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Jennifer Lawrence Joins the Cast of Zach Cregger’s New Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’

Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence will star in The Flood, an upcoming sci-fi thriller written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced that the film will hit theaters on August 11, 2028, Variety reports. High-Profile Star Power Joins the Genre Project Lawrence brings substantial acclaim and star power to Cregger’s newest venture. Best known for leading The Hunger Games franchise and winning an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook, she recently appeared in Die My Love opposite Robert Pattinson. Beyond The Flood, her upcoming slate includes Martin Scorsese’s thriller What Happens at Night and the prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Mysterious Story While the plot remains tucked away, Cregger has revealed that it is “potentially his most unsettling story to date.” Reportedly, the central concept struck Cregger unexpectedly during a casual movie night with his wife. While watching a scene where a character boards a desolate spaceship, his wife noted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 30, 2026

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Marketing Macabre Unveils ’31 Days of Indie Horror Halloween’ Watchlist

Spooky season is officially here, signaling genre fans everywhere to lock the doors, dim the lights, and queue up a marathon of terror. While mainstream studios churn out predictable corporate scares, the true heart of horror beats wildly in the independent underground. To celebrate the best of indie cinema, horror public relations powerhouse Marketing Macabre has curated “31 Days of Indie Horror Halloween.” This definitive day-by-day watchlist features a grueling, thrilling lineup of slashers, psychological thrillers, found footage, and supernatural nightmares. For viewers ready to bypass standard studio gatekeepers. And dive into pure, unadulterated indie terror. Clear your calendar for the ultimate daily roadmap to Halloween night. Week One: Religious Cults, Cosmic Fog, and Crop Mutations October 1st: Human Hibachi 3: The Last Supper: Driven by extreme religious devotion, a fanatical cult leader guides his followers through a grotesque final meal where sacrificed humans serve as the main course. Where to Watch: Tubi (Free) or Found TV (Premium ad-free) October 2nd:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 28, 2026

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Johnny Depp Returns to the Supernatural Thriller Genre in the ‘Day Drinker’ Trailer

For the first time in a decade, since the last Pirates of the Caribbean film was released, Johnny Depp is returning to the supernatural horror genre with Day Drinker. Lionsgate has officially released the debut trailer for Day Drinker, directed by Marc Webb. Depp returns to mainstream theatrical cinema in a leading role, with a wide release in theaters in 2027. The project is a high-profile release for the actor, who is also starring in director Ti West’s 2026 reimagining of Ebenezer. An Intrigues-Laden Nautical Nightmare The narrative centers on a private yacht bartender, portrayed by Madelyn Cline. She strikes up an enigmatic relationship with an unusual, enigmatic guest onboard, played by Depp. The pair quickly find themselves entangled in a dangerous web controlled by a formidable criminal figure, portrayed by Penélope Cruz. As mysterious secrets unravel, the trio uncovers sinister connections that push the story into dark, unexpected territory. The initial footage introduces Depp’s character sporting weathered gray hair, a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 25, 2026

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Apple TV Shares First Look at the Crime Thriller “The Wanted Man” Starring Hugh Laurie

Apple TV has just released the first look and confirmed the official launch schedule for its upcoming crime thriller series, “The Wanted Man.” SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie stars as the lead and serves as an executive producer. Developed by creator, writer, and showrunner George Kay, the eight-part series represents a joint production effort between New Pictures and Kay’s Observatory Pictures. A Dark Story of Betrayal and Prison Survival The narrative centers on Felix Carmichael, a formidable organized crime boss portrayed by Laurie. After a devastating betrayal from a trusted member of his own criminal enterprise, Carmichael is incarcerated in the notorious Staplehurst Prison. Surrounded by extreme danger and stripped of his usual influence, he must tap into his own violent tendencies merely to survive behind bars. With his family’s safety, his business empire, and his personal fortune hanging in the balance, Carmichael determines that his only path forward is to engineer an unprecedented prison escape. A

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 24, 2026

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Regal Resurrects ’31 Screams on Screen’ Horror Marathon for October

Regal Cinemas is bringing back its nationwide 31 Screams on Screen program throughout October, giving horror fans a full month of classic scares on the big screen. The annual series delivers 31 consecutive days of iconic genre cinema. And this year, it features selections curated by three prominent horror filmmakers: James Wan (The Conjuring, Insidious, Saw), Nia DaCosta (Candyman, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple), and Curry Barker (Anything But Ghosts, Obsession). Designed to celebrate the shared auditorium experience, tickets for all daily marathon screenings are priced at $7.99, with full access available for Regal Unlimited subscribers. Acclaimed Directors Share Personal Horror Favorites Each guest director curated four foundational films that shaped their appreciation for the genre, bringing a diverse mix of Gothic horror, psychological thrillers, and creature features back to theaters: James Wan’s Picks: Wan selected these mainstream titles to highlight their singular directorial artistry on the big screen. “While these are often considered mainstream genre films, they were

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 23, 2026

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Shudder Acquires Horror-Comedy ‘Red Snow’ Ahead of Fantastic Fest Debut

Mega genre streaming platform Shudder has officially secured the rights to the upcoming Finnish horror-comedy feature Red Snow. The announcement comes as the film prepares to premiere at Fantastic Fest. It will be arriving on the streaming platform later this year. Blending festive holiday horror with dark comedic tropes, the acquisition expands Shudder’s slate of international genre cinema with a bloody, subversively dark spin on traditional Christmas folklore. A Twisted Festive Nightmare The story follows Johanna. She’s an isolated sixteen-year-old emo teenager living in Finland who harbors romanticized fantasies of meeting a glamorous, brooding vampire prince. However, her dark fairytale dreams are brutally shattered when she encounters Martti. He’s a balding, beer-bellied forty-nine-year-old bloodsucker. He like to disguise himself in a Santa suit to infiltrate homes and slaughter entire families. Crossing paths with the vampire on Christmas Eve, Johanna finds herself ensnared in a violent nightmare of trauma and holiday carnage. This leads to a bloody fight for survival by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2026

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Viral Teaser Drops for A24’s Haunted Attraction Horror Film ‘Slayground’

Following reports of the surprise teaser attached to theatrical screenings of Resident Evil, A24 has officially unveiled the first promo for Jeremy Saulnier’s Slayground. Built around eerie, grain-heavy security camera footage. Set to a terrifying backdrop of screaming voices and Drowning Pool’s “Let the Bodies Hit the Floor,” the preview captures glimpses inside a dimly lit haunted house. The teaser concludes with an ominous invitation to the viral website RunLikeHell.com. The site features multiple CCTV monitor feeds. There’s also an email signup form that triggers a cryptic countdown timer. A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse Written and directed by Saulnier, the pulse-pounding narrative transforms a seasonal, immersive haunted house attraction into a claustrophobic pressure cooker. Named after the fictional haunt where the story unfolds, Slayground centers on a fugitive played by Cory Michael Smith. He finds himself named the primary suspect in a high-profile mass murder investigation. After pulling off a desperate escape from the law’s custody, he flees into

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2026

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Horror-Comedy ‘Dead Media’ Announces Screening Tour Featuring Q&As with Director

If your main weekend struggle is spending hours mindlessly scrolling through streaming menus only to settle on a movie you have already seen dozens of times, Joseph Scrimshaw’s meta-horror comedy Dead Media hits painfully close to home. Executive-produced by genre veteran Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem), this clever, nostalgic thriller serves as an affectionate homage to cult classics, analog horror, and the forgotten era of physical media special features. The Curse of the Commentary Track The narrative transforms modern streaming-choice paralysis into a visceral physical nightmare. The story centers on Maggie (Sammi-Jack Martinack), a troubled young woman attempting to host a low-key movie night with her two best friends. After wasting countless minutes searching through digital catalogs, the group settles on renting a long-lost 1990s cult-classic horror film titled The Lurcher. Before they can start streaming, Maggie’s overly eccentric uncle (James Urbaniak) arrives unexpectedly. He insists they abandon the compressed digital stream and watch the movie as originally intended:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2026

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Christmas-Set Action Thriller ‘Stranglehold’ Unleashes New Star-Studded Red Band Trailer

In the upcoming feature Stranglehold, modern social media obsession collides with gritty survival in a raw, fast-paced Christmas-set crime thriller. Fed up with living paycheck to paycheck and captivated by influencers’ glamorous lives, a small-town stripper named Bailey decides to take matters into her own hands. Teaming up with her ex-military husband, Tim, she plots a high-stakes robbery. One against her own employer. They are driven by a desperate bid to afford a decent Christmas for their daughter and escape poverty. However, the couple’s plan quickly spirals into an intense struggle for survival. A Powerhouse Cast Led by Industry Veterans Directed by Clark Duke, Stranglehold brings together a stacked ensemble cast to bring its desperate characters to life. Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars) stars alongside Jake Lacy (The White Lotus). The cast also features veteran heavyweights and genre favorites. That includes Justin Long, Ron Perlman, Chandler Duke, and Elle King. Scream star David Arquette also joins alongside Brian Posehn and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 21, 2026

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Samule L. Jackson’s High-Octane Thriller, ‘The Beast,’ Gets Brutal in New Trailer

High-octane action cinema gets a major upgrade as Director Renny Harlin pairs up with writer Umair Aleem forThe Beast. This upcoming thriller turns presidential transport into an absolute war machine. Starring cinematic titan Samuel L. Jackson alongside Joel Kinnaman and Guy Burnet, the film plunges audiences into the crosshairs of a national crisis where survival demands unmatched firepower. However, Jackson isn’t going down without a fight. A Commander-in-Chief Behind the Wheel A hostile militia coordinates a ruthless coup against the United States. The line between political strategy and survival completely disappears. While facing impossible odds, the President of the United States (Jackson) is forced to pilot the presidential limousine, dubbed “The Beast.” In order to rescue his injured Secret Service agent, reunite with his wife, and halt a global catastrophe, the President must unlock the high-tech offensive capabilities of the world’s most dangerous armored vehicle. Samuel L. Jackson’s Thriller Legacy The Beast marks another explosive entry in Samuel L. Jackson’s repertoire of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 19, 2026