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Big Hair and Metal Meet Horror in the New ‘Brute 1986’ Trailer

Cinephobia Releasing has officially acquired North American and UK distribution rights to Marcel Walz’s Brute 1986. The highly anticipated sequel follows last summer’s cult hit Brute 1976. It snagged the rights just ahead of the blood-soaked feature’s World Premiere at Tubi FrightFest Halloween on October 31. A Retro Evolution from Gritty Seventies Homage to Eighties Excess While Brute 1976 honored seventies classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, this follow-up shifts decades. Brute 1986 embraces beloved eighties slasher tropes, heavy metal aesthetics, and practical gore. The plot follows glam metal band Leather Kobra as they shoot a music video in a deserted town. Unfortunately, the violent Birdy family resides nearby, turning the video set into a bloody nightmare. Star-Studded Cast Delivers Practical Gore and Rock Aesthetics Tokio Hotel’s Bill Kaulitz stars in the film and also contributes original music alongside Swedish band CRAZY LIXX. Returning cast members Dazelle Yvette, Sarah French, and Gigi Gustin from Brute 1976 are also joined

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

FANGORIA Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for the 2026 Chainsaw Awards

FANGORIA officially announced the presenter lineup for the highly anticipated 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards. Hosted by genre favorite Devon Sawa, the Halloween-themed ceremony celebrates excellence across horror film, television, and video games. The exclusive broadcast premieres Sunday, October 25 at 9 PM ET on Shudder. Genre Legends and Fan Favorites Join Hosting Duties Joining Sawa is a stellar roster of icons, including Lin Shaye, Mink Stole, and John Kassir. Additionally, legendary director Mick Garris, Peaches Christ, Felissa Rose, Tracie Thoms, and Patrick Brice will present awards. The broadcast also features special appearances by Rick Baker, Dee Wallace, and James A. Janisse of Dead Meat. Major Nominees Lead Following Record Global Fan Vote After a massive global fan vote that drew nearly one million ballots, winners across 19 categories will be revealed. Currently, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Bryan Fuller’s Dust Bunny lead the pack with nine nominations each. Meanwhile, the viral internet sensation Backrooms earned six impressive nominations.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

The Screamfest Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Winners

The Screamfest Horror Film Festival, the largest horror festival in the United States, officially announced its 2026 award winners. The premier event took place from October 6 through October 15 at Hollywood’s famous TCL Chinese Theater. The festival wrapped up with Briarcliff Entertainment’s festive premiere of Christmas at the Kringles. Directed by Kevin Lewis, the closing film featured stars Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, and Rob Riggle. Australian Thriller Kick On Dominates Main Categories Australia’s high-octane feature Kick On emerged as the festival’s biggest winner, taking home the coveted Best Picture award. Director Nick Kozakis also earned top honors for Best Director and Best Make-Up. The intense film captivated judges with its visceral storytelling and exceptional practical effects. Standout Acting and Technical Achievements Recognized Meanwhile, individual artistic achievements shone brightly across multiple international features throughout the ten-day celebration. Javier Botet secured Best Actor for Gummy, while Laura Im won Best Actress for Valley View Motel. Santiago Otoya claimed Best Cinematography for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

A Voorhees Weekend: Watch “Crystal Lake” and the ‘Friday the 13th’ Franchise on Peacock

Peacock’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake“ series marks an exciting new era for slasher fans. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane transforms the franchise by rebuilding its classic mythos from the ground up. Instead of the familiar ruins, the series immerses viewers in a bustling, fully operational 1970s camp setting. Exceptional Performances Drive the Horror Linda Cardellini leads the series with a raw, emotional performance as the grieving Pamela Voorhees. Meanwhile, William Catlett brings intense gravitas to local authority figure Levon Brooks. Young Jason Voorhees gets an eerie origin setup through Callum Vinson’s haunting presence. Franchise veteran Nick Cordileone also returns as the iconic doom-prophet Crazy Ralph. Additionally, Devin Kessler, Gwendolyn Sundstrom, Cameron Scoggins, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch, and Phoenix Parnevik deliver strong supporting roles. The Expanded Jason Universe Launches Rebellious teens and reckless camp counselors keep ignoring ominous warnings, classic genre style. As a result, bloody chaos erupts across the scenic grounds during this inaugural eight-episode season. This premiere lays the foundation

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

Spoiler Free Reviews: Insecta and Bonded (Screamfest 2026)

Insecta (Uruguay, 2026) Official synopsis A horror writer returns to an isolated estate to say goodbye to her dying father, only to suspect that the monstrous insect she imagined as a child may have been real all along.   Review With Insecta, director Martín Florio crafts a highly entertaining chiller that combines creature feature and gothic horror elements, with engaging family drama for good measure. Renowned horror writer Mercedes (Mayra Hermosillo) returns to her childhood home to visit her estranged elderly father Jaime (Luis Felipe Tovar), who is close to death. He has been taken care of as of late by Mercedes’ stepsister Belen (Rocío De La Mañana), who alternates between seeming pleased and unwelcoming about Mercedes’ presence. Mercedes has nightmares about a traumatic incident from her childhood about her brother’s death and about an oversized insect that haunted him, along with sexual fantasies about Belen. Much intrigue ensues, and Florio, working from a screenplay that he cowrote with Leonel D’Agostino

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Joseph Perry
Oct 15, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Split Rock and Found Alive (Sitges Film Festival 2026)

Split Rock (Canada, 2026) Official synopsis While conducting survey work in the remote badlands, geologists and lovers Lauren (Clark Backo) and Ben (Drew Ray Tanner) uncover a mysterious block of magnetic stone embedded in the earth. As their team investigates, their equipment begins to fail and a violent unseen force emerges. Lauren becomes obsessed with the ancient block, convinced that an eternal consciousness is using her mind to reach the surface. When Ben attempts to stop it, the outcome leaves the duo and their team forever altered.  Review Bearing the enigmatic qualities of classic Nigel Kneale fare (The Stone Tape, Quatermass and the Pit), Picnic at Hanging Rock, and a dash of The Monolith Monsters, Split Rock is a slow-burn chiller that boasts an ever-increasing atmosphere of dread. Geology students Lauren (Clark Backo) and Ben (Drew Ray Tanner) uncover an out-of-place stone fragment that begins to affect their survey team and its equipment and vehicles. Lauren is especially impacted by

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Joseph Perry
Oct 15, 2026

The Freak Show Horror Film Festival Takes Over Orlando Once Again this October

The wait is officially over for horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers across Florida. Celebrating its 21st year, the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival has revealed its official selections for the upcoming 2026 event. The iconic gathering takes place October 23-24 at Orlando’s modern Epic Theatres at Lee Vista. Known locally as the city’s best Halloween event, the festival highlights innovative, blood-curdling works from global independent filmmakers. Record Submissions Yield Four Major World Premieres Organizers processed a record-breaking number of submissions from talented horror writers and directors this year. The curated lineup features a relentless mix of psychological dread, classic slashers, paranormal nightmares, and creature features. Notably, the festival hosts four major world premieres, offering attendees an exclusive first look at anticipated genre titles on the big screen: Feature Film Slate High Moon at Blackwood – Directed by Jon Binkowski (USA) — World Premiere The Doppelganger – Directed by Joseph O’Connor (USA) — World Premiere The Snitch – Directed by Trystan Kaunda

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: The Caged (Screamfest 2026)

Official synopsis A family is terrorised by a dark presence after they move into a quaint cottage, and discover it lies on the site of a medieval prison which once housed women accused of witchcraft. Review Writer/director Jeffrey Scott Collins’ supernatural shocker The Caged (U.K., 2026) may follow some tropes with which seasoned fright-fare devotees will be familiar, but there are plenty of original spins on those expected elements to have it rise above the pack. Fine performances and impressive work at the helm are also on display.  In the late 1980s, recovering alcoholic fiction writer Robert (Edmund Kingsley), his wife Emily (Tamzin Merchant), teen stepdaughter Isabella (Raffiella Chapman), and young son Liam (Callen Carter) move into a remote mansion-sized abode in the English rural countryside. It had gone unsold and vacant for at least a decade so Robert and Emily got it dirt cheap, which we know means that there is a dark history behind it. As events ranging

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Joseph Perry
Oct 14, 2026

Spoiler Free Reviews: Valley View Motel and Once Upon a Time in a Horror Movie (Screamfest 2026)

Valley View Motel Official synopsis After a 1977 diamond heist goes sideways, two small-time crooks take refuge at a remote Pennsylvania motel, where a pair of bizarre sibling owners, a ruthless hitman and a night full of bad decisions turn their getaway into a desperate fight to survive the night and make it to their rendezvous before it’s too late.  Review Cowriters/codirectors/stars Kevin Ignatius and Nick Psinakis serve up neo noir thrills and slaughter aplenty with Valley View Motel. Set in the 1970s and boasting an aesthetic that wonderfully fits crime cinema of that era without overdoing things, the film features Ignatius as Cliff, the more reluctant half of a diamond thieves duo with the more hotheaded and desperate Reg (Soulo Smith), and Psinakis as Hal, math teacher by day and hitman by night who is hot on the trail after the thieves abscond with the diamond they were meant to hand over to their employer. Sunny Kang (Laura Im)

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Joseph Perry
Oct 13, 2026

Michael Myers Goes Global: “Halloween” Is Being Rereleased in Theaters Worldwide

Nearly fifty years after its iconic 1978 debut, John Carpenter’s Halloween is launching a massive global theatrical expansion. This fall, the foundational slasher returns to hundreds of U.S. theaters, with nearly 2,000 screenings planned. The theatrical event also spans twelve international countries, including Canada, France, Germany, México, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Celebrating the Legend of Michael Myers Trancas International Films CEO Malek Akkad emphasized that the independent masterpiece continues to attract new generations of horror fans. John Carpenter’s landmark feature established the ultimate slasher template: a silent, masked killer stalking quiet suburban streets. Additionally, Carpenter’s minimalist synthesizer score remains one of the most recognizable and influential pieces in cinematic history. As a result, watching “The Shape” terrorize Haddonfield on the big screen has become an essential annual autumn tradition. “Few films have endured the way Halloween has,” said Malek Akkad, CEO of Trancas International Films. “Nearly fifty years after its release, audiences still want to experience it together in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 12, 2026

More from Events

Big Hair and Metal Meet Horror in the New ‘Brute 1986’ Trailer

Cinephobia Releasing has officially acquired North American and UK distribution rights to Marcel Walz’s Brute 1986. The highly anticipated sequel follows last summer’s cult hit Brute 1976. It snagged the rights just ahead of the blood-soaked feature’s World Premiere at Tubi FrightFest Halloween on October 31. A Retro Evolution from Gritty Seventies Homage to Eighties Excess While Brute 1976 honored seventies classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, this follow-up shifts decades. Brute 1986 embraces beloved eighties slasher tropes, heavy metal aesthetics, and practical gore. The plot follows glam metal band Leather Kobra as they shoot a music video in a deserted town. Unfortunately, the violent Birdy family resides nearby, turning the video set into a bloody nightmare. Star-Studded Cast Delivers Practical Gore and Rock Aesthetics Tokio Hotel’s Bill Kaulitz stars in the film and also contributes original music alongside Swedish band CRAZY LIXX. Returning cast members Dazelle Yvette, Sarah French, and Gigi Gustin from Brute 1976 are also joined

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

FANGORIA Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for the 2026 Chainsaw Awards

FANGORIA officially announced the presenter lineup for the highly anticipated 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards. Hosted by genre favorite Devon Sawa, the Halloween-themed ceremony celebrates excellence across horror film, television, and video games. The exclusive broadcast premieres Sunday, October 25 at 9 PM ET on Shudder. Genre Legends and Fan Favorites Join Hosting Duties Joining Sawa is a stellar roster of icons, including Lin Shaye, Mink Stole, and John Kassir. Additionally, legendary director Mick Garris, Peaches Christ, Felissa Rose, Tracie Thoms, and Patrick Brice will present awards. The broadcast also features special appearances by Rick Baker, Dee Wallace, and James A. Janisse of Dead Meat. Major Nominees Lead Following Record Global Fan Vote After a massive global fan vote that drew nearly one million ballots, winners across 19 categories will be revealed. Currently, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Bryan Fuller’s Dust Bunny lead the pack with nine nominations each. Meanwhile, the viral internet sensation Backrooms earned six impressive nominations.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

