The indie horror scene has a new chart-topper, and it’s not coming from a recording studio. 3 Rats Entertainment is proud to announce that the official trailer for the creature feature Bad Bunny (2025) has officially surpassed 2.5 million views on YouTube, proving that this “rabbit” has some serious legs. While the world is used to seeing Bad Bunny dominate …

INTERVIEW WITH MIKE FERGUSON (BLACKOUT)

Las Vegas, NV — August 20–23, 2026 — The Vertical Microdrama Market (VMM) is the world’s largest, most comprehensive, and most influential gathering dedicated exclusively to the Vertical Microdrama Market, a rapidly expanding entertainment sector redefining how stories are produced, distributed, and consumed worldwide. Positioned as the vertical entertainment industry’s equivalent to the American Film Market (AFM), the Vertical Microdrama …

Released on April 15, 2025, Alpha Male is the highly anticipated second installment in the Blood Red Moon werewolf trilogy by author Mark Allen. Following the breakout success of the series’ debut, Alpha Male plunges readers into a global supernatural power struggle that blends high-octane horror with deep character drama. The Plot: A Reluctant Rise to Power The story picks …

THE VERDICT: ★★★★☆ (4/5) A chilling, meta-narrative descent into the mechanics of trauma that proves “escape was only the first act.” DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Perkins STARRING: Gia Rose Henry, J.D. Starnes, Jon Devlin RUNTIME: 1h 40m DISTRIBUTOR: BayView Entertainment

Director Tom Ryan (Theatre of Terror) and Showtown American Pictures announce the release of Bitter Souls, a dark tale of teen angst, black magic, and supernatural vengeance. Now available on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi, this Southern Gothic-inspired thriller brings a terrifying new vision of the afterlife to the screen. A Quest Beyond the Grave When Kendall Kane (Avaryana Rose; …

Blood Moon Pictures brings you their latest holiday slasher from writer/producer/director P.J. Starks (13 Slays Till X-Mas, Cryptids), producer/director Eric Huskisson (VOB: Horror Stories, 13 Slays Till X-Mas) and producers Jeffrey Reddick, Felissa Rose, and Dave Sheridan. This horror comedy was filmed entirely in Owensboro, Kentucky during the first quarter of 2023. Special Effects were handled by Taintbad Productions’ Stephen …

Indie post-apocalyptic action thriller Blackout has secured a digital release on Apple TV and Amazon Prime through Glass House Distribution, following a worldwide rights deal with Vista Film Sales. The film is one of two Glass House acquisitions from Vista Film Sales, alongside action thriller Last Hit, with David M. Parks (Deadly Desire, Static Codes) directing both projects. “We’re excited …

Fans of the beloved franchises Star Trek, The Goonies and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be especially excited with today’s announcement of the first major wave of celebrities who will attend FAN EXPO Philadelphia, May 29-31, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City. Joining the previously announced Lord of the Rings “Four Hobbits” Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, …

OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator mastered Studio Ghibli’s visual style with flawless precision. Within moments, a true memecoin insanity sparked, vaporizing millions of dollars. Accelerating creation to such a frightening pace has prepared the perfect, unstable ground for utter financial upheaval. OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator learned to perfectly replicate Studio Ghibli’s aesthetic, spawning a memecoin frenzy that vaporized millions in minutes. …

Starring “A Hard Place” Director Jason Horton, Kill Tony Golden, ticket winner Charlie Mac, internationally touring comedian Jason Rouse, DJ Fusion. Sound track Features Snoop Dogg, and KRS-One and Grammy nominee Jeff Ryon. Written and Directed by Austin Galante Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road is an R-rated comedy horror. The story follows four vampires on a road trip to …

Ray Murray’s career is defined by his transformation of a historic Philadelphia theater into a global brand for independent and LGBTQ+ cinema. Beginning as a projectionist in 1972, Murray eventually co-founded TLA Entertainment Group in 1981, leading the company through the eras of repertory cinema, the home video boom, and digital distribution. The Foundation of TLA (1981–1987) In 1981, Ray …

Every few years, a film emerges from the independent circuit that manages to shake the foundation of the psychological horror genre. As we kick off 2026, that film is “Unseen.” Following the recent announcement that BayView Entertainment has secured global distribution rights, the buzz surrounding Steve Merlo’s directorial effort has shifted from a whisper to a roar. Having first caught …

LONG WINTER NIGHTS, the premium seasonal horror storytelling brand created by Emmy-nominated collaborators Matt Hill, Lisa Sanaye Dring, and Chelsea Sutton, announces LOVE & OTHER DEATHS, a 14-day Valentine’s Day horror advent calendar exploring the most dangerous experience of all: love. Releasing nightly from February 1st through Valentine’s Day, LOVE & OTHER DEATHS delivers a new twist on the standard …

Fear does not start with what you see. It starts with what you hear. A low hum. A distant scrape. A breath that feels too close. Sound prepares the mind before the image arrives. Horror creators spend countless hours designing visuals, yet sound often carries the emotional weight. Silence, texture, and subtle movement shape how scenes are experienced. Without sound, …

Guthrie Lowe Joins as First Assistant Director; Legacy Characters Return The Witchcraft franchise is preparing to descend into one of its darkest chapters yet.