phantom limb /ˈfan(t)əm’lim/ n. an often painful sensation of the presence of a limb that has been amputated. Welcome to Phantom Limbs, a recurring feature which will take a look at intended yet unproduced horror sequels and remakes – extensions to genre films we love, appendages to horror franchises that we adore – that were […]
Interviews
Director Chloe Okuno Talks Building a Creeping Sense of Dread With ‘Watcher’ [Sundance Interview]
Jam-packed with genre fare, the prestigious Sundance Film Festival kicks off tonight. One of the most anticipated is Watcher, a psychological thriller directed by Chloe Okuno, the filmmaker behind many horror fans’ favorite V/H/S/94 segment, “Storm Drain” (hail Raatma!). Watcher stars Maika Monroe (It Follows) as a young woman who moves into a new apartment with […]
‘Scream’ Filmmakers Break Down How They Pulled Off the Most Surprising Callback to Wes Craven’s Original Classic [Spoiler Interview]
Spoiler Warning: This article contains massive plot spoilers for Scream. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette weren’t the only legacy actors to return in this year’s brand new Scream… Skeet Ulrich also made a surprise return as Billy Loomis, or rather a recurring hallucination of the very dead Billy Loomis. Franchise newcomer Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera) reveals […]
‘Scream’ Filmmakers Reveal the Surprise Easter Egg Cameos You Didn’t Notice! [Spoiler Interview]
Spoiler warning: This article contains Scream spoilers. The new Scream packs extensive franchise history into a film dedicated to Wes Craven‘s memory. That history doesn’t just shape the story; it offers fans a slew of references, Easter eggs, and even fun surprise cameos to track. Bloody Disgusting chatted with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and executive producer Chad Villella about Scream‘s impressively long list […]
‘Scream’ Legacy Actors Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette on Reprising Their Roles [Interview]
Scream‘s Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley have endured countless stabs and gunshot wounds between them, enduring and outlasting multiple Ghostface encounters across four movies spanning twenty-five years. Now they’re back once again to help a new generation fend off Ghostface. It’s safe to say that no one knows these characters or this franchise […]
Sonia Ammar and Mikey Madison Talk ‘Scream’ and Growing Up as Fans of the Franchise [Interview]
Scream marks Sonia Ammar‘s first major feature role and Mikey Madison‘s first horror credit, but both grew up adoring the franchise from a very young age. The actors play Liv and Amber, respectively, as part of the new generation of Woodsboro teens. Ahead of Scream‘s release in theaters on January 14, Bloody Disgusting chatted with […]
Kevin Williamson Details His Original Plans for ‘Scream 5’ & ‘Scream 6’! [Interview]
In case you thought we had exhausted ourselves on all things Scream after spending four hours(!!!) discussing Scream 4 last week, think again! In a special Horror Queers bonus episode, Joe and I have Scream scribe Kevin Williamson on the line in celebration of the new film, which hits theaters today! The Scream franchise, while beloved, is not […]
‘Scream’ – Melissa Barrera and Jack Quaid on the Secretive Early Stages of the Movie’s Production [Interview]
In the world of Scream, everyone’s a suspect. That simple setup sums up the entire premise of popular online game Among Us, which makes every player sus. Because the production was so wrapped in secrecy that no one knew who the actual killer was, franchise newcomers Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) and Jack Quaid (“The […]
‘Scream’ – Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding Talk Carrying on the Meeks Family Legacy in the New Movie [Interview]
Yellowjackets star Jasmin Savoy Brown and Booksmart‘s Mason Gooding play siblings Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin in the new Scream, releasing in theaters on January 14. That last name should sound familiar to Scream franchise fans; Mindy and Chad are related to Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) from the original two Scream movies. Randy Meeks became a fan […]
‘Scream’: Marley Shelton on Returning to the Franchise and Judy Hicks Becoming a Mother and Sheriff [Interview]
Marley Shelton reprises her role as Scream 4 character Judy Hicks in the new Scream, but with some noticeable changes now over ten years later. She’s now the Sheriff of Woodsboro and also happens to be the mother of a teen son, Wes (Dylan Minnette). Ahead of the January 14 theatrical release of Scream, Shelton […]
For Wes: Filmmakers Radio Silence Share the ‘Scream’ Filmmaking Rules They Learned from Wes Craven [Exclusive]
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and executive producer Chad Villella, collectively known as Radio Silence, have been vocal from the start that their Scream is “For Wes.” They credit horror master Wes Craven and his 1996 slasher as the direct inspiration for their careers as filmmakers. They have sought to honor his legacy with their new movie, even extensively studying the late […]
‘Days with Ghosts’ – Alexandra Smith Stuffs Stockings With Her Spooky New Children’s Book [Interview]
It’s tough, letting go of Spooky Season. While every horror fan’s favorite holiday is nearly two months gone now, the feeling of this recent loss is still palpable, as it has been before and shall always continue to be from year to year. That yearning to hold onto Halloween can be intense, even through the […]
‘Hellraiser: Bloodline’ – Writer Peter Atkins Talks Production Nightmares and the Original Screenplay You Can Now Read [Interview]
Widely known as a deeply maligned production, 1996’s Hellraiser: Bloodline was the last theatrical feature in the Clive Barker-originated franchise, and the last to boast its creator’s input, before the ensuing sequels went the direct-to-video route with a number of low budget follow-ups which often suffered from diminishing returns. For years, fans have wished for […]
Keith David on “Creepshow” Season Two Character and Why He Loves Horror [Interview]
From The Thing and They Live to Tales from the Hood 2 and Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, actor Keith David is a commanding and enduring presence in the genre. That includes his enigmatic role in the second season of Shudder’s horror anthology series “Creepshow,” available now on DVD and Blu-ray. For the sophomore season’s home release, Bloody Disgusting talked to the actor about his role […]
Don Mancini Breaks Down Some of “Chucky” Season One’s Biggest Questions [Exclusive]
The inaugural season of “Chucky” packed multiple storylines, twists, and surprise reveals into just eight episodes. Killer Good Guy doll Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) returned to his hometown to begin a new reign of slaughter and Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) came to his aid, while Nica (Fiona Dourif) fought for control of her own body. […]