Freeform’s 31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Returns

This October, Freeform’s coven is growing! “31 Nights of Halloween” returns with the highly anticipated premiere of “Coven Academy” and a lineup of classics, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Casper,” guaranteed to raise the spirits.

Stop or Spread an Undead Apocalypse in AMONG SHADOWS

Among Shadows, the asymmetric PvP social deduction game set during an ancient apocalyptic infection from TMXN Games, cleanses the corrupted land on PC via Steam on Friday, Sept. 24, 2026. Check out the debut demo now through Monday, Aug. 31.

Plague and chaos ravage a once-prosperous country, turning the lands into a blighted living hell. Trace the infection to its source and halt its spread as a faithful Envoy of the Order of the Secret Fire. 

Engage in fast-paced action combat as one of ten distinct Envoys, each wielding specialized techniques. Master the blade as Samurai, cast devastating lightning bolts as Wind Talker, or unleash holy strikes as heavy-armored Paladin.

Fire and Ice Board Game Coming This Winter

Dynamite Entertainment is uniting two legendary artistic families, as the realm of Fire and Ice transitions to the tabletop with a board game that allows fans to roleplay and enjoy its enchanting universe. Originally launched through crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the game will be available in retail stores this November for those who didn't get a chance to back it earlier.

The Sequel to Beloved Horror Adventure Returns with Sally Face 2

Sally Face 2, the supernatural, post- apocalypse adventure from developer Portable Moose, reveals unrelenting horror and dark adventures for Steam Early Access, with consoles and mobile ports to come at a later date.

Continuing after the haunting climax of Sally Face, Sal and his friends continue to navigate a dark and unforgiving world where terror lurks around every corner and even the release of death holds no relief. Guide this broken group of survivors in a horrifying narrative-driven adventure game filled with complex puzzles and gut-wrenching story twists inspired by 90’s cartoons and other nightmarish visions.

Magnolia Pictures NEVER AFTER DARK

NEVER AFTER DARK follows Airi (Hoshi), a wandering medium who spends her life guiding restless spirits out of the world of the living. Summoned to an isolated country house, she comes face to face with a grotesque apparition with powers that defy Airi’s experience. As she digs deeper into the house’s past, a secret comes to light — and Airi finds herself hunted by a far more unpredictable force. For the first time, her greatest adversary is not the supernatural, but the living.

Just Beyond the Ordinary Lies WILDWOOD

In theatres everywhere October 23, Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.

Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother becomes a high-stakes journey into a forbidden forest filled with enchanted creatures, unlikely allies, and formidable adversaries, where an entire hidden realm hangs in the balance. In an era of automation, LAIKA delivers its most ambitious and globally accessible film yet, combining human-crafted artistry with large-scale cinematic storytelling.

Oni Press Reveals SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH

Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997 – and the world-renowned Archie Comic Publications, Inc. are proud to unveil the first look at the stunning covers for SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1, the latest in an all-new line of comics from Oni Press and Archie Comics launching in September, timed to Archie’s 85th anniversary. Debuting in October, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1—from Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One, EC’s Blood Type) and Eisner Award nominee Kano (Daredevil, Gotham Central) —will feature a main cover by series artist Kano as well as regular and limited edition variants by Kano, Eisner Award-nominated cover artist Marguerite Sauvage (Action Comics), Naomi Franq (Tales from Harrow County: Death's Choir), Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Caroline Cash (PeePee PooPoo), legendary Archie Comics artist Dan Parent (Life with Kevin), Eisner Award–winning artist Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), and Mahmud Asrar (Conan the Barbarian)!

Jackie Gleason: Library of the Paranormal

One of the most beloved comedians of his time, Jackie Gleason was less known for his supernatural obsessions. Jackie Gleason: Library of the Paranormal reveals selections from the comedy legend’s remarkable trove of 3,000+ publications and ephemera on subjects such as ESP, aliens, and life after death, as well as clippings carefully collected by Gleason himself. The book also gathers vintage press stories and illuminating interviews where the comic discusses parapsychology and other unconventional interests.

