Horror

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Curry Barker, the director behind the hit horror film 'Obsession,' secures a major eight-figure deal for a new Universal Blumhouse project.
Production

Curry Barker Signs Eight-Figure Deal for New Universal Blumhouse Horror

Curry Barker's horror film 'Obsession' was produced for just $750,000, yet it grossed over $300 million worldwide, according to World of Reel .

Victor Ren·June 19, 2026
An atmospheric library scene with glowing books, symbolizing the emergence of new and diverse voices in the horror genre.
Books

Top 5 Anticipated BIPOC Horror Books for 2026

In 2023, only 15% of top-selling horror novels were penned by BIPOC authors, a stark contrast to their 40% representation among new author debuts, according to Publishers Weekly .

Amelia Frost·June 19, 2026
Eerie, dimly lit hallway from the 'Backrooms' movie, symbolizing the film's unsettling atmosphere and mysterious setting.
Film & TV

Backrooms Movie Smashes A24 Record With $118M Global Debut

At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons directed 'Backrooms' to a staggering $118 million global debut, making him the youngest director to helm a #1 box office film worldwide.

Julian Mercer·June 2, 2026
A lone police officer stands on a dark, wet city street at night, illuminated by neon signs, in a scene evoking the mood of the Maniac Cop remake.
Behind the Scenes

Nicolas Winding Refn directs new Maniac Cop for Mubi's 2027 slate

Mubi, a streaming service synonymous with curated art-house cinema, is fully financing Nicolas Winding Refn's Maniac Cop remake, committing to a wide theatrical release and a 2027 debut.

Victor Ren·May 23, 2026
A vintage television screen emitting an eerie glow in a dark room, symbolizing the cursed videotape from Koji Suzuki's 'Ring' horror series.
Creators

Koji Suzuki's Ring series reshapes global horror landscape

Koji Suzuki, the Japanese author whose 1991 novel 'Ring' spawned a global horror phenomenon and redefined the genre, died at 68.

Julian Mercer·May 10, 2026
Is Your Next Favorite Book Already at Rowan Prose Publishing?
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Is Your Next Favorite Book Already at Rowan Prose Publishing?

Rowan Prose Publishing, a South Carolina boutique press, curates genre fiction for readers who love hard and are always hungry for what's next. They focus on publishing new voices and diverse tropes, offering spicy paranormal romance, dark fantasy, cozy whodunits, and pulse-pounding thrillers.

Amelia Frost·May 7, 2026
Buy The House On Melvin Road Now: A Must-Read for Supernatural Horror Lovers
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Buy The House On Melvin Road Now: A Must-Read for Supernatural Horror Lovers

For supernatural horror enthusiasts, "The House On Melvin Road" by Dr. Ray W. Clark offers a spine-chilling experience that blends suspense, mystery, and unsettling paranormal encounters. It follows two amateur paranormal investigators as they delve into a terrifying haunted property on Melvin Road.

Amelia Frost·May 7, 2026