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Fresh off the release of the first teaser for Sean Whalen’s new film, Swipe, we have an exclusive look at the film’s cast! The film, directed by Whalen and written by Mark Mardini, is a gnarly combo of Spider Baby, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Hills Have Eyes, but with a twist…

In Swipe, a young woman must save her imprisoned brother from a sinister family of captors: a ruthless mother and her three mute daughters.

The star-studded cast includes Whalen, Rebekah Kennedy (who also produced the film with Whalen and Chris Sergi), Elaine Hendrix, Hana Mae Lee, Dominique Columbus, Bryan Fitzgerald, Phillip Garcia, Ray Santiago, and Alex Rich.

From top left, moving clockwise: Rebekah Kennedy, Elaine Hendrix, Sean Whalen, Hana Mae Lee, Dominique Columbus, Bryan Fitzgerald, Phillip Garcia, Ray Santiago, and Alex Rich

Kennedy said about the film’s cast, “Working with this cast was a dream.

If you’re no longer content with merely wearing your love for horror on a shirt, Fright-Rags has made it possible to drape yourself head-to-toe in genre apparel.

The company has five pairs of lounge pants with all-over prints designed by Kyle Crawford: The Shining, Halloween III, Hellraiser, Twin Peaks, and Terrifier.

Priced at $35, lounge pants are made from a stretchy polyester/spandex blend with moisture wicking, an elastic waistband with drawstring, and two pockets.

They’re also offering four hats designed by Steve Roman Jr.: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Thing, The Return of the Living Dead, and Re-Animator.

Hat styles vary, including trucker caps, snapbacks, and velcro closures, along with flourishes like embroidery, under-brim prints, and glow in the dark accents. They’re $27 each.

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The Ryan Murphy anthology series Monsterhas reportedly found its new subject for season 4. Co-created by Murphy and Ian Brennan, each season of the series focuses on a different murderer. Season 1 was titled Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, with season 2 as Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Both seasons that have been released have been met with controversy.

Now, Variety is reporting that Monster season 4 will center on Lizzie Borden. At the time of writing, season 4 has not been officially renewed, with representatives for Netflix and Murphy declining to comment to Variety. The season will reportedly begin filming in the fall with no release window or casting announced.

What This Means For Monster Season 4 The Season Will Go Further Back In Time

Monster season 3 will go back before the events of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers. The upcoming installment will star Charlie Hunnam as the infamous killer Ed Gein.

Universal Horror Unleashed will open August 14 in Las Vegas, featuring four immersive houses that’ll be open year-round. Think of it like Halloween Horror Nights, all year long!

But the fun isn’t being limited to Las Vegas…

Universal Studios has announced this afternoon that Universal Horror Unleashed is expanding to include a second location in Chicago, Illinois, with more details being announced soon!

The new, indoor venue will open in Chicago, chosen for its large population and reputation as one of the country’s leading destinations for tourism and entertainment.

The press release details, “Expanding the Universal Horror Unleashed brand is a key part of Universal’s broader growth strategy to reach new audiences, in new markets, through new and original concepts. The upcoming venue will be located on Chicago Avenue at the former Tribune Distribution Center, situated between the River North and West Town districts.”

This marks Universal...

When it comes to influential modern horror filmmakers, Ti West is usually towards the top of genre fans’ favorite directors list. That's because of his recent X trilogy that was composed of the Mia Goth-starring X, Pearl, and MaXXXine. However, West has been a creative visionary for over the last two decades. With that, one of his lesser-known cult classics is finally coming to 4K.

The Innkeepers is coming to the premium format in a stunningly haunted 4K box set from Second Sight Films. This 2011 ghost story features brand-new artwork by Nick Charge of star Sara Paxton (Return to Halloweentown) investigating a spooky hotel. However, there's a ghost ready to make her night a living hell. The blue color tones that match the film’s original marketing palette also make this cover pop with eerie delight. This edition comes with a new 4K transfer approved by West alongside a handful of new special features.

Dark Sky Films and Fathom Events are turning August 18 — the date the nightmarish events of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre occurred — into Texas Chain Saw Day.

The 4K restoration of Tobe Hooper‘s seminal horror masterpiece will return to theaters for one day only, accompanied by an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming documentary Chain Reactions.

“Few films have left such an indelible mark on the horror genre and popular culture as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” said Dark Sky Executive Vice President Justin Dipietro. “We are proud to celebrate its legacy with Fathom Entertainment and give audiences the chance to experience this landmark film together, in theaters.”

“With a 4K restoration and an exclusive new look at Chain Reactions, August 18 will be a day of celebration for fans of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” added Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt. “Horror has long been a staple in the wide...

