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Matthew Lillard contains multitudes. Across decades, the actor and entrepreneur has needled a distinct tattoo of himself onto the chest of popular culture. His boisterous character work in early films like Hackers, Scream, Slc Punk, and Serial Mom quickly left a permanent imprint on both genre and alternative cinema.

Yet, as his career turned the page toward more mainstream fare, it left no less of a cult residue for generations of weirdos. His perfect casting as Shaggy, the stoner-coded sweetheart of the Scooby-Doo franchise, remains a key figure in the zeitgeist. And Thirteen Ghosts, where he completely steals the show, is a stone-cold horror classic and an all-time personal favorite.

Now, with The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan’s latest theatrical adaptation of a Stephen King tale, Lillard embarks on yet another new chapter creatively. The film is a genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Back in 2005, B-movie maven Charles Band directed genre icon Tony Todd in Cutter’s Club, but the indie horror movie ran into financial trouble at the end of production and it never saw the light of day.

20 years later, in the wake of Todd’s passing, Band rescued the lost negative and completed the film, which is now streaming exclusively on Tubi via Full Moon Features.

Creatures, carnage, and macabre malpractice ensue when a pair of medical students get involved in a secret society of surgery fetishists and monster makers called the Cutter’s Club, overseen by the maddest of doctors.

The script is written by Neal Marshall Stevens under the pseudonym Benjamin Carr.

The film features 35mm cinematography from Mac Ahlberg and special effects by John Carl Buechler, both of whom have since passed.

“I shot a feature 20 years ago starring Tony Todd called Cutter’s Club. The lady...

Scream star Matthew Lillard is considering a role in the upcoming Carrie television series in development from Mike Flanagan for Amazon.

Deadline reports that the star has been considering teaming up with Flanagan again for the show, which is based on Stephen King's iconic horror novel. Lillard has previously worked with Flanagan on The Life of Chuck, an acclaimed film based on a King novella that will premiere this June. Flanagan frequently works with actors more than once, so this casting would make sense.

Per the outlet, there hasn't been any update on who Lillard would be playing in the series, but there aren't that many adult male options in the story. It seems likely that he would play the school's principal or maybe a teacher. Either way, I'm guessing Lillard's part will be somewhat small since Carrie's biggest parts are dedicated to Carrie herself, her mother, Carrie's teen tormentors,...

Amazon is having a massive sale on over 150 horror movies from the Scream Factory catalog, with Blu-rays as low as $8.49 and 4K Ultra HDs starting at $15.91.

These prices are only available for limited time, so stock up now!

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Shocker

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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Burning

Village of the Damned...

From the people who brought you “The Walking Dead,” Final Destination and Super Troopers (how’s that for a wildly unexpected pairing?!) comes The Slashin’ of the Christ, a mysterious upcoming horror project that has popped up on the Bloody Disgusting radar this week.

The project has come to our attention after a series of cryptic teases from the social media accounts for the band Ice Nine Kills, and we’ve been able to deduce that Ink frontman Spencer Charnas wrote the script for The Slashin’ of the Christ alongside Paul Soter (Super Troopers).

Paul Soter, a member of the popular Broken Lizard comedy group, wrote films including Super Troopers, Beerfest, and the slasher comedy Club Dread, and he’ll be returning to the horror arena with the upcoming film The Slashin’ of the Christ. Also on board this mysterious film? Filmmaker, makeup FX master and “The Walking Dead” executive producer Greg Nicotero!

Matthew Lillard is an iconic name in the horror genre, mostly for his performance as Stu Macher in Scream, but he's also gaining recent recognition as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s. However, one of his lesser-known appearances comes in Thirteen Ghosts, a movie that was criticized on its initial release but has garnered appreciation over the years. The movie is a remake of a classic William Castle feature of the same name and tells the story of a ghost hunter who collects troubled spirits. Lillard is obviously the standout, injecting his signature humor and magnetism into the role. Still, Thirteen Ghosts has impressive character design and practical effects that allow it to extend beyond a 2000s cliché horror flick.

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Return of the Living Dead Figures from Super7

Super7’s Return of the Living Dead ReAction Figures have been reanimated with glow-in-the-dark variants of Zombie Suicide and Zombie Trash, based on the film’s poster.

Priced at $25, each retro-style toy stands 3.75” tall and features five points of articulation. Suicide comes with removable guts.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space Mug from Gutter Garbs

Need a Valentine’s Day gift for the clown in your life? Look no further than Gutter Garbs’ Killer Klowns from Outer Space mug.

Priced at $40, the cotton candy cocoon stands 6.75″ tall. The painted glaze porcelain ceramic holds 27 ounces. It can also double as a vase.

