Nicolas Winding Refn Returns with the Neon-Drenched Film ‘Her Private Hell’ – Now in Theaters
The maestro of neon-drenched nihilism is finally back where he belongs. After spending a decade wandering the prestige television wilderness—and briefly giving film critics absolute whiplash by directing a wholesome BBC children’s show—radical avant-garde...
Click Your Heels to Escape: First Teaser Drops for ‘Dorothy: The Haunting of Oz’
There is definitely no place like home—and definitely no escaping this nightmare. The first official teaser has arrived for Dorothy: The Haunting of Oz, an ambitious contemporary horror spin on L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
“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.”...
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...
Spoiler-Free Book Review: Don’t Go There (2026)
Author J.W. Ocker’s Don’t Go There (subtitled A Tour of the World’s Most Sinister Spots) is much more than a mere travel book. It is that, certainly, although its aim is to warn readers about places to avoid more than ones to recommend — although some readers will...
J-Horror Cult Classics Get Special Edition Release from Third Window Films
The fine folks at Third Window Films release some of the wildest, weirdest Japanese genre fare imaginable. The company has just announced a special edition release of two films from names that J-horror devotees will instantly recognize: Hiroshi Takahashi, Hirohisa...
Horror-Comedy BUDDY Unleashes a Unhinged New Trailer
Meet BUDDY. He’s an aggressively orange, painfully cheerful unicorn. He hijacks your TV screen, weaponizes catchy synth-pop, and forces your kids into state-mandated optimism. Behind the candy-coated facade of the hit kids’ show “It’s...
Ancient Relics and Unbreakable Bonds: Brendan Rudnicki’s ‘Evil Follows’ Sets August Release
Writer-director Brendan Rudnicki is back with his latest descent into supernatural terror. Steeped in dark folklore, Evil Follows takes a deep dive into demonic possession, ancient curses, and the devastating cost of survival. The film kicks off when Sarah...
Mad Cave Studios Announces Horror Comic ‘Hammer Head’ Ahead of SDCC
Some nightmares refuse to stay dead. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced HAMMER HEAD. It’s a relentless new five-issue horror miniseries from acclaimed creative duo Ed Brisson (Predator, Ghost Rider) and artist Damian Couceiro (Wolverine & Kitty...
From Handsome Mug to Monster: The New ‘Clayface’ Trailer Is Filled with Body Horror
Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the official trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for this Halloween season. And we can’t wait! A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes...
Curiouser and Curiouser: DIFF Eyewear Unleashes a Dreamy Alice in Wonderland Collection
If your summer style has been feeling a bit too ordinary, it’s high time to tumble straight down the rabbit hole. DIFF Eyewear is officially stepping through the looking glass with its enchanting new Alice in Wonderland collection. No need to fret about being...
Dinosaurs vs. Suburbia: ‘The End of Oak Street’ Trailer Drops Ahead of IMAX Release!
If you’ve ever looked at your peaceful neighborhood block party and thought, “This place is great, but it really needs 10-ton prehistoric apex predators,” director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) is about to deliver hugely. Warner Bros. has...
The Truth Is Out There… and It’s Made of LEGOS! The Official ‘X-Files’ Set Revealed!
Are you ready to believe in the ultimate brick-built conspiracy? LEGO has officially teamed up with Dana Scully herself, Gillian Anderson, to reveal a brand-new 1,478-piece The X-Files set, complete with eight minifigures—and, naturally, enough paranormal detail to...
The Horror Thriller ‘Kill Trip’ Is Out Now, Reminding You Not to Ride With Strangers
If you thought prices, festival traffic, and lukewarm hard seltzers were the worst parts of summer festival season, Quiver Distribution is here to ruin your summer travel plans completely. The intense new horror-thriller Kill Trip is officially out now on VOD and...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 22, 2026 | 2 min read
Spoiler-Free Reviews: Suzuki=Bakudan and Junk World (Japan Cuts)
Suzuki = Bakudan (Japan, 2026) Official Synopsis from https://japansociety.org/events/suzukibakudan/ Based on the bestselling novel by Go Katsuhiro, SUZUKI=BAKUDAN is a big-budget blockbuster centered on Tagosaku Suzuki (Jiro Sato), a mysterious drunk who claims he...
Genre Icon Richard Brake Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Exclusive Interview
In just a few days, the Jagged Edge team is officially snapping the strings and turning your childhood memories into terror yet again with Pinocchio: Unstrung. Pinocchio: Unstrung is the latest blood-soaked entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe. And it is gearing...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 min read
Dive Into the New Trailer and Poster for the Shark Thriller ‘The Devil’s Mouth’- Out Today
Just when you thought the summer movie slate had exhausted every possible way to terrify you with water, a new shark nightmare, The Devil’s Mouth, is ready to bare its teeth. The highly anticipated survival thriller The Devil’s Mouth is officially out...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 min read
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...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 min read
Director Nick Taylor Discusses His New Documentary, Rubberhead, ahead of Its Premiere
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 is a man whose relentless obsession with breaking new ground gave rise to...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 min read
