Halloween

After your July 4 re-watch of Independence Day, your next move should be to stream 1996's other patriotically themed release: Uncle Sam, a movie so up-front about its intentions as a satirical horror comedy that its poster, a ghoulish parody of a military-recruiting ad, has the tag line “I Want You... Dead.”Spoilers of the Week | June 3rdUncle Sam might be low-budget, but it comes with some horror bona fides. It’s directed by William Lustig (Maniac and the Maniac Cop films) and written by the late, great Larry Cohen (It’s…

There are lots of horror movies themed around psychiatric hospitals—be they fully functional facilities, like A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors, or abandoned, like Session 9. Regular medical hospitals don’t pop up nearly as often—but as these 10 films show, leaning into what’s already an unsettling…Read more... There are lots of horror movies themed around psychiatric hospitals—be they fully functional facilities, like A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors, or abandoned, like Session 9.…

Image: Universal Studios Parks and ResortsCan you survive The Last of Us? You’ll get your chance this spooky season, when Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning, post-pandemic video game spreads its Clickers for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando.Thanks, Last of Us. Thanks a Lot. | The Last of Us Episode 7 ReviewIt’s important to note that the all-new haunted house focuses on the original video games rather than HBO’s hit series. However, it’s still exciting to see…

Although the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage comes with six minifigure versions of the movie’s main characters: Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson (riding a vacuum instead of a broom), Mary Sanderson, Max Dennison, Dani Dennison, and Allison Watts, plus a cat version of Thackery Binx, it for some reason doesn’t include Doug Jones’ scene-stealing zombie, Billy Butcherson. Although the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage comes with six minifigure versions of the movie’s main characters: Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson (riding a…

Photo by Peter Mountain/Walt Disney Pictures Even though The Little Mermaid is in the midst of its lucrative theatrical run and we’re still reeling over the news that more Disney Plus movies and television shows are on the chopping block, the House of Mouse is abiding by the age-old adage “the show must go on.”  Indeed, the company has its sights set on the bigger picture, namely which project it will remake — ahem, excuse me, reimagine — next. Sadly, that includes one of the most beloved Halloween classics of…

Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Devout horror fanatics all around the globe are unequivocally familiar with genre icon Robert Englund, especially after the 75-year-old performer gained traction for his longtime role as horror villain Freddy Krueger back in the ‘80s. Flash forward to 2023 and the infamous horror veteran is bringing us all even closer to Halloween with the news that he’ll be starring in a fresh-faced serial killer chiller. As per Variety, Englund is attached to Natty Knocks — a…

Ghostface sprints (to your front door, probably).Image: ParamountGood news for horror fans, anyone who considers Halfway to Halloween the next great holiday, and maybe anyone planning an upcoming trip to New York City: Scream VI, the latest hit entry in the long-running slasher franchise, is coming to digital tomorrow. Hulu’s Hellraiser Reboot Has So-So Sights to Show YouThe movie’s action shifts from sleepy Woodsboro to NYC in this one, but the survivors of last year’s Scream find that a new address, even one located in…

Who says it’s too early for spooky season? The Boulet Brothers are here to cast a spell on spring with the gift of Halloween. The Dragula duo and Shudder have teamed up to bring us The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special, arriving on the horror streamer and AMC+ Tuesday, April 25.Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning Heroesio9 recently caught up with Queens of Darkness Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet to crack open the crypt on all the fun. Along with David Dastmalchian…

Fast News According to the industry group for scares, the Haunted Attraction Association, sensory deprivation, personalised experiences and interactivity are the top trends this year. Visitors shout during their visit to the Quinta Nova da Assuncao mansion, where Reflexo theatre company…

New city, new look. With Scream VI’s shift away from Woodsboro, the ensemble—including Ghostface—got a makeover for the horror series’ latest entry. io9 caught up with Avery Plewes, the costume designer tasked with not only outfitting the current cast, but also incorporating past character looks—as well as dressing a massive Halloween set piece during the film’s memorable subway scene.Sabina Graves, io9: Congrats on the film, I saw it couple of times and in 3D on the second go! So I got to take an extra close look at…