Horror VHS Blankets from Pentagram Peter Pan...

After nearly three decades, Scream 7 is set to deliver one of the biggest twists in the franchise’s history — Matthew Lillard is returning as Stu Macher. The announcement, revealed by Deadline, has sparked speculation and excitement among horror fans, as the character was believed to have been definitively killed off in the 1996 original.

Lillard’s return marks a full-circle moment for the actor, whose role as the horror-obsessed, unhinged high schooler in Wes Craven’s Scream launched his career. While his character’s demise—via a television dropped on his head—seemed final, the Scream series has never shied away from bending its own rules. Whether through flashbacks, retcons, or unexpected narrative twists, the franchise has found ways to bring back past characters in surprising ways. The question remains: How is Stu still alive? Fans have speculated for years that he could have survived, perhaps resurfacing as a mastermind behind Ghostface killings all along.

We’re all afraid of ghosts to some extent. Not only do these spectral creatures somehow exist outside the laws of rational reality, they embody the ever present shadow of death slyly hanging over us all. Whether benevolent or benign, ghosts linger in our world for a variety of reasons. Some are driven to complete unfinished business or protect a loved one from across the veil while others simply enjoy harming those of us still among the living.

Now playing in theaters, Steven Soderbergh’s Presence (get tickets now) explores the motivations of an unseen spirit haunting the Payne family in their new suburban home. Told from the phantom’s point of view, we watch as this mysterious being causes chaos in the house while attempting to deliver a horrific message. Though their story is uniquely terrifying, the Payne family are not alone. The horror genre is filled with dangerous...

Few horror movie sub-genres are more enduring, influential, and prolific than the haunted house movie. A solid genre staple, haunted house movies captivate with their eerie atmospheres and the intense psychological games that so often unfold. From early cinematic examples like The Old Dark House (1932) to modern re-imaginings such as Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, now playing in theaters everywhere (get tickets now), the haunted house subgenre has consistently evolved while retaining its core elements.

The enduring appeal of these stories lies in the sub-genre’s ability to tap into universal fears—abandonment, the unknown, and the unsettling notion that our homes, meant to be places of safety, can become sites of terror. While traditional tropes like creaky floorboards, flickering lights, tragic backstories, and isolated locations have certainly shaped the subgenre’s identity, films that challenge and expand these tried and true tropes have allowed the subgenre to evolve and flourish.

Matthew Lillard’s name will forever be synonymous with horror thanks to his 1996 appearance in what many would consider to be the greatest slasher flick of all time — Wes Craven’s Scream. Despite his character, Stu Macher, only appearing in the first movie in the six-going-on-seven film series, Lillard continues to bask in his Scream fame at fan conventions and probably just in his daily life. More recently, he dipped into another growing horror franchise with his performance in Emma Tammi’s Five Nights at Freddy’s, but in between then and now, the Scooby-Doo actor was part of a terribly good cult classic genre film. Beginning on February 1, you can see Lillard in action, as Thirteen Ghosts will arrive on Tubi — meaning interested parties can stream it totally free of charge.

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The horror genre has been experiencing a massive change for the last decade. The masterful art of terrifying the viewers has categorically evolved, transitioning out of trope-filled storytelling and approach. Instead of blatantly depending upon supernatural elements, most horror movies have shifted to a slow and steady buildup supported by a strong foundation of good writing and direction. Recent hits like Longlegs, When Evil Lurks, Oddity, and more have awakened the audience's excitement for psychological horrors, which are proficiently well-balanced with adequate jumpscares and ominous presences.

Having said that, if fans have particularly enjoyed the brilliant amalgamation of crime drama and horror like Longlegs, there's an 11-year-old underrated title that will also invoke similar emotions.

Horror has always been one of cinema's most versatile genres and has been blended with everything from science fiction to Western to deliver terrifying stories. Many horror movies will use a whodunit-style of mystery to keep audiences engaged, forcing them to try and guess which of the film's characters is the person behind the mask. This is a particular hallmark of slashers, which offer viewers a cast of characters who may be the killer, inviting them to try and work it out before the big reveal.

Horror and mystery go together incredibly well, especially considering the genre's natural overlap with the themes of the thriller genre. Some of the best films and franchises of all time remain popular due to their ability to craft a genuine puzzle for viewers to solve, with some being so great they're worth it just to see the big unmasking. From modern urban legends to...

