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Texas-Sized Terror and Lovable Losers: ‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Drops This August

Let’s face it: being a werewolf sucks. For reporter Larry Chaney, the plan was simple: solve some mysteries, be a hero, and maybe get a decent headline. Instead, he got bitten. Now, caught between having incredible new supernatural powers and a sudden, overwhelming urge to eat everyone in sight, Larry has to find a cure for his curse. Or, you know, die trying. Following the breakout success of Where Wolf, writer Robert Saucedo (Birth. Movies. Death.), artist and colorist Debora Lancianese (Quicksand), and Harvey Award-winning lettering legend Jack Morelli (Afterlife with Archie) are officially reuniting for Curse of the Where Wolf. This all-new horror-comedy graphic novel pushes Larry’s hairy misadventures into even stranger, bloodier, and surprisingly more heartfelt territory. A Recap If you missed the first chapter of Larry’s lycanthropic midlife crisis, here is the recap. Where Wolf originally debuted as a black-and-white webcomic through Fangoria before being collected as a graphic novel in 2023. Thanks to its sharp blend

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 16, 2026

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David Lowery to Direct Adaptation of Cosmic Horror Masterpiece ‘The Fisherman’

If you’ve been waiting for Hollywood to finally tackle one of the absolute pillars of modern cosmic horror literature, it’s time to start celebrating. The Hollywood Reporter has officially broken the news that John Langan’s Bram Stoker Award-winning 2016 novel, The Fisherman, is getting a premium big-screen adaptation courtesy of Focus Features. Stepping into the director’s chair is none other than David Lowery, a filmmaker who already knows a thing or two about weaving gorgeous, deeply atmospheric, and unsettling genre tapestries. He brought us films like The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and Mother Mary. The Ultimate Grief Trip Gone Wrong For those unfamiliar with Langan’s modern classic, do not expect a cozy weekend on the water. The narrative framework is a devastatingly intimate yet epic nightmare. The story centers on Abe and Dan. They are two grieving widowers who strike up a deep bond, using weekend fishing getaways in upstate New York as a way to cope with their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 14, 2026

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Movie Review: Highway to Hell (1992) – Visual Vengeance Blu-ray

Psycho killin’ machine Toby Gilmore (Benton Jennings) springs himself from the Big House and sets off on a madcap murder spree. Along the way, Fran Tucker (Blue Thompson) witnesses Terrible Toby ventilate a dude’s skull on the open road and soon becomes Gilmore’s hostage. Hot on his heels is police chief Earl Dent (Italian peplum familiar face Richard Harrison), a lawman with a personal ax to grind with our footloose felon! Directed by Bret McCormick (Repligator), working from a script by Gary Kennamer (who we will get back to in a bit), Highway to Hell is down and dirty regional regional filmmaking that would be solid drive-in or Grindhouse material in days past, but in… well different “days past” it was one of many low budget flicks pumped out to video rental joints in the ‘80s and ‘90s. While the film certainly delivers some suspense and a bit o’ bloodshed… and a helicopter… the real stars are the Texas locales

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Jul 11, 2026

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Keanu Reeves Teases Upcoming Sci-fi Shark Movie

While director Tim Miller (Deadpool) is currently keeping the official title of his next sci-fi thriller quiet, John Wick star Keanu Reeves just gave the ultimate elevator pitch. When Collider caught up with the internet’s favorite action icon to ask what exactly lured him into Miller’s mysterious new sandbox, Reeves didn’t mince words. His glorious five-word breakdown? “Sharks. Time machine. Groundhog Day.” Honestly, Keanu, you had us at sharks. The Loop: A Caribbean Bloodbath Reeves’ delightfully blunt synopsis lines up perfectly with the chaotic plot details that surfaced earlier this year. The untitled Warner Bros. project centers on a smuggler. He finds himself completely marooned in the middle of a deadly double-cross while pulling a job in the Caribbean Sea. If a botched heist wasn’t stressful enough, the poor guy wakes up surrounded by a floating graveyard of bodies. And heavily armed hostile mercenaries, and a swarm of ravenous, bloodthirsty sharks. The ultimate kicker? He’s trapped in a relentless time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 11, 2026

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FX Master Todd Masters Talks ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ in Our Interview

Move over, Geppetto—there’s a new puppet master in town, and he’s trading in the fairy dust for a bucket of blood. The legendary Todd Masters, founder of MastersFX and one of the most revered names in practical special effects, is back to turn another childhood icon into pure nightmare fuel. His latest creation? A deeply unsettling, creepy-as-hell incarnation of everyone’s favorite wooden boy for Pinocchio: Unstrung. The film marks the latest gory entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe—the very same cinematic playground that brought us the viral slasher hits Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 and 2. Behind the camera, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers of Jagged Edge Productions (interview) return to ensure your childhood memories stay firmly in the wood chipper. . . A Killer Cast of Horror Icons To bring this twisted marionette tale to life, the production pulled out some major genre heavyweights. Horror icon Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger himself, lends his legendary voice to the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 10, 2026

