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Explore the History of Occultism in “Cassie Workman is Witchy AF” from ‘The Matrix’ Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski
In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, The Matrix filmmaker Lilly Wachowski has announced the documentary series “Cassie Workman is Witchy AF.” With her signature sense of humor, trans Australian comedian Cassie Workman leads viewers through a world of ritual magic, identity, demons, tarot, love, death, and possible salvation. Aleister Crowley, John Dee, the […]
Matthew Lillard Talks ‘Scream’ Franchise Return; “I Hope I Don’t F It Up for Everyone”
The big news for Scream 7 is that Matthew Lillard is returning to the franchise for the first time since Wes Craven’s original slasher back in the 1990s, but we still have no idea how Lillard – and his long-deceased character, Stu Macher – will be returning to the fold. As for Lillard himself, well, […]
‘Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus’, Sequel to ‘Descend Into Madness’ Announced for PC, Consoles [Trailer]
Fans of Blowfish Studios and developer Indiesruption’s 2023 graphic adventure horror title Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness will be returning to the big top later this year with the macabre follow-up in Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus. The game is currently being developed for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and the Xbox […]
Frendo the Clown Beheads a Meathead in ‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Clip
Frendo the clown makes sure a bench press becomes a jock’s last rep in the clip from Clown in a Cornfield below. Based on Adam Cesare‘s 2020 novel of the same name, the slasher hits theaters on May 9 from RLJE Films and Shudder. Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directs from a script […]
‘The Sinking City Remastered’ Announced Along With a Chance for Your Voice to Be In ‘The Sinking City 2’ [Trailer]
With the Kickstarter for The Sinking City 2 nearing its end (and having smashed its initial goal several times over), Frogwares has announced that they’re returning to the first game with a new remaster. Best of all, The Sinking City Remastered will be free for all existing owners of the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, […]
“The Eternaut” Trailer – Aliens Invade Argentina in Netflix’s Sci-Fi Comic Adaptation
Buenos Aires has only seen snowfall three times in its recorded history. This time, it kills everything it touches in an instant. Is it nuclear war or something even more sinister? Find out when “The Eternaut” invades Netflix globally on April 30. The Spanish-language sci-fi series is based on the 1957 Argentine comic written by Héctor […]
‘Bring Her Back’ Poster Previews A24’s Twisted New Vision from the Directors of ‘Talk to Me’
Fresh off a preview event that Bloody Disgusting attended this past Friday, A24 has released the official poster for Bring Her Back, the new horror movie from Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou. Additionally, we’ve learned the trailer arrives tomorrow, April 1. While you wait, check out the official Bring Her Back poster […]
David F. Sandberg on ‘Lights Out’ Sequel: “I Think the Moment Has Passed”
A sequel to Lights Out was announced a week after the original film’s release in 2016, but nothing ever came of it. Replying to a fan on Instagram, director David F. Sandberg confirmed that the follow-up is unlikely to happen. “It’s been nine years since that movie came out. I think the moment has passed,” […]
‘Bring Her Back’ Preview – The Directors of ‘Talk to Me’ Aren’t Missing a Beat
Nearly two years after bludgeoning the box office with 2023’s Talk to Me, brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are reuniting with A24 for Bring Her Back. Although their highly anticipated followup arrives in just two months — May 30, 2025, to be exact — there’s still an impressive air of mystery to the project. Between the logline […]
‘Zombie Army VR’ Shuffles to a May 22 Release; Pre-Orders Open Now [Trailer]
Rebellion will have your zombie fix later this spring, as they’ve announced that Zombie Army VR will launch on May 22 for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 and above, and selective PC headsets via Steam. Pre-orders are now open, with an early bird discount from now until launch. Set before the events of Zombie Army […]
‘The Vampire Diaries’ Author L.J. Smith Has Passed Away
L.J. Smith, New York Times bestselling author of the Vampire Diaries series, passed away peacefully on March 8 after suffering effects of a rare autoimmune disease for a decade. She was 66. “Her novels not only entertained, but also offered solace and inspiration, making her a cherished companion to readers around the world,” reads a […]
‘Dead Talents Society’ Review – An Instant Horror Comedy Classic
In the cold open for Dead Talents Society, the new film by director John Hsu (2019’s Detention), a young woman enters hotel room 414. Bizarre events quickly add up, including a whole wall that is suddenly plastered with glamour pictures of a woman. Then the closet door creeps open and the woman from the picture […]
Uncovering the True Villains of Gore Verbinski’s ‘The Ring’ [The Lady Killers Podcast]
“You weren’t supposed to help her.” Who doesn’t love a good urban legend? From Bloody Mary and the ghostly passenger to alligators in the sewers and a killer in the backseat, we love an ominous story passed to us from a friend of a friend. We know it probably isn’t true, but … what if […]
Tubi’s ‘Ex Door Neighbor’ Cleverly Plays on Expectations [Review]
When it comes to straight romantic relationships in the thriller subgenre, there are several tried and true narratives to explore. One of the most prevalent is ‘the threatening ex’: the reappearance of one partner’s paramour threatens an otherwise happy and healthy couple, chipping away at the new romance through paranoia, jealousy, and – more often […]
Production Wraps on Edgar Wright’s Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man’
Production has wrapped on The Running Man from director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). “That’s a picture wrap on The Running Man. All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew, who have worked tirelessly on it,” Wright wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait for you […]
Unicorns, But Make It Murder: How ‘Death of a Unicorn’ Transforms a Timeless Tale
For centuries, humans have developed fairy tales to explain the world’s mysteries, impart moral lessons, and connect communities through shared narratives. Considering how little seems to make sense across the board in today’s landscape of widening class, value, and political divides, the timing could not be more perfect for a film like Alex Scharfman’s Death […]
‘Leprechaun’ Update – Felipe Vargas No Longer Directing Lionsgate’s Next Installment
It had been announced back in June of 2023 that a new Leprechaun movie was in the works at Lionsgate, with Felipe Vargas (Milk Teeth) being hired to “reimagine” the franchise. But it’s been over a year since we’ve heard a peep about the project, with Felipe Vargas’ new horror movie Rosario more recently being announced […]
‘Road of Bones’ Adaptation in the Works from ‘The Black Phone’ Writer/Director Duo
The duo behind Sinister, Doctor Strange and The Black Phone, Scott Derrickson and his frequent partner C. Robert Cargill, are keeping busy in horror. THR reports that Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems has enlisted the pair to adapt Road of Bones, a horror novel by best-selling author Christopher Golden. Cargill will pen the script and Derrickson will direct, with both producing via their […]
‘Juan of the Dead,’ ‘Killer Barbys’ 4K Restorations to Debut on Film Movement Plus
New 4K restorations of Juan of the Dead and Killer Barbys will debut exclusively on the streaming service Film Movement Plus, also available through Prime Video. Juan of the Dead (known in Spanish as Juan de los Muertos) will stream on April 11. The 2011 Spanish-Cuban zombie comedy is written and directed by Alejandro Brugués […]
‘Until Dawn’ Director David F. Sandberg Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Practical Effects
Until Dawn director David F. Sandberg posted a behind-the-scenes look at “one of the many great practical makeup effects” created for the film by Applied Arts FX Studio (Hereditary, Thanksgiving). The Instagram video below features the filmmaker’s original storyboards and behind-the-scenes footage of a sequence in which a worm is burrowed in a character’s face, […]