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AMC FearFest Opens October 1 With Halloween and Crypt Marathons AMC's FearFest begins October 1 with a Halloween marathon followed by Tales from the Crypt. Bloody Disgusting reports the opening-weekend schedule for the month-long horror event on AMC and AMC+. News Anything But Ghosts Sets May 7, 2027 Theatrical Release Curry Barker's Anything But Ghosts will open in theaters on May 7, 2027. Bloody Disgusting reports the date for the horror comedy, which follows two fraudulent ghost hunters who encounter the real thing. News DreamQuil Trailer Gives Elizabeth Banks a Robotic Replacement DreamQuil has released its first trailer, with Elizabeth Banks playing a mother who discovers a robot has taken her place at home. The video is hosted by Patriot Pictures and introduces Alex Prager's feature directing debut. News Found Alive Reveals First Look Ahead of Sitges Opening Night Found Alive has unveiled a first image of Chloë Grace Moretz ahead of its October 8 world premiere at Sitges. Carlota Pereda's thriller is the festival's opening-night film and her first English-language feature, according to Bloody Disgusting. News Kristen Stewart Reunites With Olivier Assayas for Spiritual World Kristen Stewart will star in Olivier Assayas' Spiritual World, reuniting the actor and director after Personal Shopper. Bloody Disgusting relays Variety's casting report, which describes Stewart's character as a clairvoyant troubled by unexplained premonitions. News Silt Trailer Brings Tommy Wiseau Into Lakeside Cosmic Horror Silt has released a trailer ahead of a planned fall screening tour, with Tommy Wiseau playing the owner of a secluded lakeside sanctuary. Bloody Disgusting reports that the film, previously titled Lake Vernon, plans special screenings during October and November. News The Poolrooms Reveals New Images and a December 25 Release Plan The Poolrooms has released new production images ahead of a planned December 25 opening. Bloody Disgusting's first look introduces a teenager trapped in an impossible complex of swimming pools, slides and hidden passageways. News The Vampire Lestat Blu-ray and DVD Arrive November 3 AMC's The Vampire Lestat is heading to Blu-ray and DVD on November 3, with pre-orders already open. The physical release collects all seven episodes of the third season in a three-disc set, according to iHorror's release coverage. News Bristol Big Scream Opens With Five South West Horror Shorts Forbidden Worlds' The Big Scream: European Slaycation opens October 22 at Bristol Megascreen with a programme of locally supported horror shorts. Horror Society reports that the festival has partnered with BFI NETWORK South West for the screening. News Carter Swan Boards The Crying Boy Comic Adaptation Producer Carter Swan is developing a film adaptation of The Crying Boy, the Keenspot comic created by Niall O'Rourke and Rob Moran. Horror News Network reports the attachment, citing Deadline's announcement. News Don't Breathe 3 Plans to Bring Back Jane Levy and Stephen Lang Fede Alvarez has said a screenplay exists for Don't Breathe 3 and that Jane Levy and Stephen Lang will return. Bloody Disgusting reports the announcement from a Beyond Fest Q&A over the weekend. News Freddy's Back Short Showcases Michael Leavy as Freddy Krueger Michael Leavy plays Freddy Krueger in Freddy's Back, an independent short now available from Fuzz on the Lens Productions. Dread Central reports that the film grew out of the fan campaign supporting Leavy's interpretation of the character. News Jennifer Lawrence Joins Zach Cregger's Sci-Fi Thriller The Flood Jennifer Lawrence has joined The Flood, Zach Cregger's science-fiction thriller, according to Variety's casting news as reported by Dread Central. Warner Bros. plans a theatrical release on August 11, 2028. News Madeleine Arthur and Dianne Doan Lead Pregnancy Horror Doula Madeleine Arthur and Dianne Doan will star in Doula, a psychological horror film written and directed by Goldie Jones. Dread Central reports the casting, citing Deadline, with principal photography scheduled to begin October 1 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. News Matthew Lillard Says Five Nights at Freddy's 3 Will Shoot in 2027 Matthew Lillard says Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is moving toward production in 2027. iHorror relays his comments to Bloody Disgusting, where he said an early screenplay had arrived and the team was preparing for the next stage. News Sean Young Narrates Horror Anthology Guillotine, Now on Tubi Guillotine, the first feature directed by Ray Izad-Mehr, is now available on Tubi. Horror Society's release