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Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Star in the Film Adaptation of the ‘Verity’

Amazon MGM Studios is bringing Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to the big screen this fall. The adaptation is directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick) from a screenplay written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor). This R-rated psychological thriller promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and truth. Here’s more goodness. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the dark drama unfold. The film premieres exclusively in theaters nationwide this October. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Confessions The gripping story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson. She is a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a successful series authored by the acclaimed Verity Crawford, portrayed by Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway. Moving into the isolated estate to organize Verity’s notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript that appears to be Verity’s raw autobiography. However, as Lowen reads through horrifying confessions regarding

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Aug 14, 2026

Internet Legend “Jeff the Killer” Is Finally Getting a Movie

If you spent any part of the early 2010s staying up far too late on forums, chances are you still lose sleep over that pasty, wide-eyed, lip-less face warning you to “go to sleep.” Now, the legendary internet urban legend Jeff the Killer is leaping ancient Creepypasta lore straight into movie theaters. Tongal—the community-powered studio fresh off high-profile collaborations with Netflix, Disney, and Pharrell Williams has officially snapped up the film rights for its very first original horror feature. Move over, The Backrooms; the OG meme horrors are taking over Hollywood. A Match Made in Surreal “Fever Dream” Heaven Leading the charge into the digital dark arts is filmmaker and viral phenomenon Savanah Moss. Her surreal, genre-bending short-form videos have earned her over 15 million devoted followers. Fresh off the festival circuit with her acclaimed short Funny Bunny, Moss is stepping into the feature production ring. And she’s working alongside Hollywood heavyweights Mark Korshak (Peppermint) and Michael McKay (The Age

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Aug 12, 2026

Apple TV Unveils Trailer for High-Stakes Australian Thriller Series “Last Seen”

Apple TV has officially revealed the gripping trailer for “Last Seen,” an upcoming Australian thrill-ride anchored by Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s Award-winning novel The Dispatcher, the series is produced by 60Forty Films. Acclaimed writer Kris Mrksa adapted the novel for television, with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow directing and executive producing. Fans will not have to wait long for the mystery to unfold. The thriller makes its global debut on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. It launches with episodes followed by weekly releases through October 7. A Tragic Past Collides with an Unexpected Lifeline The emotionally charged narrative centers on police detective Ian Ridley. The detective’s world was shattered eleven years ago when his daughter Maggie vanished without a trace. Now relegated to working as an emergency police dispatcher, Ian has spent over a decade fueled solely by his refusal to give up hope. His stubborn faith is put to the ultimate test when he answers

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Aug 11, 2026

Caitríona Balfe and Alfonso Cuarón Team Up for Apple TV Horror Series ‘Ascension’

Apple TV has officially greenlit “Ascension,” a high-profile horror-thriller series featuring Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón and starring Caitríona Balfe in the lead role. The project marks the culmination of a nearly decade-long development journey for Cuarón. He first began assembling the adaptation back in 2017, with Casey Affleck initially eyed for the lead. Inspired by author Adam Nevill’s terrifying novel Last Days, the series lands at Apple through Cuarón’s overall television deal under his Esperanto Filmoj banner, Variety reports. Documenting the Insidious Unknown At the center of the narrative is Rose, portrayed by Balfe. She is a sharp documentary filmmaker navigating the personal fallout of a recent divorce while attempting to raise her child. Renowned for unearthing the dark secrets of others, Rose finds her own reality unraveling when she begins investigating the Church of Ascension, an enigmatic 20th-century cult. Though initially drawn into the group’s hypnotic teachings as a source of personal solace, her deep dive quickly uncovers

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Aug 11, 2026

Disney+ Orders Pilot for Series Inspired by EPCOT’s Iconic Ride ‘Spaceship Earth’

Disney+ has ordered a pilot for “Spaceship Earth,” a series inspired by EPCOT’s legendary dark ride. Casting is underway, though no names have been announced so far. From Ride to the Small Screen Rather than a quiet, slow-moving tram ride, the show is swinging for a high-concept, multi-timeline apocalypse story, Variety reports. The official logline reads: “When a mission to avert an imminent global cataclysm goes awry, a small band of teenagers from Earth’s past and future must join forces to confront a threat as vast and mysterious as time itself.” The History Since EPCOT opened its gates in 1982, Spaceship Earth has served as the park’s visual anchor and spiritual heart, housing a beloved journey through the evolution of human communication inside an 18-story structural marvel. Behind the Scenes Showrunner Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman, Argylle) leads the project via Five Ten Productions. Michael Waldron (Loki, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) is Executive Producing under his Anomaly Pictures

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Ryan Murphy Plans to Slow Down, But First He’s Working on a Vampire Series