"Seinfeld" is a stone cold classic of a sitcom that never had to rely on a laugh track to have its viewers in stitches. Still, like so many other long-running hit shows, it had its share of behind-the-scenes issues and "what could have been" scenarios. Some of "Seinfeld's worst episodes can seem outright tacky compared to the show's usually stellar quality. The now-classic episode "The Pen" nearly sunk the show after the exclusion of Jason Alexander's George Costanza and Michael Richards' Cosmo Kramer angered the former to the brink of a walkout. Oh, and speaking of George, there's another way the character could have changed the show's course in a significant way: As it turns out, none other than Tony Shalhoub once auditioned for that crucial "Seinfeld" role. 

Whispers that "Monk" star Shalhoub auditioned for the character of Kramer are readily available online, but in a 2023 interview with Today,...

Dancing With the Stars has opened the door for new opportunities for some celebrities who have competed on the show. In Season 33, The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and his fiance Kelsey Anderson went from reality TV stars to popular influencers. Model Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko's showmance made constant headlines. Even former mirrorball trophy winner and 90s actor, Alfonso Ribeiro, found himself with a brand-new career as the show's co-host.

However, not every celebrity who gets approached to be on DWTS finds it a great opportunity for their career. A certain Hollywood actor turned down the chance to be a contestant for fears that he wouldn't be able to land any more serious acting roles. For this actor, the thought of competing on the beloved reality TV show would just do the opposite for his career.

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During the month of October, it’s fairly common for people to talk about spirits. After all, ghosts and demons and the like have become staples of the Halloween season. But for Scooby-Doo, Thirteen Ghosts, and Scream star Matthew Lillard, his latest project deals with a very different kind of spirit: The alcoholic kind.

Lillard joined forces with screenwriter and producer Justin Ware to start Find Familiar Spirits in 2022. Named after a famous Dungeons & Dragons spell, the alcohol brand is dedicated to crafting spirits with the same authenticity and kinship found in fandom. Their first line of products was dubbed Queen’s End Whiskey in honor of fantasy tabletop gaming. But now, in an ode to the horror community, the company has launched Macabre Spirits, which features a series of tequilas that celebrate the genre that the actor has become so entrenched in throughout his career.

While promoting this...

The impact that Kevin Wiliamson and Wes Craven had with Scream way back in 1996 is undeniable. “Ghostface” become quite a horror legend, As well, the classic feature spawned a new group of actors to popularity. Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Drew Barrymore (of course), and more. The features also offered up a stand-out performance was given by Matthew Lillard as “Stu Machner.” The actor is perhaps just as memorable in the classic than the three leads who survived a few more masked psychos along the way.

The actor continued to work in many a comedy. Even still it seems that he tends to get noticed as a horror guy. Thanks to movies like Scream, Thir13en Ghosts, and now Five Nights at Freddy’s, the dude has earned his genre cred. So much so that Lillard has moved into a few other lanes with his career. Bringing his love of all things geekcentric,...

13 Ghosts contains violence, discussions of sexual assault, and suicide.

The 2001 Dark Castle horror movie 13 Ghosts, also referred to as Thir13n Ghosts or Thirteen Ghosts, is a highly underrated cult movie. 13 Ghosts centers on the Kriticos family and their attempts to escape the 13 Ghosts held by ancient glyphs in the Cyrus Kriticos' glass mansion. Every ghost has a complete backstory and unique aesthetic design, making it possible for each ghost to be a horror movie villain in their own right. All the ghosts differ in how they look and kill, and they were wildly ahead of their time when the movie hit theaters in 2001.

13 Ghosts gained a cult following thanks to the creative prosthetic special effects seen in the film. The 13 Ghosts' costume design ensures each has a clear backstory and M.O. that sets them apart, from the First Born Son to the Angry Princess. The movie...

“Yes, we know murder is bad.”

On October 13th, 2023, The Lady Killers Podcast released its first episode to an unsuspecting public, sparking conversation about female characters we love to hate. Co-hosts Jenn Adams, Sammie Kuykendall, Rocco Thompson, and Mae Shults gathered around microphones to discuss one of our favorite female killers, Pamela Voorhees, the murderous mother who kicks off one of horror’s most beloved franchises . Our goal was to explore the cinematic landscape of lady killers and the horrific world of feminine rage. Why do we find female villains so taboo? How do they thrive in a world dominated by men? What makes us love these glamorous bad girls and why would we die for them even though, yes, we know murder is bad?

Over the past year, Sammie, Mae, Rocco, and I have celebrated and saluted some of the genre’s most beguiling characters, from Carrie White, Amy Dunne,...

“Can I rely on you not to get me killed?”

What happens to our souls when we die? Do we return in another body to live life again? Do we wink out of existence like an imploding star? Or do we become ghostly spirits, doomed to haunt the world of the living? If this is what waits for us when our bodies expire, what form will our ethereal spirit’s take? Will we appear as our ideal selves, at the peak of our physical existence? Or will we be doomed to spend eternity confronting the remnants of our demise, our final moment etched into our skin till the end of time? Steve Beck’s Thir13en Ghosts presents just such a fate. Not only are twelve angry spirits forced to appear as representatives of their brutal deaths, they’ve been trapped in a house and conscripted to serve an even more upsetting agenda.

AMC kicks off this year’s FearFest celebration on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and the network has provided us with the full schedule as we anxiously await the month-long marathon.

AMC previews, “As we head into October, don’t miss an all-day John Carpenter marathon on Thursday, October 3rd including Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), Christine, The Thing (1982), They Live, Vampires, and Ghosts of Mars. We’ll be keeping things creepy that week by celebrating A Nightmare on Elm Street 40th anniversary on Friday, October 4th with a marathon that includes A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).

“It’s a Friday the 13th Marathon on Saturday, October 5th including...

Having received mixed to negative reviews upon their initial releases, a few horror films from the 2000s are worth taking another look at. The 2000s prompted some memorable horror protagonists and horror sequels, but a few films took a bit longer to find their audience. Films like Cloverfield and Drag Me to Hell are widely discussed entries from the 2000s that have only continued to grow in popularity, while films like Thirteen Ghosts and Slither took longer to earn respect.

In a genre with rich, inventive storytelling and special effects, it's only understandable that certain films were widely dismissed when they first hit theaters. A few of the films have earned massive cult followings, while others are on their way to achieving a similar status. With enough time having passed since they were first released, there's something to enjoy in each of these horror films initially marked as a failure.

Tony Shalhoub does a great job as Abe Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Both Monk and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are comedy delights that tackle serious topics while featuring unique and specific characters. Tony Shalhoub's performances as Abe Weissman and Adrian Monk connect through their quirks, intelligence, and overall journey to become better individuals.

From 2002 to 2009, Tony Shalhoub starred in the comedy police procedural Monk, and though the show has been over for many years, there is another comedy series that is perfect for Shalhoub fans. Prior to his stint on Monk, Tony Shalhoub enjoyed many movie and TV roles. After spending the 1980s acting onstage, Shalhoub earned his breakout role in 1991 playing Anthonio Scarpacci in the sitcom, Wings. Around the same time, he starred in movies such as Big Night, Galaxy Quest, and Thirteen Ghosts. After that, Shalhoub took on Monk.

Monk first began airing in 2002, and starred...

Thirteen Ghosts delves into tragic backstories of ghosts, featuring Aries, Taurus, and Gemini signs with dark tales of suffering and revenge. The 2001 horror remake thrives on terrifying visuals, revealing the chilling stories of spirits like The First Born Son and The Torso through minimal dialogue. With a potential TV series adaptation in the works, Thirteen Ghosts offers a unique blend of horror and technological innovation for fans to enjoy.

Many of the titular spirits in Thirteen Ghosts have tragic backstories. This article discusses suicide, emotional abuse, physical violence, and the death of children, among other potentially triggering topics.

The 2001 cult-classic horror movie Thirteen Ghosts features just that: 13 ghosts. Starring Scream's Matthew Lillard and Tony Shalhoub of Monk fame, it's a remake of the 1960 film of the same name from legendary "king of the gimmicks" William Castle. The movie follows a mild-mannered family man, Arthur Kriticos, after his beloved wife's death.

After a successful box office run, Sony’s Screen Gems’ Tarot card-themed movie Tarot (formerly titled Horrorscope) is heading to streaming next month.

Look for Tarot to arrive on Netflix on August 1, 2024.

The plot sees a group of friends unleashing a curse when they decide to play with a mysterious box of tarot cards. One by one, they come face to face with their fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.

Larsen Thompson, Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika and Jacob Batalon star in the gateway horror movie Tarot, which was directed by Spenser Cohen & Anna Halberg. The film is very loosely based on a novel by Nicholas Adams.

I wrote in my review for Bloody Disgusting, “Tarot has the makings of a breezy gateway horror movie perfect for sleepovers, though it’s undermined by surface-level characters and storytelling.” Her review continues,...

Ghost Ship's opening sequence remains unmatched due to its violent shock factor and unique VFX tricks in the horror genre. The film pays homage to iconic horror director William Castle, integrating tradition with modern-day CGI to create a timeless masterpiece. Those who enjoyed Ghost Ship's opening scene must check out The Fog, 1408, or 13 Ghosts for similarly immersive ghost stories and claustrophobic horror.

