“Crystal Lake” Showrunner Already Has Plans for Season Two
After 17 long years, Friday the 13th fans finally got a brand-new entry: “Crystal Lake.” Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane launched the ambitious prequel series this week. The series may get a second season, and we hope so, because it’s absolutely...
The First Look at ‘The Relic: Dragon’ Teases Viking Lore and Cosmic Horrors
A new film, The Relic: Dragon, blends cosmic horror, Viking mythology, and classic treasure hunting. Currently making its festival rounds, the film brings ancient horrors to life through two new teaser trailers. The Story The film emphasizes practical effects...
Q & A with Filmmaker Matthias Hoene of Gnomes
As TV audiences in the UK brace themselves for a gnome invasion with the UK release of horror-comedy series GNOMES on Disney+, Lead Director Matthias Hoene reflects on the challenges of making horror-comedy, the joy of creating murderous gnomes and working with...
Spoiler Free Reviews: Matapanki, The Thing Inside Her, and Paper Cuts (Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2026)
Matapanki (Chile, 2026) Official synopsis A punk kid gets superpowers from alcohol and tries to reshape society, but a violent error sparks global tensions with him at the center. Review “Punk’s not dead!” goes the battle cry, and writer/director Diego Fuentes...
From the Executive Producer of “Rick and Morty” Comes Animated Horror ‘The Weird Kidz’
An extraordinary eight-year labor of love is finally coming to animation and horror fans nationwide. Directed by Zach Passero, the animated indie feature The Weird Kidz debuts nationwide on VOD platforms this October. The project boasts major genre backing,...
Dark Tales of Terror Come Alive in the Stunning New Book ‘Japanese Ghost Stories’
The Folio Society officially announced a stunning collectible hardback edition of Japanese Ghost Stories. Launching exclusively on October 13, 2026, the volume arrives just in time for Halloween. The book compiles twenty haunting tales translated by 19th-century...
“The Simpsons” is Delivering a Double Dose of Horror with Two Halloween Specials
Few Halloween traditions match the enduring popularity of “The Simpsons’ “ annual “Treehouse of Horror” specials. Fans eagerly anticipate the seasonal terror every year. This season, fans get a double dose of Springfield frights. Fox...
Kevin Bacon To Star in Jeremy Slater’s Supernatural Horror Film ‘Summoner’
Kevin Bacon is back! Though his character met a memorable demise in Friday the 13th, his natural charm left a lasting impression on audiences. Over the decades, Bacon has become a recognizable figure in the genre. He’s appeared in films like Tremors (iconic),...
Movie Review – Fire and Ice (1983) – Blue Underground 4K
Animator Ralph Bakshi has never been afraid to dip his toes… or any other body part… into the realms of fantasy (see 1977’s Wizards and 1978’s Tolkein adaptation, Lord of the Rings if your ass doubts me) but his magnum opus of the genre is 1983’s Fire and Ice....
Master of Indie Horror Larry Fessenden Returns with ‘Trauma Or, Monsters All’
Dark Sky Films has officially unveiled the trailer and release details for Trauma Or, Monsters All, the terrifying new feature from indie horror icon Larry Fessenden. Celebrated for his distinct, character-driven approach to genre storytelling, Fessenden remains a...
Sam Krochmal Talks Magic, Murder, and More in Our Interview for AMC+’s “YAGA”
AMC+’s highly anticipated new series, “Yaga,” premieres this October. Before its debut, I had the pleasure of speaking with actor Sam Krochmal, who stars as police officer Billy Granger. Magic and Mystery The series brings the ancient legend of...
Production Wraps on Osgood Perkins’ New Horror Film ‘The Young People’
Acclaimed director Osgood Perkins is back in the spotlight with his highly anticipated project, The Young People. Known for delivering moody, atmospheric horror masterpieces like The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Longlegs, The Monkey, and Keeper, Perkins continues to...
