Hulu Unveils Chilling Trailer for New Documentary CLOWN PANIC

When children in a small South Carolina community report seeing clowns hiding in the woods in 2016, few believe them. But as sightings spread across the country, panic escalates into school lockdowns, police investigations. and a nationwide media frenzy. Featuring chilling archive footage, viral internet videos and revealing interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, clowns and cultural commentators, "Clown Panic" examines the collision of fear, social media and modern America at a moment of deep national anxiety. Darkly funny, unsettling and unexpectedly emotional, the film uncovers how a bizarre urban legend spiraled into a global moral panic that has echoes that resonate today. 

“Clown Panic” is directed by Ed Perkins and produced by Lightbox’s Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn. Suzanne Lavery serves as Executive Producer. 

HALLOWEEN: The Game Now Available on PlayStation, Xbox, PC

Halloween: The Game, the asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in both Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions. 

"Spooky Stuff You Love" Collection Returns to Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is celebrating Halloween with the launch of its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring the all-new Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the company's seasonal "Spooky Stuff You Love" campaign. The collection arrives Aug. 6 online and at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations.

Halloween Horror Nights Drops FORTNIGHTMARES Scare Zone

Halloween Horror Nights puts a twisted spin on the global video game phenomenon, Fortnite, with an immersive and thrilling scare zone inspired by Fortnitemares, the game’s signature Halloween event. Debuting this fall at  Universal Orlando Resort beginning August 28 and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

HALLOWEEN: THE GAME First Bloody Glimpse at Single Player Story Mode

Halloween: The Game, the upcoming asymmetrical stealth horror game developed and published by IllFonic, co-published with Gun Interactive, alongside partners Compass International Pictures and Further Front, teased the single-player story mode, as seen for the first time during today’s Future Games Show. Pre-orders for the digital edition begin today, with the Standard Edition priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99 (Includes: Game, 1 Exclusive Michael Myers Skin, 2 Exclusive Civilians, and more surprises!).

35th Anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights

This fall, Universal Orlando Resort marks a major milestone as Halloween Horror Nights, the World’s Premier Halloween Event, returns for its 35th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of horror and unleashing terrifying, immersive experiences that continue to redefine Halloween entertainment.

SINNERS Returns to IMAX for Halloween

Moviegoers will soon be able to see Michael B. Jordan in his tour-de-force dual role in Ryan Coogler’s singular film Sinners in IMAX 70MM and in IMAX. The critically- and audience-lauded film—a genre-bending story that weaves together culture, music, family and the supernatural—also stars Hailee Steinfeld, newcomer Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Li Jun Li and Delroy Lindo.  

Timed to Halloween weekend, Sinners returns in IMAX in top markets across North America for one week beginning October 30, 2025, as well as in Canada, U.K., France, Austria, Spain and other international territories.  

Marvel Rivals Unveils New Zombie Mode & Special Halloween Event

Today at gamescom Asia and the Thailand Game Show, Marvel Games and NetEase Games unveiled new announcements and details for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals will see the introduction of a brand new, limited-time PvE Zombie Mode. These announcements were made by Marvel Games Executive Producer Danny Koo during the keynote presentation at gamescom Asia and the Thailand Game Show. 

Mad Cave's Dick Tracy Halloween Special

This Halloween, Mad Cave Studios invites readers to slip into the shadows of The City for a moody new 40-page noir thriller with the DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! From crime fiction powerhouse Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and esteemed writer Michael Moreci (Barbaric), joined by crime editor and consultant Chantelle Aimée Osman, this thrilling one-shot features art by Craig Cermak (Red Team), colors by Mark Englert (Department of Truth), and letters by Jim Campbell (Barbaric)—with Cover A by Geraldo Borges (Thunderbolts) and Cover B by Soo Lee (Disney Villains: Maleficent).

The Haunting of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone players are in for a spooky ride this week when the Haunting arrives this Thursday. The new Seasonal event brings three new Multiplayer maps, Bootown - a Nuketown Halloween variant, Slasher Deathmatch featuring Chucky from Child's Play, a new Zombies Haunted Havoc event, the return of Zombie Royale, and much more. Plus, the Haunting amps up the scares with horrifying new Store offerings, including the arrival of the unstoppable Jason Voorhees, an undead version of The Replacer, the young Predator Dek from the upcoming film Predator: Badlands, and more.

HBO Max Unleashes The “Face Your Demons” Collection

Launching today and continuing throughout October, HBO Max dares viewers to embrace Halloween with a frightening new campaign: “Face Your Demons.” With a best-in-class library ranging from cult classics to new horrors, the streamer is curating a one-stop experience of the scariest films and series the genre has to offer. 

