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8 min read

Make Your Wish: Robert Kurtzman’s ‘Wishmaster’ Is Just as Fun, Fearless and Frightening 26 Years Later

The horror genre thrives upon cautionary tales where arrogant individuals believe that they can outsmart some supernatural force for their own gain. It’s for this reason that the greed-quenching Djinn and parables where people learn to be careful what they wish for, usually in the most morbid ways possible, are popular horror tropes. Djinn are […] The post Make Your Wish: Robert Kurtzman’s ‘Wishmaster’ Is Just as Fun, Fearless and Frightening 26 Years Later appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Daniel Kurland
4 min read

“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” Season 5 Sets Halloween Premiere

“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” has quickly become a Halloween season staple on horror streaming service Shudder, and that streak continues with the groundbreaking reality series’ fifth season set to premiere on Halloween. “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” will premiere on Tuesday, October 31 on Shudder and AMC+. New episodes air weekly. The fifth season promises to […] The post “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” Season 5 Sets Halloween Premiere appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
1 min read

Original ‘Halloween’ Movie Novelization Returns to Print Over 40 Years Later!

Originally published in 1979, Curtis Richards penned the official novelization of John Carpenter’s Halloween, and the novel is being reprinted this coming Halloween season. Printed In Blood presents the ORIGINAL movie tie-in novelization, reprinted in full for the first time in over 40 years! It’s up for pre-order now, shipping in January 2024. For this […] The post Original ‘Halloween’ Movie Novelization Returns to Print Over 40 Years Later! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary This October

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses, and the film is coming back to theaters in celebration this Halloween season. House of 1000 Corpses opens its doors once again, as the cult hit horror-show returns to theaters nationwide this October, as part of Fathom Events’ popular Fright Fest lineup. The […] The post Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary This October appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

‘The Cousin’ – Jason Baker and Tom Savini Handling the Makeup Effects for Upcoming Horror Movie

Filming is set to begin this October on the upcoming horror movie The Cousin, and Bloody Disgusting has learned this week that a true horror legend is involved in the project. From writer/director Alexander Garcia, The Cousin will feature effects and makeup from Jason Baker (Callosum Studios) as well as makeup effects icon Tom Savini! […] The post ‘The Cousin’ – Jason Baker and Tom Savini Handling the Makeup Effects for Upcoming Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Dream Scenario’ Trailer – Nicolas Cage Stars in A24’s Nightmare Comedy

Up next from Nicolas Cage is the A24 dark comedy Dream Scenario, which has released its official trailer this morning. From director Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself), A24’s Dream Scenario will release in theaters on November 10, 2023. Watch the trailer below. Of particular note, the film was produced by Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar). In Dream Scenario… “A hapless family man Paul Matthews (Cage) finds his […] The post ‘Dream Scenario’ Trailer – Nicolas Cage Stars in A24’s Nightmare Comedy appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Horror Adventure Title ‘Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness’ Coming to Steam Next Fest

After making an appearance during Feardemic’s Fear Fest earlier this month, Blowfish Studios and developer Indiesruption are set to hit the October edition of Steam Next Fest with their 2D pixel-art horror adventure title Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness. If you’re a fan of old-school adventure games like Sanitarium, then Vlad Circus might just scratch […] The post Horror Adventure Title ‘Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness’ Coming to Steam Next Fest appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Shaky Shivers’ Clip – Grab Some Ice Cream…and a Curse!

The directorial debut of Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang, Bloody Disgusting’s SCREAMBOX and Fathom Events are bringing Shaky Shivers to theaters this coming Thursday, September 21! Frightening and funny, Shaky Shivers puts the camp back in summer camp when it opens in theaters NATIONWIDE for one night only on September 21 from Fathom Events and Bloody Disgusting’s SCREAMBOX. It’ll be a night of zombies, […] The post ‘Shaky Shivers’ Clip – Grab Some Ice Cream…and a Curse! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

Watch the “Gen V” Orientation Video For Godolkin University!

Welcome to Godolkin University! “Gen V”, the highly anticipated Amazon Original series, has released the orientation video welcoming the upcoming class to Godolkin University, that you can also find on the school’s website. Diving directly into the world of “Gen V”, the orientation video shares welcome messages from Professor Brink (Clancy Brown), Dean Indira Shetty […] The post Watch the “Gen V” Orientation Video For Godolkin University! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
5 min read

‘It Lives Inside’: The Legend of the Pishacha – The Terrifying Lore Behind Neon’s New Horror Film

One of the most frightening entities in all of Hindu and Buddhist folklore is a demonic being known as the Pishacha. Also called ​​Piśāca, this sinister breed of flesh-eating creature has been compared to the Christian Devil and is believed to be the personification of pure evil. Pishachas are parasitic creatures who sow the seeds […] The post ‘It Lives Inside’: The Legend of the Pishacha – The Terrifying Lore Behind Neon’s New Horror Film appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
1 min read

First Look at Hulu’s Paranormal “Living for the Dead” Series

Bloody Disgusting has a first look at Hulu’s new paranormal series “Living For The Dead”, premiering all-at-once October 18, 2023, only on Hulu. Executive Produced by Kirsten Stewart and from the creators of “Queer Eye”, the new series follows the fabulous “Ghost Hunties” Alex Le May, Juju Bae, Ken Boggle, Logan Taylor and Roz Hernandez […] The post First Look at Hulu’s Paranormal “Living for the Dead” Series appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

Shudder Nabs Tribeca Horror ‘You’ll Never Find Me’

After its Tribeca Premiere Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell’s You’ll Never Find Me has found a home at Shudder, we learned today. “You’ll Never Find Me is a horror Trojan horse; a classic haunted house setup complete with howling winds, punishing rain, and blackouts allow for a unique exploration of ghosts,” Meagan wrote in her […] The post Shudder Nabs Tribeca Horror ‘You’ll Never Find Me’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

Limited Run Games Adds Sega Genesis Titles to ‘Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection’

Let’s be honest: It was a bummer when Limited Run Games announced the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, and the Sega Genesis games were absent from the announced titles. Thankfully, Limited Run Games has rectified that glaring omission, announcing this afternoon that Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition have now been added to the […] The post Limited Run Games Adds Sega Genesis Titles to ‘Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

“Chucky” Season 3 Will Be Split Into Two; Episodes to Resume in 2024

This morning Syfy dropped the brand new full trailer for the third season of “Chucky”, which returns on October 4. Alongside the announcement came news that we’ll receive four episodes this year with the second half of the episodes resuming in 2024, presumably because of the strike. Here’s the official synopsis: In Chucky’s unending thirst […] The post “Chucky” Season 3 Will Be Split Into Two; Episodes to Resume in 2024 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

The Bisexual Energy of Paul Feig’s Suburban Noir ‘A Simple Favor’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Brother Fucker After an amazing August filled with unusual titles like Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers, Shiva Baby, and Stoker, last week Trace and I kicked off our latest theme month on Erotic Thrillers. First up: DePalma’s Dressed to Kill. For week two, we’re headed into unorthodox territory with a contemporary example: Paul Feig‘s bisexual suburban noir, A Simple Favor. […] The post The Bisexual Energy of Paul Feig’s Suburban Noir ‘A Simple Favor’ [Horror Queers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Joe Lipsett
3 min read

‘RoboDoc’ Clip Remembers Film’s Lightning-In-a-Bottle Blockbuster Release

If you haven’t checked out the RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop series on SCREAMBOX yet, you are missing out. It’s hands down one of the best documentaries ever made… and it’s not even over yet! Tomorrow will see the release of the final episode, in which a movie icon is unleashed to the world, creating an unforgettable […] The post ‘RoboDoc’ Clip Remembers Film’s Lightning-In-a-Bottle Blockbuster Release appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
3 min read

“Chucky” Season 3 – Full Trailer Promises the Bloodiest Halloween Yet!

Everyone’s favorite killer doll is headed back to the small screen this Halloween with “Chucky” Season 3, which premieres on both USA and SYFY on October 4, 2023. Chucky is headed to the Oval Office in “Chucky” Season 3, and the full official trailer previews his brand new reign of terror in a brand new […] The post “Chucky” Season 3 – Full Trailer Promises the Bloodiest Halloween Yet! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

New Screams Alert: ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ Doc is Now Available on SCREAMBOX

Throw up the devil horns: feature documentary The History of Metal and Horror celebrates the unholy union of heavy metal and horror, and it’s available to stream on SCREAMBOX. Delve into the history of the intersecting genres now with the doc exclusively streaming on SCREAMBOX. The History of Metal and Horror is “The documentary that […] The post New Screams Alert: ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ Doc is Now Available on SCREAMBOX appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

Latest ‘DREDGE’ Update Adds Paint Customization, New Crustaceans and More [Trailer]

DREDGE fans have a new free update today that introduces the ability for players to customize the paint of their craft, as well as beef up their bestiary as they scour the depths for new ‘craberrations’. Players can visit a new character known as The Painter in Little Marrow in order to spruce up their […] The post Latest ‘DREDGE’ Update Adds Paint Customization, New Crustaceans and More [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
9 min read

Cellar Dwellers: How ‘The People Under the Stairs’ Shaped ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Cobweb’

One of the oldest horror tropes in the book, the old, dusty, unfinished basement/crawl space setting has provided a cornucopia of stories about the universal fear of what lurks in the darkest and least-coziest corners of our homes. Yet, in Wes Craven’s 1991 lesser mainstream, still beloved cult favorite The People Under the Stairs, the […] The post Cellar Dwellers: How ‘The People Under the Stairs’ Shaped ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Cobweb’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Julieann Stipidis