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“Welcome to Derry” – James Remar, Taylour Paige and More Cast in Pennywise Prequel Series

Coming soon from HBO Max, the series “Welcome to Derry” will serve as an official prequel to the two Stephen King-based IT movies from Andy Muschietti, and Deadline brings us the first casting news tonight. Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (“Watchmen”), Chris Chalk (“Perry Mason”), and James Remar (Oppenheimer) will star, Deadline reports. The site notes, “Their character […] The post “Welcome to Derry” – James Remar, Taylour Paige and More Cast in Pennywise Prequel Series appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ – First Official Photo of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn

Director Todd Phillips has taken to Instagram tonight to announce that filming has wrapped on Joker: Folie à Deux, and he’s shared an official look at Lady Gaga‘s Harley Quinn. Outside of set photos, this is our very first look at the fresh new take on the iconic DC Comics character, of course previously played […] The post ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ – First Official Photo of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Wyatt Lindner Joins Blumhouse Horror Movie ‘They Listen’ from ‘American Pie’ Director

From Sony, Blumhouse and Depth of Field, John Cho (Searching) and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) lead the cast of They Listen, and Deadline reports that young actor Wyatt Lindner (“Little America”) has joined the cast. It’ll be Lindner’s feature debut. Plot details are under wraps at the moment. Stay tuned for more. Greg Hill, Riki Lindhome, Lukita Maxwell, Keith […] The post Wyatt Lindner Joins Blumhouse Horror Movie ‘They Listen’ from ‘American Pie’ Director appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

Ten Noteworthy Genre Movies to Stream at Home in April 2023

April is Halfway-to-Halloween, and this month embraces horror offerings accordingly. While The Pope’s Exorcist, Beau is Afraid, Renfield, and Evil Dead Rise ensure a robust theatrical slate for horror in April, the TV premieres get even more extensive. Of course, it doesn’t stop there. The new releases coming to streaming this month keep the Halloween […] The post Ten Noteworthy Genre Movies to Stream at Home in April 2023 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘Subspecies V: Bloodrise’ Playing at 24 Alamo Drafthouse Locations for One-Night-Only

Full Moon’s Subspecies franchise returns with brand new fifth installment Subspecies V: Bloodrise, a prequel that’s getting a one-night-only theatrical release this coming May. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Full Moon Features have just announced the limited theatrical premiere of the fifth frightening entry in the venerable Full Moon film franchise. The movie – which tells the […] The post ‘Subspecies V: Bloodrise’ Playing at 24 Alamo Drafthouse Locations for One-Night-Only appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

“Pauline” – Teen Falls in Love With the Devil in German Series from Disney+

It doesn’t exactly sound like something you’d expect to see on Disney+, on paper at least, but Deadline reports today that Disney+ has given the green light to a German series titled “Pauline,” which comes from the team behind Netflix’s How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast). “Pauline” is said to be a coming-of-age story, so don’t expect […] The post “Pauline” – Teen Falls in Love With the Devil in German Series from Disney+ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

‘Compulsion’ – Neil Marshall’s Next Movie Is a Throwback Erotic Thriller

Director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent) has set up his next project, with Deadline reporting that Marshall will direct the upcoming Compulsion, which he also wrote. Anna-Maria Sieklucka (365 Days) will star alongside Charlotte Kirk (The Lair). Deadline details, “Inspired by such notable erotic thrillers of the ’80s and ’90s as Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct and Single White Female, Compulsion centers around […] The post ‘Compulsion’ – Neil Marshall’s Next Movie Is a Throwback Erotic Thriller appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

First Character Trailer for ‘Redfall’ Introduces Layla and Her Telekinetic Abilities [Watch]

It’s a little under a month to go before Arkane unleashes their co-op shooter Redfall, which seems like the opportune time to delve into the first character that players will have the option to play as in the game. IGN has first dibs with a new character trailer introducing players to Layla, a biomedical engineering […] The post First Character Trailer for ‘Redfall’ Introduces Layla and Her Telekinetic Abilities [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
11 min read

Why Fede Álvarez’s ‘Evil Dead’ Is a Gonzo and Gore-Soaked All-Timer

To credit Fede Álvarez’s Evil Dead as the motivating force behind “Revenge of the Remakes” wouldn’t be an audacious claim. By golden template standards for reanimating beloved horror franchises, it remains a remarkable exemplification alongside titans like Maniac or The Blob. As an underworldly standalone feature, it’s one of the fiercest, scare-you-senseless releases since its […] The post Why Fede Álvarez’s ‘Evil Dead’ Is a Gonzo and Gore-Soaked All-Timer appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Matt Donato
4 min read

MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023 – Horror Projects Are Nominated in Every Single Scripted Category!