Ghost Ship is an overlooked horror movie of the early 2000s that delivers one of the most emblematic opening sequences of the century so far. Horror films tend to open in one of two ways: either with a slow build or a sudden shock. The former is a little safer since there's no risk of peaking too early, but the latter has the potential to get people talking. Director John Carpenter often started his movies with comparatively flashy moments, notably Michael Myers' eye view of his...

From Sony’s Screen Gems, the fresh-out-of-theaters horror movie Tarot is now available at home, up for Digital rental for $9.99 and Digital purchase for $14.99 beginning this morning.

As we’ve previously explained, artist Trevor Henderson designed the eight unique monsters featured in Tarot, with the Tarot card-based entities including the High Priestess, The Hermit, The Hanged Man, The Fool, The Magician, Death and The Devil.

Henderson recently explained to Bloody Disgusting, “I couched it as doing a fun slumber party horror movie, like a Thirteen Ghosts kind of thing, and having the chance to do a whole bevy of different monsters in one film really excited me a lot.”

To dive further into the movie’s monsters, watch an exclusive clip from the bonus features package below. The cast also shares their personal favorite creatures in this featurette video.

Larsen Thompson, Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika and Jacob Batalon star...

Matthew Lillard returning for Five Nights At Freddy's 2 as William Afton beats his potential return in the Scream franchise. Lillard's character in Five Nights At Freddy's allows for creative narrative possibilities, unlike the limitations in a Scream comeback. Five Nights At Freddy's provides Lillard an exciting opportunity in the horror genre, diverging from his comedic roles.

Five Nights At Freddys 2 is expected to bring Matthew Lillard back to continue the story of villain William Afton, through which this horror franchise would be beating the decades-long request of another popular franchise. Matthew Lillard is known for his unique acting style and his comedic roles, but he has also become a beloved actor in the horror genre. Lillards acting career began in the horror genre in 1991 with Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go To College, but he earned a place in horror history when he played one of the first Ghostface killers, Stu Macher,...

A deck full of terror awaits in the new Screen Gems horror movie Tarot, which features a variety of new supernatural entities designed by concept artist Trevor Henderson.

Tarot, in theaters now, is written and directed by Spenser Cohen & Anna Halberg, very loosely based on a novel by Nicholas Adams.

The plot sees a group of friends unleashing a curse when they decide to play with a mysterious box of tarot cards. One by one, they come face to face with their fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.

Trevor Henderson designed the creature concept art, which was transformed into the cursed tarot deck by artist Richard Wells. The supernatural Tarot entities were then brought to life on screen by special effects and creature effects designer Dan Martin (Possessor, Infinity Pool). Bloody Disgusting spoke with Henderson about designing the entities for Tarot,...

Although the title “Scream Queen” has been around for decades, used to describe popular stars like Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and Neve Campbell (Scream), “Scream King” is one that’s just started to make the rounds in Hollywood. The long-standing name in that game has been Matthew Lillard, who appeared alongside Campbell in Scream and other ‘90s horror flicks including Thirteen Ghosts, but we’re here to make sure that Devon Sawa is awarded his proper due. With numerous contributions to the genre, the actor’s first spooky scary role was in 1995’s Casper, before he’d become the face of iconic titles including Idle Hands and Final Destination.

Matthew Lillard's future in horror is brighter with Five Nights at Freddy's than with Scream. William Afton in Fnaf has more lore and potential than Stu in Scream. Lillard's Afton can return in Fnaf 2 with a big impact, while Stu could only return in a minor cameo appearance.

Matthew Lillard has a place in horror history thanks to the Scream franchise, but his replacement for it is a lot better than a potential return to Woodsboro as Stu. Matthew Lillard is best known for his comedic roles in different movies from the 1990s and 2000s, but he also has an interesting history in the horror genre. Lillard’s big screen debut was in 1991’s comedy horror Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go To College, and in 1996, he played his most memorable horror role to date in Wes Craven’s Scream.

Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, went down in horror history alongside his partner in crime,...

In the shadowy corridors of horror cinema, there are those films that, despite the cold shoulder from critics, have wormed their way into the hearts of fans, becoming cult classics or beloved guilty pleasures. Today, we’re diving into a crypt of such misunderstood treasures, highlighting “10 Great Horror Movies That Are Way Better Than Their Low Rotten Tomatoes Scores”.

These films, while not always basking in critical acclaim, have undeniably etched themselves into the genre’s vast landscape, offering unique scares, laughs, and everything in between. So, let’s peel back the curtain on these underappreciated gems, proving that sometimes, the most memorable horrors are those that dare to diverge from the norm.

As Above, So Below (2014) | Universal 10. As Above, So Below (2014) – Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 26%

Venturing into the catacombs beneath Paris, As Above, So Below follows Scarlett (Perdita Weeks), a driven archaeologist, as she seeks the fabled Philosopher’s Stone.