The Hunt Has Just Begun with 13 DEMONS DEAD

This teenage girl has just one year to defeat thirteen invisible demons… without flunking out of high school!​ 13 Demons Dead is a graphic novel from video game writer/director Adam Tierney (River City Girls, Aliens, Silent Hill, Batman) and Italian comic artist Saspy (Hadez, MASK'D, Fashion Monster), releasing on August 4, 2026, via IDW Publishing. 13 Demons Dead is a high-octane, black-and-white, manga-inspired graphic novel featuring a regular teen armed with nothing but courage, grit, and a growing supernatural legacy requiring her to hunt creatures older than civilization while also dealing with family, homework, bullies, secrets, and the realization that she may be humanity’s last line of spiritual defense.

Arrow Video US Announces Stranger Things on Blu-ray & 4K

News straight from WSQK The Squawk: Arrow Films - in collaboration with Netflix - has just announced that Stranger Things: The Complete Series is available to pre-order now in both Special and Deluxe editions, for both Blu-Ray™ and stunning 4K UHD, with the full box set releasing on 27 July in the UK and 28 July in the US and Canada. 

The Debut Issue of WE WHO REMAIN

This Wednesday, Shadow Crown Comics launches WE WHO REMAIN—the debut comic series from British actor, producer, and filmmaker Osy Ikhile (Black Mirror, All American).

Brought to life by artist and letterer Mark Marvida (The Crying Boy, Pocus Hocus) and colorist Marvin Marvida (Spectrum), the series unfolds across a fractured world split between the neon-lit Corelands and the haunted expanse of the Hollow Wilds, where futurist tech and ancient magic uneasily share the same ground.

At its core, We Who Remain blends cyberpunk, dark fantasy, and myth into a character-driven saga centered on six strangers shaped by trauma—and the volatile bond between twin godlike sisters whose opposing philosophies have reshaped their world. In this universe, power is never free.

Hunt: Showdown Hosts Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore

Having recently celebrated welcoming its 10 millionth player, Crytek launches Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore today, a massive in-game Event to its acclaimed extraction shooter, Hunt: Showdown 1896. 

The Event, in collaboration with 9x Diamond Certified artist and avid Hunt superfan Post Malone, plunges the bayou back into a reign of carnivalesque terror. The Event arrives alongside the comprehensive Update 2.6, delivering a wealth of new content, long-requested features, and extensive game improvements. 

Mad Cave's Southern Gothic Noir MIDSTATE

When Paul Rinaldi sleeps, he sees things. But after his precarious career as a small-town clairvoyant dissolves under claims of fraud, he becomes the laughingstock of the small town of Ft. Arlington, VA. The fact is, Rinaldi is wildly gifted, only furthering his frustrations as a middle-aged mystic. But a string of missing persons cases, coupled with terrifying visions, gives Rinaldi new purpose. Rinaldi teams up with the town’s rookie detective, Abigail Dahlin, to solve the cases using his psychic abilities. Together they will get to the bottom of things or die trying! 

One of the most profilic colorists in the comics industry makes his writing debut in a small-town detective story with a supernatural twist.

Supernatural Hijinks Abound in GLITCHED

“GLITCHED” from filmmaker Zoe Quist (Raw Cut, Mining for Ruby), stars Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Abigail O'Regan (Spellbound), Donal Brophy (Sleep No More), Jack McEvoy (Vikings) and Elijah Rowen (Vikings) and John Connors (Crazy Love, Re-Creation with Jim Sheridan).  “GLITCHED” follows a pair of ambitious twins who turn their grandmother’s crumbling castle into a virtual reality playground — only to accidentally open a supernatural portal. Cue one debonair 18th-century ghost, a race against time, and a castle full of unlikely heroes trying not to get stuck in the afterlife. Blending sharp comedy, paranormal mischief, and a dash of sci-fi, “GLITCHED”  is a feel-good adventure about family, legacy, and what happens when tech takes a turn for the otherworldly. It’s spooky-season fun for the whole family — no jump scares required.

