Debut From Canadian Metal Powerhouse Living Dead Girl, “Exorcism” Available for Pre-Order

Tribeca ’24 Movie Reviews: “HUNTERS ON A WHITE FIELD,” “THE WEEKEND” and “#AMFAD: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD”

From around the world come three films with very different approaches to the human urge to kill.

Movie Review: “HANDLING THE UNDEAD” is a different, downbeat, sometimes devastating zombie drama

The tone is not shock or terror but tragedy, and the story offers no easy answers, solutions or ways out for its characters.

Analog Abattoir: “DEMON WIND” is what happens when “THE EVIL DEAD” takes too many edibles…and I love it!

Dr. Benny Graves dissects the trashy horror brilliance that is 1990's "DEMON WIND."

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: “DEAD GIRL DRIVING, AND OTHER DEVASTATIONS” BY CARINA BISSETT

In her powerful debut, Carina Bissett explores the liminal spaces between the magical and the mundane, horror and humor, fairy tales and fabulism.

The Best Horror Television Of 2023: “DEAD RINGERS,” “THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER” and More

In 2023, television reigned the horror landscape. As the year comes to a close, join RUE MORGUE in remembering our favorite horror series of 2023.

Trailer for “THE SLASHER NURSE” has real deadside manner

The masked and costumed killer racks up quite a (practical-effects) body count.

FANGirl Book Reviews: Eight Terrifying Tales For September 2023

Author Lindy Ryan is back to help you get in an autumn mood with her spooky must-reads for September!

Author Charlaine Harris Returns With “ALL THE DEAD SHALL WEEP”

The "SOUTHERN VAMPIRE MYSTERIES" author talks about the fifth installment of her "GUNNIE ROSE" series.

Darcy the Mail Girl and more join female-led killer opus “THE SLASHER NURSE”

It’s a reboot of the 2018 no-budget CURSE OF THE SLASHER NURSE with more funds and a reimagined antiheroine.

“TERRIFIER 2’s” final girl is heading down “THE WELL”; teaser poster

The supernatural chiller begins shooting next month.

Exclusive Interview: Director Scott Derrickson on “THE BLACK PHONE’s” living and dead characters & more; Part Two

He used a number of cinematic tricks to create the eerie and dramatic horror hit.

Final Girls Return: Sally, Laurie, and a New Legacy of Slasher Films

Do legacy slashers truly empower our favorite horror heroines, or do them a disservice by leaving them locked in an endless cycle of trauma from which growth is impossible?

An Intro to Eco-Horror From Final Girl Grace

In "Bad Mother Nature," Rue Morgue's Online Assistant Editor will serve as your guide through various Eco-horror films and analyze the cultural fears and anxieties that drive them.

Severin Announces Three Sinister Genre Blu Debuts And “Drop Dead Fred”

Rik Mayall's polarizing comedy "classic" joins the label's eclectic slate of 2021 releases, along with a John Russo-penned shocker, rare Carroll Baker giallo, and bizarro Christian slasher – all never before on Blu-ray in the U.S.

Movie Review: “ARMY OF THE DEAD” doesn’t do its premise justice

Sporadically diverting, but the movie only occasionally clears the over-the-top high bar it sets for itself.

SXSW ’21 Movie Review: “PAUL DOOD’S DEADLY LUNCH BREAK” is like “JOKER” with more jokes

It's an uneven and uneasy marriage of media-age satire and over-the-top bloodshed.

FINAL GIRLS BERLIN Film Festival: 2021 Program Announcement

FINAL GIRLS BERLIN Film Festival to present a virtual component February 4-7 2021, and a physical edition planned for Halloween weekend.

Exclusive “TIME WARP” documentary clip tears into “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”

A three-part documentary on cult-classic cinema begins its VOD/digital rollout this week, and we’ve got an exclusive excerpt dealing with one of the greatest horror films in history.

Cosy up this Christmas with murderous toys in “Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker”

Christmas time is the joyous season for defeating Mickey Rooney and his lethal toys!

Movie Review: Romancing the dead proves complicated in the smart, nuanced “DIANE”

Writer/director Michael Mongillo deftly weaves together art-house horror, police procedural, unorthodox love story and dramatic character study in this boy-meets-ghost tale.

Movie Review: The Slender Man Inspired Short “Let’s Play Dead Girl” Does Anything But Play Nice

Christian Alexander Morán’s LET'S PLAY DEAD GIRL is a short film that explores the motivations that drove two 12-year-old girls to attempt to murder another teen as a sacrifice to the Slender Man.

“TALES FROM THE HOOD 2,” “ONE CUT OF THE DEAD” and more in second wave of Fantasia 2018 announcements!

A sequel to a cult-fave anthology chiller, a celebrated Japanese meta-zombie movie and new films from the directors of I SAW THE DEVIL, ANGUISH and the celebrated short LOVE FOR MOTHER ONLY are among the second round of features unveiled as part of the lineup at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival next month. Read on for all the info.

Tribeca ’18 Review: “THE DARK” presents a dead girl with a difference

THE DARK brings true heart to the horror genre, while providing just enough of the blood and guts to keep harder-core fans satisfied.

