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Your Next Favorite Horror Director Just Might Be a YouTuber
From Markiplier to Curry Barker, it seems like the future of horror just might be in the hands of your favorite YouTubers.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Writer Jeremy Slater Teases Directorial Debut, ‘Summoner’: “It’s the Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Written”
The ‘Mortal Kombat II’ writer has revealed that he has a horror film dubbed ‘Summoner’ green-lit, one that he believes will be terrifying.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Scribe Already Hard at Work on a Script for Part 3
‘Mortal Kombat II’ scribe Jeremy Slater is already working on a script for a third film, teasing even bigger things to come.

First Look at Marvel’s Horror Comic Book ‘Midnight X-Men’; ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Soon
Marvel gives us our very first look at the full-blown horror ‘Midnight X-Men’, with both ‘Fantastic Four’ and ‘Spider-Man’ forthcoming.

‘Jurassic Park’ Scribe David Koepp Writing New Feature Film Take on ‘Westworld’
Big news for ‘Westworld’ fans, as ‘Jurassic Park’ scribe David Koepp is writing a new feature film take of ‘Westworld’!

Trailer: Witch-Themed Folk Horror ‘The Caged’ Based on Actual Haunted House [Exclusive]
First image and trailer for the supernatural horror ‘The Caged’, a historical folklore horror based on a real UK home known as “The Cage”.

Black Bear to Unwrap Kathryn Newton Christmas Horror ‘White Elephant’
Black Bear has boarded international sales for the Christmas horror film ‘White Elephant’ from Eli Craig (‘Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil’)

Aaron Paul Joins the Apocalypse for ‘Fallout’ Season 3
Neat casting news for fans of ‘Fallout’, as “Breaking Bad’s” Aaron Paul has joined the cast for season three of Amazon Prime’s hit series.
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‘Under Your Feet’: New Art for Chiller Starring ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’s Maribel Verdú!
Trailer and new art for ‘Under Your Feet’, following Isabel (Verdú), who moves into a prestigious apartment building with her two children.

‘The X-Files’ – Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi and Others Cast in Guest Roles for Ryan Coogler’s Reboot!
Fun news this morning as Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi and others have been cast in guest roles for Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ reboot!

Vorteks Nabs Worldwide Rights to Psychological Thriller ‘Rain Catcher’
Genre label Vorteks has nabbed the rights to the psychological thriller ‘Rain Catcher’ based on the award-winning short.

‘Exhuma’ Creators Head to Cannes With Occult Horror ‘Stoneborn’
South Korea’s Barunson E&A will launch sales in Cannes on occult mystery ‘Stoneborn’ from the creators of horror blockbuster ‘Exhuma’.

Sara Gilbert Rumored to Join Netflix’s ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ Live-Action Series!
Rumor has it that Sara Gilbert of “Roseanne” is joining Netflix’s live-action ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins” series!
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‘Obsession’ Star “Wants to Be the Villain” in ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’; Already Appears in Franchise [Exclusive]
Exclusive: ‘Obsession’ star Michael Johnston tells Dread Central he’d love to join ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ in a villainous role. Learn more.

‘Terrifier’ Star Lauren LaVera Fights for Survival in Cannes Thriller ‘Man or Bear’
Lauren LaVera, the breakout “final girl” of the ‘Terrifier’ franchise, will top the survival thriller ‘Man or Bear’.

Kane Parsons Teases Possible ‘Backrooms’ Sequel and Limited Series
Kane Parsons tells fans he not only has ideas for a limited ‘Backrooms’ series but also sees a sequel as part of the franchise’s future.
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‘Batman: Knightfall’: The Story That Broke Batman Returns in Animated Form
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios says its industry showcase will include the world premiere of ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall’!
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AI Thriller ‘Answr’ Calls to Mind Kubrick’s 2001′ [Image]
Check out the first image from Stephen Kay’s psychological thriller ‘Answr’, which calls to mind Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’
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‘Crystal Lake’: Peacock Sets ‘Friday the 13th’ Series for October!
Peacock announced that its ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel series, ‘Crystal Lake’, will premiere on the streamer this coming October 15, 2026.

‘Hope’ – Neon Shares Clip From ‘The Wailing’ Director’s New… Creature Feature?
Cannes kicks off this week, and Neon has shared a clip from ‘Hope’, the latest genre offering from ‘The Wailing’ director Na Hong-Jin.

Sean Byrne’s Next: Serial Killer Thriller ‘The Mannequin’, Starring Melissa Leo!
Academy Award winner Melissa Leo (‘Prisoners’) is set to star in Sean Byrne’s serial killer thriller ‘The Mannequin’.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Has Flawless Box Office Opening Victory: Estimated $40M
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s ‘Mortal Kombat II’ opened in theaters this weekend and had itself a flawless victory.

‘Terrifier 4’ Will Ring in the New Year With a 2027 Release Target
Responding to a fan who asked whether the movie could arrive this year, Leone said the plan is for ‘Terrifier 4’ to hit theaters in 2027.

Quiet on the Set: Filming Begins on ‘A Quiet Place: Part III’!
John Krasinski is back in the director’s chair for the third film, ‘A Quiet Place: Part III,’ which has officially begun filming!
















