by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorrorMovies.com - DROP released to Digital platforms on April 29, and will be released on 4K UHD / Blu-ray on June 10. Christopher Landon didn’t write DROP, and that might be the problem. I’ve been rooting for Landon ever since Happy Death Day flipped the slasher formula on its head and Freaky gave us a blood-soaked Freaky Friday remix that somehow worked. He knows how to play with genre, find heart inside horror, and direct actors through tonal gymnastics. But DROP, his latest film, feels like a ghost of what could’ve been. A competent ghost. But a ghost nonetheless. It wants to be a Rear Window by way of Knives Out, but who doesn’t want that? Stylish tension, clever clues, maybe some unexpected stabs (both literal and figurative). Instead, what we get is a sleek thriller with the soul of a mid-tier TV pilot. You can see the intent, especially in the cinematography and the way scenes are framed like puzzle pieces, but that vision never connects to anything emotionally grounded. The screenplay, by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach (Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island), reads like it was written by people who’ve watched a lot of human interaction on reality TV but never actually had any. Characters deliver lines that sound like AI approximations of “trauma response,” and react to red-flag situations like they’ve taken acting notes from cardboard cutouts. One moment stands out: Lex, played by Meghann Fahy, is visibly distressed, teary-eyed, and staring off into existential horror on her date—and the guy, Rob, played by Brandon Sklenar, just smiles warmly, nods supportively, and continues with dinner like he’s reading from a therapist’s script written by a robot. Mr. Perfect, activated. And yet somehow not remotely believable. By the time he’s taking bullets for her, we’re expected to believe this romance has weight. That they’ve bonded over... trauma and fast food? The final scene, in which the pair share greasy fries and wistful smiles about wanting a “normal date,” made me audibly groan. There’s only so much manufactured sweetness I can take after a third act stitched together with clichés. That said, Landon’s direction is still the film’s saving grace. He knows how to frame tight spaces to make them feel claustrophobic without turning the whole film into a visual slog. There’s a crispness to the editing, a confidence in the visual storytelling that makes DROP watchable, even when the script is gasping for air. If this had been his writing, I imagine we’d have gotten some of the sly humor or humanity his other work balances so well. As for the performances, Brandon Sklenar does fine work, even if Rob’s behavior pushes the boundaries of believability. Meghann Fahy has the look of a rising star, but her performance often comes off wooden, emotionally one-dimensional, even when the script demands nuance. Maybe it was a directional choice to play Lex as emotionally numb, but it doesn’t translate into anything compelling onscreen. Just awkward silence and dead-eyed glances that never quite build into a character. And then there’s the villain, played by Dennis Boutsikaris, an actor I highly regard. His performance walks a strange line between sinister and cartoonish. One moment he’s giving off psychotic creep vibes, the next he’s grinning like a bafoon you’d expect to trip over his own evil monologue. He does have a slappable face when he smiles, though. That’s probably the best compliment I can give here. With big names like Michael Bay and Brad Fuller attached as producers, you’d think someone might’ve stepped in to tighten this thing up. There are flashes of a better film buried beneath the one we got. Something with wit, paranoia, and stakes. But DROP doesn’t rise to any of those ambitions. Instead, it plays like a sanitized thriller for people who don’t actually like thrillers but want something that feels vaguely smart. I wanted to like it more. I always do with Blumhouse releases. They’re great at conjuring concepts. But I wish they’d invest just as much in logic, dialogue, and letting characters behave like actual human beings. Until then, we’ll keep getting films like DROP: glossy, promising, and ultimately... a little empty inside. Rating: 2.5 out of 5 “normal dates.”

