MARKETING MACABRE LISTS SOME OF IT’S HOTTEST NEWS STORIES AS INDIE HORROR GETS READY FOR A SCORCHING SUMMER. KREASTER

I wanna go back to 1983!  Some essential movies of that year include Scarface, Flashdance, The Outsiders, Strange Brew, Risky Business, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Wargames, Return of the Jedi, Trading Places, Mr. Mom, D.C. Cab, Doctor Detroit, and Spring Break.   But what about horror? Curtains (Feb 25, 1983) Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion …

New horror film from Tahoe Joe director Dillon Brown is a neon-soaked ode to teen rebellion, friendship, and the fight for freedom under a killer summer sky RENO, NV — Horror Dadz Productions unleashes a defiant new voice in summer horror with THE SUMMER WE DIED, the latest from acclaimed indie director Dillon Brown, now streaming on Amazon Prime and …

Whenever you hear dice hit each other, cards being dealt, and see a dealer smile with menace, you can see that gambling is exciting but holds a negligible risk, too. But what if the dangers reach a point where money, life, soul, or sanity are all at risk? This article on gambling-themed horror books explains how each dice roll brings …

The Return of the Living Dead Universe: Trash’s Revenge has officially started filming in Los Angeles, California. The original 1985 cult classic celebrates it’s 40th anniversary and Dragon Studios has assembling many of the ROTLD originals for this new movie. A punk rocker rises from the dead, hungry for fame and flesh. She heads to Hollywood, manipulating a filmmaker to …

The Return of Swamp Thing starring Heather Locklear and Dick Durock is now available to watch on MoviVue. Everyone’s favorite muck-encrusted plant-man falls in love with Dr. Arcane’s sexy daughter and must rescue her from her father’s nefarious and murderous plans. Heather Locklear stars as the vegetarian plant-lover in this superhero comic book adaptation. Also starring Louis Jourdan, Dick Durock, …

This May, the woods aren’t safe — and neither are you. On May 27th, the savage, supernatural horror film A HARD PLACE slashes its way onto Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, delivering an unrelenting storm of creatures, chaos, and carnage.

American Poltergeist: The Curse of Lilith Ratchet from Fright Teck Pictures is currently available on Tubi. After discovering a mysterious object, two best friends accidentally set off a terrible curse. Suddenly, their lives turn toward the paranormal.

Return of the Living Dead originals Thom Mathews and Beverly Randolph official return to the cult franchise on June 27, 2025. Trash’s Revenge continues filming in Los Angeles and Dragon Studios is opening the doors for fans to get involved directly.

FOUND TV is inviting fans to help shape the future of found footage horror. On June 1st, FOUND will launch pre-orders on Indiegogo for one of its first-ever FOUND Originals: A Possession in Lincoln County. This possession-themed found footage film is currently in development by 105ive Films and FOUND TV, and will be partially funded by the fans who love …

Marketing is essential for any business, but many filmmakers don’t put enough focus on how important it is for the success of their film. It’s a common misconception that you have to pay thousands of dollars to a PR company to effectively market your film, and that simply isn’t true.

Temtris are ready to unleash their highly anticipated 8th studio album, “Queen of Crows”, on August 8th, 2025, through Wormholedeath Records. This release includes another special edition Japanese pressing through Wormholedeath Japan! Queen of Crows is a bold, emotion-charged metal album, with nine killer tracks that turn a razor-sharp lens on the actions and consequences of the human condition.

Film is currently in production with DaSun Pictures selling world rights at the Marché Du Film at Cannes Joan Chen (Twin Peaks, The Last Emperor) is set to star in the gripping psychological thriller THE EVIL INSIDE, co-written and directed by Lingo Hseih  (Netflix’s Green Door). Jackol Kao is producing for the Taiwan-based DaSun Pictures banner. Production is currently underway with …

Boarhog has been described as Friday the 13th reimagined for the Stranger Things generation, it delivers a fresh, pulse-pounding experience that blends nostalgic 80s slasher vibes with the emotional depth and character-driven storytelling today’s audiences crave. Set against the backdrop of a middle-class area in the fictional town of Villemomble Boarhog is the story of Dr.Adam Brecknell (played by Reece …

HUNTING GROUNDS Available on Digital May 16th, 2025  Synopsis: Desperate to find refuge for her children, Chloe Marvino runs away from her Mafia tied husband, and finds shelter in a cabin with a recluse drifter named Jake. But as her husband’s henchmen draw closer to her, it turns out that Jake is the biggest enemy of them all.

Independent filmmaker Tommy Jackson, founder of IndieBlackmagic Productions, has premiered his latest feature film, Whispers of the Witching Hour. Shot in and around the infamous Roff House, with creative partner Ivana Cipurko, the film blends gothic atmosphere with a harrowing psychological narrative rooted in themes of mental illness, grief, and love struck obsession. Set at the turn of the 20th …