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Paramount orders ‘Scream’ sequel following ‘Scream 5’ success

Paramount has ordered a Scream sequel. The film will follow the latest installment of the franchise, which came out in January. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, who are part of are filmmaking collective Radio Silence, are set to return. Read more: Netflix reveals new ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Leatherface mask Scream 5 allowed Ghostface to […]

Ghostface terrorizes past and present generations in the final 'Scream 5' trailer

The final trailer for the new Scream has been released before the film hits theaters Friday (Jan. 14). From the trailer, the latest Scream seems to be as action-packed as the previous four movies. Oh yeah, and Ghostface has a flamethrower now. Read more: ‘Dexter: New Blood’ showrunner weighs in on the possibility of a sequel […]

New 'Scream' trailer showcases a franchise returning to its roots—watch

After nearly a year in production, Scream is officially making its comeback to the big screen. Paramount Pictures released the first trailer for the latest film in the series, and it’s packed with Easter eggs. Set to hit theaters Jan. 14, 2022, Scream is a quasi-reboot of the franchise. This time, it centers on the […]

A classic character is back to take on Ghostface in first ‘Scream 5’ look

It looks like we are a little bit closer to finally seeing the highly-anticipated Scream 5. Filing for the sequel has resumed following a coronavirus outbreak in late September. Now, Scream fans are finally getting a sneak peek at one classic character’s return in the new film. Read more: Hear Tom DeLonge bring pop-punk nostalgia […]

10 songs that are as captivating as the horror movies that inspired them

Horror movies bring out some truly captivating stories, whether it’s through the plotline or just the characters themselves. The genre has been influential in so many different aspects of our society, and music is no exception, with tons of artists writing direct tributes to the scary films that have been heavily integrated in our minds.  […]

These are the 10 greatest final girls in horror movies

They are horror’s sole survivors—the women who take on deadly monsters, masked killers and terrifying aliens on their own terms. From Halloween’s Laurie Strode to Scream’s Sidney Prescott, the final girl has been a staple of horror movies since the early 1970s.  An alternately empowering and problematic character, the final girl, as defined by author […]

The internet doesn’t think Matthew Lillard died in ‘Scream’ and he agrees

There’s a lot going on in the Scream franchise right now due to the highly-awaited arrival of Scream 5. Now, Matthew Lillard is revealing why he thinks Stu Macher might still be alive after all these years and the internet agrees. Read more: Here’s why Trapt might end up on a ‘Judge Judy’ episode Since […]

Another original cast member is returning for ‘Scream 5’

Scream fans rejoice! Another original cast member is officially returning for the upcoming Scream 5. This actor joins original cast members Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Read more: Here’s how that Metallica cover is inspiring Miley Cyrus’ new album Back in May, it was confirmed that Arquette is reprising his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley […]

20 horror movies from the ’90s that are still as scary as they were then

The decade that gave us dial-up internet and the “Rachel” cut remains one of the most fertile and influential eras in the development of horror cinema. Although the ’80s are easy to generalize as the era of iconic slashers such as Freddy and Jason, ’90s horror doesn’t lend itself to such convenient categorization.  From the […]

9 horror movie nods you probably missed in ‘American Horror Story’

For nine seasons, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have packed American Horror Story with a variety of terrifying themes from across the spectrum of history and pop culture. Incorporating allusions to serial killers, historic mysteries, urban legends and film, the creative duo’s shotgun-blast approach to storytelling twists traditional horror tropes into innovative narratives that never […]

Here’s when you’ll likely be seeing Ghostface return for ‘Scream 5’

Back in November, it was announced that Scream 5 is in the works. As time continued on, however, Scream fans continued to hear details about the new film, but have not heard an official release date. Now, Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group have revealed when Scream 5 will likely hit theaters. Read more: Watch […]

Here are 20 horror remakes and sequels that live up to the original

Whether you love, loathe or merely try to ignore them, horror remakes, rehashes and sequels have been a cinematic fact of life since the earliest days of the medium. The trend of rebooting successful films has, for better and too often for worse, been a staple of the genre since its inception. Robert Louis Stevenson’s […]

20 underrated horror villains ranked in order of most terrifying

To horror fans, these names are sacred: Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers and Leatherface. They’re the cinematic slashers who replaced Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Wolfman in the pantheon of movie monsters. They ushered in an arguably less refined, more violent and definitely bloodier approach in the 1970s and ’80s. No doubt, they’ve earned their […]

A mainstay 'Scream' actor has signed on for the upcoming sequel

David Arquette says he is bringing back his role as Sheriff Dewey Riley in the upcoming Scream 5 sequel. According to Deadline, the actor is joining the cast making his appearance in the fifth film as he has done with the previous four. Read More: The ‘Tiger King’ movie might have already found its Carole Baskin Spyglass Media […]

Yes, Matthew Lillard is still mad he wasn’t cast in the new ‘Scooby-Doo’ film

On May 15, the new animated Scooby-Doo film SCOOB! was released. The film’s announcement last year caused a lot of controversy after it was revealed that Matthew Lillard would not be reprising his role as Shaggy. Following the film’s release last week, Lillard is speaking out again about not being cast in the new Scooby-Doo […]

An original Ghostface killer wants to make a comeback in ‘Scream 5’

Actor and original villain in the Scream horror franchise Matthew Lilliard confirmed that he is willing and ready to reprise his role as Stu Macher for Scream 5. According to Digital Spy, the classic movies once directed by the late Wes Craven will now be taken over by Ready or Not‘s Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler […]

Top 10 zombie movies every horror fan needs to watch

Everyone has thought about how they would handle living in a zombie apocalypse at some point in time. It’s so ingrained in our consciousness from the number of beloved films on the topic released over the years. Sure, The Walking Dead did a great job of making zombies hugely marketable in entertainment but they’ve been […]

Horror movie, soundtrack and/or art fan? There’s a book for that

Classic screeching violins. Prom murders set to a disco beat. Kickass electro-metal worthy of spins at some industrial-rock bar. No, it’s not a club club night in Cleveland (but dammit, it should be), but a small chunk of some of the sonic and visual delights represented in Blood On Black Wax, a new book that […]

'Nightmare On Elm Street,' 'Scream,' director Wes Craven dies at 76

Legendary master of horror Wes Craven has passed away, according to his official Twitter page. He reportedly died at his home on Sunday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 76. Craven burst into the scene with 1984's A Nightmare On Elm Street and the film's iconic Freddy Krueger character. The film garnered massive acclaim and […]