‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Is Zach Cregger’s Version of an Origin Story, Says Kali Reis

Resident Evil will be Zach Cregger‘s first film based on an established property, but it sounds like the filmmaker will maintain the originality he displayed in Weapons and Barbarian. Speaking with Screen Rant, actress Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”) praised the reboot as a “continuation of great filmmaking,” noting that Resident Evil is Cregger’s […]

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Amy Madigan and Jacob Elordi Take Home Critics Choice Awards for the Horror Genre

The horror genre has been a huge part of the awards conversation in recent months, largely thanks to the accomplishments of last year’s standouts Sinners, Frankenstein, and Weapons. While we wait to see if any horror movies actually get Academy Awards nominations later this month, the horror genre did just win big at the Critics […]

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Zach Cregger to Produce Film Adaptation of True Crime Graphic Novel ‘Torso’ for Netflix

Netflix has emerged victorious from an intense bidding war for the film rights to Torso, the true crime graphic novel about the Cleveland Torso Murderer, THR reports. The streamer is in early development on a feature adaptation with Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger producing under his Subconscious banner. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee (Weapons, IT) is also […]

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Making Horror Personal – Zach Cregger on the Underlying Grief of ‘Weapons’

“Every character in this movie is a little piece of me.” You may not expect a movie as unhinged as Weapons to be particularly autobiographical, but Zach Cregger used the film as a conduit to process his own grief. “I was in a place of extreme emotional pain,” the writer-director admits in Director Zach Cregger: […]

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Kali Reis and Zach Cherry Join the Cast of ‘Resident Evil’ Movie from Zach Cregger

The cast for director Zach Cregger’s (Barbarian, Weapons) Resident Evil movie is growing, with THR reporting that Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”) has signed on. Zach Cherry (“Severance”) and Johnno Wilson (“Twisted Metal”) have also joined a cast that includes Austin Abrams (Weapons) and Paul Walter Hauser (The Naked Gun). THR details in their […]

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Sci-Fi Horror ‘Companion’ from ‘Barbarian’ Team Gets New Release Date

From WB, New Line Cinema and producer Zach Cregger (Barbarian) comes the upcoming Companion, which has received a new release date. The sci-fi horror movie has shifted from its January 10 theatrical release date to January 31, 2025. Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps. In […]

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‘Companion’ Teaser Trailer – The Team Behind ‘Barbarian’ Unleashes a Twisted Love Story

From WB, New Line Cinema and producer Zach Cregger (Director: Barbarian) comes the upcoming Companion, which will be released only in theaters on January 10, 2025. “New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you The Notebook—and the unhinged creators of Barbarian cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story,” the team previews. Watch the official […]

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‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger’s New Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ Releasing January 2026

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons has received a theatrical release date from Warner Bros. tonight. New Line Cinema will release Weapons in theaters January 16, 2026. Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) all recently joined the film’s cast. They join previously announced […]

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Benedict Wong and More Join Zach Cregger’s Horror Movie ‘Weapons’

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons has been adding to its cast all week, and today brings another update. Deadline reports that Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) have all signed on. They join previously announced stars Josh Brolin (Dune 2), Julia Garner (The Royal […]

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Alden Ehrenreich Joins Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ from the Director of ‘Barbarian’

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons is assembling an impressive cast, with Josh Brolin (Dune 2) and Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel) recently signing on. Deadline reports today that Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear) is the latest actor to join the cast of Cregger’s new movie. The upcoming Weapons is from […]

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Julia Garner Joins Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ from the Director of ‘Barbarian’

In addition to Leigh Whannell’s upcoming Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man, Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel) has also joined the cast of Weapons, THR has announced tonight. Weapons is the new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), with Julia Garner joining the previously announced Josh Brolin (Dune 2). The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, […]

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‘Weapons’ – Josh Brolin in Talks to Replace Pedro Pascal in ‘Barbarian’ Director’s New Movie

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had originally been attached to star. But Pascal’s busy schedule, which includes “The Last of Us” Season 2 and Marvel’s Fantastic Four, forced him to drop out of the project. THR reports today that Josh Brolin (Dune 2) is […]

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‘Weapons’ – Pedro Pascal Has Reportedly Exited New Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had been attached to star. Until this week, that is. Jeff Sneider reports in his newsletter The Insneider that Pedro Pascal has exited Cregger’s Weapons, reportedly “forced to drop out” of the project “due to his busy schedule.” […]

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‘Barbarian’ Getting Video Game Adaptation from New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 [Exclusive]

Zach Cregger‘s hit Barbarian is the latest horror movie to get a video game adaptation for PC and consoles, courtesy of New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive scoop on the upcoming video game this afternoon. Diversion3 Entertainment will lead the creative team adapting Barbarian in video game form. Having Diversion3 […]

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‘Companion’ – Jack Quaid Starring in Mysterious Sci-fi Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Team

Announced back in February, Barbarian director Zach Cregger is producing Companion for New Line Cinema, and THR reports that Jack Quaid (Scream) will star. Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps. THR reports, “Companion was won by New […]

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