Described as a Halloween-set fugitive thriller, the newly titled Slayground stars Imogen Poots (Green Room), James Badge Dale (The Empty Man), Matty Matheson (“The Bear”), Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night), Chase Sui Wonders (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), Young Mazino (“The Last of Us”), and Stephen Root (“Widow’s Bay”).

Check out five killer new official posters from A24 below.

World of Reel provides a bit more information about the upcoming movie. They detail, “Slayground takes its title from the haunted attraction where the lead character works.” The outlet dives in further, “the plot follows Cory Michael Smith’s character, the primary suspect in a mass murder investigation, after he escapes police custody. He goes on the run, attempting to prove his innocence while becoming the target of a massive manhunt.”

The first teaser for Slayground takes you inside the titular haunted attraction, where the fake Halloween scares seem to be mixed with a very real terror. Give it a watch down below.

Head over to RunLikeHell.com to sign up for updates. No word yet on when the horror movie will be released, but take note of the countdown clock on the official website…

Is Slayground releasing THIS October? It just might be. Stay tuned.

Jeremy Saulnier directs from his own script, with A24 producing and releasing Slayground.

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River will release in theaters January 15, 2027.

Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster picked up the slasher film for $10 million out of the Toronto International Film Festival. Reviews have been strong, with River currently at a 94% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Jane Levy (Evil Dead) and Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) star.

The upcoming River follows three estranged siblings who reunite in their hometown after the death of their father. They set out to scatter his ashes at his favorite spot on a remote river, but when their boat breaks down, the trip devolves into a waking nightmare.

Stranded miles from help with no cell service, they soon realize they’re being stalked by a faceless killer who has emerged from the woods. To survive the night, the siblings must put their long-standing grudges aside and fight together against a ruthless, almost mythic terror.

Max Mattern (“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy”) and Dane DiLiegro (Prey) also star in the slasher film, which marks the feature debut of writer-director Joshua Giuliano.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “River doesn’t break from convention but instead uses the slasher tropes in its favor to ramp up the tension at a brisk and steady clip. It’s lean and efficient, anchored by its tremendous cast and a unique setting that’s utilized to its fullest.”

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Available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and in select theaters beginning October 20 is the brand new documentary Capturing Bigfoot, and the official trailer has arrived this week.

October 20, we must note, is National Bigfoot Day. And there’s a reason for that…

On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson captured 60 seconds of film showing a creature walking through the Northern California woods – footage that became the most analyzed and debated in history. Fifty-seven years later, a reel of 16mm film discovered in a safe changes everything.

Director Marq Evans’s Capturing Bigfoot reveals the untold story behind the world’s greatest mystery, told for the first time by Patterson’s own son and the people who were there.

The filmmakers preview, “This is a story about family, legacy, broken friendships, and belief itself.”

Learn more at capturingbigfoot.com.

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Variety reports this week that Lionsgate will launch a SAW franchise FAST channel in time for Halloween, meaning you’ll be able to watch SAW movies 24/7 for free with ad breaks.

Lionsgate has teamed with LG Channels to launch the upcoming channel in the US & Canada.

The only catch? Only eight movies from the ten film franchise will be included.

Variety details, “Saw will have a standalone FAST channel for the first time, and in time for Halloween. Eight Saw movies will be available.”

Lionsgate and LG will also launch John Wick and The Hunger Games franchise channels.

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Watch the official FearFest 2026 trailer below and turn on AMC RIGHT NOW to start watching classic horror favorites and all your favorite horror franchises through Halloween day!

The Crypt Keeper, the underground icon from the beloved ’90s cult-classic Tales From the Crypt, will be the official host of this year’s FearFest to mark the 30th anniversary of the epic horror celebration. With presenting sponsor BACARDÍ Rum returning for a second year, the long-running annual horror and genre programming event features over 650 hours of iconic horror films, franchises, new series, specials and more.

Famed special effects master, AMC’s longtime creative partner and The Walking Dead director, Greg Nicotero (Creepshow, Guts & Glory) re-created the legendary puppet for a ghoulish refresh, leveraging his expertise in practical effects and creature design to update the Crypt Keeper’s signature look, movement, and personality for today’s audiences.

In collaboration with AMC Global Media’s Content Room, the company’s in-house branded entertainment studio, Nicotero directed the Crypt Keeper segments for FearFest with John Kassir providing the signature cackle and wit that cemented the Crypt Keeper’s legacy.

“What a great honor and privilege to re-create this iconic character and get a chance to revisit some of his clever quips and puns with John Kassir again reprising his role,” Nicotero shared in a statement. “Having the chance to re-create Kevin Yagher’s amazing puppet at my studio KNB EFX and get the opportunity to ‘direct him’ in a series of FearFest spots was like going back in time and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”

“FearFest has long been one of AMC’s most beloved horror traditions, and we couldn’t be happier to resurrect the Crypt Keeper as this year’s master of ‘scary-monies’ as we celebrate 30 years of FearFest. Revived by Greg Nicotero, a master of special effects and genre storytelling, the Crypt Keeper will give fans a fresh and wickedly fun gateway into our incredible horror library,” Kim Granito, chief marketing officer for AMC Global Media, added. “We’re also proud to partner once again with Bacardi, a brand that perfectly complements FearFest and our celebration of the spirit, creativity and community of horror fandom.”

The classic HBO television series “Tales from the Crypt” is now streaming on the AMC-owned Shudder, and the series is also playing as part of AMC FearFest this Halloween season.

Other highlights from this year’s programming are Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Final Destination, Insidious, and the Stephen King library including IT (2017), IT the mini-series, The Shining, Misery, and Christine, as well as the AMC premiere of The Terror: Devil In Silver, and AMC+’s new supernatural thriller YAGA, starring Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix Films, Humans), Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek, The Vampire Lestat), and Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry). Plus, themed marathons, such as “Fear the ’80s” (Silver Bullet, Christine, Poltergeist, etc.), “Creature Feature” (Tremors, Lake Placid, Pet Sematary, etc.), and more.

Click here to unlock the complete AMC FearFest 2026 schedule.

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But which categories will the film aim to compete in? Well, here’s where things get interesting on the Golden Globes front. The Hollywood Reporter reveals this week that Focus Features is actually campaigning Obsession in the Musical/Comedy categories for next year’s Golden Globes.

Of course, there isn’t actually a Horror category at a show like the Golden Globes, leaving only two main options: Drama or Comedy/Musical. While most of us would probably argue that Obsession is more of a drama than it is a comedy, the reality is that Focus Features is making the decision based purely on how much of a chance they think the film has in one category over the other.

Focus Features is clearly thinking the film and its performances (the star-making turn from Inde Navarrette, in particular) would be far more likely to take home statues in the Comedy/Musical category than the Drama category, and that’s essentially how this whole thing works.

It was just last year that The Substance star Demi Moore took home the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes, after all.

THR details, “Many pundits assumed the film would be pushed as a drama, given that it chronicles the chaos and violence that ensues after a young man is granted his wish of a young woman loving him ‘more than anyone in the fucking world.’ But those associated with it insist that it plays like a comedy — audiences tend to laugh at the expressions, remarks and wilder behavior of Navarrette as the wish-version of Nikki Freeman, many of which have been turned into memes — and that Golden Globes voters themselves have indicated that they regard it as a comedy.”

“Moreover,” THR’s report goes on to explain, “insiders cite as precedents numerous other genre-blurring films that were submitted and accepted at the Globes in the musical or comedy categories, including Get Out, The Banshees of Inisherin, Triangle of Sadness, Poor Things, The Substance and Bugonia, all of which received best picture (musical/comedy) Golden Globe noms — Banshees and Poor Things, in fact, won — and went on to best picture Oscar noms.”

To be clear, Obsession has only been submitted for consideration by Focus Features at this time, which does not mean the film will actually end up getting nominated for any awards.

The nominations will be announced December 7. Stay tuned.

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Johnny Depp makes his return to the big screen as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ti West’s Ebenezer, which is of course a new take on the classic tale of A Christmas Carol from Charles Dickens.

The tagline? “The name you know, the story you don’t.” Though based on this week’s new official trailer, this looks very much like just another adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Perhaps Ti West has something more up his sleeve that’s not on display here? We’ll find out in November.

Paramount brings Ebenezer to theaters on November 13, 2026.

The cast also includes Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, Tramell Tillman as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit, alongside Andrea Riseborough (Possessor), Daisy Ridley (Star Wars franchise), Sam Claflin (Hunger Games), Charlie Murphy (“Peaky Blinders”), Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), and Ellie Bamber (“Willow”)

Nathaniel Halpern wrote the adaptation for Ti West to direct.

Written by Charles Dickens, the classic tale of A Christmas Carol has been adapted for the screen countless times over the years, with notable film adaptations including Scrooge (1951) starring Alastair Sim, Scrooge (1970) starring Albert Finney, A Christmas Carol (1984) starring George C. Scott, Scrooged (1988) starring Bill Murray, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) starring Michael Caine, and A Christmas Carol (2009) starring Jim Carrey.

A Christmas Carol is classically a period piece ghost story. As Luiz H.C. wrote here on Bloody Disgusting, “Isn’t it weird how the single most influential piece of Christmas-related media is technically a horror story? One can even make the argument that Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol paved the way for the rise of Victorian Spiritualism during the following decade.”

Ti West aimed to make a spookier version than ever before. He told Entertainment Weekly, “I’ve always thought no one’s really made the movie version where the ghosts are a little bit spooky.”

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The news was first reported by Variety this morning.

Variety details that the cast for R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns will feature Frankie Honey, Ava Ferrer, Azriel Dalman, Joe Moore and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 8’s Jimbo.

Filmmaker Jem Garrard, who directed both R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead and its upcoming sequel for the free streaming service, will be back to direct R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns.

Here’s the official synopsis…

“When Ringmaster Rollo and his mysterious clown troupe arrive in Redhaven, Frankie discovers their visit may be connected to a child who vanished years ago. Convinced they’ve now set their sights on her little brother, Frankie must convince her friends to help uncover the truth and stop the clowns before her brother disappears with them for good.”

