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‘The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana’ – Anjelica Huston Playing the Christmas Witch

No stranger to playing witches on screen, Anjelica Huston (The Witches) has been cast to play the legendary Christmas Witch in upcoming film The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana. Variety reports that the holiday movie is a “live-action/hybrid feature,” with Canada’s HighballTV behind the project. It’s based on a popular Italian folk tale, the […] The post ‘The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana’ – Anjelica Huston Playing the Christmas Witch appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Exorcism Movie ‘The Ritual’ Starring Dan Stevens & Al Pacino Releasing in 2025

Al Pacino and Dan Stevens are set to lead the cast of upcoming exorcism horror movie The Ritual from XYZ Films and director David Midell, and Variety reports this week that XYZ Films is “planning a U.S. theatrical release in 2025.” Additionally, Variety notes in today’s fresh report that the movie has “sold out for most […] The post Exorcism Movie ‘The Ritual’ Starring Dan Stevens & Al Pacino Releasing in 2025 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
4 min read

‘The Substance’ Review – Absurdist Horror Comedy Unleashes Jaw-Dropping Body Horror [TIFF]

Writer/Director Coralie Fargeat set the bar high for herself in 2017, with her debut feature Revenge delivering a visceral, feminine twist to the rape-revenge thriller that climaxed in an epic bloodbath. So much that it seemed nearly impossible to top. Yet the filmmaker does just that with sophomore effort The Substance, transforming a familiar concept […] The post ‘The Substance’ Review – Absurdist Horror Comedy Unleashes Jaw-Dropping Body Horror [TIFF] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
1 min read

Official ‘Smile 2’ Poster Channels the Sadistic Spirit of Jack Torrance

Paramount debuted the official trailer for Parker Finn’s upcoming horror sequel Smile 2 earlier this week, and today they’re following it up with the latest official poster for the film. Smile 2 opens wide in theaters October 18, 2024. Find the new poster below. In Smile 2, “About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley […] The post Official ‘Smile 2’ Poster Channels the Sadistic Spirit of Jack Torrance appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

‘Seeds’ Review – Indigenous Comedy Thriller Is Fun, But Inconsistent [TIFF]

Indigenous horror has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in Canada where efforts are being made to seek out, fund, and promote First Nation stories (see also: Slash/Back and the late Jeff Barnaby’s work like Blood Quantum and Rhymes for Young Ghouls). With Seeds, we can add Kaniehtiio Horn’s name to the list. The […] The post ‘Seeds’ Review – Indigenous Comedy Thriller Is Fun, But Inconsistent [TIFF] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Joe Lipsett
2 min read

Two-Minute Clip from the New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Movie Prepares for a Barlow Sighting

The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot from director Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) is finally hitting Max this October, and Entertainment Weekly ran a preview piece today that includes the first clip from the new movie. The outlet explains, “In EW’s exclusive clip from Salem’s Lot, Ben [Lewis Pullman] and Susan [Makenzie Leigh] join Alfre Woodard as Dr. […] The post Two-Minute Clip from the New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Movie Prepares for a Barlow Sighting appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘Wolf Man’ – Watch the Teaser Trailer for Leigh Whannell’s Next Universal Monsters Movie

Director Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man) returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and the short-and-sweet teaser trailer has arrived today. From Universal and Blumhouse, Whannell’s Wolf Man will be howling its way into theaters on January 17, 2025, and you can watch the first look official teaser down below. The teaser has been unleashed […] The post ‘Wolf Man’ – Watch the Teaser Trailer for Leigh Whannell’s Next Universal Monsters Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Atmospheric Psychological Horror Title ‘Unholy’ Comes to PlayStation and Xbox on September 13 [Trailer]

It’s been over a year since publisher HOOK and developer Duality Games released their first-person psychological horror title Unholy to Steam, with the promise of the console versions at a later date. That date for the console version of Unholy is now set for September 13 for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. Created […] The post Atmospheric Psychological Horror Title ‘Unholy’ Comes to PlayStation and Xbox on September 13 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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Stephen King Gets Gritty and Nasty In the Best of ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

Stephen King considers himself a novelist, but he loves a good short story. There’s something to be said for a shorter, more intense experience. It can be invigorating, sometimes even shocking, like a waltz with a stranger you will never see again, or a kiss in the dark, or a beautiful curio for sale laid […] The post Stephen King Gets Gritty and Nasty In the Best of ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’ [The Losers’ Club Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a Deluxe ‘They Live’ Figure from Mondo

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! Ben Cooper Costume Figures from NECA As previewed at San Diego Comic-Con, NECA is adding four new characters to its Ben […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a Deluxe ‘They Live’ Figure from Mondo appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
2 min read

‘WNUF Halloween Special’ Sequel ‘Out There Halloween Mega Tape’ Gets Deluxe Blu-ray Release

All of us here on Bloody Disgusting are big fans of Chris Lamartina and Jimmy George’s WNUF Halloween Special, a 2013 movie that plays out like a spooky cable access broadcast from the 1980s. Complete with fake commercials, WNUF Halloween Special is an annual watch for many of us here in the horror world, but […] The post ‘WNUF Halloween Special’ Sequel ‘Out There Halloween Mega Tape’ Gets Deluxe Blu-ray Release appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Mouseboat Massacre’ – Exclusive First Look at Another Upcoming Mickey Mouse Horror Movie

The classic short film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, 1928’s Steamboat Willie is now officially in the public domain, and several horror filmmakers have already stepped up to reimagine the iconic mouse as a slasher maniac. The first of these features was The Mouse Trap, released just last month, with Screamboat headed our way […] The post ‘Mouseboat Massacre’ – Exclusive First Look at Another Upcoming Mickey Mouse Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

‘Family Pack’ – ‘Jumanji’ Meets Werewolves in Family-Friendly Netflix Horror Movie [Trailer]

In the board game The Werewolves of Millers Hollow, paranoia and mistrust ensue as players seek to uncover the hidden identity of a werewolf in their midst. Coming to Netflix on the road to Halloween, the French comedy feature Family Pack adapts the horror board game. Family Pack debuts October 23 on Netflix. Watch the […] The post ‘Family Pack’ – ‘Jumanji’ Meets Werewolves in Family-Friendly Netflix Horror Movie [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Baby Blues Nightmares’ Arrives on Steam on September 16 [Trailer]

A month after giving fans a taste of the final game, indie developer Steelkrill Studio has announced that their toddler horror game Baby Blues Nightmares will arrive on Steam on September 16 for $12.99. The demo is still available for those wanting to check out the game’s unique setting and mechanics. Baby Blues Nightmares cast […] The post ‘Baby Blues Nightmares’ Arrives on Steam on September 16 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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‘Friday the 13th’ Musician Harry Manfredini Composing the Score for Horror Movie ‘Wish’

It’s impossible to imagine the Friday the 13th franchise without the music of composer Harry Manfredini, whose contributions to the Voorhees saga are as essential as the characters, the gore, and the hockey mask. Manfredini has scored countless horror films in addition to the movies in the Friday franchise, and his next horror movie has […] The post ‘Friday the 13th’ Musician Harry Manfredini Composing the Score for Horror Movie ‘Wish’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Mike Flanagan Aims to Make ‘The Exorcist’ His Scariest Movie Yet

David Gordon Green’s planned The Exorcist trilogy, which began with the poorly received The Exorcist: Believer, is no more, with Blumhouse pivoting down a bold new path instead. Mike Flanagan will be directing the next installment in the franchise for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, and it’s already been dated for theatrical release on March 13, […] The post Mike Flanagan Aims to Make ‘The Exorcist’ His Scariest Movie Yet appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
7 min read

Looking Back on the Underrated Xenomorph Campaign in 2010’s ‘Aliens vs. Predator’

Every time a new licensed horror game gets announced, a sizable chunk of the horror community emits a collective groan when it’s revealed that upcoming the title will be an asymmetrical multiplayer experience. While I actually enjoy the virtual hide-and-seek thrills of titles like Dead by Daylight and Gun Interactive’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre, I […] The post Looking Back on the Underrated Xenomorph Campaign in 2010’s ‘Aliens vs. Predator’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
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‘The ‘Burbs’ – Keke Palmer Starring in TV Series Adaptation of Joe Dante’s 1989 Classic

Joe Dante’s dark comedy favorite The ‘Burbs is headed to the small screen with a TV series adaptation for Peacock, and Keke Palmer (Nope) has been set to star in the series. Variety reports that The ‘Burbs has been ordered straight-to-series by Peacock. Celeste Hughey (“Palm Royale,” “Dead to Me,” “High Fidelity”) is adapting Dante’s […] The post ‘The ‘Burbs’ – Keke Palmer Starring in TV Series Adaptation of Joe Dante’s 1989 Classic appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Caddo Lake’ – M. Night Shyamalan Produced This Mystery Horror Movie for Max [Trailer]

M. Night Shyamalan is the producer for an upcoming thriller titled Caddo Lake, formerly The Vanishings At Caddo Lake, and the official teaser trailer has arrived this afternoon. Watch the Caddo Lake trailer below and read on for everything you need to know. Premiering October 10 on Max, Caddo Lake is rated “PG-13” for… “Some disturbing/bloody images, thematic elements, […] The post ‘Caddo Lake’ – M. Night Shyamalan Produced This Mystery Horror Movie for Max [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

Winnie the Pooh Character ‘Piglet’ Gets His Own Bloody Slasher Movie [Trailer]

Coming soon from ITN Studios is the slasher movie Piglet, the latest twisted take on a public domain character from the Pooh universe, and we’ve got the trailer for you this afternoon. For clarity, this project is not part of the public domain universe known as the “Poohniverse,” which began with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and […] The post Winnie the Pooh Character ‘Piglet’ Gets His Own Bloody Slasher Movie [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires