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Bee-ware the Burbs: Justin Long is Buzzing Toward Survival Thriller ‘Stung’

If you thought the most dangerous thing in Orange County was a property tax hike, think again. Justin Long and Iris Apatow are currently in negotiations to star in Stung, a survival thriller that proves even a luxury mansion can’t keep out a swarm with a grudge. The project reunites Long with director Colin Minihan, who recently put the actor through the wringer in the genre-bending Coyotes. VMI Worldwide is currently shopping the film to global buyers at Cannes, presumably with a side of antihistamines. The film is produced by Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus, marking their third feature together after the Josh Lucas-led The Night Driver. Home Invasion (With Wings) Set against a backdrop of suburban isolation and that specific brand of “OC” paranoia, Stung follows four teenage girls whose innocent sleepover turns into a tactical nightmare. The antagonist? A massive, unrelenting swarm of Africanized Killer Bees has taken over their high-end fortress. It’s a classic “trapped-in-a-box” scenario, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 14, 2026

Cult Indie Horror-Thriller 'The Observance' Scores a Digital Release Date

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Cult Horror Thriller ‘The Observance’ Is Invading Your Home

If you think waking up after a five-minute power nap is disorienting, try five years. Beyond Casual Media has officially partnered with Premiere Digital to bring their award-winning psychological horror-thriller, The Observance, to just about every screen you own. Whether you prefer to pay per view (TVOD), subscribe (SVOD), or sit through ads for laundry detergent (AVOD), this cult-centric nightmare is headed your way following its successful run in AMC Theatres. Home, Bitter Home The film follows a woman who wakes up from a five-year coma after a car accident, only to realize she probably should have hit the snooze button. In her absence, an “enigmatic” religious leader has moved into her house, brainwashed her husband, and turned her daughter into a devotee. Oh, and the entire town is in on it, too. It’s a classic story of girl-meets-cult, girl-loses-family, girl-tries-not-to-get-sacrificed. The “Raimi” Factor One draw for genre fans is the presence of Ted Raimi. Whether you know him as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2026

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How to Write Psychological Thrillers That Keep Readers Uneasy

A psychological thriller works best when something ordinary starts to feel wrong. A neighbor waves too late. A husband answers a question before it is asked. A woman finds a note in her own handwriting and cannot remember writing it. The genre does not need constant violence. It needs pressure, doubt, and characters who are hiding something from others, or from themselves. What Makes a Psychological Thriller Work A mystery usually leads readers toward a solution. A psychological thriller makes them question the person holding the flashlight. The real tension sits inside memory, guilt, obsession, fear, and trust. Use these elements carefully: a narrator whose version of events may be incomplete relationships with affection on the surface and control underneath secrets that change meaning later a setting that makes escape awkward or impossible twists that feel earned, not dropped in at the end The WSJ feature on unreliable narrators is useful for seeing how a shaky point of view can

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Ella Rebecca Horton

May 13, 2026

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New Year, New Fear: Vertical Nabs Mark Heyman’s Horror Thriller ‘Pendulum’

Forget the champagne—Vertical wants you to ring in 2027 with a side of cult-induced paranoia. It has officially snapped up the North American rights to Pendulum, the directorial debut of Mark Heyman (Black Swan screenplay), Deadline reports. A true purveyor of psychological discomfort, Darren Aronofsky (The Whale) produces alongside the teams behind Longlegs and the X trilogy. This New Mexico-set thriller is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on New Year’s Day. Wellness or Wickedness? The story follows Patrick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Phoebe Dynevor). The couple, reeling from a traumatic event, journeys to a high-end, new-age retreat in the desert seeking healing. Abigail quickly falls under the spell of the group’s enigmatic leader, played by two-time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver. However, Patrick’s “skeptic” alarm starts blaring. As paranoia sets in, the line between spiritual enlightenment and a terrifying government-grade meltdown begins to blur. A Pedigree of Dread The cast alone is enough to justify the price of admission, featuring

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 12, 2026

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Trailer: Djimon Hounsou Sharpens His Blade for the Horror Thriller ‘Twisted’

The Doctor Will See You Now (And It’s Not for a Checkup) Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place: Day One) may have spent his career playing heroes and stoics, but in Twisted, he’s trading the Hippocratic Oath for something a little more… visceral. Hounsou is joined by Lauren LaVera, who survived Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise only to find herself in a different kind of nightmare. The Ultimate Bad Roommate Story LaVera stars as Paloma, a grifter running a high-stakes real estate scam in the concrete jungle of New York City. Her hustle? Leasing out luxury apartments she doesn’t actually own to unsuspecting marks. The con is working beautifully until she tries to play Dr. Robert Kezian (Djimon Hounsou), a neurosurgeon with a massive apartment and an even bigger God complex. When the doctor catches on, the game doesn’t just flip—it gets flayed. Paloma finds herself captured and subjected to a terrifying, methodical plan. One that demands far more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 6, 2026

