Horror

Mike Joy 07/16/2026 Film Reviews Mouser Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Mouser – written and directed by Mary Patel-Gallagher and starring Michel Biel, Anastasia Lutz & Gavin O’ Fearraigh Horror has always been a genre where the strangest ideas can somehow become absolute classics. Killer tires? Sure. Possessed dolls? Absolutely. Sentient killer condoms? Believe it

Nightborn Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Nightborn – directed by Hanna Bergholm, written by Ilja Rautsi & Hanna Bergholm and starring Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint & Pamela Tola Synopsis: In a Finnish forest, Saga and her husband Jon embark on a new chapter as parents, but Saga’s joy is overshadowed by a chilling suspicion about

HalloweenCostumes.com, the world’s largest online-only costume retailer, officially unleashed its 2026 animatronic and seasonal decor lineup, marking the single largest and most ambitious product launch in the company’s history. This record-breaking 2026 collection brings 100 brand-new animatronics and decorations directly to home haunters, scaling up size, technology, and star power. Towering over the entire retail

Floating Rock Productions has officially released the final trailer for their highly anticipated upcoming horror-thriller, Last Look. Described as “Jumanji meets Paranormal Activity,” the film blends high-stakes psychological terror with sinister creature features, promising a fresh and terrifying twist on the tabletop horror genre. Last Look follows a popular social media influencer who accidentally unlocks

Devilworks has released the official teaser trailer for Hansel & Gretel’s Halloween, horror fantasy feature film, written by Chris Hoyt (The Adventures Of Jurassic Pet, Dinosaur World, The 7 Dwarves). Directed by Marcus Mallard and Logan Walcher, the ensemble cast stars Christy Tate (Lifetime’s Murder and Mayhem at Mardi Gras) as Amelia/Witch, Griffin Edge as

South Jersey holds an overlooked but foundational place in horror movie history, serving as the global birthplace of outdoor cinema, the inspiration for iconic slashers, and the hunting ground for one of America’s oldest monsters. Far from a mere backdrop, the region’s geography is a character in its own right; the vast, claustrophobic expanse of

Horror News Net (HNN) has officially secured the #25 spot on FeedSpot’s prestigious list of the 90 Best Movie Review Blogs to Follow in 2026. This definitive industry ranking places the independent horror powerhouse alongside dominant mainstream giants like Rotten Tomatoes, CinemaBlend, Collider, and MovieWeb. By landing at #25, HNN stands out as one of

Evil Dead Burn Movie Review by Brian Cochran For those who have done the whole online dating thing, you will know exactly what I’m speaking of. You match with someone you’re genuinely interested in. Their profile and pictures excite you. You message them, and the initial conversation is intoxicating. Then you finally meet up in

The hit Tubi horror film DARK PLACES has swept the Obscure Obsidian Film Awards, securing five major wins including Best Feature, Best Horror Feature, Best Director for Geno McGahee, Best Actor for Jake Tyler, and Best Actress for Lindsey DeLand. This major sweep follows the indie film’s recent success at the Ideal International Film Festival,

Independent horror streamer debuts 1-to-3-minute episodic horror produced for vertical mobile viewing; launch marked with a red-carpet premiere in Nashville Screamify, the independent horror streaming platform, has launched MICRO HORRORS™, an original slate of vertical, episodic horror — self-contained stories told in 1-to-3-minute 9:16 installments produced for vertical mobile viewing. The company describes the slate

At Death’s Door is a 2025 independent horror anthology film directed and written by indie rock musician and filmmaker Frank Palangi. Adapted from author Christopher Pelton’s short story collection Toe in the Water, the movie explores four spine-tingling tales illustrating how ordinary, everyday choices can bring unsuspecting characters face-to-face with their own mortality. The twisty,

In the “Obsession Unleashed” featurette, director Curry Barker and actress Inde Navarrette reveal that the “creepy smile” in Obsession represents the trapped, agonizing subconscious of the real Nikki trying to break through a mechanical, corrupted body. The unsettling effect was achieved through meticulous performance techniques, including an intentional squint to distort facial symmetry, combined with

Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have announced that the psychological thriller BUDDY will hit theaters on August 28, 2026. Directed by Casper Kelly and co-written with Jamie King, the 95-minute film subverts childhood nostalgia by turning a beloved, bright orange television unicorn into the centerpiece of a cinematic nightmare. In the movie, the vibrant world

The newly released Obsession Unleashed Bonus Featurette uncovers the raw, unsettling magic behind the performances of Michael Johnston (Bear) and Inde Navarrette (Nikki). Dropping alongside the digital release of director Curry Barker’s smash-hit indie psychological horror, the exclusive footage captures how the lead duo built the film’s terrifyingly toxic emotional core through their original, unedited

