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The horror community is in mourning after the loss of a true icon of the genre.

Tony Todd, known for his distinctive voice and chilling performance as Candyman in addition to numerous other roles, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. The actor reportedly died on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness.

Todd made his film debut in 1986’s Sleepwalk, beginning a career that spanned more than 200 film and TV credits. His most famous role is the eponymous hook-handed killer in the Candyman movies, but he's also appeared in the likes of Final Destination, the '90s Night of the Living Dead remake, The Crow, Hatchet, Frankenstein and Hell Fest.

His none horror projects include The Rock, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, Law & Order,...

Heart Eyes: "For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe…

Directed by:

Josh Ruben

Written by:

Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy

Cast:

Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, with Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster

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It’s Halloween today. But if you’re more concerned with what your Valentine’s Day plans are going to be, we have the perfect bit of news: there’s a love-up blood-soaked horror slasher on the way titled Heart Eyes, with Freaky’s Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy on writing duties (alongside Phillip Murphy). The first trailer has just arrived – and since it’s Red Band, it’s a blood-soaked early peek, promising a new iconic horror mask, plenty of gory kills, and a sly sense of humour. Watch it here:

It’s seems the new original slasher boom will continue to deliver – the idea here of a killer specifically hunting down loved-up couples feels fresh. There’s not a huge amount of plot to get into yet, but that eerie masked foe is known as the ‘Heart Eyes Killer’. The cast list – most of whom will likely be...

Happy Halloween!

To mark the spookiest day of the year, Screen Gems (via Bloody Disgusting) has released the first red band teaser trailer for a new horror movie titled Heart Eyes, and it promises to deliver a bloody Valentine's Day massacre.

Directed by Josh Ruben, the premise focuses on a masked killer known as Heart Eyes who only targets couples.

“My love of horror is rivaled only by my love of romantic comedies," said Ruben in a recent interview. "I’m excited as hell to mount my most challenging genre bender to date: a brutal slasher in a nostalgic rom-com universe.”

The teaser doesn't really show us much... until the last few shots, which spotlight a pretty inventive and gruesome kill. We see Heart Eyes plunge a carjack into an unfortunate victim's mouth, then grab his girlfriend and impale her head on the other end of it.

We then cut...

With the horror season drawing to a close, you might feel the urge to watch a new scary movie. If you’re like us, you’ll find that Scream aesthetic is your go-to vibe. However, you may have already watched it once or twice (or seven) times already. Luckily, we have assembled a list of very good flicks that found their way into theaters as rip-offs to Scream. Most are melodramatic, and a few are exceptional, but these hit the sweet spot if you’re in the mood for a light slasher. Some even star some of the actors and iconic villains. Check out the movies below, and have a great Halloween!

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"No couple is safe."...

Happy Halloween, everyone! This day has already started off right with the release of a new teaser trailer for an upcoming slasher set to be released early next year. We're talking about the Valentine’s Day-themed horror movie Heart Eyes, and it's definitely one of the horror releases we're looking forward to seeing in 2025.

Get ready for a thrill ride and prepare to have your pulse racing and your curiosity piqued! The latest teaser trailer for Heart Eyes introduces us to the enigmatic and infamous Heart Eyes Killer and even shows two of their brutal and gruesome kills.

Watch out, Ghostface! There's a new killer on the loose, and they're taking down couples specifically. This first look promises a blend of suspense, mystery, and heart-pounding terror that will leave you eagerly anticipating what's to come. You can watch the teaser above or below. It's your choice.

Heart Eyes comes from...

Yesterday, the Netflix streaming service released the time travel slasher Time Cut, which was produced by Christopher Landon and co-written by Michael Kennedy, a duo that had previously worked together on the body swap slasher Freaky. Now, Sony Pictures has unveiled a red band teaser trailer for the Valentine’s Day-set horror romantic comedy Heart Eyes, which Landon and Kennedy wrote with Phillip Murphy (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard) – and you can check it out in the embed above! Heart Eyes is set to reach theatres on February 7, 2025.

February 14th is a Friday in 2025, so that would seem to be the perfect choice for this movie’s release date, but it was already taken by Disney/Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World and Paramount’s Smurfs animated movie, so Sony had to move it to the week before Valentine’s Day. Its competition on that date is...

The filmmakers behind Freaky, Happy Death Day and Werewolves Within join forces for the upcoming horror movie Heart Eyes, slicing into theaters on February 7, 2025.

Today may be Halloween but Bloody Disgusting is kicking off the Valentine’s Day celebration early with the Official Red Band Teaser for Screen Gems & Spyglass’ Heart Eyes.

