Get Ready to do the Monster Mash: Sony and MGM Announce ‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania”
Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios have officially announced a fifth installment in the $1.3 billion animated monster franchise: The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania. The theatrical release marks a major homecoming for the franchise. The fourth...
Documentary ‘Rubberhead: The Life and Monsters of Steve Johnson’ To Premiere at Fantasia
Before CGI turned blood and guts into sterile ones and zeros, cinema was ruled by foam latex, animatronics, and pure madness. At the center of that glorious time sat Steve Johnson. Johnson’s relentless obsession with breaking new ground gave rise to some of...
A Serial Killer Stalks the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Whisper Man’ Starring Adam Scott & Robert De Niro
If you’ve been sleeping a little too soundly lately, Netflix has the perfect remedy. It has just unleashed the chilling first trailer for The Whisper Man. It’s a star-studded, bone-chilling serial killer thriller set to invade your living room later...
Acting Icon Steve Buscemi Joins the Cast of the “Far Cry” Series Adaptation
If you’ve ever played a Far Cry game, you know the franchise’s bread and butter is a charismatic, slightly unhinged antagonist. Now, the upcoming FX series adaptation has found the perfect legend to bring some of that signature chaotic energy to the...
Trevor Henderson’s Creepy ‘Cartoon Cat’ is Getting a Feature Adaptation
The Backrooms proved that internet-spawned creepypastas are absolute box-office gold. Legendary horror illustrator Trevor Henderson is having a massive Hollywood moment. Warner Bros. is already hard at work adapting his Siren Head for theaters. Now, Sony’s...
Sink Your Teeth into the Trailer for ‘Ferine’ Ahead of Its Fantasia Premiere
Unleash your inner beast, because the most feral psychological thriller of the summer is about to break its cage. Fresh off her chilling performances in Oddity and You Are Not My Mother, star Carolyn Bracken is back to lead Ferine. It is a dark, atmospheric dive...
Grief, Grappling, and Gore: ‘The Hours That Keep Us’ Pulls No Punches as Production Begins
If you’ve ever had a hard time getting over an ex or a lost pet, take comfort in the fact that your coping mechanisms are probably healthier than what’s coming to the big screen. Cameras are officially set to roll this month in Massachusetts on The...
Comics, Creators, and Cusack: Mad Cave Studios Announces SDCC Events
Get your spinner racks ready and your wallets out, because independent comic juggernaut Mad Cave Studios is heading to San Diego Comic-Con International (July 23–26, 2026) with an absolute behemoth of a lineup. Mad Cave is taking over Booth #2806. It’s packed...
David Lowery to Direct Adaptation of Cosmic Horror Masterpiece ‘The Fisherman’
If you’ve been waiting for Hollywood to finally tackle one of the absolute pillars of modern cosmic horror literature, it’s time to start celebrating. The Hollywood Reporter has officially broken the news that John Langan’s Bram Stoker...
Horror Comedy ‘Dead Media’ Turns Movie Night into a Nightmare This Month
If your biggest Friday night struggle is spending two hours scrolling through streaming apps only to settle on a movie you’ve already seen a hundred times, Joseph Scrimshaw’s meta-horror comedy Dead Media is about to trigger some major existential...
Peacock Unleashes the First Look Teaser Trailer for “Crystal Lake”
Pack your bug spray and lock your cabin doors, counselors—it’s finally time to go back to summer camp! After more than a decade of copyright battles, the Friday the 13th franchise has officially returned. Peacock and A24 have just unleashed the highly...
Evil Dead Burn Director Wants to Turn ‘The Mask’ into a Horror Movie
Long before Jim Carrey yellow-suited his way into pop culture history, the 1994 smash hit The Mask was originally destined to take a very different path. While the film we got was a family-friendly, CGI-infused slapstick spectacular, New Line Cinema initially had a...
Jason Voorhees is Sharpening His Machete: Multiple Projects Are Underway
The legal fog has finally cleared over Camp Crystal Lake. Everyone’s favorite hockey-masked mama’s boy is making up for lost time. Thanks to the newly minted “Jason Universe” initiative, Jason Voorhees has been staging a massive comeback...
1…2… Freddy’s Coming for You in A New ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie
After sixteen years of total radio silence and endless copyright limbo, Freddy Krueger is finally clawing his way out of development hell. The Hollywood Reporter dropped a bombshell, announcing that Paramount Pictures has officially closed a deal for the U.S....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 11, 2026 | 3 min read
“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...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 11, 2026 | 2 min read
Childhood Ruined Part 1: Do You Know The Muffin Man?
Nursery rhymes were a big part of our childhood, but have you ever wondered where they came from? We will be exploring one in this episode of our new multi-part series “Childhood Ruined”. Today we will expose the truth behind “The Muffin...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Nov 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Shudder Sets 2023 Release Date For Supernatural Horror ‘Blood Flower’
Shudder has just announced it has acquired the Malaysian horror Blood Flower (Harum Malam) from director Dain Said (Interchange, Bunohan, Dukun). The film, an official selection of Fantastic Fest and the Sitges Film Festival, will be available exclusively on...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Nov 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Metal Meets Mystery In New Comic Series ‘Black Tape’ From Dan Panosian
“Rock’n’Roll will never die, but it often kills a few folks along the way.” AWA Studios, the independent developer of bold and relevant stories from the world’s most outstanding artists, writers, and artisans, announced today the forthcoming launch of...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Nov 8, 2022 | 3 min read
Netflix Renews True Crime Series “Monster” And “The Watcher” For New Seasons
Netflix and Ryan Murphy continue to turn out hit series. The latest installment of the “Monster” series found massive success with “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” as did “The Watcher.” We’ve got great news, we...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Nov 7, 2022 | 1 min read
