Horror

The indie devs on itch.io are always good for some quick horror gaming, and Azaxor’s Ratman is no exception. Though be prepared: judging from the comments, this one will make you work for it. Touted as a “VHS found footage styled survival horror FPS”, Ratman draws inspiration from V/H/S/94 (specifically Chloe Okuno’s segment Storm Drain,

The cast for Peacock‘s upcoming “Twisted Metal” series just keeps getting better, with Will Arnett (LEGO Batman Movie) signing on. Variety reports that Arnett will voice Sweet Tooth! Variety notes in their report, “The character in the show is described as a hilarious and terrifying hulk of a man, who is as emotional as he

If you have even a passing knowledge of the interconnectivity of the Stephen King universe, you’ll likely know that something’s up with the paperback cover of Gwendy’s Final Task — the conclusion of a trilogy of novels co-written with Richard Chizmar. The bowler hat, the field of roses, the monolithic structure looming in the background

Before diving into this week’s episode covering Saber Interactive’s Evil Dead: The Game, check out last week’s episode in which Greg Mucci joined Neil and me to chat about the Doom franchise! It’s always more fun to be scared with your friends. At least that’s the ethos behind multiplayer horror games, specifically asymmetrical ones.  The

Our friends over at Vinegar Syndrome have just launched their annual “Halfway to Black Friday” sale for Memorial Day Weekend, and as always, it’s a HUGE one for fans of the label. The “Halfway to Black Friday” sale is live through Monday at 11:59pm EST, and for starters, you can take advantage by saving 50%

Just in time for Jurassic World Dominion hitting theatres, Frontier Developments has announced the first big expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 2. Hitting Steam on June 14th is Dominion Biosyn Expansion, the first big expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 2, which features an immersive new campaign inspired by the events from Jurassic World Dominion. Featuring

War films are horror films, aren’t they? Both genres explore inevitable death intertwined with moral quandaries and are full of suspense. Come and See is often hailed as one of the scariest films and Son of Saul almost plays like a found footage in Auschwitz. There is a thin line between the two, but military

War films are horror films, aren’t they? Both genres explore inevitable death intertwined with moral quandaries and are full of suspense. Come and See is often hailed as one of the scariest films and Son of Saul almost plays like a found footage in Auschwitz. There is a thin line between the two, but military

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! ‘Maniac’ Shirt from Fright-Rags Fright-Rags has gone mad for Maniac. The 1980 cult classic has received four new shirts, including several

A new adventure begins later this year on Disney+ with the premiere of “Willow,” a TV series adaptation/expansion of Ron Howard‘s 1988 fantasy adventure film. The streaming service has announced today that the premiere is set for November 30, and they’ve also unveiled the official teaser trailer that begins a whole new battle between good

Strange things can start to happen when beloved characters slip into the public domain, and upcoming horror movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey sure is a testament to that. The upcoming horror movie – which is of course not related to Disney in any way, shape or form – turns the anthropomorphic yellow teddy

Idris Elba will battle a hungry lion in the upcoming summer movie Beast, a survival thriller that Universal Pictures will be releasing into movie theaters on August 19, 2022. Check out the official Beast trailer below, which makes it clear that this is very much a HORROR MOVIE, looking a bit like Predator… only with a bloodthirsty lion

The snarling hybrid on the cover of The Cat-Dogs suggests this 1995 anthology has an animal theme. On the contrary, this collection has only a few actual beasties in it. Editor A. Finnis curates an eclectic and largely British assortment of horror, featuring everything from mythical predators to a haunted train station. No two stories are

After breaking out with the Zoom-set horror film Host back in 2020, Director Rob Savage teamed up with genre specialist Blumhouse for the chaotic found-footage horror DASHCAM. The film follows an abrasive musician’s (Annie Hardy) night, via her livestream, as it takes a dangerous turn when she agrees to help transport a frail elderly woman out of town. In this

A big part of growing up for kids is overcoming their greatest fears. In time they stop being scared of thunderstorms and visits to the doctor. Being afraid of the dark is also common, but for a lot of children, what terrifies them the most is what might be in the darkness. The following stories

