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

----- August 29, 2025 -----

** THE DESCENT prequel: In a recent interview with Metro, the DOG SOLDIERS director shared an exciting update regarding another movie in THE DESCENT canon, this time with him back at the helm in a directorial capacity: "I can definitely see it happening […] It's something I think would be good to wrap up the story. So many other franchises have been exploited over the years, but nothing has really happened with THE DESCENT."

In keeping with modern horror trends however, Marshall teases that another chapter of THE DESCENT could take place before the original film: "I've got a few ideas. The trend seems to be prequels. I was always interested in finding out what happened to the miners who went down with the cave first." (thanks to Fangoria.com)

** CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD: The film is coming soon to 4K UHD.

** WITCHBOARD: Coming to Digital on September 16th.

** MONSTER THE ED GEIN STORY: Here's some poster for the upcoming series.

----- August 28, 2025 -----

** RETURN TO SILENT HILL: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

** THE HOME 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 9/23 from Lionsgate Limited.

** TOGETHER: The film is getting a physical release this Octobre on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD.

** THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in the UK on 10/13.

----- August 27, 2025 -----

** Alfred Hitchcock The Ultimate Collection 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD on 10/14.

** SEVERANCE 4K UHD: Coming to 4K UHD in the UK on 10/20.

** BONE LAKE: A couple's romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. In this darkly hilarious and seductive horror story, a dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, bringing terrifying secrets to light and triggering a bloody battle for survival. Only in Theaters October 3.

** 100 NIGHTS OF HERO: When a charming house guest (Nicholas Galitzine) arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry (Maika Monroe), and their devoted maid Hero (Emma Corrin), is thrown into chaos. Coming to theaters December 5.

----- August 26, 2025 -----

** SPEAK NO EVIL: Coming to Blu-ray on 11/3 from Arrow Video.

** SAW II 4K UHD: Coming to Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook on 10/21 from Lionsgate.

** SAW III 4K UHD: Coming to Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook on 10/21 from Lionsgate.

** SAW IV 4K UHD: Coming to Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook on 10/21 from Lionsgate.

----- August 25, 2025 -----

** GOOD BOY: IFC has announced that they plan to expand the October 3rd theatrical run of Ben Leonberg's SXSW PG-13 horror hit GOOD BOY, which will now get a wide release. The company had planned a limited release run for the 72-minute title that unfolds entirely from the point of view of a dog whose owner appears to become possessed by something sinister. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** COYOTES: The upcoming horror comedy will have its premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20, with a theatrical release, courtesy of Aura Entertainment, following on October 3rd.

** FRANKENSTEIN: In just over a week, Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein" will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival – an adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, which he's been trying to make his entire career. More details about the film have now emerged via a feature piece in Variety, such as confirmation of a $120 million production budget for a 120 day shoot. Del Toro says his aim with every project is to make it look like it was made for double its budget, calling it his "fiduciary duty as a producer".

The piece also confirms that the title, which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival next weekend, will get Netflix's longest exclusive theatrical run ever – three weeks, starting on October 17th. The film will then hit the streamer on November 7th. Del Toro says: "We will get the biggest theatrical release that Netflix gives its films. I don't know the exact number, but it's three weeks exclusively, and then it can stay in theatres longer."

Del Toro also confirmed that Netflix will also release the film on physical media, like they did with his 2022 film PINOCCHIO. He explains: "The theatrical experience is very important, I believe in it. But if the choice is between being able to make the movie and have portions of the release be theatrical and portions be streaming or not make the movie, that's an easy decision to make. For a filmmaker, you want to tell your stories." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BEAST OF WAR: When their boat is sunk while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a young troop of Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking life raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark. From Kiah Roache-Turner, director of Wyrmwood and Sting, comes this uniquely terrifying tale.

----- August 21, 2025 -----

** HALLOWEEN: Michael Myers Returns to Haddonfield. Check out the HALLOWEEN trailer for the upcoming asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front. HALLOWEEN will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store in 2026.

** OCTOBER: A24's the new genre picture from GREEN ROOM helmer Jeremy Saulnier, has added two buzzy up-and-comers with a track record at the studio: Chase Sui Wonders and Sophie Wilde, who will star alongside the previously announced Cory Michael Smith. Character details are under wraps, and the film's plot is being kept hush hush, as well. But sources have described the project as a fugitive thriller set during Halloween. Saulnier will direct from his own script, with A24 producing and financing. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** SCARED SHITLESS: Lock the bathroom door and keep the plunger close, the outrageous horror-comedy SCARED SHITLESS directed by Vivieno Caldinelli, is finally making its way into your home. Thanks to Blue Fox Entertainment, the blood-splattered, laugh-out-loud creature feature will blast onto TVOD in Canada, September 2, weeks ahead of a nationwide U.S. theatrical release, giving audiences the monster-in-the-pipes nightmare they didn't know they needed.

SCARED SHITLESS follows Don (Steven Ogg), a blue-collar plumber with a filthy sense of humour, who drags his germophobic son Sonny (Daniel Doheny) on a mundane house call, only to face a genetically engineered, blood-thirsty creature making the city's pipes its personal buffet. With the help of tough-yet-charming night manager Patricia (Chelsea Clark), they'll have to stop the beast before it breaks loose into the water supply. "Think '80s VHS creature feature with a modern comic twist, and complete with hand-crafted practical effects by Canadian genre wizard Steve Kostanski," says Director Caldinelli. "It's gross, it's funny, it's fast, and the more people you see it with, the more fun it is. Just don't drink from any suspicious taps afterward."

** THE CONJURING LAST RITES: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

----- August 20, 2025 -----

** THE BACKROOMS: A24 has shared the first photo from the set THE BACKROOMS, the online-inspired horror film set up at Chernin Entertainment, James Wan's Atomic Monster and Shawn Levy's 21 Laps. Kane Parsons, the 19-year-old filmmaker who created the original THE BACKROOMS (FOUND FOOTAGE) viral video, directs the projects – making him the youngest director in A24 history. Parsons will direct from a script by Roberto Patino. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 2: Here's more posters for the upcoming sequel.

** KEEPER: Why does it always have to end.

** SELF-HELP: A young woman infiltrates a dangerous self-actualization community after her mother becomes entangled with its enigmatic leader.

----- August 19, 2025 -----

** GOOD BOY: Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant's grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.

** RESIDENT EVIL: Here's the logline for the upcoming film adaptation from the director of WEAPONS and BARBARIAN, Zach Cregger;

Bryan, a laid-back organ courier, is sent on a late-night delivery to Raccoon City General Hospital. En route through a snowy mountain road, he accidentally hits a strange woman with his car. She survives—but something is very wrong. As he tries to help, Bryan stumbles into a full-blown outbreak involving horrifying tentacle-based mutations and bio-engineered monstrosities.

** LILLY LIVES ALONE: Guided by the ghost of her daughter, a guilt-ridden mother plunges into madness through the course of drug-fueled fever dream.

** Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN: Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Coming to select theaters October 17 and on Netflix November 7.

----- August 18, 2025 -----

** COMPULSION: A young woman's visit to her stepfather's villa spirals into danger when she's targeted by con artists, and a violent murder forces her into a deadly cover-up. As a local detective closes in, trust cracks and dark secrets are exposed.

Directed by Neil Marshall and starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Charlotte Kirk, and Zach McGowan. This is the final film collaboration in the artistic partnership between Neil Marshall and Charlotte Kirk. The film will be released on September 19th in select theaters, digital, and on demand.

** SCARY MOVIE: Original SCARY MOVIE leading ladies Regina Hall and Anna Faris are reprising their respective roles of Brenda and Cindy for the next entry in the series. The Wayans Brothers (Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen) and Rick Alvarez are writing and producing the movie, which will be the sixth overall in the franchise and effectively a legacy sequel from the team behind the first two films in the horror spoof series.

Said Hall and Faris in a statement: "We can't wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our great friends Keenen, Shawn and Marlon — three men we'd literally die for (in Brenda's case, again)."

The new film is prepping for an October shoot in time for a June 12th 2026 global theatrical release via Paramount Pictures. Michael Tiddes is set to direct. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** NIGHT PATROL: RLJE Films and Shudder announced that they have acquired the North American rights to the horror thriller NIGHT PATROL via XYZ Films, the sophomore feature from director Ryan Prows (LOWLIFE), ahead of its world premiere at the 2025 Fantastic Fest film festival.

In NIGHT PATROL, an LAPD officer must put aside his differences with the area's street gangs when he discovers a local police task force is harboring a horrific secret that endangers the residents of the housing projects he grew up in.

** GUTS & GLORY: From the twisted mind of Greg Nicotero comes a first-of-its-kind reality show, GUTS & GLORY. Premiering September 9 on Shudder.

----- August 15, 2025 -----

** WEAPONS prequel: Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema are reportedly already in talks with filmmaker Zach Cregger about making a prequel to the current box-office champion WEAPONS. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, indicating the film would explore the origin of Aunt Gladys, the mysterious orange-haired, massive eyeglass-wearing and doused in make-up elderly woman who suddenly arrives in town.

The trade's sources indicate Cregger actually had a chapter focused on Gladys (Amy Madigan) and some of her backstory; however, he ultimately pulled that section from the script for length purposes. Now it appears that the lost chapter could be expanded into a full-length story; however, no deals have been made. Currently, there is no timeline for the project. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** VICIOUS: The Dakota Fanning-led horror movie VICIOUS, previously pulled from theatrical release, is set to debut via streaming later this year on October 10th. Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda, Klea Scott and Emily Mitchell co-star.

Original THE STRANGERS writer-director Bryan Bertino helms the film about a woman who receives a gift from a late-night visitor and becomes trapped in a world where reality is not what it seems. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** RABBIT TRAP: Seeking new inspiration and a fresh start, married musicians Daphne (Rosy McEwan) and Darcy (Dev Patel) move to the Welsh countryside to finish their new record. While collecting audio samples, Darcy inadvertently creates a field recording of mysterious sound never before heard by human ears. The discovery renews Daphne's creative energy, but as the echoes of her music bleed into the surrounding landscape, ancient and malevolent woodland forces are disturbed. One day, a stranger arrives on their doorstep. The couple initially embraces the stranger, who helps them navigate and understand their new environment, but Darcy grows suspicious of his obsession. As jealousy and paranoia infect the makeshift family, the line between reality and myth begins to blur. In theaters September 12.

** THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT: Here's the trailer for the upcoming horror-thriller film directed and co-written by Nadia Latif, and based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley, who co-wrote the screenplay. It stars Corey Hawkins, Willem Dafoe, Anna Diop and Tamara Lawrance.

----- August 14, 2025 -----

** JASON UNIVERSE SWEET REVENGE: Here's the short film featuring the new Jason Voorhees!

** DON'T GO IN THAT HOUSE, BITCH!: Coming soon from Eli and Snoop.

** WINNIE THE POOH BLOOD AND HONEY 3: Richard Stanley (COLOR OUT OF SPACE) has joined the crew as the writer, with production set to kick off in early 2026. ITN Studios and Premiere Entertainment are handling sales on the feature. The sequel comes from prolific horror banner Jagged Edge Productions, which scored an unexpected smash hit with the first WINNIE THE POOH BLOOD AND HONEY in 2023. Made for less than $50,000, the film became a cultural talking point for transforming A.A. Milne's beloved bear into a sledgehammer-wielding serial killer, and earned more than $5 million at the global box office.

Jagged Edge's Scott Chambers and Rhys Frake-Waterfield return for WINNIE THE POOH BLOOD AND HONEY 3 with Chambers — who produced the first two films — taking over from Frake-Waterfield in the director's chair. Frake-Waterfield this time produces.

"I am wildly excited to be joining Scott Chambers and his creative team as screenwriter on the mind-wrenching third installment of a beloved, blood-soaked saga that has revitalized independent genre film production in the U.K.," said Stanley. "The hundred acre wood will never be the same again!"

Added Chambers: "I've always been a huge fan of COLOR OUT OF SPACE and all of Richard's work. Now, with the third installment underway, I can't wait to see his wild new vision come to life. Work has already begun — and it promises to take everything to an entirely new level." (thanks to Variety.com)

** THE GRIEVING: Vaneast Pictures founded by Danielle Gasher has acquired the international sales rights for the upcoming film, THE GRIEVING. Directed by T3 Directors (Alessandro Antonaci, Daniel Lascar, Stefano Mandala), the film stars Penelope Sangiorgi, Christopher Jones, David Ajayi, and Francesca Vettori.

Mia, a mourning daughter, attempts to lay her father to rest, only to uncover the dangerous demons he was battling. As she struggles to make sense of a world without him, grief gives way to a chilling truth. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

----- August 12, 2025 -----

** TRAUMATIKA: This is not a movie you see, this is a movie you survive! Only in theaters September 12. Mikey's night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he's about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.

** FRANKENSTEIN: Marvel alum Sebastian Stan is set to star in a wild new indie adaptation of FRANKENSTEIN by filmmaker Radu Jude. Jude says he's writing the script which will "begin with the reality of CIA black sites on Romanian soil from 20 years ago, and then merge that with another cinematic myth—the Frankenstein monster". (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE UNDERTONE: In a competitive situation, A24 has acquired genre writer Ian Tuason's horror film THE UNDERTONE, securing worldwide rights following its July 27th premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival. While unconfirmed, we're told that there were six buyers in the mix, and that the deal was for mid-7 figures — a momentous one for a young filmmaker unveiling his debut feature.

THE UNDERTONE stars Nina Kiri as Evy, a paranormal podcast host who returns home to care for her dying mother. Thereafter, she begins receiving recordings from a married couple plagued by strange noises in their house, pulling her into a spiral of fear and paranoia. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** BONE LAKE: Here's the poster for the upcoming film.

----- August 11, 2025 -----

** WEAPONS: Zach Cregger's WEAPONS didn't just open domestically this weekend; it also launched in 73 global markets. As a result, the film pulled in $42.5 million domestically and $27.5 million overseas for a $70 million worldwide debut. With its tight $38 million budget, the film is already set for a quite profitable run in cinemas. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** FINAL DESTINATION 7: A seventh film in the FINAL DESTINATION film series is in the works at New Line Cinema following the major success of this year's sixth entry FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES.

That film's co-writer, Lori Evans Taylor, has been hired to pen the next installment in the series. Taylor was a key player on the script, which was co-written with Guy Busick from a story by Taylor, Busick, and director Jon Watts. Watts, Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich will produce. The overall franchise has earned over $983 million. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** JAWS GOES TO THE BAHAMAS: A documentary, which showcases the pending 40th anniversary of JAWS THE REVENGE and its rise from box office flop to cult classic.

** THE PIANO KILLER: Directed by Eli Roth. See the THE PIANO KILLER trailer in theaters with JIMMY AND STIGGS on August 15th.

----- August 8, 2025 -----

** THE ISLAND: Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of THE ISLAND, the cult Hong Kong survival horror from acclaimed filmmaker Po-Chih Leong. Presented on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere outside of Asia, from a brand new 2K restoration, this forgotten genre gem joins The Masters of Cinema Series as a Limited Edition release. Available from 13 October 2025 in the UK and 14 October 2025 in North America, this strictly limited run of 2,000 copies (per territory) comes housed in an O-card slipcase, complete with a collector's booklet.

** DO NOT ENTER: The Creepers are thrill-seeking urban explorers who love pushing things to the edge, and their latest stunt – livestreaming from New Jersey's abandoned Paragon Hotel – is their biggest yet. With its mobster past, supposed ghosts, and rumored stash of $300 million, the Paragon is catnip to the Creepers, a surefire way to increase their fanbase. But fear has other plans. Daring to enter the Paragon, not heeding the warnings, the Creepers fend off deadly rivals while supernatural creatures stalk them from the shadows, testing their endurance, sanity, and willingness to pay fame's heavy price.

** BULK: Unexpect the expected!

** COLD STORAGE: The film follows Teacake and Naomi, two employees at a self-storage facility built atop a former military base, whose night shift transforms into a nightmare when a government-sealed parasitic fungus escapes from the underground levels. As temperatures rise, the microorganism unleashes its brain-controlling, body-bursting mayhem on anything in its path. The duo must join forces with a weathered bioterror operative to contain the threat before it triggers humanity's extinction.

----- August 7, 2025 -----

** 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 maniac. As their shared fear grows, the killer's rampage continues, leaving them both questioning who the real monster is.

** EXIT 8: NEON has added another horror film with the acquisition of North American rights to EXIT 8, the live action adaptation of Japanese horror game from Kotake Create. Written and directed by Genki Kawamura, EXIT 8 stars Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu.

The story follows a man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway, who sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor? (thanks to Fangoria.com)

** HIM: What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time?

** SOCIETY: Unearthed Films Corp and acclaimed director Brian Yuzna bring you an amazing collectible from his cult classic film, SOCIETY. This limited edition statue is an amazing piece of handmade American craftmanship that takes its inspiration from the original theatrical poster of the film.

----- August 6, 2025 -----

** MUTILATOR 2: Here's the trailer for the sequel to the 1984 classic.

** WITCHBOARD: From legendary director Chuck Russell, WITCHBOARD resurrects the '80's horror classic with a chilling new vision. In present-day New Orleans, a cursed artifact unleashes a vengeful witch, drawing a young couple into a deadly spiral of possession, temptation, and occult terror.

** SHELBY OAKS: A new horror from writer/director Chris Stuckmann and executive producer Mike Flanagan.

** IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU: From writer/director Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien and Danielle Macdonald. IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU – In Theaters October.

----- August 5, 2025 -----

** CROSSED: The post-apocalyptic comic book adaptation from THE BOYS creator Garth Ennis, has set its ensemble cast, which is led by Devin Druid and Ash Santos. The duo star as Stan and Cindy, the leaders of a group of strangers thrown together as they attempt to escape northward away from the inflicted konwn as the Crossed. In this world, those affected by a mysterious disease appear to have a cross on their foreheads, with these people follow their worst impulses. Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.

The cast includes other survivors on the run, played by Ethan Jones Romero as Thomas; Kyla Hee as Kelly; Chido Nwokocha as Kitrick; Spenser Granese as Brett; Bob Morley as Randall; Ana Mulvoy Ten as Sheena; Steven Hack as 'Geoff; and newcomer Lorenzo Ross as Patrick. Owen Harn leads the infected Crossed as the villain Horsecock. He is joined by Fedor Steer as Face and Kelvin Adekunle as Stump. The cast also includes Angie Campbell as Amy and Peter Falls as Joel.

Six Studios is backing the project, which is now in post-production after wrapping principal photography in Los Angeles. Ennis penned the script, inspired by the original 10 issues he published from 2008-10. Rob Jabbaz directed. (thanks to HollywoodReporter.com)

** HOSTEL TV series: The HOSTEL TV series has found a home at Peacock. Variety has learned exclusively that the TV extension of the horror film franchise is currently in development at the NBCUniversal streamer. The show was previously reported to be in the works in June 2024, but no platform was attached at that time.

As originally reported, Paul Giamatti is attached to star in the series, with HOSTEL mastermind Eli Roth set to write, direct, and executive produce. Chris Briggs and Mike Fleiss, who have produced all the HOSTEL films, are also executive producers. Fifth Season is the studio. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps. (thanks to Variety.com)

** THE CONJURING LAST RITES: Discover why this case ended it all. Only in Theaters September 5.

** THE QUIET ONES: A university professor and his team conduct an experiment on a young woman with unspeakable secrets, resulting in haunting phenomena that defy scientific explanation.

----- August 4, 2025 -----

** A QUIET PLACE PART III: Paramount Pictures and series creator John Krasinski have confirmed that A QUIET PLACE PART III has been set for a July 9th 2027 release. Krasinski is back to direct, write and produce the film which will be the fourth movie in the series overall. No cast is confirmed at this time, with the story being kept secret. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE DIABOLICAL DR Z: Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of THE DIABOLICAL DR Z, the 1966 cult horror classic from visionary director Jesus "Jess" Franco. Presented from a 2K restoration for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK as part of the Eureka Classics range. Available from 20 October 2025, this edition is strictly limited to 2,000 copies and comes housed in an O-card slipcase with a collector's booklet.

** WHISTLE: A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop the horrifying chain of events that they have set in motion.

** AMERICAN SWEATSHOP: A content moderator (Lili Reinhart) is tasked with purging offensive media from the internet. When she witnesses a crime in a video, she is lured away from the safety of her keyboard as she obsessively seeks to hold someone accountable.

----- August 1st, 2025 -----

** TRAUMATIKA: Mikey's night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he's about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.

** SOMNIUM: Yellow Veil Pictures has announced the official release of Racheal Cain's debut feature SOMNIUM. Yellow Veil will bring the acclaimed horror science fiction indie to select theaters starting August 28, followed by a bow on major streaming platforms September 9. The film premiered at the 2024 Chattanooga Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and went on to take the Silver Audience Award Prize at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. Lead actress Chloë Levine took home the Best Actress Award at FilmQuest.

The acclaimed indie film, which has earned rave reviews since Chattanooga, marks the feature directorial debut of writer/director Racheal Cain. The road to release began in 2011, when Cain first began writing the script, but the project gained traction in 2018 with a successful crowdfunding campaign launched on social media. Production occurred in two phases, with all of the film's flashbacks scenes shot in 2018 and its present day scenes in 2021 and 2022, four years later.

** THE JESTER 2: Epic Pictures' specialty horror label DREAD proudly presents THE JESTER 2, coming to theatres nationwide with a special two-night screening event September 15 and September 16 in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide.

The masked killer, The Jester, returns in a deadly game where surviving means outwitting a killer who's truly magic. From his first introduction in Colin Krawchuk's viral short films, to the beloved feature film THE JESTER, the eerie killer has enthralled audiences and developed a cult following. In this highly anticipated sequel, audiences can look forward to an even deeper descent into the twisted mind of The Jester.

** THE UNDERTONE: The host of an 'all-things-creepy' podcast moves into her dying mother's house to be her primary caregiver. When her podcast is sent 10 strange audio recordings of a young pregnant couple experiencing paranormal noises, she realizes the woman's story mirrors her own as each new recording scratches at her sanity, drawing her into a fate she cannot escape.

----- July 31, 2025 -----

** MONSTER Season 4: The fourth season, which will focus on Lizzie Borden, has found its leading lady. Variety has confirmed that Ella Beatty will star as Lizzie in the fourth season of the Netflix anthology series. In addition, Rebecca Hall has been cast as Lizzie's stepmother, Abby Borden, while Vicky Krieps will play Bridget Sullvan, a maid in the Borden household.

The fourth season of MONSTER was first reported to be in the works back in early July. MONSTER Season 3, which will star Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, is believed to be releasing later in 2025. Lizzie Borden lived in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. In 1892, she was accused of murdering both her father and her stepmother with an axe at their shared home. Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden's place in popular culture. (thanks to Variety.com)

** Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN: Here's some stills from the highly anticipated film coming to Netflix this November.

** FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2: We're not done with you. In theaters December 5.

** HELL HOUSE LLC LINEAGE: Haunted by visions and recurring nightmares years after a near-death experience, Vanessa Shepherd finds herself living in the town of Abaddon, unable to break free from its unexplainable hold on her. When people around her suddenly and inexplicably begin to die, she soon uncovers her terrifying connection to the Abaddon Hotel, the Carmichael Manor and the mysterious murders that have been occurring for decades, long before Hell House LLC.

----- July 30, 2025 -----

** CROSSED from THE SADNESS director: The upcoming adaptation of Garth Ennis' hyper-violent comic book CROSSED from Rob Jabbaz, director of the equally gory THE SADNESS, has found its leading duo, with Devin Druid and Ash Santos set to star.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Druid and Santos will play Stan and Cindy, survivors dealing with a pandemic that turns its victims into bloodthirsty maniacs referred to as the "Crossed", due to a large, cross-like rash that appears on their faces, who carry out their most evil thoughts with gleeful abandon.

Starring alongside Druid and Santos are Ethan Jones Romero as Thomas, Kyla Hee as Kelly, Chido Nwokocha as Kitrick, Spenser Granese as Brett, Bob Morley as Randall, Ana Mulvoy Ten as Sheena, Steven Hack as Geoff and newcomer Lorenzo Ross as Patrick. Leading the Crossed as the delightfully-named antagonist Horsecock is Owen Harn, who is joined by Fedor Steer as Face and Kelvin Adekunle as Stump. (thanks to Fangoria.com)

** A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4K UHD: The much rumoured box set is scheduled to be released on September 23rd.

** SLASHER TRASH: Celebrate and explore rare and obscure slashers in the ultimate slasher documentary!

** RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: More Brains - Assault on Uneeda the official RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Universe Game. Now crowdfunding on Cinebacker.com

----- July 29, 2025 -----

** FRIDAY THE 13th new film: Featuring on the Jason Universe panel at the San Diego's Comic-Con alongside Nelson were Horror Inc. Vice President Robbie Barsamian and CMO Sheri Conn, with Mondo senior creative director Peter Santa Maria moderating. Hype was high for at least a tease of a new FRIDAY THE 13th feature after 16 years without one, and the panel did not disappoint. Barsamian confirms the good news:

"I can tell you that a new sequel movie and new sequel game are at the top of our list. It's where most of our energy's going right now. And I can tell you finally we're in a position to deliver on that […] While we're not officially announcing with our partners today, both are coming. They're both in the works and they're both coming." (thanks to Fangoria.com)

** SWEET REVENGE: The first look at Mike P. Nelson's vignette SWEET REVENGE premiering August 13, 2025.

** SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT remake: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

** JAWS 50th anniversary: Don't miss the 50th Anniversary Trailer for Jaws, the legendary action thriller horror film distributed by Universal Pictures. Experience the ultimate summer blockbuster as killer sharks close in on Amity Island for a blood-soaked day at the beach. Jaws returns to theaters on August 29 in Real D, 3D, 4DX, and IMAX.

----- July 28, 2025 -----

** IT WELCOME TO DERRY: You'll love Derry so much, you'll never leave. Premieres October 2025 on HBO Max.

** ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: My Tomato is the world's first organic intelligence platform powered by bioneural feedback. Developed by VegIntel, My Tomato uses living tissue matrices to mimic human intuition and behavior—without synthetic input – to perform everyday tasks.

** THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT: During a Comic-Con panel, titled "The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror," Shudder announced its acquisition of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT, a feature adaptation of the bestselling horror video game from creator Brian Clarke.

The film, starring Willa Holland and Paul Sparks, will be released in 2026. THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Holland), who takes a job at the River Field Mortuary and is tasked with embalming bodies alone on the night shift, but something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Over the course of the story, she must navigate demonic rituals, unravel the secrets of her enigmatic mentor (Sparks), and confront her own buried traumas to survive the night — and prevent her body from becoming a vessel for possession. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** DUST BUNNY: An eight-year-old girl asks her scheming neighbor for help in killing the monster under her bed that she thinks ate her family.

----- July 25, 2025 -----

** WEAPONS: Here's more new posters for the upcoming film.

** V/H/S/HALLOWEEN: Shudder is thrilled to reveal the official title and director lineup of the new installment in the V/H/S franchise. Releasing on Shudder on October 3, 2025.

** THE HOLY BOY: When Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy, it seems the perfect place for a new start. But Sergio soon discovers that behind the town's joyful facade lies a dark and disturbing secret.

** ROQIA: French sales outfit Alpha Violet has acquired the rights for Algerian horror film ROQIA, written and directed by Yanis Koussim, which will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival as part of International Critics' Week. Virginie Devesa and Keiko Funato, co-founders of Alpha Violet, said they had been struck by the film's "visceral portrayal of historical trauma through gripping mise-en-scene and haunting imagery."

In 1993, a car crash leaves Ahmed with amnesia. He returns to his village where nothing seems familiar. His youngest child, disturbed by Ahmed's fully bandaged face, harbors a deep fear of him. (thanks to Variety.com)

----- July 24, 2025 -----

** MR. MELVIN: Here's the poster for the upcoming new version of THE TOXIC AVENGER PARTS 2 and 3.

** THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 2: Here's some new posters for the upcoming sequel.

** TOGETHER: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.

** THE BRIDE: Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media is orchestrating a global launch for THE BRIDE, a Thailand-Vietnam horror co-production that will begin its theatrical rollout with a Vietnam premiere on Aug. 29.

The film, produced by Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment, has secured distribution deals across multiple territories, with Australia and New Zealand set to release the film on the same date as its Vietnam debut through Infinity Entertainment. Additional theatrical deals are in place for Taiwan (MovieCloud), North America (Eastern Edge Films), and Latin America (Delta Films SAC), with releases expected across these territories in September. Thailand will serve as the final stop in the global theatrical rollout. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

----- July 23, 2025 -----

** EVIL DEAD BURN: Filming has officially begun on EVIL DEAD BURN, the next entry in the horror franchise and one that presently doesn't have any serious connnection to previous entries in the series. French filmmaker Sebastien Vanicek (INFESTED) directs the film and co-writes with Florent Bernard.

He confirmed on Instagram that cameras have begun rolling on the film which stars Hunter Doohan, Souheila Yacoub, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright. Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Lee Cronin are producing with the film hitting cinemas July 24th. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE PURGE 6: Franchise creator James DeMonaco told the Bloody Disgusting web site, "I just finished a script. My producer, Sébastien Lemercier, has read multiple drafts, given me notes. We just handed it to Jason [Blum]. I'm really happy with it. I hope they like it. I think it's cool and fun. We're hoping next year would be great to shoot, maybe the end of this year if timing works out. But now it's with the powers that be, so we'll see what happens." Up to this point, the filmmaker has always been open about the fact that he was hoping to bring Grillo back as Leo for THE PURGE 6, even going so far as to say that the idea was "all about the Leo character"… but during this new interview, he held back, simply teasing, "People's favorite character might be coming back, I can say without naming who that is; a couple of people who could be. But someone's coming back who I love and I think the audience loves."

DeMonaco also revealed that he has written the script with his wife, who inspired the initial idea for THE PURGE with a comment she made after the couple was involved in a road rage incident. He says that the characters include some great heroines, "real warrior women" who come forth on Purge night. He has previously said, "It's not completely different than previous movies, but it's a new America that we're entering into. In THE FOREVER PURGE, America kind of collapsed, and it's really kind of mapped itself according to different ideologies. The states are based on sexuality, religion and ideology. So we've broken apart and the state of discord is at its worst. We enter THE PURGE in that world." (thanks to JoBlo.com)

** BUDDY: Emmy nominee Cristin Milioti is set to star in the indie horror thriller BUDDY. Casper Kelly is directing the film which began production this week in Ohio. J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules are producing while Kelly co-wrote the script with Jamie King. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** Clive Barker's HELLRAISER REVIVAL: Discover the tale of Aidan, who must unlock the dark powers of the Genesis Configuration, a mysterious puzzle box, to save his girlfriend from a hellish abyss. Playing as Aidan, you will harness the box's infernal abilities in order to survive your pact with the sinister Pinhead and battle against the twisted cult that worships him and his Cenobites. Fail, and your suffering will become a legend, even in Hell.

----- July 22, 2025 -----

** MARTYRS 4K UHD: Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of MARTYRS, the boundary-pushing horror masterpiece from acclaimed writer-director Pascal Laugier. Presented for the first time anywhere in the world on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray from a stunning brand new 4K restoration, this groundbreaking film joins The Masters of Cinema Series as a Limited Edition Dual Format (UHD + Blu-ray) release. Available from 27 October 2025, this edition is strictly limited to 4,000 copies and comes housed in a hardbound slipcase, complete with a 100-page collector's book and fold-out poster.

** DAY OF THE DEAD: Scream Factory is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of George A. Romero's horror classic DAY OF THE DEAD with auspicious news. After decades of being buried, the dead have risen—and soon, fans will witness Romero's masterpiece like never before.

After years of arduous searching, and 12 years since the studio's Blu-ray release, Scream Factory and Shout Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, are thrilled to announce that original film elements for DAY OF THE DEAD have been found! Details on a brand-new Scream Factory 4K UHD restoration will be coming soon.

** IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2: Filming will begin on a sequel to 2024 slasher feature IN A VIOLENT NATURE this September in Canada. Chris Nash will pen and direct the new film. The original follows Johnny, a vengeful, undead killer who embarks on a bloody rampage after a group of teens steal a golden locket that awakened his spirit. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** KEEPER: You're not right for this place.

----- July 21, 2025 -----

** CRYSTAL LAKE: Peacock's upcoming FRIDAY THE 13th prequel series has added five recurring guest stars. Now set to appear in the series, title CRYSTAL LAKE are: Callum Vinson, Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch, and Phoenix Parnevik.

Vinson will play a young Jason Voorhees, appearing alongside previously announced lead Linda Cardellini, who will play Jason's mother Pamela. Furthermore, Cordileone will play Ralph, Suprano will play Rita, Kotch will play Claudette, and Parnevik will play Barry.

Additional cast members include series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that the show will follow Pamela and her life prior to the events of the first FRIDAY THE 13th movie. It was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022. (thanks to Variety.com)

** WERWULF: Robert Eggers is bringing back his good luck charm, Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe, for his next project WERWULF at Focus Features. Dafoe marks the third NOSFERATU star to join the action, re-teaming with the new film's leads Aaron-Taylor Johnson and Lily Rose-Depp.

Eggers will direct and co-wrote the script with Sjon (THE NORTHMAN). Details of the werewolf tale are under wraps beyond it being Eggers' darkest film yet. The film will get a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BLACK SWAN: Here's the poster for the upcoming 15th anniversary rerelease.

** TOGETHER: Here's yet another poster for the upcoming film.

----- July 18, 2025 -----

** RESIDENT EVIL reboot: In an interview for the new issue of SFX, director Zach Cregger says he's a big fan of the games but is aware he's going to get backlash for the film as it will change up the lore a bit:

"I am a gigantic RESIDENT EVIL game fan. I've played them all. I don't know how many times I've just looped [RE4] again and again. I just love it. I'm definitely not trying to be completely obedient to the lore of the games. I'm trying to tell a story that just feels authentic to the experience you get when you play the games. I don't think I'm breaking any major rules, but I also recognize that no matter what I do, people are going to come for me online. So all I want to do is just make a really good movie and tell a story that's compelling. I know that I'm gonna be happy with the movie, and hopefully other people will, too."

Cregger and Shay Hatten co-wrote the script which is rurmored to follow a medical courier who finds himself caught in the middle of a viral apocalypse. Austin Abrams is rumored to star. The new RESIDENT EVIL film releases on September 18th 2026. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** DIE'CED RELOADED: When notorious killer Benny escapes an asylum on Halloween night, his scarecrow-masked rampage turns 1980s Seattle into a blood-soaked nightmare - with one young woman in his sights.

** ICONIC: An offbeat beauty industry "celebrity" struggles to maintain her lifestyle and sanity after an internet scandal, new love interest and obsessive and violent new fan base turn her life upside down.

** MOTHER OF FLIES: Shudder has announced its acquisition of MOTHER OF FLIES, the latest horror feature from the acclaimed filmmaking family known as the Adams Family. Written, directed, and starring Toby Poser, John Adams, and their daughter Zelda Adams, the film also features their older daughter, Lulu Adams, in a co-starring role. The deal marks a continued collaboration between the directors and Shudder, following the release of their previous films HELL HOLE and HELLBENDER, with the rights for North America, the UK and Ireland, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Shudder's acquisition comes ahead of the film's world premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival this July 24, 2025, with a streaming release slated for 2026.

----- July 17, 2025 -----

** HOLI WOMB: Psychological horror project HOLI WOMB, from Montreal writer-director Anouk Whissell, famed for her part in collective RKSS (TURBO KID), has been picked up by Mongrel Media for Canadian distribution. The acquisition comes ahead of the project's bow at the opening pitch session on July 23, of the Fantasia International Film Festival's Frontières Co-Production Market.

"With TURBO KID and SUMMER OF '84, Anouk showed she could play in genre with wit and precision," Mongrel Media co-president Andrew Frank told Variety. "HOLI WOMB is a bold leap – a fierce, unapologetically feminist vision that reclaims body horror with brains, blood and beauty." (thanks to Variety.com)

** WEAPONS: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

** NIGHT OF VIOLENCE: Following a major legal victory and the launch of their controversial drug Azlepta, a corporation's celebration is cut short when masked townspeople posing as caterers launch a brutal attack. Trapped inside their office tower, a handful of employees scramble to survive as they're hunted down one by one in a relentless, coordinated assault. With no escape and nowhere safe, the survivors are forced to fight back and turn the tables in a desperate bid to make it through the night of violence.

** BONE LAKE: Here's a poster for the upcoming film.

----- July 16, 2025 -----

** WERWULF: NOSFERATU actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp are reportedly set to reunite with that film's director Robert Eggers on his next feature WERWULF at Focus Features. The story unfolds in 13th century England and reportedly features dialogue that was true to the time period. It will also have translations and annotations as it uses Old English for the dialogue.

Eggers and Sjon have co-written the period lycanthropy tale which Eggers says is a "medieval werewolf movie" and "the darkest thing I have ever written, by far". It's expected to feature elements of witchcraft and plenty of gore. Production is expected to begin this September ahead of a debut on Christmas 2026. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE AMITYVILLE HORROR: BoulderLight Pictures (BARBARIAN) and Divide/Conquer (HEART EYES) are partnering to produce a whole new take on the Amityville supernatural horror story.

Joseph and Vanessa Winter, the filmmakers behind the found footage horror tale DEADSTREAM, will direct from their own script. No studio is attached yet, but BoulderLight has a first look deal at New Line Cinema. Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Adam Hendricks & Greg Gilreath will produce, and the project is being fast-tracked with filming potentially beginning as early as the last quarter of this year. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** THE OCCUPANT: Desperate to save her sister, Abby (Ella Balinska) takes a dangerous job in the remote Georgian wilderness. Stranded in the mountains after her helicopter crashes, she finds hope through John (Rob Delaney), a mysterious helper radioing from nearby. As he guides her through the harsh conditions, Abby struggles to survive, and her grip on reality falters until she is faced with an impossible choice.

** RIVER OF BLOOD: A jungle kayak adventure descends into terror when a group of friends becomes the target of a merciless, bloodthirsty tribe. In select theaters, digital and on demand on August 1st.

----- July 15, 2025 -----

** RESIDENT EVIL reboot: Some new details have emerged about BARBARIAN director Zach Cregger's upcoming reinvention of the RESIDENT EVIL film franchise at Sony Pictures.

Now, scooper DanielRPK reports that EUPHORIA actor Austin Abrams will be playing an original character named Brian in the film, a character with no ties to the games. He also confirmed this will not be a faithful adaptation of any game in the series, rather an original story set in the RESIDENT EVIL universe. This is in line with rumours earlier this year that the story follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital, only to be caught up in the middle of an outbreak. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** EXIT 8: A man trapped in a endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?

** THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART: PAST LIVES actress Greta Lee will make her directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures' psychological horror adaptation of Monika Kim's novel THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART. Lee will also write the script.

Set in Los Angeles, the book tells the story of a woman named Ji-won, whose life unravels after her father has an affair and then leaves the family. She finds an inventive way to satiate her rage and hunger – becoming a serial killer. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** WENT UP THE HILL: Abandoned as a child, Jack travels to remote New Zealand for the funeral of his estranged mother, Elizabeth. There, he meets her widow, Jill, and over the nights that follow, Elizabeth's spirit begins to possess them in turn. What starts as a search for closure soon unearths deeper wounds. Bound by grief and haunted by what remains, Jack and Jill must break free from Elizabeth's grasp before she pushes them to the edge. Set against the deeply atmospheric backdrop of New Zealand's South Island, WENT UP THE HILL is an intimate, modern ghost story that explores the legacy of loss and the struggle to let go.

