For over forty years, Joe Bob Briggs—the satirical alter ego of journalist John Bloom—has acted as the definitive custodian of marginalized cinema. While mainstream critics often dismissed low-budget horror as disposable “trash,” Briggs recognized its cultural significance, effectively legitimizing the B-movie genre through a blend of sharp wit, deep historical knowledge, and his signature “Drive-In…
January 27 is one of those deceptively quiet dates that, once you look closer, is threaded through with jungle terrors, satanic capers, cult sequels, and some of the most beloved character actors and creators in horror. Every release, birthday, and death below is documented as occurring on January 27 in horror‑history records and biographical sources.
The highly anticipated reboot Return to Silent Hill emerged from the fog this weekend, but its domestic debut was more of a whisper than a scream. Opening in 7th place, the film earned a meager $3.2 million across 1,850 North American screens. This represents a staggering 84% decline from the 2006 original’s opening, marking a…
The January box office has transformed into a haunting battleground as three distinct horror titles vie for the attention of genre fans. However, the latest figures suggest that while the appetite for scares remains high, not all challengers are finding their footing.
The master of genre-blending, Sam Raimi, officially returns to his R-rated horror origins this Friday, January 30, with the theatrical release of Send Help. This 20th Century Studios thriller marks a significant creative pivot for the director, trading the sprawling multiverses of high-budget superhero fare for a taut, visceral, two-person survival story set on a…
Director Emilie Blichfeldt makes a thunderous entrance into the horror genre with The Ugly Stepsister, a film that takes the “Grimm” in Brothers Grimm quite literally. Premiering at Sundance 2026, this Norwegian body-horror satire strips the glitter from the Cinderella mythos, revealing a rotting core of vanity and societal pressure.
January 26 is one of those stealth dates on the horror calendar—quiet at a glance, but packed with gothic chillers, sci‑fi nightmares, and character actors whose faces haunt some of the genre’s most beloved films and shows. Every release, birthday, and death below is confirmed as occurring on January 26 through horror‑history roundups and biographical…
As the Broadway debut of The Lost Boys looms closer, fans no longer have to wait for opening night to experience the show’s dark, melodic allure. A series of preview tracks, collectively titled “The Santa Carla Sessions,” has officially dropped on Spotify, offering a visceral first listen to the world created by the indie-rock trio…