Polygon.com - Horror

Horror master James Wan's greatest movie franchise officially returns in 3 weeks

Aimee Hart — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:12 GMT

It’s been 15 years since filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Whannell joined forces to create a horror franchise that shook up what audiences knew and expected from the paranormal subgenre. While other directors and writers would go on to steer the franchise after the third film,both Wan and Whannell have remained close to their creation, mostly as producers. The latest entry is no exception.

The Walking Dead expands on Netflix in 2027 in $500 million deal

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:20:25 GMT

The Walking Dead will continue to shamble on Netflix for at least another five years. On Thursday, Netflix and AMC announced a multi-year deal to keep TV seriesThe Walking Dead — all 177 episodes — streaming on Netflix and to bring it to new territories, including the U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. The deal is reportedly worth $500 million — if you want to know where your Netflix subscription fees are going.

Resident Evil 2 surpasses RE5 as series' best-selling game

Elijah Gonzalez — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:08:23 GMT

Move over, Chris Redfield, Claire and Leon are taking your spot on the podium. As part of Capcom’s quarterly earnings report, the company released updated sales figures for several of its biggest games, revealing that Resident Evil 2'sremake has dethroned Resident Evil 5 as the series’ best-selling title.

Mads Mikkelsen's three-part psychological thriller is a spine-chilling masterpiece you'll watch in 1 week

Aimee Hart — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:12 GMT

As Obsession and Interview with the Vampire have proven, people are hungry for horror in which the line between psychological terror and possessive romance is as blurry as my eyesight when I’ve misplaced my glasses. The love for dark romance largely stems from Gothic literature, where there is something inherently thrilling about exploring the taboo. It makes the idea of all-consuming infatuation and the moral ambiguity in the media we consume feel equally exciting and disturbing.

For Star Wars 50th anniversary, Disney is officially remaking the original trilogy

Aimee Hart — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:35:58 GMT

The 50th anniversary of Star Wars is just around the corner, and Lucasfilm is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the legendary original trilogy that gave birth to a galaxy-changing franchise beloved by millions around the globe.

Cult horror movie Jennifer's Body is coming back, here's what it should (and shouldn't) do

Aimee Hart — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:32:08 GMT

It's been 17 long years since director Karyn Kusama and writer Diablo Cody came together to debut the horror-comedy Jennifer's Body. At the time of its release, the film failed to find its audience and was considered a commercial box-office flop, but over the years, it has gained cult-classic status and developed a devoted following — particularly among queer horror fans.

Forget Obsession, the bloodiest thriller of 2026 is officially 3 weeks away

Aimee Hart — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:12 GMT

As many horror aficionados will tell you, if you’re looking to watch something truly disgusting, bloody, and gut-churning, all you have to do is pull up director Eli Roth’s filmography. Best known for the sadistic Hostel series, along with genre classics like Cabin Fever and Thanksgiving, Roth has never shied away from whipping up controversy with his theatrical use of gore and body horror. Critics and fans alike often cite his projects as ‘torture porn’, most of which prioritize shock value over storytelling.

Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd get the 4K steelbook treatment

Aimee Hart — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:45:04 GMT

If you're the kind of person who won't stop waxing poetic aboutThe Nightmare Before Christmas or take great pride in explaining why Wednesday is Tim Burton's best TV series yet, then you're going to be in for a real treat this September.

Netflix's Frankenstein gets physical deluxe edition from Criterion

Austin Manchester — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:12:14 GMT

In a win for physical disc collectors (suck it, Sony), Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is getting a gorgeous deluxe edition physical release this fall from the Criterion Collection. Better yet, it'll arrive in time for you to add Frankenstein to your Halloween movie marathon lineup.

Stranger Things gets new "VHS Special Edition" release on Netflix

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:50:48 GMT

Netflix just dropped a new version of Stranger Things season 1 that's remastered — or demastered — to give the sci-fi horror streaming hit an all-new, '80s-inspired look. For any Netflix subscribers looking for a reason not to pay for the streaming service's high-end 4K plan, the new Stranger Things: VHS Special Edition is the strongest case against upgrading.