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- 1Asa Butterfield battles killer garden gnomes in horror-comedy▼Gnomes review – Asa Butterfield takes on murderous garden ornaments in pulpy horror-comedy
A new horror-comedy called Gnomes is drawing attention, with Asa Butterfield starring as the lead who faces off against murderous garden ornaments. Reviews describe the film as pulpy genre fun, with critics weighing in on its blend of slasher violence and comedy centered on the unlikely threat of killer gnomes.
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C.W. Morgan, the actor best known to horror fans for playing Hank Loomis in the 1996 slasher classic 'Scream', has died at the age of 72. His character held the film's pivotal secret as the father of killer Billy Loomis, making him a memorable figure in the franchise's history. Fans are sharing tributes and mourning his passing.
- 3'Halloween' Returns to Theaters for Holiday Screenings●'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters to Celebrate Its Favorite Holiday https://gizmodo.com/halloween-is-returning-to-the
John Carpenter's 1978 slasher classic 'Halloween' is heading back to theaters for special screenings timed to the Halloween season. The re-release lets fans experience the film, which famously takes place on October 31, on the big screen once again. Movie sites and horror fans are sharing news of the return, with coverage noting the fitting timing of bringing the holiday favorite back for its favorite holiday.
- 4Cult Horror Film Terror on Tour Recalls 1980 Rock Band Murder Plot▼Terror on Tour Release date: 1980-01-04 A rock band called "The Clowns" comes under suspicion of murder when several pro
Terror on Tour, a horror film released on January 4, 1980, is drawing renewed attention. The plot follows The Clowns, a rock band that falls under suspicion of murder after several prostitutes are killed by attackers made up to look like band members. Horror movie fans are sharing the film's details online, keeping the obscure title in conversation.
- 5New Documentary Slasher Trash Explores Forgotten Slasher Films▼SLASHER TRASH Digs Into the Underdiscussed Underbelly of Slasher Cinema https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.fang oria.com
Fangoria has revealed exclusive details about Slasher Trash, a new documentary examining the lesser-known and underdiscussed corners of slasher cinema. The film aims to spotlight obscure and forgotten entries in the genre rather than its famous hits. Horror fans are sharing the news, with interest driven by the genre's enduring popularity and the documentary's focus on overlooked material.
- 6New Exhibition Celebrates Horror Cinema's Rising Popularity▼From Slasher Films to Vampire Flicks, Horror Movies Are More Popular Than Ever. Relive the Genre's Scariest Moments—if You Dare—at a New Exhibition
A new exhibition invites visitors to relive the scariest moments in horror movie history, from slasher classics to vampire films. The display arrives as horror enjoys a surge in popularity, with the genre drawing larger audiences and critical attention than in recent years. Visitors can revisit iconic scenes and artifacts spanning decades of frightening cinema.
- 7Crystal Lake Show Unveils a 'Grounded' Jason Voorhees Look●Crystal Lake Creator Reveals More ‘Grounded’ Jason Voorhees Look in Friday the 13th TV Show https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https
The creator of 'Crystal Lake', the upcoming Friday the 13th television series, has revealed that the show will feature a more 'grounded' look for iconic slasher Jason Voorhees. The comment suggests a realistic, less stylized take on the character than previous films, and horror fans are discussing what this tonal shift could mean for the franchise's first TV adaptation.
- 8Stasis Pod hosts revisit odd bigfoot horror film Demonwarp●It's time for a Stasis Pod Extra! The boys are back for Spooktober. Rob and David going duo because Jen didn't want to w
The Stasis Pod podcast has returned with a special Halloween episode for Spooktober, with hosts Rob and David recording as a duo after Jen opted out of this week's movie. Their pick was Demonwarp, a 1980s horror film that begins as a slasher featuring a skunk ape killer and turns into an increasingly strange bigfoot movie.
- 9The Final Terror: The 1983 Backwoods Horror Gets Fresh Attention▼The Final Terror Release date: 1983-05-01 A group of friends head out for what is expected to be a vacation of hiking, c
The Final Terror, a horror film released on May 1, 1983, is drawing renewed mention among genre fans. The plot follows a group of friends on a hiking and camping trip that turns deadly when they cross paths with a hostile backwoods figure on her own turf. The film is being recirculated in horror movie circles as a vintage campfire-style slasher title.
- 10Halloween daily horror marathon spotlights iconic slasher classic▼I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is one of the most iconic slashers ever made (Oct. 6)
A Tom's Guide writer is watching one horror film every day throughout October 2026, and the October 6 pick is described as one of the most iconic slasher movies ever made. The series continues a popular seasonal tradition of daily Halloween viewing, with readers invited to follow along and share their own favorite spooky picks.
- 111978 Horror Classic Named Best Slasher Movie of All Time●1978 Classic, Turned Down by Horror Legend, Named Best Slasher Movie of All Time
A new ranking has named a 1978 classic the best slasher movie of all time. The film, famously turned down by a major horror director before it was made, has gone on to be regarded as a landmark of the genre. Discussions of the list are drawing attention to its lasting influence and the legend behind its original rejection.
- 12Tyra Banks says she dislikes Halloween: Resurrection 25 years on▼Tyra Banks does not enjoy Halloween: Resurrection 25 years later: ‘Not even a little bit’ (exclusive)
Tyra Banks has said she does not enjoy Halloween: Resurrection, the 2002 slasher film in which she starred, telling Entertainment Weekly she likes it 'not even a little bit' as the movie marks its 25th anniversary. Her blunt retrospection on the much-panned sequel has drawn attention from fans of the franchise and celebrity interview watchers alike.
- 13In a Violent Nature 2 reportedly keeps unique POV approach▼“IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2” ALLEGEDLY DROPS UNIQUE POV
A slasher sequel to In a Violent Nature is reportedly in the works, and early reports suggest the film will drop the distinctive point-of-view approach that defined the original. The first film stood out in horror circles for following its killer entirely from a first-person perspective, and fans are debating whether abandoning that device is a bold change or a loss of what made the movie distinctive.
- 14Gamer takes on Michael Myers role in new Halloween game●I Became MICHAEL MYERS.. (Halloween The Game)
The YouTuber Caylus released a gaming video in which he plays as slasher Michael Myers in a game based on the Halloween film franchise. The video has drawn large engagement, with hundreds of thousands of likes, as fans of horror games and the Halloween series react to the killer-simulation premise.
- 15Review: 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'●ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” The relationship between sex and violence in media, the
A hundred-word review is circulating of the horror-comedy 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma', described as a metatextual indie film about an exploitation-era camp slasher. The review highlights how the film explores the relationship between sex and violence in media, the value of problematic art, and why audiences watch scary films in the first place. Commenters appear to be using the short-form review format to debate the film's self-aware take on horror tropes.
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A feature looking back at the films credited with reshaping horror cinema is drawing readers, ranking among trending entertainment news globally. The roundup revisits landmark releases that shifted the genre's conventions, from psychological thrillers to slasher classics, prompting audiences to debate which movies truly changed horror and which modern entries belong alongside them.