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Legendary Stunt Man Alan MacFarlane Faces the Undead in ‘Zombie Golf’

For decades, film fans have watched Alan MacFarlane dodge explosions, take brutal hits, and fill out movie frames. All without ever learning his name. He has stepped into harm’s way as a stunt double for Mel Gibson and subbed in for Robert Redford. In all, he has appeared in over six hundred film and television productions. This makes him an absolute legend. Now, on the independent horror-comedy Zombie Golf, Hollywood’s most ubiquitous background legend is pulling quadrupled duty as producer, stunt coordinator, armorer, and the movie’s terrifying Pond Monster. MacFarlane’s official resume includes stunt performances on gritty thrillers like Dragged Across Concrete, and the film Freaks. He made his first feature role in Tim Burton’s Big Eyes. Also, he has coordinated stunts for dozens of features including Funhouse and The Deep Web: Murdershow. He’s also done uncredited appearances in massive franchises and series like “Peacemaker,” “The 100,” “Arrow,” as well as Batwoman, RoboCop, Wanted, and The Man in the High Castle,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence Joins the Cast of Zach Cregger’s New Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’

Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence will star in The Flood, an upcoming sci-fi thriller written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced that the film will hit theaters on August 11, 2028, Variety reports. High-Profile Star Power Joins the Genre Project Lawrence brings substantial acclaim and star power to Cregger’s newest venture. Best known for leading The Hunger Games franchise and winning an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook, she recently appeared in Die My Love opposite Robert Pattinson. Beyond The Flood, her upcoming slate includes Martin Scorsese’s thriller What Happens at Night and the prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Mysterious Story While the plot remains tucked away, Cregger has revealed that it is “potentially his most unsettling story to date.” Reportedly, the central concept struck Cregger unexpectedly during a casual movie night with his wife. While watching a scene where a character boards a desolate spaceship, his wife noted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

The Gore-Filled Trailer Drops for ‘The Cycle’ After Scoring Praise from Stephen King

Horror icons Stephen King and Mick Garris have lent their endorsements to the newly released official trailer for The Cycle. It’s the latest original feature coming to Shudder. Filmmaker Jordan Downey, known for The Head Hunter and V/H/S/Beyond, directs the film. The film has already captured the attention of genre royalty. King publicly raved that The Cycle merges the claustrophobic dread of The Thing with the psychological intensity of The Silence of the Lambs. He’s deemed it a genuinely terrific fright flick. Garris echoed that praise, describing it as an over-the-top, unrelenting celebration of practical special effects that horror purists are bound to admire. A Dark Supernatural Mystery and an Unsettling Premise The story centers on a deeply disturbing discovery that plunges its protagonist into a waking nightmare. Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood) stars as an estranged daughter who is shocked when law enforcement discovers a body at the site of a gruesome crime. It’s revealed that it is her father

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Kristen Stewart Reunites with Director Oliver Assayas for ‘Spiritual World’

Actress Kristen Stewart is set to collaborate once again with French auteur Olivier Assayas. He’s the visionary filmmaker behind the 2016 psychological ghost story Personal Shopper. Their upcoming feature, titled Spiritual World, is being described as a spiritual successor to their previous project. It aims to echo its eerie, spectral atmosphere while promising a steamier, more intensely sensual narrative. A Haunted Protagonist and an Ensemble Cast According to Variety, Kristen Stewart takes center stage as a deeply troubled, clairvoyant young woman tormented by enigmatic premonitions. Joining her in this hypnotic narrative is an exceptional international ensemble, including Vicky Krieps, Riley Keough, and Wagner Moura. The supporting cast includes veteran actress Barbara Sukowa, known for her captivating performance in Deux, and Niels Schneider, star of The Unknown. Production Timeline and European Filming Locations Spiritual World is scheduled to begin filming in February. Production will span several locations across France and Germany. More details for Spiritual World are expected as production approaches. In

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Director Benjamin Finkel Turns Childhood Fears and Grief into Horror in ‘Family’

There’s a newly released horror film you need to know about: Family. It’s a supernatural horror film about family, grief, and horror that you won’t want to miss. Family offers a chilling glimpse into a young girl’s descent into paranoia and supernatural dread. At the center of the story is ten-year-old Johanna. She comes to suspect that her loving parents are secretly plotting her demise. Far from being a simple childhood delusion, the horrifying footage suggests her fears may be entirely justified. The trailer delivers immense nightmare fuel. It includes a deeply unsettling sequence in which the beloved family dog stands erect on its hind legs in a stark, unnatural pose. When Home Becomes a Nightmare: The Disturbing Premise Cameron Dawson Gray stars as Johanna, a child who moves in with her mother, Naomi (Ruth Wilson), into Naomi’s childhood home in suburban Philadelphia. Desperate to heal her father’s rapidly deteriorating health, Johanna turns to the occult. She tries to summon a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 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

Pluto TV Kicks Off October with Killer Releases

Get ready to scream because Pluto TV is officially turning up the terror this spooky season! Starting October 1, the ultimate free streaming platform is bringing back its legendary Halloween Hits collection. Packed with spine-chilling blockbuster hits, iconic slasher franchises, mind-bending cult classics, and heart-pounding thrillers, Pluto TV is delivering an unmatched, completely free horror lineup to fuel your movie marathons all month long. Stream Free All October Long Whether you are a hardcore horror aficionado or just looking for a good jump-scare with friends, Pluto TV makes celebrating Halloween effortless. The massive Halloween Hits lineup will be available 100% free on demand throughout October. In addition to the on-demand library, Pluto TV is launching dedicated seasonal channels and curated special programming across the platform so that you can tune in to non-stop horror 24/7. Blockbusters, Iconic Franchises & Cult Classics This year’s lineup features one of Pluto TV’s deepest, most terrifying collections yet. Viewers can dive straight into massive

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

Obsession Director Curry Barker’s ‘Anything but Ghosts’ Scores a Release Date

Focus Features, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster have officially locked in a theatrical release date for Anything But Ghosts. It’s the eagerly awaited next project from visionary filmmaker Curry Barker. Set to hit theaters in 2027, the film will be distributed globally by Focus Features, with Universal Pictures International overseeing international markets. Barker and his longtime creative partner, Cooper Tomlinson, also recently announced that production has begun. Recently, Tomlinson also teased the film and said, “There is so much more to come,” during our Obsession interview, which you can watch now. An Unhinged Descent Into Paranormal Chaos Written and directed by Barker alongside co-writer Tomlinson, Anything But Ghosts follows a pair of amateur ghost hunters. Their investigations take a disastrously dark turn. As their latest pursuit spirals out of control, the duo faces terrifying forces far beyond their comprehension. Barker and Tomlinson will also step in front of the camera. They will star as the lead duo. They are joined by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 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

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

True Crime Docuseries “The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story” Will Soon Haunt HBO

Listen up, true crime fans, there’s a new series you don’t want to miss, “The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story.” The new three-part true-crime docuseries comes from two-time Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn and Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn. Helmed by director Philip Cairney, the series investigates the gruesome, unsolved murder of Dorothy Thompson. The story centers on the owner of a local pet cemetery in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Blending true crime with atmospheric Southern Gothic folklore, the series unravels a tangled web of small-town secrets, lost evidence, and otherworldly encounters. And the story that continues to haunt the parish decades later. A Gruesome Murder in St. Bernard Parish In 1985, the quiet community of St. Bernard Parish was shaken to its core when Dorothy Thompson’s body was pulled from the cold waters of the Mississippi River. As the owner and operator of the local pet cemetery, Thompson was well known. But the grounds she tended had long carried a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

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Legendary Stunt Man Alan MacFarlane Faces the Undead in ‘Zombie Golf’

For decades, film fans have watched Alan MacFarlane dodge explosions, take brutal hits, and fill out movie frames. All without ever learning his name. He has stepped into harm’s way as a stunt double for Mel Gibson and subbed in for Robert Redford. In all, he has appeared in over six hundred film and television productions. This makes him an absolute legend. Now, on the independent horror-comedy Zombie Golf, Hollywood’s most ubiquitous background legend is pulling quadrupled duty as producer, stunt coordinator, armorer, and the movie’s terrifying Pond Monster. MacFarlane’s official resume includes stunt performances on gritty thrillers like Dragged Across Concrete, and the film Freaks. He made his first feature role in Tim Burton’s Big Eyes. Also, he has coordinated stunts for dozens of features including Funhouse and The Deep Web: Murdershow. He’s also done uncredited appearances in massive franchises and series like “Peacemaker,” “The 100,” “Arrow,” as well as Batwoman, RoboCop, Wanted, and The Man in the High Castle,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence Joins the Cast of Zach Cregger’s New Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’

Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence will star in The Flood, an upcoming sci-fi thriller written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced that the film will hit theaters on August 11, 2028, Variety reports. High-Profile Star Power Joins the Genre Project Lawrence brings substantial acclaim and star power to Cregger’s newest venture. Best known for leading The Hunger Games franchise and winning an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook, she recently appeared in Die My Love opposite Robert Pattinson. Beyond The Flood, her upcoming slate includes Martin Scorsese’s thriller What Happens at Night and the prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Mysterious Story While the plot remains tucked away, Cregger has revealed that it is “potentially his most unsettling story to date.” Reportedly, the central concept struck Cregger unexpectedly during a casual movie night with his wife. While watching a scene where a character boards a desolate spaceship, his wife noted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

The Gore-Filled Trailer Drops for ‘The Cycle’ After Scoring Praise from Stephen King

Horror icons Stephen King and Mick Garris have lent their endorsements to the newly released official trailer for The Cycle. It’s the latest original feature coming to Shudder. Filmmaker Jordan Downey, known for The Head Hunter and V/H/S/Beyond, directs the film. The film has already captured the attention of genre royalty. King publicly raved that The Cycle merges the claustrophobic dread of The Thing with the psychological intensity of The Silence of the Lambs. He’s deemed it a genuinely terrific fright flick. Garris echoed that praise, describing it as an over-the-top, unrelenting celebration of practical special effects that horror purists are bound to admire. A Dark Supernatural Mystery and an Unsettling Premise The story centers on a deeply disturbing discovery that plunges its protagonist into a waking nightmare. Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood) stars as an estranged daughter who is shocked when law enforcement discovers a body at the site of a gruesome crime. It’s revealed that it is her father