Skybound Announce Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition

Skybound, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, announced today that they are bringing a fan-favorite Marvel Comics classic to life like never before with Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, arriving in stores August 2026. 

Continuing their collaboration with Marvel Comics, Skybound and Act 4 present Doctor Strange by Paul Smith Artist’s Edition, a chance for readers to experience the original, true-to-size artwork of a masterful visual storyteller. This deluxe 12” x 17” hardcover, spanning 192 pages, presents Paul Smith’s complete stories from Doctor Strange issues #65, #69, #70, and #72 (all four of which were penciled and inked by Smith), along with over 40 additional pages from various issues, a selection of beautiful covers, and rarely seen artwork representing every corner of the Marvel Universe. Also included here is the 10-page Daredevil story from Marvel Fanfare #1, Smith’s first published Marvel Comics work. 

Mike Mignola and Brother Team for THE CROWN: A TALE OF HELL

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and his brother Todd Mignola (“Hellboy: The Exorcist of Vorsk”) are teaming up with artist Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (Our Encounters with Evil) for a hellacious family reunion for the creators and their characters in The Crown: A Tale of Hell. Starring Hellboy’s brothers and their mother, the two-issue comic event will feature covers by Johnson-Cadwell and variant covers by Mignola and Bruno Seelig. 

“Todd came to me with the idea of writing something about Hellboy’s brothers,” explains Mike Mignola. “It never would have occurred to me to do more with those guys but it didn’t take much prodding. Brothers writing about brothers in a somewhat complicated family dynamic—once we got going it was almost too easy. And fun. And SO MUCH fun that I could only imagine it drawn by Warwick.” 

George R.R. Martin's IN THE LOST LANDS Trailer

From the opening music notes, you'll be getting that Resident Evil Movie tingle up and down your spine! That should come as no surprise as the powerhouse action team of Anderson and Jovovich team once more for a tale stacked with wasteland warriors, skeletal monsters, and a heaping helping of supernatural power dripping from the edge of every blade! Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and based on George R.R. Martin’s short story, a queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon. 

Constantine Arrives on 4K Blu-ray and Digital February 18, 2025

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fan-favorite superhero thriller Constantine, the 2005 film will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on February 18. Featuring an all-star cast led by Keanu Reeves, the film marks the directorial debut of Francis Lawrence.  The newly remastered film will also include new bonus content featuring Keanu Reeves and Francis Lawrence reflecting on the making of the film 20 years later.

Constantine will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

The Witcher IV Revealed at The Game Awards

CD PROJEKT RED proudly unveiled a first look at The Witcher IV — the first game in the new Witcher saga — at The Game Awards 2024 in Los Angeles with a cinematic trailer.

During this year’s The Game Awards, CD PROJEKT RED offered a first look at The Witcher IV, previously known by its codename Polaris. The game, a successor to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — considered one of the most acclaimed games of all time — marks the beginning of a new Witcher saga with Ciri stepping into the role of the protagonist.

Al Pacino and Dan Stevens in THE RITUAL

XYZ Films has set Easter weekend April 18th, 2025 for the US theatrical release of the exorcism horror film The Ritual, starring Academy Award-winner Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy) and Dan Stevens (Abigail), and directed by David Midell. Ashley Greene and Abigail Cowen round out the cast. The film was acquired by XYZ earlier this year just prior to Cannes, and has also sold out multiple, major international territories.  

Based on true events, The Ritual follows two priests - one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) – who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms. The film is an authentic portrayal of Emma Schmidt, an American woman whose demonic possession culminated in harrowing exorcisms. Her case remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history.