It's here in the Archives section that you will find the news of the last three months.

----- September 30, 2024 -----

** RESIDENT EVIL reboot: Recently came a report that BARBARIAN director Zach Cregger was considering directing the proposed reboot of CLUE at Sony Pictures. That report originated at The Insneider who is now reporting that Cregger opted to pass on the project and is now in talks to direct something else – a new RESIDENT EVIL film. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** AZRAEL: In a world where no one speaks, a devout female-led community hunts down a young woman who has escaped imprisonment. Recaptured, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to an ancient evil in the wilderness, but fights for her own survival.

** Umbrella Entertainment: Coming to Blu-ray in January from Umbrella Entertainment are SEVERANCE and CREEP from Christopher Smith.

** IMMACULATE 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/17 from Decal Releasing.

** GHOST GAME: Epic Pictures' specialty horror label DREAD presents GHOST GAME, following a couple's internet challenge that turns fatal as they trespass into a haunted house, facing sinister evils lurking within its walls. GHOST GAME will have a limited theatrical run beginning October 18, and on October 22 the film will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD). The film will be available on Blu-ray beginning December 10.

----- September 27, 2024 -----

** CRAWL sequel: The film's success was good enough that a sequel is on the way with director Alexandre Aja and producers Sam Raimi and Craig Flores returning. Though expected to shoot in Europe, the film will be a New York-set story with a new cast. Offering an update on where the film stands right now, Aja says to The Hollywood Reporter that he hopes to film it next year:

"I would say that I never really stopped working on CRAWL. (Laughs.) After we were done, I kept thinking about all the other great setups that we could create, and it was really an exciting movie to make.

So I wanted to really be involved in doing a sequel, and after a few troubled years with Covid and everything, I feel like we are now in a position that, hopefully next year, it might happen. So I'm excited. I'm ready to go. I've been lining up so many scenes and stuff, so it's there. We just have to do it now and get back in the water." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** KAZY HOUSE: On all digital platforms 10/4/24! When Russian workers in Bernie's (SHAWN OF THE DEAD'S Nick Frost) house turn out to be wanted criminals, Bernie must man up and save his wife (Alicia Silverstone) and the rest of his studio audience approved sitcom family.

** HERETIC: From writer/directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. HERETIC – in theaters this Fall.

** REQUIEM FOR A VAMPIRE 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/9 from Indicator.

** THE ESCAPEES 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/9 from Indicator.

----- September 26, 2024 -----

** David Cronenberg's THE SHROUDS: According to the Deadline web site, Sideshow and Janus Films are planning a Spring 2025 theatrical release for THE SHROUDS.

** SHAUN OF THE DEAD: This year marks 20 bloody years for SHAUN OF THE DEAD, the greatest zom-com ever made. To celebrate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Focus Features and Studiocanal have partnered with director Edgar Wright to remaster the movie in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Fans can own the remastered version on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and access a new, never-before-seen bonus piece featuring Edgar Wright along with stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Hours of existing bonus will also be made available for the first time on participating digital platforms, including Apple TV, Movies Anywhere, and Fandango at Home.

** THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 4K UHD: Both THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE and SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II are coming to 4K UHD on 11/19 from 101 Films.

** MURDER PARTY: Coming soon to Blu-ray from OCN Distribution.

** V/H/S/BEYOND: Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi-inspired hellscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense.

----- September 25, 2024 -----

** TERRIFIER 4: Filmmaker Damien Leone has confirmed that a fourth installment of the TERRIFIER slasher franchise in on the way. The third film had its premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas and during a Q&A for the session, Leone confirmed that "yes there will be a TERRIFIER 4". No further plot specifics were given. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE SUBSTANCE: Coming soon to Blu-ray from Mubi.

** ALL YOU NEED IS BLOOD 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD Mediabook on 11/21 from Busch Media Group.

** MR. CROCKET: Parents, meet your worst nightmare. MR. CROCKET premieres October 11.

** Ryan Coogler's SINNERS: New details have emerged regarding director Ryan Coogler's next film, his 1930s-set vampire movie starring Michael B. Jordan. Further specifics have remained under wraps until DanielRPK (via CBM) reported that the movie will be titled SINNERS and confirms the recent rumour that Jordan will play twin brothers.

There's even a brief synopsis: "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- September 24, 2024 -----

** STRANGE DARLING 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/2.

** VENOM 4K UHD: Coming in early 2025 from Blue Underground from a brand-new Dolby Vision HDR 4K master with new Dolby Atmos audio mix.

** STRANGE HARVEST: A faux true-crime documentary about two detectives pursuit of an infamous serial killer named Mr. Shiny, who terrorized Southern California for almost two decades.

** NO ENTRES (DO NOT ENTER): Two YouTuber friends decide to enter a forbidden place that will become the worst nightmare of their lives.

** SEVEN CEMETERIES: Here's the poster for the upcoming film.

----- September 23, 2024 -----

** NOSFERATU remake: Here's the poster for the upcoming Robert Eggers film.

** THE BLACK PHONE 2: Oscar nominee Demián Bichir has reportedly landed a role in the sequel to Scott Derrickson's 2021 horror film THE BLACK PHONE at Universal Pictures. Details of Bichir's role are being kept under wraps, as is the storyline. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora are all set to return in the film opening October 17th next year. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SAW: In celebration of its upcoming 20th anniversary, the unrated version of SAW will officially arrive in theaters nationwide on Sunday, October 20, and on Wednesday, October 23. Each screening will also include an exclusive bonus content, featuring lead star Tobin Bell discussing the phenomenon of the horror franchise's fandom and offering behind-the-scenes perspectives. Tickets for the special screenings are available at Fathom Events, or at participating theater box offices. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** SE7EN: Dear Customers, thank you for your patience whilst we've developed our 4K restoration plans for David Fincher's SE7EN. Were pleased to announce that the restoration will finally be released in early 2025, with a brand-new 4K scan carefully overseen by Fincher. We will be releasing two products: a Digipak and a Steelbook release, both developed and designed by the director himself. These products will replace the previously announced Whats in the Box and Ultimate Collectors Edition versions.

** HE NEVER LEFT: After hearing strange noises coming from an adjoining motel room, a federal fugitive and his girlfriend become targets of the notorious "Pale Face" killer, whose legend has haunted the local community for decades.

----- September 20, 2024 -----

** STREET TRASH remake: STREET TRASH will premiere next month at Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly Cinema on 35mm!

** TERRIFIER 3: Here's some characters posters for the upcoming film.

** 28 YEARS LATER: Danny Boyle's 28 YEARS LATER, the upcoming revival of the 28 DAYS LATER franchise, has become the biggest movie to date to be filmed with smartphones. A new feature in WIRED has revealed that Boyle shot the $75 million-budgeted movie this past summer with a "bunch of adapted iPhone 15s".

This fits in line with the original 28 DAYS LATER back in 2002 which was partly shot with a Canon XL-1, at the time a $4,000 prosumer camcorder which recorded on MiniDV. Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle also returns, he and Boyle having worked together numerous times.

Filming wrapped in late August with details of the shoot and filming tech under wraps. A paparazzi photograph did capture long lenses attached to what appeared to be an aluminium-caged iPhone. Subsequently, several people connected with the movie confirm to the outlet that the film was shot with the iPhone 15 Pro Max which was released last year. iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can shoot Apple ProRes video in log color profile at 4K resolution. The cage seen is fitted with a lens attachment adapter allowing the attachment of full-frame DSLR lenses to smartphones. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE CELL 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Arrow Video. An F.B.I. Agent persuades a social worker, who is adept with a new experimental technology, to enter the mind of a comatose serial k*ller in order to learn where he has hidden his latest kidnap victim.

** THE FOREST HILLS: Haunted by nightmares and dark secrets, Rico (Chiko Mendez) descends into madness in the Catskill Mountains. Fueled by fear and isolation, as well as struggling with a strained relationship with Mama (Shelley Duvall), Rico attempts to find solace in his friendship with Billy (Edward Furlong), in an attempt to fight his demons.

----- September 19, 2024 -----

** TERRIFIER remake: Speaking to Total Film in a recent interview, Damien Leone recalled a time when the TERRIFIERfranchise was nearly picked up by a mainstream studio. While Leone didn't clarify when this was or what studio, he did note that the studio wanted to "reboot" things to make the series more open to a wider audience.

"They wanted to reboot it for a wider audience. That's not what I was interested in. They would say, 'It's gotta be rated R, it can't be as gory as you made it,'" said Leone. "I knew they'd never let me shoot the first 10 minutes of what I wanted to do [in TERRIFIER 3], "So I thought, 'Let's just stay true to what this franchise is.'"

Leone previously teased on X (formerly Twitter) that TERRIFIER 3 would feature one of the most "horrific scenes" of the entire franchise. He wrote, "Can honestly say we just filmed one of the most insanely horrific scenes of the TERRIFIER franchise and you'll never believe who couldn't handle it on set. The bts is hilarious. Can't wait for you all to see!" (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE: The 50th anniversary chainsaw edition is coming soon to 4K UHD.

** SPIN THE BOTTLE: When a group of friends plays spin the bottle in a house marked by a brutal massacre, they unknowingly unleash an evil spirit and start dying in terrifying ways. Now, the survivors must stick together to uncover the house's dark secrets and end the bloodshed. Starring Ali Larter and Justin Long.

** FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY TERROR: Coming Soon on 3-D Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.

** TRAPPED ASHES 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Deaf Crocodile. Seven strangers on a Hollywood movie studio tour are trapped inside an infamous House of Horror and forced to tell their most terrifying stories to get out alive.

----- September 18, 2024 -----

** THE PLATFORM 2: As a mysterious leader imposes their rule in the Platform, a new resident becomes embroiled in the battle against this controversial method to fight the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate becomes a death sentence, how far would you be willing to go to save your life?

** STIR OF ECHOES 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/10 from Lionsgate.

** ONSLAUGHT: Actress Adria Arjona is in final negotiations to star in and executive produce filmmaker Adam Wingard's new gonzo action horror thriller ONSLAUGHT at A24. The project films in New Mexico later this year. Arjona will play a mother who falls back on a particular set of skills in order to protect her loved ones after she runs afoul of a threat that has escaped a secret military base. Wingard re-teams with his YOU'RE NEXRT and THE GUEST co-writer Simon Barrett on the film. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BOOGER: After her best friend Izzy unexpectedly dies in a bike accident, Anna struggles to put the pieces back together. Before she has a chance to process, Booger (Izzy's cat) escapes the Brooklyn apartment they used to share. As she turns her already unstable life upside down looking for him, a gnarly cat bite results in terrifying and surprising physical changes. Anna must face her grief head on before it consumes her completely. Eerie and strange, BOOGER toes the line between cringe-comedy and tragedy, taking viewers on a gross, surprisingly sweet journey.

** SEVEN CEMETERIES: A recent parolee (Danny Trejo) gets a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse so that they can help him save a woman's ranch from a ruthless drug lord. In Theaters, On Demand and On Digital, October 11th, 2024.

----- September 17, 2024 -----

** SALEM'S LOT remake: Based on Stephen King's terrifying novel, the new Max Original film SALEM'S LOT, from the creator of The Conjuring Universe and a producer of It, premieres October 3 exclusively on Max.

** YOUR MONSTER: After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actor Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet. A romantic-comedy-horror film about falling in love with your inner rage.

** PRESENCE: The new film from Steven Soderbergh. In theaters January.

** LITTLE BITES: In a desperate attempt to protect her ten-year-old daughter, a young widow allows a nightmarish monster to slowly eat her alive.

** WORLD WAR Z 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/21 as a collector edition.

----- September 13, 2024 -----

** 1978: During the World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, in times of military dictatorship, a group of torturers violently breaks into a home and kidnaps a group of young people to take them to a clandestine detention center. What begins as an inhumane interrogation turns into a true martyrdom: the wrong group of people have been kidnapped. They turn out to be part of a macabre cult guided by an unknown supernatural force. The clandestine detention center will become hell itself...

** HOUSE OF SPOILS: The film follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) who opens her first restaurant a farm to table affair on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, crushing self doubts… and the powerful spirit of the estate's previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

** THE DESERVING: A husband's domestic violence traumatizes his son, leading the boy down a dark path of violence. As he grows into a young man, haunted by his past, he becomes a remorseless killer of women.

** BELOW 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 11/26 from Kino Lorber.

----- September 12, 2024 -----

** SALEM'S LOT remake: Max has reportedly set an October 3rd premiere date for their long-delayed film adaptation of Stephen King's 1975 supernatural horror novel. Stephen King recently tweeted about the film: "I've seen the new SALEM'S LOT and it's quite good. Old-school horror filmmaking: slow build, big payoff. Not sure why WB is holding it back; not like it's embarrassing, or anything." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BUG 4K UHD: The William Friedkin film is coming to 4K UHD on 11/26 from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

** ORCA 4K UHD: Coming Soon on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber with a brand new HDR/Dolby Vision master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative.

** DADDY'S HEAD: Written and directed by Benjamin Barfoot. Premieres at Fantastic Fest on September 22, and streaming on Shudder October 11.

----- September 11, 2024 -----

** CATNADO: The film premiered in 2022 at Horror Film Fest, and is just now being released on VOD and DVD, on October 22nd!

** HOLD YOUR BREATH: If you breathe him in, he'll make you do terrible things.

** THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT: When estranged siblings, Joseph and Sidney, rendezvous at a local diner after a close-call robbery, they hightail it to an abandoned farmhouse that transports them to a different time in order to escape the local cops. But when they try to return to their present after the coast is clear, an unknown metaphysical force cuts them off and maroons them on the land unless they do exactly what they're told. What comes from this not only bends the forces of spacetime but also bends Joe and Sid's familial bonds beyond the point of trust and forgiveness.

** THE RADLEYS: A dark comedy thriller about a seemingly average suburban family with a juicy secret: they are vampires. In the light of day, the Radleys might seem normal, but they can only abstain from their natural cravings for so long until the bloody truth bubbles to the surface and turns their quiet country life upside down.

** RUMOURS: Here's the official poster for RUMOURS, starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander.

----- September 9, 2024 -----

** WOLF MAN: From the director of THE INVISIBLE MAN, is in theaters January.

** UZUMAKI: Enter the spiral September 28th.

** SEEDS: Ziggy, a thirty-something Kanienkehaka woman, is offered her first gig as an online influencer, promoting for Nature's Oath, a seed and fertilizer company. When her cousin summons her back to the rez, she is forced into a battle to save her people's legacy.

** HE NEVER LEFT: Coming to Blu-ray on 1/21 from Epic Pictures Group. Gabriel, a federal fugitive on the run after a botched robbery, takes refuge in an old motel to avoid the U.S. Marshals who are hot on his trail. However, after hearing disturbing noises coming from an adjoining room, he and his girlfriend inadvertently become the targets of the brutal and notorious 'Pale Face' killer, whose reputation has gripped the local community in fear for decades.

----- September 6, 2024 -----

** EYEBALL 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 11/25 from 88 Films.

** BONES AND ALL 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in November from Scream Factory.

** HUSH: Here's a look at the upcoming collector's edition from Shout Factory.

** KRAMPUS 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD Steelbook in November from Scream Factory along with a Naughty Cut deluxe limited edition steelbook.

----- September 5, 2024 -----

** SCARS OF DRACULA 4K UHD: Coming Soon on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber. Featuring a brand new HDR Dolby Vision Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative.

** HOLD YOUR BREATH: Here's the official poster for HOLD YOUR BREATH, starring Sarah Paulson. On Hulu October 3 via Searchlight Pictures.

** BEEZEL: Epic Pictures' specialty horror label Dread presents BEEZEL, the tale of a sinister secret hiding beneath the floors of a cursed New England home. BEEZEL will have a limited theatrical run beginning September 20, and on September 24 the film will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD).

** RIPPY: The film follows the story of young police officer Maddy (Tess Haubrich), who is determined to live up to her deceased father's legacy. Her courage is put to the test when locals are found brutally ripped to shreds by the zombie kangaroo. As the undead beast leaves a trail of carnage, Maddy, with the help of her eccentric uncle Schmitty (Michael Biehn) and resilient aunt Donna (Angie Milliken), must embark on a high-stakes battle to save the town.

** DIRECTOR'S CUT: Happy Halloween, horror fans! DIRECTOR'S CUT, from filmmaker Don Capria, is slated to arrive in select cinemas this October 31st, and hits VOD later this Autumn! A riotous slasher throwback that pays tribute to horror cinema of the 80s and 90s, the film stars celebrated character actor Louis Lombardi as a mysterious, murderous sociopath preying on a punk band's desperate desire for fame.

In the film, a Long Island punk band meets a mysterious director through social media who generously offers to shoot their first music video for free. Desperate for fame, they drive deep into the Pennsylvania woods in hopes of making a killer music video. But after a long night of drinking with the gregarious director, the band wakes up to find a very different version of him on set.

Egos and opinions clash, with the director unveiling a terrible anger and uncompromising need for total control. As his professionalism breaks down, so does his sanity - with the unhinged director and his assistant turning the band members into the unwitting stars of his very own snuff film.

----- September 4, 2024 -----

** SMILE 2: About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. Only in theatres October 18.

** WOLF CREEK LEGACY: 2005's Australian horror film WOLF CREEK is making a comeback with a revival on the way. Greg McLean, who directed the film and its 2013 sequel, is producing the film titled WOLF CREEK LEGACY with John Jarratt to reprise his role of Outback serial-killer Mick Taylor.

