It was a very controversial moment for horror fans when actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the Scream franchise in November 2023. The Scream VI star was unexpectedly dismissed following social media posts regarding the Isreal-Palestine conflict, a move which continues to divide franchise fans. Whilst some deemed Barrera’s character arc complete, others pledged to …Read More

“Feed upon the flesh of mankind, and I will give thee back thine soul…” As the year draws to a close, promotion for Robert Eggers’ Werwulf is ramping up. Following the enormous success of 2024’s Nosferatu, the appetite has never been greater for Eggers’ work. Perhaps that’s most apparent in the sky-rocketing view count on …Read More

We haven’t had an update from the Five Nights at Freddy’s cinematic universe in quite some time. Thankfully, with actor Matthew Lillard on the promotional trail for the new Carrie series, he’s being asked about all manner of projects. Of course, Five Nights at Freddy’s came up, and Lillard offered an exciting update on the …Read More

Unbelievably, it’s been ten years since Fede Alvarez terrified us with Don’t Breathe. The home invasion thriller followed a desperate group of criminals as they target a supposedly wealthy blind veteran. However, they aren’t prepared for just how vicious this disabled man can be. Tense and genuinely frightening, the movie was a significant box-office success. …Read More

In yet another release date shuffle, we bring you the disappointing news that Gremlins 3 has been pushed back almost a year. Originally set to debut on November 19th 2027, official sources confirm that the highly anticipated sequel has been delayed. The movie will now hit screens on October 6th 2028, over two years away. …Read More

We’re just days away from the premiere of Mike Flanagan’s Carrie series adaption. Although the property has been adapted many times in the past, at a recent premiere event, Flanagan revealed he has some very different plans. Despite being a very short and straight-forward novel, it seems Flanagan has thought of ways to expand the …Read More

It’s hard for a slasher movie to stand out these days… After all, there is over 50 years worth of them to choose from, and they’re all rather formulaic, aren’t they? That’s what made 2024’s In a Violent Nature so unique. Chris Nash’s slasher took an unconventional approach to the formula, telling the story from …Read More

It feels like it’s been a long time coming, but finally, official sources have confirmed They Follow has wrapped filming. The movie is a sequel to David Robert Mitchell’s 2015 indie darling It Follows. In the film, Scream Queen Maika Monroe stars as a young woman tormented by a shape-shifting entity. A beautifully crafted allegory …Read More

Hot on the heels of the action-slasher Onslaught, A24 are unexpectedly bringing us another movie of that ilk. Since the spooky season is right around the corner, undoubtedly all good “haunt” experiences will be sold out the world over. Or… maybe not. The first teaser for A24’s newest slasher Slayground might just scare patrons away. …Read More

Hot on the heels of Heart Eyes getting a new release date, we’ve also learned when another Paramount property will hit screens. Official sources confirm that Crawl 2 will bite into theatres on July 16th 2027. Of course, this mirrors Paramount’s strategy with the 2019 original, which released on July 12th. It seems the studio …Read More

A recent calendar shuffle means Joel Ruben’s Heart Eyes sequel will be coming to us earlier than expected! Initially expected to release on February 11th 2028, official sources have confirmed that Paramount Pictures have brought the project forward one week. Heart Eyes 2 will now debut worldwide on February 4th 2028. Writer-director Joel Ruben will …Read More

After two enormous genre hits, the world held its breath to see what filmmaker Zach Cregger could do for the flagging Resident Evil franchise. The Weapons creator has worked his magic once more, with his 2026 stand-alone Resident Evil film scoring the film series’ highest grossing opening weekend to date. Domestically, Resident Evil was projected …Read More

It’s a great time to be a Mike Flanagan fan. Not only is Flanagan putting the finishing touches to the next instalment of The Exorcist franchise, but soon his series adaption of Stephen King’s Carrie will debut. To that end, Flanagan has already lined up his next King adaption, and intends to dive straight in …Read More

Prolific actor and horror genre regular Gerrit Graham has died. Graham was born on November 27th 1948 in New York City. His family would move between Missouri and Michigan before settling in Chicago. Returning to New York, Graham would study at Columbia University. Despite not studying theatre, Graham became head of the Columbia Players Theatre …Read More