announcement describes a dark horror anthology narrated by Sean Young, with five stories built around the history and symbolism of execution. News The Barn Part III Opens Blu-ray and VHS Pre-orders Scream Team Releasing has opened Blu-ray and VHS pre-orders for The Barn Part III as Justin M. Seaman's horror sequel finishes its festival run. Horror Society lists several cover variants, an optional slipcover and editions signed by members of the cast and crew. News The Traveler and the Troll Short Is Now Available to Watch Adam Murray's The Traveler & The Troll is available to watch online after its festival run. Daily Dead reports the release of the horror-fantasy comedy, which stars Erika Ishii as an adventurer forced to answer a troll's riddles to survive a night in a haunted forest. News Academy Museum Opens Horror Show With Lugosi Cape The Horror Show features 396 objects from 167 films, opening with John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis on stage for Halloween. News Pluto TV and ET Team Up for October Fright Nights Pluto TV and Entertainment Tonight are launching a Halloween-themed lineup for Double Feature Fridays, pairing modern horror hits with indie debuts every Friday at 8 p.m. News Pluto TV Launches Halloween Double Feature Fridays Pluto TV and Entertainment Tonight have announced a monthly horror lineup for October 2026, featuring five curated double features. News Bride of Frankenstein Lives Launches Oct 28 Universal Monsters: Bride of Frankenstein Lives arrives October 28, featuring 11 cover variants and a four-issue run by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis. News Resident Evil Hits $196M Before China, Japan Open Zach Cregger’s reboot reaches $196 million worldwide in its second weekend, with major Asian markets yet to contribute. News Robert Eggers to Adapt Romeo and Juliet for Focus Features THR reports the director will adapt Shakespeare's classic play, following his upcoming release Werwulf. News Evil Dead Burn Streaming Guide HorrorFuel confirms Evil Dead Burn premieres in one week, detailing the cast, crew, and plot of the new franchise entry. News New Fears Eve Hits Tubi and Blu-ray The retro-inspired slasher starring Felissa Rose is now available for streaming on Tubi and for purchase on Blu-ray, according to HorrorFuel. News First Look at Richet’s Netflix Hunchback Adaptation Jean-François Richet’s new take on Victor Hugo’s classic arrives with a grounded, historical approach to the bell-ringer’s story. News Backrooms Director Rejects Horror Label Kane Parsons calls the horror genre a marketing framing device for his A24 hit, which grossed $400 million globally. News Brec Bassinger Discusses BUZZKILL Horror and Humor Daily Dead publishes an interview with Brec Bassinger exploring the tone and costumes of the new slasher film BUZZKILL. News Werwulf Trailer Reveals 13th-Century Horror Robert Eggers' medieval werewolf film releases December 25, featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp. News Backrooms Hits HBO Max Ahead of Halloween Kane Parsons' feature film adaptation of his viral YouTube series arrives on streaming this weekend, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. News Jessica Biel to Star in Paramount's Coffin Moon Series Iron Ocean and Paramount Television Studios are developing a vampire series based on Keith Rosson's novel, with Biel set to star. News Tick Fever: First Images Reveal Body Horror Film Variety shared the first images from Sebastian Granskog's upcoming Finnish body horror movie, Tick Fever, focusing on a collapsing relationship and practical effects. News Finnish Body Horror 'Tick Fever' Debuts Variety reports on Sebastian Granskog's new film, which uses ticks as a metaphor for a failing relationship. News Shudder Acquires Vampire Horror 'Sundown' Shudder has acquired Rebekah McKendry's vampire film, adding a new entry to its horror slate without a confirmed release date. News Cursed Waters Hits Amazon Prime Video Mahal Empire releases its new nautical horror film, directed by Adam Werth and starring Vernon Wells, now streaming on Prime Video. News Barrera Sets Condition for Scream Return Melissa Barrera says she would return to Scream, but not under Spyglass, the studio that fired her over social media posts. News MegaHouse Opens Preorders for The Thing Spider Head Figure MegaHouse has launched preorders for a new Soft Vinyl Fantastic figure based on John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, available in two color versions through Sideshow Collectibles. News Erie Found Footage Film Premieres at Beyond Fest Alison-Eve Hammersley's 1999-set feature debuts October 1, followed by a Brooklyn