In the film, a family of American tourists wander innocently into Taylor's hunting grounds. When the parents sacrifice themselves to save their children, the kids find themselves alone, lost and hunted in the vast Australian wilderness. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** NIGHTBITCH: Motherhood is a different beast. Amy Adams stars in NIGHTBITCH. Written and directed by Marielle Heller, based on the best-selling novel by Rachel Yoder. In select theaters this December.

** THE BREED sequel: SCREAM VI star Hayden Panettiere will star in A BREED APART, the upcoming sequel/part re-imagining of the widely panned 2006 Wes Craven-produced horror feature THE BREED. Nicholas Mastandrea helmed the original film which follows two brothers and their friends who travel to an island cabin they inherited from their recently deceased uncle. Their getaway is soon spoiled when they find themselves besieged by ravenous genetically enhanced dogs bred to kill via an abandoned training facility on the island.

The new take isn't so much a remake as a meta-sequel as it is set after events of the first film. In it, a pack of dogs escape during the production of a fictional THE BREED 2 movie which is filming on a remote island. Years later, a group of YouTubers are drawn to that island to try and find the canines in a project they hope goes viral and which is the brainchild of influencer Vince Venture. They soon face a fight for survival and each of the influencers must use their unique skills to stay alive. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE BRIDE!: Peter Sarsgaard has revealed that his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal's new film THE BRIDE! will be a violent, punk, wildly romantic film that's also got song and dance sequences? Warner Bros. Pictures is releasing the film which stars Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Annette Bening, Penelope Cruz, John Mulaney, Sarsgaard and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The $80-100 million project has been dubbed a reimagination of James Whale's iconic 1935 classic BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN in which a lonely Frankenstein monster (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself.

The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Sarsgaard described the recently wrapped filming project which sounds quite wild:

"The Bride is punk, and it's fast and really emotional. Also, it's violent at times and it's wildly romantic… There are big dance numbers and stuff in the movie. I'm so happy with the way that Warner Bros. has supported Maggie on the movie, too… It's the best thing I've ever read. To me, it's both a big movie for adults and a big movie that's for teenagers. It's what everyone hopes for and tries to solve in making a big movie." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- September 3rd, 2024 -----

** V/H/S/ BEYOND: Dive into a sci-fi nightmare with six chilling tapes that push the limits of fear. Featuring segments from Kate Siegel, Mike Flanagan, Justin Long, and more, the seventh installment of Shudder's V/H/S series arrives just in time for Halloween. Don't miss V/H/S/BEYOND, premiering Oct 4 on Shudder.

** TOMIE: Coming to Blu-ray in November from Arrow Video.

** NEVER LET GO: From visionary director Alexandre Aja and the creative minds behind STRANGER THINGS comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award winner Halle Berry, and her twin sons is their house and their family's protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival

** RUMOURS: An apocalyptic horror-comedy starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander and directed by Guy Maddin and Evan and Galen Johnson, is coming to theaters October 18.

** DIE ALONE: Lost in a world reclaimed by nature and overrun by mysterious creatures, a young man with amnesia teams up with an eccentric survivalist to find his missing girlfriend. In theaters, On Demand and on Digital on October 18th, 2024.

----- August 30, 2024 -----

** APARTMENT 7A: An ambitious young dancer Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner) dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering a devastating injury, an older, wealthy couple welcomes her into their home in the luxury apartment building the Bramford.

When fellow resident and influential Broadway producer offers her another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are finally coming true. However, after an evening she can't fully remember, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she's willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7A, but in the Bramford itself.

** THE FIRST EXORCIST: WOLF CREEK director Greg McLean will write and direct the Biblical times-set supernatural thriller THE FIRST EXORCIST which will shoot next year in Victoria, Australia and will use virtual production tech (aka. The Volume) to help bring its vision to life.

A mother goes on a harrowing quest to save her daughter from demonic possession. She sets out on a perilous mission to meet a mysterious healer with the power to expel demons, trying to evade hostile Roman authorities along the way. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SMILE 2: According to a recent report from Feature First, the SMILE 2 runtime is 132 minutes, or two hours and 12 minutes. This would put the second film at about 15 minutes longer than the original, which clocked in at 115 minutes (one hour and 55 minutes). The film is written and directed by Parker Finn, who helmed SMILE. Filming began in January 2024 before production wrapped in March. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** Umbrella Entertainment: PULSE and OPEN YOUR EYES are coming to Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment in December.

** 1978: During the World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, in times of military dictatorship, a group of torturers violently breaks into a home and kidnaps a group of young people to take them to a clandestine detention center.

What begins as an inhumane interrogation turns into a true martyrdom: the wrong group of people have been kidnapped. They turn out to be part of a macabre cult guided by an unknown supernatural force. The clandestine detention center will become hell itself. From the Onetti Brothers - Luciano and Nico. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

----- August 29, 2024 -----

** TERRIFIER 3 trailer: Exclusively in Theaters October 11.

** MAXXXINE: The third and final installment of Ti West's X trilogy finally comes home when MAXXXINE arrives October 8 on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate. Special features included are; The Belly of the Beast, XXX Marks the Spot, Hollywood Is a Killer, Q&A with Writer-Director Ti West, Teaser Trailer and Theatrical Trailer.

** HUSH 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Scream Factory.

** THE SIXTH SENSE 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/22. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. In turn, Cole helps Malcolm reconcile with his estranged wife.

** WINNIE THE POOH II BLOOD AND HONEY: Coming to Blu-ray Steelbook on 10/8.

----- August 28, 2024 -----

** WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS: Coming to Blu-ray on 10/22 from Kino Lorber.

** THE HITCHER 4K UHD: Coming out as a Mediabook on 10/24 from Filmjuwelen.

** FRIGHT 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/22 from Kino Lorber. 2018 UHD SDR Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative.

** CUCKOO: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/25 from Dazzler Media.

----- August 27, 2024 -----

** AZRAEL: Many years following the apocalypse, a devout cult of mute zealots hunts down Azrael (Samara Weaving), a young woman who escaped her own imprisonment- and she will stop at nothing to ensure her own survival. Opening in theaters September 27.

** CLOUD: Ryosuke Yoshii is an ordinary person, who supports himself by reselling things on the internet. He carelessly earns grudges by people around him and, in the end, he is dragged into a desperate struggle that risks his life.

** Z DEAD END: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film starring Kane Hodder.

** THE DARK AND THE WICKED: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/31 from Indeed Film. On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.

----- August 26, 2024 -----

** THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/11 from Second Sight Films. Featuring a new Second Sight Films restoration from the Hi8 videotapes and 16mm film elements, supervised and approved by the Producers and Directors. Two-disc edition includes restored and remastered Original Theatrical Cut and Festival.

** ANACONDA reboot: Jack Black and Paul Rudd are reportedly in early talks to star in a re-imagining of famed 1997 horror film ANACONDA at Sony Pictures. Tom Gormican is co-writing and directing the feature which sounds like it will take some of the meta comedy aspect of that film and bring it here.

In the new film, a group of friends face a mid-life crisis and so decide to remake their favorite film from their youth. They head to the rainforest, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals. Black will reportedly play a man stuck in his job as a wedding videographer and sets out to direct this 'remake'. Rudd will play a former TV actor whose Hollywood dreams are slipping further away.

The film has reportedly been around since early 2023 with multiple script re-writes as it tries to find the right tone. Kevin Etten is co-writing the script while Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS Volume 2: Coming soon from Severin Films featuring 24 films representing 18 countries for more of the best-loved, rarely seen, thought-lost and brand-new classics of folk horror.

** FROGMAN: After catching the legendary myth on camera at a young age, Dallas is called a fraud when he gets older. Being down on his luck and having no direction in life, he asks his two friends to go back to Loveland, Ohio to see if he can prove that Frogman is real. However, after they arrive, they soon find that Frogman is more than just a local legend. Now available from Terror Vision.

----- August 23, 2024 -----

** Y2K: On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster horror comedy.

** EXHUMA 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/8 from Well Go USA.

** POLTERGEIST TV series: Amazon's long-in-development POLTERGEIST TV show has officially found its showrunners, with Variety reporting that Kalinda Vazquez and Robbie Thompson have been tapped to head up the show.

The pair have officially boarded the project as writers, showrunners, and executive producers and will help develop the upcoming project from Amazon MGM Studios. The series, which was originally reported to be in the works last year, is still shrouded in mystery but is said to be inspired by the legendary 1982 horror film of the same name. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** THE SHADE: Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father's death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.

** IMAGINARY 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/1 from Lionsgate.

----- August 22, 2024 -----

** 28 YEARS LATER: Producer Andrew Macdonald revealed during an appearance at an Edinburgh International Film Festival event that filming has wrapped on Danny Boyle's 28 YEARS LATER. Not only that, but work has also officially begun on the Nia DaCosta-directed second movie in the planned trilogy of sequels. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Erin Kellyman and Ralph Fiennes star while Cillian Murphy returns in some way. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** APARTMENT 7A: Here's the poster for the upcoming ROSEMARY'S BABY prequel.

