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Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural mystery thriller dark comedy-drama series co-created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the characters of the same name by Charles Addams, the Netflix series follows Wednesday Addams as she joins the school for outcasts and monsters and soon finds herself embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, and Christina Ricci. So, if you loved the entertaining supernatural drama, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Wednesday, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a teen supernatural dark fantasy drama series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Based on the Archie comic book series of...

Armin Amiri and Katharine Isabelle are set to lead the cast of the psychological horror feature film “Blind Owl,” which has started production on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Scream queen Isabelle has appeared in projects such as “Hannibal” and “Ginger Snaps” (and its two sequels), while Amiri, known for his roles in “And Just Like That,” “Factory Girl” and “The Wrestler,” also serves as executive producer through his company Supernova8 Films Productions.

Necar Zadegan (“Mayor of Kingstown”), Mackenzie Grey (“Man of Steel”) and Sara Canning (“Vampire Diaries”) also star in the film adapted from Sadegh Hedayat’s 1937 novel “The Blind Owl,” considered a cornerstone of Persian literature and Iranian modernism.

Armin Amiri in “Blind Owl.” Courtesy of Blind Owl Productions, Inc.

Mostafa Keshvari, whose previous work includes “Unmasked” and “Colorblind,” serves as writer, director and lead producer on the project. It is composed by Shay Mori in collaboration with Mohsen Namjoo...

It sounds like Toronto is the place to be this July, as The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that genre filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to host a lecture series called From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness at TIFF Lightbox from July 9 to 13!

As explained by THR, the curated showcase will see the maestro of monsters take audiences through a series of iconic genre pics like David Cronenberg’s sophomore feature Rabid (1977), Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997) and John Fawcett’s supernatural fright pic Ginger Snaps starring Katharine Isabelle (2000) to reveal and explain their horror genre beats. The Mexican director will also explain the mechanics of Bruce McDonald’s Pontypool (2008), and Kyle Edward Ball’s feature directorial debut, Skinamarink (2022) for their own visual and emotional impacts on audiences. Del Toro often works in Toronto and has previously hosted lecture series on Mexican cinema, Alfred Hitchcock films, and film noir.

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If you still remember teen fantasy shows like The Vampire Diaries and Riverdale that went on for far too long, even after their stories had no steam left, but you might not remember the shows in this list, as they had so much more story to tell, but they were canceled way too soon. Teen fantasy shows were all the rage in the 2010s and that’s why there were so many of them but most of them didn’t hit as hard as The Vampire Diaries or Teen Wolf, but that doesn’t mean that the shows that were canceled were not as good or even better then these two shows. That’s the reason why we decided to compile a list of seven great (or underrated) teen fantasy shows that had great potential but were canceled way too soon.

Guillermo del Toro’s film school will be back in session in Toronto this summer when the Oscar-winning director hosts a lecture series on Canadian horror movies at TIFF Lightbox.

The July 9 to 13 curated showcase for TIFF Cinematheque, entitled From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness, will see the maestro of monsters take audiences through a series of iconic genre pics like David Cronenberg’s sophomore feature Rabid (1977), Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997) and John Fawcett’s supernatural fright pic Ginger Snaps starring Katharine Isabelle (2000) to reveal and explain their horror genre beats.

The Mexican director will also explain the mechanics of Bruce McDonald’s Pontypool (2008), and Kyle Edward Ball’s feature directorial debut, Skinamarink (2022) for their own visual and emotional impacts on audiences.

Del Toro has made Toronto a second home after Los Angeles. And the Canadian city has hosted production for a number of his movies, including Mimic, the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water,...

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It seems like just yesterday that we were doing a themed month on Doppelgängers and deception (it was actually last month), and while we concluded March with discussions of classics like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (listen) and The Stepford Wives (listen), we took a break for a week to look at David Fincher’s Panic Room (listen). Now, we’re heading back into the world of doppelgängers with a look at David Nutter‘s teenybopper version of The Stepford Wives in 1998’s Disturbing Behavior.

In the film, Steve (James Marsden) has just moved to the small town of Cradle Bay with his parents and sister (Katharine Isabelle), quickly realizing that there’s something off with his peers. The preppy clique known as the Blue Ribbons are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living but, like the rest of the town, they’re a little too perfect.

The allure of the werewolf has persisted for centuries, rooted in mythology that speaks to our darkest fears and primal instincts. Representing a loss of control and a descent into savagery, werewolves embody the tension between humanity and beast. In cinema, these themes have been explored in a variety of ways, from tragic tales to gory thrill rides.

With the release of Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man (2025) today, the werewolf genre has received a modern update that honors its roots while exploring the emotional depths of family, sacrifice, and monstrous transformation. To celebrate, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the best werewolf films ever made, ranked by acclaim and legacy.

10 Great Werewolf movies 1. An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Dir. John Landis

This groundbreaking horror-comedy follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, as a werewolf attack in the Yorkshire moors leaves one dead and the other cursed. David’s...

NBC's psychological horror series Hannibal ran from only 2013 to 2015 but gained a cult following despite its premature cancelation, and even 10 years later, there may yet be hope for Hannibal season 4. This modern-day reboot is based loosely around the events of Red Dragon (2001), with Hugh Dancy playing Will Graham to Mads Mikkelsen's Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

The weirdly funny Hannibal TV show boasts complex character arcs and heavy themes but is also known for its stunningly moody visuals, with critically acclaimed cinematographer James Hawkinson (The Man in the High Castle) utilizing shallow focus and angled lighting. Additionally, creator Bryan Fuller made use of famed Spanish chef José Andrés as a culinary consultant, and this strategic choice turned the NBC show into a visual feast.

With so much rich visual detail present in every episode, it should be no surprise that even the character wardrobes of NBC's Hannibal are rife with meaningful symbolic choices.

The horror genre exists to help viewers confront their darkest fears. Film can offer safe encounters with monsters, murderers, mutants, and other mostly fictional frighteners, but there is one real-life phobia fans cannot escape: going to the doctor. Fortunately, there are plenty of movies to help patients prepare for the dreaded annual check-up, and these ten horror comedies featuring doctors, nurses, surgeons and dentists are better than a dose of laughing gas.

The horror-comedy is a very difficult subgenre to pull off, but this list showcases the ways a well-placed gag can make confronting one's fears into a fun experience. These films about scalpel-wielding slashers, corrupt cosmetic surgeons, and evil orthodontists are as hysterical as they are horrific, and they are sure to make a real-life appointment seem like a walk in the park.

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Mayfair Witches is a supernatural gothic horror thriller drama series created by Michelle Ashford and Esta Spalding. Based on the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books by Anne Rice, the AMC series follows neurosurgeon Dr Rowan Fielding as she discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches who are haunted because of a sinister past. Mayfair Witches stars Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Ben Feldman, and Alyssa Jirrels. So, if you loved the gothic horror, thrilling dark fantasy elements, and compelling characters in Mayfair Witches, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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A Discovery of Witches is a fantasy romance drama series created by Deborah Harkness. Based on Harkness’ All Souls Trilogy, the Sky One series follows Diana Bishop, a historian who...

While it might not seem very Christmas-y, Robert Eggers’ horror remake “Nosferatu” does partly take place at Christmas, which is a very unhappy holiday for all involved. And since the movie opened on Dec. 25, you can also spend your own Christmas break watching it.

Naturally, horror and holidays go together like, well… The Grinch and the town of Whoville. Here’s a few of the better genre offerings with maximum — and frightfully merry — mayhem.

Plus, there’s no end of killer Santa movies, including “Violent Night” with David Harbour and one where a robotic Santa run amok, if those are more to your liking. But for now, check out our list, below:

Olivia Hussey in “Black Christmas” (Credit: Warner Bros.) Black Christmas (1974)

Bob Clark’s still-shocking slasher takes place at a sorority house over the holidays where a creepy guy keeps calling… before he begins killing. Olivia Hussey, Karen Allen...

In 2001, world-famous rap sensation Snoop Dogg led the cast of Bones, a supernatural horror film. Though it went without getting its due praise at the time of release, the film --- which is now a cult classic --- will soon be made available to watch for free, giving horror fans a chance to check it out 23 years later.

On Jan. 1, Bones will start streaming for free on Tubi. Directed by Ernest Dickerson (Bulletproof), the film was written bby Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe. While Snoop plays the lead, the film also features screen legend Pam Grier in a major role. The movie also starred Michael T. Weiss (The Pretender), Clifton Powell (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas), Ricky Harris (Everybody Hates Chris), Bianca Lawson (Saved by the Bell: The New Class), Khalil Kain (Girlfriends), and Katherine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps).

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With the horror season drawing to a close, you might feel the urge to watch a new scary movie. If you’re like us, you’ll find that Scream aesthetic is your go-to vibe. However, you may have already watched it once or twice (or seven) times already. Luckily, we have assembled a list of very good flicks that found their way into theaters as rip-offs to Scream. Most are melodramatic, and a few are exceptional, but these hit the sweet spot if you’re in the mood for a light slasher. Some even star some of the actors and iconic villains. Check out the movies below, and have a great Halloween!

Related “I had to be taken screaming out…”: Hugh Grant Still Struggles to Watch Horror Movies After a Legendary $25 Million Film Terrified Him to His Core I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) – Directed by Jim Gillespie...

Where does the time go? In a blink, October sped by, and Halloween is already arriving this week. That means it’s time to cram in every last bit of Halloween celebration as humanly possible; or, perhaps, inhumanly possible. Halloween season belongs to monsters, ghouls, ghosts, witches, and all things that go bump in the night, after all.

So, this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to creature features set around Halloween. These five titles bring the creature mayhem and fun but with a Halloween twist. From werewolves to carnivorous slugs, these five titles find different ways to ring in the best holiday of the year.

Here’s where you can stream them this week.

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Ginger Snaps – Peacock, Shudder

Macabre and death-obsessed teens Brigitte (Emily Perkins) and Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) are outcasts in their suburban neighborhood, making them inseparable. Then Ginger gets her first period,...

“I get this ache… And I, I thought it was for sex, but it’s to tear everything to fucking pieces.”

We blame the curse of womanhood on Eve. The Bible tells us the first woman was tempted by a serpent to eat fruit from the tree of knowledge, thus dooming all of womankind with the pain of menstruation. And it often does feel like cruel and unusual punishment. Those who menstruate spend roughly one week per month doubled over in pain as ferocious cramps rip through our abdomens, followed by several days of uncontrollable bleeding and skyrocketing hormones. Although periods vary wildly from person to person and evolve over the course of a lifetime, there’s little most of us wouldn’t do to avoid the phenomenon entirely. Many horror creators have tackled menstruation, but few as effectively as John Fawcett . His 2000 film Ginger Snaps explores the power and...

Regardless of their artistic merit, it’s understandable that it can sometimes be difficult for mainstream cinephiles to connect with movies about twisted bodies and grisly mutations. Obviously, this doesn’t mean that these films are any less deserving of praise – it’s just that not every critic has a strong stomach. That’s why it’s so satisfying to see a production like Coralie Fargeat’s satirical body horror flick The Substance get the recognition it deserves in spite of its disturbing mean streak.

And in honor of this Demi Moore / Margaret Qualley experiment wowing highbrow audiences worldwide, we’ve decided to come up with a list recommending six other arthouse body horror flicks for your viewing pleasure! After all, there’s no reason that fine cinema should be devoid of blood and malformed guts.

For the purposes of this list, we’ll be defining “arthouse” as any film...

Poster for Hulu’s Huluween 2024

Hulu’s set its annual Huluween lineup, which will include Ryan Murphy’s latest FX series Grotesquerie starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Travis Kelce. The Halloween celebration features a new season of American Horror Stories and Halloween specials from Solar Opposites and Family Guy.

The final season of What We Do in the Shadows and Reginald the Vampire season two join Hulu’s lineup, along with Hold Your Breath starring Sarah Paulson. Plus, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Happening, and Unbreakable bring the chills during this year’s Huluween event.

Huluween 2024 on Hulu

FX’s Grotesquerie – September 26, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers

In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her.

Intro: 1815. Canadian settlers are pushing westward. A trading company has set up a fort in the middle of a vast wilderness… and now that fort is under siege. Ravenous beasts lurk in the forest, howling, scratching at the gate. These pioneers have entered werewolf territory. That’s the set-up for the most unexpected prequel of all time, Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (watch it Here). And it’s the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw.

Creators / Cast: Director John Fawcett’s teenage werewolf movie Ginger Snaps started making its way out into the world in the year 2000. It quickly earned a cult following, and a reputation for being one of the best werewolf movies ever made. It had a low budget and was so financially successful, two follow-ups were given the greenlight. These would be shot back-to-back, with Ginger Snaps editor Brett Sullivan taking the helm of one and Ginger...

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The Vampire Diaries is one of the best and most iconic teen drama fantasy series and it captured the hearts and minds of its audience for over eight years during its eight-season run. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the teen fantasy horror drama series is based on the book series of the same name by author L.J. Smith and it follows Elena, who faces high school after just having lost her parents, and on her first day back she sees Stefan a brooding guy in a black jacket who is hiding a lot of things, for instance, his brother Damon and the fact that both of them are vampires. The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley in the lead roles with Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, and Kayla Ewell starring in supporting roles.

