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‘The Bride’ – Maggie Gyllenhaal Reportedly Remaking ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ for Netflix

While Renfield brought Universal Classic Monster Dracula into the present earlier this year, Netflix reportedly aims to tackle a Bride of Frankenstein remake, The Bride, with Maggie Gyllenhaal as director. As first reported by World of Reel, the news comes from Production Weekly, which cites Penelope Cruz as the Bride, Christian Bale as Frankenstein, and […] The post ‘The Bride’ – Maggie Gyllenhaal Reportedly Remaking ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ for Netflix appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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Mattel Turns Annabelle from ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise into an Official “Monster High” Doll!

Following in the wake of dolls based on The Shining, Stephen King’s IT, Beetlejuice, Gremlins 2, Elvira, Chucky and Tiffany, Annabelle now joins the “Monster High” collection! On Wednesday, August 9, Mattel Creations, Mattel’s e-commerce and content platform for creators, collaborations, and innovators, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products, will be releasing the newest Monster High Skullector doll, […] The post Mattel Turns Annabelle from ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise into an Official “Monster High” Doll! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Spirit Halloween Just Released a Brand New Flocked ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Toy

The latest Spirit Halloween Exclusive toy from Funko is a brand new version of the lovable Sam from Trick ‘r Treat, this one a special “Flocked” variant that’s now up for grabs. The 3.5” tall Funko POP! figure, officially titled “Sam with Razor Flocked,” features a soft-to-the-touch flocked texture on Sam’s pajamas for extra authenticity. […] The post Spirit Halloween Just Released a Brand New Flocked ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Toy appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

#ChadGetsTheAxe Trailer – Screenlife Horror-Comedy Promises Laughs and Scares

It’s live-streaming influencers versus a Satanic haunting in screenlife horror-comedy #ChadGetsTheAxe, and the new trailer promises that the scares and laughs come in equal measure. Entertainment Squad’s genre label, The Horror Collective, will release the festival favorite horror-comedy on major on-demand and digital platforms on September 1. Adapted from an award-winning short with the same […] The post #ChadGetsTheAxe Trailer – Screenlife Horror-Comedy Promises Laughs and Scares appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘Jaws 3D’: Why We’re Still Enjoying This 3D Shark Attack 40 Years Later

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is a tough act to follow. Not only has it come to define the entire shark horror subgenre, but this aquatic adventure movie also revolutionized the concept of the summer blockbuster as we know it today. It’s difficult to understate the film’s legacy. From archetypal characterization, iconic kills, ubiquitous catch phrases, and […] The post ‘Jaws 3D’: Why We’re Still Enjoying This 3D Shark Attack 40 Years Later appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
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Fright Fest – SCREAMBOX’s ‘Onyx’ and ‘Shaky Shivers’ Highlight Fathom’s October Theatrical Event!

Fathom Events unearths a creepy lineup of tricks and treats this Halloween season, as Fathom Fright Fest rises again—terrorizing theaters nationwide beginning on Sunday, September 3. Featured in this year’s event are two upcoming SCREAMBOX Original horror movies, the horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls and creature feature Shaky Shivers, which are joined by […] The post Fright Fest – SCREAMBOX’s ‘Onyx’ and ‘Shaky Shivers’ Highlight Fathom’s October Theatrical Event! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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‘Mad Cats’ – Midnight Pulp Acquires North American Rights to Action-Comedy for Late 2023 Premiere

The North American rights to Reiki Tsuno’s debut feature Mad Cats have been acquired by the Cineverse streaming service Midnight Pulp, Variety reports this morning. Mad Cats, billed as an action-comedy, will have its Canadian premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival on August 4. The film is also coming to SCREAMBOX in 2024. Written and […] The post ‘Mad Cats’ – Midnight Pulp Acquires North American Rights to Action-Comedy for Late 2023 Premiere appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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TIFF’s Midnight Madness – First Looks at All the Hot Genre Films Including Sam Raimi’s ‘Boy Kills World’!

The Toronto International Film Festival announced today the 2023 selections for the highly regarded Midnight Madness program. The infamous Midnight Madness lineup features 10 titles, 7 of which are World Premieres, and highlight the weird and the wicked of film. “Sides will be split — both figuratively and literally (on screen) — as Midnight Madness returns […] The post TIFF’s Midnight Madness – First Looks at All the Hot Genre Films Including Sam Raimi’s ‘Boy Kills World’! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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Demo for Vampiric Visual Novel RPG ‘Cabernet’ Coming Next Week, New Story Trailer Released [Video]

Keen on checking out Party for Introverts’ upcoming vampire RPG Cabernet? You won’t have to wait very long, as the developer has announced that the game will be receiving a playable demo during Steam’s Visual Novel Fest from August 7th to 14th. The demo will show off the game’s first chapter, setting up the story […] The post Demo for Vampiric Visual Novel RPG ‘Cabernet’ Coming Next Week, New Story Trailer Released [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar’ – First Clip Previews the Brand New Animated Movie

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar is bringing the heaviest metal band ever created back together again for an action-packed journey. The long-awaited return of Adult Swim’s favorite heavy metal adventure arrives with an all-new, full-length animated movie. But that’s not all! In addition to the original film, written and directed by Brendon Small, a companion soundtrack and Dethalbum […] The post ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar’ – First Clip Previews the Brand New Animated Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

The Severin Films Super Shock Pop-up Film Festival Returns to Hollywood with 3 Exclusive Mystery Screenings

The fine folks over at Severin Films are hosting another mystery screening event at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles, California, Bloody Disgusting has learned this week. The Severin Films Super Shock Pop-up Film Festival 2023 is taking place at Brain Dead Studios Theater in West Hollywood on August 19, and tickets are available now! The […] The post The Severin Films Super Shock Pop-up Film Festival Returns to Hollywood with 3 Exclusive Mystery Screenings appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Latest Gameplay Trailer for ‘Fort Solis’ Ramps up the Creepiness [Watch]

With their psychological cosmic sci-fi thriller Fort Solis releasing in a few weeks, developer Fallen Leaf and Dear Villagers have released an all new gameplay trailer. The short-but-sweet trailer showcases the eerie setting of Fort Solis, while also offering quick glimpses of the game’s mechanics. “We wanted Fort Solis to tell a story through a […] The post Latest Gameplay Trailer for ‘Fort Solis’ Ramps up the Creepiness [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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“Inside No. 9” – Season Eight of British Genre Anthology Series Arrives on BritBox Later This Month

Season eight of “Inside No. 9“, one of the best series you’re likely not watching, but should, is finally arriving stateside later this month thanks to streaming service BritBox. Created by UK comedy duo Reece Shearsmith (In the Earth, Venom: Let There Be Carnage) and Steve Pemberton (“Good Omens”), the genre-bending anthology series and its […] The post “Inside No. 9” – Season Eight of British Genre Anthology Series Arrives on BritBox Later This Month appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘Scream 7’ – ‘Happy Death Day’ Filmmaker Christopher Landon Officially on Board to Direct

Bloody Disgusting was the first to tell you this morning that Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound, Ready or Not, Scream, Scream VI) will not be returning to direct the upcoming Scream 7 due to scheduling issues, and we also let you know that Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) was in talks to direct. Well, it looks like it’s […] The post ‘Scream 7’ – ‘Happy Death Day’ Filmmaker Christopher Landon Officially on Board to Direct appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Terrifier’ – Mega Scale Art the Clown Figure from Mezco Now Available for Pre-Order

While you wait for Art the Clown’s return in Terrifier 3, Mezco has put up for grabs an MDS Mega Scale figure of the iconic killer clown based on the original cult classic slasher. Art (played in the movies by David Howard Thornton) features an all-new head sculpt depicting a sinister, spine-chilling, toothy grin. He’s […] The post ‘Terrifier’ – Mega Scale Art the Clown Figure from Mezco Now Available for Pre-Order appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Tiny Terrors: Full Moon Unleashes a Wave of Blind Box Toys Depicting Various Horror Icons

Just in time for Halloween, Full Moon’s toy division, the Full Moon Horror Line, is launching a brand-new “Blind Box” collection of “Tiny Terrors” mini-figure toys. Inside each “Blind Box” for Tiny Terrors: Series 1 lies a heart-pounding surprise – a fan-favorite, collectible character from the iconic Full Moon Features franchise! “Will you unwrap The […] The post Tiny Terrors: Full Moon Unleashes a Wave of Blind Box Toys Depicting Various Horror Icons appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Mars Attacks!’ – Spirit Halloween Unleashes 6.5 Foot Tall Martian Warrior Animatronic!

A collection of brand new animatronics will be available from Spirit Halloween this year, including The Cryptkeeper from Tales from the Crypt and Slim from Killer Klowns from Outer Space. They’ll be joined by a Spirit Halloween Martian Warrior from Mars Attacks! Earthlings beware – the first-ever life-size animatronic from Mars Attacks is flying into […] The post ‘Mars Attacks!’ – Spirit Halloween Unleashes 6.5 Foot Tall Martian Warrior Animatronic! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Taniwha’ – New Zealand Monster Movie in Development with Weta Workshop Handling the Animatronics

Announced by Variety this afternoon, an authentic New Zealand monster movie titled Taniwha is currently in development, with Libby Hakaraia attached to direct the project. Described as a “monster thriller,” Variety’s report indicates that the film is “already in the advanced development stage,” and “will boast the participation of Wētā Workshop.” “The film is set […] The post ‘Taniwha’ – New Zealand Monster Movie in Development with Weta Workshop Handling the Animatronics appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Mayhem!’ – Xavier Gens Action Movie Getting 2024 Release from IFC Films

French filmmaker Xavier Gens (Frontiers, Cold Skin) is back with brand new action movie Mayhem!, and Variety reports today that IFC Films has acquired the film for distribution. IFC Films will release Mayhem! sometime in 2024. First up, the movie will premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, which runs through August 9, 2023. The film stars […] The post ‘Mayhem!’ – Xavier Gens Action Movie Getting 2024 Release from IFC Films appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Satanic Hispanics’ Trailer – 5 Horror Stories from 5 Latino Filmmakers

Five Latino filmmakers have come together for the upcoming horror anthology Satanic Hispanics, and IGN has exclusively debuted the movie’s brand new trailer today. Dread, along with Iconic Events, will release Satanic Hispanics in theaters on September 14. Preview the madness with the Satanic Hispanics trailer below. The filmmakers, you ask? The list includes Mike Mendez (Big […] The post ‘Satanic Hispanics’ Trailer – 5 Horror Stories from 5 Latino Filmmakers appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires