David Moody is one of the UK’s premiere genre writers, and we’re delighted to hear he has a new book out, SHADOWLOCKED is out now. Here’s the Synopsis: Lucy Logan died alone at the bottom of a river in the middle of the night. She’s come back from the dead to find out why. Heading …Read More

He’s been a fixture on the big and small screens for over 50 years now, he’s endeared us, made us laugh, and terrified us. Sadly, word reaches us that actor Brad Dourif now considers himself “retired” at the age of 74. Following an interview for the USA and SyFy show Chucky, Dourif allegedly made the …Read More

Do we have a new Scream King in our midst? Gladiator star Russell Crowe received excellent notices for his deranged turn in Unhinged, before becoming a God warrior in 2023’s surprise hit, The Pope’s Exorcist. Now, it seems Crowe is eager to repeat his success with the latter, as he’s about to go theatrical with …Read More

From blood-soaked vampires to psychological dramas and supernatural mysteries, the 2024 horror genre has been a terrific experience that keeps on terrifying, at least when it comes to theater releases. Abigail is the latest release in the 2024 catalog of horror films, with audiences on the edges of their seats with hearts pounding in anxious …Read More

Just when we thought Russell Crowe was set to become the king of religious horror, another huge name enters the fray… According to reports, Hollywood legend Al Pacino is set to perform the rite of exorcism in David Midell’s The Ritual. Dan Stevens will co-star with Pacino; the Downton Abbey star is fresh off a …Read More

Last week, we reported the vocal opposition of some involved with 1999’s The Blair Witch Project, following the announcement of a fresh reboot. Initially, production designer Ben Rock and actor Joshua Leonard voiced their dissatisfaction at the fact the studio continues to profit whilst the original filmmakers receive nothing. Now, more voices have joined the …Read More

Last year we reported that Paramount Pictures were “keen” to make horror a priority. With success from Smile and Scream to name only a few, they were in prime position to capitalise on it. Now, it seems its all coming to fruition! Sources close to the studio are reporting that they have signed a “first-look …Read More

It was Universal’s hope that Radio Silence’s vampire-heist tale Abigail would take a bite out of the competition at the box-office. Whilst the film has received considerable media attention and garnered critical praise, sadly, Abigail failed to set the charts alight. The latest chapter in Universal’s modern reboot of their classic monster movies, Abigail takes …Read More

Just a week after the first details emerged from Cinema-Con, Warner Bros. have gifted us with the first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. Josh Hartnett stars as a father accompanying his young daughter to a concert. As Lady Raven takes to the stage, Hartnett leaves his daughter briefly for a bathroom break. It is …Read More

With the announcement of s sixth instalment of the Scary Movie franchise in development, speculation immediately turned to potential cast members. We’re guilty of this ourselves, having received word that an unspecified legacy cast member is “attached.” However, there is one person putting her name forward that would be genius casting if it were to …Read More

Ray Garton, best known for his eighty’s horror movie novelisations, has died aged 61 after a short illness. Garton, a veteran of over 50 books, began his career at age 21 with his first novel Seductions, swiftly followed by Darklings in 1985. Of his influences, Garton acknowledged that he had an interest in horror, but …Read More

If you weren’t aware, Blumhouse’s reboot of The Wolf Man has a brand-new release date. Don’t feel too bad if you didn’t know, most didn’t. As it turns out, the release was pushed back some weeks ago, but the studios offered only the curtest of announcements. Originally set to premiere on October 25th 2024, many …Read More

In an unexpected move, Blumhouse and Lionsgate announced a reboot of the Blair Witch property last week, as we reported. Whilst this received widespread media attention, the response from genre fans hasn’t been stellar. Now, we have a response from two people heavily involved in the classic original… And it’s telling, to say the least. …Read More

Art the Clown is one step closer to his highly anticipated return! This past week, it was confirmed that Terrifier 3 has officially wrapped filming, according to creator Damien Leone. Precious little is known of the plot details this time around, however, what has been led with is the fact that this third instalment will …Read More

We have less than a month before The Strangers come knocking once again… And we have some news regarding a sequel. As we’ve reported consistently over the past year, The Strangers: Chapter One is set to be the first in a trilogy of films for the titular trio. However, what often hasn’t been reported clearly …Read More

It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? Among the straggling announcements to come from Cinema-Con, we have the news that the popular 2000’s spoof series Scary Movie will be receiving a reboot. Acting as the sixth official instalment in the franchise, the project will be coming to us courtesy of Paramount Pictures and …Read More

CANINE VAMPIRES Looking back at Zoltan: Hound of Dracula CRITTERS Sharp teeth and sharper wit LOST IN THE SHUFFLE Ten 80s Slashers you may have missed PROBLEM CHILD Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, actress Melissa Barrera talk Abigail THE NEW QUEEN OF HORROR C.J. Tudor discusses The Gathering, her latest book set in a …Read More

There’s no denying that Spanish filmmakers have always set the bar high when it comes to horror movies, and they don’t simply produce jump scares and cheap thrills. Well, that might an overstatement but then again, it doesn’t change the fact that Spanish horror movies are on a different level. There’s a reason Spanish horror …Read More

There’s always time for horror movies, even though we’re way past Halloween. And fortunately, we don’t have to wait for the cinemas to release new movies to get our horror fix. Now, we can watch all sorts of horror films at the comfort of our own homes any time we like with a Netflix subscription. …Read More

Mobile gaming has played a big part in many people’s daily lives including ours. Had a long day at work? Pull up a puzzle game. Need a pick-me-up during your commute? Play a round of a running game. Getting bored of studying? Start one round of your favourite MOBA. But what if you crave a …Read More

Since the initial announcement of “discussions” last year, 28 Years Later has been continually gaining momentum. With Sony Pictures winning a fierce bidding war for the property and securing three new movies, things have been moving rather fast. 28 Years Later, the first of the proposed trilogy, has already secured the involvement of Danny Boyle …Read More

With Cinema-Con this past week, there’s been a plethora of news, release date changes, and new footage shown. Historically, it’s unusual to see any of the clips or trailers appear online officially for some weeks or months. However, this year we had quite the surprise! Whilst presenting their slate at the convention, Universal Pictures simultaneously …Read More

Are you ready to return to Burkittsville? In a new merger announced between Lionsgate and Blumhouse, a new film in the Blair Witch mythos will apparently be their first project together. Although both studios have worked together in the past, this new deal will see them collaborating to inject “new life” into Lionsgate’s horror properties. …Read More

News reaches us from Cinema-Con that Warner Bros. panel included a trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming horror-thriller Trap. Details were previously sparse on the project; however, we did learn some time ago that Josh Hartnett was cast in the lead role. Now we have a concrete synopsis from Cinema-Con, and colour us intrigued… According …Read More

It’s been quite a while since we had an update for you on Alexandre Aja’s Halle Berry vehicle Never Let Go. Now we have quite the unexpected move from Lionsgate, announcing that the film will be landing in theatres this fall. Described as a psychological thriller, Never Let Go will see Berry star as the …Read More

Lionsgate have decided The Crow won’t be taking flight quite as soon as expected. The Bill Skarsgard led reboot of the beloved 1994 film starring Brandon Lee has been pushed back over two months, now set to release on August 23rd 2024. Originally releasing on June 7th, alarm bells immediately sounded when the date wasn’t …Read More

“I’ll tell you what’s changed… I’m not alone anymore.” It’s easily the most anticipated movie of the year, and after a series of image teases, we finally have our first look at Joker: Folie à Deux. Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga shine as two homicidally driven lost souls brought together inside Arkham Asylum. Fans have …Read More

“I want to play a game…” Well, you’ll just have to wait, Billy! In the first of a series of horror updates we have for you from Lionsgate, we bring you the unfortunate news that the eleventh Saw instalment has been delayed a year. Originally set to premiere September 27th 2024, Saw XI will now …Read More

20th Century Studios seem to have had high hopes for The First Omen, but unfortunately it appears it hasn’t delivered. Despite a massive promotional push, and being quite the critical darling, the prequel finished below initial estimates on its opening weekend. Originally slated to bring in $15 million domestically, estimates were slashed when The First …Read More

“I’m a fucking movie star…” Maxine Minx is back! In the first trailer for Ti West’s MaXXXine, we are treated to a neon vision of epic proportions. Taking us to 1985, and set against Laura Branigan’s Self Control, we are in Los Angeles and introduced to a very different Maxine Minx. She’s blonde, she’s ambitious, …Read More

It looks like the games are set to begin again… Rumours of a sequel to Radio Silence’s hit Ready or Not have sporadically appeared since the 2019 movie made a killing at the box-office. Last we reported, Radio Silence commented on the possibility of a sequel in 2023, sounding hopeful that they would return. However, …Read More

Almost 2 months after Sony Pictures won a fierce bidding war for the film, we have our first major update on 28 Years Later. Trusted sources are telling us that Killing Eve star Jodie Comer is in negotiations for a lead role in the highly-anticipated project. Exact details are being kept closely guarded, however, we …Read More

“She’s alive…. ALIVE!” Yes, according to director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Instagram, both Frankenstein’s Monster and his bride are very much alive. The actress and filmmaker shared a first look at costume and make-up tests, revealing Christian Bale’s role in her upcoming Monsterverse film The Bride. Previously, the former Batman actor had been cast in an “undisclosed” …Read More