Just as new Friday the 13th content looms, and fans thought the legal issues surrounding the series were over, a fresh lawsuit has come to light. At the very top, we want to clarify that this new legal battle will NOT derail Crystal Lake or any future film or television content. The rights and copyright …Read More

“You don’t have to be scared, Mommy… she’s nice.” We’re less than a month away from the release of Blumhouse and Universal’s Other Mommy. With time running short, we’ve been gifted our final look at the movie in a disturbing new trailer. From the clip, it’s obvious that all involved are hoping this will be …Read More

“My husband’s turned into some kind of… sheep man!” It’s been 20 years since Jonathan King taught us sheep aren’t as placid and adorable as they seem. 2006’s horror-comedy Black Sheep saw the fluffy creatures turned into blood-thirsty zombies by a genetic mutation. Equal parts hilarious and horrifying, King’s feature was lauded with praise in …Read More

This past August marked the 25th anniversary of Brad Anderson’s cult psychological horror film Session 9. Although a financial flop at the time, Session 9 has gone on to garner considerable acclaim in the years since. Praised for its atmosphere, strong performances, and unapologetically dark story, Session 9 has gone on to achieve cult classic …Read More

Shockingly, it’s been seven years since we last checked in with Tree, Babyface, and the Happy Death Day Universe. As we’ve reported numerous times over the years, the series was always intended to be a trilogy, with filmmaker Christopher Landon having a clear vision of events. In fact, just a few months ago, series star …Read More

It’s been a slow road, but we finally have some solid news on Scream 8. As we’ve known for some time, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media have been actively developing an eighth instalment since the massive success of Scream 7. All we know for sure is that screenwriting duo Nora and Lila Zuckerman have been …Read More

“Some of us are meant to wear masks…” We’re less than a month away from the release of Peacock’s Crystal Lake series, so it’s the perfect time for a full trailer. The clip immediately endears fans of the long-running Friday the 13th franchise with some fantastic campground atmosphere. Clearly aware of their audience, the prequel …Read More

As we’ve covered over the past few weeks, it hasn’t been an easy road to release for Halloween: The Game. First the game was denied a certificate in Australia and New Zealand. However, the New Zealand authorities later overruled this, allowing Halloween to be sold via digital platforms. More recently, Japan has refused to stock …Read More

It’s been almost 30 years since Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar made a memorable cameo in 1997’s Scream 2. Best known as a fearless vampire hunter, seeing Gellar chased and killed by Ghostface was quite jarring to audiences. Hence, the brief appearance has rightfully become an iconic horror moment. Now, Gellar is paying homage to …Read More

“All I ever wanted was to go to school…” We’re just one month away from the release of Mike Flanagan’s highly-anticipated Carrie adaption. The latest in a series of Stephen King adaptions for Flanagan, this time the classic novel has been worked into an eight-episode miniseries for Amazon. Now, we have a full trailer for …Read More

It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Radio Silence’s Mummy sequel. Last we heard, more legacy cast members had signed out to return, with production expected to begin in August. Now we have confirmation that filming is underway. According to returning star Brendan Fraser, filming commenced on September 7th 2026. Fraser made …Read More

Back in early 2025, Sony Pictures were feeling confident about the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot they were hyping up. Who could blame them? The movie had its original stars attached, and the trailers had garnered considerable online buzz. Riding this wave, the studio then announced that a reboot of another beloved …Read More

How Microgaming Translates Horror Cinema Locations, Tropes & Suspense to Slot Games Microgaming slots rely on different themes, since the brand has been on the market for a few decades. But their most memorable games feature locations and plots and include suspense essentials that usually keep us paralysed in horror cinema. These slots send shivers …Read More

Back in June, we brought you the surprising news that legendary horror video game Until Dawn would be receiving a sequel. Far from the frigid mountain chills of the original, Until Dawn 2 takes us to a beautiful tropical island. Upon the announcement, we knew the game would land sometime in 2027, but we didn’t …Read More