All articles tagged with #horror franchise
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ComicBookMovie.com
The trailer for Scream 7 reveals a focus on Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, as she faces a new Ghostface killer seeking revenge, with returning cast members and new characters, set for release on February 27, 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Dark Horizons
Paramount Pictures has released the teaser trailer for 'Scream 7,' featuring Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott confronting a new Ghostface killer while protecting her family, with the film set to release on February 27th.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ set a franchise record with $8.5 million in previews, boosting the box office as the horror film approaches a potential $50 million domestic debut and over $50 million internationally, despite mixed critical reviews.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The Conjuring movies, inspired by the real-life cases of ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren, have become the most lucrative horror franchise, but critics highlight that the films often dramatize tragic family stories involving abuse and trauma, raising questions about the line between entertainment and exploitation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a disappointing final installment in the horror franchise, leaning more into sentimentality and family drama than delivering the scares, with a nostalgic but less effective approach to horror.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
'Conjuring 4' is projected to debut with over $50 million at the box office, potentially marking a record for the franchise, and aims for a global launch exceeding $100 million, signaling a strong comeback for Warner Bros. after a slow summer.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Scream 7 is set to be released on February 27, 2026, with returning stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, along with new cast members. The film will focus more on suspense and less gore, with director Kevin Williamson returning to write and direct. The franchise continues to evolve, with key characters and original cast members making comebacks, and the story expected to follow Sidney Prescott's character more closely.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Alison Brie discussed her potential return for 'Scream 7' and criticized the franchise's trend of keeping too many characters alive, suggesting the core group should be reduced or killed off to maintain tension. She also expressed regret over the death of Dewey Riley and highlighted the ongoing trend of resurrecting characters. The film is set to release in 2026 with a returning cast and new additions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Deadline
Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' is returning to write the seventh installment of the horror franchise, which has seen significant box office success and expanded its creative scope by exploring different time periods and settings.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
A seventh 'Final Destination' movie is in development at New Line Cinema, with returning co-writer Lori Evans Taylor, following the success of 'Bloodlines,' the sixth film in the franchise which became the highest-grossing installment. The new film will continue the series' legacy of horror and suspense, with key producers returning to oversee the project.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
John Krasinski will write and direct 'A Quiet Place Part III,' set for release on July 9, 2027, continuing the successful horror franchise about sound-sensitive alien monsters, with no cast announced yet.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to future 'Saw' films from Twisted Pictures, while Lionsgate retains a 50% stake in the franchise, which includes 10 movies and various merchandise. The deal returns the franchise to its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, with Wan expressing enthusiasm for the future of the series under Blumhouse's leadership.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by IGN
Michael Biehn joins an exclusive Hollywood club by appearing in Alien, Terminator, and Predator movies, now adding a role in Predator: Killer of Killers, which was a deliberate choice by the director to complete the set of characters who have faced off against a Terminator, Alien, and Predator.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
Blumhouse is acquiring the rights to the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, with Lionsgate remaining a partner owning 50%, as James Wan, the creator, reconnects with the IP. No new movie is currently in development, and previous plans for 'Saw XI' have been stalled due to creative differences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to reprise her role as Julie James in a new installment of the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' franchise, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and produced by Sony Pictures. The film, which also sees the return of Freddie Prinze Jr., will be released in theaters on July 18. Hewitt expressed her excitement about returning to the role that significantly impacted her career, emphasizing her desire to portray a meaningful continuation of her character's story.