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3 min read

‘Maniac Cop’ – Nicolas Winding Refn Announces Fresh Take on 1980s Slasher Movie Coming Soon

Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon, Her Private Hell) has announced this afternoon that he’s finally bringing his long in development Maniac Cop remake to the screen. First conceived as a feature then reworked as a series for HBO, the new take on the 1988 slasher is once again set up as a feature, […] The post ‘Maniac Cop’ – Nicolas Winding Refn Announces Fresh Take on 1980s Slasher Movie Coming Soon appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
12 min read

‘The Boys’ Goes Out With a Body Horror Bang: Ranking the Gruesome Deaths of Season 5

As the long-awaited final season of Prime Video’s The Boys neared its premiere, showrunner and creator Eric Kripke warned us to expect our share of carnage. In an interview with SFX Magazine, he cautioned, “I wouldn’t get too attached to any single character.” After four seasons filled with outrageous deaths, his warning felt fairly dire. […] The post ‘The Boys’ Goes Out With a Body Horror Bang: Ranking the Gruesome Deaths of Season 5 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
5 min read

Friday, May 22 – These 5 New Horror Movies Released Today

The unofficial kickoff to summer is here, with the long Memorial Day Weekend ahead giving us extra time to catch up on new horror. Curry Barker’s Obsession is still dominating the box office this weekend, while Kane Parsons’ Backrooms will likely be taking up the mantle next week. Sandwiched in between those two films, FIVE […] The post Friday, May 22 – These 5 New Horror Movies Released Today appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Freaky Nikki’s Terrifying Look in ‘Obsession’ Was a Practical Effect Inspired By a TikTok Trend

A new generation of filmmakers means a new generation of artistic influences. That’s why I think the best part about this recent wave of genre films directed by former YouTubers is the fact that they borrow ideas from diverse sources that traditional creators could never think of. A perfect example of this is Curry Barker’s […] The post Freaky Nikki’s Terrifying Look in ‘Obsession’ Was a Practical Effect Inspired By a TikTok Trend appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
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‘Zombies Ate My Neighbors’-Inspired ‘Lethal Wedding’ Coming to Steam And Sega Genesis/Mega Drive [Trailer]

Zombies Ate My Neighbors fans looking for a modern equivalent, Mega Cat Studios and publisher 8 Bit Legit have a little something for you in Lethal Wedding. A top-down shooter inspired by 80s action cinema and the LucasArts classic will be coming to Steam, in addition to Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (seriously). The physical […] The post ‘Zombies Ate My Neighbors’-Inspired ‘Lethal Wedding’ Coming to Steam And Sega Genesis/Mega Drive [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘República Luminosa’ – Jayro Bustamante’s Next Horror Movie Unleashes Feral Children

Acclaimed Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante (La Llorona, Rita) will next be directing genre movie República Luminosa, Deadline exclusively reports this afternoon. The upcoming movie adapts Andrés Barba’s same-titled novel. In República Luminosa (titled A Luminous Republic in English), “a remote island town is terrorized by 32 feral children who emerge out of the surrounding jungle.” Here’s a […] The post ‘República Luminosa’ – Jayro Bustamante’s Next Horror Movie Unleashes Feral Children appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Five of the Worst Night Shifts in Horror Movies

A luxury team-building trip descends into a bloody fight for survival against a vengeful retreat leader in Corporate Retreat, out today in theaters. It’s the latest entry in a cathartic subgenre of workplace horror that examines every harrowing aspect of job employment. No job is safe from horror, either, from babysitting to even the most white-collar gigs. […] The post Five of the Worst Night Shifts in Horror Movies appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Sacrifice’ First Look – Anya Taylor-Joy Plays a Doomsday Cult Leader in Netflix Movie

Coming soon to Netflix is the genre-bending Sacrifice from director Romain Gavras (Athena), and the streamer has released a first look image while we wait for a premiere date. Check out your first look at Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans in Sacrifice above. The cast for the upcoming Netflix movie Sacrifice also includes Salma Hayek, […] The post ‘Sacrifice’ First Look – Anya Taylor-Joy Plays a Doomsday Cult Leader in Netflix Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

Five More Horror ARGs That Hollywood Should Adapt After ‘Backrooms’

It’s been two years since it was first announced that Kane Parsons’ reimagining of the Backrooms would be getting the Hollywood treatment. Since then, it seems like audiences have finally warmed up to the idea of internet-based horror on the big screen. Not only does A24’s Backrooms movie look like it’s going to be an […] The post Five More Horror ARGs That Hollywood Should Adapt After ‘Backrooms’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
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Tales from ‘Tales from the Crypt’: Exhuming Season Four’s “Strung Along” Episode

There was a time when Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996) was considered one of the most macabre shows on television. Admittedly, there wasn’t a ton of horror on the small screen back then, but even still, this series was gruesome. Its home of HBO had a lot to do with that; the permissive cable channel […] The post Tales from ‘Tales from the Crypt’: Exhuming Season Four’s “Strung Along” Episode appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê
1 min read

