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Mike Joy

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

HOLIDAY CHEER TURNS TO FEAR IN LONG WINTER NIGHTS, A NEW HORROR STORY ADVENT CALENDAR PODCAST PREMIERES DEC 1

Every night, a new little door. Every door, a new little horror. Award-winning storytellers Matthew G. Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring, best know for writing and directing the Emmy-nominated Welcome to the Blumhouse Live experience, present LONG WINTER NIGHTS, a free holiday horror advent calendar podcast. The series uses audio flash fiction to combine the beloved ritual of …

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INDIE RIGHTS TO DISTRIBUTE INDIE THRILLER/HORROR MOVIE “AIR SHIFT”

Indie Rights has secured Worldwide distribution rights to the edgy thriller/horror movie AIR SHIFT, written and directed by Chris Maes. The film tells the story of female disk-jockey Lisa Richmond, who works an overnight shift at a small-town FM radio station playing new and alternative music. Over the course of a single fateful night, she finds herself held captive by …

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Horror-Fix Films Unveils First Look at MANGLED: The Shelbyville Torture Tapes

Horror-Fix Films has released the first official look at its next major horror docudrama, Mangled: The Shelbyville Torture Tapes, offering audiences an early glimpse into what promises to be one of the most disturbing and provocative genre films of 2026. Currently in production and tracking toward a first-quarter 2026 wrap, Mangled is slated for a late 2026 release. The film …

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Official Trailer – WE BURY THE DEAD starring Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, and Matt Whelan

Vertical will release WE BURY THE DEAD nationwide only in theaters on January 2, 2026 Written and Directed by Zak Hilditch Produced by Kelvin Munro, Grant Sputore, Ross M. Dinerstein, Joshua Harris, Mark Fasano Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Cleaner), Brenton Thwaites (Titans), Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin), Matt Whelan (Narcos). After a …

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Montana Mager Signs On for Phil Herman’s Intense New Horror A Soldier’s Descent

Rising horror star Montana Mager is set to terrify audiences in Phil Herman’s upcoming feature A Soldier’s Descent. Known for his magnetic screen presence and raw intensity, Mager is quickly emerging as one of horror’s hottest new talents. Mager will portray Fred, one of the campers whose storyline takes a chilling turn as the film explores trauma, fear, and survival. …

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SCREAMIFY BECOMES FIRST STREAMER TO LAUNCH DEDICATED MICRO HORRORS™ VERTICAL

Screamify, the premier independent horror streaming platform based in Nashville, Tennessee, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Micro Horrors™ vertical. Screamify becomes the first major streaming service to dedicate a category exclusively to this new format, capitalizing on the global rise of mobile-first, short-form narrative content. Micro Horrors™ are Screamify’s terrifying adaptation of the rapidly growing “Micro Drama” trend. …

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Night Patrol with CM Punk, Justin Long, and Mike Ferguson Is A Fully Charged Adrenaline Rush

After the gut-punch of Lowlife, filmmaker Ryan Prows returns with Night Patrol, a brutal, genre-bending reflection on power, policing, and the ghosts that haunt the neighborhoods of South Los Angeles. Premiering at Fantastic Fest 2025 before heading to Beyond Fest, the film takes aim at both the institutional and supernatural forces that terrorize marginalized communities. At its core, Night Patrol …

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The Baphomet Séance — A Ritual of Cinema Reborn

Few films in recent memory have inspired the level of fascination, confusion, and awe that has followed The Baphomet Séance. Though it first appeared—almost mythically—in 1983, it is only now, more than forty years later, that audiences are finally able to experience it in restored form. What has emerged is not just another horror film, but a cinematic ritual—part occult …

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Join the Dragon Creative Agency

Where Creativity Meets Opportunity DRagonSTUDIOS are proud to announce the launch of DRagon Creative Agency (DCA) an exclusive opportunity for our Cinebacker supporters to take their involvement to the next level. When you choose a Perk featuring the DCA logo, you’ll unlock a range of exclusive benefits designed to help you build your profile, connect with fans, and open doors …

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3 Rats Entertainment Unleash “BAD BUNNY” — The Deranged Monster Rabbit

The masters of indie mayhem, 3 Rats Entertainment proudly announce their latest terrifying creation — BAD BUNNY, a ferocious new horror film set to haunt audiences this Fall season. Born deep in the shadows of the woods, Bad Bunny isn’t your childhood pet — he’s a mutated, bloodthirsty beast driven by rage and a taste for terror. Twisted by nature …

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Official Trailer: Sorority of the Damned

Official Trailer for Joe Davison’s horror film, Sorority of the Damned starring Felissa Rose, Sydney Carvill, Kaleina Cordova, Chelsea Jordan, Jaime Brightbill, Olivia Cordell and Joe Davison. Trevor Harmony is an inept handyman who discovers his family’s lineage is far more then he suspected. Now he must step into action and save four unsuspecting sorority girls from being consumed by …

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Folklore of “The Melon Heads” Brought To Life on Tubi

The Melon Heads is an American Folklore about a Midwest doctor who experimented on children with hydrocephalus resulting in their deformed appearances. The popular horror tale has been brought to life by Eddie “Fright” Lengyel (American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet, Hellweek) and is available now on Tubi. A senior project sends two students into the lair of sinister …

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Dragon Studios Launches Driller Killer 2 Crowdfunding Campaign on Cinebacker

From DRagonSTUDIOS comes the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic DRILLER KILLER 2, starring Beverly Randolph (Return of the Living Dead) and Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), with a special appearance by Hollywood legend Denzel Washington. Veteran crime reporter Jayne Goodman (Beverly Randolph) has spent her career exposing darkness, but now the world comes to her through a screen. Paralyzed …

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Games That Get The Shivers Started

Horror has always had a way of bleeding into unexpected corners of our culture. It lurks in old folklore, creeps through films, and, lately, flickers on our screens in the form of games designed to make your pulse race. Whether you’re pressing play or spinning reels, the thrill comes from that same dark curiosity, the need to flirt with fear. …

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