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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

Skinwalker Ranch: What Turned One Utah Property Into a Paranormal Magnet

Skinwalker Ranch, located in a remote stretch of Utah, has developed a reputation as one of the most discussed paranormal hotspots in the United States. According to reporting by Popular Mechanics, the ranch has drawn significant attention from researchers, investigators, and media organizations interested in reported unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings and other unusual activity. The property has been the subject of ongoing television documentary coverage, which has helped sustain public interest in the location over time. The ranch's notoriety stems from a combination of historical claims made by former owners and residents, along with more recent organized investigations that have been filmed and broadcast to wide audiences. Specific incidents and evidence discussed in the full article are not available from the source snippet provided. What is clear is that the site continues to occupy a prominent place in paranormal culture, with its remote Utah setting and long history of reported activity keeping it in the public conversation. Whether the phenomena reported there have any grounded explanation remains, as with most such locations, an open question.

Google News — Skinwalker Sightings
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

How Two Military Veterans Pushed UFO Research From Punchline to Federal Policy

According to a report from We Are The Mighty, two veterans played a significant role in transforming the way the United States government treats the UFO phenomenon. What was once largely dismissed as fringe speculation or cultural joke has reportedly evolved into formal federal policy, at least in part due to the efforts of these individuals. The source does not provide specific names, detailed timelines, or the precise mechanisms through which this shift occurred, but it frames the change as a meaningful pivot in how official institutions engage with unidentified aerial phenomena. The broader context here is well established: in recent years, the U.S. government has acknowledged UAP sightings through official military reports, congressional hearings, and the establishment of dedicated investigative offices. Whether the veterans referenced in this report were directly responsible for any specific legislation or policy remains unclear from the available material. The framing suggests their advocacy or insider knowledge helped move the conversation from ridicule to legitimate inquiry, but the specifics are not detailed in the source snippet.

Google News — Skinwalker Sightings
July 22, 2026

James Fox's Fourth UFO Documentary 'The Phenomenon' Aims to Make the Case Like Never Before

Filmmaker James Fox, known for producing and directing several well-regarded UFO documentaries, has released his fourth film on the subject, titled 'The Phenomenon.' Fox previously produced 'Out of the Blue,' which aired on the Sci-Fi channel, and 'I Know What I Saw,' which aired on the History channel, as well as '50 Years of Denial.' According to the source, Fox spoke with Open Minds about the new documentary in an interview published in October 2020. The film appears to continue Fox's long-running effort to examine UFO cases and government involvement in a serious, documentary format. His earlier films were described as critically acclaimed, though the specific claims, evidence, or witnesses featured in 'The Phenomenon' are not detailed in the available source material. What is clear is that Fox has built a career around documenting UFO-related accounts and testimony, and this latest release represents his most recent entry in that body of work.

Open Minds
July 18, 2026

New Documentary Takes a Fresh Look at the 1924 Ape Canyon Bigfoot Attack Near Mount St. Helens

A new documentary titled 'The Siege of Ape Canyon' is set to investigate what is widely considered one of the most notorious alleged Bigfoot encounters in history. According to the trailer release covered by Dread Central, the film focuses on the Ape Canyon incident, which reportedly took place near Mount St. Helens. The 1924 event, as it has long been described, involved a group of miners who claimed they were attacked overnight by large, unknown creatures at a remote cabin in what is now known as Ape Canyon in Washington State. The documentary appears to dig into the history and details surrounding those claims. Beyond the trailer release itself, the source material does not provide specifics about what new evidence, witnesses, or conclusions the film may present. Whether the documentary approaches the subject skeptically or takes the eyewitness accounts at face value is not clear from the available information. The Ape Canyon story has persisted in Bigfoot lore for over a century, and this film seems positioned to bring renewed attention to it. No release date or distributor details were included in the source material.