Horror Film Festival screening. News Hammer Films Spotlights Cry of the Banshee Hammer Films released a video questioning if Cry of the Banshee is Vincent Price's most overlooked horror film, highlighting its 1970 release and gothic themes. Trailers John Goblikon Stars in New Horror-Comedy Series No One Survives Horror Society reports that John Goblikon leads a new series blending practical effects with dark comedy, expanding his character beyond the stage. News Black Sheeps Trailer: 2026 Sequel Release Jonathan King returns to direct the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 horror-comedy, with a new cast and a November 2026 release date. News The Influencer Project Tickets On Sale Hades Films and partners announce tickets for the found-footage horror film starring Chiara King, set for theatrical release on October 2. News Mike P. Nelson to Direct Next Saw Film James Wan returns as producer for the next Saw installment, with Mike P. Nelson set to direct the project. News DayDrinker Teaser Drops for Depp, Cline, and Cruz Lionsgate announces a teaser for DayDrinker, starring Johnny Depp, Madelyn Cline, and Penélope Cruz, set for a March 2027 theatrical release. Trailers Shudder Releases Hallowarrior Trailer Shudder has released the official trailer for Hallowarrior, a post-apocalyptic thriller starring Milly Shapiro. The film premieres exclusively on the streamer on October 16. Trailers A24 Announces 'No One Is Coming' Horror Film A24 has revealed a new Anglo-Irish horror film from 'LifeHack' director Ronan Corrigan, featuring a cast that includes Louis McCartney and Jessica Reynolds. News Well Go USA Sets October 13 Digital Release for 'Don't Move' The giant spider horror film arrives on digital platforms this month, timed for the Halloween season. News Mike P. Nelson to Direct New 'Saw' Film Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have appointed the director of Beware Boiúna to helm the next installment of the billion-dollar horror franchise. News Clayface Final Trailer Drops DC Studios releases the final trailer for James Watkins' horror thriller, starring Tom Rhys Harries as the disfigured Matt Hagen. News Academy Museum Unveils Immersive Horror Exhibitions The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced two new horror-focused exhibitions, The Horror Show and Zombies!, set to open to the public on September 26, 2026. News Peacock Kicks Off Halloween Season with Crystal Lake Peacock launches an early Halloween slate featuring the new series Crystal Lake and a wide range of horror films and family-friendly titles for October. News Interview With the Vampire 4K UHD Release Neil Jordan discusses the 1994 classic as it arrives on 4K UHD for the first time on September 22. News Deathgasm II: Goremageddon hits theaters Sept. 29 Horror Society confirms the sequel to the 2015 cult classic will open in U.S. and Canadian cinemas on September 29, followed by VOD on October 13. News Jessica Rothe Wants to Join New 'Friday the 13th' The 'Happy Death Day' star named the iconic slasher franchise as her dream project during a recent Reddit AMA, though no casting has been confirmed. News The Teenage Vampire Trailer Drops Lionsgate released the official trailer for The Teenage Vampire, a coming-of-age horror film arriving on VOD October 27. Trailers The Cycle Director Jordan Downey: Morgue Scene Was Scary In a Fantastic Fest interview, The Cycle director Jordan Downey explains why the film's creature was less daunting than a single-day morgue sequence. News Roy Lee Developing New Silent Hill Project Roy Lee, producer of Resident Evil, is developing a new Silent Hill adaptation. No studio, writer, or format has been announced yet. News Key of Bones Premieres in Key West and Tampa The horror-comedy returns to its filming location for a two-day premiere weekend in October, followed by a special screening in Tampa. News Netflix Releases Ray Gunn Official Trailer Brad Bird directs Ray Gunn, a new Netflix title now available via official trailer. Trailers Resident Evil film uses collectible twist TheWrap analyzes how Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film adapts game mechanics through a third-act scene featuring Austin Abrams' character. News Daily Dead Interviews THE LAST KISS Director and Co-Star Daily Dead Media published interviews with Yoko Okumura and Arkira Chantaratananond regarding their work on the horror film THE LAST KISS. News Resident Evil 2 sequel hinges on Cregger return ComingSoon Horror argues the film's ending sets up a sequel, provided Zach Cregger directs. News Silent Hill Film Series Gears Up for Fresh Start Dread Central reports a bold new take on the franchise