“GODZILLA VS. KONG”: The battle will now happen sooner
The epic monster clash has actually been moved up rather than back in Warner Bros.’ schedule.
Nicolas Cage vs. killer animatronics in “WILLY’S WONDERLAND”: poster, trailer & release date
Among this many Nicolas Cage genre movies these days, this one looks like a highlight.
Pandemic thriller “SAFER AT HOME” finds distribution, sets release
The title is ironic, as sheltering becomes just as dangerous as the virus.
DARK STAR PICTURES TO HOST *FREE* VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL OF ITS RECENT GENRE SLATE
Latest acquisition of their Bloody Disgusting collab to be unveiled in a Grand Finale secret screening!
Bong Joon-ho’s “MEMORIES OF MURDER” coming on fully loaded Criterion Blu-rays/DVDs; details & art
The modern serial-killer classic is getting the special editions it deserves.
Enter a house of horrors with the “ASH AND BONE” trailer
The indie fright flick is currently in postproduction for release later this year.
Movie Review: “CURSE OF AURORE” sidelines its own scary subject
The key issue is that Aurore’s specific backstory doesn’t inform the present-day story in any meaningful way.
We’ve got the specifics on “RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE’s” VOD/disc release; trailer & art
The line between real and fictional horror becomes bloodily blurred in the meta-themed shocker.
Make It Rain with Blood and Guts in “Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator”
Prepare to give an entirely new meaning to blood money in this upcoming sci-fi body-horror game from the developer of CELLULAR HARVEST.
An American “CASTLE FREAK” in Albania, Part One
Revisiting the story of a human monster was a personal project for its director.
John Carpenter signs exclusive deal with Serial Box for audio entertainment & podcasts
The legendary director will soon be putting fear in your ear.
“THE SINNERS” are religious high school girls in big trouble; trailer & poster
From the looks of it, thou shalt not miss this religious psychothriller.
Exclusive clip: Caroline Williams seeks blood at “TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT,” coming to VOD/digital
The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 actress returns to the radio milieu in the fright film that sees wide release next week.
Light a candle, curse the new poster for IFC Midnight’s “THE VIGIL”
The upcoming chiller brings Jewish demonology to Brooklyn.
HorrorBabble Kicks Off 2021 With New Series, “Horror In The Woods”
Begin a new year of bone-chilling aural terror with "The Sunken Land!"
Jeremy Davies picks up the starring role in Scott Derrickson’s “THE BLACK PHONE”
The actor seen in TV’s HANNIBAL, SLEEPY HOLLOW, AMERICAN GODS, HELTER SKELTER (as Charles Manson, pictured) and the TWIN PEAKS reboot is taking the lead in a big-screen tale of terror.
Shudder picks up Mary Shelley Gothic drama “A NIGHTMARE WAKES,” and releases a trailer
The psychological thriller takes a fresh look at the creation of FRANKENSTEIN.
Movie Review: It’s Worth Checking Into “Bright Hill Road”
Susie Moloney and Robert Cuffley's great Canadian slow-burn explores the horrors of addiction with a supernatural twist.
“Dexter” Slices Into New Apparel At Fright-Rags
America's favorite serial killer receives his own officially licensed collection!
Latin American Horror Film Festivals Part 1: FANTASPOA
In this new series, we explore the greatest genre film festivals South America has to offer!
Chilling religious horror film “SAINT MAUD” has a new release plan at last
Originally set for release earlier this year, the frightening, fascinating and much-acclaimed movie will be visible starting at the end of this month.
Trailer and posters to make you seek “FORGIVENESS”
The new film from Mexican writer/director Alex Kahuam takes cues from Italian giallo cinema.
Submerge yourself in Scream Factory’s folk-horror film “THE POND” next month; trailer & poster
There’s plenty of eerie ambience in the preview for the upcoming supernatural chiller.
Next Blumhouse “INTO THE DARK” installment brings you “TENTACLES” for Valentine’s Day
Romance becomes horrifically twisted in the latest holiday-themed installment of the horror series.
Cast announced for Amazon Prime’s “I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER” series
A new group of secret-keeping young people are set to be stalked in the update of the successful slasher movie and Lois Duncan’s original novel.
“MORBIUS” release delayed due to pandemic concerns
We’ll be waiting a little longer for Marvel’s bloodsucking antihero to attack the screen.
Sinister Seven: Susie Moloney Takes Us Down “Bright Hill Road”
The famed Canadian horror author opens up about her feature film debut.
Take A Look, It’s in A Book, It’s “I, Madman!”
We revisit Tibor Takác's underrated literary spook show!
Award-winning genre documentary “CLAPBOARD JUNGLE” releases next week; trailer & poster
Some of horror’s biggest names take part in this in-depth look at that state of genre and independent filmmaking.
Trailer takes you into a haunted “FUNERAL HOME”; poster and release info too
The supernatural chiller premiered at last year’s Fantasia under the title THE UNDERTAKER’S HOME, and under either title promises a creepy time.
ARROW’s January Streaming Lineup To Include “THE LOVE WITCH,” “WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN,” & More
ARROW offers cutting edge cinema, new cult shorts, and collections of classic horror films to ring in the new year!
“HAPPY TIMES” for fans of gory horror/comedy, on VOD and disc; trailer & poster
A fancy dinner party descends into madness in this Israeli-American co-production.
Movie Review: Flaws laid bear in “GRIZZLY II: REVENGE”
Pretty awful–but it’s of interest more as a resurrected piece of horror history.
Heads up! The “SKY SHARKS” are coming! See the trailer and poster
There’s something deadly in the air, and it’s coming for you next month.
Herbert West lives and is headed for Innsmouth in new “RE-ANIMATOR” comic
H.P. Lovecraft’s beloved crazed scientist has been re-animated for a new adventure involving the author’s mythos.
Movie Review: “Paintball Massacre” Is All Massacre, No Paintball
Chris Regan's quasi-slasher fails to deliver on its title.
Trailer, poster, release details: Urban explorers find terror in the “RED WOODS”
Seeking out scary stories backfires for the characters in the upcoming horror-suspense film.
Exclusive trailer, plus release info & poster: MMA meets monsters in “HELLKAT”
The fight is set in an especially hot place in the film debuting in February.
Trailer & poster emerge for Barbara Crampton-starrer “SACRIFICE”
The latest film from Epic Pictures’ Dread banner is arriving next month.
Severin Films Announces 4-Disc UHD Edition of Jodorowsky’s “Santa Sangre”
Plus, three animal attack thrillers round out the the label's wild April slate!
As “THE NIGHT” prepares to fall, a new trailer & poster
IFC Midnight’s psychological horror film has been compared to THE SHINING.
The Defo-Real Series Conjures Up “Annabelle” With Fantastic And Frightful Results
Standing 15 centimeters tall, this doll screams sheer terror with a rendered face sculpt and ceramic-like polyresin pieces.
First photos and details: High-school horror film “HELL WANTED”
Take a first look at the indie shocker that’s currently in postproduction.
“Blood Vessel” Packs a Forceful Bite
Justin Dix's viciously entertaining Nazi vampire flick is the best way to start your new year!
“He Came From The Swamp: The William Grefé Collection” Review
Arrow Video's lovingly-assembled box set celebrates one of the golden era of exploitation's most unique and interesting filmmakers.
JANUARY SHORT HORROR RELEASES ON ALTER
Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.
New Releases From AGFA to Spice Up Your New Year
Rare trailers, Argentine sleaze, and smutless smut are all on offer this month as The American Genre Film Archive welcomes 2021 with three killer new releases!
Subscribe Today To Win Exclusive “Paintball Massacre” Memorabilia
Uncork'd Entertainment is giving one lucky winner a collection of screen-used goodies from Darren Berry's splatastic new slasher!
Full details & art, exclusive photos: Horror anthology “13 SLAYS TILL X-MAS” on fully loaded Blu-ray
The holidays are behind us but the Yuletide terror continues with the hi-def disc release of the multipart fright film.
Movie Review: “The Waiting” Puts Various Genres Into A Blender & Forgets To Turn It On
Writer/director F.C. Rabbath's comedy-horror-romance tries to be too many things at once.
FINAL GIRLS BERLIN Film Festival: 2021 Program Announcement
FINAL GIRLS BERLIN Film Festival to present a virtual component February 4-7 2021, and a physical edition planned for Halloween weekend.
Movie Review: Chloë Grace Moretz’s WWII creature feature “SHADOW IN THE CLOUD” soars
SHADOW trades visceral plausibility for rousing exaggeration in its final act and pulls it off.
Christina Wren Talks “L.A. Macabre,” Upcoming “Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas,” and More!
The "Man of Steel" actress gives us the skinny on her current horror projects.
Movie Review: “The Mark of the Bell Witch” Is A Great Treatment of a Silly Subject
Seth Breedlove's newest doc-drama offers up something for believers and skeptics alike.
2020: The Soundtrack to Our Apocalypse
These three dark atmospheric albums spoke to us in the midst of a fearful year.
Michael Gingold’s Best Horror Films of 2020
In a scary year, these films offered catharsis and chills.
Redemption in Emerald Fennell’s Rape-Revenge Horror Film “PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN”
Horror-writer Mary Kay McBrayer delves into the act of transference of mental deterioration as punishment, and why that kind of revenge is so satisfying.
The Faculty of Horror visits fairies and fauns with a new episode on “PAN’S LABYRINTH”
In their final episode of 2020, Andrea and Alex venture back in time to Franco's Spain to face down nightmares, bravery and politics - both real and imagined - as they break down Guillermo del Toro's magnum opus.
Experience The Latest & Greatest Horror Games With Permadeath Play
New on the channel: James Tucker takes you inside horror RPG, "Pathologic 2!"
“A Creepshow Holiday Special” Is A Mixed Bag Of Mythos And Merriment
Greg Nicotero's slice of holiday horror is a tasty treat with just a few unsavory lumps.
Movie Review: “SILENCE & DARKNESS” speaks of the power of love in the face of human depravity
It will warm your heart, stir your soul and, at several moments, disturb and unsettle you in profound ways.
New “HUNTER HUNTER” promo teases its shocking conclusion
If you haven’t caught IFC Midnight’s latest chiller yet, this bit of video will intrigue you about its attention-grabbing ending (which it doesn’t spoil).
Movie Review: Fame Rots From The Inside Out In Raunchy Horror-Comedy “BEAST MODE”
With the help of a “beautifying” facial cream made from a mysterious flower, the evil residing in the hearts of Hollywood’s top studio execs finds its way to the outside in Chris W. Freeman and Spain Willingham's monster comedy.
Julia Ormond has a haunting “REUNION,” coming in February; trailer & poster
It’s a big day for screen reunions, as a tale of familial fright from New Zealand is headed for Stateside release.
“Joe Bob Saves Christmas” Raises A Veritable Sleighload Of Donations For Charities
Proceeds from the Shudder special to benefit The Trevor Project, the Organization for Autism Research, and others!
Writer/Director Jeffrey Brown Talks “THE BEACH HOUSE”
The Shudder Original is now available on Blu-ray and DVD!
Exclusive photos & comments, plus teaser & poster: “NIGHT OF THE DEMONS” star returns for “REUNION FROM HELL”
Actress Cathy Podewell has returned for her first horror feature in the 32 years since playing Judy in Kevin Tenney’s cult favorite.
Rue Morgue #198 Preview: Behind-The-Scenes Photos From “The Vigil”
Keith Thomas' folkloric Jewish horror film graces our January/February cover!
New poster and clip for airborne Chloë Grace Moretz horror film “SHADOW IN THE CLOUD”
In the midst of wartime, the actress struggles against an unnatural enemy.
Exclusive clip: A tunnel of tension in “SHORTCUT,” on VOD tomorrow
The youth horror-drama is driving into wider exposure following its limited theatrical play earlier this year.
Brea Grant On Female Anti-Heroism In “12 Hour Shift” and “Lucky”
The triple-threat genre maven talks all about her latest critically-acclaimed projects.
New poster, comments for Timo Rose’s “HELL ON EARTH”–plus game teaser
The German horror specialist’s latest project will be playable as well as viewable.
Visceral and Virtual: Horror Film Fests in 2020 [Pt. 1]
With so much uncertainty in store for film festivals in 2021, Rue Morgue looks back at the fests that brought their scares to cyberspace this year.
Visceral and Virtual: Horror Film Fests in 2020 [Pt. 2]
With so much uncertainty in store for film festivals in 2021, Rue Morgue looks back at the fests that brought their scares to cyberspace this year.
Shudder Announces Wicked New Offerings for the New Year
Check out the January highlights from SHUDDER, including original and exclusive television and movies - streaming 2021!
Movie Review: “What Lies Below” Doesn’t Hold Water
Braden R. Duemmler's debut feature is formulaic and inane, driven along by a story and cast that are too dull to get behind.
“The Whip and the Body” Doesn’t Know The Meaning Of The Word No
The gothic atmospherics of Mario Bava's erotic mystery can't make up for its more problematic elements.
Movie Review: Don’t hunt for excitement or originality in “MONSTER HUNTER”
Paul W.S. Anderson's newest video game adaptation barely engages viewer involvement.
Unveil New Visions of Horror From the Middle East in “RUE MORGUE #198 Jan/Feb 2021” Issue
Rue Morgue kicks off 2021 with a spotlight on New Visions of Horror from the Middle East in RUE MORGUE Jan/Feb 2020 issue #198, on stands January 1 and now available in the Rue Morgue Shoppe!
Interview: Actress Camille Sullivan on the survival shocker “HUNTER HUNTER”
She's at the center of a study of the darkest sides of human nature.
Trailer, poster and release info revealed for new “WRONG TURN”
A new gang of backwoods killers is poised to break out next month, with the original screenwriter guiding them.
Fantastic Fest Selection, “Happy Face” Hits Digital Theaters And Streaming Next Month
Director Alexandre Franchi's festival favorite tackles the topic of facial difference with humor and heart.
Feel the “FEAR OF RAIN” via this winter’s Lionsgate fright film; trailer & poster
Stars of ANNABELLE COMES HOME and HAPPY DEATH DAY are paired in a movie about the thin line between hallucinations and reality.
A Chat with the Chatterer, Nicholas Vince, On “PAINTBALL MASSACRE”
The actor talks slasher movies, working with Clive Barker, and new projects!
Join Rue Morgue For a CineMacabre Watch Party of “THE PIT” in 2K!
Join Exec Editor ANDREA SUBISSATI for a Rue Morgue watch party featuring trivia and live chat with the Rue Crew! Wednesday January 13th 2021 @ 8:30 PM EST sharp!
Shudder acquires TIFF-acclaimed revenge shocker “VIOLATION”
The genre streamer will debut the movie following its international premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
Fact-based horror film “CURSE OF AURORE” sets January release; trailer & poster
A notorious real-life case from Canada’s history is the basis for the new paranormal chiller.
WARDRUNA’s Einar Selvik Discusses Upcoming Album, “Kvitravn'”
The Norwegian folk group's frontman previewed his latest mythology-inspired opus during an exclusive online event.
Paul W.S. Anderson Talks Filmmaking, Fandom, & “Monster Hunter”
The "Resident Evil" and "Event Horizon" director tells Rue Morgue all about his latest video game inspired passion project!
Holiday Horror Streams Free via Little Terrors
Rue Morgue and Unstable Ground's Little Terrors presents holiday-themed horror shorts streaming worldwide FREE on December 22nd, 8pm EST
Movie Review: “My Summer As A Goth” Is Inexplicably Charming
Tara Johnson-Medinger's debut feature is a genuinely touching and realistically Goth-y teenage melodrama.
Interview: Director Isaac Ezban on his sci-fi thriller “PARALLEL” and holiday horror anthology “DEATHCEMBER,” Part Two
He has superior long-form and short-form films currently in release.
Eerie indie horror film “SATOR” gets a release date, trailer and poster
A frightening trip into the woods is coming to chill you later this winter.
Movie Review: “Black Pumpkin” Is A Hollow Gourd of a Film
Ryan McGonagle's unseasonal Halloween slasher is a bland retread that's hard to remember the moment the credits roll.
Out This Week: See Poster and Trailer for Killer Santa Thriller “SLAYED”
Santa puts down the gift bag and picks up the hatchet this December 18th with horror-thriller SLAYED!
Klaus Kinski in “NOSFERATU IN VENICE” and psycho sickie “A SCREAM IN THE STREETS” coming to Blu-ray from Severin
Joining Severin Films’ pair of hi-def Alex de la Iglesia announcements this morning is another couple of previously hard-to-find genre features.
At last! Full details of Severin’s 4K/Blu-rays of Alex de la Iglesia’s “DAY OF THE BEAST” and “PERDITA DURANGO”
Two all-time greats from Spain’s genre history are finally getting their due on U.S. disc.
Movie Review: Adam Egypt Mortimer’s “ARCHENEMY” Lands a Powerful Punch
The "Daniel Isn't Real" director's dark superhero riff is a stunning artistic leap forward.
Autobiography of cult horror director Jeff Lieberman (“SQUIRM,” “BLUE SUNSHINE”) now available
One of horror’s most distinctive talents has told his own story in print.
“The Mark Of The Bell Witch” Releases Tomorrow; Exclusive Clip
Get a preview of Seth Breedlove and Small Town Monsters' newest folklore docudrama!
Benicio Del Toro set to star in psychological thriller “REPTILE”
Despite the title, the actor who was once the Wolfman is playing a human this time, albeit a haunted one.
Event Review: “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” 2020 Family Reunion
Cast and crew reunited for a double screening of Tobe Hooper's immortal classic!
Poster and details revealed for Chris Alexander’s “GIRL WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR”
The Canadian genre journalist/editor and filmmaker cuts in with “a psychotronic, sensual horror film” next year.
New trailer for “PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN” is rife with monster mayhem and kid attitude; poster too
It’s not your typical story of a little girl and her pet interstellar killer.
“SON,” with “HALLOWEEN” and “AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE” stars, dated for next year
The Irish horror film has a day to begin frightening U.S. audiences.
It’s Official: “Alien” TV Series in Development for FX and Hulu
Noah Hawley (TV's "Fargo," "Legion") to executive produce alongside Ridley Scott.
The Rewind Zone Returns With “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare”
Yasmina Ketita takes a stage dive into the heavy metal horror classic!
First trailer: Chloë Grace Moretz faces airborne terror in “SHADOW IN THE CLOUD”
The critically praised film will get the New Year off to a horrific start.
Horror Rebounds In New Enhanced Director’s Cut of “Abandoned Dead”
Plus, Judith O'Dea ("Night of the Living Dead") recalls her experience on the 2015 indie in an all-new clip!
Benson and Moorhead’s “SYNCHRONIC” comes home next month; art & details
Soon you’ll be able to trip out to the latest from the creators of RESOLUTION, SPRING and THE ENDLESS on various video media.
Movie Review: Slake Your “Thirst” For Icelandic Horror
Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Gaukur Úlfarsson's gay vampire romp is the most fun you could possibly have worrying about your wiener.
An exclusive clip to dismember from zombie shocker “THE CURSE OF HOBBES HOUSE”
The heroes need a hand–literally–in this excerpt from the UK horror film releasing next week.
“WE STILL SAY GRACE” sets the table for terror this week; trailer & poster
Veteran actor Bruce Davison, recently seen in the ALONG CAME THE DEVIL movies, has another religious chiller on tap.
IFC Midnight reveals teaser for Jewish demonology thriller “THE VIGIL”
Supernatural horror comes to Brooklyn in a film arriving next February, with a teaser just released in time for the first night of Hanukkah.
Zombie Horror “THE CURSE OF HOBBES HOUSE” Opens December 15th
4 Digital Media brings zombie horror to home audiences for the holidays.
Interview: Director Isaac Ezban takes us to “PARALLEL” realms, Part One
This superior exercise in dark science fiction is his English-language film debut.
Movie Review: Charismatic Cast Can’t Compensate For A Dearth of Scares In “Here On Out”
Matias Breuer & Liam Hall's cabin-in-the-woods drama may disappoint those craving a supernatural horror fix.
First clip and poster revealed for Neil Marshall’s “THE RECKONING”
The controversial historical horror film is set for release early next year.
“PHOBIC” gives you more to be afraid of this month; trailer & poster
People’s terrors are turned against them in the serial-killer thriller.
“THE NIGHT” falls in January from IFC Midnight
A date has been set for the psychological horror film.
Wrath Of Killenstein Drops New Video For “The Woman That I Loved Is Dead”
The New York metal group debuts a visual for their latest album, "Divination En Blakk."
Focus takes supernatural chiller “YOU WON’T BE ALONE,” with “PROMETHEUS”/“DRAGON TATTOO” star
The English-language feature just wrapped its under-the-radar shoot in Serbia.
Help These Creators End The Year On A High Note
2020 has been rough for everyone, but now that it’s the season of giving, you have one last chance to make it better for these indie horror creators.
Make Merry With AGFA’s “Special Christmas Special”
The American Genre FIlm Archive is back with another mixtape to warm your cockles and scare up some holiday spirit!
“THE BLOODHOUND” Review: Money Can’t Buy Sanity
Writer/director Patrick Picard's debut feature is both impressive and oppressive, anchored by a duo of inscrutable characters.
Grab A Subscription; Win “The Dark And The Wicked” On Blu-ray
Subscribe today to receive RUE MORGUE #198 (Jan/Feb 2021 Issue) in your mailbox, and be instantly entered to win!
Tomorrow From Uncork’d Entertainment: Action-Packed Gorefest “THE FACILITY”
See the trailer and poster for THE FACILITY, out December 8th on VOD!
Shudder Saves Christmas With A “Last Drive-In” Charity Auction
The cheer-filled, fear-filled special premieres this Friday!
Canadian shocker “BUTCHERS” cuts up next month; trailer & poster
Backwoods bloodshed is on the menu.
Exclusive clip from acclaimed supernatural chiller “ANYTHING FOR JACKSON,” now on Shudder
An attempt at a “reverse exorcism” leads to all manner of horrific developments in the fest favorite.
Exclusive trailer, plus art and release details: A scary stay at “BRIGHT HILL ROAD”
An alcoholic discovers she can’t outrun her past in the chiller releasing next month.
Trailer, poster, release info for fest-favorite vampire film “CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER”
It’s coming to physical and virtual theaters beginning next week.
Cthulhugizzard Customs Celebrates The Spirit of Mischief With This Fully Finished Krampus Wall Relief
Let Mike Swisstack's hand-sculpted punisher of kids terrorize your own little devils this holiday season!
How Nightstream Delivered At-Home Festival Fusion
Take a peek behind the scenes into how one of 2020's most successful virtual horror fests came together.
Stuck Indoors, High School Students Create Horror Podcast
Check out one crafty drama department's killer quarantine project!
The “CREEP” Franchise Gives Viewers a Real Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
We revisit Patrick Kack-Brice's found-footage genre subverting cult hit and its sequel!
Shudder releases new trailer and poster for survival-horror “HUNTED”
The English-language solo directorial debut of award-winning filmmaker/comic artist Vincent Paronnaud (PERSEPOLIS) hits the scream streamer next month.
Historical horror-drama is “DELIVERED” via acclaimed British thriller; trailer & poster
After winning praise in its native England (where it was titled FANNY LYE DELIVER’D), the film sees North American release next month.
Exclusive “MINOR PREMISE” clip takes you from euphoria to anxiety
The hero of the brain-bending sci-fi thriller literally travels through multiple states of mind.
Entire Warner Bros. 2021 lineup, including new “CONJURING,” etc., going day and date on HBO Max
In an unprecedented move, the studio is applying the strategy it’s employing for WONDER WOMAN 1984 to its entire next year’s slate.
Exclusive clip: “BLACK PUMPKIN” is a killer lawnmower man
A new villain is spreading a little post-Halloween fear next week.
Feast on “A BANQUET,” upcoming body-horror film from IFC Midnight
The distributor behind RELIC has another female-led chiller about extreme family trauma on the way.
“L.A. MACABRE” Hits Amazon Prime; Exclusive Clip
Dan Ast's desert noir mystery thriller is now free-to-stream for prime members.
“Another Hole in the Head” Film Festival reveals its full on-line 2020 lineup
The 17th edition of San Francisco’s long-running showcase of international independent genre fare is going virtual this month.
Norman Reedus Presents Photography Book “Portraits From The Woods” From Behind the Scenes Of “The Walking Dead”
Available now as Hardcover (First Edition) as well as Special Collector's Edition: Clothbound Clamshell Box which includes book plus signed archival photograph.
RIP two-time “MAD MAX” villain Hugh Keays-Byrne
The Anglo-Australian actor energized the first and most recent entries in the George Miller action franchise.
“GRIZZLY II,” with Clooney, Dern and Sheen, finally roaring to release; trailer & poster
For those who could bear the wait, the nearly four-decades-in-the-making animal-attack flick has finally been finished, and will be widely visible next month.
HorrorBabble Continues With Its Ninth Installment Of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: give in to peer pressure when "Lucy Comes to Stay."
Eyes in the Sky: A Closer Look At “The Mothman Legacy”
We look at the story behind Small Town Monsters' newest documentary on the cult favorite cryptid!
Joe Bob Briggs To Host Virtual “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Reunion Event
The buzz is back...for this weekend only!
Game Review: “PYLONS” will short circuit your psyche
Though it may be brief, PYLONS is an electrifying and unsettlingly surreal take on edutainment titles from the early days of computer gaming.
December Short Horror Releases on Alter
Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.
Bruce Campbell’s one-take thriller “RUNNING TIME” is dashing onto Synapse Films Blu-ray; details & art
The long-lost thriller stages its action in a single continuous shot–filmed more than 20 years before Sam Mendes’ 1917.
“Tremors” Is Back This Month In Two Newly-Restored Editions From Arrow Video
The graboids resurface for the film's 30th anniversary in stunning high def!
Take the Rue Morgue Survey for a chance to Win “Blood in four colours”!
Do you read Rue Morgue? Take our short survey for a chance to WIN a free copy of BLOOD IN FOUR COLOURS: A Graphic History of Horror Comics!
The Nightmare Isn’t Over With NECA’s Laurie Strode & Dr. Loomis Retro Clothed Figures Set
We check out the "Halloween II" inspired collectibles!
Interview: James Duval Unleashes His Inner “BEAST MODE”
We chat with the actor about his dual roles, his memorable turn in Lucky McKee's "May," and more!
Trailer premieres for “AUTOMATONS” and “SATAN HATES YOU” creator’s microbudget “WRACK”
In the midst of the pandemic, writer/director James Felix McKenney pulled off an unusual fantasy-thriller for minimal expense.
“Black Christmas” Remains Emblematic Of Canadian Horror
Bob Clark's 1974 slasher is still a must-watch holiday classic four decades later.
Short Cuts: The Short Horror Roundup for November
Check out a new batch of shorts from Bryian Keith Montgomery, Jr., Nic Stanich, and Gigi Saul Guerrero.
South African horror film “THE HEX” comes to North America this month; trailer & poster
Originally titled HEKS, it’s spreading a deadly curse on VOD platforms and DVD.
Movie Review: Don’t Run Away From “The Retreat”
Writer/director Bruce Wemple's Wendigo tale is a fun psychological thriller/monster movie mashup that questions reality, morality, and finality.
Last Chance Lance Answers Your Burning Questions On “Ask A Mortician”
Our "Last Rites" columnist gets into the blood and guts of shepherding souls to the great beyond!
Exclusive comments, plus trailer: Surreal Tokyo-set thriller “LA MANO”
Now available on Amazon in the U.S., UK and Japan, it’s a dark psychological voyage through the Japanese city.
Show Off Your Genre Film Love With New Shirts From AGFA
The American Genre Film Archive is offering three killer styles for the first time ever online!
Arrow Brings Horror Home For The Holidays
Arrow Video's official streaming lineup packs in enough cult goodness to keep you toasty into the new year!
“SILENT MADNESS” 3D Blu-ray is part of Vinegar Syndrome’s Black Friday lineup
One of the surprise titles among the genre-disc specialist’s announcements today is its first dimensional release, with supplements by a member of the RUE MORGUE team.
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Exclusive clip: The “TRAIL OF ASHES” leads to a haunted forest
The supernatural fantasy-thriller will be seeing release next week.
HorrorBabble Presents Its Eighth Installment Of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: go wild with "The Strange Island of Doctor Nork!"
Terror Films Acquires Barry Andersson’s “Relentless”
The survival thriller is headed your way November 27th.
Movie Review: “Incision” Is A Different Kind of Slasher That Works
Strap yourself in for Az Zamani's gurney ride to Hell.
There’s new terror in the “BACKWOODS”; trailer & poster
Things go from bad to worse for the heroine of the latest survival-horror film.
Rue Morgue’s CineMacabre Movie Nights series presents “RAWHEAD REX” in 4K!
Ring in the Yuletide season with a special 4K watch party presentation of RAWHEAD REX, Clive Barker’s classic yarn about an ancient creature awakened from its slumber to embark on a kill rampage.
Newly Designed “Critters” Prop From Freakland Available Now For Pre-Order
Be warned: they bite!
Movie Review: Your Politics Will Determine Whether You Like “Greatland” Or Not
Dana Ziyasheva's muddled dystopian satire is a psychedelic trip through a world gone mad with Left-wing ideals.
Sinister Seven: David Hollander, Author Of “Anthropica”
The novel, a freaky and funny tale of our world on the brink of apocalypse, features killer robots, stalking vultures, and a friendly Hungarian who plans to exterminate the human race.
Artist Chantal Laura Handley Announces Exclusive Black Friday Sale Event
Get on the list for this killer "invite-only" event!
“We Become Monsters” To Drop Some Frightening New Releases For Black Friday
These "Crypt Creepies" and "Snivelers" are coming for your Turkey Day leftovers!
Exclusive Interview: Filmmakers Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian on their Sarah Paulson psychothriller “RUN.,” Part Two
The duo discuss the cast, challenges and unintended relevance of their movie.
“Apostle” Burns Its Own Trail Through Folk Horror Traditions
Netflix's cult horror film is a compelling fable about the dangers of fundamentalism.
Neil Marshall’s “The Reckoning” Finds A Home At Shudder
The Arcana Studio and Bondit Media Capital financed production has been picked up by RLJE Entertainment and the horror streaming service.
Movie Review: “The Good Things Devils Do” is Small-Budget Vampires Done Right
Breaking in was easy. Getting out is going to be Hell!
Game Review: “Observer: System Redux”
Bloober Team resurrects their fan-favorite cyberpunk thriller for the new console generation.
“VIRUS SHARK” is coming! (Seriously…); trailer & poster
It seems like only yesterday (but it was actually last week) that we were reporting on a microbudget shark flick from SOV stalwart Mark Polonia, and now another one is swimming in.
Severin Films Drops Trailer For “Tales of the Uncanny”; Canadian Virtual Cinema Dates Announced
The "Ultimate Survey of Anthology Horror" will also be available during the company's annual Black Friday sale!
Exclusive Interview: Filmmakers Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian on their Sarah Paulson psychothriller “RUN.,” Part One
RUE MORGUE chats with the duo about this twisted mother-daughter story.
HorrorBabble Is Back With The Seventh Installment Of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: you never escape the "Black Bargain!"
Trailer and poster open up the terror of “THE CLOSET,” coming next month
There’s something scary behind the doors in this Korean supernatural chiller.
Paul Sorvino sells deadly security in “BAD IMPULSE”; trailer & poster
A home-safety system proves to have the opposite effect in a new chiller coming next month.
“HUNTER HUNTER” and the hunted in new trailer for Devon Sawa-starring survival-horror film
There’s new terror in the woods for the star of FINAL DESTINATION and IDLE HANDS.
Tune In To The Snapchat Original Zombie Thriller “Dead of Night”
The 10-episode series launched Friday, November 13 with all episodes available now on the Snapchat Discover page.
Kevin Williamson Reveals Fifth “Scream” Title; Filmmakers Discuss Conception & Legacy Cast
It's a red-letter day for fans of the iconic series!
Synapse Films surprise-drops “MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH” limited Steelbook Blu-ray today
The 1976 cult favorite has made its disc debut with all-new special features (including a couple by a RUE MORGUE staffer), and you’ll want to act fast to grab it.
Trailer, poster, release info revealed for “CASTLE FREAK” remake
The reimagining of the Stuart Gordon-directed, Dennis Paoli-scripted cult classic will be out before year’s end.
Scary Basement Media’s “Creepy Carolers” Collection Brings The Holiday Cheer
The apparel company has horror fans covered with an adorably festive new line of apparel inspired by "Gremlins!"
Bruce Campbell and “PAN’S LABYRINTH” star fight murderous shoppers on “BLACK FRIDAY”
Presumably it’s not at an S-Mart.
See The Poster And Trailer For December Zombie Flick “THE CURSE OF HOBBES HOUSE”
THE CURSE OF HOBBES HOUSE arrives on VOD, Digital HD, and DVD on December 15, 2020.
Trailer and poster: “BASKIN” and “HOUSEWIFE” director’s kids’ adventure (!) “GIRL WITH NO MOUTH”
Yes, the filmmaker behind a couple of Europe’s most extreme recent horror movies has made “a grim post-apocalyptic tale for the whole family.”
Movie Review: “ASYLUM: TWISTED HORROR AND FANTASY TALES” is a mixed bag worth dipping into
It’s essentially a festival shorts program you can enjoy at home–and the fact that in-person festivals are on hold right now makes it especially worthwhile.
“The Mark Of The Bell Witch” Release Marks The 200th Anniversary Of The Supernatural Incident
The new docudrama from Small Town Monsters recounts the tale of a merciless spirit that haunted a Tennessee family in the 1800s.
Video Premiere: Wade MacNeil Performs Remixed Theme & Chats “Random Acts Of Violence”
The composer re-imagines the track from his original score!
Mats Strandberg Lists Eight Movies That Inspired “Blood Cruise”
The Swedish Author enlightens us on the influences behind his high seas horror novel.
Richard Band Looks Back On Three Iconic Scores, Newly Released On Vinyl
The composer reflects on "Troll," "Ghoulies," and "TerrorVision."
“BY NIGHT’S END”: A Conversation With Cast And Crew
Hear from the Writer/Director and two stars of home-invasion thriller BY NIGHT'S END on their experiences producing the film.
Michael Bay’s pandemic thriller “SONGBIRD” sets home-premiere release date
Perhaps the highest-profile genre film produced during lockdown is now set to debut for home viewing.
Interview: Nathan Hanneman On “Halftone Horrors: The History of Horror Movie Comic Books”
HorrorHound's editor-in-chief gives us an exclusive peek at the project, live now on Kickstarter!
Screenwriter Dennis Paoli On The Conception & Legacy of “Castle Freak”
We chat with the lifelong collaborator of Stuart Gordon.
“CASTLE FREAK” At Twenty-Five: Fractured Families and The Outsider’s Awakening
On the anniversary of the release of Stuart Gordon's most underrated Lovecraft adaptation, we take a look at its literary origins.
Celebrate Christmas And The Birthday Of A Genre Legend With FRIGHT-RAGS
TOM ATKINS Signature Tee, KRAMPUS Activity Book, & Christmas Horror Shirts On Sale Now at Fright-Rags.com!
Out Now On VOD: “INCISION” Starring Costas Mandylor Of The “Saw” Franchise
Costas Mandylor and Korrina Rico (RAY DONOVAN) feature in INCISION, released On Demand on November 12, 2020.
Pissed-Off Play Dough Men Hate Cell Phones in “NOBODY SLEEPS IN THE WOODS TONIGHT”
Netflix's horror-comedy-slasher is a film that manages to do all of those things, none of them well.
Game Review: “Amnesia: Rebirth” Doesn’t Breathe New Life Into The Series
Frictional Games' newest installment of its popular horror title is heavy on story, light on fright.
Yecatl Peña Discusses His Ghoulish Creations & Artistic Heritage
We chat with the Mexican linocut artist talks about the history of the form, his punk music background, and "Cannibal Holocaust."
New theatrical trailer and poster for sci-fi mind-twister “MINOR PREMISE”
The fest-praised film is coming to multiple venues next month.
“FRIDAY THE 13TH: KILLER PUZZLE” Slashes Onto the PS4
On November 13th, the Body Count’s about to get a lot...Bodier. Countier. Murderier?
Exclusive Interview: Director Christopher Landon talks hitting the Refresh button on slasher films with “FREAKY”
The director has brought a fresh and funny spin to the genre without skimping on the gore.
David Cronenberg starring in the new season of Shudder’s “SLASHER”
The legendary director is taking another turn in front of the camera.
“AMERICAN HORROR STORY” Season 10 Shows Its Teeth
Ryan Murphy has dropped a second visual teaser for fans.
HorrorBabble Returns With The Sixth Installment Of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: to the devil with the Big Apple! It's "Hell On Earth!"
Movie Review: “Attack of the Demons” Is An Amazing Animated Curiosity
Eric Power's hand-crafted horror joint delivers rough-hewn thrills and retro charm.
Exclusive clip: Fear in the depths of the “PLAYHOUSE”
Supernatural menace lurks in a Scottish castle in the fright feature coming next week.
Exclusive clip: Death follows the heroine of “DON’T LOOK BACK”
The wages of Bad Samaritanism are deadly in the new film from FINAL DESTINATION creator Jeffrey Reddick.
It’s two Spielberg knockoffs in one: “SHARK ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND”!; trailer & poster
When aliens mix it up with sharks, mankind loses.
Exclusive Interview: Sean Patrick O’Reilly Talks About The “Howard Lovecraft” Trilogy
The Arcana CEO/Founder tells us all about his spooky, star-studded animated adventures!
Movie Review: “They Reach” Will Have You Grasping For Something Better
Sylas Dall's "Stranger Things" ripoff is a tonally inconsistent replica of other nostalgic entertainments.
Pickman’s Vinyls Announces An All New Wave Of “The Thing” Resin Figures
These hand-sculpted, cast, and painted pieces are available for pre-order this week!
Shudder Keeps The Yuletide Gay With New Lineup Of Specials, Acquisitions, and Collections
"A Creepshow Holiday Special," "Joe Bob Saves Christmas," "Anything for Jackson" and more!
“WRONG TURN” reboot gets North American distribution
Get ready for the return of the backwoods killers!
Exclusive Interview: Devon Sawa returns to horror and talks about working with John Travolta and Glenn Danzig
Devon Sawa returns to his roots with a starring role in the Canadian survivalist horror film HUNTER HUNTER as well as an appearance in Glenn Danzig's upcoming DEATH RIDER IN THE HOUSE OF VAMPIRES.
Documentary Review: Discover The International Bigfoot In “SASQUATCH AMONG THE WILDMEN”
Darcy Weir’s documentary explores the phenomenon of ‘Wildmen’ sightings from across the globe.
Movie Review: “By Night’s End” Is One Helluva First Feature
Writer/director Walker Whited's debut is a solid entry in the home invasion canon.
The Faculty of Horror observes the full moon with a new episode on “THE HOWLING”
Recording "virtually" live from Salem Horror Fest, Andrea and Alex talk about sexy werewolves and not-so-sexy wellness with Joe Dante’s werewolf opus.
November Short Horror Releases on Alter
Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.
A Primitive Evolution Premieres New Music Video For “Ghost”
The song is featured on the Canadian rock band's latest album, "Becoming."
Shaun Hutson’s “Progeny” Spawns New Novel for Fans
British horror legend pens sequel to "Spawn" 37 years after original publication.
Next Month, “The Devil’s Heist” Gives You The Shakedown
The satanic caper hits digital platforms on December 8th from Midnight Releasing.
Holy flying spiders! It’s the new trailer for “ARACHNADO,” coming this month
From the director of ANGRY ASIAN MURDER HORNETS, EBOLA REX, CLOWNS OF HALLOWEEN and I DRIP BLOOD ON YOUR GRAVE (and that’s just four from this year) comes the latest bad-weather/killer-animal mashup.
Donate To Preserve Famous Theater Featured In 1958’s “The Blob”
Run – don't walk – to help save a piece of sci-fi/horror history!
Exclusive trailer, plus poster: UK sci-fi/horror “THE FACILITY,” co-starring “MONTY PYTHON” and “YOUNG ONES” veterans
There are familiar faces from classic British comedy lurking in the supporting cast of this new fright feature.
Interview: The Evolution of Homemadegameguru’s “Do As Satan Says”
The indie creator's "Enter the World of Mephistopheles" remerges from the bowels of hell as a randomized, spinner-based party game!
Got a “THIRST” for international vampires? Check out this trailer & poster
From the chilly climes of Iceland comes a new vampire thriller, hot off a tour of festivals like ScreamFest and London’s FrightFest.
Interview: Bill Oberst Jr. on the Insanity that is “Greatland”
The genre stalwart tell us all about his experience filming writer/director Dana Ziyasheva's colorfully bizarre dystopian comedy.
Holiday horror anthology “13 SLAYS TILL X-MAS” unwraps its trailer
Christmas comes early for fans of omnibus horror, courtesy of Scream Team Releasing and Blood Moon Pictures.
Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of “The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein” With This Illustration By Artist Jamie Pruden
Jamie Pruden (who was covered awhile back here) is back with a homage to one of Canada's longest running tv series geared towards kids.
Movie Review: “KINDRED” keeps you trapped with gradual, inexorable tension
The horrors are psychological, simmering under the surface for most of the running time, yet they hold your attention throughout.
Bigfoot Horror Doc “SASQUATCH AMONG THE WILDMEN” Coming Soon to DVD & VOD
The captivating new Bigfoot doc, sure to please "X-Files" fans, arrives on digital and DVD this month from Uncork'd Entertainment.
Ben Wheatley wraps secret virus horror film “IN THE EARTH”
The director of KILL LIST and HIGH-RISE shot his latest fright film under the radar.
Exclusive Interview: Composer Chris Thomas On His Score for “Don’t Look Back”
Get to know the musical renaissance man behind the soundscape for Jeffrey Reddick's karmic thriller.
Movie Review: Evil scribes and Faustian bargains collide in “WRITER’S BLOCK”
This nasty, viscera-festooned literary psychochiller is the microbudget-cinema equivalent of a potboiler.
Exclusive Interview: Producer Adrienne Biddle on the family terrors of “THE DARK AND THE WICKED”
It's her most frightening collaboration yet with writer/director Bryan Bertino (THE STRANGERS).
Exclusive Interview: Director André Øvredal comes home for “MORTAL,” and talks future projects
The filmmaker adapts Norwegian mythology into a modern fantasy-thriller.
Exclusive Interview: Director/co-writer Joe Marcantonio on his gaslighting psychological creeper “KINDRED”
The filmmaker’s gripping feature debut hinges on a few different kinds of familial anxiety
HorrorBabble Returns With Another Installment Of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: cough it up and pay "The Fiddler's Fee."
Lucio Fulci’s “CAT IN THE BRAIN” remade as “NIGHTMARE SYMPHONY,” starring “FEAR NO EVIL” director; trailer & poster
The Italian goremeister’s semi-autobiographical gorefest has now been rebooted with another horror director in the lead.
Nightmares Film Festival ’20 Review: “TO FREDDY” asks: How far would you go to stop your own murder?
It’s a thriller about paranoia and trust–a common theme in 2020–with a nice science-fiction premise and some magic tricks up its sleeve.
Ray Wise, James Hong et al. are in “BEAST MODE” next month; trailer and poster
Some cool character actors are part of this trip to the animal side of Hollywood.
“Herschell Gordon Lewis’ BLOODMANIA” – Soundtrack Available Now!
Music from and inspired by Herschell Gordon Lewis’ BLOODMANIA: Original Soundtrack!
Exclusive cast-interview video, plus trailer and poster: UK chiller “PLAYHOUSE”
Following its premiere at London’s FrightFest in August, the Scotland-lensed fear film is coming to America later this month.
Interview: Writer/director Johannes Nyholm on the recurring nightmare of “KOKO-DI KOKO-DA”
The Swedish filmmaker delivers a brooding, starkly horrific study of guilt and psychological trauma.
Review: Get Pulled Into The Deceiving Innocence of “Dear Guest”
The only thing worse than being trapped in your own home? Being stuck at someone else's!
Exclusive Interview: Actors Sopé Dìrísù and Wunmi Mosaku on the social and supernatural horrors of “HIS HOUSE”
The standout horror drama derives a good deal of its power from its two lead performances.
Isabelle Fuhrman is back as Esther for the “ORPHAN” prequel *UPDATED*
They’ve figured out a way for the actress to return to the role she first played 11 years ago.
Neca Proves It Really Likes Scary Movies With New Ghostface Release
Get a closer look at the 8-inch retro clothed figure.
Sea Demon Vinyl’s H.P. Lovecraft Halloween Sets Still Up For Grabs
The holiday may be over, but these black and orange vinyl monsters will help keep the spirit alive!
Movie Review: There’s No Such Thing As Fun In “No Such Thing As Monsters”
The Australian feature is a pale imitation of other, more charming films about insane backwoods families.
New trailer for Thanksgiving horror film “DERELICTS” bums you out
There’s blood on the turkey in the holiday horror film coming next week.
Sinister Seven: Peter Counter Discusses “Be Scared Of Everything”
We get to know the author behind the excellent new collection of horror essays.
Mom’s boyfriend may not be human in “WHAT LIES BELOW”; trailer and poster
The new domestic thriller takes a slide into potentially Lovecraftian supernatural fear.
Movie Review: “FREAKY” is fantastic, frightful fun
It’s the biggest game-changer on the slasher scene since SCREAM.
Movie Review: “DARKNESS IN TENEMENT 45” Taps Quarantine Isolation and Paranoia Just In Time For Election Day
Writer-Director Nicole Groton’s indie isolation horror strikes our overexposed nerves a little too closely for comfort.
Movie Review: Ignore The Title, “Triggered” Is Actually Good
Written by David D. Jones, the "Battle Royale" style thriller is a fun, no-nonsense, and no morals romp that delivers some seriously sweet mutilations.
15 spooky good horror games for All Hallows’ Eve
Journey through 15 of the year's best indie horror games with these suggestions to play on Halloween night.
Jordan Peele Sets Sights On “The People Under The Stairs” Remake
Peele will produce a re-imagined take on Wes Craven's cult classic for Universal.
Scott Derrickson answers the call to direct “BLACK PHONE” for Blumhouse and Universal
The director of SINISTER is returning to the Blumhouse fold, along with his regular co-screenwriter Robert Cargill.
The trailer for the Canadian historical fantasy “THE TWENTIETH CENTURY” is truly bizarre
Check out the preview for this one-of-a-kind genre-blender, which releases next month.
Indian supernatural thriller “KAALI KHUHI” hits Netflix today; trailer & poster
The feature directing debut of Terrie Samundra is the streaming service’s latest Original horror feature.
Game Review: Is “Little Hope” Exactly What Fans Were Hoping For?
A year after the release of its last chapter, "The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope" graces screens with better scares, more choices, and bigger consequences.
Movie Review: It won’t put a “SPELL” on you
Any hope that SPELL might attempt to investigate Hoodoo as anything but a gimmick fades away as the movie churns through the clichés.
Exclusive clip, premiere news: There’s an evil clown at the door in “THE NIGHT THEY KNOCKED”
What’s scarier than a home invasion? A home invasion by a bloodthirsty gang in clown makeup!
Nickelodeon’s Rebooted “Are You Afraid Of The Dark?” Is Back With New Teaser
An all-new "Midnight Society" cast faces off against the forces of darkness!
Exclusive pics/info: Kissing Candice teams with Tom Savini on new masks, launches new video and comic
Kissing Candice have been banging out their horror-infused brand of heavy metal since 2012, and now they’ve teamed with an effects legend for a new look, and have multiple projects in different media coming up.
Salem Horror Fest Returns With Surprise Premieres and Encores This Weekend
Featuring the new anthology film “Bad Candy," horror-comedy ”Murder Bury Win," and much more!
Blumhouse Gives Fans Another Taste Of “Halloween Kills”
The new teaser premiered during a Blumfest 2020 panel, and features more Michael, Laurie, and the first shot of Anthony Michael Hall as Tommy Doyle!
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Alexis Jacknow On “Clock”
Get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Watch “TRICK ’R TREAT” along with director Michael Dougherty tomorrow!
The modern Halloween classic is being showcased in a special watchalong event the day before the holiday, courtesy of Legendary Entertainment.
Elisha Cuthbert and Eoin Macken enter “THE CELLAR” in new Irish chiller
Brendan Muldowney, who previously helmed the Tom Holland-starrer PILGRIMAGE, gets rolling on the supernatural film next month.
James Franco-backed meta fright film “HORROR TIME” emerges as “SLEEPAWAY SLASHER”; trailer & poster
The horror-movies-within-a-horror-movie will be available for home viewing in time for Halloween.
Fest-fave fright film “HONEYDEW” has landed distribution
A pair of horror specialists will be giving the acclaimed chiller wider exposure.
Trailer for Isaac Ezban’s “PARALLEL” takes you to dangerous realms; new poster too
The first English-language film from the director of THE INCIDENT and THE SIMILARS sees release in December.
First news and photos: “SAW” and “BIRD BOX” producers tell us, “WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING”
The survival-horror film just wrapped principal photography in Detroit.
Sci-fi thriller “SONGBIRD” sings of survival in a COVID-blighted future; trailer & poster
There have been numerous genre films lensed during the pandemic, but this one has arguably the biggest-name cast.
Next round of “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies showcases a wide range of fright filmmakers
Blumhouse Television and Amazon Prime Video have released the details on the next four movies in their on-line fear franchise.
Arrow Is Bringing You Plenty of “Sick Filth” This November
AGFA titles, specially curated collections, and more!
Add Some Garage Rock To Your Halloween Festivities With the “Heart Attack Horror Show”
The members of Heart Attack Kids get spooky ooky with some creepy, classic tunes!
Max Miller Has A Soulful Snack For Your Samhain Feast
Celebrate the end of spooky season with the vlogger's recipe for Soul Cakes!
Exclusive Trailer: “PAINTBALL MASSACRE” Aims For The Head This December
Colorful mayhem abounds in the exclusive trailer from Uncork'd Entertainment.
“Derelicts” Nabs A Release Date; Exclusive Clip
Turkey Day goes to hell Brett Glassberg’s holiday horror effort.
Answer “The Call” On VOD And Digital This Weekend
Lin Shay and Tobin Bell star in the Jeffrey Reddick ("Final Destination") produced thriller, available October 30th.
Terror Films Unleashes “Hell House LLC” Director’s Cut this October 30th Worldwide
The extended edition of Stephen Cognetti's fan-favorite found-footage film will be available to stream just in time for Halloween.
Movie Review: “THE CRAFT: LEGACY” honors but doesn’t equal its predecessor
A frustrating near-miss, bearing so many good intentions that you wish the movie as a whole had more impact.
First trailer: Mickey Rourke and small-town mayhem in “GIRL”
Revenge is a dish best served violently in the rural psychothriller that debuts next month.
Short Cuts: The Short Horror Roundup for October
Check out a new batch of shorts from Tom Harberd, Kerim Banka, Fernando Perezgil, Jessica & Richard Valentine, and James Henry Hall & Bret K. Hall
HorrorBabble Presents Its Fourth Installment of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: the author goes meta in THE GHOST-WRITER.
Grindhouse Releasing Announces “Cannibal Holocaust” Merch Featuring Long-Lost Poster Art
The newly discovered and previously unused 1979 one-sheet will emblazon T-shirts, hoodies, banners, and more!
Exclusive Interview: Writer/director Remi Weekes on his standout supernatural chiller “HIS HOUSE”
The filmmaker's haunted-house debut feature is frightening and moving in equal measure.
Interview: Directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson of “SYNCHRONIC”
The directing duo discusses the mechanics of time, shooting in New Orleans, and climate change.
Watch Horror Short “DEAR GUEST” On VOD This Halloween
Megan Freels Johnston's vacation rental horror short "Dear Guest" checks into streaming in time for Halloween!
Exclusive Clip: A Wendigo Takes To New York In “The Retreat”
Check out a premiere clip from Uncork'd Entertainment.
Exclusive Interview: Director Mark Tonderai on his cast and connections to “SPELL,” Part Two
He and his cast aimed to give deeper meaning to their saga of the supernatural.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Matt Bieler On “Visible”
Get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
“Evil Dead” Double-Feature Possesses Drive-Ins This Weekend
Make your Halloween groovy with Grindhouse Releasing's ongoing tour of Sam Raimi's immortal classics.
Movie Review: Jacob Chase’s Monster From Behind The Screen Invites You To “COME PLAY”
COME PLAY with Larry this Halloween, the electronic demon who only wants a friend.
Exclusive “6:45” clip tells a tale of murder
Take a first look at the time-looping horror film from director Craig Singer.
Clancy Brown and Ryan Spindell On “The Mortuary Collection”; Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Photos
We chat with the writer/director and star of the Shudder Original anthology!
Warning: Confinement chiller “CAVEAT” has U.S. distrib and is coming next year
Having already received acclaim at London’s FrightFest and Los Angeles’ Screamfest, the film is headed for wider release.
“Draw Me Like One Of Your FINAL GIRLS” Opens At Spoke Art In San Francisco
Spoke Art gallery's Halloween group show will feature an eclectic roster of 60 all-women artists creating horror-themed work from a female/femme perspective
Interview: Director Jacob Chase On His Debut Feature, “Come Play”
Ahead of the premiere, writer/director Jacob Chase talks about creature design and the terror of interconnectedness.
Jamie Lee Curtis, other Blumhouse stars and filmmakers convene for on-line BlumFest this week
With the restrictions on celebrating Halloween out of the house, Blumhouse is bringing the horror into your home with the people behind several of its new films and shows.
Exclusive Interview: Director Mark Tonderai on breaking racial and cultural boundaries with “SPELL,” Part One
Exploring the Hoodoo subculture allowed the filmmaker to convey larger statements.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Jessie Kahnweiler On “Retreat”
Every week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Downright Creepy and Screenland Theaters Invite You To a Virtual Halloween Celebration
Panic Fest Presents: "Tricks and Tricks," a special virtual Halloween celebration, runs October 30th through November 1st.
“STRANGER THINGS” director and James Wan are opening “ARCHIVE 81” as a Netflix series
The show based on the popular found-footage horror podcast has received an eight-episode order from the streaming service.
Exclusive news and poster: There is no place to “HIDEOUT” in new indie chiller
A violent robbery is just the beginning of the bloodshed in HIDEOUT, which shot over the summer; read on for exclusive words from the filmmakers and a first look at the poster.
Layla Karis Balfour Shows Off Her Hand-Crafted Art
Explore the world of Layla Karis Balfour, a very talented tattooist and artist who specializes in painted vintage hand saws.
Exclusive trailer: The perils of “reverse exorcism” in “ANYTHING FOR JACKSON”
Opening Toronto’s Blood in the Snow Film Festival, the Super Channel Fuse Original movie sees Canadian release this week.
Interview: The Boulet Brothers Chat “DRAGULA RESURRECTION”
World-famous drag monsters Dracmorda and Swanthula tell us all about their new Shudder-exclusive special!
Nightmares Film Festival ’20 Review: An injection of splatstick gives new life to “THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN’T DIE”
The theatricality and jokes are so strong, we remain engaged with its ridiculous world.
Nightmares Film Festival ’20 Review: Brace yourself for “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SCARE YOU”
There is an insane level of creativity on display in each and every segment.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Matthew Epstein On “Mena”
Every week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Exclusive Interview: Cory Wexler Grant On The Inspiration Behind “Painter”
The writer/producer/director took time away from his mad scribblings to tell us what exactly compelled him to create his psychosexual thriller.
The Redemption Of: “Thirteen Ghosts”
Relive the 2000s in all their poor taste and editing choices!
“THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD” Reflects the Best of Anthology Horror
"The House That Dripped Blood" has been buried in Shudder's discovery queue for a long while. This Halloween, Rue Morgue dares you to step inside and rediscover a bona fide anthology horror classic.
Shudder’s November Lineup Is Here To Cure Your Post-Halloween Blues
Spooky season may be winding down, but there's plenty for fright fans to look forward to next month!
“Random Acts of Violence” Comes Slashing Your Way From Dine Alone Records
The original score from Wade MacNeil and Andrew Gordon Macpherson will be available on digital October 30th, vinyl to follow.
Godzilla is rampaging through drive-ins across the U.S.!
The biggest monster of them all is battling his way through three of his classic Toho features on outdoor screens.
Movie Review: “BLINDERS” Really Wants You to Delete Your Facebook Account
Tyler Savage's new neo-noir thriller "BLINDERS" is a slow spiral into chaos that exposes the ways in which our more connected world makes us vulnerable without being too preachy. Oh, and there's stalking. Lots of stalking.
Nightstream ’20 Review: “Breaking Surface” Is A Nerve-Wracking Story of Survival
Joachim Hedén's swift and unrelenting thriller is a tense reminder of the limits of the human body and the fierce determination required to surpass them.
Blu-ray Review: “NOS4A2” Season Two
The second season based on the best-selling novel by Joe Hill hits Blu-ray and DVD.
Interview: Jeremy King and Hawn Tran Of “SCARE PACKAGE”
The actors discuss bolo ties, jump-scares, and the value of the theatrical cinematic experience.
Movie Review: “THE EMPTY MAN” goes to strange, unexpected places
Not at all the movie that its trailers are selling–and in this case, that’s a good thing.
Nightmares Film Festival ’20 Review: “DUNCAN” brings PizzaGate to the grindhouse with lizard people
The movie manages to present an intelligent exploration of difficult topics while also being a bloody and violent hell of a good time.
Yasmina Ketita Joins “Horror Movies And Beyond” For Live Chat This Friday
Rue Morgue's own "Rewind Zone" scribe and host Ivotres Littles to countdown the most cheesetastic horror movies ever made!
Sinister Seven: Mr. Bungle’s “Eracist” video director Derrick Scocchera
Once a DVD mogul, he now wreaks bizarre imagery for Mike Patton et al.
Nightstream ’20 Review: “HONEYDEW” is sweet music for fans of the surreal
With editing and visuals seemingly inspired by experimental art, HONEYDEW is a fever dream that twists your perception of time.
Jaymes White Goes Virtual With New Interactive Séance Experience, “Evoke”
The Rue Crew spends an evening at home with the celebrated mentalist, who's set to chill curious participants from across the digital void through November 28th.
Syndicado Unleashes Three Horror Films on VOD To Chill You This Halloween
Syndicado, an international film and television distribution company, has unleashed a trio of horror flicks ahead of Halloween now available on all major VOD platforms including Amazon, Google Play, and Vimeo.
Indie Rights Nabs Global Distribution for “Greatland”; Exclusive Trailer
Eric Roberts stars in the surreal and kaleidoscopic dystopian adventure.
Get To Know Stan The Mechanic, A Different Kind of Horror Host
He's hairy, bear-y, and just the right amount of scary!
Isaac Ezban’s “PARALLEL” lands U.S. distribution
The filmmaker behind THE INCIDENT and THE SIMILARS will see his first English-language film hit the States before year’s end.
“DON’T BREATHE” sequel gets a date, “GHOSTBUSTERS” has a new one
Hot on the heels of word that CANDYMAN has settled on a 2021 debut comes news of more genre-film scheduling and rescheduling.
Sinister Seven: Mr. Bungle visual artist Eric Livingston
The multitalented visual artist wants to have his way with your mind.
South Korean Thriller “BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS” Opens in Cinemas Today
The award-winning crime thriller "Beasts Clawing at Straws" opens up theatrically today via Virtual screenings in select cinemas nationwide.
HorrorBabble Is Back With A Third Installment of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week: terror under the big top in "Death Is An Elephant."
Check out the mindbending new trailer for “MINOR PREMISE”
The sci-fi thriller seeing release in December promises to mess with your head.
“CANDYMAN” reboot sticks a new release date
Nia DaCosta’s reimagining of the ’90s horror favorite now has a specific day to hook horror fans.
Jack’s Attic Pays Tribute to Nichol’s Hardware With “Aisle 31” Art Print
The latest print from artist Jack Magnus gives us a glimpse into the place where Michael Myers obtained his iconic mask.
Interview: We Cut to the Chase With “CHOP CHOP” Writer/Director Rony Patel
We tracked down CHOP CHOP's Rony Patel, tied him to a chair and asked him what the secret is to making a great film on your first try.
Hell Freezes Over Via TouchTone Phone In “976-EVIL”
Add Robert Englund's directorial debut to your spooky season watchlist!
Grab A Subscription; Win “NOS4A2” Season 2 On Blu-ray
RLJE Films is offering new subscribers a chance to snag the second season of the AMC series! Subscribe today to receive RUE MORGUE #197 (Nov/Dec2020 Issue) in your mailbox, and be instantly entered to win NOS4A2 Season 2 on Blu-ray, courtesy of RLJE Films. Winners will be drawn randomly on December 1st!
Canadian Horror Rears Its Face in “RUE MORGUE #197 (Nov/Dec 2020 Issue)”
Rue Morgue unveils the new faces of Canadian horror in the latest issue of RUE MORGUE (Nov/Dec 2020 issue #197), on stands November 1 and now available from the Rue Morgue Shoppe!
Sinister Seven: Mr. Bungle guitarist Trey Spruance
The veteran guitarist has a strong and varied enthusiasm for horror.
“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Resurrection” Premieres Today
The ghouliest, goriest, most glamorous drag competition of them all has arrived on Shudder.
“THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE KILLER” cuts up Down Under; trailer & multiple posters
Following the movie’s lead, the four different art variants for the upcoming shocker are red all over.
AMC’S ANNUAL HORROR MARATHON FEARFEST BECOMES ‘FURFEST’ WITH ADOPT-A-PET.COM COLLABORATION
All month long, AMC, AMC+, and Shudder are encouraging viewers to find their paw-fect watch buddy for spooky season and beyond!
Book Review: In “FOLLOW HIM,” Your Heart Will be the Main Course
In his sophomore novel "FOLLOW HIM," Craig Stewart cooks up a psychosexual Lovecraftian nightmare fans of cults, extreme horror, and psychological thrillers won't want to miss.
“I Spit On Your Grave” Collector’s Edition Box Set Available Now For Pre-order
Ronin Flix's 3 disc Collector’s Edition includes a new 4K Scan of the original uncut feature film, "I Spit on Your Grave: Deju Vu" and "Growing up with I Spit on Your Grave!"
Jamie Foxx: vampire hunter in “DAY SHIFT,” from the “JOHN WICK” team
The horror/comedy will be produced and aired by Netflix.
“INCISION” is like “SAW” with a scalpel; trailer & poster
SAW franchise vet Costas Mandylor is among the cast of this new medical nightmare.
ARROW to Debut “THE EL DUCE TAPES” in November
Music doc follows the self-described "King of Sleaze."
Give Yourself Over To “Spell” This Halloween
Paramount's bedeviling Hoodoo pic is headed your way October 30th!
Exclusive Interview: Rebecca Rowland talks humanity’s “SHADOWY NATURES”
The author/editor has curated a brilliant, harrowing psychological horror anthology for the ages.
Music Review: Mr. Bungle’s “THE RAGING WRATH OF THE EASTER BUNNY DEMO”
On their Halloween release, the trio literally revisit their thrash/death-metal roots.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Alexandria Collins On “Reborn”
Every week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Experience the small-town trauma of “THE GIANT” with the trailer and poster
After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, it’s seeing release next month.
Rue Morgue’s Cinemacabre Movie Screenings return with “A BAY OF BLOOD” on Halloween Night!
You've read our interview with screenwriter Dandano Sacchietti in RM196; now, see the movie that inspired the entire slasher subgenre on Halloween night!
Blood and Bacon Fly In “Bullets of Justice” Clip
Have a sample of the certifiably insane porcine mutant action film we're calling "a low class, high concept head trip."
Brandon Cronenberg’s “POSSESSOR” has dates for digital and disc
Fresh from its acclaimed theatrical release, the science fiction shocker is now poised to invade your home.
Available Now: The Second Issue of “RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE” from James Tynion IV
RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE from James Tynion IV Returns for Second Issue—and Subscription Program—Just in Time for Halloween
Laura Vandervoort To Make Directorial Debut With Short Film, “My Soul to Take”
The Indiegogo campaign for the tech-centric psychological thriller kicks off today!
Movie Review: Hell comes to the Christmas dinner table in “HOSTS”
Home-invasion horror collides with demonic possession in this ultra-brutal British supernatural shocker.
Movie Review: “LOVE AND MONSTERS” is creature apocalypse lite for young viewers
It’s paced well and colorfully told, even as it doesn’t bring many fresh ideas to the table.
“THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH” is Optimistic, Campy Pandemic Fun
This week in the Sematary: We dive into Shudder's Vincent Price collection with THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, a campy take on Poe's source material that spins it into the realm of Satanic horror.
Long-awaited holiday anthology “DEATHCEMBER” gets a release date, trailer and new poster
An impressive array of filmmaking talent has a gift for fright fans to unwrap later this year.
Exclusive: Troma sneak-previews “#SHAKESPEARESSHITSTORM” in NYC the night before Halloween
Lloyd Kaufman and the gang will be giving New Yorkers their first look at the latest Tromasterpiece as part of a #BREAKINGBARD double feature.
Shudder Teams With Kilburn Live For Immersive October Event
The three-night Halloween happening is taking place in New Jersey, Texas, and California.
At last, “THE EMPTY MAN” trailer teases the latest screen bogeyman
After bouncing around the release schedule a few times, 20th Century Studios’ THE EMPTY MAN finally makes his presence known in theaters next Friday, October 23, and the trailer dropped this morning.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Stefan Dezil On “Thirst”
Each week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Huh Jong-ho’s “MONSTRUM” Available on Disc and VOD Nov. 17th
Korean monster-movie MONSTRUM will have its at-home release next month.
There’s no “RETREAT” from the Wendigo; trailer & poster
The folkloric creature finds fresh prey in a film coming next month.
Austin Film Fest To Screen Neo-Noir Horror/Thriller “BLINDERS”
Premiering at AFF on October 24th as part of the Dark Matters program, the increasingly creepy film follows a lonely transplant to the City of Angels who forms a dangerous friendship with a rideshare driver.
Bong Joon Ho’s “Memories of Murder” Hits Theaters And VOD This Month
The "Parasite" director's 2003 serial killer masterpiece receives a welcome re-release.
“The True Adventures of Wolfboy” Comes To Streaming October 30th
The wonderfully weird coming-of-age story features Chris Messina, Chloë Sevigny, and John Turturro.
Nightstream ‘20 Review: Demons, Ghosts, and Grief Collide in “Anything For Jackson”
Justin G. Dyck's film features two of the most endearingly villainous characters in recent memory.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “Danni And The Vampire” Balances Blood-Soaked Camp with Genuine Heart
Max Werkmeister's invigorating road movie is a fresh take on vampire lore.
Nightstream Concludes Successful Inaugural Run; “Dinner In America” Takes Audience Award
Ticket numbers, big winners, and more in the official wrap announcement!
“Mad Heidi” Is Offering You A Piece Of The Cheese
The world's first Swissploitation film is also marking many firsts for crowdfunding!
Exclusive trailer: Jenny Agutter in ’70s psychochiller “I START COUNTING!”, coming to Blu-ray
The early starring role for the AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON actress has been restored for hi-def disc.
Fright-Rags Debuts Super Limited “Halloween” Lunchbox And New Elvira-themed Goodies
The Boogeyman is coming...and he wants to keep your soup hot.
“Wolfman’s Got Nards” Available On Demand This Month
Andre Gower's love letter to "The Monster Squad" is coming October 27th!
Exclusive clip: The kitchen runs red in the “HOUSE OF SHADOWS”
The butcher knives are broken out in our excerpt from the fright film that releases next week.
“DEXTER” set to cut up again in new Showtime limited series
And two of the key talent are coming back for the popular serial killer’s latest exploits.
“PSYCHO GOREMAN” gets a release date and red-drenched poster
The latest over-the-top creaturefest from the director of THE VOID and MANBORG will wring out plenty of blood in the new year.
“I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER” series confirmed at Amazon
First announced last year, the reboot of the hit ’90s slasher has now been given a series order.
Nightstream ’20 Review: Stages of grief and fear in “AN UNQUIET GRAVE”
It builds a quietly engrossing study of grief and obsession on its supernatural base.
LFF ’20 review: “THE INTRUDER” hits some high notes but struggles to find its voice
Like its protagonist, THE INTRUDER has many voices but they struggle to make themselves heard.
HorrorBabble Returns With Another Installment of “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
This week, venture into the Garden of Pain with Episode 2: "The Mandarin's Canaries."
Something’s lurking in the dark in new “COME PLAY” poster
The creature feature is creeping closer to its Halloween release.
Russian Torture Pic “Sleepless Beauty” Hits VOD In November
"Martyrs" meets "Saw" in Pavel Khvaleev's brutal feature.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #5 Is Now Available
The American Genre Film Archive adds a little spice to your Quarantine-ween with its newest collection of VHS-era found footage weirdness!
Nightstream ’20 Review: “JUMBO” Is A Lovingly Crafted Queer Accomplishment
In JUMBO, the debut feature from Belgian director Zoé Wittock, "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" alum Noémie Merlant falls for an amusement park Tilt-A-Whirl, and the resulting romance is somehow more potent and tragic.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “HUNGER” Is A Seductive Dance of Death
Manu Herrera's film explores the bloody consequences of self-loathing and unsatiated sexuality.
The Deathly Adorable Digital Art of Barcode
Take a gander at the army vet turned artist's creepy-cute creations!
Trailer and poster debut: Milla Jovovich in “MONSTER HUNTER”
The actress and her RESIDENT EVIL director have more creature-batting action coming later this year.
Spend An Evening With These Diabolical “Hosts”
Dark Sky Films' "relentlessly gripping possession thriller" comes to disc next month.
LFF ’20 Review: “ROSE” is a vampire story for our times but its fangs may not be sharp enough for some
The feature debut of its writer-star and its director, ROSE: A LOVE STORY may be the definitive COVID-19 vampire movie.
“The Owners” Starring Maisie Williams Comes to DVD and Blu-ray Oct. 20
As seen in Rue Morgue's Halloween double issue, horror/thriller THE OWNERS will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 20th.
Spooky EP Precedes The Release of “13 TRACKS TO FRIGHTEN AGATHA BLACK”
"The record is spinning, The grooves worn and cracked, The story has started, There’s no turning back!" Check out scary story EP, 13 TRACKS TO FRIGHTEN YOUR FRIENDS! on October 16th.
Visit The “House of Shadows” Later This Month
Nicholas Winter's haunted house feature arrives on VOD, Digital, and DVD on October 20th.
Movie Review: “Chop Chop” Is Charmingly Bizarre
Weird villains and escalating lunacy abounds in Rony Patel’s directorial debut!
Rue Morgue Chats “REDWOOD MASSACRE: ANNIHILATION” with Horror Icon Danielle Harris
Best known for her roles in the "Halloween" series, Danielle Harris tells us all about her upcoming film, and if she’d ever be willing to return to the franchise!
Juliet Landau’s “A Place Among The Dead” Releasing This November
The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress's debut directorial feature is headed to VOD next month, with special online screening events in the lead-up to Halloween!
Nightstream ’20 Review: “Rose Plays Julie” Is An Unsettling Reminder of the Horror of Feeling Powerless
A young woman goes in search of her birth mother in an emotionally and physically dangerous exploration of the past.
Nightstream ’20 Review: Monsters are the good guys in puppet gorefest “FRANK & ZED”
It is entirely possible to truly admire the technical craft and effort that went into FRANK & ZED while wishing that equal care had been taken with the script.
International horror anthology “ASYLUM: TWISTED HORROR AND FANTASY TALES” gets a red-band trailer
Everything from demons to giant robots to stop-motion creations to the ever-popular evil clowns run riot through this preview.
Sinister Seven: Bryian Montgomery Jr, Director of “CHICKENS”
This Sinister Seven, we talk to Montgomery Jr. about his inspiration and process for a harsh exploration of police brutality.
Period isolation chiller “DARKNESS IN TENEMENT 45” arriving for Election Day; trailer & poster
With the pandemic on everyone’s mind in the thick of the U.S. election season, it’s only appropriate for a fright flick about quarantining to see release on November 3.
“They Reach” Comes Groping Your Way This November
Uncork'd Entertainment presents a tween-centered fright flick in the tradition of "Stranger Things" and Stephen King's "It"
Parrlime Productions Queers Horror Hosting With Stan the Mechanic
Your new favorite hairy, homosexual horror host is coming from Here TV.
Exclusive clip, release details: Life imitates vampiric art in “MIMESIS: NOSFERATU”
The sequel to the 2013 meta horror film is coming this week with a bloodsucking angle and a couple of horror vets in the cast.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Ryan Jennifer Jones On “Old Maid”
Every week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Gutter Garbs Unveils All-New T-shirt Designs For “Halloween III: Season Of The Witch”
Show your love for one of the most underrated franchise sequels with new apparel from Gutter Garbs!
Movie Review: Evil Gets An Update In “The Cleansing Hour”
Shudder’s modern demonic possession joint from Damien LeVeck doesn't quite deliver on its wicked setup.
Movie Review: Vampires, Gentrification, and Method Man in Netflix’s “VAMPIRES VS THE BRONX”
What do vampires, gentrification, and Method Man all have in common? Simple. Netflix’s new film, VAMPIRES VS THE BRONX!
Watch The Trailer For Salem Horror Fest World Premiere “ROOMATE WANTED”
Writer/director Michael McCartney’s razor-sharp, LGBTQ-themed horror-comedy ROOMMATE WANTED had its World Premiere during Weekend I of Salem Horror Fest ‘20.
Nightstream ’20 Review: “32 MALASAÑA STREET” Soars High But Wrecks The Landing
Spanish director Albert Pintó's Franco-haunted ghost story mucks up the experiences of the marginalized.
Nightstream ’20 Review: “Darkness” Resists Easy Categorization
Journalist Emanuela Rossi's debut feature is bizarre, punishing, funny, and wholly unclassifiable.
“WOUNDS” is a Longform Monsterland Episode that Might be Too Tame to be Terrifying
This week in the Sematary: Enjoying Monsterland? Hulu's "WOUNDS" might be just the thing for you, a character driven slow burn that comes off like an extended episode of Hulu's new series.
Nightstream ’20 Review: School spirits run deep and deadly in the chilling “DETENTION”
The fact that this is ultimately a human story first and a horror story second in no way diminishes its impact in the latter area.
Nightstream ’20 Review: Sarah Paulson is the mother of the fear in “RUN.”
Newcomer Allen holds her own opposite the gifted Paulson, adding another calculating villain to her rogues’ gallery.
Jill Gevargizian On Six Flicks That Influenced “The Stylist”
The writer/director lets us in on the inspirations behind her splashy festival fave.
Music Video Premiere; “Witch Lich” By VAZUM
The Detroit deathgaze duo drops a new visual for their Halloween-themed album, "Rated V"
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “BLACK LAKE” Drowns In Its Own Artsy Aesthetics
Weekend II Review: K/XI’s festival feature is a bit of a drag, but is redeemed by its killer electronic score.
Boulet Brothers’ Podcast “Creatures of The Night” Finds New Home At Dread Central
Say "hello uglies" to the most glamorous ghouls in the biz!
Shudder possesses the “EXORCIST” documentary “LEAP OF FAITH,” releases trailer
The in-depth examination of the all-time horror classic now has a general release date.
Bite Size Halloween Mini Interview: Aislinn Clarke On “Eye Exam”
Every week this month, get to know the emerging filmmakers behind 20th Digital Studio's series of Halloween horror shorts.
Movie Reviews: “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE”—a “BLACK BOX” worth opening and a “LIE” you can’t believe
Both keep the scale small while aiming for big thrills–one of them quite a bit more successfully than the other.
“TRIGGERED” Starring Sean Cameron Michael To Hit VOD November 6th
Directed by Alastair Orr and written by David D. Jones, making his feature screenwriting debut, Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the thriller/action/horror film TRIGGERED On Digital and On Demand November 6, 2020.
Marcel Walz’s “Blind” Slated For November release; Trailer Premiere
Get a load of "Pretty Boy," your new favorite masked killer!
Argentine Invasion: An Oral History of the “Plaga Zombie” Series
With a stateside reboot forthcoming, learn about the cult South American splatter series from the makers themselves!
Movie Review: “DEATH OF ME” is no holiday from supernatural terror
SAW series mainstay Darren Lynn Bousman ably helms this well-cast, sun-drenched occult mystery.
All-New, Larger Cryptkins “Unleashed” Figures Now Available
Bring Cthulhu, Nessie, Chupacabra, and Cerberus home for Halloween!
Movie Review: Enjoy Rolling In The Filth From “BULLETS OF JUSTICE”
The porcine mutant action film is a low class, high concept head trip.
Salem Horror Fest 2020, Weekend I
Premieres, panels, and podcasts galore! All on-demand from one of 2020's best fests.
IFC Midnight picks up Jewish demonology film “THE VIGIL”
After world-premiering at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and U.S.-premiering at SXSW earlier this year, it’s heading for release next February.
PBS To Dig Up The Legacy of the Undead With “EXHUMED: A HISTORY OF ZOMBIES”
The new one-hour special, hosted by Dr. Emily Zarka, premieres Friday, October 30 at 10:00 p.m. EST on PBS!
New deluxe “SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT” soundtrack album coming for Black Friday
One holiday weekend sees the vinyl reissue of music from a notorious slasher film set during another holiday.
Movie Review: The intriguing, gory “POSSESSOR” will get into your head
Brandon Cronenberg's second feature brings both brainy thrills and bodily damage.
Horrorbabble Presents New Series, “The Weird Tales of Robert Bloch”
Stories from the "Psycho" scribe that you'll lose your head over!
“GET OUT’s” Allison Williams reteams with Blumhouse for killer-doll chiller “M3GAN”
The project is the long-awaited follow-up by New Zealand director Gerard Johnstone to his terrific, undercelebrated chiller HOUSEBOUND.
Jeffrey Reddick’s “Don’t Look Back”; New Photos and Exclusive Clip
Get a sneak peek at the "Final Destination" creator's upcoming film!
How “THE INNOCENTS” Haunts Flanagan’s “HILL HOUSE”
Revisit "The Haunting of Hill House" through the lens of its follow-up season's main inspiration: Jack Clayton's THE INNOCENTS, an adaptation of "The Turn of the Screw"
Have some “VICIOUS FUN” with the new trailer, poster and exclusive photo
The latest collaboration between Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment and Black Fawn Films (in partnership with WarnerMedia Entertainment’s Particular Crowd) is a satirical serial-murder saga with some familiar faces.
Johannes Nyholm’s truly unsettling “KOKO-DI KOKO-DA” will chill you this winter
Following a 2019 festival tour that won it much acclaim, this study of grief and terror is seeing general release.
RIP “THE HITCHER” and “NEAR DARK” producer Edward S. Feldman
The Hollywood veteran’s long career encompassed a few frightful cult classics.
Blu-ray Review: Festival Fave “THE DEEPER YOU DIG” Gets A Worthwhile Physical Release From Arrow Video
The Adams family’s haunting digital jewel is available today!
André Øvredal’s supernatural saga “MORTAL” has a release date, trailer and poster
A new film from the director of TROLL HUNTER, THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE and SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK is cause for excitement, and his latest is on the way next month.
“WELCOME TO THE CIRCLE,” and a horrific cult; trailer & art
A father and daughter fall prey to deadly zealotry in the Canadian chiller releasing later this month.
Official Trailer Drops For Joe Manganiello Vehicle, “Archenemy”
The "Magic Mike" star believes he's a hero from another dimension in the upcoming film from the director of "Daniel Isn't Real."
“AMERICAN PSYCHO” and “RIVER’S EDGE” creators team for “SMILEY FACE KILLERS”; trailer & poster
Crispin Glover and his RIVER’S EDGE director Tim Hunter are back with a serial-murder thriller inspired by true events.
Exclusive news and poster: Creature effects veterans open up the “SORORITY OF THE DAMNED”
Artists with decades of experience in the genre are co-directing and creating monsters for the soon-to-film feature.
The Wildly Revolutionary Vulvic Symbolism Of “Blood Machines”
Part slow-burning acid trip, part bombastic actioner, BLOOD MACHINES is a surprisingly poetic love-letter to 1980s movies and music that jumps on toxic masculinity and celebrates female empowerment while pushing the medium to new aesthetic heights.
Exclusive Interview: Darren Lynn Bousman on “DEATH OF ME” and “SPIRAL”
Creating terror in a foreign environment required careful handling in a couple of different ways.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “DISPLACED” Trauma and Satanic Panic
Writer/director John Atkinson’s commentary on race, gentrification, and surviving childhood abuse is a strong indie effort.
Shudder releases a spooky trailer for the award-winning “THE MORTUARY COLLECTION”
“Every corpse tells a story,” and Ryan Spindell’s fest favorite/Shudder Original has five good ones to share.
RIP stuntman Chris Carnel, “MY BLOODY VALENTINE’s” Miner and much more
Playing the pickax-wielding villain of the 3D horror remake was just one entry in a long genre career that has been sadly cut short.
Mindbending Fantasia favorite “MINOR PREMISE” gets a release date and twisted new festival poster
After winning raves at Montreal’s Fantasia fest, the sci-fi thriller is heading to another prestigious showcase and then general release.
Horrors of the very rich surface in “THE ESTATE,” world-premiering now; info & poster
You can dive into this psychosexual horror/comedy that has just started streaming virtually.
Trailer debut: “AMERICAN PSYCHO” director is “EXPECTING” to scare you
The scary new series starring AnnaSophia Robb (DOWN A DARK HALL, THE REAPING) launches today on Quibi.
“Daughters of Darkness” 50th Anniversary 4K restoration Arrives On Disc This Month
The most exquisite vampire pic of all time is coming to seduce you this Halloween.
Exclusive ghostly clip: New episode of Sam Raimi’s “50 STATES OF FRIGHT”
A Midwestern spirit is showcased in this week’s installment of Quibi’s American horror series.
Exclusive Trailer: The Treatment Is Worse Than The Symptom In “KILLER THERAPY”
Thom Matthews, P.J. Soles, and Adrienne King feature in the Rue Morgue exclusive trailer!
Blood in the Snow Film Festival brings the terror this Halloween; full lineup
The 2020 edition of the Canadian horror fest is taking over Super Channel Fuse with a solidly scary schedule of fright flicks.
SINISTER SEVEN: KAREN RUSSELL, AUTHOR OF THE NIGHTMARISH “SLEEP DONATION”
The acclaimed fantasy writer discusses her new novella, a creepy and timely look at a nation struggling with a nasty epidemic.
Review: “THE HAUNTING” Returns With Another Turn Of The Screw: Welcome Home to “BLY MANOR”
"The Haunting of Bly Manor": A new family, a new house, a new ghost story…Take a trip to Bly Manor, a great good place, on October 9th!
Artist Chantal Laura Handley Is Back With An All-New Official Site And Webstore
Check out the newly launched website and fill those digital shopping carts with any of these or many more offerings of art work by Chantel Laura Handley. Also, keep up to date on new releases by following Chantel on any of her Social Media accounts.
Regan Vomits Her Way Onto Shelves Next Year As A Defo-Real Collectible Figure
This diabolical cutie is now available for preorder!
Movie Review: It’s Easy To Get Hyped For “MASS HYSTERIA”
The Horror Collective's theatre-kid comedy is now playing on VOD.
Short Cuts: The Short Horror Roundup for September(ish)
Check out a new batch of shorts from Travis Bible, Aaron Pagniano, Jessi Gaston, and Nicole Solomon.
October Short Horror Releases on ALTER
Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.
In “Eerie,” Faith Without Works Results in Death
This well-executed traditional ghost story lies buried in Netflix's "Halloween Collection."
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “A NIGHTMARE WAKES” Reincarnates Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
Nora Unkel’s vision of the birth of “Frankenstein” is dark, beautiful, and puts a spooky spin on the novel’s classic origin story.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: In “VISE,” Is Style Substance?
For those who can tune into Yasuhiko Shimizu's wavelength, his debut feature may prove something more than skin-deep.
Shudder’s “Trick ‘R Treat” Ghoul Log Goes Live
Bring a little seasonal magic into your living room with the new 24/7 Streaming Jack-O’Lantern inspired by Michael Dougherty’s iconic anthology film.
Santa Slays This Halloween In “The Nights Before Christmas”
Hold onto your chestnuts! The jolly red killer is coming to Frightfest!
Movie Review: Creature Feature “TAR” Is A Muddy Mess
Don't get stuck watching this problematic timesuck.
Relationships are scary in Nightstream premiere “IT CUTS DEEP”; trailer and poster
Rising standup comedian Charles Gould stars in the horror/comedy that world-premieres as part of the fright festival this month.
Screening in Limited Theaters: “THE CURSE OF AUDREY EARNSHAW”
"There's a new witch in town.." This weekend, check out Fantasia Fest 2020 selection "The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw" in theaters!
An “At The Drive-In” Watchlist
Bring the drive-in to your living room with this weekend watchlist!
Movie Review: Teenage pranks open the door to social and supernatural terrors in “LET’S SCARE JULIE”
Presented in one continuous 80-minute shot, this ambitious chiller explores humanity’s darker instincts.
LIN SHAYE Talks “THE CALL,” New Horror, And More!
Horror icon Lin Shaye chats with Rue Morgue about her experience on the set of “The Call."
Vancouver Horror Show Film Fest Announces 2020 Programming and More
VHS is back in an all-digital edition with a stellar lineup of films, panels, and one very special guest judge.
Author Adam Cesare On Literary Violence, Creepy Clowns, and Teen Angst
Get to know the mind behind this spooky season's must-read novel, "Clown In A Cornfield."
When Despair Meets Hope: Framing “THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE” in 2020
Tobe Hooper's immortal classic turns 46 today, but its resonant themes buzz more loudly than ever.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “THE WITCHES OF HOLLYWOOD” Casts An Empowering, Enlightening Spell
Sophie Peyrard's excellent documentary tackles the tangled history of magical women onscreen.
Interview: Luke Hemsworth on exploring the uncertain, scary territory of “DEATH OF ME”
Whereas his character seeks escape, the movie itself is something of an inspirational homecoming for the actor.
Netflix’s “HIS HOUSE,” one of the year’s best horror films, gets a trailer
Praised at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the horror drama is streaming in time for Halloween.
Far East Extreme: The “Cure” Every Horror Fan Needs
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 slow-burn procedural film has aged better than many of its J-horror contemporaries.
Fantastic Fest ‘20 Review: “THE STYLIST” Is A Sharp Story With Even Sharper Performances
Jill Gevargizian's debut is one of 2020’s finest horror features.
Family Horror, ’90s Comedy, and Classic Sci-Fi Headline Arrow’s October Lineup!
"The Deeper You Dig," "Mallrats," "The Last Starfighter" and more!
SEVERIN FILMS’ “TALES OF THE UNCANNY – THE ULTIMATE SURVEY OF ANTHOLOGY HORROR” TO PREMIERE AT WALES’ ABERTOIR FESTIVAL
Over 60 genre filmmakers, writers and historians choose the best anthology horror films in the feature-length, Zoom-enabled documentary.
Breakout Star Victoria Pedretti Discusses Taking On A Central Role In “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”
The promising young actress lets us in on her process and what makes "The Haunting of Bly Manor" a different beast than "Hill House."
Back to “Boggy Creek”: The History, Hibernation, and Reemergence of Fouke’s Favorite Monster
In this continuing series, we hunt down the legends and behind-the-scenes facts surrounding beloved and lesser-known Cryptozoological creature features.
Blumhouse Drops First Trailer For “The Craft: Legacy”
Get your first glimpse at Zoe Lister-Jones' update of the 1996 occult classic!
Movie Review: Revenge Thriller “THE DEVIL TO PAY” Pays Off
“They started a war. She brought a reckoning.” See the new film from the writers of “Becky” in select drive-ins on October 2nd! (VOD 10/6)
“Etheria Season 2” Review: Shorts, Just Right
The Etheria Film Night's most celebrated female-made shorts have been curated into a stream-ready, greatest genre hits mixtape.
IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES…HELP INDIE HORROR CREATORS!
Fund the folks attempting to mine art from the dumpster fire that is 2020.
November Belongs To “The Dark And The Wicked”
Bryan Bertino's new nightmare hits theaters and digital next month.
Arrow Video Launches North American Streaming Service
Cult classics, hidden gems, and iconic horror films headed your way October 1st!
’80s Horror Comedy “HOUSESITTER: THE NIGHT THEY SAVED SIEGFRIED’S BRAIN” Gets A Jolt Back To Life
30 years after completion, the sci-fi/horror mashup finally sees the light of day.
Fantastic Fest ’20 Interview: Jill Gevargizian Talks Gore and Understanding in “THE STYLIST”
The writer/director lets us into her world of shifting identity and hirsute homicide.
Mega Fan Pays Homage To Canadian Horror With First Wave Of Limited-Edition Bobble Heads
Rue Morgue's own James Burrell shows off his upcoming collection of "Nightmare Nodders!"
Vicky Clerici Unveils The Mysteries Of Mask Making
Get to know Vicky Clerici A.K.A "MakeupBilly," a latex and makeup FX talent out of Montreal, Canada.
First photos released from Nightstream-premiering puppet horror film “FRANK & ZED”
This bloody homage to classic creature features was a six-year passion project for its creator.
Look Out Giant Monster Lovers: Kaiju Masterclass Is Stomping Your Way!
The online gathering of industry heavyweights will be free-to-stream October 2nd-4th.
See What Wares Scary Basement Media Has To Offer Horror Fans
Enamel pins, exclusive puzzles, ass-kicking leggings, and more!
Watch The New Trailer For “THE CALL” Starring Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell
“Four Friends. One Phone Call. 60 Seconds. Stay Alive.” Produced by Jeffrey Reddick of "Final Destination," "The Call" receives a nationwide theatrical & drive-in release on October 2nd.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “The Last Thanksgiving” Is A Tasty But Not Fully Satisfying Ode To The Golden Era Holiday Slasher
Writer/director Erick Lorinc serves up a retro-styled stalk 'n slash worth its salt, but fumbles the main course.
“THE OLD DARK HOUSE” is “FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC” Lite
A treasure from the 1930s, Shudder acquisition "The Old Dark House" is mandatory watching for fright fans.
Vinegar Syndrome’s Black Friday Flash Pre-Order Is Live!
Nab Don Coscarelli's "Beastmaster," cult classic slasher "Fade to Black," a Giallo Box set, and two secret titles early!
Interview: “SPIRAL” Director & Co-writers Discuss Collaboration, Representation, & Changing Minds
Plus, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos!
Movie Review: Looking for the highway to hell? Here’s a “SHORTCUT”
This creature-feature-meets-serial-killer romp wears its heart on its sleeve—figuratively and literally.
Exclusive Interview: Historical horror author Erika Mailman and actress Nicole Berry resurrect Lizzie Borden this weekend
In words and performance, they're plumbing the darkest depths of history.
Genre Site ‘Downright Creepy’ Launches New Podcast Network For The Strange and Unusual
Check out the //CRICKETS PODCAST NETWORK, featuring three bi-monthly podcasts including "Creepcast," "Black Magic Coven," and "Super Creepy Funtime Hour" - launching today!
Shriek In Delight At Shudder’s October Lineup
Light up your jack-o'-lantern, because CREEPSHOW, Joe Bob, and a sackload of great flicks are coming your way!
Nightstream, bringing five fright festivals together, reveals its full program!
World premieres and many other fear flicks will be showcased by this joint venture between several of the country’s top horror events!
“Sweet Pain” Acquired for North American Release
Spanish director Gonzalo Lopez’s giallo inflected thriller finds distribution with Leomark Studios.
A Bush Getaway Goes To Hell In “No Such Thing As Monsters”
See Aussies contend with a psychopathic family in Stuart Stanton's upcoming thriller.
Get four shots of “TOKYO GRAND GUIGNOL” on Amazon next month; trailer and poster
French filmmakers in Japan have collaborated on this blood-streaked horror anthology.
Touch The Great Beyond With “Apparitions” at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick
Next month, discover a world of spirit photographs, paranormal art, and more at Ohio's occult destination.
Azura Skye Shines In “The Swerve;” Now Available To Stream
Dean Kapsalis' critically-lauded feature stars the "Buffy" and "American Horror Story" actress as a woman coming undone.
Salem Horror Fest ’20 Review: “THRESHOLD” showcases indie-film prowess with hints of terror
By keenly balancing humor and optimism with bites of horror and intrigue, the film effectively entices viewers to follow the journey.
Fantastic Fest premiere “GIRL,” with evil Mickey Rourke, finds distribution
Making its festival debut this week, the twisted small-town saga is also now set for wider exposure.
Adam Ant Casts A Suave Spell in “SPELLCASTER”
Creepy castles! Demonic pigs! New Wave Pop stars! The Charle's Band produced, 1992 special effects-laden romp has it all.
New Horror Studio Black Mansion is Opening Its Gates and Wants You To Open Your Wallet
Journalist turned producer Heather Buckley's new, inclusive horror studio launches fundraiser for its first production.
Cryptic Collectibles: Morbius the Living Vampire bares his fangs in new PVC statue from Diamond Select Toys
Diamond has captured the look and essence of the character perfectly with this figure.
Award-winning rural shocker “DADDY’S GIRL” is coming next week; trailer and poster
The latest from the UK director of THE LAST HORROR FILM and SHIVER is a fresh slice of backwoods American deviance.
Exclusive clip, theaters set: The wrong “SHORTCUT” leads to terror
The creature feature/survival thriller hits over 600 drive-ins and indoor theaters this Friday, September 25.
Horror PSA “Gorgar” Is Here To Remind You What’s At Stake On Election Day
What's your position on sandwiches and cute puppy posters?
Notorious Hong Kong Serial Killer Pic, “The Untold Story” Coming To Disc This Fall
Unearthed Films has restored the Category III shocker for North American audiences.
IFC Midnight picks up, sets date for “HUNTER HUNTER,” with Devon Sawa and Nick Stahl
The ’90s teen icons are at the center of a new survival killer-thriller.
Hulu sets premiere date, releases teaser for Sarah Paulson psychochiller “RUN”
The actress currently getting sinister on RATCHED has another frightening role now set to break out in November.
“NOS4A2” Season 2 Discs To Drop Just In Time For Halloween
The AMC series, based on Joe Hill's best-selling novel, heads to Blu-ray and DVD October 20th.
Brea Grant’s “12 Hour Shift” Goes Wide This October
The genre darling's celebrated sophomore feature hits theatres and on-demand next month.
Murderous Incels Impale Innocents in “MORTUARY”
This week on the Sematary: MORTUARY is an entertaining trip to the more insane corners of the 80's slasher genre that our readers can't miss.
Filmmakers Play Themselves In “Faking A Murderer”
We premiere the trailer for Stu Stone and Adam Rodness' unreal true crime story.
Rue Morgue Teams With Messed Up Puzzles For A Samhain Surprise
Celebrate "The Night He Came Home" with one of our most iconic covers!
Mistress Morphine To Host Live Macabre Art Masterclass This Halloween
The hostess of the webcomic anthology "Adrenaline Shots" invites you into the hallowed halls of Morphine Manor!
Exclusive comments and photos: holiday horror anthology “13 SLAYS TILL X-MAS” gets back into production
Like many features that began shooting earlier this year, Blood Moon Pictures’ omnibus fright flick 13 SLAYS TILL X-MAS got blindsided by the pandemic, and had to shut down for a while. The filmmaking team eventually found a way to continue safely and recently resumed shooting, with masking, sanitizing and other guidelines in place.
“Chop Chop” Invades Home Video Next Month
A pizza delivery kicks off a night of bloodshed in Rony Patel's debut slasher.
Exclusive comments and trailer: “SOPHIE THE EXORCIST” vs. evil
Supernatural horror meets coming-of-age comedy in SOPHIE THE EXORCIST, a new web series hailing from Canada. We’ve got an exclusive first look at a proof-of-concept trailer and words from the creator.
Blu-ray Review: These “Cruel Jaws” May Grab You
Bruno Mattei's Florida-shot "Jaws" ripoff gets the Severin treatment.
Interview: Jorge Olguín On His 2020 Sitges Film Festival Pick, “THE HOUSE”
The Chilean filmmaker tells us all about his new guerrilla-shot haunted house frightener!
“Cthulhugizzard Customs” Offers New Collectibles Just In Time For Halloween
Available as a fully painted piece or a unpainted resin model kit. Both collectibles are traditionally sculpted, molded, cast and hand painted by Mike Swisstack of Cthulhugizzard
Halloween Is Home This Year With “Salem Horror Fest”
Hundreds of hours of remote programming and guest of honor Joe Dante announced!
“SPIRAL” Puts the Horror of Homophobic Hatred on Display
This week in the Sematary: Shudder's SPIRAL is a social commentary forward, compelling cult thriller that dabbles in psychological horror.
Movie Review: Don’t watch this one “ALONE”
It spins terrific suspense out of a familiar storyline via solid craftsmanship and two strong lead performances.
“Beyond Fest” Announces Full Slate Of Featured Films
LA's biggest genre fest returns October 2nd-8th!
Exclusive: Synapse Films’ Don May Jr. updates on “THE KINDRED,” “MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH” and more
There are a number of horrific cult favorites on the longtime disc company's slate.
Review: “INTERSECT” is the Lament Configuration of Lovecraft Films
Director Gus Holwerda set out to create a puzzle film, and we here at Rue Morgue think INTERSECT will certainly leave audiences scratching their heads.
Five-fright-festivals-in-one Nightstream releases a teaser trailer
A collective of top North American horror festivals is launching a new genre-film showcase next month, and has a new video teaser to build anticipation.
Game Review: “THE OUTER WORLDS: PERIL ON GORGON”
There are new environments to explore and an intriguing mystery to solve in Obsidian's brand new DLC for their fan favorite sci-fi game, THE OUTER WORLDS.
THE 2020 MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS AT THE DRIVE-IN Brings 31 Nights of Terror To Chicago this October
Every single night this October, Chicagoland horror fiends will be able to safely get their fix of the best the genre has to offer.
Arrow Video FrightFest Announces Lineup for October 2020 Cineworld event
The UK’s biggest horror and fantasy film festival gets physical and celebrates its 21st year with a return to the Cineworld Leicester Square, London.
Danny Trejo Bends Reality In First Clip From “Paragon: The Shadow Wars”
Exclusive first poster for the fantasy/sci-fi series also revealed!
Robert Forster werewolfilm “THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW” now has a trailer, poster and “Little Red Riding Hood” music clip
It was announced earlier this week that beloved actor Robert Forster’s last movie would see release next month, and now more promo material has been unleashed.
Exclusive cover and first chapter: Alys Arden’s “THE GATES OF GUINÉE,” Book 4 of the CASQUETTE GIRLS series
The New Orleans-born author has won a legion of readers with her supernatural YA novels set in her hometown, and we’ve got the first look at the next one.
Long Live the New Flesh: “Videodrome” in the Modern Age
Why has David Cronenberg's 1983 technological nightmare only grown more alarming with the passage of time?
These Limited Edition Art Prints Stab At Our Heart Strings
Aaron Fulcher's frightfully adorable "Little Monsters" are so cute we could die!
Check out the trailers and posters for the four “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies
The quartet of original fright features is premiering next month on Amazon Prime.
Horrorbabble concludes a Celebration of Fyodor Sologub with “The Hoop”
HorrorBabble concludes its “Russian Horror: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub" with a contemplative and cautionary tale, “The Hoop.”
Madcap Kiwi Spoofery Abounds In New “Alien Addiction” Trailer
The award-winning sci-fi comedy beams down September 29th.
“THE BLACK CAT,” “PATRICK STILL LIVES” and “SHOCK TREATMENT” on Severin’s October Blu-ray slate; details, art, trailers
One of several films with that feline title is among the trio of Eurosplatter flicks on tap for Halloweentime.
A Fear of Flora: Why is Plant Horror So Effective?
What keeps the terror of creeping vines, killer blooms, and pod people evergreen?
Trailer and poster bring you into the weird world of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s “SYNCHRONIC”
The filmmakers behind RESOLUTION, SPRING and THE ENDLESS have another strange trip to take you on.
Face Your Reality When Dystopian Thriller “LX 2048” Lands Later This Month
Guy Moshe's near-future drama announces its virtual theatrical and digital debut.
Do look at the trailer and poster for “DON’T LOOK BACK,” from “FINAL DESTINATION” creator
Jeffrey Reddick’s new sequential-death scenario is coming next month.
Exclusive Interview: Director Antonio Campos on his Southern Gothic “THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME” and the “OMEN” prequel
Psychological disturbance and religious fervor run through this Southern Gothic thriller.
NECA BRINGS YOU MORE OF THE NIGHT HE CAME HOME WITH ITS “HALLOWEEN II” CLOTHED MICHAEL MYERS FIGURE
The toy and collectible company's newest retro horror figure is a stunner!
Fright Rags Has You Covered For The Halloween Season
New releases inspired by John Carpenter, Sam Raimi, and more!
Movie Review: It Isn’t Worth Unleashing the “BEAST WITHIN”
BEAST WITHIN turned out to be a joyless attempt at monsters, mystery and modern gaming while missing the mark in every direction.
First photos, release info: Robert Forster’s last film “THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW”
The late actor from JACKIE BROWN, ALLIGATOR and many others co-stars in a lycanthropicture coming next month.
Criterion gives David Cronenberg’s “CRASH” its Blu-ray debut in December; details and art
Arguably the director’s most controversial film is about to have its chrome and steel rendered in high definition.
Blue Underground Warms Up This Winter With Two Big Lustig Releases
"Maniac" gets a reprint, and "Vigilante" premieres in a knockout 4K restoration!
Game Review: “Dying Light: Hellraid”
There's still no word on the official follow-up to "Dying Light," but Techland's new DLC aims to keep fans sated.
Give to AGFA And Help Preserve A Legacy Of Genre Film
The world's only non-profit genre film archive and distributor needs your help!
Exclusive Interview: Writer/directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz raise the horrific South in “ANTEBELLUM”
The duo put a tight focus through a genre lens on slavery and its legacy.
“I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS” is a Pretentious, Powerful Existential Nightmare
This week in the Sematary: I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS is a satisfying (if occasionally pretentious) arthouse horror film about the temporality of life and the futility of our choices. In short, it's just the thing to cheer you up.
Exclusive clip reveals the “KILLER THERAPY” ain’t working
Even his own mother isn’t safe from a seriously disturbed young man in the psychochiller releasing this week, featuring a number of horror veterans.
“SCARE ME,” scare you in the new trailer for the Shudder Original
Terror tales have a way of coming true in the metafictional horror/comedy premiering next month.
Bruce Campbell et al. celebrate “EVIL DEAD” in “HAIL TO THE DEADITES” trailer and poster
Fresh from its Audience Award-winning world-premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the documentary is now headed for wider exposure.
“COLOR OUT OF SPACE” Terraforms Lovecraft’s Tale into Something Topical
This week on the Sematary: Lovecraftian horror reaches new heights with "COLOR OUT OF SPACE," a film that successfully brings Lovecraft's source material into the modern world.
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s “SYNCHRONIC” set for October release, with a caveat from the filmmakers
The latest mind-bender from the creators of RESOLUTION, SPRING and THE ENDLESS is coming to theaters next month–and those filmmakers are advising to proceed with caution.
Exclusive Interview: Director/co-writer Elza Kephart invites you to try on “SLAXX”
She's created a bloody and satirical showcase for a homicidal pair of blue jeans.
Movie Review: Social isolation and a sinister talking head lead to unfriendly ends in “RENT-A-PAL”
The performers deftly build a world that is uncomfortably believable and a little too close to the one we currently inhabit.
Movie Review: “THE BABYSITTER: KILLER QUEEN” is guaranteed not to blow your mind
It mostly settles for rehashing its predecessor and throwing a bunch of gore and profanity against the wall to see what sticks.
Religious/folk Fantasia chiller “THE CURSE OF AUDREY EARNSHAW” gets an official trailer, new poster
After its world premiere at last month’s Fantasia International Film Festival was greeted with strong reviews, it’s headed for release next month.
“HOST” director and his team set multipicture deal with Blumhouse
The creators of the Shudder sleeper are set to make a trio of features for the fright factory.
Neve Campbell returns to Woodsboro in “SCREAM 5”
Ending a long period of speculation, the actress who’s been fleeing Ghostface since the original SCREAM has been confirmed today as coming back for the latest film.
Fantasia ’20 Review: Your wish for a dreamily unnerving fear film will “COME TRUE”
There’s a cinematic intelligence at work that elevates this well above your average nightmare-oriented fright flick.
Exclusive clip: Evil Wil Wheaton in “RENT-A-PAL”
Wheaton on your TV used to mean STAR TREK, but the new psychochiller gives him a more sinister spin.
“CREEPSHOW” season two is underway at Shudder; episode, director and cast details
Following the record-breaking run of the first season, the horror streaming service has the next round of the horror anthology now going into production.
Exclusive: Complete theater listings for vampire thriller “TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT”
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2’s Caroline Williams is back as another radio DJ in the fright film that begins its release this month, and we’ve got the complete details on where you can see it–with the actress in attendance at some venues.
Get “FREAKY” with Blumhouse and the director of “HAPPY DEATH DAY” in November; trailer and poster
Director Christopher Landon previously delivered a horror version of GROUNDHOG DAY, and now he’s putting a serial-killer spin on BIG.
TUNE INTO HORRORBABBLE FOR ANOTHER Creepy RUSSIAN TALE FROM FYODOR SOLOGUB
What lurks behind the strange smile of this bizarre boy? Find out with HorrorBabble's latest episode The Smile, part of the continuing series “Russian Horror: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub."
Come to a “HALLOWEEN PARTY” earlier in October; trailer and poster
It’s about a computer meme making the holiday especially scary and revealing a horrible history.
FrightFest ’20 Review: “AQUASLASH” treads water too long before sliding into gleeful depravity
AQUASLASH dedicates too much time to its petty squabbling, illicit affairs and shady real-estate deals, and not enough time to coming good on its tantalising premise.
Interview: Finn Wittrock On His Newest Role As “Ratched’s” Resident Psychopath
We pick the brain of the Emmy-nominated "American Horror Story" standout!
Miskatonic Institute Goes Online For Fall 2020
The horror history, theory, and production program is keeping its upcoming semester digital.
Exclusive clip and photo: New Zealand horror/comedy “DEAD”
The worlds of the living and the deceased collide in the film releasing later this month.
FrightFest ’20 Review: “THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS VAMPIRES” is a horror road movie running on fumes
Though this flick kicks off at 100 miles an hour, unfortunately, once the wheels stop rolling, so does the movie’s momentum.
Animated Genre Romp, “To Your Last Death,” Is Headed To Blu-Ray
Morena Baccarin, Bill Moseley, and William Shatner lend their voices to the festival fave!
Shudder Drops New Trailer For “Spiral,” Starring Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
The new acclaimed queer horror effort from the writer of "What Keeps You Alive" hits streaming later this month!
Everyone is Out to Get You in “THE SHED”
The week in the Sematary: If you're looking for a vampire flick for your 61 days of Halloween, THE SHED might just be for you.
Exclusive red-band trailer opens up the sexual nightmare of “THE SPECIAL”
Imagine “Dick in a Box” reconceived as a horror flick, or (as the poster puts it) “FATAL ATTRACTION meets THE BLOB,” and you’ve got THE SPECIAL, coming (ahem) next month.
“THEY LIVE” coming on 4K UHD from Scream Factory with Keith David action figure and 7-inch vinyl!
John Carpenter fans will definitely obey the impulse to buy a new disc edition and merch for the classic sci-fi thriller.
Exclusive character posters introduce an evil clown and another denizen of “FEAR PHARM”
The Halloween-set horror film releases next week, and we’ve also got the trailer and key art.
Fantasia premiere chiller “THE CURSE OF AUDREY EARNSHAW” sets U.S./Canada release dates
Following its world premiere at last month’s Fantasia International Film Festival, the religious/folk horror film receives wider exposure next month.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “SLAXX” Brings Killer Jeans Into Style
It is possible to have a ton of fun watching a pair of haunted, autonomous pants on an overnight killing rampage, and SLAXX shows us how it is done right.
Exclusive Interview: Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Forrest Goodluck on “Blood Quantum” and the Politics of Zombies
BLOOD QUANTUM cast members Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Forrest Goodluck discuss the most talked-about zombie film of the pandemic.
Arrow Video Frightfest Digital Edition: “Playhouse” Is An Atmospheric Highlands Riff On Poe
The Northern U.K. provides the perfect backdrop for Fionn and Toby Watts' debut feature!
Interview: Francesco Giannini Discusses The Timely Pandemic Terror of “Hall”
The Canadian director gives us the lowdown on his Frightfest selection!
Steve Jencks Is Back With His United Scares Of America Silk Print
Artist Steve Jencks, who recently released two widely popular horror motivational art prints is back, this time he takes on America with his United Scares of America silkscreen print.
Blu-Ray Review: Severin Films Unearths Holy Terror With “Demonia”
Lucio Fulci's profane late-life shocker gets the 4K treatment!
SINISTER SEVEN: “CASTLE OF HORROR” PODCASTERS ON SATAN, SIDE HUSTLES, AND ROLLER-SKATING VAMPIRES
Horror, Movies, Awesomeness! Meet the smart, funny people behind the Castle of Horror podcast.
“THE MORTUARY COLLECTION,” “THE OAK ROOM” and “SLAXX” are among Fantasia 2020’s Audience Award winners!
The just-concluded Fantasia International Film Festival showcased over 100 features in its first-ever virtual edition; there was a lot of great stuff, and the viewers’ choices for the very best have been revealed.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER” offers a gloriously quirky cinematic feast
Intentionally embracing style over substance, every square inch of the film oozes deliberate and beautiful homage.
Exclusive clip, plus release info: A shower of blood in giallo-esque chiller “THE LAST LAUGH”
Dying is easy and makes comedy hard in an upcoming fright film homaging the Italian greats.
Exclusive Interview: Keegan Connor Tracy Talks About Trying Something New In “Z”
We talk to Z star Keegan Connor Tracy about being an actor, being a mother, battling formless monsters and the odd overlap between the subjects.
Far East Extreme: “WE’RE GOING TO EAT YOU!”
Cannibalism occupies a special place in our psyche; the mere thought of it is often so horrible that such a film really doesn’t have to do much to inspire terror and revulsion in the audience.
Horrorbabble continues its celebration of Russian writer Fyodor Sologub
Tune into Horrorbabble for another terror tale from Russian writer Fyodor Sologub, "The Glimmer of Hunger."
Phancy a cold one? Enter Chronicle Brewery’s limited Phantasm beer label contest, sponsored by Rue Morgue!
Calling all artists and horror phans! This Halloween season, Phantasm and Chronicle Brewery are joining forces for a line of limited edition beers that celebrate a franchise better known for its Tall Man than its tall cans! Do you have what it takes to design a label worthy of this collab?
Movie Review: The ghosts of war and evil entities compete for attention in “THE UNFAMILIAR”
PTSD, folk horror and family drama collide in this dread-inducing supernatural/psychological horror film.
Movie Review: No one escapes the gorefest in “THE BARGE PEOPLE”
A gory good time is guaranteed in this British creature-feature throwback!
Exclusive Interview: Gary Green GETS FRIED AT FANTASIA
Gary Green discusses his breakout role in FRIED BARRY, the South-African horror film that took the Fantasia Film Festival by storm.
Exclusive Interview: Actor Craig Sheffer On His Haunting Role in “Widows Point”
Renowned actor Craig Sheffer discusses his latest performance in WIDOW'S PEAK, which is based on the novella co-written by Stephen King, Richard Chizmar and Billy Chizmar.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “UNEARTH” plants seeds of eco-horror within a well-crafted rural drama
Much like the terrifying dangers trapped dormant beneath the Lomacks’ field, UNEARTH is also a heartbreaking peek at realities known to many, but often overlooked and underdiscussed.
Fantasia ’20 Review: Lots of reasons to be afraid of “THE DARK AND THE WICKED”
Bryan Bertino has crafted a study of evil preying on human fragility that feels timeless and terrifying.
“30 MILES FROM NOWHERE” Goes Nowhere You Haven’t Been Before
This week on the Sematary: 30 MILES FROM NOWHERE is the definition of modern horror mediocrity, a bloodless slasher that isn't worth your time.
Get drawn in by the new trailer for Brandon Cronenberg’s “POSSESSOR”
The technological chiller is coming, unaltered and uncut, to theaters next month.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “THE COLUMNIST” reminds you to never read the comments
The Dutch horror comedy THE COLUMNIST has plenty of bloody fun, all at the expense of online trolls.
Exclusive trailer and poster: Danielle Harris goes on a maniac hunt in “REDWOOD MASSACRE: ANNIHILATION”
The HALLOWEEN and HATCHET heroine is messing with a new maniac in the fright flick coming next month.
September Short Horror Releases on ALTER
Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND” finds eerie menace off the mainland
It’s chilly and personal in the right places, keyed into a frequency that’s hard to shake.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “THE OAK ROOM” spins a worthwhile web of stories and secrets
The darker themes of human nature and the secrets men keep hang over THE OAK ROOM like a waterlogged cloud ready to burst.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “BLEED WITH ME” Drips Intensity
BLEED WITH ME is not flashy or gory and monstrous. However, it does stand as an example of what can happen in a cabin in the woods that would shake you to your core.
Limited 1/10 Scale Critter Ball Custom Collectible By James Hopkins
Those carnivorous Critters with a salacious appetite are back, with this "Critters" collectable.
Exclusive Interview: Brandon Christensen Separates The Real From The Imaginary For “Z”
Nightmare creator Brandon Christensen tells us how he dreamt up "Z"
The Redemption of “Idle Hands”
RUE MORGUE takes a second look at the forgotten 90's horror gem IDLE HANDS.
Short Cuts: The Short Horror Roundup for August
Check out a new batch of shorts from Sean U'Ren, Dinh Thai, and Peter Mckeirnon.
Sharksploitation flick “CRUEL JAWS” (with the “Snyder cut”) etc. coming on Severin Blu-ray; details, art, trailer
Severin Films is truly plumbing the depths of Italian exploitation fare with a notorious JAWS knockoff and more coming next month.
Caroline Williams vampire thriller “TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT” has release dates and new trailer
We recently ran our rave review of this movie, and now we’ve got the news on when you can see it.
Get creeped out by the trailer for Fantasia premiere “THE DARK AND THE WICKED,” from “THE STRANGERS” director
Bryan Bertino has a truly unsettling saga of a family’s descent debuting at the Canadian festival, and it now has a general release date as well.
Old enemies shed fresh blood in trailer and poster for Netflix’s sequel “THE BABYSITTER: KILLER QUEEN”
Director McG returns for another round of over-the-top mayhem, premiering next month.
Director and cast talk “THE NEW MUTANTS,” the scarier side of the Marvel Universe
Josh Boone stayed true to the comics while he and his team had some chilling times on set.
New trailer, poster and photos invite you to “COME PLAY”
Coming for Halloween, the supernatural chiller introduces a new unearthly creature.
Exclusive Interview: We Dissect Drew Hale To Find the Guts of “CUT AND CHOP”
We interview Drew Hale about his powerhouse role of Writer, Director, Producer and Star of CUT AND CHOP.
HORRORBABBLE DELIVERS ANOTHER TERROR TALE FROM RUSSIAN WRITER FYODOR SOLOGUB
Tune into the newest installment is HorrorBabble’s “Russian Horror: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub” and enter a nightmare filled with bizarre creatures in Sologub’s The Uniter of Souls.
Canadian Artist Jamie Pruden Gets Hilarious With His New Limited Edition Art Print
Edmonton, Alberta's Jamie Pruden releases his “The Hilarious House of Frightenstein: Family portrait” art print.
Review: Reach For The Sky! “The Pale Door” Robs Itself Of Fun
Cowboys face off against witches in Aaron B. Koontz's horror western.
Gutter Garbs Celebrates Halloween With A Week long Pre-Order
Now thru Sunday August 30th, until 6 PM EST, horror apparel and accessory company Gutter Garbs is celebrating Halloween early with a special week-long pre-order event for the officially licensed John Carpenter's Halloween Collection.
Jack’s Attic Releases A Early Halloween Treat
Limited to only 31 hand numbered and signed pieces, no more will be printed after this first run is gone.
Fantasia ‘20 Review: “LUCKY” Fights For Her Life
You might think that the scariest thing in this film would be nightly, violent attacks by a terrifying man, but these are merely the catalyst for the real horror.
The “TRESPASSERS” Know What You Did Last Summer
This week on the Sematary: Hulu's TRESPASSERS is a promising home invasion flick with some frustrating flaws.
Fantasia ‘20 Review: “HUNTED” Preys On Wolves
It makes women’s horrors real under the guise of a fairy-tale homage.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “Yummy” Cuts Its Own Slice Of Zombie Flesh
YUMMY puts its zombie outbreak into a shady Eastern European hospital and delivers a pretty solid lineup of gore gags and flesh bites.
Jodorowsky Comes To Arrow Video Channel This September
Along with an Argentinian giallo homage, a classic Japanese crime-thriller, its outré remake, and the return of some killer tomatoes!
Fantasia ’20: The director and stars of “THE OAK ROOM” discuss homegrown horror
Director/producer Cody Calahan and stars RJ Mitte and Peter Outerbridge discuss delivering dramatic thrills and chills.
Movie Review: Tune in to the horrific, humanistic “TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT”
Horror heroine Caroline Williams shines as a DJ with a nasty Stoker-esque bite and scores to settle.
Exclusive clip acquaints you with the supernatural chiller “THE UNFAMILIAR”
A quiet song of death is played in our exclusive excerpt from the supernatural chiller debuting today.
“UNHINGED” scripter Carl Ellsworth talks writing Russell’s road rage
It's the screenwriter’s latest stop on a long road trip through the darkest regions of the human psyche.
Exclusive teaser: Fantasia-premiering religious chiller “THE CURSE OF AUDREY EARNSHAW”
The dark side of religion and folk horror combine in THE CURSE OF AUDREY EARNSHAW, world-premiering tomorrow, and we’ve got the first look at the shiver-inducing teaser.
“Rue Morgue’s 23rd Anniversary Halloween Issue” commemorates a legacy of blood
Join us as we celebrate the GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN HORROR with a candid and revealing interview with screenwriter DARDANO SACCHETTI who dishes on working with the likes of Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Lamberto Bava and Ruggero Deodato!
REZUREX PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “MI CALAVERA DE AMOR”
Los Angeles psychobilly act Rezurex premieres new video “Mi Calavera De Amor” off upcoming album Skeletons
Exclusive clip: FrightFest-premiering pandemic horror film “HALL”
Produced before the coronavirus swept the world, Francesco Giannini’s first feature has its debut at the end of this month.
Get drilled for a third time in “Slumber Party Massacre 3”
Murder, sex, teenagers, beer, pizza, and blood: all the basic ingredients for a fun slasher!
Exclusive photos, plus trailer and poster: Police-cam shocker “CRUISER” drives in next week
There’s an inhuman killer on the beat in the new found-footage fright freature.
Exclusive clip: Survival thriller “RANGE RUNNERS” is racing toward release
There’s a brutal chase through the forest heading your way in September.
Movie Review: “PENINSULA” runs the “TRAIN TO BUSAN” saga off the tracks
This sequel lacks the ruthless focus the original maintained even with its large ensemble, and feels mechanical instead of surprising.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “THE MORTUARY COLLECTION” exhumes horror history in a spooky-smart anthology
It doubles as an aesthetic pleasure-trip back through four related but distinct eras of horror cinema.
Teaser and poster appear for Fantasia-premiere chiller “THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND”
Hear, hear! And take a first look at this environmental horror film.
Tune into Horrorbabble for another nightmarish Russian tale from Fyodor Sologub
Fuel your demon-filled nightmares with Sologub’s "Invoker of the Beast".
Movie Review: Drive right on past “OPEN 24 HOURS”
OPEN 24 HOURS ultimately doesn’t engage as the study of emotional survival it’s aiming for.
Cast announced for Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion “PINOCCHIO” feature
The prospect of Guillermo del Toro tackling one of the darker children’s fantasies has always been a hugely promising one, and now the filmmaker’s lifelong passion project, being produced by Netflix, has revealed its ensemble.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “LA DOSIS” mixes a potent cocktail of stoic subtext and slow-burn suspense
A terrifying glimpse into the societal trust we place in health-care workers and the often blurred lines between mercy and motivated killings.
Rachel Weisz takes the dual lead in “DEAD RINGERS” remake for Amazon
Here’s a twist: After a David Cronenberg remake directed by female twins, there’s one on the way about female twins–a new version of his 1988 classic.
Exclusive clip: “THE FACELESS MAN” gets in someone else’s face
It’s more a monster than a man in a new chiller arising from Australia later this month.
Join Rue Morgue at Fantasia ’20 Panel: “Print’s Not Dead”
Rue Morgue All-Stars Andrea Subissati, Mariam Bastani, Michael Gingold, Paul Corupe, Monica Kuebler, Evan Millar and Aaron Lupton discuss the life and future of print.
Trailer, poster, release info for Darren Lynn Bousman’s “DEATH OF ME”
With his new SAW adventure SPIRAL delayed till 2021, the director will be represented this year by a horrific mystery.
The Kids are NOT Alright in “THE LODGE”
This week on the Sematary: the latest arthouse horror phenomenon is not for the faint of heart, as THE LODGE is a depressing but entertaining slice of pure nihilism.
Portland’s H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival to Celebrate Lovecraft’s 130th Birthday August 22nd
The festival is hosting a one night streaming event to celebrate H. P. Lovecraft's 130th birthday, featuring short films both new and classic from their 25 year history.
’90s hillbilly horror “SKINNED ALIVE” coming on restored Ultimate Edition Blu-ray; full details and art
Backwoods nutcases rampage through the vintage direct-to-video splatter favorite, set for a new hi-def double-disc release next month.
Exclusive clip: An attack by one of the mutant “BARGE PEOPLE”
Half-humans with a taste for flesh are crawling over from the UK tomorrow, and we have an exclusive excerpt to share, along with the trailer and art.
Scary School Days: A Back-to-Class Viewing Guide
A watchlist of genre films that portray students in crisis, from grade schoolers to post-graduates. Relevant viewing as we head into the first full academic year of the Covid-19 era.
Shudder will “SCARE ME” and amuse you in October; trailer and poster
Cabin-in-the-woods horror gets subverted in this new meta horror/comedy.
Fantasia ’20 Review: “SLEEP” delivers haunting dreamscapes and well-crafted intrigue
A unique and engaging horror/mystery, SLEEP succeeds on multiple levels.
Exclusive Interview: Director/writer/star Jay Baruchel on committing “RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE,” Part Two
The filmmaker cuts into the question of real vs. media violence and more.
First photos, more details on Amazon’s “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies
We previously told you about the WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE series of horror features coming to Amazon Prime Video, and now we’ve got more info and images.
Tomb of the Spine-Tingling Tome #4: A Plague of Deadly Horror Lit for Your Long, Hot Quarantine Summer, Part One
Social distancing is easier with your nose in a bloody good book.
Exclusive photos, plus trailer and poster: “HAWK AND REV: VAMPIRE SLAYERS” sets festival premiere
The lighter side of sucker staking is seen in a horror/comedy that will be unveiled later this month.
“HOST” is the Best Thing to Come Out of 2020
This week on Streaming Sematary: HOST is the first film to properly address the pandemonium of the pandemic, and almost broke the review scale. Give it a watch!
Five top genre festivals are teaming up for online Nightstream event; info and poster
With the current pandemic throwing the plans of countless festivals awry, several of them are joining forces to jointly present a showcase of new fear fare.
Movie Review: There’s A Method To The Madness Of “Cut And Chop”
CUT AND CHOP appropriately dissects the pseudo-intellectual excuses we heap on artists, whose behaviours would normally earn them a punch in the face.
Look Out Art, Here Comes “Clownface”
Alex Bourne's "sideshow of slaughter" is headed to DVD and Digital on August 18th!
“WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE,” and a series of new Amazon horror features; poster unveiled
Blumhouse Television has joined forces with Amazon Prime Video for a slate of eight fright films, debuting in time for Halloween as a pair of double features.
Tony Todd Leads A Cast Of Famous Faces In “Immortal”
The horror anthology hits streaming platforms this September!
HorrorBabble delivers another twisted tale from Russian writer Fyodor Sologub
Tune into the newest installment is HorrorBabble’s “Russian Horror: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub” with Sologub’s Hide and Seek, a surreal examination of maternal love and child-mother devotion.
Elisabeth Moss and Blumhouse reteam for psychothriller “MRS. MARCH”
After their big success with THE INVISIBLE MAN earlier this year, the actress and the genre factory have a new collaboration on the way.
South American folk-horror fantasy “LUZ: THE FLOWER OF EVIL” comes to the U.S.; trailer and poster
No relation to Tilman Singer’s LUZ, the mystical thriller will be out next month.
Kane Hodder and Linnea Quigley are out today in “THE GOOD THINGS DEVILS DO”; trailer and poster
The fright veterans are part of a Halloween horror flick also co-starring busy genre actor Bill Oberst Jr.
“CHERNOBYL” collaborators reteam to raise an evil “BABY”
Parenting is hell in a horror/comedy series coming from the companies behind the award-winning Russian-disaster miniseries.
Movie Review: There Is No Pulse (Or Plot) To “Heartbeat”
The real crime is your stolen time, and the real victim is cinema, who is beaten to death.
Exclusive Interview: We Do A Deep Dive With “Lake Michigan Monster”s Ryland Tews
Here to explain LAKE MICHIGAN MONSTER in an appropriately obtuse and evasive way is writer, director, actor & human distillery Ryland Brickson Cole Tews.
It’s Hard Being the Pastor’s Kid in “WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS”
This week in the Sematary: WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS is an accidental horror comedy, for better and for worse.
Exclusive Interview: “SHE DIES TOMORROW” writer/director Amy Seimetz on personal dread, genre definitions and more
Tapping into anxieties specific to herself, her slow-burning thriller is now relevant to us all.
Movie Review: “UNCLE PECKERHEAD” is a killer punk-rock horror/comedy opus
The debut feature from writer/director Matthew John Lawrence pulls at your heartstrings—then feeds them to a demon rock ’n’ roll roadie.
First trailer for Fantasia premiere “COME TRUE” will haunt your sleep
Take a trip to the scary side of slumber with the new chiller from OUR HOUSE and HOLIDAYS writer/director Anthony Scott Burns.
Exclusive comments, art and details: Scream queen doc “SCREAMING IN HIGH HEELS” on fully loaded Blu-ray
B-movie favorites Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Michelle Bauer are spotlighted in this 10th-anniversary special-edition disc.
Movie Review: “SHE DIES TOMORROW” is a fascinating study of imminent fate
It’s an exploration of how different people respond in distinct ways to a very basic fear.
Movie Review: Take the plunge into “BLACK WATER: ABYSS”
The filmmakers successfully keep us guessing about who will make it out of this horrible dilemma alive.
“ELI” Had Us in the First Half, Raised Hell in the Second.
This week in the Sematary: "ELI" is a modern paranormal horror flick done right, with a twist at the end that adds just the right amount of cheese and re-frames everything that came before as a riff on a certified classic.
Exclusive Interview: Denial of God Frontman Ustumallagam On His New Book “The Reel Ghoul: The Diary of a Cinephile”
THE REEL GHOUL: THE DIARY OF A CINEPHILE features 700+ reviews written by Denial of God frontman Ustumallagam.
Exclusive clip and photo, plus trailer and poster: Revenge shocker “SERENA WAITS” sets world premiere
Kings of Horror, the most visited and subscribed YouTube channel for horror features, has teamed with Terror Films to debut Hunter Johnson’s movie.
“ANTEBELLUM” moves to premium VOD; new teaser released
One of the year’s most anticipated genre films will now be premiering as an at-home attraction.
Pandemic production “DO NOT DISTURB” begins shooting, releases first photo
Resourceful filmmakers continue to find ways to get projects before the camera in the midst of the current crisis, and a new horror feature is now underway in Hollywood.
Get gross with the trailer and poster for Troma’s “#SHAKESPEARESSHITSTORM”!
More than two decades after TROMEO & JULIET, the Troma team are beating up on the Bard again with #SHAKESPEARESSHITSTORM, which has its world premiere August 29 as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival’s 2020 virtual edition. Get a taste of it (yechhhh) from the new trailer and poster.
Exclusive Interview: Homemadegameguru Breaks Down His Latest Horror Project
We get to pick the brain of the world famous Homemadegameguru, Luanga Nuwama, and he tells us about his latest horror game project.
Trailers emerge for “ALONE,” “THE OWNERS” and… “NOTZILLA” and “EBOLA REX”!
A pair of upscale independent horror films and a couple of prehistoric B-flicks have all had previews posted today. Jump past the jump to check ’em out!
Exclusive Interview: Director/writer/star Jay Baruchel on committing “RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE,” Part One
After years in comedy, he’s gone dead serious with the new graphic novel adaptation.
“OPEN WATER 3” filmmaker does dinosaur chiller “CLAW”; poster released
Director Gerald Rascionato has transitioned from deep-sea predators to a prehistoric one.
Final wave of Fantasia International Film Festival features, plus panels by RUE MORGUE editors/writers and more!
The movies will be just part of the attraction at the 2020 Fantasia International Film Festival, being held digitally August 20-September 2. Read on for the third and last announcement of films and live events!
Rock The Dead Co. Releases Its “Uneeda Louisville Horror Homes Set” this week
This limited Edition set will include a candle with a window lid just like Tarman's Canister from "Return of the Living Dead".
Expand your literary horizons with “RUSSIAN HORROR: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub,” new from HorrorBabble!
HorrorBabble returns to Rue-Morgue.com with a brand new reading series “Russian Horror: The Stories of Fyodor Sologub.”
IFC Midnight unveils trailer and poster for VHS-based fright film “RENT-A-PAL”
Retro video is the basis of the plot of this psychothriller, which is coming next month.
Game Review: Time to Probe with “DESTROY ALL HUMANS!”
After a year of excited waiting and getting my Zap-omatic prepped, DESTROY ALL HUMANS! is finally here, but is it worth re-buying the game?
William Stout’s “Tarman” Gets A Japanese Toy Makeover In This Pre-Order
The oily black bituminous star of The Return of the living dead has reemerged as an officially licensed new toy produced in Japan.
Exclusive clip & photos, plus poster & trailer: “WICKED ONES” are coming
The sequel to the award-winning independent slasher movie THE WICKED ONE is headed for its premiere in October.
Exclusive clip: A minute of torment from “OPEN 24 HOURS”
The late shift is especially torturous in the serial-killer shocker coming this month.
Pickman’s Vinyls Shows Rue Morgue Some Love With An Art Toy Variant
Read here how you can get $5 off this special "rue morgue" edition toy!
Movie Review: Religious transcendence and trauma collide in “NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD”
A small-town journalist must dig deep to fight back against murderous zealots in this pitch-black psych-horror film.
“PRIEST” is Destined for Hell, and Not in a Good Way
This week in the Sematary: Netflix week continues with 2011's PRIEST, a film that deserves damnation for making vampires boring.
Movie Review: The Deadly And Dreamlike “Lake Michigan Monster” Surfaces At Arrow
LAKE MICHIGAN MONSTER is what would happen if Monty Python directed The Lighthouse while on PCP.
First photos and details: Netflix’s Midwestern Gothic “THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME”
A top cast gets low down playing various menacing roles in the movie version of Donald Ray Pollock’s award-winning novel.
Exclusive clip: Religion becomes twisted in “NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD”
Chapter and verse leads to bloodshed and worse in a theological thriller that sees release this week.
Exclusive clip, trailer, poster, release info: Gregory Lamberson’s supernatural chiller “WIDOW’S POINT”
The adaptation of the popular novella by Richard Chizmar and Billy Chizmar is coming to spook you next month, and we’ve got a bunch of promo material to share.
Grindhouse Releasing Brings “Evil Dead” and “Pieces” To North America’s Drive-Ins
Canadian dates for this can't-miss double-feature announced!
There Is Little Meaning To Be Squeezed Out Of Hatanaka’s “CHOKE”
The latest serial killer movie featuring Shane Ryan of AMATEUR PORN STAR KILLER is probably one to skip.
Movie Review: Just Try Separating Art From Reality In “Myth”
Abuse resulting in high art is the very foundation for the Indie psychological horror darling MYTH.
Review: “Host” Is The Socially-Distanced Séance Of Your Nightmares
The Shudder original offers immersive chills and digital anxiety that hits close to home
An ancient legend gets new screen life in “BABA YAGA: TERROR OF THE DARK FOREST”; trailer & details
A witch from Slavic folklore who has appeared in multiple media over the years now has a film coming out this fall.
Interview: Alex Machin, Animation Director of Goblin’s “The Devil Is Back” Music Video
We get to know the Tasmanian Claymation artist!
In “IT COMES AT NIGHT,” Community is the Enemy.
This week in the Sematary: We move to Netflix with 2017's "IT COMES AT NIGHT," a devastatingly nihilistic film with striking parallels to our current crisis.
IBTrav Artworks drops New Giclée Prints!
IBTravArtworks, designer of Horror Babies, is back with five exciting giclée prints.
Trailer and poster premiere for religious-horror Fantasia premiere “KRIYA”
Family traditions take a terrifying turn in a supernatural saga set to terrify the Fantasia International Film Festival.
Far East Extreme: the Beautiful, Schlock-filled Afterlife of “ANOTHER HEAVEN”
ANOTHER HEAVEN was another millennium-era J-horror flick that I had meant to watch for years, until I noticed it was on Netflix of all things.
Backwoods chiller “SATOR,” a one-person project, gets North American distribution
Having premiered at last year’s Fantasia International Film Festival and played other notable fests, Jordan Graham’s eerie feature is now set for commercial release.
Exclusive comments, promo video: German goremeister unleashes “HELL ON EARTH”
Timo Rose, the German filmmaker behind GAME OVER, BEAST, BARRICADE, an upcoming remake of THE CORPSE GRINDERS and many other splatterfests, is preparing a new feature production, and gave RUE MORGUE a few words to go with a promotional clip he has put together.
Exclusive photos & comments, plus poster & premiere news: Caroline Williams is back on the air in “TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT”
The actress who played DJ Stretch in THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 returns in a chiller that world-premieres next month.
Exclusive clip, plus poster and release news: Werewolf revenge thriller “I AM LISA”
World-premiering at next month’s Arrow Video FrightFest, the new lycanthropicture sees wider exposure this fall.
SINISTER SEVEN: GRADY HENDRIX ON “SLAYING VAMPIRES,” “PAPERBACKS FROM HELL,” AND WTF MOVIE SEQUELS
The best-selling author's new novel, at once both funny and gruesome, pits book-clubbing housewives against the neighborhood vampire.