THE WEEK IN MACABRE!

 

Hey, all you horror-hungry monsters, it’s once again time for THE WEEK IN MACABRE, your source for all the latest MacabreDaily news, rants, and reviews from this week that you might have missed! This week, we got the long-awaited trailer for Damien Leone‘s hotly anticipated sequel, TERRIFIER 2, we learned that Terravision Games and Good Shepherd Entertainment will bring a KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE video game to consoles and PC next year, and we got our first look at Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in the upcoming Ryan Murphy series, DAHMER for Netflix.

See all the news from the macabre and mysterious you might have missed from this week!

ICYMI: "DAYS GONE" Movie Adaptation Officially In The Works From Oscar-Nominated Writer

Sometimes, over the weekend usually, we miss some horror news and have to catch up on Monday. This, ICYMI. Today we have word that a film adaptation of the zombie-survival game, “DAYS GONE” is in the works with a well acclaimed writer behind it.


HBO Shares First Footage Of Upcoming "THE LAST OF US" TV Series [Video]

Last night, HBO dropped the first real footage from “The Last Of Us” Tv adaptation they are producing! It’s short but gave us a good look at what’s to come!


Neil Gaiman Could Take 'THE SANDMAN' To Other Platforms If Netflix Doesn't Greenlight Second Season

Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” came out gangbusters style on Netflix and is still the top watched show on the streaming giants platform so one would think that a second season would be a lock. Not so much.


Filming For 'INSIDIOUS 5' Has Officially Wrapped!

The working title for ‘Insidious 5’ was “FEAR THE DARK” and today we have word that the film has wrapped principal photography. The film is heading to theaters, as of this writing, on July 7, 2023 but that could change.


The Nightmare Before Christmas Reveals Brand New Sneakers Plus More Disney Halloween Themed Merch!

What’s this? Well, it’s some new sneakers from everybody’s favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas! And they just landed at FUN.com for you to purchase just in time for Halloween!

'TERRIFIER 2' Gets An Official Blood Soaked Trailer And Theatrical Release Date Of October 6th!

Art The Clown returns this Halloween in all his bloody glory! Damien Leone‘s much anticipated Terrifier 2 will be opening in theaters nationwide on October 6, 2022, through Iconic Events.

New Movie 'TRICK OR TREAT, SCOOBY DOO' Unleashes Iconic Villains This Halloween!

A brand new Scooby Doo adventure is on the way in ‘TRICK OR TREAT, SCOOBY DOO! And we have your first look at the new flick below!

'HALLOWEEN ENDS' Coming To Peacock Same Day As Theatrical Release, October 14th!

The Halloween trilogy, directed by David Gordon Green, is coming to a close with ‘Halloween Ends’ on October 14th and today we received word that not only will the film be in theaters on that day but it will stalk the streaming platform Peacock as well.

'KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE: THE GAME' Will Invade Consoles And PC In 2023 [Trailer]

We might not be getting an official sequel but damn, we didn’t see this coming. News today has us looking to the skys as the Killer Klowns From Outer Space will be getting their own console and PC game in 2023!

Marvel Legends Celebrating 50 Years Of GHOST RIDER With New Retro Action Figure! [Images]

The Marvel Legends line is getting massive by the day and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “Spirit of Vengeance” himself, GHOST RIDER, The line has just released your first look at a new retro style figure coming to the line.

'DEAD ISLAND 2' Official Trailer Reveals Confirmed Release In 2023!

Amazon went and spilled the beans by releasing the information regarding the release date for Dead Island 2 last week and today we have official confirmation from the developer and yes, the release date of February 3rd, 2023 is sticking with pre-orders now live!


'CLUE' Remake Starring Ryan Reynolds Gets A New Writer!

We couldn’t make this up if we tried (sigh) a ‘CLUE’ remake is in the works from 20th Century studios and it is starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool, Free Guy). Today we have word that the film has added a new writer to the fold.


Owen Teague Taking Over As "Lead Ape" From Andy Serkis For New 'PLANET OF THE APES' Flick

It’s been a long while since we’ve heard anything in regards to the next Planet of The Apes film from 20th Century Studios but that changes today as word has gotten to us that ‘The Stand’ actor, Owen Teague, will be playing the “lead ape” in the upcoming flick.


Macabre Daily Reviews Scream Factory's Collector's Edition 4K of 'DOG SOLDIERS'!

It’s not a stretch to say Neil Marshall is the British equivalent of John Carpenter, but their career output has parallels.  “The Descent” could be considered his gender-flipped “The Thing” remake, all claustrophobia and trust issues.

MACABRE MONTHLY TALKS WITH THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND 'FREDHEADS'

As summer is coming to an end the fall is on the horizon. With it comes the penultimate horror holiday, Halloween, and a bevy of pumpkin-spiced tinged treats. We here at Macabre Daily are singing the (end of) summertime blues and embracing the fall time boos with open arms and another episode of Macabre Monthly!

Hulu's 'HELLRAISER' Reboot Brings Pain And Suffering This Halloween [Teaser]

The Hellraiser franchise is screaming back to life thanks to Hulu. A new Hulu Original Film is being released this Halloween season and today we can confirm the date it will land is October 7th, 2022!


Creepy New 'BARBARIAN' Clip Puts Justin Long Deep Underground

If you use Airbnb, the upcoming film ‘Barbarian’ might just give you nightmares. 20th Century Studios and New Regency are releasing the film in theaters on September 9, 2022.


Disney+ Bringing KING KONG To Life In New Live Action Series Produced By James Wan!

There’s a brand new King Kong project in the works over at Disney+, being reported by Deadline, with James Wan‘s Atomic Monster on board to produce a live action series for the streamer.

'ARMY OF DARKNESS' 4K Ultra HD Release From Scream Factory Is Packed With A Ton Of Groovy Special Features!

Alright you privative screwheads, listen up! Scream Factory has detailed the special features for their upcoming 4k Ultra HD release of ‘Army Of Darkness’ and we have all the specs for you to drool over below.

Discovery+ And Travel Channel Reveal Massive Slate Of Halloween Programing For Their Ghostober Event!

Even though we are in the dregs of Summer, in just a few weeks, the fall leaves will be upon us and you know what that means…SPOOKY PROGRAMMING GALORE!

New "WEDNESDAY" Featurette Proves Jenna Ortega Was The Perfect Choice For Wednesday Addams

Tim Burton is back at it with a new small screen adaptation of The Addams Family for Netflix entitled simply “Wednesday” and today a featurette released for the show focuses on its star, Jenna Ortega.

'EVIL DEAD RISE' Will Posses Theaters In April 2023!

The Evil Dead franchise is alive once more. New film EVIL DEAD RISE is the upcoming next film in the franchise and we can confirm that it will indeed see the big screen!


'THE NUN 2' Set To Release In Theaters Next Halloween Season!

The next chapter in The Conjuring Universe is fast approaching with the news of The Nun 2 and today we have word from Warner Bros that the film will haunt theaters next Halloween Season.

'SALEM'S LOT' Remake Still Has No Official Release Date From Warner Bros.

With all the recent shake ups happening over at Warner Bros. the most recent iteration of Stephen King’s ‘SALEM’S LOT’ has fallen into the cracks…so to speak.


"SILVER SCREAM CON" From Ice Nine Kills Brings Horror And Heavy Metal To Boston This Weekend!

A new Horror convention is taking over Boston, Massachusetts this weekend when Heavy Metal powerhouses, Ice Nine Kills present “SILVER SCREAM CON” on August 26th–August 28th.

Break Out The Ouija Board For Prime Video's 'MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM' [Trailer]

We have your first official look at Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of author Grady Hendrix book “My Best Friend’s Exorcism”, premiering on the streamer September 30th.

THE WALKING DEAD's Jeffery Dean Morgan Joining Season 4 Of 'THE BOYS'

Season 4 of “THE BOYS” is well into production and today we learned the cast is adding a well known badass to this season in Jeffrey Dead Morgan of “The Walking Dead”.

Evan Peters Transforms Into Jeffrey Dahmer For Upcoming Ryan Murphy Series "DAHMER" For Netflix

This has been one series we have been eagerly awaiting for sure. “American Horror Story” veteran Evan Peters is playing Jeffrey Dahmer in a new Netflix series that re-teams him once again with “AHS” creator Ryan Murphy.


'I Am Legend' Director Taking On Netflix's "BIOSHOCK" Film!

We hadn’t heard much about the rumored “Bioshock” film for Netflix but we finally have some concrete news. Deadline reported that Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, Constantine) has come on board to direct the film.

Original 'FRIDAY THE 13th' Director Teases Possible 13th Film To Be Released Next Year!

It’s been 13 years since we last saw Jason Voorhees on the big screen in a Friday The 13th flick and fans have been clamoring for more ever since. In case you didn’t know, the rights to the franchise have been steeped in legal proceedings between the original films director, Sean Cunningham, and its writer, Victor Miller as far as who gets control of what.

Plot Details And Cast Revealed For GODZILLA VS. KONG 2!

Warner Bros. Monsterverse is ever evolving and its two main stars are getting back into the ring for another flick. Godzilla Vs. Kong 2 is already filming and today we have some new details for the flick. The film will be directed by Adam Wingard and the untitled sequel arrives in theaters on March 15, 2024.

"THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY" - Negan And Maggie Spinoff Gets Official Title

Several upcoming projects will be expanding on The Walking Dead universe and today we have official word about the next one focusing on Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). The original title of this one was “Isle of The Dead” but that has been changed to “Dead City.”

Rob Zombie's 'THE MUNSTERS' Coming To Netflix September 27th!

It was already known that Rob Zombie’s ‘THE MUNSTERS’ was getting a Blu-Ray and VOD release on September 27th but when would the flick hit Netflix?

Danny Huston Will Be Joining Bill Skarsgård In 'THE CROW' Reboot

After what seems like an eternity, The Crow is finally coming back to life in an all new film from director Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman, Ghost in the Shell), with Bill Skarsgård (IT) leading the cast as Eric Draven and singer/actor FKA Twigs co-starring. THR updates on the project tonight, reporting that Danny Huston (30 Days of Night) has signed on.

Netflix Cancels "RESIDENT EVIL" Series After One Season!

After just one season which began back in July, Netflix has officially given a headshot to “Resident Evil” and it is now canceled.

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