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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 […] The post Sci-Fi Horror ‘Companion’ from ‘Barbarian’ Team Gets New Release Date appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘Barbarian’ Vinyl Score From Waxwork Records Now Available to Preorder

Bad news: Barbarian still hasn’t announced a physical media release. Good news: Waxwork Records, in partnership with Hollywood Records and Regency Enterprises, is presenting the Barbarian Original Motion Picture Music by Anna Drubich on vinyl for the first time. The Barbarian vinyal release, pressed to 180g Mother’s Milk & Blood Splatter vinyl, with deluxe packaging and […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Vinyl Score From Waxwork Records Now Available to Preorder appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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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 […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Getting Video Game Adaptation from New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
9 min read

Cellar Dwellers: How ‘The People Under the Stairs’ Shaped ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Cobweb’

One of the oldest horror tropes in the book, the old, dusty, unfinished basement/crawl space setting has provided a cornucopia of stories about the universal fear of what lurks in the darkest and least-coziest corners of our homes. Yet, in Wes Craven’s 1991 lesser mainstream, still beloved cult favorite The People Under the Stairs, the […] The post Cellar Dwellers: How ‘The People Under the Stairs’ Shaped ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Cobweb’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Julieann Stipidis
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12 Noteworthy Genre Movies to Stream at Home in June 2023

Welcome to June, a hefty month for horror on streaming. As we rapidly approach the halfway point of 2023, this month’s new additions to various streaming platforms lean heavily on recent releases. That means an extra packed month, giving you plenty of time to catch up on many of 2022 and 2023’s biggest releases. Here […] The post 12 Noteworthy Genre Movies to Stream at Home in June 2023 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
22 min read

Best of 2022: The 15 Best Horror Film Performances of the Year

The mark of a memorable acting performance is decided by a number of different factors. How well can you display the intended emotion of the scene? Were the strengths of your performance tailored to make the audience scared? Depressed? Joyful? How about a jack of all trades performance that accomplished all of the above and […] The post Best of 2022: The 15 Best Horror Film Performances of the Year appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Wesley Lara
7 min read

A Year of Terror: The Top Ten Scariest Scenes in 2022 Horror Movies

Endless things draw us each to horror, scares ranking high among them. Luckily, fear takes many forms. The thrill of a well-crafted jump scare, visceral chills, or an atmospheric scene that instills deep-seated dread all keep us coming back for more—the year’s horror releases delivered on all fronts. 2022 offered several memorable scenes of unrelenting […] The post A Year of Terror: The Top Ten Scariest Scenes in 2022 Horror Movies appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
16 min read

Gallows Humor: The 8 Funniest Horror Movie Moments of 2022

Although they aim to provoke contrary emotional responses, horror and comedy needn’t be mutually exclusive. Granted, they are strange bedfellows but can pair together nicely under the right circumstances. Indeed, some of our most beloved scary movies also happen to be quite effective rib ticklers. Even if you discount those that occupy the realm of […] The post Gallows Humor: The 8 Funniest Horror Movie Moments of 2022 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Harrison Abbott
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Bloody Disgusting Slices into the 10 Best Kills in 2022’s Horror Movies

Where there’s horror, there’s death, and 2022 has been a tremendous year for horror. The genre is thriving, as evidenced by the robust offerings of surprise sequels, massive franchise returns, and original stories on every level, indie and otherwise. That means a slew of ingenious and highly creative onscreen kills that made us groan, cringe, […] The post Bloody Disgusting Slices into the 10 Best Kills in 2022’s Horror Movies appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022 [Halloweenies Podcast]

All good things come to an end, and so has 2022. To ring in the New Year, the Halloweenies revisit the past year and list their 10 best horror movies. Which one takes the cake? Join co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Michael Roffman to find out as they take inventory of the […] The post Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022 [Halloweenies Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
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Bloody Disgusting’s Top 15 Best Horror Movies of 2022!

This year brought the return of Ghostface, Predator, Pinhead, Michael Myers, and Leatherface. Beyond the franchises, 2022 unleashed an onslaught of new releases that introduced new voices and horror icons to the genre. The indie scene continued to thrive, but horror surprised audiences at the box office more than once. In other words, horror continues […] The post Bloody Disgusting’s Top 15 Best Horror Movies of 2022! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Barbarian’ – We’re Giving Away 10 “Movies Anywhere” Codes on Social Media This Week!

