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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including McDonald’s Halloween Toys from Funko

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Scanners Shirt from Rucking Fotten Scanners may not be David Cronenberg’s best film on the whole, but its head explosion […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including McDonald’s Halloween Toys from Funko appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

Old-School Graphic Adventure Game ‘An English Haunting’ Announced [Trailer]

For those fancying a return to old-school point-and-click adventure titles, Postmodern Adventures’ An English Haunting looks to fill that niche. No relation to the Charlie Steeds film of the same name, the game is inspired by the works of horror authors such as M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and Arthur Machen, and is currently in development […] The post Old-School Graphic Adventure Game ‘An English Haunting’ Announced [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

‘Herd’ Exclusive Trailer – Your First Taste of the FrightFest Zombie Movie

Officially selected for this year’s FrightFest, zombie movie Herd will have its World Premiere on August 26 at the festival, and Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive trailer for ya today. Directed by Steven Pierce, the film from Framework Productions stars Corbin Bernsen (Major League, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, LA Law), Timothy V. Murphy (Snowpiercer, National […] The post ‘Herd’ Exclusive Trailer – Your First Taste of the FrightFest Zombie Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

Here’s a Nice Clear Look at Javier Botet’s Dracula in ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’

Known to horror fans for playing terrifying roles in films including [REC], The Conjuring 2, and IT: Chapter 2, Javier Botet is back on the big screen this summer in The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and this time around he’s sinking his teeth into none other than Dracula. It’s no secret at this point […] The post Here’s a Nice Clear Look at Javier Botet’s Dracula in ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

A B-Movie Beowulf on Steroids: Revisiting the Sci-fi Monster Movie ‘Outlander’

Monster stories are about as old as storytelling itself, with every primitive society coming up with their own unique spin on man-eating creatures. That’s why it makes sense that writers and filmmakers are still providing us with fresh twists on these ancient tales well into the 21st century, though some of these updates are more […] The post A B-Movie Beowulf on Steroids: Revisiting the Sci-fi Monster Movie ‘Outlander’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
1 min read

‘Command Z’ Trailer – Steven Soderbergh Puts a Wormhole in a Washing Machine in Surprise Sci-fi Series

The always prolific and surprising Steven Soderbergh (Unsane, Kimi, Magic Mike’s Last Dance) is back with another unexpected project, this one a sci-fi series titled Command Z. The official trailer for Command Z – which stars Michael Cera – was uploaded exclusively to Soderbergh’s “Soderblog” this morning, and that’s also where the series will exclusively […] The post ‘Command Z’ Trailer – Steven Soderbergh Puts a Wormhole in a Washing Machine in Surprise Sci-fi Series appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
4 min read

‘101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered’ Spotlights the Best Books of the Past 23 Years [Review]

My to-be-read pile is shamefully big, but that never stops me from adding more. I cherish getting lost in a good book, but a novel is more of a commitment than chipping away at movies on my to-watch list. The conspicuously titled 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered may make that stack of […] The post ‘101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered’ Spotlights the Best Books of the Past 23 Years [Review] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

Zombie Survival Game ‘Ed-0: Zombie Uprising’ Out of Early Access on PC and Consoles [Trailer]

D3 Publisher and developer LANCARSE Ltd. have announced that their zombie survival roguelike action title Ed-0: Zombie Uprising is now out of Early Access and available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series. The full launch includes numerous new content additions and updates resulting in over 100 hours of gameplay. The […] The post Zombie Survival Game ‘Ed-0: Zombie Uprising’ Out of Early Access on PC and Consoles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Mall of America Opening a Massive 45,000 Square Foot Haunted Attraction This Halloween Season!

A haunted attraction… inside the Mall of America?! Being described as “a new breed of haunted house,” Onionhead’s Revenge is coming to the Mall of America this Halloween! Being presented by American Monsters, Onionhead’s Revenge is set to feature “45,000 square feet of terror,” and “elaborate set designs” for “a haunt experience like no other.” […] The post Mall of America Opening a Massive 45,000 Square Foot Haunted Attraction This Halloween Season! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘The Flood’ Review – Toothless Action Sidelines Creature Feature Mayhem

Borrowing a page from 2019’s Crawl, The Flood aims to escalate the thrills by pitting man-eating alligators against cops and prisoners in a flooded Louisiana jail amidst a raging hurricane. It’s a high concept scenario that lends itself well to action-horror thrills and B-movie fun. The Flood doesn’t quite follow through on execution, though. It’s not the rough effects […] The post ‘The Flood’ Review – Toothless Action Sidelines Creature Feature Mayhem appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Santos Sisters Halloween Special’ Comic Book Features Cassie and Vlad from ‘Hack/Slash’!

Legends of the world of horror comics unite in the upcoming Santos Sisters Halloween Special, a spooky comic book that will feature the returning sisters teaming up with Cassie and Vlad from Hack/Slash, as well as Mercy Sparx and the Gutt Ghost! The Santos Sisters are Ambar and Alana, sisters who have magical powers. They’ve faced […] The post ‘Santos Sisters Halloween Special’ Comic Book Features Cassie and Vlad from ‘Hack/Slash’! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘To Fire You Come at Last’ Poster – Severin Films Presenting This Folk Horror Movie at FrightFest

Severin Films has announced the UK Premiere of Sean Hogan’s (The Devil’s Business) new mid-length film To Fire You Come at Last at Fright Fest on Saturday, August 26th at 6:00PM. The film has already been called “A satisfyingly wicked slice of British folk horror” (HorrorFuel) after its World Premiere at Bifan in South Korea earlier this month. Exclusively check […] The post ‘To Fire You Come at Last’ Poster – Severin Films Presenting This Folk Horror Movie at FrightFest appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

‘Oxenfree II: Lost Signals’ Review – An Excellent Sequel That Improves Upon the Original Game

I missed the boat on the original Oxenfree when it was released back in 2016. The supernatural tale about a group of friends that discover supernatural events while exploring an abandoned island provided characters with a unique experience in storytelling, allowing players to make dialogue choices while exploring in a manner that combined gameplay and […] The post ‘Oxenfree II: Lost Signals’ Review – An Excellent Sequel That Improves Upon the Original Game appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Reyna Cervantes
2 min read

“The Boys” Crossover Now Available for ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ and ‘Warzone’ [Trailer]

Right on cue, the first of “The Boys” skins is now available as part of Season 4 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone, with Starlight available now. On top of the skins, players can also enjoy map changes, themed camos, and even superpowers. Season 4 Reloaded temporarily adds the new Temp […] The post “The Boys” Crossover Now Available for ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ and ‘Warzone’ [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

‘Welcome to Riverdale’ – One-Shot Archie Horror Comic Explores the Town’s Dark Secrets [Exclusive]

The worlds of Archie and Riverdale are once again returning to the world of horror. Known lately for their one-shots such as Camp Pickens, the horror side of Archie Comics is expanding with an all new one-shot comic book from the Archie Horror imprint and Bloody-Disgusting has the exclusive reveal as well as some insight […] The post ‘Welcome to Riverdale’ – One-Shot Archie Horror Comic Explores the Town’s Dark Secrets [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Reyna Cervantes
2 min read

‘Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’ Gets November 7 Release Date [Trailer]

After the gameplay trailer reveal last month during Summer Game Fest, Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD have announced that their action-RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden now has a release date of November 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open for physical versions and on Steam, as […] The post ‘Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’ Gets November 7 Release Date [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

‘Quicksand’ Review – Shudder’s Survival Thriller Gets Stuck in the Mud

Shudder survival thriller Quicksand builds an entire premise around its namesake, leaving a bickering, estranged married couple trapped in a pit of despair. Director Andrés Beltrán and writer Matt Pitts approach the B-movie concept with a seriousness that nearly works for their efficient thriller, placing relevance on the emotional stakes for its leads over jungle thrills. It leaves the […] The post ‘Quicksand’ Review – Shudder’s Survival Thriller Gets Stuck in the Mud appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘birth/rebirth’ Trailer – Laura Moss Reimagines Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in Theaters This Summer

A brand new take on the classic tale of Frankenstein, Sundance horror movie birth/rebirth is on the way from IFC Films and Shudder, arriving exclusively in theaters on August 18. The companies preview, “This standout directorial debut from Laura Moss reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic horror myth Frankenstein with such a contemporary understanding that it becomes […] The post ‘birth/rebirth’ Trailer – Laura Moss Reimagines Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in Theaters This Summer appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Ghostface Attacks in Fun New ‘Scream VI’ Themed Commercial from Ring Security [Video]

The latest installment in the hit slasher franchise, Scream VI is now available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray this week, and a fun tie-in promotion from Ring has been unleashed in celebration. “Unexpected Visitors Can Make You Wanna SCREAM” is the headline for Ring’s Scream VI-themed commercial, which plays out a bit like a scene […] The post Ghostface Attacks in Fun New ‘Scream VI’ Themed Commercial from Ring Security [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Conjures Up Three Emmy Awards Nominations Including “Outstanding TV Movie”

In the world of the Emmy Awards, straight-to-streaming movies are considered “TV Movies,” which is how Predator sequel Prey was able to score an “Outstanding TV Movie” nomination at this year’s ceremony. Dan Trachtenberg’s one-shot spinoff movie, in fact, was nominated for SIX Emmy Awards in total this year, and it’s not the only horror […] The post ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Conjures Up Three Emmy Awards Nominations Including “Outstanding TV Movie” appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires