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- News
Ash Bringing ‘1977’ Back to the Future with Deluxe 30th Anniversary Editions and Global Tour Dates
STUDIOCANAL Debuts ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Trailer, Teasing “Most Savage and Terrifying Ride to Date”
‘Office Romance’ Trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein Star In Netflix Rom-Com in Which Workplace Boundaries (And Hearts) Are Tested
‘Resident Evil’ Trailer: Zach Cregger Reboots Franchise With Story Drawn From ‘Resident Evil’ Game Sequels
‘Corporate Retreat’ Trailer: Alan Ruck, Rosanna Arquette Lead Survival Shocker As Company Conflicts Escalate Into Carnage
- 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
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
‘I Swear’ Interview: Robert Aramayo and Kirk Jones on the Life of John Davidson and Tourette’s Advocacy
- Music Reviews
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
Album Review: ‘Social Disguises’ by The Enemy: Fuelled by Frustration, Fired Up by Experience
- 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
‘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
‘Bloodsport’ Remake in the Works at A24 with Michaela Coel Writing and Directing
Revisiting Romero: Daniel Kraus on New Book Partially Devoured and the Enduring Terror of Night of the Living Dead
‘The Exorcist’: Sasha Calle Joins Mike Flanagan’s Reimagining of Cult Classic
- Books
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
Amy Jane Stewart Discusses ‘Hex House’ and Its Terrifying, Reality-Rooted Fairytale Foundations
- Author Interviews
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
Amy Jane Stewart Discusses ‘Hex House’ and Its Terrifying, Reality-Rooted Fairytale Foundations
- 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
In 1996, while the rest of the UK was busy arguing over Parklife vs. Morning Glory, three Northern Irish lads were hard at work...
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We’ve reached the last Friday of the month, which can only mean one thing: Another edition of Noteworthy Nods – our monthly roundup of...
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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...
Author Interviews
Author Sara van Os is a Mexican-American, self-professed decomposition nerd who has, since college, been working in hospitality while diligently collecting stories of decidedly...
Author Interviews
Aimee Pokwatka Talks New Novel ‘Accumulation’: haunted homes, childhood terrors, and everyday unease
A terrifyingly close-to-home sense of everyday unease runs through all of Aimee Pokwatka’s work, turning familiar spaces into something slightly off-kilter. The author of...
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Despite their modest DIY beginnings, recording in the confines of lead vocalist Ashley Abbedeen’s bedroom, Hotgirl soon established themselves as a force to be...
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London’s jagged garage-rockers, BERRIES (Holly Carter – lead vocals & guitar, Lauren Cooper – bass, and Lexi Clark – drums) are poised to make...
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The past week has seen the release of a wealth of new music, with each new release offering something new and exciting. Your feedback...
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Through a relentless schedule of sweaty, frantic gigs in basement venues, raucous house parties, and coveted slots at some of the most in-demand club...
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The iconic Welsh rock band Stereophonics has announced plans for their largest-ever UK and Ireland tour, set to take place across the summer of...
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Entertainment Film Distributors today unveiled the first official trailer for Michael Gracey‘s biopic Better Man, which offers a dazzling, poignant, and singular portrait of...
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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...
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As Shed Seven celebrates an impressive three decades as a beloved musical act, the band has devised a landmark project to commemorate such a...
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Soccer Mommy, the musical moniker of Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sophie Allison, has revealed details of her forthcoming album, Evergreen. Already preceded with the...
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Hailing from New York City’s thriving DIY music underground, the alternative rock band Monobloc has rapidly gained prominence with their distinctive sound and today...
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Last night’s press launch of the Isle of Wight Festival exhibition “Experience 25” at London’s O2 was an electrifying celebration of the festival’s storied...
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The Royston Club Talks New Single ‘The Patch Where Nothing Grows’ and Hints at Imminent Sophomore LP
The Welsh indie-rock quartet Royston Club has firmly established itself as a rising force to be reckoned with in the vibrant, competitive indie music...
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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...
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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...
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Hector Delicious, George Van den Broek, and Milo-G have long been associated with the Yellow Days live band, having performed together since their teenage...
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The Howl & The Hum, the musical project spearheaded by Leeds-based songwriter Sam Griffiths, is set to debut its latest single, “Echo,” at the...
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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...