We have the trailers and poster reveals for horror anthology film CROOKED MILES!
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In Oddities, two young addicts flee from the scene of a crime and take shelter in a roadside antique store that they expected to be a refuge. It's not. The shopkeeper is more than she seems. This film hides its cosmic-horror roots until well into the third act, but it builds tension tightly from the start. The movie overcomes some unlikeable protagonists by developing a clever, ever-evolving story. Adrienne Barbeau and Xander Berkeley add star power and gravitas that elevate the production.
Here's the trailer and poster reveal for political horror thriller THE EXIT STATE, world premiering at Screamfest before hitting digital this month.
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Other Mommy weirdly and jarringly dumps the audience into the third act of the film at the very start of the film. There’s no languid pacing. No exposition. No breathing room. It’s just an oddball other mommy hellbent on terrorizing a young family. Mind you there's no first or second acts. The entire film unfolds as an overly long third act.
Dark Nights Film Fest shorts reviews
Urima — A Tale of Three Fishermen
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Bestiary
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Camp Omega (U.S.)
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Here's what we know! There are stairs. Creepy stairs. That's Good. There's no Tubular Bells. That's bad. But there's Scarlett Johansson! There's no Linda Blair, but there is a new director, Mike Flanangan. That's probably good too. On par, we're thinking the pros outweigh the cons!
The Scariest Things previews a sextet of international short shockers from Sydney's Dark Nights Film Fest.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Welcome to the late eighties, a much-revered era in the horror genre, and for many horror fans, the foundation of their love for it. The period from 1985 to 1989 was filled with fun, gory, and very rewatchable movies. It was also the era of the unstoppable (and highly profitable) horror franchises. Join the Scariest Things for our deeper dive into the late eighties in Episode 217.
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There are many films of this ilk. Ghost hunters in mausoleums, film crews at abandoned mental institutions, and even the exceptional, Last Shift follows similar themes and tropes. But be warned, horror hounds, Infirmary is not worth your time.
Tubi FrightFest Halloween is set to shock London this month, and we have the official lineup for you!
We have the trailer and poster reveal of new supercut project "Family Go to the Bad House"!
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If you’re looking for originality you may have to look elsewhere. Bloody Tennis is a literal homage to Suspiria. Replace ballet with tennis and you’ve effectively got the exact same film.
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Deathgasm II: Goremageddon serves up all of gore you could want in a splatterfest horror comedy but is light on the charm that made Deathgasm such a fun, surprising watch.
Columbus, Ohio’s Nightmares Film Festival announces its 2026 lineup, including a digital version for folks to watch at home!
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The most recent entry into the fold is not only the best Resident Evil film made, it’s also one of the most pop-corn-chomping film that’s hit the screens in years. This is a five out of five with no notes. Well maybe one or two notes.
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Asia Argento gives a chilling performance as a woman determined to claim her inheritance, as locals resist.
The killer Brooklyn Horror Film Festival is preparing to kick off its 2026 program. If you are a New York horror fan, head to the Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg for a spooky season film spectacular! Come see a bevy of independent horror films that are early in their festival circuit run. Check out the official press release for the full roster of films coming to this year's festival.
Who would have guessed that the hot trend in the 2020s would be liminal space horror? Always visually arresting, but often slow, bleak, and depressing, this subgenre has become an out-of-nowhere genre favorite thanks to the wild success of Backrooms. In addition to smashing the box office with over $360 million in earnings, it also attracted young moviegoers, which runs counter to what most marketing experts would expect younger audiences to flock to. The Scariest Things took some time to figure out why this unlikely trend has become so popular in Episode 216: Liminal Horror.
Dark Nights Film Fest is back to unnerve Sydney, Australia with its 2026 lineup.
Whether you are looking for classic shockers or cutting-edge new horror, Dead And SudBuried Horror Film Festival has something for everyone!
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Frayed parent-child relationships! Academic imposter syndrome! Sexual identity uncertainty! Failed expectations! Body image regrets! It’s a trauma smorgasbord.
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Hammer serves up frontier fear fare with ITHAQUA, which debuted at Tubi FrightFest.
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Penny Lane is Dead is one of the newer offerings from Shudder that doesn’t fit neatly into the horror category, and if we’re being honest, is probably more of a thriller. Alas, it’s a revenge-based thriller, so we’re claiming it in the name of all things HORROR.
For many fans, this is their favorite period of horror movies. It marks the peak of slasher and werewolf movies and the dawn of franchise horror. B-Movies were moving from the drive-in and sleazy, dilapidated downtown theaters, and were now coming to your home, by way of the VHS player. For Gen X, this is the formative period for horror. It also represents the re-introduction of heavy-handed censorship. Welcome to the early eighties, and enjoy Episode 215 as The Scariest Things mines this iconic period for hidden horror treasures.
Tim Curry passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 80. Curry didn't perform in many horror productions, but when he did, they had a lasting impact. In all his horror films, he spent hours in a makeup chair, whether it was under cakes of makeup or full-on prosthetics. He hasn't been credited as much as Karloff, Doug Jones, or Lon Chaney, but Curry should go down as one of the all-time greats for costume/makeup acting. His over-the-top personality and hugely expressive face shone through any prosthetics he worked with.
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Take a road trip to the end of the world, with a dying angel of war as your companion in the surreal Armageddon Road. This adventurously spirited horror-romance follows a Las Vegas mob chauffeur who gets in way over his head when his assigned passenger dies and becomes possessed by one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This curious film substitutes miniature model cars for its chase sequences and conjures nostalgic images of a Vegas of ages past. A wholly original concept that struggles with plot pacing, but manages to amuse throughout.
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Sometimes mothers have their children’s best interests at heart. Sometimes this is a purely hateful and resent-filled relationship. And sometimes it’s a work in progress. Mind you, mothers are trying their best, but often the strange and oedipal relationship with the children can fray the rearing process.
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Affection is an ambitious sci-fi horror production that explores memory loss and another big trope that would spoil the punchline if I gave it to you. The reliable Jessica Rothe plays Ellie, a woman who awakens in a bed next to a man she doesn't recognize and a little girl who calls her mommy, whom she also does not recognize. The path to recovery proves highly problematic, as the more she learns about her condition, the harder it is for her to accept. There is something very wrong with her condition, and it has mad science undercurrents. If you buy the central premise, it's a wild ride. It's a punch line that makes or breaks the film for many viewers, and a subject of much debate. I found the twist intriguing, if a bit messy.
Virginia's GenreBlast Film Fest unveils its lineup of independent horror, thriller, comedy, and related films for 2026.