“R.L. Stine has been the first taste of fear for legions of fans — and the beginning of a lifelong love of horror,” said Adam Lewinson, chief content officer at Tubi. “Tubi’s collection of R.L. Stine movies gives longtime fans more of the stories that sparked their imaginations, while welcoming new audiences to the thrill of being scared.”

R.L. Stine added in a statement of his own, “Clowns have been scaring kids long before I ever got to them — I just gave them a reason to be afraid of the ones in Redhaven.”

This year’s Terror on Tubi celebration will premiere R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 on October 9.

Check out a creepy clown doll we got in the mail from Tubi this morning…

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And for the horror icon’s 30th birthday, Michael Dougherty is bringing Sam back to life…

Dougherty, director of Trick ’r Treat, Krampus, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, has launched SAM: THE SOUL OF HALLOWEEN, a new creative home for the pint-sized trickster!

The launch tonight, on the eve of October 1st, coincides with a month-long run of festival and independent theater screenings of the newly restored 4K edition of Season’s Greetings.

The new Sam: The Soul of Halloween website and social channels will give Sam an official home of his own for the very first time.

What can you expect from this new era of all things Sam?

Just in time for spooky season, new original Sam content will be released across his website and social channels, including animated shorts, illustrations, artist collaborations, merchandise and other bite-sized glimpses into Sam’s peculiar corner of Halloween.

Dougherty invited a growing roster of talented artists to interpret Sam through their own creative voices. As a result, Sam will wander through wildly different styles, mediums and imaginations.

“Trick ’r Treat obviously became a huge part of Sam’s story, and I remain incredibly proud of that film,” says Dougherty. “But Trick ‘r Treat wasn’t the first chapter in Sam’s story, and it won’t be the last. It really started with this weird little hand-drawn animated short I made as a film student. And for the 30th anniversary, it felt like the perfect time to go back to those roots — handmade, independent and artist-driven — and see where Sam might wander next.”

October’s releases will include new Sam art, animation, and short films from Mike Baird, Breehn Burns, Sam Furst, Richard Garcia, Cyrus Haley, Austin Pardun, Alexander Ray, Steven Rhodes, Ryan Sawyer, Christopher Shy, Trent Shy, Christopher Waltemate and Michael Ballif. Additional surprise collaborations will be revealed throughout the month.

The launch also marks the debut of the official Sam online shop, featuring exclusive limited-edition merchandise created specifically around Dougherty’s original animated incarnation of Sam.

The first batch of releases will include T-shirts, posters, pins, stickers and other art, with additional apparel and merchandise planned. Many pieces have been created in collaboration with the same artists who helped expand Sam’s mythology, allowing individual interpretations of the character to move from screen and page into collectibles.

Throughout 2026, a newly restored 4K edition of the 1996 animated short Season’s Greetings has returned to the big screen at genre festivals and special screenings around the world, introducing the original film — and the original Sam — to a new generation of audiences.

That theatrical anniversary homecoming continues throughout October, with Season’s Greetings screening at over thirty festivals and independent theaters including Screamfest in Los Angeles, the Texas Theatre in Dallas, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in New York, the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, the Gardena Cinema, the Vancouver Horror Show, the Knoxville Horror Fest, the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, Revue Cinema in Toronto, Telluride Horror Show in Colorado, the Myers House N.C., FilmQuest in Utah, and Sleepy Hollow Cinema — with additional screenings to be announced.

“What surprised me most was how alive Sam and his debut film still felt thirty years later,” Dougherty says. “People who grew up with Sam were bringing their kids. Artists were reaching out wanting to make things. Fans were showing up in costumes. It started feeling less like looking backward and more like opening a door into a new chapter.”

Follow Sam: The Soul of Halloween on Instagram and Twitter now!

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It’s a pretty clear cut case of one toy company copying the homework of another toy company, but the upcoming Doll Haus of Dread line from Jakks Pacific is pretty cool in its own right.

Photographs have surfaced this week of four dolls in the upcoming toy line…

• Pinhead from Hellraiser
• Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th
• Ghostface from Scream
• Billy the Puppet from Saw

Much like Mattel’s Monster High line, these Doll Haus of Dread dolls reimagine the horror icons with a killer sense of style, and each one comes with custom themed shoes and accessories.

The Hellraiser doll is wearing a highly unique Pinhead beret and holding a Puzzle Box purse, while the Jason Universe doll is more of a Crystal Lake camp counselor dressed up as Jason.

The Ghostface doll is easily the coolest in the line, mostly because it looks like a dead ringer for Drew Barrymore’s Casey Becker from the original Scream… dressed up as Ghostface!

Jigsaw’s Billy puppet from the Saw franchise makes a natural transition into the world of fashion, with swirly makeup, saw blade heels, and a tricycle-shaped purse completing the look.

We don’t know at this time when these dolls are going to be released or if more horror icons will be added to the mix, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled. Stay tuned for updates.

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“The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVII” premieres Sunday, October 25 at 8pm ET!

We received a special press mailer at the Bloody Disgusting offices this week that teases the three storylines that will be featured in this year’s “extra-scary, ultra-spooky” Halloween special…

• Marge gets a horrifying new perspective on marriage
• Bart and Santa’s Little Helper embark on a bone-chilling adventure.
• Homer takes a driving lesson.

Of particular note, one of those segments will see “The Simpsons” spoof The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the mailer we received this morning includes a sneak peek at Homer and the gang reimagined in the style of Henry Selick and Tim Burton’s animated classic.

The mailer also teases the following plot points from the three segments…

• Marge’s shed keeps giving her new husbands…
• Bart and his dog switch bodies…
• Bart’s dad is in scary driver’s ed movies.

Don’t miss “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXXVII” on October 25!

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This year’s Season of Screams runs through the end of the year and features a supersized lineup of new film releases, series, specials, screening events, and live watch parties on Shudder TV.

Shudder’s Season of Screams features highly anticipated premieres every Friday through the end of the year, including Parasomnia; a new installment in the popular V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/Mixtape; the found footage breakout hit Infirmary, body horror thriller Bloody Tennis; supernatural nightmare The Cycle; the Milly Shapiro-led Hallowarrior; a new season of The Creep Tapes; the 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards; and a new Halloween special, Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party.

This Halloween we’re also getting an all-new Ghoul Log special, the annual twist on the traditional holiday yule log. Titled Curse of the Ghoul Logs, this year’s sequel was created by the filmmakers behind Shudder’s buzzy new feature Hallowarrior. They didn’t just resurrect everyone’s favorite jack-o-lantern; they’re giving multiple pumpkins the spooky spotlight.

Watch an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s Ghoul Log(s) below…

The new hour-long Curse of the Ghoul Logs sets the scene beginning October 1!

And then in Hallowarrior, which premieres October 16, “Pumpkin (Milly Shapiro), the last girl on earth and sole survivor of a humanity-ending plague, scavenges the wasteland for supplies on the eve of Halloween. Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Shannyn Sossamon). Outnumbered and armed with candy, wit and weapons, Pumpkin must ferociously fight back to survive the night.”

Hallowarrior is written and directed by Ben Sottak.

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Check out your first look at Jenna Ortega in “Wednesday” Season 3 below.

Creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, “Smallville”) are back as showrunners of the Netflix series, alongside executive producer and director Tim Burton.

Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Isaac Ordonez, Billie Piper, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Victor Dorobantu, Evie Templeton, Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joanna Lumley, and Fred Armisen return to star.

New additions include Eva Green (Dark Shadows), Winona Ryder (“Stranger Things”), Chris Sarandon (Fright Night), Noah Taylor (“Game of Thrones”), Oscar Morgan (“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”), Kennedy Moyer (“Task”), Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones”), Andrew McCarthy (Weekend at Bernie’s), and James Lance (“Ted Lasso”).

Season 3 plot details for “Wednesday” are still being kept under wraps, but Alfred Gough and Miles Millar had previously teased, “This season, we welcome new students, new teachers, and excavate some long-rotting Addams Family secrets. Don’t say you weren’t warned.”

“Our goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,” says Gough. “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.” Millar adds, “We will be seeing more Addams family members and learning more family secrets in Season 3!”

Tim Burton adds, “I’m so excited to be back for Season 3, and it’s great to be reunited with all of the original cast. The addition of some dear friends and past collaborators of mine — Winona, Eva, Chris, Noah … makes this season extra special. I feel very lucky.”

“Wednesday” is expected to return in 2027. Stay tuned for updates.

The first season remains the most-viewed English-language series on Netflix of all time.

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Crawlers is Rated R for “violent content/bloody images, language and brief sexual material.”

Roadside Attractions and Saban Films are unleashing Crawlers in theaters this October.

Matilda Lutz stars as Serena, the overworked and underappreciated manager of the Paradiso Palms apartment complex who finds herself inundated by lethal eight-legged critters. 

In Crawlers, “a catastrophic infestation of venomous and deadly spiders sends an apartment building into lockdown.

“Trapped inside by a police-mandated quarantine, Serena and her residents battle to survive as the creatures multiply by the second. Armed with her intimate knowledge of the complex, Serena may be the only one who can keep them alive—if she can confront her deepest fear.” 

Angel Gómez Hernández (Don’t Listen) directs from a script by Jayson Rothwell (Silent Night).

Crawlers marks the first feature from Badlands, the new collaboration between Basil Iwanyk & Erica Lee’s Thunder Road (John Wick, Sicario) and Scott Strauss (Resident Evil, Underworld).

“Crawlers is a uniquely visceral horror experience that gets under your skin in the best way possible. It’s a true, unapologetic genre film that delivers the kind of squirm-in-your-seat, racing-heart moments that horror fans live for,” said Saban co-presidents Shanan Becker and Jonathan Saba. “It masterfully blends edge-of-your-seat thrills with high-octane fun.”

Watch the previously released official trailer for Crawlers below.

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Bloody Disgusting has learned that pre-orders for the Collector’s Edition – with stunning page edge printing – will go live beginning Thursday, October 1 from publisher Fab Press.

