Author: Ada Blood

Tubi has just released the official trailer for the thriller Stepfather. The upcoming film is directed by Chris Stokes (I Didn’t Do It) and stars Taye Diggs (Another Man’s Wife). Stepfather follows Darnell (Diggs), who has spent years joining and then erradicating any family he feels isn’t perfect. He thinks he may have finally found what he is looking for in his new wife, Asia (Tamar Braxton), and her daughters. That is, until his deadly pattern is uncovered, and getting rid of them won’t be as simple as he planned.  While this isn’t being promoted as a remake of The…

In 2020, Matt Haig’s novel The Midnight Library hit shelves and soon became a bestseller. And, like most popular books, it’s now being adapted into a film. Paramount recently won the bidding war over the upcoming feature at the Cannes film market. The film is directed by Garth Davis (Foe) and stars Florence Pugh (Thunderbolts*). The Midnight Library tells the story of Nora Seed, who finds herself in a magical library. One where she can see the many different outcomes her life choices could have had. However, her decisions soon begin to jeopardize her safety and the library itself. Pugh…

MRI scans can be scary for anyone at any age. These tests consist of lying in a dark tube and staying still for up to 40 minutes, while you hear loud banging noises. Disney and health-tech multinational Phillips have teamed up to try to make the experience a little less scary for kids.  A New Kind of MRI This week, the companies launched new scanners that integrate characters and stories from Disney into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI. Creating a more immersive and calming experience during these medical procedures.  In a study, six Europeans hospitals reported that this new scan reduced…

The low-budget horror movie Obsession has certainly won over audiences. Made for just $750,000, the film raked in an impressive $17.2 million from 2,615  North American theaters its first weekend. Then it pulled in $22.4 million from 2,655 theaters in its second weekend, including Memorial Day.  Seeing a second weekend perform 30% better than an opening is almost unheard of for a film with a wide release. It’s even less common in the horror genre.  The numbers for Curry Barker’s new movie were so impressive that Blumhouse founder and executive producer Jason Blum addressed it. “Obsession is the ONLY wide-release…

The hype train for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day is full speed ahead. Slated to hit theaters on June 12th, the movie got its last official trailer yesterday, giving us a peek at some aliens. It also made the bold choice of featuring the director prominently throughout the slightly under-3-minute ad.  An announcement for an official stag popcorn bucket from Regal Cinemas was made soon after. Trailer The plot for Disclosure Day has been kept tightly under wraps, with only the following vague synopsis available. “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to…

We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to check in on Ohio and see if they are really trying to nominate an official state cryptid or not. So hop on in while we dive into this potentially history-making tale.  The Story Ohio lawmakers seek to designate the Loveland Frog as the official state cryptid, making them the first state to do so. Unlike your normal official flower or bird, cryptids are beings who are believed to exist. However, there is no solid proof that they actually do.  The Loveland Frog…

Every time a new artistic medium or platform becomes available, there will always be naysayers to dismiss it. This cycle is as old as art itself, touching every medium from photography to film to graffiti and countless others. The most recent subject of this cold shoulder from “real” artists is aimed at the current trend of YouTube creators making feature films. Most notably, Curry Barker, with his smash hit Obsession, and Kane Parsons’ highly anticipated Backrooms movie for A24. Both of these directors have been subjected to the nasty rumor that they did not direct their own films. Why? Who…

The 2000’s Canadian horror film Ginger Snaps has developed a ravenous cult following over the years. In October 2020, it was announced that the franchise would be rebooted via a TV series. The project had Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba attached to write and original director John Fawcett executive producing. Then, silence.  Despite the lack of updates, stars Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, and Fawcett say that the show is still on the table. “That is still very much a hot topic right now,” Fawcett told Dread Central. “It’s a passion project of mine… it’s a work in progress, but it’s been a long…

The upcoming Gothic horror-thriller, Victorian Psycho, has already premiered at Cannes. Now, Bleecker Street has released the first chaotic trailer. Based on Virginia Feito’s 2025 bestselling novel, of the same name, the movie stars Maika Monroe (Longlegs) as the world’s worst nanny.  Set in 1858, a young governess, Winifred Notty (Monroe), arrives at the remote gothic manor, Ensor House. As she starts to join in around the house, the staff begin to disappear. The owners can’t help but wonder if there is something deeply wrong with their new governess. Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho), Jacobi Jupe (Hamnet), and Jason…

1980s throwback A Man in the Woods With an Axe has been in production since April. Horror Dadz Productions recently shared some bloody first-look images of the upcoming slasher on social media.  Written and directed by Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness), it’s a genre-twisting homage to the beloved slashers subgenre. Starting in 1987, A Man in the Woods With an Axe looks like your by-the-numbers horror film. A group of young people ventures out into the woods only to start being hunted down by the titular killer. However, this won’t stay that formulaic.  “This is an unapologetic love letter to the…