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Preach, Pray, and Petrifying: Lightbulb Film Distribution Conjures Up New Religious Horror ‘Diabolic’

If you like your supernatural thrills wrapped in deep-seated childhood trauma and strict religious guilt, Lightbulb Film Distribution has your plans sorted. The distributor has officially announced the upcoming release of Diabolic. Directed by Daniel J. Phillips (Awoken), this Australian-produced supernatural thriller aims straight for the subconscious, proving once again that going home is usually a terrible idea. The Gospel: Unholy Rituals and Childhood Trauma The plot follows a young woman. Plagued by terrifying and unexplainable blackouts, she decides to return to the strict, isolated religious compound where she grew up. Naturally, instead of finding closure, she uncovers dark secrets from her past—and accidentally unleashes a vengeful, ancient witch via a cursed ritual. The Congregation The film features a seasoned genre cast ready to face the holy (and unholy) terror. It stars Elizabeth Cullen (Evil Dead Wrath) as Elise, the troubled protagonist in search of answers. She’s joined by John Kim (The Little Things), Mia Challis (Clickbait), and Terence Crawford

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 23, 2026

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Senior Citizens vs. Sci-Fi Horrors: The Duffer Brothers Trade Hawkins for “The Boroughs” – Out Now

The Duffer Brothers are officially trading the teenage angst of Hawkins, Indiana, for a New Mexico retirement village. But don’t expect this community to be all about shuffleboard and afternoon naps. In Netflix’s new sci-fi thriller “The Boroughs,” the golden years are about to get incredibly dark. Paradise with a Pulse (Barely) The series introduces us to Sam Cooper, a fresh arrival who views his new sun-drenched community less as a retirement haven and more as a minimum-security prison. Things go from mundane to terrifying when Sam becomes convinced that a bloodthirsty monster is stalking the cul-de-sacs after dark. Naturally, the local authorities chalk his fears up to a classic case of a confused older man yelling at clouds. But Sam isn’t backing down. Realizing he’s on his own, he rallies a band of neighborhood misfits to hunt the truth—and the creature. The Ultimate A-Team (With AARP Memberships) Forget the kids on bikes; it’s time for the seniors in golf

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 22, 2026

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Portland Horror Film Festival Reveals Fear-Filled Lineup for Its 2026 Edition

Portland Horror Film Festival holds its 11th annual edition from June 3-7, 2026, at Portland, Oregon’s Hollywood Theatre and Clinton Street Theater. The fest also offers a virtual version for those who wish to watch from the comfort of their homes. Either way, you’ll be treated to a top-notch selection of scare fare from around the world. Following is the official press announcement. The 11th annual Portland Horror Film Festival returns June 3-7, 2026, bringing five days of independent and international horror cinema to Portland’s historic Hollywood Theatre and Clinton Street Theater. This year’s festival will feature a special 45th Anniversary screening of My Bloody Valentine with director George Mihalka and Rue Morgue Executive Editor and “Faculty of Horror” co-host Andrea Subissati, and a live performance by Aurelio Voltaire, alongside a massive lineup of feature films, short films, premieres, and special events celebrating the best in contemporary horror filmmaking. Known as Portland’s premier festival dedicated to all genres of independent

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May 22, 2026

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Maika Monroe Goes Full ‘Victorian Psycho’ in New Trailer

Maika Monroe is returning to the horror genre in the highly anticipated upcoming thriller Victorian Psycho. This week, the 19th-century psychological horror movie officially received its “R” rating from the MPAA. The film earned this rating for strong bloody violence and brief sexual material. Dark Secrets Based on the novel by Virginia Feito, the plot follows an eccentric governess at a remote gothic manor. Strange occurrences at the estate quickly stir suspicion that she is not what she seems, that she is, in reality, a 19th-century serial killer. Monroe admitted to The Hollywood Reporter that the terrifying role was a massive departure from her own life. Margaret Qualley was previously cast in the role before Monroe took over. An Impressive Cast and Crew This is not the first time that Monroe has entered the darkness. She is a genre maystay. You will know her from her roles in films like Longlegs, It Follows, The Guest, and The Watcher. The star-studded

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 21, 2026

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Chloe Bailey is Getting Played in the First Trailer for Tyler Perry & Jason Blum’s ‘Strung’

‘ Rife with secrets, seduction, and survival, the first trailer for Strung is a stark reminder to be careful what you wish for—especially if your dreams come with a side of psychological warfare. The Peacock original thriller brings together an unexpected duo of Hollywood heavyweights: mastery-of-melodrama Tyler Perry and horror maestro Jason Blum. Strings, Secrets, and Sanity In the film, Chloe Bailey plays a talented violinist who scores a gig tutoring the gifted daughter of an influential, enigmatic, and obscenely wealthy family. But as she gets pulled into their opulent world, the sweet music turns into a nightmare. Unsettling secrets surface, forcing her to question her safety, her ambition, and her actual sanity. Think Whiplash meets Get Out, but with higher couture and heavier tension. The movie features a powerhouse cast, including Chloe Bailey (Swarm), Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf), and Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris). Anna Diop (Us) and Coco Jones (Bel-Air) round out the cast. An Unexpected Master of Suspense

