This year marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark horror A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The film, which introduced the iconic villain Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), transformed the face of the genre, blending the then-typical slasher (only a relatively new breed at the time with the likes of Halloween and Friday the 13th) with disturbing supernatural elements only a creative genius like director Wes Craven could dream up.

Robert Englund’s Freddy Krueger Finally Makes Long-Awaited Return

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Certificate lowered from 18 to 15 after 1980s classic is deemed ‘relatively discreet in terms of gore and injury detail’

A Nightmare on Elm Street rating change defended by BBFC

Wes Craven’s 1984 slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street is ready to carve up a new audience when it makes its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut with Dolby Atmos audio and an HDR 4K remaster on October 15th, 2024. Warner Bros. is offering up the original Freddy film on...

Wes Craven’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ to Terrorize 4K in October

Celebrate 40 years of Freddy Krueger with a 4K Blu-ray release for A Nightmare on Elm Street this fall. The fresh trailer showcases upgraded visuals and unreleased footage, including theatrical and uncut versions. Stream the original Nightmare on Shudder and AMC+ while waiting for the October 15 physical 4K release.

‘Nightmare on Elm Street’s 4K Release Slices Up a Stunning New Trailer

Spooky Season is just around the corner and you’ll soon be driving past decaying cornfields. Amongst the brown stalks will be quite a few scarecrows that probably give you the creeps more than any birds that would hit the field for lunch. Dark Night of the Scarecrow scared millions of TV viewers a week before Halloween back in 1981. This was no happy TV movie. You might remember hiding under your parents’ coffeetable. Now it’s going to look even better with both a 4K UHD and Blu-ray version arriving in September. Also included is Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 that came out 40 years later. Here’s the press release from VCI Entertainment:

Dark Night of the Scarecrow spooks 4K UHD in September

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Subscribers of Paramount Plus are anxious about the fate of the streaming platform and wondering if it is shutting down, following the recent announcement of Paramount TV Studios‘ (PTVS) shutdown ahead of its preparations to merge with Skydance Media. Moreover, they are concerned about the fate of shows produced under the purview of Paramount TV Studios, like Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher, following the shutdown. They are also wondering if such shows will have its production now overseen by CBS Studios.

What Happens to Paramount Plus After the Shutdown? TV’s Future Explained

When it comes to action movies, there are so many classics that fans love to watch and re-watch, again and again. Then, there are new ones, sometimes remakes, that might catch your attention. The best action movies, no matter when they were introduced, feature actors who have become deeply tied to the genre.

3 action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in August

Amazon announced the films, series, sports, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in August 2024. An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power (2017) Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction (2006) Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)...

Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in August 2024

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A WOMAN has revealed that she was on a night out and was being chatted up by a guy, but things quickly turned sour when she told him her name. Sadhbh, a brunette beauty from Ireland, claimed that the young guy laughed in her face when she shared her moniker.

A guy was chatting me up on a night out – but when I told him my name he laughed in my face and said ‘surely not’

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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'Creature From the Black Lagoon,' a Universal Monsters horror movie, first debuted in 1954.

'Creature From the Black Lagoon' Remake in the Works From 'The Conjuring' Director James Wan

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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	Tyler Perry’s latest film “Divorce in the Black” not only drew strong viewership — Nielsen reported that it hit more than 498 million minutes watched in its first four days of availability on Amazon Prime Video — but according to Amazon, the soapy drama has also driven more sign-ups to Prime Video in the U.S. than any Amazon MGM Studios-produced movie to-date.'Fallout' Amazon FYC Stunt Strikes Deals With 33 L.A. Businesses to Promote Emmy Noms (EXCLUSIVE)




	The declaration comes after “Divorce in the Black” made its debut on the Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming chart, where it came in as the No....

Tyler Perry’s ‘Divorce in the Black’ Drives More U.S. Prime Video Subscriptions Than Any Other Amazon MGM Movie, Studio Says (EXCLUSIVE)

GROTESQUERIE Teaser: "In Ryan Murphy’s 10-episode drama series Grotesquerie for FX, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. “Detective Lois Tryon” feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—taunting her. At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of “Sister Megan,” a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian. Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst of humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers.

Horror Highlights: GROTESQUERIE, THE SUBSTANCE, CWEATURE FEATURES, MOUNTIES VS WEREWOLVES

Amazon Prime Video’s new TV and movie releases on its schedule for August 12-18, 2024, include the movies JACKPOT! and Night Swim. On August 13, Amazon Prime Video subscribers can check out Night Swim. This horror movie, written and directed by Bryce McGuire, follows Ray Waller, a former baseball player forced to retire early due […]
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Amazon Prime Video Schedule August 12-18 2024: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added

Listen up, horror fans: Netflix has just acquired one of the scariest TV shows of the past 10 years with a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. According to Stephen King, the worst type of horror is “the terror… when the lights go out and you feel something behind you, you hear it, you feel its breath against your ear, but when you turn around, there’s nothing there.”

“Terrifying” horror TV show with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is coming to Netflix

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August might not be a traditionally scary month. It may be the middle of summer for those in the Northern Hemisphere, but if you're after some macabre offerings, there's some great titles hitting the best streaming services. Look, you can admit it, sometimes you just want to block out all the sunlight, cosy up, and watch one of the best horror movies that gets under your skin. If an evening of horror goodness is on the cards, look no further, because we've got a line-up of seven great movies that are arriving throughout August. Whether you want creepy dolls, even creepier smiles...

7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, Hulu and more in August 2024

Director Ridley Scott has been vocal about his praise of the upcoming Alien: Romulus, and recently opened up about how relieved he felt after seeing the film for the first time. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter during the premiere for Romulus, Scott — who is a producer on the film...

Ridley Scott Was ‘Hugely Relieved’ After Watching Alien: Romulus

Just in time for its 10th anniversary, fans of Circus of the Dead will be excited to hear that official novelization is on the way! Written by Joshua Millican, and available starting on November 26th from Encyclopocalypse Publications, pre-order links just opened and we have all the details:. Synopsis: A...

Exclusive: Extreme Clown Horror CIRCUS OF THE DEAD Gets Novelization from Joshua Millican and Encyclopocalypse

The 'Spookies' sequel is as a 'love letter to the fans' of the original 1987 horror flick, according to writer Frank Farel.

Unexpected '80s Horror Movie Gets New Sequel: 'Spookies 2' In the Works

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Arrives on 4K UHD & Digital This October!

The original A Nightmare on Elm Street is getting a 4K upgrade just in time for Halloween and we have all the details:. Celebrating the 40th...

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Arrives on 4K UHD & Digital This October!

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