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Lionsgate Teams with Sony Pictures for Live-Action NARUTO
Lionsgate greenlit a live-action Naruto film, with Sony Pictures joining as a production partner and Destin Daniel Cretton set to write and direct.
Naruto Live-Action Movie Confirms Filming Starts Soon With New Sony Team Up
Sony Pictures and Lionsgate are partnering on the live-action Naruto film, with production scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
Kane Parsons Knows ‘Backrooms’ Has an Ending: “You Can’t Go On Forever”
Kane Parsons says he has an ending planned for the Backrooms story, though its smaller online projects could continue longer.
‘The Blood Countess’ Director Says She Was Forced to Cut Up to 20 Minutes
Ulrike Ottinger says she was pressured to remove 15 to 20 minutes from The Blood Countess and had to re-edit the film afterward.
‘Goblin’ – Chase Sui Wonders Joins R-Rated Puppet Film from A24
Chase Sui Wonders joins A24’s R-rated puppet comedy Goblin, alongside Will Forte, Skyler Gisondo and Kenneth Branagh.
REVIEW: RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE & MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON Is A Delightful Portrait of a Practical Effects Legend
Fangoria reviews a documentary about practical effects artist Steve Johnson, describing it as a portrait that combines effects history with a personal account.
Cinematic Icon Sir Patrick Stewart Passes Away at 86
Patrick Stewart, known for roles in Star Trek and the X-Men films, has died at 86 after a brief illness.
NC-17 Director’s Cut of ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’ Staying in Theaters INDEFINITELY
The NC-17 director’s cut of The Devils will remain in theaters indefinitely after its limited run earned $3.3 million.
‘Eraserhead’ Meets ‘Dr. Caligari’: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hottieween’ Film Pays Homage to Spooky Greats
Megan Thee Stallion released a short horror film for Hottieween, drawing on classic black-and-white horror cinema.
‘The Cat and the Hatchet’ Posters Preview October 31 Release of ‘Cat in the Hat’ Horror Movie
The horror parody short The Cat and the Hatchet will premiere October 31, with new character posters released ahead of its Halloween debut.
‘Treehouse of Horror’: Tim Long Talks Turning Springfield Into ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ [Exclusive]
Dread Central interviews co-executive producer Tim Long about the Halloween opening that pairs The Simpsons with The Nightmare Before Christmas, airing October 25.
Ryū Murakami, Author of ‘Audition’, Has Passed Away
Author Ryū Murakami, whose novel Audition was adapted into Takashi Miike’s horror film, has died at age 74.
“I AM Mr. Lobo”: The Legendary Horror Host on Growing Into Himself
Fangoria interviews horror host Mr. Lobo about his career and late night television work.
Jeremy Saulnier’s GREEN ROOM Comes Back To Theaters Ahead Of SLAYGROUND
Alamo Drafthouse is bringing Jeremy Saulnier’s Green Room back to theaters this month ahead of Slayground’s release.
Glass Eye Pix Palooza-Con to Celebrate the Seminal Indie Production Studio
Glass Eye Pix will mark its 40th anniversary with a one-day convention in New York on November 7, alongside a tribute screening series.
Keanu Reeves in talks for The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
Keanu Reeves is in talks to star opposite Ma Dong-seok in James Wan’s English-language remake of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil.
THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA Returns In Style With New Season 7 Trailer
A new trailer previews Season 7 of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, which premieres on Shudder on October 27.
Telluride Horror Show Days 2 & 3: Pig Roasts, Horror Shorts, And Halloween Magic
Telluride Horror Show’s second and third days featured author events, a pig roast, screenings, and Q&As for several horror films.
The Soundtrack Of SINNERS Gets Its Own Museum Exhibit
A museum in Los Angeles will present an exhibit dedicated to the Sinners soundtrack.
‘Treehouse of Horror XXXVII’ Images Bring ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ to Springfield
New images from Treehouse of Horror XXXVII show references to Hereditary and The Nightmare Before Christmas ahead of the episode’s October 25 broadcast.
‘The Simpsons’ Unleashed a Springfield Slasher Ahead of Next Week’s ‘Treehouse of Horror’
The Simpsons aired a Halloween slasher episode on October 18, ahead of Treehouse of Horror XXXVII on October 25.
First Look at Psychological Thriller ‘John Is Sad’ [Exclusive]
Dread Central debuts first-look images from the psychological thriller, which follows an amnesiac drifter whose attachment to his therapist deepens.
‘The Simpsons’ Confirms Two Horror-Themed Episodes This Month With Official Photos
Fox confirmed two horror-themed Simpsons episodes this month and released photos for Treehouse of Horror XXXVII.
Ted Raimi Invites Horror Icons Into His Haunted Manor In ‘Your Dearest Darkest Friend’ Trailer
Bloody Disgusting reports that the trailer for Ted Raimi’s darkly whimsical talk show previews its October 30 premiere and weekly episodes.
Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy Comes To Gruesome 4K With New Box Set
Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy is getting a 4K box set release with unrated versions of two films in the series.
Bratz x ‘The Craft’ Collector Dolls Reimagine The Coven From The 1996 Cult Classic
Bratz is launching collector dolls of the coven from the 1996 film The Craft on October 15, including movie-inspired accessories and exclusive packaging.
Ripcord Halloween Fest Streams 50 Short Films Online
Ripcord’s Halloween Film Festival announced its first lineup of 50 shorts, opening for free online viewing and audience voting on October 19.
‘Street Trash’ Getting All-New Restoration for Limited-Edition 4K Blu-ray Release
Street Trash will be released in a new 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray restoration on December 7, with pre-orders now available from Synapse Films.
Exclusive ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ Documentary Trailer Revisits the Making of a Horror Cult Phenomenon
A new trailer debuts for Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult, a documentary exploring the making of Repo! The Genetic Opera with new cast interviews.
Special Effects Legend Carlo Rambaldi Gets Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star This Week
Carlo Rambaldi, the Oscar-winning special effects artist, will be honored posthumously with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on October 15.
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- ‘The Devils’ NC-17 Director’s Cut Review – The Definitive Version of Ken Russell’s Stunning and Highly Controversial Masterpiece [Beyond Fest]
- Southampton Playhouse Screening Abel Ferrara’s ‘Ms. 45’ With a Live Score This October
- Was Jack the Ripper a Famous Artist? Oscar-Winning Director Tackles the Chilling Theory in ‘Sickert’
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