Horror Report

Category: horror

  • Why the sad face when we’re going to get a clay face

    Why the sad face when we’re going to get a clay face

    The excitement is real right now. A brand new trailer dropped today for Clayface, and it’s got people talking in a big way.

    This isn’t your typical DC rollout either. The film is directed by James Watkins and stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a disfigured actor who undergoes a transformation that turns him into something far more terrifying than anyone expected. The budget is reportedly around $40 million, which is actually pretty modest by superhero standards… but in a weird way, that almost adds to the intrigue. This feels less like a blockbuster and more like a calculated risk. A horror-driven swing inside the DC universe.
    And you can feel that immediately in the trailer.


    What we’re seeing is full-on body horror. Clayface appears with what looks like bandages wrapping around his face like a mummy, cutting between strange flashbacks and moments that feel completely ungrounded. Then there’s that final shot… his face looks human for a split second before he swipes it downward like a glitchy computer program and it just dissolves into nothing. It’s unsettling in a way that DC hasn’t really leaned into before. This isn’t just dark… it’s uncomfortable.


    What makes this even more interesting is that it doesn’t appear to be directly tied to Batman. From everything out there right now, Batman isn’t expected to actually show up. That said, this is still Gotham, and you can almost guarantee the presence will be felt through references, atmosphere, and the world itself. Honestly, that might be the smarter move. Let Clayface stand on his own and let the horror breathe.


    And speaking of that… the timing couldn’t be better. An October release puts this right in the heart of Halloween season, and if DC plays this right with a steady rollout of trailers throughout the year, the hype could build in a very real way. This has the chance to pull in not just comic fans, but horror fans too… and that’s a lane DC hasn’t fully owned yet.


    I’ll be honest, though… part of my excitement comes from something a little more personal. I’ve always liked Clayface. Going back to playing as him in Lego Batman: The Videogame on the Wii and Wii U, he was this big, goofy, fun character. Not the main villain, not the most popular… but memorable. And now seeing that same character turned into something this disturbing and serious… it’s kind of wild in the best way. It taps into that nostalgia but flips it on its head.


    The movie looks great. It looks scary. And yeah… that $40 million budget might be a little scary too when you start thinking about box office expectations. It’s way too early to know how this thing is going to perform, but if the tone lands and the marketing keeps building like this, don’t be surprised if this ends up being one of the more talked-about DC releases in a long time.


    This might be the one that quietly changes everything.

  • We watched Hive on Tubi so you don’t have to

    We watched Hive on Tubi so you don’t have to

    We watched Hive so you don’t have to.
    It’s a Hive original… and boy, is it original.


    Here’s a couple of spoilers, so be careful if you actually want to check out this seemingly low-budget horror oddity.

    Hive a brand new horror-thriller starring Xochitl Gomez as Sasha, a teen babysitter who loses her charge at an idyllic playground. She must navigate a sinister, deceptive world as she confronts an insectoid entity controlling the children and snatching parents, forcing her to fight to escape a soul-crushing hivemind.

    Hive became available to stream on Tubi April 17, 2026. Xochitl Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, and Tanya van Graan star in this horror filled film that is Directed/Written Felipe Vargas.


    At its core, there’s a hive mind made up of rich, affluent kids living in a rich, affluent neighborhood. There’s definitely a cultural message here about how the wealthy may inflict pain on the working class or minorities. Mix that in with squishy, unsettling blood-and-guts moments and a few strange, graphic scenes of people meeting their demise—yes, including playground equipment—and you’ll start to get the picture.


    Listen… we’re not recommending this one, but we’re also not telling you not to watch it.


    Just don’t watch it alone expecting a good time. This is more of a group movie, where half the room is saying, “That was actually kind of a good idea,” and the other half is begging, “Please turn off this nonsense.”

    Seriously, the trailer was good. The bad is the trailer is showing you some of the best material in the movie!


    It’s a low-budget film for a low-budget night.
    But you know what? The acting wasn’t horrible. The plotline wasn’t terrible either—more like a goofy version of the hive mind from Stranger Things. The commitment was there. The cast seemed genuinely inspired to lean into their roles, and that counts for something.


    Still, despite that effort, we’re left with a “hive mind” concept that ends up being more boring than scary.
    2.9 out of 5.


    A bit weak on the dialogue… but kudos for the acting and the creative thought.

  • Art the Clown falls in love

    Art the Clown falls in love

    Sometimes horror gives us nightmares… and sometimes it gives us moments like this.
    David Howard Thornton—the man behind Art the Clown—just pulled off one of the most bizarre and oddly heartwarming proposals you’ll ever see. While fully in character as the silent, sadistic clown, he got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Jada Christie… and she said yes.
    Yeah… let that sink in for a second.


    There’s something strangely perfect about it. A character known for pure chaos, brutality, and nightmare fuel somehow being part of a real-life moment built on love, commitment, and—believe it or not—joy. It’s the kind of contrast that horror fans live for. Dark meets light. Fear meets happiness.


    Fans of Art the Clown know that David Howard Thornton brings a physicality and personality to the role that makes it unforgettable, even without saying a single word. So of course, if he’s going to propose, it’s not going to be ordinary. It’s going to be theatrical… unsettling… and somehow still incredibly genuine.


    Jada Christie clearly understood the assignment.
    It’s also very understandable if you would have said no!

  • Perhaps we can call this longer legs

    Perhaps we can call this longer legs

    Nicolas Cage And Osgood Perkins Are Officially Making A New LONGLEGS Movie: The LONGLEGS universe is set to expand, with Osgood Perkins and Nicolas Cage officially in production on a follow-up to the 2024 horror hit…

    It was a good movie and the sequel have done right could be more of a prequel, and let’s be honest, Nick Cage was unrecognizable and frightening.

  • Faces of a box office dud

    Faces of a box office dud

    Faces of Death cost about $7 million dollars to make and made under $2 million dollars in his opening weekend it’s about 1600 theaters. Probably safe to consider the Flop but a modest flop, but with some very bad reviews..

    But thanks to the Super Mario Brothers with some more huge numbers the American box office is rocking and rolling early that year..

    It was never expected to soar high but horror fans not liking it much sure didn’t help.

    It solidifies for good that when people hear about Faces of Death they’ll think about the 1970s and 80s macabre version as opposed to this new incarnation train wreck..

  • FACE OF DEATH WEEKEND

    FACE OF DEATH WEEKEND

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie which is posting $18.7 million Friday on its way to a $71M three-day total at 4,284 theaters, off 46% week over week, will end up being the number 1 film for the weekend again..

    FACES OF DEATH doesn’t stand a chance to get that big..

    As a matter of fact, FACES OF DEATH has received little media attention.. little advertising.. little notoriety besides on horror sites or genre forums..

    And those horror sites have not been too nice..

    Bloody Disgusting wrote:

    Smart commentary and a clever approach get Faces of Death off to a strong start, but it lacks the conviction to see its bolder ideas through to its forgettable and far too conventional end. Whereas watching the 1978 film felt like a rite of passage, this update superficially wades into ideas already covered more chillingly in films like Red Rooms.

    Others have not been nicer..

    It is getting a less than stellar opening reception on ROTTEN TOMATOES..

    Faces of Death opens in 1,600 movie houses…

  • Conan does Gladys at the Academy Awards

    Conan does Gladys at the Academy Awards

    The Oscars broadcast this year has been getting some criticism for being a bit of a snooze. Long stretches of polite applause, safe speeches, and not a whole lot of memorable moments. But then Conan O’Brien showed up and briefly woke the entire room up.


    In one of the few genuinely funny moments of the night, Conan popped up in a surprise bit playing Aunt Gladys. The gag was pure Conan. A ridiculous wig, exaggerated mannerisms, and that perfectly awkward delivery that only he can pull off. It was weird, unexpected, and for a few minutes the Oscars actually felt alive again.


    The bit worked even better because it tied directly into the award that followed. The actress behind the character of Gladys ended up winning, which made the entire setup feel even more absurd in the best possible way. Conan leaned into the joke and milked it for everything it was worth, and the audience clearly appreciated finally getting something that didn’t feel overly scripted.

    It was funny.. very very Conan..


    Meanwhile, one of the big stories of the night was Sinners, which showed up again and again as envelopes were opened.

    The film picked up several wins throughout the evening, including a major acting victory for Michael B. Jordan and multiple technical awards, making it one of the most talked about films of the ceremony.


    But when it came time for the final award of the night, Sinners didn’t take home the big one. The Oscar for Best Picture ultimately went to Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which ended up being the night’s biggest winner overall.


    That’s the strange math of the Academy Awards. A movie can dominate the conversation all night and still watch the biggest prize go somewhere else.


    But if people are being honest about what they’ll remember from this broadcast, it probably won’t be the Best Picture announcement. Of all the moments from the night, Conan O’Brien’s bizarre Aunt Gladys intro skit might end up being the most memorable thing that happened. In a ceremony that sometimes felt like it was drifting along, that was the moment that actually woke the room up.

  • Jamie Lee Curtis calls Blumhouse “notoriously cheap”

    Jamie Lee Curtis calls Blumhouse “notoriously cheap”

    Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t know she was about to take on three more “Halloween” movies when she said yes to David Gordon Green’s 2018 film, the sequel to her 1978 film.

    During a SXSW panel titled, “If Not Now, When, if Not Me, Who? Pivoting and Manifesting,” Curtis opened up about filmmaking and her career as an actress and producer. She first named her appreciation for Jason Blum.

    “The only reason I am sitting in this chair today is because of Jason. Jason Blum, who runs Blumhouse, is the one who brought back the ‘Halloween’ movies,” she said. However, when she got the call, she thought it was one movie and didn’t hear until way later that they were planning to do more..

    She went on to attack Blumhouse as notoriously cheap staing it was their model of horror movie productions..

  • Some type of very bad trailer just happened

    Some type of very bad trailer just happened

    The Duffer Brothers, fresh from quickly walking away from Stranger Things and whatever that last season was, is moving on to more bad things..

    The trailer for SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN is now out..

    Created by Haley Z. Boston (Brand New Cherry Flavor, Baby Reindeer), executive produced Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom. A fuller synopsis reads:

    “If CARRIE is horror’s version of a girl becoming a woman, and ROSEMARY’S BABY is the horrific version of a woman becoming a mother, SOMETHING VERY BAD IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN is horror’s take on a woman becoming a wife. Rachel [Morrone] is getting married in five days. Together with her fiancé, Nicky [DiMarco], she embarks on a road trip to his family’s vacation home, secluded in a snowy forest, for the intimate wedding ceremony of their dreams. Which really would be so lovely, except…prone to superstition and paranoia, Rachel can’t shake the relentless feeling that something bad is going to happen. Her foreboding doubts, coupled with a series of eerie coincidences and dreadful surprises, force her to ask the question: What makes two people soulmates? And worse—what could be scarier than lifelong commitment to the wrong person?”

    That seems to be a very long synopsis that we had to read a few times to really take in.

    But at this point the ultimate viewer reaction to the trailer has been criticism of how DARK the screen was during the entire thing, joking about the camera quality and the Netflix attempt to see how dark peoples’ screens will be during the trailer..

    Something, indeed, is going to be bad. Hopefully not this limited series…

  • Fangoria ‘Faces of Death’ cover capitalizing on social media bans

    Fangoria ‘Faces of Death’ cover capitalizing on social media bans

    In the run-up to the newest FACES OF DEATH movie, Fangoria magazine is getting in on some action.. they are using the social media bans and YouTube takedowns of the FACES OF DEATH trailer as a means to sell a few more issues.. Smart movie.

    Fangoria is imploring people to become a subscriber to see the not save for the socials cover featuring the film..

    The magazine writes,

    Disclaimer: The imagery on this cover has been flagged as “Sensitive Content” and is currently obscured for public storefronts to comply with platform guidelines. This is NOT the final version you will receive. Only subscribers are trusted with the full, unrestricted Faces of Death cover.

    Meanwhile, this newest FACES OF DEATH movie is scheduled to be released by Independent Film Company on April 10, 2026..