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Blumhouse’s The Woman in the Yard will make its streaming debut June 27 on Peacock. The supernatural horror film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan, The Shallows) and written by Sam Stefanak (“F Is for Family”). Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Okwui Okpokwasili (“Agatha All Along”), Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, and Russell Hornsby (“Grimm”) star. “When the […]

Prior to its launch on Steam back in January, developer Retrofiction Games announced that their 2D Resident Evil-inspired Survival Horror title Dead of Darkness would be getting a console release. That console release will be happening next month, as Dead of Darkness launches July 2 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, […]

Cameron Scoggins (“Nashville”), Devin Kessler (“Godfather of Harlem”), and newcomer Gwendolyn Sundstrom have joined “Crystal Lake” as series regulars. Notably, Scoggins will play Dorf, the police officer portrayed by Ron Millkie in the original Friday the 13th. Kessler will play Briana Brooks and Sundstrom will play Grace. They join the previously announced Linda Cardellini (Scooby-D00) […]

Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Friday the 13th with the big news that Jason is returning to the event this Halloween season with an official “Jason Universe” attraction. The all-original haunted house takes guests back to the summer camp where the gruesome legend was born. The reckoning begins on Friday, August 29 at Universal Orlando […]

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Nosferatu Print by Rick Baker Special effects legend Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Men in Black) has made […]

The cult classic that is POSTAL 2 will once again be getting some love. Running With Scissors, Team Beef, and Flat2VR Studios have announced POSTAL 2 Redux, a full remake of the multimillion-selling and controversial 2003 shooter. The remake will raise hell on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch, bringing […]

A multi-platform expansion of the Friday the 13th franchise from its original owners, the Jason Universe officially launched with a brand new Jason Voorhees redesign earlier this year (above), and that new version of Jason will soon be getting his own NECA toys. The NECA team has taken to social media today (Friday the 13th!) to […]

The marketing campaign for the upcoming television series “Alien: Earth” is in full swing, and this morning FX has released a brand new teaser spot with some fresh footage. Watch below. Creator Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth“ will premiere with the franchise horror series’ first two episodes on August 12 at 8pm on FX and Hulu in the […]

ParaNorman is returning to theaters this Halloween, newly remastered for RealD 3D and 2D formats, for a one-week engagement. Laika’s 2012 stop-motion animated film will open on October 25 via Fathom Entertainment. It will also be released in international markets beginning October 23 from Trafalgar Releasing. The film will be accompanied by a new, CG-animated […]

It’s the Summer of Toxie and the wait is almost over for Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger reboot, which is bringing UNRATED mayhem to theaters on August 29, 2025. A fresh take on Troma’s cult classic, The Toxic Avenger will be released in theaters fully UNCUT and UNRATED, and the film’s upcoming UK premiere has been announced today. […]

Rucking Fotten has released a collection of RoboCop apparel, plus a design from its first sequel, RoboCop 2. The line includes T-shirts ($33.99), tank tops ($33.99), long sleeves ($43.99), all-over print tees ($59.99), zip-up hoodies ($64.99), hats ($36.99), and 60×50 woven blankets ($62.99). The collection is only available through Sunday, June 15, and will ship […]

Dan Polydoris has been making custom horror toys under the Death by Toys banner for the last several years, and he’s celebrating 2025’s only Friday the 13th this week with his own unique tribute to the Friday the 13th franchise. In particular, the saga’s best kill scenes. Countless fans over the years have relayed their […]

After sending Jason Voorhees to Hell, and before launching him into space, the Friday the 13th franchise delivered a set of fresh and exciting stories. Of course, these other tales of the slasher icon can only be found in print rather than on screen. So overlooking 1994’s Camp Crystal Lake is understandable, especially after author […]

Secret Mode and The Chinese Room’s BAFTA winning aquatic horror title Still Wakes the Deep will be getting a story expansion next week! Siren’s Rest will launch June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam, and will see players return to the wreckage of the Beira D, a decade after the events of […]

An apartment becomes a trap in the trailer for Brick, which brings to mind Cube and The Platform. The mysterious sci-fi thriller drops July 10 on Netflix. Tim and Olivia awake trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight… and they are not alone. The entire building and its residents […]

Fangoria has released its annual Pride shirt through Fright-Rags. Priced at $33, the black tie-dye 5.3oz pre-shrunk ringspun cotton tee features the Fangoria logo in white puff ink. 100% of profits will be donated to Grass Roots Gay Rights, a nonprofit foundation which supports organizations that promote a happy, healthy and connected Bay Area LGBTQ community. […]

The novella may be one of the great mysteries of modern literature. Clocking in at an estimated 17,000 to 40,000 words, this unique example of narrative fiction is usually designed to be consumed in one or two extended sittings. The novella’s challenging limitations demand more detail than a traditional short without offering the novel’s opportunity […]

NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of JAWS with a special presentation of the classic film next week that will feature a new introduction from Steven Spielberg, Variety reports. The 1975 film will air across three hours beginning at 8pm ET on Friday, June 20, which Variety notes is “the exact 50th anniversary date of […]

Jenn and I have tackled ‘theme’ months before on Murder Made Fiction, including a month dedicated to Australian true crime, survival cannibalism and nearly two months on Ted Bundy. For the first time ever, though, we’re tackling medical horror. Jenn kicked things off last week with a primer on Dr. Christopher Duntsch (listen), outlining the surgeon’s […]

For those that enjoy a fine wine with their horror, developer Sindria World has announced that its first-person psychological horror title The Vineyard Massacre will be coming to Steam this Halloween. In the meantime, you can enjoy the demo during Steam Next Fest. The Vineyard Massacre takes place within Sangnoire Mansion. What was once a […]