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The Ethereal Horror Fest Returns to Austin This October

The Ethereal Horror Fest returns to Austin’s Violet Crown Cinema for its seventh annual installment, running October 16–18. The three-day celebration of independent genre cinema will kick off on opening night with an exciting new addition: the festival’s first-ever live pitch competition. Starting at 7 p.m., six selected filmmakers will present their original horror concepts before a live panel of judges and industry insiders. They will be competing for the coveted top pitch award. Must-See Feature Screenings This year’s feature lineup boasts a diverse selection of terrifying narratives. Highlights include Troy Escamilla’s queer horror feature Hollow Lake, which follows a newlywed couple whose serene lakeside getaway turns into a bloody nightmare. The lineup also includes The Ritual of Huasao. It marks the feature debut of Isaac Berrocal, which follows a woman haunted by the fallout of a Peruvian spiritual cleansing. Also headlining the festival is Mitch McLeod’s psychological thriller Marrow, starring Jessica Dawn Willis, Danielle Harris, and Michael Ironside, which

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2026

Ice Nine Kills Announces “A Very Vicious Christmas” Album

Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish:  “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2026

Enter the Fog: Dead by Daylight Announces its ‘Haunted by Daylight’ Halloween Event

Get ready, Fog-dwellers! This Halloween is bringing absolute hell! Coming right off a massive 10th Anniversary both in and out of the game, Dead by Daylight is pulling out all the stops for a monster-sized October, packed with weekly drops. From the terrifying debut of the Diablo Collection and a grotesque Blighted look for Jason Voorhees, to a special Stranger Things edition of Lights Out. So much is headed your way, including the triumphant return of Haunted by Daylight. Players have an incredible lineup to keep them screaming all month long! Hell Sends Its Best With the Diablo Collection Mark your calendars for October 20th! The Diablo Collection is officially bringing Sanctuary’s legends into Dead by Daylight with six breathtaking new Outfits inspired by iconic characters and classes. Leading the charge is Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred herself. She arrives as a Visceral Outfit for The Artist, complete with unique menu animations and a vicious new Mori! Joining her is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2026

Ahead of the “Crystal Lake” Premiere Enter to Win a Trip to the Filming Location of ‘Friday the 13th’

If there’s one golden rule that four decades of slasher cinema have drilled into our heads, it’s that you never—under any circumstances—set foot in Camp Crystal Lake! Anyone brave or foolish enough to ignore the warnings usually meets the sharp end of a Voorhees family weapon. But for die-hard horror fans who can’t resist flirting with danger, the ultimate bucket-list adventure has officially arrived. You can now win a chance to stay at the actual, real-life filming location of the 1980 classic! Win a Stay at the Real-Life “Camp Blood” Thanks to an exciting new initiative from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism in partnership with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, horror aficionados can explore the Garden State’s richest cinematic haunts through the newly launched New Jersey Film Trails. To celebrate Halloween, Audacy and NEW 102.7 FM are kicking off the Spooky Season Trail. It’s a month-long, four-part video and radio series exploring iconic New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Horror Without Barriers: Inside the Inclusive 2026 Access: Horror Film Festival

Access: Horror, the premier festival celebrating disability in genre cinema, launched its 2026 season with a successful in-person showcase at Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on September 25. Following the in-person kickoff, the festival is bringing its entire lineup to a global audience through a month-long virtual program. One that runs from October 4 through November 1, 2026. Founded by filmmaker and activist Ariel Baska, Access: Horror elevates disability advocacy by challenging traditional genre tropes. Named one of the nation’s most accessible film festivals by Forbes, the organization creates space for marginalized artists to tell honest, cathartic, and terrifying stories. Festival leadership emphasizes that accessibility is not a late addition to the event. It’s the foundation the festival is actually built on. Every film in the virtual program features open captions, and nearly half the streaming library includes full audio descriptions. So, there’s something for everyone. A Powerful Virtual Lineup Grounded in Real-World Terror The 2026 streaming program features 19 international titles. It

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 2, 2026

Tubi FrightFest Announces Fear-Filled Lineup for Halloween 2026

London’s TubiFrightFest Halloween has just revealed its 2026 lineup, and whether you prefer slashers, spiders, stalkers, or the supernatural, the festival has something for horror cinephiles of all stripes. Following is the official press announcement. Hot on the hellish heels of its spectacular 27th year August five-day event, the UK’s most vibrant genre film festival returns to the ODEON Luxe West End in Leicester Square to present its annual 2-day Halloween event. Taking over both screens on Friday 30th October and Saturday 31st October, the spine-chilling line-up heralds nine premieres from five countries, spanning Europe, North and South America and Australia/Oceania. Each film will be screened twice. So, hold on tight as Tubi Frightfest takes you on a spooky, carnage-crammed journey featuring powerful mutants, seasonal spooks, psychotic neighbours, venomous spiders, vengeful werewolves, and shocking Christmas tales where it’s not just the turkey that is carved up. Opening the gates to ‘Helloween’ is the UK premiere of FREAKS PART II, which