Practical Gore Meets the Apocalypse in ‘The Sky Has Fallen’-Coming to Blu-ray
Unearthed Films brings Doug Roos’ 2009 debut feature, The Sky Has Fallen, to Blu-ray. Packed with gory practical zombie effects, this release arrives just in time for Halloween. A Terrifying Worldwide Collapse In a bleak post-apocalyptic world, a devastating new...
Big Hair and Metal Meet Horror in the New ‘Brute 1986’ Trailer
Cinephobia Releasing has officially acquired North American and UK distribution rights to Marcel Walz’s Brute 1986. The highly anticipated sequel follows last summer’s cult hit Brute 1976. It snagged the rights just ahead of the blood-soaked...
New Poster Reveals the Release Date for ‘In a Violent Nature 2’
In a Violent Nature became one of the most surprising breakout horror hits of 2024. Placing the camera behind an unstoppable killer as he stalked through the woods offered a refreshing, hypnotic perspective. So, it was no surprise that the strong audience...
Supernatural Horror ‘You Can’t Leave’ Unveils New Trailer to Celebrate Theatrical Premiere
Director and writer Scott Windhauser’s supernatural thriller, You Can’t Leave, hits theaters today, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the thrilling new trailer. Entombed Within a Supernatural Wilderness Prison The nightmare begins when a grieving...
FANGORIA Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for the 2026 Chainsaw Awards
FANGORIA officially announced the presenter lineup for the highly anticipated 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards. Hosted by genre favorite Devon Sawa, the Halloween-themed ceremony celebrates excellence across horror film, television, and video games. The exclusive...
The Screamfest Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Winners
The Screamfest Horror Film Festival, the largest horror festival in the United States, officially announced its 2026 award winners. The premier event took place from October 6 through October 15 at Hollywood’s famous TCL Chinese Theater. The festival wrapped...
A Voorhees Weekend: Watch “Crystal Lake” and the ‘Friday the 13th’ Franchise on Peacock
Peacock’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake“ series marks an exciting new era for slasher fans. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane transforms the franchise by rebuilding its classic mythos from the ground up. Instead of the familiar ruins, the series...
Screambox Serves Up the Trailer for Ted Raimi’s New Series “Our Dearest Darkest Friend”
SCREAMBOX has officially released the trailer for “Our Dearest Darkest Friend,” a dark yet charming, whimsical talk show. Hosted by beloved horror icon Ted Raimi, the series reinvents the late-night interview format. The theatrical show also invites...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Oct 16, 2026 | 2 min read
Black Mandala Debuts Chilling Trailer for Australian Horror Film ‘Haunted’
Black Mandala has officially acquired worldwide sales rights for the upcoming Australian supernatural horror feature Haunted. Directed jointly by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, the indie film promises an unsettling psychological descent into terror. The...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Oct 16, 2026 | 2 min read
Another Sequel For The ‘Scream’ Franchise!
The new Scream sequel has been doing great at the box office bringing in $63.2 million in the U.S. alone. So, it’s not very surprising that a follow-up has already been given the green light by Paramount and will begin filming this summer. While there...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Feb 4, 2022 | 2 min read
This Valentine’s Day Sean Patrick Flanery And Natalie Burn Star In ‘Love Hurts’
Black Mandala presents the horror-thriller Love Hurts, directed by Hiroshi Katagiri (Gehenna: Where Death Lives). A funny Valentine’s Day turns into a real nightmare, and a detective must unravel some unpleasant secrets to piece together the...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Feb 3, 2022 | 1 min read
Synapse Films Brings ’70s Zombie Shocker THE LIVING DEAD AT MANCHESTER MORGUE to Blu-ray This June
Aficionados of 1970s fright fare and classic Eurohorror, mark June 7, 2022 on your calendars, as that is when Synapse Films releases its restored version of The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue on Blu-ray! This Spanish/Italian coproduction is considered to be one...
MidWest WeirdFest Premieres New UFO Documentary Featuring Whitley Strieber
Whitley Strieber is well known as both a horror novelist (The Hunger and Wolfen) and for his nonfiction work as someone who has experienced the paranormal (Communion). He appears in the film Alien Abduction: Answers, a new documentary on UFOs that will receive its...
