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    Robert Eggers releases first trailer for Werwulf●Robert Eggers' Werwulf trailer released🦋blueskyCultureFilm2874 d ago

    The first trailer for Werwulf, the new film from director Robert Eggers, has been released. Eggers, known for The Witch, The Lighthouse and Nosferatu, is drawing attention for his return to period horror. Fans are sharing reactions to the footage and speculating about the film's tone and setting ahead of its release.

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    HBO Max's New #1 Movie Is A Major Horror Hit▼HBO Max’s New #1 Movie Is One Of The Year’s Biggest Horror Successes✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    The top film on HBO Max right now is reportedly one of the year's biggest horror successes, topping the streaming platform's movie chart. The film's strong showing on the service underlines horror's continued box-office and streaming appeal in 2025, though the exact title and streaming numbers were not specified in the coverage drawing attention.

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    Zach Cregger's New Horror Tops IMDb's Most-Popular Movies●Zach Cregger’s New Horror Is the Most-Popular Movie on IMDb This Week✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    Zach Cregger's latest horror film is currently the most-popular movie on IMDb for the week, placing it ahead of every other release on the site's rankings. The film, from the director of Barbarian, is drawing attention as one of the most-discussed new horror releases, though further details about its performance or reception are not included here.

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    The latest Resident Evil film, a brand-new installment in the franchise, has recorded the highest US opening weekend gross in the series' history and has passed $100 million at the worldwide box office. Japanese media are also highlighting a special featurette revealing how the film achieved its realistic horror, with audiences placed alongside the protagonist in tense scenes.

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    Robert Eggers Unveils Trailer for New Horror Film 'Werwulf'●'Werwulf' Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Lily-Rose Depp Star in Robert Eggers New Horror Movie - Watch Now!✉newsCultureFilm5 d ago

    The first trailer has been released for 'Werwulf', a new horror film from director Robert Eggers. The movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, who previously worked with Eggers on 'Nosferatu'. The trailer offers a first look at the film's visuals and tone, and coverage notes the reunion of the director with his recent cast.

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    Zach Cregger's Resident Evil crosses $100 million at box office●Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL Already Passed A Major Box Office Milestone https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.fang oria.coMmastodonCultureFilm13 d ago

    Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film adaptation has passed a major box office milestone, reportedly crossing $100 million worldwide. The movie, directed by the Weapons and Barbarian filmmaker, is being seen as a strong reboot of the long-running Capcom horror franchise. Genre film outlets and horror fans are highlighting the result as vindication for Cregger's take and a sign the franchise still draws large audiences.

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    Classic Horror Game Set for New Movie Reboot▼Forget ‘Resident Evil,’ Another Classic Horror Game Is Getting a Movie Reboot✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    A classic horror video game is reportedly being developed into a movie reboot, with coverage framing it as an alternative to the well-known 'Resident Evil' franchise. The report suggests studios are continuing to mine retro horror games for film adaptations, following the box-office success of other game-to-movie projects. Details on which game is involved and who is producing remain limited.

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    Halloween Sequel Without John Carpenter Tops Global Box Office●Halloween’s John Carpenter-Abandoning Sequel Is Officially The #1 Movie In The World✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    A new sequel in the Halloween franchise, made without John Carpenter's involvement as director, has officially become the number one movie in the world. The film's performance at the global box office is drawing attention, with discussion focused on how the horror franchise continues without its original creator behind the camera, and whether audiences still embrace the series in this new form.

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    Robert Eggers' Werwulf Trailer Draws Nosferatu Comparisons▼Werwulf Trailer: Robert Eggers' New Horror Movie Looks Like The Perfect Nosferatu Companion✉newsCultureFilm5 d ago

    A trailer has been released for Werwulf, the new horror film from director Robert Eggers. Early reactions describe it as a natural companion piece to his acclaimed vampire film Nosferatu, suggesting the director is continuing his run of atmospheric, historically styled horror. Movie fans are discussing the footage and what it signals about Eggers' next chapter.

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    Horror fans start Halloween countdown with 31 nights of 80s films●🎃 October 1st means the Halloween countdown starts now. 31 nights. 31 films. I’ve gone entirely 80s this year. What doesMmastodonCultureFilm511 h ago

    With October 1st arriving, film fans are kicking off their annual Halloween countdown: one horror film a night for all 31 nights of the month. One movie lover says this year's picks are drawn entirely from 1980s horror, and is asking others what is on their October watchlist and which film they rewatch every Halloween without fail.

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    The Conjuring Franchise Announces Terrifying New Installment▼‘The Conjuring’ Is Officially Expanding With a Terrifying New Installment✉newsCultureGaming4 d ago

    The Conjuring horror franchise is officially expanding with a new installment. Details about the project's plot, cast, and release date have not yet been announced, but the news has drawn attention from horror fans who have followed the series' previous films and spin-offs.

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    One of Horror's Most Influential Movies Is Now Free to Stream●One of Horror’s Most Influential Movies Is Officially Free to Stream✉newsCultureFilm5 d ago

    A film widely regarded as one of the most influential in horror history has officially become available to stream for free, according to an entertainment news report. The move gives audiences no-cost access to a landmark of the genre, and fans of horror are likely discussing which classic it is and where to watch it.

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    Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' Releases New Trailer and Interactive Game●Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Drops New Trailer — and an Interactive Game https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indi ewire.com/nMmastodonCultureFilm05 d ago

    A second trailer for Robert Eggers' upcoming film 'Werwulf' has been released, accompanied by an interactive game tied to the movie. The film, from the director of 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse', continues to build anticipation among horror and arthouse cinema fans ahead of its release.

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    'Resident Evil' Producer Developing 'The Crying Boy' Film▼‘Resident Evil’ Producer Carter Swan Developing Keenspot Comic Book ‘The Crying Boy’ For Film✉newsCultureBooks3 d ago

    Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on the Resident Evil film adaptations, is developing a movie based on The Crying Boy, a comic book series from publisher Keenspot. The project moves the horror-tinged comic to the big screen, adding another video game and comics adaptation to Swan's slate as Hollywood continues mining genre comics for film properties.

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    Kristen Stewart has been cast as a haunted clairvoyant in the upcoming film 'Spiritual World'. The news, reported by horror outlet iHorror, is drawing attention from fans of the actor and the horror genre, with many curious about her move into supernatural territory and what the role will involve.

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    Retrospective Review Slams 1986 Heavy Metal Horror Film 'Trick or Treat'▼'Trick or Treat' (1986)- A Heavy Metal Horror Movie That’s More Boring Than Scary (FILM REVIEW)✉newsCultureFilm28 min ago

    A new retrospective review takes a critical look at 'Trick or Treat', the 1986 horror film built around heavy metal culture. The review concludes the movie falls flat as entertainment, describing it as more boring than scary despite its cult reputation and metal soundtrack connections.

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    Resident Evil brings horror survival gaming to the big screen▼“Resident Evil” brings the horror survival video game experience to the big screen✉newsCultureGaming25 min ago

    The Resident Evil franchise, originally a horror survival video game series, is once again being adapted for cinema, bringing its mix of dread, puzzles and monster encounters to movie audiences. Coverage highlights how the films translate the game's tense survival atmosphere to the big screen, a topic of ongoing interest among fans of game-to-film adaptations.

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    Horror writer launches 31 Days of Halloween Volume II●Remember in October of 2024, I wrote 31 essays in 31 days about horror movies? It was called 31 Days of Halloween. I amMmastodonCultureFilm81 d ago

    A horror writer is reviving 31 Days of Halloween, the project in which he wrote one essay a day about horror movies throughout October 2024. A second volume is planned for October 2026, and he is inviting readers to send in pitch suggestions for films to cover. Horror fans are sharing the announcement and discussing which movies deserve an essay.

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    Book Review: Possessed, the True Story Behind The Exorcist●Book Review: Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism by Thomas B. Allen Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is FMmastodonWorldReligion32 min ago

    A book blogger has published a review of Thomas B. Allen's 'Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism', the nonfiction account on which the horror classic 'The Exorcist' was based. The review recounts the real 1949 exorcism case that inspired both the book and the film, offering readers a look at the documented events behind one of horror's most famous stories.

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    Robert Eggers shelves another horror film for being too dark●Robert Eggers Shelved Another Horror Movie After ‘Werwulf’ Because It Got “So Dark”✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    Filmmaker Robert Eggers has shelved another horror project after 'Werwulf', saying it became 'so dark' that it could not move forward. The director, known for 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse', has a history of uncompromising, atmospheric horror, and the report suggests the project's tone crossed a line even for his standards.

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    Heise tests the horror film Obsession on 4K home cinema●heise+ | Wünschen will gelernt sein: Obsession im 4K-Heimkinotest Ich will, dass dieser Horrorfilm mich mehr unterhält aMmastodonWorld24 h ago

    German tech publisher Heise has reviewed the horror film Obsession as part of its 4K home cinema test series, asking whether Blu-ray, UHD disc and streaming can deliver the film at its best. The reviewer wishes the horror film entertained more than anything else in cinemas, and the test examines whether the home formats can fulfil that wish without side effects. The verdict on picture and sound quality is drawing attention among home cinema fans.

