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- News
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
Netflix Sets Premiere Date and Debuts Trailer For ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Docuseries Examining 2005 Trial
- 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 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
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
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...
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The Coral have officially released their thirteenth studio album, 388, across digital platforms and high street retailers today. The wide release follows a two-week...
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In 1996, while the rest of the UK was busy arguing over Parklife vs. Morning Glory, three Northern Irish lads were hard at work...
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...
Box Office
Bleecker Street has debuted the first footage of Victorian Psycho, a dark period horror film directed by Zachary Wigon and adapted by Virginia Feito...
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Wigan’s indie-rock outfit, The Lilacs, are ready to kick off a major new chapter in their career with the release of their debut EP,...
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Revivalry, the dynamic trio from Lincolnshire, is back with their highly anticipated new single, “Lost,” which blends gritty, desert-inspired riffs with an electrifying energy...
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KOKO (Keep On Keeping On) isn’t merely an album title for Lottery Winners; it’s a manifesto. In a time full of anxiety and uncertainty,...
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INTERVIEW: The ‘KOKO’ Mojo, According to Lottery Winners’ Thom Rylance Prior to Fourth Album Release
Leigh’s very own Lottery Winners are all set to release their fourth studio album, KOKO, on Friday, March 21st, 2025. The album is packed...
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Another week has passed, bringing with it an exciting collection of fresh music releases. Thanks to your spot-on recommendations and submissions, our Noteworthy Nods...
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In 2023, with Knowledge Freedom Power, The Slow Readers Club aimed to counter the bleakness of the times. Frontman Aaron Starkey observed, “The world...
Headlines
Legends collide. Mark Pritchard, the architect of ’90s electronica, and Thom Yorke, The Smile and Radiohead frontman, have dropped This Conversation Is Missing Your...
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As anticipation builds for Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’, Liverpool’s...
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Cast are set to embark on a significant milestone in their storied career with the announcement of their ’30 Years of All Change’ tour,...
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Welcome back loyal readers/listeners and happy Friday! We’ve got another week’s worth of music recommendations for you, and we’re excited to share what we’ve...
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Avant-garde angst and the mysteries of the unknown come together in spectacular fashion as Norwich’s Magnolia return with their latest single, Under The Gaze....
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Dutch Mustard, the alt-rock project of Netherlands born Sarah-Jayne Riedel (AKA SJ), has just dropped her latest single, Dreaming, via DM Records. The track,...
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Missed us? We missed you! After a tiny breather, Noteworthy Nods is back in action, serving up the freshest musical goodness. Huge shoutout to...
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Princess Superstar‘s “Perfect (Exceeder)” collaboration with Mason, propelled by the Saltburn soundtrack, has undeniably sparked a remarkable career chapter. The track’s impressive streaming numbers...
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Wigan’s indie-rock outfit The Lilacs are gearing up for a big year, starting with the release of their debut EP, The 395 (To Forever),...
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Manchester’s ROLLA hit the ground running with another brand new track, ‘Beautiful Lie,’ set to drop on March 6th, just a day before the...
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The wait is over! Three years since their last release, Sea Fever has made a triumphant return with their synth-heavy single, “Loose Cut” –...