Horror

13 Souls Movie Review by Matt Boiselle 13 Souls – directed by Paulo Nascimento, written by Paulo Nascimento, Brittnay Johnston & Flavio de Castro Barboza, and starring Sienna Belle, Tim Shelburne & Brielle Tucker Synopsis: After the death of her mother, 15-year old Agne moves in with her father and older sister into a house

Mike Joy 05/22/2026 Film Reviews Sight Unseen Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Sight Unseen – written by Stephen Parkhurst and Oriana Schwindt, directed by Stephen Parkhurst, and starring Debra Lord Cooke, Bart Shattuck and Daniel Burns Synopsis: Three siblings inherit their estranged father’s rural cabin after his mysterious death, and they slowly realize someone, or

Strawstalker Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Strawstalker – written and directed by George Henry Horton, and starring Branika Scott, George Henry Horton and Dallas Steinback Synopsis: When a fame-hungry couple moves into an ideal L.A. home, their new dream life spirals into nightmares as an ancient scarecrow begins to stalk them. Directed by George Henry

Self Driver Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Self-Driver – written and directed by Michael Pierro, and starring Nathanael Chadwick, Reece Presley and Lauren Welchner Synopsis: A desperate cab driver joins a mysterious money-making app, leading him into society’s shadows. As the night progresses, his morals are tested and free will questioned. “Self Driver” ended up

They Wait In Shadows Movie Review by Matt Boiselle They Wait In Shadows – written and directed by Sam Mason-Bell, and starring Charllie Bentley, Helen Oakleigh and Meghan Adara Synopsis: Two sisters return to their home after the death of their mother, and manage to conjure up malevolent spirits via the use of a Ouija

Emerging filmmaker Ten-Headed Skeleton announces the release of SUSURRUS, an ambitious independent horror film inspired by the unsettling internet phenomenon known as Backrooms. Drawing tonal comparisons to the claustrophobic tension of Cube and the existential mystery of The Twilight Zone episode “Five Characters in Search of an Exit,” SUSURRUS expands the concept into a layered,

As independent horror continues to build momentum, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light just added another unexpected name to its growing cast lineup. Reality television icon and media personality Kato Kaelin has officially joined the upcoming found footage horror film in a role that places him at the center of the movie’s terrifying presentation. Kaelin will

Filmmaker David Rodriguez pushes independent horror to dangerous new heights with Psycho Night. The brutal, stylish urban horror-thriller is now streaming free on Tubi and Sling TV. It is also available on DVD for collectors and horror fans alike.Praised by viewers as “a bold, bloody masterstroke,” Psycho Night blends psychological horror, hip-hop culture, grindhouse energy,

Where Horror Cinema Really Began Before Jump Scares, There Was Silent Fear When people ask what was the first horror movie, they often imagine monsters from the 1930s or modern supernatural films. In reality, horror began much earlier, in silent cinema, when filmmakers were still discovering how moving images could create fear. The first horror

Poker on Screen Is Never Just About Cards The strongest poker movies are rarely about gambling alone. They are about psychology, pressure, deception, ambition, and risk. Poker creates natural cinematic tension because one decision can change a character’s future in seconds. A single bluff can destroy trust, build fortune, or end a career. Audiences are

Why Some Horror Movies Stay Scary for Decades Fear That Works Beyond Jump Scares The scariest horror movies are rarely the bloodiest ones. The films people remember most are usually the ones that stay in the mind long after the credits end. Fear built through atmosphere, silence, sound design, and psychological tension often works far

Self Driver by Matt Boiselle Self-Driver – written and directed by Michael Pierro, and starring Nathanael Chadwick, Reece Presley and Lauren Welchner Synopsis: A desperate cab driver joins a mysterious money-making app, leading him into society’s shadows. As the night progresses, his morals are tested and free will questioned. “Self Driver” ended up being a

Content Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Content – written and directed by Adam Meilech, and starring Megan Boehmcke, Alex Mills and Adam Meilech Synopsis: Shown through phones and laptops, a seemingly polite director stalks and blackmails his actors into a real-life horror movie. “Content” is one of those horror movies that has a really solid

