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The #1 Thriller Series On Hulu Concerns A Seriously Creepy Cult And Is Based On Real Events
A creepy cult show inspired by true events just cracked the Hulu charts. It arrived on the streamer last week with two episodes and immediately cleared the competition. The new show you need to watch is The Clearing. Synopsis When a local girl goes missing, a woman is forced to face the demons from her traumatic childhood. The Clearing was created by Matt Cameron and Elise McCredie.The series is based on In the Clearing by J. P. Pomare.
Fans Compare The #1 Action-Thriller On Netflix To The Films Of Quentin Tarantino
A new action thriller has cracked the Netflix Top 10. The movie looks wild, and people are having a hard time fitting into a specific genre category. However, they all seem to love the unexpected surprise that is Blood & Gold. Synopsis Spring 1945. Blood & Gold is set in the final days of the Second World War, telling the story of the German deserter Heinrich (Robert Maaser), the young and courageous farmer Elsa (Marie Hacke) – and a whole host of Nazis.
A New 'Resident Evil' Film Is Reportedly In Development
Resident Evil hive rise! Word on the Ontario, Canada streets is it that we’re very possibly getting a new movie. While explaining how an 11 million dollar boost from the local government will be spent on local projects, Sudbury.com, mentioned one of those titles would be The Umbrella Chronicles. “Although no details are provided, The Umbrella Chronicles is a Resident Evil video game, and the 2021 movie, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, was filmed in Sudbury.
The Greatest Action Movie Ever Made
Ninjas! Guns! Drugs! Jazz! SHARKS! There’s no way at least one of those words didn’t catch your attention. Hell, they all should have. What have they got in common? Gerardo Preciado’s upcoming flick, Narco Shark, features all these things — and more! Now, we have a NEW trailer showing off some of the action in store for us.
"There were so many twists and turns"
Our new mysterious found-footage queen is still #1 on the Netflix charts this week. This thriller has made viewers plug in and connect with the twists and turns for the third week in a row. Missing is yet again the girl to beat! Synopsis From the minds behind Searching comes Missing, a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that makes you wonder how well you know those closest to you.
'Let Me Out' Exclusive: New Queer Horror Comic Inspired by the Satanic Panic Coming From Oni Press
Dread Central is excited to exclusively announce the upcoming release of Oni Press‘ new graphic novel Let Me Out. Written by Emmett Nahil(Leatherwood) and illustrated by George Williams (Croc and Roll), this terrifying queer horror story is set in 1979 in the New Jersey suburbs at the beginning of the Satanic Panic. Read the full synopsis: Let Me Out is a tribute to queer cinema and vintage revenge-exploitation films.
The Five Scariest Overnight Shifts In Horror [Video]
In honor of the terrifying new film Malum hitting digital, we’re dredging up five of the scariest overnight shifts in horror. Night shifts. If you’ve ever worked one, you know that they can tap into the deep-seated anxieties associated with being alone, maybe even in the dark, often in unfamiliar and isolated environments. The solitude, eerie silence, and knowledge that the world outside is asleep, creates a palpable sense of isolation and vulnerability.
The Boulet Brothers Reveal All About Their Halfway To Halloween Special On Shudder
The Boulet Brothers have made a terrifyingly gorgeous name for themselves with their drag competition reality show The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. Their focus on monstrous and disgusting drag has made them a pillar of the horror world, making us all relish being called one of their uglies. Now, the spooky pair is entering the world of horror fiction with their upcoming variety show The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway To Halloween TV Special, coming to Shudder and AMC+ on April 25.
DreadXP's Terrifying Hit Game 'The Mortuary Assistant' Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch
Our brother organization DreadXP had an unprecedented year in 2022, releasing a number of unmissable indie horror games for fans to devour. Today we have some good news, as two of those extraordinary titles are now more accessible than ever. Both The Mortuary Assistant and SPOOKWARE have hit the Nintendo Switch today.
Stephen King Praises The Most Anticipated New Horror Movie Of The Year As "Gruesome" and "Bloody"
Dread Central’s own Drew Tinnin said Evil Dead Rise was a “glorious mashup of gore and gags Evil Dead fans have come to know and love.” If Drew’s endorsement isn’t enough for you (though it should be), everyone’s favorite horror author Stephen King has taken to Twitter to recommend Lee Cronin’s franchise reboot. See what King had to say below: Stephen King, naturally, is a huge fan of elevators vomiting blood.
Show Your Love For 'Terrifier' And Art The Clown!
This summer, the original Terrifier is coming to big screens for the first time ever! To celebrate all things Art the Clown, we want you to send in videos of your Terrifier art, tattoos, cosplays, anything that shows your love for everyone’s favorite murderous clown. Lucky winners will have their video played on the big screen before the film and shared on Dread Central and Dread’s social pages! Submit your photos and videos via this form before May 1, 2023.
'Terrifier' Returns To Theaters This Summer
DREAD, the L.A.-based distribution and financing company Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label, announced today via The Hollywood Reporter plans to re-release Terrifier, Damien Leone’s 2016 slasher horror—that would lead to the smash box-office hit Terrifier 2—nationwide in theaters with Iconic Events, who handled the explosively successful rollout of the sequel last year.
'Demon Wind' Set To Get Official Sequel [Exclusive]
Grime House Films and Teer/Mathis Productions, the award-winning team behind The Macabre, which won “Best Cult Film” at the Shockfest Film Festival, are thrilled to announce their latest horror project, Demon Wind 2: The Serpent’s Coil. Production on the teaser and funding trailer is set to begin in May. The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will launch in July, and principal photography commences in late fall or winter. Director Eric Mathis said, “This really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
'Abruptio' Writer and Director Evan Marlowe Discusses His New Puppet Horror [Exclusive Interview]
After a number of years in development, the bizarre new puppet horror film Abruptio is now finally being screened at various prestigious film festivals. As you can see from the trailer and stills, Abruptio features life-sized puppets interacting with live-action environments, and the result is unusual, to say the least. Especially since no other film has used puppets in such a way.
'The Black Demon' Trailer: This Gigantic Shark Is Stalking Josh Lucas
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Spring has sprung! As many flock to the beaches for Spring Break, all we can think about is aquatic horror. Big sharks, big crocs, you name it, if it swims and is ready to wreak havoc, we love it. That’s why we’re excited about director Adrian Grünberg’s new massive shark horror The Black Demon, which swims into theaters this April. Read the full synopsis: Josh Lucas (Yellowstone) stars in this edge-of-your-seat action thriller from the director of Rambo: Last Blood.
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The #1 Thriller On Netflix Is Messing Up Viewers: "The twists and turns will GAG you"
The #2 film on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies Ii the U.S. today is an underrated gem from 2019. This thriller made an impression pre-pandemic and is now getting a second life on the planet’s most popular streamer. The film that has the internet talking today is I See You. In the movie, a policeman and his doctor wife have some marriage problems, and the son blames the mother. For his job, the policeman investigates a case of a missing boy. The possible kidnapping looks like some cases from a few years ago.
Nuptial Terror in 'Significant Other' and 'Honeymoon'
“I haven’t been feeling like myself,” Ruth says in Significant Other, a line that suits Bea in Honeymoon like two peas in an alien pod. Though released eight years apart, Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s Significant Other shares uncanny DNA with Leigh Janiak’s Honeymoon. Both stories follow two lovers on a sabbatical in the woods, on the precipice of the next step in their relationship, and shine a spotlight on their love and commitment as they face the alienation of being alone together.
The Number One Thriller On Prime Video Is Based On A Disturbing True Story: "Watching the movie now has my stomach in knots"
We love creepy movies based on real life. Many of you do, too, seeing how an unsettling new movie inspired by true events is dominating the charts. The #1 thriller on Prime Video is The Silent Twins. The film is centered on the lives of June and Jennifer Gibbons, real-life identical twins who grew up in Wales and became known as “the silent twins” because of their refusal to communicate with anyone but each other.
'The Wrath of Becky' Star Seann William Scott On Finally Getting To Play Villains
Two years ago, Lulu Wilson bloodied our screens with her stellar performance as the titular Becky in Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott‘s Becky. Now, she’s back, meaner than ever, and ready to kick neo-Nazi ass in The Wrath of Becky.
The Number One Documentary On Netflix Is A Controversial Mystery: "Someone out there knows what really happened"
For better or worse, Netflix is a true crime aficionado’s sweet, sweet haven. Chart-topping series such as Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal continue to enrapture viewers as Netflix wades deeper and deeper into the realm of shocking, impossible-to-believe true stories. Most recently, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared has dominated the charts. The title is currently topping the list of documentaries available on the streamer.
Salem Horror Fest Announces Its Full Line-Up
Coming back to Salem this spring is the unabashedly queer Salem Horror Fest, led by festival director Kay Lynch. The festival will run for 10 days, starting on Thursday, April 20, and ending on Sunday, March 30. The festival is dedicated to lifting up the voices of marginalized creators, with this year’s official selection featuring a 50/50 split of men and women filmmakers. Additionally, one-third of the featured filmmakers identify as queer.
Mike Mignola Talks His New 'Pinnochio' Project [Exclusive]
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Renowned Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and celebrated novelist Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events) are teaming up with Beehive Books for an illustrated and annotated edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic novel PINOCCHIO.
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'Yellowjackets' Season 2 Trailer: Elijah Wood Arrives for Brutal, Frosty New Season [Watch]
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SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for season two of the Emmy-nominated drama Yellowjackets. The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995. Yellowjackets follows a high school girls’ team after they survive a plane crash in the remote northern wilderness.
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Irish Horror Film ‘Unwelcome’ is a Jumbled and Aimless Effort
Unwelcome is an Irish folk horror film that initially shows a certain level of promise. But, it ultimately can’t overcome its pacing issues or the notion that the picture was put together by assembling a mishmash of recycled genre tropes. Unwelcome begins with a harrowing home invasion that sees newly expectant mother Maya (Hannah John-Kamen) and her partner Jamie (Douglas Booth) fighting for their lives and the life of their unborn child.
The #1 Horror Show On Hulu Last Month Should Surprise No One
If there is one thing we all love, it’s a show on a streaming service that we have a log-in for. This is why it’s no surprise that the #1 horror show on Hulu last month was The Last Of Us. That’s right! Enough of you added HBO to your Hulu plans to make this show the streamer’s winner for January and February. We assume this streak will end with the season next month.
The Number One Horror Movie On Hulu Has Fans Freaked: "You'll be yelling at the screen"
The Hulu charts are chaotic and wild, and that says a lot about the people who stream their horror movies there. This week’s random chart topper swam great lengths to claim the throne. According to Flixpatrol, The Reef: Stalked is the top-charting horror movie on Hulu proper. Meaning, it’s found on the streamer without any premium add-ons. The Film’s Synopsis After her sister’s murder, Nic, her younger sister, and two friends seek solace through a Pacific island kayaking adventure.
The Number One Documentary Series On Netflix Is Disturbing Viewers: "Wealth and power can nearly cover up anything"
There are a lot of true crime fans out there. So, when Netflix proposes a series about corruption, cover-ups, and communities being torn apart, it usually does very well. This explains why Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal: Limited Series landed on Netflix with a boom two weeks ago. It is holding on to the #5 spot on the TV (English) Chart. That makes it the number one documentary across the entire streamer.
A Feminist Slasher?
When you look up what makes a slasher, the internet tells you that it is “a horror subgenre that meets certain criteria, including an effective killer, a high body count, and non-firearm weapons”. Or “a genre of horror films involving a killer stalking and murdering a group of people, usually by use of bladed or sharp tools like knife, chainsaw, scalpel, etc.” But I feel as though us fans know that it’s a genre where violence is done to women first and their male co-stars second.
Five Horror Remakes That Are Better Than The Original [Video]
Alright, we know what you’re all thinking: “remakes suck.” We all know they often get a bad rap for being inferior to the original, but every once in a blue moon, one comes along that is superior to its counterpart. Today we will be counting down the top five horror movie redos that have not only paid homage to the original but have also brought their own unique twists and scares to the table.
Cannabis & Chill: 5 Trippy Horror Films To Stream While Under The Influence
Two of my main thrills in life are watching horror movies and indulging in cannabis products. So, when presented with the opportunity to speak to both in a single article, my brain melted, and then I died. Luckily, I quickly bounced back from my untimely demise and also managed to overcome my liquified cerebrum. So, here I am to talk about a handful of horror films that are, objectively, even better when enjoying your favorite forms of cannabis.
Liberal Seeks Conservatives to Broaden His Perspective, Fliers Say - SoHo - DNAinfo New York
That’s one way to try and bridge the divide. Alex Reinoso, 33, has been posting fliers around the city seeking a conservative ideologue to help bring some fresh perspectives to his life. “Hi, I’m Alex. I’m a liberal. All of my friends are liberal,” his fliers state. “My newsfeed is one-sided. Are you conservative and dealing with the same issue? If so I’d like to talk. We'll take things slow at first and see where it goes from there” "I kind of didn’t want to have a complete agenda.
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