The Screamfest Film Festival Announces Its 2026 Winners

The Screamfest Horror Film Festival, the largest horror festival in the United States, officially announced its 2026 award winners. The premier event took place from October 6 through October 15 at Hollywood’s famous TCL Chinese Theater. The festival wrapped up with Briarcliff Entertainment’s festive premiere of Christmas at the Kringles. Directed by Kevin Lewis, the closing film featured stars Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, and Rob Riggle. Australian Thriller Kick On Dominates Main Categories Australia’s high-octane feature Kick On emerged as the festival’s biggest winner, taking home the coveted Best Picture award. Director Nick Kozakis also earned top honors for Best Director and Best Make-Up. The intense film captivated judges with its visceral storytelling and exceptional practical effects. Standout Acting and Technical Achievements Recognized Meanwhile, individual artistic achievements shone brightly across multiple international features throughout the ten-day celebration. Javier Botet secured Best Actor for Gummy, while Laura Im won Best Actress for Valley View Motel. Santiago Otoya claimed Best Cinematography for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

A Voorhees Weekend: Watch “Crystal Lake” and the ‘Friday the 13th’ Franchise on Peacock

Peacock’s highly anticipated “Crystal Lake“ series marks an exciting new era for slasher fans. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane transforms the franchise by rebuilding its classic mythos from the ground up. Instead of the familiar ruins, the series immerses viewers in a bustling, fully operational 1970s camp setting. Exceptional Performances Drive the Horror Linda Cardellini leads the series with a raw, emotional performance as the grieving Pamela Voorhees. Meanwhile, William Catlett brings intense gravitas to local authority figure Levon Brooks. Young Jason Voorhees gets an eerie origin setup through Callum Vinson’s haunting presence. Franchise veteran Nick Cordileone also returns as the iconic doom-prophet Crazy Ralph. Additionally, Devin Kessler, Gwendolyn Sundstrom, Cameron Scoggins, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch, and Phoenix Parnevik deliver strong supporting roles. The Expanded Jason Universe Launches Rebellious teens and reckless camp counselors keep ignoring ominous warnings, classic genre style. As a result, bloody chaos erupts across the scenic grounds during this inaugural eight-episode season. This premiere lays the foundation

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2026

Spoiler Free Reviews: Insecta and Bonded (Screamfest 2026)

Insecta (Uruguay, 2026) Official synopsis A horror writer returns to an isolated estate to say goodbye to her dying father, only to suspect that the monstrous insect she imagined as a child may have been real all along.   Review With Insecta, director Martín Florio crafts a highly entertaining chiller that combines creature feature and gothic horror elements, with engaging family drama for good measure. Renowned horror writer Mercedes (Mayra Hermosillo) returns to her childhood home to visit her estranged elderly father Jaime (Luis Felipe Tovar), who is close to death. He has been taken care of as of late by Mercedes’ stepsister Belen (Rocío De La Mañana), who alternates between seeming pleased and unwelcoming about Mercedes’ presence. Mercedes has nightmares about a traumatic incident from her childhood about her brother’s death and about an oversized insect that haunted him, along with sexual fantasies about Belen. Much intrigue ensues, and Florio, working from a screenplay that he cowrote with Leonel D’Agostino

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 15, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Split Rock and Found Alive (Sitges Film Festival 2026)

Split Rock (Canada, 2026) Official synopsis While conducting survey work in the remote badlands, geologists and lovers Lauren (Clark Backo) and Ben (Drew Ray Tanner) uncover a mysterious block of magnetic stone embedded in the earth. As their team investigates, their equipment begins to fail and a violent unseen force emerges. Lauren becomes obsessed with the ancient block, convinced that an eternal consciousness is using her mind to reach the surface. When Ben attempts to stop it, the outcome leaves the duo and their team forever altered.  Review Bearing the enigmatic qualities of classic Nigel Kneale fare (The Stone Tape, Quatermass and the Pit), Picnic at Hanging Rock, and a dash of The Monolith Monsters, Split Rock is a slow-burn chiller that boasts an ever-increasing atmosphere of dread. Geology students Lauren (Clark Backo) and Ben (Drew Ray Tanner) uncover an out-of-place stone fragment that begins to affect their survey team and its equipment and vehicles. Lauren is especially impacted by

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 15, 2026

The Freak Show Horror Film Festival Takes Over Orlando Once Again this October

The wait is officially over for horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers across Florida. Celebrating its 21st year, the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival has revealed its official selections for the upcoming 2026 event. The iconic gathering takes place October 23-24 at Orlando’s modern Epic Theatres at Lee Vista. Known locally as the city’s best Halloween event, the festival highlights innovative, blood-curdling works from global independent filmmakers. Record Submissions Yield Four Major World Premieres Organizers processed a record-breaking number of submissions from talented horror writers and directors this year. The curated lineup features a relentless mix of psychological dread, classic slashers, paranormal nightmares, and creature features. Notably, the festival hosts four major world premieres, offering attendees an exclusive first look at anticipated genre titles on the big screen: Feature Film Slate High Moon at Blackwood – Directed by Jon Binkowski (USA) — World Premiere The Doppelganger – Directed by Joseph O’Connor (USA) — World Premiere The Snitch – Directed by Trystan Kaunda

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 15, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: The Caged (Screamfest 2026)

Official synopsis A family is terrorised by a dark presence after they move into a quaint cottage, and discover it lies on the site of a medieval prison which once housed women accused of witchcraft. Review Writer/director Jeffrey Scott Collins’ supernatural shocker The Caged (U.K., 2026) may follow some tropes with which seasoned fright-fare devotees will be familiar, but there are plenty of original spins on those expected elements to have it rise above the pack. Fine performances and impressive work at the helm are also on display.  In the late 1980s, recovering alcoholic fiction writer Robert (Edmund Kingsley), his wife Emily (Tamzin Merchant), teen stepdaughter Isabella (Raffiella Chapman), and young son Liam (Callen Carter) move into a remote mansion-sized abode in the English rural countryside. It had gone unsold and vacant for at least a decade so Robert and Emily got it dirt cheap, which we know means that there is a dark history behind it. As events ranging

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 14, 2026

Spoiler Free Reviews: Valley View Motel and Once Upon a Time in a Horror Movie (Screamfest 2026)

Valley View Motel Official synopsis After a 1977 diamond heist goes sideways, two small-time crooks take refuge at a remote Pennsylvania motel, where a pair of bizarre sibling owners, a ruthless hitman and a night full of bad decisions turn their getaway into a desperate fight to survive the night and make it to their rendezvous before it’s too late.  Review Cowriters/codirectors/stars Kevin Ignatius and Nick Psinakis serve up neo noir thrills and slaughter aplenty with Valley View Motel. Set in the 1970s and boasting an aesthetic that wonderfully fits crime cinema of that era without overdoing things, the film features Ignatius as Cliff, the more reluctant half of a diamond thieves duo with the more hotheaded and desperate Reg (Soulo Smith), and Psinakis as Hal, math teacher by day and hitman by night who is hot on the trail after the thieves abscond with the diamond they were meant to hand over to their employer. Sunny Kang (Laura Im)

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 13, 2026

Michael Myers Goes Global: “Halloween” Is Being Rereleased in Theaters Worldwide

Nearly fifty years after its iconic 1978 debut, John Carpenter’s Halloween is launching a massive global theatrical expansion. This fall, the foundational slasher returns to hundreds of U.S. theaters, with nearly 2,000 screenings planned. The theatrical event also spans twelve international countries, including Canada, France, Germany, México, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Celebrating the Legend of Michael Myers Trancas International Films CEO Malek Akkad emphasized that the independent masterpiece continues to attract new generations of horror fans. John Carpenter’s landmark feature established the ultimate slasher template: a silent, masked killer stalking quiet suburban streets. Additionally, Carpenter’s minimalist synthesizer score remains one of the most recognizable and influential pieces in cinematic history. As a result, watching “The Shape” terrorize Haddonfield on the big screen has become an essential annual autumn tradition. “Few films have endured the way Halloween has,” said Malek Akkad, CEO of Trancas International Films. “Nearly fifty years after its release, audiences still want to experience it together in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 12, 2026
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