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Jessica Biel Set to Star in Paramount’s Vampire Series Adaptation of “Coffin Moon”

Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple’s Iron Ocean banner is teaming up with Paramount Television Studios to develop a series adaptation of Keith Rosson’s 2025 vampire novel Coffin Moon. The project is being developed under Iron Ocean’s first-look deal with the studio. Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue will adapt the book and serve as showrunners. Rosson will serve as a consulting producer. A Cold Revenge Story in 1970s Oregon Set against a brutal 1975 Oregon winter, the series centers on a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece. They pursue revenge relentlessly. Their lives are shattered after a vampire murders their family. This puts them on a mission to hunt the creature down in a bleak, high-stakes battle for survival. Creative Forces and Previous Collaborations Showrunners Harpster and Fitzerman-Blue bring significant pedigree to the project. They previously delivered A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and created the Netflix limited series “Painkiller.” Coffin Moon also marks another ongoing effort between Paramount Television Studios and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 24, 2026

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Metal and Monsters: Watch the New Trailer for V/H/S Mixtape

Shudder has officially unleashed the new trailer for the face-melting, head-banging ninth installment of its foundational found-footage anthology franchise, V/H/S/MIXTAPE! The film’s narrative framework centers on the sinister influence of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession. The upcoming anthology aims to weaponize sound across a chaotic blend of cosmic dread, psychological mind games, visual splatter, and practical effects. The campaign kicked off with a brand-new official poster bearing the tagline “Low Fidelity, High Bodycount,” setting the stage for an October release at the height of the Halloween season. Cinematic Titans and Puppet Horror The directorial lineup for V/H/S/MIXTAPE features a diverse group of filmmakers tackling original individual segments. Veteran horror director Ernest Dickerson helms The Music of Mr. Sze, which follows a college film student whose documentary project uncovers the reclusive, troubled life of a tormented musician. French filmmaker David Moreau directs Heartbeat, focusing on two urban-exploration influencers who become trapped inside a decommissioned military facility historically used for extreme sonic experimentation. Artist

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 24, 2026

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Is Officially a Massive Hit at Box Offices

Director Zach Cregger has done it again. He has shattered box office expectations once again with his high-concept cinematic reboot of Resident Evil. Sony’s new take on the iconic 1990s video game franchise secured a massive $60 million domestic debut over its opening weekend, Variety reports. The total significantly outperformed early industry tracking, marking the largest opening weekend in the film series’ 24-year history. Globally, the feature added $48.3 million from international territories, pushing its worldwide total to a staggering $108.3 million. The previous franchise record was held by 2010’s Resident Evil: Afterlife, starring Milla Jovovich, which opened to $26 million and went on to a $300 million lifetime global haul. Zach Cregger Continues a Legendary Box Office Streak Cregger’s explosive launch follows an incredible streak of horror hits. The filmmaker first broke out with 2022’s low-budget thriller Barbarian before directing the massive success Weapons. That original horror project earned $43 million domestically during its debut, eventually wrapping its theatrical

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2026

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The Crypt Keeper Returns for AMC’s FearFest 2026 & We’ve Got Your Guide!

Get ready, boils and ghouls! As October approaches and horror fans plan their seasonal viewing, AMC has unveiled the full programming schedule for its 30th annual FearFest celebration! Kicking off October 1 across AMC and AMC+, the month-long marathon will deliver over 650 hours of classic horror films, iconic franchises, genre specials, and original series. But it gets better! To mark three decades of genre broadcasting, the event features the triumphant return of the Crypt Keeper, the iconic host from the beloved 1990s series Tales from the Crypt. Voice actor John Kassir returns to provide the character’s signature laugh and dark humor, backed by returning sponsor BACARDÍ Rum for the annual television tradition. Practical Effects Mastermind Revamps Horror Icon The famous host returns with a modern upgrade courtesy of special effects legend and The Walking Dead director Greg Nicotero. Working alongside his team at KNB EFX Studio, Nicotero completely rebuilt the original animatronic puppet. He also updated its movements, visual detail, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2026

Shudder Unleashes Face-Melting Metal in 'V/H/S MIXTAPE' This Friday

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Shudder Reveals Killer New Poster and Segments for ‘V/H/S/MIXTAPE’

Shudder has officially greenlit the ninth installment of its foundational found-footage franchise, steering the series into noise-drenched territory. V/H/S/MIXTAPE is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the horror streaming platform this October. It centers its narrative framework around the sinister influence of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession. The upcoming anthology aims to weaponize sound across a chaotic blend of cosmic dread, psychological mind games, visual splatter, and practical effects. The promotional campaign kicked off alongside a brand-new official poster bearing the tagline “Low Fidelity, High Bodycount,” setting the stage for an October release during the height of the Halloween season. Cinematic Titans and Puppet Horror The directorial lineup for V/H/S/MIXTAPE features a diverse group of filmmakers tackling original individual segments. Veteran horror director Ernest Dickerson helms The Music of Mr. Sze, which follows a college film student whose documentary project uncovers the reclusive, troubled life of a tormented musician. French filmmaker David Moreau directs Heartbeat, focusing on two urban-exploration influencers who

