The Weekly Shiver

🩸 Boo, horror hounds! Welcome back to The Weekly Shiver, your spine-tingling weekly roundup of all things that go bump in the night. If you're here, you're probably like me—addicted to the adrenaline rush of a good scare. This past week (July 4-10, 2025) has been a bloodbath of exciting news, with horror proving it's not just alive... it's thriving and saving Hollywood's bacon. From box office revivals to franchise reboots and haunted house announcements, we've got the gory details. Grab your popcorn (extra butter for the screams), and let's dive in. Don't forget to share this with your fellow fright fans—let's make it go viral! 🔪🎥

Top Horror News Bites: What Had Us Hiding Under the Covers

Horror isn't just entertaining us—it's resurrecting the entire film industry. Here's the hottest scoops from the week:

• Horror to the Rescue: Studios Betting Big on Scares to Revive Cinemas
  At a time when capes and reboots are flopping harder than a slasher villain's first kill, horror is stepping up as Hollywood's unlikely hero. Vampires, zombies, and the Grim Reaper are "killing it" at the box office, with analysts pointing to fresh scares drawing crowds tired of superhero fatigue. Expect more undead action as studios pump cash into fright flicks to reanimate ticket sales. If you're a fan, this is our golden (blood-red) era!

• Terrifier Takes Over Halloween Horror Nights
  Art the Clown is coming for your screams IRL! A Terrifier-themed haunted house, inspired by the 2022 sequel, is officially set for Halloween Horror Nights 2025. Expect chainsaws, gore, and that iconic creepy smile haunting your nightmares at Universal Studios. If you survived the movies, can you handle the live version?

• Influencer Horror Hits Theaters: "Skillhouse" and More
  Creators are invading the big screen! A new slasher flick shot at the infamous Sway House and starring TikTok influencers drops in theaters this Friday (July 11). It's a meta take on fame and fear, blending social media stardom with bloody twists—perfect for the Gen Z horror crowd. Hollywood's clearly tapping into online followings to boost those opening weekends.

• Weekly Releases Roundup: Fresh Frights Dropping Now
  This week delivered a killer lineup of new horror drops. Highlights include zombie revivals, indie slashers, and more headlined by whatever's got fans buzzing like Skillhouse. For home viewing, check out 4K/Blu-ray releases of classics and recent hits. Don't miss The Bunny Game's new release or George Romero's zombie comeback vibes in the news cycle.

• Franchise Fever: Reboots and Returns
  The slasher renaissance continues! I Know What You Did Last Summer is back with a July 18 release, sparking calls for more revivals like Urban Legend. Fans are hyped for ongoing sagas in The Conjuring, Saw, Terrifier, Halloween, and Insidious. Plus, whispers of Scary Movie 6, Scream 7, and The Strangers Chapter 2. Who's ready for more hooks and masks?

Horror Trends: What's Haunting the Zeitgeist

This week, the vibe is all about resurrection and revival. Horror is the box office savior, with a surge in zombie/vampire stories and slasher comebacks. Trends include:

• Undead Dominance: Zombies and vamps are everywhere, from new Thai zombie flicks to reboots like 28 Years Later (coming soon).

• Influencer Integration: Social media stars in horror films signal a blend of online culture and cinema.

• Streaming Screams: Top picks this week? Sinners, Jaws, Daniel Isn't Real, and 28 Days Later for that nostalgic chill.

• Franchise Fatigue Flip: Instead of dying, series like Evil Dead, Smile, and Annabelle are evolving with fresh entries.

Upcoming Scares: Mark Your Calendars

July's packed with chills:

• I Know What You Did Last Summer – July 18

• The Home – July 25

• Together – July 30
  And beyond: 28 Years Later, M3GAN 2.0, Saw XI, and The Black Phone 2. 2025 is shaping up to be horror's biggest year

Shiver Shoutout: Fan Favorites and Fun

Shoutout to the horror community on X for keeping the convo alive— from debating top franchises to geeking over Romero's legacy. If you're craving more, hit up The Final Cut for the top 10 horrors of 2025 so far. And hey, what franchise do YOU want rebooted next? Reply below!

That's your shiver for the week—stay spooky, stay safe, and see you next Friday. If this gave you chills, smash that share button and tag a friend who screams louder than you. 👻

Horror forever,
Love the Stove 🧟‍♂️