Scream 7 had big shoes to fill. Directed by Kevin Williamson and marking the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, this installment had all the ingredients to deliver a definitive, powerful conclusion. Instead, what we get is an entertaining but ultimately unremarkable sequel that leans heavily on nostalgia without carving out anything truly new. When a new Ghostface killer […]
Video game adaptations are always a gamble, especially when the source material relies heavily on atmosphere, player agency, and psychological immersion rather than a traditional narrative. The Mortuary Assistant (2026), directed by Jeremiah Kipp and based on the 2022 horror game by DarkStone Digital, approaches that challenge with surprising restraint. While it doesn’t fully escape the pitfalls of adaptation, it […]
The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) marks the fifth entry in The Strangers franchise and the final chapter of the new trilogy directed by Renny Harlin. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, and Richard Brake, the film arrives with the promise of a climactic showdown but ultimately delivers a frustrating and underwhelming conclusion to an already uneven trilogy. Tethered by […]
Dracula: A Love Tale (2026) is yet another reimagining of Bram Stoker’s immortal vampire, but this time Luc Besson trades gothic terror for tragic romance. Written and directed by Besson, the film reframes Dracula less as a monster and more as a cursed lover, condemned to eternity after losing the one person who gave his life meaning. The result is […]
Send Help is a survival horror comedy directed and produced by Sam Raimi, and if that alone doesn’t already set expectations, the film happily leans into exactly what you think it will be. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, this two-hander blends tension, dark humor, and splashes of Raimi-style gore into a fast-paced, highly entertaining experience that never overstays its […]
Return to Silent Hill marks the long-awaited return of Christophe Gans to the fog-covered town that has haunted horror fans for decades. Serving as the third installment in the Silent Hill film series and adapting the narrative of the video game Silent Hill 2 (2001), the film arrives with heavy expectations attached to its name. Based on one of the […]
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a powerful course correction for the franchise and, for me, a deeply satisfying sequel. Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, this fourth installment in the 28 Days Later series was shot back-to-back with 28 Years Later (2025), yet it feels remarkably more confident, focused, and alive. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack […]
Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate (2026) is a lean and effective entry in the natural horror subgenre that understands exactly what kind of movie it wants to be. Premiering at Fantastic Fest before its theatrical release in January 9, 2026, the film has received generally positive reactions, and it’s easy to see why. While its premise may sound familiar on […]
After nearly a decade of Demogorgons, bikes, and upside-down nightmares, Stranger Things comes to an end with a finale that is as emotionally loaded as it is imperfect. Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up closes not just the story of Hawkins, but a cultural phenomenon that defined a generation of TV viewers who grew up alongside these characters. After the events […]
We Bury the Dead is not the zombie film you might be expecting and that distinction will likely determine how audiences respond to it. Written and directed by Zak Hilditch, this 2025 survival thriller uses the undead less as a source of constant terror and more as a haunting backdrop for a deeply personal story about grief, endurance, and emotional […]