Elsa Lanchester of course played the iconic Bride of Frankenstein in James Whale’s 1935 Universal Monsters sequel, but that’s only scratching the surface of Lanchester’s career.

Here’s the official synopsis from Fab Press…

“If all that Elsa Lanchester ever did was play the Monster’s Mate in Bride of Frankenstein, she would still be an icon. But there was so much more to her than that. Rebelling against her infamous parents, she became a celebrity in her teens and by 1927 was one of the most famous women in Britain. She met and fell in love with Charles Laughton, whose star was rising meteorically, and for two years they were London’s golden couple. When Charles admitted to Elsa that he was gay, she resolved to live with that till death do them part.

“The couple moved to Hollywood in the 1930s where Elsa established a solid career as a character actress in classic films such as Bell, Book and Candle, The Bishop’s Wife, The Spiral Staircase and Witness for the Prosecution. Ironically, she disliked acting, describing herself as a vaudevillian, and was desperate to return to cabaret and revue. The opportunity came when she met the team behind the Turnabout Theatre, a unique live/puppet venue where Elsa appeared as “Guest Artist” six nights a week for thirteen years. After Charles’ death she continued her busy career in film and television, including a series of memorable Disney roles. She also determined to reveal the truth about Charles and their unconventional marriage.

“Across seven decades Elsa Lanchester worked with an extraordinary catalogue of 20th century legends, from H.G. Wells to W.C. Fields, Noël Coward to Jerry Lewis, Stravinsky to Elvis. In Elsa Lanchester: Bride of the Hunchback, award-winning biographer M.J. Simpson draws on twenty years of research, including interviews with several key figures now deceased, to present for the first time the full incredible story of Elsa Lanchester’s storied life and career. Illustrated with more than 200 rare and previously unpublished images.”

[Related] ‘The Bride of Frankenstein Lives’ – Comic Book Series Launching This Halloween

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This year’s AMC FearFest is extra special, as AMC has dug up the corpse of the Crypt Keeper and they’re forcing the beloved horror icon to HOST this year’s FearFest celebration all month!

It makes sense considering the classic HBO television series “Tales from the Crypt” is now streaming on the AMC-owned Shudder, and the series is also playing as part of FearFest!

With presenting sponsor BACARDÍ Rum returning for a second year, the long-running annual horror and genre programming event, featuring over 650 hours of iconic horror films, franchises, new series, specials and more, kicks off Thursday, October 1 on AMC and AMC+.

Here’s the full schedule for Kickoff Weekend – Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4…

Thursday, October 1 – FearFest Halloween Kickoff Marathon: 

• 11am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
• 1pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
• 3pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
• 5pm: Halloween II (1981)
• 7pm: Halloween (1978)
• 9pm: TNA iMPACT!
• 11pm: Tales from the Crypt Marathon

Friday, October 2 –AMC Celebrates Insidious Marathon: 

• 8pm: Insidious (15th Anniversary)
• 10:30pm: Insidious: Chapter 2  
• 1am: Insidious: Chapter 3

Saturday, October 3 – Stephen King Marathon: 

• 6:30am: Graveyard Shift
• 8:30am: Pet Sematary
• 10:30am: Silver Bullet
• 12:30pm: Stephen King’s It Part 1
• 2:45pm: Stephen King’s It Part 2  
• 5pm: Christine   
• 7pm: It (2017)
• 10pm: Carrie (2013)
• 12:15am: Misery  

Sunday, October 4 – Slasher Sunday: 

• 12:15pm: Halloween (2007)
• 2:45pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• 5pm: Friday the 13th (1980)
• 7pm: Halloween II (1981)
• 9pm: The Terror: Devil In Silver Episode 103

Click here to unlock the complete AMC FearFest 2026 schedule.

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The new graphic novel from Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment is now set for release for everyone on October 13, 2026, and you can check out the cover and trailer below.

This marks the first all-original Trick ‘r Treat graphic novel in a decade, presented by Trick’ r Treat creator and director Michael Dougherty.

Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours features four brand-new, original stories centered around everyone’s favorite mischief-maker, Sam. The stories are brought to life by a talented group of creators, including writers Michael Dougherty (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Trick’ r Treat: Days of the Dead), Zach Shields (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Trick’ r Treat: Days of the Dead), Todd Casey (Trick’ r Treat: Days of the Dead), Breehn Burns (Trick’ r Treat movie, Trick’ r Treat: The Haunting), and Curtis Waugh (Stegosaurus, the Moistest), with artistic contributions from Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night), Breehn Burns (Trick ‘r Treat movie original concept artist and comic illustrator), and Tristan Jones (Mad Max: Fury Road comics).

The lineup of new Sam stories includes…

ONE LAST HALLOWEEN

At a rundown nursing home, a group of lonely patients summons the spirit of Halloween in order to celebrate one last spooky holiday together, with unexpected and frightening results.

DID YOU MISS ME

When a man returns from the dead on Halloween, he’s given one night to find closure and reunite with his beloved wife, only to discover a horrifying and tragic secret.

HARVEST MOONS

Far across the galaxy and untethered from the now-defunct roots of Earth, a group of kids on a conservative space colony will discover that Halloween is more than a long-lost tradition.

HALLOWEEN COUNTRY

Deep in Wyoming corn country, three ranch hands break up a strange occult ritual and find themselves hunted by a half-formed creature straight out of Halloween folklore.

“I’m thrilled to return to the twisted world of Trick ‘r Treat for more of Sam’s mischievous adventures,” said writer/director Michael Dougherty. “This new graphic novel is a true labor of love, created by a top-notch team of writers and artists, and I can’t wait for fans to join us for the best Halloween party ever.”

Pre-order your copy of Trick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours today.

Sam is back with the brand new graphic novel TRICK ‘R TREAT: WITCHING HOURS.

Features four brand new Trick ‘r Treat stories.

Including SAM IN OUTER SPACE.

Releasing October 13. pic.twitter.com/y8lYSSCi8c

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) September 29, 2026

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This October, hitch a ride to the heart of terror: Criterion Channel’s Halloween programming includes a full-throttle tour of cinema’s scariest road movies, an anthology of TV-movie nightmares, and collections built around our fears of sinister intruders and mysterious possessive forces.

There’s so much more to choose from, including the films of contemporary Japanese master Kiyoshi Kurosawa, selections from the landmark box set The Complete Kubrick, transgressive cult favorites from Bruce LaBruce, and the riveting anime series Terror in Resonance.

The lineup includes…

*Indicates programming available only in the U.S.

Highway Horror

Terror takes the fast lane in these souped-up joyrides into fear. While the road movie typically imagines the open highway as a conduit for freedom and self-discovery, these films explore the genre’s dark underside, where a wrong turn, a chance encounter along a desolate byway, or a serious case of road rage plunges travelers into a desperate fight for survival. From pedal-to-the-metal tales of crazed killers behind the wheel (Duel, The Hitcher) to terrifying detours into the hostile wilderness (Alone) to careening journeys into the occult and supernatural (Race with the Devil, The Appointment), these nightmares on wheels turn the open road into a freeway to hell.

Programmed by Clyde Folley

FEATURING: And Soon the Darkness (1970), Duel (1971),* The Cars That Ate Paris (1974), Race with the Devil (1975), Road Games (1981), The Appointment (1982), The Hitcher (1986),* Maximum Overdrive (1986), The Wraith (1986), The Vanishing (1988), Cohen and Tate (1989), Highway to Hell (1991), Dust Devil (1992),* Joy Ride (2001), Alone (2020)*

Made-for-TV Terror

The small screen delivers big shocks in these horror gems from the golden age of the American television movie. Both a proving ground for up-and-coming talent and a haven for Hollywood veterans, the TV movie gave viewers the chance to see a new feature-length film in the comfort of their home nearly every week, with horror and thriller films making a particular impact. From genre touchstones like Steven Spielberg’s high-octane directorial debut, Duel, and Tobe Hooper’s atmospheric Stephen King adaptation Salem’s Lot to ripe-for-discovery cult favorites like the indelibly creepy slasher Dark Night of the Scarecrow, these exemplars of taught, economical filmmaking deliver maximum thrills.

FEATURING: Duel (1971),* Someone’s Watching Me! (1978), Salem’s Lot (1979), Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

Unwelcome Guests

The sanctuary of the home becomes a terrifying trap in these disturbing tales of sinister, unannounced guests who arrive at the door with shocking consequences. Whether the menace comes from the satanists next door in Rosemary’s Baby, the gang of masked home invaders who interrupt a family reunion in You’re Next, or the seemingly innocuous acquaintance who turns up and refuses to leave in The Gift, these domestic nightmares invite us to consider a most unsettling question: How do we react when the horror is already inside the house?

FEATURING: The Night of the Hunter (1955), Rosemary’s Baby (1968),* Play Misty for Me (1971),* Homebodies (1974), The Plumber (1979), Pacific Heights (1990), When a Stranger Calls Back (1993),* La cérémonie (1995), Funny Games (1997), You’re Next (2011), The Gift (2015)*

Possessions

These boundary-pushing visions of total takeover examine the terror and transgressive thrill of losing oneself to a host of uncanny forces. Ancient demons (The Omen), AI gone rogue (Demon Seed), alien parasites (Lifeforce), and adolescent bloodlust (Jennifer’s Body) turn the body into a battleground in tales of physical and psychic invasion that explore the primal anxieties and provocative possibilities of transformation from within.

FEATURING: Itim (1976), The Omen (1976), Demon Seed (1977), Possession (1981), The Entity (1982), Lifeforce (1985), The Faculty (1998),* Jennifer’s Body (2009), The Wailing (2016)

The Others (Alejandro Amenábar, 2001)

On her remote country estate, a mother (Nicole Kidman) keeps her light-sensitive children enshrouded in darkness and isolation, until unwelcome intruders begin to haunt her insular world.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES: Audio commentary by director Alejandro Amenábar, a  conversation between Amenábar and film critic Pau Gómez, making-of programs, and more.

