Horror

FAN EXPO Philadelphia 2026 took over the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 29–31, 2026, bringing an absolute goldmine of nostalgia for fans of cult classics, sci-fi giants, and 1980s pop culture. While the massive convention drew thousands of attendees for its comic creators and cosplay red carpets, the absolute highlights of the weekend centered around

The cinematic landscape is experiencing a seismic shift as independent horror completely upends the traditional summer blockbuster season. In a historic box office turn, lean indie horror productions are actively outperforming legacy Hollywood franchises on the scale of Star Wars. Driven by Gen Z creators who graduated from YouTube to theatrical screens, this disruption marks

SYNOPSIS:The Yellow Balloon (2026) is a horror-comedy where a group of friends, seeking to help their friend Mia recover from a breakup at a remote cabin, are terrorized by a demonic, occult ringmaster named Vincent Vile, who uses cursed VHS tapes and violent, haunted yellow balloons to turn them against one another. REVIEW:The Yellow Balloon

The blood, gore, and visceral terror of Mario Cerrito’s highly anticipated underground sequel have officially taken top honors. Practical effects artist Charmaine Cerrito took home the prestigious Best Special FX award for her outstanding, stomach-churning work on Human Hibachi 3 at the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival. The victory solidifies the third installment

Following the streaming success of the hit independent horror anthology film At Death’s Door (2025) on Tubi, indie filmmaker and rock musician Frank Palangi has officially launched production and a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe for the highly anticipated sequel, At Death’s Door 2. Distributed in partnership with Cinema Epoch, the sequel aims to deliver an

Dragon Studios has officially announced the production of THE BAT, a gothic World War I horror epic currently filming on location in the United Kingdom. The ambitious feature serves as the official launchpad for the DRagonSTUDIOS Dark Universe, an interconnected cinematic world where literary monsters, occult masterminds, and legendary villains collide in the shadows of

Get ready for an absolute masterclass in indie horror insanity. Renowned genre director Joe Davison is bringing his supernatural nightmare, Sorority of the Damned, straight to Tubi. To celebrate the streaming launch, an all-new, blood-drenched trailer has officially been unleashed, giving fans a terrifying look at the practical FX chaos waiting for them. Davison, recognizable

A Mother’s Dream Becomes a Terrifying Battle for Survival in Nathan Ambrosioni’s Haunting New Vision. Bayview Entertainment invites audiences to witness a descent into maternal madness with the release of Hostile. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, the film explores the thin, terrifying line between mental fracture and supernatural intervention. For Meredith, the

Atlanta has quietly become one of the most important production centers in North America. Over the past decade, the city’s film infrastructure has expanded dramatically, drawing productions away from traditional hubs like Los Angeles and New York. For horror filmmakers in particular, Atlanta offers something rare: a combination of technical sophistication, creative talent, and adaptable

In the gaming realm of Last Asylum Plague, resources are often as rare as hope. The game shows you a lineup of 20 expected heroes; simply, your diamonds, the backbone of your development, are painfully restricted. Selecting the wrong speculation isn’t only a small annoyance; it gives you weeks of hard-fought advancement against the unstoppable

13 Souls Movie Review by Matt Boiselle   13 Souls – directed by Paulo Nascimento, written by Paulo Nascimento, Brittnay Johnston & Flavio de Castro Barboza, and starring Sienna Belle, Tim Shelburne & Brielle Tucker Synopsis: After the death of her mother, 15-year old Agne moves in with her father and older sister into a

Tribe Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Tribe – written and directed by Dan Asma, and starring Keaton Asma, Justina Biosah & Tyona Bowman Synopsis: A desperate man lost in the west coast mountains has to reconstruct his past in order to step back from the edge of insanity. There was a time when the found-footage

Pitfall Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Pitfall – directed by James Kondelik, and written by Victor Rose and James Kondelik, and starring Marshall Williams, Alexandra Essoe and Richard Harmon Synopsis: After a young man gets separated from his group in the woods, he falls into a 10 ft deep pit full of spikes, impaling him

BayView Entertainment has officially acquired and set a June release date for the acclaimed documentary All Hail the Popcorn King, a definitive look into the life and wildly imaginative mind of award-winning author Joe R. Lansdale. Known globally as the creator behind cult-classic masterpieces like Bubba Ho-Tep and the Hap and Leonard book series, Lansdale’s

  Independent film distributor Cinema Epoch has officially unleashed the next two chapters of the notorious, award-winning found-footage horror franchise, Human Hibachi 2 and Human Hibachi 3: The Last Supper, on the leading free streaming service, Tubi. Following the massive underground success of Mario Cerrito’s original cult masterpiece, these highly anticipated follow-ups plunge audiences deeper

Emerging filmmaker Ten-Headed Skeleton announces the release of SUSURRUS, an ambitious independent horror film inspired by the unsettling internet phenomenon known as Backrooms. Drawing tonal comparisons to the claustrophobic tension of Cube and the existential mystery of The Twilight Zone episode “Five Characters in Search of an Exit,” SUSURRUS expands the concept into a layered,

Joyhorror Entertainment Tonight is a brand-new television news program hosted by Marketing Macabre’s Michael Joy that is coming this Summer to Hart Fisher’s American Horrors Channel. Explore the world of independent horror and discover the genre’s best kept secrets, those underground productions that are the heart and soul that keep this industry on the edge.

They Wait In Shadows Movie Review by Matt Boiselle They Wait In Shadows – written and directed by Sam Mason-Bell, and starring Charllie Bentley, Helen Oakleigh and Meghan Adara Synopsis: Two sisters return to their home after the death of their mother, and manage to conjure up malevolent spirits via the use of a Ouija

Mike Joy 05/22/2026 Film Reviews Sight Unseen Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Sight Unseen – written by Stephen Parkhurst and Oriana Schwindt, directed by Stephen Parkhurst, and starring Debra Lord Cooke, Bart Shattuck and Daniel Burns Synopsis: Three siblings inherit their estranged father’s rural cabin after his mysterious

Self Driver Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Self-Driver – written and directed by Michael Pierro, and starring Nathanael Chadwick, Reece Presley and Lauren Welchner Synopsis: A desperate cab driver joins a mysterious money-making app, leading him into society’s shadows. As the night progresses, his morals are tested and free will questioned. “Self Driver” ended up

Strawstalker Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Strawstalker – written and directed by George Henry Horton, and starring Branika Scott, George Henry Horton and Dallas Steinback Synopsis: When a fame-hungry couple moves into an ideal L.A. home, their new dream life spirals into nightmares as an ancient scarecrow begins to stalk them. Directed by George Henry

Filmmaker David Rodriguez pushes independent horror to dangerous new heights with Psycho Night. The brutal, stylish urban horror-thriller is now streaming free on Tubi and Sling TV. It is also available on DVD for collectors and horror fans alike.Praised by viewers as “a bold, bloody masterstroke,” Psycho Night blends psychological horror, hip-hop culture, grindhouse energy,

As independent horror continues to build momentum, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light just added another unexpected name to its growing cast lineup. Reality television icon and media personality Kato Kaelin has officially joined the upcoming found footage horror film in a role that places him at the center of the movie’s terrifying presentation. Kaelin will

Poker on Screen Is Never Just About Cards The strongest poker movies are rarely about gambling alone. They are about psychology, pressure, deception, ambition, and risk. Poker creates natural cinematic tension because one decision can change a character’s future in seconds. A single bluff can destroy trust, build fortune, or end a career. Audiences are

Where Horror Cinema Really Began Before Jump Scares, There Was Silent Fear When people ask what was the first horror movie, they often imagine monsters from the 1930s or modern supernatural films. In reality, horror began much earlier, in silent cinema, when filmmakers were still discovering how moving images could create fear. The first horror

Why Some Horror Movies Stay Scary for Decades Fear That Works Beyond Jump Scares The scariest horror movies are rarely the bloodiest ones. The films people remember most are usually the ones that stay in the mind long after the credits end. Fear built through atmosphere, silence, sound design, and psychological tension often works far

The official trailer for SUBJUGATION has arrived, an upcoming cyberpunk monster movie that merges the gothic vengeance of The Crow with the grotesque, biomechanical body horror of the anime classic Wicked City. Spearheaded by director Doug Roos (Bakemono) and executive producer Jun’ichi Yamamoto (Meatball Machine), the film is a blood-soaked love letter to classic late-80s

Content Movie Review by Matt Boiselle Content – written and directed by Adam Meilech, and starring Megan Boehmcke, Alex Mills and Adam Meilech Synopsis: Shown through phones and laptops, a seemingly polite director stalks and blackmails his actors into a real-life horror movie. “Content” is one of those horror movies that has a really solid

Self Driver by Matt Boiselle Self-Driver – written and directed by Michael Pierro, and starring Nathanael Chadwick, Reece Presley and Lauren Welchner Synopsis: A desperate cab driver joins a mysterious money-making app, leading him into society’s shadows. As the night progresses, his morals are tested and free will questioned. “Self Driver” ended up being a

Lisa Wilcox, beloved by horror fans worldwide for her legendary performance as Alice Johnson in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, has officially joined the cast of Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light as Detective Garner. Part of the longest running horror franchise