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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 1d

Strange Journey celebrates the 50th anniv of #RockyHorror, the longest-running theatrical release in history. Directed by Linus O’Brien (son of Richard O'Brien, creator of the orig stage production who played Riff Raff in the film).
– Film Threat #horror #horrorfilm

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 2d

@glowstickent.bsky.social's @darkdeceptiongame.bsky.social – which has sold 6.5M+ copies – has been optioned for a feature film. The #indiedev is known for defeating Monster Energy’s aggressive TM challenge over using “Monsters” in a spinoff title. – @pcgamer.com

#indie #indiegame #game #videogame

The indie horror game that fought back against Monster Energy trademark trolling (and won) is now being made into a movie

That's some real monster energy.

www.pcgamer.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 8d

@screenrant.bsky.social's Andrew Dyce spoke with writer Christian Ward and artist Tristan Jones – whose #comic #EventHorizon: Dark Descent visually depicts "Hell" and the first crew’s fate (along with the "blood orgy" sequence that was cut from the film). #horror #comics #comicbook #graphicnovel

Event Horizon Is Back After 28 Years With the Prequel Fans Deserve

Screen Rant speaks to the team behind Event Horizon's new prequel, giving fans of the cult classic the story they didn't realize they needed most.

screenrant.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 16d

In Hokum, a #horror novelist travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes – only to find that it's haunted by a witch. Starring #AdamScott, the #film looks to be a followup to #DamienMcCarthy’s Oddity – which we reviewed in Ep 4. – @bloody-disgusting.com's @freddyinspace.bsky.social

‘Hokum’ First Look – Adam Scott Stars in NEON Horror Movie from the Director of ‘Oddity’

A horror novelist visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents’ ashes, unaware the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch. That’s the plot synopsis for the upcoming Hokum, the new horror movie f...

bloody-disgusting.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 18d

Celebrating #InternationalPodcastDay with the final episode of Season 1:

Episode 12 of EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast – hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social – features The Animal Kingdom (2023), Thomas Cailley's coming-of-age #horror adventure 🦎

#indiefilm #indie #horrorfilm

S1 E12: The Animal Kingdom

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 22d

Dream Error's Beyond the Doors is an automation #horrorgame where the player surveils their neighbors. Blending puzzle-like challenges with a pervasive sense of #dread, the #game is coming soon to Steam – but you can play the demo now.

@rockpapershotgun.bsky.social's @edwinet.bsky.social #games

Put your neighbours under surveillance in automation horror game Beyond The Doors

This indie horror game casts you as a lonely greasemonkey working in the basement of a dingy, weed-hung apartment building. Your job is to bug your neighbours.

www.rockpapershotgun.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Sep 18

A reimagining of the original 1979 classic #AmityvilleHorror is being helmed by @ponysmasher.social (Annabelle: Creation, Lights Out), with a script penned by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing (Conjuring: Last Rites, Nun II, Autopsy of Jane Doe).
– @thr.com #horror #film #horrormovie #movie #horrorfilm

David F. Sandberg to Direct New ‘Amityville Horror’ Movie for Amazon MGM Studios

Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing ('The Conjuring: Last Rites') wrote the script for the reimagining of the original film.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Sep 8

@balazsronyai.bsky.social's claymation horror game The Children of Clay (free on Steam) is one of the most frightening experiences in years – despite its short, 15-minute duration.

– @pcgamer.com's Ted Litchfield

#horror #game #indiegame #indiegames #horrorgames #claymation #horrorgame

I played this free, 15-minute claymation horror game about examining an ancient idol in the morning while the birds were chirping, and it still scared me more than anything I've played in years

The protagonist of The Children of Clay should have also considered doing his thing in the morning.

www.pcgamer.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Sep 5

@shudder.com released the 1st trailer for V/H/S #Halloween – the 8th installment in the found footage #horror franchise. The #film will premiere on Oct 3 w/segments from a mix of celebrated & emerging filmmakers 🎃

– @pastemagazine.bsky.social's @jimvorel.bsky.social

#horrormovies #horrormovie

Spooky Season Approaches, with First Trailer for V/H/S/Halloween

A V/H/S found footage horror anthology set at HALLOWEEN? Are we sure that's not pushing the boundaries a bit too far?

www.pastemagazine.com

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of all workers and indie artists everywhere. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved day off!

#LaborDayWeekend #laborday #LaborDay2025 #labordayweekend2025 #HappyLaborDay

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 31

Episode 11 of EVIL*ASTERISK horror podcast (with
@indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social) is out – featuring Censor (2021), @pranobaileybond.bsky.social's psychological horror thriller 📼

#horror #podcast #horrormovie #indiefilm #vhs #80s #censor #indie #horrorfilm #thriller #indiemovie

S1 E11: Censor

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · Aug 28

Matthew Renoir (descendent of artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir and great-grandson of filmmaker Jean Renoir) opened #VHS rental store Be Kind Video to provide a physical, community-oriented alternative to streaming services.

– @thr.com

#video #videos #videostore #videorental #indiefilm #indiemovie

Who the Hell Opens a Video Store in 2025? Renoir, That’s Who

A direct descendant of the Impressionist master has made a bold stroke of his own: opening a VHS rental place in Burbank in the age of streaming.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 27

@ifcfilms.bsky.social expanded the theatrical release for Good Boy after the trailer received 1M+ views in 4 days. Starring filmmaker Ben Leonberg’s retriever, Indy, the film is told from the dog’s PoV.

– @indiewire.com's @christianblauvelt.bsky.social

#horror #horrorfilm #horrormovie #goodboy

After 1 Million Trailer Views in 4 Days, IFC Decided to Take ‘Good Boy’ Off Leash

IFC gives 'Good Boy,' told entirely from a dog's point of view, a wide release on October 3 after extraordinary social media buzz.

www.indiewire.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 21

Dead Take – a psychological horror game from
@bafta.org award-winning @surgentstudios.bsky.social (founded by actor @abubakarsalim.bsky.social of Raised by Wolves & House of the Dragon) exposes Hollywood’s dark underbelly.

– @wired.com

#psychologicalhorror #horrorgame #horror #indiegame #game

'House of the Dragon' Actor's New Horror Game Skewers Hollywood

Abubakar Salim’s game "Dead Take" explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.

wired.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 18

Master Japanese #horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa will direct his first-ever #samurai film – which will focus on his signature creepy narratives rather than traditional action or swordfighting.

– @apnews.com's @yurikageyama.bsky.social

#horrormovie #horrorfilm #kiyoshikurosawa

Horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa to bring eerie storytelling to his first samurai film

Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known as a master of horror films, plans to tackle the samurai genre for the first time.

apnews.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 11

Clive Barker is collaborating with @sabergames.bsky.social and Boss Team Games on @hellraisergame.bsky.social – featuring the return of Pinhead voice actor @dougbradley.bsky.social.

– @mmcwhertor.bsky.social on @polygon.com

#horror #game #games #videogames #bossteamgames #pinhead #hellraiser

Hellraiser is finally getting its first ‘true’ game adaptation

No tears, please. It's a waste of good suffering.

www.polygon.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 6

Developer @mikeklubnika.bsky.social, known for Buckshot Roulette, has released an unsettling psychological horror game called s.p.l.i.t – a tense, cerebral experience where players hack a mysterious “unethical superstructure.” – @pcgamer.com

#horror #horrorgame #game #indiegame #indiegames #games

Please enjoy this short, cheap, upsetting psychological horror game about hacking a terrifying supertech machine from the developer of Buckshot Roulette

Which I find somehow more upsetting than Buckshot Roulette.

www.pcgamer.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Aug 1

At the Frontières Co-Production Market last week, Rafael Toledo’s Brazilian horror western Shallow Hell won two awards (PurpleDOG Official Selection and the Outpost MTL).

– @variety.com's @jenniepunter.bsky.social

#horrorfilm #horrorfilms #indiefilm #shallowhell #horror #awards

Brazilian Horror Western ‘Shallow Hell’ Wins Big at Fantasia’s Frontières Market

Also among prize winners are ‘After the End,’ ‘Ballad of Tita and the Machines’ and ‘Make Me A Pizza.’

variety.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 31

Ep 10 of EVIL*ASTERISK #horrorpodcast (with
@indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social) is out!

The Ugly Stepsister (2025) – Emilie Blichfeldt's body horror satire 🩰

bit.ly/the-ugly-ste...

#horrormovie #horrorfilm #horror #podcast #indiefilm #indiemovie #uglystepsister #theuglystepsister #indie

S1 E10: The Ugly Stepsister

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · Jul 31

At @developconference.com, Deep Silver's Martin Wein revealed that 2014's Dead Island 2 “sucked” & was scrapped after playtest feedback – leading to an 8-year delay that saved the franchise.

– @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social

#gamedev #gameindustry #gamesindustry #gamedevelopment

"It would have killed the franchise." Insights into the scrapped 2014 version of Dead Island 2

In a Develop talk on product/market fit, former Deep Silver head of communications Martin Wein described a time when the product disastrously failed to fit the

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 28

Ozzy Osbourne's first acting gig was in the 1986 horror film Trick or Treat – in the role of an anti-heavy metal evangelist!

– @cinemablend.com's Jason Wiese

#ozzyosbourne #horror #horrorcommunity #horrormovie #horrorfan #horrorfilms #horrormovies #horrorfilm

Ozzy Osbourne's First Movie Is An Awesome '80s Horror Flick You Might Not Have Heard Of

A perfect role for the Prince of Darkness.

cinemablend.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 21

@variety.com's William Earl ranks the best #horrormovies of 2025 so far – highlighting a strong year for the genre with box office hits & standout #indiefilms.

#horror #film #sinners #28yearslater #themonkey #finaldestinationbloodlines #deadmail #theshrouds #movie

The Best Horror Movies of 2025 So Far, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ’28 Years Later’ and More

Many great horror movies have already been released this year, including 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' 'Companion' and more.

variety.com

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 15

Australian twin filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou are making a significant impact on the global horror scene with successful, gore-filled movies #TalkToMe & #BringHerBack – filmed in Australia despite Hollywood offers.

– @westaustralian.bsky.social's Ben O'Shea

#horrormovies #indiefilm #horror

Horror-making film twins a shock revelation

Danny and Michael Philippou are putting Australian horror movies on the map.

thewest.com.au

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 4

This #IndependenceDay, let’s remember the true spirit of rebellion: not conforming ... even when it comes to what frightens us.

#july4th #happy4th #fourthofjuly #horrorpodcast #indiefilm #independentfilm #indiefilm #horrormovies #podcastlife #stayscared #horror #creativefreedom

INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · Jul 4

Celebrating the spirit of independence today ☀️

#july4th #4thofjuly #independenceday #julyfourth #fourthofjuly #4thweekend #fireworks #independence #happyindependenceday #happyfourth #happyfourthofjuly #fourthofjulyweekend #summer #summerfun

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · Jul 3

A24's decision to back 19-year-old Kane Parsons' The Backrooms exemplifies a growing trend where YouTube
serves as a crucial launchpad for emerging #horror filmmakers.
– @horrorbiwriter.bsky.social on @slashfilm.bsky.social

#thebackrooms #horrormovie #horrorfilm #movie #film #kaneparsons #a24

A24's New Horror Films Prove One Thing About The Future Of Scary Movies - SlashFilm

A 19-year-old YouTuber is teaming with A24 to make a sci-fi horror film, becoming the youngest director the company has ever worked with.

slashfilm.com

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