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Joseph Perry
Oct 1, 2026

Voodoo Ranger Announces Killer Michael Myers Giveaway and New Halloween Pack

Get ready, horror fans and hopheads, because Halloween season just got infinitely more thrilling! While the rest of the world is desperately sprinting away from cinema’s most terrifying killer, Voodoo Ranger is doing the exact opposite. hey are launching a nationwide, full-blown Slasher Manhunt to hunt down real-life people whose legal name is Michael Myers! Why? Because Voodoo Ranger believes having the ultimate horror movie villain’s name comes with enough accidental jump-scares and lifelong baggage, and it is time for a massively upgraded reward. They don’t want to run—they want to buy every real Michael Myers a drink. A whole year’s worth of beer, to be exact! The Ultimate Halloween Manhunt This epic nationwide search is open right now to anyone 21 and older living in the United States who can legally prove on their official ID that their real name is Michael Myers. Lucky participants who enter have the ultimate chance to win cold, hard cash equal to a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Sets World Premiere for Australian Slasher ‘The Only One’

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival will host the World Premiere of The Only One this October. It will spotlight the deadly, stylized homage to the early-2000s slasher craze. Directed by Michael Schwarz, the Australian indie feature brings a distinct Down Under perspective to classic genre tropes. Written by Martyn Pedler and Marek Polgar, the film aims to fuse claustrophobic suspense with sharp, irreverent humor while capturing self-aware terror. A High-Stakes Homecoming Turn Deadly The premiere introduces audiences to Zoe, played by rising star Mel Jarnson (Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter). Ten years after moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Zoe returns home empty-handed. However, things quickly go from bad to worse as her exes begin to drop dead one by one. As suspicion mounts, Zoe must team up with a group of old friends to clear her name. But that’s easier said than done. A Stellar Cast Headlining an Indie Cult Contender Featuring an ensemble cast that includes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

Award-Winning Indie Slasher ‘The Barn Part III’ Heads to Physical Media

Following a triumphant run across the international festival circuit, The Barn Part III is officially coming to physical media. Independent horror distributor Scream Team Releasing has now launched physical pre-orders on Blu-ray and classic VHS. The final chapter in the indie slasher trilogy wrapped up its theatrical run after high-profile stops at Fright Fest, Popcorn Frights, Panic Fest, Salem Horror Fest, Sitges, and Smodcastle Horror Fest. Along the way, the production also picked up a mountain of awards. It took home Best Feature Film honors at GenreBlast and Requiem Fear Fest. Justin M. Seaman won Best Feature Film. Also, Zane Hershberger won Best Cinematography at NJ Horror Con and Best Underground Horror Feature at Dead Walk Fest. Directed and created by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn Part III was brought to life through his banner, Nevermore Production Films, alongside P.J. Starks (New Fears Eve) and Blood Moon Pictures. The indie horror feature was also produced in partnership with Scream Team

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

‘Where the Hell is Anna?’ Scores an Encore Screening Following its Win for Best Feature Film

Stormlight Pictures and Aradia Pictures’ Where the Hell is Anna? Shot entirely on location in Tennessee, the regional indie sensation premiered at the Nashville Film Festival. After taking home the festival’s prestigious Best Tennessee Feature Film trophy, organizers added an encore screening on September 28. Flower Crowns, Blood Sacrifices, and Sinister Sisterhood The story follows Derick. She’s a messy, heartbroken young woman who refuses to accept her best friend Anna’s sudden disappearance. Driven by desperation, Derick tracks Anna to a secretive, women-only woodland retreat and crashes the secluded commune. Once inside, she discovers a bizarre, sun-drenched environment. The residents are preparing Anna for a sacred ritual known as “Induction Day.” However, beneath the commune’s bright floral aesthetics and superficial sisterhood mantras lies a terrifying nightmare. One that involves sinister fertility experiments and gruesome blood sacrifices. It also promises ascension to a high-dimensional paradise called Summerland. ‘Midsommar’ Meets ‘Booksmart’ in a Darkly Comic Survival Tale Fusing visceral folk horror with sharp,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 28, 2026

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The Ethereal Horror Fest Returns to Austin This October

The Ethereal Horror Fest returns to Austin’s Violet Crown Cinema for its seventh annual installment, running October 16–18. The three-day celebration of independent genre cinema will kick off on opening night with an exciting new addition: the festival’s first-ever live pitch competition. Starting at 7 p.m., six selected filmmakers will present their original horror concepts before a live panel of judges and industry insiders. They will be competing for the coveted top pitch award. Must-See Feature Screenings This year’s feature lineup boasts a diverse selection of terrifying narratives. Highlights include Troy Escamilla’s queer horror feature Hollow Lake, which follows a newlywed couple whose serene lakeside getaway turns into a bloody nightmare. The lineup also includes The Ritual of Huasao. It marks the feature debut of Isaac Berrocal, which follows a woman haunted by the fallout of a Peruvian spiritual cleansing. Also headlining the festival is Mitch McLeod’s psychological thriller Marrow, starring Jessica Dawn Willis, Danielle Harris, and Michael Ironside, which

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 6, 2026

Ice Nine Kills Announces “A Very Vicious Christmas” Album

Slay bells are officially ringing! Early this year, horror-metal titans Ice Nine Kills announced their upcoming eight-track EP, A Very Vicious Christmas. The collection features the band’s brutal, twisted reimagining of classic holiday carols. The songs were originally crafted specifically for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” They are set for digital release on Nov 9 via Fearless Records. Fans can pre-save the festive nightmare today. Conceived at Silver Scream Con and Born from the Terror Tram First revealed to screaming fans during the band’s annual Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts, A Very Vicious Christmas brings the music beyond the blood-soaked Universal backlot for the first time. Across eight devastating tracks, Spencer Charnas and company put their signature cinematic metalcore spin on beloved holiday standards. The band completely transforms festive cheer into an unhinged, gore-drenched nightmare. The EP’s tracklist delivers a holiday massacre from start to finish:  “Carol of the Bells” “Jingle Bells” “We

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2026

Enter the Fog: Dead by Daylight Announces its ‘Haunted by Daylight’ Halloween Event

Get ready, Fog-dwellers! This Halloween is bringing absolute hell! Coming right off a massive 10th Anniversary both in and out of the game, Dead by Daylight is pulling out all the stops for a monster-sized October, packed with weekly drops. From the terrifying debut of the Diablo Collection and a grotesque Blighted look for Jason Voorhees, to a special Stranger Things edition of Lights Out. So much is headed your way, including the triumphant return of Haunted by Daylight. Players have an incredible lineup to keep them screaming all month long! Hell Sends Its Best With the Diablo Collection Mark your calendars for October 20th! The Diablo Collection is officially bringing Sanctuary’s legends into Dead by Daylight with six breathtaking new Outfits inspired by iconic characters and classes. Leading the charge is Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred herself. She arrives as a Visceral Outfit for The Artist, complete with unique menu animations and a vicious new Mori! Joining her is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2026

Ahead of the “Crystal Lake” Premiere Enter to Win a Trip to the Filming Location of ‘Friday the 13th’

If there’s one golden rule that four decades of slasher cinema have drilled into our heads, it’s that you never—under any circumstances—set foot in Camp Crystal Lake! Anyone brave or foolish enough to ignore the warnings usually meets the sharp end of a Voorhees family weapon. But for die-hard horror fans who can’t resist flirting with danger, the ultimate bucket-list adventure has officially arrived. You can now win a chance to stay at the actual, real-life filming location of the 1980 classic! Win a Stay at the Real-Life “Camp Blood” Thanks to an exciting new initiative from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism in partnership with the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, horror aficionados can explore the Garden State’s richest cinematic haunts through the newly launched New Jersey Film Trails. To celebrate Halloween, Audacy and NEW 102.7 FM are kicking off the Spooky Season Trail. It’s a month-long, four-part video and radio series exploring iconic New

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Horror Without Barriers: Inside the Inclusive 2026 Access: Horror Film Festival

Access: Horror, the premier festival celebrating disability in genre cinema, launched its 2026 season with a successful in-person showcase at Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on September 25. Following the in-person kickoff, the festival is bringing its entire lineup to a global audience through a month-long virtual program. One that runs from October 4 through November 1, 2026. Founded by filmmaker and activist Ariel Baska, Access: Horror elevates disability advocacy by challenging traditional genre tropes. Named one of the nation’s most accessible film festivals by Forbes, the organization creates space for marginalized artists to tell honest, cathartic, and terrifying stories. Festival leadership emphasizes that accessibility is not a late addition to the event. It’s the foundation the festival is actually built on. Every film in the virtual program features open captions, and nearly half the streaming library includes full audio descriptions. So, there’s something for everyone. A Powerful Virtual Lineup Grounded in Real-World Terror The 2026 streaming program features 19 international titles. It