is in development, following the recent box office success of the Resident Evil film. News Shudder Acquires The Glorious Dead for 2027 Shudder has secured the rights to the Adams Family's new apocalyptic horror film, marking their fourth collaboration. News AMC+ Releases Yaga Sneak Peek Ahead of Oct 23 Premiere AMC+ has released a new sneak peek clip for Yaga, an eight-episode mystery thriller premiering October 23. The series reimagines the Baba Yaga myth and stars Noah Reid and Carrie-Anne Moss. Releases CINEFIEND Premieres on The Monster Channel Oct 2 Writer-director Michael S Rodriguez’s new slasher CINEFIEND will premiere free on The Monster Channel on October 2 at 8 PM ET. News Dead Media (2025) Theatrical Roadshow Dates Announced Joseph Scrimshaw’s horror debut, released by Antenna Releasing, begins a multi-city theatrical run in September with the director in attendance. News Resident Evil Opens With Franchise-Best $26.3M Day Zach Cregger’s film sets a new single-day record for the series, with Sony projecting a $53M-$55M weekend. News Paramount Greenlights World War Z II with Brad Pitt Paramount has officially greenlit World War Z II, bringing Brad Pitt back to the role of Gerry Lane after years of rumors and production delays. News Resident Evil Opens With Franchise Record $26.3M Sony's new Resident Evil film sets a box office record with a $26.3 million opening day, projecting a $53-55 million weekend. News Widow’s Bay wins 14 Emmys Apple TV’s horror-comedy series led the 2026 Emmy Awards with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series and a double win for Matthew Rhys. News Nick Nolte Stars in Indie Horror Film Vested Production has wrapped on Vested, featuring Nick Nolte and Milo Gibson in a creature horror story set in a decaying mountain town. News Terror Films Releases Five New Horror Movies Indie distributor Terror Films announces a five-film digital slate for October 2026, featuring a psychological thriller and a global anthology. News Nutter Butter's TikTok Gets Creepier for Halloween Dread Central reports that Nabisco's cookie brand is escalating its bizarre online presence with new Halloween-themed content. News AMC's 'Welcome to Horrorwood' Sets Five Classics for October AMC has announced a five-film horror series running through Halloween, featuring custom introductions by Ice Nine Kills and screenings at roughly 300 locations. News Maika Monroe Cast as Serial Killer in Victorian Psycho HorrorFuel reports that Maika Monroe stars as a 19th-century serial killer in the upcoming film Victorian Psycho, directed by Zachary Wigon. News Coven Academy Trailer: Disney+ Witch Series Disney released the first trailer for Coven Academy, a supernatural series premiering October 1 on Freeform and streaming platforms. News Flanagan Writing 'The Mist' Script for Warner Bros. Mike Flanagan confirmed he is actively writing his adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist, with a script due to Warner Bros. around Halloween. News Sorority Row Hits 4K Steelbook The 2009 slasher is now available on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, Blu-ray, and Digital, featuring bonus content and a hard-R rating. News Play House Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2026 Nicolas Curcio’s analog horror film, featuring Will Harrison and James Urbaniak, makes its world premiere this September. News Pinhead Returns in Two New Hellraiser Comics BOOM! Studios announced two new ongoing Hellraiser series for 2027, including Hellbound Hearts, which features Pinhead and a group of Cenobite survivors. News Crawl 2 Set for 2027 Release in NYC Alexandre Aja’s Crawl 2 moves the alligator threat to a flooded New York City, with a 2027 release date and new leads Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd. News Echoes from the Void Streams on Amazon Prime Robert W. Filion's supernatural horror anthology is now available to Amazon Prime subscribers worldwide, featuring five interconnected tales linked by a mysterious storyteller. News Scorsese to Executive Produce 'Trees Are Watching' Martin Scorsese joins the production team of the psychological horror film ahead of its Toronto International Film Festival world premiere. News Littermates First Trailer Revealed Alamo Drafthouse released the first teaser for the indie sci-fi horror film, which screens at Fantastic Fest 2026. News Hammer Films releases Madeline Smith behind-the-scenes video Hammer Films has published a new video featuring Madeline Smith, who recounts her experiences filming The Vampire Lovers and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell. Trailers Hokum Hits Hulu October 10 Damian McCarthy’s