** FRANKIE FREAKO: After calling a late-night party hotline that promises out-of-this-world fun, uptight yuppie Conor Sweeney must battle the pint-sized forces of evil unleashed through his phone line, led by the maniacal rock n' roll goblin Frankie Freako.

** HELL OF A SUMMER: Neon have acquired the North American rights for Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's horror comedy and debut feature film, HELL OF A SUMMER. TheWrap web site is reporting the acquisition but did not mention what Neon's plans are for it yet.

HELL OF A SUMMER follows 24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg, who arrives at Camp Pineway thinking his biggest problem is that he feels out of touch with his teenage co-workers. What he doesn't know is that a masked killer is lurking on the campgrounds, brutally picking counselors off one by one. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

** SALEM'S LOT remake: Here's a first look at Gary Dauberman's remake. Releasing in October on Max.

----- August 21, 2024 -----

** STRANGE DARLING: Here's the official trailer for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, this film dives into a twisted one-night stand that spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. Directed by JT Mollner, with stunning cinematography by Giovanni Ribisi, this movie is a must-see for horror-thriller enthusiasts.

** HERE AFTER: Connie Britton stars in this gripping supernatural thriller. Claire Hiller is overjoyed when her daughter Robin is miraculously revived after a fatal accident. But her relief turns to dread as Claire notices changes in her daughter, suspecting something dark has followed her back from the brink of death.

** SLEEP: Coming to Blu-ray on 9/16 from Curzon Film.

** THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/10 from Synapse Films.

** THE RING 4K UHD: Coming out in Italy on 10/21.

----- August 20, 2024 -----

** THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI 4K UHD: Coming on 10/22 from Kino Lorber.

** THE SOUL EATER 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/17 from Capelight Pictures.

** NIGHT OF THE HUNTED 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 9/5 from Capelight Pictures.

** RIPPY (THE RED) 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/17 from Capelight Pictures.

----- August 19, 2024 -----

** SLEEP: The film follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, "Someone's inside." From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that he may hurt himself or their young family, Soo-jin can barely sleep because of this irrational fear. Despite treatment, Hyun-su's sleepwalking only intensifies, and Soo-jin begins to feel that her unborn child may be in danger.

** THE SUBSTANCE: An explosive new film from Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.

** DESPISER: Coming to Blu-ray in October from Visual Vengeance. Region Free Blu-ray. Producer-supervised SD master from original tape source. Limited Edition Slipcase and more!

** NEVER LET GO: Originally scheduled for a September 27, 2024 release, Lionsgate has announced that the Alexandre Aja film will now arrive in theaters a week earlier on September 20, 2024.

** THE MUMMY 4K UHD: Coming out as a steelbook on 10/8.

----- August 16, 2024 -----

** HALLOWEEN and ASH VS EVIL DEAD video games: Check out the cool trailer for the two upcoming video games.

** THE BABADOOK: The film is receiving a 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray on 10/22 from RLJE Films.

** ROSEMARY'S BABY 4K UHD: Coming out in the UK on 9/23.

** PET SEMATARY 4K UHD: Coming out in the UK on 9/23.

** GET OUT and US 4K UHD: Coming out on October 8th, 2024 as a steelbook edition.

----- August 15, 2024 -----

** THE MONKEY: Based on the short story by Stephen King, produced by James Wan, and written and directed Osgood Perkins. In theaters February 21, 2025.

** HALLOWEEN trilogy 4K UHD: Coming soon as a Walmart Exclusive limited edition steelbook on October 8th.

** FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 4K UHD: Coming soon as a Walmart Exclusive limited edition steelbook on October 8th.

** THE STRANGERS 4K UHD: Coming soon as a Walmart Exclusive limited edition steelbook on October 8th.

** HOLD YOUR BREATH: Searchlight Pictures has set an October 3rd Hulu premiere date for the Dustbowl-set psychological horror thriller HOLD YOUR BREATH starring Sarah Paulson. The film unfolds in 1930s Oklahoma as a woman (Paulson) is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. Annaleigh Ashford, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Amiah Miller, and Bill Heck co-star while Will Joines and Karrie Crouse co-direct. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- August 14, 2024 -----

** HALLOWEEN video games: Boss Team Games has revealed it is making two new games based on John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN, one of which Carpenter is intimately involved in. The studio behind EVIL DEAD The Game will develop two projects based on the 1978 slasher classic. The most eye-catching part is that one project will be developed in Unreal Engine 5 and include significant input from avid gamer, synth enthusiast, and legendary director John Carpenter. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON remake: A new trade report at THR has confirmed a several weeks old story that James Wan is in early talks to direct a new film adaptation of the Universal Pictures monster classic CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. They add a writer will now be hired to write a script, working in concert with Wan who is also producing. The news comes as DanielRPK, who first broke the Wan directing news, says Scarlett Johansson is being sought for the female lead role in the film. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THEY WILL KILL YOU: Heather Graham has been tapped to join the THEY WILL KILL YOU cast for the upcoming horror thriller, which hails from producers Andy and Barbara Muschietti. Further details about Graham's character remained under wraps. Production is expected to begin in mid-September. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** STALKER: After a vicious assault at a party, a young woman flees the scene. And as she walks back home on a gloomy and threatening Paris night, she can't shake the feeling that she's being followed. As she gets closer to her residence, the presence becomes more and more bold and aggressive. And it is only by confronting her deepest inner fears that she will be able to survive the ominous threat.

** HING Expanded: Order now to join 20+ hours of events including exclusive live Q&As with The Thing cast & crew PLUS merch & your name in the documentary credits. Visit https://thethingexpanded.com

----- August 13, 2024 -----

** FRIDAY THE 13th PART II 4K UHD: Coming as a standalone 4K UHD in Italy on October 10th.

** DADDY'S HEAD: Shudder has acquired Benjamin Barfoot's paranormal horror movie, which will exclusively hit the horror streaming service on October 11, 2024.

** LITTLE BITES: RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, and Shudder, AMC Networks' premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced that they have acquired the Worldwide rights to LITTLE BITES, written and directed by Spider One (ALLEGORIA) and starring Krsy Fox (TERRIFIER 3), Elizabeth Caro (DISNEY JUNIOR'S ARIEL), Jon Sklaroff (GIFTED), Chaz Bono (AMERICAN HORROR STORY), and horror icons Barbara Crampton (JAKOB'S WIFE), Heather Langenkamp (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET) and Bonnie Aarons (THE NUN).

RLJE will release the film exclusively in theaters on October 4, 2024, followed by a streaming debut on Shudder at a later date.

LITTLE BITES follows Mindy, a young widow and mother, who desperately tries to protect her daughter Alice from the grips of a fiendish, flesh eating monster named Agyar. Mindy has been secretly sacrificing her own life by allowing the creature to slowly feast on her body as she keeps Alice hidden away at her grandmother's home.

** DEATH CYCLE: After the death of her sister, a woman is visited by a man looking to solve a series of murders by a motorcycle riding maniac. As their shared fear escalates, the killer's rampage continues in the city, leaving them both questioning who the real monster is.

----- August 12, 2024 -----

** CRAWL sequel: Paramount Pictures is reportedly deep in development on a sequel to 2019's acclaimed alligator creature feature CRAWL with shooting aiming to begin this Fall in Europe. Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan (PARANORMAL ACTIVITY THE GHOST DIMENSION) are writing the script with French filmmaker Alexandre Aja back to direct again. The film proved a profitable hit for Paramount, generating $91.5 million from a budget of under $14 million. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** Alfonso Cuaron wants to do horror: Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón has revealed he wants to make a horror film. Participating in a masterclass at the Locarno Film Festival where he was also receiving a lifetime achievement award, the Mexican filmmaker says he "loves horror movies" and "my aspiration is to one day do a horror film".

In fact, he has been "flirting" with a script he has written for the genre. He adds his approach is less the fantastical like his good friend and collaborator Guillermo del Toro, and more grounded – citing Polanski's THE TENANT and ROSEMARY'S BABY as big influences on him. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** PRESENCE: A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they're not alone. The new film from Steven Soderbergh. In theaters January.

** SUCCUBUS: Coached by his over-sexed friend Eddie, Chris, a new father, joins the StarCrossed dating app "just to see what's out there," and eventually comes to the conclusion he should probably rekindle things with his estranged wife. But when he matches with Adra, a seductive young woman with a mysterious past, his curiosity gets the better of him, and he finds himself getting sucked into her world even as his own life falls apart. As Chris, Eddie, and Adra's stalker, Dr. Zephyr circle her, Adra's power grows, finally revealing her harrowing true nature.

