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Apple TV+ Unveils First Look At Lars Kepler Adaptation ‘Nocturne’ Starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz & Stephen Graham
London’s FrightFest Rebrands as Tubi FrightFest Under New Sponsorship Deal
Shed Seven Ride Chart-Topping Wave Into New Self-Titled Album and Instantly Sold-Out Intimate London Show
The Devil’s Mouth Official Trailer Teases Claustrophobic Cave Survival Thriller – Coming to Prime Video
‘Her Private Hell’ Trailer: Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton Descend Into Chaos In Nicolas Winding Refn’s Sci-Fi Shocker
- Movie/TV Reviews
‘Toy Story 5’ Movie Review: A Heartfelt Celebration of Imagination in a Digital World
‘Obsession’ Movie Review: The Death of the Meet-Cute and the Dark, Twisted Reality of Controlled Desires
‘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
- Movie/TV/Author Interviews
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
Chuck Tingle Talks ‘Fabulous Bodies’: Turning Influencer Culture into Blood-Soaked Midnight Movie Mayhem
Paul Tremblay on ‘Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep,’ AI, Human Agency and the Horror of Surrendering Ourselves to Technology
HUNGRY Interview: James Nunn, Madison Davenport & Jim Meskimen on Nature’s Deadliest Predator and Avoiding B-movie Animal Attack Clichés
‘We Can’t Stop Progress—We Can Only Mop Up the Mess’: Daniel Kraus on His Sci-Fi Frightmare ‘The Sixth Nik,’ Cronenbergian Biotech, and the Fight for Human Emotion
- Music Reviews
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of June 2026
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
- 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
Scared Straight to Serenity: Finding Catharsis Amidst the Chaos of Horror
Escape Reality: The Most Thrilling Horror Movies That Will Help You Forget the World’s Woes!
Reimagining the ’80s: 10 Movies That Could Shine with a 2020s Twist
Zack Snyder to write and direct long-gestating ‘Escape from New York’ remake
Forget the Blockbusters: 10 Essential ’80s Action Thrillers You Might Have Missed
- Books
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look At Lars Kepler Adaptation ‘Nocturne’ Starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz & Stephen Graham
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
Chuck Tingle Talks ‘Fabulous Bodies’: Turning Influencer Culture into Blood-Soaked Midnight Movie Mayhem
Paul Tremblay on ‘Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep,’ AI, Human Agency and the Horror of Surrendering Ourselves to Technology
2026 Horror Book Releases: CinemaChords’ Most Anticipated Titles for the Second Half of the Year
- Author Interviews
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
Chuck Tingle Talks ‘Fabulous Bodies’: Turning Influencer Culture into Blood-Soaked Midnight Movie Mayhem
Paul Tremblay on ‘Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep,’ AI, Human Agency and the Horror of Surrendering Ourselves to Technology
‘We Can’t Stop Progress—We Can Only Mop Up the Mess’: Daniel Kraus on His Sci-Fi Frightmare ‘The Sixth Nik,’ Cronenbergian Biotech, and the Fight for Human Emotion
Grief, Folklore, and Highway Horror: CJ Leede Talks Grimy New Shocker Novel ‘Headlights’
- Book Reviews
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
Chuck Tingle Talks ‘Fabulous Bodies’: Turning Influencer Culture into Blood-Soaked Midnight Movie Mayhem
‘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
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We’ve crossed the threshold into July, which means it’s time to look back at June’s most essential singles with another edition of Noteworthy Nods:...
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Defiant Britpop survivors Shed Seven are keeping their late-career momentum at a maximum high as they continue to chase rainbows. Fresh off a massive...
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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...
Books
Apple TV+ has debuted a first look at Nocturne, its upcoming 10-episode crime drama adapted from Lars Kepler’s bestselling novels Lazarus and The Sandman....
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Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for The Devil’s Mouth, a new survival shocker from director Jeff Wadlow (Imaginary, Fantasy Island), working from a...
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2024 was a year of significant strides for Lock-In. Sold-out headline tours, BBC Introducing support, and a show-stopping performance at Truck Festival (where frontman...
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The Lathums usher in 2025 with fresh energy and an upbeat, optimistic vibe in Heartbreaker, the first single from their upcoming third album, Matter...
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Rise Against has today dropped Nod, their first new track after a three-year hiatus. Out now on Loma Vista Recordings, Nod is a powerful...
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Liverpool’s electro-rock outfit Courting have kicked off 2025 with a bang, unleashing “After You,” the second tantalizing single from their highly anticipated third album,...
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Welcome to Noteworthy Nods, our weekly roundup where we spotlight the freshest and most exciting indie music singles released over the last few days....
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Essex-based Pet Needs has released an updated version of their early anthem “Punk Isn’t Dead (It’s Just Up For Sale).” The track has been...
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For the first time ever, fans of the Sex Pistols will be able to experience the raw energy of the band’s legendary 1978 U.S....
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Bilk have been steadily building a cult-like grassroots following, but 2025 will be the year they make a significant leap, with the release of...
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Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to the first round of Noteworthy Nods for 2025 — the weekly roundup where we share our top picks...
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Toronto punk powerhouse PUP—Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski—has been on an unstoppable rise since the release of their fourth album,...
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As Doves prepare for the release of their much-anticipated sixth studio album, Constellations For The Lonely (pre-save here), the band’s optimism for the New...
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Noel Gallagher Joins Mantra Of The Cosmos for New Psychedelic Single “Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)”
Get ready to dive into a kaleidoscopic sonic journey as Mantra Of The Cosmos, the British supergroup featuring some of the biggest names in...
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2024 has proven to be a vibrant and exciting year for music, offering a diverse sonic landscape populated by both established titans and thrilling...
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New Mini-Documentary Sheds Light on the Mayhem and Magic that Shaped RAZORLIGHT’s Iconic Debut Album
After the success of Planet Nowhere, Razorlight are closing out 2024 by revisiting their roots. The band premiered their new documentary, Surviving Up All...
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As any seasoned CinemaChords reader will know, over the past 12 months, we’ve been busy immersing ourselves in the music scene—listening to, reviewing, and...
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As the charismatic frontman of the beloved alt-rock band The Lemonheads, Evan Dando found himself at the forefront of the grunge and indie rock...
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It’s been a whirlwind end to the year for Manchester’s own ROLLA, and if their recent successes are anything to go by, they’re only...