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fromEsquire
3 hours ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
Television
#horror
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

'Psycho Killer' slashes onto digital, just in time to watch at home for halfway to Halloween viewing

A Kansas highway patrol officer seeks revenge on a satanic murderer in the horror movie 'Psycho Killer.'
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Hokum' Is A Terrifying Contender For The Best Horror Movie Of The Year

Hokum effectively uses jump scares to enhance its chilling narrative, making it a standout horror film at SXSW.
Film
fromEsquire
2 days ago

'Backrooms' Already Looks Like the Surprise Hit of the Summer

The horror movie 'Backrooms' features characters navigating a terrifying labyrinth of rooms, based on a popular creepypasta and directed by Kane Parsons.
Film
fromAV Club
4 days ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a gory setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromPaste Magazine
4 days ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a unique setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

How The Bloodiest Demonic Thriller Of The Year Beat The Horror Sequel Curse

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett prefer standalone films but are now embracing a sequel to Ready or Not.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

'Psycho Killer' slashes onto digital, just in time to watch at home for halfway to Halloween viewing

A Kansas highway patrol officer seeks revenge on a satanic murderer in the horror movie 'Psycho Killer.'
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Hokum' Is A Terrifying Contender For The Best Horror Movie Of The Year

Hokum effectively uses jump scares to enhance its chilling narrative, making it a standout horror film at SXSW.
Film
fromEsquire
2 days ago

'Backrooms' Already Looks Like the Surprise Hit of the Summer

The horror movie 'Backrooms' features characters navigating a terrifying labyrinth of rooms, based on a popular creepypasta and directed by Kane Parsons.
Film
fromAV Club
4 days ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a gory setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromPaste Magazine
4 days ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a unique setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

How The Bloodiest Demonic Thriller Of The Year Beat The Horror Sequel Curse

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett prefer standalone films but are now embracing a sequel to Ready or Not.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
fromInverse
4 days ago

94 Years Later, An Iconic Horror Genre Finally Reveals Its Complex Roots

The zombie was actually a Haitian Vodou metaphor for slavery. For enslaved Africans in Caribbean colonies like Haiti, the theft of one's autonomy was akin to a walking death.
History
SOMA, SF
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' Wins Narrative Audience Award at Sonoma International Film Festival 2026

The Sonoma International Film Festival 2026 showcased 104 films, highlighting emerging filmmakers and culinary experiences, with increased ticket sales.
Film
fromVulture
6 hours ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Television
fromConsequence
7 hours ago

Stream On This Week: A Brain-Melting College Comedy and the Most Metal Movie of the Year (So Far)

New streaming recommendations include the comedy 'Pizza Movie' on Hulu and the sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' on Netflix.
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Forbidden Fruits' Is The Campy Gorefest Teen Girls Have Been Waiting For

Forbidden Fruits is part of a burgeoning subgenre of horror movies that engage specifically with femininity and feminine aesthetics, dubbed 'girl horror' in a recent article in Rue Morgue magazine.
DC food
Arts
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Horror show shatters box office records in San Francisco

A new play, 'Paranormal Activity,' has set box office records at A.C.T. by attracting new audiences and generating significant ticket sales.
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

You Can't Make a 'Cult Classic' with Marketing - Opinion

'Forbidden Fruits' has been widely hailed as a 'cult classic' by critics and fans, but labeling it as such too soon risks undermining the process that establishes a film's cultural significance over time.
Independent films
Film
from48 hills
1 day ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
Independent films
fromKqed
3 days ago

Visiting the First Film Festival at a Women's Prison in California History | KQED

Short films depict the complexities of prison life, blending personal stories with themes of rehabilitation and family connections.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
#horror-films
Film
fromABC7 New York
3 weeks ago

Something to scream about: Horror breaks through as 'Sinners' leads historic Oscar surge

Horror films are achieving unprecedented recognition at the Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' breaking records with 16 nominations, marking the genre's rise into prestige territory.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Film

8 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026

This year's horror slate mixes high-profile auteurs, revived franchises, and critically acclaimed originals promising mainstream box-office success and intense, socially minded scares.
Television
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Why Is Horror TV So Complicated Right Now?

Modern horror films have become overly complicated, straying from classic survival rules established in the 1996 film Scream.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
Film
fromABC7 New York
3 weeks ago

Something to scream about: Horror breaks through as 'Sinners' leads historic Oscar surge

Horror films are achieving unprecedented recognition at the Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' breaking records with 16 nominations, marking the genre's rise into prestige territory.
fromKqed
1 day ago

SFFILM's 2026 Festival Returns to the Castro Theatre - in Part

Sam Green's documentary follows his relentless pursuit of the world's oldest person, a journey that reveals deep insights into the nature of time and memory over a decade.
Film
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Just Released An Eerie Psychological Thriller Like No Other

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Chime explores modern terrors through a ringing sound that incites violence, reflecting societal issues and psychological pressures.
Film
fromQueerty
1 day ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

'The Invite,' 'Late Fame,' and Many More Movies Lead SFFILM Festival Lineup

The San Francisco International Film Festival returns April 24 - May 4, featuring 79 programs from 40 countries and notable talent.
fromAnOther
2 days ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Overlook Film Festival Announces First Wave of 2026 Lineup: 'Obsession,' 'Leviticus,' 'Hokum,' and More

The Overlook Film Festival returns to New Orleans for its 10th anniversary April 9-12, featuring curated horror films, a Rick Baker tribute, and genre community celebration in America's most haunted city.
Film
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

A24's The Drama features a dark twist, contrasting its lighthearted marketing campaign, while Pizza Movie offers a comedic take on college life and drug experiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Film
fromEsquire
4 days ago

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Cinequest 2026: Here are 15 films to catch at beloved San Jose festival

Cinequest's 35th annual film festival runs March 10-22 with 268 films, honoring Steve Zahn and Vivica A. Fox with Maverick Spirit awards.
Film
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Red Rooms makes online poker as thrilling as its serial killer

Red Rooms effectively combines realistic technology with expert tension building, creating an unpredictable thriller that keeps viewers engaged and questioning character motives.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

How Many Cinephiles Does It Take to Win a Soccer Match?

The first-ever Cinema Showdown in NYC combined soccer with film promotion, attracting cinephiles and fans for a unique event featuring custom jerseys.
#sundance-film-festival
#coming-of-age
Film
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

One Horror Legend Is About To Bring A Beloved Video Game To Life

Life is Strange's success stems from its earnest portrayal of adolescent emotional complexity and the relationship between Max and Chloe, distinguishing it from other narrative adventure games through its focus on coming-of-age themes.
Film
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

One Horror Legend Is About To Bring A Beloved Video Game To Life

Life is Strange's success stems from its earnest portrayal of adolescent emotional complexity and the relationship between Max and Chloe, distinguishing it from other narrative adventure games through its focus on coming-of-age themes.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Are Minority Voices Just Too Scary to Beat the Anti-Horror Bias for Best Picture? - Opinion

Horror films won multiple technical Oscars in 2026 but failed to secure Best Picture, continuing the Academy's century-long pattern of recognizing horror craft while rejecting it as complete art.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

How to Craft a Film Festival That Appeals to All Ages (No, Really, All Ages)

The New York International Children's Film Festival demonstrates how specialized festivals can serve diverse audiences through rigorous curation, year-round engagement, and inclusive programming strategies applicable to festivals of all sizes.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

'Undertone' Is Scariest With What It Doesn't Show

The first thing you notice about undertone is how quiet it is; not just in its audio mix, but in how it's shot - primarily steady wide shots that slowly pan across empty rooms, allowing your eyes to frantically scan for something amiss. It's an understated form of filmmaking that allows for the movie's scares to hit all that much harder.
Film
fromwww.inverse.com
3 weeks ago

The 25 Movies We Can't Wait To See At SXSW

South by Southwest is not the only annual genre fest out there by any means, but its equal focus on film, music, and tech makes it nearly unmissable for many a genre fan. The Austin-set fest has almost too much to offer, however you slice it: Building one's schedule feels like a perpetual exercise in killing your darlings.
Film
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

'Undertone' Star Nina Kiri Wants You to See This Homespun Haunted House Horror Film Any Way You Can

Undertone is a spooky isolation film about a podcaster navigating her mother's death while investigating mysterious recordings that pull her into supernatural terror.
Film
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Six Bizarre Movies That Are Actually Fun to Watch

Atlantic writers recommend bizarre films that balance weirdness with entertainment value, including Iron Sky about Nazis on the moon and Jupiter Ascending.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Future of Horror Movies Is on YouTube

YouTube has become a primary platform for discovering emerging horror filmmakers who transition from short-form content to feature films with studio backing.
Film
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

'Paranormal Activity' Brings Jump-Scares and Spooky Vibes to the Stage at ACT

A stage adaptation of a horror film franchise at San Francisco's ACT explores supernatural haunting through live theater, potentially establishing a new paradigm for horror on stage.
Film
fromNo Film School
4 weeks ago

Reclaiming Distribution: A Modern Indie Release Strategy

Filmmaker Gille Klabin abandoned traditional distribution for his second feature, choosing self-distribution with transparent data-driven marketing to maintain creative control and maximize returns on his low-budget film.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

40 Years Later, The Weirdest '80s Horror Movie Is Still Full Of Surprises

House is a 1986 horror-comedy that blends haunted house, Vietnam War trauma, and sitcom elements into an intentionally absurd and chaotic film that achieved cult classic status despite critical confusion.
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: End of days at Fear and Faith Horror Festival-plus other new flicks to help scream it out - 48 hills

Weekend film events include films about Japanese American incarceration, Tadashi Nakamura’s Third Act, and Georges Méliès shorts with live music.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The strangest thing: is the future of cinema not new movies?

A theatrical release of the Stranger Things finale generated an estimated $25–30m in 24 hours by selling concession-voucher seats, funneling revenue directly to exhibitors.
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: All eyes on IndieFest and Mostly British's big cinematic ideas - 48 hills

Two long-running Bay Area festivals, SF IndieFest and Mostly British Film Festival, reopen with locally focused, daring films including documentaries on Santacon and Dennis Peron.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

V/H/S/Halloween review plenty of grisly invention in latest helping of engaging horror anthology

V/H/S/Halloween is an uneven, Halloween-themed horror anthology with standout shorts like Fun Size and Kidprint, plus an absurdly funny wrap-around, Diet Phantasma.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Chilling new glimpse at horror-thriller 'Psycho Killer' as tickets go on sale

A Kansas highway patrol officer hunts a sadistic serial killer after her husband's murder in Psycho Killer, which opens in theaters February 20.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Critics, Filmmakers, and Why the Future of Movies Belongs to the People Who Give a Sh*t About Them

At the New York Film Critics Circle awards dinner, a lengthy speech about critics' relationship with filmmakers prompted playful roasts from presenters.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Zombie Movies Should Always Be This Hopeful

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple presents a hopeful vision of postapocalyptic humanity, subverting the genre's expectation of survivors preying on one another.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Movies 2026: Here are 18 films we are excited to see

2026 features two major Pixar releases, high-profile adaptations, franchise sequels, and tentpole projects from filmmakers like Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Festival Programmers Pick Their Favorite 2025 Films Without Wide Release

The Popcorn List highlights 25 festival-acclaimed independent feature films without wide release to increase visibility and track their distribution progress.
#sundance-2026
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

Sundance Quick Takes

Once Upon a Time in Harlem compiles 1972 William Greaves footage of a Harlem Renaissance reunion, co-directed by his son, offering vital modern American cultural history.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why Are So Many Movies About Kidnappings Right Now?

Contemporary hostage films use captivity to interrogate power imbalances, allowing marginalized figures to confront untouchable elites and reflect wider social anxieties.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

The Best Films of 2025 As Chosen By Some of Its Key Directors

Cinema persists as a collective, embodied form of resistance and memory against normalized violence and the outsourcing of recollection to algorithms.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
Film
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Pijama wants to bring more indie films to a global audience

Pijama enables independent filmmakers to host, encode, and sell films on VOD for a flat $100 fee with flexible rental pricing and extended viewing windows.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Sundance 2026: If I Go Will They Miss Me, Night Nurse, Jaripeo | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

NEXT at Sundance showcases bold experimental films including a coming-of-age, an erotic thriller, and a queer rodeo documentary that feel artistically fearless.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Livestream: 4 award-winning filmmakers on risk-taking cinema

European filmmakers are embracing risk, political engagement, intimacy and formal freedom in opposition to franchise- and algorithm-driven global film trends.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The rise and rise of Australia's cinematheques: There's just a particular magic'

Cinematheques attract diverse, intergenerational audiences by programming curated archival and underseen films as an alternative to multiplex and streaming offerings.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Sundance 2026: Table of Contents | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Sundance film titles are listed by program with linked entries and credited reviewers; unlinked titles are indicated as forthcoming.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Politics meets escapist thrills at the 2026 Berlinale

The Berlinale pairs politically urgent cinema with crowd-pleasing, diverse genres to support audiences and a struggling film industry.
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