Blumhouse Production may have already set the production start date for the upcoming sequel to the hit 2023 adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy’s video game.

According to Production List, Blumhouse is reportedly planning to begin the production of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 this coming Summer on July 1, which is expected to take place in New Orleans and Los Angeles. The listing also seemingly confirmed that rising horror filmmaker Emma Tammi would be returning to helm the sequel. This comes after over a month since lead star Josh Hutcherson shared that Blumhouse has indeed started developing the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel. "I know they're in the process right now of nailing down the story, and they want to get going as soon as possible," Hutcherson revealed. "Obviously, the fans are amazing and die-hard. For me to be a part of it was so cool and phenomenal.

The newly debuted trailer for upcoming Screen Gems horror movie Tarot teased a deck of terror that awaits a group of teens that don’t abide by the Tarot rules. More importantly, it teased a variety of new supernatural entities designed by concept artist Trevor Henderson!

In Tarot, “When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.”

The film, which had previously been listed under the title Horrorscope, comes exclusively to movie theaters on May 10, 2024.

Tarot is written and directed by Spenser Cohen & Anna Halberg. Larsen Thompson, Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika and Jacob Batalon star.

It feels safe to also declare the...

The episode of Best Horror Movie You Never Saw covering Gothika was Written and Edited by Paul Bookstaber, Narrated by Kier Gomes, Produced by John Fallon and Tyler Nichols, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Back in the late 90’s, early 2000s the horror genre was in that weird phase of encapsulating what it truly wanted to be. Hot off the heels of Scream, horror movies focused much more on the teenage angst, and lifestyle. But there comes a time when some hidden gems make their way to the silver screen that branch off the beaten path with a more adult-themed tale, drenched in psychological/mental horror. What if one day you’re living your average life, working your 9-5, and suddenly black, out only to wake up, institutionalized and accused of committing a crime you can’t seem to remember doing? In 2003, director Mathieu Kassovitz gave us a True...

Kate Siegel recounts her heartwarming encounter with Matthew Lillard on the set of The Life of Chuck, praising his talent and kind nature. Lillard's appearance in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation adds to his impressive resume in the horror genre. Siegel's comments also suggests that Lillard could potentially become a recurring part of Flanagan's "FlanaFam" and be involved in future projects.

Kate Siegel, frequent collaborator and wife of horror director Mike Flanagan, has recounted her heartwarming encounter with Matthew Lillard on the director’s latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. Based on the short story of the same name featured in King’s 2020 collection If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck marks Flanagan’s third attempt at adapting King’s work for the screen following 2017’s Gerald's Game and 2020’s The Shining sequel, Doctor Sleep. Featuring an all-star cast, Lillard will join the likes of The Fall of the House of Usher...

With the actor’s strike finally over, Matthew Lillard can finally talk about the plum role he has in Five Nights at Freddy’s. In a recent THR interview, Lillard mentioned being thrilled about how fans have reacted to the film, noting:

“Being 53 years old — and being around the block a couple times — I have a much deeper sense of appreciation in this moment than I probably have ever had because I didn’t expect it. I realize that these opportunities don’t come around that often. It’s been a really rich, joyful moment because I can sort of sit back and appreciate it on a deeper level.”

Lillard’s character, who has a rich mythology in the game, could well wind-up being a recurring presence in the Five Nights at Freddy’s world, especially with the film such a huge hit in theaters and on Peacock. But, it turns...

Five Nights at Freddy’s has several notable characters from the video games that have made it into the new movie. Not all of Five Nights at Freddy’s characters are human, and it's no secret that the animatronics have become the stars of the show. The cast of Fnaf is equally iconic with names like Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson leading a wildly talented cast.

This article contains spoilers for Five Nights at Freddy's, now streaming on Peacock.

Video game adaptations are an increasingly popular trend, with movies like Super Mario Bros and Tetris stealing the show. While they're not the best rated, especially by critics, movies that adapt video games are always promising. The latest video game adaptation only solidifies that with Five Nights at Freddy's.

Five Nights at Freddy's is a highly beloved video game franchise, bringing a horror twist to children's entertainment places like Chuck E. Cheese. The...

This post contains spoilers for "Five Nights at Freddy's."

Matthew Lillard is a horror legend and we don't say it enough. We know him and we love him from films like "She's All That," "Slc Punk," "Without a Paddle" ... any "Love's Labour's Lost" fans out there? But the man got his start in horror and his irrepressible comic spirit and fearless willingness to switch to pitch-black menace on a dime have made him an extremely effective and underrated horror star, as you can see in films like "Scream," "Scooby Doo," and "Thirteen Ghosts." 

