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Sink Your Teeth In 'Abigail' On Home Release

‘Abigail’ Bares Her Teeth in New Featurette Ahead of This Week’s Movie Premiere

A new featurette has been released for the highly anticipated horror movie Abigail ahead of its theatrical premiere this Friday. In it, we see star Melissa Barrera tease the horrors that await viewers. The Abigail movie was directed by genre experts, Matt Bettinelli-Olphin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking duo behind Scream and Ready or Not, whose sequel was just announced. Farewell Dusty Castles, Hello Chilling Terror Abigail promises to terrify audiences with a shocking and original take on these classic bloodsuckers. Forget the cobwebs and brooding count Dracula. Abigail throws out the tired vampire tropes, embracing a bold new identity. The film follows a group of hapless criminals who make a monumental mistake – kidnapping the daughter of an influential underworld figure. While it seems like easy money, it’s anything but. As with most things in horror movies, things take a deadly turn. From Captors to Prey While the kidnappers’ task seems simple: watch the young girl overnight in a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 18, 2024
Upcoming 'Ready or Not' Sequel Described as a "F**king Banger"

Upcoming ‘Ready or Not’ Sequel Described as a “F**king Banger”

Get ready for more hide-and-seek mayhem! The directors behind the horror comedy hit Ready or Not have confirmed a sequel is in the works. And it sounds like it will be a bloody good time. A Banger Sequel In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Radio Silence’s Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin revealed that a script for Ready or Not 2 already exists. According to them, it’s an “absolute f**king banger.” While details are scarce, the directors have expressed their excitement for the project. Weaving Returns Fans can rejoice – Samara Weaving is confirmed to reprise her role as the badass final girl, Grace, the sole survivor of the first film’s bloody wedding night. While the original movie concluded with Grace seemingly ending the Le Domas family’s twisted tradition, the directors hint at there being more story to tell. A Legacy of Horror and Humor The original Ready or Not (watch the trailer below) surprised audiences with its blend of dark

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 16, 2024
Sink Your Teeth In 'Abigail' On Home Release

‘Abigail’ Sinks Her Teeth into Theaters This Week

This April, Universal Pictures will unleash a blood-drenched new vision of the vampire myth with the highly-anticipated horror film Abigail. Which is coming to theaters nationwide this week. Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olphin and Tyler Gillett, the directors behind horror hits such as Ready or Not and the recent Scream installments, bring their signature style to this chilling tale with a shocking twist that you can really sink your teeth into. Hello, Abigail Gone are the cobwebs and dusty castles. Abigail sheds the classic vampire tropes, embracing a bold new identity. The film centers on a group of hapless criminals who make a grave mistake – kidnapping the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Easy money, right? Wrong. Their task is simple, to watch the young girl overnight in a secluded mansion. As night falls, one by one, the kidnappers fall victim to a terrifying truth – they’re trapped with no ordinary child. And they’re now on the menu. Abigail plunges

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 16, 2024
Sink Your Fangs into The First Look at Robert Egger's 'Nosferatu'

Sink Your Fangs into The First Look at Robert Egger’s ‘Nosferatu’

Anticipation crackles in the air as CinemaCon attendees witness the chilling first look and transformation of Bill Skarsgård (also starring in The Crow reboot) into the legendary vampire, Count Orlok, in Robert Eggers‘ highly anticipated reimagining of Nosferatu. A Legacy Reborn Drawing inspiration from the 1922 silent masterpiece, this film breathes new life into the classic tale. While echoing the silent film’s narrative of a Transylvanian vampire spreading terror in a foreign land (though with new names), Eggers promises a fresh take on the iconic story. The unveiled trailer teases the arrival of the enigmatic vampire, plunging the ancient German town of Wisborg into a nightmarish spiral. We see glimpses of Lily-Rose Depp‘s anguished character seeking answers from Willem Dafoe‘s Professor Von Franz amidst chilling scenes of bloodcurdling imagery and a city consumed by fear. A Stellar Ensemble Depp portrays Ellen Hutter, the object of Nosferatu’s chilling desires, while Nicholas Hoult plays her betrothed, Thomas, who is destined to be

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Apr 11, 2024
Panic Fest 2024 Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “The Ceremony Is About to Begin” and “The Hyperborean”

Panic Fest 2024 Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “The Ceremony Is About to Begin” and “The Hyperborean”

The Ceremony Is About to Begin (2024) Director Sean Nichols Lynch follows up his vampire comedy Red Snow (2021) with faux documentary horror The Ceremony Is About to Begin, which he cowrote with stars Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird. The film starts with black-and-white interview footage with former members of the Osiris Collective, a commune/cult based on ancient Egyptian culture, including each member taking on a name from that culture. The leader was a man named Father Osiris (Raul Delarosa), who disappeared mysteriously during a mountain hike with a new member who took the name Anubis (Hinds). Documentarian Keith Evans (Laird) has a very personal reason for wanting to interview the members of the Osiris Collective, as his ex-girlfriend Maddy (Michelle Westbrook Hinds) left him for the cult. Anubis, who took over leadership of the group and whose negative behaviors drove members away, invites Evans to the Collective grounds to conduct interviews. With the film having earlier changed to

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Joseph Perry
Apr 11, 2024
Black Panther Director at The Helm for New "The X-Files" Reboot

Black Panther Director at The Helm for New “The X-Files” Reboot

Yet again, Hollywood is taking aim at a classic with a reboot. This time, it’s the iconic sci-fi series “The X-Files.” Black Panther director Ryan Coogler spearheads the new version, Variety reports. The Stamp of Approval Creator Chris Carter won’t be directly involved. He has, however, expressed his support for Coogler’s vision, calling their initial discussion about the reboot “a really nice conversation.” Carter even acknowledges the unique challenge Coogler faces in a world saturated with conspiracy theories: “Everything’s a conspiracy. No one knows what the truth is.” This shift in the cultural landscape promises a fresh take on the series’ core theme – the pursuit of truth in the face of the unknown.” An Enduring Legacy The original “X-Files” ran from 1993 to 2001. It captivated audiences with its blend of science fiction, horror, and government conspiracies. The chemistry between FBI agents Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), the skeptic, and Fox Mulder (David Duchovny), the believer, was a cornerstone of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2024
Redbox Turns Up the Heat with Free Streaming Horror This April

Redbox Turns Up the Heat with Free Streaming Horror This April

Summer may still be months away, but things are heating up on Redbox with free hot streaming horror films and more! Here’s what’s coming your way this April. Anonymous Animals The balance of power between man and animal has changed. In a remote countryside, any encounter with the dominant can become hostile. Cast: Thierry Marcos (Madame Bovary), Pauline Guilpain, Aurélien Chilarski Available: 04/08/24 The Accursed Hana spends twenty years suppressing a maleficent curse that was placed upon her bloodline, only to have a family member knowingly release it, forcing her to kill or to be killed. Cast: Yancy Butler (Kick-Ass), Izabela Vidovic (Veronica Mars), George H. Xanthis (The Chosen) Available: 04/15/24 An Intrusion Sam and his family are terrorized by a malicious stalker…but as an investigation mounts, he fears the attacks may be related to secrets he has violently kept from his family and detectives. Cast: Dustin Prince (Chase the Lion), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Billy Boyd (The Lord of

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Mar 29, 2024
A Monster Is Unleashed in First Images from Horror Throwback 'Daisy'

A Monster Is Unleashed in First Images from Horror Throwback ‘Daisy’

Get ready for some nostalgic chills! Daisy is the throwback monster movie you’ve been waiting for, from the mind of filmmaker Michael S. Rodriguez (Last American Horror Show I & II). A Town’s Terror Felix (played by Michael Wainwright) is a war veteran struggling with PTSD after being the sole survivor of his squad in Afghanistan. Back in his small hometown of Cutler, he finds solace running his late father’s auto repair shop and with a creature he brought back from the war– a humanoid with a taste for human blood. Inspired by Legends and Modern Struggles Rodriguez masterfully blends modern-day issues with obscure folklore to create a unique tale. The concept for Daisy arose from a conversation with a real-life veteran who spoke of a legendary cryptid in Afghanistan – a giant vampire bat-like creature. This chilling inspiration fuels the film’s story. A Nostalgic Treat with Modern Bite Shot on a shoestring budget in just six days, Daisy prioritizes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2024
Free Horror Movies Streaming on Crackle This June

Crackle Adds Free Chilling Horror Films This April

Just because Spring is in the air doesn’t mean Crackle can’t give you chills. The free streaming service is gearing up to unleash a ton of chilling horror films and more this April. Here are the horrors headed your way on Crackle. Honeybee (2016) The arrival of an enigmatic family just weeks before school is to let out jump-starts a quiet town. Life suddenly becomes appealing. Cast: Jane Wiedlin (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure), Connie Shi (Law & Order), Justin Parks (Reservation Dogs) Available: 04/01/24 The Dark Red (2018) A young woman is committed to a psychiatric hospital and claims a secret society stole her newborn to harvest its supernatural blood. Cast: April Billingsley (The Walking Dead), Kelsey Scott (12 Years a Slave), Conal Byrne (The Vault) Available: 04/01/24 Tilt (2017) An unemployed documentary filmmaker’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic in the months after his wife becomes pregnant. Cast: Christian Calloway (Twin Peaks), Joseph Cross (Lincoln), Jessy Hodges (Barry) Available: 04/01/24

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Mar 27, 2024
"The Sopranos" Masterminds Reunite for Horror Film

“The Sopranos” Masterminds Reunite for Horror Film

The dream team of David Chase, creator of the iconic HBO series “The Sopranos,” and Terence Winter, a powerhouse executive producer on the show, are reuniting for a chilling new project – a horror film at New Line Cinema. A Departure from Familiar Territory: This may seem like a significant shift in genre for Chase, a seven-time Emmy winner known for his masterful exploration of mob life and complex characters in “The Sopranos.” However, a closer look reveals a hidden thread of horror lurking in Chase’s past. Before “The Sopranos” captivated audiences, Chase honed his writing skills on “Kolchak: The Night Stalker,” a 1970s television series delving into the world of the supernatural. Additionally, he penned “Grave of the Vampire” (1972) and directed an episode of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” A Legacy of Storytelling: This reunion holds immense significance for fans. It’s the first collaborative project between Chase and Winter since the legendary “The Sopranos” finale in 2007. Winter, a prolific

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 20, 2024
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