Slash into the Official Red Band Teaser for Heart Eyes below, which treats you to an ultra-violent kill scene from the upcoming holiday horror movie. And Happy Halloween!!

Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me) is directing the Valentine’s Day-themed horror movie, with Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (“Cruel Summer”) starring.

This Valentine’s Day, romance is dead…

“For the past several years, the Heart Eyes Killer has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe.”

Gigi Zumbado (The Real Bros of Simi Valley) and...

Murder in a Small Town won’t be airing for a couple of weeks! When does the Fox mystery show return?

Murder in a Small Town is a unique show as it’s a Canadian production airing on Fox. Based on the novels by L.R. Wright, the show is set in the British Columbia town of Gibsons as Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), a big-city cop, relocates to become the sheriff. He soon forms a bond with local librarian Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) that becomes a romance.

The show is connecting with some intriguing turns, like how each episode has a big guest star as part of the case. They range from Stana Katic as a woman with a secret to Kreuk’s former Smallville co-star, Erica Durance, as an old friend of Cassandra’s tied to a case.

Episode 5 was a gripping one as Cassandra was abducted by Gordon Murphy (Devon Sawa...

The mysteries of Murder in a Small Town are usually secondary to Karl and Cassandra’s romance.

However, both will be front and center in Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 5. Spoilers indicate that Cassandra gets kidnapped by a crazed admirer, and it’s up to Gibson’s police department to save the day.

This will be the episode that truly puts their relationship to the test.

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So far, the spoiler photos and the promo look thrilling. These teasers are based on that and the synopsis of the book it was adapted from, “A Touch of Panic.”

We can’t wait to see what Kristin Kreuk does with this material and see Cassandra’s emotional performance.

Spoilers Tease That Karl and Cassandra Seem Blissfully Happy

During Murder in a Small Town Season 1 Episode 4, Karl shared that he and Cassandra had dated for six months and were officially a couple.

It’s all hands on deck when Cassandra’s life is in danger on Fox’s Murder in a Small Town episode five. “A Touch of Panic” will air on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Rossif Sutherland stars as Karl Alberg and Kristin Kreuk plays Cassandra Lee. Recurring guest stars include Mya Lowe (My Life with the Walter Boys) as Corporal Edwina Yen, Savonna Spracklin (Two-Spirit Odyssey) as Isabella Harbud, Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica) as Sergeant Sid Sokolowski, and Fritzy-Klevans Destine (Superman & Lois) as Constable Andy Kendrick. Special season one guest stars include James Cromwell (Succession), Stana Katic (Castle), Paula Patton (Sacrifice), and Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek).

“A Touch of Panic” Plot: When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the Gibson Police Department work tirelessly to find the culprit responsible. Chucky star Devon Sawa guest stars.

Rossif Sutherland in ‘Murder In A Small Town’ episode...

Let’s talk about the annual flood of Halloween horror movie lists that don’t even include actual Halloween movies. You know the ones: they throw in whatever horror flicks they can think of, from ghostly jump scares to possession sagas, and call it a day. But at Nightmare on Film Street, we live and breathe Halloween 365, so we’re giving you the real deal: Halloween horror movies that are actually set on Halloween night. These films are packed with all the tricks, treats, and terrifying frights you crave when October 31st rolls around. No filler here—just pure, pumpkin-spiced panic.

So, if you’re in the mood for killer clowns, cursed masks, and demonic parties, keep reading for 10 killer horror movies set on Halloween night.

Universal 10. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Halloween III is that weird kid at the party who doesn’t really fit in but still brings the best candy.

After season three of Chucky ended, fans were subjected to a painfully long wait as the show’s future was decided. Ultimately, USA/SyFy/Peacock canceled Chucky and the entire horror world shed a bloody tear. Even if you weren’t a fan of the franchise, it’s hard to deny how great it was having a classic horror villain get such a mainstream spotlight. Hell, we even got to see Chucky kill WWE Women’s Champion Liv Morgan. It’s the kind of thing that only works in the ludicrous world of Chucky. And with Season 3 ending off on such a cliffhanger, this cancellation really leaves fans high and dry. But there’s still hope in multiple forms.

Don Manicini mentioned earlier this year that he was prepping another movie involving Chucky and it would “work in tandem with the TV show.” Obviously, with this change of events, I...

Hand to god, I swear this is not a stunt.

Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 is on its way to becoming the #1 film in the country and along the way it has been the center of several major stories, including being banned to minors in France, having two people pass out in Australia, and one person vomiting at the UK premiere.

The real badge of honor is when religious groups find you to be such a threat that they take time out of their day to protest, and it hasn’t taken them long to come after Terrifier 3.

David Howard Thornton, who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier films (including an all-timer horror villain performance in Terrifier 3), shared on his Instagram the above photo taken by his cousin outside of the B&b Theatres Mainstreet Kc at The Power & Light District in Kansas City, Mo, posted with...

It’s officially spooky season, and if you’re looking to watch something a little scarier than love in the afternoon, check out these horror movies and TV shows starring some familiar faces from daytime.

From Drama To Horror

While many soap stars tend to stick to dramas or Hallmark Channel romcoms – find out what soap stars will be on Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas this year – some have branched out to an unexpected genre: horror. If you want to add some familiar faces to a spooky movie night this Halloween, add these to your list of must-watches.

General Hospital

Idle Hands, starring Kelly Monaco

This 1999 horror film stars Devon Sawa and Jessica Alba and follows a teenaged boy who’s hand becomes possessed and goes on a murderous rampage. It certainly didn’t win any Oscars, but it does feature a young Kelly Monaco as one of the victims.

Sad news for fans of Chucky.

On Friday (Sept. 27), it was revealed that the horror comedy series had been canceled by SyFy and USA Network after three seasons. The series first premiered back in 2021.

After the news broke, Chucky stars Jennifer Tilly and Devon Sawa both took to social media to react.

Keep reading to find out more…“So sad to announce that after three wonderful seasons the television series ‘Chucky’ has finally been canceled,” Jennifer wrote on X. “First I’d like to think our fans, who managed to keep the #RenewChucky hashtag trending for Months! Without your loyalty and tenacity Chucky would never have endured for thirty years!”

“We’re really proud of our show. It has been a wonderful miracle working with this talented cast and crew. We were very lucky to have the leadership of our brilliant captain Don Mancini,” Jennifer continued. “But (to quote Call of Duty...

The Syfy and USA Networks have canceled the television series adaptation of the popular horror franchise “Child’s Play” after three seasons. Known as “Chucky,” the show had gained a loyal fan following since its debut but will conclude with many plotlines left unresolved.

Don Mancini, the creator of the “Child’s Play” films and driving creative force behind the TV series, expressed his disappointment publicly. However, he hinted that this may not be the end for the murderous doll, cryptically stating “He’LL Be Back.” Jennifer Tilly, a core part of the franchise since 1998’s “Bride of Chucky” took to social media to reassure fans, saying that resurrections are a specialty of Chucky and there are many left.

So sad to announce that after three wonderful seasons the television series “Chucky” has finally been canceled.

First I’d like to think our fans, who managed to keep the #RenewChucky hashtag trending for Months!

As the stars of Chucky mourn the Syfy show’s death, they have faith in Damballa that the horror franchise will soon be resurrected.

Following Friday’s news that the Child’s Play spin-off series will end after three seasons, creator Don Mancini continued to tease the killer doll’s onscreen future amid a #RenewChucky fan campaign as he and the show’s stars reacted to its cancelation.

“He’LL Be Back,” wrote Mancini on X, sharing Deadline’s previous report. “I have so much love for our amazing fans. Your #RenewChucky campaign meant the world to me during a very difficult time. Chucky says to tell all of you, quoting himself: ‘See ya real soon.'”

Jennifer Tilly, who reprised her role from the films as Tiffany Valentine (and herself) for the series, also shared her reaction on the platform. “So sad to announce that after three wonderful seasons the...

Chucky won’t be returning for a fourth season, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Syfy and USA Network’s horror-comedy series based on the terrifying killer doll aired season three, part two, in May 2024 after the first part premiered in October 2023.

“I’m heartbroken over the news that ‘Chucky’ won’t be coming back for a fourth season, but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have,” creator Don Mancini shared in a statement. “I’d like to thank UCP/Syfy/Peacock/Eat the Cat, our awesome cast and Toronto-based crew (the best in the business), and finally, to our amazing fans, a big bloody hug. Your incredible #RenewChucky campaign really warmed Chucky’s cold heart. Chucky will return! He Always comes back.”

Chucky follows the infamous doll that turns up at a suburban yard sale, throwing an idyllic American town into chaos as a series of...

This Friday brings the saddest of news to “Chucky” fans. Variety reports that the series has been canceled.

The horror comedy series aired on both USA Network and Syfy. According to Variety’s sources, “There had been discussions of bringing the show back for an abbreviated final season or even a wrap-up film, but ultimately to no avail.”

“I’m heartbroken over the news that ‘Chucky‘ won’t be coming back for a fourth season, but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have,“ series creator Don Mancini said in a statement. “I’d like to thank UCP/Syfy/Peacock/Eat the Cat, our awesome cast and Toronto-based crew (the best in the business), and finally, to our amazing fans, a big bloody hug. Your incredible #RenewChucky campaign really warmed Chucky’s cold heart. Chucky will return! He Always come back.”

“Chucky“ Season 3 recently sliced its onto...

Chucky‘s murder spree has officially come to an end: Syfy has cancelled Don Mancini’s killer doll show after three seasons, TVLine has learned.

“I’m heartbroken over the news that Chucky won’t be coming back for a fourth season, but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have,” series creator/executive producer Mancini said in a statement. “I’d like to thank UCP/Syfy/Peacock/Eat the Cat, our awesome cast and Toronto-based crew (the best in the business), and finally, to our amazing fans, a big bloody hug. Your incredible #RenewChucky campaign really warmed Chucky’s cold heart.

“Chucky” has been canceled after three seasons, Variety has learned.

The horror comedy series aired on both USA Network and Syfy. Season 3 aired in two parts — the first in October 2023 and the second between April and May 2024. According to sources, there had been discussions of bringing the show back for an abbreviated final season or even a wrap up film, but ultimately to no avail.

“I’m heartbroken over the news that ‘Chucky’ won’t be coming back for a fourth season, but am so grateful for the killer three years we did have,” series creator Don Mancini said in a statement. “I’d like to thank UCP/Syfy/Peacock/Eat the Cat, our awesome cast and Toronto-based crew (the best in the business), and finally, to our amazing fans, a big bloody hug. Your incredible #RenewChucky campaign really warmed Chucky’s cold heart. Chucky will return! He Always come back.

Horror fans, we're happy to report that the upcoming Spyglass horror rom-com Heart Eyes finally has a theatrical release date. Unfortunately, the movie won't be coming out this year, which was expected since production just recently wrapped in New Zealand in July. The film is currently in post-production. However, Sony will be releasing this movie in theaters early next year. Feb. 7, 2025, to be exact. Don't forget to save the date!

Heart Eyes is described as a Valentine's Day slasher. Josh Ruben directed the film from a screenplay co-written by Phillip Murphy (Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard), Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy.

Taking place in Seattle, Washington, Heart Eyes follows a pair of co-workers working overtime at their job during Valentine's Day. But things take a turn for the worse when an infamous couple-hunting murderer known as the "Heart Eyes Killer" shows up at their job and mistakes them for a couple.

February 14th is a Friday in 2025, so that would seem to be the perfect choice of release date for a horror romantic comedy that’s set on Valentine’s Day, which is what the movie Heart Eyes is. But the February 14th release date has already been taken by Disney/Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World and Paramount’s Smurfs animated movie… so Sony Pictures has chosen to release Heart Eyes on February 7th. Its competition on that date is the Universal action movie With Love, starring Ke Huy Quan.

Coming our way from Josh Ruben, the director of Werewolves Within and Scare Me, Heart Eyes was scripted by Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon, Landon’s Freaky collaborator Michael Kennedy (who also wrote It’s a Wonderful Knife), and Phillip Murphy (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard). The film has the following synopsis: When the Heart Eyes Killer strikes Seattle, a...

The filmmakers behind Freaky, Happy Death Day and Werewolves Within are joining forces for the genre-bending slasher rom-com Heart Eyes, which now has a release date.

Spyglass will be releasing Heart Eyes in theaters February 7, 2025.

Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me) is directing the Valentine’s Day-themed horror movie, with Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (“Cruel Summer”) starring.

In Heart Eyes, “when the Heart Eyes Killer strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine’s Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.”

Devon Sawa (Final Destination, “Chucky”) and Jordana Brewster (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) will also star in the Spyglass horror movie.

The upcoming slasher movie from Spyglass features a screenplay written by Phillip Murphy (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard), Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day,...

Sony is hoping to scare up some pre-Valentine’s Day moviegoing with Heart Eyes, which the studio has picked up for a Feb. 7, 2025 release date.

Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding star in the Spyglass feature, in which the couple-killing Heart Eyes Killer stalks Seattle. When the killer mistakes a pair of co-workers working overtime on Valentine’s Day for a couple, they must flee and spend the most romantic night of the year on the run.

Gigi Zumbado, Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster also star in Heart Eyes. Josh Ruben directs from a script by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy.

“My love of horror is rivaled only by my love of romantic comedies. I’m excited as hell to mount my most challenging genre bender to date: a brutal slasher in a nostalgic rom-com universe,” Ruben said in June when announcing the project.

The feature blends horror and comedy,...

Sony will be releasing Spyglass’ horror romantic comedy Heart Eyes on February 7, 2025, the studio said Wednesday.

The Josh Ruben-directed movie stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding and Gigi Zumbado with Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster. Pic’s blurb: When the Heart Eyes Killer strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine’s Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Script is by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy. Landon and Divide/Conquer’s Greg Gilreath and Adam Hendricks are producing. Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone serve as executive producers alongside Mel Turner, Murphy and Kennedy.

The only other wide entry scheduled on February 7 so far is Universal’s Ke Huy Quan action movie With Love. Both titles are opening a week ahead of Disney/Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World...

Like Spirit Halloween seizing a once-beloved store, Silver Scream Con moved into the old stomping grounds of Rock and Shock — New England’s premier horror convention, which came to an end in 2019 — at the Dcu Center in Worcester, Ma for its three-quel on September 13-15.

It was a full circle moment for Silver Scream mastermind and Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, whose experiences attending Rock and Shock inspired him to start his own convention. Having quickly outgrown its previous venue, the Doubletree hotel in Danvers, Silver Scream Con III’s new setting was able to accommodate even more horror fans for three days of horror, music, gore, and more.

The guest list included: Scream‘s David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, and Lee Waddell; Cabin Fever‘s Eli Roth, Cerina Vincent, and Jordan Ladd; Terrifier‘s Damien Leone, David Howard Thornton, Lauren Lavera, Elliott Fullam, and Amelie McLain; Halloween‘s Nick Castle,...

Exclusive: Ruby Rose (Orange Is the New Black) is attached to star in The Drowning Pool, a dark thriller from director David Hackl (Saw V), Deadline can reveal.

The Exchange is handling worldwide sales and will introduce the project to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival.

Set on location in the exotic Canary Islands, the film centers on the mysterious disappearance of American surfer Isabelle Gray. Although Isabelle is presumed drowned, her grief-stricken sister Katherine refuses to leave the country without answers, soon discovering that her sibling wasn’t the only woman to vanish into the ocean without a trace. With little help from local authorities, a stubborn and resourceful Katherine uncovers a string of progressively frightening clues, eventually leading her right into the jaws of an ancient ritualistic evil.

Colin McNeil and Daniel Minsky wrote the script. Joel Shapiro of magiCity Studios is producing along with Dimitri Logothetis of Acme Rocket Fuel, with Lee Broda serving as executive producer. Pre-production in the Canary Islands is underway.

Stated Nat McCormick, The Exchange’s President of Worldwide Sales & Distribution, “The Drowning Pool is a fresh and thrilling adventure story set in a dreamy vacation location, with a renowned international cast. We look forward to taking the plunge with our distribution partners around the world!”

An Australian actress who broke out stateside with a role in Netflix’s Emmy-winning series Orange Is the New Black, Rose has since then been seen starring in the first season of The CW’s Batwoman, also appearing on shows like Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Notable feature credits include Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, John Wick: Chapter 2, Pitch Perfect 3 and The Meg, to name just a few.

Best known for helming the fifth installment in the Saw horror franchise, Hackl also directed the action thriller Dangerous starring Scott Eastwood; the Gina Carano-led Daughter of the Wolf; Life on the Line, starring John Travolta, Kate Bosworth and Devon Sawa; and genre-bender Into the Grizzly Maze.

The Exchange’s TIFF lineup this year includes Special Presentation title The Cut, a thriller starring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, as well as Pierce Brosnan’s Wolf Land, Dafne Keen’s Night Comes, and Jennifer Garner’s Fruitcake.

Rose is represented by Atlas Artists and Jackoway, Austen, Tyerman; Hackl by Independent Artist Group; and McNeil by Housefire Management and attorney Marios Rush.

The new romantic thriller Strange Darling is filled with A-list names like Kyle Gallner (Scream), Ed Begley Jr., and Barbara Hershey — not to mention Giovanni Ribisi behind the camera as a producer and the director of photography. However, the true highlight of the film is Willa Fitzgerald (The Fall of the House of Usher), whose breakout performance in the lead role is utterly captivating.

We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Willa Fitzgerald about her role in Strange Darling and why she thinks it’s such a unique specimen in the horror genre. Check out the full interview below!

Strange Darling RELATEDStrange Darling Review — Giovanni Ribisi Lenses a Twisty, Captivating Thriller Strange Darling Interview

FandomWire: I think one thing that’s incredible about Strange Darling is that there’s not much dialogue in the first act. Did you find it challenging to establish your character with minimal dialogue?...