----- August 9, 2024 -----

** TERROR TRAIN 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Kino Lorber. During a hazing, a fraternity of pre-med students has a particularly sinister prank in store for one their more timid pledges (Derek MacKinnon). With the help of a coed, Alana Maxwell (Jamie Lee Curtis), they pull off the prank so well that the pledge needs to be institutionalized as a result. After several years pass and people forget the incident, those involved with the prank are ready to celebrate their graduation by having a costume party on a train, but they haven't escaped their past yet.

** X trilogy novelizations: Coming from A24 and author Tim Waggoner.

** UNTIL DAWN: Asad Qizilbash, the head of PlayStation Productions, has confirmed that the film adaptation of the PlayStation video game UNTIL DAWN had begun filming. David F. Sandberg directs the project based on Supermassive Games' title which is getting a remaster later this year. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE BABADOOK: IFC Films is bringing Jennifer Kent's Australian horror film THE BABADOOK back to cinemas in honor of its tenth anniversary. The nationwide screening will take place on September 19th and will include an exclusive Q&A with Kent. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** ARMY OF THE DEAD franchise: The Wrap web site is reporting that Netflix have confirmed that the animated series was quietly canceled, as were plans for subsequent films. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- August 8, 2024 -----

** BRING HER BACK: TALK TO ME directors Danny & Michael Philippou's next horror movie, BRING HER BACK, has wrapped filming after a swift shoot. BRING HER BACK began production this Summer, and after a 41-day shoot, the brothers took to social media to announce they had wrapped their follow-up to the celebrated low-budget horror breakout TALK TO ME. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** EVIL DEAD animated series: Bruce Campbell has revealed an animated EVIL DEAD series is in the works, with Campbell returning to the role of Ash Williams in voice form. Campbell revealed the news to Entertainment Weekly while promoting his Peacock series Hysteria!

"We are developing an animated version, like a series," Campbell told Entertainment Weekly. "I'll do that. I'll do Ash's voice all day long because my voice hasn't aged as much as I have. We're out of the cabin, Sam [Raimi] doesn't have to direct, I don't have to star as Ash," Campbell said. "The trick is to take the elements that people like, which is innocent people being tortured by a malicious entity, and it's people who have no skills to stop it." (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** ZODIAC 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/29 from Paramount.

** DEATH SHIP 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Kino Lorber. Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog; little do they realize that the ship is a torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors

----- August 7, 2024 -----

** SUBSERVIENCE: Megan Fox's Alice is a lifelike artificially intelligent android, who has the ability to take care of any family and home. Looking for help with the housework, a struggling father purchases Alice after his wife becomes sick. Alice suddenly becomes self-aware and wants everything her new family has to offer, starting with the affection of her owner – and she'll kill to get it.

** ABRUPTIO: Coming to Blu-ray on 12/10 from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Les Hackel is a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. He must carry out heinous crimes in order to stay alive while trying to identify the mastermind manipulating the now twisted and strange world around him.

** EVILENKO: Coming to 4K UHD on 12/10 from Unearthed Films. New 4K restoration of the original camera negative by Unearthed Films along with a Blu-ray of the feature film and all new extras.

** QUADRANT: Coming to Blu-ray on 12/10 from Full Moon Features.

----- August 6, 2024 -----

** NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 4K UHD: Coming from Criterion in the UK on 10/7.

** THE WOLFMAN 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Scream Factory.

** AS ABOVE SO BELOW: Coming to Blu-ray in October from Scream Factory.

** Paramount Scares Volume 2: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/1 from Paramount. The films are FRIDAY THE 13th PART 2, BREAKDOWN, WORLD WAR Z and ORPHAN FIRST KILL.

** HELL HOLE: A parasitic monster is awakened when workers drill into frozen rock and uncover it. Don't miss the chilling premiere of HELL HOLE Friday, August 23 on Shudder.

----- August 5, 2024 -----

** THANKSGIVING 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD Steelbook on 10/15 from Sony.

** LONGLEGS: Coming soon to 4K UHD Steelbook.

** Xavier Dolan goes horror: Quebecois filmmaker Xavier Dolan raised some eyebrows last year when he revealed he was retiring from directing at 34. Speaking with ION Cinema, he says doing that has reinvigorated him.

As a result, he's resurrected project he wrote before the pandemic and is 20 pages away from finalizing the screenplay – saying he's "pleased with its development". That project, his ninth feature film, will be a horror tale set in 1880s France. Filming aims to begin in that country in Fall next year with a Cannes 2026 premiere possible. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** UNTIL DAWN: Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli and veteran Peter Stormare have joined the cast of the film adaptation of hit horror video game UNTIL DAWN at Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions. The trio join the already cast Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo and Odessa A'zion in the R-rated film, which begins shooting in mid-August.

The game centres around a group of friends reuniting at a snowy mountain retreat after the death of twin sisters they knew a year earlier on the mountain. They soon find themselves terrorised by masked men, these men tie back to an old and abandoned sanatorium along with an old nearby mine that caved in. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** LITTLE RED: THE DESCENT director Neil Marshall is set to reunite with frequent collaborator Craig Conway on a new UK horror movie LITTLE RED. The movie puts a contemporary spin on the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Conway will direct his debut feature, while Marshall will executive produce the film. It was written by Peter Stylianou, and Daniel Patrick Vaughan will do the cinematography. Vaughn and Paul Murray will produce it. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

----- August 2nd, 2024 -----

** LAND OF THE DEAD 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Scream Factory.

** SHOCKER 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Scream Factory.

** DRAG ME TO HELL 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Scream Factory.

** DEVIL 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Scream Factory.

** BAGMAN: In the dark horror film BAGMAN, a family finds themselves ensnared in a nightmare as they are hunted by a malevolent, mythical creature. For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag—never to be seen again. Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick's childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife Karina (Antonia Thomas) and son Jake (Caréll Vincent Rhoden).

----- August 1st, 2024 -----

** A VIOLENT NATURE: Coming to Blu-ray on 10/22 from RLJE Films.

** TRICK 'R TREAT 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Arrow Video. Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films, approved by writer-director Michael Dougherty. 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo audio.

** HELLRAISER 4K UHD: This Quartet Of Torment Pinhead Slipcase Limited Edition 4K UHD is coming in October from Arrow Video. Brand new 4K restorations of all four films from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films. Ultra High Definition (2160p) presentations of all four films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Original lossless stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio for all four films.

** J-Horror Rising: Coming to Blu-ray in October from Arrow Video featuring ISOLA MULTIPLE PERSONALITY GIRL (2000), PERSONA (2000), INUGAMI (2001), ST-JOHN'S WORT (2001), NOROI THE CURSE (2005) and CARVED THE SLIT-MOUTHED WOMAN (2007).

** ALTAR: A24 and Chernin Entertainment are teaming for ALTAR which hails from SPUTNIK director Egor Abramenko. Lily Collias, Hudson Behling, January Jones, David Krumholtz and Kyle MacLachlan will star. Will Soodik pens the horror film that follows the summer of a young boy, forced to grow up faster than he ever imagined. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** AZRAEL: A September 27th theatrical release date for the Samara Weaving-led action horror thriller film AZRAEL has been confirmed following Shudder and IFC Films acquiring the North American rights. E.L Katz directs the film about a young woman held captive by a mysterious, devout community who plan to sacrifice her to pacify an evil that resides deep within the surrounding wilderness. But she will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- July 31, 2024 -----

** SHAUN OF THE DEAD: The film will return to the big screen next month for the 20th anniversary celebrations of Edgar Wright's feature debut. The zom-rom-com classic will be exclusively at Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres screens from August 29, 2024, to September 5, 2024 for US audiences. Focus Features made the announcement. UK and Eire audiences will have to wait a little longer for Universal Pictures International to rerelease SHAUN OF THE DEAD. It will be available there from September 27, 2024, in Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** HOUSE OF THE DEVIL: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/6 from Umbrella Entertainment.

** TIMECRIMES: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/6 from Umbrella Entertainment.

** EYE WITHOUT A FACE 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 11/6 from Umbrella Entertainment.

** Full Moon Fright Box Vol 1: Coming to 4K UHD on 11/6 from Umbrella Entertainment featuring DOLLMAN, DEMONIC TOYS, DOLLMAN VS DEMONIC TOYS and DEMONIC TOYS 2.

** Ozploitation Rarities Volume 2: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/6 from Umbrella Entertainment with DESOLATION ANGELS (1982), CODA (1987) and THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR (1988).

----- July 30, 2024 -----

** IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2: "IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2 demonstrated that there continues to be a yearning for new perspectives in the horror landscape. We knew immediately that this distinctive take on the slasher would enthrall fans and are glad to see the community embrace a new slasher icon in Johnny," head of AMC Networks' film group Scott Shooman said in a statement. "With the sequel, we aim to prove that Johnny can be bigger, meaner, and his kills can only get more impressive."

"IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2 was originally conceived as a meta-sequel within a fictional slasher series, so we were always imagining mayhem beyond the scope of the original film," Kuplowsky also said in a statement. "That we now have the opportunity to continue following Johnny on his restless walk has us feeling incredibly grateful to our incredible partners at IFC Films / Shudder who believed in Chris' vision from day one. We are thrilled to return for a new chapter and are excited to deploy Johnny as a conduit to further experiments in the genre." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BAGMAN: Coming to theaters on September 20th from Lionsgate.

** 12 TO MIDNIGHT: A detective, despondent over the murder of his wife and forced to resign, is brought back to the force when a new serial begins taunting him ... who turns out to be a werewolf.

** WOLVES AGAINST THE WORLD: Two members of a defunct neo-Nazi metal band reunite at the site of their bandmate's suicide. One sinks into depravity and grievance and one tries to atone for what he has done. What ensues is an occult battle of wills between two men who have done terrible things as one tries to lure the other back into the movement, unleashing the animals that hide inside them. In Theaters and On Demand September 6.

** SHARK WARNING: Here' the trailer and poster for the upcoming film from The Asylum.

----- July 29, 2024 -----

** IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2: The sequel is coming, courtesy of IFC Films and Shudder.

** A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4K UHD: The first film is finally coming to 4K UHD both in a collector and standard edition.

** THE EXORCIST III 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in October from Arrow Video.

** CREATURE OF THE BLACK LAGOON remake: A new report indicates that SAW and THE CONJURING director James Wan is attached to helm a new film adaptation of the Universal Pictures monster classic CREATURE OF THE BLACK LAGOON. The original 1954 film follows a scientific expedition to the Amazon that discovers the massacre of a previous expedition by what appears to be a piscine amphibious humanoid. Julie Adams and Richard Carlson starred.

The scooper indicates Wan is lining up this as his potential next project, suggesting it will take precedence over the previously announced plan to adapt H.P. Lovecraft's 1928 short story "The Call of Cthulhu". Will Beall has been attached to pen the script for years. In fact multiple attempts to make the film have come and gone since the 1980s with John Landis, John Carpenter, Ivan Reitman, Guillermo del Toro, Breck Eisner and Carl Erik Rinsch were all linked to the project at one time or another. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SPEAK NO EVIL remake: Better not keep your lovely hosts waiting. Watch the new trailer now. Only in theaters September 13th.

----- July 26, 2024 -----

** LONGLEGS 4K UHD: Here's a look at the upcoming release.

** THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: Producer Michael Monello has stated that Second Sight will be releasing an edition of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT that "represents the filmmakers complete vision for the film" and that it is currently slated for an October release and also that:

"For 25 years, Artisan/Lionsgate have been content to put out a version of this film that is NOT how the filmmakers intended it to look, with broken motion and film grain over video. Now that we have an actual filmmaker and producer approved version coming out, I think I've earned the right to dump on a release of the transfer that Artisan did without consulting us.

If they want to cash grab dump it in the market I can't stop them, but I'm not going to shut up about something I worked so hard on being released with a shoddy transfer and the same old extras. It hasn't been announced yet, but there is a NEW version of the original film coming out in October with exclusive new content. and for the first time ever the film will look the way it was intended to from the beginning. Back in 1999, Artisan never consulted us on the transfer and they... I believe the technical term is "fucked it all up" and neither they or Lionsgate ever fixed it. Not even for the Blu-ray release. The version coming will stand as the only version that represents the filmmakers complete vision for the film."

** TERRIFIER 3: Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is set to unleash another round of chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.

** CUCKOO: Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn't seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.

** THE HYPERBOREAN: Black Fawn Distribution is thrilled to announce the acquisition of THE HYPERBOREAN. The film was released on all major VOD platforms across Canada on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 with a Blu-ray release slated for later this year. Black Fawn Distribution will be handling Canadian distribution rights for the title.

----- July 25, 2024 -----

** WHO SAW HER DIE?: Coming soon from Shameless Films.

** THE RING 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/15 from Paramount.

** CURSED IN BAJA: The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the horror film CURSED IN BAJA, which will make its world premiere at this year's FrightFest on August 23, 2024.

Barbara Crampton and Jose Conejo Martin star in the film along with Jeff Daniel Phillips, who wrote the screenplay, produced, and directed the film. Phillips is best known for his working relationship with iconic horror auteur Rob Zombie. Phillips has appeared in five of Zombie's films, with the most recent being the Universal reboot of THE MUNSTERS, playing Herman Munster. In CURSED IN BAJA, Pirelli, an ex-lawman, travels to Mexico searching for the heir to a Los Angeles fortune, while confronting his own complicated past. But what he finds in Baja challenges him to the core. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

** MUMMY SHARK: Here's the trailer for MUMMY SHARK starring Mark Polonia, Jamie Morgan, Jeff Kirkendall, and Tim Hatch, is unearthed on VOD and DVD October 8th from Wild Eye Releasing.

----- July 24, 2024 -----

** TEXAS CHAINSAW LEGACY: The upcoming film delves into the tranquil facade of Oasis Oaks, a gated community nestled in rural Texas. Amidst the meticulously manicured lawns and vigilant security patrols, our protagonist family epitomizes suburban bliss. However, lurking just beyond the confines of this idyllic enclave lies an abandoned property, home to the infamous Leatherface and his macabre kin. As chaos descends upon Oasis Oaks, ordinary families are pitted against the savage Sawyers in a harrowing battle for survival, where the lines between good and evil blur in a chilling confrontation of familial horrors.

** I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER reboot: Madelyn Cline and Camila Mendes are reportedly in talks to lead the ensemble of what's being labelled a reboot of 1997 teen horror hit I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER at Sony Pictures.

In addition, Tony Award nominee Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King are also in talks for the film. They will join Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. who were previously reported to be in talks to reprise their roles from the earlier films in what on the surface seems to be a legacy sequel akin to 2022's SCREAM with new cast mixing with a few returnees. ony has already set a July 18th 2025 release for the new film. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** MAXXXINE: The digital release date of MAXXXINE will be August 13, 2024. As with other premium VOD releases, it will cost $24.99 to buy and $19.99 to rent on services such as Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, and more. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** Imprint Films: Coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October from Imprint Films.

----- July 23, 2024 -----

** M3GAN 2.0: The sequel has officially kicked off production in New Zealand ahead of a June 2025 release. Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps and Jenna Davis all return from the first film and are joined this time by Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, and Jemaine Clement. Gerard Johnstone returns as director for the follow-up, as does Akela Cooper who is back to write the script. New to the action this time out though is James Wan who will produce. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** LINK 4K UHD: Coming September 10th on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

** MADNESS: Coming to Blu-ray on 9/17 from RaroVideo. An escaped convict plays the occupants of a remote home against one another for his own sadistic pleasure while searching for the loot he buried there following a previous robbery.

** Daiei Gothic - Japanese Ghost Stories: Coming to Blu-ray on 10/28 from Radiance Films. This box set includes THE GHOST OF YOTSUYA, THE BRIDE FROM HADES and THE SNOW WOMAN.

----- July 22, 2024 -----

** THE COLLECTED: Director Marcus Dunstan has officially confirmed THE COLLECTOR 3 titled THE COLLECTED is in the works; "As of about four days ago, the legal elements holding it back were all alleviated. And it is coming back, I can tell you. Shout it loud and proud: THE COLLECTOR is coming back. It is free. It is going to be a barreling freight train for your mind of fear. Yes, we can do it right.

** HUSH: Mike Flanagan and Shout! Studios have partnered to give the filmmaker's horror thriller HUSH a digital release date for the first time. The 2016 film was previously available only on Netflix, but it will be available to purchase and rent digitally for the first time next month.

The digital release date is set for August 27, 2024. You'll be able to buy or rent the movie digitally on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Microsoft, and other digital platforms. This currently applies to the US and Canada only. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** El Vampiro: Coming to Blu-ray in October from Indicator.

** Columbia Horror: Coming to Blu-ray in October from Indicator.

----- July 19, 2024 -----

** CATNADO: The world faces a horrific onslaught of tornadoes, each unleashing hordes of enraged and deadly cats upon humanity! As chaos reigns, a disparate group of individuals have one mission: to stop this feline fury. But against such odds, and with only one life to spare per person, their battle becomes a cat-astrophic struggle for survival. And when the fur flies it will be a meow-ssacre!

** AMFAD ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

** HELL HOLE: Here's the first look at the official poster for HELL HOLE the new sci-fi horror monster movie from the Adams Family Films. Releasing August 23 via Shudder and world-premiering at Fantasia International Film Festival later this month.

** THE STAND: Coming to Blu-ray Steelbook on 9/24.

** BOOGER: After her best friend unexpectedly dies in a bike accident, and her cat escapes, Anna struggles to put the pieces back together. As she turns her life upside down looking for him, a gnarly cat bite results in terrifying physical changes.