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Isolation and Insanity Collide in the Gritty Horror Thriller Herman – Out Now

If you thought your neighbors were annoying, wait until you meet the uninvited guests in Herman. This psychological horror-thriller is set to haunt VOD platforms in December via Scatena & Rosner Films. The story follows a grizzled recluse whose fragile grip on reality begins to slip in a remote mountain cabin. A Cold Night for a Curse Herman is a survivalist living on the jagged edge of total isolation. He finds himself tormented by a mysterious calling from a truly dark, ancient force. Just as he reaches his breaking point, a persistent knock at the door changes everything. As a winter storm rages outside, mysterious visitors begin to tempt his already fractured sanity. Herman must now wage a desperate war against the darkness before it consumes his soul. The Leaders Writer-director Andrew Vogel makes his visceral feature debut with this indie project. The film stars Colin Ward in a powerhouse title role that explores human desperation. An impressive supporting cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 1, 2026

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Matthew McConaughey and Austin Butler Join Park Chan-Wook’s Revenge Thriller ‘The Brigands of Rattlecreek’

Park Chan-Wook has finally chosen his next project after a decade of waiting. The legendary director of Oldboy is heading to the American West. He will helm the brutal revenge thriller The Brigands of Rattlecreek. S. Craig Zahler wrote the script, but Park added his own dark revisions. The story follows a sheriff and a doctor as they hunt a gang of bandits. These outlaws use massive thunderstorms to mask their horrific crimes against a small town. A Stellar Western Ensemble The cast is a massive collection of Hollywood heavyweights and international stars. Matthew McConaughey and Austin Butler lead the charge into the desert. Pedro Pascal and the incredible Tang Wei join them. This lineup ensures the film’s $60 million budget is put to excellent use. It marks a bold step into the independent space with a truly impressive scope. What to Expect This Western will explore themes familiar to any fan of Park’s previous work. Expect deep dives into

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 27, 2026

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The World is Plunged into Darkness in the New Horror Thriller ‘Blackout’

If you’re the type of person who gets nervous when the Wi-Fi drops, Uncork’d Entertainment has a new reason for you to fear the dark. Blackout is set to short-circuit your sense of reality when it hits Digital and On Demand platforms this May. The Lights Go Out, the Nightmare Begins Written and directed by Shane Aquino (Road Dogs), the film takes a simple premise and twists it into a sci-fi psychological thriller. After a sudden power outage, the world doesn’t just lose its lights—it loses its mind. The survivors wake up to a world of “eternal night.” One in which each individual is trapped in their own isolated reality. Just as everyone is getting used to the total lack of a sun, a group of mysterious figures called The Ushers appears. They claim they can lead the survivors to “the end.” But only if they’re willing to make a final, irreversible choice. Pro tip: In a horror movie, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 24, 2026

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Davis Oyelowo Discusses His Role in the Moving Thriller, Newborn

In the modern justice system, thousands of inmates spend 23 hours a day locked in a cell, alone, in solitary confinement. And it is well-documented that this level of isolation—sometimes spanning years—causes irreparable damage to the human psyche. Yet, the practice continues. This haunting reality is the heartbeat of the new film Newborn. From One Prison to Another The story follows Chris, a man who takes the fall for his brother’s crime, unaware that it would cost him a decade of his life. After a confrontation with guards, Chris is thrown into solitary confinement, where he remains for seven harrowing years. When he finally steps back into society, Chris discovers that the “real world” is its own brand of psychological cage. As he struggles to rebuild a life with a family that no longer feels familiar, the lines between his living room and his former cell begin to blur. Newborn is an unflinching look at the trauma of being systematically

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 24, 2026

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College Thriller ‘The Line’ Sees Alex Wolff Join a Fraternity

This October, writer-director Ethan Berger aims to school you on chills and thrills with The Line. This gripping campus thriller delves into the dangerous world of college fraternities and the blind adherence to tradition. Hereditary’s Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to escape his working-class roots. Tom is attracted to the prestigious KNA fraternity and soon becomes entangled in their manipulative schemes and dangerous hazing rituals. All for the promises of social status and career opportunities. As Tom begins a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), he finds himself torn between loyalty to his fraternity and his growing feelings for Annabelle. The fraternity president’s (Lewis Pullman) cunning manipulations further complicate matters, leading Tom into a dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Berger brings this thrilling story to life with a talented cast that includes Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Bo Mitchell, and Cheri Oteri. Scoot McNairy, Denise Richards, and John Malkovich round out the impressive cast. Alex Russek co-wrote

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 10, 2024