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HorrorNews.net Manager. Located in New Jersey. I've been with HNN since it's creation in 2008. Responsibilities: managing talent, acquisitions, new programs, website strategizing, celebrity interviews, public relations, the paranormal column, “Unexplained Confidential”, and more. unexplainedconfidential.blogspot.com

CINEMA EPOCH UNLEASHES SASQUATCH WITHIN, A PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR THRILLER — NOW STREAMING ON YOUTUBE, COMING SOON TO TUBI AND FAWESOME

Cinema Epoch presents SASQUATCH WITHIN, a tense and claustrophobic psychological horror film directed and written by Gregory Hatanaka (Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance). The film is now available to watch in full on YouTube, with additional releases planned for Tubi and Fawesome. Blending elements of survival thriller and psychological horror, SASQUATCH WITHIN follows two assassins who awaken trapped inside a …

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Bayview Entertainment Invites Audiences into a Blurred Reality with the Release of Nightmare Symphony This May

This May, Bayview Entertainment invites horror enthusiasts to witness a descent into madness with the release of Nightmare Symphony. Directed by acclaimed Italian filmmakers Domiziano Cristopharo and Daniele Trani, the film serves as a visceral homage to the legendary Lucio Fulci and the classic Giallo genre. A Descent into Artistic Madness In Nightmare Symphony, a stressed-out horror director named Frank—portrayed …

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Michael Joy’s “DEAD Afterlife” Enters Final Kickstarter Week: Only $1,500 Needed to Bring Macabre Vision to Life

Michael Joy, the prominent horror publicist and creator of Marketing Macabre, is entering the high-stakes final week of the Kickstarter campaign for his feature film debut, DEAD afterlife. With only $1,500 remaining to hit the primary funding goal, the production team is calling on horror fans and independent cinema supporters to help push this “zombie/ghost mash-up” across the finish line.

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Movie Review: Frankie, Maniac Woman

Rate This MovieFrankie, Maniac Woman Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Frankie, Maniac Woman – directed by Pierre Tsigaridis, written by Dina Silva and Pierre Tsigaridis and starring Dina Silva, Stefanie Estes and Jordan DeBarge Synopsis: An aspiring L.A. singer confronts childhood trauma, internalized misogyny and industry fat-shaming until she violently breaks.

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Official Trailer for Found-Footage Horror ‘Last Look’ Debuts

Producers Eric Martinez and Curt Fulster are thrilled to reveal a terrifying first glimpse of their upcoming found-footage feature, LAST LOOK. The film centers on five distinct cards, each more dangerous than the last. As the influencer broadcasts the escalating chaos, the tension builds toward the final, titular draw: “Last Look.” Directed by A.J. Bennett, the film blends high-stakes supernatural …

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Independent Horror Adventure Echoes of Dread Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD This May

Falls Church-based Eagle Films announces the Blu-ray and DVD release of its latest indie horror adventure, Echoes of Dread, arriving this May, with a streaming debut to follow this summer. From filmmaker Philip Cook, Echoes of Dread builds on the legacy of his cult favorite Despiser—now in its third pressing—delivering a contemporary supernatural thriller rooted in digital-age terror. A crowd-funded …

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The New Faces of Fright: Marketing Macabre’s Indie Horror Spotlight

In the ever-evolving landscape of niche cinema, Marketing Macabre has cemented itself as a vital powerhouse for independent horror promotion. Specializing in giving “the next generation of masters of horror” a platform, the boutique PR firm recently highlighted a diverse slate of projects that push the boundaries of the genre. From supernatural slashers to gore-soaked sequels, here are ten standout …

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Urban Legends & Digital Nightmares: The Visceral Horror of Fright Teck Pictures

For over 15 years, filmmaker Eddie “Fright” Lengyel and his production company, Fright Teck Pictures, have carved out a significant space in the independent horror scene. Specializing in “micro-budget” films that prioritize practical effects and visceral storytelling, Lengyel has built a reputation for breathing life into urban legends and creating modern supernatural thrillers that resonate with dedicated horror fans. Below …

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Top Ten Horror Releases From Bayview Entertainment | Spring 2026

Bayview Entertainment continues to be a powerhouse for independent genre films, particularly in horror and thriller. Based on recent 2026 releases and streaming updates, here are ten notable “new” titles currently or recently made available across platforms like Tubi, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. 1. Mamochka (2026) Released on Blu-ray and digital platforms in April 2026, this horror film features a …

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Movie Review: Forever Home

Rate This MovieForever Home Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Forever Home – directed by Sean Oliver, written by Sean Oliver and Drew Leatham and starring Sammie Lideen, Drew Leatham and Michael DeCamp Synopsis: A new couple unwittingly spends their entire savings on a new home only to discover that it’s haunted. After inviting a medium to intervene they’re faced with …

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