produce aisle, the most deadly fruit in cinema history is rolling back into town. After more than three decades rotting in the vault, the cult-classic horror-comedy franchise is officially back. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence is rolling your way. Fresh off the vine, the movie has unleashed its brand-new poster alongside a massive announcement: the tomatoes are invading theaters this August. But before they stomp across the country, the killer fruits are heading home. A special presentation is locked in for San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, at 7:15 PM in Room 6A, where lucky attendees will witness the world premiere of the movie’s first official trailer. The Theatrical Rollout However, if you can’t make it to SDCC, you won’t have to wait long to catch the juicy carnage on the big screen. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will slash its way into
Continue reading →
“American Horror Story” Season 13 Loses Its Pop Princess
In a disappointing twist for pop music fans, Ariana Grande has officially dropped out of “American Horror Story” Season 13. Variety reports that the Grammy-winning superstar had to exit the FX anthology series due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine world tour. The news comes as a bitter pill, especially since Grande previously teased her involvement back in November. The gig would have marked her grand debut in the AHS universe, while serving as a delightful “Scream Queens” reunion alongside Murphy, Emma Roberts, and Billie Lourd. The Coven Reassembles While losing Grande hurts, FX isn’t exactly short on star power for the upcoming milestone season. The network recently dropped a star-studded list for Season 13. They confirmed an absolute powerhouse reunion of the franchise’s most legendary, heavy-hitting alums. Returning icons include Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Angela Bassett. Also returning are fan favorites Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. The
Continue reading →
From Lugosi’s Cape to Art the Clown: Inside the Academy Museum’s Blockbuster New Horror Exhibit
If your idea of a good time is a bucket of popcorn and a terrifying jump scare, clear your calendar. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is officially giving the horror genre the high-art respect it deserves with its massive new exhibition, The Horror Show, opening September 26, 2026. Taking over the fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery through July 25, 2027, this immersive exhibition explores more than a century of cinematic dread. The project has some serious genre royalty behind it, too. Four-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe and director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) serve on the advisory team. As Dafoe puts it: “Cinema in general engages your sense of wonder, but horror can explode it.” Here is your survival guide to navigating the exhibit. Inside the Six Chambers of Dread Visitors enter through a dark, eerie soundscape before hitting a central hallway lined with historic posters. From there, the exhibition branches into six highly detailed, thematic “chambers”: -Gothic: Designed like
Continue reading →
“The Terror” Will Return for Season Four with Another True Story Inspired Tale
If you thought AMC’s prestige horror anthology series “The Terror” was dead and buried, think again. The show is proving to be just as resilient as the monsters it features. Fresh off wrapping its third season just last month, “The Terror” is officially locked in for Season 4. Executive producer David W. Zucker confirmed the new season during a chat with ScreenRant, revealing a major milestone: “We’ve just closed the deal on the book we’re gonna develop next.” While the specific novel remains secret, this news is a massive victory for horror fans. After a grueling, multi-year hiatus between seasons two and three, not only is the series officially moving forward, but Zucker’s update implies we won’t have to wait another half-decade to see it. A History of Historic Horrors “The Terror” has carved out a brilliant niche by pairing meticulous historical periods with deeply unsettling supernatural dread inspired by true tales. Here is how the anthology has evolved: Season
Continue reading →
Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray
Psycho killin’ machine Toby Gilmore (Benton Jennings) springs himself from the Big House and sets off on a madcap murder spree. Along the way, Fran Tucker (Blue Thompson) witnesses Terrible Toby ventilate a dude’s skull on the open road and soon becomes Gilmore’s hostage. Hot on his heels is police chief Earl Dent (Italian peplum familiar face Richard Harrison), a lawman with a personal ax to grind with our footloose felon! Directed by Bret McCormick (Repligator), working from a script by Gary Kennamer (who we will get back to in a bit), Highway to Hell is down and dirty regional regional filmmaking that would be solid drive-in or Grindhouse material in days past, but in… well different “days past” it was one of many low budget flicks pumped out to video rental joints in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the film certainly delivers some suspense and a bit o’ bloodshed… and a helicopter… the real stars are the Texas locales
Continue reading →