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Teaser Trailer: AMC Renews “Interview with the Vampire” for Season 4 Titled “Queen of the Damned”

If you thought Lestat’s ego couldn’t get any bigger, think again. AMC announced at SDCC’s Hall H panel that “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” has been officially renewed for Season 4. But here’s the massive news: it’s taking on the legendary title “Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned.” The news dropped during a packed panel for the upcoming “The Vampire Lestat“ season. It featured executive producers Mark Johnson and Hannah Moscovitch. Cast members Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, and Sheila Atim were also there. Passing the Torch (and the Crown) Moscovitch, who penned episodes in the first two seasons and helped shape characters like Akasha and Gabriella, is officially taking the reins as showrunner for Season 4. She’ll executive produce alongside Johnson and series creator Rolin Jones. “In The Vampire Lestat, Mark, Rolin, Hannah, and this extraordinary cast delivered an unforgettable season filled with propulsive storytelling,” said Dan McDermott, President of AMC Studios. “We can’t wait to continue

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2026

Ryan Gosling Joins the Marvel Universe as Johnny Blaze for New ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie

Get ready to swap the pink leather jacket for a spiked motorcycle vest and a burning skull. Love it or hate it, Ryan Gosling is officially revving his engine for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The New Johnny Blaze Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s legendary Hall H to drop the bombshell: the Project Hail Mary star will play Johnny Blaze himself in a brand-new, standalone Ghost Rider movie. To make matters even wilder, the fiery blockbuster will be helmed by “Stranger Things” director Shawn Levy, with a theatrical pitstop scheduled for 2028. Marvel Royalty Levy, of course, is practically Marvel royalty at this point after unleashing the box-office juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine. The film also marks a quick reunion for Levy and Gosling, who just wrapped production together on Star Wars: Starfighter (landing in theaters May 28, 2027). Apparently, space wasn’t enough—they needed vengeance, too. “I’m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Splinters the Fable into a Blood-Soaked Triumph

The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out another nightmare. This time, it brings a conscience made of a wooden boy. Hitting cinemas nationwide today (July 24, 2026) via Altitude is Pinocchio: Unstrung. It arrives fresh off its UK premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, where it locked down four major award nominations. Steered by director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers, this isn’t just another bargain-bin cash-in on public-domain IP. It is easily the best, most wildly entertaining entry in the franchise that already gave us dark takes on Winnie-the-Pooh and Bambi. A Grandfather to Fear The narrative kicks off when Geppetto gifts a handcrafted wooden doll to his grandson. Clearly having never seen a single horror movie in his life, the kid introduces his new puppet to the real world. Naturally, things go horribly off the rails. Pinocchio decides that the quickest path to moral purity and becoming a “real, good boy” is by violently butchering anyone he deems

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2026

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Drops Thrilling First Trailer

Get ready to reload. The official trailer for Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated Resident Evil adaptation has finally landed, offering a fast-paced, gore-soaked peek at a survival-horror ride packed with T-virus mutations and classic Capcom Easter eggs. The trailer centers on Austin Abrams (Weapons) as Bryan, an unsuspecting medical courier caught in a catastrophic, non-stop fight for survival as a single, horrifying night spirals into total bio-organic chaos. Cregger (Barbarian) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside action scribe Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4). Less Zombies, More “Weird Creature Stuff” While the initial teaser keeps its focus tightly on Bryan’s frantic arrival amid the outbreak, horror fans expecting a standard horde of the walking dead might want to adjust their expectations. Cregger revealed that the film intentionally sidesteps traditional zombie tropes in favor of the franchise’s wilder bio-weapons: “This movie doesn’t utilize zombies that much. It’s much more focused on the weird creature stuff than the zombies. There’s really only

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2026

From Handsome Mug to Monster: The New ‘Clayface’ Trailer Is Filled with Body Horror

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the official trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for this Halloween season. And we can’t wait! A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage in the title role of Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 2026

Heads Will Roll: Sydney Sweeney to Star in Gothic Thriller ‘Hollow’ for Sony

Sydney Sweeney is on an absolute tear right now—fresh off her performance in The Housemaid (now available on Starz and Prime Video), the star is locking down her next major genre project. A Trip to Sleepy Hollow Sony Pictures has won a competitive bidding war for Hollow, a high-concept feature film adaptation of the upcoming gothic novel by Lindsey Anderson Beer (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines). Sweeney is officially attached to produce and star in the film, while Beer will write the screenplay and direct. If you think you know The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, think again. This isn’t your middle-school English class’s Headless Horseman story. Told from the perspective of Katrina Van Tassel (the role famously played by Christina Ricci in Tim Burton’s 1999 classic), Hollow reframes the iconic heroine. Rather than serving as a passive romantic trophy for Ichabod Crane, Katrina is thrust into the center of a dangerous mystery and a seductive, supernatural love triangle. The project is being

