- New Alien Movie Taps Aaron Guzikowski to Write. Aaron Guzikowski will write a new Alien film produced by Ridley Scott, which is separate from the Alien: Romulus sequel in development.
- Shudder’s Final ‘The Last Drive-In’ Halloween Special Premieres TONIGHT at 9pm ET (Bloody Disgusting). Shudder’s final Halloween special of “The Last Drive-In” premieres tonight, with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl hosting.
- Shudder Becomes Exclusive Streaming Home of Entire ‘Hell House LLC’ Franchise Through 2029 (iHorror). Shudder will become the exclusive subscription streaming home for the Hell House LLC films across its territories through November 2029.
- Catherine Ashmore Bradley and Cameron Crovetti Starring in Psychological Horror ‘Dollkeeper’ (Dread Central). Catherine Ashmore Bradley and Cameron Crovetti have joined Dollkeeper, a psychological horror film about a teenager confronting a figure tied to her family’s past.
- ‘Recluse’ – Tribeca Horror Movie from ‘Antlers’ Writer Getting 2027 Release from Vertical (Bloody Disgusting). Vertical acquired US distribution rights to Henry Chaisson’s gothic horror film Recluse and plans to release it in 2027.
- Ryū Murakami, Author of ‘Audition’, Has Passed Away (Dread Central). Author Ryū Murakami, whose novel Audition was adapted into Takashi Miike’s horror film, has died at age 74.
- ‘The Last Temptation of Becky’ Exclusive Clip: Kate Siegel Gives Lulu Wilson Some Deadly New Toys (Dread Central). Dread Central shares an exclusive clip of Kate Siegel briefing Lulu Wilson’s character before a mission in The Last Temptation of Becky, due in theaters November 4.
- ‘Crystal Lake’ Showrunner Debunks Theory That Jason Voorhees Has Cockroach DNA (Bloody Disgusting). Crystal Lake creator Brad Caleb Kane says Jason’s story involves biomimicry rather than cockroach DNA, explaining the show’s genetic experimentation plot.
- ‘Crystal Lake’ Rewrites Pamela Voorhees Into Horror’s Most Sympathetic Slasher Villain Yet (Bloody Disgusting). Bloody Disgusting examines how Crystal Lake portrays Pamela Voorhees as a protective mother whose actions lead her toward becoming a killer.
- ‘1408’ Follow-Up Reportedly Bringing Back John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson (Dread Central). A report says John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson and director Mikael Håfström may return for a follow-up to the 2007 Stephen King adaptation.
- Shudder’s ‘Season of Screams’ Continues Past Halloween; Here’s the November and December Lineup (Bloody Disgusting). Shudder announced November and December additions to its Season of Screams lineup, including New Group, Tinsman Road, Ice Cream Man and The Holy Boy.
- The Mortician’s Daughter short film released online. Elwood Quincy Walker’s 20-minute horror short The Mortician’s Daughter is available to watch online after its festival run.
- ‘HUMAN’ Review: Jackie Kelly Shines in a Blood-Soaked Supernatural Nightmare (iHorror). iHorror reviews HUMAN, praising Jackie Kelly’s performance, practical gore effects and grotesque humor.
- ‘Project Shamrock’ – Jason Eisener’s Must-Watch Fan Film Connects ‘Halloween III’ to Michael Myers (Bloody Disgusting). Jason Eisener released a short fan film that links Michael Myers to the Silver Shamrock experiments from Halloween III.
- ‘Treehouse of Horror’: Tim Long Talks Turning Springfield Into ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ [Exclusive] (Dread Central). Dread Central interviews co-executive producer Tim Long about the Halloween opening that pairs The Simpsons with The Nightmare Before Christmas, airing October 25.