After premiering at Fantastic Fest last fall, the romantic thriller Strange Darling has quickly become one of the buzziest indies of the summer. Starring Kyle Gallner (Scream) and Willa Fitzgerald as a couple whose one-night stand turns into something sinister, it’s a twisty, beautifully shot, and exquisitely fun time at the movies.

We at FandomWire got to speak with Strange Darling writer-director Jt Mollner and producer/director of photography Giovanni Ribisi (whom you might recognize as an actor from films like Avatar and Lost in Translation) about the film, its structure and style, and Ribisi making the jump from being an actor to becoming a cinematographer. Check out the full interview below!

RELATEDStrange Darling Review — Giovanni Ribisi Lenses a Twisty, Captivating Thriller Strange Darling Interview

FandomWire: You hear about many actors jumping from acting to directing but not acting to Dp’ing. Mr. Ribisi, what made you want to become a cinematographer,...

Jt Mollner’s romantic thriller Strange Darling is the type of movie that is best experienced knowing as little as possible. In fact, you probably shouldn’t even be reading this review. Take it from us: it’s a good movie — a lean, entertaining 96-minute thriller. Go watch it. But if you need more convincing as to why Strange Darling is one of this year’s finest indie gems, we’ll oblige.

Strange Darling Review

The film follows a man and a woman who get together for what seems like a relatively standard one-night stand, only for it to intersect with a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. From the first shots, you might think this is just another ‘70s thriller/Texas Chain Saw homage/rip-off, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Mollner has crafted a much more exciting experience for audiences.

RELATEDConsumed Actress Courtney Halverson Talks...

Beth (Courtney Halverson) and Jay (Mark Famiglietti) want to celebrate a one-year anniversary of Beth’s cancer remission. Apparently, neither of them is acquainted with horror classics, so they decide to go on a camping trip to the woods. Everyone familiar with the genre can easily imagine about a dozen different scenarios of how things might go wrong, and here Consumed offers its biggest (honestly - its only) surprise by introducing two menaces at once. First, Beth makes a gruesome discovery in the woods, and soon a skin stealing creature attacks the couple. Then, they are saved by a brooding, silent man (Devon Sawa) with a rifle. Valuable...

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The horror genre has continued to remain a crucial part of the filmmaking industry. Looking back at two of the most iconic films –The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Cloverfield (2008), they had one particular factor in common: both these movies were filmed with found-footage technique.

A still from The Blair Witch Project (1999) | Haxan Films

It is a part of the filmmaking technique where the story is presented as if it was recorded by the characters in the story. Although these movies garnered critical and commercial success, the filmmaking technique ended up troubling audiences, which could have easily sunk their reception.

The Blair Witch Project Made Audiences Sick

Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project left an indelible mark on the horror genre with its low-budget, found-footage approach. It heavily utilized shaky camerawork to create a sense of realism and fear.

RELATEDConsumed Actress Courtney Halverson Talks Working With Devon Sawa in the Wendigo...

Finding strength when you feel most afraid isn’t easy, but that’s exactly what Beth endeavors to do in the new wilderness thriller Consumed. Directed by Mitchell Altieri from a script by David Calbert, the film tells the story of Beth and her husband Jay hiking through dense forest to celebrate her cancer going into remission. Their trip takes a dark turn though when something monstrous lurks in the trees, putting their lives at risk.

We meet Beth struggling to reclaim her sense of vitality after intensive medical treatment left her weakened. She pushes onward despite her fatigue, determined to make the most of this second chance. But the deep scars of her illness remain, manifesting as nightmares of claws tearing into her chest. When strange events in the woods threaten to cut short their escape from reality, Beth must dig deep within to find reserves of bravery she didn’t know she had.

With credits in films like Unfriended and shows like True Detective, rising star Courtney Halverson is one to watch in Hollywood. Her latest project is the Wendigo horror film Consumed, in which she stars as Beth, a woman who takes a trip with her husband in the woods to celebrate her cancer remission, only to find herself in a battle against a madman and a skin-stealing monster.

We at FandomWire got to speak with Courtney Halverson about her role in Consumed, working with Devon Sawa, and why she keeps coming back to the horror genre. Check out the interview below!

Consumed Interview

FandomWire: First of all, what drew you to work on Consumed?

Courtney Halverson: For me, this one was a very easy draw because I read the script, and I had one audition, which was just entirely filmed and remotely sent in. As an actor, normally, I send in an audition,...

Devon Sawa (Final Destination) is enough to pique horror fans’ interest in any indie project, especially if it comes from filmmakers known for making fun B-movies. Consumed, the latest film by The Butcher Brothers — the nickname for the filmmaking duo of director Mitchell Altieri and producer Phil Flores — follows a couple who gets stranded in the woods with a madman and a skin-stealing monster.

