Survios, a leader in virtual reality gaming, in partnership with 20th Century Games, is set to launch the first action-horror VR game in the Alien franchise, titled ALIEN: Rogue Incursion. Scheduled for release during the 2024 holiday season, this game will be available on PlayStation VR2, PCVR via Steam, and Meta Quest 3. ALIEN: Rogue Incursion promises a heart-pounding virtual reality experience that plunges players deep into the dark corridors of the Alien universe. The game features a brand new storyline where players undertake a critical mission to outsmart and survive encounters with th ..read more

Rejoice Horror fans, Urban Death is back at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre for three weekends starting tonight. With its signature mix of the poignant and the profane, this incarnation of Urban Death offers a collection of vignettes that feels like a polished staging of an unrelenting nightmare. Veteran Urban Death performer Denise Devin takes her first stab at directing this iconic show and her voice is loud and clear. Her take dwells in the sad, the painful, the melancholy, and the truly horrific. Her hand-picked cast rises to the occasion with powerful performances across the board ..read more

I had the opportunity to connect with Craig Scorgie, an editor and ​​visual effects artist, who recently edited the Pakistani-Canadian supernatural drama film In Flames. Craig discussed with HorrorBuzz how his close collaboration with director Zarrar Khan unfolded throughout their work together, how he dealt with the metaphorical elements of the film as an editor, and the creative opportunities presented by ensuring the message was received across multiple cultural communities. A seasoned creative, Craig has previously worked on feature films, web series, shorts and documentaries, and is based ..read more

John Caglione Jr., a Hollywood legend known for his transformative work in special effects makeup, is venturing into new territory as he directs his first film, Morning Star. This horror/thriller, set to bring a fresh twist to the genre, comes from the creative minds at indie film studio ScreenSurger. Known for iconic works in films such as The Dark Knight and The Departed, Caglione’s transition from SFX artist to director is highly anticipated within the industry.     Morning Star centers around a group of college students planning for a sun-drenched spring break in Daytona Beach ..read more

The creative minds behind Terrifier 2 and The Mean One are joining forces with Iconic Events Releasing to bring a new flavor of horror and humor to the silver screen with SCREAMBOAT, slated for release in 2025. Steven Menkin, President and Co-Founder of Iconic Events, expressed excitement about providing a platform for filmmakers like Steven LaMorte to bring their unique visions to a broad audience. SCREAMBOAT promises to be an uproarious yet terrifying parody of the classic Steamboat Willie, featuring a malevolent mini-mouse causing chaos on a New York City ferry. The film, beginning product ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Writer/director Annick Blanc’s French Candian thriller Hunting Daze is one of those films grounded in real world horror. To hear her tell it at the Q & A, she based the film, in part, on the abuse and gaslighting that she suffered at the hands of a film teacher. While the feature deals with toxic masculinity, it’s never heavy-handed with its message and has complex characterization. It doesn’t underestimate the audience’s ability to arrive at their own conclusions, either. Nahéma Ricci stars as Nina, a sex worker, who, frustrated after a bac ..read more

Dive into the eerie depths of gothic horror with Melody For Alice, a new short film project by acclaimed director Stuart Wheeldon. This haunting narrative inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless tales introduces viewers to Mr. Wallace, a mysterious character played by the talented Nigel Barber. Wallace’s journey begins in a peculiar rummage shop where he discovers an ancient 78 record. Little does he know, playing this record will unlock a ghostly world teeming with dark secrets and spectral encounters. The film will star Nigel Barber, an American actor with a rich background in film, televisi ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Few films capture the rigor and struggle of the creative process as well as Dandelion, written and directed by Nicole Riegel. As Riegel said during a Q & A following the film, this feature is much more about the process than it is the results. It’s about the painstaking hours and labor that goes into making art, in this case music. KiKi Layne stars as Cincinatti resident Dandelion, who, three nights a week, plays music, including the same Gin Blossoms cover over and over again, to an unresponsive crowd a hotel bar. No one listens to her when she ..read more

Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival 2024 – Film festival hype aside, some movies just feel special. Ghostlight is one of those films. It’s an endearing indie comedy/drama that has the potential to find its audience and really resonate because it deals with the classic, universal themes of love, loss, and family. Directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, the film stars Keith Kupferer in one heck of a performance as Dan, a construction worker who gets roped into joining a community theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. More specifically, one of the play’s actresses, Rita (Dolly De Leo ..read more

Natalie Rodriguez’s latest psychological horror feature, Inner Child, is set to delve into the depths of night terrors and the haunting shadows of the past. The film follows Cassie, a 20-year-old college student, as she battles severe sleep paralysis and disturbing dreams dominated by a dark, menacing figure. Securing Johnathon Schaech both as a talent and a producer, Inner Child boasts a compelling cast including Isabella Jaimie, Felissa Rose, and Scout Taylor Compton. The film explores Cassie’s journey with her therapist, Dr. Reid, as they uncover unsettling connections to her childhood tr ..read more