Google News — Cryptid Encounters
July 16, 2026

History Channel's 'The Proof Is Out There' Host Tony Harris Discusses Investigating Unexplained Footage

TV journalist Tony Harris, host of the History Channel series 'The Proof Is Out There,' sat down with UFO researcher Alejandro Rojas of Open Minds for a live interview in January 2021. According to the source, the show focuses on analyzing some of the most compelling and unusual videos of unexplained phenomena, bringing in expert examination to assess what viewers are actually seeing. The series reportedly takes an in-depth approach to a wide range of mysterious footage and events, not limiting itself strictly to UFO content but covering broader unexplained phenomena. Rojas, described as a UFO expert, conducted the interview as part of Open Minds' ongoing coverage of the field. Beyond the general premise of the show and the interview format, specific details about particular cases discussed, conclusions reached, or expert opinions shared during the conversation are not available from the provided source material. The show's approach — subjecting viral and mysterious footage to scrutiny — aligns with a methodology that emphasizes examination over immediate acceptance of paranormal claims.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

Pentagon Ordered by Congress to Account for Decades of UFO Disinformation Campaigns

A newly surfaced legislative development is drawing renewed attention to a decades-old incident involving a retired U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent. According to the source, in 1988 this former OSI agent appeared on live television and claimed the U.S. government was actively collaborating with extraterrestrial beings at a classified installation in the Nevada desert known as Area 51. The agent reportedly alleged that 'extraterrestrials have complete control of this base.' Producers of the program obscured the agent's identity during the broadcast. Now, Congress has reportedly taken steps to require the Pentagon to formally address the issue of UFO-related disinformation — though the specific legislative language, mechanisms for enforcement, and scope of what the Pentagon must disclose remain unclear from the available source material. Whether the 1988 television appearance was itself an example of disinformation, a genuine whistleblower moment, or something else entirely has never been officially established. The story sits at the intersection of government transparency, UAP disclosure, and a long history of unverified claims surrounding Area 51 — a location that has fueled speculation for generations.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

Ball Lightning Science, UAP Legislation Updates, and the Passing of Dr. Bruce Maccabee Covered in Latest UAP Roundup

A recent episode from Open Minds covers several developments in the UAP space, according to the program's description. The show reportedly includes a discussion of ball lightning from a scientific perspective, featuring an interview with Dr. Karl Stephan, whose work may offer conventional explanations for certain aerial phenomena that witnesses sometimes interpret as unexplained. The episode also addresses UAP-related activity in Congress, though specific legislative details are not provided in the available source material. Additionally, the program acknowledges the passing of Dr. Bruce Maccabee, a well-known figure in UFO research circles. Footage sourced from Enigma Labs is also reportedly reviewed and analyzed during the episode. Ball lightning remains one of the more scientifically recognized — yet still poorly understood — atmospheric phenomena that investigators and researchers frequently cite as a potential natural explanation for some UAP reports. No specific conclusions from the Enigma Labs video analysis or the Congressional UAP discussions are detailed in the available source excerpt.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

FOIA Documents Shed Light on DoD Correspondence with UFO Whistleblower David Grusch

John Greenewald, the longtime researcher behind The Black Vault, has spent decades filing Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain declassified government records. According to the source, Greenewald recently received documents through FOIA that reveal correspondence between the Department of Defense and David Grusch — the intelligence official who has publicly alleged the existence of secret U.S. government UFO retrieval programs. Grusch made those claims on the record, including during a formal congressional hearing. Greenewald's newly obtained documents reportedly shed important new light on how the DoD engaged with Grusch in relation to those allegations. The specifics of what the documents contain, what conclusions Greenewald draws, and whether they support or undermine Grusch's whistleblower claims are not fully detailed in the available source material, though the update is characterized as significant. Greenewald discussed his findings in an interview with Open Minds. As always with cases involving government correspondence and unverified whistleblower testimony, it is worth distinguishing between what the documents actually state and the broader claims being made around them.

Open Minds
July 15, 2026

New Documentary Captures Private Astronaut's Reported Close Encounter With Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon

A new documentary titled 'Beyond Blue Sky: The Untold Story of the First Private Astronauts' has been released, and according to coverage from The Debrief, the film includes an account from a pilot who reportedly experienced a life-changing encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP). The documentary focuses on the world's first private astronauts, and at least one of those individuals claims the encounter was profoundly transformative. The source describes the witness characterizing it as 'the most incredible thing I ever witnessed.' Beyond those details, the specific nature of the UAP encounter, its location, timing, and any supporting evidence are not described in the available source material. What is clear is that the filmmakers chose to spotlight the UAP experience as a central element of the documentary alongside the broader historical narrative of private spaceflight. Whether the film presents any corroborating data, additional witnesses, or technical analysis of the encounter remains unknown based on the available excerpt. As with many UAP accounts tied to aviation professionals, the credibility of the witness background — a trained pilot or astronaut — will likely be a focal point of discussion.

The Debrief
July 15, 2026
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