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After Five Years Netflix’s “The Watcher” is Returning for Its Second Season

Fans of Netflix’s chilling mystery-horror series “The Watcher” can finally look forward to a new chapter after a nearly five-year wait. Production on the long-awaited second season is officially scheduled to begin this fall in New York, Variety reports. Returning Cast and Creative Team Original cast members will reprise their roles in the upcoming installment, including Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan return as executive producers, with Brennan continuing his role as showrunner. Crystle Roberson Dorsey directs and executive produces alongside a large team of industry veterans, including Watts, Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless, and directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. A Long Journey Back to Screen The production announcement comes nearly four years after the show first captivated audiences in October 2022. Initially developed as a standalone limited series, Netflix quickly renewed it after its breakout success, ordering a second chapter. However, the wait for a new installment found itself

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

J.A. Bayona in the Lead to Direct Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel

Back in 2015, Colin Trevorrow achieved the cinematic equivalent of resurrecting a dead species: he revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year dirt nap with Jurassic World. Sure, critics sniffed at its structural nostalgia, but audiences devoured it to the tune of $1.67 billion, a colossal upgrade from Jurassic Park III’s modest $368.7 million haul. Fast forward to last year, and Gareth Edwards tried a fresh evolutionary track with Jurassic World: Rebirth, ditching theme-park logistics to chase dinosaurs out in the wild. Edwards has since stepped away from the director’s chair, leaving Universal on the hunt for a new alpha predator to helm the next installment. Return of the Monster-Maker Universal might not have to look far for its next director. Word on the street via The Hollywood Reporter is that Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona has emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins. If the deal closes, he will direct an elite surviving cast, with Rebirth

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

“Carrie” Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan’s Upcoming Series

The first look at Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Carrie” series has arrived, courtesy of IGN. It offers horror fans a captivating glimpse into the dark coming-of-age story at the center of his new Stephen King adaptation. In the newly released clip, Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) storms away from her fanatical mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan), slamming a heavy door using her telekinetic abilities. As a subtle smile creeps across her face, Carrie realizes the true extent of her new gifts. And that she no longer needs to fear the woman who has controlled her entire life. Updating Stephen King’s Classic to the Digital Age Prime Video is serving up a fresh, blood-soaked coronation with an ambitious eight-episode event series helmed by modern horror and Stephen King expert Mike Flanagan. Following the sudden death of her father, Carrie White is thrust out of her isolated upbringing by her zealot mother. Carrie is now thrown directly into the ruthless ecosystem of high school.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Filming Wraps on George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’

Filming has officially wrapped on Twilight of the Dead, the highly anticipated final chapter in horror legend George A. Romero’s iconic zombie saga. First announced in 2021, the feature is based on an original treatment Romero wrote before his 2017 passing. Magenta Light Studios has acquired North American distribution rights and plans to release the film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada. An Ensemble Cast Trapped in the Apocalypse Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Betty Gabriel (Get Out) lead the cast. They are joined by Abigail London and John D. Hickman (Becky). The story unfolds on a decimated Earth. The last remnants of humanity are caught between desperate, warring human factions and a rapidly evolving undead threat. Iconic FX Leadership Behind the Camera Directing duo Doron and Yoav Paz (Jeruzalem, The Golem) helmed the production. Legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) is behind the practical effects. Nicotero shares a long history with the late filmmaker. He previously crafted

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’

Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

CCV Horror ‘Infirmary’ is Now Streaming on Shudder

Filmmaker Nicholas Pineda has officially unleashed his feature directorial debut, Infirmary, now streaming on Shudder following its world premiere at Dances With Films NY. Fusing bodycam footage, surveillance feeds, and claustrophobic dread, this relentless indie horror aims to reignite a deep-seated terror of medical institutions. A Graveyard Shift From Hell The story follows Edward, a young security guard embarking on his very first overnight shift at the long-abandoned Wilshire Infirmary. Paired with Lester, a retiring guard whose erratic behavior instantly raises red flags, Edward quickly realizes the night will be anything but routine. When an unknown intruder breaches the facility and vanishes into thin air, Lester ventures alone into the dark, labyrinthine hallways—and disappears without a trace. Stranded as the asylum’s violent history awakens around him, Edward must survive malicious entities as his own sanity begins to fracture. A Fresh Vision for Found Footage Co-written by Katy Krauland and co-produced alongside Pineda, Infirmary aims to deliver a distinct, character-driven spin

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 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

“Kid Cudi” Shares First Look at His New Horror Film ‘Wrong Number’

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is officially thriving in horror. He’s just served fans with a first look at his second directorial feature, Wrong Number. Sharing sneak-peek images from the set on social media, the rapper, writer, director, and star teased the upcoming film. Also, he’s issued a warning: “Heads ain’t ready.” A Romance Turns Deadly “Kid Cudi” stars alongside Barbie Ferreira (Faces of Death) in a story centered on Ibn, a lonely self-help author whose life spirals out of control. An unexpected romance with a mysterious woman named Eliza (Ferreira) turns into a waking nightmare. Ibn finds himself hunted by an unseen stalker—one who is the suspect in a string of brutal murders. An Ensemble Cast Built for Thrills Rounding out the talent behind and in front of the camera, Wrong Number features a stacked supporting cast including Lucy Barrett (Deep Water), Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening), Clifton Powell (Ray), and Laura Harrier (Michael). Cinematographer Adam Madrzyk is handling the visual