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 20, 2026

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Hit Game ‘Backrooms Level X’ Is Getting a Physical Release

Physical media collectors and liminal space enthusiasts, get ready to secure your physical copies! Publisher Firenut Games has officially announced that its intensely unsettling first-person horror title, Backrooms Level X, will be available on physical media. PlayStation 5 players can officially grab a physical Deluxe Edition of the atmospheric survival experience when it hits store shelves nationwide on November 27, 2026. Pre-orders are officially open at local retail stores, giving horror fans the perfect chance to hold the nightmare in their hands just in time for the holiday season! Uncover the Terrifying Secrets of Albuquerque, 1986 Inspired by the internet’s most chilling urban legend and the unsettling concept of liminal spaces, Backrooms Level X plunges players directly into an infinite, yellow-carpeted nightmare of decaying rooms, hum-buzzing fluorescent lights, and crumbling logic. The narrative centers around a lost, impossible VHS tape discovered in Albuquerque back in 1986. It is a recording documenting an event that defies reality. As players traverse over

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 17, 2026

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First Look: Nick Nolte Returns to the Genre for the Indie Horror Film ‘Vested’

Horror fans are celebrating the return of one of its core stars to full-blown genre cinema. Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte, who famously starred in Cape Fear, recently adapted it into an Apple TV series, is back. Production has wrapped on a new indie genre film titled Vested. This marks his first creature horror film since Peter Benchley’s 1977 aquatic thriller The Deep. Nolte anchors the project alongside co-star Milo Gibson, Deadline reports. A Fractured Family and a Bloodline Curse Set against the eerie backdrop of a remote, decaying mountain town, Vested delves deep into family trauma and supernatural dread. The plot follows a fractured family long bound by an inherited legacy of secrecy and violence. A wave of gruesome deaths begins tearing through the isolated community. Forced back together, two estranged brothers must confront their dark past and their formidable father, played by Nolte. All before the bloody curse consumes their entire family line. Full Moons and Lycanthropic Terror While the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 16, 2026

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‘Black Sheeps’ Unleash a New Trailer Ewe Don’t Want to Miss!

Twenty years after terrorizing horror fans with genetically modified, flesh-eating livestock, writer-director Jonathan King’s 2006 New Zealand cult classic Black Sheep is officially getting a long-awaited sequel. Titled Black Sheeps, the horror-comedy has released its first trailer ahead of its world premiere at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival this October. And it promises to double down on the barnyard carnage that made the original New Zealand’s most successful horror export. The sequel picks up two decades after the initial slaughter with a fresh wave of ovine mayhem. A New Outbreak in the Shadow of the Past The sequel reunites King with lead actor Nathan Meister, who reprises his role as the severely traumatized Henry Oldfield. The narrative follows a sharp young scientist. They become convinced that a lethal, mutated pathogen poses an immediate threat to the general public. Her frantic investigation brings her straight back to her rural hometown. This tight-knit community still lives under the lingering shadow of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 16, 2026

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The Brooklyn Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Slate and Schedule

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, promising an absolute bloodbath of genre cinema. Running from October 15 through October 22, the East Coast festival will take over Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg with a stacked schedule of world premieres, retro screenings, and special events. Badges are officially on sale, with individual tickets dropping this Friday at 10 AM EST. Opening with Vampires and Honoring Genre Royalty The festival kicks off with the U.S. Premiere of Nicky Murphy’s award-winning vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, presented by MUBI. The story follows an aspiring underground singer whose hustle turns extra bloody after she is turned into a creature of the night. Following the screening, Dark Sky Films will host the official Opening Night Party across both levels of Nitehawk. This year’s prestigious Leviathan Award, presented by Arrow Video to honor luminaries of horror, will be presented to indie filmmaking powerhouses John Adams and Toby Poser (The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 15, 2026

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A First Look at Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe in the Survival Horror ‘River’

Scream queen Jane Levy is returning to the horror genre in River. The upcoming survival slasher marks writer-director Joshua Giuliano’s feature directorial debut. Pitting a trio of estranged siblings against a relentless masked killer deep in the wilderness, the film also stars Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) and Max Mattern (Desert Road). The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this weekend to high praise. Stranded in the Wilderness The plot follows three siblings who reunite in their hometown after their father’s death. They return to scatter his ashes at his favorite spot on a remote river. When their boat breaks down and leaves them stranded miles from civilization with no cell service, the trip devolves into a nightmare. Trapped in the wild, the siblings must set aside long-standing family grudges to survive against a faceless, ruthless killer emerging from the woods. Actor and creature performer Dane DiLiegro portrays the film’s imposing, faceless killer, bringing a formidable physical

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 14, 2026