The Halloween season is well underway, which likely means that you’ve already shored up your October horror watchlists and decked the halls with Halloween décor. Now, all that’s left to do is enjoy the cooler weather and curl up with a spooky story or five. Not much of a reader? Need a rec for your […]
Day: October 4, 2021
Thomas Doherty Replaces Garrett Hedlund in ‘Dracula’-Inspired Horror Movie ‘The Bride’
Jessica M. Thompson will direct The Bride for Screen Gems, with the Dracula-inspired film being described as “a contemporary horror thriller that tells the story of a young woman who is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.” Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones”) and Garrett Hedlund (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) had been set […]
“Gargoyles”: NECA’s Figure of Demona from the Animated Series Takes Flight With New Images
NECA recently announced that they’ve acquired the license to make action figures based on the ’90s animated series “Gargoyles,” which was produced by Walt Disney Television and centered on literal stone gargoyles that come to life and transform into protectors of NYC at night. Three seasons were produced in total, with fans frequently still begging […]
Funko’s Line of ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Toys Includes the Kids, the Ghosts, and the Mini Stay Pufts
The film is finally being released in theaters on November 19, and on the road to its release, Funko has previewed their massive line of upcoming toys based on Ghostbusters: Afterlife. First up we have human characters including Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Podcast (Logan Kim), Lucky (Celeste O’Connor), and Mr. Grooberson (Paul Rudd), along with Finn […]
‘Hocus Pocus’: Carvel Serving Up Three Different Sanderson Sisters Ice Cream Treats for Halloween!
With the 1993 movie airing all month long as part of Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween, Carvel is now serving up Hocus Pocus ice cream treats for the Halloween season! Carvel details, “The Sanderson Sister Shakes are served with a 31 Nights of Halloween x Hocus Pocus limited edition cup and spoon featuring one of […]
M. Night Shyamalan Producing Mystery Thriller ‘The Vanishings At Caddo Lake’
While we wait for his next original thriller for Universal, we’ve learned today via Deadline that M. Night Shyamalan will also be producing a thriller titled The Vanishings At Caddo Lake. Celine Held & Logan George (Topside) will be writing and directing the movie. “The plot revolves around when an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes on […]
18 New Horror Movies and Shows Releasing This Week, Including ‘V/H/S/94’!
It’s the first full week of October, and nearly TWENTY brand new horror movies and shows are on the way. Perhaps we’re a little biased here, as it is after all a Bloody Disgusting project, but we’re absolutely thrilled to unleash the wild V/H/S/94 this week, for starters, which currently has a fresh 100% score […]
Ridley Scott Producing True Crime Feature ‘The Boston Strangler’ With Keira Knightley Starring
The true story of the Boston Strangler will come to the screen in an upcoming feature being produced by Ridley Scott for 20th Century Studios, The Wrap reports today. Matt Ruskin (“Crown Heights”) will write and direct, with Keira Knightley set to star. The Wrap details, “Knightley will portray Loretta McLaughlin, who was the first reporter […]
The Reluctant Queer at the Center of ‘Dracula’s Daughter’ [Horror Queers Podcast]
Dracula’s Daughter Said ACAB. After getting anxious with the frightening apparition in It Follows, we got campy with the much-maligned late franchise entry Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. After that we toured the streets of Los Angeles in David Lynch’s masterpiece Mulholland Drive, but now we’re going all the way back to the ’30s to check […]
Ernie Hudson Reflects on the Frustration of His ‘Ghostbusters’ Role in Clip from ‘Cleanin’ Up the Town’ Documentary [Exclusive]
Screen Media is bringing an extended version of the definitive Ghostbusters doc, Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, to VOD platforms this coming Friday. The documentary recounts the story behind the classic 1984 comedy that starred Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray. Ernie Hudson takes center stage in this exclusive clip from Anthony […]
‘Escape Room: Tournament of Champions’ – Exclusive Clip Looks at the Electrifying Production Design of the Subway Room
Adam Robitel‘s sequel Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is coming home for Halloween, and a brand new alternate version is included with the home video release. With both Theatrical and Extended cuts, Tournament of Champions was released digitally on September 21st, and it’s next coming to Blu-ray on October 5th. This week we’re exclusively debuting snippets from […]
LevelK Boards ‘The Passenger’ Ahead of Spanish Horror Movie’s Premiere at Sitges
On the road to the film’s World Premiere at Sitges, LevelK has “boarded international sales rights” to Spanish horror movie The Passenger (La pasajera), Variety is reporting today. LevelK will be kicking off sales at Sitges. Fernando Gonzalez directed the “high concept” horror film, which “follows a group of strangers on a road trip who […]
Inspired by ‘Devil May Cry’, Futuristic Action Game ‘Wanted: Dead’ Has You Severing Limbs And Battling Cyborgs
For those who enjoyed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance‘s dismemberment and full-on cybernetic swordplay, developer Soleil and publisher 110 Industries have a little something for you. Announced during the Tokyo Game Show is Wanted: Dead, an over-the-shoulder action game for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC that will have you ripping off cyborg heads while […]
Reebok and ‘Ghostbusters’ Join Forces for Shoes Inspired By the Terror Dogs, the Pink Slime and More!
While we wait for the November release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a sequel to the original classics, Reebok has just announced an official partnership with the Ghostbusters brand. The press release explains, “Reebok, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, unveils a full-family footwear and apparel collection inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise. Following the successful first line […]
“We’re a Long Way From Giving Up” – Jason Blum Updates On the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie
As we’ve now reported several times over the years, Blumhouse and Five Nights at Freddy’s creator Scott Cawthon have been developing a film adaptation of the games for quite a while now, with Gremlins writer Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) most recently attached to direct. Columbus is now off the project, alas. “Chris Columbus […]