#horror

#horror

You can find everything online these days, and people know that, but they're tired of picking books from anonymous star reviews,

"To learn what we fear is to learn who we are," Guillermo del Toro wrote last week, in an essay for The Atlantic about Mary Shelley's eternally spooky novel Frankenstein. The director, who just released a film adaptation of the classic, has made a career of investigating the depths of horror, which he considers "one of the last refuges of spirituality in our materialistic world."

The latest edition of Steam Next Fest is over, and Steam has shared its list of the 50 most-played demos from the week-long event. This year's list was pretty heavy with horror, adventure, RPG, and simulation games. And surprisingly, only a few roguelike and racing titles. One of the most unusual titles was Final Sentence, a battle-royale typing game that has a fatal ending for any player who can't keep up with the pace.

Michael Chaves, 135 minutes The film that reportedly represents the final saga of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) ended up being one of the biggest movies of the year, making almost half a billion dollars worldwide after its September release, more than any other in this series (despite the worst reviews). Based on the Smurl haunting in the '70s and '80s, the success of Last Rites just proves how much people still love this franchise.

The best horror stories are those that don't rely on jump scares or bloodied campground killers to frighten. The scariest part of The Wicker Man isn't its eponymous effigy; it's realizing what the natives of Summerisle will do to placate their gods. And while the ghosts haunting the Overlook Hotel may unnerve readers of The Shining, it is Jack Torrance's maniacal relapse that truly grips the spine.

As autumn settles in, HBO Max is embracing the Halloween season with an October programming slate that delivers everything from new originals to cult horror classics. The streaming platform is turning its focus toward fright, nostalgia, and cinematic depth, offering an unmatched mix of films, docuseries, and premieres that perfectly capture the spirit of the season. This year's headliner is IT: Welcome to Derry, the much-anticipated spinoff of Stephen King's legendary horror universe, set decades before the events of IT.

One of the first screens you see in Silent Hill f is a smorgasbord of content warnings. And while I largely consider myself to have a pretty high threshold, those warnings should be heeded, as Silent Hill f has one of the most singularly gruesome moments I've ever seen in a video game.

The horror-focused streaming platform Shudder is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a new Blu-ray bundle featuring some of the platform's best original films from its first decade--including fan-favorites like Light Night With The Devil, VHS/94, Skinamarink, and more. The collection also includes special features for each movie and all-new exclusive packaging. The Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Blu-ray launches for $120 on November 11,

This weekend, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star in their last Conjuring movie, and that makes me want to say boooo. All good things must end, but boooo. (Spooky pun unintended.) But I can say yay to Splitsville, a dry comedy about a pair of dysfunctional couples finally going wide for all to see. There's also an Office spinoff out, but maybe I'll wait until there are nine seasons to binge on Peacock. Here's everything!

The Dragula spin-off will see 14 drag performers and former Dragula contestants return and face off in a set of horror and supernatural-themed challenges to test their designs, performance and artistry. If the artists survive the show's pillars of Filth, Horror and Glamour they will win the Queen of the Underworld title and crown, a $100,000 cash prize, as well as a headline slot on the Dragula world tour.

I've played dozens of horror games, and consider myself acclimated to the scary elements that startle a lot of other people. I love a spooky atmosphere and an unsettling tone that creeps under your skin, and I'm not afraid to admit that Resident Evil Requiem got me good. I knew something was coming - I was in a room with other previewers who occasionally jumped or gasped - but I still practically leaped out of my skin.

The new Frankenstein posters leverage curiosity to create tantalisingly creepy visuals, showcasing del Toro's signature aesthetic and evoking an eerie atmosphere that enhances anticipation for the film.

"This one spirals—and fast."