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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has opened 'The Horror Show,' a major exhibition celebrating the history of horror cinema through costumes, props, and interactive displays. The exhibit, which runs through July 2027, features iconic items from films like 'Dracula,' 'Halloween,' and 'Saw,' alongside a dedicated 'Blood Room' and a companion show for younger audiences.
In a Variety interview, director Sébastien Vaniček details his brutal, practical approach to Evil Dead Burn, using real fire and effects instead of CGI and crafting tense sequences from a lake-set opener to a car-headrest impalement and a disorienting bathtub shot. The film includes two post-credits scenes that could reshape the franchise, with a potential Bruce Campbell cameo teased, while Vaniček envisions a fresh, fearless direction for the Evil Dead universe.
Backrooms, A24's feature-length adaptation of a viral meme directed by Kane Parsons, translates Gen Z's anxiety about life online into a mutating, algorithmic labyrinth where work and home blur into one endless space; drawing on gaming and internet culture (Portal 2, Minecraft) and surfacing concerns about AI and a tightening job market, the film became a Gen Z sensation, aided by a real 30,000-square-foot set and Parsons's rise from meme creator to Hollywood director.
The low-budget horror film Obsession exploded in its second weekend with $28.2M (up 30% from its opening), bringing North American total to about $58.5M and worldwide to $74M on a budget under $1M. Driven by strong word-of-mouth, an A- CinemaScore and 94% Rotten Tomatoes, and a young 18–25 audience, Focus Features released it in 2,000 theaters without a platform rollout, signaling a profitable run and highlighting a new generation of horror hits that sustain theaters and help Blumhouse’s ongoing projects and Barker’s next film.
DC unveils a dark, body-horror pivot with Clayface, a standalone DC Universe film starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen before he becomes the Batman villain; directed by James Watkins with a script by Mike Flanagan, promising a Halloween release on Oct. 23.
A low-budget, Markiplier-led adaptation of the indie game Iron Lung defied expectations by earning over $20 million worldwide after landing a wide theatrical release on more than 3,000 screens without a distributor. The film leverages Markiplier’s massive YouTube following to drive audience demand, turning online clout into a real box-office showing, even as the live-action, single-character format and game-like storytelling feel uneven compared with its interactive source. The success suggests online audiences can disrupt traditional releases, though the approach isn’t easily replicable for most creators or studios.
Amy Madigan was surprised and delighted to win her first Critics Choice Award for her role as Gladys in the horror film 'Weapons,' where she played a haunting, cult-favorite character. She expressed gratitude for the recognition and shared her excitement about her career milestone, also noting her nominations for other awards.
‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ is expected to have a strong $70 million global opening, with domestic earnings around $35-40 million, despite being released during a traditionally slow weekend. The film is likely to outperform last year's December openings and is critic-proof, appealing strongly to its core fan base. It is set to be a lucrative weekend at the box office, with additional releases and a busy post-Thanksgiving period expected to boost overall revenue.
Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' features Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with extensive prosthetics and promotional reveals ahead of its limited theatrical release and Netflix debut, receiving positive reviews for its artistic direction.
The horror film 'Good Boy' features Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, whose emotive performance from a dog's perspective has garnered critical acclaim, highlighting a recent resurgence of dogs in cinema and the importance of proper animal training for on-screen performances.
David F. Sandberg is set to direct a new reimagining of The Amityville Horror for Amazon MGM Studios, with a screenplay by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. The film is part of the long-running franchise and will be produced by The Safran Company, continuing the legacy of the original 1979 classic and its previous remakes.
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' debuted to a record-breaking $83 million in the US, becoming the highest opening for the franchise and the best start this year for a horror movie, with a global total of $187 million. The film's success, driven by strong word-of-mouth and pent-up demand, marks a significant rebound for Warner Bros. and the horror genre.
The horror film 'Weapons' directed by Zach Cregger debuted at number one at the US box office with $42.5 million, marking a successful summer release for Warner Bros., and was supported by strong reviews and viral marketing, while other films like 'Freakier Friday' and 'The Fantastic Four' also performed well.
Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer discuss the return to the world of 28 Years Later, highlighting parallels between the film's post-apocalyptic scenario and the Covid pandemic, exploring themes of survival, societal stagnation, and the emotional truths behind protecting loved ones, while also reflecting on the genre's relevance to real-world fears and political commentary.
Blumhouse is developing a film adaptation of the popular paranormal horror game Phasmophobia, developed by Kinetic Games, which has sold over 23 million copies. The project was announced at The Business of Fear event, highlighting the game's genre and Blumhouse's focus on diverse horror subgenres. The studio has a busy slate of upcoming horror releases.