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

She’s Back: ‘The Last Temptation of Becky’ Hits Theaters This November

Everyone’s favorite blood-soaked antihero is trading her woodland survival gEveryone’spassport and a field badge. After premiering at the Fantasia International Film Festival, The Last Temptation of Becky has released its first-look teaser trailer. And it’s bloody good. This third entry in the cult-favorite franchise, following 2020’s Becky and 2023’s The Wrath of Becky, raises the body count to global proportions. The Mission: Infiltrating the Fourth Reich When viewers last saw Becky, played by Lulu Wilson, she was a heavily traumatized teenager who spent years fending off home invaders and extremist groups. Now, she’s back and ready for a fight. Now older and officially recruited as a CIA field agent, Becky faces her highest-stakes operation yet. WWII Terror Under the direction of her handler, played by genre staple Kate Siegel, Becky travels undercover to Poland. Her target is a family of innkeepers operating a tourist business at The Wolf’s Lair, the actual real-world WWII command bunker used by Adolf Hitler. Becky

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Terror and Treats: PetSmart Reveals Its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween Pet Collection

Let’s be honest: a toddler in a pumpkin suit is fine, but a four-legged family member dressed as a slasher icon is art. PetSmart has officially unleashed its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween collection, giving pet owners the golden opportunity to turn their sweet, innocent fur babies into terrifying movie monsters like Michael Myers and Chucky. Nothing screams Halloween quite like a golden retriever wielding a foam butcher knife or a Chihuahua turned into a killer. As a pet parent myself (of 6), I can confirm that critters in costumes are the cutest! Scaled, Furred, and Feathered Spookiness Dogs and cats aren’t the only ones getting in on the terrifying action this year. PetSmart has expanded the lineup to ensure no family pet feels left out of the seasonal humiliation. It’s offering exclusive costumes, interactive toys, seasonal treats, and accessories tailored specifically for dogs, cats, reptiles, and small pets. Whether you want to dress your bearded dragon as a tiny

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

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After Five Years Netflix’s “The Watcher” is Returning for Its Second Season

Fans of Netflix’s chilling mystery-horror series “The Watcher” can finally look forward to a new chapter after a nearly five-year wait. Production on the long-awaited second season is officially scheduled to begin this fall in New York, Variety reports. Returning Cast and Creative Team Original cast members will reprise their roles in the upcoming installment, including Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan return as executive producers, with Brennan continuing his role as showrunner. Crystle Roberson Dorsey directs and executive produces alongside a large team of industry veterans, including Watts, Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless, and directing duo Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. A Long Journey Back to Screen The production announcement comes nearly four years after the show first captivated audiences in October 2022. Initially developed as a standalone limited series, Netflix quickly renewed it after its breakout success, ordering a second chapter. However, the wait for a new installment found itself

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

J.A. Bayona in the Lead to Direct Upcoming ‘Jurassic World’ Sequel

Back in 2015, Colin Trevorrow achieved the cinematic equivalent of resurrecting a dead species: he revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year dirt nap with Jurassic World. Sure, critics sniffed at its structural nostalgia, but audiences devoured it to the tune of $1.67 billion, a colossal upgrade from Jurassic Park III’s modest $368.7 million haul. Fast forward to last year, and Gareth Edwards tried a fresh evolutionary track with Jurassic World: Rebirth, ditching theme-park logistics to chase dinosaurs out in the wild. Edwards has since stepped away from the director’s chair, leaving Universal on the hunt for a new alpha predator to helm the next installment. Return of the Monster-Maker Universal might not have to look far for its next director. Word on the street via The Hollywood Reporter is that Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona has emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins. If the deal closes, he will direct an elite surviving cast, with Rebirth

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

“Carrie” Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan’s Upcoming Series

The first look at Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Carrie” series has arrived, courtesy of IGN. It offers horror fans a captivating glimpse into the dark coming-of-age story at the center of his new Stephen King adaptation. In the newly released clip, Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) storms away from her fanatical mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan), slamming a heavy door using her telekinetic abilities. As a subtle smile creeps across her face, Carrie realizes the true extent of her new gifts. And that she no longer needs to fear the woman who has controlled her entire life. Updating Stephen King’s Classic to the Digital Age Prime Video is serving up a fresh, blood-soaked coronation with an ambitious eight-episode event series helmed by modern horror and Stephen King expert Mike Flanagan. Following the sudden death of her father, Carrie White is thrust out of her isolated upbringing by her zealot mother. Carrie is now thrown directly into the ruthless ecosystem of high school.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Filming Wraps on George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’

