Recently, I was able to get my hands on a bottle of Macabre Spirits, a new limited release sotol (we will discuss this soon) sourced by Matthew Lillard and Mike Flanagan. Included with the bottle of sotol is a novella, written by Mike Flanagan. The book details the consequences of greed, all for the sake of enjoying the finest beverage one’s hands (and money) can get ahold of. 

Directed by Eli Craig and based on the novel by Adam Cesare, Clown in a Cornfield stars Katie Douglas as Quinn, a teen forced to move to Kettle Springs with her father Glenn played by Aaron Abrams following the death of her mother. After finding herself in detention on her first day of school, Quinn falls in with the local gang of amateur YouTubers who’ve built their following on a web series that turns the town’s de facto mascot into a crazed masked killer.

This Mother’s Day, honor the moms who haunt your nightmares. From Carrie’s fanatical matriarch to the chilling mothers of Pearl, Run Rabbit Run, Orphan, and more, these films dive deep into the horrors of maternal control, neglect, and obsession. Because sometimes, the scariest place to be is in your own family.

Presence follows the Payne family as they settle into their new suburban home, and almost immediately, cracks begin to show in the family dynamics. When Chloe senses the presence in her bedroom, Rebekah and Tyler dismiss her as attention-seeking and disruptive, but soon enough, they all witness the poltergeist-like activities firsthand.

Fréwaka stars Clare Monnelly as Shoo (short for Siubhán), a primary care worker tasked with looking after Peig (Bríd Ní Neachtain), a recovering stroke survivor who exhibits signs of dementia and delusions, and who finds herself mixed up in a supernatural struggle between realms.

The newly released film Sinners by Ryan Coogler takes center stage on vampire lore. Building on the decades long tale, Coogler reimagines this classic monster in a timely and creative new light.

Dead Mail, an eerie new thriller on Shudder, blends lo-fi '80s aesthetics, haunting synths, and a story of obsession into a truly unforgettable descent into loneliness and delusion.

Beyond taking place in terrifying environments like ghost towns and haunted houses, horror films can strike fear and terror into audiences by featuring the human body, often in distorted or modified forms.

Call of the Void is a new supernatural folk horror film from writer and director James B. Cox, starring Caitlin Carver (I, Tonya, Dear White People) and Mina Sundwall (#Horror, A Good Marriage) about a woman who, following the death of her brother, retreats to a cabin in the woods, hoping for a refresh. Needless to say, her idyllic escape doesn’t end up going as planned.

In celebration of Women in Horror Month, here is part three of a list of new and upcoming works of horror fiction to get excited about, written by women authors.

Horses might not be a regular appearance in horror movies or books, but they’ve certainly impacted the genre in many different ways. Why? Well, maybe it is because of their physique. They are big, tall animals weighing up to 1,200 pounds, so they are quite scary to be around, especially when talking about untamed horses—or possessed ones.

In celebration of Women in Horror Month, here is part two of a list of new and upcoming works of horror fiction to get excited about, written by women authors.

Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho continues to be tumultuous ground for trans authors and viewers. In Private Traps, Dave Riser posits questions around the transphobic and ableist histories that force us to contend with this beloved classic film.

Exploring the rise of pregnancy horror in 2024, this article dives into the terrifying yet thought-provoking themes of bodily autonomy, survival, and maternal instinct. Written from the unique perspective of a pregnant horror fan, this piece examines how these films challenge boundaries, evoke real-world fears, and create a space for expecting mothers who love the genre.

Never in my lifetime has it felt so important to recognize the contributions of women—in my own life, in my community, and especially in the genre we all love. So for International Women’s Day, and as a kick-off article for our celebration of Women in Horror Month, I want to highlight some of the most exciting and highly anticipated horror books of 2025 written by women authors, but I also don’t feel like I can stop here. This is only the beginning.

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Directed by Richard Friedman and written by Nathan Illsley, Thou Shalt Kill is a new serial killer thriller available on Amazon that stars Augie Duke as Shannon, a recovering alcoholic whose soon-to-be ex-wife Jamie (Delilah Andre) decides to seek sole custody of their son Alby (Ayden Lozano). When Shannon is kidnapped by a “Priest” (Vince Lozano), a righteous killer bent on making the world fear God again, her despair frustrates the Priest’s demands that she must feel fear before he kills her.

Director Oz Perkins adapts Stephen King’s short story about a cursed wind-up toy in The Monkey, a monster flick that embraces horror-comedy.

Horror anthologies have evolved from being creepshows to becoming modern streaming series for their audiences. Films with a focus on horror stories have used several techniques to lure new people into watching classic horror movies on digital platforms. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+, have made horror anthologies accessible to netizens across their favorite digital devices to help people find the latest thrillers. 

The 2025 Academy Awards have brought together a striking selection of Best Picture nominees, each showcasing its distinctive design and aesthetic.