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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

Your Streaming Guide to the Evil Dead Franchise, Including ‘Evil Dead Burn’

“Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up!” We are officially one week away from the streaming premiere of Evil Dead Burn. I know, it’s exciting. What better way to spend a cozy night on your couch than with deadite action? A Family Reunion from Hell This latest chapter is being teased as the franchise’s most savage, terrifying ride yet. Expect absolute demonic mayhem. The story follows a grieving widow seeking solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members one by one transform into bloodthirsty Deadites. The Survivors (and Victims) An incredible ensemble cast is lined up to face the Kandarian Demon. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead the terrifying madness. Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, and Maude Davey round out the unfortunate family gathering. The Masters of Mayhem The creative team behind this nightmare is top-tier. Sébastien Vaniček directs the film. He also co-wrote the brutal screenplay alongside Florent Bernard. Horror

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2026

Apple TV Shares First Look at the Crime Thriller “The Wanted Man” Starring Hugh Laurie

Apple TV has just released the first look and confirmed the official launch schedule for its upcoming crime thriller series, “The Wanted Man.” SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie stars as the lead and serves as an executive producer. Developed by creator, writer, and showrunner George Kay, the eight-part series represents a joint production effort between New Pictures and Kay’s Observatory Pictures. A Dark Story of Betrayal and Prison Survival The narrative centers on Felix Carmichael, a formidable organized crime boss portrayed by Laurie. After a devastating betrayal from a trusted member of his own criminal enterprise, Carmichael is incarcerated in the notorious Staplehurst Prison. Surrounded by extreme danger and stripped of his usual influence, he must tap into his own violent tendencies merely to survive behind bars. With his family’s safety, his business empire, and his personal fortune hanging in the balance, Carmichael determines that his only path forward is to engineer an unprecedented prison escape. A

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2026

‘Heart Eyes 2’ Is Getting an Early Release in Theaters

Josh Ruben’s Valentine’s Day-themed slasher franchise is finally moving forward. Paramount Pictures has officially adjusted the theatrical release strategy for Heart Eyes 2. It has moved the highly anticipated horror sequel up by a week. Originally slated for February 11, 2028, the feature is now scheduled to hit theaters nationwide on February 4, 2028. The Original Valentine’s Day Terror The original 2025 release introduced horror fans to a brutal new slasher mythos centered around the elusive “Heart Eyes Killer.” In the first installment, the masked murderer targeted romantic couples on Valentine’s Day. He unleashed a wave of violence that left no relationship safe. The film starred Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (Cruel Summer). Paramount has not yet confirmed whether either cast member will reprise their role for the upcoming chapter. Key Creative Talent Behind the Sequel Director Josh Ruben returns to expand the franchise, co-writing with screenwriter Darcy Fowler. High-profile genre veterans Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy conceived the sequel’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2026

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

The dark, atmospheric world of Widow’s Bay just made a massive splash on the Television Academy’s radar. Apple TV’s breakout horror-comedy led the pack at the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking home a staggering 14 trophies from 19 nominations across the Primetime ceremony and the Creative Arts Awards. Delivering a phenomenal wave of wins, the show proved that its unique blend of slow-burn dread, razor-sharp humor, and island-isolated paranoia completely captivated voters this season. Spooky Legends and Marketing Nightmares Created by Katie Dippold, the series takes place 40 miles off the coast of New England in a town where the local ghosts and ancient curses clearly didn’t get the rebrand memo. The narrative follows Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, a desperately ambitious man trying to save his dying community by converting it into a premier tourist hotspot. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are fiercely superstitious, cell service is non-existent, and everyone views him as a total coward. Just as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2026

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Dominates the 78th Emmys

To say that Apple TV’s horror-comedy series “Widow’s Bay” is a hit is a massive understatement. It picked up eight statuettes and locked in frontrunner status heading into the Primetime Emmy ceremony on September 14. Created by Katie Dippold, the series anchored a dominant evening for Apple TV, which swept 18 trophies that night, more than any rival network or streaming platform. The streamer’s impressive tally was rounded out by strong performances from Pluribus with four wins. And Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Palm Royale both got three each. Ancient Curses vs. Small-Town Marketing Set 40 miles off the coast of New England, the series stars Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, a desperately ambitious politician. He’s trying to save his dying island town by rebranding it into a premier tourist destination. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are notoriously superstitious, cell reception is nonexistent, and everyone treats the mayor like a coward (a characterization he fully earns). Just as his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2026

Apple TV Unveils First Look at the New Crime-Thriller Series “12 12 12”

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at its upcoming heist thriller “12 12 12,” starring and executive-producing Emmy nominee Anthony Mackie, star of “Twisted Metal.” Golden Globe nominee Jamie Dornan joins him. The thrilling eight-episode original series will premiere this November globally, with the first two episodes. It will then arrive weekly on Fridays, per the release schedule, through December 25. Three Timelines, One Impossible Raid The narrative centers on a daring raid on a bank vault buried deep beneath the streets of Zurich. However, the series unfolds through a unique temporal structure. Each episode fractures the storyline into three distinct phases of the crime. The twelve months of meticulous planning, the high-stress twelve hours of execution, and the chaotic twelve days following the job. A disgraced FBI agent (Mackie) engages in a zero-sum game of tactical maneuvering across Europe with a seasoned American career criminal, played by Dornan. A Powerhouse Cast and Creative Team Mackie and Dornan lead

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2026

Home Invasion Meets Body Horror: Lionsgate Unleashes the Undead in ‘Turning Point’

Out today on VOD and digital platforms, Lionsgate’s horror-thriller Turning Point completely subverts traditional home invasion tropes. Written and directed by Joshua Wagner (Mimesis), the R-rated film turns a standard burglary setup on its head. Asking a sinister question: what happens when the house you break into belongs to a mutating flesh-eater? Trapped Inside a Zombie’s Den The nightmare centers on Margot and her partner in crime, a pair of thieves searching for a quick, effortless score. Their heist quickly collapses after breaking into a seemingly ordinary residence. They soon realize the homeowner is in the middle of a gruesome zombie transition. With all exits blocked and their mutating host rapidly losing his humanity, the criminals suddenly become the prey. However, they have one hope: the eccentric neighbor who happens to possess an unnervingly specialized knowledge of the undead. An Ensemble of Genre Veterans To bring this claustrophobic, blood-soaked siege to life, Wagner assembled a seasoned cast of genre regulars.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2026

Obey or Die: ‘Simon Says 2’ Hits Digital Platforms

High-octane suspense and sadistic psychological games have officially returned with the nationwide digital release of Simon Says 2. Starting today, horror enthusiasts can stream the highly anticipated survival-thriller sequel across major digital platforms. Distributed by Insurgence, the unrated, TV-MA feature raises the stakes of its predecessor with a far deadlier set of rules, deeper psychological twists, and unrelenting tension where the core directive remains brutally simple: obey or die. Trapped in a Twisted Game of Life and Death Building on the cult success of the original film, Simon Says 2 follows a team of paranormal investigators who unexpectedly become players in a twisted game of life and death. Trapped in a high-stakes maze controlled by a ruthless mastermind, the investigators are forced to execute an increasingly sadistic set of commands. Any act of hesitation leads to visceral, violent consequences. As the line between hunter and hunted blurs, the narrative delivers a frantic race against the clock packed with shocking turns,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2026

A Masked Killer Hunts Camp Counselors in ‘Final Summer’ – Out Now

Independent filmmaker John Isberg is politely asking horror fans to pack their bags and head back to camp, though survival is strictly optional. His acclaimed slasher feature Final Summer is making waves by seamlessly fusing the neon-drenched, high-humidity nostalgia of 1980s cinema with a modern, relentless body count. Set on the final evening of a secluded summer camp already reeling from a recent tragedy, the plot follows a handful of unlucky counselors tasked with locking up the grounds. Naturally, what should have been a chill night of packing and bad decisions devolves into a frantic bloodbath when a masked killer steps out of the shadows to trim the staff systematically. Standing on the Shoulders of Slasher Royalty The film acts as an unapologetic, gory love letter to the golden era of woodland terror. For decades, summer camps have been the undisputed bedrock of the genre, giving birth to hockey-masked icons in Friday the 13th, the legendary practical effects of The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2026

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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

Your Streaming Guide to the Evil Dead Franchise, Including ‘Evil Dead Burn’

“Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up!” We are officially one week away from the streaming premiere of Evil Dead Burn. I know, it’s exciting. What better way to spend a cozy night on your couch than with deadite action? A Family Reunion from Hell This latest chapter is being teased as the franchise’s most savage, terrifying ride yet. Expect absolute demonic mayhem. The story follows a grieving widow seeking solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members one by one transform into bloodthirsty Deadites. The Survivors (and Victims) An incredible ensemble cast is lined up to face the Kandarian Demon. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead the terrifying madness. Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, and Maude Davey round out the unfortunate family gathering. The Masters of Mayhem The creative team behind this nightmare is top-tier. Sébastien Vaniček directs the film. He also co-wrote the brutal screenplay alongside Florent Bernard. Horror

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 26, 2026

Apple TV Shares First Look at the Crime Thriller “The Wanted Man” Starring Hugh Laurie

Apple TV has just released the first look and confirmed the official launch schedule for its upcoming crime thriller series, “The Wanted Man.” SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie stars as the lead and serves as an executive producer. Developed by creator, writer, and showrunner George Kay, the eight-part series represents a joint production effort between New Pictures and Kay’s Observatory Pictures. A Dark Story of Betrayal and Prison Survival The narrative centers on Felix Carmichael, a formidable organized crime boss portrayed by Laurie. After a devastating betrayal from a trusted member of his own criminal enterprise, Carmichael is incarcerated in the notorious Staplehurst Prison. Surrounded by extreme danger and stripped of his usual influence, he must tap into his own violent tendencies merely to survive behind bars. With his family’s safety, his business empire, and his personal fortune hanging in the balance, Carmichael determines that his only path forward is to engineer an unprecedented prison escape. A

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2026

‘Heart Eyes 2’ Is Getting an Early Release in Theaters

Josh Ruben’s Valentine’s Day-themed slasher franchise is finally moving forward. Paramount Pictures has officially adjusted the theatrical release strategy for Heart Eyes 2. It has moved the highly anticipated horror sequel up by a week. Originally slated for February 11, 2028, the feature is now scheduled to hit theaters nationwide on February 4, 2028. The Original Valentine’s Day Terror The original 2025 release introduced horror fans to a brutal new slasher mythos centered around the elusive “Heart Eyes Killer.” In the first installment, the masked murderer targeted romantic couples on Valentine’s Day. He unleashed a wave of violence that left no relationship safe. The film starred Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (Cruel Summer). Paramount has not yet confirmed whether either cast member will reprise their role for the upcoming chapter. Key Creative Talent Behind the Sequel Director Josh Ruben returns to expand the franchise, co-writing with screenwriter Darcy Fowler. High-profile genre veterans Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy conceived the sequel’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2026

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Takes the Emmys by Storm with Fourteen Trophies

The dark, atmospheric world of Widow’s Bay just made a massive splash on the Television Academy’s radar. Apple TV’s breakout horror-comedy led the pack at the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking home a staggering 14 trophies from 19 nominations across the Primetime ceremony and the Creative Arts Awards. Delivering a phenomenal wave of wins, the show proved that its unique blend of slow-burn dread, razor-sharp humor, and island-isolated paranoia completely captivated voters this season. Spooky Legends and Marketing Nightmares Created by Katie Dippold, the series takes place 40 miles off the coast of New England in a town where the local ghosts and ancient curses clearly didn’t get the rebrand memo. The narrative follows Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, a desperately ambitious man trying to save his dying community by converting it into a premier tourist hotspot. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are fiercely superstitious, cell service is non-existent, and everyone views him as a total coward. Just as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 15, 2026

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Dominates the 78th Emmys

To say that Apple TV’s horror-comedy series “Widow’s Bay” is a hit is a massive understatement. It picked up eight statuettes and locked in frontrunner status heading into the Primetime Emmy ceremony on September 14. Created by Katie Dippold, the series anchored a dominant evening for Apple TV, which swept 18 trophies that night, more than any rival network or streaming platform. The streamer’s impressive tally was rounded out by strong performances from Pluribus with four wins. And Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Palm Royale both got three each. Ancient Curses vs. Small-Town Marketing Set 40 miles off the coast of New England, the series stars Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, a desperately ambitious politician. He’s trying to save his dying island town by rebranding it into a premier tourist destination. Unfortunately for Tom, the locals are notoriously superstitious, cell reception is nonexistent, and everyone treats the mayor like a coward (a characterization he fully earns). Just as his

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 7, 2026

Apple TV Unveils First Look at the New Crime-Thriller Series “12 12 12”

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at its upcoming heist thriller “12 12 12,” starring and executive-producing Emmy nominee Anthony Mackie, star of “Twisted Metal.” Golden Globe nominee Jamie Dornan joins him. The thrilling eight-episode original series will premiere this November globally, with the first two episodes. It will then arrive weekly on Fridays, per the release schedule, through December 25. Three Timelines, One Impossible Raid The narrative centers on a daring raid on a bank vault buried deep beneath the streets of Zurich. However, the series unfolds through a unique temporal structure. Each episode fractures the storyline into three distinct phases of the crime. The twelve months of meticulous planning, the high-stress twelve hours of execution, and the chaotic twelve days following the job. A disgraced FBI agent (Mackie) engages in a zero-sum game of tactical maneuvering across Europe with a seasoned American career criminal, played by Dornan. A Powerhouse Cast and Creative Team Mackie and Dornan lead

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 27, 2026

Home Invasion Meets Body Horror: Lionsgate Unleashes the Undead in ‘Turning Point’

Out today on VOD and digital platforms, Lionsgate’s horror-thriller Turning Point completely subverts traditional home invasion tropes. Written and directed by Joshua Wagner (Mimesis), the R-rated film turns a standard burglary setup on its head. Asking a sinister question: what happens when the house you break into belongs to a mutating flesh-eater? Trapped Inside a Zombie’s Den The nightmare centers on Margot and her partner in crime, a pair of thieves searching for a quick, effortless score. Their heist quickly collapses after breaking into a seemingly ordinary residence. They soon realize the homeowner is in the middle of a gruesome zombie transition. With all exits blocked and their mutating host rapidly losing his humanity, the criminals suddenly become the prey. However, they have one hope: the eccentric neighbor who happens to possess an unnervingly specialized knowledge of the undead. An Ensemble of Genre Veterans To bring this claustrophobic, blood-soaked siege to life, Wagner assembled a seasoned cast of genre regulars.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2026

Obey or Die: ‘Simon Says 2’ Hits Digital Platforms

High-octane suspense and sadistic psychological games have officially returned with the nationwide digital release of Simon Says 2. Starting today, horror enthusiasts can stream the highly anticipated survival-thriller sequel across major digital platforms. Distributed by Insurgence, the unrated, TV-MA feature raises the stakes of its predecessor with a far deadlier set of rules, deeper psychological twists, and unrelenting tension where the core directive remains brutally simple: obey or die. Trapped in a Twisted Game of Life and Death Building on the cult success of the original film, Simon Says 2 follows a team of paranormal investigators who unexpectedly become players in a twisted game of life and death. Trapped in a high-stakes maze controlled by a ruthless mastermind, the investigators are forced to execute an increasingly sadistic set of commands. Any act of hesitation leads to visceral, violent consequences. As the line between hunter and hunted blurs, the narrative delivers a frantic race against the clock packed with shocking turns,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2026

A Masked Killer Hunts Camp Counselors in ‘Final Summer’ – Out Now

Independent filmmaker John Isberg is politely asking horror fans to pack their bags and head back to camp, though survival is strictly optional. His acclaimed slasher feature Final Summer is making waves by seamlessly fusing the neon-drenched, high-humidity nostalgia of 1980s cinema with a modern, relentless body count. Set on the final evening of a secluded summer camp already reeling from a recent tragedy, the plot follows a handful of unlucky counselors tasked with locking up the grounds. Naturally, what should have been a chill night of packing and bad decisions devolves into a frantic bloodbath when a masked killer steps out of the shadows to trim the staff systematically. Standing on the Shoulders of Slasher Royalty The film acts as an unapologetic, gory love letter to the golden era of woodland terror. For decades, summer camps have been the undisputed bedrock of the genre, giving birth to hockey-masked icons in Friday the 13th, the legendary practical effects of The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2026
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