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HBO Max has given Stephen King fans an unexpected Halloween treat with the surprise release of *A Story of Derry*, a brand-new 30-minute special from *IT: Welcome to Derry*. Set hundreds of years before Pennywise terrorised the town, the episode explores the ancient evil lurking in the Western Wood, offering another chilling chapter in the mythology of IT while fans await Season 2.
1 Nov 2026, 12:18The acclaimed psychological horror game Mouthwashing is officially being adapted into a feature film by Sony Pictures' Screen Gems. Karyn Kusama, director of Jennifer's Body and The Invitation, will direct the adaptation, while Sinister and The Black Phone filmmaker Scott Derrickson joins the production team. Based on the disturbing indie game from developer Wrong Organ, Mouthwashing follows five stranded crew members aboard a doomed space freighter as isolation, paranoia and dwindling supplies push them towards unimaginable horrors. With an experienced creative team assembled, the adaptation
30 Oct 2026, 09:47Smile 3 is officially moving forward at Paramount Pictures, but the terrifying horror franchise is getting a new creative team. David Bruckner, director of The Ritual, The Night House and the 2022 Hellraiser reboot, will direct the third instalment, with Channel Zero creator Nick Antosca writing the screenplay. Original filmmaker Parker Finn is stepping away from directing to concentrate on his upcoming Possession remake, although he will remain involved as a producer. Plot details, casting and a release date have yet to be announced.
29 Oct 2026, 12:00Alfred Hitchcock's legendary horror film The Birds is being reimagined for television, with HBO developing a new limited series starring Succession actress Sarah Snook. Set in modern-day Alaska, the adaptation will follow a magistrate investigating a suspicious death as terrifying bird attacks begin sweeping through her isolated hometown. Written by Watchmen and The Leftovers producer Tom Spezialy, the series promises to combine a chilling murder mystery with the terrifying premise of Hitchcock's 1963 classic.
28 Oct 2026, 09:19Bill Nighy has joined Ascension, the upcoming psychological horror series from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. Inspired by Adam Nevill's terrifying novel Last Days, the Apple TV production stars Caitríona Balfe as a documentary filmmaker investigating a mysterious religious cult. Nighy will portray Zac, a fellow documentarian who draws her into the investigation. With the creative team behind Relic and Apartment 7A also involved, Ascension is shaping up to be an intriguing new supernatural thriller.
27 Oct 2026, 15:31IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 is preparing to take viewers deeper into Pennywise's terrifying past. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has revealed that the HBO horror series will move back to 1935, exploring the infamous Bradley Gang massacre during the Great Depression. Described as a bloody combination of classic gangster cinema and Stephen King's supernatural mythology, the new season promises a dramatically different atmosphere. With multiple scripts already completed and pre-production approaching, the next chapter of Derry's dark history is beginning to take shape.
26 Oct 2026, 11:20Recluse, the unsettling new gothic horror film from Antlers and Servant writer Henry Chaisson, is heading to cinemas in 2027. Following screenings at Tribeca, Fantasia and FrightFest, independent distributor Vertical has acquired the film's North American rights. Starring Sasha Frolova and Xander Berkeley, the supernatural thriller follows a woman investigating mysterious audio recordings connected to her mother's disappearance, only to uncover terrifying secrets buried within her family's past.
24 Oct 2026, 14:03A Quiet Place Part III has revealed a surprising family connection between two of its biggest stars. Jack O'Connell has confirmed that his character will be the brother of Cillian Murphy's Emmett, introducing a new dimension to the survivor's story. With John Krasinski returning to write and direct, Emily Blunt and the Abbott children also returning, and a theatrical release scheduled for 30 July 2027, the next chapter of the hit horror franchise is beginning to take shape.
22 Oct 2026, 07:50Scream favourite David Arquette is returning to the horror genre alongside American Beauty star Mena Suvari in Homesick, a new psychological thriller directed by Todd Slavkin. The film follows a married couple whose quiet life takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious young woman arrives, threatening to expose secrets that could destroy their family. With Belle Shouse and Alberto Rosende also joining the cast and production scheduled to begin in Winnipeg on 21 October 2026, Homesick promises a disturbing tale of deception, obsession and domestic terror.
21 Oct 2026, 13:13The Ghoulies are preparing for a possible return. The cult 1980s horror-comedy franchise, famous for its mischievous miniature monsters and unforgettable toilet-themed poster, is reportedly moving forward again after a legal dispute stalled plans for a reboot. Producer Jefery Levy has confirmed that the dispute has been settled, with the filmmakers now targeting production in 2027. Although casting, financing and a release date remain unannounced, the development offers fresh hope that one of horror's most recognisable creature-feature franchises could finally return to the screen.
21 Oct 2026, 12:11American Horror Story is officially returning for Season 14. FX has renewed Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's long-running horror anthology following the record-breaking streaming premiere of its thirteenth season. The announcement arrives ahead of the AHS: 13 finale on 29 October 2026, which brings together some of the franchise's most recognisable stars, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates. While the next season's storyline, cast and premiere date remain under wraps, the renewal confirms that one of television's most influential horror franchises
21 Oct 2026, 08:08Riverdale is preparing for a terrifying transformation as Afterlife With Archie moves closer to the screen. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, whose credits include American Horror Story and The Town That Dreaded Sundown, has reportedly joined the live-action zombie horror adaptation to direct its first two episodes. Based on the acclaimed Archie Comics series by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla, the upcoming Disney+ production will reimagine Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead in a town overrun by the living dead. With a Halloween 2027 premiere being targeted, the series promises a much dar
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