After over twenty years of PG-13 rated outings, Scary Movie is finally back to its offensive best. As per the MPA, the sixth instalment of the legendary franchise has been rated “R” for: “Crude sexual content, graphic nudity, strong violence, and drug content and language throughout.” Well, the team promised that “every line will be …Read More

Despite only modest box-office receipts at the time of its release, 2000’s Ginger Snaps was a critical darling. The teen werewolf horror quickly became a huge hit on the home video market, quickly making icons out of stars Katherine Isabelle and Emily Perkins. The movie’s home media success and cult status spawned two sequels. Ginger …Read More

Back in March, we discussed the news from Maniac Cop creator William Lustig that a reboot would shoot this fall. However, it appears that window has been delayed slightly, but there is some good news! We can confirm that Nicolas Winding Refn’s Maniac Cop reboot has been acquired by Mubi and Goodfellas for worldwide distribution. …Read More

Here at SCREAM Magazine, you know we adore all things Hammer Horror. So, we’re thrilled to hear the news that a previously unseen cut of 1958’s Horror of Dracula has been unearthed. Hammer’s first crack at Bram Stoker’s legendary novel is still considered one of the best to hit screens. With Terrence Fisher in the …Read More

Unbelievably, Dead by Daylight has been dominating the horror multiplayer world for almost ten years. In that time, the game has amassed an incredible 60 million players, with at least a half million gamers active every day. Alongside their own custom-made killers, Dead by Daylight has also had the incredible fortune to have many iconic …Read More

Last week, we reported that, despite not taking the top spot, Curry Barker’s Obsession had put in a blinding performance at the box-office. Opening in third place, Obsession took in an impressive $17.1 million domestically. On a budget of just $1 million, this made Barker’s thriller already insanely profitable. In its second weekend, Obsession faced …Read More

In the early to mid-eighties, child actor Giovanni Frezza grabbed audience’s attention when he appeared in several Italian horror pictures consecutively. Undoubtedly, Frezza is best remembered for his performances in Lucio Fulci’s House by the Cemetery and Manhattan Baby. Modern audiences have gotten a particular kick out of the questionable dubbing used for Frezza in …Read More

Whilst news of an X-Files reboot seems unstoppable at the moment, for many years that wasn’t the case. Prior to the most recent 2016 revival, the last time fans had gotten an X-Files fix was the 2008 theatrical release The X-Files: I Want to Believe. A movie that was a decade in production, I Want …Read More

It’s been seven years since the release of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The adaption of the classic children’s book series received praise from both critics and fans. Chiefly, Scary Stories was praised for its creative writing, incorporating many elements of the books into a cohesive overall plot. After becoming a box-office success, …Read More

Although rumours were rife that Hayden Panettiere would reprise her role as Kirby Reed in Scream 7, the actress was nowhere to be seen. The last time we saw Panettiere was following the conclusion of 2023’s Scream VI. Kirby was alive and well by that movie’s end, despite having suffered a stab to the gut. …Read More

With its announcement at CinemaCon, the Longlegs sequel immediately became one of the genre’s most anticipated upcoming releases. Osgood Perkins’ supernatural thriller was a surprising hit when released in 2024, earning over $100 million on a budget of less than $10 million. So, the announcement of a sequel was warmly received, particularly the news that …Read More

We’re very sad to learn that Tom Kane, one of the industry’s most prolific voice actors, has died. Born on April 15th 1962, Kane first discovered his vocal talents at the age of fifteen in 1977. By the age of 24, Kane had already recorded voiceover work for hundreds of commercials and film trailers. This …Read More

Curry Barker continues to emerge as one of the hottest names in horror, thanks to the box-office success of Obsession. Already a critical darling, Obsession opened alongside Is God Is and In the Grey. Although the newest releases were expected to present no competition, Obsession was projected to gross a modest $8 million. However, after …Read More

He’s no stranger when it comes to adapting the work of Michael Crichton, having adapted Jurassic Park to enormous success. So, it’s little surprise that that David Koepp is penning a reboot of Crichton’s 1973 hit Westworld. The 1973 horror-sci-fi film was only the second film Crichton directed, and his second original screenplay. The movie …Read More

Filmmaker Curry Barker is currently collecting major critical praise for his feature debut Obsession, currently over-performing at the box-office. With a second feature, Anything but Ghosts lined up, and Barker also set to take on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise, it’s safe to say his slate is busy. However, Barker has another major horror …Read More

Fear is rarely about what we can see. In horror, the most effective moments are built on what remains hidden, something implied but not fully revealed. A shadow that lingers too long, a sound that doesn’t belong, or a silence that stretches just a bit further than expected. These elements work because they place us …Read More

As we reported back in February, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media were being sued. According to a complaint filed by Alterian Ghost Factory, Paramount and Spyglass were infringing on their design. According to Alterian, they created the iconic Ghostface design in the early nineties, and their design was consequently stolen by Fun World. “Fun World …Read More

Something strange is happening at the multiplex. Films made with grainy textures, synthesizer soundtracks, and handmade monster effects are filling seats – and pulling in audiences who weren’t alive when those techniques were standard. The classic horror revival isn’t a curiosity confined to film festivals or genre blogs. It’s become one of the defining movements …Read More

Things appear to be progressing rapidly on Ryan Coogler’s reboot of The X-Files. Last we heard, the Sinners filmmaker had secured Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler for the lead roles. Furthermore, original stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny have addressed the reboot, saying there had been “discussions” about returns as Dana Scully and Fox Mulder. …Read More

It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a Terrifier update. Following the enormous success of 2024’s Terrifier 3, it was expected that a sequel would follow quite quickly. However, it’s been almost two years, and according to Damien Leone, Terrifier 4 still lacks a complete script. However, Leone has recently dropped a titbit as …Read More

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Crystal Lake update. In fact, it’s been so long that some fans were beginning to wonder if the show was in trouble. However, now we have the ultimate update! Yes, we now have confirmation when Crystal Lake will hit screens… and the best part? It’s right …Read More

Actor Jack Taylor, best known for his roles in Spanish and Italian horror cinema, has died. Taylor was born George Brown Randall on October 21st 1926 in Oregon City, Oregon. Little is known of Taylor’s early life, however he is thought to have served his country during the second World War. Officially, Taylor adopted his …Read More

After various release date shuffles, A Quiet Place III is finally before the cameras! The news was confirmed by franchise creator John Krasinski in an Instagram post. Krasinski posted a picture of the movie’s official clapper board in front of the famous Paramount arches. Plot details for the third instalment are still being kept under …Read More

Horror movies age differently from everything else. A movie can come out, flop, disappear for years, then suddenly find an audience that treats it like treasure. That last one is usually how cult classics are born. Through word of mouth, rewatches, and fans refusing to let some movies die. The influence of these movies goes …Read More

For quite some time now, we’ve been hearing that a third Happy Death Day instalment was in the works. In fact, the last we heard of the project, star Jessica Rothe and creator Christopher Landon said a third instalment was “definitely happening.” However, since then we’ve had nothing but silence. Although both Rothe and Landon …Read More

1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night is perhaps the ultimate Santa slasher movie. The movie tells the tale of Billy Chapman, a young boy traumatised and morally confused after his parents’ brutal murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus. Following years of abuse in a strict religious orphanage, Billy’s twisted morals and fear of Christmas …Read More

“Why would I want to hurt you…?” We’re less than a month away from the premiere of Apple TV’s episodic reboot of Cape Fear. In a newly released trailer, we get a better look at the campaign of terror Max Cady has in store for Sam and Anna Bowden and their family. Interestingly, the crux …Read More

When she was let go from Scream 7, the firing of Melissa Barrera caused enormous uproar. Barrera was dismissed from the project in November of 2023, following comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict that producers deemed “antisemitic and unacceptable.” Following the discourse, Scream 7 was retooled as a vehicle for Neve Campbell, and has since become …Read More

“We’ve found you…” Why can’t people resist reading from the Necronomicon? It always results in utter chaos… Well, that’s certainly the case in the first full trailer for Evil Dead Burn! Beginning in the midst of the chaos, the clip introduces us to Alice and Joseph. Charging through the door, they barricade themselves inside, as …Read More