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2026

Paramount’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Is Officially Gearing Up for “Warfare”

If you spent the late 2000s screaming into a headset in a Rust lobby, your cinematic moment has arrived. Paramount Pictures’ upcoming Call of Duty film has officially chosen its theater of war. It’s heading straight for the franchise’s most beloved timeline. During a “Call of Duty in Culture” panel at NYC’s Fanatics Fest—originally meant to hype the upcoming October launch of Modern Warfare 4—director and co-writer Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) dropped a massive flashbang on the audience. He confirmed that the highly anticipated movie will be set entirely within the Modern Warfare universe. The Sheridan & Berg Loadout Plot details have been locked in a classified vault since the film was first announced in September 2025. What we do know is that the script is being penned by Taylor Sheridan, behind “Yellowstone” and “Sicario.” Pair Sheridan’s gritty realism with Peter Berg’s explosive directorial style, and the film is practically guaranteed to be 120 minutes of tactical reloads and jaw-clenching

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 20, 2026

Sugar, Spice, and Flesh-Eating Ghoulies: Disney+ Officially Orders the ‘Afterlife with Archie’ Series

If you thought “Riverdale“ was unhinged when it introduced cults, serial killer genes, and time travel, hold onto your milkshakes. Archie Andrews is officially facing a literal zombie apocalypse. Variety reports that Disney+ has officially given a full series order to “Afterlife With Archie,” adapting the critically acclaimed horror comic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and legendary artist Francesco Francavilla. Originally placed in development back in 2025, the streamer is eyeing a spooky Halloween 2027 release window for the show. Sabrina Spells Trouble (Literally) So, how does Riverdale end up crawling with the undead? You can blame everyone’s favorite teenage witch. The horror kicks off when a supernatural spell cast by a certain teenage witch backfires spectacularly, thanks, Sabrina. This unleashes an army of possessed corpses on the town. Archie and the gang are forced to fight for their lives. It’s a survival saga that tests their friendships, love triangles, and high school loyalties. The project brings together the ultimate “Riverdale” dream

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 20, 2026

First Look: The Originals’ Joseph Morgan Stars in H.P. Lovecraft’s ‘Reanimator’ Reimagining

Deadline has dropped our first official look at a contemporary reimagining of H.P. Lovecraft’s iconic short story, Herbert West: Reanimator. Currently filming in Alton, Illinois. The project promises to prove once and for all that conquering death is the ultimate sin against life. And it is an excellent way to get yourself violently dismembered. The Dynamic Duo of Mad Science Taking over the iconic role played by Jeffrey Combs in Stuart Gordon’s 1985 cult classic is Joseph Morgan (The Originals). Morgan stars as the brilliant, secretive, and deeply unhinged surgeon Herbert West, a man obsessed with perfecting a corpse-reviving serum. Every mad scientist needs a co-conspirator who ignores basic lab safety protocols, and that’s where Katie Cassidy (Arrow) comes in. Cassidy plays Kate Locke, a pathologist with a troubled past who gets drawn into West’s creepy orbit. Instead of filing a human resources complaint when he shows her reanimated severed tissue in his basement, she does the logical thing: moves

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2026

High School Can Be Hell: A First Look at Mike Flanagan’s New “Carrie” Series

Get ready for a brand-new, blood-soaked coronation, because Prime Video is officially bringing Stephen King’s very first masterpiece, “Carrie,” back to life. This time, the telekinetic prom queen is under the meticulous care of modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). Entertainment Weekly dropped a massive first-look preview of “Carrie,” an eight-episode limited series slated to slice into our streaming queues this autumn. Led by Summer H. Howell (The Midnight Club) in the titular role, the series promises to completely reinvent the 50-year-old classic for a generation raised on screens and algorithms. A Cruel, Modern High School Ecosystem Flanagan isn’t looking to lazily replicate Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 cinematic adaptation or King’s epistolary novel. Instead, this version takes the familiar tragedy and plugs it directly into the toxic, terrifying matrix of the social media age. According to the official synopsis: Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away in her home with

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2026

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Teaser Trailer: AMC Renews “Interview with the Vampire” for Season 4 Titled “Queen of the Damned”

If you thought Lestat’s ego couldn’t get any bigger, think again. AMC announced at SDCC’s Hall H panel that “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” has been officially renewed for Season 4. But here’s the massive news: it’s taking on the legendary title “Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned.” The news dropped during a packed panel for the upcoming “The Vampire Lestat“ season. It featured executive producers Mark Johnson and Hannah Moscovitch. Cast members Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, and Sheila Atim were also there. Passing the Torch (and the Crown) Moscovitch, who penned episodes in the first two seasons and helped shape characters like Akasha and Gabriella, is officially taking the reins as showrunner for Season 4. She’ll executive produce alongside Johnson and series creator Rolin Jones. “In The Vampire Lestat, Mark, Rolin, Hannah, and this extraordinary cast delivered an unforgettable season filled with propulsive storytelling,” said Dan McDermott, President of AMC Studios. “We can’t wait to continue

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2026

Ryan Gosling Joins the Marvel Universe as Johnny Blaze for New ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie

Get ready to swap the pink leather jacket for a spiked motorcycle vest and a burning skull. Love it or hate it, Ryan Gosling is officially revving his engine for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The New Johnny Blaze Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con’s legendary Hall H to drop the bombshell: the Project Hail Mary star will play Johnny Blaze himself in a brand-new, standalone Ghost Rider movie. To make matters even wilder, the fiery blockbuster will be helmed by “Stranger Things” director Shawn Levy, with a theatrical pitstop scheduled for 2028. Marvel Royalty Levy, of course, is practically Marvel royalty at this point after unleashing the box-office juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine. The film also marks a quick reunion for Levy and Gosling, who just wrapped production together on Star Wars: Starfighter (landing in theaters May 28, 2027). Apparently, space wasn’t enough—they needed vengeance, too. “I’m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 26, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Splinters the Fable into a Blood-Soaked Triumph

The Twisted Childhood Universe is carving out another nightmare. This time, it brings a conscience made of a wooden boy. Hitting cinemas nationwide today (July 24, 2026) via Altitude is Pinocchio: Unstrung. It arrives fresh off its UK premiere at the Raindance Film Festival, where it locked down four major award nominations. Steered by director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Chambers, this isn’t just another bargain-bin cash-in on public-domain IP. It is easily the best, most wildly entertaining entry in the franchise that already gave us dark takes on Winnie-the-Pooh and Bambi. A Grandfather to Fear The narrative kicks off when Geppetto gifts a handcrafted wooden doll to his grandson. Clearly having never seen a single horror movie in his life, the kid introduces his new puppet to the real world. Naturally, things go horribly off the rails. Pinocchio decides that the quickest path to moral purity and becoming a “real, good boy” is by violently butchering anyone he deems

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2026

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Drops Thrilling First Trailer

Get ready to reload. The official trailer for Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated Resident Evil adaptation has finally landed, offering a fast-paced, gore-soaked peek at a survival-horror ride packed with T-virus mutations and classic Capcom Easter eggs. The trailer centers on Austin Abrams (Weapons) as Bryan, an unsuspecting medical courier caught in a catastrophic, non-stop fight for survival as a single, horrifying night spirals into total bio-organic chaos. Cregger (Barbarian) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside action scribe Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4). Less Zombies, More “Weird Creature Stuff” While the initial teaser keeps its focus tightly on Bryan’s frantic arrival amid the outbreak, horror fans expecting a standard horde of the walking dead might want to adjust their expectations. Cregger revealed that the film intentionally sidesteps traditional zombie tropes in favor of the franchise’s wilder bio-weapons: “This movie doesn’t utilize zombies that much. It’s much more focused on the weird creature stuff than the zombies. There’s really only

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 23, 2026

From Handsome Mug to Monster: The New ‘Clayface’ Trailer Is Filled with Body Horror

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have dropped the official trailer for Clayface. And they’ve injected a heavy dose of pure body horror into the DC Universe just in time for this Halloween season. And we can’t wait! A Star Is Torn Tom Rhys Harries takes center stage in the title role of Gotham’s legendary, mud-slinging villain. Billed as DC Studios’ first true dive into horror, Clayface charts one man’s gruesome descent from Hollywood golden boy to revenge-obsessed monster. It’s a tragic dive into lost identity, toxic love, and the terrifying price of reckless scientific ambition. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment. It miraculously returns him to his former self. However, unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 2026

Heads Will Roll: Sydney Sweeney to Star in Gothic Thriller ‘Hollow’ for Sony

Sydney Sweeney is on an absolute tear right now—fresh off her performance in The Housemaid (now available on Starz and Prime Video), the star is locking down her next major genre project. A Trip to Sleepy Hollow Sony Pictures has won a competitive bidding war for Hollow, a high-concept feature film adaptation of the upcoming gothic novel by Lindsey Anderson Beer (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines). Sweeney is officially attached to produce and star in the film, while Beer will write the screenplay and direct. If you think you know The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, think again. This isn’t your middle-school English class’s Headless Horseman story. Told from the perspective of Katrina Van Tassel (the role famously played by Christina Ricci in Tim Burton’s 1999 classic), Hollow reframes the iconic heroine. Rather than serving as a passive romantic trophy for Ichabod Crane, Katrina is thrust into the center of a dangerous mystery and a seductive, supernatural love triangle. The project is being

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 21, 2026

Paramount’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Is Officially Gearing Up for “Warfare”

If you spent the late 2000s screaming into a headset in a Rust lobby, your cinematic moment has arrived. Paramount Pictures’ upcoming Call of Duty film has officially chosen its theater of war. It’s heading straight for the franchise’s most beloved timeline. During a “Call of Duty in Culture” panel at NYC’s Fanatics Fest—originally meant to hype the upcoming October launch of Modern Warfare 4—director and co-writer Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) dropped a massive flashbang on the audience. He confirmed that the highly anticipated movie will be set entirely within the Modern Warfare universe. The Sheridan & Berg Loadout Plot details have been locked in a classified vault since the film was first announced in September 2025. What we do know is that the script is being penned by Taylor Sheridan, behind “Yellowstone” and “Sicario.” Pair Sheridan’s gritty realism with Peter Berg’s explosive directorial style, and the film is practically guaranteed to be 120 minutes of tactical reloads and jaw-clenching

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 20, 2026

Sugar, Spice, and Flesh-Eating Ghoulies: Disney+ Officially Orders the ‘Afterlife with Archie’ Series

If you thought “Riverdale“ was unhinged when it introduced cults, serial killer genes, and time travel, hold onto your milkshakes. Archie Andrews is officially facing a literal zombie apocalypse. Variety reports that Disney+ has officially given a full series order to “Afterlife With Archie,” adapting the critically acclaimed horror comic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and legendary artist Francesco Francavilla. Originally placed in development back in 2025, the streamer is eyeing a spooky Halloween 2027 release window for the show. Sabrina Spells Trouble (Literally) So, how does Riverdale end up crawling with the undead? You can blame everyone’s favorite teenage witch. The horror kicks off when a supernatural spell cast by a certain teenage witch backfires spectacularly, thanks, Sabrina. This unleashes an army of possessed corpses on the town. Archie and the gang are forced to fight for their lives. It’s a survival saga that tests their friendships, love triangles, and high school loyalties. The project brings together the ultimate “Riverdale” dream

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 20, 2026

First Look: The Originals’ Joseph Morgan Stars in H.P. Lovecraft’s ‘Reanimator’ Reimagining

Deadline has dropped our first official look at a contemporary reimagining of H.P. Lovecraft’s iconic short story, Herbert West: Reanimator. Currently filming in Alton, Illinois. The project promises to prove once and for all that conquering death is the ultimate sin against life. And it is an excellent way to get yourself violently dismembered. The Dynamic Duo of Mad Science Taking over the iconic role played by Jeffrey Combs in Stuart Gordon’s 1985 cult classic is Joseph Morgan (The Originals). Morgan stars as the brilliant, secretive, and deeply unhinged surgeon Herbert West, a man obsessed with perfecting a corpse-reviving serum. Every mad scientist needs a co-conspirator who ignores basic lab safety protocols, and that’s where Katie Cassidy (Arrow) comes in. Cassidy plays Kate Locke, a pathologist with a troubled past who gets drawn into West’s creepy orbit. Instead of filing a human resources complaint when he shows her reanimated severed tissue in his basement, she does the logical thing: moves

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2026

High School Can Be Hell: A First Look at Mike Flanagan’s New “Carrie” Series

Get ready for a brand-new, blood-soaked coronation, because Prime Video is officially bringing Stephen King’s very first masterpiece, “Carrie,” back to life. This time, the telekinetic prom queen is under the meticulous care of modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). Entertainment Weekly dropped a massive first-look preview of “Carrie,” an eight-episode limited series slated to slice into our streaming queues this autumn. Led by Summer H. Howell (The Midnight Club) in the titular role, the series promises to completely reinvent the 50-year-old classic for a generation raised on screens and algorithms. A Cruel, Modern High School Ecosystem Flanagan isn’t looking to lazily replicate Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 cinematic adaptation or King’s epistolary novel. Instead, this version takes the familiar tragedy and plugs it directly into the toxic, terrifying matrix of the social media age. According to the official synopsis: Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away in her home with

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2026
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