If there is one absolute constant in Hollywood, it is that the Ryan Murphy production calendar looks like a high-stakes game of television Tetris. Between preparing for “American Horror Story” Season 13 and getting ready to unleash “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” the prolific creator remains the undisputed master of keeping audiences perpetually unsettled. Yet during a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Murphy offered a rare glimpse into his future. He’s admitting that he will likely need to dial back his output in the coming years. Why? To spend more time with his three young children. “You have to figure out what you’re interested in doing next, and I’m lucky enough that I have really great partners who want to do this and that. I haven’t figured it out yet,” Murphy explains. “I have many things coming out between August and Christmas, and I’m sort of plotting out my next two years. I don’t think I’ll ever do as

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Praise the Lord and Pass the Bug Spray: The Prehistoric Spider Movie ‘Don’t Move’ Unleashes Its Trailer

If you thought a youth pastor with an acoustic guitar was the scariest thing that could happen on a church retreat, think again. Don’t Move, the upcoming creature feature, pits a pious wilderness trip against an oversized, ancient arachnid, promising a high-octane, web-slinging slaughterhouse. Adapted from the 2020 bestselling novel by James “Murr” Murray (yes, the guy from Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth, the film turns a routine Ozark outing into a terrifying game of Red Light, Green Light—with massive, fanged consequences. Silent, Sightless, and Starving When a church group’s annual retreat strays off the beaten path in the Ozark woods, members start vanishing. Naturally, the pious finger-pointing begins immediately, with the group placing the blame on Ricky, the local bad-boy troublemaker. The reality, however, is far more hideous. Deep in the thicket lies a labyrinth of thick webs guarded by a prehistoric, vibration-sensitive giant spider. The creature can’t see its prey; however, it feels every single heartbeat, footstep, and

Continue reading →

‘Interview with the Vampire” To Unleash a Never-Before-Seen Scene in the New 4K Release

Dust off your silk cravats and hide your jugulars. Interview with the Vampire is finally making its long-overdue, blood-soaked debut on 4K UHD. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is resurrecting Neil Jordan’s gothic 1994 masterpiece in glorious 4K resolution this September. Fans will be able to sink their teeth into the newly remastered film via both Digital 4K and a shiny 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. The Original Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, the film features Tom Cruise at his most unhinged as Lestat. A beautifully brooding Brad Pitt stars as Louis. The stellar ensemble cast also includes Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, and a scene-stealing young Kirsten Dunst. Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Art Direction), the film remains a high-water mark for mid-’90s cinematic decadence. New Special Features and Deleted Scenes Three decades after its release, Warner Bros. is celebrating the milestone with a treasure trove of newly minted bonus content. That includes a

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Fresh Blood: Heretic’s Chris Schwab Delivers New Trailer for ‘Dracula: The Night Around Us’ Ahead of Tubi FrightFest

Writer-director Chris Schwab (Heretic) has unveiled the trailer for his new feature Dracula: The Night Around Us. The film is a modern spin on Bram Stoker’s timeless horror masterpiece that proves you can never truly keep a good vampire down. Fresh off winning the Goule D’Or Award for Best Feature Film at the Portland Horror Film Festival, Dracula: The Night Around Us is now officially bound for London. It will celebrate its UK Premiere at Tubi FrightFest on August 30th as part of the Discovery Screen One lineup. “Dracula is a timeless story, and we’re thrilled to have been able to put a unique spin on one of cinema’s most iconic horrors,” says Schwab. “We can’t wait for London audiences to see what we’ve created.” Sewer-Dwelling Terror The dark reimagining centers on Dr. John Seward. He’s a depressed doctor working at an asylum for the criminally insane. However, he finds a rare glimmer of hope after bonding with his new

Continue reading →

Sam Raimi is About to Ruin Road Trips Forever with the Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Desperation’

In a horror mashup that frankly took way too long to happen, cinematic blood-splatter auteur Sam Raimi and Master of Terrors Stephen King are teaming up to bring King’s 1996 novel Desperation to Searchlight Pictures. Raimi is set to produce alongside his longtime Ghost House Pictures partner Robert Tapert, while screenwriter Ryan Brennan takes on the daunting task of adapting King’s uniquely unhinged prose. Searchlight’s Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the production, ensuring your next drive through the desert will be thoroughly anxiety-inducing. Bad Cop, Worse Cop You’re stranded on a barren stretch of Nevada highway. A local cop pulls you over. Great, Help has arrived! Except he’s six-foot-seven, heavily possessed by an ancient demonic entity named Tak, and violently uninterested in giving you a warning. Forget speeding tickets, these travelers are just trying to keep their organs inside their bodies. The Directors: Hollywood’s Busiest Men In-demand directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are in talks

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Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Star in the Film Adaptation of the ‘Verity’

