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,
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is officially underway, and I kicked things off in the best way possible: at the C-Suite Luncheon, celebrating legacy and joy in a room full of extraordinary women. The guest list read like a who’s who of women doing the work, including LeToya Luckett, LaToya S. Evans, Megan Bailey,
It’s been a career-defining year for Angel Reese, and she’s only getting started. From a blockbuster trade to Atlanta to shattering WNBA records, the 24-year-old has cemented her place not just as one of the league’s most dominant players, but as a cultural force whose influence extends far beyond the basketball court. ## A New
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Jay-Z drops a verse on a sampledelic reworking of Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk),” Karol G taps Oklou for a swirling highlight from her new album, and a chance encounter has Ravyn
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


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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
As I promised last month, I started July by reading The Way Disabled People Love Each Other by my favourite poet, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. I’m not usually a big poetry reader, but I love theirs, and I spent most of the book anticipating rereading it. As expected, with the release of the Heartstopper Forever movie,
Every week, we put together a list of the bestselling books of the week, according to all the biggest lists. For all the books that have appeared in this roundup this summer, check out our collection of the Bestselling Books of Summer 2026. Sign up for All Access to create your own collections! Anyone can


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Don’t ask Hilary Duff about “The Math.” The centerpiece of 2003’s Metamorphosis, it’s a cheeky rocker that conveys a frustrating relationship through mathematical terms — there are minus signs, plus signs, and even a reference to *69, the ye olde service code for a call return. Thinking about it nearly 25 years later, the 38-year-old
Ravyn Lenae calls home on “Never Let Me Go,” a bluesy highlight from her third album, Blue Island. The recording that spans the final minute of the song finds the singer in conversation with her grandfather, whom she affectionately greets as Papo. “I was calling Grandma ‘cause I needed help with a line in this
‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project Chappell Roan has announced the Super Graphic Spectacular, a two-night event in Los Angeles to raise money for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. Taking place October 21 and 22 at the Shrine Auditorium, the Super Graphic Spectacular “will be
It’s official, Drake and Karol have collaborated on new song “Ahí” from the Colombian superstar’s latest release No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. The sultry track features Champagne Papi at his best. “Drake singing in Spanish has always been incredible to me,” Karol recently told Rolling Stone. “We started talking about making it a duet,
“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first” One of the main vocalists in Katseye is taking a break from the group. Sophia Laforteza shared in a statement on social media that she will be taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health. “Making this decision wasn’t easy,
Meshell Ndegeocello is taking one of the Eighties’ frostiest break-up pop anthems somewhere much warmer. The bassist, singer, and producer has shared a new version of Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” with Cat Power, reimagining the synth-pop classic as a laid-back reggae song that swaps intense, icy keyboards for horns and an easy, swaying
As I promised last month, I started July by reading The Way Disabled People Love Each Other by my favourite poet, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. I’m not usually a big poetry reader, but I love theirs, and I spent most of the book anticipating rereading it. As expected, with the release of the Heartstopper Forever movie,
Libro.fm just announced that it will soon offer ebooks alongside its audiobook selection, as well as a few new exciting features. Once the ebooks become available through the Libro.fm app, users will have access to: LibroSync—a special feature that allows owners of both the audiobook and ebook to switch seamlessly between the two, and even
One night after country singer joined band for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Slash and Duff McKagan make surprise appearance for Lies classic and Fleetwood Mac cover One night after Chris Stapleton joined Guns N’ Roses onstage in Toronto, band members returned the favor as the country singer took the stage at the same venue Thursday.
“You know these things cost bread, so Em put the cheese up for it,” the rapper shared Good people do exist in the music industry. Kurupt recently shared on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning that Eminem quietly helped pay for his rehab treatment during one of the darkest periods of his life. Over the years,
Beat the heat this August by staying inside and streaming these new book adaptations. Or if you prefer an air-conditioned cinema, we’ve got some theatrical releases coming out this month as well. New movies, new TV shows, sequels/second seasons to expand on the bookish worlds we already know and love: here are all the must-watch
Just a couple of years ago, any sort of reconciliation between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham felt like an absolute impossibility. They briefly interacted at a memorial event for Christine McVie in January 2023, but otherwise had no communication since Buckingham was removed from Fleetwood Mac in 2018, sparking a legally battle that was eventually


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One of the comments frequently circulating in book banning communities and in pro-censorship stories is one that’s not only fundamentally cruel, it also exposes the whole hand of censorship advocates. Why, they ask, if certain books are so explicit they’re banned in prisons, are they available in public schools and libraries for children to access?
Welcome back, library friends. As we all know, censorship news continues to run rampant, but there are a few key stories related to federal- and state-level legislation and lawsuits that deserve a bit more attention. Let’s dive in. A New Federal Book Banning Bill Republican senators have announced a companion bill to the book banning
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