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Popcorn Frights 10th Anniversary First Wave: From Serial Killers to the Supernatural

Whether you’re into horror, thrillers, science fiction, or other genre cinema, Popcorn Frights — Florida’s premiere film festival destination for such fare — has something for you. Running August 8–18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual programming options, you can even join in on the movie madness from the comfort of your own couch! Following is the official press release. Popcorn Frights celebrates its 10th anniversary with a first wave announcement headlined by 24 boundary-pushing and mind-enhancing feature films, including eleven world premieres as well as a stacked cult classics lineup that pays homage to horror’s titans, and with many more screams, surprises, delights, and film premieres, yet to come! To add to the pure mayhem of its anniversary celebration, Popcorn Frights’ in-theater experience will be offered free and open to the public, as a gift back to the community for ten years of their dedicated support and moviegoing love. Popcorn Frights’ free festival is made possible by the generous

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Joseph Perry

Jul 18, 2024

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The Nominations Are In: Emmy Guide 2024

The nominations are in for the 2024 76th Emmy Awards, and we’ve got your guide. This year, horror and thrillers are taking the nominations by storm, including “Fallout,” which has multiple nominations, as do many well-deserving series like “True Detective.” Tune in for the Emmys, airing on September 15th. Best Drama Series: Shōgun (FX) The Crown (Netflix) The Gilded Age (HBO/Max) Fallout (Amazon) The Morning Show (Apple) Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Amazon) 3 Body Problem (Netflix) Slow Horses (Apple) Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun (FX) Dominic West, The Crown (Netflix) Walton Goggins, Fallout (Amazon) Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Amazon) Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple) Idris Elba, Hijack (Apple) Best Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shōgun (FX) Imelda Staunton, The Crown (Netflix) Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age (HBO/Max) Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Amazon) Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show (Apple) Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show (Apple) Best Actor in a Comedy Series:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2024

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Archie Comics Unleashes ‘Truth or Dare’

While many associate the spooky season with fall, summer offers its own brand of chills—especially when it comes to comics. The 90s reign supreme in the hearts of horror fans, and for good reason. These teen-centric slashers are perfect for summer breaks. Capturing that summer nostalgia perfectly, Archie Comics unleashes a one-shot thriller next week: “Truth or Dare.” Writer Ron Robbins and artist Laura Braga craft a chilling tale centered around Riverdale High’s newest student, Trula Twyst. Trula, a familiar face from Archie’s 90s kids’ comics, isn’t here to make friends. She’s a master manipulator, using behavioral psychology for her dark purposes. In the 90s comics, Trula used her skills on Jughead for comedic effect. This time, the stakes are much higher. Robbins cites horror icons like SAW, Mean Girls, Jawbreaker, and even the infamous “Slumber Party” episode of “Beverly Hills: 90210” as inspirations for “Truth or Dare.” Buckle up because you’re in for a wild ride! Archie Comics delivers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2024

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A Horrifying Discover is Made in the New Exclusive Clip From ‘In Our Blood’

Following its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, we have an exclusive new clip from the horror-thriller In Our Blood. In it, our main characters enter a room only to discover something terrifying. The story follows filmmaker Emily Wyland (Brittany O’Grady, “The White Lotus”) as she embarks on a complex journey. After a decade of estrangement, she reunites with her mother for an intimate documentary project, teaming up with cinematographer Danny (E. J. Bonilla, “The Old Man”) to capture the experience. However, their quest for reconciliation takes a horrifying turn when Emily’s mother vanishes without a trace. Suspicion swirls around her mother’s past struggles with addiction. Emily and Danny are left to decipher a web of cryptic clues. However, a desperate race against time ensues as they fight to find her before it’s too late. In Our Blood marks the narrative feature film debut of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Pedro Kos, known for his Oscar-nominated work on Rebel Hearts and Lead

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 15, 2024

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Box Set Review: Danza Macabra Volume 2 – Severin 4K/Blu-ray

Remember way back to like last year when Severin released their collection of Italian Gothic fright flicks in a handy box set called Danza Macabra? Well, they went and released a second volume (and because I’m woefully behind, a third set as well… review coming soon) so lets do the film by film bag, shall we? First up is Antonio Margheriti’s (Yor: The Hunter From the Future) and Sergio Corbucci’s (1966’s Django) Castle of Blood from 1964, doubtless an answer to then-popular Edgar Alan Poe adaptations coming from legendary producer Roger Corman… hell, Poe even appears as a character in this very narrative (played by The Bloodstained Butterfly’s Silvano Tranquilli)! Speaking of Poe as we are, he’s balls deep into describing the final act of his story Berenice to his chum Lord Thomas Blackwood (Umberto Raho, The Last Man on Earth) when they are joined by journalist Alan Foster (Georges Rivière) who believes that the supernatural is a load of

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DanXIII

Jul 13, 2024

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Maxxxine’s Star Dims in the Third Act – Mia Goth Shines Throughout!