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Kristen Stewart Reunites with Director Oliver Assayas for ‘Spiritual World’

Actress Kristen Stewart is set to collaborate once again with French auteur Olivier Assayas. He’s the visionary filmmaker behind the 2016 psychological ghost story Personal Shopper. Their upcoming feature, titled Spiritual World, is being described as a spiritual successor to their previous project. It aims to echo its eerie, spectral atmosphere while promising a steamier, more intensely sensual narrative. A Haunted Protagonist and an Ensemble Cast According to Variety, Kristen Stewart takes center stage as a deeply troubled, clairvoyant young woman tormented by enigmatic premonitions. Joining her in this hypnotic narrative is an exceptional international ensemble, including Vicky Krieps, Riley Keough, and Wagner Moura. The supporting cast includes veteran actress Barbara Sukowa, known for her captivating performance in Deux, and Niels Schneider, star of The Unknown. Production Timeline and European Filming Locations Spiritual World is scheduled to begin filming in February. Production will span several locations across France and Germany. More details for Spiritual World are expected as production approaches. In

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2026

Director Benjamin Finkel Turns Childhood Fears and Grief into Horror in ‘Family’

There’s a newly released horror film you need to know about: Family. It’s a supernatural horror film about family, grief, and horror that you won’t want to miss. Family offers a chilling glimpse into a young girl’s descent into paranoia and supernatural dread. At the center of the story is ten-year-old Johanna. She comes to suspect that her loving parents are secretly plotting her demise. Far from being a simple childhood delusion, the horrifying footage suggests her fears may be entirely justified. The trailer delivers immense nightmare fuel. It includes a deeply unsettling sequence in which the beloved family dog stands erect on its hind legs in a stark, unnatural pose. When Home Becomes a Nightmare: The Disturbing Premise Cameron Dawson Gray stars as Johanna, a child who moves in with her mother, Naomi (Ruth Wilson), into Naomi’s childhood home in suburban Philadelphia. Desperate to heal her father’s rapidly deteriorating health, Johanna turns to the occult. She tries to summon a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 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

Pluto TV Kicks Off October with Killer Releases

Get ready to scream because Pluto TV is officially turning up the terror this spooky season! Starting October 1, the ultimate free streaming platform is bringing back its legendary Halloween Hits collection. Packed with spine-chilling blockbuster hits, iconic slasher franchises, mind-bending cult classics, and heart-pounding thrillers, Pluto TV is delivering an unmatched, completely free horror lineup to fuel your movie marathons all month long. Stream Free All October Long Whether you are a hardcore horror aficionado or just looking for a good jump-scare with friends, Pluto TV makes celebrating Halloween effortless. The massive Halloween Hits lineup will be available 100% free on demand throughout October. In addition to the on-demand library, Pluto TV is launching dedicated seasonal channels and curated special programming across the platform so that you can tune in to non-stop horror 24/7. Blockbusters, Iconic Franchises & Cult Classics This year’s lineup features one of Pluto TV’s deepest, most terrifying collections yet. Viewers can dive straight into massive

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026

Obsession Director Curry Barker’s ‘Anything but Ghosts’ Scores a Release Date

Focus Features, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster have officially locked in a theatrical release date for Anything But Ghosts. It’s the eagerly awaited next project from visionary filmmaker Curry Barker. Set to hit theaters in 2027, the film will be distributed globally by Focus Features, with Universal Pictures International overseeing international markets. Barker and his longtime creative partner, Cooper Tomlinson, also recently announced that production has begun. Recently, Tomlinson also teased the film and said, “There is so much more to come,” during our Obsession interview, which you can watch now. An Unhinged Descent Into Paranormal Chaos Written and directed by Barker alongside co-writer Tomlinson, Anything But Ghosts follows a pair of amateur ghost hunters. Their investigations take a disastrously dark turn. As their latest pursuit spirals out of control, the duo faces terrifying forces far beyond their comprehension. Barker and Tomlinson will also step in front of the camera. They will star as the lead duo. They are joined by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 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

True Crime Docuseries “The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story” Will Soon Haunt HBO

Listen up, true crime fans, there’s a new series you don’t want to miss, “The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story.” The new three-part true-crime docuseries comes from two-time Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn and Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn. Helmed by director Philip Cairney, the series investigates the gruesome, unsolved murder of Dorothy Thompson. The story centers on the owner of a local pet cemetery in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Blending true crime with atmospheric Southern Gothic folklore, the series unravels a tangled web of small-town secrets, lost evidence, and otherworldly encounters. And the story that continues to haunt the parish decades later. A Gruesome Murder in St. Bernard Parish In 1985, the quiet community of St. Bernard Parish was shaken to its core when Dorothy Thompson’s body was pulled from the cold waters of the Mississippi River. As the owner and operator of the local pet cemetery, Thompson was well known. But the grounds she tended had long carried a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 29, 2026
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