Lillard has just added another glinting badge to his vest in the form of "Five Nights at Freddy's." We meet him as Steve Raglan, the career counselor that our hero, Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson), is sent to after he beats up a dad in front of his son while on the job. Mike is a man of few words,...

Horror enthusiasts have another reason to celebrate as Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Life of Chuck‘ takes shape. Initially teasing fans with big names such as Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, and Karen Gillan, the excitement intensified with the inclusion of horror legends Heather Langenkamp and Matthew Lillard.

It’s interesting to note that this isn’t the first collaboration between Flanagan and Langenkamp. They previously teamed up for Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club,’ which aired back in 2022. While Langenkamp’s return to Flanagan’s fold has garnered attention, the addition of Matthew Lillard, famed for roles in ‘Scream’ and ‘Thirteen Ghosts,’ further beefs up the roster.

And the surprises don’t end there. Mia Sara, remembered fondly from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Out,’ makes a significant comeback after a hiatus from the limelight. Others joining the project include David Dastmalchian, Harvey Guillén, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Antonio Raul Corbo,...

The Life of Chuck director Mike Flanagan announced the full cast of his newest Stephen King adaptation, which has already begun filming in Alabama.

Posted on X, Flanagan welcomed 21 new actors to the cast of the upcoming movie adaptation of The Life of Chuck, based on King’s horror short story from his 2020 novel If It Bleeds. These include horror icons Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise) and Matthew Lillard, who will be joining previously confirmed cast members Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Jacob Tremblay. This marks the second time that Langenkamp is collaborating with Flanagan, after working together in Netflix’s 2022 horror thriller series The Midnight Club.

Related: The Langoliers Director Gives an Update on the Stephen King Adaptation

Besides Langenkamp and Lillard, the Doctor Sleep filmmaker has also enlisted Ferris Bueller’s Day Out actress Mia Sara, who will be making her...

The horror genre is certainly not the place for happy or decent endings. It's proven to be the home of brutal endings time and time again. However, the idea of a horror movie having a happy or good ending isn't impossible. There are plenty of horror movies with perfect conclusions, including films like Thirteen Ghosts, The Babadook, and Get Out, to name a few. There tend to be more horror movies with jaw-dropping endings like The Descent.

With that said, though, it's far less likely to find a horror franchise with a good ending. Simply put, there aren't many horror franchises with a clear finale. It seems there's a never-ending stream of remakes, sequels, and even requels keeping horror fans entertained. So, having a horror franchise with a good or somewhat happy ending is, in fact, extremely rare.

Hellraiser (2022)

Hellraiser is a horror franchise without a definitive end, as the...

Five Nights At Freddy's is releasing on Peacock a day earlier than planned, starting at 8 pm Et on October 26. The film is based on the popular horror video game franchise and follows a security guard who must survive a night shift with animatronic animals that come alive. Matthew Lillard's return to the horror genre in this film has generated excitement among fans, as he is praised for his iconic role in Scream and brings a unique performance to the character.

While Five Nights At Freddy's was scheduled to share the theater and streaming release date of October 27, a last-minute change now has the Blumhouse horror flick landing on Peacock sooner than expected. The film will now be available on the streamer on October 26 begining at 8 pm Et. According to Screen Rant, who confirmed the update with Universal Pictures, the change coincides with select preview screenings.

Based on the popular...

For decades, horror movies have been chilling and thrilling millions of fans who love little more than being scared to the edge of their seats. Some of the best franchises have been headlined by iconic characters, who helped build up the genre as a treasured source of entertainment with a loyal fan base. In an age when Hollywood has produced some excellent reboots of movies, horror certainly hasn't been overlooked.

Horror movies have a long and mixed history of reboots, ranging from requels, which reimagine a franchise through a sequel, to full reboots that go in a new direction. Many horror franchises, even some that have already been remake or rebooted, deserve another chance with a new generation of fan. A lot of great horror movies are long overdue for their modern reboot.

Thirteen Ghosts

Thirteen Ghosts

When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves his house,...

The 2001 cult classic horror remake "Thirteen Ghosts" has a dedicated following for a reason: it's a brutally nasty, deeply creative horror film that creates its own unique mythology and utilizes it to tell a surprisingly heartfelt story. The movie follows bereaved widower Arthur Kriticos (Tony Shalhoub) and his family after he inherits a mysterious mansion from his ghost hunter uncle Cyrus (F. Murray Abraham). Unfortunately for Arthur, the mansion is absolutely murderous.

