Only in Select Theaters October 2, 2026

I’m sure you’ve heard, but it’s been a big year for horror movies. Over the past few months, there have been all sorts of releases for horror fans, from undersung gems like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to unexpected hits like Obsession and what seems to be the start of a booming new franchise in Backrooms.

Halloween Season is officially underway, which means even more horror. It’s everywhere you look, with streaming services like Paramount+ and beyond revealing their seasonal lineup dedicated to the best genre.

“Appofeniacs” (Oct. 2): Duke (Aaron Holliday, right, with Sean Gunn) creates deepfake videos as a joke, though they cause horror, paranoia and chaos for others in the horror thriller.

Magenta Light Studios, the upstart production and distribution label founded by Bob Yari, has launched a specialty offshoot called Magenta Edge Films.