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- News
‘STAR PEOPLE’ Brings Real-Life UFO Mystery to the Big Screen This Summer Via Blue Harbor Entertainment
TRAILER: Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke Revisit 2002 World Cup’s Deeply Controversial Fallout in SAIPAN
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods 2025: Batch #19
When Family Isn’t What It Seems: Sophia Bush & Chris Carmack Talk ‘The Stranger in My Home’
Dive Into the Raw, Haunted Heart of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska with the ‘DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE’ Trailer
- Movie/TV Reviews
‘FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES’ Movie Review: Death Has Never Felt So Alive
‘THE UGLY STEPSISTER’ Movie Review: A Gloriously Dark, Gory, and Critically Relevant Horror Fairytale
‘PÁRVULOS’ MOVIE REVIEW – An Expertly Balanced Blend of Terror and Twisted Comedy
‘A NICE INDIAN BOY’ Movie Review: A Film Full of Warmth, Wit, and Cultural Richness
‘IT FEEDS’ Movie Review – Terrifying Horror and a Compelling, Sinister Investigation Collide
- Movie/TV Interviews
When Family Isn’t What It Seems: Sophia Bush & Chris Carmack Talk ‘The Stranger in My Home’
John Maclean Interview: ‘TORNADO’ Blows Into Theaters With a Stirring Tale of Vengeance Set in 1790s Scotland
Interview: Behind the Intense Action of ‘THE LAST GUNFIGHT’ with James Bamford
INTERVIEW: Adam Cesare Talks Frendo’s Riotous Blood Harvest in ‘CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD’ Novel Adaptation
Interview: Duncan Skiles Talks Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid Investigative Thriller ‘Neighborhood Watch’
- Music Reviews
- Music Interviews
From Wigan to the World: The Lilacs’ Ollie Anglesea Talks New EP ‘The 395 (To Forever)’
INTERVIEW: The ‘KOKO’ Mojo, According to Lottery Winners’ Thom Rylance Prior to Fourth Album Release
The Slow Readers Club Discuss New Album ‘Out Of A Dream’ in Exclusive Interview with Aaron Starkie
Starsailor Celebrates 25 Years: James Walsh Talks Special Anniversary Shows and UK Tour [Interview]
In Interview: Kyle Falconer Reveals How Women Inspired His Latest Acoustic Album ‘THE ONE I LOVE THE MOST’
- Features
Rocky Horror Documentary ‘Strange Journey’ Sets UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest Ahead of October Cinema Release
Unhinged, Unpolished, Unforgettable: 10 Wild ’70s and ’80s Cult Horror B-Movies Time Refuses to Tame
10 Top Tier Exorcism-Related Films to Watch in Anticipation of David Midell’s ‘THE RITUAL’
Unlikely Heroes: Why ‘A Working Man’ and Other Everyman Heroes Resonate
Forget the Blockbusters: 10 Essential ’80s Action Thrillers You Might Have Missed
- Competitions
WIN Tense and Violent Western ‘THE LAST MANHUNT’ Starring Jason Momoa
WIN Action-Packed Thriller ‘HIGH HEAT’ Starring Don Johnson and Olga Kurylenko
WIN LUCIFER: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON ON DVD – OUT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY NOW
WIN THE CONJURING 2 ON DVD – OUT NOW ON BLU-RAY AND DVD
WIN FRIEND REQUEST ON DVD – OUT NOW ON BLU-RAY AND DVD
- Books
Bella Thorne Stars in Darkly Disturbing SAINT CLARE, Lands North American Release Through Quiver Distribution
Wellness Gets Unsettling Upgrade in “Trauma Dump” – New Audio Horror Series from >rekt Author Alex Gonzalez
A Knock at the Door Triggers a Family’s Worst Nightmare in Trailer for Twist-Filled Chiller ‘The Stranger in My Home’
‘CAUGHT STEALING’ Trailer Drops: First Look at Aronofsky Thriller Starring Austin Butler and Matt Smith
Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro Interview: Uncovering the Dark Legacy of BOCHICA’s Haunted La Casona
- Author Interviews
Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro Interview: Uncovering the Dark Legacy of BOCHICA’s Haunted La Casona
INTERVIEW: Cat Scully Meditates on the Dark Fascination with Fame in ‘BELOW THE GRAND HOTEL’
From Remorse to Redemption: Alex North Talks Latest Thriller “The Man Made of Smoke”
