30 days of night

30 Days of Night Bites Back in Stunning 4K SteelBook from Icon Film

If you’ve ever thought “you know what this brutally bleak vampire massacre needs… more detail,” then Icon Film has you covered. 30 Days of Night is heading to UK shelves on July 27 in a brand new 4K SteelBook edition, alongside a standard Blu-ray release, and it’s looking sharper, nastier, and somehow even colder than…

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Mary Banner Joins the Hall of Killers and Brings the Worst Homecoming in History With Her

There are horror villains who need elaborate traps, masks, or at the very least a decent pair of running shoes. Then there’s Mary Banner, who literally just waits in a mirror like a supernatural customer service rep for revenge. Say her name three times and boom, she’s there, ready to absolutely ruin your life, your…

jamie blanks

Jamie Blanks, Director of Urban Legend and Valentine, Dies Aged 54

The horror community has lost one of its most passionate voices. Australian filmmaker Jamie Blanks, best known for directing late ‘90s slasher favourites Urban Legend and Valentine, has sadly passed away at the age of 54. Blanks died unexpectedly at his home in Melbourne on Monday, leaving behind a legacy that spans directing, composing, editing,…

stranger things

Stranger Things Comes Home: Arrow Video Announces Massive Blu-ray and 4K UHD Box Sets

For years, fans have been trapped in the Upside Down of streaming exclusivity, endlessly rewatching Stranger Things on Netflix and wondering when they could finally own the full saga physically. Well, the Demogorgon-sized wait is over. Arrow Video has officially announced that Stranger Things is coming to home video in a huge way, with four…

my house walk-through

Horror Shorts In Focus: My House Walk-Through – 12 Minutes of “Why Am I Still Watching This at Night?”

There are horror films that scare you, horror films that disturb you, and then there are horror films that make you question why you are willingly sitting in the dark watching a man casually give you a house tour that clearly should have been condemned by the council about 40 years ago. Welcome to My…

the creep

He’s Not the Killer… He’s Worse: The Creepshow Creep Crawls Into Second Class

The Hall of Killers has seen its fair share of maniacs, masked lunatics and unstoppable murder machines, but every now and then someone comes along who does not just enjoy the carnage, they practically host it. Enter The Creepshow Creep, now officially crawling into the Second Class tier, and it is about time. If anyone…

a quiet place III

A Quiet Place Part III Cast Revealed as Jack O’Connell Continues His Horror Hot Streak

John Krasinski has officially lifted the lid on the cast for A Quiet Place Part III, and it’s shaping up to be a serious mix of returning favourites and fresh faces… with one particular addition catching the eye of horror fans. Returning to the franchise are Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmons, Noah Jupe, and Cillian Murphy,…

oscars

Horror Bites Back at the Oscars: Sinners and Weapons Lead Genre Wins at the 2026 Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards took place last night (March 15) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien returning as host for the second time. While the Oscars are often dominated by prestige dramas and historical epics, the 2026 ceremony proved to be a surprisingly strong night for genre cinema — particularly horror. For…

dead by dawn

Trailer for Polish Giallo Dead by Dawn Unleashes Masked Killer and Occult Terror

The newly released trailer for Dead by Dawn has arrived, giving horror fans a first look at a striking genre experiment that blends the lurid traditions of Italian giallo cinema with a distinctly Polish setting. Directed by writer and filmmaker Dawid Torrone in his feature debut, the film has been promoted as Poland’s first true…

the gangster, the cop, the devil

James Wan to Direct Hollywood Remake of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

Modern horror heavyweight James Wan is set to step behind the camera for a new Hollywood remake of the South Korean crime thriller The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. The upcoming English-language adaptation is being developed at Paramount, with Wan attached to both direct and produce. Wan is no stranger to genre filmmaking. The director…