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By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com There comes a moment in every long-running horror franchise when survival stops being the story and legacy becomes the point. With Scream 7 , that moment has officially arrived. The seventh installment in the legendary slasher series that began in 1996 returns audiences to Woodsboro’s emotional core while quietly shifting the franchise into entirely new territory. And whether fans are ready to admit it or not, Scream  is no longer just a meta-

Ready or Not fans, the game is officially back on. An exclusive extended 8-minute preview for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come   has been released, giving audiences their first bloody taste of what’s next in the twisted hide-and-seek saga. The footage teases bigger set pieces, sharper satire, and an even deadlier round of survival as the franchise raises the stakes ahead of its theatrical debut. Directed once again by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett , the sequel follows Gr

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 What if fitting in didn’t mean changing your style… but literally changing who you are? Bleecker Street quietly dropped the official trailer for Slanted , and if this one flew under your radar, trust me, it shouldn’t have. This is bold, provocative, body-horror satire with teeth. The kind of film that doesn’t just entertain you… it challenges you. And after watching the trailer, one thing is clear. Slanted  is not here to play it safe. The fi

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’

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The Scream  franchise has always understood one crucial thing. Fear does not just come from what you see. It comes from what you hear. With Scream 7 , that tradition continues in a big way as Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group unveil a chilling lineup of original songs from some of today’s most exciting and genre-bending artists. Rather than dropping a full soundtrack all at once, Scream 7  is rolling out its original music throughou

For more than three decades, Sidney Prescott has been the emotional backbone of the Scream franchise. She is a survivor, a fighter, and a symbol of resilience in the face of relentless terror. Now, Paramount Pictures has released a brand-new featurette titled “Sidney’s Journey,” offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the character who changed horror forever. The featurette centers on Neve Campbell , who reflects on Sidney’s evolution from a traumatized teen in Wo

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

Written By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Sam Raimi is headed back to theaters with another thriller, and if Send Help  proves anything, it’s that the master of dark humor and nerve-shredding tension hasn’t lost a single step. Directed by Raimi and starring Rachel McAdams alongside Dylan O’Brien, Send Help  strands its characters on a secluded island and uses that isolation as fuel for something far creepier, stranger, and more emotionally grounded than I was expecting. This