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Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures, the team behind the recent Re-Animator restoration, are working on a new 4K edition of Bride of Re-Animator for an early 2026 release.

“Following the success of our Re-Animator 40th Anniversary release, Bride will rise again in early 2026 with a brand-new 4K restoration,” the companies announced. “Expect a deluxe collector’s edition packed with exclusive bonus features and all-new surprises for longtime fans.”

Re-Animator producer Brian Yuzna steps into the director’s chair for the 1990 sequel, written by Zeph E. Daniel (Society) and Rick Fry (Society).

Jeffrey Combs returns to star as Herbert West alongside Bruce Abbott, Claude Earl Jones, Fabiana Udenio, David Gale, and Kathleen Kinmont.

Taking place eight months after the Miskatonic massacre, Doctors West and Cain are experimenting again. But this time, instead of reanimating corpses, they’ve decided to create new life — in the form of a beautiful companion for Dr.

Bride Of Re-animator 4K Restoration Is Coming In 2026 From Ignite Films And Eagle Rock Pictures: "Cannes, France Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures are currently working on the 4K restoration of their next film Bride of Re-Animator for release in early 2026. Building on the success of their landmark Re-Animator release, now available for purchase at Ignite-Films.com. The label continues its commitment to premium restorations with Brian Yuzna’s chaotic cult sequel — brought back from the dead in a brand-new 4K restoration, announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films, and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures, at the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes.

Unveiled at the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes, Bride of Re-Animator will receive a deluxe home video release mirroring the wildly popular Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Edition — packed with exclusive new bonus features, limited collector’s packaging, and fan-favorite surprises.

Let’s be honest, when someone mentions Michael J. Fox, your brain probably jumps straight to Back to the Future. The red vest, the DeLorean, that wild “Great Scott!” energy… it’s iconic, and so is he. Marty McFly basically defined a generation. But here’s the thing: Michael J. Fox didn’t stop being awesome after time travel.

He’s been out here delivering underrated bangers, low-key gems, and performances that hit way harder than you’d expect. Comedy? Drama? Even animated voice work? He’s done it all, and chances are, you’ve missed a few of his best roles just because they didn’t involve a flux capacitor.

So if you’ve only seen him skateboarding through Hill Valley, buckle up, we’re about to dive into some seriously good Michael J. Fox movies that deserve their own moment in the spotlight. Trust us, there’s way...

Watch the exclusive clip of Barbara Crampton from the “Re-Animator” 4K restoration above.

Forty years ago, Barbara Crampton was at the beginning of her screen career when director Stuart Gordon cast her in his debut film “Re-Animator,” a wildly funny and audacious horror movie based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. “I had come from the theater and it was one of my first jobs,” Crampton told IndieWire. “I had worked with Brian De Palma for a minute and on a soap opera, but I think I was too green to understand that we were doing something special.”

“Re-Animator” was something special indeed, a bold and original film that not only ignored the boundaries of good taste but demolished them, yet exhibited an artistry that earned it positive reviews from critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert. “Re-Animator” quickly attracted a cult following, thanks to Gordon’s rollercoaster script,...

In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, the 80s horror classic Re-Animator is back in theaters! This version is the brand-new 4K Restoration from Ignite Films & Eagle Rock Pictures. The 4K restoration by Ignite-Films & Eagle Rock Pictures is being theatrically released through American Genre Film Archive, and will be on 271 screens in 235 markets. And, excitingly, this 4K Uhd restoration has the approval of producer Brian Yuzna.

The film follows Herbert West, a brilliant yet unhinged medical student who creates a serum that reanimates the dead with horrifying consequences. Jeffrey Combs stars in the film as Herbert West alongside Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, and Robert Sampson.

“I’m excited about the 40th Anniversary 4K Uhd Blu-ray release of Re-Animator—it looks great! Especially if you have a big screen! An excellent restoration, it’s like seeing it for the first time again,” said Yuzna. “Stuart Gordon would have been super proud,...

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Stuart Gordon’s horror classic Re-Animator, and the brand new 4K Restoration from Ignite Films & Eagle Rock Pictures is now playing in theaters at select Regal Cinemas, with a release in Cinemark theaters on the way soon.

Re-Animator will be playing on 271 screens in 235 markets. Check local listings now!

The 4K restoration by Ignite-Films & Eagle Rock Pictures is being theatrically released through American Genre Film Archive. The restoration is also available for Home Entertainment at the Ignite Films website, where it will be exclusively available all through this year.

You can choose from four physical media editions, exclusively at Ignite-Films.com, all of which include Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features.

Director Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator shocked audiences with his blend of grotesque horror and dark humor and became an instant cult classic upon its release in 1985.

The classic horror film follows Herbert West,...

Fright-Rags is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stuart Gordon‘s Re-Animator with a merch bundle.

The set includes a shirt designed by Zachary Jackson Brown, a hypodermic pen, a Miskatonic University notebook, and a glow-in-the-dark sticker, all packaged in a Re-Animator box modeled after the original VHS.

Priced at $45, pre-orders are open for one week and will ship the week of June 6.

Brown’s artwork also featured on the Re-Animator 40th anniversary 4K Uhd, available now from Ignite Films.

In the 1985 cult classic, an odd new medical student arrives on campus, involving a dedicated local and his girlfriend in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.

Based on H.P. Lovecraft‘s 1922 short story Herbert West–Reanimator, the film stars Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, and Robert Sampson.

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Few actors outside the main cast members of each Star Trek series have appeared repeatedly throughout the franchise than Jeffrey Combs. Combs, who was born and raised in California, began appearing in several Star Trek series during the mid-1990s. From Star Trek: Deep Space Nine to Star Trek: Enterprise, Combs made guest appearances and even played recurring characters that fans grew to admire.

Jeffery Combs: a varied career

After studying theater arts in California and Washington, Combs set his sights on Hollywood and moved to Los Angeles. He began landing roles quickly, including Whose Life Is It Anyway, The Man With Two Brains, and From Beyond. In 1985, Combs would embody the character of Herbert West in the film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s Reanimator as well as two sequels. He’d enter the Star Trek universe in the mid-1990s.

Combs’ many alien guises

Combs first appeared in...

"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" only had eight central cast members listed as its regulars in the opening credits, but by the end of its seventh and final season, it had no fewer than 30 members in its ensemble. Like on "The Simpsons," all of the supporting players on "Deep Space Nine" expanded as the series went on, with many of them getting story arcs of their own. Actors like Andrew J. Robinson, Penny Johnson Jerald, Marc Alaimo, Max Grodénchik, Aron Eisenberg, Louise Fletcher, and Jeffrey Combs may have only technically played recurring characters, but they were just as important to the sweeping narrative of "Deep Space Nine" as the main cast. 

Case in point: Chase Masterson played a character named Leeta, a Bajoran woman who worked in Quark's Bar. Leeta was a dabo girl, hired to spin a Ferengi roulette wheel and look pretty. She was first introduced in...

One of H.P. Lovecraft's classic tales of horror is coming back to the big screen. Deadline reports that Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe are penning a modernized remake of Herbert West: Reanimator. The story was previously adapted for the screen in 1985 as Re-Animator.

Although his works are famously difficult to adapt, Lovecraft has been a source of inspiration for a number of successful horror films over the years, including Color Out of Space, Banshee Chapter, and Suitable Flesh. Simon and Metcalfe are no strangers to the horror genre; together, the two wrote the Snoop Dogg blaxploitation homage Bones and the supernatural hit The Haunting in Connecticut. Simon directed the fright flicks Brain Dead and Carnosaur, while Metcalfe penned the horror sequel Fright Night Part 2 and the Brad Pitt-David Duchovny serial killer thriller Kalifornia. The film will be produced by Woodlake Entertainment, and is planned as the...

One of H.P. Lovecraft's most important stories is being adapted for the big screen. Again. A new adaptation of Herbert West: Reanimator, the 1922 short story that inspired the 1985 horror comedy Re-Animator, is in the works. The film will give modern audiences a new chance to witness the sick mind of West, the scientist who develops a serum that can bring corpses back to life. Herbert West: Reanimator was one of the first literary works to include "zombies" as reanimated corpses with uncontrollable urges.

As reported by Deadline, screenwriters Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe, of The Haunting in Connecticut fame, will write the script for the new project. They'll reunite with executive producer Andrew Trapani, who worked with them on The Haunting in Connecticut and also produced the horror film Winchester. A director is yet to be announced for the film.

Woodlake Entertainment is on board as the production studio behind the project.

Forty years after Stuart Gordon’s horror classic, Re-Animator, a new take on Hp Lovecraft’s 1922 story has been announced.

Director Stuart Gordon’s 1985 horror Re-Animator may be a cult classic, but it’s somewhat different from the story which inspired it. Forty years on, though, Hp Lovecraft’s 1922 short story, Herbert West – Reanimator, is getting a new adaptation.

According to Deadline, the new take on Lovecraft’s sci-fi horror piece will be financed by Woodlake Entertainment, while its writers are Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe, who previously collaborated on the 2009 chiller, The Haunting In Connecticut.

Adam Simon also has some other credits worth highlighting. He directed a couple of films for producer Roger Corman in the 1990s – the horror Brain Dead, starring Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton, and the hurriedly-made Jurassic Park cash-in, Carnosaur. He wrote and directed the terrific documentary about modern horror, The American Nightmare, in 2000. He...

A new, contemporary adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s short story Herbert West: Reanimator is in the works from The Haunting in Connecticut screenwriters Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe, Deadline reports tonight.

The new adaptation is said to be the first in a series of “elevated genre pics” developed and financed by Woodlake Entertainment.

Herbert West: Reanimator centers on “the brilliant but mercurial physician West, whose rabid obsession and pursuit of life extension succeeds to a horrifying effect.”

The news arrives as the short story’s first feature adaptation, Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator, turns 40 this year. This loose retelling of H.P. Lovecraft’s Herbert West-Reanimator goes for the jugular in terms of gore and laughs thanks to director Stuart Gordon, producer Brian Yuzna, and actor Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West.

Lovecraft’s short story, first serialized in Home Brew magazine in 1922, is the first among his works to mention the fictional Miskatonic University.

When done right, interactive fiction and horror can be a winning combination. Take R.L. Stine's "Give Yourself Goosebumps" book series as an example, which featured a single story with choice-based branching plotlines. The idea was that the reader would play an active role in nudging the tale towards a certain direction, be it in the form of simple puzzle-solving or classic choices. For instance, if a road diverged, the reader choosing left would land on a certain page number, which would then continue the story and map out the consequences of that choice. This thrilling choose-your-own-adventure approach to "Goosebumps" facilitated a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience, as it added yet another layer of anticipation to the stakes within the narrative. Sadly, almost all of these interactive books in Stine's series are currently out of print.

Interactive fiction in horror, however, is not confined to novels or short stories. There's the Emmy-winning...

A couple of things that we’ve covered on the channel at length are the works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft and the films of gone too soon writer and director Stuart Gordon. For Lovecraft, we have looked at everything from behind-the-scenes drama on The Curse to the accuracy and differences of literary adaptations like The Resurrected. We have given Gordon his time in the sun as well, with deep looks at both his movie Dolls and his Poe adaptation of The Pit and the Pendulum. These two titans have also intersected more than a few times with Gordon making movies out of Lovecraft stories like Dagon and Castle Freak and, most famously and something we have covered on more than a few occasions, Re-Animator. Lost in the shuffle is a collaboration of these two greats that may be the greatest achievement that nobody talks about. From Beyond takes a lot of the elements,...

Weird fiction may not be quite as popular as more traditional genres like fantasy or even gothic horror, but you’d be surprised with how much of modern media is inspired or at least influenced by the works of authors like Clark Ashton Smith and even August Derleth. Of course, if one man is responsible for codifying Weird Fiction as we know it today, it has to be the father of the Cthulhu Mythos himself, Howard Phillips Lovecraft.

In the century or so since the author first published his stories about fish cults and elder gods, countless other creators have repurposed his particular brand of cosmic horror for everything from satirical splatter films to even sanity mechanics in gaming (like those in the Call of Cthulhu tabletop RPG). And with such a vast web of influence, it should come as no surprise that many artists have attempted to pay homage...

Fun fact: Stuart Gordon‘s Re-Animator turns 40 this year. Hold on to your heads because there’s a whole lotta celebrating going on, including a first-ever 4K release from Ignite Films due out April 4th. Well, as they’re wont to do, Bloody Disgusting kicked things off early with a rather-packed reunion panel at last month’s Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California.

Hosted by Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak and Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman, the hour-long panel featured Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna, and Richard Band. Together, they shared stories from the set, how certain elements came to fruition, and why it remains a cult classic.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween,...

In the world of Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek," the bulk of the galaxy is overseen by an off-screen mega-bureaucracy called the United Federation of Planets, or just the Federation for short. The Federation is sort of like a supra-un that binds hundreds of civilized, technologically advanced planets in a widespread and benevolent pact of mutual aid. "Star Trek" is meant to take place in a post-scarcity society, and that's largely because so many planets are finally able to properly reallocate their resources. Starfleet is the regimented space navy that the Federation employs to engage in missions of exploration, study, and delivery. 

The concepts of "the Federation" and "Starfleet," however, took a while to fully form on "Star Trek." In the episode "Tomorrow is Yesterday", Captain Kirk (William Shatner) refers to his organization as the United Earth Space Probe Agency. It wouldn't be until "A Taste of Armageddon" that the...

For many horror fans, no decade did it better than the 1980s. Sure, that was the slasher heyday, but there was so much more going on as well, from monster movies to wild body horror films. Two decades later, in 2006, three '80s horror legends reunited for writer and director Ryan Schifrin's Abominable. Among the cast are Dee Wallace (The Howling),Lance Henriksen (Pumpkinhead), and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), but it's Matt McCoy who is the true star in this fright fest that's part Rear Window and part monster movie, because the title is in reference to a killer sasquatch. Yep, Abominable is a Bigfoot movie, but don't roll your eyes just yet. Although Abominable is campy, it's also terrifying, with a fun story, and a creepy-looking beast you won't soon forget.

Prior to Bruce Horak's turn as an Andorian on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek had largely left the aliens behind after Star Trek: Enterprise's Shran, played by Jeffrey Combs. As it turns out, though. originally one Star Trek: Discovery character was going to be an Andorian. It was series creator Bryan Fuller's idea that got scrapped when he left the series in 2016 due to creative differences.

Anthony Rapp, who portrayed Lieutentant Paul Stamets on Discovery for the entirety of its five seasons, was originally cast as an Andorian. Fuller revealed the original plan for Rapp in an interview with The D-Con Chamber with Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating [via Screenrant].

Either Fuller didn't know or didn't share why season one's showrunners Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts, who took over after he left, decided not to keep Stamets as an Andorian. It would have actually been interesting...

There were two great horror series that debuted on Peacock last October, and despite one of them getting rave reviews from fans and critics, they've both been canceled. Teacup made its debut on Oct. 10 and was given the ax last month, and now Hysteria!, the Satanic Panic series starring Bruce Campbell, has also been put to rest after one season. The show holds a 91% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with its audience score sitting slightly lower at 87%.

Variety reports that Hysteria! has now been canceled at Peacock, and will not get a second season. No official reason has been given for the cancellation, but one can assume it was due to low viewership. Peacock doesn't release its viewing numbers like Netflix does, but seeing as how Hysteria! never made it into the Nielsen Top 10 streaming charts over the course of its eight-episode run, it's pretty obvious as to why...

If you watched the first new "Star Trek" movie in nearly a decade and came away from it thinking about how you need to see more of one awkward-charming Chameloid in particular, you're not alone. The "Star Trek"-loving /Film staff are also unanimously endeared to Quasi, the nerdy, shapeshifting character played by Sam Richardson in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."

Quasi makes a great impression from his initial introduction, in which he reveals himself to be a casual genius with a knack for babbling when he's nervous. Quasi is presented as a supporting member of the Section 31 squad, but he's endearing, entertaining, and capable enough to be a leading man -- or, at the very least, a beloved scene-stealer filling a Scotty or Chekov-like role within the ensemble. The film's script gives Richardson some of its best lines, but I think the actor deserves plenty of...

Creep I.E. Con is one of Southern California’s biggest horror themed conventions of the year and Bloody Disgusting is slicing right into it! Once again, we’re heading to Ontario, California for a few frightful days filled with spooky shenanigans: 30+ celebrity guests, 170+ vendors, and a series of blockbuster Q & As hosted by the best of BloodyFM.

At the top of the frightful festivities is a 40th anniversary reunion panel for Re-Animator featuring Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna, and Richard Band. In anticipation of the new 4K release, they’ll discuss the legacy of the Stuart Gordon classic with Scare You to Sleep host Shelby Novak and Halloweenies co-host Michael Roffman.

Look to the skies, grab that garlic, and snatch that stereo off the shelf because The Lost Boys will also be reassembling for an exclusive panel, specifically stars Jason Patric, Alex Winter, Billy Wirth, Jamison Newlander,...

Easily one of the most iconic Autobots in the Transformers franchise is Bumblebee, who's been around since the days of Generation 1. Now, a 2010s variant of the character is getting a new, more cartoon-accurate action figure.

Third-party company Iron Warrior is known for its takes on Transformers characters, and a new Bumblebee toy is an upcoming part of its lineup. Based on the hero's depiction in Transformers: Prime, this non-transforming action figure is the perfect representation of his robot mode in the series. With the intended release date in a few months, fans will want to order theirs now so it can roll out on time.

Related Transformers Farewells 40th Anniversary Year With the Ultimate Bumblebee Collectible

One of the final new collectibles being released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Transformers is based on one of the most recognizable Autobots.

Iron Factory Recreates an Iconic Version of Transformers' Bumblebee...

A series finale offers a show one last chance to make a grand statement about its core themes while offering a send-off to its main characters. However, just like a pilot episode, not all series finales are created equal, with some managing to stick the landing while others are dead on arrival. This certainly applies to the Star Trek franchise, which has steadily released several television series since its start in 1966. While Star Trek has provided fans with some of the best finales in TV history, other shows in the franchise have stumbled across the finish line.

In some cases, Star Trek shows have ended without their finale being planned to conclude a series run, with the cancelation decision made either during or after production. These finales are noticeably less satisfactory than the other series that have a planned coda, paying off on years of storytelling. But when Star Trek pulls off a solid finale,...

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What's the best superhero TV show? Satirical gorefest "The Boys" has been a smash hit, and in 2024, Marvel Studios released one of its best projects ever with "X-Men '97." But for a lot of other geeks, the answer to this question is still one of the classics.

For as much stock as you can put in IMDb, the site's list of highest user-rated TV shows puts "Batman: The Animated Series" in 24th place. With a rating of 9/10, it's the highest ranking superhero program on the list. "Batman" is also the sixth-highest ranking animated series after "Avatar: The Last Airbender" (which also featured Mark Hamill voicing a super-villain), "Bluey," "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood," "Rick and Morty," and "Attack on Titan."

Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, "Batman: The Animated Series" debuted in 1992 and ran for 85 episodes. The show spawned a whole DC Animated Universe,...

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of director Stuart Gordon‘s 1985 classic Re-Animator (watch it Here) – and to celebrate the occasion, Ignite Films is giving Re-Animator a 4K release! There will be four editions of this release – an ultimate limited edition box set, a deluxe edition set, a 4K Uhd standard edition, and a Blu-ray standard edition – and all are available for pre-order at This Link. The street date is April 3rd. Ignite Films also screened the 4K restoration for producer Brian Yuzna and stars Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs, and you can find out what they had to say about it in the promo video embedded above.

Directed by Gordon from a screenplay he wrote with Dennis Paoli and William J. Norris (based on a story by H.P. Lovecraft), Re-Animator has the following synopsis: Re-animation, the science of bringing dead creatures back to life, is Herbert West’s dream. West tests...

Robot zombies? It could happen, and often did in "Transformers: Prime."

Since "Transformers" has been remade so many times over the past 40 years, new cartoons will sometimes use a central gimmick to set themselves apart from the crowd. "Beast Wars" had robots that transformed into animals instead of vehicles. The 2003 anime series "Transformers: Armada" cashed in on the "Pokémon" craze and had the Autobots and Decepticons fighting over "Mini-Cons," human-sized Transformers that could unlock great powers in the larger ones. The currently airing "Transformers: Earthspark" has introduced a new batch of characters called the "Terrans," who are Transformers created on Earth instead of the metal planet Cybertron.

For the 2010-2013 cartoon "Transformers: Prime," the gimmick was Dark Energon. "Energon" is the Transformers' primary fuel source, and the literal lifeblood of their creator, Primus. Dark Energon (which glows a sickly purple instead of crystal blue) is the blood of Primus' shadow self,...

Star Trek will never have a cast as expansive as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's again. At the heart of Star Trek are the scores of beloved characters that generations of fans have come to adore. From noble Captains like James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), and Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), to the multitudes of Starfleet Officers and alien characters populating Star Trek's ever-growing universe, it's the people and their stories that keep audiences coming back for more. No Star Trek show, however, could match the impressively massive cast of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ran for seven seasons in syndication from 1993-1999. The first spinoff of Star Trek: The Next Generation, DS9 broke Star Trek's established mold centering on the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Deep Space Nine was set aboard the eponymous space station led by Commander...

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On "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Commander Riker (Jonathan Frakes) served as the first officer on board the U.S.S. Enterprise-d. Unlike the taciturn and serious Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart), Commander Riker was gregarious and approachable. He won over his crew's loyalty by being friendly, open and, in the words of a visiting tactician, jocular. He was also sold as the show's central heartthrob, as he was tall, trim, and handsome. 

When "Next Generation" began in 1987, Frakes was already a supporting TV staple, having appeared on shows like "The Doctors," "Charlie's Angels," "Fantasy Island," "Hill Street Blues," "Highway to Heaven," and a dozen others. His highest-profile TV gig was playing a character named Damon Ross in ten episodes of "Falcon Crest." He was never a leading man, but he knew the business well. 

The original casting sheet for Commander...

In the years since he was first cast as Starfleet officer William T. Riker on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Jonathan Frakes has become an integral part of the "Star Trek" franchise not only as an actor but also as a director, shaping things behind-the-scenes. Back when the role was being cast in the late 1980s, however, Frakes wasn't the first pick for the roguishly handsome first officer. In fact, he was actually up against some other very talented performers.

In the end, though, it all worked out and Frakes ended up playing the guy who simply cannot sit in a chair the way it was designed (as "Star Trek: Lower Decks" once poked fun at). Still, things could have been very different on "The Next Generation" if one of the other actors in the running had secured the part. In fact, the person who almost took the role and...

There are certain types of media that could have only come from one person. Something so specific and out there that only a beautiful, twisted mind like director Frank Henenlotter could have conjured it. Today, we’re talking about one of those movies. A movie that answered a question we’ve all asked at some point in our lives… ”What if Frankenstein were a hooker?” This is the story of what happened to Frankenhooker.

Director Frank Henenlotter hit the streets of New York City for his follow up to Brain Damage and Basket Case with a hankering for something different this time around. His newest film would stay in and around the horror genre of course but would lean further into the comedy aspect of his writing prowess. The idea of which came from an improvisation that took place at a pitch meeting for an entirely different film. According to Henenlotter,...

Jeffrey Combs is, perhaps, the greatest Star Trek star to never be a part of any show's regular cast. Whether done up in Andorian blue, Ferengi orange, or Vorta purple, Jeffrey Combs has played ten different characters throughout Star Trek. Although frequently covered in large amounts of prosthetics, Combs's voice and mannerisms make him unmistakable in 1990s Star Trek, as well as his one appearance (so far) in modern Trek. Each of Jeffrey Combs' Star Trek characters has been iconic in their own way, but Jeffrey Combs has played a few characters whose popularity, and infamy, set them above his other performances.

In Star Trek: Enterprise, Combs appeared as Commander Thy'lek Shran in the Andorian Imperial Guard. When he first met Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula), Commander Shran was an antagonist figure, but through repeated contact with Captain Archer, Combs's Enterprise Commander Shran became an integral force in the creation of the Federation.

Re-animataor 40th Anniversary 4K Uhd: "In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Re-Animator returns, and for the first time ever, in a stunning 4K Uhd restoration, approved by producer Brian Yuzna. The restoration brings new life to this horror classic, based on H.P. Lovecraft's twisted tale. The new 40th Anniversary 4K Uhd Re-Animator poster and trailer dropped today! Pre-orders were also launched today on the Ignite Films website, where it will be exclusively available for the entire 40th Anniversary Year, until 2026, announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures, this morning.

“I'm excited about the 40th Anniversary 4K Uhd Blu-ray release of Re-Animator -- it looks great! Especially if you have a big screen! An excellent restoration, it is like seeing it for the first time again. Stuart Gordon would have been super proud, and so happy that Re-Animator is still connecting with...

While "Star Trek," across its growing number of shows and movies, depicts a hopeful vision of the future, it's not without its formidable enemies. From opposing interstellar empires to shadowy figures within Starfleet, there are plenty of nefarious villains littered throughout the franchise's history. The best kinds of enemies aren't just villain-of-the-week adversaries for the various "Star Trek" stories, but present menace to the main characters. And in a future full of hyper-competent heroes, it stands to reason that their antagonists must be equally cunning, with the more memorable ones causing a costly victory.

With over 60 years of television and film history, there is quite the catalog of "Star Trek" villains to choose from. With that in mind, there are only a handful that rise above the rest as the definitive antagonists that each gave Starfleet's bravest and boldest the fight of their lives. Here are the best "Star Trek" villains of all time,...

Stuart Gordon’s horror classic Re-Animator is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year with a brand new 4K Uhd restoration from Ignite Films, Bloody Disgusting has learned!

For the first time ever, Re-Animator returns with a stunning 4K Uhd restoration, approved by producer Brian Yuzna. The restoration brings new life to this horror classic, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s twisted tale. Pre-orders were also launched today on the Ignite Films website, where it will be exclusively available for the entire 40th Anniversary Year, until 2026!

The street date is April 3, 2025. Pre-order your copy today!

“I’m excited about the 40th Anniversary 4K Uhd Blu-ray release of Re-Animator — it looks great! Especially if you have a big screen! An excellent restoration, it is like seeing it for the first time again. Stuart Gordon would have been super proud, and so happy that Re-Animator is still connecting with horror audiences and that this...

In Peter Jackson's 2001 fantasy epic "The Lord of he Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," actor John Rhys-Davies played the role of Gimli the Dwarf, an axe-wielding warrior who served as a gruff, comedic counterpoint to the otherwise po-faced and poised characters. Rhys-Davies reprised the role in the two follow-up films, as well as in several "Lord of the Rings" spinoff video games. He also played ancillary characters like Gloin and Treebeard. His association with "Lord of the Rings" would be an impressive pop milestone for any actor, but Rhys-Davies has also enjoyed a hugely long career with appearances in dozens of other notable pop properties over several decades.

In addition to "Lord of the Rings," Rhys-Davies has costarred in several Indiana Jones movies (including "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"), voiced characters in high-profile Disney films, and acted in dozens of fun horror movies and adventure flicks.

From the producers of Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3, Stream is making its physical media debut on VHS via Witter Entertainment. You can pre-order your copy now!

Presented by Broke Horror Fan (that’s me!), the 2024 slasher is directed by Michael Leavy and features gory special effects by Terrifier mastermind Damien Leone.

Its star-studded cast includes Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), Danielle Harris (Halloween), David Howard Thornton (Terrifier), Dee Wallace (E.T.), Daniel Roebuck (The Munsters), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Terry Alexander (Day of the Dead), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Tony Todd (Candyman), and Tim Curry (It).

Stream arrives on VHS in a gatefold slipcase featuring artwork by Mariano Mattos and Andrew Kern for $28. A blue VHS variant, limited to 50, is also available for $33.

They’re expected to ship in February 2025.

For optimal VHS viewing, the film has been cropped from its original aspect ratio to 4:3 full frame.

By and large, the 2010s proved to be a superb decade for the horror genre. Following in the footsteps of some of the finest horror movies of all time, the decade played host to a number of standout offerings from one of cinema's oldest genres. The best horror movies of the 2010s featured the likes of The Witch, Get Out, and A Quiet Place to name but a few, while introducing new directorial genre standouts like Jordan Peele and Robert Eggers to a global audience.

However, while the headlines may have been dominated by the likes of the aforementioned big hitters, the horror genre also played host to a number of lesser-known and more underappreciated outings. These films may not have been accompanied by the same mainstream fanfare as some of their more popular contemporaries, but the best obscure horror movies from the 2010s feature a wide range of compelling central premises and characters,...

Legends. Legends are special and live on far after the legend themselves have passed from this plane of existence. There are many legends in the world of film and specifically the realm of horror, but none can compare with Vincent Price. He belongs with the greats of not only the horror genre but of film specifically. His career would wind up spanning the black and white film world but also the advent of color and television. He was a renaissance man with a love of art, his fans, and he would embrace his role in the world of horror wholeheartedly. Today on What Happened to This Horror Celebrity, we’re going to look back at the life of one of the world of horror’s true kings, Vincent Price.

Vincent Price was born on May 27th, 1911, in St. Louis Missouri. If this surprises you, well it came as a shock...

The original Watchmen graphic novel was first published monthly through 1986 and 1987, before being compiled into a single volume in 1987. The comic was written by famed author Alan Moore, illustrated by artist Dave Gibbons and published by DC Comics. In the years since, Watchmen has had three major adaptations – a theatrical live action film directed by Zack Snyder in 2009, an HBO miniseries set in the universe of the comic in 2019, and most recently, an animated two-part film released this year.

This newest adaptation was directed by Brandon Vietti and produced by Warner Brothers. It’s not the first adaptation and is almost certainly not going to be the last, but it is the first that feels like the graphic novel given motion and is the most accurate adaptation of the original work to date.

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Release Date August 12, 2024Cast Adrienne Barbeau, Troy Baker, Corey Burton, Michael Cerveris,...

The 1990s were a golden era for straight-to-video horror films. While these productions often had limited budgets and resources, they compensated with creativity, bold storytelling, and memorable scares. Here’s a countdown of just Some of the straight-to-video horror gems from that decade.

10. Ice Cream Man (1995)

Plot: A deranged ice cream vendor terrorizes a suburban neighborhood.

Why It’s Great: Starring Clint Howard in a wonderfully creepy performance, Ice Cream Man is a cult favorite that blends absurd humor with gruesome horror. Its mix of over-the-top kills and campy charm makes it unforgettable.

9. Ticks (1993)

Plot: Genetically engineered ticks wreak havoc on a group of troubled teens at a wilderness retreat.

Why It’s Great: With impressive practical effects and some genuinely disturbing moments, Ticks delivers gooey creature-feature thrills. Plus, it features a young Seth Green and an unhinged performance by Alfonso Ribeiro.

8. Leprechaun 2 (1994)

Plot: The titular leprechaun returns to...

The villain who everyone remembers from "Star Trek Into Darkness" is Khan "John Harrison" Noonien Singh (Benedict Cumberbatch). In the Kelvin timeline film, Khan's wrath is focused not on James T. Kirk, but on Admiral Marcus (Peter Weller).

Marcus, who's a warhawk and head of intelligence division Section 31, wants Starfleet to bring the Klingon Empire to heel. In the original "Star Trek" timeline, it was the Enterprise crew (in the classic episode "Space Seed") who discovered Khan and his other human "augment" followers. These superhumans had tried to conquer Earth in the 20th century, but were driven out and escaped Earth aboard the SS Botany Bay, going into cryosleep to weather the passing of time.

In the Kelvin timeline, Marcus reawakens Khan and puts him to work designing weapons, holding his other augment followers hostage. Khan escapes and wages a one-man war against Starfleet before fleeing to the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS.

Did Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) have any special Borg powers in Star Trek: Voyager? Many of Star Trek's alien characters have special abilities that set them apart from humans. Star Trek: The Original Series started this trend by establishing Vulcans' telepathic abilities with Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Star Trek: The Next Generation characters with superpowers, like the empathic half-Betazoid Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), outnumber those without. Even humans can have enhanced abilities with the aid of technology, like Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge's (LeVar Burton) Visor granting him the ability to see much more of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Of course, there's no better example of a tech-enhanced organic being in Star Trek than the Borg. Beginning in Star Trek: Voyager season 4, ex-drone Seven of Nine provided insight into the previously inscrutable Borg. According to Seven, the Borg prized efficiency in their quest for perfection. Starfleet methods, like research and communication,...

In the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode "Tsunkatse", Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and Tuvok (Tim Russ) are studying a nebula when they are kidnapped by a shady conman named Penk (Jeffrey Combs). Tuvok is injured in the kidnapping, and Penk refuses to offer him any medical treatment unless Seven does him a favor. It seems Penk is the mastermind behind a local mixed martial arts ring, and he wants Seven to get in the ring and fight his Champion. Seven reluctantly agrees, knowing her Borg implants make her a formidable fighter. 

Seven is led into the ring and sees the Champion for the first time. In a fun bit of stunt casting, the Champion is played by Dwayne Johnson, back when he was still being credited as The Rock. Johnson, a pro wrestler, performed his own fighting, while Ryan relied on a talented stunt double. To make sure WWE fans were getting their money's worth,...

Dark Sky Films has acquired all North American rights to the psychological horror Lilly Lives Alone from Yellow Veil Pictures, which will represent international sales at next week’s AFM in Las Vegas.

The feature directorial debut from Martin Melnick stars Shannon Beeby as Lilly, a traumatised woman who was the prime suspect in her young daughter’s death and has become a recluse who sinks into a world of drugs, alcohol and meaningless hook-ups.

Ten years after the death, Lilly is trapped in hallucinations when she meets Jed as the ghosts of her past strengthen their grip, leading to unspeakable horrors.

Barbara Crampton is returning to the surreal horror world she does so well in The Blue Diamond. Crampton is one of the most iconic names in the horror genre after making her breakout debut in Brian de Palma's Body Double, with some of her most notable projects being in such H.P. Lovecraft adaptations as Re-Animator, From Beyond and Suitable Flesh, as well as acclaimed indie hits You're Next, We Are Still Here and Jakob's Wife, among others. The star has also found frequent success in the soap opera genre, starring in Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless and Guiding Light, among others.

Crampton stars in The Blue Diamond as Jacqueline Diamond, the founder and CEO of a lifestyle brand largely inspired by skiing and snowing, having amassed a dedicated following through her company. The short film primarily centers on Jacqueline's estranged daughter, Alison, who reluctantly...

The Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls sequel gets an update from one of its stars. The 2023 horror-comedy is about an occultist named Onyx who attends a unique ritual with some worshipers at the mansion of Bartok the Great. The film was written and directed by Andrew Bowser, who also played the titular character. In addition to Bowser, the film features a leading cast of Rivkah Reyes, Melanie Chandra, Terrene T.C. Carson, Arden Myrin, Barbara Crampton, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Jeffrey Combs.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for his new movie The Blue Diamond, Crampton discussed the prospects of Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls 2. The actor stated that the first film was so hard to "get off the ground" and was "such an undertaking." As a result, she is unsure how Bowser "feels about continuing that." However, he acknowledged that the director...

"I'm terrified it's all connected and the worst is yet to come... And I can't do anything to stop it." Warner Bros has revealed the full trailer for the final half of the animated adaptation of the celebrated Watchmen graphic novel. Watchmen: Chapter 2 is set to debut in November. Back in 2009, Zack Snyder adapted the graphic novel into an epic 3 hour long movie. Which was extended into the "Ultimate Cut", including animated segments of "Tales of the Black Freighter" from the original book. There was also a Motion Comic version in 2009. Then came the "Watchmen" series on HBO in 2019, a re-invention from Damon Lindelof (which was terrific). Now, WB is adapting the entire book again once again. It's a direct from-page-to-screen retelling of this dark & complex story about a group of superheroes with too much power. Voices of Titus Welliver as Rorschach, Rick D. Wasserman as The Comedian, Katee Sackhoff as Silk Spectre II,...

From the team behind the Terrifier movies, Stream was released in theaters back in August and today the movie arrives on VOD platforms everywhere (where to watch).

Director Michael Leavy‘s Stream comes from Fuzz on the Lens Productions, with the film’s makeup FX being handled by Terrifier and Terrifier 2 director Damien Leone!

In the film, “As the Keenan’s try to bring their family closer together, they unwittingly enter themselves into a game of life or death. With four deranged killers patrolling the halls of their hotel and competing for the most creative kills, the odds are definitely stacked against them.”

The film’s cast is stacked with familiar faces and horror icons including Tim Curry, Tony Todd (Candyman), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator / Would You Rather), Danielle Harris (Halloween 4, 5 / Hatchet 2), Tim Reid (Stephen King’s It / Wkrp Cincinnati), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / The Howling), Mark Holton...