Horror
R.I.P. Marilyn Eastman, Night of Living Dead Actress Dead at 87
Marilyn Eastman, the actress best known for her role as Helen Cooper in Night of the Living Dead, has passed away. She died peacefully in her sleep in Tampa, Florida on Sunday night. She was 87 years old. Marilyn Eastman’s son, John Eastman, broke the news in a Facebook post, writing, “Marilyn was a Stage, Television and Radio performer as well as a writer and producer. More importantly, she was a hard working single mother who raised my brother and I on her own. I cannot overstate how much she enjoyed the affection and attention shown to her by countless NOLD fans, and up until several weeks ago, was planning personal appearances.” Born in Davenport, Iowa on December 17th, 1933, Eastman was driven in life by a need to explore and create. As such, she moved to Pittsburgh in the early ’60s ...
John Carpenter Announces Halloween Kills Soundtrack, Shares “Unkillable”: Stream
John Carpenter has announced the soundtrack for David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills. It will arrive October 15th via Sacred Bones and accompany the film’s release in theaters. As a first preview, Carpenter has shared “Unkillable.” Spanning 20 tracks, the album is described in a press release as “unmistakably Carpenter.” It contains “sinister vintage synth tones,” but also features the Master of Horror drawing from a “broader sonic palette” while taking advantage of digital production tools. The Halloween Kills soundtrack will be available on CD, cassette, and vinyl. The standard LP comes in orange as well as a “charred pumpkin” black. Sacred Bones is also offering a molten orange variant, with retailers like Rough Trade carrying exclusive pressings of their own. Pre-orders are ongoing. Ad...
What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Trailer Released, Season 4 Renewal Confirmed: Watch
Everyone’s favorite undead Staten Island crew are taking over the Vampiric Council — and FX. The network has not only revealed the first full trailer for What We Do in the Shadows Season 3, but renewed the hit comedy-horror series for a fourth season. “Fans can’t seem to get enough of What We Do in the Shadows and FX is ready to feed that appetite by setting up the series for a fourth season,” Nick Grad, FX’s president of original programming, said during the network’s Television Critics Association press event (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Our thanks to the extraordinary job by the creative team, cast, and crew who keep making a great show better each season.” For Season 3, that continued success has led Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) to ri...
Universal Buys New Exorcist Trilogy for $400 Million, Ellen Burstyn to Return
Blumhouse and David Gordon Green have spent the past year quietly working on a new movie in The Exorcist universe. Now, it’s been revealed that the two are planning to create a full-fledged trilogy — and Universal has just purchased the rights to it for a whopping $400 million. According to The New York Times, Universal Pictures and its streaming service Peacock “have closed a $400 million-plus megadeal to buy a new Exorcist trilogy.” Morgan Creek Entertainment had held the rights to The Exorcist franchise, and will remain involved as producers alongside Universal, Green, and Blumhouse’s Jason Blum. Most exciting of all, though, is news that the franchise’s original star, Ellen Burstyn, will return for this new trilogy. She will reprise her role as Chris MacNeil and star alongside Les...
Hot Vampires Heat Up Alaska in 30 Days of Night
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS Psychoanalysis is a weekly series from Consequence Podcast Network that takes an in-depth look at a mental health topic through the lens of horror. Today, Jenn, Mike, and Lara are joined by Mary Beth McAndrews from the Scarred for Life and Watched Once Never Again podcasts for a comfort horror installment on David Slade’s 30 Days of Night. In the new episode, they discuss the film’s graphic novel origins, mid-aughts time stamps, and reflections of xenophobia and post 9/11 anxiety. Mary Beth talks about the film’s differing perspectives on masculinity. Mike describes his favorite scene. Lara enjoys the animalistic creature design, and Jenn loves on Josh Hartnett. So batte...
James Wan’s New Horror Film Malignant Gets First Trailer: Watch
James Wan has established himself as a king of horror after creating both The Conjuring and Saw universes. Now, he’s ready to stake out new territory with his upcoming horror film Malignant. Watch the first trailer for it below. Malignant tells the story of Madison (played by Annabelle Wallis), a woman who constantly has nightmares about graphic murders, only to wake up and find out that her dreams are actually happening in real life. Starring alongside Wallis in the film are Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, Jake Abel, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie. In the film’s trailer, we watch Madison drift off into sleep where she witnesses a brutal stabbing. After seeing a news report about that same murder the following day, she begins to connect the dots about her not-so-...
Snakes on a Plane is a Mid-Aughts Time Capsule
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Psychoanalysis, a weekly series from Consequence Podcast Networt, takes an in-depth look at different mental health topics through the lens of horror. Today, Jenn, Mike, and Lara are boarding a plane to terror town and examining phobias in the 2006 camp horror classic Snakes on a Plane. Advertisement Related Video They’ll discuss multiple phobias represented in the film, trigger warnings, and exposure therapy. The conversation ranges from “so bad it’s good” horror and closing credits music videos to mean-spirited humor and 2006 ideas about wokeness. Stream the episode above and subscribe to the series now. Also be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network f...
American Horror Stories Gets First Trailer: Watch
For the past decade, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have been the leaders of bringing horror to the small screen with their FX series, American Horror Story. With ten seasons and a fervent fan base under their belts, the shows has now expanded to the spinoff anthology series American Horror Stories. Pushed back from its original premiere date last summer, the anthology is at last coming to Hulu on July 15th, and its first trailer is here. Rather than American Horror Story’s typical format of one story arc across a season, American Horror Stories will be composed of a separate terrifying tale in each episode. Some fan favorite cast members from American Horror Story are set to make a return, including Matt Bomer, Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters, and Billie Lourd. Other stars include Sierra McCorm...
HBO Passes on Lovecraft Country Season 2
Lovecraft Country, the inventive HBO series from showrunner Misha Green, will not be returning for Season 2. Starring Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and based on the book by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country salvaged some of the more durable themes of the infamous H.P. Lovecraft while flipping his persistent racism on its head. It combined elements of science fiction, horror, and social satire with a stunning period drama, and captivated audiences on route to becoming one of the best TV shows of 2020. Now it is no more. “We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said to Deadline. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, t...
Jaws is a Nuanced Study of Trauma and Humanity
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Psychoanalysis is a weekly series from the Consequence Podcast Network that takes an in-depth look at various mental health topics through the lens of horror films. This week, Jenn, Mike, and Lara are embarking on a new theme and examining phobias in Steven Spielberg’s horror blockbuster masterpiece, Jaws. Related Video The gang gushes over this perfect film and the way it masterfully depicts differing responses to trauma. The conversation ranges from nuanced examples of masculinity, government responsibility, and exposure therapy. So grab your barrels and meet us at the Orca because this is no boat accident. Stream the episode above and subscribe to the series now. Also be...
Come to Daddy Is a Deceptively Poignant Story of Regret and Loss
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Psychoanalysis is a weekly series on the Consequence Podcast Network that takes an in-depth look at a mental health topic through the lens of horror. Today, they’re hopping into the trunk and traveling to a house that looks like a spaceship. So throw your gold phone in the ocean and join them as they conclude their Father’s Day series on Bad Dads with the 2019 indie film Come to Daddy. They’ll discuss ways to be an effective parent, the emotional consequences of abandonment, the connection between violence and masculinity, and cathartic expressions of grief. The episode takes an emotional turn as all three hosts share memories of their own fathers, but lighter moments include rea...
ICC swears in Karim Khan as new chief prosecutor
British lawyer Karim Asad Ahmad Khan has been sworn in as the new chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. He will perform his duties “honourably, faithfully, impartially and conscientiously,’’ Khan promised before the judges in The Hague on Wednesday. The representatives of the court’s 123 state parties had elected Khan in February. The 51-year-old succeeds Fatou Bensouda, 60, who must step down after nine years under the court’s rules. Khan wants to significantly improve the performance of the prosecution. Proceedings must become more effective and trials before the court more successful, he said in a brief statement. According to him, the criminal court is a sign of hope for justice. “It is an awful testament of the horror of mankind in this 21 century, as we s...
