Horror

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2024: ‘Dead Talents Society’ Shines with Top Honors, While ‘Animale’ and ‘The Shadow Wrangler’ Also Make Their Marks

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Brooklyn, New York — The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival recently announced its audience and jury award winners for the 2024 event, which took place from October 17 to 24 at Nitehawk Cinema’s Williamsburg and Prospect Park locations. “Dead Talents Society,” directed by John Hsu, received both the Best Film and Best Ensemble awards from the Dark Matter Jury. This horror-comedy features a ghost who aspires to join a supernatural talent agency and achieve the status of an urban legend. The film stars Bo-lin Chen, Sandrine Pinna, and Gingle Wang, captivating audiences with its unique blend … Read more

Hayride Horror: Jury Reviews Body Cam Footage as Trial Unfolds for Driver Linked to Children’s Injuries

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – A jury was presented with body camera footage from a Keokuk County Sheriff’s deputy on Thursday, following a hayride accident that resulted in injuries to 13 children. The incident occurred on October 14, 2023, when a truck pulling a trailer crashed near What Cheer, leading to multiple injuries among those on board. David Heady, a passenger in the truck, is facing 13 counts of child endangerment due to his role in the incident. Testimony revealed that Heady had been drinking on the day of the crash and had open alcohol containers in … Read more

Popcorn Frights Film Festival Celebrates Indie Horror with Surprising Wins in Sunny Florida

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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida – The Popcorn Frights Film Festival culminated its eleven-day celebration of horror cinema by honoring eight standout films from an extensive lineup that featured over 130 entries from more than 20 countries. With its partnership with FANGORIA, the festival has announced its award winners spanning seven categories. Annapurna Sriram’s horror comedy, “Fucktoys,” earned the festival’s top honor — the jury award for Best Feature Film. Sriram expressed her appreciation, saying the project represented a significant journey for her and co-creator Tim, highlighting its roots in indie filmmaking and outsider art. She … Read more

Independence Day Horror: Man Indicted for Alleged Child Molestation at Smithville Beach

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CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — A man has been indicted by a grand jury in Clay County for alleged child molestation that took place at Smithville beach during the July 4 weekend. Carlos Climaco-Garcia faces two charges of third-degree child molestation in connection with the incident involving two young girls. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged encounter occurred on July 4 when the girls were swimming at Little Platte Swim Beach. Reports indicate that a man approached the girls, prompting them to feel uncomfortable enough to refuse his inquiries. Authorities stated that Climaco-Garcia … Read more