Sabrina Carpenter's "Taste" music video is filled with iconic movie references to films like Psycho and Ginger Snaps. The video pays homage to cult classics like Death Becomes Her and Jennifer's Body, recreating memorable scenes in a darkly humorous way. Featuring actors like Rohan Campbell and Jenna Ortega, "Taste" weaves together a dark story with Easter eggs from Sabrina Carpenter's past music videos.

Although it's short and sweet, Sabrina Carpenter's "Taste" music video is packed with iconic movie references. This summer, the former Disney Channel actor and Girl Meets World star became a household name thanks to her chart-topping "Espresso" an undeniable and immensely catchy song of the summer. The whimsical earworm is now certified platinum and, despite being released just a few months ago, Carpenter's signature tune. While "Espresso" was accompanied by its own music video, there's no denying that the visuals for "Taste" take things to the next level,...

While there have certainly been some interesting contenders, there has just never been a TV show quite like NBC's "Hannibal." The series began as something of a procedural, following a special FBI team working with criminal profiling instructor Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), whose empathy allows him to truly get into the minds of the killers he hunts. When he teams up with the talented psychologist Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), however, things get really interesting. Over its three seasons, the show transforms from a procedural with a "murder of the week" format to something much more unconventional. Showrunner Bryan Fuller helped shape the series into a sumptuous, indulgent creation that followed a tragic romance between its two leads, spawning entire bookshelves' worth of fanfiction. It's a brilliant adaptation of author Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lecter novels, giving Lecter new depth and a surprising sensuality that was missing from other iterations.

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Longlegs is a crime horror film written and directed by Oz Perkins. The 2024 film follows the story of FBI Agent Lee Harker as she takes on the case of unsolved serial killings but the mystery takes an interesting turn when the evidence suggests a connection to the occult. Soon, Harker discovers that she has a personal connection to the killer and she must find him before he kills someone else. Longlegs stars Maika Monroe in the lead role with Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Kiernan Shipka, Blair Underwood, Erin Boyes, Dakota Daulby, Lisa Chandler, and Jason Day starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the horror, crime, psychological, and mystery elements in Longlegs, here are some similar movies you could watch next.

The Silence of the Lambs (Prime Video) Credit – Orion Pictures

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme from a screenplay by Ted Tally.

For generations, the horror genre has highlighted its most memorable female leads, dubbing them "Scream Queens" and "Final Girls." Several talented actresses have held this title for many years, including Neve Campbell in the Scream franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise, and Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise.

Modern horror movies have brought about a new generation of iconic scream queens, including Elisabeth Moss as Cecelia in The Invisible Man and Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI. However, some lesser-known scream queens have made their mark on the genre, including Lili Taylor and Katharine Isabelle. These talented actresses deserve more credit for being exceptional in their creepy and terrifying roles.

Lindy Booth Is an Unrecognized Horror Star

Lindy Booth is best known for her roles in Wrong Turn (2003) and Dawn of the Dead (2004).

Lindy Booth is a Canadian...

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Horror has historically, and quite aptly, been the genre of choice for exploring the whirlwind of physical and emotional sensations inherent to experiencing one’s first menses. There’s the 1970 Czech dark fantasy hallmark Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders, Stephen’s King’s novel...

The Order alum Katharine Isabelle joins the cast of Tracker Episode 5 as a special guest star. 

Tracker Episode 5 sees Justin Hartley's Colter Shaw take his expertise to Gateway City as he tries to search for a witness who could be the key to overturning a murder conviction in court, leading to one's father's freedom. 

Episode 5 premiered on CBS on March 17. 

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2004 was an odd year for horror films. We got masterpieces, we were gifted some of the best and worst so-bad-it’s-good films and unexpected sequels seemed to come out of left field regularly and one of those is what we’ll focus on today. With its lead from the first film dead, where could a sequel possibly go? Would they dare to introduce brand new characters, or would they continue the story of the Fitzgerald sisters? Join us on JoBlo Horror Originals as we revisit Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (watch it Here).

Coming out 4 years after the original, Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed takes a turn for the darker side, or even darker side. Brigitte Fitzgerald survives the ordeal with her sister but in the process tasted her sister’s blood. So, like her sister, she starts turning into a werewolf. However, she’s one step ahead in that she...

Every time a bell rings, The Angel gets to kill in Shudder’s slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife, which debuted for the holidays last year and is now headed to Blu-ray here in early 2024.

It’s a Wonderful Knife slashes into Blu-ray on April 9, 2024.