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    Night Wars, the 1988 Vietnam Nightmare Horror Film▼Night Wars Release date: 1988-03-01 Two Vietnam Veterans have realistic nightmares about the war. So real are these nighMmastodonCultureFilm215 h ago

    Night Wars, a low-budget horror film released on March 1, 1988, follows two Vietnam veterans whose nightmares about the war become so realistic that they sustain real injuries and bring physical objects back from their dreams. The pair eventually arm themselves and enter the dream world to confront what is haunting them, blending war trauma with supernatural horror.

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    Indonesian horror-comedy 'Ghost in the Cell' hits theaters▼MOVIE REVIEW: "GHOST IN THE CELL" - IN THEATERS 'Ghost in the Cell' is a brutal but surprisingly funny horror-comedy froMmastodonCultureEntertainment328 min ago

    The Indonesian horror-comedy 'Ghost in the Cell' has arrived in theaters, with a new review describing it as brutal but surprisingly funny. The film blends graphic horror with comedy in the vein of other recent Indonesian genre hits, and is being released in the United States by distributor Well Go USA. Early reactions call it a gory, entertaining genre mashup for horror fans.

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    Neon Counters A24 With Open-Source SCP Foundation Movie▼Neon SCP Foundation Movie Counters A24's With Open-Source Production✉newsTechnologySoftware14 h ago

    Neon is developing an SCP Foundation movie that will use an open-source production model, positioning it against A24's own project based on the popular collaborative horror fiction universe. The move has drawn attention because the SCP Foundation is a crowdsourced creative property, and an open-source approach could reshape how studios adapt community-owned stories for film.

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    Resident Evil hailed as a fun horror classic▼Cinephiles: Resident Evil, the fun horror movie✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Film critics and horror fans are revisiting Resident Evil, describing it as a genuinely fun horror movie rather than just a video game adaptation. The conversation centers on the film's entertainment value and its place among zombie cinema, with writers encouraging audiences to rewatch or discover it as an enjoyable genre entry.

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    2010s Horror Hit Confirms Trilogy, a Decade Later●10 Years Later, The Most Relentless Horror Movie of 2010s Officially Confirms Trilogy✉newsCultureFilm4 d ago

    One of the most talked-about horror films of the 2010s has officially confirmed that its story will continue as a full trilogy, ten years after its original release. The announcement has reignited discussion among horror fans about the film's legacy and what new instalments might bring.

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    Tubi Developing Original R.L. Stine Horror Film 'Afraid of Clowns'▼Original R.L. Stine Horror Movie ‘Afraid of Clowns’ Set at Tubi (EXCLUSIVE)✉newsCultureFilm1 h ago

    R.L. Stine, the author behind the Goosebumps franchise, is set to write an original horror film titled 'Afraid of Clowns' for the streaming service Tubi, according to Variety. The project marks a new screen venture for Stine, whose work has long dominated children's horror and is now branching into original movie development for the free ad-supported platform.

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    Tomas Alfredson's Let the Right One In Praised in Vampire Film Comparison▼I finished off the vampire trifecta with Let the Right One In (2008, d. Tomas Alfredson), which obviously influenced theMmastodonCultureFilm62 d ago

    A film viewer has praised the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson, after watching it alongside two other vampire movies that it apparently influenced. They singled out its overtly creepy atmosphere, gorgeous wintry cinematography and strong performances from its two leads. Discussion of the film continues among horror and arthouse cinema fans online.

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    8 video game adaptations that genuinely scared us▼8 VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS THAT ACTUALLY SCARED US✉newsCultureGaming21 h ago

    Rue Morgue has published a rundown of eight video game adaptations that it says genuinely delivered scares, covering horror films and shows based on games. The list argues that while most game-to-screen translations fall flat, a handful have succeeded in capturing the tension and dread of their source material. Horror fans are sharing and debating which adaptations belong on the list.

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    Chase Infiniti to Star in Horror Film 'Portrait of God'▼Chase Infiniti to Star in Dylan Clark Horror Movie ‘Portrait of God’ for Lionsgate✉newsCultureFilm28 min ago

    Actress Chase Infiniti has been cast as the lead in 'Portrait of God', a horror movie produced by Dylan Clark and set up at Lionsgate. The project pairs a rising young star with one of Hollywood's prominent genre producers, and industry coverage of the casting is drawing attention to the film's development.

