The Freak Show Horror Film Festival Takes Over Orlando Once Again this October
The wait is officially over for horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers across Florida. Celebrating its 21st year, the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival has revealed its official selections for the upcoming 2026 event. The iconic gathering takes place October 23-24 at...
DC CEO Gives an Update on James Mangold’s ‘Swamp Thing’
As DC fans eagerly await the premiere of DC’s Clayface in theaters this month, many are wondering about another DC project: James Mangold’s new Swamp Thing movie. It’s been radio silence for a while, which usually means it’s not happening....
Creepypasta Film Adaptation ‘The Third Patient’ Drops First Look Trailer
Bleecker Street brings the viral internet horror phenomenon The Third Parent to theaters in Winter 2027. Based on the celebrated creepypasta series by Elias Witherow, this terrifying feature promises a fresh take on suburban dread. As a result, genre fans are eager...
‘Crawlers’ Drops an Arachnophobia-Inducing Clip Ahead of Premiere
The arachnophobia-inducing film Crawlers, from director Angel Gómez Hernández, is about to hit theaters. Ahead of its release, a new clip teases arachnid terror. In the clip (an IGN exclusive), Matilda Lutz makes a terrifying discovery that will leave viewers...
Google Announces Its “Frightgeist List” of Top 2026 Costumes, Treats, and More
Google has released its annual Frightgeist list just in time for Halloween. This report reveals the top trending costumes, sweet treats, and spooky party foods nationwide. Pop culture figures, viral horror icons, and unexpected internet memes dominate this...
New Trailer Teases a Dark Fourth and Final Season of “Yellowjackets”
The survivors are finally back home, but staying alive comes at a cost that haunts them endlessly. The official teaser for the fourth and final season of the Emmy-nominated series “Yellowjackets” has arrived ahead of the hit series’ November...
Netflix Adapting Gary Paulsen’s Iconic Wilderness Survival Thriller ‘Hatchet’
Netflix has officially announced a feature film adaptation of Gary Paulsen’s legendary 1987 young adult novel Hatchet. The streaming giant secured the rights after the author’s estate kept the beloved property off the market for years. Acclaimed...
Slasher Rom Com ‘A Corpse in Kensington,’ Starring Michael Madsen, Wraps Production
Charybdis Pictures has confirmed that post-production has wrapped on the upcoming psychological slasher rom-com A Corpse in Kensington. The film is set on Halloween 2010 in San Diego’s Kensington neighborhood. The narrative follows a loner who reunites with...
First Look: Production Wraps on the Dark Web Horror Thriller ‘Non-Player Character’
Independent film company Alliance Media Partners has officially boarded world sales for the upcoming horror thriller Non-Player Character, Deadline reports. Described as bold and provocative, the feature recently wrapped principal photography and unveiled a...
New Mobile Streaming Service, Shiver, Brings Horror to Your Devices this October
A brand-new mobile platform is launching worldwide to revolutionize how horror enthusiasts consume serialized suspense. Debuting this October on iOS and Android, Shiver offers bite-sized, vertical-only genre entertainment. Founded by veteran producer Scott...
Ryan Coogler’s “The X-Files” Series Gets Greenlight from Hulu
Hulu has officially ordered a full series of Ryan Coogler’s highly anticipated series “The X-Files.” The greenlight comes shortly after Coogler’s historic Academy Award success with his acclaimed vampire film Sinners. Coogler wrote,...
“Z Nation” Is Back with New Sequel Series “Z Nation: Resurrection”
The Asylum is officially reviving the popular “Z Nation“ universe with an ambitious new sequel series, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Titled “Z Nation: Resurrection,” the project brings the fan-favorite franchise back from the dead after...
Tubi Expands Halloween Slate with Three Top Creator Series
Free streaming service Tubi is expanding its October lineup with three original, creator-led series for the Halloween season. Specifically, the platform is partnering with popular digital personalities Mackenzie Turner, Sofi Manassyan, and CelinaSpookyBoo. These...
Macabre Spirits Announces Limited-Edition Sangre de Agave to Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Limited Edition Horror Agave Spirit Arrives for Día de los Muertos Macabre Spirits, the horror-centric liquor brand co-founded by Matthew Lillard, officially unveiled its newest creation, Sangre de Agave. Developed through Find Familiar Spirits, the limited-edition...
Horror Comedy ‘Plucked’ Brings High-Stakes Gilded Age Betrayal to Theaters
The indie feature Plucked arrives this November. Usher Morgan and Katie Vincent wrote, directed, and produced the period piece. Remarkably, the filmmakers delivered the ambitious production on an impressive shooting budget under $300,000. High-Stakes Dinner Party...
Game Review: ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’
Castlevania is a title that demands respect as one of the strongest franchises in gaming history and has been seen on many consoles over the years. Unfortunately for me, the only title I’ve played was Castlevania 64 for, you guessed it, the Nintendo 64. Now,...
The Cast of “Dexter: Resurrection” Tease Season Two in Our Interview
The iconic antihero Dexter Morgan has officially returned for another bloody chapter in Dexter: Resurrection. Landing on Paramount+ this month, the second season promises to deliver even more lethal vigilante justice. Historically, the franchise’s enduring...
Series Review: Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” is a Masterpiece
Horror fans are buzzing following the release of Mike Flanagan’s acclaimed series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. Streaming now on Prime Video, the eight-episode limited series reimagines the classic telekinetic tragedy for modern audiences. Summer...
Massive Voice Cast Announced for Folk-Horror Game ‘Hunter’s Moon’
PlayStation 5 Exclusive Unveils Star-Studded Voice Cast Independent studio Twin Swans officially revealed the complete voice cast for its upcoming folk-horror title, Hunter’s Moon. Launching exclusively on PlayStation 5 on October 26, the game promises a...
Canto Bight Would Fail Every KYC Check, And Here’s Why
By Mara D. | Genre culture writer and former iGaming compliance analyst Slug: canto-bight-kyc-check Meta description: Canto Bight looks like the ultimate casino fantasy. Here’s why Star Wars’ sin-city planet would get shut down by any real regulator...
Ella Rebecca Horton | Oct 13, 2026 | 7 min read
Spoiler Free Reviews: Valley View Motel and Once Upon a Time in a Horror Movie (Screamfest 2026)
Valley View Motel Official synopsis After a 1977 diamond heist goes sideways, two small-time crooks take refuge at a remote Pennsylvania motel, where a pair of bizarre sibling owners, a ruthless hitman and a night full of bad decisions turn their getaway into a...
Get Ready To Go To ‘Slaycation Paradise’!
It’s getting to that time of year where vacationing is on the mind of many, and with things confusingly going back to “normal”, but we’re not normal around here and we have so much pent-up aggression that we want to let it all out. Well,...
New Trailer For ‘The Occupant’ Unleashed Ahead Of March Premiere
Ahead of its premiere later this March, a new trailer has been released for the true story-inspired supernatural horror The Occupant, teasing a dark film filled with horrors. Written and directed by Samuel Krebs, the filmmaker behind the...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Mar 23, 2022 | 1 min read
A24 Unleashes New Trailer For ‘MEN’ From Annihilation Director Alex Garland
Watch the chilling new trailer for MEN, written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and visionary filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation). “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Jessie Buckley) retreats alone to the...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Mar 23, 2022 | 1 min read
Brazil’s Fantaspoa Brings Fear Back to the Cinema for Its 2022 Edition
Brazil’s renowned genre film festival Fantaspoa makes its triumphant return to the big screen from April 15–May 1after two years of online editions. With plenty of fear fare on tap, ranging from F. W. Murnau’s 1922 classic silent vampire film NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY...
