Horror

SXSW Standout Film Ugly Cry Is 2026's The Substance - But Probably Better

Many know of the recent hit horror movie The Substance, but Ugly Cry plays its message better.

By Russ Milheim -

School Spirits Season 4 Story Details Revealed By Kristian Ventura: 'Even More Body Swaps' (Exclusive)

School Spirits Season 4 isn't confirmed yet, but this is what you can expect when—and if—it is.

By Russ Milheim -

IT: Welcome to Derry Finally Solves A 39-Year-Old Stephen King Villain Mystery

IT: Welcome to Derry has finally solved a decades-long mystery from Stephen King's novel.

By Lauren Rouse -

Paradise Season 3 Gets Major Filming Update From Sterling K. Brown

Paradise Season 3's future may be set based on recent comments from star Sterling K. Brown.

By Lauren Rouse -

School Spirits Star Confirms the Insane Scene That Was Cut From Season 3

Season 3 of School Spirits was jam-packed, but a key hallucination scene was cut from Maddie's story.

By Russ Milheim -

National Treasure 3 Gets Promising Status Update From Producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Exclusive)

Jerry Bruckheimer reassured fans that National Treasure 3 is still coming along.

By Lauren Rouse -

Marvel's Wonder Man Gets One Thing Right That's Been Missing From The MCU For 5 Years

The MCU has been trying to find its footing on Disney+ for years, and Wonder Man just revealed the secret to success.

By Jackson Hayes -

Star Wars Announces New Horror Project Releasing In 2026

Tap into the dark side of the Force with this new chill-inducing Star Wars story.

By David Thompson -

Scream 7 Family Trees: Prescott, Meeks, and Weathers Relatives & Children (Photos)

Scream 7 brought back legacy characters and put their families front and center in another clash against Ghostface.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Scream 7 Review: A Couple Welcome Returns and Good Kills Can't Save A Doomed Slasher

Scream 7 had a tumultuous production, losing stars, writers, and directors, and that's taken its toll.

By Jeff Ewing -

Predator: Badlands Star Knows What Alien Franchise Monster Dek Should Fight Next (Exclusive)

The Direct interviewed Predator: Badlands star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi about Dek's hopeful next fight and more.

By Jeff Ewing -

Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyeing Stranger Things Actors For the MCU, And Jamie Campbell Bower Would Be Perfect For These 4 Marvel Roles

Stranger Things' Vecna actor Jamie Campbell Bower is the perfect fit for four major players in the Marvel universe.

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Disney+ Omits 1 MCU Staple From Its 2026 Release Slate

Here's what to expect (and not) from the MCU on Disney+ later this year.

By Sam Hargrave -

Georgina Campbell's Final Girl Has Nothing to Lose In Psycho Killer

Georgina Campbell plays Detective Jane Archer in the movie Psycho Killer, and she wants to end the Satanic Slasher.

By Russ Milheim -

How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Every 'Derry Girls' Cast Member Who Appears (Pictures)

The creative team behind Derry Girls reunited in Netflix's new thriller series, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Scream 7: Every Popcorn Bucket & Ghostface Merch Item Revealed

Scream 7 is going all out with its promotional drive, releasing unique popcorn buckets and merchandise.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Marvel Studios May Remove "X-Men" From The Title of Its New X-Men Movie

There has been contention over whether Marvel Studios will update the X-Men team name for its MCU reboot.

By Lauren Rouse -

Stephen King's 2026 Carrie Reboot Gets Official Release Window

Fans finally received an official release window for the upcoming Carrie series.

By Nathan Johnson -

Matthew Lillard Admits His Issue With Scream 6

One of the original Scream villains took a few shots at the latest film in the franchise.

By David Thompson -

The Last of Us Season 2 Backlash Gets Perfect Response From Ellie Actress Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson, the voice actress behind The Last of Us' Ellie, shared her thoughts on the backlash to Season 2.

By Klein Felt -

The Strangers: Chapter 3 Almost Had a Very Different Ending

The last confrontation between Madelaine Petsch's Maya and The Strangers was almost nothing like what made it to the screen.

By Russ Milheim -

12 Most Exciting Upcoming Sci-Fi Movies That Aren't From Marvel, DC or Star Wars

A lot of sci-fi films outside of the superhero and Star Wars brands, with a ton of potential, will be released soon.

By Nathan Johnson -

DC Studios Officially Delays Its 2026 Batman Villain Movie

DC Studios' Clayface will ring in the spooky season with its new release date.

By Klein Felt -

'Terrifier' Star Lauren LaVera on How She Tackles Deep Distress in Her New Movie 'Twisted'

Lauren LaVera is no stranger to dire circumstances in horror, but how does she make those moments real?

By Russ Milheim -

Wednesday Season 3 Will Officially Bring Back 8 Addams Family Members

Wednesday, Netflix's Addams Family spin-off, will include over half a dozen core family members, including a newcomer.

By Richard Nebens -

Whistle Horror Movie Director Reveals Why the Film's Deaths Are So Intense and Unique

Whistle levels up what death scenes can be in the horror genre, and it's gnarly, to say the least.

By Russ Milheim -

Every Aegon Targaryen In Game Of Thrones (From Aegon The Conqueror To Jon Snow)

There are lots of Aegons in the Game of Thrones universe, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just introduced another.

By Nathan Johnson -

Madelaine Petsch Dishes on Finally Being Able to Put on the Iconic Mask for The Strangers: Chapter 3

The Strangers: Chapter 3 finishes the trilogy, and it sees Madelaine Petsch's Maya under the mask this time.

By Russ Milheim -

Superman’s Script Confirms One Villain Was Removed From the DCU Movie

Superman didn't include a forgotten villain that has ties to Krypto, and the character's omission makes sense.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

2026's The Mandalorian Movie Will Omit 8 Major Characters From the Show

The Mandalorian & Grogu may not feature many fan-favorite characters from Star Wars' Disney+ shows.

By Brandon Moore -

Marvel Studios' Blade Movie Cancellation Has 2 Hidden Benefits for the MCU

One highly anticipated Marvel film is reportedly being cancelled, but there may be an upside.

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The 10 Big Horror Movies Releasing In 2026 Before DC's Clayface

DC Studios' Clayface will surely shake up the superhero genre, but other horror flicks will be released before it.

By Nathan Johnson -

Sinners Director Finally Reveals Smoke & Stack’s Troubled Backstory

Ryan Coogler has lifted the lid on the Smokestack twins' history in his Oscar-nominated vampire film, Sinners.

By Lauren Rouse -

Wonder Man Season 2's Story Gets Officially Teased By Showrunner (Exclusive)

Find out the first clues to Wonder Man Season 2's potential storyline straight from the showrunner.

By Sam Hargrave -

10 Best Anime to Watch While Waiting for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3's Next Episode

Can't wait for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 already? These 10 anime capture the chaos, intensity, and vibes fans can’t get enough of.

By Beatrice Manuel -

The Last of Us Will Reportedly Recast Major Character For Season 3

The Last of Us Season 3 will look very different due to a reported recasting of one major character.

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DC Studios Excludes Major James Gunn Title From 2026 Movie & TV Slate

James Gunn’s DCU is set to undergo an interesting change for the first time since it officially began.

By Geraldo Amartey -

Resident Evil’s 2026 Movie Confirms Its Surprising New Genre

Zach Cregger is bringing his unique style to the classic Capcom horror franchise.

By Klein Felt -

Hawkeye Season 2 Gets Official Status Update (And It's Not Good)

The mystery surrounding Disney+'s Hawkeye Season 2 renewal is still growing.

By Sam Hargrave -

Return to Silent Hill Star Breaks Down Her "Daunting" Experience on the Sequel Film

Returning to Silent Hill is never an easy experience for anyone, including the film's leading stars.

By Russ Milheim -

IT Welcome to Derry Gets a Clear Season 2 Update (Report)

A new report sealed the fate of IT: Welcome to Derry amid anticipation for its Season 2 return on HBO Max.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -