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

We all have them – whispers of places so haunted, so tainted by tragedy, that they burrow deep into our darkest nightmares. In the Tubi original documentary Scariest Places in the World, a panel of paranormal investigators, folklore experts, podcasters, and paranormal tour guides rank the top 10 most terrifying sites the planet has to offer. Could the scariest place be the foreboding Bran Castle in Transylvania? – The birthplace of Dracula. What makes this castle so eerie is not only the dark lore that was birthed from its walls but also the horrific crimes that took place within its very fo ..read more

In a move that is sure to delight fans of cosmic horror, Fulqrum Publishing and Misterial Games have just unveiled their latest project – Stygian: Outer Gods. This first-person survival horror title promises to immerse players in a dark and unsettling world inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. Set in the same universe as 2019’s Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, Outer Gods will task players with unraveling a sinister family mystery in the fog-shrouded town of Kingsport. As a mercenary accompanying a mysterious young woman, players will find themselves shipwrecked and beset by the nightmar ..read more

As a hardcore horror fanatic, the prospect of a new blood-soaked cinematic nightmare like “Abigail” has me positively giddy with anticipation. The moment I saw that tickets were already on sale for this Universal Pictures release, I rushed to secure my seat, eager to witness the gory carnage that’s in store. Just taking a look at the new trailer has my pulse quickening – an “R” rating promising “strong bloody violence and gore throughout, pervasive language and brief drug use” is music to my ears. If there’s one thing I love, it’s a horror movie that doesn’t hold back, and from the looks of i ..read more

Acclaimed director Maggie Gyllenhaal is set to bring a bold new vision to the classic Bride of Frankenstein story with her upcoming feature film “The Bride!”. Gyllenhaal’s take promises to be a dark, stylized, and provocative reinvention of the iconic gothic tale, exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and the ethical boundaries of science. Leading the captivating cast is acclaimed actor Christian Bale, who will portray a haunting and tortured version of Frankenstein’s Monster. Bale’s performance is said to delve deep into the psychological turmoil and existential anguish of the misunderstoo ..read more

This National Wildlife Week, Crackle is bringing out the beasts. The free streaming service is unleashing a feeding frenzy of horror titles where nature’s wildest, most ravenous creatures take center stage. From swarms of frenzied, flesh-eating fish to hulking reptilian terrors, these enraged animals are on a rampage, leaving a trail of chaos and carnage in their wake.  Whether you find yourself in the crosshairs of an apex predator far from its natural habitat, vacationing in a tropical paradise turned gruesome feeding ground, or trapped in the midst of a relentless insect swarm, Crackl ..read more

As the spring season approaches, Tubi, the popular free streaming platform, is set to thrill and chill its viewers with an impressive array of original horror and thriller titles premiering in April 2024. From a chilling military love triangle to a terrifying zombie festival, this month’s lineup promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Documentary: “Behind the Crime: Deadly Military Love Triangle” (April 3) Kicking off the month is the gripping documentary “Behind the Crime: Deadly Military Love Triangle.” When a young Army sergeant is mysteriously murdered, the police find them ..read more