CHVRCHES, on the heels of celebrating the release of their horror-inspired LP Screen Violence, has just shared a brand new rendition of Gerard McMahon‘s “Cry Little Sister”, the iconic theme song to Joel Schumacher’s 1987 The Lost Boys! The band’s cover was recorded for Netflix’s new gateway horror Nightbooks, which hails from producer Sam Raimi and director David Yarovesky (Brightburn). “We […]
Month: September 2021
“Wednesday”: Tim Burton’s Live Action ‘Addams Family’ Series Casts Pugsley, Lurch, Thing and More!
It was officially announced in February that Tim Burton is headed to the small screen with a new live-action series centered on Wednesday Addams, coming soon from Netflix. The series, which is simply titled “Wednesday,” will follow the beloved Addams Family character’s “spooky coming-of-age.” Eight episodes have been ordered up by Netflix. Jenna Ortega (The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Scream) has signed on […]
Elvira Makes Her Horror Host Return with Shudder’s “Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special” [Video]
Shudder proves it’s not messing around with their “61 Days of Halloween” lineup by bringing back the Halloween queen of camp, Elvira! This year marks the 40th anniversary for the horror host, icon, and Mistress of the Dark, and AMC Networks’ premium streamer is celebrating with a one-night movie marathon event, Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, […]
[Trailer] “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Series Brings the Slasher Franchise to Amazon in October!
James Wan is producing a small screen version of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” that’s coming to Amazon, and it’s set to premiere on Friday, October 15, 2021. The first four episodes will be released on October 15, with new episodes available every Friday. The series will culminate in a can’t-miss season finale on November 12, 2021. […]
‘Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin’ Rated “R” for “Violence and Bloody Images”!
Paramount and Blumhouse’s upcoming new installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise will be going straight to Paramount+, with Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) writing the script and William Eubank (Underwater) directing. It’s headed our way sometime this Halloween season, and it looks like we now have an official title for the film. According to this week’s MPA listings, the franchise’s return […]
“Man or Beast?” Head Down Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ With the Film’s Official Poster
The trailer for Guillermo del Toro‘s new movie Nightmare Alley is on the way from Searchlight Pictures tomorrow, with the hotly anticipated film only in theaters on December 17. While you wait, find the official poster below! Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen, and David Strathairn star in Nightmare Alley. […]
‘Hello Horror’ Visits 2021’s “Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood” w/ Vanessa Decker & Ryan Valdez [Video]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Hello Horror‘s Vanessa Decker and Elwood Walker kicked off the festivities with a trip to the 2021 Halloween Horror Nights, which returned to Universal Studios Hollywood this month. The two already teased a behind-the-scenes look at two of the houses – “The Haunting of Hill House” and Universal […]
Director Andy Serkis Promises That ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Pushes the Limits of PG-13 Violence
Like the first movie, October’s sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage will be unleashed into theaters with a PG-13 rating, specifically for “intense sequences of violence and action, some strong language, disturbing material and suggestive references.” The film, directed by Andy Serkis, comes to theaters on October 1, with no home video release date at […]
Stephen King’s ‘It’ Turns 35: Here’s Your Ultimate Deep Dive Into the Horror Epic [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
In 1986, Stephen King was over horror. By then, he had given us killer teens, killer cars, killer cats, and killer vamps. No, despite the demand and the stack of receipts to prove it, The Master of Horror was hankering to close the door on the genre he conquered — only he didn’t see it […]
Mr. DNA: Funko Recreates ‘Jurassic Park’ Icon as Pop Vinyl Toy!
Just when you think they’ve done ’em all, Funko conjures up another deep-dive pop culture icon to turn into plastic. Announced this morning is a “Mr. DNA” Pop Vinyl, the kooky and fun character that appeared in Steven Spielberg‘s 1993 Jurassic Park. The hand-animated character plays as part of one of John Hammond’s attractions that […]
Animatronics and Contortionists: How James Wan and Ingrid Bisu Brought ‘Malignant’ Killer Gabriel to Life [Spoiler Interview]
This article contains spoilers, including images. Be warned… Director James Wan‘s latest, Malignant, has set the internet ablaze with his bizarre spin on Giallo, drawing heavy inspiration from his formative years as a horror fan discovering the genre’s weirdest and wildest offerings from the dark corners of a video store. Screenwriter Akela Cooper brought the campy B-movie fun to the […]
[Review] Netflix’s Gateway Horror Fantasy ‘Nightbooks’ Celebrates the Monster Kid
Fairy tales and scary stories make for a perfect gateway into the genre for many children. Who among us isn’t familiar with the nightmarish imagery and stories of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark? Or the grim, bloody origins of Grimm’s Fairy Tales? Nightbooks, based on J.A. White‘s children’s fantasy-horror novel, takes the concept and runs with […]
[Trailer] Horror Cooking Sim ‘Happy’s Humble Burger Farm’ Arrives Q4 2021 For Consoles And PC
First revealed back in June, Scythe Dev Team has released a new gameplay teaser trailer for their upcoming horror cooking sim Happy’s Humble Burger Farm. The bigger news is that the devs have announced that the game will see a release Q4 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and […]
“The Cenobites Are Jaw Dropping”: David Goyer Teases the Now-Filming ‘Hellraiser’ Reboot
David Bruckner (The Night House), who helmed Netflix’s The Ritual as well as sections of Bloody Disgusting’s horror anthologies V/H/S and Southbound, is directing the relaunch of the Hellraiser franchise for Spyglass Media, set to be a Hulu feature film written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (SiREN, Super Dark Times, The Night House). Bruckner’s Hellraiser is filming as you read this, with Odessa A’zion starring in one […]
Kat Von D Talks New Album ‘Love Made Me Do It’ With Bloody Disgusting’s Boo Crew [Podcast]
Joining Bloody Disgusting’s Boo Crew in the Speakeasy Studio is a passionate creative force and one of the most compelling and evocative artists of our lifetime, Kat Von D. Classically trained as a piano player beginning at the age of 5, her love and talent for visual art propelled her into her first job at a […]