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'Behind the Mask II': Leslie Vernon Will Finally Return - and He's Using the 'Shelby Oaks' Strategy

Film

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Boston

Terrified of Commitment? The Creator of Netflix's 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Has the Horror Series for You

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Film

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

Film

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

Independent films

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

'Behind the Mask II': Leslie Vernon Will Finally Return - and He's Using the 'Shelby Oaks' Strategy

A sequel to 'Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon' is in production, driven by enduring fan support and evolving horror genre dynamics.

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.

Boston

Terrified of Commitment? The Creator of Netflix's 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Has the Horror Series for You

The series 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' combines humor and horror as it explores a wedding filled with ominous events and family secrets.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

'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.'

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.

'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.

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fromEMARKETER

5 days ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.

Marketing tech

Podcast

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4 days ago

Podcast Based On Horrors Of Lovecraft Is Your Next Obsession

The Lovecraft Investigations is a unique podcast blending true crime and Lovecraftian themes, recently launched its latest series, Crowley.

London food

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5 days ago

Catch a buzzy new Japanese horror movie at a London cinema next week - totally free

Free tickets available for the J-horror film 'Exit 8' as part of BFI's Escapes initiative on April 13-14.

Apple

fromEngadget

Movie tracking app Binge uses Apple's Live Activities to warn about jump scares

Binge app warns users about jump scares in horror movies using Apple's Live Activities feature.

fromTechCrunch

Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time | TechCrunch

Binge taps into Apple's Live Activities to notify users when jump scares are approaching, enhancing the viewing experience for horror and thriller fans.

Digital life

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Independent films

'Exit 8' and liminal space horror: A low-budget movie trend shaped by Gen Z's most traumatic formative years

Film

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

Television

Why Is Horror TV So Complicated Right Now?

fromABC7 New York

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.

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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.

fromFast Company

'Exit 8' and liminal space horror: A low-budget movie trend shaped by Gen Z's most traumatic formative years

Independent distributors are focusing on low-budget horror films set in liminal spaces, appealing to Gen Z's love for horror.

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.

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.

fromABC7 New York

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

Film

8 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026

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There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.

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

60 Years Ago, Two Bizarre Horror-Westerns Kicked Off A Hybrid Genre

Billy the Kid vs. Dracula and Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter are poorly made films that contributed to the horror Western genre.

How A Trashy 2000s Teen Slasher Predicted 'Dead by Daylight'

Looking back from 2026, it's almost impossible to believe that video games were once treated as a flippant, dead-end hobby reserved for burnouts and social outcasts.

Video games

30 Years Later, A Long-Dormant Sci-Fi Noir Is Finally Coming To Netflix

Brad Bird is creating Ray Gunn, an adult neo-noir sci-fi animated feature set in a retro-futuristic world.

Arts

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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.

fromKqed

A Tokyo Subway Station Turns Into an Infinite Nightmare in 'Exit 8'

Exit 8 is a unique film set in a subway hallway, exploring themes of perception and connection through a video game-inspired narrative.

Slither review James Gunn's Troma-style comedy horror debut gets a reboot for reputational glow-up

James Gunn's 2006 film Slither is a grotesque body horror that failed commercially but is now being re-evaluated despite its flaws.

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.

fromThe Verge

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.

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Independent films

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.

Television

35 Years Later, A Terrifying Martin Scorsese Classic Is Getting A Massive Update

A 10-episode Cape Fear series reimagines the story for today, emphasizing ambient dread, true-crime obsession, and a modernized Max Cady.

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.

Television

35 Years Later, A Terrifying Martin Scorsese Classic Is Getting A Massive Update

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Oscars weekend offers entertainment options including a horror film about paranormal podcasters, Nicole Kidman's forensic pathology series, and classic anime returning to theaters in restored format.

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Television

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Twistiest Horror Series Of The Year

The Duffer Brothers' new series offers a shocking twist on marriage, blending horror with dark humor and a supernatural element.

Television

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: the Duffer brothers' horror series is absolutely terrifying

The new series by the Duffer brothers combines horror elements with a wedding setting, creating an unsettling atmosphere filled with eerie occurrences.

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Twistiest Horror Series Of The Year

The Duffer Brothers' new series offers a shocking twist on marriage, blending horror with dark humor and a supernatural element.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: the Duffer brothers' horror series is absolutely terrifying

The new series by the Duffer brothers combines horror elements with a wedding setting, creating an unsettling atmosphere filled with eerie occurrences.

10 Years Later, A Legendary Horror Franchise Could Help Save Survival Games

Horror movie video game adaptations evolved from 1980s licensed tie-ins to modern asymmetric multiplayer games, with Hellraiser: Revival breaking the predictable Dead by Daylight template by returning to classic first-person survival horror gameplay.

fromThe Atlantic

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Bachelorette's premiere was canceled, but there are various movies and shows to enjoy this weekend.

fromKotaku

The Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Almost Had A Stranger Things Vibe

The first Five Nights at Freddy's movie underwent a convoluted production process, with an early script featuring a different storyline and character focus.