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2026

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A Creepypasta Legend Comes to Life in the Horror Anthology ‘The Summoning’

What begins as a foolish schoolyard dare quickly mutates into a waking nightmare in The Summoning. The upcoming indie horror anthology is heavily inspired by the viral, internet-spawned lore of modern creepypastas. For fans of internet folklore, this release promises to deliver a refreshing descent into madness. Don’t Look in the Mirror The overarching narrative anchoring the anthology breathes terrifying new life into an infamous urban legend. The official synopsis lays out a tense, claustrophobic premise. A routine babysitting gig rapidly deteriorates into a fight for survival when three teenagers foolishly attempt to summon the malevolent entity known as Baby Blue. As the entity takes hold, the teens discover that their only hope of surviving the night lies in digging up a long-buried, dark past. Much like the classic playground terrors of Bloody Mary, The Summoning takes on the childhood thrill of tempting the paranormal. It infuses it with the visceral, high-stakes dread of contemporary supernatural thrillers. A Collaborative Vision

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2026

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Death and Dough: Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green Star in ‘Just Play Dead’

Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green are about to play a deadly game of marital chess, and the rest of the world has already bought front-row tickets. Highland Film Group has obtained all-media international distribution deals for its upcoming high-stakes thriller, Play Dead. With a pedigree that connects Pulp Fiction to James Bond, the film is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated indies of the year. Till Death Do Us Part The film kicks off with criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe (Jackson) finding himself hopelessly cornered by the Feds. Naturally, his exit strategy is a light spot of insurance fraud. He plans to fake his own death, secure a cool $30 million payout, and disappear into the sunset with his “grieving” wife, Nora (Green). To keep the heat off their trail, the couple decides to frame Nora’s less-surfer-boy lover, Chad, for the “murder.” There’s one hitch in the plan: Nora doesn’t want to fake anything. Instead, she decides

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2026

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From the Director of The Last House on the Left Comes ‘Buzzheart’ – Out Now!

If meeting your partner’s parents gives you hives, Dennis Iliadis’ new psychological thriller Buzzheart is about to make you feel a whole lot better about your own in-laws. The genre-bending film—from the director behind The Last House on the Left and a frequent collaborator of horror royalty Wes Craven and Jason Blum—officially drops on Digital and On Demand today, May 19, via Dark Star Pictures. To celebrate the release, a brand-new, nerve-shredding trailer has just premiered. Meet the Parents (From Hell) Set against the backdrop of 1990s Athens, the film follows Argyris, a shy 19-year-old who somehow lands a date with Mary, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who is entirely out of his league. When she invites him to her family’s secluded country estate for the weekend, Argyris thinks he’s in for a romantic getaway. He is dead wrong. Claiming they are just “protecting their fragile daughter,” Mary’s parents subject the poor kid to a gauntlet of increasingly bizarre, brutal,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 19, 2026

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Catch-and-Release Nightmare: Anton Sigurdsson’s ‘Refuge’ Explores the Ultimate Fishing Trip from Hell

If cinema has taught us anything, it’s that a group of friends heading into the woods to “mend their fractured bonds” never ends well. Director Anton Sigurdsson (Full Pockets) is driving that point home with his upcoming thriller, Refuge. Slated for an upcoming digital premiere, the film takes a scenic weekend getaway and aggressively turns it into a high-stakes psychological pressure cooker. Unpacking Heavy Baggage in the Wilderness The film follows four old friends who pack up their tackle boxes and head out to a remote fishing spot. All in the hopes of getting a little fresh air and fixing years of distance. Unfortunately, the tranquility is cut short when one of the men—a desperate, grieving father—drops a devastating bombshell. He doesn’t just think his daughter’s disappearance was a tragedy. He’s convinced one of the men sitting across the campfire is directly responsible. In the middle of nowhere, with no cell service and old secrets bubbling to the surface, a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 19, 2026

Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Horror with 'Her Private Hell' - Out Today on Digital

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Nicolas Winding Refn Finally Returns to the Genre with the Neon-Drenched Nightmare ‘Her Private Hell’

After spending a decade wandering the prestige television wilderness—and briefly confusing everyone by directing a BBC children’s show—radical avant-garde auteur Nicolas Winding Refn is finally returning to the big screen with Her Private Hell. The film marks Refn’s first traditional-genre feature since 2016’s hyper-stylized fashion nightmare, The Neon Demon. The Setup: Top Secret in Tokyo Her Private Hell is a thriller set against the neon-drenched backdrop of Tokyo. Given Refn’s track record (Drive, Only God Forgives), expect plenty of synth music, gorgeous cinematography, neon-drenched scenes, and extreme violence. The first teaser has arrived, and it’s stunning. Watch it below. In the film, a mysterious mist descends on a metropolis. A deadly, elusive entity is unleashed upon the city as a young woman searches for her father. On her mission, her path collides with that of a soldier who is searching for his daughter. An Arthouse Dream Team Cast Refn has assembled a spectacularly trendy ensemble of Hollywood rising stars and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 18, 2026