You Won't Believe the Horror Drops This Week

🩸 Boo, StoverVerse! 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 11-17, 2025) has been packed with slasher reboots dropping, festival buzz, and announcements that have the horror community screaming. From influencer gore to zombie comebacks, horror's momentum is unstoppable. 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

The scares kept coming this week, with new releases, festival premieres, and big announcements shaking up the scene. Here's the hottest scoops:

• Slasher Reboot Drops: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Hits Theaters Today
  The iconic 90s slasher is back! Releasing July 18, this reboot hooks into nostalgia with familiar faces and fresh kills. Fans are buzzing about clever twists and a post-credits tease for more. It's entertaining but not revolutionary—perfect for a summer scream. Expect box office waves as it revives the franchise fever.

• Influencer Horror Unleashed: "Skillhouse" and More Fresh Drops
  July 11 brought a killer wave of releases, blending social media terror with classic tropes. Here's the full breakdown of the week's new horrors, including what they're about and where to catch them (availability may vary by region—check local listings):

  • Skillhouse (July 11): A dark satire slasher where TikTok influencers are kidnapped and trapped in a content house, forced to compete in deadly social media challenges—the one with the fewest likes dies each round. Stars influencers like Bryce Hall and 50 Cent in a meta take on fame and gore. Watch in theaters (via Fandango for showtimes).

  • Push (July 11): A pregnant realtor (Lily Sullivan) hosts an open house at a murder-stained property, but it turns into a tense cat-and-mouse game when a sadistic attendee traps her inside, forcing her to fight for survival while going into premature labor. Stream exclusively on Shudder (subscription required).

  • Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story (July 11): Set nearly two decades after Dracula's death, Abraham Van Helsing and his family face signs of an old enemy's return, forcing his sons Max and Rudy to uncover their parents' dark vampire-hunting past in this Western-tinged sequel vibe. In select theaters (find via Fandango).

  • Hot Spring Shark Attack (July 11): In a quaint Japanese hot spring town, an ancient shark awakens and starts chomping on locals at spas and baths. Townspeople team up for a tokusatsu-style showdown with CGI and practical effects—think Jaws meets kaiju fun. Rent on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video.

  • Don’t Log Off (July 11): During a video call, Sam vanishes mysteriously, and her friends dive into an online investigation—only to start disappearing one by one as a sinister digital force hunts them down. In select theaters; VOD rental starting July 15 (iTunes, Amazon).

  • The Shrouds (July 11): In a near-future, a grieving entrepreneur invents tech to watch loved ones decompose in graves. But when graves are vandalized, he uncovers a conspiracy tied to his wife's death and her sister. Rent on VOD (Apple TV, Google Play); stream on The Criterion Channel.

  • Else (July 11): A budding romance between an introvert and a bold woman turns nightmarish when an epidemic causes people to merge with their surroundings, trapping the couple in a body-horror shapeshifting hell. Stream on Fandor; rent on major VOD services.

  • Forgive Us All (July 11): In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie-like cannibals from a virus, a mother named Rory braves infected forests and ruthless survivors after a stranger promises a safe haven. Digital rental on Amazon Prime Video.

  • The Legend of Gilbert Flay (July 11): An indie film crew enters a 44-hour filmmaking contest but starts vanishing after invoking a local folk legend—blending found-footage with meta horror. Digital rental on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Ziam (July 9, but rounding out the week): Amid a climate crisis in Bangkok, tainted food sparks a zombie outbreak in a hospital. A Muay Thai boxer battles through 10 floors of fast, vicious undead to save his girlfriend. Stream on Netflix (subscription).

  • Brick (July 11): Tim and Olivia wake up trapped in their apartment by an impenetrable futuristic wall that seals the entire building. Residents must unite to escape and unravel the mystery. Stream on Netflix.
    Gen Z horror is thriving with these 9-11 new drops!

• Festival Frights: Fantasia Kicks Off with Horror Heavyweights
  The 29th Fantasia Festival started July 16, showcasing gems like Ari Aster's "Eddington," Michael Shanks' "Together" (100% on RT so far), and Takashi Miike's "Blazing Fists." Over 50 horror and genre films, including international chills like "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" and "Queens of the Dead." It's a must for fans craving innovative scares.

• DC Goes Dark: James Gunn's "Clayface" Announced as Full Horror
  Big news—James Gunn revealed "Clayface" (Sept 11, 2026) as a "complete horror film," diverging from superhero norms. R-rated terror with a shape-shifting villain; not every DC flick will be like "Superman." Horror invading comics? We're here for it.

• Nursing Home Nightmare: Exclusive Clip from "The Home"
  Pete Davidson stars in James DeMonaco's "The Home" (July 25), where a retirement home hides sinister secrets. A bloody exclusive clip dropped this week, teasing twisted residents and gore galore. Plus, more announcements like "Other Mommy" casting Arabella Olivia Clark and Sean Kaufman.

• FNAF Haunts HHN: Multiple Announcements Teased
  Five Nights at Freddy's fans, rejoice! Universal's Halloween Horror Nights teases "things" (plural) for FNAF, with announcements incoming. Expect immersive scares based on the games/movies.

Horror Trends: What's Haunting the Zeitgeist

This week, the vibe is festival fever and reboot mania. Horror festivals like Fantasia are spotlighting innovative international films, while reboots and sequels dominate headlines. Trends include:

• Slasher Revivals: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" leads the charge, with calls for more 90s comebacks.

• Influencer & Social Media Terror: Films like "Skillhouse" and "Don't Log Off" blend online fame with deadly twists.

• Festival-Driven Innovation: Psychological thrillers and international horrors (e.g., "The Wailing," "Mononoke") pushing boundaries at Fantasia.

• Comic-Horror Crossovers: "Clayface" signals more R-rated genre blends from big studios.

Upcoming Scares: Mark Your Calendars

July's chills continue:

• The Home – July 25

• Together – July 30

• Weapons – August 8

Horror forever,
Love The Stove 🧟‍♂️