CLOUT OF PRINT: Author David Sodergren Talks ‘DEATH SPELL’ – His Most Extreme Horror Outing Yet
Haunting, Encroaching Echoes of Youth: Chuck Wendig Unpacks Latest Novel ‘The Staircase in the Woods’
- Book Reviews
Chilling Reads Ahead: CinemaChords’ Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Novels for 2025
“EVERYTHING THE DARKNESS EATS” Book Review: A Poignantly Provocative Supernatural Shocker
“SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX” Book Review: A refreshingly inventive twist on familiar thriller trappings
“I Have Some Questions for You” Book Review: An Ingeniously Elaborate, Poignant Whodunnit Thriller
“The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories” Review: A satisfyingly cohesive collection of haunting and heartfelt tales
Cult Cinema
Unhinged, Unpolished, Unforgettable: 10 Wild ’70s and ’80s Cult Horror B-Movies Time Refuses to Tame
In the gloriously chaotic world of ’70s and ’80s horror cinema, low budgets, wacky premises, and unpolished execution were not bugs – they were...
Box Office
David Midell‘s (The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain) The Ritual is all set to release in theaters on June 6, 2025, a film that tells...
Box Office
With the release of David Ayer‘s (The Beekeeper, End of Watch) A Working Man this Friday, it’s the perfect time to revisit action heroes...
Box Office
A haunting mystery rooted in one of America’s most notorious UFO sightings is headed to the big screen. Blue Harbor Entertainment has today announced...
Box Office
20th Century Studios’ upcoming feature Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere pulls back the curtain on the haunting, stripped-down masterpiece that is Bruce Springsteen’s 1982...
Box Office
Freaky Tales (releasing April 4th, 2025) promises a dark, chaotic journey back to 1987 Oakland through interwoven stories that showcase a talented ensemble cast...
Books
At CinemaChords, we’re passionate about all things entertainment—whether it’s the latest film, a timeless album, or a must-read book. With that in mind, we...
Books
Cloning has captivated the human imagination for decades, sparking questions about identity, morality, and the nature of existence. From the first inkling of cloning...
Cult Cinema
The 1980s were a golden era for movies, giving birth to some of the most iconic, genre-defining films of all time. Whether you were...
Cult Cinema
Horror movies often get a bad rap. They’re seen as gratuitously violent, psychologically damaging, and a blight on society. But beneath the surface of...
Killer Chords
The SXSW Film Festival 2025 is almost upon us, and genre fans are in for an exciting lineup of films that promise to offer...
Books
A new adaptation of Stephen King‘s chilling short story The Monkey is set to hit theaters on February 21. Directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs,...
Box Office
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love and romance — it’s also the perfect opportunity to dive into the darker side of things. With the...
Box Office
In anticipation of Steven Soderbergh‘s latest spine-chilling masterpiece, Presence, hitting theaters tomorrow, January 25, we decided to explore ten extraordinary ghost movies that defy...
Box Office
In the realm of thrillers, few scenarios are as unnerving as finding yourself stranded in a confined space with unsavoury characters. With this in...
Books
Werewolves have been a staple of horror for centuries, but with the forthcoming release of Leigh Whannell’s (The Invisible Man, Upgrade, Insidious: Chapter 3) Wolf Man, the...
Cult Cinema
In times when life feels overwhelming, one of the best ways to momentarily escape is by diving into the world of horror films. While...
Cult Cinema
As we navigate an era of rapid technological advancement, with artificial intelligence becoming ever more sophisticated and prominent in our daily lives, it’s understandable...
Cult Cinema
‘Twas Christmas Adam, and the twinkling lights stretched as far as the eye could see. Carolers weaved from door to door, and the festive...