We at FandomWire got to speak with The Butcher Brothers about their latest horror effort, shooting in the woods, and why horror films like Consumed need a strong emotional through-line. Check out the interview below.

Consumed Interview

FandomWire: Folklore is a common source of inspiration for many horror movies, including Consumed. What do you think makes these stories lend themselves so well to the genre?

Mitchell Altieri: That’s a great question. For me, and I’m sure for Phil, you grow up with all these legends and myths and everything.

Watching horror movies about camping seems as much a beloved pastime as actual camping. The concept of campers being terrorized by someone or something in the great outdoors has timeless appeal. And Consumed, directed by Mitchell Altieri and written by David Calbert, boasts all the expected characteristics: a foreboding forest setting, unnatural forces hiding within nature, and people tapping into their primal instincts so they can survive. That’s all good and fine if standards for these kinds of movies are low to begin with, but for anyone hoping for a story that goes off the well-beaten path, then they might be better off looking elsewhere for their fill of camping horror.

Consumed immediately starts to feel familiar as the movie introduces its two main characters: city folks Beth (Courtney Halverson) and husband Jay (Mark Famiglietti) came out to the woods for some peace and quiet, only to then end...

The Alien franchise returns to theaters for the first time in seven years with Alien: Romulus, which is one of six brand new horror movies available in theaters and at home this week.

Here’s all the new horror releasing August 12 – August 18, 2024!

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When the dead are back, what do we do with them? The filmmaking group Rkss (Turbo Kid, Summer of ’84) offers a fresh take on the undead in the Screambox Original horror-comedy We Are Zombies, now streaming on VOD and Screambox.

In a city infested with the living-impaired — also known as non-cannibal zombies — three slackers after easy money must fight small-time crooks and an evil megacorporation to save their kidnapped grandma. Watch the official We Are Zombies trailer below.

Rkss — the Canadian filmmaking collective composed of François Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl Whissell — wrote and directed the horror-comedy,...

Get obsessed with The Fanatic (Moose), an indie thriller directed by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, now streaming on Screambox.

In the film, Moose (played by John Travolta) gets cheated out of meeting his hero, Hunter Dunbar. Moose then hunts down Dunbar to get the celebrity interaction he feels he deserves.

“Harmless at first, Moose’s actions begin to take a dark turn. Against the advice of his friend Leah (Ana Golja), Moose begins to make frequent visits to his hero’s private home. As the visits continue to escalate, Dunbar finds himself in increasing danger.”

The story was allegedly inspired by a real-life fan who pursued Durst many years ago and looks to be slightly inspired by Stephen King’s Misery.

All he wanted was an autograph. Lol.

Watch it now on Screambox.

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Halloween season kicks off in less than a month and we’re already dropping some huge horror bombs on Screambox including the instant gory classic We Are Zombies, the undead horror drama The Funeral, and the cult thriller When a Stranger Calls.

Here’s the full breakdown…

The Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare when The Fanatic stalks Screambox on August 9. Directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, John Travolta stars in the psychological thriller as a film buff who develops an obsession with a cult movie star.

Rkss introduces the living impaired in Screambox Original We Are Zombies on August 13. Based on the comic book series “The Zombies That Ate the World”, the horror-comedy has drawn comparisons to Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, and Warm Bodies.

A pastor seeks vengeance for his daughter’s murder in The Retaliators on Screambox August 23. It features appearances by hard rock luminaries Tommy Lee...

Screambox has revealed the new films joining the horror streaming service in August, including We Are Zombies, The Funeral, and When a Stranger Calls.

The Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare when The Fanatic stalks Screambox on August 9. Directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, the psychological thriller stars John Travolta as a film buff who develops an obsession with a cult movie star.

Rkss introduces the living impaired in Screambox Original We Are Zombies on August 13. Based on the comic book series The Zombies That Ate the World, the horror-comedy has drawn comparisons to Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, and Warm Bodies.

A pastor seeks vengeance for his daughter’s murder in The Retaliators on Screambox August 23. It features appearances by hard rock luminaries Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Ivan Moody & Zoltan Bathory (Five Finger Death Punch), and Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills).

On August 27, Screambox Original...

Chucky fans are worried the fan-favorite horror TV series might be ending. This all came with a social media post by one of the show’s biggest stars. While it sounds like changes are coming, the Child’s Play icon’s future remains in the air.

Here is what we know about Chucky Season 4.

Was Chucky Canceled After Season 3?

There is no renewal announcement after the end of Chucky Season 3. However, this does not mean the show is finished. However, fans see the end is possibly near, thanks to what actor Devon Sawa posted on social media.

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Sawa plays Jake’s father, Lucas, and his twin brother, Logan, in Seasons 1 and 3. He also played Father Bruce, the headmaster of the Catholic School of the Incarnate Lord, in Season 2. Sawa posted on X (via The Direct) that “Producers have told me to move on. I don’t know what it means,...

The highly-anticipated standalone sequel to the 1996 disaster thriller film Twister is finally here. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, Twisters is a disaster action thriller film and it follows the story of Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser who gets roped into chasing storms once again by her friend Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. Kate soon meets the daredevil storm wrangler Tyler Owens and all of them team up to fight for their survival. Twisters stars Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane. So, if you loved the surviving thriller, disaster, and a bit of romantic element in Twisters here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Twister (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

Twister is a disaster thriller film directed by Jan de Bont from a screenplay co-written by Michael Crichton and Anne-Marie Martin.

Chucky's potential fourth season received an unexpected update from one of its lead stars, Devon Sawa, and it might be devastating news for the horror series.

While Chucky has yet to be renewed for Season 4 by Syfy and the USA Network, creator Don Mancini told The Direct that he "already pitched it to the network" (Syfy and USA Network):

"There’s very little I can say about that. I can’t tell you my idea for Season 4, but I’m really excited about it. I already pitched it to the network. So fingers crossed because it’s something I really like to do."

Read full article on The Direct.

"Are you hunting this thing?!" Brainstorm Media has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror movie called Consumed, the latest from the genre filmmaker Mitchell Altieri. It's set for a direct-to-vod release in August later this summer if anyone's curious. This horror is the new creature feature from The Butcher Brothers – also known as director / producer Mitchell Altieri and producer Phil Flores – and it stars Courtney Halverson, Mark Famiglietti, and Devon Sawa. Consumed is a horror thriller that follows a married couple out camping who encounter something horrifying. Trapped between a madman (played by Sawa) seeking revenge and a skin-stealing monster, a married couple must find the strength to fight and make it out of the woods alive. There's a nice cosmic sci-fi horror tinge to this trailer, with a creepy tease of the gross as monster that's in it. // Continue Reading ›...

Fourteen months ago, we heard that Devon Sawa of Chucky, Final Destination, and Idle Hands had signed on to play the a lead role in the horror film Consumed, coming our way from The Butcher Brothers (a.k.a. director Mitchell Altieri and producer Phil Flores), the filmmaking duo behind The Night Watchmen, The Violent Kind, and The Hamiltons. Now we know that Brainstorm Media will be giving Consumed a theatrical and On Demand release on August 16th – and with that date just one month away, a trailer for the film has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above!

Courtney Halverson of Unfriended and St. Agatha and Mark Famiglietti of Hang Time and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines star in Consumed as Jay and Beth, a married couple taking a celebratory camping trip a year after Beth’s cancer remission. Here’s the synopsis: Trapped...

Horror stalwart Devon Sawa delivered a memorable turn in 2020’s survival horror Hunter Hunter. He’s set to get feral in the wilderness once more with Consumed, the latest horror movie by The Butcher Brothers. We’re exclusively sharing the new trailer and poster teasing a savage creature feature ahead.

Consumed releases in theaters and On Demand on August 16, 2024.

In the film, “Trapped between a madman (Devon Sawa) seeking revenge and a skin-stealing monster, a married couple must find the strength to fight and make it out of the woods alive.”

Courtney Halverson and Mark Famiglietti (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) costar with Sawa as “Jay and Beth, a married couple taking a celebratory camping trip a year after Beth’s cancer remission, who find themselves trapped between a wild madman (Sawa) and a skin stealing monster.”

The Butcher Brothers, aka director Mitchell Altieri and producer Phil Flores, direct...

New cast additions for the upcoming Valentine's Day slasher Heart Eyes have been announced. Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster have reportedly joined the film's cast, which is currently in production in New Zealand.

We first learned of this film earlier this month. On June 10, Heart Eyes was announced to be in the works for Spyglass. It was described as an original horror romantic comedy with Josh Ruben directing from a screenplay written by Phillip Murphy (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard), Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy.

Here's what Ruben had to say about getting the opportunity to make the horror rom-com via Deadline:

My love of horror is rivaled only by my love of romantic comedies. I’m excited as hell to mount my most challenging genre bender to date: a brutal slasher in a nostalgic rom-com universe.Josh Ruben

Landon, Greg Gilreath, and Adam Hendricks were revealed to have signed on as producers,...