Don’t Look Now (Nicolas Roeg, 1973)*

A couple experience tragedy and supernatural terror amid an elegantly decaying Venice in Nicolas Roeg’s brilliantly disturbing horror milestone.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES: A conversation between editor Graeme Clifford and film writer and historian Bobbie O’Steen, an interview with composer Pino Donaggio, programs on the making of the film, and more.

Altered States (Ken Russell, 1980)

A researcher’s psychological experiments take him to the outer limits of consciousness in Ken Russell’s brainwave-blasting cosmic freakout.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES: Audio commentary by film historian Samm Deighan, interviews with Russell and actor William Hurt, and more.

Rosemary’s Baby (Roman Polanski, 1968)*

A young mother-to-be (Mia Farrow) grows increasingly suspicious that her overfriendly neighbors are concealing satanic secrets in the ultimate occult shocker.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES: A documentary featuring interviews with director Roman Polanski, Farrow, and producer Robert Evans; an interview with author Ira Levin; and more.

Dead Ringers (David Cronenberg, 1988)

Two Jeremy Irons are twice as diabolical in David Cronenberg’s chilling tale of twin gynecologists caught in a whirlpool of sexual confusion, drugs, and madness.

SUPPLEMENTAL FEATURES: Audio commentary by Cronenberg, Irons, editor Ron Sanders, production designer Carol Spier, and cinematographer Peter Suschitzky; and more.

Directed by Dario Argento

Bathed in electric color, bursting with kaleidoscopic set pieces, and dripping with blood, the thrillers of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento are vivid excursions into baroque excess and dreamlike abstraction. Setting a new benchmark for the giallo murder mystery—complete with black-gloved killers, intricately staged violence, and psychosexual delirium—with The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and The Cat o’ Nine Tails, Argento continued to push his style into increasingly surreal realms with masterpieces like the supernatural tour de force Inferno and the self-reflexive giallo deconstruction Tenebrae.

FEATURING: The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970), The Cat o’ Nine Tails (1971), Inferno (1980), Tenebrae (1982), Two Evil Eyes (1990)

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Merging psychological dread with existential inquiry, the films of Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa use genre trappings to probe the alienation and anxiety underpinning modern life. Quivering with whisper-quiet unease that gathers with slow-burn intensity, the J-horror touchstones Cure and Pulse are indelibly disturbing visions of psychic disintegration and technological contagion, while thrillers like Serpent’s Path and Cloud blend gripping suspense with incisive social commentary. And in sui generis dramas like Bright Future and To the Ends of the Earth, Kurosawa brings his keen-eyed formalism to stories of characters cast adrift in an increasingly uncertain world.

FEATURING: Door III (1996), Cure (1997), Serpent’s Path (1998), Spider’s Eyes (1998), Charisma (1999), Pulse (2001), Bright Future (2003),* Penance (2012), Creepy (2016), To the Ends of the Earth (2019), Cloud (2024), Serpent’s Path (2024)

AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Violent, confrontational, and shockingly realistic, Tobe Hooper’s horror landmark remains one of the most terrifying movies ever made.

And that’s just the beginning…

Browse the complete lineup over on The Criterion Channel’s website.

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Made on a budget of less than $1 million, Obsession probably seemed like a long shot in terms of box office viability, but when Focus Features came along and picked it up for a whopping $15 million, that picture changed completely. And so did Curry Barker’s life and career when Obsession scared up over $519 million at the global box office this year, becoming the highest grossing horror movie of the year (so far). But let’s back up just a little bit here…

It was the Toronto International Film Festival screening back in September 2025 that led to Focus Features getting involved, but as you might imagine, Focus wasn’t the only major company looking to spend big on Curry Barker’s wish fulfillment nightmare. Also in the mix?

A24. NEON. And a little streaming service called Netflix.

[Related] ‘Obsession’ Halloween Costumes Now Available from the NBCUniversal Shop

While Obsession likely would’ve remained a high profile theatrical release if A24 or NEON ended up getting their hands on the movie, it’s the Netflix option that raises the biggest questions. Would Netflix have brought the film to theaters or taken it straight to streaming? And if Obsession had not been released in theaters, would it have become the cultural phenomenon it has become?

In a new chat with the podcast Q With Tom Power, Curry Barker answers one of those questions.

Barker explains the studio feeding frenzy, “I called my manager. He’s like, ‘Dude, everybody’s putting in a bid for this thing.’ At this time, I’m still thinking maybe small theatrical release. Maybe they just want to acquire it; and also, as a director, I’m thinking, I’m scared of, ‘Are they going to want to change my movie? Are they going to want to take out certain parts that I like?’

“So many questions were being thrown around,” Barker continues…

“I think Netflix was in the conversation at one point. They put in an offer to just put it straight on Netflix. All of these conversations started.”

Of course, it’s impossible to know what Netflix would’ve done with Obsession had they gotten their hands on it, but it’s pretty safe to say that a theatrical release would not have been in the cards. And without the word-of-mouth insanity that was caused by the film’s nationwide theatrical release, it’s hard to imagine Obsession ever achieving quite the same level of success.

It makes you wonder. How many straight-to-streaming movies could’ve been massive box office hits if only they got the chance to play in theaters? As you may recall, a handful of recent horror hits including Smile and Evil Dead Rise were at one time set to debut as streaming exclusives. Both films hit big in theaters, and both films spawned theatrically released sequels as a result.

Not every horror movie ever made will get a theatrical release. Not every horror movie ever made even warrants one. But Obsession suggests that more studios should be open to taking chances.

You just never know when a low budget indie film may become Hollywood’s Next Big Thing.

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Variety further details this afternoon that Kristen Stewart will lead the cast of Spiritual World as a “haunted, clairvoyant young woman plagued by mysterious premonitions.”

Vicky Krieps, Riley Keough, and Wagner Moura will also star in Spiritual World, alongside Barbara Sukowa (Deux) and Niels Schneider (The Unknown).

“The film will start shooting in February in France and Germany,” Variety notes.

Kristen Stewart is also set to star in the upcoming Flesh of the Gods from distributor A24 and director Panos Cosmatos (Mandy), with Wagner Moura also part of that movie’s cast.

Stay tuned for more on the mysterious Spiritual World as we learn it.

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While Stephen King raves that The Cycle is a mix of The Thing and The Silence of the Lambs, as well as “a terrific fright flick,” Mick Garris calls it “an over-the-top celebration of practical effects.”

Watch the official trailer for The Cycle below and find it October 23 only on Shudder.

Deborah Ann Woll stars as woman shocked to discover that a recent body discovered at a crime scene turns out to be her estranged father. It unleashes a supernatural nightmare.

The logline reads, “When the body of a man missing for thirty-six years is discovered at the scene of a horrific crime, it’s up to his estranged daughter to unravel his dark past.“

Jeffrey Donovan (“Burn Notice“, Villains) also stars in The Cycle.

Jordan Downey wrote the screenplay with Kevin Stewart (The Head Hunter).

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review for Bloody Disgusting, “Downey adds new wrinkles and lore to my personal favorite variety of movie monsters, surprising with an inventive twist to a familiar staple. It may take a while for The Cycle to fully show its hand, but it’s more than worth the wait.”

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Carter Swan, who just produced Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, is behind the upcoming movie adaptation of The Crying Boy. Deadline notes that Rona Mark will be writing the screenplay.

The horror comic arrived on the scene back in 2024.

Publisher Keenspot describes, “In this shocking new horror series, Nadia and her son Samir have moved to Queens, New York to restart their lives after the violent death of her husband. In their new apartment, they discover an old painting of a sad, innocent-looking boy. Nadia is reluctant to keep the maudlin canvas, but relents when her son seems to bond with it.

“The grief-torn family have no idea that within the canvas hides a demon from Hell surviving for millennia by feeding on the souls of children. Thrown into the world of the supernatural, Nadia must overcome her depression and grief and save her son from evil.”

Comic book co-creator Niall O’Rourke said in a statement, “Super excited to work with Carter Swan and develop the project. He brings an incredible amount of experience and knowledge to this. We hit it off straight away after he read the script and he was a big fan of the Keenspot comic book series.”

Keenspot’s CEO Chris Crosby adds, “The Crying Boy has been one of Keenspot’s best-received titles and we’re ecstatic that a producer like Swan will be helping to bring it to the big screen. It’s a testament to the awesome creativity of writer Niall O’Rourke and artist Rob Moran that this adaptation is attracting talent of the highest caliber.”

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On that note…

Jason Universe has joined forces with Pabst Blue Ribbon for a limited edition 12-pack of PBR beer featuring a cut-out Jason Voorhees mask, and that’s just the beginning of the collab.

This week, Pabst Blue Ribbon has unleashed a Jason Universe merch line including various t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and stickers that pay tribute to the hockey mask-wearing horror icon.

The collection includes the “Beer Slasher” tee and long-sleeve tee, the “Friday Night” tee, the “Blood Ribbon” hoodie, a “Beer Run” trucker hat, stickers, and even a Jason Universe hockey jersey.

“From a case of beer that doubles as a Halloween mask to a giant Jason bobblehead that could probably double as a home security device, we’re thrilled to see how PBR and Jason are cutting through the Halloween noise,” said Hannah Barnett, Brand Director at Pabst.

The PBR x Jason Universe collab will also feature two Halloween season activations:

• New York Comic Con (Oct. 8–11): PBR x Jason Universe will take over nightlife surrounding NYCC with a series of Jason-themed events across New York City, including Jason Trivia Night, a “Jason” Meet Up on Friday and the official PBR x Jason Bar Crawl on Saturday.
• The Fest 24 (Oct. 23–25): The collaboration will bring Jason-themed PBR merchandise and experiences to key downtown Gainesville, FL venues and partner bars throughout the multi-day indie music festival, with additional activation details to come.

Head over to the PBR website to grab the limited Jason Universe merch now.

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After debuting with $60 million at the domestic box office, Cregger’s Resident Evil has now passed $100 million in the United States, scaring up $103.4 million in U.S. theaters to date.

This makes Cregger’s Resident Evil the very first movie in the Resident Evil film franchise to hit that $100 million domestic milestone, with Resident Evil: Afterlife‘s $60.1 million at the U.S. box office back in 2010 representing the franchise’s domestic high up to this point in time.

Worldwide, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is now mere days away from passing $200 million. At the time of this article being written, the film’s worldwide total is sitting at $196.4 million.

The highest grossing installment in this film franchise is still 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and its $312.2 million global haul, but Zach Cregger’s movie is coming for that record.

What’s particularly noteworthy here is that it was just five years ago that Sony had previously attempted to reboot the Resident Evil film franchise with director Johannes Roberts’ Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. But that film only opened to $5.3 million in the early days of the pandemic, going on to scare up just $41.9 million at the worldwide box office.

That means in just two weeks, the new Resident Evil movie has already more than QUARUPLED the total worldwide haul of the previous installment in the Resident Evil franchise.

The production budget for Cregger’s Resident Evil movie was a reported $75 million, quite a bit higher than Welcome to Raccoon City‘s reported $25 million, but the gamble is paying off.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil currently has a 96% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best reviewed video game movie of all time on the platform. You can read our review here.

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Stephen King tweets, “The Institute Season 2 premieres on MGM Plus November 8th. The kids are done running. Mark your calendars.” Check out two brand new first-look images below.

In Season 1, “Teen genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.”

Season 2 will pick up after the Season 1 finale, in which the survivors discovered similar facilities all over the world. 

Set free but hunted, new dangers await the escapees from the Institute…

The MGM+ series hails from director/executive producer Jack Bender (From, Mr. Mercedes), writer/executive producer Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand), and MGM+ Studios. Both filmmakers are no strangers to the world of Stephen King.

Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Simone Miller (Kalisha), Fionn Laird (Nick), Hannah Galway (Wendy), Julian Richings (Stackhouse), Robert Joy (Dr. Hendricks), and Martin Roach (Chief Ashworth) star, with Alfie Allen (“Game of Thrones,” The Predator) joining the second season.

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The miniseries premieres on comic book shelves October 28, 2026.

For The Bride of Frankenstein Lives, Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis (Absolute Wonder Woman, The Cull) reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year.

Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation, The Bride lives! With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride took her first steps into the world and was…displeased. Now, she must discover where and who she came from and begin what every living thing begins…the process of staying alive.

Check out the various Issue #1 covers below and learn more on Image’s website.

You can also read an interview with writer Kelly Thompson over on Fangoria for a more in-depth sneak peek at the upcoming comic book miniseries. “I hope we’re bringing something new and interesting,” Thompson tells the outlet. She teases, “I just feel like she’s made less by Dr. Frankenstein to me than by the creature and by the women that are her creators — that the women that she came from, these lives that were destroyed in order to make her.”

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Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey have also joined “The Last of Us” Season 3. Laura Bailey voiced Abby in the video game The Last of Us Part II, while Ian Alexander voiced Lev.

In the TV series, however, they’re both playing very different characters.

The Hollywood Reporter details, “John Goodman and Ian Alexander will play Joey and Paco, a “friendly duo” who call themselves the “Heroes of the Highway.” Laura Bailey is set to play Elizabeth, one of the leaders of a religious sect called the Seraphites.”

Season 2 picked up five years after the events of the first season, which centered on a hardened survivor smuggling humanity’s last hope out of an oppressive quarantine zone, two decades after modern civilization was decimated. Plot details for season three haven’t been revealed yet, other than that it will shift to Abby’s perspective and heavily feature the Seraphites.

Kaitlyn Dever stars as Abby, who will be the centerpiece of the upcoming season, alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, and Jeffrey Wright also star.

The Season 3 cast will also include Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson, Clea DuVall, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Ariella Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord.

The Last of Us video game co-creator Neil Druckmann stepped down as co-showrunner of the series last year, leaving Craig Mazin (“Chernobyl”) as the sole showrunner for Season 3.

We expect “The Last of Us” Season 3 sometime in 2027.

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Jane Levy did not return for Don’t Breathe 2, unfortunately, with most fans agreeing that the sequel took the franchise down a strange new path. It sounds like the upcoming Don’t Breathe 3 will be a course correction, with both Stephen Lang and Jane Levy confirmed to return.

Fede Alvarez announced on stage during a Beyond Fest Q&A over the weekend that “there’s a screenplay for Don’t Breathe 3,” and both Levy and Lang will be returning for the third film!

Directed by Fede Alvarez, Don’t Breathe was released in 2016. Don’t Breathe co-writer Rodo Sayagues stepped into the director’s chair for Don’t Breathe 2 in 2021.

Rodo Sayagues recently hinted at the possibility of a Don’t Breathe 3 involving Rocky, Jane Levy‘s character from the original film, while promoting the second installment.

“I think stories are never wrapped. If something is true about the first movie, is that there’s no closure on both ends,” he told ComicBook.com. “There was no closure for the story of Norman and there’s no closure for the story of Rocky. They both got away with a crime, both of them.”

He added, “Rocky stole a lot of money. And also, she let him get away with it. She could have called the police and [said], ‘Look, this guy has a dead girl in the cellar,’ and she did not. So both of them have a past that will haunt them. I think we’re going after the Blind Man first.”

As noted above, Don’t Breathe 2 continued the story of the Blind Man, while the whereabouts of Jane Levy’s Rocky have remained unknown. Stay tuned for more on Don’t Breathe 3.

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Watch the reveal trailer below.

Epic Games previews the upcoming collaboration, “The Fazbear Band has taken over Battle Royale. Face the animatronic animal bosses and survive the night… if you can.”

It’s almost showtime… Fortnitemares begins October 1, 2026.

Stay tuned for more Fortnitemares 2026 reveals in the coming days.

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The director of atmospheric chillers The Witch and Nosferatu warns that Werwulf is the darkest movie he’s written to date, and you can get a taste of the primal experience by watching the new official trailer below. In addition to the new trailer, Focus Features has launched the Werwulf Alternate Reality Game this weekend. You’ll find it over on DevourethAllMankynde.com.

Get fully immersed into the world of Werwulf with an alternate reality game that is timed to each of the full moons between September through November and culminates in a mysterious prize for those that complete all three moons each full moon. You will need to seek out a hidden “sign” on various digital platforms and decipher the sign back into the site in order to fulfill the moon.

The catch is, you only get 24 hours each full moon to search for the sign before it disappears so you’ll need to work fast to find it!

Here’s the first clue…

. .

— Werwulf (@werwulfmovie) September 26, 2026

Set in 13th century England, Werwulf sees a mysterious creature stalk the land as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality. The film hits theaters on December 25 via Focus Features.

Here’s the logline: “Witness Robert Eggers’ most visceral and haunting experience yet. Focus Features presents Werwulf, a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nosferatu), Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu), Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Ralph Ineson (The Witch), and Bodhi Rae Breathnach (Hamnet) star.

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John Goblikon, the wisecracking goblin frontman of the metal band Nekrogoblikon, stars in No One Survives, a new horror-comedy series featuring Clayton Farris (Weapons), stand-up comedian Ali Macofsky, Christian Pierce (The Real Bros of Simi Valley), viral sensation Jason Rodelo, and more.

Blending dark comedy, horror and practical effects, No One Survives follows John Goblikon as he attempts to navigate the everyday frustrations of human life. Unfortunately, when you’re a goblin, even ordinary problems have a tendency to take a killer turn.

Watch the bloody first episode, No One Survives: An Uber, down below!

The series was created and executive produced by Dave Rispoli (John Goblikon), filmmaker Brandon Dermer (I’m Totally Fine), and Nekrogoblikon’s Alex Alereza. It was written by Chris Stephen and Joe McAdam (Golden Axe, Paramount+) and directed by Dermer, with practical effects by Mark Villalobos of Gorgazmo.

The new series expands the world of John Goblikon, a character who has grown far beyond the stage since first appearing with Nekrogoblikon. John also hosts The Right Now Podcast with John Goblikon through All Things Comedy, which recently surpassed 100 episodes.

Coinciding with the launch of No One Survives, Nekrogoblikon has re-recorded and released the song that inspired the series’ title, “No One Survives,” now available on all streaming platforms.

In October, John Goblikon will hit the road for a limited Halloween comedy tour, culminating at the Starlight Cabaret in Studio City on October 29. Learn more on the band’s official website.

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The online shop is now selling two costume sets based on Obsession, allowing you to either dress up as Bear (Michael Johnston) or Freaky Nikki (Inde Navarrette) this Halloween.

Priced at $74.95 each, they’re up for pre-order now and will ship in early October. They’re available in sizes ranging from Small to XXL, and they both come with One Wish Willow replicas.

Here’s the full breakdown of everything you’re getting…

Obsession – Bear Costume Set

Step into the world of Obsession with Bear’s unmistakable final look from the film. Recreated with details inspired by the original costume, the set captures one of the film’s most memorable looks, complete with a printed wooden block inspired by the one Bear pulls during the infamous game night.

Costume Set Includes: retro patterned sweater, comfy lounge pants, printed bock, and One Wish Willow.

• Retro Patterned Sweater: Designed to mirror Bear’s cozy aesthetic with a wool-polyester blend knit-in sweater featuring detailed Southwestern geometric stripes.
• Comfy Lounge Pants: Soft 100% polyester plaid pajama pants with an adjustable drawstring waist for maximum movie-marathon comfort.
• Printed Block: Includes the giant wooden prop measuring 7.15″ L × 2.38″ W × 1.43″ H, stamped with the pivotal movie line: “Kiss the person on your left.”
• One Wish Willow: exclusive, limited-edition novelty prop housed in retro-inspired packaging that promises to amaze your friends and complete your film-accurate look.

Obsession – Nikki Costume Set

Recreate Nikki’s final look from Obsession with a set featuring some of her most iconic pieces from the film. The “borrowed” off-the-shoulder floral dress is accompanied by temporary tattoos to complete the look and a foam brick printed with “i love you so so so so so much.”

Costume Set Includes: purple floral dress, temporary tattoo sheet, foam brick prop, and One Wish Willow.

• Purple Floral Dress: A dark purple floral polyester dress featuring an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, ruched bust, and delicate lace paneling.
• Temporary Tattoos: Includes a 4″ × 6″ temporary tattoo sheet
• Foam Brick Prop: Includes a lightweight, safe brick-shaped foam block measuring approximately 7.75″ × 3.5″ × 1.5″, custom-printed with “i love you so so so so so much.”
• One Wish Willow: exclusive, limited-edition novelty prop housed in retro-inspired packaging that promises to amaze your friends and complete your film-accurate look.

Pre-order your official Obsession Halloween costumes in the NBC shop now!

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Here are the new horror movies that released September 21 – September 27, 2026!

Fresh out of theaters, Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man is now available on Digital.

Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man later hits DVD & Blu-ray on October 20, with a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release featuring art cards and scratch & sniff stickers listed for November 17 on Amazon.

A mysterious ice cream man rolls into an idyllic town serving kids sweet treats that trigger a strange and deadly madness. Soon, the kids embark on an increasingly unhinged kill spree, sending the town spiraling into chaos and revealing something far darker beneath the surface.

Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Sarah Abbott, Benjamin Byron Davis, Eli Roth, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, and Charlie Storey star.

Sir Popsmore proudly presents the Ice Cream Man Collectable Popcorn Bucket Bundle. A very limited supply remains. Secure yours before they are gone.

Critically acclaimed documentary Boorman and the Devil chronicles how one of the world’s greatest filmmakers made one of the most hated movies ever: Exorcist II: The Heretic.

Boorman and the Devil is now available on Digital at home.

After the success of Point Blank and Deliverance, Warner Brothers offered John Boorman the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to direct a sequel to their smash hit, The Exorcist. The result was one of the biggest disasters in movie history. A critical and financial failure that not only changed how Hollywood did business, but nearly ended Boorman’s filmmaking career.

Now, John Boorman, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher, Karyn Kusama, Joe Dante, Mike Flanagan, and more reflect back on the ambition of the film, the artistry and craft, and the value of big creative swings in the documentary Boorman and the Devil.

“I am beyond thrilled that Yellow Veil has come on board to help us share this story with a larger audience,” said director David Kittredge. “Like myself and the rest of our team, they’re huge cinema-lovers. It’s so exciting that a film which is not only a love letter to John Boorman, but also to ambitious filmmaking, will be handled by people who share the same passions that our team shares.”

Daniel Kurland wrote in his review, “Boorman and the Devil goes above and beyond to be the definitive text on Exorcist II. This documentary will delight horror and Exorcist fans alike, but it also provides incredible insight for anyone who is just marginally interested in film production.”

Japanese horror movie Never After Dark is now playing in select U.S. theaters.

The official Never After Dark trailer features rave reviews from both Stephen King and Scott Derrickson (The Black Phone), with King calling the film “amazing and haunting.”

Scott Derrickson raves that Never After Dark is “intelligent, unpredictable, and bone chilling.”

In the film from director Dave Boyle, “A wandering medium, Airi (Moeka Hoshi, “Shogun”), spends her life guiding restless spirits out of the world of the living accompanied by her constant companion: her dead sister Miku (Kurumi Inagaki). Summoned to exorcise a spirit from an isolated country house by the new owner, Teiko (Tae Kimura), she comes face to face with a grotesque apparition with powers that defy Airi’s experience.

“Faced with skepticism from Teiko’s son, Gunji (Kento Kako), she digs deeper into the house’s past until a secret comes to light — and Airi finds herself hunted by a far more unpredictable force. For the first time, her greatest adversary is not the supernatural, but the living.”

Magnolia Pictures previews, “Boyle spins a uniquely terrifying and hauntingly atmospheric ghost story.”

Kento Kaku (“House of Ninjas”), Kurumi Inagaki (“House of Ninjas”), Mutsuo Yoshioka (Chime), Bokuzo Masana (“Tokyo Vice”), and Tae Kimura (“All Around Us”) also star.

Brand new Tubi Original slasher movie Buzzkill is now streaming only on Tubi.

The Tubi Original horror movie Buzzkill is written by Suzanne Keilly (Slumber Party Massacre) and directed by Jem Garrard (R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead). Watch the trailer below.

In the film, “When a group of sorority sisters finds themselves trapped with a vengeful killer, party-girl Nora knows that the drunker she gets, the more her tipsy memories start revealing clues about who’s murdering her friends. But she’d better hurry, or her next vodka soda might be her last.”

Siena Agudong (Carrie), Brec Bassinger (Final Destination Bloodlines), and Aliyah’s Interlude (English Teacher) lead the cast of Jem Garrard’s Buzzkill.

Garrard said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I loved Suzanne’s script and was excited by her spin on the slasher genre. Nora isn’t your traditional final girl. She screws up constantly and is spectacularly ill-equipped for what’s happening around her, but we never stop rooting for her.

“Siena [Agudong] has incredible comic instincts and brings so much heart to Nora. I couldn’t have asked for a better ensemble. Everyone brought such a distinct energy to their character, and I’m excited for audiences to meet this lovable, dysfunctional sorority.”

Reality and fantasy collide in Family, the feature debut by writer-director Benjamin Finkel. Just in time for Halloween, the bone chilling horror film is now available on Digital.

“A 10-year-old girl begins to believe her parents are trying to kill her. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, she spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.”

Cameron Dawson Gray stars as the young girl, Johanna, opposite Ruth Wilson (Victorian Psycho) and Ben Chaplin (Mrs. Davis, Murder By Numbers) as her parents.

Family unnerved audiences at its SXSW premiere in 2024.

Meagan wrote in her review for Bloody Disgusting, “What Finkel does remarkably well is crafting visceral scares and bone-chilling imagery with an oppressive, claustrophobic atmosphere. The sound design is skin-crawling and creepy, ensuring every creak and moan the house makes puts you on edge, and that’s before the inhuman whispers and clicks.”

“Above all,” Meagan’s review continues, “Finkel mines the uncanny valley for maximum terror, tweaking and stretching familiar silhouettes and frames to viscerally disturbing effect.”

Competition gets cutthroat in sports horror movie Bloody Tennis, now streaming on Shudder.

Sophie (Guldberg Kampp), an American tennis player, earns a spot at an elite academy hidden away in Southern Europe. Beneath the pristine courts and promise of athletic excellence lies an isolated, cult-like environment where ruthless competition and extreme discipline come at a dangerous cost.

The film uses the contrast between tennis’s elegance and brutality to explore the dark side of achievement culture and what happens when pressure pushes athletes beyond their limits.

The cast also includes Helena Zengel (The Legend of Ochi), Lucie Zhang (Paris, 13th District), Lily Taieb (The French Dispatch), Tracy Gotoas, Elina Löwensohn (Schindler’s List), and Zlatko Burić (Triangle of Sadness), with an original score from Jim Williams (Titane, Raw, Possessor).

Bloody Tennis marks the English-language debut of Nikias Chryssos (Der Bunker).

What if an AI was created that needed no guidance?

AI-gone-wrong horror movie C.O.G. is now available on Digital.

In the film from Brainstorm Media, “A tech startup on the verge of launching a new super powerful AI chatbot soon discovers their creation harbors a dark and sinister will of its own.”

Piper Curda, Josh Zuckerman, and Natasha Behnam star.

C.O.G. is directed by Tommy Savas.

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Director Rebekah McKendry’s upcoming horror movie Sundown follows three generations of women who reunite in a remote cabin to avenge a loved one’s death, only to discover their captive isn’t who he seems to be, and his family is closing in, waiting for sundown.

Olwen Fouéré (The Watchers, Mandy), Camille Sullivan (Shelby Oaks), Summer H. Howell (Carrie), Daniel Bernhardt (The Matrix Reloaded, Nobody 2) and David Alpay (From) star, along with Kyle Mac (Reacher), Elisa Paszt (Monica’s News), David Ian McKendry, Junko Bailey (The Grudge), and Megan Best (Elevator Game).

“The town in Sundown feels very much like the hometown of my youth, and its family squabbles are ones I know all too well,” McKendry said. “I am both a daughter and a mother, and this film allowed me to explore female relationships inspired by my own life while celebrating my deep love of ’80s vampire movies.”

“Sundown is ferocious, smart and completely unafraid to have a great time with horror,” said IFC’s Mark Ward. “Rebekah yet again proves that she can sustain a killer tone that balances brutal thrills and genuine supernatural menace, delivering the kind of wild ride that stays with you. We knew immediately that this was a film Shudder audiences would embrace.”

Joshua Hull and David Ian McKendry (Glorious) wrote the script for Sundown.

Executive Producers include music legend Slash under his BerserkerGang label.

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While the teaser doesn’t contain any new footage from the movie itself, it does end up with a gnarly werewolf howl and also comes with a promise: the official trailer is coming TOMORROW!

Check out the teaser below and come on back for the new trailer tomorrow, September 26.

Set in 13th century England, Werwulf sees a mysterious creature stalk the land as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality. The film hits theaters on December 25 via Focus Features.

Here’s the logline: “Witness Robert Eggers’ most visceral and haunting experience yet. Focus Features presents Werwulf, a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within.”

Eggers recently teased, “It’s the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far.”

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nosferatu), Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu), Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Ralph Ineson (The Witch), and Bodhi Rae Breathnach (Hamnet) star.

New trailer for WERWULF arrives TOMORROW.

From director Robert Eggers.

In theaters December 25. pic.twitter.com/zAUo5IExLX

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) September 25, 2026

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What’s next from the lovable drive-in duo? Dynamite Entertainment has announced that they’re reviving Joe Bob’s retro MonsterVision brand for a brand new comic book series!

MonsterVision Featuring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy Issue #1 releases December 2026!

Dynamite previews, “Joe Bob Briggs, the undisputed Master of the Drive-In, makes his Dynamite debut in his first-ever comic book series! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents MonsterVision! Join Joe Bob – joined by Darcy – on an outrageous deep-fried adventure as the pair go monster hunting in the true spirit of the Drive-In!”

