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Marquee Madness'Weapons' (Releasing in theaters on Aug. 8 via Warner Bros.) — Zach Cregger's sprawling 'Barbarian' follow-up is an unpredictable journey into the depths of evil in a small town. Gripping and confident, it's one of the year's best films. Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich lead a locked-in cast.
Off the Beaten Path'Strange Harvest' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 8 via Roadside Attractions and Saban Films) — Stuart Ortiz, one half of the duo behind the 'Grave Encounters' films, helms this mockumentary about the search for a serial killer named Mr. Shiny. It's a clever satire of true crime culture with plenty for horror fans to enjoy.
'Witchboard' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 15 via The Avenue and Atlas Distribution) — A sly remake of the '80s classic, 'The Mask' director Chuck Russell helms this wild tale of a Ouija board gone terribly wrong. Fun kills and a game cast keep things rolling along until a bonkers third act that strives for maximum carnage.
'Hell House LLC: Lineage' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 20 via Terror Films and Iconic Events) — The fifth and final film in the Abbadon Hotel saga nixes found footage in favor of a traditional feature, but promises even more haunted clown shenanigans and a story that ties the series' threads together.
'The Toxic Avenger' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 28 via Cineverse) — 'Green Room' director Macon Blair reboots this Troma classic, which is still violent and disgusting, but with a surprisingly soulful lead performance from Peter Dinklage as Toxie. Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood all come to play in this successful take on the character, which — despite a slightly larger budget — is as funny and subversive as the original.
'Jimmy and Stiggs' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 15 via The Horror Section) — The first film picked up by Eli Roth's new venture, The Horror Section, Joe Begos wrote and directed this sci-fi freakout that is splattered with practical effects. Dark humor and a colorful visual style elevate this story of a man pushed to the brink as he prepares to wage war against aliens.
'Alive in the Catacombs' (Now available to rent at ) — This performance video from rockers Queens of the Stone Age is both beautiful and creepy, as the band performs acoustically arranged songs from their catalogue for the scores of dead surrounding them in the Catacombs. Also recommended: the mini companion documentary 'Alive in Paris and Before,' which delves into the making of the project.
Killer Series'Alien: Earth' (Premiering Aug. 12 on FX) — 'Fargo' and 'Legion' mastermind Noah Hawley is the brains behind this big-budget prequel series, in which a spaceship filled with extraterrestrial evil crashes into Earth. It's a gorgeous, scary series that ranks among the best work in the franchise.
Bloodcurdling Books'How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow' by Bonnie Quinn (Will be released Aug. 5 via S&S/Saga Press) — Quinn is an active writer on the r/nosleep subreddit, and a portion of her work has been adapted into this fun and creative novel. A full narrative disguised as a how-to guide, 'Shadow' follows a woman in charge of a campsite filled with creepy creatures and the dead campers who didn't follow the rules. It's like having a spooky stay at summer camp, even as the season comes to an end.
'The Unseen' by Ania Ahlborn (Will be released Aug. 19 via Gallery) — Ahlborn's creative riff on the haunted child genre takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns. This is the perfect page-turner that is brimming with darkness, and would make a wonderful transition from summertime fluff to a crisp fall read.
'The Possession of Alba Díaz' by Isabel Cañas (Will be released Aug. 19 via Berkley) — Cañas' exorcism story is a gorgeously written tale of a woman in 1765 who goes with her fiancé to his family's mine to avoid a plague. Unfortunately, something even more insidious seems to take control of her. As the story builds, the best material examines the struggle between traditional sorcery and the power of the church.
'The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's 'The Stand'' edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene (Will be released Aug. 19 via Gallery) — A must-have for Stephen King fans, scores of great writers contribute stories set in the world of the author's apocalyptic masterpiece, including S. A. Cosby, C. Robert Cargill, Paul Tremblay and many more. With a King-penned introduction and a hearty 800-page count, Constant Readers will have a ball debating their favorite pieces.
Frightening FestivalsFrightFest London (Aug. 21 – 25, buy tickets here) — The indie horror event is screening many of the year's buzziest festival fare, including the UK premieres of 'The Home,' 'Jimmy & Stiggs,' 'Mother of Flies' and 'Influencers.'
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