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3 min read

‘Viking Wolf’ Review – Netflix’s Norwegian Werewolf Movie Has a Weak Bite

Viking Wolf, billed as Norway’s first werewolf movie, delivers as promised. This recent Netflix acquisition doesn’t mislead its audience; there is definitely a wild lycan on the loose in a small Norwegian town. However, Stig Svendsen’s movie doesn’t have the typical origin found in these kinds of stories; the werewolf myth here has been adapted […] The post ‘Viking Wolf’ Review – Netflix’s Norwegian Werewolf Movie Has a Weak Bite appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê
2 min read

‘Billy Summers’ – J.J. Abrams and Leonardo DiCaprio Producing Film Adaptation of Stephen King Novel

Published in 2021, Stephen King‘s novel Billy Summers is the next King tale to get a film adaptation, with Deadline reporting that J.J. Abrams will produce the feature for Warner Bros. The original plan was for Billy Summers to be adapted as a limited series, you may recall, but Deadline confirms that the project is […] The post ‘Billy Summers’ – J.J. Abrams and Leonardo DiCaprio Producing Film Adaptation of Stephen King Novel appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Watch Bollywood Remakes of ‘Scream’, ‘Fright Night’, and ‘The Eye’ on SCREAMBOX Right Now!

We’re so excited about Scream VI that we went a little crazy. Now streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX is Sssshhh, the incredibly rare Indian Scream remake in which a masked killer meets musical numbers. In the 2003 film, “a serial killer is responsible for taking many lives including that of Malini and her boyfriend. The police […] The post Watch Bollywood Remakes of ‘Scream’, ‘Fright Night’, and ‘The Eye’ on SCREAMBOX Right Now! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

‘The Outwaters’ – Peek Into Hell and Get a Taste of What “They” Saw With These Clips and Posters!

Next week, Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX’s The Outwaters officially begins its limited theatrical run on February 9 (theater listings/tickets here). While the film’s performance ultimately will decide just how much it expands, we’re kicking the hype to 11 on the cosmic horror that critics are calling “suffocating” and “terrifying”. If you want to witness a […] The post ‘The Outwaters’ – Peek Into Hell and Get a Taste of What “They” Saw With These Clips and Posters! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
9 min read

‘The Wizard of Gore’ – Only Crispin Glover Shines in 2007’s Herschell Gordon Lewis Update [Revenge of the Remakes]

To say Herschell Gordon Lewis‘ and Jeremy Kasten‘s respective The Wizard of Gore releases pushed me to my limits is correct for all the wrong reasons. My choice to stack the 1970 original and 2007 remake back-to-back stands as one of my least favorite Revenge of the Remakes double-bills thus far. I’ve no objection to […] The post ‘The Wizard of Gore’ – Only Crispin Glover Shines in 2007’s Herschell Gordon Lewis Update [Revenge of the Remakes] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Matt Donato
2 min read

‘Blood Rise – Subspecies V’ Trailer Brings Radu Back to Life for Brand New Full Moon Prequel!

Full Moon’s Subspecies franchise returns with brand new fifth installment Blood Rise – Subspecies V, a prequel that’s coming to the streaming service Full Moon Features this month. Here’s the plot synopsis for the new movie, directed by Ted Nicolaou… “Stolen by crusaders on the night of his birth, he has no knowledge of his bloodline: his […] The post ‘Blood Rise – Subspecies V’ Trailer Brings Radu Back to Life for Brand New Full Moon Prequel! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
4 min read

‘A Lot of Nothing’ Review – An Incoherent Social Thriller

The directorial debut from actor Mo McRae isn’t a traditional thriller about racism. In fact, the opening scene of A Lot of Nothing is more dramatic than it is exciting or suspenseful. Here the two main characters, affluent and successful couple James and Vanessa (Y’Ian Noel and Cleopatra Coleman), are watching an evening news segment […] The post ‘A Lot of Nothing’ Review – An Incoherent Social Thriller appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê
7 min read

Liminal Scares: How ‘House of Leaves’ Has Redefined Modern Horror

Pablo Picasso is often credited with having said that good artists borrow and great artists steal. Obviously, the Spanish painter wasn’t referring to plagiarism, but instead insinuating that ideas grow when they inspire other artists to make them their own. After all, all art is part of a larger cultural ouroboros – an ever-growing creature […] The post Liminal Scares: How ‘House of Leaves’ Has Redefined Modern Horror appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
2 min read

Paul G. Tremblay on ‘A Knock at the Cabin’, Stephen King, and ‘The Pallbearer’s Club’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

One club welcomes another on the latest installment of The Losers’ Club’s On Writers series. This week, co-hosts Randall Colburn and Mel Kassel chat with acclaimed novelist Paul G. Tremblay about last year’s The Pallbearer’s Club, a twisty tale of two loners that allows them both operate as unreliable narrators — one via his unpublished […] The post Paul G. Tremblay on ‘A Knock at the Cabin’, Stephen King, and ‘The Pallbearer’s Club’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Randall Colburn
3 min read

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Image Gallery Spotlights Bill Skarsgård, Donnie Yen and More

Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick in the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4, coming to theaters on March 24, 2023, and a full official image gallery has opened up for us today. While we wait for a new trailer, check out some fresh first-look images below! In Chapter 4, “​​John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating […] The post ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Image Gallery Spotlights Bill Skarsgård, Donnie Yen and More appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

‘Sick’ – How Kevin Williamson Redefines the Final Girl (Again)

Kevin Williamson built his career on peeking behind the curtain and breaking the rules. Scream deconstructed everything we thought we knew about horror films. So many imitators followed that the meta-horror movie sometimes feels like its own subgenre. Williamson understands why rules exist but knows that breaking them isn’t just fun but necessary for the […] The post ‘Sick’ – How Kevin Williamson Redefines the Final Girl (Again) appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Marcus Shorter
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘My Bloody Valentine’ Trading Cards!

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! My Bloody Valentine Trading Cards from Fright-Rags Fright-Rags has released official My Bloody Valentine trading cards as part of its collection […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘My Bloody Valentine’ Trading Cards! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

“Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” Renewed for Season 2 at AMC

At a time when TV shows are being cancelled left and right, it’s always nice to report that one has been renewed. AMC is all-in on their small screen Anne Rice Universe, and we’ve learned this morning that “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” has just been renewed for Season 2. The brand new series is an […] The post “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” Renewed for Season 2 at AMC appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Blackout’ – Poster Unleashed for Larry Fessenden’s Werewolf Horror Movie

Yellow Veil Pictures announced today they have boarded world sales on Blackout, Larry Fessenden’s werewolf horror film that’s currently in post-production, and have released the first teaser poster. The film wrapped principal photography in the fall in New York’s Hudson Valley and will hit the festival circuit later this year.Blackout marks the second pairing of Glass Eye Pix, the […] The post ‘Blackout’ – Poster Unleashed for Larry Fessenden’s Werewolf Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

[Exclusive] A Mash-up of Genres in Survival Horror Game ‘Suffer the Night’ Announced for This Year [Trailer]

Indie publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Tainted Pact have announced a new mash-up of first person and text-based horror in Suffer the Night. An homage to classic slasher films, Suffer the Night will arrive later this year on Steam. In fact, you can check out the game’s demo today! In Suffer the Night, players take […] The post [Exclusive] A Mash-up of Genres in Survival Horror Game ‘Suffer the Night’ Announced for This Year [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Shudder Original Valentine’s Day Special “Joe Bob’s Vicious Vegas Valentine” Takes on Matrimony and Nasty Love Stories

It’s a new year, which means a new slate of holiday specials from horror host Joe Bob Briggs and “The Last Drive-in” on Shudder. Up first is the brand new Valentine’s Day Special, “Joe Bob’s Vicious Vegas Valentine.” What pairs better with matrimony than monsters? Joe Bob Briggs, Darcy the Mail Girl, and “The Last Drive-in” crew […] The post Shudder Original Valentine’s Day Special “Joe Bob’s Vicious Vegas Valentine” Takes on Matrimony and Nasty Love Stories appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

“The Lighthouse Witches” Series Gets “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Creator Vera Miao as Showrunner

C.J. Cooke’s The Lighthouse Witches, released by Penguin Random House in 2021, is next becoming a TV series from Studiocanal and The Picture Company, and Deadline reports today that Vera Miao (“Two Sentence Horror Stories”) has come on board as showrunner. Here’s the full plot synopsis for The Lighthouse Witches… “The book follows young mother Liv […] The post “The Lighthouse Witches” Series Gets “Two Sentence Horror Stories” Creator Vera Miao as Showrunner appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
8 min read

Why Scary New Movie ‘Skinamarink’ Will Make You Afraid of the Dark Again

Midway into the film, a disembodied voice whispers into the swallowing blackness: “look under the bed.” A young girl named Kaylee (Dali Rose Tetreault) bends down to take a peek, the camera following her gaze. It’s not that nothing happens in this moment, but it’s the anticipation that sends goosebumps racing down the spine. What […] The post Why Scary New Movie ‘Skinamarink’ Will Make You Afraid of the Dark Again appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Bee Delores
2 min read

“Chucky” Season 2 Slashes Onto Blu-ray in March With Deleted Scenes

After wrapping up on SYFY and USA late last year, Don Mancini’s “Chucky” Season 2 is now coming home to Blu-ray. Season 2 hits DVD and Blu-ray on March 28, 2023. The physical media release will include Deleted Scenes. The even better news? “Chucky” Season 3 is on the way later this year! In “Chucky” […] The post “Chucky” Season 2 Slashes Onto Blu-ray in March With Deleted Scenes appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Terrifier 2’ Director Damien Leone Teases an Upcoming Horror Movie With Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures

Fresh off last year’s box office success Terrifier 2, released in theaters by Bloody Disgusting and Cinedigm, director Damien Leone is now teasing a collaboration with producer Sam Raimi. Leone tells Insider this week, “There is an original project I have in development with Ghost House Pictures, which is Sam Raimi’s production company.” “So if […] The post ‘Terrifier 2’ Director Damien Leone Teases an Upcoming Horror Movie With Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires