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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

The Producers of Witchcraft XVIII: The Lanterne of Light Remember Jerry Feifer — The Relentless Force Behind a Horror Legacy

The horror world is remembering a legend. Jerry Feifer — independent producer, founder of Vista Street Entertainment, and the creative architect behind the Witchcraft franchise — passed away on September 20, 2025. Feifer leaves behind one of the most enduring legacies in low-budget horror history, having created and sustained a franchise that has spanned over three decades. As Witchcraft XVIII: …

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Japanese practical FX monster movie Bakemono wins Best Feature and three FX awards at different festivals!

Inspired by The Thing but shot in Japan, Bakemono won Best Feature at the Spooky Empire Horror Film Festival. At the Atlanta Horror Film Festival, it won Best Special Effects and at the Motor City Nightmares Film Festival, it also won Best Special Effects. At A Night of Horror Film Festival, it won Best Practical Effects. The movie has won …

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FOUND TV Expands Its Horror Lineup with New Premieres in November: Taped Up Families, Fey, The Black Eyed Children, and The Final Frame

FOUND TV announces thirteen new additions to its horror lineup this November, led by the exclusive premiere of Taped Up Families on November 6, the North American release of Fey on November 14, and the world releases of The Black Eyed Children on November 25 and The Final Frame on November 26. “We’re excited to continue to bring fresh new …

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Moonless Media & Entertainment are building an Indie Film Empire – Join Their Mission!

Moonless Media & Entertainment launches WeFunder Campaign to complete a slate of incredible films including A Guardians Heart, Harvest Moon Sisters, Airforce Wives: The Series, Another Christmas Movie, Stone Family Inn, and from the horror genre A Hotel Massacre, Whispers in the Pines, and Changing the Past. Moonless Media & Entertainment (MME) is on a mission to build the next …

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Official Trailer: Bloodspawn

Bloodspawn is now streaming on The B Stream. Check out the Official Retro Grindhouse Creature Feature Trailer. A frontier-era gang of misfits band together to battle an ancient and evil bloodthirsty hellbeast of Native lore in this fun-filled classic folk horror “popcorn” film with a unique retro look, style, and soundtrack. Buttered and seasoned with a healthy dose of old-school …

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Dracula: The Monster That Conquered Eternity—and Halloween

Dracula: The Monster That Conquered Eternity—and Halloween By Dr. Enrique A. Palafox Dracula isn’t just a character. He’s an obsession. An idea. A shadow that has learned to mutate. A myth that bleeds through centuries, changing shape, medium, and mask. Everyone knows him—but no one knows him the same way. We each carry a different Dracula in our heads: Bela …

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Horror Icon Jennifer Banko Joins the Cast of the Brutal New Slasher A Soldier’s Descent

The brutal and groundbreaking slasher A Soldier’s Descent, written by horror veteran Phil Herman, continues to build momentum with the announcement that Jennifer Banko has joined the cast. Banko is a familiar face to horror fans, having starred in classics like Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, and Barb Wire, as well as …

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Watch “Special Needs Revolt!” on Tubi TV This Halloween Season

Special Needs Revolt! presents a future dystopia where a man with Down syndrome leads a rebellion against a director oppressing people with disabilities. The film uses scathing social satire and humor to tackle serious issues, including political commentary and societal prejudice. The movie brings awareness to the disabled community, showcasing underrepresented perspectives in mainstream cinema.

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Trash’s Revenge & Driller Killer 2 interview w/ Michael Joy: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is back … twice?? Producer Michael Joy of Marketing Macabre (https://www.marketingmacabre.com/) joins Kyle Pierson (‪@Area51ESD‬ ) & John Horton (‪@jahorton13‬ ) IN THE SPOTLIGHT (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572550589615) to clear up confusion regarding the two upcoming installments in THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD franchise and gives a bit of insight into the new sequel to THE DRILLER …

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Filmmaker Craig Railsback’s “The Job” stars Dawna Lee Heising and Lejon Stewart.

Written and directed by Craig Railsback, “The Job” is a film produced by Eye on Excellence Productions. Dawna Lee Heising serves as the executive producer, and the film features Lejon Stewart and Dawna Lee Heising in lead roles. The original score and AI special effects are composed by Dr. Renah Wolzinger, while the original story is written by Dr. Heather …

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