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Join the ‘BUDDY’ Fan Club and Get Exclusives Before It Hits Theaters Tomorrow

You may have thought that surviving a kid’s daily Barney binge was the ultimate test of endurance. However, the neon orange unicorn, Buddy, is a real monster. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films, alongside indie horror hitmakers BoulderLight Pictures and Low Spark Films, have unleashed a brand-new teaser and commercial for BUDDY. Signaling a complete and utter execution of wholesome Saturday morning nostalgia. Marching into theaters tomorrow, the horror-comedy takes the hyper-colored world of public-access children’s television and drenches it in unhinged carnage. Sing Along or Face the Feral Mascot On the surface, It’s Buddy! looks like a sugary, synth-pop fever dream designed to hold kids hostage in front of the television. The show features synchronized child performers, infectious sing-alongs, and an aggressively neon-orange unicorn named Buddy. However, he’s not really the cuddliest creature. He enforces state-mandated cheerfulness with cult-like intensity. However, behind the candy-coated studio walls lies a zero-tolerance policy for insubordination. The moment a rogue child performer dares to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 27, 2026

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Dive Into Our Interview with the Director and Star of the Shark Thriller ‘Above and Below’

The 2026 shark-movie feeding frenzy has produced a lot of chum that frankly stinks like fish left out in the sun. But every once in a while, a thriller cuts through the murky waters and actually delivers. Enter Above and Below, a pulse-pounding, blood-soaked survival feature that officially restores faith in the subgenre. Directed by action veteran Jesse V. Johnson (Avengement, Savage Dog) from a script by Tony Giordano, this high-octane nightmare doesn’t hold back. Cocaine, Cages, and Apex Predators The setup is a classic recipe for vacation catastrophe. Five friends head off for a bucket-list shark-cage dive, only for their excursion to derail when they spot a massive stash of cartel cocaine. Before they can even process the multi-million-dollar discovery, the owners of the shipment pull up above. Trapped inside a steel cage, Tatiana and Kaley are handed a savage ultimatum by the cartel: Retrieve the sunken bag of drugs, or take a bullet on the spot. What follows

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 25, 2026

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Music Icons Join Horror Royalty for Anthology ‘V/H/S/MIXTAPE’

Shudder has officially greenlit the ninth installment of its legendary found-footage franchise, and this time, the nightmare comes with a killer soundtrack. V/H/S/MIXTAPE is dropping exclusively on the horror streamer this October, pushing the series into uncharted, noise-drenched territory. Centered entirely around the sinister power of music, rhythm, and auditory obsession, the new anthology promises to weaponize sound to haunt, possess, and brutally dismantle audiences. Expect a chaotic mix of cosmic dread, as well as psychological mind games, outrageous splatter, and groundbreaking practical effects designed to shatter your eardrums and your sanity. Heavy Hitters Behind the Lens The roster of directors for V/H/S/MIXTAPE brings an extraordinary mix of cinematic titans and visionary creative talent to the table. Horror veteran Ernest Dickerson, hip-hop icon RZA, and French filmmaker David Moreau are each helming original horror segments. Adding unique flair to the mix, acclaimed director Renee Zhan is crafting a segment featuring custom, terrifying practical puppets built by the legendary Jim Henson’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2026

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Marriage Counseling and a Demon Bear: Horror-Comedy ‘SMOKEE’ Streaming on Fawesome

Forget trust falls and active listening. When your relationship is on the rocks, nothing tests you quite like an ancient demon bear brandishing a deadly blade. Breaking Glass Pictures has officially unleashed SMOKEE, a delightfully unhinged new horror-comedy from writer-director Whit Whitman. High Hopes and High Body Counts The film follows a group of troubled couples expecting a quiet weekend of relationship counseling, herbal relaxation, and spiritual bonding. Instead, a potent cocktail of cannabis-fueled rituals, petty grievances, and questionable choices summons Smokee. He’s a knife-wielding demon bear with zero patience for poor communication skills. The furry terror begins slicing through the guest list. And long-buried secrets, bitter betrayals, and deep-seated grudges spill out alongside plenty of blood. The peaceful retreat soon turns into a chaotic fight for survival. A Handmade Masterclass in Stoner Slaughters While channeling the DNA of genre favorites like Evil Dead II and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, SMOKEE fuses stoner humor with creature-feature mayhem. Whitman (Unnatural)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 22, 2026

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Horror Thriller ‘H3YNA’ Unveils First Look Ahead of Tubi FrightFest

Black Fawn Distribution has unveiled a striking, neon-drenched poster and a set of first-look stills for HY3NA. Matthew Ninaber directs the upcoming hyper-stylized thriller. The announcement builds anticipation ahead of the film’s scheduled World Premiere at Tubi FrightFest in London on August 31. The film is set against a gritty landscape of urban decay and claustrophobic interior spaces. It combines stark visual aesthetics with a fast-paced narrative. One designed to keep audiences guessing through a series of unexpected story shifts. Corruption, Obsession, and Collapsing Identities The story kicks off following a violent car crash. It links two women, Nicole and Rachel, to a string of gruesome, unsolved homicides. Two investigating detectives begin piecing together the evidence. However, they soon uncover a shadowy web of corrupt online sex work, psychological manipulation, and dangerous obsession. Through Nicole’s account of her descent into Rachel’s seductive sphere of influence, the boundaries separating protector, predator, and personal identity begin to disintegrate. The Creative Force Behind

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 20, 2026

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Roadside and Saban Unleash the Arachnophobia-Inducing ‘Crawlers’ Trailer

For anyone who checks under the bed or recoils at the sight of a cobweb, Roadside Attractions and Saban Films are preparing to unleash your ultimate phobia on the big screen. The upcoming creature-feature Crawlers is officially slated for a nationwide theatrical release this October. Directed by Spanish horror auteur Ángel Gómez Hernández, the film transforms a routine residential complex into a claustrophobic, venomous warzone. It unleashes a relentless wave of skin-crawling suspense just in time for the Halloween season. An Apartment Complex Under Siege The story kicks off when an aggressive, highly toxic infestation of lethal spiders suddenly erupts within an apartment building. Recognizing the immediate biological threat, local authorities enforce a swift and unyielding police quarantine. They seal the entrance doors, stranding the helpless tenants inside with an advancing army of arachnids. What begins as an unsettling pest problem rapidly degrades into an absolute bloodbath. The creatures multiply by the second, navigating air vents, plumbing, and wall cavities

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 17, 2026

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Charlotte Kirk Set to Star in Neil Marshall’s Cat-and-Mouse Horror-Thriller ‘The Spiral Down’

A Master of Horror Crafts a Lethal New Thriller The minds behind modern creature-feature classics and intense survival horror are joining forces for a twist-filled psychological nightmare. Legendary filmmaker Neil Marshall, the mastermind behind iconic, nerve-shredding hits like The Descent and Dog Soldiers, has officially penned the screenplay for The Spiral Down. According to Deadline, the upcoming serial-killer horror-thriller will see director Aaron Mirtes (Whiskey Run) step behind the camera. He’s on a mission to bring Marshall’s dark vision to life. However, Marshall is also taking on a key producing role to oversee the madness. When the Victim Becomes the Ultimate Threat Taking center stage in this high-stakes cat-and-mouse game is Charlotte Kirk, who gave one hell of a performance in The Reckoning (review). She will play Mary Doyle, a woman trapped in a seemingly hopeless scenario. The story kicks off with a serial killer obsessed with absolute perfection selecting Mary as his next tragic target. However, as law enforcement

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 15, 2026

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Movie Review: Blood Bitch Baby (2024) – Bloodsick Productions Blu-ray

Dig this one; the Blood Countess herself Elizabeth Bathory (Jessa Jupiter Flux, Murdercise, Onlyfangs ) has survived the centuries and settled down in suburbia! Meanwhile, Jenny (Angel Nicole Bradford, Backwoods Blood Feud, The House That Eats Flesh) is having a shitty go of things as of late… she’s trapped in an abusive relationship and she’s completely broke. The solution to at least one of those probs comes in the form of a job offer from Bathory her damn self, and the gig really sucks too, as it involves looking after Liz’s insane sister… who lives in a bathtub, eats raw meat, and snarls all of the damn time. The job lasts roughly one second before Bathory works up an arcane boobs n’ blood style bedroom bedazzlement and marks our heroine with a sigil that gives her a taste for human flesh and additionally, at no extra fee, marks her as the vessel for the offspring of the demon king, Asmodeus!

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DanXIII

Aug 15, 2026

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Hammer Films Presents the Survival Horror ‘Ithaqua,’ From the Director of In A Violent Nature

Hammer Film Productions, the legendary studio that defined classic gothic horror, is back to unleash a fresh wave of cinematic dread upon audiences. Presenting a chilling new entry in survival horror, Hammer announces Ithaqua. The haunting thriller is set to make its World Premiere at FrightFest London on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The iconic studio continues its long-standing legacy of bringing deeply atmospheric, monster-driven folklore to the forefront of modern genre cinema. A Brutal Winter Unleashes an Ancient Wilderness Evil Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Canadian wilderness during the final collapse of the fur trade, Ithaqua plunges viewers into a nightmare of isolation and psychological collapse. A remote Indigenous settlement suddenly falls silent. The panicked inhabitants of Fort William hire Cole Franklin, an American mercenary haunted by his own dark past. His mission is to trek into the frozen wasteland and investigate. However, what Cole uncovers is a scene of unimaginable slaughter. Soon, he comes to a sickening

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 13, 2026

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Experience Claustrophobic Terror Like Never Before with ‘The Descent: Part 2’ on Steelbook

Horror fans can now experience the adrenaline-pumping sequel to an underground classic with unprecedented visual clarity. Lionsgate is releasing The Descent: Part 2 on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time in the U.S. as an exclusive Steelbook package featuring incredible artwork by Matt Ryan Tobin. Launching today, August 11, this ultimate home media release combines 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital formats into a single collection. Presented in a 16×9 widescreen layout with Dolby Vision and English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, this release plunges viewers straight back into the darkness. A Terrifying Journey Back into the Abyss Directed by Jon Harris and written by James McCarthy, J Blakeson, and James Watkins, this 94-minute R-rated horror-thriller continues the nightmarish journey of Sarah Carter, played by Shauna McDonald. Emerging bloodied, dazed, and traumatized from the Appalachian cave system, however, Sarah is forced back underground by authorities to help locate her missing friends. As her fractured memories surface, Sarah and the rescue

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 11, 2026