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You can’t talk about the history of horror without talking about Hammer Horror, with Hammer Film Productions over the years releasing countless classics including their own takes on iconic monsters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Mummy, and their movies solidifying the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing as true icons in the horror genre. Variety reports this morning that British theater producer John Gore has acquired Hammer Films and Studios, and he’ll lead a new team aiming to revitalize the legendary brand. “Under Gore’s management, the plan is...

After that trip down memory lane yesterday with the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer, WB Games and NetherRealm have released a new behind-the-scenes video featuring Dave Bautista playing the game ahead of its September 19th release. “Obviously, my voice is gone now from screaming ‘Mortal Kombat’ all day,” says Bautista during the gameplay session. “But I love this because it directly connects me to my past. So it’s more personal and feels more gratifying.” Bautista elaborates, saying that growing up, his favourite character was Liu Kang because of Kang’s bicycle...

From the co-director of , Paco Plaza‘s movie Veronica is getting a prequel with Sister Death (aka Hermana Muerte), and Netflix teased today that we can expect it to arrive sometime in October. No specific release date has been revealed as of yet, but look for it to arrive on the streaming platform after Sister Death makes its world premiere at Sitges Film Festival. Sitges is slated to commence on October 5 and run through October 15, 2023, with Sister Death set as the opening feature. The festival notes that the film was “shot almost entirely in the...

The first episode in the must-see four-part SCREAMBOX Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is now streaming, with additional installments dropping weekly! From the makers of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (now streaming on SCREAMBOX), RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop takes an in-depth look into the creation of the groundbreaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew, including Hollywood icons such as Peter Weller, Diane Robin, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Ray Wise, director Paul Verhoeven & more. In Episode 1 “Destination Delta City”, ‘Who is he?...

The Bloody Disgusting-powered SCREAMBOX is home to a variety of unique horror content, from originals and exclusives to cult classics and documentaries. With such a rapidly-growing library, there are many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Here are five recommendations you can stream on SCREAMBOX right now. Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut The sophomore directorial effort from master of horror Clive Barker, Nightbreed is by no means an obscurity among genre fans, but some may not be familiar with the director’s cut, which runs 20 minutes longer than the original version...

Since launching in 2020, Cauldron Films has quickly established itself as a boutique label to watch for cult film fans. In addition to unearthing and restoring obscurities like The Crimes of the Black Cat, American Rickshaw, and Frankenstein ’80, they’ve secured a few heavy hitters. Their most recognizable title to date is Lucio Fulci’s City of the Living Dead (originally released in the US as The Gates of Hell). Following an exclusive slipcase edition last year, a standard retail version of the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set is available...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into theaters, Cineverse, in partnership with Bloody Disgusting, today announced the return of the unrated mega-slasher Terrifier 2 to theaters nationwide on November 8, with the promise of several surprises! Terrifier 2, which was originally released theatrically in October 2022, ravaged theaters during its highly publicized theatrical run, pulling in over $11 Million at the domestic box office. The much buzzed-about sequel to the ultra-gory slasher hit Terrifier was written and directed by Damien Leone (All Hallow’s Eve). The film...

Rush Week is about to get even more cutthroat in Slotherhouse, the new horror comedy from Gravitas Ventures. Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip giving a closer look at Alpha the Killer Sloth in action as she culls the competition among her sorority sisters. Slotherhouse will slash its way into theaters nationwide on August 30, 2023. Directed by Matthew Goodhue, Slotherhouse is a horror-comedy that tells the story of college senior Emily Young, who aims to be voted president of her sorority. “It’s senior year of college for sorority sister Emily Young...

The dead rise for revenge in Puppet Combo’s retro-style zombie video game Night at the Gates of Hell, which we’ve learned is coming to consoles on September 8, 2023. From Torture Star Video (Night at the Gates of Hell, Rewind or Die) and Black Eyed Priest (Bloodwash, Tonight it Follows), the game was previously available only on Steam. Night at the Gates of Hell combines the 1980s Italian zombie aesthetic of Lucio Fulci, with nail biting survival horror gameplay. Players must navigate desolate Mediterranean cities in search of clues, weapons...

The first episode in the must-see four-part SCREAMBOX Original series RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop streams next Tuesday, August 29, on SCREAMBOX, with additional installments dropping weekly. For the physical collector, we have both a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray available for pre-order at Amazon and a SteelBook Exclusive to Walmart (these are extremely limited and typically sell out), both releasing on October 17th. As of this writing, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop is currently a #1 best seller on Amazon, with SCREAMBOX’s Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story and Living With...

The pumpkin spice flows free, and streaming services have begun to unveil their densely packed Halloween programming. That means the Halloween season is officially here, at least as far as horror is concerned. To help you prepare for the onslaught of horror, here’s a helpful Fall 2023 Horror Preview Guide. It’s a densely packed slate this Halloween, and trust us, this is only the tip of the iceberg for what’s ahead. Expect plenty of surprise release announcements in store as more streaming services debut their seasonal releases, schedules, and beyond....

The pumpkin spice flows free, and streaming services have begun to unveil their densely packed Halloween programming. That means the Halloween season is officially here, at least as far as horror is concerned. To help you prepare for the onslaught of horror, here’s a helpful Fall 2023 Horror Preview Guide. It’s a densely packed slate this Halloween, and trust us, this is only the tip of the iceberg for what’s ahead. Expect plenty of surprise release announcements in store as more streaming services debut their seasonal releases, schedules, and beyond....

The hotly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two had been scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 3, 2023, but Warner Bros. has announced that the date has changed. Amid much speculation about whether or not Dune: Part Two would remain in 2023, we’ve learned this week that the sequel will now arrive in theaters on March 15, 2024. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune). Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an...

One of the most foundational pillars of horror also happens to be one of its more nebulously defined subgenres: the creature feature. At its most ubiquitous of definitions, the creature feature is simply a horror movie in which a monster plays a prominent role as the primary antagonist; the term says it all. It’s the creature part that’s loose for interpretation, of course. A creature feature could be anything from carnivorous aliens from space to manmade monsters that turn on their makers, and everything in between. Often, a creature feature...