In the wake of the Academy Awards, the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023 are set to return this coming May, and Drew Barrymore has been announced as the host of the show. The awards ceremony will air live on Sunday, May 7 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The full list of nominees has been announced this morning, […] The post MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023 – Horror Projects Are Nominated in Every Single Scripted Category! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

“Deux or Die” Update For ‘Castlevania’-esque ‘Infernax’ Now Available [Trailer]

Those holding out for Berzerk Studio’s “Deux or Die” update for their Castlevania–esque sidescroller Infernax can rest easy, as the free update is available today. The update not only adds a new multiplayer mode to Infernax, but also an additional character with two unique movesets that are dependent on your playstyle. The update arrives with […] The post “Deux or Die” Update For ‘Castlevania’-esque ‘Infernax’ Now Available [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

Paramount’s Horror-Western ‘Organ Trail’ Rated “R” for “Strong Violence”

Announced last year, the cleverly titled horror-western Organ Trail is on the way from director Michael Patrick Jann (Drop Dead Gorgeous, “Reno 911!”, “Daybreak”), and Bloody Disgusting has learned this morning that the film from Paramount has been rated “R”. Organ Trail is rated “R” for “strong violence, language, and some sexual references.” Mather Zickel (BD’s Southbound) stars alongside Olivia Applegate (Love […] The post Paramount’s Horror-Western ‘Organ Trail’ Rated “R” for “Strong Violence” appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism’ Review – Possession Horror Through a Grueling True Crime Lens

Exorcism horror movies tend to adhere to the blueprint established by The Exorcist, using possession to renew faith among the faithless over the soul of an innocent. Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism aims to flip the script, reframing the harrowing nature of an exorcism through the lens of religious fanaticism, dialed up to an extreme, tragic degree. It makes […] The post ‘Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism’ Review – Possession Horror Through a Grueling True Crime Lens appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Fanged’ – Tamera Kissen Celebrates “Blood Day” in Upcoming Vampire Movie

Tamera “Tee” Kissen (White Men Can’t Jump) has signed on to play a vampire in the upcoming movie Fanged from Empyrean Pictures and Rebel Maverick, Deadline reports today. According to the site, Tamera Kissen will be playing the film’s lead vampire. “The film’s plot follows a group of young vampires celebrating the “Blood Day” of one […] The post ‘Fanged’ – Tamera Kissen Celebrates “Blood Day” in Upcoming Vampire Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
7 min read

‘Living with Chucky’ – Director Kyra Elise Gardner on Growing Up with a Horror Icon [Interview]

Festival favorite Living with Chucky, now streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX, more than celebrates the Child’s Play franchise; it highlights the family behind it. Multihyphenate filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner wrote, directed, edited, produced, and appears in her documentary feature debut to explore the popular horror franchise from a unique position. Gardner is the daughter of special makeup effects […] The post ‘Living with Chucky’ – Director Kyra Elise Gardner on Growing Up with a Horror Icon [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Evil Dead Rise’ – First Full Clip Unwraps the Franchise’s Third Book of the Dead

As you may recall, Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness introduced the idea that there are actually (at least) THREE Necronomicons (aka the “Book of the Dead”) out there in the world, and Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin is playing with that tidbit in this year’s brand new movie. Cronin recently told SFX Magazine, “There’s […] The post ‘Evil Dead Rise’ – First Full Clip Unwraps the Franchise’s Third Book of the Dead appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘New Religion’ – SCREAMBOX Acquires Stunning Sci-Fi Body Horror Debut Out of Slamdance

Fans of David Cronenberg and body horror get ready for the stunning sci-fi horror New Religion, acquired today by Cinedigm out of the Slamdance Film Festival. Cinedigm plans to release New Religion on its horror streaming platform, SCREAMBOX, which is powered by Bloody Disgusting, later this year as a SCREAMBOX Original. New Religion is a […] The post ‘New Religion’ – SCREAMBOX Acquires Stunning Sci-Fi Body Horror Debut Out of Slamdance appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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A24 Reveals Cast for ‘MaXXXine’ Including Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon and Giancarlo Esposito

Ti West completes his X trilogy with MaXXXine, a sequel to last year’s movies X and Pearl. Confused? Don’t be! Set in the 1970s, X was the first movie in the franchise, while Pearl was a prequel that takes place in 1918. And MaXXXine follows the events of X in the 1980s. Mia Goth reprises the role of Maxine in the upcoming 80s-set sequel that’s being directed by Ti West, […] The post A24 Reveals Cast for ‘MaXXXine’ Including Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon and Giancarlo Esposito appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Meet Your Maker’ Now Available for PC and Consoles, Will Feature Regular Content Updates [Trailer]

Behaviour Interactive’s first-person building and raiding game Meet Your Maker is now live on PC and consoles for you to unleash your inner Jigsaw and construct your own devious traps. In addition, Behaviour has laid out the postlaunch roadmap for Meet Your Maker, which includes a regular pace of updates to bring new content to […] The post ‘Meet Your Maker’ Now Available for PC and Consoles, Will Feature Regular Content Updates [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Red Band Trailer Gets the Fan-Made LEGO Treatment [Video]

Dubbed a “gnarly crowd pleaser” that “forges bloody new ground for the franchise” in Meagan Navarro’s review here on Bloody Disgusting, I personally cannot wait to see Evil Dead Rise, which will be unleashed in just a few more weeks. While we wait, a fan-made trailer that went up onto YouTube this week reimagines the […] The post ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Red Band Trailer Gets the Fan-Made LEGO Treatment [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires