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About Chad Collins

Chad Collins is a writer based in Florida. A staff writer for Dread Central, you can find his additional work on SlashFilm, Gayly Dreadful, Council of Zoom, and Rue Morgue. Follow him on Twitter @ChadisCollins

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Grind
March 17, 2026
The anti-capitalist bent of 'Grind' adds some nightmarish flavor to the fun yet somewhat uneven modern horror anthology. Our SXSW…
Never After Dark
March 14, 2026
'Never After Dark' has a promise, but its haunted house shenanigans soon feel too unoriginal to leave a lasting impact.…
Bagworm
March 14, 2026
Oliver Bernsen’s 'Bagworm' is a gooey, sublime portrait of contemporary meltdowns with a body horror edge. Our SXSW review:
Ugly Cry
March 12, 2026
Emily Robinson's 'Ugly Cry' is a grounded, dysphoric body horror about the very real cost of fame and success.
Kpop Demon Hunters
March 12, 2026
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are officially returning to helm the much-anticipated sequel to smash Netflix hit 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
Jenna Ortega
March 12, 2026
Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell are set to star in a remake of 'Single White Female' from the 'Bodies, Bodies,…
March 11, 2026
We sat down with 'Obex' filmmaker Albert Birney to talk horror, 'The Legend of Zelda,' and why his nostalgic-hit is…
The Hills Have Eyes
March 10, 2026
Alexandre Aja's 'The Hills Have Eyes' turns 20 this year. Its legacy endures as one of the century's best horror…
Hokum SXSW Premiere
March 9, 2026
From huge horror headliners like 'Hokum' to gruesome genre gems like 'Drag,' here are all the premieres we’re most excited…
March 6, 2026
The Unnamed Footage Festival returns with a terrifying slate of second-wave titles. See the exclusive announcement here.
Diabolic
February 24, 2026
Daniel J. Philips' 'Diabolic' is slow-burn religious horror that eventually finds its monstrous (and gory) footing.
This is Not a Test
February 23, 2026
'This is Not a Test' comes of age in the zombie apocalypse. It’s harrowing, though assuredly not for everyone.