Horror

The small but effective subgenre of “adoption horror” has a certain formula it follows. The newly adopted gradually dismantles the family unit, whether that means manipulating the systems around them or simply taking matters into their own little hands. Then, once someone gets wise to the evildoing, they either stop the young threat or they

The September release slate from Severin Films has been announced and detailed today, this latest batch of new releases headlined by 1980 classic The Changeling on 4K Ultra HD. Severin Films will be haunting disc players across the continent with a new 4K edition of Peter Medak’s beloved ghost story The Changeling, along with landmark

Living With Chucky begins as a familiar horror documentary that assembles a variety of notable genre veterans to examine a prominent horror franchise. This one celebrates the iconic killer doll and the Child’s Play franchise. But Living With Chucky quickly diverges from the pack as a unique angle emerges. It’s not just a documentary that reflects upon the franchise’s legacy; it

Welcome back to DEAD Time. I hope this column will not only share stories of paranormal and unexplained phenomena, but also open up a conversation and clear up some misconceptions about the paranormal, as well as encourage others to share their experiences with an open mind. For this month’s DEAD Time, I learned a lot

The rumours are true. THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive has resurrected Alone in the Dark for a new generation. Officially revealed during THQ Nordic’s showcase at Gamescom 2022 (after Belgian retailer Smartoys pre-emptively posted a listing for the game), this remake of Alone in the Dark will see players return to the Derceto mansion

In the wake of suffering a severe brain injury one week ago as a result of a devastating car crash, it’s being reported today that Anne Heche has tragically passed away. The actress was just 53 years old, leaving behind two children. “Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous

From the directors of The Asylum’s Dune knockoff and the writers/director of The Asylum’s Aladdin ripoff comes The Asylum’s Tubi Original Shark Side of the Moon. Just when you thought it was safe to colonize Earth’s crater-covered moon again, Glenn Campbell and Tammy Klein introduce Russian human-shark hybrids as cosmic predators. Or, more appropriately, lower-than-low-budget

The rumours are true. THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive has resurrected Alone in the Dark for a new generation. Officially revealed during THQ Nordic’s showcase at Gamescom 2022 (after Belgian retailer Smartoys pre-emptively posted a listing for the game), this remake of Alone in the Dark will see players return to the Derceto mansion

From the directors of The Asylum’s Dune knockoff and the writers/director of The Asylum’s Aladdin ripoff comes The Asylum’s Tubi Original Shark Side of the Moon. Just when you thought it was safe to colonize Earth’s crater-covered moon again, Glenn Campbell and Tammy Klein introduce Russian human-shark hybrids as cosmic predators. Or, more appropriately, lower-than-low-budget

A war between faith and science determines the fate of an infected village in a gross episode that doesn’t have as much to say as it thinks. “Love doesn’t heal, Celeste, only science can do that.” Both American Horror Stories and American Horror Story proper have tackled endless subject matter that has explored the entire

In this edition of The Silver Lining, we’ll be discussing Paul W.S. Anderson’s 2008 remake, Death Race! Loosely based on Ib Melchior’s short story The Racer, Paul Bartel’s Death Race 2000 is remembered as a revolutionary B-movie that entertained audiences with fun and schlocky satire despite a shoestring budget and malfunctioning cars. Starring David Carradine

Bloody Disgusting has partnered with SCREAMBOX to bring Terrifier 2 to theaters nationwide this fall before it arrives on the SCREAMBOX streaming platform, but first up director Damien Leone‘s hotly anticipated (and insanely gory) sequel is hitting the festival circuit. The first stop on the tour is UK FrightFest, which takes place at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square

In addition to “Interview with the Vampire,” Anne Rice‘s “The Mayfair Witches” are also coming to AMC, and today The Wrap has shared several first-look images from the series. Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, and Annabeth Gish star in “The Mayfair Witches,” with Jack Huston (House of Gucci) recently signing on to play the shape-shifting Lasher. Check out

It’s good news all around for brand new Predator movie Prey, which has not only won over critics and franchise fans alike, but the film has also broken a new record over at Hulu. We’ve learned today, “20th Century Studios’ highly acclaimed action-thriller Prey is the #1 premiere on Hulu to date, including all film and TV series

Any fan of the pulpy genre publications of the 40s and 50s will tell you that comic-books have always had a love affair with horror. Unfortunately, the eventual rise of the Comics Code Authority meant that publishers could no longer depict mature subject matter in their books, resulting in an industry-wide shift to more accessible

Can you believe it’s been 20 YEARS since Gore Verbinski’s The Ring? Widely considered one of the best horror remakes, The Ring is celebrating with a brand new Blu-ray release! Just in time for the film’s 20th anniversary, Paramount is bringing The Ring to Limited Edition Blu-ray SteelBook, and the release will feature a VHS-inspired

Alex Garland‘s A24 horror movie Men was released in theaters back in May, and the film is now available for $19.99 Digital purchase in 4K Ultra HD from Amazon and other outlets. Men also comes to DVD, Blu-ray and Digital (rental) tomorrow, August 9th. The physical and digital release of Men will include the following bonus feature: Rebirth: The Making

It’s a no-brainer that there needs to be more Lovecraft-inspired video games. Lucky for us, Lara Croft creator Toby Gard and developer Cathuria Games with publisher Raw Fury have just the thing with their upcoming cosmic horror adventure title Dream Cycle, which is slated to exit Steam Early Access on August 8 (that’s tomorrow, if

We all know how creepy the moments of trudging through Silent Hill were for many players, and it would seem that indie studio DarKnot Team has taken cues with their upcoming psychological horror title DarKnot. In a recent devlog post, the devs detailed more of the creepiness to come for the game, which will be

Funko has officially unveiled their line of “Stranger Things 4” toys, based on the brand new second-to-last season of Netflix’s beloved hit series set in Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s. “Bring home the characters and breakthrough moments of Season 4,” Funko said in a social media statement this afternoon, announcing that the toys are up

For found footage horror fans, Zachary Donohue’s 2013 feature debut The Den is often regarded as one of the scariest films in the subgenre and a pioneer of the screen life storytelling format. Using various computer- and app-based interactions to follow a graduate student being targeted by a vicious killer after witnessing a murder online,

Steven Spielberg‘s horror classics Jaws, the movie that forever changed the face of the Hollywood summer blockbuster, is returning to theaters this Labor Day Weekend. Jaws is taking another bite out of the big screen nationwide on September 2, 2022, and the 1975 shark attack classic is being re-released in theaters in IMAX as well as RealD 3D!

In spite of its title, Road to Nowhere has a conclusive ending. And a powerful one, at that. Christopher Pike’s 1993 novel puts its troubled protagonist behind the wheel and shadows her every move and thought as she drives along the California coast one fateful night. The path ahead of her is unclear, but one

There was a time when it was more likely for a successful foreign film to be remade in English than see a proper release in America. From the decade-long ban on Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale to the Lovecraftian Valdemar Legacy films never getting an official Region 1 release, being a fan of overseas genre thrills

Wes Craven‘s The Hills Have Eyes is a seminal “Sunny Scary” horror flick renowned for its cannibalistic hilltop clan, but it certainly presents as one of Craven’s earliest works. The sorely missed master of horror went on to hone his craft as a writer and director, tidying visions and coaxing stronger performances. Craven’s 1977 The

If you think you have what it takes to survive Saw, then we have great news for you: tickets are now available for Saw: The Experience. In partnership with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, experiential production company The Path Entertainment Group is offering SAW: The Experience, a brand-new, immersive, multi-room escape experience heading to a secret location in London this fall. Tickets for

Julius Avery, the director of 2018’s Overlord, is heading back into the horror genre with The Pope’s Exorcist, with Russell Crowe starring as real life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth. The film is now in production. Check out your first look above and expect more soon. From Sony’s Screen Gems, The Pope’s Exorcist is based on real-life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth,

In 2020, Warner Bros. bumped the brand new animated film Scoob! from theatrical release and released it digitally instead. Now their Christmas-themed follow up, Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, seems destined for a similar path. THR reports that a change in leadership at the studio has led to a few surprising shakeups in their HBO Max release slate, which

Amazon Studios recently greenlit “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” based on the hit Gimlet podcast, and Variety reports that music legend Cyndi Lauper has joined the cast. Lauper has signed on for a “recurring guest role,” Variety indicates. The website goes on to detail, “Lauper will play Ruthie, a Broadway theatre usher who moonlights as a private

Esther is back in brand new Orphan prequel movie Orphan: First Kill, and you’ll be able to see it in select theaters, buy it on Digital, and stream it on Paramount+ on August 19! Reunite with Esther by checking out a new official poster below. Isabelle Fuhrman is reprising the role of Esther thanks to clever production trickery, and William