Throughout the month, HBO Max will bring new nightmares to viewers’ homes including the premiere of the HBO Original series “IT: Welcome to Derry” (Debuts 10/26). Film fans can look forward to new Friday night premieres like A24's “Bring Her Back” (Debuts 10/3) and MUBI’s “The Substance” (Debuts 10/10), delivering the perfect cinematic horror experience to kick off the weekend. 

AMC Networks Unveils Official Trailer for “FearFest”

Today, AMC and AMC+ revealed the official “FearFest” trailer featuring award-winning artist, musician and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion, Antebellum, Homecoming), the official host of “FearFest.” Key sponsors are on board for the long-running, annual horror and genre programming event featuring over 650 hours of iconic horror films franchises, new series, specials and more including BACARDÍ Rum and Kraft Heinz as presenting sponsors.

Trailer Drops for The Boulet Brothers' DRAGULA: TITANS SEASON TWO

Today, Shudder revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans, hosted by Emmy-nominated television stars, producers and directors The Boulet Brothers. Featuring fourteen of the fiercest drag artists from past seasons, season two premieres on Tuesday, October 7 on Shudder and AMC+.  

Kick Off the Season with the Barbie 12 Days of Halloween Set

Lovers of this haunting season are in for plenty of tricks and treats with the Barbie Signature 12 Days of Halloween Doll and Accessories. This bewitching vintage-inspired doll is ready for a Halloween bash under the full moon, in a fabulous witch costume complete with a spiderweb lace skirt and magical accessories. As you count down to the big night, reveal frightfully festive extras, like Halloween décor, retro outfit embellishments, and a fierce catwoman costume your doll can wear as a second look. 

Halloween Terrifies PC, Consoles Sept. 8, 2026

As revealed today during PlayStation’s State of Play conference, Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and created in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, steps into a nightmare on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

Newly Restored 4K Version of Trick ‘r Treat Getting Nationwide Release October 14 & 16

Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures  and Saga Arts are digging up a Halloween treat too good to miss — Trick ‘r Treat, is for the first time ever, newly restored in 4K and back on the big screen with partner Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, for a special, long-awaited nationwide re-release of the horror classic on October 14 and 16.

For two nights only, die-hard fans and curious newcomers will have the chance to relive the frights, the laughs, and the twisted traditions of this cult favorite. Plus, audiences will get bonus content straight from writer/director Michael Dougherty himself!

IllFonic Reveals ‘Halloween’, New Asymmetric Horror Experience

Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front will stalk its way to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026, as revealed today on Future Game Show Live from gamescom.

Step into the chilling world of John Carpenter’s genre-defining film, now transformed into a suspenseful one-versus-many stealth horror experience. Put on the iconic mask to become the ultimate slasher, Michael Myers, stalking and executing the citizens of Haddonfield one by one, or striving to thwart Michael Myers’ plans as Civilians determined to save the unaware townsfolk before it’s too late. 

Fall into a new family tradition with SPOOPS

Who changes the leaves? Summons the autumn winds? Wakes ghosts and spirits to haunt houses and chill the air? Why, Spoops, of course! They hatch from the smallest gourds in your local pumpkin patch at the start of every fall; tending to your town to ensure everything is just right for Halloween.

In this story, young Holly Hollowell loves Halloween more than anything, but her dentist parents are totally against any event that promotes tooth-rotting sweets. While other kids trick-or-treat, Holly watches sadly from her window… until the Spoops arrive to turn things around! With their magical help, Holly can finally show her parents the true spirit of Halloween: not the candy, but the joy of expressing yourself, unleashing your imagination, and letting your spooky side soar!

Astro Boy Gets Spooky with Seismic Toys

Seismic Toys in collaboration with Gums Productions, has announced a brand new partnership with the legendary Tezuka Productions to produce officially licensed Astro Boy figurines, available for pre-order right now. The figures mix Tezuka’s iconic Astro Boy with halloween-themed monsters for a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and cuteness.

“Astro Boy is such an important piece of Japanese pop culture,” explains Seismic CCO Alex Rushdy. “We’ve built something totally unprecedented, mixing famous western monsters like werewolves and vampires with the classic Japanese brand. It’s really exciting for us as fans of classic horror and Astro Boy since we were kids. It’s also exciting for us to offer a blind box product at a lower price point than our usual figures.”

NECA Reveals Their DC Comics Ben Cooper Costume Kids

NECA is proud to present the next series in the Ben Cooper Costume Kids Collection, featuring DC Comics icons! Series 5 introduces all-new trick-or-treaters based on the licensed kids’ costumes produced by Ben Cooper, one of the largest Halloween costume manufacturers from the 1950s through the ‘80s.

Standing approximately 6 inches tall, these fully poseable figures perfectly capture the childhood fun of dressing up as your favorite superhero or villain on the spookiest night of the year. Series 5 includes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and the Joker — classic Ben Cooper costumes worn by an inclusive group of kids.