The end of the film pulls each of the 12 ghosts trapped within the mansion together for a bizarre ritual to make Cyrus immortal that requires the titular thirteenth ghost to work -- but things don't go as planned for crafty ole' Cyrus and he's torn apart by the very souls he was going to sacrifice. It's seriously satisfying, especially after the full cruelty of Cyrus' plan is revealed in the third act and the audience realizes why he...

Five Nights at Freddy’s director Emma Tammi revealed what to expect from Matthew Lillard’s performance in the highly-anticipated supernatural thriller.

After over two decades since Lillard became a horror icon for his role as Stu Macher in Wes Craven’s original Scream movie, he is finally set to star in his first major horror project in a long while, with Blumhouse’s long-awaited film adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy’s video game series. In the upcoming film, Lillard will be portraying Steve Raglan, who’s described as the career counselor. Speaking with Screen Rant, Tammi opened up about Lillard’s "incredible" performance, hinting that there might be something more to his character than what was shown in the trailers.

Related: Five Nights at Freddy's Trailer Showcases Gnarly Kills, Creepy Animatronics

"Matthew Lillard is an icon, and he stepped into this iconic role with both reverence for...

Amazon is running a massive sale on over 100 Scream Factory titles today, including some of the lowest-ever prices on their 4K UHDs and Blu-rays. Now is the time to stock up!

Here are some of the top horror highlights from the sale…

Halloween 4K UHDs:

Halloween – $22.99 Halloween II – $20.99 Halloween III – $20.99 Halloween 4 – $20.99 Halloween 5 – $19.99 Halloween 6 / Halloween H20 / Halloween: Resurrection – $59.99

John Carpenter 4K UHDs:

They Live – $18.99 They Live [Steelbook] – $23.99 The Fog – $19.99 The Fog [Steelbook] – $25.99 Prince of Darkness – $19.99 Escape From New York – $20.99 Halloween – $22.99

4K UHDs:

Child’s Play – $22.99 Child’s Play 2 – $20.99 Child’s Play 3 – $19.99 The Howling – $19.99 The Funhouse – $19.99 Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II – $20.99 Carrie – $20.99 Carrie [Steelbook] – $22.17 Brotherhood of the Wolf – $20.99 Cat People – $20.99 Happy Death Day – $20.99 Happy Death Day 2U – $20.99 Army of Darkness – $21.99 Evil Dead (2013) – $21.99 Dog Soldiers – $21.99 The Haunting of Julia – $21.99 Lifeforce – $21.99 Krampus: The Naughty Cut – $21.99 Alligator – $21.99 The People Under the Stairs -$22.99 Bubba Ho-Tep – $22.99 The Exorcist III – $22.99 Dawn of the Dead (2004) – $22.99 Motel Hell – $22.99 Dead Silence – $22.99 The Return of the Living Dead...

This Friday is the Final Friday the 13th of the year, and it’s all the more special because it’s taking place in October, mere weeks before Halloween. How are we celebrating?

By watching horror movies all day long, of course!

While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.

We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!

Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...

Thirteen Ghosts, the 2001 supernatural horror from director Steve Beck, has a star-studded cast of household names taking top billing, but many didn't achieve this status until after the film's release. After inheriting a mansion from his uncle, widow Cyrus Kriticos (F. Murray Abraham) moves into it with his children and their nanny, only to find the house is haunted by ghosts. Thirteen Ghosts (2001) was a remake of the original of the same name, which was originally released in 1960.

At the time of release, the film got mostly negative critiques and was not well received by audiences, but over time became an unappreciated classic to many. In August 2023, it was announced that a television series adaptation inspired by the films was in development, but there has been no confirmation whether it will involve the 2001 film cast or not. However, it's clear from their established careers, they may not need to return to the Thirteen Ghosts universe.

It’s a bonus episode of Nightmare on Film Street, and we’ve gone ghostly! Join your horror hosts Kimmi & Jon as they crack open the coffin lid on 13 Ghosts: The Series. Think back to William Castle’s iconic 1960 rendition and then fast-forward to its 2001 Dark Castle revamp. Feeling nostalgic yet? Well, hold onto your ghost detectors because there’s a brand new chapter unfolding.

Stepping into our spooky studio are Series Creators Patrick Mediate, Ashley Robinson, and Aaron McLane of Primordial Pictures. They’ve been huddling with Dark Castle Entertainment, cooking up a television series concept for 13 Ghosts. And here’s the kicker: they’re dabbling with Augmented Reality. Think your regular binge-watch, but with a ghostly cameo in your snack bowl.

But wait, there’s a plot twist! While Dark Castle’s giving a thumbs up, Sony Pictures Television is still playing hard to get. What’s...