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The first trailer for Werwulf, the new film from director Robert Eggers, has been released. Eggers, known for The Witch, The Lighthouse and Nosferatu, is drawing attention for his return to period horror. Fans are sharing reactions to the footage and speculating about the film's tone and setting ahead of its release.
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The newest Resident Evil film has recorded the highest opening weekend in the franchise's history at the US box office, according to Cinema Today. The movie has also surpassed $100 million in worldwide earnings. The result marks a strong start for the complete new entry in the long-running horror game adaptation series, drawing attention from fans and industry watchers.
- 3HBO Max's New #1 Movie Is A Major Horror Hit▼HBO Max’s New #1 Movie Is One Of The Year’s Biggest Horror Successes
The top film on HBO Max right now is reportedly one of the year's biggest horror successes, topping the streaming platform's movie chart. The film's strong showing on the service underlines horror's continued box-office and streaming appeal in 2025, though the exact title and streaming numbers were not specified in the coverage drawing attention.
- 4Zach Cregger's New Horror Tops IMDb's Most-Popular Movies●Zach Cregger’s New Horror Is the Most-Popular Movie on IMDb This Week
Zach Cregger's latest horror film is currently the most-popular movie on IMDb for the week, placing it ahead of every other release on the site's rankings. The film, from the director of Barbarian, is drawing attention as one of the most-discussed new horror releases, though further details about its performance or reception are not included here.
- 5Zach Cregger's Resident Evil crosses $100 million at box office●Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL Already Passed A Major Box Office Milestone https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.fang oria.co
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film adaptation has passed a major box office milestone, reportedly crossing $100 million worldwide. The movie, directed by the Weapons and Barbarian filmmaker, is being seen as a strong reboot of the long-running Capcom horror franchise. Genre film outlets and horror fans are highlighting the result as vindication for Cregger's take and a sign the franchise still draws large audiences.
- 6Classic Horror Game Set for New Movie Reboot▼Forget ‘Resident Evil,’ Another Classic Horror Game Is Getting a Movie Reboot
A classic horror video game is reportedly being developed into a movie reboot, with coverage framing it as an alternative to the well-known 'Resident Evil' franchise. The report suggests studios are continuing to mine retro horror games for film adaptations, following the box-office success of other game-to-movie projects. Details on which game is involved and who is producing remain limited.
- 7Cinephiles Revisit Resident Evil as a Fun Horror Movie●Cinephiles: Resident Evil, the fun horror movie
Film enthusiasts are revisiting Resident Evil, framing the 2002 video game adaptation as an enjoyable horror movie rather than a critical favourite. Discussion centres on its campy action, effective scares and enduring appeal as a popcorn horror pick, with viewers arguing its entertainment value outweighs its reputation as a flawed but fun genre entry.
- 8Robert Eggers Unveils Trailer for New Horror Film 'Werwulf'●'Werwulf' Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Lily-Rose Depp Star in Robert Eggers New Horror Movie - Watch Now!
The first trailer has been released for 'Werwulf', a new horror film from director Robert Eggers. The movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, who previously worked with Eggers on 'Nosferatu'. The trailer offers a first look at the film's visuals and tone, and coverage notes the reunion of the director with his recent cast.
- 9The Conjuring Franchise Announces Terrifying New Installment▼‘The Conjuring’ Is Officially Expanding With a Terrifying New Installment
The Conjuring horror franchise is officially expanding with a new installment. Details about the project's plot, cast, and release date have not yet been announced, but the news has drawn attention from horror fans who have followed the series' previous films and spin-offs.
- 10Halloween Sequel Without John Carpenter Tops Global Box Office●Halloween’s John Carpenter-Abandoning Sequel Is Officially The #1 Movie In The World
A new sequel in the Halloween franchise, made without John Carpenter's involvement as director, has officially become the number one movie in the world. The film's performance at the global box office is drawing attention, with discussion focused on how the horror franchise continues without its original creator behind the camera, and whether audiences still embrace the series in this new form.
- 11Robert Eggers' Werwulf Trailer Draws Nosferatu Comparisons▼Werwulf Trailer: Robert Eggers' New Horror Movie Looks Like The Perfect Nosferatu Companion
A trailer has been released for Werwulf, the new horror film from director Robert Eggers. Early reactions describe it as a natural companion piece to his acclaimed vampire film Nosferatu, suggesting the director is continuing his run of atmospheric, historically styled horror. Movie fans are discussing the footage and what it signals about Eggers' next chapter.