Irish ghost story, starring Adam Scott, begins streaming exclusively on Hulu three weeks before Halloween. News Clayface Rated R, a First for James Gunn’s DCU The MPA has rated DC Studios' Batman-villain body horror R for strong bloody violence, gore, language, some nudity, and brief drug use. It opens October 23, 2026. News Hokum with Adam Scott Hits Hulu Oct 10 Damian McCarthy's Irish ghost story arrives on streaming three weeks before Halloween, following a strong theatrical run. News Angel Melanson Joins Shudder as Programming Director AMC Global Media appoints former FANGORIA editor to lead content strategy ahead of the Season of Screams. News Ripcord Halloween Film Festival Offers $200,000 in Prizes The festival awards $100,000 to the top short, with submissions closing on October 1. News Horror of Dracula Limited Collector’s Edition Announced Warner Archive Collection releases a seven-disc 4K restoration of Hammer's classic, reinstating footage missing for over six decades. News Restoration at Grayson Manor sets theatrical and streaming dates Glenn McQuaid’s body horror film opens in Brooklyn on October 9 before hitting Shudder in December. News ‘You Can’t Leave’ Trailer Reveals October 16 Theatrical Release A new trailer for the supernatural horror film confirms its arrival in theaters via Guilder Cinema Group. News Sean S. Cunningham Executive Produces Screamfest Opener 'The Night Driver' The Friday the 13th creator joins the production team for a road thriller set to open the 2026 Screamfest run in Hollywood. News Michael St. Michael Joins Rabbit Monster Horror-Comedy 'My Shadow' Production has wrapped on a new film featuring the Greasy Strangler star as a mad scientist, with a trailer debuting at a Virginia festival. News New ‘Other Mommy’ Trailer Reveals Bath Time Horror Blumhouse’s upcoming film, directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain, releases in theaters on October 9th. News Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Full Trailer Released The BBC supernatural comedy returns to the big screen this October with a full trailer featuring the original cast. News Amicus Returns to UK Cinemas with 'In the Grip of Terror' and New Distribution Arm The first new Amicus horror feature in over four decades is set for a limited UK theatrical run this autumn, accompanied by the launch of British Horror Studio Picture House. News Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Releases 2026 Slate and Ticket Details The festival runs October 15–22 at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, featuring world premieres and a Leviathan Award for John Adams and Toby Poser. News ALIENS 40th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues Announced Varèse Sarabande is releasing three new vinyl variants of James Horner’s score for the 1986 sci-fi classic, available for pre-order now with a November 13 release date. News Peacock Releases Full Trailer for 'Crystal Lake' Ahead of October 15 Premiere The new trailer for the 'Friday the 13th' prequel offers the first look at Jason Voorhees and details the season's plot involving Linda Cardellini's character. News First Korean Teaser Trailer Released for French Body Horror Film 'Mutation' Noori in Korea has revealed the first look teaser trailer for the French body horror film titled Sanguine, which is being translated into English as Species and released in Korea as Mutation. News Harry Manfredini Composes New Stinger for Peacock’s 'Crystal Lake' The legendary composer returns to score the opening titles of the Friday the 13th prequel, which premieres on Peacock on October 15. News Level 33 Unveils Trailer for Psychological Horror ‘The Nice Ones’ The new sci-fi horror film, directed by Peter Stylianou, hits digital and VOD platforms this September, featuring an ensemble cast including Emrhys Cooper and Joelle Rae. News Mike Ferguson Joins Ernest Dickerson for Shudder's 'V.H.S. Mixtape' Shudder has revealed a first look at its upcoming found-footage anthology, set to premiere on October 9, 2026. News Universal, Blumhouse in Talks to Acquire TIFF Slasher 'River' for Over $10 Million Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are closing a deal to acquire Josh Giuliano's feature debut from IFC and Shudder, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. News Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup The 11th annual festival runs October 15-22 at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, featuring new premieres, revivals, and special events. News Soho Horror Film Festival Announces First 2026 Features Fangoria reports that the London-based festival will return in November with an online edition. News TIFF: The Market Opens on the Back of 'Obsession' Record The festival's first official market launches Sept. 10-16, anchored by the $513 million global success of a $750,000 horror film. News Courteney Cox Says She Is Open to Directing Scream 8 The Gale Weathers actress expressed interest in taking the director's chair for the next installment of the franchise during a TIFF appearance. News The Up All Night Network Premieres on Roku Rhonda Shear’s new streaming channel launches Friday, featuring a dedicated horror hub for iconic genre actresses and a $3.99 monthly subscription. News Sony Shares New ‘Resident Evil’ Poster and Images Ahead of September Release With the film less than a month away, Sony Pictures has released a new poster and fresh stills from Raccoon City, featuring Austin Abrams and Paul Walter Hauser. News Official Trailer Released for Indie Horror Debut 'The Cuckoo Clock' Compassionate Disaster Films has unveiled the official trailer for 'The Cuckoo Clock,' the feature debut from filmmaker Lisa Jay, which is set to open in limited theaters this October. News HBO Max Conjuring Series Gains Showrunner Nancy Won The long-developing television adaptation of The Conjuring franchise has secured a creative lead, though key production details remain undisclosed. News Ted Raimi wraps production on horror talk show YOUR DEAREST DARKEST FRIEND Screambox confirms the series is complete, with a launch date and guest lineup to be announced soon. News Blumhouse’s 'The Last Kiss' Trailer Reveals Digital Release Date The teen slasher mystery, directed by Yoko Okumura and starring Mckenna Grace, will premiere exclusively on digital platforms on September 15, 2026. News Count Orlok Takes a Seat at the Draft Table in New Short Film Thursday Shoots releases 'Nosferatu’s Fantasy Football League,' a comedy short featuring Kevin Etherson as the Count arguing over running backs. News Soul Snatchers Treats Spiritual Warfare as Literal Horror iHorror reports that Julio Román’s new film distinguishes itself by grounding its horror in active faith rather than religious set dressing. News Shudder Releases Official Poster for Post-Apocalyptic Horror Film Hallowarrior The new visual for the October 16th streaming release depicts a world transformed into a haunted house, starring Milly Shapiro and directed by Ben Sottak. News Companion Director Returns to the Genre with Creepypasta Horror ‘Seasons’ Writer-director Drew Hancock is set to helm a new horror feature based on a viral Reddit story, with a release date set for November 12, 2027. News Sarah Paulson Shocked by Cody Fern's 'Closing Night' Script Paulson and Fern reunite outside the 'American Horror Story' universe for Fern's directorial debut, which stars Dianne Wiest. News Fun.com and HalloweenCostumes.com Reveal 2026 Halloween Poll Results New data shows a shift toward early preparation, direct search, and comfort-driven costume choices for the upcoming holiday season. News Horror Dadz and Found TV Release Trailer for Micro-Budget Slasher 'A Man in the Woods with an Axe' The upcoming indie horror film, produced on a $10,000 budget, is scheduled for an exclusive streaming debut on Found TV in early 2027. News The Stranger Trailer Reveals Home Invasion Horror for UK Digital Release Paul Gerrard and Mike Clarke’s feature debut blends grief and supernatural dread, arriving on UK digital platforms this September. News Dark Vintage Pictures Announces New Indie Horror Film The Crawlspace An independent horror film loosely based on the Ada Township witch legend is nearing completion, announced by Dark Vintage Pictures. News Josh Giuliano's 'Occupant' Lands at Focus and Blumhouse Atomic Monster Less than 24 hours after the world premiere of his feature debut 'River' at TIFF, writer-director Josh Giuliano has secured a new horror project with major studio partners. News Whalefall Trailer 2: Austin Abrams Trapped Inside a Sperm Whale The new official trailer for Whalefall confirms the film’s central premise: a diver survives inside a massive whale with limited oxygen. News The Last Kiss Lands on Digital Retail September 15 Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s teen slasher mystery, directed by Yoko Okumura, skips theaters for an exclusive digital retail launch. News Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant Trailer #2 Drops Ahead of New Zealand Release The second trailer for the Kiwi horror-comedy arrives as the film begins theatrical distribution in New Zealand this week. News Scary Movie (2026) Now Streaming on Paramount+ The sixth installment of the horror-comedy franchise is available now as part of Paramount+'s 2026 Peak Screaming Halloween season lineup. News Arrow Video Releases Original Trailer for Peter Jackson's The Frighteners Arrow Video has published the original 1996 trailer for The Frighteners, highlighting the film's blend of supernatural horror and dark comedy before Jackson's later blockbusters. Trailers The Otherkind Hits Digital Platforms Mary C. Russell's feature debut, a 73-minute supernatural thriller inspired by selkie folklore, is now streaming. News Hammer Films Releases Official Teaser for Folk Horror Film Ithaqua The studio has unveiled the first look at its upcoming feature, which premieres at FrightFest before a wider release in early 2027. Trailers Vertical Releases First 'Pendulum' Teaser Ahead of January Premiere Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor enter an ominous New Mexico retreat in Mark Heyman's supernatural horror film. Trailers Terror Films Sets September Streaming Premiere for 'The Night Marchers' Blake and Brent Cousins' Hawaiian found-footage horror film will reach Tubi and other streaming platforms on September 25. News Shudder Releases Exclusive Trailer for Pregnancy Horror 'Goody Goody' Dread Central has published the first look at the film, which arrives on the streaming service on September 18. News Daily Dead Details BRIDGETTE WRONA AND THE WHISPER CREEK MURDERS and BREEDER Trailer Daily Dead Media published a horror highlights update featuring production details for BRIDGETTE WRONA AND THE WHISPER CREEK MURDERS and the official trailer for BREEDER. News Lionsgate Releases 'Turning Point' on VOD: Thieves Trapped With a Mutating Zombie The R-rated horror-thriller subverts home invasion tropes by placing burglars in a house occupied by a flesh-eating undead entity. News Neon Releases Final Trailer for 'It Ends' as Theatrical Run Expands The time-loop horror thriller directed by Alexander Ullom is expanding its theatrical presence this weekend alongside the release of its third and final promotional trailer. News Terror Films Releasing Unveils Official Trailer for Found Footage Slasher 'The Depths' The upcoming film, directed by Tristan Reed, introduces a unique twist on the found footage genre by incorporating astral projection to capture family trauma. Trailers Sony Releases Official Trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil The new film, starring Austin Abrams, is set for a September 18, 2026, theatrical release and was filmed for IMAX. Trailers Magnolia Pictures Unveils Official Trailer for 'Never After Dark' Ahead of September Release The Japanese ghost story thriller stars Moeka Hoshi and premieres in select US theaters on September 25, 2026. News Vertical Sets 'Family' for September 2026 Release After SXSW Premiere Dread Central reports that the SXSW horror film 'Family' is finally getting a release date, set for VOD and Digital on September 25, 2026. News VR Edition of ‘Total Chaos’ Revealed for SteamVR, Meta Quest Apogee and Trigger Happy Interactive have announced a dedicated VR version of the survival horror title, arriving free for existing Steam owners. News Friend of the World Returns in 4K on YouTube for Sixth Anniversary Charybdis Pictures premiered a new 4K presentation of Brian Patrick Butler's experimental body horror comedy on August 15, marking six years since its online festival debut. News 'Fall 2: Deadpoint' Poster Hangs on For Dear Life Lionsgate’s survival thriller sequel moves to this fall with a new poster and confirmed creative team details. News Lionsgate Unleashes Giant Snake in New ‘Beware Boiúna’ Trailer Ahead of October Premiere HorrorFuel reports that Lionsgate has released a new trailer for the Amazon-set creature feature, confirming an October release window and highlighting the film’s mythological threat. News Black Zombie Trailer Digs Up the Unsettling Origins of a Horror Staple Kino Lorber has released the first trailer for Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary Black Zombie, which opens in New York and Los Angeles on September 11 following festival selections at SXSW, Hot Docs, Fantasia, and Black Star. News 'Verity' Official Trailer: Anne Hathaway & Dakota Johnson Star in Psychological Chiller Amazon MGM Studios has released the first official trailer for 'Verity,' a psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover's novel, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 2. News Arrow Video Unveils New 4K Trailer for Takashi Shimizu’s 'Ju-On: The Grudge' The distributor has released a new trailer for the 2002 Japanese horror classic, highlighting a pristine 4K restoration of the film that launched the massive franchise. News GASKINS: THE HITCHHIKER KILLER Sets August 28 Digital Release With Official Trailer Horror Society confirms the digital and on-demand debut for Chris Helton’s true-crime horror film, detailing the cast, crew, and synopsis of the Donald Gaskins adaptation. News Verity Trailer Reveals Psychosexual Thriller With Stephen King Shades for October 2026 Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Verity, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. The film carries an R rating and is scheduled for a theatrical-only release on October 2, 2026. News Vinegar Syndrome Announces 4K Restoration of Abel Ferrara’s ‘Body Snatchers’ The boutique label confirms a new high-definition release for the director’s rare studio sci-fi horror outing, featuring fresh interviews and restored footage. News 'Hate Thyself' Trailer: Serial Killer Thriller Inspired By True Story Stars The Late Tony Todd Studio Dome has released the official trailer for 'Hate Thyself,' a psychological thriller starring the late Tony Todd. The film, inspired by real-life serial killer Robert Berdella, arrives in select theaters and on digital platforms on September 1, 2026. News Terror Films Releasing Sets August Streaming Debut for Dean Jacobs’ ‘Water Rites’ The distributor confirms the indie folk horror thriller will launch worldwide on digital platforms this month, following a new trailer drop and reuniting with writer-director Dean Jacobs. News Sony’s Screen Gems Lands John David Washington Horror ‘Mime’ From Nikyatu Jusu Screen Gems secured the supernatural thriller after a bidding war, with production targeting spring. The project reunites director Nikyatu Jusu with high-profile genre producers. News Ignite Films Releases Bride of Re-Animator on 4K Blu-ray The sequel to Stuart Gordon’s classic horror returns with new special features, a making-of documentary, and multiple edition options available immediately. News The Genetic Opera Returns on 4K UHD With Dolby Vision Remaster and New Steelbook Lionsgate has announced a definitive physical media release for the 2008 musical horror film, featuring a new remaster approved by director Darren Lynn Bousman and an extensive array of special features arriving October 13. News Fangoria Highlights Top Horror Titles From Fantasia 2026, Including Casey Walker’s Home Bodies The publication rounds up standout genre films from the Montreal festival, spotlighting stripped-down sci-fi and vampire romance alongside festival openers and closers. News Welcome II the Terrordome Restored for Criterion Collection and Limited Theatrical Run Fangoria confirms that Ngozi Onwurah’s 1995 dystopian sci-fi film has been restored, is screening at BAM through August 13, and will join the Criterion Collection this October with extensive extras. News Der Fan Gets First U.S. Theatrical Run and New 4K Restoration Fun City Editions brings Eckhart Schmidt’s controversial 1982 thriller to NYC’s Metrograph, featuring a new restoration with its original stereo soundtrack. News Nightborn Streams on Shudder Following Fantasia Awards for Best Film and Performance Hanna Bergholm’s creature feature about the psychological toll of motherhood is now available to stream, bringing its award-winning lead performance by Seidi Haarla to a wider horror audience. News Free Horror Streaming Update: Pluto TV Adds 60 Films, Tubi Expands Twisted Childhood Universe Fangoria reports that August brings a significant expansion of free horror content on Pluto TV and Tubi, including major franchise slates and new television series. News New Posters Confirm Demon Reunion for Insidious: Out of the Further Sony releases character posters featuring Lipstick Face, The Bride in Black, and KeyFace ahead of the franchise's sixth installment arriving August 2026. News The Butler Brothers' 'Starsuckers' Sets Its World Premiere at FrightFest Brett and Jason Butler's horror and celebrity-culture satire will premiere in London on August 28, followed by an additional FrightFest screening on September 5. News Rob Riggle Horror Film 'Nickels' Sets Same-Day Theatrical and PVOD Release Briarcliff Entertainment will release Spencer King's supernatural drama in select theaters and on premium video-on-demand on October 2. News Lionsgate in Talks With 'The Collector' Filmmakers for a New 'Leprechaun' Movie Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton are in talks to revive Lionsgate's long-running horror franchise, with no plot, cast or release details announced yet. News Freestyle Digital Media Sets August 18 Release for Psychological Horror 'Dementium' Mark Wilson Sunderland's psychological horror feature will arrive on North American digital, DVD, cable and satellite platforms after its acquisition by Freestyle Digital Media. News