If you've ever watched an episode of Amazon Prime Video's "Reacher" and wondered what its hulking hero would look like with frosted tips and a preppy polo shirt, there's a movie out there for you. It's called "The Butcher," and the 2006 low-budget slasher marked "Reache" star Alan Ritchson's first on-screen role in a film that wasn't made for television.

"The Butcher" arrived over 15 years before the model-turned-actor became known for his lovable buff guy turn in the popular adaptation of Lee Childs' action-thriller novels, and you can tell it's a product of the aughts from a mile away. Everyone is dressed like a character from "The O.C.," and in an early scene, Ritchson's Mark cracks jokes about unauthorized sex tapes and tries to film his two female friends getting frisky on his flip phone ... while driving.

In terms of its premise, "The Butcher" seems to follow the well-trodden path...

In 1974, director Tobe Hooper unleashed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre onto an unsuspecting public, and it forever changed the horror genre. Blasted by critics at the time for being nothing more than what we now call torture porn, the film has gone on to become a revered classic that was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2024. Now, a new documentary titled Chain Reactions promises to change the way you watch one of the most infamous horror movies ever made.

Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the likes of 78/52, Memory: The Origins of Alien, and The People vs. George Lucas, Chain Reactions brings together five creatives to offer their perspectives on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and how it impacted their lives. The goal, says Philippe, is to "forever change the way you watch or think about the film." Along for the ride are Stephen King,...

Documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe takes a unique approach with his upcoming documentary Chain Reactions, enlisting five celebrated artists to explore the impact of Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

As Alex Divincenzo explained in a recent festival review, “Each subject is given about 20 minutes to wax poetic about the film. Stephen King candidly discusses the film’s craft, the horror genre, and morality in art. Patton Oswalt discusses the movie and its relation to other works with equal passion and eloquence. Takashi Miike details how a formative viewing of the film impacted his later work. Film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas provides an analysis from the perspective of a girl in Australia. Director Karyn Kusama examines the role of beauty in art.”

The goal? In Philippe’s words, to “forever change the way you watch or think about the film.”

The 103-minute documentary Chain Reactions is being screened at upcoming...

The trailer which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of youths. For them, an idyllic summer afternoon drive became a nightmare in Brute 1976.

Drawing inspiration for ’70s horror classics The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes, the indie film will be released digitally on August 26 via Cinephobia Releasing.

Set in August 1976, Raquel and her girlfriend have car trouble and break down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. At the same time, a group of people are in the desert for a photoshoot. Soon, they stumble upon an abandoned town where a family of masked psychopaths reside.

Marcel Walz directs from a script by frequent collaborator Joe Knetter. Neon Noir produces.

Adriane McLean, Sarah French (Blind), Gigi Gustin (The Retaliators), Adam Bucci (“Halt and Catch Fire”), Mark Justice, Robert Felsted Jr., Ben Kaplan, Dazelle Yvette,...

In the early 1990s, the hangout sitcom exploded in popularity as Americans collectively agreed that watching attractive, witty 20-somethings whine about their daily frustrations while loitering in their friends' kitchens or sharing a cup of coffee at the local spot was the best way to decompress after a long day. Shows like "Living Single," "Seinfeld," and "Friends" weren't workplace comedies, dramatic procedurals, or focused on the family; they were shows about people hanging out and proved that relatable, observational humor could be found in mundane situations like moving a couch up an apartment building stairwell or trying to find a car in a parking garage.

The style gained momentum in the 1980s, thanks to the success of "Cheers," but it was "Friends" that truly broke the mold as increasingly disillusioned Gen Xers entered adulthood, coinciding with TV networks' desperate search for "watch with dinner" programming. If sitcoms were slashers, "Cheers...

Taylor Sheridan is best known for creating a slew of original programming for Paramount. However, that doesn't mean that the Yellowstone creator isn't interested in getting his hands on some iconic IP.

According to Deadline, Sheridan is reportedly interested in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre property. However, he'll have some hefty competition for the rights to the Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel-created horror franchise, which includes film, TV, live events, and games, as around half a dozen studios and/or streamers are also vying for the property. Verve, the company holding the rights to the IP since 2017, is behind the forthcoming bidding war, which will begin Monday, June 9. At this time, Sheridan, who was raised in Texas, would only serve as a producer on a future Texas Chainsaw Massacre project.

Sheridan has become a major player in Hollywood thanks to his neo-Western drama series Yellowstone, which ran for five seasons...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre could be getting a full reboot, and a new report reveals that Taylor Sheridan and Jordan Peele are in the mix to take over. Released in 1974, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre hailed from director Tobe Hooper and introduced Leatherface, a villain that has now become one of the most iconic in the horror genre. The success of the low-budget movie birthed a franchise that now consists of nine installments in total, the most recent of which, 2022's Texas Chainsaw Massacre, was released directly to Netflix, earning poor reviews.

A new report from Deadline reveals that a new take on Texas Chainsaw Massacre could be on the way. Bidding will open on Monday for the rights to the franchise, with between five and eight studios/ streamers competing. Verve, the company that has repped the rights to the franchise since 2017, is overseeing the bidding. According to the report,...

Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan is now reportedly circling an iconic horror franchise. Which would mark a serious change of pace from the neo-Western sensibilities and familial drama of his hit Paramount series and its various spin-offs as Sheridan trades in the lasso for a chainsaw...

According to a new report by Deadline’s The Dish, Taylor Sheridan is now one of the major names being eyed to take over the reins of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, following the release of the Netflix's 2022 legacy sequel effort, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which was savaged by both critics and audiences alike.

As per the report, talks regarding who will win rights to the IP “are beginning Monday as anywhere from five to eight studios and/or streamers are vying for the rights of the Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel created property.” While there “are no clear frontrunners,” names said to be contention...

Dan Da Dan returns for an even more satisfying spectacle of supernatural and occult shenanigans as Jiji experiences a monstrous metamorphosis.

There’s an exciting, electric feeling whenever a series concludes a near-flawless freshman season that can quickly turn to dread when the prospect of topping that next year is considered. Dan Da Dan was far and away 2024’s pop culture juggernaut, thanks to its effortless mix of horror, science fiction, and coming of age rom-com bliss. There’s an inherent challenge to sequels — or second seasons — which is why there are so many properties that start out strong, but ultimately leak quality over time. Dan Da Dan avoids these expected pitfalls and delivers something that must be seen to be believed — just like some urban legend cryptid.

Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye tells a strong story that proves the first season’s magic wasn’t a fluke and that...

The year-round attraction Universal Horror Unleashed will open its doors August 14 in Las Vegas, featuring four immersive houses including Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer.

A new video from the team this morning previews the attraction based on the 2023 horror movie.

Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer haunted house will “immerse guests in a harrowing retelling of the film’s descent into demonic possession. Everything begins at the market, where a violent earthquake takes place. Later, guests will find themselves deep in the shadowy woods where best friends Katherine and Angela mysteriously vanish – only to be discovered days later with no memory of what happened. From there, the terror builds room by room as the girls’ disturbing transformation unfolds, going from the hospital to the girls’ homes to witnessing the actual exorcism as everyone is surrounded by supernatural chaos.”

The experience continues as guests explore the abandoned production warehouse throughout Universal Horror Unleashed,...

Leatherface is carving out a place in Mezco Toyz‘s 5 Points toy line.

Based on the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the retro-style figure stands 3.75″ tall and has five points of articulation.

The masked maniac is armed with his signature chainsaw that he can hold in both hands. It’s packaged on a vintage-inspired blister card.

Priced at $21.99, Leatherface is estimated to arrive in November.

Gunnar Hansen originated the role of the horror icon in Tobe Hooper‘s 1974 indelible horror masterpiece, in which five youths traveling through rural Texas fall prey to a butcher in a mask made of human skin and his cannibalistic family.

Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger, William Vail, Teri McMinn, Edwin Neal, and Jim Siedow also star.

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Good news, horror hounds: we're in the midst of a full-blown slasher renaissance. The subgenre dominated horror in the 1980s, buoyed by '70s classics like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," "Halloween," and "Black Christmas." By 1996, when "Scream" was released, everyone knew all the tropes, and the idea of a killer coming back to hunt down a bunch of screaming teenagers no longer seemed as novel.

Nowadays, there's Art the Clown. There's no denying that the "Terrifier" killer is the most iconic new slasher villain of this decade, but those films often amount to little more than showcases for director Damien Leone's squelchy gore effects. Despite what Leone said in 2025, horror is indeed political. There was a conservative backlash to all that gory mayhem in the 1980s, even though slashers could be thought of as quite conservative, with the villains often punishing people who had sex. There were also...

Back at the end of 2023, we heard that production had wrapped on Brute 1976, a horror project described as an homage to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. Now, the film has taken a huge step toward making its way out into the world, as Cinephobia Releasing has announced that they have acquired the U.S. distribution rights! They haven’t revealed exactly when they’re going to be releasing it yet, but we should be hearing that information very soon. For now, we know that they will debut the film sometime in Summer 2025 with a limited theatrical launch, which will be followed closely by an on demand and digital release.

Directed by Marcel Walz from a screenplay by Joe Knetter, Brute 1976 begins with Raquel and her girlfriend, whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere as they travel to a photoshoot in the desert...

Cinephobia Releasing Acquires US Rights To The Texas Chainsaw Massacre & The Hills Have Eyes Homage Brute 1976 From Raven Banner: "Cinephobia Releasing announced today that it has acquired US Rights to director Marcel Walz’s and writer Joe Knetter’s (George A. Romero’s Twilight of the Dead) latest feature Brute 1976 from Tornonto-based genre sales specialist Raven Banner Entertainment. An homage to ‘70s horror cult classics The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. Cinephobia Releasing acquired rights to the film in a deal negotiated between Cinephobia President Raymond Murray, and Cecilia A. Brush, Head of Sales and Distribution of Raven Banner Entertainment.

”Brute 1976 is bloody and sexy, with a deranged family so demented they make John Waters’s Pink Flamingos look like a paradigm of family values,” said Murray. “Brute 1976 restored my faith in horror that shocks.”

The film takes place in 1976, when Raquel and her girlfriend...

Cinephobia Releasing has acquired the U.S. rights to Brute 1976, an homage to to ’70s horror classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes.

It will receive a limited theatrical launch this summer, followed closely by a digital release.

Set in 1976, Raquel and her girlfriend have car trouble and break down on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. At the same time, a group of people are in the desert for a photoshoot. Soon, they stumble upon an abandoned town where a family of masked psychopaths reside.

Produced by Neon Noir, Marcel Walz directs from a script by frequent collaborator Joe Knetter.

Adriane McLean, Sarah French (Blind), Gigi Gustin (The Retaliators), Adam Bucci (“Halt and Catch Fire”), Mark Justice, Robert Felsted Jr., Ben Kaplan, Dazelle Yvette, Bishop Ali Stevens, Jed Rowen (Blind), Alex Dundas, and Andreas Robens star.

“I’ve always been...

Screambox Exclusive Cannibal Comedian has spent 10 consecutive weeks on the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service’s Top 10 list and is available on Blu-ray and VHS from Scream Team Releasing.

Now, pull back the flesh—er, curtain—on the indie horror-comedy with the trailer and poster for Blood, Sweat, Tears… and More Blood: The Making of Cannibal Comedian.

Directed and produced by Sean Haitz (Cannibal Comedian) and Ryan James (Chasing Chasing Amy) and edited by Dan Ballester, the feature-length documentary chronicles the brutal and often hilarious journey of a skeleton crew that ventured into the desert to make their dream project just weeks before the global pandemic forced them to rethink the entire production.

Fittingly, art imitates life as the doc mirrors the spirit of Cannibal Comedian — the story of a psychopathic cannibal who is fed up with his lack of ambition and takes a stab at stand-up comedy in an attempt...

If you've enjoyed running from Leatherface (or playing as him) in the tense multiplayer survival horror game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre developed by Sumo Nottingham and later Black Tower Studios, you might be saddened to learn that after the next update, there won't be any new content coming to the game.

On May 13, game publisher Gun Interactive shared a post confirming that the game will not receive any further support or content, specifically there will not be anymore "Dlc, balance updates, or bug fixes, after our upcoming May patch."

Why this decision? According to the post, the publishers feel that the game has reached its final stages and is now "fully realized."

But if you still enjoy playing the game and aren't ready to say goodbye yet, don't worry. It will still be playable for the foreeable future. Gun Interactive says it is not being delisted and will still be playable.

MCU icon Elizabeth Olsen, known for playing Wanda Maximoff in the superhero franchise, has joined Oscar Isaac and Kristen Stewart for the latest project by Panos Cosmatos titled Flesh of the Gods. The director, known for his revenge tale led by Nicolas Cage, Mandy, teams up with producers Adam McKay and Isaac, as they attempt to find a buyer for the project at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Olsen is now attached to the vampire project written by Se7en's Andrew Kevin Walker and Cosmatos. Per Deadline's report, the film's logline goes as follows: "Isaac and Stewart will portray Raoul and Alex, a married couple in glittering '80s L.A. who descend each evening from their luxury skyscraper condo and head into an electric nighttime realm. When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic Nameless (Olsen) and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous,...

Gun Interactive released The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game in August 2023, and now, less than two years later, the company has announced that there will be no further major updates to the game.

“The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will not be receiving any further future content or support,” Gun Interactive said in a community update. “This means that there will be no more Dlc, balance updates, or bug fixes, after our upcoming May patch. You can still expect a few more patches in the future in order to transition towards peer-to-peer matchmaking. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will still be playable and is Not being delisted from store fronts. Our community team will continue to interact with our players as we continue to celebrate The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with all of you who love this game just as much as we do.“

It’s good to know that the game will still be playable,...

Released last year onto Steam, Salient Games’ psychological horror title Gore Doctor is finally making its way to consoles, courtesy of publisher Ultimate Games. Slashing onto the Xbox Series today, the game will be heading to the PlayStation Store on May 27 for the PlayStation 5.

As you might expect, Gore Doctor draws inspiration from iconic films such as Saw, Hostel, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, with Rockstar’s Manhunt thrown in for good measure. You finds yourself abducted and imprisoned in the confines of Dr. Gorberg’s institute. Once a respected psychiatrist, Dr. Gorberg’s descent into madness followed the tragic loss of his wife, Scarlett, to an incurable illness. Unable to cope with his grief, he transformed his institute into a hellish realm of despair and death, populated by grotesque mutants resulting from his twisted experiments.

As the protagonist, players must navigate through the institute in search of an escape.

After what happened with Evil Dead: The Game and Friday The 13th: The Game, you had an inkling that something similar was going to eventually happen with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. That has unfortunately come to pass, as Gun Interactive announced this morning that after this month’s patch, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has been “fully realized,” and will not be receiving any further future content or support. This means that there will be no more Dlc, balance updates, or bug fixes.

“We feel proud of the game we’ve made and we’re happy that we’re at a point where we feel The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has reached its full potential,” states Gun Interactive. “From the very beginning, we’ve always had a clear and concise vision for this game. We wanted to push the envelope on multiplayer asymmetrical horror, shed light on this iconic film to a newer generation,...

Iconic and terrifying Five Nights at Freddy's animatronic Springtrap is coming to Dead by Daylight, the long-running asymmetrical multiplayer horror game. DbD is no stranger to horror franchise collaborations, having previously brought characters from Resident Evil, Alien, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre into the fold, among many others.

Fnaf's Springtrap will be the latest Killer introduced to Dead by Daylight, marking a major milestone for both games. The announcement was made at a live broadcast from Pax East, with more details revealed on the Dead by Daylight website. Springtrap will be the featured Killer for DbD's upcoming Chapter, which will also make available a legendary outfit for the newcomer, based on Matthew Lillard's "Yellow Rabbit" version of the character from the Five Nights at Freddy's film adaptation. The collab will also bring a new map to DbD, based on Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.

Why Springtrap Is Important A...

The indie gaming scene has delivered consistent highs so far in 2025, and Midnight Mayhem is shaping up to continue that trend. With a June 3 early access Steam release date on the horizon, it won't be long before the project sees the light of day. Ironically, that's the last thing the monster within would want. In Midnight Mayhem, one shadow is all it takes to disappear. That's thanks to a unique stealth and lighting mechanic that could be a genre game-changer.

Midnight Mayhem gets the horror basics right by crafting a villain worth running from. A patchwork jester with hollow eyes is creepy even before it starts crawling on the walls. With a leering, checkerboard face and bloody grin, the monster is a sinister sight. It's the creature's powers that make it remarkable, however. Midnight Mayhem harnesses lighting in a way that fellow horror games like Dead by Daylight and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre haven't.

For the past several months, Xbox Game Pass has been on a relentless winning streak, offering day-one blockbusters, high-profile remasters, and a steady stream of beloved indies. Microsoft’s content-first approach has made Game Pass The subscription to beat.

But with May 2025’s PlayStation Plus lineup now revealed, the question is whether Sony can finally land a counterpunch. With a mix of survival, strategy, and retro shooter action, this month’s Ps Plus games aim to appeal to a wide audience.

However, is that enough to shake the momentum, or will Game Pass continue to dominate? Let’s find out.

Full list of PlayStation Plus Games for May 2025

Sony recently dropped its PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for May 2025, bringing a modest mix of genres and gameplay styles, headlined by the following titles:

Ark: Survival Ascended (PS5) Balatro Warhammer 40K: Boltgun

These titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus members...

A four-disc deluxe edition of The History of Metal and Horror is now available for $49.99 directly from the filmmakers.

The set includes the feature-length documentary on Blu-ray, two bonus Blu-rays with over 20 hours of additional interview footage, a CD featuring the soundtrack by Knights of the Black, and an eight-page booklet, all packaged in an individually signed and numbered magnetic box.

The film also includes an audio commentary by writer-director-editor Mike Schiff and producer Robert L. Lucas along with a behind-the-scenes image gallery.

Hosted by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), the doc explores the origins of heavy metal music, its deep-rooted connections to horror cinema, and its lasting cultural significance with over 60 interviews with icons from both worlds.

Film subjects include John Carpenter (Halloween), Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects), Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th VII-x), Sid Haig (The Devil’s Rejects), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects...

Final Destination is one of horror history's most successful franchises, set to have another sequel coming out 25 years after the original movie's release. There's been a lot of money that's been made with the past installments of the movie series, though there could have been much more if not for one fatal flaw with the concept of an unseen "Death" as the killer.

While the types of tragedies differ, the concept of every Final Destination movie is the same: a group of would-be victims narrowly escape certain death thanks to the warning of one person who has a premonition of the event moments before it happens. However, Death doesn't like to be cheated, and an invisible force works to kill the survivors by manipulating their surrounding environments. There's no telling when and how Death might come for the characters, which adds to the suspense, though it also meant missing out on major merchandise revenue.

Back in October, I got my hands on the Special Edition of Nighthawk Interactive’s Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead RetroRealms Double Feature. I mean, I preordered that baby, desperate for all the goodies and collectibles, plus games centering around two of my favorite horror franchises, despite my innate resistance toward 2D action platformers. The games are fine, probably great if you’re a fan of that genre, though the novelty of a pixel art-styled sidecroller with 16-bit visuals where I got to play as Ash and Michael Myers was enough to leave me satisfied with my purchase.

After all, I love video games, especially horror video games, though known properties are rarely adapted as anything other than asynchronous multiplayer titles. I tried Friday the 13th: The Game, hated the matchmaking, and thus never even bothered to try my hand at Evil Dead: The Game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,...

Cannibalism is one of the most taboo plot devices that a movie (or any work of fiction) can possibly feature. It's no surprise, then, that many films which feature cannibalism in some capacity fall into the horror genre, such as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Cannibal Holocaust (1980), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Nevertheless, many filmmakers have used cannibalism for more than just shock value, with recent films like Raw (2016), Bones and All (2022), and Society of the Snow (2023) even humanizing people who engage in cannibalism.

And then there's Peter Greenaway'sThe Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989). While the film doesn't feature any cannibalism until its disturbing ending, it is unique in that it features cannibalism in a rather heroic manner. This ending, combined with the film's expressionistic visual style and gruesome violence, has led to a multitude of interpretations regarding the film's themes, including as a political allegory and as a coming-of-age story.

Sharpen your colored pencils, because Fright-Rags has released four new horror activity books.

Carve into The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, get gory with Terrifier, stay out of trouble with RoboCop, or roll the film with The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.

Featuring artwork by Nathan Thomas Milliner, the 8.5×11 books feature coloring pages, word searches, crossword puzzles, mazes, and more.

They’re $10 each and come with four crayons.

Fright-Rags also has House of 1000 Corpses and Thanksgiving activity books in stock.

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The cast of Daredevil: Born Again is expanding. With Season 2 now in production, another newcomer to the series has been revealed.

Per Deadline, Lili Taylor has boarded the cast of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. She is the latest addition to the series following the news that Scream and Scooby-Doo star Matthew Lillard had also joined the cast for the new season. Word is Taylor will be playing a "political foe for Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk," though additional details about the character beyond this tease were not revealed.

Image via Warner Bros. Discovery

Taylor recently had major roles in Prime Video's Outer Range and Apple TV+'s Manhunt. She is also known for her Emmy-nominated acting roles on the TV shows American Crime, The X-Files, and Six Feet Under. Taylor is appreciated by horror fans as well for her role in the original Conjuring movie, which earned her a Fangoria...

Leatherface may soon be revving the chainsaw back up. Word is that different parties are pursuing a potential reboot of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and one possibility would see Glen Powell in a lead role.

Per Deadline, a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie is in the planning stages at Verve, the company holding the rights to the IP since 2017. There are different pitches reportedly in consideration, including one package that could bring together Powell with filmmaker Jt Mollner and producer Roy Lee. Mollner and Lee recently worked on the horror hit Strange Darling, which holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes after its release last year. According to the report, Powell is interested in reading the script if Mollner can get one written, potentially putting him into position as the film's star.

Nothing is set in stone just yet, so there are no guarantees Powell will next be facing off with Leatherface.

There’s no denying how influential John Carpenter’s Halloween is. It spawned a litter of sequels and guided every single slasher movie for the next several decades, including modern fare like Freaky and Netflix's Fear Street trilogy. While the 1978 landmark film polished the slasher for mainstream audiences, countless slasher prototypes greatly impacted how Carpenter made his film. Peeping Tom, Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Black Christmas are frequently credited with jump-starting the genre.

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"Now, people seem to get the humor ... then, they didn't." Those are the words screenwriter Stephen David Brooks speaking in a 2022 interview with the YouTube channel "Pennywise Etc." Brooks was speaking about 1995's "The Mangler," an ill-fated big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's short story of the same name. Intended to be something of a horror/comedy, it simply confused audiences in its day, with critics giving it little to no love at the time either.

Usually, unsuccessful movies either disappear into obscurity or find their audience down the road. In most cases, either way, sequels are off the table. Rare cases such as "Blade Runner" eventually giving way to "Blade Runner 2049,...

One of Stephen King’s favorite movies in recent years has been released into theaters this week, while one of the most popular theatrical releases of 2025 so far has made its way home. And that’s just the beginning of a week packed with Eleven new horror releases.

Here’s all the new horror that released March 3 – March 7, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

After scaring up $30 million at the box office worldwide, the Valentine’s Day-themed slasher movie Heart Eyes is now available on Digital at home courtesy of Sony.

Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me) directed Heart Eyes, with Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (“Cruel Summer”) starring in the romantic slasher.

You can rent the film on Digital outlets now for $19.99 or purchase it for $24.99. We’ve also learned that Heart Eyes will be slashing into DVD & Blu-ray on April 15.

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He played one of the most fearsome and intense characters to ever slice into the silver screen in Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but in real life, Gunnar Hansen could not have been more different than his legendary role as the terrifying Leatherface. Nearly ten years after his passing, Gunnar's legacy as a kind and humble person lives on through the countless friends he made while working on film sets and conversing with fans and peers at horror conventions.

One such friend is writer/director Michael Kallio, who celebrates and pays tribute to Gunnar's life in the new documentary Dinner with Leatherface. Featuring insightful interviews with fellow actors, filmmakers, and friends of Gunnar, Dinner with Leatherface celebrates the man behind the mask of one of cinema's most iconic cannibals, exploring not just his vital role in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but also spotlighting his work as...

Cannibal Comedian‘s jokes kill… literally.

Ahead of the film’s premiere tomorrow on Screambox, satisfy your cannibalistic urges with an exclusive clip below that causes a splitting headache.

By day, Charlie serves killer meatball subs made from unsuspecting travelers. By night, he turns his victims into dark comedy bits at the local club. But when the owner tries to steal the twisted schtick, he becomes Charlie’s next bloody punchline.

Blending gut-busting laughs with gory kills, the horror-comedy is written and directed by Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil).

Aaron Prager, Austin Judd, Robert Dunne, David Vega, and Mis Sadistic star with appearances by The Texas Chain Saw Massacre icons Edwin Neal and Allen Danziger.

The Screambox Exclusive horror-comedy will also knock ’em dead on Blu-ray and VHS from Scream Team Releasing.

Start screaming now with Screambox on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, Fire TV, YouTube TV, Samsung,...

Sometimes, when it comes to adapting Stephen King's novels for film or television, unmade is better.

There have been plenty of triumphs and many wipeouts, but the ones that sting the most tend to be the adaptations that bring a paucity of vision to his most expansive works. There have been two miniseries made out of King's post-apocalyptic masterpiece "The Stand," but they fell well short due to either budget constraints and/or simple timidity. If you're going to take on a book that's so celebrated and massive, why start from a place where you know you'll be cutting corners? It's encouraging to know that a major filmmaker like James Wan, who can secure a substantial budget due to his blockbuster success with franchises like "The Conjuring" and "The Fast and the Furious," wants to take a crack at "The Stand," but the material is so tainted at this...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface, played by Gunnar Hansen, continues to terrify audiences. Interestingly, even the biggest names in horror weren't immune to his presence when the actor made his debut as the chainsaw-wielding character.

In a new clip from Dinner With Leatherface (via the JoBlo Horror YouTube channel), Friday the 13th franchise star Kane Hodder, best known for playing Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films,recalled the impact that Hansen’s performance had on him as a horror actor. "I was so impressed that an actor could scare the s**t out of me without speaking or using his face," he said. "I was so impressed that [he] could do that. And sure enough, years later, I'm trying to do the exact same thing."

RelatedDinner with Leatherface Trailer Spotlights Horror Icon Gunnar Hansen

A new doc explores the origins of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the man behind the legend,...

Back in 1987, legendary drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs gathered a bunch of his reviews and newspaper columns and released them in a book called Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In. That book has long been out of print, but now, Joe Bob has teamed up with Dark Horse Books to bring an updated and expanded edition of Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In to store shelves on October 14th! Copies are already available for pre-order on Amazon.

The artbook-sized new edition of Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In features cover art by Wallace McBride, new interior artwork illustrated by Mike Norton and colored by Bill Crabtree, and an introduction by Stephen King. Joe Bob told our friends at Bloody Disgusting, “I’m thrilled that someone still cares about these little pieces dashed off for a daily newspaper four decades ago and was amazed that they were reprinted in book form the first time.

Predator: Black, White & Blood: "Marvel’s Black, White & Blood comics are where superstar creators can fully unleash pop culture’s deadliest characters in shocking tales dramatically depicted solely in black, white, and blood red! This May, this epic format spotlights the brutal exploits of the galaxy’s most feared hunter in Predator: Black, White & Blood! Across four blood-soaked issues, the fiercest kills the spaceways have ever seen are brought to life by some of the industry’s most exciting talents. Set across different periods of Predator history and featuring a wide variety of Yautja and settings, these stories are must-read for Predator and comics fans alike!

Here’s what to expect from the debut issue:

From the mad imaginings of Joe Kelly and rising artist Álvaro López comes a gut-twisting new take on Predator! A young Predator trying to prove himself prowls the Australian frontier, but his hunt goes...

What better place to host a year-round horror experience than Sin City?

First announced in 2023, Universal Horror Unleashed will open its doors on August 14 in Las Vegas.

The all-new, immersive experience features four haunted houses — Universal Monsters, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Exorcist: Believer, and Scarecrow: The Reaping — plus live performers, themed entertainment areas, food and drink, retail, and more.

From Halloween Horror Nights creators Universal Destinations & Experiences, Universal Horror Unleashed is the anchor tenant in the 20-acre expansion of AREA15, an entertainment district located about 10 minutes from downtown Las Vegas.

“When you step foot inside this building, you’re gonna have the most immersive, most horrifying experience of your entire life,” promises show director Nate Stevenson.

Creative director John Murdy, senior director of creative development Michael Aiello, show producer Sean Chung, design manager Stephen Morrison, and more creatives preview the experience in the new video below.

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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has proven to be another success for Ryan Murphy, so work has now been rolling on the third season of the Monsters series for the big streamer. It was announced somewhat recently that Charlie Hunnam would star in Monsters season 3 as Ed Gein, and Netflix has revealed that Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander, and Olivia Williams will be joining him. Laurie Metcalf will play Augusta Wilhelmine Gein, Ed Gein’s mother, while Tom Hollander will play iconic director Alfred Hitchcock, and Olivia Williams will play Alma Reville, Alfred’s wife.

Deadline is now reporting that season 3 has now added actress Suzanna Son, known for Red Rocket and HBO’s The Idol, as a series regular. Per Deadline, “Son is a trained pianist, dancer and vocalist who made her acting debut opposite Simon Rex in Sean Baker’s Red Rocket, which was released in theaters by A24.

Charlie is ready to take the stage in the upcoming horror comedy film Cannibal Comedian from writer/director Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil, Mangrove Slasher 2, Area 5150).

A twisted blend of gut-busting laughs and terrifying thrills, Cineverse and Scream Team Releasing have acquired North American distribution rights to this slasher flick that promises to push the boundaries of horror and humor in an unforgettable cinematic experience with a fresh and unique voice.

The news was first reported by Deadline this afternoon.

Written and directed by Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil), Cannibal Comedian tells the story of a psychopathic cannibal who is fed up with his lack of ambition and takes a stab at stand-up comedy in an attempt to chase both his dreams and his victims.

The film stars Aaron Prager (Haunted House of Pancakes), Austin Judd (Big Top Evil), and Robert Dunne (Criminal Minds) with appearances from horror veterans Allen Danziger and Edwin Neal,...

Zombie Date Night 2:

Roses are red…

Blood is too.

And the undead are even hungrier

In Zombie Date Night 2!

Ready For The Second Date?

"From the clearly rotted mind of Steve Urena comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed zombie romance comedy, Zombie Date Night!

Still recovering from the awkwardness of their first Zombie Date Night, main characters Jack and Ginger have reached the scariest place to be…the friend zone.

When their survival group realizes they’re running out of food, the enthusiastic and outgoing Ginger leads the charge with a very reluctant Jack to find sustenance before the zombaes (zombies who can only survive with a mate) eat them first. Will the second date be better than the first or will this situationship be food for the undead?

Returning for the sequel is the original team behind the first Zombie Date Night. Incredible art drawn by Sergi Domènech.