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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Horror director Jamie Blanks has died

Jamie Blanks, an acclaimed director known for his horror films, has passed away.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Bloody Wedding 2

'Bloody Wedding 2' falls short of its clever predecessor but still entertains while paying homage to horror films.

Mar 19 • 15:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Dhruv 2' causing a stir, here comes the reveal of Yami Gautam's new project

Prime Video has announced a lineup of exciting films and shows for 2026, with particular focus on Yami Gautam's upcoming movie 'Nai Navi', produced by Aanand L Rai.

Mar 19 • 14:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Cinema Against Death and Destruction.. 10 Films that Captured the Horrors of War

The article reviews ten films that portray the brutality of war, emphasizing the losses and horror experienced by individuals and societies.

Mar 18 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oscar Reinforces Traditions and Remains Closed to the Terror of 'Sinners'

The Oscar Academy increasingly welcomes horror films and blockbusters, provided they adhere to strict standards, with the film 'Sinners' barely making a mark despite its hybrid nature.

Mar 16 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kaspar Viilup: The Biggest Loser at the Oscars Was Pure Drama

Kaspar Viilup discusses how genre films overshadowed classical drama at the Oscars, highlighting the implications for the film industry.

Mar 16 • 03:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversies, records... What to expect from the Oscar gala

The Oscar gala, taking place in the early hours of March 15, will feature awards for the best films and industry contributors, with notable nominations including horror film 'Sinners' in 16 categories.

Mar 14 • 17:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Horror cinema takes over Friday the 13th: the ten must-see titles that you can watch at home

A selection of iconic horror films, both classics and recent productions, available for streaming to enjoy this Friday the 13th.

Mar 13 • 17:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Bride of Horror! and Alpha Rule the Theaters with Terrifying Women. What Do They Tell Us About the Contemporary World?

Recent horror films 'Bride!' and 'Alpha' explore themes of monstrous femininity and societal reflections through their female characters.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Maggie Gyllenhaal reveals Trump election inspired her to direct films like feminist horror 'The Bride'

Maggie Gyllenhaal credits Donald Trump's election in 2016 as a key moment that inspired her to become a film director, focusing on feminist themes such as in her latest project, 'The Bride'.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How 'Sinners' Can Break the Curse of Horror Films at the Oscars

The film 'Sinners' sets a record with 16 Oscar nominations, challenging the historical bias against horror films in the Academy Awards.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Zombie Mushrooms and Exploding Brains. The Refrigerator Parasite Entertains with B-Movie Style

The horror sci-fi comedy 'Refrigerator Parasite' embraces the tradition of B-movie splatter films with a polished look and a lighthearted atmosphere.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Cult actor Bruce Campbell announces serious diagnosis: I apologize if this is a shock

Horror film actor Bruce Campbell has announced a serious diagnosis and will be stepping back from work temporarily for treatment.

Mar 3 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Scary Movie 6' releases trailer with return of the Wayans brothers and reference to 'Wednesday'

The first trailer for 'Scary Movie 6' has been released, featuring returning actors and humorous references to popular horror films and shows.

Mar 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 10 best movies about psychopaths and where to watch them

This article lists the top 10 films featuring psychopaths, explaining their appeal in horror cinema.

Feb 23 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The House from the Movie Scream is Being Visited by Fans Ahead of the Premiere of Episode 7. Come Join Us

Fans are flocking to the iconic house from the horror film 'Scream' as they prepare for the premiere of its seventh installment.

Feb 18 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Pictures: "The Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" opened the archive film program of the Berlin Film Festival

"The Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" was screened at the Berlin Film Festival as part of the Berlinale Classics program, marking a significant moment for Estonian cinema.

Feb 16 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From 'Fog 2' to 'Conjuring 4', OTT this week will be buzzing

This week, numerous Bollywood and Hollywood films are being released on various OTT platforms, offering exciting content for those who prefer streaming at home.

Feb 13 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

HÕFF Reveals First Films from This Year’s Program

The Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival has announced the first two films included in this year’s lineup.

Feb 13 • 13:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

2026 – A Year of Failures? Three Horror Fridays Await

The article discusses the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, exploring historical, cultural, and cinematic influences on the day's ominous reputation.

Feb 13 • 09:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Most Twisted Horror Movies of the Last 25 Years

This article discusses the most disturbing horror films from the past 25 years that have genuinely unsettled audiences, emphasizing their psychological terror and violent narratives.

Feb 4 • 13:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Day One of the Most Controversial Films of the Scream Franchise Was Released

On this day in 2000, 'Scream 3', the third installment of the cult horror franchise, was released to theaters, often considered the most controversial and poorly received part of the series.

Feb 4 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Zombie Pride Day: five movies you can't miss to celebrate this date

Zombie Pride Day, celebrated on February 4th, is the perfect occasion to honor the films that popularized the figure of the undead, through both horror and social satire genres.

Feb 3 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Horror That Disturbed Stephen King the Most: 'Looks Terrifyingly Real'

Stephen King, known as a master of horror, reveals that the film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' by Tobe Hooper, one of the genre's most influential works, disturbed him greatly, despite seeing it years after its release.

Jan 15 • 21:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Fear, horror, and memories: Film visions of winter that erase the boundaries of reality in the Kinoteka

The new edition of the program "Visions: From the Short Base 25 FPS" showcases short films on January 20 in Zagreb that explore the boundaries of stillness and movement, text and image, memory and fear, offering varied interpretations of the elusive feeling of winter.

Jan 12 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm still terrified 18 years after watching horror film and can't watch TV alone

The release of 'The Grudge' on Amazon Prime has fans warning each other about its persistently terrifying nature, especially cautioning against watching it alone.

Jan 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Nominations for the Actor Awards are led by the blues vampires 'The Sinners' and the political satire 'One Battle After Another'

The action political satire "One Battle After Another" and the vampire horror with blues music "The Sinners" are nominated in the most categories for the Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards.

Jan 8 • 09:43 UTC

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