----- July 14, 2025 -----

** Jason Universe at San Diego Comic-Con: Room 5AB on Friday, July 25 from 5:30–6:30pm. It's been 45 years since Jason first haunted our screens and now, it's time to return for a new era. Join Jason Universe and Horror, Inc. to celebrate the legacy, evolution, and future of one of horror's most iconic franchises with Horror, Inc. president Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn; Sweet Revenge writer/director Mike P. Nelson; and Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott. This can't-miss panel moderated by Mondo senior creative director Peter Santa-Maria (a.k.a. AttackPeter) will dive deep into Jason's blood-soaked history and what's lurking ahead, with an inside look at the brand-new design of Jason and his infamous hockey mask, as well as an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jason Universe short form vignette Sweet Revenge.

** PSYCHO KILLER: 20th Century Fox will debut on February 20, 2026. In PSYCHO KILLER, written by Andrew Kevin Walker and directed by Gavin Polone, police officer Jane Thorne (Georgina Campbell) makes it her mission to take down a serial killer referred to on the news as the 'Satanic Slasher', following the murder of her state trooper husband (Logan Miller). The horror-thriller that filmed in 2023 also stars James Preston Rogers. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** GHOST EATERS: Filmmaker Scott Derrickson has teamed up with his wife, filmmaker Maggie Levin, to tackle an adaptation of the horror novel GHOST EATER. Screen Gems, which has a first-look with Derrickson's Crooked Highway banner, is behind the project and has picked up the rights to the bestseller written by Clay McLeod Chapman.

Levin will write and direct the adaptation. Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill and Vince Cheng will develop and produce via Crooked Highway. The project is in early development. Chapman's novel has been described as a terrifying supernatural descent into the depths of grief and addiction. It follows a group of friends who discover a drug called Ghost, which allows them to see the dead. But Ghost has unfathomable side effects, and as the book jacket says, once you take it, you can never go back. (thanks to HollywoodReporter.com)

** IT WELCOME TO DERRY: Stephen King has shared a new poster for the upcoming IT prequel series IT WELCOME TO DERRY which will get a panel at this year's San Diego Comic Con. The series is set to debut on HBO Max in October.

----- July 11, 2025 -----

** QUEENS OF THE DEAD: Independent Film Company and Shudder have announced that they have acquired the North American rights to QUEENS OF THE DEAD, the award-winning feature debut from director Tina Romero. Co-written by Romero and comedian Erin Judge, the film boasts an ensemble cast led by Katy O'Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, Nina West, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, Dominique Jackson, stand-up comic Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, Eve Lindley, Becca Blackwell, Shaunette Renée Wilson. Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the coveted Audience Award for Best Narrative Film, QUEENS OF THE DEAD will be released in theaters in the fall of 2025 by the Independent Film Company and Shudder.

In QUEENS OF THE DEAD, a zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, where an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead. (thanks to ScreenAnarchy.com)

** BAMBI THE RECKONING: After a mother and son get in a car wreck, they soon become hunted by Bambi, a mutated grief-stricken deer on a deadly rampage seeking revenge for the death of his mother.

** NO TEARS IN HELL: In the frozen darkness of an Alaskan winter, a mother and son turn their home into a house of nightmares — luring victims into a twisted web of abuse and cannibalism. Based on the terrifying true story of Russian serial killer Alexander Spesivtsev.

** THE BACKROOMS: Avan Jogia, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell are all joining Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve in THE BACKROOMS film at A24, Chernin Entertainment, 21 Laps and Atomic Monster.

20-year-old Kane Parsons will direct the project which began production this week in Canada. Will Soodik penned the script with story details under wraps beyond it being based on the viral YouTube horror series. Shawn Levy and James Wan are among the many producers. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- July 10, 2025 -----

** MR. MELVIN: As most Troma fans know, THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II and THE TOXIC AVENGER PART III were originally written and shot as one movie, but directors Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz ended up with so much footage that they broke it up into two installments. 36 years later, the filmmakers' initial vision for the sequel has been reconstructed under its original title, MR.

** DEVIL IN DISGUISE JOHN WAYNE GACY: From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids... while dressed as a clown.

** DESCENDENT: Set in present-day Los Angeles, Sean Bruner, a school security guard who is haunted by childhood trauma while preparing for the birth of his first child with his wife, Andrea. After a beam of light appears in the sky during a late-night shift, Sean wakes up in the hospital with an inexplicable talent for vivid, unsettling drawings of extraterrestrials and desert landscapes. DESCENDENT hits theaters August 8, 2025.

** POSTHOUSE: A troubled film editor and his distant daughter release an ancient monster while working to restore an incomplete silent horror movie.

----- July 9, 2025 -----

** KEEPER: Here's the poster for the new film from Osgood Perkins. In theaters November 14 via NEON.

** THE STRANGERS PART 2: Here's a new poster for the upcoming sequel.

** THE CONJURING 4K: The movie will be available for purchase on 4K UHD Blu-ray release starting on August 26th.

----- July 7, 2025 -----

** FOREIGNER: Ahead of its World Premiere at the 2025 Fantasia International Festival Film Festival, the genre bending horror, FOREIGNER written, edited, and directed by Ava Maria Safai, has been picked up for worldwide sales and distribution by Raven Banner. The genre specialist will be introducing the director's feature debut to distributors during the festival.

FOREIGNER is set in the age of low-rise jeans and flip phones, where a Persian teen, Yasamin (Rose Dehgan) immigrates to a new country with her family. Trying desperately to fit in with her new clique, she dyes her hair blonde -- and invites a sinister force into her life. The film was shot in Vancouver, BC and features dialogue in both English and Farsi.

** HELLCAT: Lena wakes up in a moving camper trailer with a horrifying wound. She's warned by the driver that they have one hour to get to a doctor, or she'll succumb to an unimaginably awful fate. As the pain sets in and reality begins to fray, who should really be afraid? Dakota Gorman delivers a blistering performance in this tense, mind-bending horror where survival cuts both ways.

** HOLD THE FORT: Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.

----- July 4, 2025 -----

** Robert Eggers' WERWULF: According to World of Reel's report and a UK casting call sheet for Robert Eggers' WERWULF will begin filming this September in Elstree, England. This means casting for the film is likely already underway, and we might know more information sooner rather than later. According to a Q&A Eggers took part in at the Lincoln Center, the director himself said that his upcoming Werwulf will be the "darkest thing" he's ever written. The movie is currently slated to release on December 25, 2026. (thanks to ComingSoon.net)

** NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 4K: Sony will be releasing a 4K and Blu-ray two-disc set on September 23rd, and the 4K will contain an "uncensored cut" that was put together with Tom Savini's supervision. (thanks to JoBlo.com)

** THE TOXIC AVENGER remake: Here's yet another poster for the upcoming film.

** MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

----- July 3rd, 2025 -----

** JAWS 50th Anniversary: The classic Steven Spielberg movie, JAWS, comes to IMAX this summer for its 50th anniversary.

** THE PLASTIC MEN: Based on a true story inspired by an untold viral craigslist ad, Vietnam veteran Jonathan Teller, struggling with guilt and horrifying hallucination, plans his suicide, but a chance encounter with a mysterious woman changes every thing.

** M3GAN 2.0: After years of successes, producer Jason Blum has had a rough year with multiple Blumhouse titles failing to ignite at the box-office. The company has released four titles in 2025 so far, all of which have bombed. WOLF MAN, THE WOMAN IN THE YARD and DROP all opened and closed fairly quickly – garnering between $23-34 million each globally by the end of their runs.

But the highest profile failure of all was M3GAN 2.0 this past weekend. The title's opening weekend came in at $10.2 million domestically and $17 million worldwide – that domestic start one-third of the opening of its predecessor. THR reports that insiders at Blumhouse indicate that "soul-searching within the company has already commenced" and they're pulling back on their grand ambition to release up to ten titles a year – understanding the danger of oversaturating the market.

A course correction for the brand is required, with the entire upcoming slate reportedly under review. Speaking with The Town, Blum says he's aware of the issues with M3GAN 2.0:

"We all thought Megan was like Superman. We could do anything to her. We could change genres. We could put her in the summer. We could make her look different. We could turn her from a bad guy into a good guy. And we classically over-thought how powerful people's engagement was with her." (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- July 2nd, 2025 -----

** CLOUD: A stylish, subversive thriller from suspense-maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse), concerning Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from Tokyo who side hustles in the murky realm of black market reselling, cheating buyers and sellers alike. After swindling his way into loads of cash, he becomes slowly disconnected to humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and hiring a devoted assistant. But after a series of mysterious, sinister incidents occur, he begins to suspect his former victims could be plotting the ultimate revenge. A master of carefully simmering tension to a bloody crescendo, Kurosawa delivers a searing portrait of digital greed and vengeance. Opens 7/18!

** TOGETHER: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

** 40 ACRES: Hailey Freeman (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES.

----- June 30, 2025 -----

** FRIDAY THE 13th: Jason Voorhees' next story is set to be told by SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT reboot filmmaker Mike P. Nelson. Produced by FRIDAY THE 13th franchise owner Horror, Inc., the new Jason Universe project is a bloody short-form vignette titled SWEET REVENGE and it's set as "the centerpiece of the franchise's bold 45th anniversary campaign."

Per the description for SWEET REVENGE, "fans will drop into a chilling weekend in the woods filled with blood-soaked surprises only Jason can deliver." Nelson is writing, directing and producing through his Rockford Road Pictures banner. Production on SWEET REVENGE began earlier this month and the project is set to debut on both the Jason Universe YouTube channel and through a site hosted by Angry Orchard Hard Cider, which is sponsoring the vignette as part of a larger collaboration with the franchise. (thanks to Variety.com)

** TRAIN TO BUSAN remake: When Entertainment Weekly asked James Wan what's going on with the project that was supposed to come out in 2023, Wan answered, "That's definitely still a passion project of ours. Creatively, it takes place in the same world as TRAIN TO BUSAN. It's happening epidemically around the world. So if TRAIN TO BUSAN is this particular slice of the story in South Korea, we want LAST TRAIN TO NEW YORK to be the one set in America. Everything about it is really exciting. I hope that could get off the ground eventually. Got to be honest with you, I'm not quite sure where it sits right now."

