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Horror isn't simply contained by the boundaries of gore and heightened heart rates, the films that find themselves in this genre break down walls, and those from 2022 managed to do it all I was truly surprised by horror films in 2022, and they managed to bring out a side of the genre in a[...]

Ghostface is officially back, and this time he's bringing the carnage to New York City! After the immensely solid return to the slasher franchise with Scream (2022), the sixth installment of the horror staple is gearing up for a new location stacked with survivors of various Ghostface's pasts But more importantly, the first teaser trailer[...]

Most notably, the struggle to keep the film's plot details under wraps which have plagued the horror genre for a long time, regardless of the title Now, in honor of the original Scream sequel's 25th anniversary, writer Kevin Williamson has reflected on the constant discussions pertaining to a previous script leak. Scream 2 (1997) When reflecting on[...]

Writer-director Joe Begos always looks for new opportunities to refine his horror with previous efforts like VFW and Bliss With his latest in Christmas Bloody Christmas, he provided his spin on a homicidal slasher Santa The story is set on Christmas Eve, and Tori (Riley Dandy) just wants to get drunk and party, but when[...]

And then we realized… this is Adult Swim! Have we not learned from April Fool's Day? Because our Adult Swim Yule Log suddenly became… The Fireplace, a live-action horror feature written & directed by Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks; co-creator, Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell) and starring Andrea Laing (The Game) & Justin Miles[...]

It's officially that time of year when we can each reflect on our favorite releases over the past 12 months, and I don't know about you… but I personally tend to gravitate toward the limitless potential of the horror genre for my own cinematic needs. From the promising resurgence of box office classic face-offs between heroes[...]

Still, the widely accessible and free streaming service Tubi really pulled off a niche, off-the-wall return to a cult classic horror film. Terror Train – Tubi That being said, what's even more surprising is that even for being a fairly outlandish genre remake, Terror Train's quiet modern Halloween revival was actually enjoyable enough to get us on[...]

However, for longtime horror lovers like myself… spooky season continues to live on and is still very much thriving within our hearts So if you fall into that category and have found yourself with a little extra holiday free time on your hands or might be looking to fill that wicked void with something fresh[...]

Iron Studios has stepped into the world of horror as they debut a brand new 1/10 Art Scale statue Coming from The Exorcist, fans get to witness the exorcism of Regan McNeil once That statue comes in at 5.7" high and 8.7" wide, with the possessed hill on her bed Iron Studios captures the horror[...]

So how will this be handled in the upcoming installment of the popular horror franchise? According to next-gen scream queen Jenna Ortega, we have plenty to look forward to. The Scream 6 and Scream 2 Similarities During the recent Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television event, Ortega was eventually asked about the upcoming installment and teased that[...]

In Scream 5, we did receive Mindy Meeks-Martin, the niece of Randy, who added some of that Randy-ness to the film, but her role was created to usher in nostalgia, legacy connections, and to some extent, fill that "film geek" persona. Scream 4: Hayden Panettiere | Paramount Pictures & Spyglass Media Group On the other hand, Kirby[...]

From Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, Quiet Part Loud is a Spotify audio horror fable that explores the terrifying power of a violent, virulent and unrelenting lie It's a haunting parable of monsters, both human and otherworldly, and a fictional but unflinching examination of the current animosity, fear, and divisiveness in America. Credit: Spotify Conservative radio personality Rick Egan[...]

That was how Splatterpunk became the Horror New Wave, concurrently with Cyberpunk being the new wave for Science Fiction in the 1980s Hellraiser was the ultimate expression of the fear of sex and bodily fluids in movies, given how many body parts are eviscerated and how much blood is spattered in the movies AIDS was[...]

Despite the longterm silence surrounding the future of the 28 Days Later franchise, new comments suggest that there could be more to come.

In addition to the Chicago International Film Festival, the film will be screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival on October 19th, Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus, OH, on October 22nd, and has a screening at the Denver Film Festival on November 4th and 5th The subversively funny debut feature from Phillips, All Jacked Up[...]

Shudder's V/H/S 99 brought together five stories from different creative minds to the screen in a mixed bag of horror splendor with some unfortunate tropes mixed throughout The directors include Maggie Levin for "Shredding," Johannes Roberts for "Suicide Bid," Flying Lotus for "Ozzy's Dungeon," Tyler MacIntyre for "The Gawkers" and Vanessa and Joseph Winter for[...]

XYZ Films will release the horror film on Digital and On Demand on October 27th, 2022. The film had its World Premiere on October 6th at Beyond Fest.  Castle Talk logo and Feed Me poster used with permission. Say the producers: Following the death of his wife a broken man spirals into an abyss of night tremors and depression and finds himself[...]

Two different hair pieces also featured capturing of two iconic The Ring poses as well as the perfect amount of deadly accessories. A TV backdrop is also included, along with a videotape that will allow you to capture plenty of terrifying poses for your horror collection I have never seen or expected to see a The[...]

While Halloween Ends might be one of the bigger letdowns of the horror genre this year, Damien Leone's Terrifier 2 is quickly becoming a dark horse genre film that's totally in your face with its sheer brutality and desire to elicit any reaction from audiences No matter how unsettling it may be! Art, The Clown From[...]

David Gordon Green recently shared that Halloween Ends was (unfortunately) never going to be a film about Laurie Strode and Michael Myers.

Shudder's Queer for Fear gave excellent clarity and insight into the depth of queer experiences in monster, vampire, and femme fatale horror films The last two episodes of the docuseries had two clear goals for the last two episodes of the docuseries examining the hidden parts of your queer identity and perspectives when looking at[...]

Trick' r Treat is a total Halloween cult classic, becoming an annual rewatch (for many, myself included), which has even resulted in a recent theatrical re-release to celebrate the horror film's stable audience So with the news of a buzz-worthy sequel remaining a possibility, fans are eager to get every bit of Trick' r Treat[...]

Halloween Ends director David Gordon Green recently delved into the conclusion of the trilogy and explained how the finale came together.

Morbius is featured in this preview of Marvel's Halloween anthology, Crypt of Shadows #1.

Magnolia Pictures' explores the horrors of fatphobia and the cruelty of society in Piggy, a new film directed by Carlota Pereda.

Shudder's Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror focused on two directors moving through Hollywood during the time of the Hay's Code and struggles with coded characters Following the work of James Whale and Alfred Hitchcock, the episode gave insight into a majority of their works while putting a major focus on a select[...]

Shudder's found footage horror-comedy, Deadstream, brings together the fun of a haunted house film and the terror of self-obsessed influencers While not a perfect movie, this haunted journey brings out the best absurd parts of the spooky season The film is produced by Joseph and Vanessa Winter, alongside cinematographer Jared Cook and actress Melanie Stone, who[...]

In just less than a week, the new Hulu adaptation of the Clive Barker original horror gem Hellraiser will get a new interpretation – reviving the violence for a new audience While the franchise has primarily followed the blueprint of the Pinhead character, most notably played by Doug Bradley, the upcoming film now aims to[...]

This dark horror film came in swinging with a unique visual style, but the narrative bumps threw it all off course. Credit: Arrow Films Expectant young mother Sarah is convinced she has been given the evil eye from a mysterious blank-eyed old hag while she is dining with her bullish and insensitive partner Simon. When the couple go to visit his new-agey[...]

Shudder's Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror started off with a beautiful and important dive into gothic literature's part in the foundation of the genre and what constitutes "other" in our society This first episode spent time examining the works and adaptations of Mary Shelley, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.  Screenshot Source: Shudder/YouTube. Spending time[...]