MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED OUTLET

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com If you watched the official music video for “Twisting the Knife” and found yourself asking, “Who is that angry little man?” you were not alone. What may have seemed like a burst of chaotic comic relief was actually a carefully placed Easter egg that only fully reveals its importance once the story continues. “Twisting the Knife” was released as Part One  of a larger narrative tied to the expanding cinematic universe created by Ice Nine Kills.

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Horror and metal just collided in the most deliciously brutal way possible. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Ice Nine Kills   officially entered the canon of one of horror’s most iconic franchises with the release of “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the upcoming Scream 7 . And if that wasn’t enough, cast member Mckenna Grace  joins the band on the track, marking one of the most high-impact crossovers between modern metal and horror cinema we’

Blumhouse is back in its dark fantasy era. Today, Focus Features and Blumhouse officially unveiled Teaser Trailer #2 for Obsession, giving audiences a deeper look into what might be one of 2026’s most unsettling supernatural thrillers. If you thought the first teaser was eerie, this one leans even further into the consequences. And trust us… this isn’t your typical love story. A Wish Gone Wrong Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession centers on a hopeless romantic who

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com There is something refreshing about a movie that understands the assignment. Directed by Johnny Campbell , known for his work on Netflix’s Dracula  and episodes of Westworld, Cold Storage takes a simple premise and runs wild with it. Backed by Samuel Goldwyn Films and StudioCanal, this dark comedy military outbreak film delivers exactly what it promises: biohazard chaos, outrageous gore, and a whole lot of messy fun. At its core, Cold Storage

By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com When it comes to horror, it’s always worth revisiting the classics, especially when a filmmaker finds a way to make them feel alive again. Dracula  is one of those reinterpretations that understands the assignment. We all know the name. We all know the legend. But this version of Dracula  is told with a tenderness and romantic weight that separates it from the pack. Before diving into my thoughts, let’s set the table. The film is directed by

Some films wear their influences proudly. Others weaponize them. Night Patrol , the latest genre-bending vampire thriller from director Ryan Prows , does both. Drawing inspiration from gritty street-level dramas and classic vampire mythology, Night Patrol  feels like End of Watch  colliding with Colors  and The Lost Boys , creating something familiar, ferocious, and entirely its own. During our recent conversation with the cast and filmmaker, it became clear that Night Patrol

Some phones don’t stop ringing… even after you think the nightmare ended. Universal has announced that BLACK PHONE 2  — Blumhouse’s chilling follow-up to the 2022 horror hit — is coming home: DIGITAL  — November 4, 2025 4K UHD / Blu-ray / DVD  — December 23, 2025 The Grabber Isn’t Done Yet In BLACK PHONE 2, Hawke’s sadistic killer keeps tormenting Finn (Mason Thames) — post-mortem — shifting the threat toward Finn’s sister Gwen (Madeline McGraw). The teens try to break the cy

Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Sometimes the films that stick with you most are the ones you never saw coming. Affection , directed by B.T. Meza   and starring genre favorite Jessica Rothe  ( Happy Death Day , Boy Kills World ), is one of those films. I didn’t seek this one out, it found me. And I’m glad it did. Premiering on October 18, 2025 , during this year’s Brooklyn Horror Film Festival , Affection  is a slow-burning, skin-crawling thriller that gaslights its

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Horror fans are howling after the drop of the second official trailer for Good Boy the eerie, heartfelt...

Silver Scream Con 2025: Chaos, Community, and the Beating Heart of Horror By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com & Xscream This year’s Silver...

Legends, Latex, and Legacy: Greg Nicotero Talks Favorite Projects and FX Advice By Nikki Colman for Xscream | Horror Nerds Talking Slash...

Usually horror is not my scene. Anyone who has seen my contributions for Critix should have heard the term “DJ don’t do scary”. So why...

Get Inside the Mind and Experience of Jonathan Rosenthal in 'The Abandoned'. Liongate's upcoming Sci-Fi enigma of a film. Jonathan...

The horror genre has evolved from whispered campfire stories to full-blown cinematic experiences that leave audiences gut-wrenched and...

The house of mouse is no longer safe in this new twisted take on the Iconic Disney character. Yesterday was January 1st, 2024, and for...