Taking a break from the Silent Hill rumours for a bit, it’s time to revisit the rumoured remake of The Last of Us. According to GamesBeat reporter Jeff Grubb (who also dropped the Silent Hill 2 remake rumour), we could apparently see The Last of Us remake this holiday season. During a recent Kinda Funny

“Stranger Things 4” is coming. Volume I of “Stranger Things” season four arrives on Netflix on May 27, 2022, which will drop the first seven of nine episodes. Ahead of its release, the streaming service debuted the first eight minutes of the season premiere. Instead of giving us a glimpse of where the characters are

Originally set for January 2023, we’ve learned tonight that Universal’s The Last Voyage of the Demeter will be releasing in theaters much later, now set for August 11, 2023. Writer Bragi Schut’s script The Last Voyage of the Demeter has been floating around for many years now, with several different directors attached at various points. The director who eventually

Originally set for January 2023, we’ve learned tonight that Universal’s The Last Voyage of the Demeter will be releasing in theaters much later, now set for August 11, 2023. Writer Bragi Schut’s script The Last Voyage of the Demeter has been floating around for many years now, with several different directors attached at various points. The director who eventually

Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is set to star Anthony Mackie, and THR reports this afternoon that Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) has also signed on. Church will play Agent Stone, “a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads with a silver tongue and a twisted iron fist, prosecuting even the smallest

The original “Incredible Hulk” on the small screen, actor Lou Ferrigno is headed into the horror genre with upcoming movie The Hermit, and he’s playing a very interesting role. Variety reports that Lou Ferrigno will be playing a “murderous, cannibalistic pig farmer” in The Hermit from director Salvatore Sclafani, the film’s title character. In the

The FunkoWeen 2022 fun continues with a sneak peek at some upcoming Trick ‘r Treat products from the Loungefly brand, which further help cement Sam as a pop culture icon. Coming soon, Loungefly will be releasing a Trick ‘r Treat-themed mini backpack, lollipop crossbody bag, and flap wallet, each item based on the iconic look

The Sanderson Sisters are being resurrected once again this Halloween season in the highly anticipated Hocus Pocus 2, which will haunt Disney+ on September 30, 2022, it was announced today. The film is being billed as “the spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic,” with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all back as the beloved Sanderson Sisters.

The upcoming “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” puts an animated spin on the popular horror-comedy franchise this year, with the series coming soon to HBO Max. The half-hour animated series from WB Animation and Amblin TV is set 1920s Shanghai and tells the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing met the young Mogwai called Gizmo.

Meta Jason We’re past the halfway point of May and Trace and I have already watched a number of unusual films and had great conversations! Last week we tackled the most contemporary film we’ve ever discussed on the pod with non-binary filmmaker Jane Schoebrun’s We’re All Going To The World’s Fair (2021) and the week

While he’s not quite for a dollar, RoboCop is the latest pop culture icon to make the jump to Fortnite. The skin is available as part of the Season 2 content for Chapter 3, which according to dataminers, is just the start of multiple crossovers. Robo is available now from the Fortnite Item Shop as

FX has announced today that “What We Do in the Shadows” is coming back on the air for Season 4 this summer, with the brand new season set to premiere on July 12, 2022! Stay tuned for a trailer and more information soon. “Fans can’t seem to get enough of What We Do in the Shadows and

Coming to AMC+, “Moonhaven” from creator/showrunner Peter Ocko (Lodge 49, Black Sails, Elementary) is being described as a suspense thriller, and it now has a premiere date. The series is set in a utopian colony on the moon that may hold the keys to preserving life on Earth, which has become increasingly perilous, and features an acclaimed ensemble cast

Coming to AMC+, “Moonhaven” from creator/showrunner Peter Ocko (Lodge 49, Black Sails, Elementary) is being described as a suspense thriller, and it now has a premiere date. The series is set in a utopian colony on the moon that may hold the keys to preserving life on Earth, which has become increasingly perilous, and features an acclaimed ensemble cast