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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

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

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

Sensation Over Substance: Ryan Murphy Fails with Monster: Lizzie Borden

The fourth installment of Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology has arrived with “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.” And true to form, historical fidelity takes a back seat to grand cinematic spectacle. Rather than delivering a grounded exploration of the infamous 1892 Fall River ax murders, Murphy opts for sensationalized drama, exaggerated psychosexual tropes, and timeline manipulation. While long-time viewers of the franchise have come to expect artistic license over forensic accuracy, the sheer volume of historical liberties taken in this season creates a vast divide between the real-life figures and their screen counterparts. The Real Lizzie Borden vs. Murphy’s Caricature The most glaring departure in the series lies in the characterization of Lizzie Borden herself. Murphy frames Lizzie as an isolated, bumbling, and deeply bizarre outcast who spends her days lurking in the family parlor. The historical record paints a drastically different picture. The real Lizzie was an active, well-regarded member of her community. She served in local social clubs, held

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

‘Deathgasm II: Goremageddon’ Swaps Heart and Humor for Unrelenting Splatter

The long-awaited sequel to 2015’s cult horror-comedy hit Deathgasm has finally made its way to theaters and digital platforms. After a high-profile festival run featuring stops at Fantastic Fest, Sitges, BIFAN, and Fantaspoa, Deathgasm II: Goremageddon promises fans a return to the heavy metal demon apocalypse. However, while the original film struck a satisfying balance between endearing underdog humor, headbanging metal anthems, and creative practical gore, this second offering trades much of its charming heart for pure, unadulterated nastiness. Resurrecting the Band for One Last Battle Years after surviving the original film’s bloodbath, Brodie (Milo Cawthorne) finds himself washed up, broke, and rotting in small-town purgatory. A desperate lifeline appears when the legendary NoizeQuest battle-of-the-bands competition rolls into town. It offers Brodie a chance at redemption and a shot at winning back his former love, Medina (Kimberley Crossman). The catch? His drummer is missing an arm, and the rest of his bandmates are completely dead. Armed with lingering pages from

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

Go Behind the Scenes to Witness How Resident Evil’s “Rat King” Was Brought to Life

Bringing a multi-limbed, rolling mass of zombified flesh to life required a uniquely artistic approach. Instead of relying on motion-capture suits in front of a green screen, Resident Evil director Zach Cregger and stunt coordinator Jakub Hudlický used real people. They recruited a dedicated ensemble from Czech studio Movement Productions to animate the creatures, including the “Rat King.” The group consisted of highly trained contemporary dancers and contortionists.  All with the physical control to move as a singular, undulating organism. To mimic a human “rat king,” the performers were rigged together using custom multi-point harness systems and flexible webbing. Rehearsals focused on disorienting locomotion, training the dancers to crawl, roll, and reach in asymmetric rhythms. So the multi-armed mass moved with an unnatural, jarring cadence. This tactile foundation gave the creature organic weight and a center of gravity during physical set interactions. Digital physics often fails to replicate it. Watch the behind-the-scenes look to see how the creature was brought

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2026

Peak Screaming Celebrates Iconic Film Adaptations as ‘Verity’ Hits Theaters

This fall, Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating hit film adaptations that you don’t want to miss! Alongside iconic titles like Rosemary’s Baby and World War Z, the streaming service is unleashing a new classic in the making, Verity. Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to theaters nationwide on October 2. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick), the psychological thriller, written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor), promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and moral ambiguity. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Secrets The narrative centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson). She’s a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a massively successful series. One by acclaimed author Verity Crawford (Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway). Crawford has suffered a debilitating accident. Upon moving into the Crawford family’s isolated estate to sort through research notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript. It appears to be Verity’s raw, unfiltered

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2026

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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

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

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

Sensation Over Substance: Ryan Murphy Fails with Monster: Lizzie Borden

The fourth installment of Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology has arrived with “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.” And true to form, historical fidelity takes a back seat to grand cinematic spectacle. Rather than delivering a grounded exploration of the infamous 1892 Fall River ax murders, Murphy opts for sensationalized drama, exaggerated psychosexual tropes, and timeline manipulation. While long-time viewers of the franchise have come to expect artistic license over forensic accuracy, the sheer volume of historical liberties taken in this season creates a vast divide between the real-life figures and their screen counterparts. The Real Lizzie Borden vs. Murphy’s Caricature The most glaring departure in the series lies in the characterization of Lizzie Borden herself. Murphy frames Lizzie as an isolated, bumbling, and deeply bizarre outcast who spends her days lurking in the family parlor. The historical record paints a drastically different picture. The real Lizzie was an active, well-regarded member of her community. She served in local social clubs, held

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

‘Deathgasm II: Goremageddon’ Swaps Heart and Humor for Unrelenting Splatter

The long-awaited sequel to 2015’s cult horror-comedy hit Deathgasm has finally made its way to theaters and digital platforms. After a high-profile festival run featuring stops at Fantastic Fest, Sitges, BIFAN, and Fantaspoa, Deathgasm II: Goremageddon promises fans a return to the heavy metal demon apocalypse. However, while the original film struck a satisfying balance between endearing underdog humor, headbanging metal anthems, and creative practical gore, this second offering trades much of its charming heart for pure, unadulterated nastiness. Resurrecting the Band for One Last Battle Years after surviving the original film’s bloodbath, Brodie (Milo Cawthorne) finds himself washed up, broke, and rotting in small-town purgatory. A desperate lifeline appears when the legendary NoizeQuest battle-of-the-bands competition rolls into town. It offers Brodie a chance at redemption and a shot at winning back his former love, Medina (Kimberley Crossman). The catch? His drummer is missing an arm, and the rest of his bandmates are completely dead. Armed with lingering pages from

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

Go Behind the Scenes to Witness How Resident Evil’s “Rat King” Was Brought to Life

Bringing a multi-limbed, rolling mass of zombified flesh to life required a uniquely artistic approach. Instead of relying on motion-capture suits in front of a green screen, Resident Evil director Zach Cregger and stunt coordinator Jakub Hudlický used real people. They recruited a dedicated ensemble from Czech studio Movement Productions to animate the creatures, including the “Rat King.” The group consisted of highly trained contemporary dancers and contortionists.  All with the physical control to move as a singular, undulating organism. To mimic a human “rat king,” the performers were rigged together using custom multi-point harness systems and flexible webbing. Rehearsals focused on disorienting locomotion, training the dancers to crawl, roll, and reach in asymmetric rhythms. So the multi-armed mass moved with an unnatural, jarring cadence. This tactile foundation gave the creature organic weight and a center of gravity during physical set interactions. Digital physics often fails to replicate it. Watch the behind-the-scenes look to see how the creature was brought

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2026

Peak Screaming Celebrates Iconic Film Adaptations as ‘Verity’ Hits Theaters

This fall, Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating hit film adaptations that you don’t want to miss! Alongside iconic titles like Rosemary’s Baby and World War Z, the streaming service is unleashing a new classic in the making, Verity. Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to theaters nationwide on October 2. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick), the psychological thriller, written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor), promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and moral ambiguity. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Secrets The narrative centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson). She’s a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a massively successful series. One by acclaimed author Verity Crawford (Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway). Crawford has suffered a debilitating accident. Upon moving into the Crawford family’s isolated estate to sort through research notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript. It appears to be Verity’s raw, unfiltered

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 27, 2026
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