MoreHorrorMovies.com — There’s something wild in Griffith Park—and we don’t mean the coyote problem. Get ready to clutch your poodles and reconsider your next afternoon hike because Feral Female  is about to tear through the indie horror scene like a blood-soaked fever dream. Directed by underground shock auteur Jared Masters ( Slink , Club Lingerie ) and starring Kate Lý Johnston ( Felines , Borderline ) as the feral force of nature named Ebba, this horror comedy unleashes a primal scream straight from the wilderness. Abandoned at birth and raised by wolves, Ebba's reintroduction to civilization comes with a body count. Curious about the lights of Los Angeles but ravenous for something more... raw... she prowls the city in broad daylight, leaving a mangled mess of limbs and confusion in her wake. Is she a woman? A myth? A warning from nature itself? Enter Nigel B. Shearing (played by director Jared Masters), a flamboyant big-game hunter tasked with stopping the carnage. But Ebba isn’t some Saturday morning cartoon villain—she’s a walking catastrophe with teeth, and she's not going down without a gnarly, blood-splattered fight. Feral Female  promises a deliciously chaotic blend of dark comedy, gratuitous gore, and mid-day mayhem. Think Raised by Wolves  meets Death Becomes Her  on bath salts. The kills are outrageous, the satire is razor-sharp, and yes, organs will dangle. You’ve been warned. The film also features Rio Sage, Sophia Gabrielle, Andy Dick (yes, that  Andy Dick), Pamula, Emelia Linnea, and more, with special effects by Karen Salas and original music from Seth Metoyer, and Monster Party. This is the 19th feature from the “Sultan of Sensationalism” himself, Jared Masters—Hollywood’s trash cinema maestro who somehow keeps churning out chaos with a camera and a dream. Watch the trailer now… just don’t get too close to the screen. Feral Female  might bite.

Review by Seth Metoyer – MoreHorrorMovies.com Grief has a strange way of showing up. Sometimes it knocks. Sometimes it whispers. And sometimes… it just stands silently in the yard. I’m not always the biggest fan of Blumhouse’s execution, but with The Woman in the Yard (available now on digital, and on Blu-ray May 27) , director Jaume Collet-Serra delivers a slow-burning, deeply atmospheric psychological horror film that lingers long after the credits roll, not because of what it shows, but because of what it suggests. This is horror rooted not in monsters under the bed, but in the monsters we live with every day. The ones we feed with our fears, regrets, and the quiet ache of loss. At the heart of the story is Ramona, played with disarming intensity by Danielle Deadwyler. At first, her performance may feel distant or even off-putting. In hindsight, that's exactly what makes it resonate. This is a woman crushed beneath invisible weight. She’s not "off," she’s unraveling. After the tragic death of her husband, she’s left to navigate the impossible terrain of single motherhood, grieving pets, financial pressure, and a mind teetering on the edge. And then there's her. The woman in the yard. A figure seen by the children, ignored by the neighbors, and eventually confronted by Ramona herself. She’s not your typical specter. There’s no cursed mirror or ancient burial ground. Just presence. Stillness. And grief, given form. The brilliance of the film lies in this abstraction. The woman is not explained because real grief often isn’t. What struck me most was how carefully the film resists horror cliché. It doesn't chase jump scares or rack up a body count. The horror here is internal, emotional, psychological. The quiet dread of simply not being okay. When you’re grieving, the world shifts in small and sometimes terrifying ways. This film lives in those spaces. The child actors—Peyton Jackson and Estella Kahiha—bring heart and weight to the film. Their performances feel honest, never overacted. There’s a silent understanding in their faces. A realism that grounds the film in something deeper than just supernatural tension. The pacing might not work for everyone. It takes its time, builds slowly, and asks for patience. But for those willing to sit in the quiet and listen, The Woman in the Yard speaks volumes. Without spoiling anything, the ending is deliberately open. Some might see light at the end, others might see darkness. That ambiguity is part of what makes it linger. It reflects real life. Real grief. It doesn’t wrap things up because grief doesn’t get wrapped up. It gets carried. The Woman in the Yard isn’t a film for everyone, but it’s a film for someone. For anyone who’s ever carried loss or tried to hold a family together while their own mind was falling apart, it will feel deeply personal. Sometimes the scariest thing in your yard… is you. Rating: 3.8 out of 5

MoreHorrorMovies.com — Get ready for blood, laughs, and campfire screams. Hell of a Summer , the directorial debut from Billy Bryk and Stranger Things  star Finn Wolfhard, is coming to home audiences. NEON has announced that the coming-of-age slasher-comedy will be available for digital purchase and rental starting April 22, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions arriving on July 8. Physical editions will include bonus features like director commentary with Bryk, Wolfhard, and Fred Hechinger, a blooper reel, a fireside chat, and more. Blending classic horror vibes with irreverent teen comedy, Hell of a Summer  is being described as Friday the 13th  meets Wet Hot American Summer . The story centers on Jason Hotchberg (Hechinger), a 24-year-old camp counselor trying to find his place among a crew of younger staffers—unaware that a masked killer is stalking the grounds and picking off counselors one by one. The film features a stacked cast of up-and-coming talent, including Fred Hechinger ( Gladiator 2 , The Nickel Boys ), Abby Quinn ( Knock at the Cabin ), D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai ( Reservation Dogs ), Pardis Saremi ( Death and Other Details ), and the co-directors themselves, Wolfhard and Bryk. Expect slashes, laughs, and maybe a little emotional trauma. Just like summer camp should be.

Deformed Lunchbox , the insanely popular YouTube horror hub with over 200k subscribers and a voracious appetite for the extreme, is about to premiere something seriously twisted next month—and trust us, you’ll want to watch this one with the lights on. HEIR   is a short film that doesn’t just flirt with taboo; it dives headfirst into it, cloaked in body horror and dripping with psychological dread. Brought to you by the minds behind indie horror hits Worm  and Familiar , HEIR  follows Gordon, a seemingly ordinary family man, and his young son Paul as they take a road trip that quickly devolves into a disturbing nightmare. What begins as an online connection with a stranger turns into a surreal encounter that peels back the skin of secrecy and exposes something monstrous. Robert Nolan plays Gordon with raw vulnerability, a man spiraling into a moral abyss, while genre legend Bill Oberst Jr. is absolutely chilling as Denis, whose first appearance in a diner sets off every internal alarm. You just know something is off, and it only gets worse from there. The creature work by Ryan Louagie of The Butcher Shop  is grotesquely brilliant. Think the biological horror of The Fly  mixed with the eerie elegance of Spring . Add in Michael Jari Davidson’s sharp cinematography and Christopher Guglick’s dreamlike score, and you’ve got a short film that looks and sounds like a full-on feature. But what makes HEIR  truly horrifying is its message. It’s not just about the monster on the screen—it’s about the ones we inherit, the ones we hide, and the ones we become. Powell leaves us with more than just shivers. He leaves us thinking. HEIR  will debut next month on the Deformed Lunchbox YouTube channel , known for curating bold, subversive horror with a massive and loyal following. Keep your eyes peeled. This one doesn’t just hit hard—it hits home. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/DeformedLunchbox

This ain’t your average redemption arc. Kevin Bacon returns to our screens with The Bondsman, a gritty, supernatural series that drags bounty hunting straight through the gates of Hell—and back again. Dropping all episodes on April 3 exclusively on Prime Video, this new series delivers vengeance, demons, and one hell of a resurrection story. Bacon plays Hub Halloran, a legendary bounty hunter who gets murdered on the job… only to be resurrected by the Devil himself. But Hub isn’t back just to haunt the living—he’s got a job to do. His mission? Track down and drag escaped demons kicking and screaming back to the fiery pit they slithered out of. But it’s not just about the damned. As Hub hunts Hell’s fugitives, he starts confronting his own demons—literally and figuratively. Turns out his soul wasn’t exactly spotless when he died, and now he’s determined to right his wrongs. Maybe even find love. Maybe even play music again. You know, the usual post-death bucket list. From its blazing-hot concept to Bacon’s signature badassery, The Bondsman looks like it’s ready to set the supernatural series game on fire. All episodes streaming April 3 on Prime Video. Check out the trailer—you'll be sold before the first demon screams.