Leading horror public relations firm Marketing Macabre and Joyhorror Entertainment today announced the debut of their official new mascot, YOJ. YOJ is a mischievous, green-skinned gremlin with a passion for indie genre cinema. He will serve as the digital face of both brands, actively helping creators promote independent horror movies, books, and art to major

This summer, things are going to get pretty weird. At least if Alex Grass has anything to do with it. His upcoming short story collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, is slated for release on July 15th. “I’d like to think that if David Cronenberg and Clive Barker got together and smoked bath salts,

Mike Joy 07/17/2026 Film Reviews Exit 8 Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Exit 8 – directed by Genki Kawamura, written by Kotake Create, Kentaro Hirase & Genki Kawamura & starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi & Naru Asunama Synopsis: A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to

Mike Joy 07/10/2026 Film Reviews Touch Me Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Touch Me – written and directed by Addison Heimann, and starring Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lou Taylor Pucci & Jordan Gavaris Synopsis: Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien-narcissist who may or may not be trying to take

Funny Taste Book Review by Matt Boiselle Some horror novels hook you with a creepy old house. Others rely on haunted woods or abandoned hospitals. Funny Tastetakes a different approach by asking a simple question:What if your summer job at a rundown burger joint turned into your worst nightmare?Needless to say, I was all in.

From the studio that brought youFive Nights at Freddy’s,andObsession, Blumhouse Atomic Monsterlaunches the newest android that is sure to light your fire while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Booting up to fulfill your every need, anticipate your every desire, and love you unconditionally, director and co-writerKate Dolan (YouAre Not My Mother)delivers a

Hold The Fort Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Hold The Fort – written & directed by William Bagley, and starring Chris Mayers, Levi Burdick & Julian Smith When it comes to horror comedies, finding the right balance between laughs and carnage isn’t always easy. Fortunately, directorWilliam Bagleyunderstands exactly what kind of movie he’s making withHold

Mike Joy 07/09/2026 Film Reviews Shadows Of Willow Creek Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Shadows Of Willow Creek – written and directed by Joe Fria, and starring Bryan Bellomo, John Brodsky & Stan Freitag Synopsis: Albert & Devon travel to a cabin to explore the possibility of a relationship, but when the cabin reveals its

Mike Joy 07/09/2026 Film Reviews Faces Of Death Movie Review by Matt Boiselle. Faces Of Death – directed by Daniel Goldhaber, written by Isa Mazzei & Daniel Goldhaber, and starring Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery & Josie Totah Synopsis: A woman employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death

Master of horror Eli Roth and Columbia Pictures have unleashed a terrifying new look at the year’s most anticipated summer slasher. The newly released film clip, titled “Ice Cream Truck at Night,” gives audiences a spine-chilling preview of the psychological madness and signature gore awaiting them when Ice Cream Man debuts exclusively in theaters nationwide

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes Dune: Part Three, bringing Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s epic trilogy to a breathtaking conclusion. Dune: Part Three is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return,

Black Mandalais proud to presentSOUTHERN NIGHTMARE, the new horror film from directorCharlie Steeds— an unfiltered, unapologetic tribute to the dirtiest and most entertaining grindhouse cinema of the 1970s. Blending backwoods horror, women-in-prison brutality, and blaxploitation attitude,SOUTHERN NIGHTMAREdelivers a raw, sleazy, and relentless genre experience that refuses to play by the rules. The film starsFaith McCoy(Collection,House

Stairs, the critically acclaimed short horror film from writer-director Michael Kuciak, has been officially selected as one of the launch titles for the newly debuted streaming platform, HorrorHound TV. The film is available to stream immediately for free. Audiences can view the movie directly on the official platform page: https://horrorhound.com/tv/stairs Stairs delivers a chilling, claustrophobic

Following an impressive film festival run, filmmaker Joe Pellegrino’s surreal psychological horror short, Nymphal, is now available to stream for free worldwide on YouTube. Nymphal plunges viewers into a pressure cooker of escalating dread within a secluded rural setting. The film follows a man and his daughter trapped in their trailer backyard, forced to navigate

Indie horror fans can now stream the highly anticipated psychological thriller Farm House on Amazon Prime Video. Distributed by BayView Entertainment, this chilling slasher throwback brings small-town dread to a global audience. While house sitting can be relaxing, peaceful, and refreshing for a weekend, terror can last a lifetime! Inspired by the infamous Warren County