John Carpenter notoriously hates studio involvement in his work. It’s part of why he effectively retired from directing, which is an endless source of heartbreak for fans. But that disdain did once have an upside. After dealing with studios for his four previous films (The Thing, Christine, Starman, and Big Trouble in Little China), Carpenter… Read More »
Found footage is a difficult subgenre to pull off. But when done right, it can be the most effective subgenre of horror. While films like Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity blew up and spawned franchises, there are several other lesser-known found footage movies begging to be seen. From forays into the minds of serial… Read More »
‘Shudder has revealed the Creepshow television series’ Holiday Specials are getting a limited edition retro VHS release. Retro Festive Creepshow Broke Horror Fan presents Creepshow: Animated Special & Holiday Special on limited edition, fully functional VHS. The latest tape goes on sale next Thursday, October 26, at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST via Witter Entertainment.… Read More »
You can cross one potential theory off the list with regard to The Thing’s ending. Debunked straight from the source. I Know I’m Me The ambiguous nature of the ending to John Carpenter’s The Thing is just one of the reasons it has stood the test of time. There have been plenty of theories over… Read More »
The Exorcist: Believer marks the latest installment in the long-running Exorcist franchise, for better or worse. With David Gordon Green at the helm, I rushed to the theater eager to witness a new spin on a classic tale. And, well, um … yeah. Where does Believer rank in the Exorcist series? I’m glad you asked… Read More »
As the witching hour draws near, Dark Matter TV, the streaming channel for horror and genre enthusiasts, is set to send chills down the spines of thrill-seeking viewers with its bone-chilling Halloween event. This month, Dark Matter TV invites horror aficionados, fear enthusiasts, and adrenaline junkies to embark on a sinister journey into the depths… Read More »
Dread Central video game publishing arm DreadXP will be unveiling a first look at its video game adaptation of the horror anthology Creepshow later this month at the Indie Horror Showcase. Creepshow Goes Digital Again First revealed last year, Darkstone Digital (creator of 2022 indie horror hit The Mortuary Assistant) and DreadXP are creating a… Read More »
Audiences opted for scares this weekend and powered the latest Exorcist chapter, The Exorcist: Believer, to $27M, per Deadline. The trade notes that Universal Studios purchased the horror franchise from Morgan Creek for $400M in the hopes of making a new trilogy. While this new installment cost just $30M to produce, the numbers, while good,… Read More »
Eli Roth‘s first feature film, Cabin Fever, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, a milestone that Roth says is kind of surreal to think about. Speaking to ComingSoon, Roth reflected on the 2002 horror film, a movie he wrote when he was in his early 20s and had just graduated film school. “It is crazy. I… Read More »
Totally Killer raised some eyebrows when its trailer and synopsis were revealed. It was a little too close to the plot of The Final Girls, but to the credit of director Nahnatchka Khan, this movie has a pretty different feel. If there’s a more apparent comparison point, it’s another Blumhouse horror in Happy Death Day.… Read More »