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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

Spoiler-Free Book Review: Don’t Go There (2026) 

Author J.W. Ocker’s Don’t Go There (subtitled A Tour of the World’s Most Sinister Spots) is much more than a mere travel book. It is that, certainly, although its aim is to warn readers about places to avoid more than ones to recommend — although some readers will certainly take the writer’s warnings as challenges. It is also a captivating chronicle of paranormal places and eldritch events. Ocker divides his book into the sections Fearsome Forests, Wretched Waters, Insane Islands, Deadly Deserts, Risky Ruins, and Spooky Snowscapes. High strangeness abounds in famously familiar areas such as The Bermuda Triangle, Dyatlov Pass, and Skinwalker Ranch, of course, but along with these places, Ocker also discusses less headline-grabbing — but no less fascinating — locales like Mexico’s Isla de las muñecas, the reputed island of haunted dolls; Louisiana’s allegedly cursed Manchac Swamp, alleged home of the werewolf-like rougarou and human murderers; and the family-cursed settlement of Dudleytown, Connecticut, now a ghost town

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Joseph Perry
Jul 23, 2026

Mad Cave Studios Announces Horror Comic ‘Hammer Head’ Ahead of SDCC

Some nightmares refuse to stay dead. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced HAMMER HEAD. It’s a relentless new five-issue horror miniseries from acclaimed creative duo Ed Brisson (Predator, Ghost Rider) and artist Damian Couceiro (Wolverine & Kitty Pryde, X-Force). It features colors by Dee Cunniffe and letters by Patrick Brosseau. Blending classic ’80s slasher terror with psychological dread, the series focuses on Jules. She’s the sole survivor of the legendary Hammer Head killing spree. However, for twenty years, Jules has carried the overwhelming trauma of watching everyone she loved be cut down. Every few years, Hammer Head inexplicably rises from the dead to resume his slaughter. This drives Jules deeper into her own dark coping mechanisms with every fresh wave of violence. Jules is unlawfully thrown into prison without a trial. However, she discovers she is part of a dark, twisted ritual, one that can force her back into the nightmare, the one she’s spent two decades trying to escape.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 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

Mad Cave Announces, ‘Filthy Lambs’, A Demonic Comic Tale of Generational Wealth and Evil

Every wealthy family has skeletons in their closet. The Grimaldis just happen to keep a literal demon in the basement. Mad Cave Studios has officially unveiled Filthy Lambs, a chilling new horror comic series that asks a simple question: How much blood are you willing to spill to keep your trust fund intact? Written and lettered by Paul Allor (Marvel Rivals, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with eerie, razor-sharp artwork by Chris Evenhuis (G.I. Joe) and colors by Sjan Weijers, this series blends domestic dysfunction, occult nightmares, and pitch-black humor into a story decades in the making. A Prayer, A Stabbing, and A Snapping Turtle The premise kicks off in the cellar of Grimaldi Manor. The family patriarch utters a prayer, plunges a knife into his own throat. The blood flows for his demonic spectator. Meanwhile, upstairs? Three generations of clueless Grimaldis—and, strangely, a snapping turtle—are blissfully celebrating their extravagant lives. For the last few decades, the Grimaldi lineage has enjoyed

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

The Multiverse Collides: The First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Is Here!

The wait is finally over: the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially dropped. And it confirms that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pulling out every stop for the biggest multiverse crossover in history. After an exclusive peek for CinemaCon attendees earlier this year, the footage is now public. It sets the stage for a cinematic event that feels less like a movie and more like a comic book “Crisis” event brought to life. The End of the World (As We Know It) Avengers: Doomsday serves as the high-stakes culmination of the Multiverse Saga. The Russo Brothers, behind Infinity War and Endgame, are returning to the director’s chair. The film reunites nearly every major player in the MCU to face their most formidable threat yet: Doctor Doom. There is a twist that has sent shockwaves through the fandom. The iconic villain is played by Robert Downey Jr. While details remain shrouded in mystery, the film explores Doom as a

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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 18, 2026

More from Books

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

Spoiler-Free Book Review: Don’t Go There (2026) 

Author J.W. Ocker’s Don’t Go There (subtitled A Tour of the World’s Most Sinister Spots) is much more than a mere travel book. It is that, certainly, although its aim is to warn readers about places to avoid more than ones to recommend — although some readers will certainly take the writer’s warnings as challenges. It is also a captivating chronicle of paranormal places and eldritch events. Ocker divides his book into the sections Fearsome Forests, Wretched Waters, Insane Islands, Deadly Deserts, Risky Ruins, and Spooky Snowscapes. High strangeness abounds in famously familiar areas such as The Bermuda Triangle, Dyatlov Pass, and Skinwalker Ranch, of course, but along with these places, Ocker also discusses less headline-grabbing — but no less fascinating — locales like Mexico’s Isla de las muñecas, the reputed island of haunted dolls; Louisiana’s allegedly cursed Manchac Swamp, alleged home of the werewolf-like rougarou and human murderers; and the family-cursed settlement of Dudleytown, Connecticut, now a ghost town

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jul 23, 2026

Mad Cave Studios Announces Horror Comic ‘Hammer Head’ Ahead of SDCC

Some nightmares refuse to stay dead. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced HAMMER HEAD. It’s a relentless new five-issue horror miniseries from acclaimed creative duo Ed Brisson (Predator, Ghost Rider) and artist Damian Couceiro (Wolverine & Kitty Pryde, X-Force). It features colors by Dee Cunniffe and letters by Patrick Brosseau. Blending classic ’80s slasher terror with psychological dread, the series focuses on Jules. She’s the sole survivor of the legendary Hammer Head killing spree. However, for twenty years, Jules has carried the overwhelming trauma of watching everyone she loved be cut down. Every few years, Hammer Head inexplicably rises from the dead to resume his slaughter. This drives Jules deeper into her own dark coping mechanisms with every fresh wave of violence. Jules is unlawfully thrown into prison without a trial. However, she discovers she is part of a dark, twisted ritual, one that can force her back into the nightmare, the one she’s spent two decades trying to escape.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 22, 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

Mad Cave Announces, ‘Filthy Lambs’, A Demonic Comic Tale of Generational Wealth and Evil

Every wealthy family has skeletons in their closet. The Grimaldis just happen to keep a literal demon in the basement. Mad Cave Studios has officially unveiled Filthy Lambs, a chilling new horror comic series that asks a simple question: How much blood are you willing to spill to keep your trust fund intact? Written and lettered by Paul Allor (Marvel Rivals, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with eerie, razor-sharp artwork by Chris Evenhuis (G.I. Joe) and colors by Sjan Weijers, this series blends domestic dysfunction, occult nightmares, and pitch-black humor into a story decades in the making. A Prayer, A Stabbing, and A Snapping Turtle The premise kicks off in the cellar of Grimaldi Manor. The family patriarch utters a prayer, plunges a knife into his own throat. The blood flows for his demonic spectator. Meanwhile, upstairs? Three generations of clueless Grimaldis—and, strangely, a snapping turtle—are blissfully celebrating their extravagant lives. For the last few decades, the Grimaldi lineage has enjoyed

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

The Multiverse Collides: The First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Is Here!

The wait is finally over: the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially dropped. And it confirms that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pulling out every stop for the biggest multiverse crossover in history. After an exclusive peek for CinemaCon attendees earlier this year, the footage is now public. It sets the stage for a cinematic event that feels less like a movie and more like a comic book “Crisis” event brought to life. The End of the World (As We Know It) Avengers: Doomsday serves as the high-stakes culmination of the Multiverse Saga. The Russo Brothers, behind Infinity War and Endgame, are returning to the director’s chair. The film reunites nearly every major player in the MCU to face their most formidable threat yet: Doctor Doom. There is a twist that has sent shockwaves through the fandom. The iconic villain is played by Robert Downey Jr. While details remain shrouded in mystery, the film explores Doom as a

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
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