The third film in Ti West’s trilogy, MAXXXINE, starring Mia Goth (as Maxine), Kevin Bacon, and Simon Prast, was… okay. It’s wonderfully shot, with a slick, totally 80’s, neon noir vibe. I was intrigued, fully engrossed by the seedy underbelly of 1980’s Hollywood. There’s porn stars, cocaine, some cool kills, and a great soundtrack. I liked it – until it all fell apart in the third act. Slight spoilers ahead, but I won’t ruin the film. Maxine Minx is a long way from where we last saw her in “X.” Now a famous adult film star, and living in Hollywood, she finally lands a role in an upcoming horror movie. When her friends become the latest victims of a serial killer stalking the area, she runs into a shady, slick talking P.I., played by Kevin Bacon, who threatens to reveal her murderous past. Of course, as we all know, it’s a very bad idea to threaten Maxine Minx. The set

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Joshua Scafidi

Jul 13, 2024

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London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2024 Unveils Its Amazing Lineup

Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2024 is already renowned for being the U.K.’s top horror film festival, but the fest’s programmers have outdone themselves for this 25th edition. From the creepy to the comical, the festival has fear-fare fans of all stripes covered. Peruse the official press announcement following, and then check out www.frightfest.co.uk. Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 2024, the UK’s No.1 horror & fantasy film festival, will, for the first time, present its five-day extravaganza at The ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, London, taking over all seven screens, including the two ODEON Luxe West End screens. Running from Thursday August 22 – Monday 26 August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest will showcase sixty-nine features from across the world, including twenty-five main screen premieres and forty-five Discovery Screen titles, embracing the famed ‘First Blood’ strand, the latest genre documentaries, and some exciting restorations and retrospectives. Plus, there’s the regular short-film showcase (to be announced later), panels, and some surprise 25th edition extras. This year there are

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Joseph Perry

Jul 12, 2024

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: “Whale Bones” and “Six Singing Women” (Japan Cuts 2024)

Whale Bones (Japan, 2023) Horror-adjacent Japanese feature Whale Bones delivers social commentary about the fickleness, loneliness, and desperation of life on social media apps, along with a good deal of mystery. Salaryman Mamiya (Motoki Ochiai) is unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée. On the advice of a coworker, he uses a dating app to meet someone for a hook-up, who turns out to be a young lady named Aska (Ano, who also has a singing career). Aska commits apparent suicide in Mamiya’s bed, after which he attempts to bury her body in the woods — only to find it missing from the trunk of his car. Director Takamasa Oe crafts a vibe heavy on the unease as an increasingly paranoid Mamiya then encounters many people who are obsessed with Aska’s online life and are doing their best to learn why she hasn’t added new video posts for some time. The world of Whale Bones exists somewhere between the real, surreal, and

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Joseph Perry

Jul 11, 2024

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‘Eden Lake’ Resurfaces with Renewed Interest but It’s Not for the Faint of Heart

Craving a horror film that will leave you unsettled and shaken? Look no further than Eden Lake, a 2008 British thriller directed by James Watkins (who is also helming the upcoming Speak No Evil remake). This brutal and disturbing film is finding renewed interest but is not for the faint of heart. Need another reason to watch? It stars Kelly Reilley, known for playing Beth, the most interesting and twisted character in the hit series “Yellowstone.” Imagine a romantic getaway at a secluded lake turning into a horrifying nightmare. That’s the premise of Eden Lake, where a young couple, played by Kelly Reilly and Michael Fassbender, find themselves targeted by a group of violent youths. What starts with petty pranks quickly escalates into relentless torment and torture. Prepare for a harrowing experience that leaves you feeling dread and anxiety. “Eden Lake” has earned a reputation as one of the bleakest horror films of recent times. A recent Reddit thread speaks

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 11, 2024

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Netflix’s Under Paris in Hot Water as Legal Battle Continues

Netflix’s mega-hit shark movie Under Paris is in hot water, according to Deadline. French director Vincent Dietschy’s court case over the movie continues after suffering a recent setback. The shark movie, which has had over 85 million viewers since its early June release, ranks as Netflix’s most-watched French feature ever. The problem is that Dietschy has accused the film of being a rip-off of his original concept. Dietschy filed a lawsuit against the film’s producers and agent for plagiarism earlier this year. He alleges they stole his idea without permission or compensation. Dietschy recently sought to have Under Paris removed from Netflix while the case progressed. However, a Paris court recently rejected this request due to a technicality. The lawsuit paperwork named the wrong Netflix entity—the French arm instead of the Netherlands-based international headquarters. While the takedown request was denied, the core lawsuit remains ongoing. The next court hearing is expected in September. Dietschy’s lawyers argue this ruling is problematic.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 10, 2024