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Kino Lorber Documentary Traces the Roots and Evolution of the Zombie Genre

Kino Lorber has put out a new trailer for an upcoming documentary called 'Black Zombie', which according to the distributor is set to explore the history of the zombie genre. Beyond the trailer release and the distributor's involvement, details about the documentary's specific content, runtime, release date, or creative team are not provided in the available source material. What is confirmed is that the film is framed as a genre history piece, and the trailer is now publicly available. The title itself, 'Black Zombie', suggests the documentary may examine the African and Haitian cultural roots of zombie mythology, which predates the flesh-eating horror movie version most audiences recognize today. However, that interpretation is not explicitly stated in the source and should be treated as speculative until more detail is released. Zombie folklore has genuine historical and anthropological weight, tied to Haitian Vodou traditions and the trauma of slavery, so a documentary that takes that history seriously could be genuinely interesting. For now, the confirmed facts are limited: Kino Lorber is distributing, a trailer exists, and the documentary is coming soon.

Dread Central
August 21, 2026

Old-School Monster Horror Returns: 'Dark Hollow' Trailer Arrives Ahead of September Release

Brainstorm Media has dropped a trailer for an upcoming horror film called 'Dark Hollow,' described as an old-school monster movie drawing comparisons to 'The Descent.' According to the distributor, the film is slated for a September release. Beyond the trailer drop and the stylistic comparison to the 2005 creature-feature cave horror, details about the plot, cast, or specific creature involved remain limited in the available source material. The 'Dark Hollow' title does carry associations with cryptid folklore in certain regions, and the film appears to be categorized under cryptid-themed content, suggesting the monster at the center of the story may draw from that tradition. Whether the film is rooted in any real-world legend or is entirely fictional has not been confirmed by the source material. For fans of practical-effects creature features and underground horror in the vein of 'The Descent,' this trailer appears to be positioning 'Dark Hollow' as a throwback to that style of monster storytelling. No release platform or additional production details were provided in the available information.

Dread Central
August 21, 2026

Skeet Ulrich Cast as Cult Leader in Upcoming Psychological Horror Film 'Deify'

Actor Skeet Ulrich, best known for his role in 'Scream', has reportedly been cast as a cult leader in an upcoming psychological horror film titled 'Deify'. According to Dread Central, the film is described as being based on true events, which places it in the growing category of horror productions drawing from real-world cases of manipulation, belief, and control. Details about the specific true events the story is drawn from, the director, or a release date were not included in the available source material. The psychological horror genre has long explored cult dynamics, and a story grounded in actual events could bring an added layer of unease to the subject matter. Ulrich's casting suggests the production is aiming for a recognizable lead with genre credibility. For those who follow cases involving alleged cult activity, manipulative leaders, and the psychological damage left behind, this kind of film can sometimes bring broader public attention to stories that deserve serious scrutiny. No trailer or additional production details were available at the time of this report.

Dread Central
August 21, 2026

Ghost Hunters Descend on Historic Dunedin Chapel to Investigate Reported Paranormal Activity

A historic chapel in Dunedin, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, has reportedly drawn the attention of paranormal investigators looking into claims of unexplained activity at the site. According to the source, a ghost hunting group conducted an investigation of the location, though specific details about what was found, what equipment was used, or what witnesses may have experienced are not provided in the available material. The chapel is described as historic, suggesting it has the kind of age and background that often accompanies paranormal claims. Whether the investigation turned up anything compelling or inconclusive is not detailed in the source snippet. The story appears to be a local interest piece covering a paranormal investigation team's visit to the Dunedin property, but the full scope of their findings, the name of the investigating group, and any reported evidence remain unclear from the information available.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 21, 2026

Freddy Krueger Takes Over Heritage Square: L.A. Outdoor Halloween Double Feature Set for October

Los Angeles-based outdoor cinema series Street Food Cinema is bringing back its annual adults-only Halloween event, Boo-ze, Bites, and Frights, for 2026. The event is scheduled across four nights in October, specifically the 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th, and will take place at the historic Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. This year, Bloody Disgusting has partnered with Street Food Cinema to present an outdoor double feature, with the films reportedly being 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare.' The event is described as a 21-plus experience that includes immersive entertainment and Halloween festivities alongside the screenings. Street Food Cinema is noted as Los Angeles' largest outdoor cinema series. Beyond the film lineup and dates, specific details about the immersive elements, food and drink offerings, or ticketing have not been detailed in the available information. Fans of horror and Halloween events in the Los Angeles area may want to keep an eye on both Street Food Cinema and Bloody Disgusting for additional announcements as October approaches.

Bloody Disgusting
August 21, 2026

Upcoming Film 'Snapshot' Features Ghost Hunters Using a Victorian-Era Camera to Investigate Jack the Ripper's Stomping Grounds

A newly released clip from an upcoming paranormal film called 'Snapshot' reportedly features ghost hunters conducting an investigation into the infamous Jack the Ripper case using an 1888-era camera. According to the source, the production is set in Whitechapel, London, the historic neighborhood where the Ripper murders took place in the late 1800s. The central concept appears to involve investigators using period-authentic equipment as part of their hunt, though the clip's content and any specific findings or claims made during the investigation are not detailed in the available source material. 'Snapshot' appears to be an upcoming release, with Dread Central covering the clip ahead of the film's wider availability. Whether the production is a documentary, found-footage horror, or a hybrid format is not confirmed based on the information provided. The Whitechapel setting carries obvious historical weight, and the choice to incorporate an era-appropriate camera adds a stylistic layer to what is described as a paranormal investigation. No evidence, witness accounts, or paranormal claims from the clip itself are outlined in the source snippet.