Amazon MGM Studios is bringing Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to the big screen this fall. The adaptation is directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick) from a screenplay written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor). This R-rated psychological thriller promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and truth. Here’s more goodness. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the dark drama unfold. The film premieres exclusively in theaters nationwide this October. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Confessions The gripping story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson. She is a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a successful series authored by the acclaimed Verity Crawford, portrayed by Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway. Moving into the isolated estate to organize Verity’s notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript that appears to be Verity’s raw autobiography. However, as Lowen reads through horrifying confessions regarding

Continue reading →
Aug 14, 2026

Internet Legend “Jeff the Killer” Is Finally Getting a Movie

If you spent any part of the early 2010s staying up far too late on forums, chances are you still lose sleep over that pasty, wide-eyed, lip-less face warning you to “go to sleep.” Now, the legendary internet urban legend Jeff the Killer is leaping ancient Creepypasta lore straight into movie theaters. Tongal—the community-powered studio fresh off high-profile collaborations with Netflix, Disney, and Pharrell Williams has officially snapped up the film rights for its very first original horror feature. Move over, The Backrooms; the OG meme horrors are taking over Hollywood. A Match Made in Surreal “Fever Dream” Heaven Leading the charge into the digital dark arts is filmmaker and viral phenomenon Savanah Moss. Her surreal, genre-bending short-form videos have earned her over 15 million devoted followers. Fresh off the festival circuit with her acclaimed short Funny Bunny, Moss is stepping into the feature production ring. And she’s working alongside Hollywood heavyweights Mark Korshak (Peppermint) and Michael McKay (The Age

Continue reading →
Aug 12, 2026

Apple TV Unveils Trailer for High-Stakes Australian Thriller Series “Last Seen”

Apple TV has officially revealed the gripping trailer for “Last Seen,” an upcoming Australian thrill-ride anchored by Gotham Award winner Patrick Brammall. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s Award-winning novel The Dispatcher, the series is produced by 60Forty Films. Acclaimed writer Kris Mrksa adapted the novel for television, with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow directing and executive producing. Fans will not have to wait long for the mystery to unfold. The thriller makes its global debut on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. It launches with episodes followed by weekly releases through October 7. A Tragic Past Collides with an Unexpected Lifeline The emotionally charged narrative centers on police detective Ian Ridley. The detective’s world was shattered eleven years ago when his daughter Maggie vanished without a trace. Now relegated to working as an emergency police dispatcher, Ian has spent over a decade fueled solely by his refusal to give up hope. His stubborn faith is put to the ultimate test when he answers

Continue reading →
Aug 11, 2026

Caitríona Balfe and Alfonso Cuarón Team Up for Apple TV Horror Series ‘Ascension’

Apple TV has officially greenlit “Ascension,” a high-profile horror-thriller series featuring Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón and starring Caitríona Balfe in the lead role. The project marks the culmination of a nearly decade-long development journey for Cuarón. He first began assembling the adaptation back in 2017, with Casey Affleck initially eyed for the lead. Inspired by author Adam Nevill’s terrifying novel Last Days, the series lands at Apple through Cuarón’s overall television deal under his Esperanto Filmoj banner, Variety reports. Documenting the Insidious Unknown At the center of the narrative is Rose, portrayed by Balfe. She is a sharp documentary filmmaker navigating the personal fallout of a recent divorce while attempting to raise her child. Renowned for unearthing the dark secrets of others, Rose finds her own reality unraveling when she begins investigating the Church of Ascension, an enigmatic 20th-century cult. Though initially drawn into the group’s hypnotic teachings as a source of personal solace, her deep dive quickly uncovers

Continue reading →
Aug 11, 2026

Disney+ Orders Pilot for Series Inspired by EPCOT’s Iconic Ride ‘Spaceship Earth’

Disney+ has ordered a pilot for “Spaceship Earth,” a series inspired by EPCOT’s legendary dark ride. Casting is underway, though no names have been announced so far. From Ride to the Small Screen Rather than a quiet, slow-moving tram ride, the show is swinging for a high-concept, multi-timeline apocalypse story, Variety reports. The official logline reads: “When a mission to avert an imminent global cataclysm goes awry, a small band of teenagers from Earth’s past and future must join forces to confront a threat as vast and mysterious as time itself.” The History Since EPCOT opened its gates in 1982, Spaceship Earth has served as the park’s visual anchor and spiritual heart, housing a beloved journey through the evolution of human communication inside an 18-story structural marvel. Behind the Scenes Showrunner Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman, Argylle) leads the project via Five Ten Productions. Michael Waldron (Loki, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) is Executive Producing under his Anomaly Pictures

Continue reading →

Ryan Murphy Plans to Slow Down, But First He’s Working on a Vampire Series

If there is one absolute constant in Hollywood, it is that the Ryan Murphy production calendar looks like a high-stakes game of television Tetris. Between preparing for “American Horror Story” Season 13 and getting ready to unleash “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” the prolific creator remains the undisputed master of keeping audiences perpetually unsettled. Yet during a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Murphy offered a rare glimpse into his future. He’s admitting that he will likely need to dial back his output in the coming years. Why? To spend more time with his three young children. “You have to figure out what you’re interested in doing next, and I’m lucky enough that I have really great partners who want to do this and that. I haven’t figured it out yet,” Murphy explains. “I have many things coming out between August and Christmas, and I’m sort of plotting out my next two years. I don’t think I’ll ever do as

Continue reading →

Praise the Lord and Pass the Bug Spray: The Prehistoric Spider Movie ‘Don’t Move’ Unleashes Its Trailer

If you thought a youth pastor with an acoustic guitar was the scariest thing that could happen on a church retreat, think again. Don’t Move, the upcoming creature feature, pits a pious wilderness trip against an oversized, ancient arachnid, promising a high-octane, web-slinging slaughterhouse. Adapted from the 2020 bestselling novel by James “Murr” Murray (yes, the guy from Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth, the film turns a routine Ozark outing into a terrifying game of Red Light, Green Light—with massive, fanged consequences. Silent, Sightless, and Starving When a church group’s annual retreat strays off the beaten path in the Ozark woods, members start vanishing. Naturally, the pious finger-pointing begins immediately, with the group placing the blame on Ricky, the local bad-boy troublemaker. The reality, however, is far more hideous. Deep in the thicket lies a labyrinth of thick webs guarded by a prehistoric, vibration-sensitive giant spider. The creature can’t see its prey; however, it feels every single heartbeat, footstep, and

Continue reading →

‘Interview with the Vampire” To Unleash a Never-Before-Seen Scene in the New 4K Release

Dust off your silk cravats and hide your jugulars. Interview with the Vampire is finally making its long-overdue, blood-soaked debut on 4K UHD. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is resurrecting Neil Jordan’s gothic 1994 masterpiece in glorious 4K resolution this September. Fans will be able to sink their teeth into the newly remastered film via both Digital 4K and a shiny 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. The Original Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, the film features Tom Cruise at his most unhinged as Lestat. A beautifully brooding Brad Pitt stars as Louis. The stellar ensemble cast also includes Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, and a scene-stealing young Kirsten Dunst. Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Art Direction), the film remains a high-water mark for mid-’90s cinematic decadence. New Special Features and Deleted Scenes Three decades after its release, Warner Bros. is celebrating the milestone with a treasure trove of newly minted bonus content. That includes a

Continue reading →

Fresh Blood: Heretic’s Chris Schwab Delivers New Trailer for ‘Dracula: The Night Around Us’ Ahead of Tubi FrightFest

Writer-director Chris Schwab (Heretic) has unveiled the trailer for his new feature Dracula: The Night Around Us. The film is a modern spin on Bram Stoker’s timeless horror masterpiece that proves you can never truly keep a good vampire down. Fresh off winning the Goule D’Or Award for Best Feature Film at the Portland Horror Film Festival, Dracula: The Night Around Us is now officially bound for London. It will celebrate its UK Premiere at Tubi FrightFest on August 30th as part of the Discovery Screen One lineup. “Dracula is a timeless story, and we’re thrilled to have been able to put a unique spin on one of cinema’s most iconic horrors,” says Schwab. “We can’t wait for London audiences to see what we’ve created.” Sewer-Dwelling Terror The dark reimagining centers on Dr. John Seward. He’s a depressed doctor working at an asylum for the criminally insane. However, he finds a rare glimmer of hope after bonding with his new

Continue reading →

Sam Raimi is About to Ruin Road Trips Forever with the Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Desperation’

In a horror mashup that frankly took way too long to happen, cinematic blood-splatter auteur Sam Raimi and Master of Terrors Stephen King are teaming up to bring King’s 1996 novel Desperation to Searchlight Pictures. Raimi is set to produce alongside his longtime Ghost House Pictures partner Robert Tapert, while screenwriter Ryan Brennan takes on the daunting task of adapting King’s uniquely unhinged prose. Searchlight’s Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the production, ensuring your next drive through the desert will be thoroughly anxiety-inducing. Bad Cop, Worse Cop You’re stranded on a barren stretch of Nevada highway. A local cop pulls you over. Great, Help has arrived! Except he’s six-foot-seven, heavily possessed by an ancient demonic entity named Tak, and violently uninterested in giving you a warning. Forget speeding tickets, these travelers are just trying to keep their organs inside their bodies. The Directors: Hollywood’s Busiest Men In-demand directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are in talks

Continue reading →