By most definitions, an auteur is a filmmaker whose style is infallibly their own; they inject each of their films with such a distinct style and vision– chief among these traits, unique sincerity– that there is no mistaking whose work it is. Ever so often in one’s lifetime do we get to wholly acknowledge when […]
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5 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week and “Servant” Returns for a Brand New Season
While the brand new Scream movie continues to top the box office after the long 4-day weekend, scaring up $35 million domestically at the time of writing this article, a new week brings another batch of new horror movies this week. Additionally, a popular horror series returns to television with a new season, and another […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Intense Horror Movies Under 90-Minutes to Stream This Week
There’s a lot to appreciate about a lean, mean horror movie that impresses in the way it sustains suspense or dread throughout without overstaying its welcome. This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to precisely that type of movie. The intense horror movie that gets your adrenaline pumping in a short window, then never eases up […]
10 of the Most Memorable Slasher Movies Released in the 25 Years Since ‘Scream’ Changed the Game
By 1996, slashers were out of style. The Golden Age of Slashers waned over a decade ago, and ’90s horror was still searching for its identity thanks largely to massive shifts in technology. Wes Craven‘s second attempt at meta-horror changed everything; Scream‘s quiet December release snowballed into an enormous hit and reinvigorated the subgenre, ushering a new […]
[Review] ‘Scream’ Carves Up Killer and Heartfelt Commentary on Horror and Wes Craven’s Legacy
History tends to repeat itself. We’re meant to look to the past and learn from its mistakes. That holds true in life and in horror. Wes Craven‘s seminal 1996 slasher dissected the patterns of the genre with a self-referential wink while going for the jugular, but horror has evolved tremendously since. Some rules hold firm, […]
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 […]
‘Scream’ and Five Other Huge Horror Franchises Returning in 2022
This year kicks off with a big ole bang with the return of Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson’s Scream franchise, bringing Ghostface back to theaters for the first time in ELEVEN years on January 14, 2022. The film is already getting rave reviews from critics, suggesting that 2022’s horror output is already on fire here […]
10 Horror Movies and Shows Releasing This Week Including the Return of Ghostface in ‘Scream’!
We’re only two weeks into 2022 and this week is already a HUGE week for the horror genre, with the brand new Scream movie bringing Ghostface back to theaters this coming Friday. But Ghostface’s return isn’t all we have to look forward to this week… Here’s all the new horror premiering between January 10-16, 2022! […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Wes Craven Horror Movies You Can Stream This Week
One thing that’s been abundantly clear about the new Scream, releasing in theaters this week, is that it’s “For Wes.” Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett credit horror master Wes Craven for shaping them as filmmakers and seek to honor his legacy with the latest entry. With Scream’s release on the immediate horizon, it feels […]
7 New Horror TV Shows We Can’t Wait to See in 2022
The horror slate is already looking stacked in 2022 for both movies and video games, but the genre content doesn’t stop there. The 2022 TV series lineup ensures another insanely busy year for the genre. Returning shows like “Stranger Things” and the final season of “The Walking Dead” will make huge waves, and hopefully, we’ll […]
‘Donnie Darko’: Revisiting the Horrors of Adolescence With Richard Kelly’s Cult Classic – 20 Years Later!
Stephen King once claimed that he hated high school and doesn’t trust anyone who looks back on their teenage years with any enjoyment. In his own words: “If you liked being a teenager, there’s something wrong with you.” While I have quite a few fond memories from my high-school days, mostly due to a couple […]
Ghostface in the Machine: A Brief History of ‘Scream’ in Video Games
1996 was a pretty important year for horror. Not only did Resident Evil burst onto the scene to thrust horror games into the limelight, but Wes Craven’s meta-slasher Scream exploded onto cinema screens and changed the face of horror. I’m sure that, like me, there were a few horror fans whose real horror awakening came […]
‘Gremlins’ Director Joe Dante Selects Six Horror Movies to Stream on Screambox Now!
Legendary filmmaker Joe Dante is a titan in the film industry, having directed everything from Gremlins and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch to classics such as Piranha, The Howling, Explorers, Innerspace, The ‘Burbs, Matinee, and Small Soldiers. He even got behind the camera for segments in Twilight Zone: The Movie and Nightmare Cinema, […]
Four New Horror Movies Releasing This Week and ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Comes Home!
This week marks the start of a brand new year, and we’ve got a whole lot of horror to look forward to in 2022. This month’s biggest release is of course the return of the Scream franchise, but that’s not until the second week of January 2022. What about the first one? Here’s all the […]
5 Horror Movie Health Fad Nightmares to Make You Forget About Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the start of a new year, and, for many, it’s the beginning of health-focused resolutions. January often sees an uptick in gym memberships and cleaner eating goals. It’s a detox month after the gluttony of the holidays. Leave it to horror to highlight the worst-case scenario for fitness enthusiasts, which also softens the blow […]