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    Viewers find The Wicker Man stranger than expected●Finally watched The Wicker Man (1973). It was not at all what I expected. I was bracing myself for a # horror # movie buMmastodonCultureFilm17 h ago

    A viewer finally watched the 1973 British cult classic The Wicker Man and found it defied expectations. Expecting straightforward horror, they described it instead as feeling like an episode of Heartbeat directed by David Lynch — a mix of cosy rural drama and surreal unease. They plan to rewatch it, adding to the film's seasonal Halloween discussion.

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    West Virginia filmmaker turns extraction history into monster movie 'Dark Hollow'▼West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    A West Virginia filmmaker has made 'Dark Hollow', a monster movie that uses the state's history of resource extraction as its backdrop. The film channels the region's legacy of coal and timber industries into horror, drawing local attention for telling an Appalachian story through a homegrown lens rather than an outsider's view of the state.

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    Horror Fans Champion 1989 Cult Film Warlock for Spooky Season▼'tis the Spooky Season and it's all scary/spooky # movies all month! An underappreciated should-be classic is Warlock wiMmastodonCultureFilm121 h ago

    As Halloween approaches, movie fans are dedicating the month to watching scary films, and the 1989 fantasy-horror Warlock is being singled out as an underrated classic. Starring Richard E. Grant and Julian Sands, the film is praised for blending scares and thrills with fish-out-of-water comedy, making it a fitting pick for seasonal viewing lists.

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    Neon Developing SCP Foundation Anthology Horror Film▼SCP Foundation Anthology Movie in the Works at Neon, Based on Online Horror Forum✉newsCultureFilm19 h ago

    Neon is developing an anthology movie based on the SCP Foundation, the long-running collaborative online horror project where writers contribute fictional files about anomalous objects and entities. The studio behind recent horror hits is adapting the crowd-written mythos for the screen, a notable step for internet-born fiction moving into mainstream cinema.

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    Neon to make open-source SCP film after A24 fallout▼Neon Will Make A Truly Open-Source SCP Movie After A24 Controversy✉newsCultureFilm5 h ago

    Film studio Neon is moving ahead with a movie based on the SCP Foundation, the collaborative online horror fiction universe, promising a genuinely open-source production. The announcement follows controversy around A24's rival SCP project, which critics said fell short of the community-driven spirit of the source material. Fans are debating what a truly open approach to adapting the crowd-created mythos should look like.

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    Pet Sematary Recast as a Warning Against Necromancy●My bestie just reminded me that # PetSematary is a PSA warning of the dangers of necromancy. She's right. As Fred GwynneMmastodonCultureFilm61 h ago

    Film fans are riffing on Stephen King's Pet Sematary, calling it a public service announcement about the dangers of necromancy. The joke leans on Fred Gwynne's famous line from the 1989 adaptation, 'Sometimes dead is better,' with the punchline that the dead should be left that way. The quip is circulating during the Halloween season among horror movie enthusiasts.

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    Review: 'Undertone' called the least scary horror film▼‘undertone’ Review: The least scary horror movie you’ll ever see✉newsCultureFilm28 min ago

    A review of the horror film 'Undertone' is drawing attention for its blunt verdict: it may be the least scary horror movie viewers will ever see. The write-up from AZ Family frames the film as failing at the genre's basic job of frightening its audience, offering little tension or dread despite its horror trappings.

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    Chase Infiniti Joins Dylan Clark Horror Film Portrait Of God▼Chase Infiniti Boards Dylan Clark Horror Film ‘Portrait Of God’ As It Moves To Lionsgate✉newsCultureFilm28 min ago

    Chase Infiniti has joined the cast of the horror film Portrait Of God, which is being produced by Dylan Clark and has moved to Lionsgate. The project had been in development elsewhere and now lands at the studio, with Infiniti attached ahead of production. Details on the plot and her role were not disclosed in the report.

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    Climate change is turning eco-horror fiction into reality▼Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real✉newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    A Los Angeles Times commentary argues that theeco-horror genre no longer feels far-fetched, pointing to real-world examples such as disease-carrying mosquitoes, rabid bats and increasing bear attacks. The piece links these unsettling events to climate change, which is shifting habitats and expanding the range of pests and wildlife encounters, making fears once confined to film and fiction feel increasingly grounded in daily life.

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    Two Lesbians Rank Every 'Friday the 13th' Movie▼Two Lesbians Rank Every ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie✉newsCultureFilm14 h ago

    Autostraddle has published a ranking of every film in the 'Friday the 13th' horror franchise, written by two lesbian reviewers. The piece ranks the full series of slasher films and has drawn attention among horror fans and LGBTQ readers. Reactions center on the humorous framing and the writers' takes on which installments of the long-running franchise hold up best.