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The Overlook Film Festival returns to “America’s most haunted city” from April 3 to 6. A cat on its ninth life, the annual event in New Orleans was founded almost a decade ago to celebrate scary movies and immersive horror experiences. This year, the festival lineup emphasizes tradition — honoring Shudder’s 10th birthday at its opening night party, programming a retro series with “Ash” director Flying Lotus, offering a conversation with genre literary legend Joe Hill, and more.

“I feel like we are standing at the crossroads of horror history,” said Michael Lerman, co-founder and director of film programming. “This year really showcases the old and new guard coming together. We have astounding debuts from exciting newcomers. We have veteran masters that keep reinventing themselves with new work. And we’re just getting started so stay tuned for more.”

From narrative films like “The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick...

With Vile Conduct , Florida’s Bodysnatcher further cemented themselves as one of the titans of modern deathcore. Vocalist Kyle Medina’s brutal growls and personal lyrics take listeners on a sonic and emotional journey, underscored by punishing drums and driving guitars. When you see them live, you’ll also see a smattering of anime references on their merch, in their interludes, and even on Medina’s skin. It’s no surprise, then, to see Bodysnatcher featured here on Crunchyroll. In the interview below, we explore how anime shaped every aspect of Medina’s life, his love of Gundam and Gunpla, and having a metalcore legend feature on one of the band’s tracks. Since the last time I saw you, you've put out the new EP, Vile Conduct , so I’d love to hear a bit more about it, because that's a huge accomplishment. Kyle Medina : It’s pretty sweet!

French films took an estimated €250.2m in overseas markets in 2024 from 38.1 million admissions, according to projected annual figures released by Unifrance today (January 13).

This represents an 11% drop from 2023’s final tally of €271.4m and 42.7 million admissions although the final 2024 figures won’t be announced until October. Last year’s January predicted figures for 2023 (€234m and 37.4 million admissions) ended up being surpassed by the final numbers.

Dramatic films led the way with 26.1% of ticket sales abroad, followed by comedies at 21.8%, and action and adventure films with 21.3%;animation – 2023’s top genre – dropped to 17.7%.

Europe remains the continent with the largest appetite for French fare,...

To tweak Hugh Grant’s best line in “Love Actually,” horror actually is all around.

Whether you’re riding into the new year on your high horse or calmly preparing to walk into the sea, 2025 is a turning point. There’s no genre that tells us who we are or what we’re made of like this one, and the past twelve months have offered audiences a slew of scary stories full of shocks and surprises that were mostly open to interpretation.

Not all of us found powerful metaphors for social change in popular titles, and plenty of terrifying efforts flew under the radar in the genre’s generally high-grossing landscape. There were enough abortion analogies released last spring to merit their own ranking And there’s a reason “MaXXXine” — the definitive film of Brat Girl Summer! — didn’t make many year-end lists. Fittingly, the Mia Goth-starring sequel is...

Wishing all of our Daily Dead readers a very Happy New Year celebration and the absolute best in 2025! Prepping for my year-end list, I read through our Daily Dead archives and couldn’t believe that our “Favorites” series has been going strong since 2013. Time is funny, especially since the pandemic, and everything feels both “not too long ago” and “ages ago” at the same time.

The past few years have had their share of ups and downs, including some significant family loss, but the winter of 2023 was especially challenging, and it marked the first year I didn’t put together my favorites, but I’m thrilled to be back with my favorites this year. Although 2024 presented its own set of challenges, I’m feeling more energized and hopeful than I have in a while as I close out this year and look toward 2025.

In no small part, much of this...

This has been a phenomenal year for horror movies. I’m talking one of the greatest years the genre has ever seen. From a villain with a wacky appearance to a one-night stand that doesn’t go expected all the way to body horror getting some theatrical recognition, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Especially if you love performances because…boy howdy. So join us here at JoBlo Horror as we take a look at the Best Horror Movies of 2024!

Before we get into our list, we need to make sure it’s clear: Spoiler Alert. The whole point of this is to gush about why we love these films so we’re gonna talk about the twists and turns. You’ve been warned. And only 10 spots in a year such as this, means some difficult choices had to be made. Each of these could have easily...

The holidays are officially in full swing and that means a lot of folks are heading into some well-earned time off, and probably some long-overdue catchup on the biggest movies of the year. As we all know in 2024, trying to find out what’s streaming where is half the battle when you’re wondering what to watch.

Whether you’re looking for major box office hits like “Beetlejuice Beeltejuice” and “Inside Out 2” or lesser-known gems like “Thelma” and “The Bikeriders,” there are a ton of 2024 movies that you can watch on streaming over the holiday. Want to caught up with some awards contenders? “Conclave,” “Challengers” and “Emilia Perez” are all streaming now too, among others. Rather catch up on horror? “The Substance” is on Mubi and, naturally, Shudder has you covered with “Oddity,” “In a Violent Nature” and more.

Whatever you’re looking for, here are all the 2024 movies you can stream right now.

2024 has been a great year for horror fans, especially over on Shudder, where some of the most ambitious and original movies have debuted to widespread acclaim. It appears as if 2025 is going to be no different, as the streaming service has just acquired the rights to The Ugly Stepsister – a twisted fairy tale that puts a body horror spin on an old classic.

Written and directed by Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt (in her feature debut), The Ugly Stepsister stars Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, and Ane Dahl Torp, and follows the character of Elvira as she "prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball." The film was unveiled as part of the 2025 lineup of movies at the Sundance Film Festival, with Shudder...

Evil Dead fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years as the franchise based on Sam Raimi's original 1981 film continues to evolve.

French director Sébastien Vaniček recently shared an exciting update on the next planned movie in the franchise, which we now know will be titled Evil Dead Burn. The director shared a photo of the screenplay's title page via his social media account, teasing the next chapter. He and Florent Bernard co-wrote the script.

Previously, Lee Cronin wrote and directed the smash hit 2023 movie Evil Dead Rise, starring Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan as sisters who must combat the Deadites after their kids mistakenly summon them via the infamous Necronomicon, unaware of what the book really entails.

Evil Dead Rise performed very well theatrically, earning more than $147 million and receiving praise from critics. In many ways, Cronin's film felt like a fresh reboot of the long-running franchise,...

Scarlett Johansson’s spider-infested horror movie Eight Legged Freaks was met with negative reviews on its initial release in 2002, but it remains an underrated gem. These days, Johansson is known for starring in giant blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame and Oscar-winning dramas like Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. But early in her career, she appeared in a wider range of projects — and that includes some of Johansson’s best movies. She appeared in critical darlings like Lost in Translation and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, but she also starred in her share of B-movies.

Johansson co-starred with Ewan McGregor in Michael Bay’s sci-fi thriller The Island, she played Alex Pruitt’s older sister in Home Alone 3, and she played the sheriff’s daughter in Ellory Elkayem’s horror comedy Eight Legged Freaks. This movie sees a swarm of spiders getting exposed to mutagenic toxic waste, growing to kaiju size, and attacking a small mining town.

Sébastian Vanicek has revealed the next 'Evil Dead' film will hit cinemas in 2026.The French director will helm the next spin-off in the horror franchise created by Sam Raimi, and has now shared that the upcoming movie will be called ‘Evil Dead Burn’ and will be released in two years.Taking to Instagram, the ‘Infested’ filmmaker posted a picture of the script - which credited himself and Florent Bernard as writers - and simply captioned it: “2026 (sic).”‘Evil Dead Burn’ will be the sixth entry in the zombie-horror series, which began in 1981 with Raimi’s ‘The Evil Dead’.The movie - which starred Bruce Campbell as Ashley ‘Ash’ J. Williams - spawned two direct sequels: ‘Evil Dead II’ in 1987 and 1992’s ‘Army of Darkness’.After the franchise went on pause, it continued in 2013 with ‘Evil Dead’, a soft reboot of the series which saw Raimi serve as a...

The next Evil Dead film is now officially called Evil Dead Burn, and it’s heading our way in 2026.

The impressive success in cinemas – and on home formats – of last year’s Evil Dead Rise didn’t just resurrect the Evil Dead cinematic franchise, it made a further film a certainty.

And here comes the confirmation of it.

Evil Dead Burn is set to be the next chapter in the saga, and once again we have a new director stepping in to make it. French director Sebastien Vanicek has landed the job, having made his feature directorial debut with the movie Infested. Vanicek has also co-written the script for the new film along with Florent Bernard.

News of the new film was confirmed by the pair on their Instagram accounts, where they posted a picture of the screenplay’s cover. Fittingly, it looked like it’d been typed with a rickety old typewriter.

Today brings with it some groovy news, particularly for those who are fans of the "Evil Dead" movies. After being away from the big screen for a decade, the franchise has roared back to life thanks to the success of 2023's "Evil Dead Rise." Now, the powers the be are trying to keep the good, bloody vibes going with multiple new films, one of which now has a title and a release window. Look forward to 2026, people.

Earlier this year, we learned that writer/director Sébastien Vaniček ("Infested") is making a new "Evil Dead" movie. Details have been few and far between since the announcement was made earlier this year, but the filmmaker recently took to Instagram to share the front script page for the latest entry in the franchise, which is officially titled "Evil Dead Burn." If I may? Hell yeah. Vaniček shared the page with a very simple caption that reads,...

Last year’s box office hit Evil Dead Rise, set in the world of Sam Raimi's classic Evil Dead franchise, has paved the way for more deadite-infested films coming in the near future. The gory horror franchise is already gearing up for its next installment, as well as planning for another down the line. Of the two new movies, one is being helmed by Sébastien Vaniček, director of Infested, who announced the title and revealed the release window for his Evil Dead movie in a recent Instagram post.

According to Vaniček's recent Instagram post, the film is titled Evil Dead Burn and is set to plague theaters in 2026. The French director co-wrote the screenplay for the film, which is connected to other projects in the franchise, with Florent Bernard. With his debut film, Infested, offering a great example of his horror prowess, Vaniček is getting into the Evil Dead spirit,...

The future of the Evil Dead franchise is starting to take shape. It's been no secret that Sam Raimi has wanted to continue expanding the Deadite-infested series of films since the massive success of 2023's Evil Dead Rise, and, since they've made their intentions clear, two projects have already been confirmed. One of them, a spin-off hailing from Sébastien Vaniček, who recently delivered the spine-chilling French spider horror flick Infested to U.S. audiences earlier this year, just got a massive update from the director himself regarding a release and a title. In an Instagram post sharing the front page of the script, Vaniček revealed that the new movie will go under the name Evil Dead Burn and teased that it's expected to hit theaters in 2026.

In the wake of last year’s box office hit Evil Dead Rise, the franchise is getting set to expand with Two new movies, one of which is being directed by Sébastien Vaniček (Infested).

Taking to Instagram this afternoon, Vaniček has announced that his Evil Dead movie is officially titled Evil Dead Burn, and he teases in the photo’s caption that it’ll be unleashed in 2026.

Based on The Evil Dead by Sam Raimi, Evil Dead Burn is being directed by Sébastien Vaniček, who co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard. Check out the script’s cover page below.

French filmmaker Vaniček is fresh off his feature debut Infested (Vermines), which very much feels like Evil Dead Rise… with spiders. It’s no secret why he landed the gig, to say the least!

“I told the studio that I wanted to make a nasty film, a film that hurts, from which you come away tested,...

After being one of the leads of the original show, Lucy Lawless is weighing in on her potential Ash vs Evil Dead animated revival and overall franchise return. Lawless starred in the TV expansion of Sam Raimi's beloved horror franchise as Ruby Knowby, the daughter of the professor who discovered the Necronomicon, though had mysterious ties to the evil book's origins and the demons within it. Having frequently survived her fights with Bruce Campbell's Ash, Ruby was ultimately defeated by the Dark Ones in Ash vs Evil Dead season 3, which also marked the show's final season after being cancelled by Starz.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant to discuss her directorial debut with the acclaimed documentary Never Look Away, Lawless was asked about her thoughts on returning for the in-development Ash vs Evil Dead animated revival. The star began by recalling her consistent surprise at being brought back for the show,...

Exclusive: Paris-based sales and production genre specialist WTFilms has boarded a revival of New Zealand 2006 cult classic horror-comedy Black Sheep, about a flock of sheep transformed into bloodthirsty predators by genetic engineering.

The sequel, entitled Black Sheep 2, reunites key members of the team involved in the original film, which was New Zealand’s most successful horror movie ever.

Original writer–director Jonathan King will direct the sequel, from a story he wrote with Matthew Grainger and Rosie Howells.

Lead actor Nathan Meister returns to the role of Henry Oldfield, the sheep-phobic son of a farmer who discovers his twisted older brother has been carrying out dangerous genetic experiences on his livestock, which transform them from docile vegetarians to ruthless, carnivorous killers.

Black Sheep 2 will follow a young scientist who is convinced that a dangerous new pathogen threatens the population and tracks it back to her hometown – which is located in...

Monsters of all kinds have fascinated humanity for millennia, oftentimes as an explanation for some of the world's most confounding ills and sources of fear. From sabertooth tigers painted on cave walls to modern horror movies, humans have memorialized the nightmarish bogeymen that have imprinted themselves on history. Contemporary pop culture is now marked by the latest interpretations of vampires, aliens, werewolves, and demons, all of which have proven impervious to the march of time.

As cinema creeps forward with a revamped interest in the horror genre in the 2020s, it's appropriate to look back on the greatest monster movies of all time. While one could consider any non-human entity a "monster", this list is an attempt at representing some of the most well-known and highly-acclaimed monster movies from several of the most popular horror sub-genres. While each horror subgenre could be broken out into its own list, a la...

Horror cinema has undergone a significant transformation in 2024, offering a dynamic range of films that appeal to both die-hard fans and casual viewers alike. According to Rotten Tomatoes, five of the standout horror movies of 2024 include Late Night with the Devil (97% Tomatometer), Oddity (95%), Infested (95%), In Flames (95%), and Strange Darling (95%). Each of these films brings unique elements to the table, from supernatural drama to psychological thrillers, showcasing the diversity within the genre.

Horror films are now not only about scares but are also tackling complex societal and emotional themes, ranging from trauma and identity to technological anxieties. As directors explore new storytelling techniques and push boundaries, the genre is evolving to reflect contemporary issues, resonating deeply with modern audiences. The year isn’t over yet, and several highly anticipated horror films are still set to be released, including Smile 2, Heretic, and Nosferatu. These films promise to further the trend of...

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Its that spooky time of year and Shudder is here with the return of the VHS franchise, V/H/S/Beyond, the seventh installment featuring six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.

Directed by Jay Cheel, Jordan Downey, Christian Long & Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal, Kate Siegel, the film airs Friday, October 4.

The movie is sitting at 90% over on Rotten Tomatoes and had its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest. In their coverage, Fangoria said the segments, “knocked it out of the park on this one.”

V/H/S/Beyond – Stork Courtesy of Shudder. A Shudder Release.

Some of Shudder’s notable 2024 releases include Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s The Devil’S Bath, Chris Nash’s In A Violent Nature, Sébastien Vaniček’s Infested, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ Late Night With The Devil, Damian McCarthy’s Oddity, and Robert Morgan’s Stopmotion.

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Horror fans, we're eatin' good (with our eyes). It's been a splendid 2024 already, and we're not even at the Halloween rush yet. Indie darlings like Shudder's "Exhuma" or "Infested" have stunned the platform's subscribers, Neon mesmerized theatergoers with "Immaculate" and "Longlegs," and studio releases like "The First Omen" or "Alien: Romulus" brought the thunder. Can we not bother with the obligatory "Horror's back, baby!" articles this October? Horror never left, horror's always en vogue, and horror's been having one heck of a year.

Like I said, Halloween still two months away. We're still staring at a whole dang slate of spooky season releases on the horizon. With titles like "Speak No Evil" or "Terrifier 3" patiently waiting, the best horror watches this year might still be on the way. Even better, we've seen some of those releases yet to come and can confirm that 2024 still has some tricks up its sleeve.

Sam Raimi's iconic horror franchise Evil Dead is still going strong after all this time. Most recently, fans were treated to last year's fantastically fun Evil Dead Rise, but there's still plenty more on the way, including at least two more live-action movies.

But franchise star Bruce Campbell, who originated the role of Ash in the 1981 film and has reprised the role many times since in different capacities, recently provided Entertainment Weekly with an update on the franchise's future, including confirming that the long-gestating animated series is still in the works.

While it's unlikely we'll see Campbell return as Ash in a significant live-action role, the actor did say he'd happily voice the character for an animated spinoff.

We are developing an animated version, like a series. I'll do that. I'll do Ash's voice all day long, because my voice hasn't aged as much as I have.

What he...

Known for playing the brash and sarcastic Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise, Bruce Campbell has never been one to dance around an opinion, even when it comes to the beloved horror franchise created by Sam Raimi back in 1981. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Campbell was asked what the future holds for Evil Dead, and as usual, he didnt hold back.

"The future is two more damn movies. We've got two new fabulous directors that have two new scripts in the shoot, and we think we've suckered a studio into coughing up the dough for both, since they seem to still make money."

Those "two more damn movies" were announced earlier this year, and come by way of director Francis Gallupi, who helmed this years indie hit The Last Stop in Yuma County, and Sbastien Vaniek, who took point on 2024s creepy crawly spider movie, Infested. Both...

The only award season that matters is here! Joking (kind of), but seriously, Fangoria just released the complete list of nominees for the 2024 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Considering how often horror gets shut out of the mainstream award shows, it's nice to have at least one thing we can rely on year after year.

Last year's Chainsaw Awards included big wins for movies like The Black Phone, Terrifier 2, and Prey. This time, the categories are again stacked, with films like Abigail, Evil Dead Rise, The First Omen, Talk To Me, Late Night with the Devil, and many more going head to head.

Specific performances are also being highlighted, like Tobin Bell in Saw X and Kathryn Newton for both Lisa Frankenstein and Abigail. It's been a fantastic few years for horror, and it'll be exciting to see which movies pull ahead this time around.

In addition to popular categories such as Best Wide Release,...

Infested, a French horror movie about a spider unleashing venomous threats, receives praise from Corridor Crew for its impressive blend of practical and CGI arachnids. Netting a "Certified Fresh" 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and glowing review from Stephen King, the movie could lead to a resurgence in spider-driven horror films. Infested's success also proves exciting for co-writer/director Sbastien Vaniek's upcoming Evil Dead, as he could bring a thrilling blend of Deadite terrors and insightful social commentary.

While the movie has already proven to be one of the year's biggest horror hits, Infested is getting a glowing review from Corridor Crew. Co-written and directed by Sbastien Vaniek, the French horror movie centered on an exotic animal lover who acquires a spider, which unknowingly unleashes a venomous threat on his rundown apartment complex. Following a successful run in its home country, Infested premiered internationally on Shudder, where it garnered further rave reviews from critics and audiences,...

The halfway point of 2024 is already here, and what a strange year it’s been so far. In terms of box office, the genre’s gotten off to a sluggish start compared to previous years, save for a surprise international hit that’s taken Asian markets by storm. It’s also been a big year for twin films, with dual spider flicks Sting and Infested unleashing arachnophobic terror, followed by the dueling nun horror movies Immaculate and The First Omen. Speaking of the latter, horror prequels – including A Quiet Place: Day One – have offered some of the year’s biggest horror surprises so far, along with buzzy indie darlings like Late Night with the Devil and In a Violent Nature.

This summer’s only getting warmed up for horror releases, with some of the year’s most anticipated titles on the immediate horizon. MaXXXine and Longlegs are just around the corner,...

Under Paris on Netflix showcases a resurgence in creature features, with comparisons to Jaws and a focus on gory thrills over logical inconsistencies. 2024 has seen success for monster movies like Under Paris, Infested, and Sting, proving that the genre is making a comeback both in and outside the US. Hollywood hits like Godzilla x Kong may dominate, but smaller international films like Under Paris are finding success without big budgets or star power.

Not only is Under Paris doing well on Netflix, but the movies impressive performance is evidence of two broader positive trends in the horror genre throughout 2024 so far. Directed by Frontier(s) helmer Xavier Gens, Under Paris is a Netflix survival thriller where a killer shark is let loose in Pariss famous Seine River. The Seine might be too cold to house sharks and the animals may rarely enter freshwater environments, but by Under Paris wild ending,...

With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Justin Gerber shoot the shit about all kinds of spooky stuff, specifically I Saw the TV Glow, Infested, Tarot, Hardcore, The Visit, and Bad Moon.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.

You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for even more hilariously irreverent commentaries and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals. Each month promises something new and unexpected from the wildest corners of the genre.

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AMC+ is a unique streaming service because it offers great original dramas and access to three smaller streamers: horror hub Shudder, and independent films from IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now. Normally, those three smaller streamers would cost nearly $19/month on their own, but they come free with AMC+.

We’ll break down all the ways to watch AMC+, including a brand new option that is a great choice for fans of live TV.

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AMC+ includes originals like “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire,” Anne Rice’s “Mayfair Witches,” “Gangs of London,” “Dark Winds,” “The North Water,” “Monsieur Spade,” “Parish,” and “Snowpiercer.”

Subscribers also get classic shows that first aired on AMC: “Mad Men,” “Killing Eve,” “The Killing,...

In A Violent Nature, an undead murderous monster’s slow striding through the woods, has generated IFC Films’ second-best opening ever since its indie horror hit Late Night With The Devil in March.

The artsy slasher written and directed by Chris Nash will see an estimated weekend gross of $2.1 million on 1,426 screens, IFC’s widest opening ever, and a no. 8 spot at the domestic box office.

Late Night, by Cameron and Colin Cairnes, which opened to $2.8 million at 1,034 locations, is pushing $10 million. It returns to theaters June 6 and runs through the weekend on about 500 screens.

