Horror

The Premium Doll Line Pays Homage to Horror Royalty with Chilling Fashion and Film-Accurate Easter Eggs Just in Time for the Spooky Season The season of scares is officially around the corner, and Monster High is celebrating with its most terrifyingly glamorous drop yet. Today, Mattel, Inc. announced the latest additions to its highly coveted

Apparently, someone looked at one of those old fortune-telling machines, thought, “You know what this needs? A satanic serial killer,” and honestly… I respect the commitment. Harbingeris a wonderfully twisted supernatural chiller that feels like somebody tossed a Hammer horror movie, a littleBig, and a healthy dose ofWishmasterinto a blender and then forgot to put

Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have officially announced they will release the terrifying horror-thriller CRAWLERS in theaters nationwide on October 16, 2026. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and written by Jayson Rothwell, the highly anticipated film promises to deliver a claustrophobic nightmare that will exploit one of humanity’s most common phobias. In CRAWLERS, a catastrophic

Horrornews.net (HNN) has spent nearly two decades serving as a primary digital cornerstone for the global horror community. Operating as an independent force in genre journalism, HNN evolved from a modest passion project into a premier hub for indie film promotion, reviews, and daily terror news. From the shifting landscape of 2000s direct-to-video features to

Indie Horror Career Spotlight on David Perry (Building a Legacy on Slashers, Monsters and Holiday Gore) In the modern landscape of independent B-horror and cult cinema, few names are as relentlessly active or passionately dedicated to the genre as David Perry. An actor and producer with an unmistakable presence, Perry has carved out a distinct

While certain subversive mythical retellings and a swinging superhero will likely claim the top spots for the box office by the numbers, it’d be fair to say that the story of cinema in 2026 so far has been defined by horror. Interest in films like Obsession and Backrooms has been incredible and hopefully a sign

Independent filmmaker John Isberg invites horror fans to pack their bags and head back to camp this season with his acclaimed slasher feature, Final Summer. Seamlessly blending the nostalgic atmosphere of 1980s horror with a modern, relentless edge, the film has officially cemented its place at the top of every horror enthusiast’s seasonal watchlist. Set

Brinke Stevens, Celeste Blandon and Kendall Krueger lead the cast of the upcoming short film sequel, filming this September at Florida’s historic May-Stringer House. Indie Horror Junkie has officially announced the principal cast for THE CLOCK HELLS BELLS, the upcoming short film sequel to its supernatural feature film THE CLOCK. The short film is written,

Breaking Glass Pictures is excited to announce the upcoming August 16th AVOD release ofSubHysteria 2026, an expanded and newly released version of the 2010 indie thriller. The film will be available on Tubi and additional AVOD platforms. Directed by Venezuelan filmmakerLeonard Zelig,SubHysteria 2026places sixteen strangers from different backgrounds and social classes inside a New York

Exclusive Interview: Austin Galante (Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road, The Fairfield County Four) You have produced music with legendary icons like Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Cee Lo Green, and KRS-One. How did you first break into collaborating with these major hip-hop figures, and how has your background as the frontman for the punk-rap band

The massive backlash over director Eli Roth’s new movie, Ice Cream Man, has turned a simple horror flick into a massive war over the future of movies. At first, the filmmakers claimed the cool, retro animation in the movie was drawn by hand. But when people looked at the credits, they found out an AI

Get ready for a deadly, high-stakes game of deception in paradise. Signature Entertainment and Highland Film Group are proud to announce the upcoming release of Just Play Dead, a twisty, vibrant tropical cat-and-mouse thriller directed by legendary filmmaker Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, The Mask of Zorro). The film will debut in select theaters on August

There’s something incredibly satisfying about finding a horror franchise that somehow flew under your radar for years. While everyone was talking about the big American slashers of the 2000s, Norway quietly delivered one of the best modern slasher trilogies you’ve probably never seen. Thankfully, Second Sight Films is givingCold Preythe deluxe treatment it deserves. Set

The Alien Report is exactly what you want from a movie attempting to tell the alien-abduction story that abductees around the world have been describing for decades: you want to see the aliens, you want to know what’s happening, and you want to see it all unfold in frightening, up-close detail. Now streaming free on

In the volatile landscape of cult horror fandom, few films command the fierce, generational loyalty of Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 masterpiece, The Return of the Living Dead. For nearly forty years, its legacy of punk-rock energy, groundbreaking practical effects, and morbid dark humor has remained untarnished. However, that legacy recently faced its gravest modern threat not

The horror community lost one of its most uniquely grounding lights with the passing of Reggie Bannister at the age of 80. While the genre is filled with chiseled action heroes and tragic victims, Bannister carved out a legendary, four-decade legacy by playing against those exact tropes. As the blue-collar, ponytail-rocking, ice cream-vending hero of

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434706/mediaviewer/rm3065038336/) The definitive rankings of top-rated dark animated series highlight masterpieces like Monster, The Promised Neverland, and Parasyte that excel in suspense and visceral thrills. However, with hundreds of shows available, finding a truly frightening series that is worth your limited free time can feel overwhelming. Understanding verifiable metrics eliminates the guesswork, helping you pick

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is returning to theaters nationwide on August 18, 2026, for a special one-night-only theatrical event. Presented by Fathom Entertainment and Dark Sky Films, Tobe Hooper’s seminal 1974 masterpiece will screen in a pristine 4K restoration to celebrate the annual “Texas Chain Saw Day.” The specific date commemorates August 18, 1973,

The longest-running interconnected B-horror franchise in history is preparing for its most ambitious chapter yet with Witchcraft XVIII: The Lanterne of Light. Spearheaded by independent filmmakers Carissa and Andrew Pierson, this upcoming 18th installment marks a massive stylistic shift for the straight-to-video series. Moving away from the traditional softcore erotica-thriller roots of the legacy films,

The independent horror scene is on fire this season, thanks to a relentless wave of terrifyingly unique releases and industry announcements spearheaded by public relations powerhouse Marketing Macabre. From fresh platforms expanding their horizons to transgressive sequels dominating streaming charts, the summer of 2026 has delivered a treasure trove of content for genre purists. Here

Xposse Productions and Cinema Epoch have released the official trailer for BLOOD HARVEST: NIGHT OF THE SCARECROWS. Written and Directed by Geno McGahee, the film is a throwback 80’s style slasher with similarities to FRIDAY THE 13TH. This is a monster movie with a high body count that is packed with scarecrow action. The film

Hell’s Highway: The True Story Of Highway Safety Films – Review by Matt Boiselle If you grew up hearing rumors about those infamous driver’s education films—the ones that supposedly traumatized an entire generation with graphic car crashes and mangled bodies—Hell’s Highway: The True Story About Highway Safety Filmsfinally separates fact from folklore. And yes…they really

The horror streamer opens a new medical-horror development slate with an original feature about a celebrity ASMR chiropractor whose first livestream ends in an on-camera death. Calvin Morie McCarthy directs Peyton Grace Bell and Alexander Molina; the film premieres exclusively on Screamify later this year. Screamify, the independent horror streaming platform, announced today that it

ICE CREAM MAN (2026) Review by Matt Boiselle Written & Directed by Eli Roth, and starring Ari Millen, Charlie Zeltzer & Sarah Abbott Let’s just get this out of the way… If you walk intoIce Cream Manexpecting grounded storytelling and subtle scares, you’re in the wrong theater. Eli Roth’s typical fashion didn’t allow this movie

Folks… We’ve been diligently working on a special project for awhile now and as most of you know, so many major Hollywood stars had their start in horror, yes, horror, like Charlie Sheen and George Clooney in Grizzly 2 or Jennifer Aniston in Troll or Sharon Stone in Wes Craven’s Deadly Blessing… So… yes it’s

Independent film studio Dog Food Productions has officially released the first trailer for The Atlas Field (2026), the highly anticipated new feature from visionary director Sid Lucero. Known for his minimalist, atmospheric style that blends psychological horror and surrealism, Lucero’s latest project promises an intimate, unsettling cinematic experience that challenges the boundaries of reality. The

Multi-hyphenate filmmaker Barrett D. Carroll’s new queer horror short, EAT, is set to thrill festival audiences this August. The film has already captured the attention of major genre voices, including Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of the blockbuster Final Destination franchise. Reddick highly praises the short, calling EAT “a visceral, unsettling descent into repression and desire,

A New Chapter in Paranormal Cinema Greenway Entertainment is proud to announce the trailer release for the highly anticipated supernatural thriller, Borley Rectory: The Awakening. Set against the backdrop of one of England’s most notorious haunted locations, the film brings together a stellar cast led by legendary actors Julian Glover, known for his iconic roles

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EZL1ujbAn/ Summer may be coming to an end, but the bloodbath is just beginning! Exhumed Films and the Mahoning Drive-In Theater proudly present CAMP BLOOD XII, a four-night celebration of slashers, splatter, survival terror and backwoods mayhem over Labor Day weekend, September 3–6! This year’s event begins on Thursday with a special presentation of William

Janel Spiegel 08/01/2026 News Photo by: Janel Spiegel The Emmaus Theatre welcomed Art the Clown (Josh Curzi was dressed as Art.) for Christmas in July. Horror fans love any excuse to celebrate Horror. Christmas arrived early, and The Emmaus Theatre, and Horror 365 decorated the legendary theatre, and had a cake to celebrate Terrifier III.