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 2, 2026

Tubi FrightFest Announces Fear-Filled Lineup for Halloween 2026

London’s TubiFrightFest Halloween has just revealed its 2026 lineup, and whether you prefer slashers, spiders, stalkers, or the supernatural, the festival has something for horror cinephiles of all stripes. Following is the official press announcement. Hot on the hellish heels of its spectacular 27th year August five-day event, the UK’s most vibrant genre film festival returns to the ODEON Luxe West End in Leicester Square to present its annual 2-day Halloween event. Taking over both screens on Friday 30th October and Saturday 31st October, the spine-chilling line-up heralds nine premieres from five countries, spanning Europe, North and South America and Australia/Oceania. Each film will be screened twice. So, hold on tight as Tubi Frightfest takes you on a spooky, carnage-crammed journey featuring powerful mutants, seasonal spooks, psychotic neighbours, venomous spiders, vengeful werewolves, and shocking Christmas tales where it’s not just the turkey that is carved up. Opening the gates to ‘Helloween’ is the UK premiere of FREAKS PART II, which

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 1, 2026

Voodoo Ranger Announces Killer Michael Myers Giveaway and New Halloween Pack

Get ready, horror fans and hopheads, because Halloween season just got infinitely more thrilling! While the rest of the world is desperately sprinting away from cinema’s most terrifying killer, Voodoo Ranger is doing the exact opposite. hey are launching a nationwide, full-blown Slasher Manhunt to hunt down real-life people whose legal name is Michael Myers! Why? Because Voodoo Ranger believes having the ultimate horror movie villain’s name comes with enough accidental jump-scares and lifelong baggage, and it is time for a massively upgraded reward. They don’t want to run—they want to buy every real Michael Myers a drink. A whole year’s worth of beer, to be exact! The Ultimate Halloween Manhunt This epic nationwide search is open right now to anyone 21 and older living in the United States who can legally prove on their official ID that their real name is Michael Myers. Lucky participants who enter have the ultimate chance to win cold, hard cash equal to a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Sets World Premiere for Australian Slasher ‘The Only One’

The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival will host the World Premiere of The Only One this October. It will spotlight the deadly, stylized homage to the early-2000s slasher craze. Directed by Michael Schwarz, the Australian indie feature brings a distinct Down Under perspective to classic genre tropes. Written by Martyn Pedler and Marek Polgar, the film aims to fuse claustrophobic suspense with sharp, irreverent humor while capturing self-aware terror. A High-Stakes Homecoming Turn Deadly The premiere introduces audiences to Zoe, played by rising star Mel Jarnson (Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter). Ten years after moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Zoe returns home empty-handed. However, things quickly go from bad to worse as her exes begin to drop dead one by one. As suspicion mounts, Zoe must team up with a group of old friends to clear her name. But that’s easier said than done. A Stellar Cast Headlining an Indie Cult Contender Featuring an ensemble cast that includes

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

Award-Winning Indie Slasher ‘The Barn Part III’ Heads to Physical Media

Following a triumphant run across the international festival circuit, The Barn Part III is officially coming to physical media. Independent horror distributor Scream Team Releasing has now launched physical pre-orders on Blu-ray and classic VHS. The final chapter in the indie slasher trilogy wrapped up its theatrical run after high-profile stops at Fright Fest, Popcorn Frights, Panic Fest, Salem Horror Fest, Sitges, and Smodcastle Horror Fest. Along the way, the production also picked up a mountain of awards. It took home Best Feature Film honors at GenreBlast and Requiem Fear Fest. Justin M. Seaman won Best Feature Film. Also, Zane Hershberger won Best Cinematography at NJ Horror Con and Best Underground Horror Feature at Dead Walk Fest. Directed and created by Justin M. Seaman, The Barn Part III was brought to life through his banner, Nevermore Production Films, alongside P.J. Starks (New Fears Eve) and Blood Moon Pictures. The indie horror feature was also produced in partnership with Scream Team

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

‘Where the Hell is Anna?’ Scores an Encore Screening Following its Win for Best Feature Film

Stormlight Pictures and Aradia Pictures’ Where the Hell is Anna? Shot entirely on location in Tennessee, the regional indie sensation premiered at the Nashville Film Festival. After taking home the festival’s prestigious Best Tennessee Feature Film trophy, organizers added an encore screening on September 28. Flower Crowns, Blood Sacrifices, and Sinister Sisterhood The story follows Derick. She’s a messy, heartbroken young woman who refuses to accept her best friend Anna’s sudden disappearance. Driven by desperation, Derick tracks Anna to a secretive, women-only woodland retreat and crashes the secluded commune. Once inside, she discovers a bizarre, sun-drenched environment. The residents are preparing Anna for a sacred ritual known as “Induction Day.” However, beneath the commune’s bright floral aesthetics and superficial sisterhood mantras lies a terrifying nightmare. One that involves sinister fertility experiments and gruesome blood sacrifices. It also promises ascension to a high-dimensional paradise called Summerland. ‘Midsommar’ Meets ‘Booksmart’ in a Darkly Comic Survival Tale Fusing visceral folk horror with sharp,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 28, 2026
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