The screenplay for the remake / spin-off was written by Gary Dauberman, who previously wrote the Wan productions such as ANNABELLE and others. Wan and Michael Clear were on board to produce LAST TRAIN TO NEW YORK through their company Atomic Monster. (thanks to JoBlo.com)

** DON'T LOOK INSIDE: Mike Le Han's next psychological horror, DON'T LOOK INSIDE, has set its principal cast before kicking off production this fall in Minnesota. Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the film is described as an "emotionally charged narrative with chilling, franchise-ready mythology," set in the vein of TALK TO ME and SMILE.

Rachel Nichols, Britt Robertson, Missi Pyle, Nelson Lee and Bruce Davison have been cast in writer/director Le Han's upcoming thriller from Chaos Theory Pictures, which is designed to launch a franchise, with a sequel already outlined. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** GREAT WHITE WATERS: When millions in cartel cocaine go missing off Florida's coast, the search turns savage as vicious sharks close in on anyone daring to claim the stash. From the director of SHARKNADO.

----- June 27, 2025 -----

** WHEN EVIL LURKS sequel: Demian Rugna's possession horror film has a sequel in development, according to the director's recent appearance on "La Broma Infinita" from Argentine streaming channel Gelantina; "We have part two written, yes, and we're just waiting for the funding to come through. We have to make some script modifications to make it perfect, but the studio that wants to make it is already there." (thanks to Bloody-Disgusting.com)

** THE STAND: Filmmaker Doug Liman is set to direct and produce a new feature film version of Stephen King's iconic 1978 novel THE STAND for Paramount Pictures. The project will now head to writers to pen an adaptation of what is King's longest single novel, clocking in at 1152 pages. Tyler Thompson will produce.

Intriguingly, Liman and the studio's take on the property is said to be a one-off feature – not a two or three parter – which suggests a massive reduction in scope and scale of the novel. The story follows an epic battle between good and evil after the American population is all but wiped out by a deadly virus, with the narrative focusing on a group of survivors who fight against an Antichrist-like figure named Randall Flagg. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** PINS AND NEEDLES: What should have been an uneventful ride back to campus unexpectedly becomes a nightmare as Max, a diabetic, biology grad student, is entrapped in a diabolical new-age wellness experiment. With her insulin supply dwindling, Max is forced into a deadly game of cat and mouse where she must escape at all costs or risk becoming the next test subject to extend the lives of the rich and privileged.

** I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: Here's some new posters for the upcoming film.

----- June 26, 2025 -----

** CRYSTAL LAKE: The FRIDAY THE 13th series has begun filming.

** THE MUMMY: Lee Cronin has confirmed that filming has officially wrapped on THE MUMMY, the EVIL DEAD RISE director's upcoming take on the classic monster horror. Set to hit theaters on April 17, 2026, THE MUMMY comes as part of Cronin's deal with New Line Cinema, with horror giants Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster producing. (thanks to Fangoria.com)

** WITCHBOARD: In New Orleans, Emily (Madison Iseman) and her fiancé Christian (Aaron Dominguez) are opening their new dream café. But their dreams are dashed when Emily finds an ancient, cursed Witchboard, an ancient artifact that once served as a gateway to the spirit world. As Emily becomes increasingly captivated by the board's ability to summon spirits, Christian seeks the expertise of Alexander Babtiste (Jamie Campbell Bower), an enigmatic occult scholar. As Emily's grip on reality weakens, Babtiste's true intentions come to light—to use the Witchboard's dark power for his own twisted purposes.

** STRANGE HARVEST: In Theatres August 8, 2025. Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for a sadistic serial killer whose murders mark the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force.

** M3GAN 3.0: M3GAN 2.0 hits theaters later this week, and if the sequel proves to be a hit, it's safe to say that M3GAN 3.0 could very well be on the horizon. At least, that's the hope for Allison Williams. The actress—who plays M3GAN's creator—told THR that while she's not assuming anything just yet, she and the rest of the team are eager for the chance to return.

"We don't want to presume anything, but I would say a lot [of forethought]," Williams said. "That's all I'm going to say. We love to dream; that's why we're all in this business. We have big aspirations of big dreams, and I certainly don't feel like I'm done making these movies with these people and this tonal landscape and the subject matter. So, yeah, I have been dreaming of a third, for sure."

In a separate interview, M3GAN 2.0 director Gerard Johnstone joked that he wouldn't be able to pitch M3GAN 3.0 tomorrow because "I just put every single idea I had into M3GAN 2.0." That said, Johnson added that he "would not be surprised if there's another five of these movies. So, who knows, maybe I'll come back for the fifth one." (thanks to JoBlo.com)

----- June 25, 2025 -----

** WEAPONS: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Only in theaters August 8.

** THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 2: In theaters September 26. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they've started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers – driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose – pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.

** OCTOBER: Cory Michael Smith has found his first major leading film role in OCTOBER, a new A24 genre picture from Jeremy Saulnier. The project brings Smith back to A24. No word on the role Smith will be playing in OCTOBER. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources described the project as a fugitive thriller set during Halloween. Saulnier will direct from his own script, with A24 producing and financing.

Rich Peete, Eli Bush and Jeremy Saulnier & Skei Saulnier will produce the horror action thriller, with Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie, Traci Carlson and Elliott Coley and Macon Blair exec producing. Casting for additional roles is underway. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** M3GAN 2.0: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

----- June 24, 2025 -----

** THE TOXIC AVENGER: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.

** I HEART WILLIE: An obsessed psychopath unknowingly leads her friends into a deadly mousetrap where pure evil seeks to harvest their skin, in this horrific origin story of the most beloved cartoon character of modern times.

** PUSH: When a violent attack at her open house sends her into premature labor, a pregnant realtor must find a way to escape before she gives birth. PUSH premieres July 11 on Shudder.

** WINTHROP: Carla Gugino has inked a deal to star opposite Lou Taylor Pucci in WINTHROP, a new horror film based on the cult podcast Knifepoint Horror and the fan-favorite episode "The Lockbox" by writer, creator, and narrator Soren Narnia.

Set to enter production in Vancouver this summer, the film is about a woman (Gugino) who puts her life on the line to protect her troubled, enigmatic cousin, Winthrop (Pucci), who has been targeted and hunted by a powerful supernatural force. An anthology of original stand-alone stories, Narnia's Knifepoint Horror podcast has developed a cult following in the years since its 2010 launch, reaching over 10 million downloads across all platforms. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** THE WALKING DEAD DARYL DIXON: The road home is brutal and the fight to survive is far from over. Season 3 premieres September 7 exclusively on AMC & AMC+.

----- June 23, 2025 -----

** WHO CAN KILL A CHILD? remake: Paramount Pictures has preemptively acquired the original horror script SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN from writer-director, Rodrigue Huart. Huart will direct from a script he wrote with Walter Hamada producing through his 18Hz Productions under the company's output deal at the studio, alongside producer and rightsholder Pablo Cruz, who will produce through his Canana banner. Nick Romano will executive produce for 18Hz Productions.

The project is a reimagining of the 1976 Spanish horror film WHO CAN KILL A CHILD?, which has garnered cult classic status. Plot details are under wraps, but the original film follows a couple who travels to a remote island for vacation, but they soon realize that all the adults on the island have been killed. The 1976 film was directed by Narciso Ibanez Serrador and is based on the novel El Juego De Los Ninos by Juan Jose Plans. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** RETURN TO SILENT HILL: Director/co-writer Christophe Gans, who helmed the well-regarded 2006 film adaptation, returns for the new entry that this time will serve as a direct adaptation of the most acclaimed and recently remade game in the series – SILENT HILL 2.

The story follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognisable town transformed into a fog-enshrouded nightmare filled with terrifying creatures. The game series' original composer Akira Yamaoka is returning for the movie which is set for release in cinemas on January 23rd 2026. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT remake: This new take on the highly controversial 1984 slasher film about a young man named Billy Chapman who witnesses his parents' murder on Christmas Eve by a man disguised as Santa Claus as a young child. Raised in an abusive Catholic orphanage, he reaches adulthood and turns into a spree killer donning a Santa suit.

The new version sees HALLOWEEN ENDS actor Rohan Campbell take on the role of Billy. This is written and directed by Mike P. Nelson and stars the likes of Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, and David Tomlinson. It gets an unrated, wide release in cinemas on December 12th. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** Chain Reactions: Five horror luminaries—Stephen King and Takashi Miike among them—discuss the impact 1974's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE.

----- June 20, 2025 -----

** Blumhouse buys SAW: Blumhouse has acquired the rights to all future SAW films, shows and other properties featuring the murderous, torture-loving Jigsaw. The company paid an undisclosed amount for the part of the franchise currently owned by producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg. In statements, Koules said it felt like "the right time to pass the baton," while Burg said he wanted to "move on and tell new stories."

Lionsgate, which has released all 10 films in the series to the tune of more than $1 billion at the global box office, will continue to be a partner in the property. It will also retain its existing 50% ownership stake in and distribution of future installments. With the deal, the franchise makes its way back to James Wan, who directed the original, blood-soaked SAW in 2004. Wan's Atomic Monster label merged with Blumhouse in 2024.

"SAW holds a special place in my heart," Wan said, adding, "coming back to this world with a fresh perspective is both thrilling and deeply personal. For me, this will mark a significant creative return to the SAW franchise for the first time since the early days, and I'm very much looking forward to embracing the original spirit whilst pushing the legacy forward in bold, unexpected ways." (thanks to Variety.com)

** MINDHUNTER: Star Holt McCallany has heard that the series could return as three two-hour movies; "I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance," McCallany told CBR. "I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts."

McCallany continued, "I felt very fortunate and privileged to have gotten to do that show at all. I would love it if it were to return. I think, like I said, you know, he gave me a little bit of hope when I had that meeting with him, but the sun, the moon, and the stars would all have to align. The good news is that we're at Netflix with THE WATERFRONT, and those movies would also be for Netflix. So I think that in terms of dates and logistics, it could all be worked out, but it has to do, you know, with David really having the time and the inclination and being happy, you know, with the material. And, you know, that's a big question mark."

