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Cinephobia Releasing announced today that it has acquired North American and UK Rights to director Marcel Walz’s (“Brute 1976”, “Anathema”) and writer Joe Knetter’s (“Twilight of the Dead”, “The Caretaker”) latest feature “Brute 1986”, the highly anticipated sequel to last summer’s cult hit “Brute 1976”. Cinephobia Releasing acquired rights to the film in a deal negotiated between Cinephobia President Raymond Murray, and Executive Producers Tobias Schuermann and Dirk Schuermann. The film is set to …

Independent filmmaker Jared Masters (Slink) invites audiences into a sun-soaked nightmare with Tropical Parasite (2026), a supernatural horror adventure now streaming on Plex and Fawesome and available on DVD through Amazon. Set against the mysterious waters of the Andaman Sea, Tropical Parasite follows a daring treasure hunter whose pursuit of riches leads him into the grip of an evil sea …

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially unleashed the ultimate tribute to horror’s most tragic shapeshifter with The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection on 4K Ultra HD. For the first time ever on native 4K disc and digital platforms, fans can experience all seven iconic films from the original era of transformative terror, fully remastered with striking High Dynamic Range (HDR10). …

As real-world headlines increasingly warn of the terrifying boundaries of unchecked Artificial Intelligence, The Movie Agency and PR powerhouse Marketing Macabre have dropped the chilling first look at their upcoming Italian sci-fi thriller, DROID HOUSE. Directed by visionary filmmaker Leonardo Barone, the film taps directly into modern societal dread, transforming the convenience of smart-home technology into a high-tech chamber of …

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Marketing Macabre is thrilled to unveil the official trailer for Echoes from the Void, the highly anticipated supernatural horror anthology from award-winning filmmaker Robert W. Filion. Following its successful global streaming launch on Amazon Prime, this chilling new trailer offers a deeper look into the fractured realities, psychological dread, and reality-bending narratives that define Filion’s latest cinematic puzzle box. The …

BLACK MANDALA is proud to present RISE OF THE RATS, a horror-punk feature directed by Stephen Roach (The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist, Cookster: The Darkest Days). Drawing inspiration from iconic 1980s genre films such as The Lost Boys, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Gremlins, RISE OF THE RATS delivers a wild blend of horror, personality, dark humor, and …

In Mark Heyman’s feature film directorial debut, married couple Patrick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Phoebe Dynevor) journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader (Jacki Weaver) even as Abigail falls under her …

Academy Award® nominee Scarlett Johansson fronts The Exorcist: Martyrs, an unsettling new chapter in one of the most storied titles in cinema history from genre auteur Mike Flanagan, the creator of acclaimed series The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass, and the upcoming Carrie, as well as the films Doctor Sleep, The Life …

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced the highly anticipated 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of John Landis’s legendary 1981 horror-comedy masterpiece, An American Werewolf in London. This landmark film arrived on October 6, 2026, as a stunning, Limited Edition 4K Steelbook. The new release brings the Academy Award-winning practical special effects and haunting atmospheres to life like never before, …

The anthology collects 26 original winter horror stories designed to be read one night at a time throughout December. Long Winter Nights, the seasonal horror storytelling series created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring, is bringing its first season to print with a new Kickstarter campaign for LONG WINTER NIGHTS: A Horror Advent Anthology. Inspired by the …

The next generation of the Warren paranormal legacy is stepping into one of horror’s longest-running franchises. Deathstalker Productions has announced that Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light, the upcoming feature installment in the long-running Witchcraft horror franchise.

  Cinema Epoch is thrilled to announce that the next two twisted chapters of the ultimate culinary cult horror franchise are officially making their physical media debut. Human Hibachi 2 and Human Hibachi 3: The Last Supper, directed by award-winning indie horror filmmaker Mario Cerrito, are officially coming to Blu-ray and DVD. Physical collectors and extreme horror aficionados will soon …

Independent horror maestro Joe Davison has officially unleashed the chaotic first trailer for his highly anticipated horror-comedy feature, Demon Queen Pinball Machine. Shot entirely on location in Tampa, the film blends retro arcade nostalgia, physical comedy, and supernatural terror into a high-octane creature feature. The official trailer drops today as momentum builds toward the movie’s theatrical world premiere later this …