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Every time I cover the Fantasia International Film Festival, I know I’m going to find some hidden gems, instant classics, and all-around amazing genre programming, and 2026, which is Fantasia’s 30th year, has come through in spades One film that really stood out to be this year is Michael Gabriele’s …

When I was 12, I found punk rock. I was constantly being harassed, and this music touched me. It made me feel good, insane. I remember how violent the bands were at the time. I may have come late in the game, but I haven’t turned my back since. The …

Acclaimed indie filmmaker Chris Rakotomamonjy returns with his highly anticipated psychological thriller, A Mind In Chaos, now streaming globally on Amazon Prime and Plex. Following the breakout streaming success of his previous cult hits, An Horror Anthology and Home-Sitters—both of which became sleeper sensations on Tubi—Rakotomamonjy shifts his lens toward …

Exciting news! This summer, director John Carpenter (The Thing) is gearing up for another career milestone after 50 years in entertainment industry – the release of his first ever graphic novel: Cathedral. It arrives via Storm King Comics on August 4, 2026.  The book is also being released with a …

A trailer has been released for the micro-budget film directed by Jonathan Gabriel Blackwood: Sniktau Ridge. The film was written, directed, shot, and edited by Blackwood, who is also stars in it. The entire 86-minute project was filmed completely solo in a rapid three-week sprint all on a total out …

Coming soon to theaters from director Agnieszka Smoczyńska (The Lure) is a new Sci-Fi Thriller: Hot Spot. The film stars Andrzej Konopka (Good Home), Noomi Rapace (Lamb), and Reika Kirishima (Drive My Car). It will be available on August 21, 2026. Synopsis: In Hot Spot, set in a near future society …

Coming soon to Screambox from directors Joe Martinez -Weinberger, David James Clark, Dean Smith, and Taylor Weiss is a new horror comedy anthology: Ragebait. The film stars Tyler Arceneaux (A Date), Jack Arden Garrett (I’m Out), and Ray Beer (Dead Broke). Synopsis On Halloween night, a socially parasitic live streamer becomes …

Coming soon to select theaters and On Demand from director Adam O’Brien (Mom) is a new horror film: Bury the Devil. The film stars Dawn Ford (Alice in Borderland – TV Series), Emmanuelle Lussier Martinez (Waiting for the Storms) and Bill Rowat (Ghosts – TV Series). It will be available …

Coming soon to select theaters and Digital from Dark Sky Films and director Tim Kasher (No Resolution): Who’s Watching. The film stars Zachary Ray Sherman (A Desert), Gracie Gillam (Superhost) and Olivia Luccardi (It Follows). It will be available on September 18, 2026. Synopsis: Eccentric musician and aspiring filmmaker Caleb becomes obsessed …

Codependency in relationships has been a really underexplored avenue in horror until recently. Popularized by Together, the metaphor of demons inside of toxic relationships is a fascinating and relatable idea. But two years before Together, we saw the release of Kill Your Lover. Let’s look at this hidden gem and see …