‘Held’ trailer takes home security to a dark place
When choosing a remote romantic retreat to reconnect with your spouse, it seems smart to make sure it’s secure, but the trailer for Held is here to remind you that …
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Final Girls Ep 205: ‘Spiral’ & ‘Anything for Jackson’
Hey there Lovelies and welcome back for the 205th episode of Final Girls Horrorcast! For this week’s episode Wheel of Terrors has spoken once more and demanded that The Girls …
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‘The Stylist’ appears to bring a fresh and stylish voice to the psycho-slasher arena
Short film enthusiasts may have caught the award-winning short, The Stylist, as it made the festival rounds in 2016. Or maybe you saw it on YouTube or Shudder after that. …
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Trailer for ‘The Devil Below’ gives us a gnarly new creature feature to look forward to
As if coal mining wasn’t dangerous business on its own, this trailer for The Devil Below is adding some sort of monster to the equation. We only get a glimpse …
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‘Phobias’ is basically Monsters Inc. for horror fans, and it looks fantastic
Remember how monsters would bottle fear as a source of renewable energy in the 2001 Disney/Pixar film, Monsters Inc.? Well, I’m not exactly sure how it all plays out, but …
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First teaser from Shyamalan’s new thriller ‘Old’ hits hard
This past Sunday, Super Bowl commercial appreciators were treated to a quick teaser trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming new thriller, Old. I was immediately intrigued by the 30 second spot, …
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For better or worse, ‘Dreamcatcher’ is the first big slasher of 2021
I’ll be honest: there’s a lot about the trailer for Dreamcatcher that isn’t doing it for me. But if I’m being even more honest, I’ll watch just about anything that appears to be …
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‘Death Trip’ trailer has cozy cottages and killer neighbors
I’m a sucker for a good old-fashioned “cabin in the woods” flick, and it looks like Death Trip will be the latest release to scratch my itch. Serving as the feature …
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Dead Girl director returns with a ‘Faceless’ new horror thriller
I remember once seeing a guy on a morning talk show who had had a face transplant and my mind raced with questions about what all that entails. Who donates …
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NSFW ‘Playdurizm’ trailer is full of blood, neon lights, and weird sex stuff
Artsploitation is known for releasing edgy and controversial films in the United States, and it looks like their latest acquisition will be no different. The debut trailer for Playdurizm is full …
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It’s Nic Cage vs murderous puppets in ‘Willy’s Wonderland’ trailer
What I wouldn’t give to be a fly on the wall when Nicolas Cage is choosing which roles to take. Whether he’s picking work based on fun or necessity, Cage …
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Let’s get weird with the gothic folk horror trailer for ‘The Pond’
The trailer for upcoming Shout! Studios release, The Pond, leaves me wondering what the hell I just saw, which I imagine is exactly the point. Filled with strange symbols, cryptic …
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‘Hunted’ claims to be a brutal and modern take on Little Red Riding Hood
Oz Perkins isn’t the only filmmaker out here trying to convert children’s tales into horror movies. With his latest release, Vincent Paronnaud (Persepolis) looks to adapt the well known story …
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‘The Night’ gives us a never-ending night in a hotel we can’t leave
We don’t get to hear from many Iranian storytellers in the U.S. and horror has never been key to Iran’s cinematic culture, so the trailer for first time director Kourosh …
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Festival Fave ‘SATOR’ Evokes Dread with Haunting New Trailer
Do you remember real, in-person film festivals? You know, like in 2019—in the before times… Jordan Graham’s Sator was one of the standout films that I caught during that year’s …
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‘Anything For Jackson’ trailer gives us grief management through satanism
There has been a lot of praise heaped upon Anything For Jackson coming out of the festival circuit, including from our own Luke Rodriguez. Now the rest of us finally …
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‘Vicious Fun’ looks to live up to its name
Serial killers, they’re just like us! Everyone wants a community to discuss their passions, learn new techniques, and share stories. Upcoming horror/comedy Vicious Fun imagines what might happen if a …
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Exclusive: ‘Archons’ is a drug laced creature feature from the creators of ‘Black Mountain Side’
I’m an enormous fan and supporter of Nick Szostakiwskyj’s Black Mountain Side–so was Leslie Hatton when she reviewed it for us back in 2016. In that review, Leslie said: “By …
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Real life horror meets supernatural evil in ‘His House’
It’s common to wonder why people don’t just move out of the haunted houses in horror movies, but His House clears that up right away by letting us know that …
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New sci-fi thriller from Brandon Cronenberg: ‘Possessor’
As scary as it would be to be possessed by a demon, being possessed by a corporate assassin seems far worse. Frankly just the thought of corporate assassins existing is …
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The hills are alive with the ‘Sound of Violence’
A year ago, we told you about Alex Noyer’s award-winning short film, Conductor, which packed the carnage of a Saw film into a blistering seven minutes. At the time, we …
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Going off the grid is a hilariously bad idea in ‘Save Yourselves!’
The struggle to put down your phone and really live in the world is the jumping off point in this trailer for Save Yourselves! It then proceeds to reminds us …
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French horror buffs rejoice! ‘Anonymous Animals’ trailer has arrived
The debut trailer for Anonymous Animals raises far more questions than it answers, but it’s hard to argue with gorgeous cinematography and maniacs running around in animal masks tearing shit …
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This ‘Halloween Party’ includes pig people and… vagina spiders?
Isn’t it a universal rule of horror that if you play creepy games you get creepy prizes? Have a séance? Play with a Ouija board? You’re asking for it. Halloween …
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‘Bloody Hell’ trailer takes us from heist movie to torture basement in record time
Do you ever take a vacation to lie low and hide away from your unsavory past only to find yourself kidnapped by a demented Finnish family? This trailer for Bloody …
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‘Death of Me’ brings black magic and murder to Paradise
Many of us have had nights we’ve had to piece together the next day with photos, videos, and vague blurry memories…but what if those videos showed your spouse straight up …
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New ‘Friday the 13th’ fan film ‘Never Hike in the Snow’ coming from Womp Stomp Films
The words “fan film” don’t always inspire a lot of confidence in the quality of a movie, but those of us who saw 2017’s Never Hike Alone know that the …
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‘Hosts’ invites terror and violence to dinner
The trailer for Hosts sets the story up as a home invasion piece, but it becomes evident quickly that the invaders aren’t regular criminals out simply for burglary or murder. …
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‘Come Play’ trailer gives us a new digital monster
These days one of a parent’s greatest worries must be who their kids are talking to on the internet. Human monsters are one thing, but what do you do when …
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‘Cobra Kai’ producers premiere ‘The Block Island Sound’ at Fantasia 2020
If there’s anything I’ve learned from environmental horror movies it’s that if the fish and birds start dying, the humans better watch the fuck out. But what exactly is happening …
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Can ‘Let’s Scare Julie’ deliver on its promise?
The trailer for Let’s Scare Julie throws a lot of ideas at us pretty quickly. There’s a voodoo doll, a dead parent, a teenage slumber party, a possible home invasion, …
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‘No Escape’ brings depraved torture to escape rooms
Remember when we could just hop aboard a chartered flight with our friends and enjoy an extreme escape room in Russia without a care in the world? Those plans might …
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‘Come True’ blurs the line between nightmare and reality in vivid new sci-fi horror
The timing of the new dark sci-fi thriller Come True seems almost terrifying, with sleep experts reporting that people are experiencing increased vivid and lucid dreams during this time …
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Cowboy criminals clash with a coven of conjurers in ‘The Pale Door’
This horror-western mashup from Aaron Koontz (Camera Obscura, Scare Package) starts with a good, old-fashioned train robbery before quickly turning south. Upon discovering a crate contains a girl named “Pearl,” rather …
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Cronenberg returns with ‘Possessor’, and it looks like things get… wet
Brandon Cronenberg, son of body horror legend David Cronenberg, exploded onto the scene in 2012 with his debut feature film, Antiviral. But regardless of being well received by critics and …
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‘Uncle Peckerhead’ is even better than it sounds, and now it has a release date
I reviewed Uncle Peckerhead at the 2020 Panic Fest earlier this year, and boy was I impressed. In that review, I praised its hyperviolent deaths, hilarious script, and pitch-perfect cast …
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Attention slasher fans: ‘Random Acts Of Violence’ trailer brings a grisly new killer to life
At some point it’ll be easier to count the number of comedians that haven’t made a horror film. But given the critical and commercial success of filmmakers like Jordan Peele and …
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‘Slaxx’ is a Movie About a Killer Pair of Pants, and I Hate Myself for Loving It
If you would have told me yesterday that one of my most anticipated releases of 2020 would be about a pair of killer jeans, I’m not sure how I’d respond–but …
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After Several Years on the Shelf, Incredibly Violent ‘Game of Death’ is Finally Getting Released
I remember reviewing Game of Death at SXSW roughly 3 years ago. At the time, I praised its lack of character development (yes, really) and its ability to somehow focus, …
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‘Peripheral’ Trailer is Loaded with Black Goo and Techno Horror
Writer’s block is a real pain in the ass. At some point in time, we’ve all struggled to find the proper words for a given assignment. That’s why the core …
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Debut ‘The Rental’ Trailer is an Airbnb Customer’s Worst Nightmare
We’ve been getting drips of information around Dave Franco’s directorial debut for what feels like an eternity. First their was the casting news, then the ominous clip, then a teaser …
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No Country For Old Men Meets Frailty in ‘The Oak Room’ Trailer
I sing the praises of the creators at Black Fawn Films often, but I continue to be surprised by their output. After a killer 2019, the team is ready to …
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Kevin James Horror Movie ‘Becky’ is More Hardcore Than You Think
We love a good heel-turn here at Modern Horrors. So when we got word that Kevin James would be making his genre debut as an enraged Neo Nazi in Becky …
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Rejoice! Festival Favorite ‘Scare Package’ Hits Shudder Next Month
It wasn’t long ago that we shared the debut trailer for Cameron Burns and Aaron B. Koontz’s Scare Package, but we already have some good news to share! After making …
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‘Shirley’ Trailer Promises a Glimpse Into the Mind of a Legendary Horror Author
Shirley Jackson has been overdue for the biopic treatment.
Perhaps the most impactful voice in 19th century gothic horror, Jackson’s influence has hovered over the genre like a …
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‘Blood Machines’ New Trailer Is A Synthwave-Infused LSD Trip, Hits Shudder May 21
Blood Machines, the much-anticipated reunion of musicians Carpenter Brut and pseudonymous French filmmaking duo Seth Ickerman, will finally hit the Shudder streaming service May 21st. We first heard of the …
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‘Diablo Rojo PTY’ is the Panamanian Monster, Witch, AND Cannibal Movie I Never Knew I Needed
Looking for a female-directed Panamanian horror flick with witches, monsters, and cannibals? Sol Moreno’s Diablo Rojo PTY has you covered! The directorial debut claims to be the first horror film …
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Featurette for ‘The Stranger’ Sets the Stage For Murder and Manipulation
We live in a time where data has become weaponized. Like it or not, we’re all being tracked and studied by one company or another at any given time. But …
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Attend The Premiere Of ‘Sea Fever’ From Your Couch
Gunpowder & Sky’s Sci-Fi label, Dust, will host the first ever live stream premiere of a feature film this week. Sea Fever will premier on April 9, 2020 at 6 …
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Tour The Country With Sam Raimi’s ‘Fifty States of Fright’
If you’re not excited for Quibi yet, just wait. Today, the short-form streaming service announced a horror anthology with some real firepower behind it. From Gunpowder & Sky (Villains, Lords of …
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