Bad Idea, Right? The Scariest and Most Toxic Friends in Horror

We’ve all got that friend. The one who convinces us to push our boundaries or take that crazy risk, even though we have a hunch we’ll probably get hurt. They’re exciting, they’re cool, maybe even supportive, but they tend to lead us down the road to trouble, only to duck out when the consequences roll […]

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Celebrating 200 Episodes With a New Logo and Karyn Kusama’s Perfect ‘The Invitation’! [Horror Queers Podcast]

Masterclass It’s not every day that your podcast hits 200 episodes or gets a brand new logo, so it’s been a big week for Trace and me over at Horror Queers. We’ve had an incredibly busy October on the pod, what with an extended conversation with Don Mancini about the last 30+ years of the […]

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‘The Invitation’ Alternate Ending – Dracula Drinks Blood Aboard the Demeter! [Exclusive Video]

Released into theaters last month, Sony’s The Invitation has thus far scared up $30 million worldwide, and we’ve learned that it’s next coming to Blu-ray on October 25, 2022. The upcoming Blu-ray will include the theatrical version and a NEW Unrated version! The film’s Unrated version is also available on Digital NOW. Deleted Scenes and an Alternate […]

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Sony’s Dracula Movie ‘The Invitation’ Bites onto Blu-ray with Brand New Unrated Version

Released into theaters last month, Sony’s The Invitation has thus far scared up $25.8 million worldwide, and we’ve learned that it’s next coming to Blu-ray on October 25, 2022. The upcoming Blu-ray will include the theatrical version and a NEW Unrated version! On that note, director Jessica M. Thompson recently revealed to Bloody Disgusting that there […]

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Sony’s Vampire Movie ‘The Invitation’ Crossed $15 Million Domestically This Weekend

Formerly titled The Bride, the Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation was released in theaters by Sony’s Screen Gems on August 26, debuting in the #1 spot on the box office charts with $6,805,468 in 3,114 theaters in the US. Now in its second week of release, the vampire movie added another $6 million to its domestic total across […]

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‘The Invitation’ – Director Teases “R” Rated Version You’ll Be Able to Watch at Home

Sony’s Screen Gems released vampire movie The Invitation into theaters over the weekend, the PG-13 horror movie scaring up $7 million here in the United States thus far. The film has largely been de-fanged for theatrical release, but director Jessica M. Thompson tells Bloody Disgusting that a rated “R” cut exists… and will be released. […]

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‘The Invitation’ Hits #1 on the Box Office Charts with $7 Million Domestic Opening

Formerly titled The Bride, the Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation was released in theaters by Sony’s Screen Gems over the weekend, dropping fang into 3,114 theaters here in the United States. It was a relatively quiet weekend at the box office, but the good news for the horror genre here is that The Invitation became the #1 movie […]

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‘The Invitation’ Review – Contemporary Retelling of Dracula’s Brides Struggles to Deliver Bite

The Invitation, now playing in theaters nationwide, draws from Bram Stoker’s Dracula for its modern gothic reimagining. More specifically, it spins a contemporary gothic tale inspired by the three vampire women referred to as the “sisters,” more commonly known as the Brides of Dracula. The Invitation wants to shroud its gothic romance in mystery but rooting […]

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‘The Invitation’: Director and Makeup Artist Discuss Bringing the Movie’s Vampires to Life [Interview]

Formerly titled The Bride, the Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation sinks its fangs into theaters on August 26, 2022. Jessica M. Thompson directed the contemporary horror movie that reimagines classic literary characters from the world of Bram Stoker. Ahead of The Invitation‘s release in theaters, Bloody Disgusting spoke with Thompson and SFX makeup and prosthetic designer Iván Pohárnok (“The […]

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‘The Invitation’ Director Jessica M. Thompson on the Film’s Connection to Dracula and Elizabeth Bathory [Interview]

The Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation sinks its fangs into theaters this Friday, August 26, 2022. Described as “a contemporary horror thriller,” The Invitation tells “the story of a young woman who is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.” That conspiracy involves bloodsuckers of the classic literature variety. Ahead of the film’s […]

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Four New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including ‘The Invitation’ in Theaters

There are currently a handful of horror movies playing in theaters, including Nope, Beast, and Orphan: First Kill, and another brand new one is being added to the mix this week. This week is a bit of a quiet one all around on the horror front, but with the Halloween season fast approaching, we promise […]

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‘The Invitation’ Sinks Teeth into “PG-13” Rating for “Violent Content” and “Partial Nudity”

Formerly titled The Bride, the Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation is on the way from Sony’s Screen Gems, sinking its fangs into theaters on August 26, 2022. Jessica M. Thompson directed the upcoming horror movie, rated “PG-13” for… “Terror, violent content, some strong language, sexual content and partial nudity.” Described as “a contemporary horror thriller,” […]

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Gorgeous International ‘The Invitation’ Art Hangs Upside Down, Just Like a Bat!

Sony Screen Gems is kicking off the Halloween season with the Dracula-inspired horror movie The Invitation (formerly titled The Bride), which now has a gorgeous international poster that shows lead Nathalie Emmanuel hanging upside down, just like a bat. Jessica M. Thompson directed the upcoming horror movie for Sony’s Screen Gems, the film being described as “a contemporary horror […]

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7 Horror Movies Coming Only to Movie Theaters This Summer!

Summer is officially underway, and so is the blazing hot heat that comes with it. If you need an escape from the blistering sun by way of a cool, dark theater, there’s luckily plenty of horror on the way. Both on the big screen and of course, at home as well. But for now, let’s […]

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