‘Blowie’ Trailer – Queer Slasher Features a Blowup Doll Killer and Stars Real Adult Film Actors

Described as a “sexy, bloody slasher” starring real-life porn stars, the horror movie Blowie is being released later this month from Dark Star Pictures, and the official trailer has arrived. The slasher in this one is dressed like a walking, murdering blow-up doll! Watch the official trailer for queer slasher Blowie below. The film follows […] The post ‘Blowie’ Trailer – Queer Slasher Features a Blowup Doll Killer and Stars Real Adult Film Actors appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator’ Opens for Business on June 11 [Trailer]

Indie developer Odius and publisher Loopr Partners will bring ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator to Steam on June 11. Blending stealth-action, shop management, and dark comedy, ZOMBUTCHER puts players in the rotting shoes of a zombie entrepreneur trying to keep a small butcher shop alive in a haunting Louisiana town. By day, players manage the shop, […] The post ‘ZOMBUTCHER: Monster Business Simulator’ Opens for Business on June 11 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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A24’s Auditory Horror ‘undertone’ Heads to Streaming Next Month

After scaring up a sturdy show at the box office, A24’s auditory horror movie undertone heads to streaming next month. undertone begins streaming on HBO Max on June 26. Nina Kiri (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) stars in the film as Evy, a paranormal podcast host who moves into her dying mother’s house to be her primary […] The post A24’s Auditory Horror ‘undertone’ Heads to Streaming Next Month appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
1 min read

‘Burrow’ Trailer – Body Horror Movie Gives Birth to a Man-Eating Alien Insect

Coming soon from ITN Distribution is the body horror movie Burrow, and the official trailer gives birth to a hungry alien insect this week. Check it out down below for a taste. In the upcoming Burrow, “A year after the death of her brother, a young woman joins her friends on a drug-infused getaway that […] The post ‘Burrow’ Trailer – Body Horror Movie Gives Birth to a Man-Eating Alien Insect appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Vought Rising’ First Look Teaser Seeks Heroes in ‘The Boys’ Spinoff Set in 1950s

Prime Video rewinds to the ’50s today with the reveal of the first look at Vought Rising, the new spinoff series set within the world of The Boys. Watch the first look teaser below to get a peek at the next chapter, premiering on Prime Video in 2027. The series “explores the twisted origins of […] The post ‘Vought Rising’ First Look Teaser Seeks Heroes in ‘The Boys’ Spinoff Set in 1950s appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘Passenger’ Was Filmed Near the Hunting Grounds of the Real Life ‘Green River Killer’

André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) is back with Paramount’s new horror movie Passenger (read our review), which documents a van life road trip gone horribly wrong after a couple witnesses a deadly crash. The experience is terrifying for the characters, but making the movie had its own […] The post ‘Passenger’ Was Filmed Near the Hunting Grounds of the Real Life ‘Green River Killer’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

11 New Must-Have Horror Collectibles, Including ‘Obsession’ Vinyl & ‘Terrifier 3’ Figure

Killer Collectibles highlights the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to physical media, artwork, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Obsession Vinyl from Waxwork Records The Obsession soundtrack is available on vinyl from Waxwork Records. Priced at $32, it’s due out […] The post 11 New Must-Have Horror Collectibles, Including ‘Obsession’ Vinyl & ‘Terrifier 3’ Figure appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
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5 Ultraviolent Comic Books That Deserve ‘The Boys’ Treatment

It makes a lot of sense to adapt comic books to television rather than film. The serialized format makes it much easier to translate both long-term storylines and standalone issues to the screen, and digital effects have advanced enough over the years that you can get cinematic visuals in every episode without necessarily breaking the […] The post 5 Ultraviolent Comic Books That Deserve ‘The Boys’ Treatment appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
2 min read

‘Flesh of My Flesh’ – Dario Argento Has Announced a Brand New Trilogy of Upcoming Horror Movies

While being honored at the Cannes Film Festival this week, Italian horror master Dario Argento (Suspiria) has announced a brand new trilogy of upcoming movies, Variety reports. This lineup of upcoming horror films being produced by Dario Argento includes… Flesh of My Flesh Flesh of My Flesh tells the story of three mothers investigating the […] The post ‘Flesh of My Flesh’ – Dario Argento Has Announced a Brand New Trilogy of Upcoming Horror Movies appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
12 min read

‘Batman: Dark Patterns’ Harkens Back to Old-School Detective Stories With Haunting Style [Review]

Over at DC, there’s always a plethora of Batman books running at any given time. While I do love Batman and Detective Comics, the two flagship titles, sometimes they get caught up a bit too much in ever-shifting continuity for my taste. The recent Absolute Batman has circumvented this concern by existing at the beginning of […] The post ‘Batman: Dark Patterns’ Harkens Back to Old-School Detective Stories With Haunting Style [Review] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Aaron Boehm