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Ask a table at a Fitzroy pub who makes the pokies in the next room and someone will say Aristocrat. Ask who makes Sweet Bonanza and you’ll get a blank look, even from people who’ve played it for hours. The game is everywhere. The studio behind it is a name nobody in Australia has reason to know.

Werwulf by Robert Eggers is one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year. Will its release spark a revival in the horror genre, as werewolves start to roam our screens again? The History of Werewolves in Horror Movies and Popular Culture Werewolf stories can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology, with the medieval period then …

The 1990s were a golden era for psychological tension, slick neo-noirs, and domestic nightmares. Directors pushed boundaries, audiences craved mind-bending twists, and the thriller genre evolved into a cinematic powerhouse. Here is a look back at ten essential, must-see thrillers from the 1990s, counted down to the ultimate cinematic trip.

The 1980s was a golden era of pop culture, defined by synth soundtracks, neon lights, and unforgettable movie moments. While mainstream magazines focused on the most obvious Hollywood stars, a generation of moviegoers was secretly losing their hearts to a mix of cult movie queens, sci-fi icons, and fantasy muses. Here is the definitive countdown of the top ten secret …

From vintage syndicated scares to modern streaming nightmares, horror television has evolved into a powerhouse medium. This countdown ranks the top ten best horror television series of all time, celebrating the icons, monsters, and eerie towns that shaped the genre.

A deal with the Devil rarely begins with fire. It begins with an offer. More money. More talent. Youth. Fame. Knowledge. One impossible wish, delivered with suspiciously good timing. The supernatural part gets the poster art, but the real engine of the story is simpler: someone is asked to judge a risk while wanting the reward far too much. That’s …

Horror movies thrive on the tropes of a genre. The same emotional hooks have been used in pokie games, which now have a cult horror and thriller following. While horror movies are full of thrills and gore-filled spills, they provide a passive experience. Hiding behind a pillow, you simply consume the entertainment on screen. A horror slot game is a …

  Look, I’m just going to say it: after watching Hollywood dump CGI all over everything for the past twenty years, it’s honestly refreshing to see horror filmmakers remember why we fell in love with this genre in the first place. Real blood. Actual latex monsters. Prosthetics that exist in the same room as the actors. There’s something about practical …

While certain subversive mythical retellings and a swinging superhero will likely claim the top spots for the box office by the numbers, it’d be fair to say that the story of cinema in 2026 so far has been defined by horror. Interest in films like Obsession and Backrooms has been incredible and hopefully a sign of things to come. At …

The longest-running interconnected B-horror franchise in history is preparing for its most ambitious chapter yet with Witchcraft XVIII: The Lanterne of Light. Spearheaded by independent filmmakers Carissa and Andrew Pierson, this upcoming 18th installment marks a massive stylistic shift for the straight-to-video series. Moving away from the traditional softcore erotica-thriller roots of the legacy films, The Lanterne of Light pivots …

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434706/mediaviewer/rm3065038336/) The definitive rankings of top-rated dark animated series highlight masterpieces like Monster, The Promised Neverland, and Parasyte that excel in suspense and visceral thrills. However, with hundreds of shows available, finding a truly frightening series that is worth your limited free time can feel overwhelming. Understanding verifiable metrics eliminates the guesswork, helping you pick a show that actually delivers …

The independent horror scene is on fire this season, thanks to a relentless wave of terrifyingly unique releases and industry announcements spearheaded by public relations powerhouse Marketing Macabre. From fresh platforms expanding their horizons to transgressive sequels dominating streaming charts, the summer of 2026 has delivered a treasure trove of content for genre purists. Here are the top ten indie …

Few horror icons have shown the staying power of Universal Monsters. Nearly a century after audiences first met Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Mummy or The Invisible Man on the big screen, these characters continue to appear across entirely new forms of entertainment. Their influence extends well beyond classic cinema, shaping everything from video games and collectible figures to immersive attractions …

Horror has long ceased to live only on the screen: its images have seeped into comics, music, video games, and even slot machine design. A ghoul, vampire, or masked maniac now meets the player not in a movie theater but on spinning reels — with the same fog, the same creaking floorboards, and the same suspense. In this article, we …