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John Goodman Joins the Cast of ‘Skeletons’ from the Director of Strange Darling

If your cinematic radar hasn’t already been buzzing over Sony Pictures’ upcoming high-concept horror film Skeletons, it’s time to recalibrate. The project was already a massive blip on the genre map. However, the star-studded momentum just hit hyperdrive with the massive news that industry legend John Goodman has officially signed on to star. But Goodman is no stranger to the genre. He appeared in films like 10 Cloverfield Lane, the series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and so much more. Goodman joins an absolute powerhouse lineup that includes Academy Award winner Brie Larson and indie genre darling Kyle Gallner—who is thrillingly reuniting with director JT Mollner following his spectacular, unhinged collaboration on the non-linear thriller Strange Darling. Oh, and a guy named J.J. Abrams is producing. That’s one hell of a team. A Terrifyingly Twisted Family Secret Do not walk into the theater expecting a routine, bargain-bin jump-scare fest. Skeletons is being described as a grounded, modern, and high-concept spin on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 9, 2026

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Popcorn Frights Announces Fright-Filled First Wave for Its 12th Edition

Popcorn Frights is one of our fave fests here at Horror Fuel, so we are delighted to present their first wave announcement for the 2026 edition. From stone-cold classics to a treasure trove of new, cutting edge fright fare, the festival has something for genre film cinephiles of all stripes. Following is the official press announcement. This summer, it’s bigger, bloodier, and bolder than ever as the 12th Annual Popcorn Frights Film Festival returns August 6-16 for an electrifying 11-day takeover of South Florida. As the Southeast’s largest genre celebration, Popcorn Frights is unleashing its most thrilling program yet with the reveal of its highly anticipated First Wave lineup—featuring 14 film premieres and 7 special presentations + live immersive events that bring together horror royalty and live events for a cinematic experience with the volume cranked all the way up. The festival will kick off with an Opening Night Zombie-Charged Double-Bill from master filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, who will present the

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Joseph Perry

Jul 9, 2026

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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Has Such Sights to Show You: Hellraiser Is Coming to HHN

If you’ve been sitting around wondering when Halloween Horror Nights would finally tear your soul apart, today is your lucky day. Universal Studios has officially announced that, for the first time ever, Hellraiser is coming to the event. A terror-inducing haunted house based on the legendary original film trilogy will debut this fall at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. It turns out we can have nice things—they just happen to come with chains and Cenobites. Puzzle Boxes and Pinhead: A Brief History of Pain For the uninitiated, Hellraiser has been traumatizing audiences since Clive Barker first opened the Lemarchand Configuration puzzle box in his 1987 directorial debut. Stripping away the standard slasher tropes of the ’80s, the franchise introduced us to a realm of sadomasochistic terror ruled by the iconic Pinhead. While the movie franchise eventually spawned over a dozen sequels—sending the Cenobites everywhere from judgment-free cyberspace to actual outer space—HHN is wisely throwing it back to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 3, 2026

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Netflix’s Upgrades Their Gaming Section with the Interactive Title ‘Unhinged’

Let’s be honest: up until now, nobody has been renewing their Netflix subscription for the gaming section. It’s mostly been a quiet graveyard of mobile ports and synergy-heavy TV tie-ins. But that’s about to change with Unhinged. Unhinged is a unique interactive horror experience. It’s one that aggressively blurs the line between prestige cinema and video games. The streaming giant is finally delivering a “trans-media” experiment with actual legs. And best of all? The barrier to entry is delightfully low. You don’t need a $500 console; you need an active subscription and the smartphone currently glued to your hand. What Exactly Is Unhinged? While Unhinged lives in the “Netflix Games” tab, don’t expect to be doing any complex button-mashing. Minimal, high-immersion interactivity is the name of the game here. After scanning a QR code on your TV, your smartphone transforms into the controller, seamlessly tracking your movements to control the protagonist’s hands. Suddenly, your phone is a literal flashlight, guiding

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 2, 2026

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Cyber-Thriller ‘Wardriver’ is Racing onto Paramount+ this July

Did you miss the hacking action in theaters? Plug back in, tech fans. The 2026 cyber-thriller Wardriver is officially making its post-theatrical streaming debut next month. The Million-Dollar Glitch The film stars Dane DeHaan (The Place Beyond the Pines) as Cole, a brilliant hacker who gets in way over his head. Cole is lured into a high-stakes, million-dollar cyberheist. Unsurprisingly, the gig quickly devolves into a deadly cat-and-mouse game. However, in this digital playground, every single line of code could literally be his last. A Premium Cast of Targets So, DeHaan isn’t the only one trying to avoid getting deleted. The tech-thriller features an incredibly sharp supporting cast. It includes Sasha Calle (The Flash), William Belleau (Killers of the Flower Moon), Karina Gale (Grizzly Night), and Cameron Lee Price (Sympathy for the Devil). The Brains Behind the Screen The talent behind the camera is just as impressive as the onscreen lineup. The film is directed by Rebecca Thomas (Stranger Things)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 1, 2026