In A Violent Nature “has been steadily making waves for redefining the classic slasher genre” since its Sundance premiere, said Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks Film Group, calling Nash’s feature debut “a film that will have a lasting impact in the horror space.”

At 87% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is one...

Once upon a time, creature features were a popular subgenre of horror. Everything from Jaws to Cujo to Tremors did big business, along with a lot of more silly entries. We're looking at you Sharknado! When done right, a creature feature can be terrifying, as the humans must pay for their sins when the animals of the Earth seek their revenge. This year saw the release of the French horror film, Infested, from first time director Sbastien Vaniek. It's Evil Dead Rise meets Arachnophobia, as a horde of massive spiders takes over a rundown apartment complex.. Infested is more than just another overdone CGI fest, but a creepy crawly horror film that will make your skin crawl while it makes you think. Stephen King loved it, giving it his seal of approval on social media, and if you can put your fears aside and give it a chance, you will too.

The Perfect Organism.

After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ The Mummy (listen), Trace and I have checked out Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark (listen) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Gregg Araki‘s Mysterious Skin (listen).

Now we’re crossing a classic title off our list: Ridley Scott‘s Alien.

Alien tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo as they’re awoken from stasis to answer a distress beacon on a nearby planet. When Kane (John Hurt) is attacked on an alien ship, Warrant Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) refuses to let Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt) and Navigator Lambert (Veronica Cartwright) back on board with quarantining.

Science Officer Ash (Ian Holm) overrides her command and brings them inside, but as the alien creature on Kane’s face evolves, it becomes clear that there’s more than one antagonist on board the ship and everyone, including Engineers Parker...

If you're going to make a creature feature, making spiders the villains is the easiest way to frighten an audience. Some have done it well, like this year's Sting and Infested, along with 1977's William Shatner-starring Kingdom of the Spiders. Some have gone for a more silly route, such as 2002's Eight Legged Freaks. And then there's the plethora of giant spiders made of bad CGI in little-seen movies over the last few decades. But no creature feature made up of eight-legged creepy crawlies will ever top 1990's Arachnophobia, starring Jeff Daniels and John Goodman, and directed by Frank Marshall. It has some comedy, for sure (Goodman is hilarious as exterminator Delbert McClintock), but it's also truly terrifying because almost every single shot includes real spiders. There is no CGI, and outside of a few scenes of Daniels battling the final boss spider, no use of animatronics. That doesn't...

Heart-wrenching horror.

After kicking off May with discussions of Stephen Sommers’ perfect action-adventure-horror-romantic-comedy The Mummy (listen) and the iconic jump scare in the Audrey Hepburn-starring Wait Until Dark (listen), we’re delving into the real-life horrors of child sexual abuse in Gregg Araki‘s 2004 adaptation of Scott Heim‘s novel Mysterious Skin.

Mysterious Skin tells the story of how child sexual abuse affects the lives of two pre-adolescent boys in different ways. Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes a reckless, sexually adventurous sex worker, while Brian (Brady Corbet) retreats into a reclusive fantasy of alien abduction. The film is told in parallel narratives before culminating in a heart-breaking reunion that will change each boy’s life forever.

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The John Wick franchise producers at Thunder Road Pictures are partnering with longtime Screen Gems executive Scott Strauss to launch an independent genre label called Badlands, Deadline reports, and the first project to come our way from Badlands is the spider thriller Arachnid, which has Don’t Listen and El hombre del saco director Ángel Gómez Hernández attached to direct from a screenplay by Jayson Rothwell, whose previous credits include Silent Night (2012) and Polar. The film is set to star Matilda Lutz of the awesome 2017 revenge thriller Revenge and the upcoming Red Sonja reboot.

Badlands is backed by Andrew Schwartzberg and Jon Shiffman’s company Renegade Capital. According to Deadline, the label will “feature development and co-fi funds and plans to make two to three films per year.” Filming on Arachnid is set to begin in Madrid, Spain this July. Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road are producing the film with Strauss,...

After concluding April with discussions of Ciarán Foy’s Eli (listen) and David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ (listen), we kicked off May with a revisit of Stephen Sommers’ delightful 1999 film, The Mummy (listen).

Now we’re headed into the past with Terence Young‘s adaptation of Frederick Knott‘s “disabled woman in danger” play, Wait Until Dark (1967).

In the film, recently blind Susy (Audrey Hepburn) is menaced by a trio of strange men, including sexually perverse ring leader Roat (Alan Arkin), “nice guy” Talman (Richard Crenna) and portly Carlino (Jack Weston). The men are looking for a doll full of heroin, which is located somewhere in her apartment, but she doesn’t know where!

Can Susy figure out the scam with the help of upstairs neighbor girl Gloria (Julie Herrod) or will she wind up hanging in the closet like Roat’s poor accomplice Lisa (Samantha Jones)?

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Stephen King praises French horror film Infested for its scary and gross elements, showcasing spiders as big as puppies. Despite a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, Infested receives mixed audience reviews due to its treatment of spiders compared to other films. Infested explores social issues in France's colonial history, adding depth to its character beats and performances.

Stephen King is right on the money with his review of a new horror movie that boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%. For obvious reasons, Stephen King is best known for his widely acclaimed and oft-adapted horror novels. However, apart from his books, he has also garnered immense attention for his interesting take on new movies and shows, especially the ones belonging to the horror genre.

Since he is considered the King of Horror, it is hard not to agree with most of his insights on horror movies and shows. Even when it comes...

Cinematically speaking, spiders are having a miniature moment. On April 12, 2024, fans of creature features were treated to Kiah Roache-Turner's "Sting," a film about an alien spider that grows to an enormous size and terrorizes the denizens of a run-down apartment building. Then, on April 26, the United States was granted access to Sébastien Vanicek's "Infested" (French title: "Vermines"), a film about many spiders that grow to enormous sizes and terrorize the denizens of a run-down apartment building. These two films, of course, came hot on the heels of the February release of "Madame Web," the best Spider-Man-adjacent, non-Marvel-Cinematic-Universe-related mid-budget clairvoyance caper film ever made. 

Children of the '90s may be getting flashbacks to the glories of Frank Marshall's 1990 spider horror/comedy "Arachnophobia," one of the more exciting mainstream horror films of its era. In "Arachnophobia," a venomous Venezuelan spider is accidentally shipped to the United States,...

Stephen King praised Spanish horror film The Coffee Table as "horrible and horribly funny." The movie follows a couple who purchase a cursed coffee table, leading to tragic consequences. While dark and disturbing, The Coffee Table delivers authentic performances and has gained praise.

One of the great things about following Stephen King on social media is getting to see the master of horrors' take on some of the genre's newest films. As someone who has been in the game for the last 50 years, and has had more than 50 of his stories turned into movies, King has more than deserved his right to comment on both the good and the bad. He was recently at it again, this time offering praise to a film thats mostly flown under the radar in the mainstream, that being the little know Spanish horror gem, The Coffee Table.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter...

Infested, directed by Sbastien Vaniek, has received high praise by Stephen King and others for being scary, gross, and well-made. The film follows Kaleb, who brings home a venomous spider that quickly escapes and turns his apartment into a deadly trap. Vaniek is set to direct the next Evil Dead spin-off, citing the creative freedom he will have on the project as a major draw for him.

Before Sbastien Vaniek releases his anticipated spin-off of the Evil Dead franchise, audiences were treated to his old-fashioned spider film that delivers on everything it promises, Infested. The French flick by the director is currently streaming on Shudder, and has been earning high praise all around, including a positive endorsement from the master of horror himself, Stephen King.

Infested (2024) 5/5

Release DateApril 26, 2024DirectorSbastien VanicekCastTho Christine, Sofia Lesaffre, Jrme Niel, Lisa Nyarko, Finnegan Oldfield, Marie-Philomene, NgaRuntime106 MinutesMain GenreHorror

King took to X (formerly Twitter) recently...

Romancing the Mummy.

After concluding April with discussions of Ciarán Foy’s Eli (listen), a horror version of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, and the pseudo-sequel to Videodrome in David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ (listen), we’re kicking off May with a revisit to one of our favorite years for cinema: 1999! The film we’ve selected is Stephen Sommer‘s action-adventure-horror-romantic-comedy The Mummy!

In the film, adventurer Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) travels to Hamunaptra, the City of the Dead, with librarian Evelyn “Evy” Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) and her older brother Jonathan (John Hannah). While there, they accidentally awaken Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), a cursed high priest-turned-invincible mummy, and must stop him before he sacrifices Evy in an attempt to resurrect his former lover (Patricia Velásquez).

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Stephen King has spent decades writing his own horror stories, though there are still new genre films coming out that leave him impressed. The legendary author has given some high praise to Infested, a new horror film that's streaming on Shudder.

On his X account, King shared a post that includes a brief synopsis for the spider-centric horror film. He also noted how it's both "scary" and "gross," but at the same time, it's nicely done. As King put it in his X post, "Infested (Shudder): Spiders, some as big as puppies, overrun a French apartment building. Scary, gross, well made.."

Infested (Shudder): Spiders, some as big as puppies, overrun a French apartment building. Scary, gross, well made. Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 1, 2024

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Warning! This article contains Spoilers for the Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has had an incredible 47 episode run, making it difficult to rank these episodes against one another. From thrilling action-packed episodes to emotional and heartfelt stories, the episodes of The Bad Batch have something for everyone. The highest ranked episodes are ones that either begin or complete incredible new stories and carry on the narrative in meaningful ways.

The animated Star Wars series Star Wars: The Bad Batch has come to an end, and it's had an extremely impressive 47-episode run. Following Clone Force 99 in the immediate aftermath of Order 66, The Bad Batch has captivated audiences with the heart of its familial relationship and the iconic story connections and lore that root it strongly in its respective Star Wars era. The show has taken what viewers loved most about Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

Stephen King praises Infested for being "scary, gross, well made" in a glowing review on X. Infested received overwhelmingly positive reviews for delivering compelling thrills and developing human characters. The spider-centric horror film has a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stephen King offers praise for Infested, a new skin-crawling horror movie with a near-perfect 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics. Directed by Sbastien Vaniek in his feature debut, with a script he co-wrote with Florent Bernard, the French-language horror film (originally titled Vermines) follows the residents of an apartment building as they battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders. The cast includes Tho Christine (Suprmes), Finnegan Oldfield (Final Cut), Jrme Niel (Smoking Causes Coughing), Sofia Lesaffre (Les Misrables), and Lisa Nyarko.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, King shared a glowing review for Infested, calling it "scary, gross" and "well made." Read his full post below:

Infested (Shudder): Spiders,...

Stars: Theo Christine, Sofia Lesaffre, Jerome Niel, Lisa Nyarko, Finnegan Oldfield, Marie-Philomene Nga, Mahamadou Sangare, Abdallah Moundy, Ike Zacsongo-Joseph, Emmanuel Bonami, Xing Xing Cheng, Samir Nait, Malik Amraoui | Written by Sébastien Vanicek, Florent Bernard | Directed by Sébastien Vanicek

Arachnophobes are in for a bit of a rough time, because streaming platforms and cinemas will be positively crawling with spider-based monster movies before you know it. Well, two, anyway. First up is French spider-thriller Infested (out now on Shudder), with Australian creature feature Sting creeping into cinemas on May 31st.

Also known as Vermines, Infested is the feature debut of French director Sebastien Vanicek. Set in present-day Paris, the film centres on hustler Kaleb (Theo Christine), who shares a flat with his sister Manon (Lisa Nyarko) in a run-down apartment building that’s home to several other multicultural tenants.

When exotic animal enthusiast Kaleb brings home an illegal spider, he names...

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Word recently broke that a new "Evil Dead" movie was on the way, with filmmaker Francis Galluppi ("The Last Stop in Yuma County") at the helm. This news came accompanied by the following statement from "Evil Dead' mastermind Sam Raimi: "Francis Galluppi is a storyteller who knows when to keep us waiting in simmering tension and when to hit us with explosive violence. He is a director that shows uncommon control in his feature debut."

The curious thing about this info is that earlier this year, we learned another "Evil Dead" movie was in the works, this one directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the filmmaker behind the killer spider movie "Infested." That's right: There are now two different "Evil Dead" movies on the way. And that, in my humble opinion, is a good thing! The "Evil Dead" franchise feels big enough to encompass all sorts of entries because the basic...

Director Sébastien Vaniček has been set to helm the next Evil Dead movie, and it’s easy to see why with his feature debut, the spider horror movie Infested. Playing like a cross between Attack the Block and Arachnophobia, Infested makes you care about its characters while delivering no shortage of skin-crawling spider horror moments.

Available now on Shudder, Infested follows Kaleb (Théo Christine), a lonely 30 year old who’s estranged from his best friend and at odds with his sister over their crumbling apartment. His dreams of opening a reptile zoo get drastically thwarted when he brings home an illegally acquired desert spider, one that happens to be gravid, and it gets loose. One hatched egg sac gives way to hundreds more, plunging the apartment building into a visceral arachnophobic nightmare.

It’s not just that Infested employs real spiders for many of the skin-crawling horror moments that make it so effective,...