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Miscellaneous

90 Years Later, A Legendary Actor Still Elevates A Forgotten Horror

Film

85 Years Ago, A Horror Icon Revolutionized A Sci-Fi Thriller Trope

Miscellaneous

90 Years Later, A Legendary Actor Still Elevates A Forgotten Horror

Film

85 Years Ago, A Horror Icon Revolutionized A Sci-Fi Thriller Trope

The Most Important Netflix Show Ever Is Getting A Historic Upgrade

Netflix releases a complete Stranger Things box set on Blu-Ray and 4K UHD, offering permanent ownership as an alternative to subscription-based streaming access.

Age of Attraction's 'Promise Room' Is As Creepy As It Sounds

Netflix's Age of Attraction follows singles open to dating people significantly older or younger, with couples exchanging promise rings in a treehouse Promise Room after revealing their ages.

fromThe Atlantic

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.

fromThe New Yorker

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.

91 Years Ago, The Original 'Bride' Electrified The 'Frankenstein' Myth

James Whale's 1935 Bride of Frankenstein smuggled complex ideas about gender and sexuality into a sequel whose reluctant director transformed a cash-grab project into a revisionist masterpiece.

fromThe Washington Post

What parents need to know about 'Hoppers,' 'Scream 7' and more

Hoppers is a Pixar animated adventure about a college student who uses a robotic beaver to save a glade from destruction, featuring environmental activism themes with some intense scenes for younger viewers.

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Melling plays a shy young man, Colin, who meets a hot biker, Ray (Skarsgård); the two sweetly and awkwardly develop a BDSM relationship as Colin starts to grasp on to what he really wants from his life.

Television

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.

fromQueerty

With its short-shorts & shocking twist ending, is this slasher problematic or a queer camp classic? - Queerty

Sleepaway Camp is a 1983 slasher featuring a controversial queer twist that has become significant in queer film history despite its problematic nature.

Is 'The Boroughs' Netflix's Next 'Stranger Things'?

Netflix's new series The Boroughs follows retirees in a retirement community who band together to solve a supernatural mystery, marking the Duffer Brothers' first project since Stranger Things.

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Film

Scream 7's Big Twist Is Soulless Nostalgia at Its Worst

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Do You Like Boring Movies? 'Scream 7' Fails To Bring Back The Franchise's Meta-Magic

Film

Scream 7's Big Twist Is Soulless Nostalgia at Its Worst

Film

Do You Like Boring Movies? 'Scream 7' Fails To Bring Back The Franchise's Meta-Magic

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Eternally spellbinding': the TV shows that baffle you but you can't get enough of

Catterick, Monkey Dust, The OA, and Mrs Davies deliver surreal, darkly comic, and increasingly bizarre narratives blending crime, dreamlike animation, sci‑fi, and oddball humor.

Matthew Lillard Is Still a Bona Fide Scream King

Matthew Lillard launches Ghost Face Vodka while reprising his Ghostface role in Scream 7, capitalizing on his horror genre resurgence through multiple projects including Five Nights at Freddy's and upcoming Carrie adaptation.

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.

19 Years Later, A Perfect Stephen King Thriller Is Getting A Surprising Remake

Mike Flanagan will write and adapt a new film version of Stephen King's novella The Mist, joining his roster of King adaptations.

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Tattle TV has turned a Hitchcock classic into a vertical video 'microdrama'

Film

Hitchcock's The Lodger has been turned into a vertical microdrama. What's next Psycho on Snapchat?

fromThe Verge

Film

Tattle TV has turned a Hitchcock classic into a vertical video 'microdrama'

Film

Hitchcock's The Lodger has been turned into a vertical microdrama. What's next Psycho on Snapchat?

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.

fromEngadget

Netflix scores Oscar nominations for Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters

Ryan Coogler's Sinners received a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations, the most ever for a single film.

Psycho Killer review delayed satanic serial slasher is devilishly dull

Psycho Killer endured nearly two decades of failed attempts before a 2023 production, yet remains an inessential B-movie undeserving of wide theatrical release.

10 Years, A Cult Director Kickstarted Their Career With A Terrifying Folk Horror

The Witch's success revitalized mainstream interest in folk horror, inspiring Hollywood, indie, and international films while highlighting pagan iconography and rural dread.

Every Sam Raimi Movie, Ranked

Sam Raimi blends low-budget horror roots, slapstick visual inventiveness, and mainstream blockbusters, creating cult classics and uneven studio spectacles.

fromThe Atlantic

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.