Filming has officially wrapped on Twilight of the Dead, the highly anticipated final chapter in horror legend George A. Romero’s iconic zombie saga. First announced in 2021, the feature is based on an original treatment Romero wrote before his 2017 passing. Magenta Light Studios has acquired North American distribution rights and plans to release the film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada. An Ensemble Cast Trapped in the Apocalypse Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) and Betty Gabriel (Get Out) lead the cast. They are joined by Abigail London and John D. Hickman (Becky). The story unfolds on a decimated Earth. The last remnants of humanity are caught between desperate, warring human factions and a rapidly evolving undead threat. Iconic FX Leadership Behind the Camera Directing duo Doron and Yoav Paz (Jeruzalem, The Golem) helmed the production. Legendary makeup artist Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) is behind the practical effects. Nicotero shares a long history with the late filmmaker. He previously crafted

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’

Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

CCV Horror ‘Infirmary’ is Now Streaming on Shudder

Filmmaker Nicholas Pineda has officially unleashed his feature directorial debut, Infirmary, now streaming on Shudder following its world premiere at Dances With Films NY. Fusing bodycam footage, surveillance feeds, and claustrophobic dread, this relentless indie horror aims to reignite a deep-seated terror of medical institutions. A Graveyard Shift From Hell The story follows Edward, a young security guard embarking on his very first overnight shift at the long-abandoned Wilshire Infirmary. Paired with Lester, a retiring guard whose erratic behavior instantly raises red flags, Edward quickly realizes the night will be anything but routine. When an unknown intruder breaches the facility and vanishes into thin air, Lester ventures alone into the dark, labyrinthine hallways—and disappears without a trace. Stranded as the asylum’s violent history awakens around him, Edward must survive malicious entities as his own sanity begins to fracture. A Fresh Vision for Found Footage Co-written by Katy Krauland and co-produced alongside Pineda, Infirmary aims to deliver a distinct, character-driven spin

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 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

“Kid Cudi” Shares First Look at His New Horror Film ‘Wrong Number’

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is officially thriving in horror. He’s just served fans with a first look at his second directorial feature, Wrong Number. Sharing sneak-peek images from the set on social media, the rapper, writer, director, and star teased the upcoming film. Also, he’s issued a warning: “Heads ain’t ready.” A Romance Turns Deadly “Kid Cudi” stars alongside Barbie Ferreira (Faces of Death) in a story centered on Ibn, a lonely self-help author whose life spirals out of control. An unexpected romance with a mysterious woman named Eliza (Ferreira) turns into a waking nightmare. Ibn finds himself hunted by an unseen stalker—one who is the suspect in a string of brutal murders. An Ensemble Cast Built for Thrills Rounding out the talent behind and in front of the camera, Wrong Number features a stacked supporting cast including Lucy Barrett (Deep Water), Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening), Clifton Powell (Ray), and Laura Harrier (Michael). Cinematographer Adam Madrzyk is handling the visual

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

She’s Back: ‘The Last Temptation of Becky’ Hits Theaters This November

Everyone’s favorite blood-soaked antihero is trading her woodland survival gEveryone’spassport and a field badge. After premiering at the Fantasia International Film Festival, The Last Temptation of Becky has released its first-look teaser trailer. And it’s bloody good. This third entry in the cult-favorite franchise, following 2020’s Becky and 2023’s The Wrath of Becky, raises the body count to global proportions. The Mission: Infiltrating the Fourth Reich When viewers last saw Becky, played by Lulu Wilson, she was a heavily traumatized teenager who spent years fending off home invaders and extremist groups. Now, she’s back and ready for a fight. Now older and officially recruited as a CIA field agent, Becky faces her highest-stakes operation yet. WWII Terror Under the direction of her handler, played by genre staple Kate Siegel, Becky travels undercover to Poland. Her target is a family of innkeepers operating a tourist business at The Wolf’s Lair, the actual real-world WWII command bunker used by Adolf Hitler. Becky

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Terror and Treats: PetSmart Reveals Its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween Pet Collection

Let’s be honest: a toddler in a pumpkin suit is fine, but a four-legged family member dressed as a slasher icon is art. PetSmart has officially unleashed its 2026 Thrills & Chills Halloween collection, giving pet owners the golden opportunity to turn their sweet, innocent fur babies into terrifying movie monsters like Michael Myers and Chucky. Nothing screams Halloween quite like a golden retriever wielding a foam butcher knife or a Chihuahua turned into a killer. As a pet parent myself (of 6), I can confirm that critters in costumes are the cutest! Scaled, Furred, and Feathered Spookiness Dogs and cats aren’t the only ones getting in on the terrifying action this year. PetSmart has expanded the lineup to ensure no family pet feels left out of the seasonal humiliation. It’s offering exclusive costumes, interactive toys, seasonal treats, and accessories tailored specifically for dogs, cats, reptiles, and small pets. Whether you want to dress your bearded dragon as a tiny

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026
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