** BLACK EYED SUSAN: Desperate for work, Derek accepts a job replacing his recently deceased friend at a tech startup. Continuing to develop the company's innovative project means working intimately with Susan, a bleeding-edge BDSM sex doll meant to receive and appreciate punishment as an integral part of her evolving AI. Derek will soon test the limits of his own desires and explore the nature of man and woman, pleasure and pain, and life and death in a morally uncertain future world.

----- July 18, 2024 -----

** LONGLEGS: The Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage-led film racked up $22.6 million domestically at the box office, far outpacing projections the other week which were more in the teens. The film was also clever economically – the production budget was under $10 million, some outlets reporting considerably less. Its marketing budget also reportedly came in under $10 million, the film going the all-digital route (no network TV ads) and relying on a smartly delivered campaign spread out over months. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE SUBSTANCE: An explosive new film from Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid. A MUBI Release.

** HELL HOUSE LLC LINEAGE: Terror Films Releasing has teamed with writer/director Stephen Cognetti for the latest installment of the HELL HOUSE LLC Franchise. The 5th installment, titled, HELL HOUSE LLC LINEAGE will go into production in November and is set to be released exclusively on Shudder in October of 2025.

** IN A VIOLENT NATURE: Coming to Blu-ray on 9/30. When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.

** THE HITCHER 4K UHD: Coming soon from Second Sight Films.

** TERRIFIER: Here's a look at some of the upcoming Funko Pop! of TERRIFIER.

----- July 16, 2024 -----

** ROSEMARY'S BABY prequel APARTMENT 7A: The Motion Pictures Association has given the upcoming film an R rating for "some violent content and drug use".

** CONSUMED: Trapped between a madman (Devon Sawa) seeking revenge and a skin-stealing monster, a married couple must find the strength to fight and make it out of the woods alive. In Theaters & On Demand August 16.

** V/H/S BEYOND: The V/H/S franchise returns on Friday, October 4th, exclusively on Shudder with V/H/S BEYOND. This new addition to the franchise will lean heavily on the sci-fi genre and features all new segments.

** HAUNTED ULSTER LIVE: Cineverse is bringing the tricks and treats with HAUNTED ULSTER LIVE, having acquired all North American rights to the Halloween-themed horror with plans to release the film this fall across all platforms, including its Bloody Disgusting-powered SCREAMBOX streaming service.

** TRAP: The Motion Pictures Association has officially granted M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming TRAP movie a PG-13 rating for "some violent content and brief strong language."

----- July 15, 2024 -----

** Sam Raimi returns to horror: The filmmaker has closed a deal to direct and produce the two-hander horror thriller SEND HELP at 20th Century Studios.

Not yet officially greenlit, the story unfolds on an island with a story said to be at the halfway point between Robert Zemeckis' CASTAWAY and Rob Reiner's Stephen King adaptation MISERY. Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) penned the original script while Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi under his Raimi Productions. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** POSSESSION remake: Paramount Pictures is reportedly closing deals with Robert Pattinson and filmmaker Parker Finn (SMILE) to tackle the remake of Andrzej Zulawski's cult 1981 psychological supernatural horror film POSSESSION. Finn will write the script, direct and produce while Pattinson will produce, his acting involvement to be determined at a later date. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE CONJURING: New Line has set a September 5th 2025 release date for the fourth and final mainline film in James Wan's THE CONJURING franchise. Michael Chavez, who directed 2021's third film THE CONJURING THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT and the recent THE NUN II, will direct while David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick penned the script. The series centers on supernatural investigators Ed and Lorrain Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The latest installment will be released on IMAX. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** HAXAN: Coming to Blu-ray on 10/28 from Radiance Films.

** TREMORS: Coming to Blu-ray Steelbook (Glow-In-The-Dark) on 8/20 from Universal.

** DRACULA & FRANKENSTEIN 4K UHD: Coming to 4K Steelbook on 8/20.

----- July 12, 2024 -----

** A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE 4K UHD: Coming soon.

** DEVIL TIMES FIVE 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome. Five extremely disturbed, sociopathic children escape from their psychiatric transport and are taken in unwittingly by a group of adult villagers on winter vacation.

** AFRAID: In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family's way.

** BLOODY MARY ORIGINS: FINAL DESTINATION creator Jeffrey Reddick is teaming up with producer Todd Slater on a new horror movie BLOODY MARY ORIGINS. The spin on the urban legend is based on a New York Times bestseller, Mary The Summoning.

The book's story is about a group of teenage girls who discover an ancient spell that conjures the real Bloody Mary. When the terrifying entity pulls one of the girls through the mirror, she becomes trapped in the past. There, she ends up living out the real Mary Worth's last days. With time running out, the others must discover a way to save their friend in the past while vanquishing a terrorizing Bloody Mary in the present.

Emmy award winner Lane Shefter Bishop has been hired as the director. She will also produce through her Vast Entertainment banner. Todd Slater will produce via Convoke Media alongside DreamPunk Entertainment's Ryan Martin and Angela Ziegler. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** MONSTER SUMMER: Directed by David Henrie, starring Mason Thames, Lorraine Bracco, and Mel Gibson.

** APEX PREDATORS 2 THE SPAWNING: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

----- July 11, 2024 -----

** THE MONKEY: NEON has set LONGLEGS director Oz Perkins' next horror film THE MONKEY for a February 21st 2025 release. Based on a Stephen King short story from the anthology "Skeleton Crew," Theo James plays twin brothers who stumble upon a cursed toy as kids that leads to a string of grisly deaths. Decades later, the estranged siblings reunite when more deaths occur, forcing them to get rid of the monkey doll for good. Christian Convery, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy co-star. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** HERETIC: From writer/directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods and starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. HERETIC – In Theaters This Fall.

** THE BREED remake: FALL co-stars Virginia Gardner and Grace Caroline Currey will reunite on the 'unconventional reimagining' of Wes Craven's THE BREED which Nathan and Griff Furst are directing. Currently filming in Guatemala, the film follows a group of people searching for abandoned dogs on a remote island. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** STREAM: Here's the poster for the upcoming film from the team behind TERRIFIER 2.

** TAROT: Sony has set a Blu-ray release of July 9, 2024 for TAROT.

** I USED TO EAT BRAINS, NOW I EAT KALE: Amazon MGM Studios has landed the zombie feature I USED TO EAT BRAINS, NOW I EAT KALE based on the same-name adventure-comedy short story by Adam and Daniel Cooper. The story unfolds in a world where former zombies struggle to reintegrate. Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson will produce the film via their banner General Admission. The Coopers will script the feature adaptation which has no stars attached presently. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- July 10, 2024 -----

** CRYSTAL LAKE: Last month came word that HANNIBAL creator Bryan Fuller was abruptly exiting the FRIDAY THE 13th prequel series CRYSTAL LAKE which was in the works for the streaming service Peacock. At the time, it was indicated that A24 was retooling the project behind the scenes with the studio "going a different way with the material", according to Fuller who was to serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer. Jim Danger Gray, who was to be co-showrunner, also exited.

Now, a new report at The Wrap web site has gone into the behind-the-scenes events that led to Fuller's exit and, in the process, revealed more details about his vision for the show which is now stuck in development hell.

Charlize Theron was reportedly being eyed to play Pamela Voorhees in the series which had already made a deposit for soundstages in Canada with crew beginning to make plans for a seven-month shoot. Then, three months out from filming, A24 abruptly fired Fuller and Gray – halting development. The reasoning was being put down to a show "plagued by inexperienced production executives making questionable decisions, problems with the show's writing staff and conflicts between showrunners and executives".

As one insider put it: "It felt like everybody on the Bryan/Jim side were trying very hard to make the show. A24 felt like they were doing everything they could to not make the show." It's doubly strange as A24, which has been trying to do more commercial projects, was key to untangling the messy legal rights surrounding the franchise.

Each season was to be a "deconstruction" of the first four films and would incorporate lore from several sequels but remix the material – just like Fuller did with "Hannibal". One source says: "We had the mask, we had the sequels, we could do whatever we wanted. He had a good path forward."

SCREAM creator Kevin Williamson wrote an episode for the series described as the show's "Red Wedding" episode and was to unfold entirely on a frozen lake. The series was intended to have eight episodes per season, budgeted at around $85 million for the entire season, but one source indicated A24 wanted to cut that in half. A24 is apparently still committed to making the show, although it's unclear if the studio will use the original Fuller scripts or start from scratch. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SOULM8TE: Blumhouse's A.I. killer doll movie M3GAN is getting a spin-off, an erotic thriller with robots titled SOULM8TE. Kate Dolan is on board to direct the feature and recently rewrote the script originally penned by Rafael Jordan.

In the film, a man acquires an A.I. android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.

Dolan said in a statement: "Fundamentally, I view this film as an exploration of relationships and loneliness. Despite technological advances, there are enduring human truths we cannot escape, and I am looking forward to delving into those depths." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE FRONT ROOM: From writer/director Max and Sam Eggers and starring Brandy and Kathryn Hunter. THE FRONT ROOM – In Theaters September 6.

** CHUCKY Season Three: Coming out on 9/30 as a gloss & embossed Steelbook limited to just 2000 copies.

** HACK-O-LANTERN 4K UHD: Get ready for Halloween terror with HACK-O-LANTERN, now available for pre-order in stunning 4K UHD/Blu-ray from Massacre Video with a limited edition slipcase! Witness the chaos as Tommy gets indoctrinated into his grandpa's satanic cult. Fully restored with a brand-new 4K scan, this cult classic is a must for horror aficionados!

----- July 9, 2024 -----

** Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU remake: A a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

** NEVER LET GO: Here's the poster for the upcoming film.

** HELL HOUSE LCC Collection: Steven Cognetti's found footage horror movie series is getting a bumper complete collection with the HELL HOUSE LCC Collection Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment.

** TIGER STRIPES: Zaffan is a rebellious and carefree young girl, until she begins to see horrifying physical changes in her body. When her friends find out, hysteria ensues - one by one teen girls drop to the floor in fits and rumors of a dark figure causing it quickly spread through their school. A medical officer arrives to drive out the demon and he suspects Zaffan may be the problem. He begins to perform an exorcism on her, until she reveals her true self, her wrath, rage and her beauty, to everyone. Available on Digital Everywhere July 9, 2024.

** CRAZE: Coming to Blu-ray in September from Vinegar Syndrome. A psychotic antiquities dealer kills women and offers them to the African god Chuku, whom he believes will reward him with riches, protection, and power, while two suspicious policeman try to end his rein of terror before it gets out of hand.

** IT prequel series WELCOME TO DERRY: HBO has rounded out the cast of the IT prequel series WELCOME TO DERRY with ten new additions set to join Bill Skarsgård who will reprise his Pennywise role from the films. Joining the cast in recurring roles are Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, Joshua Odjick and Morningstar Angeline.

Specifics of their roles are under wraps. They join already announced series regulars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar and Stephen Rider. The series is based on a story by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs who developed the series along with producers Roy Lee and Dan Lin. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- July 8, 2024 -----

** Dario Argento's DEEP CUTS: Coming soon from Severin Film. Four disc collection with 10 hours from Dario Argento's Rai TV shows plus new special features and more; DOOR INTO DARKNESS, NIGHT SHIFT and Dario Argento's NIGHTMARES.

** RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III: From Director Dustin Ferguson: "RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III fans! We have aquired the "lost" 1st cut of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3! It features almost 8 minutes of additional, never before seen footage not in the Unrated version! No information exists anywhere about this! More details soon!

** THE AMITYVILLE HORROR 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Scream Factory.

** THE BOY 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Scream Factory.

** GRAVEYARD SHIFT 4K UHD: Coming Soon on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

** HELL'S TRAP: Coming to Blu-ray in August from Vinegar Syndrome.

----- July 5, 2024 -----

** POSSESSION remake: Robert Pattinson is teaming with SMILE filmmaker Parker Finn on a remake of the cult 1981 psychological supernatural horror movie POSSESSION. Polish filmmaker Andrzej Zulawski helmed the West Berlin-set original.

A24, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. are amongst those engaged in a bidding war for the remake with meetings underway this week. The new version is said to be 'out there' but also a project with strong commercial potential.

Finn is attached to write the script and direct. Pattinson is producing though his Icki Eneo Arlo label whilst his acting involvement will become clearer once the script and schedules develop. Roy Lee also produces. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE EXORCIST sequel: Universal has confirmed that latest installment in the 50-year-strong franchise to be directed by Mike Flanagan will hit theaters on Friday, March 13, 2026. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Scream Factory.

** THE STRANGERS 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Scream Factory.

** THE STEPFATHER 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Scream Factory.

** EROTIC GHOST STORY I - III: Coming to Blu-ray on 9/23 from 88 Films. This triple-bill of paranormal perversion delivers everything you'd want from a Category III movie, plus a bit more besides. In the first tale from STORY OF RICKY director Ngai Choi Lam, a trio of sexy spirits fall for the same hunk. The second movie, the directorial debut of Peter Ngor has the God of Carnal Desire, God Wu Tung on a quest for revenge after his favourite conquest is zapped by other god like beings and in the third piece from Kai-Ming Lai, a man journeys into the afterlife only to be greeted by a very powerful woman. A trilogy like no other, this one hits the spirited saucy spot.

----- July 4, 2024 -----

** TORSO 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Arrow Video. Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative. 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the 94-minute Italian and 90-minute English-language export versions of the film. Restored original lossless Italian and English mono soundtracks.

** FRIDAY THE 13th remake 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in September from Arrow Video.

** ORCA THE KILLER WHALE 4K UHD: Coming soon to 4K UHD and Blu-ray from Studiocanal.

** UNDER PARIS sequel: Director Xavier Gens has outlined what he'd do for sequel as he explained to Variety that an UNDER PARIS sequel is not currently official. But if it does get greenlit, he knows what it will do;

"Right now, as of today, we're not on it but there's a chance that we'll be discussing it soon. If there is a sequel, it will take place in a Paris that is entirely submerged under water." (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP: Warner Bros. Pictures has moved up the film by a week. The Josh Hartnett-led film is going from an August 9th to August 2nd release. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** Love, Death & Apocalypse: Coming to 4K UHD/Blu-ray in September from Arrow Video are three films from Alex de la Iglesia; ACCION MUTANTE, THE DAY OF THE BEAST and PERDITA DURANGO.

----- July 3rd, 2024 -----

** LONGLEGS: Bow all the way down. LONGLEGS 7.12.

** TRAP: 30,000 Fans. 300 Cops. 1 Serial Killer. No Escape.

** A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE: Amazon's official Prime Video X account has revealed that A QUIET PLACE DAY ONE, the horror film which just had a major $53 million opening domestically and $99 million globally this past weekend, has already set a July 30th VOD date – coming just under five weeks after the film's theatrical opening. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** FROGS: Coming August 20th from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

** SQUIRM: Coming August 20th from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

** Sandpiper Pictures: Coming soon from Sandpiper Pictures are LORD OF ILLUSIONS, LADY IN WHITE and THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.

----- July 2nd, 2024 -----

** OPERA 4K UHD: Coming out soon from Severin as a five disc collection.

** UNTIL DAWN: Screen Gems and PlayStation Studios have officially revealed the four key starts of its upcoming live-action film adaptation of the nearly decade-old PS4 video game "Until Dawn" from Supermassive Games. Michael Cimino, Ella Rubin, Ji-young Yoo and Odessa A'zion have been tapped for leading roles in the R-rated horror tale.

PlayStation Studios executive Asad Qizilbash confirms in a statement that the film isn't a direct adaptation, rather it will folow a "fantastic cast of new characters" which are part of the filmmakers 'vision' for the project.

Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere, Brett Dalton, Jordan Fisher, Peter Stormare, Meaghan Martin and Nichole Sakura all starred in the original game and this indicates they aren't playing the same roles. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** Atomic Monster and Blumhouse: Warner Bros. Pictures announced what is the first movie greenlit at James Wan and Jason Blum's recently merged Atomic Monster and Blumhouse. EVIL DEAD RISE filmmaker Lee Cronin will write & direct the film which New Line Cinema will release on April 17th 2026. Plot specifics for it are under wraps. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** FROM BEYOND 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 9/9 from 88 Films.

----- July 1st, 2024 -----

** LONGLEGS 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 9/10 from Decal Releasing.

** Shudder/IFC Films & Severin Films: Fantastic Pavilion, the genre business hub launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, announced a slew of deals closed at the venue this year, with L.A.-based Severin Films, a boutique Blu-ray and DVD label, inking a pact to release eleven Special Edition physical discs of the most popular Originals and licensed features from horror subscription streamer Shudder and IFC Films. The deal was brokered by Severin Film's co-founder-CEO David Gregory, Shudder's Vice President of Programming Sam Zimmerman, and AMC Networks Director of Content Sales Lucas Verga.

** YOU'RE NEXT: Coming to 4K UHD and Blu-ray via SecondSight on 8/19.

** Lionsgate upcoming releases: Bloody Disgusting is pumping the blood into summer at a Walmart near you with their exclusive SteelBooks, arriving on Blu-ray + Digital on August 20 from Lionsgate. Each frightful SteelBook brings these iconic horror titles back with a new look and artwork created by the artist Bond. The featured titles include WOLF CREEK, LEATHERFACE, SINISTER, TEXAS CHAINSAW, YOU'RE NEXT, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE, and HANNIBAL RISING, all for the suggested retail price of $24.99 individually.

** Umbrella Entertaining: Here's the amazing upcoming October releases from Umbrella Entertaining.