The official trailer for SUBJUGATION has arrived, an upcoming cyberpunk monster movie that merges the gothic vengeance of The Crow with the grotesque, biomechanical body horror of the anime classic Wicked City. Spearheaded by director Doug Roos (Bakemono) and executive producer Jun’ichi Yamamoto (Meatball Machine), the film is a blood-soaked love letter to classic late-80s

Lisa Wilcox, beloved by horror fans worldwide for her legendary performance as Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, has officially joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light as Detective Garner. Part of the longest running horror franchise

There’s a new trend emerging in the horror market of taking age-old stories and giving them terrifying new twists. There’s already been Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, which completely flipped what viewers knew about these characters. The latest of these is The 3 Killer Pigs, which is about murderous

Pitfall Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Pitfall – directed by James Kondelik, and written by Victor Rose and James Kondelik, and starring Marshall Williams, Alexandra Essoe and Richard Harmon Synopsis: After a young man gets separated from his group in the woods, he falls into a 10 ft deep pit full of spikes, impaling him

Bloodthirsty Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Bloodthirsty – directed by Nachela Knox and written by Chad Johnson, and starring Stephen Barrington, Kiana Sosa and John Blaq Synopsis: On the night of their anniversary, Sarah is unexpectedly called into work, but when a sudden zombie outbreak traps her inside, Brian must fight through the chaos to

The Screaming: Visual Vengeance Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Originally released back in 2000 (wow, do I feel old), Director Jeff Leroy’s “The Screaming” has just recently gotten a fresh Blu-ray sprucing from Visual Vengeance, and we here have procured a copy from the good group at MVDShop for our perusal and

Horror has always thrived on evolution. What starts on the big screen rarely stays there for long, and some of the genre’s most unforgettable films have found a second life in gaming. The result is something far more immersive than a passive watch. You are no longer just witnessing the terror; you are inside it,

FOUND TV, the dedicated home for found footage horror, has announced its latest FOUND Original, Go to Sleep, a psychological found footage feature from director Steven Espinoza and writer/star Chris Vander Kaay. The film will make its debut at the inaugural Recovered Reels Festival in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, before launching globally on FOUND TV. Go to

Enigmata: The Watcher From Within is the kind of novel that draws you in quietly and keeps you engaged the deeper you go. Rather than relying on constant action or jump-scare moments, it builds a strong atmosphere, layering mystery and tension in a way that feels natural and immersive. The story opens with eerie diary

Cradle Of Fear Blu-ray Movie Review by Matt Boiselle First off, I’d love to offer a hearty THANK YOU to the good folks over at MVDShop.com for hooking me up with this review copy – you all are the best and it’s greatly appreciated. Now that the pleasantries have been dispensed, we can hose off

Scalper Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Scalper – written and directed by Chad Ferrin and starring Susan Priver, Jake Busey and Bai Ling Synopsis: After everyone around her is being brutally murdered, a psychic must use her second sight to stay one step in front of the maniac’s blade to solve the mystery. I’m always

Canadian Filmmaker Anthony Leroy’s Latest Horror-Comedy Arrives on the Dedicated Home for Found Footage FOUND TV, the dedicated home for found footage horror, announced the exclusive worldwide premiere of BUM, the latest feature from Canadian filmmaker Anthony Leroy. The film will debut globally on June 16, available in over 120 countries through FOUND TV’s free-with-ads

A set of billboards featuring messages from OBSESSION’S very own “Nikki” can now be seen in Los Angeles and New York City. Several billboards were unveiled this week with obsessive messages from “Nikki,” becoming increasingly frantic, wondering why fans haven’t texted her yet. Don’t keep her waiting! Fans can opt in to the text line

Cameras have started rolling in Los Angeles & in Denver on The Dead Rose, an indie Thriller from writer-director Jimmy Drain and starring Frank Stallone, Eric Robert’s and Andrew Divoff. The film’s synopsis reads: Stallone takes on the role of Bishop Cybo, a steadfast Catholic prelate entrusted with guarding an ancient dagger—an artifact so powerful

The Indie-driven feature marks the first original production from FOUND TV’s founding team TORONTO, ONTARIO — April 28, 2026 — FOUND TV has released the official teaser for its upcoming original feature, A Possession in Lincoln County, offering audiences a first look at the platform’s debut in-house production. Directed by Louie La Vella and written

Inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance.

EVIL DEAD BURN unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering