With summer (unofficially) over and the Halloween season now in full swing, these weekly recaps are about to be packed with new horrors both at home and in theaters!
Eight new horror movies will be released in this first full week of September, and trust me when I say that even that makes for a quiet week compared to what’s coming soon.
Here’s all the new horror coming. September 6 – September 11, 2022!
First, Dread’s small cinema released On Demand yesterday, a multiversal madness horror anthology also coming to Blu-ray on October 11 this year.
Sit back, relax and get uncomfortable…
From creators of butt boy, small cinema it is said to be “a twisted tale of seemingly unconnected strangers whose lives will change in incredible and bizarre ways forever. As reality unravels, each person must face incredible challenges from a multiverse that seeks answers to the essential questions of life, death, love and destiny in our future.”
Tyler Cornack managed small cinemawritten by Cornack, Ryan Koch and Bill Morean.
Tyler Rice, Philip Ursino, Sam Landers, Kristina Clifford, Shelby Dash, Austin Lewis, Olivia Herman, Matt Rubano, Kyle Lewis, Matt Rasku, Tyler CornackY Kevin Michael Moran star.
Shudder brings the long-awaited and award-winning Shudder Original Saloum to its streaming service this Thursday, September 8, a Senegalese horror movie.
The film, written and directed by Jean-Luc Herbulot (Distributor), was a featured release for Midnight Madness at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, before playing Fantastic Fest 2021, the Red Sea International Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Film Festival of 2021.
In SaloumDowned after hit-and-run and taking out a Guinea-Bissau drug lord, the legendary mercenaries known as the Bangui Hyenas (Chaka, Rafa, and Midnight) must hide their loot of stolen gold, lying low long enough to repair and refuel his plane and escape back to Dakar, Senegal. When they take refuge in a holiday camp in the coastal region of Sine-Saloum, they do their best to mingle with their fellow travelers; including a mute named Awa, with her own secrets of her own, and a policeman who may be after them, but it’s Chaka who hides the darkest secret of all. Unbeknownst to the other hyenas, he brought them there for a reason and once his past catches up with him, his decisions have devastating consequences and threaten to unleash hell on them all.
“Saloum is a bold combination of horror, revenge thriller and African folklore that deserves all the praise it has received at festivals,” said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler. “We are proud to share this incredibly original and exciting film from the distinctive voice of Jean Luc Herbulot with our members and viewers.”
Saloum stars Yann Gael, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Roger Sallah, Bruno Henry, Marielle Salmier Y Mentor Ba.
adrienne king survived Mrs. Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th and she will make her return to horror in The dead girl in apartment 03available on Digital this Thursday.
This one comes courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing.
“After recently moving to New York City, a young woman is horrified to discover that her roommate has died in their apartment under mysterious circumstances. After her body is taken away by the police, Laura soon senses a disturbing presence in her apartment and paranormal signs that she will soon be the next victim. With the help of a pair of New York detectives, Laura must uncover the secret behind her roommate’s death before it’s too late.
Laura Dooling (Blue blood) Y Michael Schantz (city on a hill) also star in the indie horror flick, the latest from the cult auteur kurtis spieler (cult classic New York Ninja).
This week’s biggest release is the horror movie Unhinged. Barbarian, which has been earning rave reviews. 20th Century and New Regency will bring it to theaters on September 9.
In Barbariana young woman (georgina campbell) traveling to Detroit for a job interview books a rental house. But when he arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double occupied and a strange man (bill skarsgard) is already staying there.
Against his better judgment, he decides to spend the night, but soon discovers that there is much more to fear than an unexpected guest.
Written and directed by Zach Creggerthe film also stars justin long, Matthew Patrick Davis, Richard Brake, Kurt Braunohler Y butler jaymes.
After its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, Saban Films will enter the house of darkness in limited theaters on September 9, 2022 and on VOD platforms on September 13.
Drag Me to Hell Y Canine‘s justin long Y kate bosworth (Black Rock, before I wake up) both star in this seductive thriller from director neil labute (the wicker man).
In the film…
“Driving back to his secluded estate after meeting at a local bar, a player looking to score thinks his beautiful, mysterious date will be another casual hookup. As they get to know each other, their flirtation turns playful, sexy, and sinister. Hoping to get lucky, your luck may have run out.”
The trailer spills the beans on house of darkness being a “reinvention” of the classic horror tale by Bram Stoker draculawhich is something that was not spoiled by previous marketing.
Joe Lipsett Reviewed house of darknesscalling it “a simple and hilarious black comedy”, adding: “house of darkness makes for a witty, occasionally cheesy, frequently hilarious date night.”
Director steven c miller (Silent night, first murder, escape plan 2) returns to the horror genre with his next film, titled Margaux and it’s coming this Friday from Paramount.
The film will be available on digital media.
madison pettis (he is all that), Vanessa Morgan (Riverdale) Y richard armon (the 100) star in the film, which pits a group of friends against an insidious smart home.
“What Margaux wants, she gets. As a group of seniors celebrate their final days of college in a smart home, the house’s highly advanced artificial intelligence system, Margaux, begins to assume a lethal presence of its own. A weekend of carefree partying turns into a dystopian nightmare when they learn of Margaux’s plans to eliminate her tenants one way or another.
“Time begins to run out as the group desperately tries to survive and outsmart the smart home.”
The cast also includes Lochlyn Munro, Jedidiah Goodacre, Phoebe Miu, Jordan Buhat, Brittany MitchellY louis lay. The script was written by nick waters Y Chris Beyrooty.
The power of Bloody Disgusting SCREAMING BOX will launch its next exclusive this Friday, Ivan Castellin depth documentary The rise of the synthesizers by Mutiny Pictures.
The documentary is narrated by john carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, They Live)!
The rise of the synthesizers Delve into the world of Synthwave, the ’80s-inspired genre that has been the backdrop for incredible shows and movies like “Stranger Things.”“, Beyond the Gates, Turbo Kid, The Guestand more.
“The rise of the synthesizers traverses nine countries, interviewing the scene’s biggest stars and original pioneers. The film explores the roots of the now emerging synthwave scene, tracing its humble online and underground beginnings to its impact on pop culture today.”
In the documentary they appear Carpenter Brut, Dance With the Dead, Power Glove, Gunship, CelldwellerY GosTamong others.
Netflix suspense End of the road holes Queen Latifah Y Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges against a murderer, and the film will premiere on Netflix this Friday, September 9.
Netflix advances: “In this high-octane action thriller, a cross-country road trip becomes a highway to hell for Brenda and her family. Alone in the New Mexico desert, they have to fight for their lives when they become the target of a mysterious assassin.”
Beau Bridges, Mychala Faith Lee, Shaun DixonY Frances Lee McCain also star.
Millicent Shelton directed the thriller, written by Christopher J Moore Y david loughey.