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The #1 Most-Watched Movie on Netflix is Now a Twisted Thriller Based On Shocking Real-Life Events

2 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

A Spanish crime thriller based on actual events currently sits as the #1 film on Netflix globally and claims the #2 chart position in the U.S. today! More specifically, we are talking about A Widow’s Game. The film landed on the Netflix platform at the tail end of last month (May 30) and has been making waves ever since. The flick is inspired by the real-life case of Maria Jesús Moreno Cantó, who has been dubbed the Black Widow of Patraix.
Stephen King Calls This Netflix Horror Series "Smart, involving, and bloody terrific"

2 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

If you happen to be between binges at the moment, we have a spot of excellent news for you. Netflix currently has a critically acclaimed horror-infused miniseries available to stream, what’s more, celebrated author Stephen King counts himself a fan! A couple of years back, the prolific scribe took to the social media platform previously known as Twitter to share his thoughts on the property in question.
Netflix is Now Streaming One of the Scariest, Most Underrated Horror Sequels Ever

2 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Chad Collins

Mike Flanagan is undoubtedly my favorite horror filmmaker working today. In the best ways, he reminds me a great deal of the late Wes Craven. While their styles might be different, the humanity innate in their work shares profound parallels. I’m a bit of a sap, so humanistic horror filmmaking is always going to win me over. When vampires take over a small island, I want some tears with the bloodshed, okay?
This Underrated Slasher Film That "Upends expectations" Is Now Streaming for Free

2 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

If you dig a slasher film with a dose of retro energy and a smart setup, I have a recommendation that will likely be right up your alley. I’m talking about Founder’s Day, a sorely underrated film from the Bloomquist brothers (Erik and Carson Bloomquist).
One of Mike Flanagan's Best Horror Films Is Now Streaming For Free and We're Surprsied

2 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

Streaming is a great convince, but every convenience comes at a cost. In this case, the cost comes in the form of accessibility. Sure, you’ve got tons of options at your fingertips, but what happens when one of your favorite films is no longer available to stream? That’s precisely what happened with Mike Flanagan’s Hush. The film was a Netflix exclusive for several years, but when the licensing deal expired, the film became unavailable to watch anywhere.
What We Can Learn From The 'Prom Night' Famous Chase Scene

3 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Chad Collins

We can thank Stranger Things for the renewed interest in slasher films. After all, Stranger Things might be a genre hybrid, though aside from a brief Halloween II homage in the third season, it’s decidedly not a slasher series. The show is set in the 1980s, however, and if there’s one consistent horror variable from the decade, it’s the stalk-and-kill slasher. For almost a decade, we’ve had low-budget pantomimes and big-budget remakes of the best slashers the era had to offer.
A British Horror Story’ Review

3 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

It takes a lot to shock me these days. I’ve seen countless gut-wrenching true crime documentaries, which sets the bar for what unsettles me mighty high. It’s not that I’m looking to be disturbed! I just have an interest in the criminal mind, and that has motivated me to endure some really unsavory programming over the years.
Mike Flanagan Provides Update on Long-Awaited Stephen King Adaptation: “We’ve been moving it forward this whole time"

4 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

Several years ago Mike Flanagan announced plans to adapt Stephen King’s The Dark Tower as a small-screen series. However, we haven’t learned much about the project in the years since, perhaps in part due to Flanagan’s massive workload of late. The Doctor Sleep director is working on a series adaptation of King’s Carrie and anuntitled Exorcist picture with Blumhouse.
Bella Ramsey Is Killing It on 'The Last of Us'

4 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Sharai Bohannon

The Last Of Us is a heartbreaking TV show adapted from a heartbreaking video game series. Both versions follow two loners, Joel and Ellie, as they travel through the apocalyptic nightmare that has become the United States. They soon become a makeshift family as they trauma bond while on a quest to Seattle. So, when Joel gets murdered in the second game, Ellie sets out for revenge. The second season of the HBO Max adaptation picks up this storyline from The Last Of Us Part II.
‘Hunting Grounds’ Review: B-Grade Grindhouse Action With Horror Overtones

4 days ago | dreadcentral.com | Tyler Doupé

I have a soft spot for exploitation-esque action films, and it’s no great secret that I’m a horror fan. So, when I got a press release for Derek Barnes’ gritty action-horror hybrid Hunting Grounds, I said, “What the hell?” I checked it out and had a decent time with it. Now, I know that’s not a glowing endorsement, but it’s not a damning indictment, either. Hunting Grounds is an indie effort that gets just enough right to work for the right audience.