Temperatures Rise This August With ARROW’s SVOD Line-Up

August 4th kicks off with Revengeamatics, a season where the wronged get to make things right, where the wicked are punished and where our hero will go through hell to make sure that comeuppance is violently meted out no matter the cost.

ARROW’s February Lineup Includes the Premiere of “Orchestrator of Storms: The Fantastique World Of Jean Rollin”

ARROW's February SVOD lineup highlights a love of cinema with deep dives into Jean Rollin, Robert Altman, Sonny Chiba, Charles Band, and more...

Rob Zombie: Rock Munster

While THE MUNSTERS gig is understandably jarring to those who know Zombie only through his films, kitsch B-movie horror has always been the bedrock of his copious musical output.

Severin Serves Up Rough Romans and Rowdy Bikers For February

Euro-cult heavyweights Joe D'Amato and Bruno Mattei go head to head for the filthiest "Caligula" crown, plus a fully-revved edition of Sandy Harbutt's "Stone!"

Movie Review: The spirit is willing but the story’s too messy in “BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE”

The manic inventiveness of the design and craft contributions needed a more disciplined narrative to support it.

Second wave of Fantasia 2024 titles includes new films from “INSIDE” and “COME TO DADDY” directors and much more

Deadly serious and funny, foreign and domestic, more genre features have been set for the Montreal event.

PIERCING THE VEIL: MEETING RACHEL STAVIS – INTERVIEW WITH AN EXORCIST

In this very special installment of PIERCING THE VEIL, Jillian Kristina sits down with a real-life "exorcist to the stars" for an exclusive interview about horror and the paranormal.

Actress Sarah Nicklin on “THE BLACK MASS” and More

With THE BLACK MASS, GARDEN OF EDEN and many more titles under her belt, the genre darling talks all things horror and metal.

ANALOG ABATTOIR: Looking Back at Rubén Galindo Jr.’s Satanic Slasher, “GRAVE ROBBERS”

The director of "CEMETERY OF TERROR" cooked up a devilish stew with a heaping helping of gore with this 1989, low-budget screamer about a group of teens who resurrect an unholy executioner.

New To VOD This Month: Dario Argento Documentary, “HISTORY OF EVIL,” And More

The season of love is here and horrifying. Cleanse your palate of holiday cheer with the following offerings from the Shudder and Screambox streaming subscriptions, and the free platforms Crackle, Kanopy, Popcornflix, and Redbox.

Piercing the Veil: Ignite the Full Moon in Leo with “Tigers Are Not Afraid”

In the first PIERCING THE VEIL of 2024, Jillian Kristina explores Issa Lopez's incendiary TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID in honor of this week's Full Moon in Leo.

Exclusive Interview: Director J.D. Ellenberger on “LACHRYMOSE PRIMROSE”

The indie filmmaker opens up about the terrors of making his very personal psychological thriller, coming in January.

Free Holiday Horror Streaming This Month On Crackle And Redbox

Crackle and Redbox are delivering a sack full of terror this holiday season with all the horror titles available on their free streaming services in December!

The Overt Witchy Feminism Of “THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR”

Movies featuring witches as protagonists tend to be quite progressive but few wear their feminism on their sleeve quite like THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR. Ulli Lommel’s 1983 film tells the violent story of a town built on torturing women, and at the culmination of a deadly inquisition, a woman burned at the stake places a curse on the Devonsville men that will follow their descendants for the next 300 years.

ARROW’s October SVOD Lineup Raises Hell, Summons Fears and Thrills for the Halloween Season

October 1's Seasonal offerings kicks off with Shocktober 31 (UK/IRE/US/CA). 31 days, 31 movies.

Exclusive Interview: Writer-Director Jennifer Reeder talks “PERPETRATOR,” melodrama and Cronenberg

Blending horror with melodrama, Jennifer Reeder’s films are not for everyone... And she embraces that.

Vile VOD: New-To-Streaming Genre Titles From Shudder, Redbox, Crackle, and More

Spooky season is upon us! As we head into fall, check out these On-Demand horror/sci-fi/thriller films streaming this month. Among the highlights: Norway’s "Good Boy," Stephen King documentary "King on Screen," and classics and new titles from Redbox and Crackle. 

Vile VOD: “THE EMPTY SPACE,” “RUB,” And More Coming To Streaming This August

Check out new films from Andrew Jara, Carter Smith, and Christopher Fox, as well as offerings from Crackle and Redbox.

I NEED TO TALK TO YOU: Father Figures and Finding Connection Through “WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR”

Contributor Emily Gagne explores the rough terrain of teen identity in this deep dive into Jane Schoenbrun's coming-of-age horror film.

Part of Ursula’s World: The Trials and Tribulations of a Vilified Sea Witch

Though she lives under the sea, this half-human half-octopus sorceress embodies many traits of the classic witch.

Nicolas Cage live and lots more movies in Fantasia festival’s third and final announcement

There will be so much to rage about at the major Canadian genre showcase.

Dee Snider’s “STRANGELAND” Is 90s Techno-Splatter At Its Most Depraved

A mostly forgotten 1998 cyber-slasher, this picture details the exploits of “Captain Howdy,” a sadist obsessed with body modification and inflicting pain on others. If there’s a film that exemplifies late-90s internet and alternative culture, this is it.

June 2023 Short Horror Releases on ALTER

Check out the upcoming releases from the short horror streaming service.

Piercing the Veil – the Scorpionic Eclipse of “Crimson Peak” (2015)

This installment of PIERCING THE VEIL honors today's New Moon in Taurus, while revisiting themes of the recent Scorpio Eclipse energy woven throughout Guillermo del Toro's "Crimson Peak." Tarot spread included!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MOVE OVER DRACULA! Authors Lindy Ryan and Nat Cassidy Unleash New Vamps

In celebration of World Dracula Day, our own author-in-residence, Lindy Ryan, and writer Nat Cassidy got together to discuss their unique takes on vampire lore in their highly anticipated upcoming novels.

MINOTAUR BOOKS REVEALS THE COVER FOR LINDY RYAN’S VAMPIRE NOVEL “BLESS YOUR HEART”

The latest from our own author-in-residence and fan(g) book reviewer is coming next spring.

Shudder dates “PERPETRATOR,” “BIRTH/REBIRTH” and “ELEVATOR GAME”

The scream streamer has a full slate of frightful films set through the summer.

Movie Review: Erotic Thriller Documentary “WE KILL FOR LOVE” Details Taboo Sub-Genre

The film is a captivating celebration and exploration of the darkest depths of a bygone era; of late-night TV and video store rentals; of the morally ambiguous male and the femme fatale; of deceit, infidelity, and dark, dangerous desires. Behind closed doors, it’s clear there’s an undeniable attraction to something as simple yet forbidden as, “The guy, the girl, and the gun.”

SHUDDER’S ANNUAL “HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN” CELEBRATION KICKS OFF APRIL 1 WITH KILLER LINEUP OF ORIGINAL FILMS AND SERIES

The premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural debuts a new season of the popular horror anthology Slasher: Ripper, starring Eric McCormack, a new season of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, a The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween Special, and the Shudder Original film From Black.

“THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE” and Waking the Witch Within

THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE is ostensibly a story about death. André Øvredal’s terrifying film follows Austin (Emile Hirsch) and Tommy (Brian Cox), a father-son team of coroners tasked with examining a body found partially buried beneath a brutal crime scene. Rather than discover and report her tragic story, they inadvertently awaken a powerful witch hellbent on reclaiming her own autonomy. 

Crunchyroll’s Picks For a Spooky Anime-Filled Halloween

Whether you're a dedicated otaku or just a horror fan looking for new avenues of fright this Halloween, Crunchyroll has you covered with these spooky, gory, and sometimes hilarious anime favorites.

Halloween is Here! New-To-Streaming Horror Titles Available This October on VOD

New releases this month include Lucky McKee's OLD MAN, SLASH/BACK, THE VISITOR, and more!

ARROW Heads into Halloween with “TWO WITCHES” Leading October Lineup

October 1 starts the best month of the year with "Two Witches". With its super-saturated color palette, tenebrous art design, and electrifying soundtrack, "Two Witches" presents two truly terrifying conjoined tales of witchery, paranoia, and terror that hark back to the gory thrills of classic Euro horrors.

Piercing the Veil – The Deeper You Dig

In this installment of PIERCING THE VEIL, Jillian Kristina explores the driving power of love, the liminality of death, and the language of tarot through the Adams Family ripper, THE DEEPER YOU DIG.

Fantasia ’22 review: The “Born of Woman” and “Small Gauge Trauma” short films

Both lineups offered especially intriguing, consistently engrossing and sometimes quite frightening slices of horror, science fiction, fantasy and general weirdness.

First wave of Brooklyn Horror Film Festival announcements includes “MEGALOMANIAC,” “THE HARBINGER,” a big Fulci retrospective & more

The 2022 edition of New York City’s best horror film fest has an especially exciting lineup, and we’ve got the first round of titles, with photos.

Universal Orlando Resort’s “Halloween Horror Nights” Reveals Sinister Slate of Original Experiences

Terror takes root at Universal Studios Orlando this fall with a total of 10 haunted houses, including six all-new original concepts, five scare zones and two shows designed to bring the deepest fears to life!

EXCLUSIVE: SHUDDER Announces Its Biggest Ever Slate of Halloween Programming!

The horror streamer is your home for Halloween with a 61-day celebration starting September 1 through October 31.

Peaches Christ and Thomas Dekker Celebrate the Cult Film Revival of “ALL ABOUT EVIL”

The director and star of the long-lost cult favorite starring Natasha Lyonne reveal all!

Second wave of Fantasia 2022 titles brings horror and action from all over the world; full details & photos

There are thrills of all kinds and a tribute to a Canadian trailblazer set for the 26th edition of North America’s top genre festival.

Piercing the Veil: Astral Projection

Travel to The Further with Jillian Kristina in this week's PIERCING THE VEIL, as she explores astral projection, fear, and becoming our own lights in the dark.

First wave of features announced for Fantasia International Film Festival 2022

North America’s coolest genre fest is back to in-person screenings, and the first round of this year’s very impressive lineup has been revealed.

Panic Fest ’22 Announces Programming For 10th Anniversary of The Kansas City Festival

The Last Drive-In's Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl are kicking off the 10th annual Panic Fest with a special 20th-anniversary screening of Don Coscarelli's Bubba Ho-Tep on Thursday, April 28 at 7 pm CST at Screenland Armour Theatre.

1981’s unintended gay trailblazer “BUTCHER BAKER NIGHTMARE MAKER”

BUTCHER BAKER NIGHTMARE MAKER is a thrilling commentary on Reagan-era homophobia and the hypocrisy of family values that haunts our political and social landscape today.

Random Acts Of Violence In Michael Haneke’s “FUNNY GAMES” (1997)

Haneke's masterpiece is part open letter, part satire, and part indictment of our ongoing obsession with violence and terror.

AVERY KONRAD ON THE SMALL-TOWN TERRORS OF EPIX’S “FROM”

At the center of FROM's terrifying mystery is an intriguing and diverse cast of characters; each of the small-town residents seems to have a specific part to play in this frightening scenario. One of the most enigmatic is Sara Myers, portrayed by Avery Konrad ("Sacred Lies," SyFy's "Van Helsing"), who recently talked with Rue Morgue about her role.

Vile VOD: New-To-Streaming Titles For March 2022

Welcome to March, Rue Morgue readers! This month, check out new releases like ARROW’s "Knocking" or older titles that are also available this month, such as Shudder’s selection of New French Extremity films.

Movie Review: “THE SEED” Of Toxic Influencer Culture Grows In Sam Walker’s Debut

Walkers’ feature film debut has proven that he has an eye and mind to create a twisted blend of comedy and horror with the latter providing better results. Being able to have something to say with both comes as an added bonus.

Movie Review: “STUDENT BODY” Gets An “A” for Effort, but Fails In Execution

Though there are moments of joy and terror, Lee Ann Kurr's film ultimately commits the cardinal teenage sin; it feels like it’s trying too hard.

Lots of genre fare coming to Netflix in 2022; details and preview trailer

The streamer has announced its lineup of original movies for this year, including a number of horror and dark fantasy titles.

6th Annual MidWest WeirdFest Announces First Programming Wave

The cinematic celebration of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird, is now in its 6th year. The festival takes place March 4-6, 2022 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Arrow Video FrightFest 2022 announces Glasgow Film Festival line-up

The UK’s No.1 horror & fantasy film festival is back in person at the Glasgow Film Theatre, which for 17 glorious years has been FrightFest’s second home, as part of the internationally renowned Glasgow Film Festival.

Killer Communication: Evolving Technology in the “SCREAM” Franchise

We take a look at the ways in which innovations in communication have shaped the slasher series from 1996 to the present.

Being Better Is The Best Revenge In “A Visit from the Incubus”

The monsters walk among us, we just have to do a little better than them to survive.

“Flowers in the Attic” Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Crappy Family This Holiday Season

Justin McDevitt asks the eternal question: we’re all rooting for Louise Fletcher, right?

Short Cuts: The Short Horror Review Roundup for November

Check out a new batch of short films from Mat Johns, Joseph Dwyer, and Maxwell Nalevansky & Carl Fry.

WHAT’S STREAMING THIS NOVEMBER ON SHUDDER

New Shudder original and exclusive films streaming this month!

Movie Review: “Dashcam” Packs Plenty of Thrills Into One Room

Christian Nilsson's meta thriller, starring Larry Fessenden, offers a clever, pandemic-time take on conspiracy theories.

Funimation Has 13 Anime Horror Favorites On Offer for Spooky Season

The anime streaming service has curated a handy list of titles that readers are sure to enjoy!

Andrea Perron Conjures The Facts of Her Family’s Haunted Past In “Bathsheba: Search for Evil”

The author discusses her family's time in the "Conjuring" house and the new T+E documentary revisiting the events.

The first trailer and pics have appeared for the next “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies

Get a peek at the four different kinds of fright coming to Amazon Prime next month.

Poster and details revealed for Amazon’s next four “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies

Vampires, housebound horror and more are part of the lineup premiering in October.

Stephen Lang On Walking the Razor’s Edge Between Villainy and Heroism

We catch up with the veteran actor to discuss working with his adolescent costar, love of dogs, and what he makes of the initial reactions to his character's latest chapter in "Don't Breathe 2".

Nim Vind Makes Ready for The Zombie Apocalypse

The Horror punk rocker preps for the inevitable with a little help from his friends.

Final wave of Fantasia 2021 titles includes the latest from Takashi Miike, “THE NIGHT HOUSE” and many more

The Fantasia International Film Festival has revealed the final round of features for its 25th edition, and it’s more great stuff.

“Howl” and The Echo of “Little Red Riding Hood”

We examine Michele Martin's contemporary retelling of the classic tale by looking at its roots.

“Dracula’s Daughter” Doesn’t Exactly Give You That Weird Feeling

The 1936 sequel to Tod Browning's immortal classic is far too subtle in its sapphic suggestiveness.

Vile VOD: New-To-Streaming Horror Titles July 2021

Beat the heat by staying in with all new titles on your favorite streaming sites this July! Offerings include Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, 28 Days (and Weeks) Later, Scream 1-3, and many more...

July Short Horror Releases on Alter

Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.

Special “THE SUICIDE SQUAD” screening leads second wave of Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 features

A new slew of genre movies big and small have been announced for the Montreal event.

Martin Macphail on Scoring the Friggin’ Awesome World of “Psycho Goreman”

The Blitz//Berlin band member talks about '90s nostalgia and what it takes to make it in the industry.

Vile VOD: New-To-Streaming Horror June 2021

Start summer off right with all new horror titles on your favorite streaming sites!

Movie Review: “CAVEAT” Comes With Too Many Strings Attached

Damian McCarthy's film seems more interested in defining itself by all the tropes it doesn’t fall into rather than doing anything of its own with gusto.

Get to Know The Hosts of the “Nightmare on 5th Street” Podcast

The sister duo behind the self-described horror "recap podcast" talk favorite films and plans for their second season.

First wave of features announced for Fantasia International Film Festival 2021

The long-running Montreal-based genre showcase has a slew of exciting movies coming in its 25th edition.

The Manifestations of Trauma in “MARTYRS”

There is nothing enjoyable or fun about the events unfolding on-screen in MARTYRS. It is not a romp, but an ordeal, a protracted exploration of trauma and guilt. It is gutting, and it is absolutely brilliant.

Celebrate A New Season Of “The Last Drive-In” With Fright-Rags

Plus, "Shaun of the Dead" officially licensed T-shirts and more!

Linnea Quigley Talks Upcoming Series “Paranormal Truth”

The '80s icon tells us all about hosting the new paranormal docu-series.

Blu-ray Review: “The Fear” Is A Golem Story Masquerading As A Slasher

Vinegar Syndrome shines up the mid-'90s video store staple.

Tune-In to Shudder in April for the Horror Platform’s “Halfway to Halloween Month”

Featuring a new season of hit series "Creepshow," the return of "The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs," and a new exclusive movie every week!

Mob Family Zomb-Com “WITNESS INFECTION” To Hit Streaming Platforms March 30th

WITNESS INFECTION to take a bite out of audiences: a star-studded cast of voice actors faces warring families and the living dead. Available across North America on Digital HD and Cable VOD March 30th.

Exclusive comments, on-set photos: Pandemic multistory horror movie “ANECDOTA”

A different kind of infected attackers threaten the young protagonist of this independent production.

Midnighters and more fearful fare announced for SXSW 2021

New films from Travis Stevens, Mickey Keating, Kier-La Janisse and Jacob Gentry are among the genre fare in this year’s fest.

Review: Severin Films’ Refurbished “The Theatre Bizarre”

The label's 2011 anthology effort is back in good hands.

Blu-ray Review: Arrow Video digs up everything you’d want to know about “TREMORS”

It feels as fresh today as it did when it opened in 1990, and its pleasures are only compounded by this special edition.

Exclusive: An American “CASTLE FREAK” in Albania, Part Two

We hear from both the director and, for the first time, the actress who brought the new freak to life.

Shudder Announces Wicked New Offerings for the New Year

Check out the January highlights from SHUDDER, including original and exclusive television and movies - streaming 2021!

Interview: Nathan Hanneman On “Halftone Horrors: The History of Horror Movie Comic Books”

HorrorHound's editor-in-chief gives us an exclusive peek at the project, live now on Kickstarter!

Movie Review: “FREAKY” is fantastic, frightful fun

It’s the biggest game-changer on the slasher scene since SCREAM.

Exclusive “6:45” clip tells a tale of murder

Take a first look at the time-looping horror film from director Craig Singer.

Nightmares Film Festival ’20 Review: Brace yourself for “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SCARE YOU”

There is an insane level of creativity on display in each and every segment.

Rue Morgue Chats “REDWOOD MASSACRE: ANNIHILATION” with Horror Icon Danielle Harris

Best known for her roles in the "Halloween" series, Danielle Harris tells us all about her upcoming film, and if she’d ever be willing to return to the franchise!

Marcel Walz’s “Blind” Slated For November release; Trailer Premiere

Get a load of "Pretty Boy," your new favorite masked killer!

“WELCOME TO THE CIRCLE,” and a horrific cult; trailer & art

A father and daughter fall prey to deadly zealotry in the Canadian chiller releasing later this month.

An “At The Drive-In” Watchlist

Bring the drive-in to your living room with this weekend watchlist!

Nightstream, bringing five fright festivals together, reveals its full program!

World premieres and many other fear flicks will be showcased by this joint venture between several of the country’s top horror events!

Exclusive: Synapse Films’ Don May Jr. updates on “THE KINDRED,” “MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH” and more

There are a number of horrific cult favorites on the longtime disc company's slate.

The Redemption of “Idle Hands”

RUE MORGUE takes a second look at the forgotten 90's horror gem IDLE HANDS.

First photos, more details on Amazon’s “WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE” movies

We previously told you about the WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE series of horror features coming to Amazon Prime Video, and now we’ve got more info and images.

Exclusive comments, art and details: Scream queen doc “SCREAMING IN HIGH HEELS” on fully loaded Blu-ray

B-movie favorites Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Michelle Bauer are spotlighted in this 10th-anniversary special-edition disc.

Final wave of Fantasia International Film Festival features, plus panels by RUE MORGUE editors/writers and more!

The movies will be just part of the attraction at the 2020 Fantasia International Film Festival, being held digitally August 20-September 2. Read on for the third and last announcement of films and live events!

Complete lineup/details: 2020 Arrow Video FrightFest goes on-line with lots of scare fare

For its 21st edition, the UK’s most popular horror and fantasy festival is going on-line, with a jam-packed lineup of 25 films showing between August 27-31. The full schedule and info on the movies have now been released.

July Short Horror Releases on ALTER

Check out the list of all of the new releases scheduled for this month on the short horror streaming service.

Interview: Miguel Llansó On “Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway”

We pick the director's brain about his wonderfully weird Arrow Video Channel exclusive!

First wave of Fantasia International Film Festival titles announced; new poster

Montreal’s Fantasia fest is going digital this year, and the first round of its typically impressive lineup of movies has been revealed, along with the poster.

Exclusive teaser trailer, photos and posters: Time-looping horror film “6:45”

A frightening variation on GROUNDHOG DAY unfolds in a new movie from award-winning filmmaker Craig Singer, which is set to debut later this year.

Gender, Genre and the Ghosts of “Crimson Peak”

CRIMSON PEAK remains Guillermo Del Toro's crowning achievements of subversion.

Far East Extreme: An Extremely Belated Oscar Endorsement for Sorum!

One of the more talked about films of late, a Korean movie called Parasite, capped off its great run last week with multiple wins at the Oscars. Unfortunately, it is not a horror movie about bloodthirsty alien chest-bursters.

Movie Review: “ZOMBI CHILD” brings mesmerizing, socially relevant supernatural horror back to life

The Haitian voodoo past isn’t dead in Bertrand Bonello’s hybrid triumph; it’s alive and well at a French boarding school.

Exclusive photos & comments: Lovecraftian indie horror “THE DEEP ONES”

We first told you about Chad Ferrin’s THE DEEP ONES, described as “a Lovecraftian ROSEMARY’S BABY,” a couple of weeks back, and now we’ve landed an exclusive look at a batch of first photos, along with words from the director and cast.

Enjoy A Double-Dose of Eurosleaze From Severin This November

"Byleth: The Demon of Incest" and "Werewolf In A Girls' Dormitory" to make Blu-ray/DVD debuts!

Blu-Ray Review: Jeepers! These “Two Evil Eyes” Are A Feast For The Peepers

Blue Underground's 4K 3-Disc Limited Edition of the Argento/Romero collab is one of the year's most impressive releases

Movie Review: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” is a thrilling update for the new generation

Monsters are the new black, according to one pint-sized critic.

“Satanic Panic” Serves Up Satanism and Social Commentary

Talking Devil-worship, social disparity and dry cleaning with Grady Hendrix and Chelsea Stardust of SATANIC PANIC.

Short Cuts: The Short Horror Review Round-Up for September

This month we have shorts from Izzy Lee, Ryan Oksenberg, Jeremy Herbert, and Rafael De Leon, Jr.

“DANIEL ISN’T REAL,” Brazilian horror and more in Brooklyn Horror Film Festival ’19 first wave, plus poster

New York City’s top showcase for exciting new genre fare returns in October for its fourth year, and the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has announced its extensive first round of features, and also unveiled the event’s poster.

Movie Review: “SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK” brings the books to frightening life

The ghastly incidents from Schwartz’s books are staged and shot for maximum creep power.

RETROSPECTIVE: FAILURE TO LAUNCH – THREE ABORTED HORROR TV PILOTS

A look at three failed horror TV shows from the 1970s

Lez is More: Discussing Critical Analysis of Queerness in Horror with Lezzie Borden

LEZZIE BORDEN reflects on the current state of LGBTQ representations in horror: it’s hits, it’s misses and it’s future.

Psychedelic puppet gore, twisted animation and more at the season finale of “LITTLE TERRORS!”

Returning for one more event of season 8, Little Terrors is presenting a line-up full of twisted genre premieres this Friday, June 7th, 9pm, Eyesore Cinema.

RETROSPECTIVE: FALL INTO “THE BLACK PIT OF DR. M”

Fall into a Mexican Gothic horror in THE BLACK PIT OF DR. M!

Far East Extreme: Ambivalent Ruminations on “Macabre”

So what’s the best unsung horror film, the most special diamond in the rough? Literally everyone has a different answer (aside from the occasional adventurous soccer mom who might have seen Re-animator or Toxic Avenger through partially covered eyes).

Movie Review: “SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ” needed the Wright stuff

Even completist fans of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost might want to give a pass to this horror/comedy, which only sporadically hits his targets.

Rue Morgue’s CineMacabre movie Nights series presents “LADY IN WHITE”

Join us for this "deliciously layered, visually atmospheric, gravely underappreciated seasonal thriller aflame with the embers of a classic campfire yarn."

RETROSPECTIVE: TEA & SPOOKERY – A LOOK AT THE “SHADES OF DARKNESS” ANTHOLOGY TV SERIES (1983)

The classic, eerie TV ghost stories of SHADES OF DARKNESS

Get “DEPRAVED” and much more at What the Fest!? in NYC this month!

The eagerly awaited world premiere of the latest feature from Larry Fessenden opens the second edition of New York City’s genre-centric What the Fest!? Jump past the jump for the full details.

Far East Extreme: A pleasant visit to “The House Next Door”

I was eager to see some Indian horror cinema, but in my search I found many that were just horror tinged dramas or comedies. However I was pleased to find a recent horror blockbuster, 2017s “The House Next Door.”

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HORROR!

We believe that money—or a lack thereof— shouldn't stand between creators and their dreams. Ergo, we've compiled some of this month's best horror projects that just need a little financial boost to get going.

It Takes Many Forms: Horror as Resistance

"I recently had the honor of being invited to speak at the 2018 Salem Horror Fest in Salem, MA on the topic of the horror genre serving as an engine for resistance against systematic oppression. While I pulled some of the lecture material from past installments of Hallowed Horrors, I thought it might be of interest to Rue Morgue readers if I posted a properly edited version of my talk here. Enjoy!"

Movie Review: “The Ranger” Brings 80s Terror Back to the Woods

THE RANGER is a fun ’80s-throwback slasher flick where motto becomes misguided mission, and rules are held more sacred than human life.

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2018: First Wave Revealed

Yann Gonzalez’s Cannes fever-dream sensation KNIFE + HEART to open, North American Premiere of THE RUSALKA to close, 35th Anniversary screening of SLEEPAWAY CAMP, new HEAD TRIP feature program and more!

Movie Review: Love, loss and nasty spirits converge at “OUR HOUSE”

A cautionary tale about the iniquities and violence that can be visited upon corporeal humans when we veer into the lane of eternity—albeit with a very real and affecting humanity.

New “PUPPET MASTER,” “ST. AGATHA,” “THE DARK” and more at Popcorn Frights Film Festival

The biggest horror screening event in the Southeast U.S. has its fourth annual edition in August; read on for the first wave of announcements for Florida’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival.

Movie Review: “VIDAR THE VAMPIRE” bites into sacred cows

VIDAR THE VAMPIRE isn’t for every taste, and if some of its transgressions are more clever than others, it ultimately amuses more than it offends.

BARBIE-SPLOITATION! DREAMY CUSTOM HORROR DOLLS BY WILL TURNER

From Dream Warriors' Taryn to the glorious Tarman, all your 80's movie dreams are about to come true with these ghoulish custom horror fashion dolls.

Rue Morgue exclusively announces a forthcoming collection of writings exploring the cultural history of religion in horror cinema. Scared Sacred: Idolatry, Religion and Worship in the Horror Film is edited by Rebecca Booth (author of the forthcoming The Devil Rides Out [Devil’s Advocates]) and Erin Thompson ([formerly Miskell] owner and editor of The Backseat Driver Reviews), due for release early in 2019 from House of Leaves Publishing.

Blu-ray Reviews: Ghouls, gore and gaffes in “ZOMBIE 3,” “ZOMBIE 4: AFTER DEATH” and “SHOCKING DARK”

Seeing SHOCKING DARK in this spiffed-up widescreen edition has the effect of making it seem like a different movie—though not, alas, a better one.

Cinepocalypse announces huge lineup of world-premiere shockers for 2018 festival

For just its second installment, taking place next month, Chicago’s Cinepocalypse festival has lined up an impressive slate of fright features and other genre fare. Read on for the full details.

Tribeca ’18 Review: Netflix’s “CARGO” is gripping survival drama with (and without) zombies

These filmmakers prove most impressively that you don’t have to spill a lot of guts when you can bring heart and soul to the zombie realm.

THE POWER OF CHRIST BUNNY COMPELS YOU TO WATCH THESE EASTER HORROR SHORTS

Celebrate Bloody Bunny Sunday the horror way with a selection of Easter Horror Shorts.

RUE MORGUE AND UNSTABLE GROUND PRESENT LITTLE TERRORS VOLUME 60: TRANSMUTATIONS

Our monthly showcase of horror short films hosted at IMAGINE CINEMAS CARLTON on Wednesday, March 28 @ 9 PM and featuring two full hours of the craziest, goriest, most-disturbing and off-the-wall short films the genre has to offer!

Zombies, Extreme Pain and BDSM Subtext; Oh My!

A queer kinkster’s perspective on RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3.

NY: Vampires of the ’90s and much more at Yonkers Drafthouse Cinema this month

The Halloween celebration takes place all October long at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Yonkers, NY. Screen bloodsuckers of the 1990s, 3D thrillers old and new and many more will be showcased, many in 35mm; read on for the full lineup.

Exclusive Interview: Bill Sage (“WE ARE WHAT WE ARE”) goes alien-crazy in “WELCOME TO WILLITS”

Over a career that has encompassed more than 100 roles since 1989’s THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH, actor Bill Sage has appeared in horror films ranging from AMERICAN PSYCHO to Jim Mickle’s cannibal-family story WE ARE WHAT WE ARE. Now he has taken on the truly deranged lead of WELCOME TO WILLITS, and tells RUE MORGUE about it in this exclusive chat.

Rue Morgue #165 April 2016

INSIDE ISSUE #165 Features BLOOD BATH AT THE FREAK SHOW With a maniacal new album out this month and his latest murder movie screaming up behind it, Rob Zombie weighs in about his newest choice cuts. Plus: Spotlights on Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 and bassist Piggy D. By Aaron Von Lupton   SLICE ’EM ...

Rue Morgue #65 March 2007

INSIDE ISSUE #65 IN THE SHADOW OF THE TALL MAN Don Coscarelli reminisces about his genre-bending, skull-drilling, shape-shifting series, Phantasm. Plus: Interviews with Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister, and more! by John W. Bowen, Brad Abraham and Joseph O’Brien ANIMATING HELLBOY Tad Stones and Mike Mignola discuss the trials and tribulations of creating two movie-length Hellboy ...

Rue Morgue #84 November 2008

INSIDE ISSUE #84 STAINED SNOW, LOST SOULS One of the most unique and haunting vampire films ever made, Sweden’s Let the Right One In is poised to chill your blood. Interviews with Tomas Alfredson and novelist John Ajvide Lindqvist. by Mitch Davis and Monica S. Kuebler YOUNG BLOODLOVERS Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling young adult novel Twilight ...

Rue Morgue #89 May 2009 – RARE

INSIDE ISSUE #89 RAIMI, REPOSSESSED More than fifteen years and three blockbuster Spider-Man movies since the last Evil Dead film, Sam Raimi returns to his low-budget horror roots with Drag Me To Hell. Featuring interviews with the director, co-screenwriter Ivan Raimi and makeup effects guru Greg Nicotero. by Phil Brown, Jovanka Vuckovic and Joseph O’Brien ...

Rue Morgue #98 March 2010 – RARE

INSIDE ISSUE #98 THE CREATURE INCARNATE When Paul Naschy died this past November, he left behind a legacy of monster movies. In an exclusive 2007 interview, the actor, writer, director and producer talks about being the “Lon Chaney of Spain.”Plus: The essential Naschy filmography, and an interview with his biographer.by Mirek Lipinski, Shade Rupe and ...

Rue Morgue #99 April 2010

INSIDE ISSUE #99 FREDDY VS. FREDDY One, two, Freddy’s born anew…Robert Englund passes the glove to Jackie Earle Haley for the remake of A Night on Elm Street. Both actors help us dissect the iconic boogeyman.Plus: Interviews with the remake’s director Sam Bayer, Heather Langenkamp and the makers of a new documentary on the original ...

Rue Morgue #100 May 2010

INSIDE ISSUE #100 RUE MORGUE BLACK 100 Featuring a black-on-black spot-varnished cover! ROYAL BLOOD: AN INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOPER LEE To celebrate our 100th issue, Rue Morgue proudly presents the ongoing story of the genre’s greatest living legend and the studio that made him an icon.Plus: Interviews with Hammer star Ingrid Pitt, the man who revived ...

Rue Morgue #105 Halloween 2010 Double Issue – RARE

INSIDE ISSUE #105 WE ALL GO A LITTLE MAD SOMETIMES Fifty years ago Marion met Norman at the Bates Motel and the modern horror film was born. Rue Morgue’s panel of experts celebrates the lunatic legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece. Featuring Wes Craven, assistant director Hilton Green, and authors Stephen Rebello and David Thomson. PLUS: ...

Rue Morgue #107 December 2010

INSIDE ISSUE #107 BAD TIDINGS Finland’s Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale taps into the grim lineage of Santa Claus to deliver a Yuletide yarn for horror fans. PLUS: Krampus and the Dutch slasher movie Sint.by Trevor Tuminski, Jan Doense, James King and Alice Jaroschek DAMNATION AND ALCHEMY Guillermo del Toro’s debut feature, Cronos. To celebrate, ...

Rue Morgue #117 November 2011

INSIDE ISSUE #117 OVERTURE OF FEAR The story behind 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera is as ugly and elusive as the character himself. The man behind the film’s latest incarnation delves into its legacy. PLUS: Carla Laemmle, the last surviving cast member of the original Phantom, recalls the making of a masterpiece, and composer ...

Rue Morgue #149 Halloween 2014 Double Issue – RARE

INSIDE ISSUE #149 MASTER OF BIOMECHANICAL NIGHTMARES We gather H.R. Giger’s friends, collaborators and artistic offspring to celebrate his life, career and legacy, featuring Leslie Barany, Paul Booth, Roger Christian, Alejandro Jodorowsky and William Malone. PLUS: Debbie Harry on Giger, Jodorowsky’s Dune director Frank Pavich, and the Aliens reunion. by Michael Doyle, Shade Rupe, Phil ...

Fantasia ’17 Review: The short films of Small Gauge Trauma reveal hidden horrors

The Small Gauge Trauma short-film showcase is one of the highlights of the Fantasia International Film Festival for many of its regulars. This year’s lineup, encompassing nine works from seven countries, was in keeping with programmer Mitch Davis’ vision to present innovative horror experimentation as only the short form can deliver. In the past, he has exposed some of the form’s most visceral examples, and this year the emphasis was a little different, if no less impressive.

Fantasia ’16 Movie Review: “WE GO ON” into seriously spooky territory

A scary and imaginative take on seeing dead people.