Special Features include:

Audio commentary by director Tyler MacIntyre and writer Michael Kennedy Audio commentary by director Tyler MacIntyre and cinematographer Nicholas Piatnik Better Off: The Making of It’s a Wonderful Knife Storyboards featurette Trailers Social media spots Stills gallery

The film has been described as “It’s a Wonderful Life meets Scream.“

The story is set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much,...

Quick Links Hannibal Season 4 Recent News Hannibal Season 4 Is Not Confirmed Hannibal Season 4 Cast Hannibal Season 4 Story Details Hannibal Season 4: Further News & Info Hannibal Season 4: Further News & Info Bryan Fuller has a few ideas for Hannibal season 4, but there is no confirmation yet. Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy are still interested in returning as Hannibal and Will. Hannibal season 4 would focus on Margot Verger and Alana Bloom, in addition to the main characters.

Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal came to an end in 2015, but thanks to its dedicated and active fanbase, talks about Hannibal season 4 updates haven’t stopped. Back in 2013, Hannibal Lecter made the jump to the small screen in NBC’s Hannibal. The successful revamping saw Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal and Hugh Dancy as Will Graham, an FBI profiler who forms a very special bond with Lecter. Hannibal was praised by critics for its visual style and...

A new episode of the Real Slashers video series has just been released, and with this one we’re looking back at a movie that gave us two iconic slashers for the price of one: the 2003 monster mash Freddy vs. Jason (watch it Here)! Somehow it’s been over twenty years since that long-awaited match-up reached theatres screens, and you can hear all about what happened when Freddy Krueger crossed paths with Jason Voorhees in the video embedded above.

Directed by Ronny Yu (who previously worked with another iconic slasher on Bride of Chucky) from a screenplay by Damian Shannon and Mark J. Swift (with an uncredited polish by David S. Goyer), Freddy vs. Jason has the following synopsis: Get ready for the ultimate showdown! It’s been nearly ten years since Freddy, from the Nightmare on Elm Street series, invaded people’s dreams to exact his deadly form of revenge and murder.

Joel McHale is in the zone. Things are moving along nicely on the creative front for the Community and Animal Control star. His new film, It's a Wonderful Knife, has been garnering attention for its Scream-like vibe, feverish pace, and great blend of horror and comedy, and features some of McHale's strongest acting to date. The holiday film also stars Yellowjackets' Jane Widdop, Justin Long (Barbarian), Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps), Jess McLeod (One of Us Is Lying), and Cassandra Naud (Influencer). The story, which moves along breezily, finds ill-fated Winnie (Widdop) saving her small seaside town from a diabolical masked killer on Christmas Eve. Flash-forward one year later; in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life, she wishes she'd never been born. Suddenly, she finds herself in a nightmarish parallel universe where her wish has come true.

The wildly entertaining film is directed by Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls; V/H...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for It's a Wonderful Knife!

Joel McHale is excited to venture into more dramatic roles and enjoyed working on It's a Wonderful Knife. McHale appreciated the direction of Tyler MacIntyre and had a positive experience collaborating with him. McHale preferred ad-libbing more on the comedic side rather than during the dramatic moments of the film.

Joel McHale returns to the world of horror with It's a Wonderful Knife. Flipping the iconic tale of It's a Wonderful Knife on its head, the slasher comedy centers on a young woman who is transported to an alternate dimension after wishing she was never born as she struggles to process having stopped the killer that murdered her friend. In this new reality, she discovers that the killer was never stopped, and her town has fallen into dark chaos.

Jane Widdop leads the ensemble It's a Wonderful Knife cast alongside McHale,...

A celebratory slasher that slices into the traditional fabric of Christmas-themed cinema, It's a Wonderful Knife invites viewers into Angel Falls, a seemingly idyllic haven where everything is "perfect" around the holidays... except for that masked killer running around town.

With It's a Wonderful Knife now streaming on Shudder, AMC+, and other VOD platforms, Daily Dead had the great pleasure of catching up with Jane Widdop, who plays Winnie Carruthers, a photographer transported to an alternate timeline one year after putting a stop to the Angel Falls killer... who is alive and unwell in this new twisted version of Angel Falls, forcing Winnie and local movie theater projectionist Bernie Simon (Jess McLeod) to team up to take down the Angel Falls murderer once more... and hopefully send Winnie back home to the previous (and slightly less blood-soaked) timeline.

In our new video interview below, Jane talks about the collaborative creative...

Shudder is returning for December with some fresh movies. The platform, known for hosting a variety of horror movies, will bring the scares to the holidays this month, with several Christmas-themed films looking to capitalize on the most wonderful time of the year. Shudder has a few films for everyone this month, from new entries to older remakes.

Although Shudder only has a few titles coming, you can hopefully find some memorable ones. With that said, let's dive into Shudder's offerings for December.

It's a Wonderful Knife Streaming on Dec. 1

It's a Wonderful Knife Release Date November 10, 2023 Director Tyler MacIntyre Cast Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, Justin Long, Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod Genres Horror, Comedy, Mystery See More-->

Yeah, It's a Wonderful Knife is exactly what it sounds like. It's a parody of It's a Wonderful Life but with horror aspects. It's cheap, put on by Shudder,...

AMC+, which launched in June 2020, may not be as popular as other streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, but it has steadily risen in these last few years by producing some great content, both in the TV and film sectors. While there are plenty of shows in the AMC+ library, thanks to AMC Networks, the streaming service also adds new films every month.

As usual, AMC+ has prepared a great lineup of films for this holiday season, spanning from classic Christmas movies to the most recent slashers. While only a couple of new films are being added to the service, the additional ones will make up for it. So, without further ado, here are the best movies coming to AMC+ in December 2023.

It's a Wonderful Knife Streaming Dec. 1

It's a Wonderful Knife Release Date November 10, 2023 Director Tyler MacIntyre Cast Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, Justin Long, Jane Widdop,...

More than two decades ago, Ginger Snaps,a modest, lycanthropy-themed horror film from Canada, hit the festival circuit, receiving solid critical notices, but limited returns at the box office. Thankfully, Ginger Snaps didn't disappear into obscurity like so many of its contempories horror-wise. Instead, it received a much-deserved second life on the home video format, impressing graduate students and horror fans alike with its subtext-rich narrative, carefully crafted characters, and knockout performances from its co-stars, Emily Perkins and Katharine Isabelle. Two sequels followed, but few films in or out of the horror genre since have explored its themes or ideas with similar depth or insight, though My Animal, Jacqueline Castel’s feature-length debut, might come closest. While Ginger Snaps tied female sexuality — and its first, hormonally driven expression — with lycanthropic transformation, the ‘80s-set My Animal connects lycanthropy...

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It's a Wonderful Knife is a genre-bending slasher film that follows a young woman who saves her town from a killer but becomes isolated after a year, leading her to wish she was never born. Jane Widdop leads the ensemble cast alongside Joel McHale and Jess McLeod, while Michael Kennedy writes the script and Tyler MacIntyre directs. Widdop discusses their connection to their character, the physicality and choreography of fight scenes, and their collaborative relationship with co-star Jess McLeod.

From the mind behind Happy Death Day and Freaky comes another genre-bending slasher in It's a Wonderful Knife. Inspired by the similarly titled Christmas classic, the movie centers on a young woman who saves her town from a killer, only to become alienated after a year. After wishing she was never born, the heroine finds herself in an alternate universe in which the killer's reign of terror has continued and must...

While Legendary’s MonsterVerse continues to expand with a new episode of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” the King of the Monsters also returns to the big screen this week!

Here’s all the new horror releasing November 28 – December 3, 2023.

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As the yuletide hour nears, a small-town sheriff finds out that the ghosts of the past do not always stay silent in Night of the Missing, which is now streaming on Screambox.

From award-winning filmmaker Samuel Gonzalez Jr. (The Retaliators) and the producers of The Gallows, Night of the Missing is a four-part holiday anthology that could best be described as a twisted take on “A Christmas Carol.”

“On a stormy Christmas Eve, a secretive sheriff gets a visit from a mysterious woman who recounts a series of bizarre stories involving missing persons. As her stories begin to unfold, the...

Plot: A year after stopping a masked slasher’s killing spree, a teen girl wishes she had never been born. As a result, she gets a glimpse into a world where she never existed – and the killer is still slashing their way through her hometown.

Review: Separately, Tyler MacIntyre and Michael Kennedy have delivered two of the most popular cult slasher films of recent years – Tragedy Girls and Freaky. Now they have teamed up to bring us It’s a Wonderful Knife, a film that follows the current trend of giving slasher movies a high concept twist. Happy Death Day was a time loop slasher, Totally Killer was a time travel slasher, Freaky was a body swap slasher. This time, we’re getting a movie that asks, “What if It’s a Wonderful Life had a masked killer in it?”

The first sixteen minutes of It’s a Wonderful Knife play like a regular,...

A good cast can’t lift this not-quite-convincing retake on It’s a Wonderful Life as a teen frightfest

Here is a classic example of a film you root for, fervently willing it to be brilliant. It’s got Joel McHale from Community in it – great. It’s got Justin Long committing to a bit as a Trump-style property baron with blond hair and spray tan – fabulous. Even more exciting: there’s a role for Katharine Isabelle, star of beloved turn-of-the-century horror comedy Ginger Snaps, as a cool lesbian aunt.

The premise is fun, too: a loose remake of It’s a Wonderful Life as a comedy-horror about a teenage girl called Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop), whose life goes to hell after she kills a masked maniac. This leads her to wish she had never been born – a wish then somehow granted by the cosmos. In turn, this gives said...

Things have been intense on screen for Jane Widdop lately. As Laura Lee on Showtime’s addictive horror show Yellowjackets, the poor girl's desperate plan to save her stranded friends tanked when the plane she was piloting exploded and crashed. Flash forward to It’s a Wonderful Knife, currently in theaters, and we find Widdop’s character Winnie Caruthers fending off a masked murderer in a holiday horror comedy that’s a wicked blend of Scream and It’s a Wonderful Life.

The tale chronicles Winnie’s plight in a small seaside town filled with secrets. One year after saving her town from a diabolical killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie is struggling with the aftermath. She wishes she’d never been born, then suddenly finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe where her wish has become a reality, much like George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life. But life without Winnie isn’t that great.

Winter is almost here, bringing cold weather that perfectly pairs with horror movies because what could be more fun than watching some frightful films while cuddling with your partner on the couch? While you could watch Christmas comedies now and then, nothing rivals the feeling of a chill running down your spine, especially when your room is overflowing with an ominous ambiance.

So, are you looking forward to seeing any exciting new horror films this December? Well, you're in luck because, while the titles are limited, some are being released digitally and on VOD. To that end, here is a list of every horror movie releasing in December 2023 to keep your love for horror alive.

It's a Wonderful Knife Watch on Shudder and AMC+ or Rent Everywhere Dec. 1

It's a Wonderful Knife Release Date November 10, 2023 Director Tyler MacIntyre Cast Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, Justin Long, Jane Widdop,...

The Christmas-themed slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife (read our review Here) received a theatrical release on November 10th, and in the build-up to that release we heard that the movie would eventually be streaming on the Shudder service as well. Now we know exactly when the movie is going to reach Shudder: December 1st. So it will be on there in time for viewings throughout the holiday season.

Coming our way from the team of Tragedy Girls director Tyler MacIntyre and Freaky screenwriter Michael Kennedy, the film has the following synopsis: Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back,...

To celebrate the release of The Ginger Snaps Trilogy on Limited Edition Blu-Ray out now, we’re giving away a Limited Edition Blu-Ray to a lucky winner!

Ginger Snaps is a landmark in feminist horror and now the seminal movie is set for a highly anticipated collector’s edition treatment from Second Sight Films. Helmed by John Fawcett (Orphan Black, Saving Hope), it offers a fresh take on the werewolf and coming-of-age genre, with heaps of gore and a lot of heart.

The film will be released in a complete set with all three films as The Ginger Snaps Trilogy Limited-Edition Blu-ray Box Set, on 30 October 2023.

The original film is set in the suburban Canadian town of Bailey Downs, where a series of dog killings piques the interest of a pair of outcast teens; sisters Brigitte and Ginger Fitzgerald. Then on the night of Ginger’s first period, she is...

From Rlje Films and Shudder, the Christmas slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife hit theaters in limited release earlier this month, slashing into nearly $1 million at the box office.

We’ve learned this morning that It’s a Wonderful Knife is now coming home for Christmas, with the film exclusively streaming on Shudder on December 1, 2023.

The film will be available on Shudder in the US, CA, Uki, and Anz.

The Christmas slasher comes from writer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) and director Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls). Kennedy recently wrote on Twitter, “Thanks to all my fellow Weirdos for seeing and enjoying and spreading some It’s a Wonderful Knife cheer this opening weekend. The movie is for you and all us freaks and queers and losers and loners.”

The story is set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less...

‘A cross between Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Clueless, and An American Werewolf In London… skilfully combines dollops of dark humour with gore and scares’

BBC Online

‘A monster movie with real guts’

★★★★

Empire

‘This isn’t just a good horror movie, it’s a good movie. Period’

Time Out

‘The euuuuwwww factor is sky-high for this black horror comedy’

The Guardian

Ginger Snaps is a landmark in feminist horror and now the seminal movie is set for a highly anticipated collector’s edition treatment from Second Sight Films. Helmed by John Fawcett (Orphan Black, Saving Hope), it offers a fresh take on the werewolf and coming-of-age genre, with heaps of gore and a lot of heart.

The film is out now in a complete set with all three films as The Ginger Snaps Trilogy Limited-Edition Blu-ray Box Set.

The original film is set in the suburban Canadian town of Bailey Downs,...

The new film “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” written by Michael Kennedy (“Freaky”) and directed by Tyler MacIntyre (“Tragedy Girls;” “V/H/S/99”) falls into numerous genres: slasher, comedy, holiday and even LGBTQ+.

It’s no surprise that Kennedy and MacIntyre drew upon some obvious — and not-so-obvious — inspirations for the festive and frightening feature. TheWrap caught up with Kennedy and MacIntyre to talk all things “It’s a Wonderful Knife.”

The obvious inspiration for the film — which finds a young woman (Jane Widdop) transported to a world where she never existed on the eve of Christmas — is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” What is your connection to the classic?

Kennedy: It was a holiday staple in my family household growing up every year, and a Christmas family favorite. It was also my dad’s favorite movie; he passed away in 2018. So this movie was kind of a weird way to honor him.

MacIntyre: It was...

From Rlje Films and Shudder, the Christmas slasher It’s a Wonderful Knife is now playing in theaters, putting a slasher movie twist on the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life.

Here in the United States, It’s a Wonderful Knife was released in just 923 theaters over the weekend, and the holiday horror film posted impressive numbers at the box office.

It’s a Wonderful Knife slashed into $605,110 in those 923 theaters in its debut weekend, a number that’s quite respectable for a low budget slasher playing in limited release.

No word yet on the at-home release plan for the film. Stay tuned for more.

The Christmas slasher comes from writer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) and director Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls). Kennedy wrote on Twitter over the weekend, “Thanks to all my fellow Weirdos for seeing and enjoying and spreading some It’s a Wonderful Knife cheer this opening weekend. The movie is...

It's a Wonderful Knife is a Christmas slasher film that takes inspiration from It's a Wonderful Life, exploring the dark elements of the original classic. The film strikes a balance between meta references to the original and a focus on the authentic main story, aiming for an uplifting slasher experience. The plot follows Winnie as she enters a nightmare parallel universe where she never existed, teaming up with a town misfit to identify and stop a killer.

While chatting with ComicBook.com,director Tyler MacIntyre and writer Michael Kennedy opened up about turning a Christmas classic into a festive slasher in It's a Wonderful Knife.

It's a Wonderful Knife Release Date November 10, 2023 Director Tyler MacIntyre Cast Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, Justin Long, Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod Rating R Runtime 1hr 30min Genres Horror, Comedy, Mystery See More-->

Taking classic films and movies tropes and turning them into slashers...

An inverted Christmas tree with as many missed opportunities as you’d find toppled ornaments, “It’s a Wonderful Knife” begins where most slashers end. Our final girl dispatches and unmasks the killer in just a cool 15 minutes before a title card announces the cutlery pun-turned-feature film in earnest. It’s then that director Tyler MacIntyre really gets to work, reimagining the black-and-white holiday classic from 1946 as a middling 2023 slasher satire doomed to fade from memory with the calendar year.

The quaint suburban town of Angel Falls was being terrorized by a demon angel, but not anymore thanks to Winnie Carruthers. Some clever repurposing of jumper cables saved Winnie’s brother Jimmy (Aiden Howard) from a near-stabbing by the Angel in an efficient opening act, but the jolt couldn’t bring back her friend Cara (Hana Huggins) who was slaughtered via winged dagger after her boyfriend (Oscar Chark) got a giant...

If you’re a fan of the Scream films, and you can’t get enough horror films where the villain wears a mask, It’s a Wonderful Knife is your movie. Think of it as Scream meets It’s a Wonderful Life. Directed by Tyler MacIntyre — a hot commodity now having written Five Night at Freddy’s — the new comedy horror romp cuts deep, mixing humor and gore in a seasonal slasher outing that may generate repeat viewings annually.

Kudos to the clever premise: One year after saving her small town from a psychotic masked killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ (Jane Widdop of Yellowjackets) life is shattered. When she wishes she’d never been born, Winnie suddenly finds herself in a bonkers parallel universe. You guessed it: in this small town, Winnie was never born. There’s some great fun watching all this play out as Winnie discovers that without her “life,...