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Warner Bros. Authorizes Zach Cregger to Write ‘Weapons’ Prequel Centered on Gladys

The move follows a breakout performance that drove awards buzz and viral fandom; Amy Madigan has voiced interest in returning without a formal offer.

Halloween at 47: The $300,000 Classic That Shaped Slashers Gets a Fresh Appraisal

Halloween Franchise Viewing Guide Maps Five Separate Timelines

Osgood Perkins Rebukes Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Over Portrayal of His Father

Nightmare on Elm Street Gets First Full 4K Remaster as Englund’s Fedora Fight Resurfaces

Silent Night, Deadly Night Reboot Drops Trailer, Sets December 12 Theatrical Release

Blumhouse Taps James Wan to Reinvent 'Saw' After Rights Deal, Eyes Other Iconic Franchises

Good Boy Draws Strong Reviews for Dog’s‑Eye Haunted House Ahead of Release

Chain Reactions, a Texas Chain Saw Massacre Documentary, Opens in NY and LA Ahead of Sept. 26 Expansion

‘Shelby Oaks’ Draws Split Fantastic Fest Reviews Ahead of October 24 Release

Original Halloween, 'Halloween 4' and '5' Returning to U.S. Theaters in October

‘Chain Reactions’ Opens Friday in NY/LA, Exploring the ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Legacy

Marlon Wayans Returns as Shorty in ‘Scary Movie 6,’ Set for June 2026

The Conjuring: Last Rites Sets Horror Record With $194 Million Global Opening

The Conjuring: Last Rites Opens Friday, Closing the Warrens’ Saga

Final Destination: Bloodlines Tops $300 Million Worldwide, Setting a New Series High

IFC Upgrades Good Boy to Wide Theatrical Release on Oct. 3

Mark Hamill Says He Rejected Human Centipede 2 After Hearing the Premise

Hell House LLC: Lineage Opens in Theaters as Franchise Shifts From Found Footage

The Conjuring: Last Rites Rated R, Poised for $35M–$40M Opening Weekend