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Experimental horror cinema has welcomed an eerie new addition as Haunters of the Silence officially arrives on Tubi. Grounded in abstract dread and an unsettling psychological atmosphere, the film translates the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis into a haunting visual journey. It offers genre fans a unique, claustrophobic viewing experience. Conception and Personal Inspiration However, the feature is a personal passion project for husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Tatu and Veleda Heikkinen. Together, they wrote and directed, and handled cinematography and editing. Drawing directly from their own lived experiences with sleep-wake disturbances, they aimed to craft an atmospheric narrative. One that captures the disorienting vulnerability of being trapped inside one’s own mind. Co-director Tatu Heikkinen reflected on choosing the central theme. He noted that sleep paralysis provided the perfect foundation for their shared artistic vision. Having experienced the terrifying phenomenon firsthand, the duo aimed to replicate the overwhelming sensation of abstract dread. Also where time, spatial awareness, and reality begin to warp
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Master of Indonesian cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences deep inside the iron-clad walls of a violent, high-security prison. High-Security Lockup Becomes a Living Hell Ruled by a tyrannical warden and torn apart by warring convict factions, the penitentiary is already a powder keg. However, when a mysterious new inmate arrives, the facility’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters. A string of gruesome, stomach-churning murders leaves victims on morbid display across the cellblocks. No Escape From an Unseen Threat What begins as a volatile clash between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against an invisible, supernatural force. The terrified inmates quickly realize the deadliest threat isn’t the man in the adjacent cell. It’s a vengeful entity roaming the corridors. However, to survive, bitter rivals must set aside their bloody grudges and band together. What unfolds is a high-octane
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FOUND TV is bringing an unsettling new game night to horror fans this October. The award-winning British screenlife thriller Groupchat, written and directed by Dan Brownlie, has exclusively arrived on the streaming service. Game Night Turns Deadly The film follows a tight-knit circle of friends reuniting online after an extended hiatus from their long-time game master, Dean. Eager to dive back into their favorite tabletop role-playing campaign, Necromancer. However, the group quickly realizes Dean’s latest storyline has crossed into reality. As supernatural elements bleed through their screens, the virtual session rapidly devolves into a real-time nightmare. An Ensemble Cast Built for Real-Time Terror The screenlife feature stars Marcel Jortzik, Amy Tara, Toby Wynn-Davies, Georgie Rodgers, James Grimm, and beloved horror veteran Debbie Rochon. To capture genuine live interaction, the production utilized five cameras simultaneously. All the while, the actors stayed physically isolated in individual locations while performing together live to simulate webcams operating in real time. An Award-Winning Festival Run Hits Streaming
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If horror fans know one thing for certain, it’s that when Maika Monroe leads a genre film, we are in for an absolute, skin-crawling masterpiece. Fresh off her haunting performance in Longlegs, Monroe returns to the dark side in Victorian Psycho. And it has officially landed an R-rating from the MPAA for “strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.” A stark new poster has just dropped. It features Monroe letting out a bone-chilling scream that sets the tone for the gothic mayhem to come. Dark Secrets in the Manor Adapted directly from the novel by author Virginia Feito herself, the film casts Monroe as Winifred. She’s an eccentric governess who arrives at an estate to care for a wealthy family’s children. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for the household to realize something is deeply, terribly wrong. Beneath Winifred’s delicate, polite exterior lies a dark and bloody secret. She isn’t just a quiet teacher, but is also a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century
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MGM+ has officially unveiled the gripping first trailer and key art for the highly anticipated second season of “The Institute,” bringing Stephen King’s terrifying vision back to the screen. After an explosive first season cemented the series as one of television’s most thrilling shows, season two premieres on MGM+ this November! Recap: The Shocking Events of Season One Season one introduced viewers to Luke Ellis. He is a super-genius teenager whose life was ripped apart when he was taken and his parents brutally murdered in the dead of night. He was kidnapped and brought to a facility in the Maine woods known as the Institute. Luke found himself trapped alongside other children. All of whom possessed extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. Under the ruthless leadership of Ms. Sigsby, the staff subjected the kids to brutal tests to extract and weaponize their psychic powers for covert government operations. The tension reached a boiling point as Luke formed a tight-knit alliance with
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More than 130 years after the Borden murders shocked the nation, the story of Lizzie Borden still fascinates audiences. Renewed interest in Netflix’s newly released “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” is putting the infamous case back at the center of popular culture. Lizzie Comes to Life For viewers searching for more Lizzie Borden stories, Breaking Glass Pictures invites horror fans to discover The Lizzie Borden Game. This supernatural horror thriller takes the enduring legend in a very different direction. In The Lizzie Borden Game, a group of friends gathers for a secluded Friendsgiving getaway. They discover an unsettling ritual known as “The Lizzie Borden Game.” What begins as a dare quickly turns deadly when the game summons Lizzie Borden’s ghost from beyond the grave. The friends must uncover the truth behind the legend and close the portal before they all get axed. Rather than dramatizing the historical Borden case, the film uses Lizzie Borden’s place in American folklore as the foundation for
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Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish: “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We
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This summer, BUDDY—starring America’s favorite, deceptively sweet orange unicorn—emerged as the year’s breakout indie-horror box office sensation. Roaring past $26 million domestically, the film secured the biggest opening of the year for any release playing in fewer than 1,800 screens. It delivered an astonishing box office run for an independent, original, R-rated horror feature. Shattering Box Office Records The record-breaking momentum didn’t stop at its opening weekend. BUDDY continued its unstoppable run, charging past The Invite to become the highest-grossing Sundance 2026 acquisition to date. The film has officially become the highest-grossing release in Saban Films’ history. It is also the third-highest-grossing theatrical release ever for Roadside Attractions, surpassing Judy and sitting behind only I Can Only Imagine and Manchester by the Sea. Buddy even returned to theaters with a sing-along event. Now, he’s coming to a TV near you. A Twisted Take on Children’s Television The feature turns childhood nostalgia completely on its head. Set inside the vibrant, sunlit
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A massive new collectible has surfaced for the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero. And the iconic kaiju on screen isn’t the only thing taking on supersized proportions. Exhibition company SATO gave attendees at EXPOCINE an exclusive first look at a new Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket that left them in shock. While official measurements haven’t been released, attendees describe the collectible as “enormous.” Images show it taking up an entire display table. Unlike with previous films, the bucket isn’t just a head. It’s a full recreation of the iconic creature. Fans can access their snack through a hatch on the titan’s back. While we are still waiting to learn the price and measurements, we do know this must-have collectible comes out when the towering King of the Monsters returns to theaters this November. Hence, we urge you to snag yours the moment they go on sale because they will most definitely sell out fast. A Technical Milestone for Japanese Cinema Godzilla Minus
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With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of
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Experimental horror cinema has welcomed an eerie new addition as Haunters of the Silence officially arrives on Tubi. Grounded in abstract dread and an unsettling psychological atmosphere, the film translates the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis into a haunting visual journey. It offers genre fans a unique, claustrophobic viewing experience. Conception and Personal Inspiration However, the feature is a personal passion project for husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Tatu and Veleda Heikkinen. Together, they wrote and directed, and handled cinematography and editing. Drawing directly from their own lived experiences with sleep-wake disturbances, they aimed to craft an atmospheric narrative. One that captures the disorienting vulnerability of being trapped inside one’s own mind. Co-director Tatu Heikkinen reflected on choosing the central theme. He noted that sleep paralysis provided the perfect foundation for their shared artistic vision. Having experienced the terrifying phenomenon firsthand, the duo aimed to replicate the overwhelming sensation of abstract dread. Also where time, spatial awareness, and reality begin to warp
Continue reading →
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Master of Indonesian cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences deep inside the iron-clad walls of a violent, high-security prison. High-Security Lockup Becomes a Living Hell Ruled by a tyrannical warden and torn apart by warring convict factions, the penitentiary is already a powder keg. However, when a mysterious new inmate arrives, the facility’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters. A string of gruesome, stomach-churning murders leaves victims on morbid display across the cellblocks. No Escape From an Unseen Threat What begins as a volatile clash between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against an invisible, supernatural force. The terrified inmates quickly realize the deadliest threat isn’t the man in the adjacent cell. It’s a vengeful entity roaming the corridors. However, to survive, bitter rivals must set aside their bloody grudges and band together. What unfolds is a high-octane
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FOUND TV is bringing an unsettling new game night to horror fans this October. The award-winning British screenlife thriller Groupchat, written and directed by Dan Brownlie, has exclusively arrived on the streaming service. Game Night Turns Deadly The film follows a tight-knit circle of friends reuniting online after an extended hiatus from their long-time game master, Dean. Eager to dive back into their favorite tabletop role-playing campaign, Necromancer. However, the group quickly realizes Dean’s latest storyline has crossed into reality. As supernatural elements bleed through their screens, the virtual session rapidly devolves into a real-time nightmare. An Ensemble Cast Built for Real-Time Terror The screenlife feature stars Marcel Jortzik, Amy Tara, Toby Wynn-Davies, Georgie Rodgers, James Grimm, and beloved horror veteran Debbie Rochon. To capture genuine live interaction, the production utilized five cameras simultaneously. All the while, the actors stayed physically isolated in individual locations while performing together live to simulate webcams operating in real time. An Award-Winning Festival Run Hits Streaming
