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Blumfest Takes Over the Stage at New York Comic-Con: Here's the Highlights

Blumfest Takes Over the Stage at New York Comic-Con: Here’s the Highlights

BlumFest returned to New York Comic-Con with a huge lineup of upcoming horror projects. And we’ve got the highlights so that you don’t miss a thing. Major Film Announcements and Casting News Host MatPat opened the panel alongside CEO Jason Blum, who thanked fans for supporting theatrical releases. Soon after, director Mike Flanagan introduced the intense trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which looks fantastic. Furthermore, star Chiwetel Ejiofor joined Flanagan to discuss the highly anticipated movie. Director Rob Savage surprised the crowd by offering free tickets to tonight’s screening of Other Mommy. Additionally, he brought out LaKeith Stanfield to announce his lead role in Molepeople. Meanwhile, director Craig Zobel confirmed he is helming a feature adaptation of Something is Killing the Children. Blumhouse will develop the massive comic franchise into both a live-action film and an animated series. Creator Partnerships and Upcoming Thrillers Blumhouse also unveiled exciting production deals with digital storytellers during the presentation. Specifically, host MatPat will help

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2026
The Austin Film Festival Announces its 2026 Lineup

The Austin Film Festival Announces its 2026 Lineup

The Austin Film Festival has officially revealed the complete lineup for its 33rd annual event. The festival runs from October 29 through November 5, 2026. This year’s program features 197 films representing 24 different countries. Furthermore, the accompanying Writers Conference runs from October 29 to November 1, bringing together industry leaders for various panels. Opening and Centerpiece Feature Selections Jesse Eisenberg’s new feature The Debut will open the festival with its Texas premiere—the A24 drama stars Julianne Moore alongside Paul Giamatti. Meanwhile, director Tony Gilroy presents his Searchlight Pictures project Behemoth! as the festival centerpiece. The film features Pedro Pascal as a gifted cellist returning home after decades on the road. Exciting Additions Across Major Genres The complete schedule introduces a diverse range of newly announced premieres—for instance, Florian Zeller’s Bunker stars Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, and Paul Dano. Simon Stone brings the biographical drama Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman. Additionally, the coming-of-age comedy Purgatory features J.K. Simmons

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2026
Filming Wraps On Upcoming Horror Film 'Renew' Starring Ron Perlman

Filming Wraps On Upcoming Horror Film ‘Renew’ Starring Ron Perlman

Genre icon Ron Perlman has officially wrapped production on an upcoming suspense-driven horror feature titled Renew. The project reteams Perlman with his former “Sons of Anarchy” co-star Theo Rossi, alongside lead actress Rachelle Goulding. Directed by Tommy DeNucci and co-written by Rossi, the story begins as an intimate romance before descending into visceral terror. A Secluded Montana Nightmare The narrative follows a husband and wife who travel back to the secluded Montana guest ranch where they originally married. Hoping to renew their vows and leave past struggles behind, the couple seeks a fresh start. However, their idyllic getaway shatters when the wife mysteriously vanishes. As a result, the desperate husband must confront a hidden evil lurking beneath the ranch’s tranquil surface to save the person he loves. Behind the Production and Cast The creative team prioritized grounding the horror in a deeply authentic, emotional relationship between the central couple. Alongside Perlman, Rossi, and Goulding, the ensemble cast includes Ronnie Gene

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 10, 2026
To Celebrate the Theatrical Release of 'Verity,' We've Got Two Clips to Share

To Celebrate the Theatrical Release of ‘Verity,’ We’ve Got Two Clips to Share

Amazon MGM Studios is officially delivering Colleen Hoover’s explosive, bestselling psychological thriller Verity to theaters nationwide. Michael Showalter directs the film, based on a screenplay by Nick Antosca. This R-rated feature promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and shocking secrets. To celebrate the film’s theatrical debut, two chilling clips, Meeting Verity and Say Something, have been released. Dark Secrets Hidden Inside a Remote Estate The story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, a struggling author hired to finish a massive book series for acclaimed writer Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. After moving into Verity’s isolated estate to organize research, Lowen discovers an unpublished manuscript containing horrifying personal confessions. However, as Lowen grows closer to Verity’s husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), she is drawn into a dangerous web of manipulation. A Powerhouse Lineup of Talent Behind the Scenes This dark thriller brings together an incredible creative team both in front of and behind the camera. Authors Colleen

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2026
Sydney’s Dark Nights Film Fest: Reviews and Previews Including The Turkish Coffee Table, Monkey, and Ol’ Silus

Sydney’s Dark Nights Film Fest: Reviews and Previews Including The Turkish Coffee Table, Monkey, and Ol’ Silus

Sydney, Australia’s Dark Nights Film Fest takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. We reviewed some of the Australian shorts screening there, and now we’ll take a look at the feature The Turkish Coffee Table and some more of the short films featured there. Synopses are from the festival’s official website. For more information, visit https://www.darknightsfilmfest.com/. First, I reviewed The Turkish Coffee Table for a previous film festival, but I’ll present that review again here. It’s spoiler free, so no worries about reading it before watching. THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE (Turkey, 2025) Official synopsis A couple’s argument over a coffee table spirals into chaos when a simple mistake turns into a desperate web of lies, panic, deception, and the terrifying consequences of trying to cover up the truth. Time to remind you of the darkness underlying everything, one that forces you to look into the void with elegance, wit and sympathy. Review Director Caye Casas gave cinephiles perhaps the strongest

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Joseph Perry
Oct 9, 2026
31 New Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween Season and Where to Watch Them

