Alice Maio Mackay is Redefining Trans Cinema, One Horror Movie at a Time — PHANTASMAG

@alicemaiomackay.bsky.social is perhaps cinema’s youngest auteur. Having made six punk-infused queer horror films in four years, the 21-year-old Australian director discusses her new ‘Buffy’-inspired feature ‘The Serpent’s Skin’.

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A24’s ‘The Masque of the Red Death’, starring Mikey Madison and Léa Seydoux, has wrapped filming.

Charlie Polinger’s dark comedy reimagines the 1842 Edgar Allan Poe short story.

Bella Thorne and Chloe Cherry Take a Drug-Fuelled Girls Trip in Revenge Horror 'Find Your Friends' — PHANTASMAG

Girls trip revenge thriller ‘Finds Your Friends’ with Bella Thorne (‘American Horror Stories’) and Chloe Cherry (‘Euphoria’) hits Shudder June 12th. The film follows a group of party girls whose desert vacation spirals into a violent fever dream.

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All the Horror Releases to Watch This Weekend: From 'Faces of Death' to a Netflix Shark Thriller — PHANTASMAG Your guide to everything from Thrash to Exit 8

From Japanese liminal horror (‘Exit 8’) to a buzzy Canadian found footage thriller (‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’) and a remake of a 70s cult classic (‘Faces of Death’), we’ve made you a spooky weekend watchlist.

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'Faces of Death' Review: Bloody Meta Reboot is the Definitive Horror Movie for the TikTok Generation — PHANTASMAG Barbie Ferreira plays a content moderator who discovers alarming videos inspired by the 1978 original. Dacre Montgomery and Charli xcx also star.

With rich 35mm cinematography, delicately orchestrated tension, and Charli xcx as a phone-addicted gorehound, the ‘Faces of Death’ remake feels like an unearthed 70s thriller that just happens to be a piercingly topical look at the digital age.

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Emilia Clarke (‘Games of Thrones’) and Victoria Pedretti (‘Forbidden Fruits’) will star in ‘When Darkness Loves Us’, which has wrapped filming in New Zealand.

The psychological thriller follows a woman who returns to claim the family she believes is rightly hers.

'The Testaments' Review: Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday Light Up 'Handmaid's Tale' Sequel — PHANTASMAG In Margaret Atwood's dystopian and unforgiving world, sacrifices are meant to be made. Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday find that out the hard way in this ingenious and somewhat addictive adaptation of The Testaments.

Years after ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘The Testaments’ follows two teens (Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday) as they navigate Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) elite school for future wives in this adaptation that Jan Tracz believes eclipses Margaret Atwood’s novel.

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How 'Faces of Death' Writer Isa Mazzei Made a Horror Anti-Remake for TikTok Doomscrollers — PHANTASMAG

‘Faces of Death’ writer Isa Mazzei discusses how she avoided penning a traditional horror remake, combatting “un-cinematic” depictions of modern technology, and finding inspiration in the curious combo of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and ‘Legally Blonde’.

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Exclusive: 'undertone' Prequel Will Centre on Pregnant Couple from Haunted Audio Recordings — PHANTASMAG Ian Tuason has revealed the plot details for the middle entry of his planned trilogy

Exclusive: ‘undertone’ writer-director Ian Tuason has teased the plot of a planned prequel for A24.

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Zach Cregger to Write 'Weapons' Prequel Titled 'Gladys' with 'Krampus' Screenwriter — PHANTASMAG

The ‘Weapons’ prequel centring on Amy Madigan’s enigmatic villain has received the working title ‘Gladys’.

Zach Cregger will pen the script alongside Zach Shields (‘Krampus’). The news follows Madigan’s Oscar win for her portrayal of the character.

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Wagner Moura (‘The Secret Agent’) has joined Kristen Stewart in ‘Flesh of the Gods’, replacing Oscar Isaac as A24 pick up US distribution rights.

The vampire thriller will be directed by Panos Cosmatos (‘Mandy’) from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (‘Se7en’).

Our Most Anticipated April Horror Releases — PHANTASMAG

From a buzzy found footage film inspired by ‘Blair Witch’ and ‘The Ring’ to Lee Cronin’s hotly anticipated ‘The Mummy’ reimagining, we’ve made you a wicked April horror watchlist filled with mermaids, sharks, and Charli xcx.

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'Something Very Bad is Going to Happen' Review: Cursed Wedding Horror is Unmissable Television — PHANTASMAG

‘Something Very Bad is Going to Happen’ Review: An irresistible blend of ‘Rosemary’s Baby’, ‘Twin Peaks’, and ‘The Haunting of Hill House’, the Camila Morrone vehicle instantly joins the pantheon of classic modern horror miniseries.

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'They Will Kill You' Review: 'Kill Bill' Meets 'Evil Dead' in Satanic Cult Action Thriller — PHANTASMAG

‘They Will Kill You’ Review: Zazie Beetz takes on an elite cult in this riotous bloodbath.

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'Obsession' Review: Demented Creepypasta-Tinged Thriller is Modern Horror at its Finest — PHANTASMAG

‘Obsession’ Review: Gruesome, depraved, and thought-provoking, Curry Barker’s second feature is an exceptional relationship horror film and a near-traumatic cinematic experience.

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'Forbidden Fruits' Review: Witchy, Campy Horror Comedy is an Instant Occult Classic — PHANTASMAG

‘Forbidden Fruits’ review: A future slumber party classic and an A-grade satirical horror comedy, Meredith Alloway’s horror comedy is a bloody, wild ride that you won’t want to end.

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'Camp' Review: Dreamy, Sapphic Witch Tale is the Next Great Summer Camp Horror Movie — PHANTASMAG

‘Camp’ review: Avalon Fast’s witch film is an alluring supernatural slow-burn with a masterful control of atmosphere.

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Connor Storrie Flexes His Scream King Muscles in Horror Short from 'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta — PHANTASMAG

Connor Storrie is a Scream King in Verizon’s new horror short film from ‘Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta.

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A24’s New 'Backrooms' Trailer Promises a Liminal Horror Found Footage Nightmare — PHANTASMAG

A24 has released the official trailer for ‘Backrooms’, Kane Parsons’ big-screen adaptation of his viral web series. The film has received an R-rating and hits theatres May 29th.

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star Nicholas Brendon has passed away at the age of 54. His family announced that he died Friday from natural causes.

Brendon’s most popular performance was his portrayal of the nerdy Xander Harris in ‘Buffy’.

'Hokum' Review—Adam Scott’s Witchy Irish Folk Horror Nightmare is a Shriek-Inducing Masterpiece — PHANTASMAG

‘Hokum’ review: Adam Scott checks into a haunted Irish hotel in what will surely be the scariest film of the year.

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Ludwig Göransson has won the #Oscar for Best Original Score for ‘Sinners’. This is the Swedish composer’s third win, and the second victory of the night for Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller.

Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau win the #Oscar for Best Production Design for ‘Frankenstein’. The Guillermo del Toro film currently ties ‘One Battle After Another’ for most wins, with three each.

Ryan Coogler wins the Best Original Screenplay #Oscar for ‘Sinners’. The victory makes him the second-ever Black writer to triumph in the category, after Jordan Peele for ‘Get Out’.

Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey take home the #Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for ‘Frankenstein’. It marks the Guillermo del Toro film’s second win of the night.

After ‘One Battle After Another’ won the first ever #Oscar for Best Casting, the chances of ‘Sinners’ taking home Best Picture have grown decidedly slimmer.

In a well-deserved win, Kate Hawley takes home the #Oscar for Best Costume Design for her work on ‘Frankenstein’

In a historic win for the horror genre, Amy Madigan takes home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Aunt Gladys in ‘Weapons’.

In the #Oscars pre-tape, Conan O’Brien dressed up as Amy Madigan’s Aunt Gladys from ‘Weapons’. Recreating Gladys’ iconic run from the film, this year’s host was comedically superimposed into a variety of the competing films, from ‘Sinners’ to ‘Marty Supreme’.

Jacob Elordi, who is nominated for best supporting actor, is wearing a full Bottega Veneta look on the #Oscars  red carpet