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‘Key of Bones’ Streaming November 10, Its First Release at Home
Key of Bones: Curse of the Ghost Pirate begins streaming worldwide on November 10, marking its first home release after theatrical screenings.
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2 Will Finally Arrive in January
Blue Eye Samurai season two is set to arrive in January, according to a brief report about the animated series’ return.
PRETTY KILL MACHINE: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Stars In New Vampire Romance
Jonathan Rhys Meyers will star in the paranormal vampire romance Pretty Kill Machine.
We All Need To Be Watching The Delightfully Witchy YAGA
Fangoria reviews the series Yaga, which draws on Slavic folklore about the witch Baba Yaga.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season 3 Trailer Sees the Titans Take Annabeth
The first full trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season three shows Percy setting out to rescue Annabeth from the Titans.
Krampus and Kin Return to Universal Horror Unleashed With New Screams of the Season
Universal Horror Unleashed is adding winter folklore characters, transformed haunted areas and a musical procession for its limited-time holiday event in Las Vegas.
‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th-Anniversary Restoration Lands on Digital Next Month
A 20th-anniversary restoration of Pan’s Labyrinth arrives digitally November 10, with collector editions and rental releases following in December.
They’re Back, Witches! ‘Coven Academy’ Renewed for Season 2 at Disney
Disney+ and Hulu have renewed Coven Academy for a second season after its first three weeks drew more than twenty million global viewing hours.
‘Mountain King’ Review: Scandinavian Folklore Fuels This Cozy Horror-Comedy
Bloody Disgusting reviews Gabrielle Christensen’s folklore horror-comedy about a woman who travels to Sweden to meet her estranged boyfriend’s family.
‘Halloweentown 5’ in Early Development at Disney
Halloweentown 5 is in early development at Disney, with Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn developing a script based on the original film’s characters.
YA Vampire Series HOUSE OF NIGHT Is Coming To The Silver Screen
The young adult vampire series House of Night is getting a film adaptation nearly 20 years after its debut.
Tara Emad Joins ‘The Mummy: Book of the Dead’ [Exclusive]
Tara Emad has joined the cast of The Mummy: Book of the Dead, though her role has not been disclosed.
The Mummy: Book of the Dead Title Announced
Universal has announced The Mummy: Book of the Dead as the title of its new film, now in production and scheduled for release in 2027.
‘Wuthering Heights: House of the Damned’ Exclusive Clip Serves Up a Severed Arm
Dread Central shares an exclusive clip from Wuthering Heights: House of the Damned ahead of its digital and on-demand release on October 16.
Johnny Depp Transforms Into Scrooge in New ‘Ebenezer’ Featurette
A new featurette shows Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ti West’s upcoming adaptation, highlighting cast interviews and this version’s darker tone ahead of its November premiere.
Peter Safran Confirms James Mangold’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Is Still A Go
Producer Peter Safran confirms the James Mangold-directed Swamp Thing movie is still in development, with the script now being written.
Ron Perlman Open to Returning for Hellboy 3 With del Toro
Ron Perlman says he would still play Hellboy in a third film if Guillermo del Toro directs.
Luc Besson's Dracula Now Streaming on Paramount+
Luc Besson's Dracula adaptation began streaming on Paramount+ as part of their Halloween lineup.
‘Mayfair Witches: Salem Coven’ Season 3 Teaser Conjures Up Winter Premiere Date
AMC released a teaser for 'Mayfair Witches: Salem Coven' Season 3 at New York Comic Con and announced its winter premiere date for December 30.
Over 1,000 Human Artists Turned ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ into a Brand New 3D Theatrical Experience
Guillermo del Toro supervised 1,300 artists to bring Pan’s Labyrinth to 4K 3D, ensuring all work was done by hand with no artificial intelligence involved.