- 12One of Horror's Most Influential Movies Is Now Free to Stream●One of Horror’s Most Influential Movies Is Officially Free to Stream
A film widely regarded as one of the most influential in horror history has officially become available to stream for free, according to an entertainment news report. The move gives audiences no-cost access to a landmark of the genre, and fans of horror are likely discussing which classic it is and where to watch it.
- 13'Resident Evil' Producer Developing 'The Crying Boy' Film▼‘Resident Evil’ Producer Carter Swan Developing Keenspot Comic Book ‘The Crying Boy’ For Film
Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on the Resident Evil film adaptations, is developing a movie based on The Crying Boy, a comic book series from publisher Keenspot. The project moves the horror-tinged comic to the big screen, adding another video game and comics adaptation to Swan's slate as Hollywood continues mining genre comics for film properties.
- 14Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' Releases New Trailer and Interactive Game●Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Drops New Trailer — and an Interactive Game https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indi ewire.com/n
A second trailer for Robert Eggers' upcoming film 'Werwulf' has been released, accompanied by an interactive game tied to the movie. The film, from the director of 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse', continues to build anticipation among horror and arthouse cinema fans ahead of its release.
- 15Robert Eggers shelves another horror film for being too dark●Robert Eggers Shelved Another Horror Movie After ‘Werwulf’ Because It Got “So Dark”
Filmmaker Robert Eggers has shelved another horror project after 'Werwulf', saying it became 'so dark' that it could not move forward. The director, known for 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse', has a history of uncompromising, atmospheric horror, and the report suggests the project's tone crossed a line even for his standards.
- 16Tomas Alfredson's Let the Right One In Praised in Vampire Film Comparison▼I finished off the vampire trifecta with Let the Right One In (2008, d. Tomas Alfredson), which obviously influenced the
A film viewer has praised the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson, after watching it alongside two other vampire movies that it apparently influenced. They singled out its overtly creepy atmosphere, gorgeous wintry cinematography and strong performances from its two leads. Discussion of the film continues among horror and arthouse cinema fans online.
- 172010s Horror Hit Confirms Trilogy, a Decade Later●10 Years Later, The Most Relentless Horror Movie of 2010s Officially Confirms Trilogy
One of the most talked-about horror films of the 2010s has officially confirmed that its story will continue as a full trilogy, ten years after its original release. The announcement has reignited discussion among horror fans about the film's legacy and what new instalments might bring.
- 18West Virginia filmmaker turns extraction history into monster movie 'Dark Hollow'▼West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’
A West Virginia filmmaker has made 'Dark Hollow', a monster movie that uses the state's history of resource extraction as its backdrop. The film channels the region's legacy of coal and timber industries into horror, drawing local attention for telling an Appalachian story through a homegrown lens rather than an outsider's view of the state.
- 19The Exorcist, 1973 Horror Classic, Draws Renewed Attention▼The Exorcist Release date: 1973-12-26 When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two
The 1973 horror landmark The Exorcist is being discussed online, with posts recalling its release on December 26, 1973, and its story of a young girl possessed by a mysterious entity whose mother enlists two Catholic priests to save her. Fans of classic horror are revisiting the film's poster art, typography and place in cinema history more than fifty years after its debut.
- 20Jennifer Lawrence to star in Zach Cregger sci-fi thriller The Flood▼Jennifer Lawrence teaming up with Weapons director Zach Cregger for sci-fi thriller The Flood
Jennifer Lawrence is set to team up with Zach Cregger, the director behind the hit horror film Weapons, on a new sci-fi thriller titled The Flood. The project pairs one of Hollywood's most recognisable actresses with one of the industry's most in-demand directors following Weapons' success, and details of the plot and release date have yet to be announced.
- 21Restored 'Begotten' Screens at IFC Center in New York●'Begotten': Rubbing Your Eyes in Disbelief https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/arts/begotten-ifc-center-restoration.html
Edmund Elias Merhige's 1989 experimental horror film 'Begotten,' known for its grainy, unsettling imagery, is back in the conversation with a restoration screening at New York's IFC Center, covered by the New York Times. The piece captures the shock the film still delivers, with viewers left rubbing their eyes in disbelief at its raw, wordless visual style.
- 221985 Mexican Horror 'Terror and Black Lace' Resurfaces●Terror and Black Lace (Terror y encajes negros) Release date: 1985-03-31 A psycho with a hair fetish is caught in the ac
The 1985 Mexican horror film 'Terror and Black Lace' (Terror y encajes negros) is getting fresh attention. The film follows a killer with a hair fetish who is caught disposing of a body, forcing a lonely housewife who witnesses the crime to fight for her life. Film fans are sharing details of the obscure title, its March 1985 release, and its blend of psychological terror and domestic suspense.
- 23Vincent Price's chilling House of Wax quote resurfaces●Vincent Price☠️🎬 "Everything I ever loved has been taken away from me, but not you, my Marie Antoinette, for I will give
A quote from Vincent Price's character Professor Henry Jarrod in the 1953 horror film House of Wax — "Everything I ever loved has been taken away from me, but not you, my Marie Antoinette, for I will give you eternal life" — is circulating among fans of classic horror. The line comes from the scene introducing the film's notorious Chamber of Horrors, and it has prompted fresh appreciation for Price, the American actor remembered as one of horror cinema's most iconic figures.
- 2410 Military Horror Movies to Stream Free This Halloween▼10 Military Horror Movies You Can Stream for Free This Halloween
Military.com has published a roundup of ten military-themed horror films available to stream for free ahead of Halloween. The list mixes war settings with supernatural and survival horror, aimed at viewers looking for seasonal picks without paying for rentals or subscriptions. It is part of the annual wave of Halloween movie recommendations from entertainment and lifestyle outlets.
- 25Curry Barker's Follow-Up to 'Obsession' Gets Release Date▼Curry Barker's 'Obsession' Follow Up Gets a Killer Release Date https://gizmodo.com/curry-barkers-obsession-follow-up-ge
Filmmaker Curry Barker, who drew attention with the horror film 'Obsession', has a follow-up project with an announced release date. The news comes via an entertainment report describing the date as a strong slot for the film. Fans of Barker's breakout work are watching to see whether the new movie can build on the success that made him a name to watch in horror.
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A list of 31 horror or seasonal films, one for each day of October, has been put together for the Halloween season. Viewers are browsing the picks to plan their month of spooky movie watching, a familiar annual tradition among film fans as October begins.
- 27Cabaret show "Nö. Eine Entgleisung" comes to Kaarst●Kommödchen - "Nö. Eine Entgleisung" Kabarett Kaarst, Freitag, 26. November um 20:00 MEZ Die Welt ist irre! Nur noch Meld
The Kommödchen cabaret is staging "Nö. Eine Entgleisung" in Kaarst on Friday, 26 November at 20:00 CET. The show takes aim at a relentless news cycle of wars, crises and catastrophes, with the line between horror film and headlines becoming blurred, and asks how audiences cope with it all.
- 28Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV Series Draws Pre-Release Attention▼Watch This Before You See Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV Series
Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a TV series, and coverage is urging audiences to revisit the earlier adaptations before the new show arrives. Flanagan, known for horror series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, has built a strong following, so news of him taking on King's 1974 debut novel is generating discussion among horror fans ahead of the release.
- 29Fan shares new Simone Bucio drawing for The Untamed screening●Hey Fright Club! Still dealing with tablet garbage, but wanted to make ans share a new drawing of Simone Bucio for tonig
An artist has shared a new drawing of Mexican diver-turned-actress Simone Bucio to mark a horror club screening of The Untamed, the 2016 film in which she starred. The artist notes ongoing problems with a drawing tablet but still wanted the portrait ready for the event, with fellow horror and art fans responding to the piece.
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Moviejawn has published Hunter's 2026 Spooky Watchlist, a roundup of scary films picked for the year ahead. The list offers viewing recommendations for horror fans planning their spooky-season lineups, though no further details about which titles made the cut are available.
- 31Kabarett show 'No. A Derailment' staged in Kaarst●Kommödchen - "Nö. Eine Entgleisung" Kabarett Kaarst, Samstag, 27. November um 20:00 MEZ Die Welt ist irre! Nur noch Meld
The Kommödchen in Kaarst is presenting the cabarett program 'No. A Derailment' on Saturday, 27 November at 20:00 CET. The show takes aim at a news landscape dominated by wars, crises and disasters, arguing that the line between horror films and daily headlines has become blurred, and asks how audiences can keep going without losing their footing.
- 32Japanese horror film Cult recommended as daily pick●🎃 Horrorfilm des Tages Für die mutigen unter euch 😈 Cult (2013) 🇯🇵 _カルト_ ⭐⭐⭐ 6.1/10 (63 Stimmen) Es spukt im Haus der Fa
A 2013 Japanese horror film, Cult (original title Kulto), is being recommended to horror fans as the film of the day. The story follows the Kaneda family, whose house is haunted by strange events that appear to be supernatural in nature. The film holds a modest rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 63 votes.
- 33Jennifer Lawrence Joins Zach Cregger's Mysterious Sci-Fi Film▼Jennifer Lawrence Has Joined Zach Cregger’s Mysterious Sci-Fi Movie
Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to star in Zach Cregger's upcoming science fiction film, details of which remain under wraps. Cregger, coming off the success of his horror hit 'Weapons', has drawn attention for the secrecy surrounding the project, and Lawrence's involvement adds star power and raises expectations about what the film could be.
- 34New Film Casts Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen●Primetime Turns Chris Hansen Into a Horror Show https:// jacobin.com/2026/09/primetime- oppenheim-pattinson-hansen-preda
Lance Oppenheim's new film Primetime stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the television host famous for confronting suspected predators on To Catch a Predator. Reviews describe the film as a grim, hellishly lit fever dream that turns Hansen and his sting operations into something resembling horror. Commenters are debating the unsettling reinvention of a familiar TV figure.
- 35Viewer jokes that Steve Buscemi's Trees Lounge is secretly horror▼Last night I watched "Trees Lounge" (1996, Steve Buscemi). They call it a Slice of Life film. Why'd nobody mention it's
A film fan rewatched Steve Buscemi's 1996 directorial debut Trees Lounge and joked that the so-called slice-of-life drama about barflies is actually horror, recognising too many familiar types among its regular drinkers. Trees Lounge, a low-key portrait of a Long Island bartender's aimless life, is usually discussed as deadpan comedy-drama, but its bleak characters can hit uncomfortably close to home.
- 36The Final Showing II Riffs on Horror Sequel Tropes▼The Final Showing II playing off horror movie sequels
The Final Showing II, a new film leaning into classic horror sequel conventions, is drawing attention for the way it plays off the genre's long tradition of follow-up installments. Coverage has focused on how the movie embraces the self-aware humor and callbacks that horror fans typically associate with franchise sequels.
- 37Sam Raimi's survival dark comedy Send Help draws early attention●Send Help: Immense Survival Dark Comedy Horror in the Sun 🏝️ Here’s a great fun 2026 black comedy survival horror film d
Send Help, a 2026 survival horror black comedy directed by Sam Raimi, is being highlighted ahead of release. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as two corporate professionals stranded on a remote desert island, where survival tensions drive the darkly comic story. Early commentary describes it as a fun genre blend of horror and comedy set in the sun.
- 38New SoundCloud Track Riffs on Lost Boys Classic●Cry Little Sister - Moralz - # SoundCloud # Music # TheLostBoys https:// soundcloud.com/moralz/cry-litt le-sister
An artist known as Moralz has uploaded a version of "Cry Little Sister" to SoundCloud, tagging it with a reference to the 1987 film The Lost Boys, whose soundtrack featured the original Gerald McMann track. It is being shared on Mastodon among music and horror-film fans.
- 39Seven Stephen King adaptations to watch ahead of Carrie on Prime Video●Seven best Stephen King adaptations to prepare you for Carrie on Prime Video https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.ladb ibl
A new list rounds up seven of the best Stephen King screen adaptations for viewers to watch before diving into Carrie, which is available on Prime Video. The roundup spans the horror master's best-known film and TV versions, giving fans a refresher on his work and newcomers an entry point ahead of revisiting the classic telekinetic horror tale.
- 40Film challenge highlights Deborah Kerr in The Innocents●For # Edwards2026MovieThingChallenge , catch up... # Films # Movies # TV DAY 30... Movie character played by Deborah Ker
A film fan challenge, the Edwards 2026 Movie Thing Challenge, is prompting participants to catch up on classic cinema day by day. Day 30 spotlights a movie character played by Deborah Kerr: Miss Giddens, the governess in Jack Clayton's 1961 psychological horror The Innocents, with a retrospective write-up shared for anyone catching up on the challenge.