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Horror enthusiasts Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. http://evilasterisk.com http://linktr.ee/evilasterisk
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EVIL*ASTERISK PODCAST – where @indiejeannie.bsky.social + @atmanrising.bsky.social review obscure, odd & wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. On Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more!

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Currently running at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity relies heavily on sophisticated sound, lighting, and stage illusions to create a communal jump-scare-filled experience.
@theatermania.bsky.social
#horror #theatre #horrorfamily #horrorfam #stage
Review: Paranormal Activity Stage Play Will Keep You Up All Night - TheaterMania.com
The new horror drama, based on the film series, makes its Los Angeles debut.
www.theatermania.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Silent HIll f explores womanhood in 1960s Japanese society. The protagonist's (Hinako) journey through the Otherworld depicts her rage against forced marriage as a loss of identity and endless suffering.

@gamingbible.bsky.social

#game #games #womeninhistory
Silent Hill f Is About the Beauty and Horror of Womanhood
Konami's latest Silent Hill entry explores the complexities of womanhood
www.gamingbible.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hellraiser: Lament could have revived the franchise with a big-budget story. Instead, Dimension Films opted to produce Hellraiser: Deader – a film that started as a spec script – because it was cheaper to produce.

@slashfilm.bsky.social

#horror #horrormovie #hellraiser #horrorfilm #movie #film
The Canceled Hellraiser Sequel That Could Have Saved The Horror Franchise - SlashFilm
This ambitious canceled Hellraiser film might've failed to realize its potential, but it would've certainly been an intriguing addition to the horror franchise.
slashfilm.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Wishing you a binge-worthy, chilling #Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Marking @blumhouse.com's 15th anniversary, Jason Blum talks with @variety.com's Matt Donnelly – emphasizing a commitment to maintaining creative control through an inexpensive production strategy and confirming that Blumhouse is “not for sale."

#horror #horrormovies #filmindustry
‘Blumhouse Is Not for Sale’: Jason Blum on 15 Years of Horror Hits, Losing ‘Texas Chainsaw,’ Reinventing ‘Saw’ and More
Jason Blum breaks down Blumhouse's 15-year history and what's next for the iconic horror studio in a new Variety cover story.
variety.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Strange Journey celebrates the 50th anniv of #RockyHorror, the longest-running theatrical release in history. Directed by Linus O’Brien (son of Richard O'Brien, creator of the orig stage production who played Riff Raff in the film).
– Film Threat #horror #horrorfilm

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October 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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@glowstickent.bsky.social's @darkdeceptiongame.bsky.social – which has sold 6.5M+ copies – has been optioned for a feature film. The #indiedev is known for defeating Monster Energy’s aggressive TM challenge over using “Monsters” in a spinoff title. – @pcgamer.com

#indie #indiegame #game #videogame
The indie horror game that fought back against Monster Energy trademark trolling (and won) is now being made into a movie
That's some real monster energy.
www.pcgamer.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@screenrant.bsky.social's Andrew Dyce spoke with writer Christian Ward and artist Tristan Jones – whose #comic #EventHorizon: Dark Descent visually depicts "Hell" and the first crew’s fate (along with the "blood orgy" sequence that was cut from the film). #horror #comics #comicbook #graphicnovel
Event Horizon Is Back After 28 Years With the Prequel Fans Deserve
Screen Rant speaks to the team behind Event Horizon's new prequel, giving fans of the cult classic the story they didn't realize they needed most.
screenrant.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In Hokum, a #horror novelist travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes – only to find that it's haunted by a witch. Starring #AdamScott, the #film looks to be a followup to #DamienMcCarthy’s Oddity – which we reviewed in Ep 4. – @bloody-disgusting.com's @freddyinspace.bsky.social
‘Hokum’ First Look – Adam Scott Stars in NEON Horror Movie from the Director of ‘Oddity’
A horror novelist visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents’ ashes, unaware the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch. That’s the plot synopsis for the upcoming Hokum, the new horror movie f...
bloody-disgusting.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Celebrating #InternationalPodcastDay with the final episode of Season 1:

Episode 12 of EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast – hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social – features The Animal Kingdom (2023), Thomas Cailley's coming-of-age #horror adventure 🦎

#indiefilm #indie #horrorfilm
S1 E12: The Animal Kingdom
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September 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dream Error's Beyond the Doors is an automation #horrorgame where the player surveils their neighbors. Blending puzzle-like challenges with a pervasive sense of #dread, the #game is coming soon to Steam – but you can play the demo now.

@rockpapershotgun.bsky.social's @edwinet.bsky.social #games
Put your neighbours under surveillance in automation horror game Beyond The Doors
This indie horror game casts you as a lonely greasemonkey working in the basement of a dingy, weed-hung apartment building. Your job is to bug your neighbours.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A reimagining of the original 1979 classic #AmityvilleHorror is being helmed by @ponysmasher.social (Annabelle: Creation, Lights Out), with a script penned by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing (Conjuring: Last Rites, Nun II, Autopsy of Jane Doe).
@thr.com #horror #film #horrormovie #movie #horrorfilm
David F. Sandberg to Direct New ‘Amityville Horror’ Movie for Amazon MGM Studios
Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing ('The Conjuring: Last Rites') wrote the script for the reimagining of the original film.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
@balazsronyai.bsky.social's claymation horror game The Children of Clay (free on Steam) is one of the most frightening experiences in years – despite its short, 15-minute duration.

@pcgamer.com's Ted Litchfield

#horror #game #indiegame #indiegames #horrorgames #claymation #horrorgame
I played this free, 15-minute claymation horror game about examining an ancient idol in the morning while the birds were chirping, and it still scared me more than anything I've played in years
The protagonist of The Children of Clay should have also considered doing his thing in the morning.
www.pcgamer.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
@shudder.com released the 1st trailer for V/H/S #Halloween – the 8th installment in the found footage #horror franchise. The #film will premiere on Oct 3 w/segments from a mix of celebrated & emerging filmmakers 🎃

@pastemagazine.bsky.social's @jimvorel.bsky.social

#horrormovies #horrormovie
Spooky Season Approaches, with First Trailer for V/H/S/Halloween
A V/H/S found footage horror anthology set at HALLOWEEN? Are we sure that's not pushing the boundaries a bit too far?
www.pastemagazine.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of all workers and indie artists everywhere. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved day off!

#LaborDayWeekend #laborday #LaborDay2025 #labordayweekend2025 #HappyLaborDay
September 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Episode 11 of EVIL*ASTERISK horror podcast (with
@indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social) is out – featuring Censor (2021), @pranobaileybond.bsky.social's psychological horror thriller 📼

#horror #podcast #horrormovie #indiefilm #vhs #80s #censor #indie #horrorfilm #thriller #indiemovie
S1 E11: Censor
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August 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Matthew Renoir (descendent of artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir and great-grandson of filmmaker Jean Renoir) opened #VHS rental store Be Kind Video to provide a physical, community-oriented alternative to streaming services.

@thr.com

#video #videos #videostore #videorental #indiefilm #indiemovie
Who the Hell Opens a Video Store in 2025? Renoir, That’s Who
A direct descendant of the Impressionist master has made a bold stroke of his own: opening a VHS rental place in Burbank in the age of streaming.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@ifcfilms.bsky.social expanded the theatrical release for Good Boy after the trailer received 1M+ views in 4 days. Starring filmmaker Ben Leonberg’s retriever, Indy, the film is told from the dog’s PoV.

@indiewire.com's @christianblauvelt.bsky.social

#horror #horrorfilm #horrormovie #goodboy
After 1 Million Trailer Views in 4 Days, IFC Decided to Take ‘Good Boy’ Off Leash
IFC gives 'Good Boy,' told entirely from a dog's point of view, a wide release on October 3 after extraordinary social media buzz.
www.indiewire.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Dead Take – a psychological horror game from
@bafta.org award-winning @surgentstudios.bsky.social (founded by actor @abubakarsalim.bsky.social of Raised by Wolves & House of the Dragon) exposes Hollywood’s dark underbelly.

@wired.com

#psychologicalhorror #horrorgame #horror #indiegame #game
'House of the Dragon' Actor's New Horror Game Skewers Hollywood
Abubakar Salim’s game "Dead Take" explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.
wired.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Master Japanese #horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa will direct his first-ever #samurai film – which will focus on his signature creepy narratives rather than traditional action or swordfighting.

@apnews.com's @yurikageyama.bsky.social

#horrormovie #horrorfilm #kiyoshikurosawa
Horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa to bring eerie storytelling to his first samurai film
Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known as a master of horror films, plans to tackle the samurai genre for the first time.
apnews.com
August 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Clive Barker is collaborating with @sabergames.bsky.social and Boss Team Games on @hellraisergame.bsky.social – featuring the return of Pinhead voice actor @dougbradley.bsky.social.

@mmcwhertor.bsky.social on @polygon.com

#horror #game #games #videogames #bossteamgames #pinhead #hellraiser
Hellraiser is finally getting its first ‘true’ game adaptation
No tears, please. It's a waste of good suffering.
www.polygon.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Developer @mikeklubnika.bsky.social, known for Buckshot Roulette, has released an unsettling psychological horror game called s.p.l.i.t – a tense, cerebral experience where players hack a mysterious “unethical superstructure.” – @pcgamer.com

#horror #horrorgame #game #indiegame #indiegames #games
Please enjoy this short, cheap, upsetting psychological horror game about hacking a terrifying supertech machine from the developer of Buckshot Roulette
Which I find somehow more upsetting than Buckshot Roulette.
www.pcgamer.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
At the Frontières Co-Production Market last week, Rafael Toledo’s Brazilian horror western Shallow Hell won two awards (PurpleDOG Official Selection and the Outpost MTL).

@variety.com's @jenniepunter.bsky.social

#horrorfilm #horrorfilms #indiefilm #shallowhell #horror #awards
Brazilian Horror Western ‘Shallow Hell’ Wins Big at Fantasia’s Frontières Market
Also among prize winners are ‘After the End,’ ‘Ballad of Tita and the Machines’ and ‘Make Me A Pizza.’
variety.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ep 10 of EVIL*ASTERISK #horrorpodcast (with
@indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social) is out!

The Ugly Stepsister (2025) – Emilie Blichfeldt's body horror satire 🩰

bit.ly/the-ugly-ste...

#horrormovie #horrorfilm #horror #podcast #indiefilm #indiemovie #uglystepsister #theuglystepsister #indie
S1 E10: The Ugly Stepsister
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July 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM