Wes Craven’s Scream is quickly approaching its 25th anniversary, and its popularity only seems to grow with time. The iconic fan-favorite will be released for the first time on 4K Ultra HD and in a newly remastered Blu-ray on October 19, 2021, packed with special features that examine the smash hit and its legacy. Ahead of its release, […]
Interviews
Writer James Dearden Recalls Wolfgang Petersen’s Unmade ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Movie [Phantom Limbs]
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 sadly […]
‘You’re Next’ at 10: A Bloody Disgusting Oral History With Adam Wingard, Sharni Vinson and More
In a post-Scream world, it seems slasher fans expect and deserve more from their favorite style of horror. The sub-genre remains reliant on buckets of blood and gratuitous violence, of course, but an expectation of the unexpected has become the new tradition. Story structure and character has changed, shifting away from the virginal Final Girl […]
‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Actor Quinn Lord Talks ‘Iké Boys’ and Transforming into a Live-Action Anime Character
Actor Quinn Lord captured the attention of horror audiences forever with his mischievous portrayal of Sam in perennial Halloween favorite Trick ‘r Treat. Now he’s back in coming-of-age fantasy adventure comedy Iké Boys. The debut feature by director Eric McEver sees a magical anime transform two Japan-obsessed teenage friends and a shy foreign exchange student into superpowered underdogs that must […]
‘She Will’ Director Charlotte Colbert, Alice Krige, and Malcolm McDowell Talk Highlands Witchcraft and Dario Argento [Fantastic Fest]
Director Charlotte Colbert‘s feature debut impresses with its bold grasp of visual storytelling. It tells of famous actress Veronic Ghent (Alice Krige), who retreats to the Highlands to recover after a double mastectomy. The land’s power awakens something within her, granting her the ability to obtain retribution through dreams. First, she’ll have to contend with resurfaced trauma […]
Director Santiago Menghini Explains How ‘No One Gets Out Alive’ is a Spiritual Cousin to ‘The Ritual’ [Interview]
Netflix’s No One Gets Out Alive (read my review) initially looks like a familiar haunted house tale, and that’s by design. Director Santiago Menghini makes his feature debut with an adaptation of Adam Nevill‘s novel, executive produced by David Bruckner. The last two names are a critical hint that there’s more than meets this eye, both previously responsible for The […]
‘Lamb’: Noomi Rapace and Valdimar Jóhannsson Break Down the Birth of A24’s Latest Folktale [Fantastic Fest]
In A24‘s latest, a couple’s lives get upended by the bizarre arrival of a lamb-human hybrid. Director Valdimar Jóhannsson, working from a script he co-wrote with Sjón, makes his feature debut with a strange yet earnest Icelandic folktale that tugs at your heartstrings. Especially thanks to its precious little lamb child, Ada. Jóhannsson shared how […]
Live the Ultimate ‘Scream’ Airbnb Experience With Host Dewey Riley!
As we all eagerly await Scream‘s January 2022 theatrical release, Airbnb, Paramount and Spyglass Media are teaming up to celebrate the film with a stay at Stu Macher’s (Matthew Lillard) house from the original film (it even features Ghostface’s knife scratch marks on the doors and includes the iconic “brick” phone)! Those Scream superfans who […]
[Interview] ‘Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water’ Producer Keisuke Kikuchi Discusses Returning to the Series and its Unique Brand of Horror
We’re creeping towards the release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water on modern consoles, having previously only been available on the now-defunct Wii U seven years ago. It remains the last game in one of horror gaming’s most famous franchises, but with the resurgence of horror games and a wider audience able to experience […]
“A Megan Fox Nobody Has Ever Seen Before”: Nick Principe and Tom DeNucci Preview Action/Slasher ‘Johnny and Clyde’ [Interview]
With the recent releases of Freaky, Candyman and Malignant, as well as the upcoming debuts of Halloween Kills and Scream, the slasher subgenre appears to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence as of late. Next year, another such contender will be vying for horror fans’ hearts with its genre-bending story, wildly violent and practically […]
Iconic Villains, Atmospheric Darkness, and Horror Lyricism: An Interview With Aborted’s Sven de Caluwé
For two and a half decades, Aborted have been a constant force of death metal ferocity. With their 11th studio album ManiaCult having released last week, the band once again delivers a visceral presentation of bloodthirsty riffs, skull annihilating blast beats, and soul-splitting shrieks. Among their contemporaries, Aborted not only stands as one of the […]
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Looks Back on Horror Roles Including ‘Black Christmas’ and ‘The Thing’ [Exclusive]
Now streaming on Netflix, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a badass terminator in the action-thriller Kate, a poisoned assassin who has 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Not surprisingly, Winstead absolutely owns the role, with Kate delivering brutal violence with a side order of heart, further establishing her as one of […]
‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’ Director Sion Sono Put Emphasis on Visuals and Poetic Imagery [Interview]
Nicolas Cage described Prisoners of the Ghostland as “the wildest movie I’ve ever made.” Considering the actor’s list of genre credits, that’s an instant eyebrow-raising statement, and the plot description seems to back up that claim. Cage plays Hero, a robber sprung from jail and tasked with retrieving Bernice (Sofia Boutella), the adoptive granddaughter of The Governor (Bill […]
Animatronics and Contortionists: How James Wan and Ingrid Bisu Brought ‘Malignant’ Killer Gabriel to Life [Spoiler Interview]
This article contains spoilers, including images. Be warned… Director James Wan‘s latest, Malignant, has set the internet ablaze with his bizarre spin on Giallo, drawing heavy inspiration from his formative years as a horror fan discovering the genre’s weirdest and wildest offerings from the dark corners of a video store. Screenwriter Akela Cooper brought the campy B-movie fun to the […]
“My Version of Giallo”: James Wan Lets Us Know What to Expect from His New Horror Movie ‘Malignant’ [Interview]
James Wan‘s heralded return to horror, Malignant, releases on September 10, in theaters and HBO Max, but much of it remains shrouded in mystery. The filmmaker cited Dario Argento, Mario Bava, and Brian De Palma as inspiration, and the imagery released so far teases Wan’s take on the Giallo. Ahead of its release, Bloody Disgusting chatted with the modern horror master […]