Box office hit Barbarian has made its way home this week, the Zach Cregger-directed shocker now available for streaming on both Digital outlets as well as HBO Max. From 20th Century Studios and New Regency, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. In the film, which scared up over $40 million in theaters… “Arriving in Detroit for a job […] The post ‘Barbarian’ – We’re Giving Away 10 “Movies Anywhere” Codes on Social Media This Week! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
10 min read

10 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including ‘Run Sweetheart Run’!

Well, we made it. It’s the final full week of October, and throughout this entire month we have been absolutely slammed with fresh new horror – a very good problem to have, of course! This week won’t be as packed as previous weeks, but with Halloween right around the corner next Monday, you can expect […] The post 10 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including ‘Run Sweetheart Run’! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Five Recent Halloween Horror Movies to Stream This Week

The countdown to Halloween continues; this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to contemporary horror movies set on or around Halloween. These post-2000 treats embrace the Fall spirit or Halloween iconography, making for excellent seasonal viewing this time of year. As always, here’s where you can stream them this week. For more Stay Home, Watch Horror […] The post Five Recent Halloween Horror Movies to Stream This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘Barbarian’ Arrives on Digital October 25; Zach Cregger Talks “Attractive and Off-Putting” Bill Skarsgård in Exclusive Featurette

20th Century Studios and New Regency present Barbarian, from writer/director Zach Cregger, and noted horror producer Roy Lee (The Ring, The Grudge, and It), on all major digital platforms this coming October 25. The release includes exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features, which we preview in this exclusive clip in which Cregger talks about the perfect casting, including the […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Arrives on Digital October 25; Zach Cregger Talks “Attractive and Off-Putting” Bill Skarsgård in Exclusive Featurette appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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‘Barbarian’ Passes $23 Million and Expands to More Theaters This Weekend

20th Century Studios has an original horror hit on their hands with Barbarian, which opened to $10 million here in the United States in its opening weekend. Positive word of mouth is largely responsible for the film’s opening weekend success, with Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro raving in her review that Barbarian is one of 2022’s biggest crowd-pleasers. Barbarian has […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Passes $23 Million and Expands to More Theaters This Weekend appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
9 min read

The Asshole Dies Screaming: The Underrated Horror Career of Justin Long

It’s always fun to find one of your favorite actors in a horror movie. It’s especially fun to notice an actor in an upcoming horror movie, move to check their IMDb and notice a litany of other horror movies you’d maybe forgotten they starred in. But to go and watch all of said actors horror movies […] The post The Asshole Dies Screaming: The Underrated Horror Career of Justin Long appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Holtz
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‘Barbarian’ Director Shares the Two-Minute Mood Reel He Put Together to Help Sell the Movie [Video]

20th Century Studios has an original horror hit on their hands with Barbarian, which opened to $10 million here in the United States this past weekend. Positive word of mouth is largely responsible for the film’s opening weekend success, with Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro raving in her review that Barbarian is one of 2022’s biggest […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Director Shares the Two-Minute Mood Reel He Put Together to Help Sell the Movie [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘Barbarian’ – Original Horror Scores Box Office Win With $10M Opening!

Horror fans can scream “original horror” all they want but the truth is that risks are only taken when there’s proof of success. Studios and distributors are reactionary and when horror fans vote with their dollars it tells them to take more risks. 2022 has been an excellent year for both the genre and risks. […] The post ‘Barbarian’ – Original Horror Scores Box Office Win With $10M Opening! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Teases His “Weird” and “Ambitious” Next Horror Movie [Exclusive]

Now playing in theaters, Barbarian has been earning rave reviews from critics – including our own Meagan Navarro, who awarded the film 4.5/5 stars – and the horror movie debut from writer/director Zach Cregger is sure to shock and surprise horror audiences for many years to come. Read nothing. Have nothing spoiled for you. Just […] The post ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Teases His “Weird” and “Ambitious” Next Horror Movie [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires