New Trailer for ‘Night Swim’ Emerges from the Deep End

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Mike Manalo

These days, so many critics of the current film landscape like to point out the lack of originality in storytelling. But the horror genre is and always has been a breeding ground for that originality to flourish. Many directors are able to tell their stories in short film form, and go on to adapt them for feature-length films. David F. Sandberg did this with Lights Out. And now Bryce McGuire is doing it with his and Rod Blackhurst’s short film, Night Swim.

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Jess McLeod on Their Role in ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ and the Fun of the Horror Comedy Genre

November 25, 2023November 26, 2023 Sophia Soto

Jess McLeod portrays Bernie in It’s A Wonderful Knife, which is in theaters and will begin streaming on Shudder on December 1. This interview will contain spoilers for the new horror comedy.

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The Middle Geeks Episode 60: ‘Squire’ Through the Lens of Palestine with Nadia Shammas

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Swara Salih

As the genocide of Palestinians continues in Gaza, we welcome back on acclaimed Palestinian American comic and video games writer Nadia Shammas to discuss their seminal work, Squire, through the lens of Palestine.

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‘Night Swim’ Director Bryce McGuire Previews His New Horror Film

November 18, 2023 Sophia Soto

This year at New York Comic Con, I interviewed Bryce McGuire, who wrote and directed Night Swim. The supernatural thriller, which is also based on his short film, is coming soon to theaters.

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Jason Blum on Why He Loves Horror Movies and What’s Coming Up for Blumhouse

October 28, 2023October 30, 2023 Sophia Soto

This year at New York Comic Con, I had the chance to interview Jason Blum, who is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse. Along with being a three-time Academy Award-nominated, two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning, and three-time Peabody Award-winning producer, he has done over 150 movies and television series through Blumhouse. Most recently, the company released Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is in theaters and streaming on Peacock. 

Horror, Interview, Movies

Emma Tammi Discusses ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and the Fan Excitement

October 24, 2023October 26, 2023 Sophia Soto

While at New York Comic Con, I had the opportunity to chat with Emma Tammi, who directed and co-wrote Five Nights at Freddy’s. The movie, which is based on the terrifying horror game phenomenon, will hit theaters and begin streaming on Peacock this Friday. So can you survive five nights?

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NOC Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ is Not Very Compelling

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Mike Manalo

What a disappointing start to the Fall Movie Season. First The Creator, now The Exorcist: Believer. These were two highly anticipated films for me this year, with this one supposedly being a follow up to my favorite horror movie of all time. And sadly, Believer simply doesn’t live up to what’s been otherwise a pretty solid year for horror, much less the legacy of its namesake.

Horror, Interview

Bishal Dutta and Betty Gabriel on the Making of ‘It Lives Inside’

October 2, 2023 Swara Salih

It Lives Inside, written and directed by Bishal Dutta, follows the life of young Samidha (Megan Suri) an Indian American Hindu teenager attempting to fit in her all-American high school. But when her childhood best friend Tamira (Mohana Krishnan) begins acting strangely, Samidha finders herself at the center of a supernatural horror tale, rooted in her own culture. With the help of her family and friends, including her teacher Joyce (Betty Gabriel), she battles the supernatural threat while learning more about herself and her culture in the process.

Horror, Movies

Believe in the New Motion Poster and Featurette for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Mike Manalo

We’re one week out from the release of The Exorcist: Believer. And to celebrate, Universal and Blumhouse have put out a new motion poster and featurette for the new horror film, debuting October 6.

Horror, Trailers

The Coming of Filipino Horror Short Film ‘Mosquito Lady’

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Edward Hong

With its world premiere at the prestigious genre festival Beyond Fest on October 7, its East Coast premiere at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and Midwest Premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival, Mosquito Lady is an incredible horror short film that features the manananggal, a terrifying fetus-eating creature from Philippine folklore.

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Megan Suri Discusses ‘It Lives Inside,’ the Horror Genre, and Building Her Character

September 22, 2023 Sophia Soto

Megan Suri stars as Sam in It Lives Inside. The new horror film is now playing exclusively in theaters.

Horror, Movies, Trailers

Sung Kang’s Werewolf Comedy ‘Shaky Shivers’ Exclusively in Theaters September 21

September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 Edward Hong

From director Sung Kang (star of Fast X), after finding herself bitten by a mysterious animal, Lucy (played by Brooke Markham) becomes convinced that she will transform into a fearsome werewolf. Joined by her best friend Karen (played by VyVy Nguyen), the two embark on a campy adventure filled with magic and mayhem, as they look to do battle with a throat-slashing creature ripped right out of an ’80s horror movie.

Horror, Streaming

Trailer for ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Announces October Release

September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 Mike Manalo

Flanagan-Fans (Flana-fans?) Assemble! The master of horror behind The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and Doctor Sleep is back! And this time, he’s bringing us a tale of Poe (Get it? Because it sounds like “woe”… Nevermind).

Horror, Movies

The Body, the Blood, and the New Trailer for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

September 5, 2023September 8, 2023 Mike Manalo

Oh man, this is going to be terrifying. The latest trailer dropped for David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. Acting as a legacy sequel to the original films, which starred Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair, The Exorcist: Believer brings Burstyn’s Chris MacNeil back into the world of demonic possessions, alongside this installment’s lead, the amazing Leslie Odom, Jr.

Horror, Movies

The Creepy Trailer for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Will Compel You

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Mike Manalo

Last week we revealed the new posters for David Gordon Green’s legacy sequel to The Exorcist, entitled The Exoricst: Believer. And today, Universal and Blumhouse has debuted the new, terrifying trailer for the upcoming release, coming Friday, October 13!

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The New Posters for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Will Possess You

July 21, 2023July 25, 2023 Mike Manalo

Perhaps the single greatest horror film of all time is William Friedkin’s The Exorcist. The legacy of that film has persisted, because it has continued to terrify audiences for 50 years! Well this October, close to the 50th anniversary of the original, Universal invites you to a new demonic experience, when The Exorcist: Believer hits theaters!

Interview, Star Trek

Celia Rose Gooding on Delving Further into Uhura on ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

July 20, 2023 Swara Salih

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds balances an ensemble cast of beloved legacy and new characters on the USS Enterprise. Chief among those known is the future Lieutenant, here an Ensign, Nyota Uhura, played to spectacular fare by actor Celia Rose Gooding.*

Horror, Interview, Movies

Patrick Wilson on Why ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ is the Best Ending for the Saga

July 12, 2023 Sophia Soto

Patrick Wilson is back as Josh Lambert in Insidious: The Red Door, which is also his directorial debut. The film is now playing exclusively in theaters.

Reviews, Theatre

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘The Ants’

July 2, 2023July 3, 2023 Edward Hong

Have you ever seen theatre that felt more like a defibrillator coursing electricity through your entire being, rather than the kind that makes (most) people snooze away? Then that is exactly the sensation you will be getting in the Geffen Playhouse’s latest production and world premiere of Ramiz Monsef‘s The Ants, directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh, and starring Hugo Armstrong, Nicky Boulos, Megan Hill, Jeremy Radin, and Ryan Shrime.

Horror, Movies, Streaming

Watch the New Trailer for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

June 27, 2023 Sophia Soto

Can you survive five nights? Check out the official trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s, which will be released October 27 in theaters and on Peacock.

Comics, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 54: The Palestinian Ingenuity of Nadia Shammas

May 11, 2023 Swara Salih

We finally interview Palestinian comic writer Nadia Shammas on their incredible career!

Horror, Interview, Movies

Midori Francis on How She Prepared for ‘Unseen,’ the Film’s Surprising Ending, and More

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Sophia Soto

Midori Francis stars as Emily in Unseen. The thrilling new movie is currently available on Digital and On Demand.

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Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding Tease ‘Scream VI’

March 8, 2023 Sophia Soto

In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding return to their leading roles in the beloved franchise. The new film hits theaters on March 10.