Google News — Paranormal Investigation
August 21, 2026

Alien Abduction Horror Film 'The Alien Report' Now Streaming Free on Tubi

A horror film called 'The Alien Report' is now available to stream for free on Tubi, according to a review published by Horror News Network. The film is described as a found-footage or close-up style take on the alien abduction experience, reportedly designed to put viewers inside the kind of encounters that self-described abductees around the world have been reporting for decades. According to the review, the film delivers on three things audiences expect from this subgenre: visible aliens, a clear narrative of what is happening to the subject, and an up-close, frightening presentation of the events as they unfold. The review characterizes the film positively, suggesting it captures the terror of abduction accounts in a way that feels visceral and immediate. No cast, director, or production details were included in the available source material. The film's subject matter draws directly from the long and widely documented history of alien abduction claims, a phenomenon that has been reported across cultures and investigated by researchers and organizations for decades. Whether the film takes any documentary approach or is purely fictional is not specified in the available information. It is currently free to watch on Tubi.

Horror News Network
August 21, 2026

The Barn Part III Brings Horror Icons and Old-School Practical Effects to Popcorn Frights

Director Justin Seaman is wrapping up his Halloween-themed franchise with 'The Barn Part III,' billed as the final chapter in the series. According to reports from Bloody Disgusting, the film assembles a cast of horror icons and leans heavily into practical effects rather than CGI. A trailer has been released ahead of the film's screening at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, with Dread Central hosting the official trailer premiere. The source material describes the movie as part of a Halloween monster-focused franchise, though specific plot details, cast names, and release date information are not included in the available snippet. What is confirmed is that the film is festival-bound, with a Popcorn Frights screening coming up shortly after the trailer dropped on August 12, 2026. Fans of practical creature effects and classic Halloween horror imagery appear to be the target audience based on how the trailer has been described.

Bloody Disgusting
August 21, 2026

Creepypasta Icon Jeff the Killer Heads to the Big Screen

A feature film adaptation of the internet horror legend Jeff the Killer is reportedly in development, according to an exclusive report from TheWrap. Production company Tongal and filmmaker Savanah Moss, known for the film Funny Bunny, are said to be partnering on the project. Jeff the Killer originated as a Creepypasta story, one of the early internet's most recognizable homegrown horror characters, typically depicted as a pale, wide-eyed figure with a carved grin. The project appears to be riding a wave of interest in internet-born horror following the reported box office success of a Backrooms film directed by Kane Parsons, which seemingly demonstrated commercial appetite for adapting viral online folklore into mainstream cinema. No release date, cast, or additional production details were included in the available reporting. The film sits firmly in the realm of fictional horror rather than anything paranormal, but the broader trend of Creepypasta stories crossing over into film and television is worth keeping an eye on for anyone interested in how modern mythology and collective storytelling evolves in the digital age.

Bloody Disgusting
August 21, 2026

Horror Film 'Trees Are Watching' Sets World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

A new horror film titled 'Trees Are Watching' is heading to the Toronto International Film Festival, according to Dread Central. The outlet describes it as a chilling entry on their must-see list for the festival, and a first trailer has been released ahead of its TIFF premiere. Beyond the festival announcement and the existence of a trailer, the source snippet does not provide additional details about the film's plot, director, cast, or production background. What can be confirmed is that the film has secured a slot at one of the most prominent film festivals in the world, which suggests it has generated some level of industry attention. The title itself carries an obvious nature-based horror theme, though any specifics about the story or the supernatural elements it may involve are not detailed in the available source material. Fans of horror and paranormal-adjacent filmmaking will likely want to keep an eye on TIFF coverage for more information as the festival draws closer.

Dread Central
August 21, 2026

Eva Green Leads Witchy Psychological Horror Film Bound for TIFF 2026

A new psychological horror film titled 'Trees Are Watching,' starring Eva Green, is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 18, 2026, according to reporting from Bloody Disgusting. The film comes from Iranian Kurdish filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi, known for 'Half Moon' and 'Turtles Can Fly.' Festival promotional materials reportedly describe it as a grand guignol horror picture that blends ecological allegory with what is being called witchy psychological horror. A first image from the production has been released ahead of the TIFF debut. Beyond the premiere date, the cast lead, the director's background, and the broad thematic description of the film, specific plot details have not been disclosed in the available source material. The project sits at the intersection of arthouse and genre filmmaking, given Ghobadi's festival pedigree and Green's established presence in dark, gothic productions. No release date beyond the festival premiere has been announced at this time.

Bloody Disgusting
August 21, 2026

New Horror Film 'Rough on Rats' Draws From the True Story of Chicago's Tillie Klimek

Filmmaker Alex Phillips is moving into serial killer territory with a new horror feature called 'Rough on Rats,' described by the production as a 'psychotronic noir' film. According to Bloody Disgusting, the project draws inspiration from the real-life case of Tillie Klimek, a Chicago woman historically labeled the 'Black Widow,' who reportedly accumulated a significant body count. Phillips previously directed 'Anything That Moves,' an erotic thriller that the outlet characterizes as a rust belt take on the giallo genre. The new film has announced its cast, though specific casting details were not included in the available source material. The story of Tillie Klimek is rooted in documented criminal history from Chicago, making this one of those cases where the real-world events are arguably more disturbing than any fictional treatment. No release date has been confirmed based on the available information.

Bloody Disgusting
August 21, 2026
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