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If horror fans know one thing for certain, it’s that when Maika Monroe leads a genre film, we are in for an absolute, skin-crawling masterpiece. Fresh off her haunting performance in Longlegs, Monroe returns to the dark side in Victorian Psycho. And it has officially landed an R-rating from the MPAA for “strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.” A stark new poster has just dropped. It features Monroe letting out a bone-chilling scream that sets the tone for the gothic mayhem to come. Dark Secrets in the Manor Adapted directly from the novel by author Virginia Feito herself, the film casts Monroe as Winifred. She’s an eccentric governess who arrives at an estate to care for a wealthy family’s children. Naturally, it doesn’t take long for the household to realize something is deeply, terribly wrong. Beneath Winifred’s delicate, polite exterior lies a dark and bloody secret. She isn’t just a quiet teacher, but is also a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century
Continue reading →
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MGM+ has officially unveiled the gripping first trailer and key art for the highly anticipated second season of “The Institute,” bringing Stephen King’s terrifying vision back to the screen. After an explosive first season cemented the series as one of television’s most thrilling shows, season two premieres on MGM+ this November! Recap: The Shocking Events of Season One Season one introduced viewers to Luke Ellis. He is a super-genius teenager whose life was ripped apart when he was taken and his parents brutally murdered in the dead of night. He was kidnapped and brought to a facility in the Maine woods known as the Institute. Luke found himself trapped alongside other children. All of whom possessed extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic abilities. Under the ruthless leadership of Ms. Sigsby, the staff subjected the kids to brutal tests to extract and weaponize their psychic powers for covert government operations. The tension reached a boiling point as Luke formed a tight-knit alliance with
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More than 130 years after the Borden murders shocked the nation, the story of Lizzie Borden still fascinates audiences. Renewed interest in Netflix’s newly released “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” is putting the infamous case back at the center of popular culture. Lizzie Comes to Life For viewers searching for more Lizzie Borden stories, Breaking Glass Pictures invites horror fans to discover The Lizzie Borden Game. This supernatural horror thriller takes the enduring legend in a very different direction. In The Lizzie Borden Game, a group of friends gathers for a secluded Friendsgiving getaway. They discover an unsettling ritual known as “The Lizzie Borden Game.” What begins as a dare quickly turns deadly when the game summons Lizzie Borden’s ghost from beyond the grave. The friends must uncover the truth behind the legend and close the portal before they all get axed. Rather than dramatizing the historical Borden case, the film uses Lizzie Borden’s place in American folklore as the foundation for
Continue reading →
EventsHalloweenHoliday HorrorMusicNews
Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish: “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We
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This summer, BUDDY—starring America’s favorite, deceptively sweet orange unicorn—emerged as the year’s breakout indie-horror box office sensation. Roaring past $26 million domestically, the film secured the biggest opening of the year for any release playing in fewer than 1,800 screens. It delivered an astonishing box office run for an independent, original, R-rated horror feature. Shattering Box Office Records The record-breaking momentum didn’t stop at its opening weekend. BUDDY continued its unstoppable run, charging past The Invite to become the highest-grossing Sundance 2026 acquisition to date. The film has officially become the highest-grossing release in Saban Films’ history. It is also the third-highest-grossing theatrical release ever for Roadside Attractions, surpassing Judy and sitting behind only I Can Only Imagine and Manchester by the Sea. Buddy even returned to theaters with a sing-along event. Now, he’s coming to a TV near you. A Twisted Take on Children’s Television The feature turns childhood nostalgia completely on its head. Set inside the vibrant, sunlit
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A massive new collectible has surfaced for the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero. And the iconic kaiju on screen isn’t the only thing taking on supersized proportions. Exhibition company SATO gave attendees at EXPOCINE an exclusive first look at a new Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket that left them in shock. While official measurements haven’t been released, attendees describe the collectible as “enormous.” Images show it taking up an entire display table. Unlike with previous films, the bucket isn’t just a head. It’s a full recreation of the iconic creature. Fans can access their snack through a hatch on the titan’s back. While we are still waiting to learn the price and measurements, we do know this must-have collectible comes out when the towering King of the Monsters returns to theaters this November. Hence, we urge you to snag yours the moment they go on sale because they will most definitely sell out fast. A Technical Milestone for Japanese Cinema Godzilla Minus
Continue reading →
HalloweenNewsProductReviews
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of
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