After Five Years Netflix’s “The Watcher” is Returning for Its Second Season
Fans of Netflix’s chilling mystery-horror series “The Watcher” can finally look forward to a new chapter after a nearly five-year wait. Production on the long-awaited second season is officially scheduled to begin this fall in New York, Variety...
J.A. Bayona in the Lead to Direct Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel
Back in 2015, Colin Trevorrow achieved the cinematic equivalent of resurrecting a dead species: he revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year dirt nap with Jurassic World. Sure, critics sniffed at its structural nostalgia, but audiences devoured it to the...
“Carrie” Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan’s Upcoming Series
The first look at Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Carrie” series has arrived, courtesy of IGN. It offers horror fans a captivating glimpse into the dark coming-of-age story at the center of his new Stephen King adaptation. In the newly released clip,...
Filming Wraps on George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’
Filming has officially wrapped on Twilight of the Dead, the highly anticipated final chapter in horror legend George A. Romero’s iconic zombie saga. First announced in 2021, the feature is based on an original treatment Romero wrote before his 2017 passing....
Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’
Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a...
CCV Horror ‘Infirmary’ is Now Streaming on Shudder
Filmmaker Nicholas Pineda has officially unleashed his feature directorial debut, Infirmary, now streaming on Shudder following its world premiere at Dances With Films NY. Fusing bodycam footage, surveillance feeds, and claustrophobic dread, this relentless indie...
How Watching Horror Films Can Actually Help Your Mental Health
Can a terrifying monster movie actually benefit your mental health? As if fans need another reason to watch, recent scientific research suggests that, for horror enthusiasts, movies can support mental health. For fans, leaning into fear movies can reduce anxiety,...
Ahead of the “Crystal Lake” Premiere Enter to Win a Trip to the Filming Location of ‘Friday the 13th’
If there’s one golden rule that four decades of slasher cinema have drilled into our heads, it’s that you never—under any circumstances—set foot in Camp Crystal Lake! Anyone brave or foolish enough to ignore the warnings usually meets the sharp end of a...
Spoiler-Free Review: Her Will Be Done
Official synopsis In a remote village, Nawojka grapples with dark urges she believes stem from an ancestral curse. Her world shifts when Sandra moves in next door, offering a glimpse of freedom from her family’s rigid control. Review Director Julia Kowalski’s...
“Kid Cudi” Shares First Look at His New Horror Film ‘Wrong Number’
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is officially thriving in horror. He’s just served fans with a first look at his second directorial feature, Wrong Number. Sharing sneak-peek images from the set on social media, the rapper, writer, director, and star...
Terror and Treats: PetSmart Reveals Its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween Pet Collection
Let’s be honest: a toddler in a pumpkin suit is fine, but a four-legged family member dressed as a slasher icon is art. PetSmart has officially unleashed its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween collection, giving pet owners the golden opportunity to turn...
The Future of Fear: ScareScore Rates Horror Movies Using Biometric Reactions
A new era of interactive audience analytics arrives this Halloween season at film festivals and location-based entertainment centers across North America. ScareScore has officially launched its proprietary biometric entertainment platform, designed to translate...
Everything We Know So Far About “IT: Welcome to Derry” Season 2
The nightmare in Derry, Maine, is expanding backward through history. Executive producer and director Andy Muschietti has revealed new details about “IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2.“ He has confirmed that the next chapter of the HBO prequel series will...
Horror Without Barriers: Inside the Inclusive 2026 Access: Horror Film Festival
Access: Horror, the premier festival celebrating disability in genre cinema, launched its 2026 season with a successful in-person showcase at Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on September 25. Following the in-person kickoff, the festival is bringing its entire lineup to...
Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele Team Up for a Feature Adaptation of ‘Portrait of God’
What began as a seven-minute YouTube short is now officially heading to the big screen as a major Hollywood horror event. Lionsgate has formally greenlit a feature-length adaptation of Dylan Clark’s viral 2022 hit, Portrait of God. The minimalist short...
The Must-See Snake Movie ‘Beware Boiúna’ has Slithered into Theaters Nationwide
Lionsgate has officially unleashed Beware Boiúna! The “must-see” creature feature of the year has now slithered into theatres. Brazilian Folklore Ignites a Jungle Nightmare The story follows a dedicated team of doctors and aid workers. They travel deep...
Movie Review: ‘Vicious,’ Starring Dakota Fanning, is a Streaming Must-See!
While scrolling through Paramount+ for a late-night horror fix, I stumbled across Vicious. I originally reported on it when it was first announced in 2025. In a sea of hundreds of horror releases across 2025 and 2026, it had temporarily slipped off my radar. But...
You’ll Float Too! Shoe Palace Drops an Epic Exclusive IT Collection Just in Time for Halloween
Spooky season is officially on its way to peak terrifying perfection, and horror fans have a major reason to celebrate! Shoe Palace is turning up the fall heat with an all-new, officially licensed, ultra-exclusiveIT collection that is guaranteed to give you...
Michael Rooker’s Most Terrifying Role: ‘Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Mainstream audiences recognize Michael Rooker for his beloved roles in blockbuster franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and series like “The Walking Dead.” However, horror purists know him best for his chilling feature-film debut. And no, we...
Game Review: ‘Gears of War E-Day’
For a long time, I’ve been a Gear-Head, no, not talking about cars. I’m talking about Gears of War, baby! The grittiest tactical third-person shooter I’ve ever played by The Coalition. I love the series and the story, but one topic is always...
Spoiler-Free Review: Bloody Tennis
Official synopsis Follows Sophie, who is admitted to an elite tennis academy hidden in the South of Europe, where she must contend with fierce competition and the school’s increasingly sinister undercurrents. Review Writer/director Nikias Chryssos’s Bloody...
Game Review: ‘Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’
Well… They did it again. Asobo and Focus Entertainment told another tragically beautiful story set within the universe of A Plague Tale. After the end of Requiem, like many, I was haunted by it. So when it was announced that there was a third instalment, I...
Brewed to Kill: PBR and Jason Universe Dropping 12-Pack with Wearable Mask
Pabst Blue Ribbon and Horror Inc. are officially joining forces this fall for a blood-soaked, lager-fueled collaboration designed to bring the ultimate slasher experience straight to partygoers across America. Built to celebrate two legendary subcultures that...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 min read
First Look: “The Institute” is Returning for Season Two on MGM+
Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Carrie series isn’t the only mind-bending Stephen King adaptation heading to our screens this fall. ScreenRant has officially confirmed that MGM+’s hit series “The Institute” is returning for a highly...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 min read
Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Horror with ‘Her Private Hell’ – Out Today on Digital
Nicolas Winding Refn has finally returned from the prestige television wilderness. A decade after his hyper-stylized fashion nightmare The Neon Demon divided critics in 2016, the maestro of neon-drenched nihilism makes his long-awaited return to features with Her...
Kelli Marchman McNeely | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 min read