Written by David Avallone (Elvira) and drawn by Edu Menna (Vampirella), Issue #1 features covers by Kewber Baal (Elvira), Dave Acosta (Elvira), and Robert Hack (Doctor Who).

“Joe Bob Briggs looks like he’d be perfectly comfortable starring in a Western: he’s square-jawed, handsome and tall, but he channels that into something subversive,” writer David Avallone said in a statement this week. “That’s something I can easily understand and get into.”

Joe Bob Briggs is an American syndicated film critic, writer, actor, comic performer, and horror host. He is known for having hosted Joe Bob’s Drive-in Theater on The Movie Channel from 1986 to 1996, the TNT series MonsterVision from 1996 to 2000, and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder beginning in 2018.

Pre-order your copy of MonsterVision #1 today!

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Hidden Valley’s Spooky Ranch Condiment and Dressing is a limited-edition Halloween ranch dressing with a bold black color from Fruit Juice and Cocoa, gluten free with no artificial flavors, available now for a limited time exclusively at Walmart for the Halloween season!

This marks Hidden Valley’s first ever limited edition holiday release.

The glow-in-the-dark packaging makes it a perfect addition to Halloween spreads, whether you’re dipping favorite snacks or drizzling it on pizza at the neighborhood Halloween party.

“Spooky Ranch takes everything fans love about Original Ranch and adds a little Halloween magic. With a haunting hue and glow-in-the-dark packaging, this twist on the flavor you love is the perfect way to bring some frightful fun to your favorite costume parties and fall festivities this Halloween season,” said Stacy Stokes, Vice President of Marketing, Hidden Valley Ranch.

Spooky Ranch is available now exclusively at Walmart with an SRP of $3.97, while supplies last.

Other fun food and drink products this Halloween include Fanta’s collaboration with Ghost Face, Pabst Blue Ribbon joining forces with Jason, and The Flavor of Fear from Blumhouse and Cheetos.

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Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Mike P. Nelson, director of Lionsgate’s forthcoming Beware Boiúna, will helm the next film in the billion-dollar SAW franchise.

Nelson will direct the untitled SAW film, which is written by Gregory Weidman & Geoff Tock (Below, Dune: Prophecy) and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and Leigh Whannell. Executive producers are Mark Burg, Oren Koules, Stacey Testro, Michael Clear, Judson Scott. Alayna Glasthal and Sarah Paek are the executives overseeing the film for Atomic Monster.

James Wan said in a statement, “Making the original Saw was a defining experience for me, so it was essential to find a director who would honor that world. Mike has a raw, distinctive filmmaking voice with an inventive approach to the genre, and I believe he’ll bring something truly unique and special to the franchise.”

Mike P. Nelson added, “Being asked to play in this twisted sandbox with James is nothing short of a dream come true. Greg and Geoff and James have crafted such a wild script that brings the mystery of the original while exploring new insane bloody ideas that meld so well with the brutal moral compass of the franchise. Let the games begin!”

Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said, “It speaks volumes that James Wan is passionate about returning to this franchise, and his belief in Mike evokes his own breakthrough with the original Saw. Mike is one of the promising voices shaping the next generation of horror.  He has a singular vision for this film, and we’re incredibly confident in what he’ll deliver.”

Wan of course directed the original SAW, written by and starring Whannell, but it’s been a long time since Wan and Whannell have been directly involved with the franchise. SAW III way back in 2006 was the final film to have major involvement from the duo, with Whannell writing the screenplay based on an idea from he and Wan. The idea for that movie was to effectively end the SAW franchise, with the third installment killing off both Jigsaw and Amanda. Of course, that bold decision ended up having no real impact on the franchise’s future viability.

Stay tuned for more on Mike P. Nelson’s untitled SAW movie as we learn it.

Mike P. Nelson made his feature debut with The Domestics back in 2018, going on to direct Wrong Turn (2021), Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) and the upcoming Beware Boiúna.

Nelson also directed the Jason Universe short film, Sweet Revenge.

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The developers have announced in an official statement this afternoon, “Our ambition from the beginning of development was to deliver a SAW videogame worthy of its legacy, and for fans who have followed this franchise for decades. In fact, our ambition is for SAW: Genesis to become part of that legacy. This is why we take the quality of this game very seriously, and why we want to give it the time it needs.”

“Today we’ve made the decision to move the SAW: Genesis Early Access release to Q1 2027,” the statement continues. “We know how much this franchise means to its fans, and we want to deliver a game that not only lives up to the SAW name, but also a great multiplayer horror game in its own right.

“In recent months, we have gathered a great deal of feedback, and we’ve had the opportunity to test the game under a variety of conditions. We received a lot of positive and enthusiastic comments, as well as specific notes that would help improve elements of the game and their performance.

“Your enthusiasm and input have been invaluable, and we’re incredibly grateful to have you with us on this journey. We know the wait will be longer than expected, but we believe SAW: Genesis will be better for it. Thank you for your patience and trust.”

Set in the grim aftermath of World War I, SAW: Genesis allows you to play on either side of a 3v1 confrontation in intense matches that take place on procedurally generated maps.

Step into the role of the Judge, an early architect of Jigsaw’s philosophy, manipulating the trial and its prisoners from behind the scenes. Or play as one of three Accused looking to escape the deadly labyrinth through teamwork and sacrifice. Shaped by their experiences in The Great War, the Judge is dedicated to rehabilitating humanity through pain and sacrifice.

Customize your approach with perks and traps, then seek to control the match from the shadows. Unlike other asymmetrical multiplayer games, the Judge is physically vulnerable and cannot overpower the Accused through sheer force alone.

Your goal is to rehabilitate the Accused. Live or die. They make their choice.

Stay tuned for more updates on SAW: Genesis.

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Directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man, Snow White), Day Drinker will release in theaters March 26, 2027. Watch the official teaser trailer below.

Johnny Depp stars alongside Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz.

In Day Drinker, “a private-yacht bartender (Madelyn Cline) encounters a mysterious, onboard guest (Johnny Depp). They soon find themselves entangled with a criminal figure (Penélope Cruz) and connected in ways no one saw coming.”

Zach Deann wrote the screenplay for Day Drinker. The film is Produced by Basil Iwanyk p.g.a., Erica Lee p.g.a., Adam Kolbrenner, Zach Dean, and Nathan Kahane, with Executive Producers including Dan Friedkin, Micah Green, Daniel Steinman, Stephen Deuters, Jason Forman, Sam Sarkar, Marc Webb, Eric Sherman, Sarah Hong, Scott LaStaiti, Adrián Guerra.

Lionsgate presents in association with 30WEST and Media Capital Technologies, a Thunder Road production in association with IN.2, a Nostromo Picture / Baby Door production.

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Bloody Disgusting has learned that the series premiere of Better Luck Than Chuck will also begin a special giveaway contest tied to next year’s Halloween Horror Nights event!

Beginning Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 8pm ET on the Better Luck Than Chuck YouTube channel, the weekly series will invite viewers to test their genre knowledge, hunt for hidden clues in each episode, and enter for the chance to win a Universal theme park vacation to experience Halloween Horror Nights at either Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Hollywood.

New episodes debut every Thursday on the show’s official YouTube channel, inviting horror lovers everywhere to put their genre knowledge to the test alongside contestants competing for awesome prizes. Each episode will contain a hidden clue that viewers can spot while watching. Once they’ve uncovered the clue, fans can visit BetterLuckThanChuck.com/UniversalSweeps to submit that week’s entry for a chance to win the grand prize vacation.

Here’s how to enter…

• Watch each new episode of Better Luck Than Chuck every Thursday beginning September 24, 2026.
• Spot the hidden clue featured during that week’s episode.
• Visit BetterLuckThanChuck.com/UniversalSweeps and submit the clue to receive that week’s entry into the sweepstakes.
• Tune in each week for another clue and another chance to win.
• Winner will be announced during the season finale airing on Thursday October 29, 2026.

“Watching the show is only half the fun,” said Tony Wash, co-creator of Better Luck Than Chuck. “We wanted to reward horror fans for paying attention and celebrating the genre with us.” Co-creator Meredith Tummillo added, “Halloween Horror Nights is one of the world’s premier horror events, and we’re thrilled to give one lucky viewer the opportunity to experience it firsthand.”

Hosted by The Widow (Alexis Allotta), the self-proclaimed “Wittiest Witch of the Midwest,” and her sarcastic undead husband Charlie (Adam Michaels), Better Luck Than Chuck combines horror knowledge, outrageous comedy, and nostalgic game show fun into a one-of-a-kind competition. Each episode features horror superfans battling through inventive “cate-GORY” challenges inspired by the films, monsters, and moments that have defined the genre.

Gameplay consists of three contestants competing in two rounds of trivia. The contestant with the most points at the end of round two will advance to “Charlie’s Workshop,” where they will have 90 seconds to find iconic horror movie items in a scavenger hunt to die for.

The series is produced by Screambox Director of Programming & Original Productions Tony Wash (“Bloody Bites”), Meredith Tummillo, Sarah Sharp, and Robert Patrick Stern.

Think you know horror? Find out when the series launches TONIGHT! 

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Producer/DC Studios head James Gunn writes on Twitter this morning, “I can’t wait to share this wonderful movie so lovingly crafted by James Watkins in four short weeks.”

Clayface is Rated ‘R’ for “strong bloody violence, gore, language, some nudity and brief drug use.” The upcoming film brings horror to the DC Universe in theaters on October 23.

Tom Rhys Harries stars in the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s rogues gallery.

Described as DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, Clayface unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.

Here’s the new official synopsis: “Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.”

James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Speak No Evil) directs from a script by Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House,” Doctor Sleep) and Hossein Amini (Drive).

James Gunn’s DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran previously called Clayface “an incredible body horror film that reveals a compelling origin of a classic Batman villain.”

The upcoming Clayface horror movie from DC also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.

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Twenty five originals and exclusives from FOUND TV will be making their way onto Screambox in Early 2027, including three films that will be shared co-exclusives between the two streamers.

The following three films will stream ONLY on Screambox and FOUND TV:

• Possession in Lincoln County
• Peak Form
• Midnight Feature: Season 2

And the full lineup of 25 FOUND TV titles coming soon to Screambox includes…

• 1. Primal Darkness
• 2. I Hate Found Footage
• 3. McKinney Family Home Videos 1
• 4. McKinney Family Home Videos 2
• 5. Go To Sleep
• 6. Souvenir
• 7. Invited
• 8. Midnight Feature Season 1
• 9. Midnight Feature Season 2
• 10. A Possession in Lincoln County
• 11. Untitled Footage
• 12. The Fairfield County Four
• 13. Split Screen
• 14. The Woodmen
• 15. VCR Willie 1
• 16. VCR Willie 2
• 17. VCR Willie 3
• 18. The Poltergeist Diaries
• 19. Survive the Hollow Shoals
• 20. The Household
• 21. What Happened to Suzy
• 22. BUM
• 23. Distort
• 24. Distort 2: The Dead Among the Trees
• 25. Peak Form

“Found footage has always been at the heart of what we’re building with FOUND TV and working with Screambox on a curated FOUND TV collection gives us a chance to share great films and filmmakers to a wider horror audience,” said Louie La Vella, co-founder/CEO FOUND TV.

“FOUND TV has done an exceptional job of cultivating talent in the niche sub genre of found footage. It’s only right for Screambox to promote those young filmmakers while also providing our subscribers with terrifying found footage movies, curated by the experts,” said Tony Wash, Director of Programming and Productions, Screambox.

Check out some trailers below to whet your appetite for these found footage frights.

FOUND TV… where found footage lives.

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But the small screen is a different story…

Drew Barrymore channels her inner Casey Becker in a new Halloween-themed commercial for Chase Bank this spooky season, and Ad Week has brought the ad online for us all to enjoy.

Barrymore again gets a call from her old pal Ghost Face in the Chase commercial. Only this time, the man behind the mask is Kevin Hart. And he’s not interested in slicing and dicing.

Ad Week previews, “The campaign’s release precedes the 30-year anniversary of the first Scream movie. In the ad, Barrymore receives a phone call, mirroring the famous opening scene of the 1996 film. This time, however, the masked caller only has good news: that she had earned cash back with Chase Freedom, the financial company’s cash back credit card program.”

“It felt right to go big with this one,” said Wittney Rachlin, general manager at Chase Freedom. “We’re also celebrating the addition of new benefits to the Freedom Flex card, so we need to make that impact. When something from your past suddenly shows up in a new way, it gets a reaction. People want to talk about it, trade memories and share it with someone who will instantly get the reference. We wanted the commercial to create that kind of moment.”

Watch the new Scream tribute commercial below.

Do you like cash back?

Drew Barrymore spoofs SCREAM – Casey Becker wig and all – in a new commercial for Chase. pic.twitter.com/jmOcOYBTzj

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) September 21, 2026

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You’ll be able to watch Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in glorious 240p as part of The VHS Tour this October, with the retro-style pan-and-scan version of the movie hitting the road and playing in select cities for Halloween. Mubi previews, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma has been made into a true pan-and-scan VHS tape. And we’re taking it on tour.”

“At these exclusive screenings, all attendees will receive a limited edition Camp Miasma VHS pin to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime moment,” the distributor explains.

You’ll find the full list of locations below. But if you can’t make it out to any of them, have no fear. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is getting a physical media VHS release as well!

It’s coming soon to the MUBI SHOP. Stay tuned.

In Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, after years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie’s star, a reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

Gillian Anderson stars alongside Hannah Einbinder.

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It’s the end of the world as we know it. And the beginning of a new one.

Watch the official teaser trailer for Apocalypse Z: New World below.

This second installment in the Apocalypse Z saga is based on author Manel Loureiro’s books, expanding the post-apocalyptic universe with more action and an ensemble tale.

The story takes us to the Canary Islands, which have become Europe’s last refuge following the outbreak of the TSJ virus. When a special mission sets out for the mainland in search of vital supplies, Roberto joins the team with questionable intentions. The dangerous operation turns into a desperate race for survival, and Roberto and his companions find themselves caught between hordes of infected and divided loyalties. Then the timeless question arises: save yourself, or risk everything to preserve what little humanity remains?

Carles Torrens returned to the director’s chair for the upcoming sequel.

The cast for Apocalypse Z: New World includes…

• Carlos Alcaide
• Julia Martínez
• Jose María Yazpik as Pritchenko
• Mónica López
• Tamara Casellas
• Santiago Vaca
• Berta Vázquez as Lucía

In the world of Apocalypse Z, a rabies-like disease spreads across the planet, transforming people into aggressive creatures. Manel takes refuge at home with his cat, using his wits to survive. Soon, they’ll have to leave for food, looking for safe places on land and sea.

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End was a story of survival, both physical and emotional, with action, tension, a rabid infection… and a grumpy cat.

That first movie is among Prime Video’s most-watched titles internationally.

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Resident Evil has already passed $100 million at the worldwide box office!

Cregger’s new movie topped the U.S. box office charts over the weekend with the aforementioned $60 million haul, while the worldwide total after just one weekend is $108.3 million.

What’s particularly noteworthy here is that it was just five years ago that Sony had previously attempted to reboot the Resident Evil film franchise with director Johannes Roberts’ Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. But that film only opened to $5.3 million in the early days of the pandemic, going on to scare up just $41.9 million at the worldwide box office.

The production budget for Cregger’s Resident Evil movie was a reported $75 million, quite a bit higher than Welcome to Raccoon City‘s reported $25 million, but the gamble is paying off.

The highest grossing installment in this film franchise is 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and its $312.2 million global haul, a record Cregger’s film is likely to smash in the coming weeks.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil currently has a 95% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best reviewed video game movie of all time on the platform. You can read our review here.

Resident Evil is now playing in 3,684 theaters across the United States.

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So what is Slayground, you ask? Well, it turns out this is Jeremy Saulnier’s (Green Room, Rebel Ridge) new horror movie for A24, which previously had a much different title: October.

Described as a Halloween-set fugitive thriller, the newly titled Slayground stars Imogen Poots (Green Room), James Badge Dale (The Empty Man), Matty Matheson (“The Bear”), Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night), Chase Sui Wonders (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), Young Mazino (“The Last of Us”), and Stephen Root (“Widow’s Bay”).

World of Reel provides a bit more information about the upcoming movie. They detail, “Slayground takes its title from the haunted attraction where the lead character works.” The outlet dives in further, “the plot follows Cory Michael Smith’s character, the primary suspect in a mass murder investigation, after he escapes police custody. He goes on the run, attempting to prove his innocence while becoming the target of a massive manhunt.”

This first teaser for Slayground takes you inside the titular haunted attraction, where the fake Halloween scares seem to be mixed with a very real terror. Give it a watch down below.

Head over to RunLikeHell.com to sign up for updates. No word yet on when the horror movie will be released, but take note of the countdown clock on the official website…

Is Slayground releasing THIS October? It just might be. Stay tuned.

Jeremy Saulnier directs from his own script, with A24 producing and releasing Slayground.

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Resident Evil debuted in U.S. theaters this weekend with an estimated $60 million haul, which is by far the highest opening weekend in the entire history of Resident Evil at the movies.

The previous domestic opening weekend record holder for the franchise was the Milla Jovovich-led Resident Evil: Afterlife, which opened to $26.6 million back in 2010 at the U.S. box office.

“Putting Zach Cregger in charge of a major franchise like Resident Evil [made] something familiar feel fresh and original again,” analyst Paul Dergarabedian tells Variety. “Gen Z has also become such a major driver of the box office, and they obviously love horror movies.”

What’s particularly noteworthy here is that it was just five years ago that Sony had previously attempted to reboot the Resident Evil film franchise with director Johannes Roberts’ Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. But that film only opened to $5.3 million in the early days of the pandemic, going on to scare up just $41.9 million at the worldwide box office.

If Welcome to Raccoon City suggested that Resident Evil‘s box office prospects were no longer what they once were, Cregger’s Resident Evil course corrects and indicates that the franchise still has a bright future ahead in the world of cinema. Cregger’s new movie is likely to become the highest grossing installment in the series when all is said and done, with 2016’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter currently holding that record with its $312.2 million global haul.

The production budget for Cregger’s Resident Evil movie was a reported $75 million, no small price tag, but it will have no problem turning a profit for Sony in the weeks to come.

The reviews certainly help. Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil currently has a 95% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best reviewed video game movie of all time on the platform!

Meagan Navarro writes in her rave review for Bloody Disgusting, “Zach Cregger captures the primal experience of playing the games, and it’s an absolute breathless blast.”

Based on the iconic video game franchise, the film is “a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise” from the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger.

Austin Abrams (Weapons) stars as Bryan, a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Resident Evil is now playing in 3,684 theaters across the United States.

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While the footage is only playing in theaters and hasn’t yet made its way online, the teaser does end with a website URL that takes us further into the world of Slayground: RunLikeHell.com.

So what is Slayground, you ask? Well, it turns out this is Jeremy Saulnier’s (Green Room, Rebel Ridge) new horror movie for A24, which previously had a much different title: October.

Described as a Halloween-set fugitive thriller, the newly titled Slayground stars Imogen Poots (Green Room), James Badge Dale (The Empty Man), Matty Matheson (“The Bear”), Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night), Chase Sui Wonders (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), Young Mazino (“The Last of Us”), and Stephen Root (“Widow’s Bay”).

World of Reel provides a bit more information about the upcoming movie. They detail, “Slayground takes its title from the haunted attraction where the lead character works.” The outlet dives in further, “the plot follows Cory Michael Smith’s character, the primary suspect in a mass murder investigation, after he escapes police custody. He goes on the run, attempting to prove his innocence while becoming the target of a massive manhunt.”

Head over to RunLikeHell.com to sign up for updates. No word yet on when the horror movie will be released, but take note of the countdown clock on the official website…

Jeremy Saulnier directs from his own script, with A24 producing and releasing Slayground.

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