Author Grady Hendrix‘s slasher book The Final Girl Support Group was just released on July 13, and today we’ve learned that a series adaptation is already in the works. Via Deadline, Andy Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti (Mama, It, It Chapter Two) are joining forces with Charlize Theron to produce a planned series adaptation for HBO Max. Andy […]
Day: July 19, 2021
“If Raimi and Argento Had a Love Child”: ‘Willy’s Wonderland’ Director Sets Up Next Movie ‘The Accursed’
Fresh off this year’s fun horror-comedy Willy’s Wonderland, Variety reports that Kevin Lewis is next directing a horror project titled The Accursed, with Mena Suvari starring. The film is being pitched as follows… “Sam Raimi and Dario Argento had a love child… and James Wan was its uncle.” Sarah Grey (Netflix’s “The Order”), Alexis Knapp […]
‘Behemoth’: Hollywood Visual Effects Artist’s Directorial Debut Will Be Packed With Monsters & Demons! [Trailer]
Moving from visual effects to directing, Peter Sefchik is getting set to unleash his directorial debut Behemoth, and we’ve learned today that the film is releasing this summer. Level 33 Entertainment will unleash Behemoth on Digital platforms August 27. The press release hypes, “Behemoth is the striking debut of Peter Sefchik, who has used his […]
[Review] King Woman Venture Into Rebellious Doom on Emotionally Crushing ‘Celestial Blues’
John Milton’s 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost holds a legendary status in the literary world. It not only revisits the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, but provides an added focus to that of Satan – his descent into Hell and rebellion against God. For centuries, Paradise Lost has been a work studied and […]
‘Fear Street’ Filmmaker Leigh Janiak Heading Down “The Staircase” for HBO Max
Documenting the trial of Michael Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife, “The Staircase” originally began as a French miniseries that was then expanded upon with a Netflix docuseries several years later – you can stream every single episode through Netflix – and it’s next getting a scripted adaptation for HBO Max. Deadline reports that Leigh Janiak, […]
‘Mogul Mowgli’ Director Bassam Tariq in Talks to Direct ‘Blade’ for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel is bringing Blade back to the big screen in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali taking over the role. Stacy Osei-Kuffour (“Watchmen”) was recently brought on board to write the script, and Deadline reports today that Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) is now in talks to direct the character’s return to the screen. Deadline […]
“Clarice” and “The Stand” Coming Home in October; “The Stand” 2-Pack Will Include Both Adaptations
From CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment, “Clarice” Season 1 and Stephen King’s “The Stand” are both coming to Blu-ray on October 5, we’ve learned. The press release explains, “Arriving on DVD, Clarice: Season One follows FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling (Rebecca Breeds) as she returns to the field one year after her encounter […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Road Trip Horror Movies to Stream This Week
The hot summer months tend to be synonymous with vacationing, and road-tripping ranks high among the top ways to travel on holiday. But so many things can go wrong on the open road, and horror exploits all of it. Car troubles, creepy rest stops, and seedy motels don’t compare to humanity’s worst prowling the highways. […]
‘Escape Room: Tournament of Champions’ Scares Up $8.8 Million at Opening Weekend Box Office
Adam Robitel’s Escape Room was a hit for Sony back in 2019, making $155 million worldwide on a mere $9 million production budget. It seemed Sony had a new “Saw-lite” horror franchise on their hands with this one, but that was before the pandemic forced the delay of sequel Escape Room: Tournament of Champions from […]
[Trailer] Take Horrific Justice Into Your Own Hands in ‘Serial Hunter’ Next Year
For those who like the idea of taking justice into their own hands, S2 Games have announced Serial Hunter, a first-person perspective title that’s bound to raise a few hackles. Touted as “a brutal, uncompromising representation of the FPP genre”, according to the press release, Serial Hunter and other upcoming titles from the developer won’t […]
The Standout Set Pieces in the ‘Saw’-lite ‘Escape Room’ [Horror Queers Podcast]
Justice for Woll. After visiting the lovely, bitchy ladies of Sorority Row and enjoying the French countryside in Julia Ducournau’s cannibalistic debut film Raw, we’re celebrating the release of Escape Room: Tournament of Champions with a release of our exclusive Patreon episode of the original Escape Room! In the film, six adventurous strangers (Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, […]
Horror Reveals from NECA’s Comic-Con Panel Include New ‘Halloween II’ Two-Pack and More! [Images]
NECA kicked off San Dan Diego Comic-Con week with their very own virtual NECA Comic-Con Panel this afternoon, and it was loaded with fresh reveals of upcoming horror toys. For starters, a Bride of Chucky retro clothed action figure two-pack is on the way this year, featuring Chucky and Tiffany along with a slew of […]
‘Halloween Kills’: Our Best Look Yet at Michael’s Melted Mask! [Image]
David Gordon Green‘s Halloween Kills is finally on the way this October, and today brings a fresh new look at Michael’s melted mask, of course the end result of the slasher icon’s brush with a blazing inferno in the final act of Halloween 2018. This year’s sequel picks up right where that movie left off, […]
Join Bloody Disgusting Tomorrow Night (July 20) for a ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Twitter Watch Party!
After releasing on Digital HD last week, Darren Bousman‘s franchise relaunch Spiral: From the Book of Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand Tuesday, July 20 from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. Spiral, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-IV), stars Chris Rock & Samuel L. Jackson and follows a sadistic […]
‘The Ruins’ Director Carter Smith Wraps Filming on “Slimy, Wild Queer Horror” Movie ‘Swallowed’
It looks like The Ruins director Carter Smith is going back to his body-horror roots with his latest feature, Swallowed. That includes re-teaming with The Ruins’ lead actress Jena Malone. An Instagram post by Smith reveals a few key details about the mysterious horror film; production recently wrapped in Maine and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge actor Mark Patton also stars. Smith […]