Fincher has previously said that MINDHUNTER is a "very expensive show and, in the eyes of Netflix, we didn't attract enough of an audience to justify such an investment. I don't blame them, they took risks to get the show off the ground, gave me the means to do MANK the way I wanted to do it and they allowed me to venture down new paths with THE KILLER. It's a blessing to be able to work with people who are capable of boldness. The day our desires are not the same, we have to be honest about parting ways." (thanks to JoBlo.com)

** PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN: After a deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flees in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret.

** HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK: Utopia has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring the Hot Spring Shark Attack to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year.

In a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle.

----- June 19, 2025 -----

** HATCHET 5: During an interview on the Talks from the Crypt podcast, Adam Green revealed there are behind-the-scenes issues. Asked if there's any news on HATCHET 5, Green said;

"Nope. Look, it's always a possibility. I can't get into all of the minutiae because it would take up six more hours, but the long story short is, once we can make the movie with different entities at the top level behind the scenes, then I'll be interested in doing 5. But things need to change. That's probably enough; people can make of that what they want. The creative team is still very much a happy family and would love to do it, but... we need to be under new management, maybe that's the best way to put it. The diplomatic way to put it. I think the old management knows at this point, I'm not kidding when I keep saying I'm not going to do it. So we'll see what happens." He confirmed that he gets calls all the time about getting the new sequel going, but it's not going to happen until these behind-the-scenes issues are cleared up. (thanks to Joblo.com)

** I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: Here's the new trailer for the upcoming film.

** ABRAHAM'S BOYS A DRACULA STORY: Max and Rudy Van Helsing have spent their lives under the strict and overprotective rule of their father, Abraham. Unaware of his dark past, they struggle to understand his paranoia and increasingly erratic behavior. But when they begin to uncover the violent truths behind their father's history with Dracula, their world unravels, forcing them to confront the terrifying legacy they were never meant to inherit.

** PARVULOS CHILDREN OF THE APOCALYPSE: Mexican director Isaac Ezban's horror film is set in the darkest of ages. Farid Escalante Correa, Leonardo Cervantes, Mateo Ortega Casillas, Carla Adell, and Noe Hernandez star.

** BRICK: They want to leave – but their apartment won't let them. A mysterious thriller about a home that becomes a trap. BRICK – the mystery thriller starring Matthias Schweighofer and Ruby O. Fee. July 10. Only on Netflix.

----- June 18, 2025 -----

** AMERICAN PSYCHO remake: Arnold's son, Patrick Schwarzenegger is reportedly under consideration for the lead role of Patrick Bateman for director Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' AMERICAN PSYCHO novel. Schwarzenegger has previously indicated he's keen to work with Guadagnino. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** M3GAN 2.0: The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she's not alone.

** THE BACKROOMS: A24 has given the green light for THE BACKROOMS, the online-inspired horror film set up at Chernin Entertainment, James Wan's Atomic Monster and Shawn Levy's 21 Laps.

Kane Parsons, the 19-year-old filmmaker who created the original THE BACKROOMS (FOOTAGE) viral video, will direct the project – making him the youngest director in A24 history. Parsons will direct from a script by Roberto Patino. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** BRUTE 1976: In 1976 a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot, stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell bent on living up to its name.

----- June 17, 2025 -----

** CRYSTAL LAKE: Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and newcomer Gwendolyn Sundstrom have officially joined the cast of A24's FRIDAY THE 13th prequel series CRYSTAL LAKE at Peacock. They join previously announced leads Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and William Catlett as Levon Brooks. CRYSTAL LAKE is created and written by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** SAINT CLAIRE: Here's the trailer for the upcoming film.

** DON'T LOG OFF: When Sam vanishes mid-video call, her friends race to uncover what happened. As they dig online, they vanish one by one. A sinister force is at play - can they solve the mystery before they're next?

** EXIT 8: Here's the trailer for the live action adaptation of THE EXIST 8 video game.

** I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

----- June 16, 2025 -----

GOREZONE 27th Anniversary!

Twenty seven years ago, the Internet was totally different. There was no Facebook, no Instagram, no Twitter, no Smartphones... actually most people had never "surfed" the world wide web. Back in June 1998, I decided to start GOREZONE because of the lack of coverage for the horror genre on the Internet. There was tons of sites dedicated to STAR WARS and STAR TREK, yet apart from a few good horror sites such as HorrorMovies.com and HouseofHorrors.com, the net was leaving me wanting for more. GOREZONE was born as the first web site dedicated to daily horror news. 27 years later GOREZONE is still alive, independant and true to its original concept. Never sold out. Never gave up.

Twenty seven years is a very long time. Not surprisingly I remember the first day, working on my computer, creating the images in Photoshop and layout in Pagemill. I'd love to thank all the readers and everyone who helped the site through all these years! It means a lot to me. Thank you for believing in GOREZONE and making it the #1 source for bloody daily horror news!

----- June 13, 2025 -----

** JAWS GOES TO THE BAHAMAS: Here's the poster for the upcoming documentary on JAWS THE REVENGE.

** GHOULIES GO TO COLLEGE: Lionsgate is releasing the film on Blu-ray as part of the Vestron Video Collector's Series.

** MALIBU: Michelle Randolph, known for her work in the Taylor Sheridan series 1923 and LANDMAN, is in talks to star in MALIBU, a horror thriller that Tod Williams will direct for Screen Gems.

Roy Lee and Steven Schneider are the producing the low-budget thriller via their banner Spooky Pictures. Plot details are being kept in the basement, but it is described as a thriller skulking around in the subterranean horror subgenre. The plan is to shoot later this year. (thanks to HollywoodReporter.com)

** HEART OF DARKNESS THE MAKING OF THE FINAL FRIDAY: Following a World Premiere at Frightfest Glasgow and U.S. premiere at Texas Frightmare Weekend, the FRIDAY THE 13th documentary will have its West Coast premiere today Friday, June 13 at Gardena Cinema in Los Angeles. The 1993 cult classic JASON GOES TO HELL THE FINAL FRIDAY will also screen alongside the doc, with director Adam Marcus in attendance. (thanks to Fangoria.com)

----- June 12, 2025 -----

** WEAPONS: Here's a new poster for the upcoming film.

** TOGETHER: Here's another poster for the upcoming film.

** ICK: From acclaimed director Joseph Kahn comes his latest film, ICK, a pulpy horror comedy bursting with splattery bedlam starring Brandon Routh, Malina Weissman, and Mena Suvari. For almost two decades, a viscous vine-like growth known colloquially as "The Ick" has benignly crept into every nook and cranny of American life while the residents of small town Eastbrook remain blasé about its existence. The exceptions are former high school football star-turned-hapless science teacher Hank (Routh) and his sardonically perceptive student Grace (Weissman) who are thrown together by Grace's mom Staci's (Suvari) closely-guarded secret and a mutual suspicion that the Ick is about to unleash some monstrous mayhem.

** EYE FOR AN EYE: When she becomes a bystander to an unforgivable act of violence, Anna finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman – the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies' dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake.

----- June 11, 2025 -----

** ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES ORGANIC INTELLIGENCE: From filmmaker David Ferino, ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES ORGANIC INTELLIGENCE is billed as "pitting the eternal power of nature against AI's best and brightest."

The original movie was released in 1978. Made for $100,000, it was produced by J. Stephen Peace and John DeBello. DeBello directed the pic based on an original idea by Costa Dillon in a story about mutated killer tomatoes that torment the globe as a group of scientists try to fend them off. The new film features a string of comedy stars and thespians including David Koechner as the U.S. president's Press Secretary; and John Astin reprising his role from previous AOTKT movies, as well as the Fox animated series, of Professor Nicholas Mortimer Gangreen. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** HOUSE ON EDEN: When Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay set out to film a paranormal investigation, they expect the usual chills and shadows. But when their plans are mysteriously rerouted to a pristine, abandoned house deep in the woods, what unfolds is far beyond anything they've encountered before. As the night continues, strange behavior, a missing crew, and a chilling atmosphere suggest that something far more ancient is at play.

** INSIDIOUS 6: Actress Haley Bennett is reportedly being eyed to star as the female lead in the upcoming sixth INSIDIOUS film at Blumhouse Productions. The film is tipped to be directed by Jacob Chase and is currently in pre-production with shooting expected to begin later this year ahead of an August 21st 2026 release.

James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Oren Peli, Michael Clear and Jason Blum are expected to produce, but no word as yet on who will write or star. The film will follow in the wake of INSIDIOUS THE RED DOOR the fifth film which released in July 2023 and made $189.1 million off a $16 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing entry in the series despite mixed reviews. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** LURKER: Alex Russell's parasocial, paranoid directorial debut arrives in US theaters on August 22 and Canada on August 29. Starring Theodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu, Wale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri and Sunny Suljic. A MUBI Release.

----- June 10, 2025 -----

** THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: A massive bidding war has broken out for the rights to THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE franchise with as many as five to eight studios/streamers vying for rights to the franchise.

There are no clear frontrunners at present, but new creative parties have reportedly emerged with passionate new takes on the project and will pitch their visions starting Monday. Amongst those in the running are a Taylor Sheridan-produced take; a Jordan Peele-produced take via his Monkeypaw label at Universal, and a Neon-backed take which will see Bryan Bertino directing LONGLEGS filmmaker Oz Perkins producing and both co-writing.

Meanwhile producer Roy Lee has two pitches – a film set up at Netflix, and an A24 TV series that would have J.T. Mollner and Glen Powell producing (but Powell not starring). Exurbia Films is the primary production company behind the franchise with Pat Cassidy, Ian Henkel and Kim Henkel as producers. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN: Fox's ad-supported VOD service Tubi has acquired Destry Allyn Spielberg's directorial debut, horror-thriller PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN, for the U.S. and Canada. The film, which will launch on June 27, stars Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, Zoe Colletti, Andrew Liner, Dean Scott Vazquez, Regan Aliyah, Emma Meisel, Josh Melnick and Vernon Davis.

The movie takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population. After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flee in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret. The horror-thriller is written by Paul Bertino. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** PHASMOPHOBIA: Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster have announced plans for a film adaptation of the 2020 multiplayer paranormal horror video game PHASMOPHOBIA. The game sees one to four players work to complete a contract where they must identify the type of ghost haunting a designated site, with several other optional objectives.

Done from a first-person perspective, the horror investigation survival game is inspired by ghost hunting and features twenty-four different ghosts players can deal with. Produced in association with Kinetic Games Limited, the film adaptation has no distributor, production or release date as yet. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** TRUST: After a scandal, a Hollywood starlet (Sophie Turner) retreats to a remote cabin—but she's not alone. Betrayed by the man she trusted most, she's trapped in a brutal game of survival. She can hide, but she can't run.

** 28 YEARS LATER: Here's more new posters from the upcoming sequel.

----- June 9, 2025 -----

** READY OR NOT 2 HERE I COME: And cut! That's a wrap on READY OR NOT 2 HERE I COME. In theaters April 10th, 2026.

** 28 YEARS LATER: The MPA (previously known as the MPAA) has given the film an R rating for strong bloody violence, grisly images, graphic nudity, language and brief sexuality.

** DRACULA: From director Luc Besson.

** Takashi Miike's NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT: Coming to Crunchyroll July 6th.

** BRING HER BACK: For fans of this film, check out this web site.

----- June 6, 2025 -----

** SAW now at Blumhouse: In a deal that will bring James Wan back in touch with the mega horror IP he created, we hear from several sources that Blumhouse is acquiring the perspective rights to Twisted Pictures' portion of the SAW franchise. In short, Blumhouse essentially is taking over the IP's ownership from Twisted's Mark Burg and Oren Koules. Lionsgate will continue to be involved as a partner and, in fact, owns 50% of the franchise.

As of this time, there isn't development on another movie yet. Wan directed the first SAW movie in 2004 and co-wrote with Leigh Whannell. Wan remained an EP on remaining Saw movies. The first SAW movie opened to $18.6 million and made $56M domestic, $104M worldwide.

There was a SAW XI in development that was previously scheduled for September 2025. However, the project was stalled; Lionsgate and the franchise producers didn't see eye to eye on the 11th movie. SAW XI scribes Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan had turned in a draft in 2024, with SAW X director Kevin Greutert attached to direct. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** THE EXORCIST BELIEVER sequels: Filmmaker Mike Flanagan says those keen to see his take on THE EXORCIST franchise are going to have to wait. Last year, the news came that he would be doing a whole new take on the franchise, with Universal scheduling the film for a March 13th 2026, release.

Popping up on Tumblr this week, the filmmaker was responding to fan questions when the project came up and he was asked if it was still moving forward. Flanagan says his current priority is his CARRIE series for Amazon MGM Studios, and with that Stephen King adaptation still in the early stages it means any other project is a while off: "Production hasn't started, we need to finish CARRIE first. No way it's coming out next March. Nothing to worry about though."

Universal spent $400 million in 2021 to land a new THE EXORCIST trilogy from 2018's HALLOWEEN director David Gordon Green. The first film however crashed and burned, THE EXORCIST BELIEVER debuting in 2023 to bad reviews and just $137 million at the box office. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** QUEENS OF THE DEAD: George Romero's daughter Tina Romero to unleash gay zombie movie on June 7 at the Tribeca Film Festival. When a zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, & frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead.

** MA sequel: Octavia Spencer is set to return for a sequel to 2019s psychological horror feature MA at Blumhouse Productions. Announcing the news as part of the Business of Fear event, Jason Blum says: "MA has proven to be a social phenomenon since its release in 2019, with fans eagerly embracing the film and Octavia's iconic performance as Ma. Ma likes to say 'don't make me drink alone,' so we're thrilled Octavia will join us again for a second round."

Spencer starred in the $61 million-grossing original as Sue Ann, a lonely woman who befriends a group of teens and allows them to use her basement for parties. But things take a sinister turn as she implements a series of strict rules for the kids hanging out at her house, including never allowing them upstairs. Juliette Lewis and Luke Evans co-starred. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

----- June 5, 2025 -----

** George A. Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD: The apocalyptic final chapter of the ultimate zombie trilogy, returns to Theatres & Drive-Ins for its 40th Anniversary! Since DAY OF THE DEAD was first released in July 1985 and rolled out nationwide over the following months, we will be celebrating its anniversary with shows across the country starting July 1st, 2025, and running through October, 31st 2025 - Halloween! Find a screening near you at: www.day40th.com

** M3GAN 2.0: The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she's not alone. The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and writer-director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

** HELL HOUSE LLC LINEAGE: Haunted by visions and recurring nightmares years after a near-death experience, Vanessa Shepard finds herself living in the town of Abaddon, unable to break free from its unexplainable hold on her. When people around her suddenly and inexplicably begin to die, she soon uncovers her terrifying connection to the Abaddon Hotel, the Carmichael Manor and the mysterious murders that have been occurring for decades, long before Hell House LLC.

** CARRIE TV series: Prime Video's CARRIE, a TV adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, has confirmed its lead cast, including Summer Howell as the titular horror teen Carrie White, which was in talks back in April. It was also revealed that Matthew Lillard was set to join as Principal Grayle in May and has now closed on the role.

The new cast includes Samantha Sloyan as Carrie's mom, Margaret White, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek as Emaline, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah as Tina, and Arthur Conti as Billy, Joel Oulette as Tommy. CARRIE is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father's sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers. (thanks to Deadline.com)

----- June 4, 2025 -----

** BLACK PHONE 2: The phone is ringing again. Following the blockbuster success of Blumhouse's 2022 horror phenomenon, which earned more than $160 million worldwide and global critical acclaim, Universal Pictures announces the launch of a sinister new franchise with the release of BLACK PHONE 2.

Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora return for the film's sequel, that will be directed by Scott Derrickson and is written by C. Robert Cargill and Derrickson. The film will be produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse, Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill. Joe Hill and Ryan Turek are executive producer. Universal and Blumhouse will present the Crooked Highway Production.

** FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2: Universal Pictures and Blumhouse used the CCXP Mexico event on Sunday night to release the first poster for the FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S sequel, which opens in cinemas on December 5th 2025. The 2023 first film adaptation of the famed video game series from Scott Cawthon received generally negative reviews but was a major hit – grossing $297 million to become Blumhouse's highest-grossing film to date.

The sequel was shot in New Orleans over the New Year and is said to have much bigger stakes and a larger world. It also introduces the second game's major antagonist Toy Freddy along with Balloon Boy. Further plot specifics are under wraps. (thanks to DarkHorizons.com)

** FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES: Warner Bros is expected to release their hit sequel FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES on VOD and digital platforms later this month, arriving on June 17th, 2025. The film launched in US theaters on May 16th, 2025.

** HALLOW ROAD: XYZ Films is planning a fall 2025 U.S. theatrical release for Bafta-winning director Babak Anvari's psychological thriller HALLOW ROAD, starring Rosamund and Matthew Rhys. The movie world premiered in the SXSW Film Festival's Midnighter sidebar in March, and was launched theatrically in the UK on May 16 by Universal Pictures, grossing $$220,585 in its first two weeks on release.

Multi-award-winning actors Pike and Rhys play parents in a race against time when they receive a distressing late-night phone call from their daughter, after she hits another young woman while driving the father's car. As they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart as they realize they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road. (thanks to Deadline.com)

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** BLACK PHONE 2: The first teaser trailer for BLACK PHONE 2 is here as the film is set to release in theaters on October 17, 2025.

** Kiyoshi Kurosawa's CLOUD: Written and directed by Japanese veteran director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, will open in U.S. theaters on July 18. Released by Sideshow and Janus Films, the film will open in New York on July 18, followed by Los Angeles on July 25, before kicking off a nationwide rollout.

The film stars Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa, Daiken Okudaira, Amane Okayama, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa and Masataka Kubota. Produced by Japan's Nikkatsu, the thriller follows Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from Tokyo, who side-hustles in black market reselling, cheating both buyers and sellers. After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity. He moves out of the city, shuns his girlfriend and entrusts duties to his new, devoted assistant. Before long, his life is plagued by a series of mysterious, sinister incidents that threaten to upend his success and bring about a most violent demise. (thanks to Deadline.com)

** COVET: Kane Hodder and Bill Moseley are teaming up to star in a new horror-thriller named COVET. Per the official synopsis, "When a sleazy car salesman is framed for the murder of his mistress, he must prove his innocence — only to learn the forces responsible may not be human."

The film is the sophomore effort from writer and director Brian McQuery, who directed PLEA last year starring Heather Lagenkamp. COVET is produced by Spyder Dobrofsky under his Worlds Apart banner. (thanks to Variety.com)

** FOUND FOOTAGE THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT: A crew of documentarians chronicle an amateur filmmaker's quest to make the world's greatest found footage horror film.

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** SINNERS sequel: A new listing over at Production Weekly indicates a sequel is in the works for Ryan Coogler's critically acclaimed smash hit SINNERS is in the works with the site saying the project is "in development". If accurate, it both is and isn't a surprise. The film was originally pitched as having franchise potential, but Coogler said last month with this film he wanted to get away from "making franchise films for a bit".

The result was SINNERS worked just fine on its own: "I wanted the movie to feel like a full meal: your appetizers, starters, entrees and desserts, I wanted all of it there." However, success breeds sequel talk. The film remains the best-reviewed wide release of the year, and is up to $341 million worldwide with $270 million of that from U.S. domestic audiences where it was a gargantuan hit. (thanks DarkHorizons.com)

** Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN: Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, FRANKENSTEIN is on Netflix this November. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, with Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.

** THE STRANGER IN MY HOME: Ali and her teenage daughter, Katie, have built a picture-perfect life - until a knock at the door shatters everything. The man outside isn't just a stranger - he claims to be Katie's father. What begins as an unsettling encounter soon spirals into a nightmare, unearthing long-buried secrets and turning their once-safe home into a trap of deception, obsession, and deadly consequences. Based on the bestselling novel.

** THE HOME: From the creator of THE PURGE. A rebellious twentysomething is sentenced to community service at a quiet retirement home. The residents on the fourth floor are strictly off-limits, said to require "special care." As his suspicions grow and he digs deeper, he uncovers a chilling secret that puts both the residents' lives and his own in grave danger.

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