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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

SCREAMIFY PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN WITH “BEHIND THE SCREAMS”

SCREAMIFY PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN WITH “BEHIND THE SCREAMS” — A NEW DOCUSERIES CAPTURING THE MAKING OF ITS GROUNDBREAKING MICRO HORRORS™ DEBUT, AUTONOMOUS Screamify, the independent horror streaming platform, today announced Behind the Screams, an ongoing behind-the-scenes docuseries launching on Screamify that takes viewers inside the creative chaos of independent horror production — beginning with an in-depth look at the …

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The Legend of Tinker Hell – A horror film like no other with a killer like no other

Acrostar Productions has created a horror film like no other with a killer like no other. Viewers will enjoy an original story and visceral kills thanks to horror SFX veteran Marcus Koch. Having assembled a highly talented cast and crew under award-winning Director/filmmaker Steve Hermann and iconic horror industry veteran Co-Director Lynn Lowry, The Legend of Tinker Hell mixes a …

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War Comes Home in Brutal Slasher A Soldier’s Descent — First Teaser Trailer Unleashed

A new slasher is entering the battlefield of modern horror — and it’s bringing something far more dangerous than just a knife. Deathstalker Productions has released the first teaser trailer for A Soldier’s Descent, an intense new slasher film that fuses brutal genre thrills with a grounded look at the psychological aftermath of war. The teaser immediately establishes a bleak …

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Genre Stalwarts Mike Ferguson and John Hitt Partner with Director Christopher Douglas-Olen Ray for a New Zombie Horror Feature “Dead Road”

A powerhouse trio of independent horror veterans has announced the development of “Dead Road”, a visceral new entry into the zombie subgenre. The project is currently in the early stages of development, promising a fresh, high-octane take on the undead apocalypse. The project is the brainchild of actor and genre superstar Mike Ferguson (The Last Hit, Amityville Uprising, The Boatyard). …

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SCREAMIFY LAUNCHES MICRO HORRORS™ WITH ‘AUTONOMOUS’ — THE FIRST HORROR SERIES SET INSIDE A REAL DRIVERLESS CAR OPERATING TODAY

Screamify, the independent horror streaming platform, today announced the launch of Micro Horrors™, its proprietary vertically formatted original series initiative, debuting with Autonomous — a 20-episode horror event set inside a modern, fully autonomous vehicle currently operating on public roads. Starring Erin Áine and Domenic Jungling, Autonomous centers on a couple riding in the backseat of a driverless vehicle after …

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REVENGE IS SERVED ALL DAY: BRON THERON’S ACTION-THRILLER “PANCAKE MAN” SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 14

Director Bron Theron and White Ninja Productions are proud to announce the official release of the highly anticipated indie action-thriller, Pancake Man, on March 14, 2026. Following the success of his 2023 film Half Dead Fred, writer/director Bron Theron delivers a high-octane “breakfast-noir” that blends the gritty realism of Falling Down with the stylized violence of Reservoir Dogs. The Plot …

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Kings Of Horror Launches “March Mayhem: Terror Films Edition”, A Month-Long Interactive Horror Tournament Event

Kings Of Horror, one of YouTube’s premier destinations for free horror films with over 1.5 million subscribers, has officially launched March Mayhem: Terror Films Edition, a month-long, bracket-style horror tournament spotlighting standout titles from Terror Films. Designed as a celebration of independent horror and audience-driven engagement, March Mayhem pits 16 Terror Films titles against one another in head-to-head matchups. Viewers …

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Marketing Macabre Unveils “The 8 Essential Steps For Your Marketing Campaign” Video Guide

Marketing Macabre, the industry’s go-to boutique agency for horror-centric promotion and niche digital strategy, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest expert resource: “The 8 Essential Steps For Your Marketing Campaign.” Now streaming on YouTube, this high-energy guide breaks down the foundational pillars of a successful rollout for creators, brands, and filmmakers alike.

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Splatterpunk Legend Shaun Hutson Returns with the Visceral Nightmare “The Weight of Eyes”

The “Godfather of Gore” is back. BayView Entertainment is proud to announce the release of The Weight of Eyes, a brutal psychological descent written by the undisputed master of British Splatterpunk, Shaun Hutson (Slugs, Spawn). Moving from the blood-soaked page to the screen, Hutson’s signature brand of unflinching extremity is brought to life by director Jason Figgis. This isn’t just …

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“DEAD LOVER” WAFTING INTO UK & IRISH CINEMAS IN STINK-O-VISION FROM MARCH 20

Lightbulb Film Distribution have announced that festival-hit Dead Lover will be wafting into select UK & Irish cinemas in Stink-O-Vision from March 20. Following its World Premiere at Sundance, the film played at SXSW, Night Visions, TIFF, Edinburgh International Film Festival and Soho Horror Festival. Dead Lover is a deliciously dark horror-comedy, for fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, …

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From The Team That Brought Audiences TERRIFIER Comes THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT

Shudder, the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, along with Epic Pictures and Dread, are proud to announce the Shudder streaming release of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT on March 27th. Based on the best-selling horror video game from creator Brian Clarke and named one of IndieWire’s “buzziest new nightmares” in 2026, THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT is directed by Jeremiah …

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1978 / Now available on demand in USA from Black Mandala Films

Black Mandala Films presents the internationally acclaimed horror feature1978, directed by Luciano Onetti and Nicolás Onetti, the visionary duo behind ABRAKADABRA and WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND. Blending political terror with occult horror, 1978 delivers a relentless descent into madness set against one of the darkest chapters in Argentine history. The film had its World Premiere at Sitges – Catalonian …

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THE DEAD GUY Premieres on TubiTV March 8

Atmospheric Paranormal Thriller Explores Justice Beyond the Grave Cinema Epoch announces the streaming debut of THE DEAD GUY, a paranormal thriller directed by King Jeff (Troubleshooters, Shallow Creek Cult). The film premieres on TubiTV on March 8, followed by expansion to additional digital platforms. Louisiana medium and FBI agent Justice Brown investigates three female apparitions who claim they were murdered …

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Michael Joy’s “DEAD afterlife” Crowdfunding Campaign LIVE on Kickstarter

Michael Joy, the mastermind behind the horror publicity powerhouse Marketing Macabre, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for his long-awaited genre-bending feature, Dead Afterlife. Joining the production team as co-producer is award-winning filmmaker Mario Cerrito (Human Hibachi franchise), Dead Afterlife presents a unique, macabre twist on the zombie subgenre. The story follows Donald Conlee, a man who attends his own …

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Bayview Entertainment Announces Acquisition of Award-Winning Surreal Horror-Drama ‘Compression’

Bayview Entertainment, a leader in independent genre distribution, is proud to announce the upcoming release of COMPRESSION, a harrowing and visually arresting descent into the psyche of a woman trapped by her own mind. Written and directed by Jakob Bilinski (Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh), with co-writing from Peter Matsoukas, Compression blends the gritty realism of psychological trauma with the vivid, terrifying imagery of a surrealist …

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