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movies9 hours ago•18 min saved

Faces of Death Reimagined: A brutal, timely look at online culture and obsession

A modern reimagining of Faces of Death lands on Shudder, tracking a TikTok-era content moderator who encounters increasingly realistic–looking crimes inspired by the 1978 film; the thriller blends old mondo-horror vibes with contemporary online culture to probe trauma, validation, and the question of what we can truly trust online, with a July 10 release and a July 17 double feature of the original and new versions.

via Gizmodo|

#content-moderation #faces-of-death #horror

entertainment15 hours ago•6 min saved

Unicorn buddy trailer hints at a dark, not-for-kids ride

The first Buddy trailer teases a unicorn-centered tale with a dark, not-for-kids vibe, featuring a star-studded cast (Delaney Quinn, Patton Oswalt, Cristin Milioti, Michael Shannon, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key) and hitting theaters on August 28.

via Boing Boing|

#buddy #entertainment #horror

entertainment20 hours ago•79 min saved

Moana and Evil Dead Burn Lead This Weekend’s Theater Lineup, Plus The Furious Rental and Faces of Death on Shudder

This weekend brings a mixed slate for movie fans: Moana and the horror title Evil Dead Burn are in theaters, The Furious is available to rent, and Faces of Death is streaming on Shudder, offering a menu of family-friendly animation, horror, action, and classic shock cinema.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #horror #movies

entertainment20 hours ago•15 min saved

Horror Hit Obsession Streams on Peacock July 17 After Box Office Boom

Curry Barker’s breakout horror Obsession will begin streaming on Peacock on July 17, following a blockbuster theatrical run that grossed about $370 million worldwide on a budget under $1 million, with Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette leading the cast.

via Variety|

#entertainment #focus-features #horror

entertainment21 hours ago•16 min saved

Buddy's Boozy Unicorn: Trailer Teases Horror in Casper Kelly's New Film

Casper Kelly's horror-comedy Buddy stars Cristin Milioti and Keegan-Michael Key as a children's-show unicorn host whose sunny world turns sinister; the teaser arrives ahead of Sundance premiere and an Aug. 28 theatrical release via Roadside Attractions, with a cast that also includes Topher Grace, Delaney Quinn, Patton Oswalt and Michael Shannon.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#buddy #casper-kelly #cristin-milioti

horror1 day ago•25 min saved

Evil Dead Burn: Brutal Carnage Meets a Toxic Family Saga

Evil Dead Burn blends brutal, inventive carnage with a sharp domestic-abuse allegory, anchored by Souheila Yacoub’s determined final girl, but its heavy-handed metaphor and a disappointing CGI finale undermine the momentum of what is otherwise an ambitiously eerie horror entry.

via Bloody Disgusting|

#domestic-abuse #evil-dead-burn #horror

entertainment1 day ago•19 min saved

Waning Laughter, Roaring Spoofs: A Four-Film Review Roundup

A quartet of new releases is surveyed: David Wain's Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass lands as a loose, uneven spoof with sporadic laughs; Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn offers stylish visuals and tense craft but leans into a somber tone that drains the Deadite chaos; Disney's Moana live-action remake is criticized for flat CGI and energy, lacking the animated spark; Georgia Bernstein's Night Nurse is mood-driven and technically polished but hampered by thin characterization and unclear motivations. Taken together, the pieces showcase craft and strong performances in places, but the overall round feels unfocused and emotionally distant.

via A.V. Club|

#comedy #entertainment #film-reviews

film-reviews2 days ago•18 min saved

Evil Dead Burn Delivers a Dark, Family-Driven Gorefest

In Evil Dead Burn, the sixth entry, the gonzo humor gives way to a stand-alone, tense family-horror drama propelled by practical effects. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, it centers on a toxic family dynamic invaded by demonic forces, with standout performances—especially Souheila Yacoub as Alice—delivering a brutal, gruesome atmosphere that fuses gore with emotional conflict. While lighter, prankish notes are absent, the film achieves effective gross-out guignol and leaves questions about how to kill the Deadites, offering a darker, more serious addition to the franchise.

via Variety|

#evil-dead #family-drama #film-review

entertainment2 days ago•23 min saved

Evil Dead Burn Delivers Unrelenting Gore and Modern Flair

The Hollywood Reporter review of Evil Dead Burn praises its relentless gore, practical effects, and high-energy direction from Sébastien Vanicek, delivering a modern, carnage-forward entry that leans into spectacle over character depth or Raimi-era humor. Souheila Yacoub's Alice provides a strong centerpiece amid a violent, family-centered siege, but the film sacrifices narration for wave after wave of gruesome set-pieces.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #evil-dead-burn #film-review

entertainment2 days ago•17 min saved

Evil Dead Burn Delivers Brutal Immersion on the Big Screen

Germain Lussier’s io9 review praises Evil Dead Burn as a brutal, relentlessly gory entry in the Sam Raimi franchise, driven by top-tier practical effects and bone-rattling sound design that make the violence feel palpable. While the family dynamics and some plot beats are uneven, the film escalates into nonstop Deadite carnage with inventive long takes and a house-as-a-chambered stage for the horror. The performances by Edgar and Alice standouts amid stronger gore-than-character storytelling. Fans of horror will likely embrace it as a crucial installment; stay for the post-credits scenes. In theaters July 10.

via Gizmodo|

#entertainment #evil-dead #evil-dead-burn

film2 days ago•19 min saved

Evil Dead Burn Redefines the Deadite Saga with Quiet Heartbreak

Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn fuses a grieving family drama with inventive gore and a dreamlike mood, expanding the Deadite franchise beyond Raimi’s formula; Souheila Yacoub delivers a standout final-girl performance, though the tonal shifts can be uneven. In theaters July 10.

via IndieWire|

#evil-dead-burn #film #film-review

gaming2 days ago•5 min saved

Indie Horror Buckshot Roulette Surprises Xbox Game Pass

Buckshot Roulette, a indie horror title by Mike Klubnika and Critical Reflex, has unexpectedly dropped on Xbox Game Pass, bringing its tense Russian roulette showdown to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Game Pass tiers, with both a short single-player experience and a multiplayer mode for up to four players after earlier launches on itch.io (Dec 2023) and Steam (Apr 2024).

via TrueAchievements|

#buckshot-roulette #gaming #horror

culture9 days ago•15 min saved

The Prairie’s Hidden Darkness: A Horror-Tinged History of Little House

BBC revisits Little House on the Prairie to reveal that the beloved 1970s series was far darker than its wholesome image, weaving child abuse, murder, addiction (including a morphine storyline) and other traumas into frontier life; scholars describe its tone as Frontier Gothic and highlight disturbing episodes like Sylvia and May We Make Them Proud. The new Netflix adaptation stays closer to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, but observers wonder how it will compare to the original’s melodramatic mix of danger and warmth, with the series premiering on Netflix on July 9.

via BBC|

#culture #frontier-gothic #horror

culture17 days ago•18 min saved

Netflix’s Unhinged: A TV Horror Experience You Play With Your Phone

Netflix broadens its gaming lineup with Unhinged, a standalone narrative horror title from Night School Studios that runs on your TV and is controlled via a connected smartphone. The game uses the phone as a flashlight, texting/calling interface, and audio bridge to create a tense, home‑invasion–style story that unfolds in 20–50 minutes, designed for horror fans and casual players alike. Starring Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz, it releases June 30, 2026, signaling Netflix’s push into TV‑based interactive storytelling.

via Rolling Stone|

#culture #horror #narrative-games

gaming18 days ago•2 min saved

Kojima’s OD promises fear beyond limits with a player-retention system

Hideo Kojima revealed OD, an Xbox-published horror game developed with Jordan Peele and built on Unreal Engine 5, aiming to push the boundaries of fear. He teases a secret gameplay system designed to let players continue even if the fear becomes overwhelming, though few details are shared. Entertainment Weekly hints at a deeply moving, single-player experience with more information to come.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#gaming #horror #kojima