31 New Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween Season and Where to Watch Them

Looking for something to watch? HorrorFuel.com has thirty-one terrifying new releases from 2025 and 2026 ready to elevate your Halloween and spooky season marathon. Sinister Supernatural Encounters Sinners (2025) Twin brothers return to their Southern hometown attempting to escape troubled pasts, only to encounter a sinister ancient evil waiting for them. Their quiet fresh start quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against dark spiritual forces. Where to Watch: Max Bring Her Back (2025) A young brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. This nerve-shredding possession story explores intense psychological trauma alongside terrifying supernatural manifestations. Where to Watch: Hulu Presence (2025) A suburban family moves into a tranquil home, unaware that a mysterious entity resides inside. The story unfolds entirely from the chilling perspective of the unseen ghost observing the family. Where to Watch: Neon / Digital VOD Keeper (2025) While enjoying a remote cabin getaway, a couple’s romantic retreat

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2026
The Dead Rise in the 'Postmortem' Trailer Ahead of Screamfest

The Dead Rise in the ‘Postmortem’ Trailer Ahead of Screamfest

Synestesys has officially announced that Screamfest LA will host the World Premiere of Postmortem on October 10th. It has also dropped the first chilling trailer. The psychological thriller is the latest feature from writer-director Andrés Beltrán. The film stars Odette Annable alongside Allegra Leguizamo, Julio César Cedillo, Andrés Londoño, Chelsea Harris, and Tony Revolori. A Dark Exploration of Grief The narrative explores mortality, grief, and the severe dangers of refusing to let go. Odette Annable plays Helena Martinez, a grieving medical examiner running a small morgue near the California–Mexico border. Six months after her husband’s sudden death, she manages to keep her teenage daughter grounded primarily by ignoring the tragedy—however, her fragile routine shatters when sixteen bodies suddenly arrive at her facility simultaneously. The Ritual Unfolds These deceased individuals belong to an elderly cult that committed mass suicide during a resurrection ritual. While processing the bodies, Helena discovers a videotape that recorded the entire terrifying ceremony. Furthermore, she learns that

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2026
Mad Cave Studios Announces New Horror Comic 'The 99 Legs'

Mad Cave Studios Announces New Horror Comic ‘The 99 Legs’

Writer Michael W. Conrad and acclaimed artist Noah Bailey have reunited for their most disturbing graphic novel yet, titled The 99 Legs. The creative team behind the hit graphic novels Tremor Dose and Double Walker draws deep inspiration from Italian Giallo cinema for this Mad Cave release. A Giallo-Inspired Nightmare The storyline centers on a down-on-his-luck crime writer who makes a chilling discovery in his local area. A string of gruesome murders closely mirrors the plot of his unpublished manuscript. Terrified that the violent events will implicate him, the author desperately attempts to halt the killings before they occur. Consequently, a blood-spattered nightmare unfolds as the true identity of the mysterious killer gradually comes to light. Creative Evolution and Craft To bring this terrifying vision to life, Conrad and Bailey pushed their artistic boundaries in new directions. Letterer Kyle Arends designed custom fonts specifically for the project, while assistants Elisa and Nick handled the intricate flatting process. The duo also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2026
Watch the Exclusive Video from 'Terrestrial' Ahead of Its October Premiere

Watch the Exclusive Video from ‘Terrestrial’ Ahead of Its October Premiere

An exclusive clip offers a new look at Terrestrial, the upcoming sci-fi thriller-comedy directed by Steve Pink. The film follows four former college classmates whose long-awaited reunion weekend quickly devolves into chaos. Specifically, the home’s owner is an ambitious sci-fi author on the verge of a major career breakthrough. However, maintaining his grip on reality becomes an intense struggle as strange, extraterrestrial threats begin surrounding his guests. An Ensemble Cast Led by Major Talent The feature stars Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet, and Edy Modica. The supporting ensemble also includes Rob Yang, Brendan Hunt, Flora Wildes, Taylor Gray, and Gable Swanlund. Audiences recognize Fowler from his standout lead performances in Sorry to Bother You and Coming 2 America. Meanwhile, Morosini earned critical acclaim for I Love My Dad. Chalamet gained widespread recognition starring in the hit comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls. Additionally, Modica delivered a memorable breakout performance in Jury Duty. Director Steve Pink previously helmed hit

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2026
'Wounds,' Starring Paris Jackson, Drops Trailer ahead of Screamfest Premiere

‘Wounds,’ Starring Paris Jackson, Drops Trailer ahead of Screamfest Premiere

Director Ron Krauss has officially announced that his latest feature, Wounds, will premiere at Screamfest LA on October 8th. The psychological horror-thriller stars Jack Kilmer (The Nice Guys, Palo Alto) and Paris Jackson (American Horror Stories). They are joined by Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Lambert Houston (Resurrection Factor), and Renata Notni (Zorro). Richie Radichi (My Best Friend’s Dead) and Rufus Dorsey (Ali) round out the cast. An Obsessive Homage to Indie Horror Shot entirely on 35mm film, Wounds serves as an atmospheric love letter to classic indie horror. The story dives deep into obsession, morality, and the dangerous dark side of artistic ambition. It explores how far creative passion can twist when desire outpaces restraint. A Descent Into Gruesome Realism The plot follows Caleb Castle (Kilmer), a horror-obsessed special effects makeup artist struggling to build a name for himself. However, he works at a failing studio on the brink of closure. Assigned to a low-budget vampire film, Caleb hits

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2026
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