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- News
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of May 2026
TRAILER: Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Reworks the Slasher With Affection and Irreverence
Lucky Strike trailer offers first look at Scott Eastwood in Rod Lurie’s Battle of the Bulge War Drama
Maika Monroe goes full gothic killer in first ‘Victorian Psycho’ teaser
The Coral Officially Release New Album ‘388’ Following Surprise Physical-Only Launch
- Movie/TV Reviews
‘HOKUM’ Movie Review: A Meticulously Malignant Psychological Conundrum Served with Caustic Wit
Future Perfect: 10 Sci‑Fi Films That Find Hope Amid the Rise of AI and Technology
‘She Dances’ Movie Review: A Humorous, Heartwrenching Journey Through Family Connection and Intergenerational Grief
‘Sheepdog’ Movie Review: A Stark and Compassionate Look at Life After Service and the Arduous Path To Post-Traumatic Growth
‘Mimics’ Movie Review: A Polished Ventriloquist Horror Rom-Com That Struggles to Find Its Voice
- Movie/TV/Author Interviews
Author Nick Cutter Talks ‘The Dorians’: His Latest Horror Vision Examining the Fantasy of Eternal Flesh
Sara van Os Talks ‘Decomposition Book,’ Necrotic Narratives, and the Capacity of Stories for Human Connection
Tuning Into Terror: Author TJ Payne on Re-wiring Haunted House Tropes into a Clinical Nightmare
Author Nat Cassidy on Crafting a Travelogue of Terror with His Debut Anthology “I Know A Place”
Aimee Pokwatka Talks New Novel ‘Accumulation’: haunted homes, childhood terrors, and everyday unease
- Music Reviews
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of May 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of April 2026
Album Review: ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’ by Crocodylus: A Frenetic, Deftly Formulated Portrait of Modern Malaise
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of March 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of February 2026
- Music Interviews
Sydney’s Crocodylus Talk Doubling Down on Garage-Punk Chaos with New Album ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’
Riding a Maximum High: Shed Seven celebrate 30 years with Triumphant ‘Shedcember X’ Winter Tour
Rick McMurray Talks The Transition from ASH to Solo Side Project BURNED AS WITCHES
Tom Clarke Talks Social Disguises: The Enemy’s Comeback Album Made on Their Own Terms
INTERVIEW: Composer Geoff Zanelli on Navigating Tonal Whiplash to Score ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’
- Features
Forget the Blockbusters: 10 Essential ’80s Action Thrillers You Might Have Missed
Unearthed Frights: 10 Underrated Indie Horror Films That Deserve Your Attention
Unhinged, Unpolished, Unforgettable: 10 Wild ’70s and ’80s Cult Horror B-Movies Time Refuses to Tame
‘Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon’ Sequel Set As Scott Glosserman Confirms ‘Behind The Mask II’
Future Perfect: 10 Sci‑Fi Films That Find Hope Amid the Rise of AI and Technology
- Books
The Best Book-to-Movie-to-Music Trios: When Stories Inspire More Than One Medium
Author Nick Cutter Talks ‘The Dorians’: His Latest Horror Vision Examining the Fantasy of Eternal Flesh
Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated Acquires Nat Cassidy Horror Novella ‘Rest Stop’ For Feature Adaptation
Rafe Spall-Led Sherlock Holmes Series “The Death Of Sherlock Holmes” Rolls Cameras In Europe
Sara van Os Talks ‘Decomposition Book,’ Necrotic Narratives, and the Capacity of Stories for Human Connection
- Author Interviews
Author Nick Cutter Talks ‘The Dorians’: His Latest Horror Vision Examining the Fantasy of Eternal Flesh
Sara van Os Talks ‘Decomposition Book,’ Necrotic Narratives, and the Capacity of Stories for Human Connection
Tuning Into Terror: Author TJ Payne on Re-wiring Haunted House Tropes into a Clinical Nightmare
Author Nat Cassidy on Crafting a Travelogue of Terror with His Debut Anthology “I Know A Place”
Aimee Pokwatka Talks New Novel ‘Accumulation’: haunted homes, childhood terrors, and everyday unease
- Book Reviews
‘The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre’ Book Review: A Retirement Home Slasher that Finds Life and Tenacity in the Shadow of Death
Chilling Reads Ahead: CinemaChords’ Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Novels for July 2025
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
Music News
We’ve hit the final Friday of the month, which means it’s time to clock out and dive into another edition of Noteworthy Nods –...
MUSIC
We’ve reached the last Friday of the month, which can only mean one thing: Another edition of Noteworthy Nods – our monthly roundup of...
MUSIC
Since forming in 2015, Crocodylus have evolved from Sydney garage-punk regulars into a tightly wound five-piece with a far sharper sense of direction. On...
Box Office
The first official trailer has just dropped for Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming slasher spin, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. The film marks the...
MOVIES
In a deal that effectively signaled the end of the Cannes market’s biggest bidding war, Warner Bros’ new specialty label Clockwork has walked away...
MUSIC
Stop what you’re doing – it’s time for Noteworthy Nods, our weekly round-up of the hottest new tracks blasting through our office speakers! Last...
MUSIC
Drop what you’re doing – it’s time for Noteworthy Nods: our weekly round-up of the freshest new tunes pumping through our office speakers! Last...
MUSIC
Each week sees the release of a new wave of exciting musical content, just waiting to find an audience. Once again, our thanks go...
MUSIC
Every week our team devotes a great deal of time and effort to selecting the latest and most noteworthy music releases for our weekly...
MUSIC
Another week, another round of Noteworthy Nods, in which we select the very best from the week’s new music releases. As always, this week’s...
MUSIC
The past week has seen the release of a wealth of new music, with each new release offering something new and exciting. Your feedback...
Music News
Another week sees us return with a wealth of new releases, which we hope you willbe spinning on repeat as much as we have...
MUSIC
Each week brings a new wave of exciting musical releases just waiting to be uncovered and appreciated. As always, thank you to our constant readers...
Music Interviews
The late, great Andy Rourke was a true musical icon, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his virtuosic bass playing and prolific...
MUSIC
Another week has passed, bringing with it a huge array of incredible new music releases. Thanks to your on-point recommendations and submissions, our Noteworthy...
MUSIC
Following a brief summer holiday hiatus, we’re excited to share our latest, most comprehensive roundup of our favorite new music releases from the past...
Headlines
We’re only halfway through the year but there’s no denying that 2024 has already delivered a veritable bounty of bangers, all of which we’ve...
MUSIC
Another week, another round of great new tunes for your listening pleasure! Thanks as always to everyone who submitted songs for this week’s playlist...
MUSIC
Following a brief hiatus, we’re back with a slightly-longer-than-usual round of our favorite new music releases. The past couple of weeks have seen an...
MUSIC
Another week and the weekend’s fast approaching, so here we are again with yet another bumper crop of brand new releases that we hope...
MUSIC
Another week, another round of great new tunes for your listening pleasure! Thanks as always to everyone who submitted songs for this week’s playlist...
MUSIC
As that dreaded “Blue Monday” has reared its head once again, we’re here to hopefully lift your spirits with another batch of Noteworthy Nods....