A great white that focuses on nothing except consumption, it’s waiting for someone to go into the ocean. Predatory dinosaurs, they yearn for the opportunity to rip their prey apart. Being in either of these scenarios would not be ideal. However, I would argue only one of them can truly be called horror. Spoilers ahead, although, what the hell are you doing if you haven’t seen Jaws or Jurassic Park yet? I thought comparing the scarier aspects of these two properties would be an intriguing exercise. Before I get into it, I’ll mainly be referencing the first films of each franchise as well as th ..read more

I’m absolutely thrilled to hear the news that one of Peter Jackson’s early horror masterpieces, Dead Alive, is reportedly getting the 4K UHD treatment in 2024! As a lifelong fan of Jackson’s unique cinematic vision, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the day when this delightfully gory cult classic would receive the restoration it deserves. But the excitement doesn’t stop there – it seems Dead Alive will be joined by two other seminal entries in Jackson’s filmography, with 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases also planned for his 1987 splatter film Bad Taste and the 1989 puppet-filled madness of Meet the Feeb ..read more

Twenty-five years after the game-changing release of “The Blair Witch Project,” the original cast members are banding together to demand fair treatment from Lionsgate, the studio that acquired the film’s rights two decades ago. Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams are speaking out against what they claim is disrespect and unfair profiteering by the studio, and are taking a stand to fight for their rights. In a joint statement, the trio is requesting that Lionsgate pay them residuals for their work on the original film, equivalent to what they would have received if they had b ..read more

Tubi is set to captivate audiences this May with a diverse array of original films designed to burrow under your skin. From a young woman’s descent into a chilling psychological abyss to a deadly influencer scandal that pulls back the curtain on the sinister side of social media, as well as a riveting true crime documentary that revisits one of the most infamous legal cases in American history, Tubi has curated an insidious array of fear-inducing fiction and fact primed to fray every nerve. First up, prepare to have your nerves rattled by DEADBOLT. In this haunting thriller, a young woman see ..read more

Addictions have a way of sinking their claws deep into our psyches, holding us captive in a cycle of craving and guilt. Whether it’s the ever-present temptation of a lit cigarette or the siren call of alcohol, these vices can wield a powerful grip, much like the malevolent forces that plagued Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s chilling masterpiece, The Shining. As we follow Jack’s descent into madness, fueled by his struggles with alcoholism, we bear witness to the insidious nature of addiction. Just as the Overlook Hotel’s ghostly inhabitants slowly eroded Jack’s sanity, the grip of nicotine ..read more

The Overlook Film Festival, America’s premier celebration of all things horror, just wrapped up its biggest and most successful edition yet in New Orleans from April 4-7, 2024. The 8th annual festival shattered previous attendance records, welcoming 90 filmmaker guests and around 6,000 attendees for 36 sold-out screenings of the latest and greatest in horror cinema. As the festival drew to a close, the highly-coveted audience and juried awards were announced, honoring innovative new voices pushing boundaries in the genre. The feature film Audience Award went to Damian Mc Carthy’s Oddity, a te ..read more

Mark your calendars, thriller fans – a bone-chilling new movie is set to hit the big screen this fall. “Speak No Evil,” written and directed by James Watkins, is slated for theatrical release on Friday, September 13, 2024. The film follows a group of friends – played by James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, and Scoot McNairy – who set out on what they expect to be a dream vacation in a beautiful country house. But their idyllic getaway quickly takes a dark turn, descending into a psychological nightmare. “Speak No Evil” promises to be an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have a ..read more

In a move to bolster its video-on-demand offerings for Canadian viewers, Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox Corporation, has announced the addition of over 200 new movies to its expansive library. This substantial content expansion comes through newly executed licensing deals with global entertainment powerhouses NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The influx of new titles spans a diverse range of genres and fan-favorite franchises, providing Tubi’s Canadian audience with an even more robust and compelling content selection. From bloc ..read more

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