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Ozzy Osbourne Gets His Own Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is adding a new haunted house built around rock legend Ozzy Osbourne for its 2026 season. According to the announcement, the attraction is called 'Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness' and is described as being inspired by the iconic musician. The house is set to open at Universal Orlando Resort on August 28, followed by Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3. No additional details about the specific scenes, storyline, or creative elements inside the attraction were included in the announcement. This appears to be a celebrity-themed addition to the long-running Halloween event, which typically features haunted mazes and scare zones drawn from horror films, TV shows, and pop culture. Ozzy Osbourne, known for his decades-long career in heavy metal starting with Black Sabbath and his reputation as the self-styled 'Prince of Darkness,' is a natural fit for a Halloween-themed event of this kind. Beyond the names, dates, and locations confirmed in the announcement, further details about what guests can expect inside the house have not yet been released.

Bloody Disgusting
July 30, 2026

Horror Game 'Tormented Souls' Gets Adaptation Deal for Film and TV

According to Dread Central, the survival horror video game 'Tormented Souls' is being adapted for both film and television. ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe Films, and Longevity Pictures have reportedly secured exclusive motion picture and television rights to the property. Prime Universe Films is known for its involvement with the Hitman feature franchise. The game is set in a nightmarish abandoned hospital, a premise that lends itself naturally to horror storytelling across multiple formats. Beyond these basic details, the source snippet does not provide specifics about casting, writers, directors, or a projected timeline for production or release. What is confirmed is that three production entities are involved and that the rights acquisition has taken place. Fans of the game and horror genre audiences will likely be watching for further announcements as the project develops.

Dread Central
July 30, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood Brings Hellraiser to Halloween Horror Nights with a Giant Lament Configuration

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that Hellraiser will be part of this year's Halloween Horror Nights lineup. According to Dread Central, a massive Lament Configuration prop has appeared at the park, signaling the franchise's inclusion in the annual horror event. Beyond the announcement itself and the presence of the large puzzle box structure, the source snippet does not provide additional details about what the experience will involve, whether it is a haunted house or a themed area, or what other elements may be planned. What is confirmed is that the iconic Hellraiser cube has made a physical appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood in connection with the event. Fans of Clive Barker's Cenobite mythology will likely recognize the Lament Configuration as the central artifact of the franchise, and its large-scale appearance at a major theme park suggests a notable investment in the IP. Further details about the full scope of the Halloween Horror Nights Hellraiser experience have not been provided in the available source material.

Dread Central
July 29, 2026

Argentine Horror Film '1978' Hits Amazon Prime Video and Tubi After Strong Festival Run

The Argentine horror thriller '1978,' directed by brothers Luciano and Nicolás Onetti, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi in North America. According to the source, the film had what is described as an extraordinary festival run and earned critical acclaim internationally before making its way to home streaming platforms. The story is set against the backdrop of Argentina's military dictatorship of that era, blending real historical darkness with horror elements. The Onetti brothers are described as acclaimed filmmakers, though specific details about their prior work are not included in the available source material. No additional plot details, cast information, or specific festival wins are named in the snippet, so those specifics remain unconfirmed based on what was provided. What is clear is that the film has generated significant buzz on the festival circuit and is now accessible to a wide North American audience through two major streaming services.

Horror News Network
July 29, 2026

Possession Horror Film 'Evil Follows' Lands on BloodStream This August

The Horror Collective and BloodStream have announced the upcoming release of Evil Follows, a supernatural horror film directed by Brendan Rudnicki. According to a press release issued July 22, 2026, the film is set to premiere exclusively on BloodStream on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, alongside its transactional video-on-demand debut. The film is described as a possession horror story, though specific plot details, cast information, and additional production credits were not included in the available release material. The announcement originates from Los Angeles, California. Beyond the release date, platform, director's name, and genre classification, the source material does not provide further detail about the film's storyline, runtime, or production background.

Horror News Network
July 29, 2026

Argentine Surreal Horror 'The Dollmaker' Lands North American Distribution

An Argentine horror film titled 'The Dollmaker' (original Spanish title: 'Encantador') is set to receive a North American release through Cinephobia Releasing, according to Horror News Network. The film, produced in Argentina in 2025, has been described by the outlet as carrying a Lynchian visual and tonal style. According to the source, the story is set in an outwardly cheerful and idyllic town that reportedly becomes the backdrop for a series of female kidnappings, with the local community seemingly indifferent to the disappearances. The publication characterizes the film as a mix of dark humor, odd charm, and graphic violence. Beyond these broad descriptions, specific plot details, cast, or crew information were not included in the available source material. The film's distributor, Cinephobia Releasing, focuses on genre and horror content for North American audiences. No confirmed release date was provided in the source snippet.

Horror News Network
July 29, 2026

Fall 2: Deadpoint Reveals Official Poster Ahead of Trailer Drop Tomorrow

A sequel to the survival thriller Fall is on its way, and the marketing push is already underway. Titled Fall 2: Deadpoint, the film is set to hit theaters on September 2, 2026, and according to Bloody Disgusting, a new official poster dropped on July 28, 2026, with a full trailer promised to follow the very next day. The sequel reportedly takes the franchise to a new location and introduces a new set of characters, signaling a fresh story rather than a direct continuation. Fall 2: Deadpoint carries a PG-13 rating for strong language and some violent content, according to the published rating description. Beyond the poster reveal, the theatrical release date, and the confirmed trailer rollout, specific plot details and casting information were not included in the available source material. Fans of the original film will likely want to keep an eye out for that incoming trailer, which should provide a much clearer picture of what the new story actually involves.

Bloody Disgusting
July 29, 2026

Upcoming Horror Film 'Bury the Devil' Takes on Exorcism in One Unbroken Shot

A new horror film called 'Bury the Devil' is set to arrive in select theaters and on VOD on August 21, according to a trailer reveal published by Bloody Disgusting. Directed by Adam O'Brien, the film is described as a real-time exorcism story that unfolds over the course of a single night, set entirely within one house, and shot in one continuous take. The single-shot approach is the film's defining technical hook, placing the audience inside the experience without cuts or breaks. Beyond that structural detail, the source material offers limited specifics about the plot, cast, or the nature of the possession depicted. The tagline used in promotional materials states 'nothing stays buried forever,' suggesting a story where something suppressed or defeated returns. Bloody Disgusting describes it as a 'real-time nightmare.' The trailer and key art were released exclusively through that outlet ahead of the film's August debut. No cast details, production background, or additional plot information were included in the available source material.

Bloody Disgusting
July 29, 2026
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