February 2024 – Page 15 – All Things Ick

‘Apex’ – Netflix Nabs Serial Killer Genre-Thriller Spec from “The Purge” Scribe Jeremy Robbins

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro APEX, Jeremy Robbins, Movies

Netflix has landed rights to the female-driven genre thriller Apex, described as Free Solo meets Silence of the Lambs, Deadline reports today. Apex was penned by “The Purge” writer Jeremy Robbins and selected as part of 2021’s The Black List, an annual buzzy compendium of the year’s most-liked unproduced Hollywood screenplays. The spec script logline for Apex: “When an […]

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Julia Cotton of ‘Hellraiser’ Is Our Valentine’s Day Queen [The Lady Killers Podcast]

February 14, 2024 Michael Roffman Clare Higgins, Clive Barker, Hellraiser, Podcasts

“Please. I’ll do anything you want. Anything.” Who among us hasn’t fallen for a bad boy once or twice? Maybe he’s the cute senior trying to cheat off of us in Algebra. Maybe he jumped our car when the battery died outside the mall. Or maybe he’s our fiancé’s hot brother knocking on our door […]

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‘Trust’ – Sophie Turner Starring in Psychological Thriller from ‘Saw’ Franchise Producers

February 14, 2024 John Squires Movies, Sophie Turner, trust

In addition to gothic horror movie The Dreadful, announced earlier this week, Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones”) has also been set to star in the thriller Trust, THR reports today. The film is described as a psychological thriller, and The Hollywood Reporter notes that it comes courtesy of “director Carlson Young (Upgraded) and Saw outfit […]

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‘Smile 2’ – Raúl Castillo & Miles Gutierrez-Riley Join Horror Sequel

February 14, 2024 John Squires Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Movies, Raúl Castillo, Smile, Smile 2

The cast for Parker Finn’s sequel Smile 2 continues to grow, and Deadline reports that Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead) and Miles Gutierrez-Riley (The Wilds) have signed on. Kyle Gallner (Smile), Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), Lukas Gage (“The White Lotus”), Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), and Naomi Scott (Power Rangers) also star. Smile 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 18, 2024. Parker Finn […]

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Peacock Orders Limited Scripted Series “John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise”

February 14, 2024 John Squires John Wayne Gacy, John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise, Peacock, TV

In the wake of indie horror movie Gacy: Serial Killer Next Door earlier this year, Peacock has ordered their own limited scripted series based on the John Wayne Gacy murders. The new Peacock series comes from “Dr. Death” creator Patrick Macmanus. Variety reports, “The announcement was made during the Television Critics Association winter press tour. […]

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“Bewitched” Series Reboot in the Works from “The Boys” Writer

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro Bewitched, TV

A new series reboot of irreverant, witchy comedy “Bewitched” is on the way from “The Boys” scribe and “Gen V” co-executive producer Judalina Neira. Deadline reports that the series reboot is the first project under Neira’s new deal with Sony Pictures TV. Written by Neira, the “Bewitched” reboot is described as an hour-long reimagining of […]

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‘The Woman in the Yard’ – Blumhouse Thriller from ‘The Shallows’ Director Will Star Danielle Deadwyler

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro Danielle Deadwyler, Jaume Collet-Serra, Movies, The Woman in the Yard

The director behind horror favorites House of Wax, Orphan, and The Shallows, Jaume Collet-Serra, is set to helm the Universal and Blumhouse thriller The Woman in the Yard. Per Variety, the thriller has also found its star in Danielle Deadwyler. The Woman in the Yard is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 10, […]

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Radio Silence Vampire Movie ‘Abigail’ Has Been Rated “R” for Strong Bloody Violence and Gore

February 14, 2024 John Squires Abigail, Movies, Radio Silence

Radio Silence (V/H/S, Southbound, Scream, Scream VI) returns to the big screen with Universal horror movie Abigail in April, and the film’s MPA rating has arrived this week. Releasing April 19, Abigail has been rated “R” for… “Strong bloody violence and gore throughout, pervasive language and brief drug use.” Watch the official trailer for Abigail below, which is […]

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James Wan and Simu Liu Untitled Techno-Thriller Gets Straight-to-Series Order from Peacock

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro James Wan, Peacock, Simu Liu, TV

Today at NBCUniversal’s TCA presentation, Peacock announced the straight-to-series order of four new scripted projects from Universal Studio Group that includes an untitled new techno-thriller series from horror master James Wan and starring actor Simu Liu (Barbie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings). The untitled series, described as an espionage techno-thriller, hails from […]

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Blumhouse Sequel ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Moves from January to May 2025

February 14, 2024 John Squires M3GAN, M3GAN 2.0, Movies

It didn’t take long for Blumhouse to announce M3GAN 2.0 after the first film scared up $180 million back in 2022, but the film will be coming along a bit later than expected. Originally announced for theatrical release on January 17, 2025 from Blumhouse and Universal, the upcoming M3GAN sequel will now release in theaters […]

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‘The First Omen’ Has Been Rated “R” for Disturbing Images and Graphic Nudity

February 14, 2024 John Squires Movies, The First Omen

The classic horror franchise The Omen is coming back to life with brand new 20th Century Studios movie The First Omen this year, and the film’s MPA rating has arrived. The First Omen is rated “R” for… “Violent content, grisly/disturbing images, and brief graphic nudity.” The brand new prequel movie from 20th Century Studios will unleash hell […]

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Survival Horror Social Deduction Title ‘Zombie Within’ Launches February 22 Into Early Access

February 14, 2024 Mike Wilson early access, NewGen Studio, PC, steam, Video Games, Wandering Wizard, Zombie Within

Wouldn’t it be cool if a developer had another crack at a new video game adaptation of John Carpenter’s The Thing, but instead of a Survival Horror title, it was instead a social deduction game? While NewGen Studio and developer Wandering Wizard’s Zombie Within obviously isn’t The Thing, it does give a glimpse into what […]

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SYFY Vampire Series “Reginald the Vampire” Gets Season Two Premiere Date

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro Reginald the Vampire, Syfy, TV

The third season of USA and SYFY’s “Chucky” isn’t the only returning series this Spring. Season two of Syfy’s “Reginald the Vampire” will officially launch this May, per Deadline. The Jacob Batalon-starring “Reginald the Vampire” returns to SyFy on May 8 at 10pm. As for what to expect from the second season? “Reginald Andres finally got […]

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“Chucky” Returns to USA and SYFY for Season 3: Part 2 in April!

February 14, 2024 John Squires Chucky, Don Mancini, TV

The third season of USA and SYFY’s “Chucky” was split into two parts as a result of last year’s Hollywood strikes, but have no fear, Chucky’s return to the small screen isn’t far away. “Chucky” Season 3: Part 2 will premiere on April 10 at 10/9c on USA & SYFY! In Chucky’s unending thirst for […]

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‘Blumhouse Presents: Chauncey’s Imaginary Playhouse’ Offers Immersive LA Pop-Up ‘Imaginary’ Experience

February 14, 2024 Meagan Navarro blumhouse, Imaginary, Jeff Wadlow, Movies, The Further

Those looking to meet Chauncey the Bear from Lionsgate and Blumhouse’s upcoming movie Imaginary can do just that with a new immersive pop-up experience “Blumhouse Presents: Chauncey’s Imaginary Playhouse” in Los Angeles. DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) stars in and produces Imaginary, which is scheduled for theatrical release on March 8, 2024. From the press release, “With Blumhouse Presents: Chauncey’s Imaginary […]

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