The Brothers Grimm just got grimmer. Coming April 8, 2025, to North America (and one day earlier in the UK), RUMPELSTILTSKIN twists the familiar childhood tale into a chilling folk horror fable soaked in dread, vengeance, and the eerie whisper of ancient woods. Written and directed by Andy Edwards (Punch) and distributed by Miracle Media, this English-language nightmare clocks in at 97 minutes of spellbound terror. What begins as a desperate bargain between a miller’s daughter and a sinister forest imp spirals into a generational curse that refuses to die quietly. After striking a deal to save her life by spinning straw into gold, a young woman finds herself queen, mother—and cursed. The price? Her firstborn child. When the creature known only as Rumpelstiltskin returns years later to claim what’s his, the queen must once again enter the dark forest, but this time it’s her son who’s missing—and the imp wants blood. Will a mother’s love be enough to break a curse born in shadow? Or is Rumpelstiltskin destined to collect what he’s owed? The cast includes Hannah Baxter-Eve (Escape), Joss Carter (Tarrot), Adrian Bouchet (Those About To Die), Colin Malone, Chris Mills (Space Sharks), and Mark Cook, all bringing a surreal, unsettling energy to a tale you only think you know. This film comes from Paranoid Android Films and is Not Rated—but if early footage is any indication, it's not for the faint of heart. Think: dark fairy tales dragged through a forest of broken teeth and twisted roots. Exactly the kind of vibe we love around here. Genre: Folk Horror Runtime: 97 Minutes Language: English Release Date: April 8 (NA), April 7 (UK) Production Company: Paranoid Android Films Distributor: Miracle Media

Ghosts, grit, and a whole lot of shadow-drenched suspense. Rayolight Productions has officially wrapped principal photography on Hennesy House Murders, an upcoming supernatural horror film that may have captured more than just footage during its two-week shoot at Virginia’s chillingly atmospheric Dunnington Mansion. The film, helmed by director Raymond Wallace, follows the crew of a ghost-hunting TV show who stumble into horrors far more real—and far more dangerous—than their ratings ever prepared them for. And the real star of the shoot? A crumbling, history-soaked estate that practically screams haunted: the Dunnington Mansion in Farmville, VA. “The mansion wasn’t just a location—it was a character,” Wallace said. “Its architecture, its energy, even its decay added something visceral to every frame we shot.” Leading the cast is horror fan-favorite Jamie Bernadette (I Spit on Your Grave: Déjà Vu, The 6th Friend), bringing her signature grit and fear-fueled intensity to the screen as the ghost-hunting crew confronts their worst nightmares. Filming took place almost entirely at night, adding a layer of real-world eeriness to an already intense story. And with much of the cast and crew coming from North Carolina’s Outer Banks, there’s a strong regional presence both in front of and behind the camera. “We’re blending the history of a real place with a modern, terrifying narrative,” added Executive Producer Sam Cortez. “There’s something powerful about shooting horror in a space that already feels like it’s holding onto its secrets.” While the main shoot is in the can, a few final scenes will be filmed on the Outer Banks before the movie heads into post-production. A local premiere for Hennesy House Murders is expected later this year. Stay tuned—this one’s creeping closer, and it’s bringing the ghosts with it.

By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorrorMovies.com , We’ve all been there—staring into the abyss, contemplating life’s trajectory, wondering if there’s more to existence than the same old routine. Some people buy a motorcycle. Others pack a bag and disappear into Southeast Asia for six months. Charlie, our protagonist in Cannibal Comedian, takes a different route—he decides to swap out his cleaver for a microphone. But old habits die hard. And so do the people who cross his path. This is not a film for the faint of heart or those who prefer their horror sterilized and neatly packaged. No, this is for the adrenaline junkies, the midnight-movie loyalists, the kind of people who find beauty in blood splatter and humor in the darkest corners of humanity. This is Cannibal Comedian, a film that asks: What if Texas Chain Saw’s Leatherface had a tight five at The Comedy Store? A GUTSY CAREER MOVE Meet Charlie (Aaron Prager), a man who’s spent his life carving up more than just a reputation. A veteran in the art of butchery—both in the kitchen and on the streets—Charlie grows weary of the same old cycle: kidnap, kill, consume, repeat. The existential dread of doing what you love but not loving what you do. So he decides to reinvent himself. To trade terror for timing. Comedy, after all, is just tragedy plus time. And murder? Well, that’s just another form of audience participation. BLOOD-STAINED CREDENTIALS The cast reads like a Who’s Who of underground horror royalty. Austin Judd and Robert Dunne add the necessary firepower, but the real treat for horror purists is the presence of Edwin Neal and Allen Danziger, veterans of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s like watching two old war criminals returning to the battlefield, battle-hardened and smirking, as they pass the bloodied baton to the next generation. And while Cannibal Comedian slathers itself in arterial spray and gallows humor, it’s also got credentials. This isn’t some fly-by-night, streaming-service filler. It’s already left a trail of bodies—er, awards—on the festival circuit: CineWorld, Days of the Dead, HorrorHound, Joe Bob Briggs’ Drive-In Festival, and many others. That kind of street cred doesn’t come easy. THE MAIN COURSE For those who like their horror served rare and bloody, here’s when and where you can feast on Cannibal Comedian: March 1, 2025 – Scream Team Releasing dropped a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and VHS . Yes, VHS. Because if you’re the kind of person who enjoys this film, you probably also enjoy the warm, flickering glow of an old CRT and the way a cassette tape sounds as it’s devoured by a VCR. Pre-orders are open at Scream Team’s website. Bonus features include six hours of behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes, and an alternate ending (probably one where Charlie actually sticks to open mics and doesn't eat the audience). March 4, 2025 – It slashed its way onto Screambox , with additional availability on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and all the usual digital suspects. Perfect for when you want to watch something truly unhinged but aren’t ready to commit to another overpriced boutique horror Blu-ray that you'll throw on a shelf and forget about until company comes over. A DIRECTOR WITH A DARK SENSE OF HUMOR Sean Haitz, the man behind the madness, describes the film as a Texas Chain Saw tribute with the comedic sensibility of Ace Ventura. A mix of unhinged carnage and absurdist humor, like watching a slasher flick through the lens of a stand-up comic who’s spent too much time bombing at open mics in dive bars. “This film is a love letter to my favorite horror classics and my own personal descent into stand-up comedy,” Haitz says. “I think people are really going to eat it up.” Which is either a clever marketing line or a warning. Possibly both. WHAT IT ALL MEANS In a world where horror often takes itself too seriously—where every villain must have a tragic backstory and every kill must serve a greater cinematic purpose—it’s refreshing to see a film that just wants to have fun. Cannibal Comedian doesn’t need a high-concept twist or a franchise plan. It just wants to revel in the absurdity of a man who loves murder but loves making people laugh just a little bit more. It’s a dark, blood-soaked reminder that the line between comedy and horror is thinner than we think. That sometimes, the only thing separating a comedian from a serial killer is whether or not the audience survives the set. And that, dear readers, is what makes this one worth watching.

Peter Dinklage Leads the Legendary Revival of Tromaville’s Most Radioactive Hero By MoreHorror Staff Grab your mop and hold your nose—Toxie is back and ready to clean house in the bloodiest, most gloriously mutated way possible. THE TOXIC AVENGER, the long-awaited reboot of the 1980s cult classic, hits theaters in August 2025, with a modern dose of slime-soaked vengeance and pitch-black comedy. This isn’t your dad’s Toxie (okay, maybe it is—but he's been working out, and the budget’s better). Directed and written by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), this grotesquely hilarious update stars none other than Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the mop-wielding mutant himself. And if that doesn’t melt your face with joy, check out this cast: Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige all join in on the radioactive mayhem. The Plot: From Janitor to Juggernaut Meet Winston Gooze. He’s a mild-mannered janitor with a rough break and a heart of gold—until a catastrophic toxic accident turns him into the hideously heroic Toxic Avenger. Now, with mop in hand and sludge in his veins, Toxie’s ready to go full vengeance on the corrupt powers poisoning his town… and threatening his kid. Think eco-horror, splatterpunk, and absurdist superhero parody all blended in a glowing barrel of nostalgic goo. This is justice… served radioactive. Who’s Behind the Madness? Legendary Entertainment produces, and Cineverse handles distribution—which means this thing has real muscle (and probably some bonus mutant limbs). With Blair at the helm and a dream team of weirdos and legends on deck, this reboot honors the spirit of Troma’s original madness while dragging it into the modern age like a barrel of sludge on wheels. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Tromaville’s favorite freak or about to lose your Toxie virginity, this one’s a must-see for any horror lover with a twisted sense of humor and a taste for the grotesque. Coming to theaters August 2025. Bring a poncho. And maybe a Geiger counter.

Scream Factory Celebrates the Supernatural Thriller with a Loaded 25th Anniversary Edition By MoreHorror Staff What if the perfect marriage was hiding something… not-so-perfect? One of the slickest supernatural thrillers of the early 2000s is making its way back to haunt your home theater in high-def style. On May 6, 2025, Scream Factory unleashes a 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo pack of What Lies Beneath, the eerie Robert Zemeckis-directed chiller starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer. This new 25th Anniversary Edition isn’t just a rehash. It features a brand-new 4K transfer from the original 35mm camera negative, lovingly approved by cinematographer Don Burgess, plus the kind of juicy extras horror fans crave—like the full-length retrospective doc, “You Know: Uncovering What Lies Beneath,” with new interviews from the cast and crew. Pre-ordering directly from ShoutFactory.com? You’ll score a limited-edition 18” x 24” poster with the original theatrical artwork. Perfect for your ghostly gallery wall. The Plot (Still Creepy After All These Years) Pfeiffer plays Claire Spencer, a woman plagued by ghostly visions and whispers in her lakeside home. Her husband Norman (Ford) chalks it up to paranoia—until the paranormal becomes undeniably real. What follows is a slow-burn descent into secrets, lies, and a past that won’t stay buried. Zemeckis, who filmed this between Cast Away shoots (yes, seriously), brings a Hitchcockian touch, building dread with every reflection, creak, and bathtub ripple. Disc Details for the Collector Crowd: DISC ONE (4K UHD): NEW 4K Transfer from the original 35mm negative (approved by Don Burgess) NEW Dolby Vision Presentation (HDR-10 compatible) Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 Audio Commentary by director Robert Zemeckis DISC TWO (BLU-RAY): Same new transfer, plus: NEW Feature-length Documentary: “You Know: Uncovering What Lies Beneath” Constructing A Thriller featurette If you missed it the first time, or just want to relive the chill of a prestige ghost story done right, What Lies Beneath in 4K is your chance to revisit a film that still holds up… and holds onto you.

Hold onto your sanity, gorehounds—Colin Bressler is back and he’s dragging us down into the dirt with his latest descent into cinematic madness, Into the Gravel Pit . This blood-soaked fever dream is a brutal throwback to the golden age of 1970s drug scare flicks, but with a modern, bone-snapping edge—and it hit digital platforms on March 14. Bressler, the unflinching mind behind Dahlia's Flowers  and Domestic Hell , co-writes this gut-punch of a story with Ronald Mercado. At its rotting core? A trio of childhood friends—Miley (Rylie Rodriguez), Carter (Samantha Makley), and Isaiah (Mikael Dawkins)—bound by love, loyalty, and a shared taste for exotic substances. When they decide to take one last trip before facing adulthood’s cold, sober grip, things go sideways fast. What begins as an escape turns into a blood-drenched reckoning. And speaking of chaos—this film damn near didn’t get made. With actors bailing and nature itself rising up against production, it was almost curtains before the first shot rolled. But co-producer Christy Crandall stepped in like a last-minute exorcist, stitching the entire operation back together. Bressler doesn’t mince words: “Without her, this film had no chance of finishing.” Early buzz is coming in hot—and it’s all fire. Film Threat  called it “an outstanding blood-bathed modern take on 70s drug scare flicks.” (re)Search My Trash  gave it the green light with “highly enjoyable,” and Nightmare Nook ? They handed over a perfect 10 out of 10. If that’s not enough to spike your adrenaline, the cast includes horror icons Paul Taylor ( Hellraiser: Judgment , Sin City ) and Lisa Wilcox ( A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 , Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure ), bringing their seasoned screams to this trip gone terribly wrong. Distributed by Buffalo8, Into the Gravel Pit  will be available on all the major platforms—Spectrum, Xfinity, Charter, Cox Cable, Amazon Prime, Verizon Fios, and Fandango At Home. If you’re craving a flick that shows just how fast a good time can decay into something monstrous, clear your schedule for March 14. Into the Gravel Pit  doesn’t just show you the abyss—it drags you into it, kicks your teeth in, and leaves you wondering if the high was ever worth it.