Sharai Bohannon

One of the most controversial films in cinema history is returning to the big screen. Ken Russell's The Devils — restored in 4K and finally presented in its uncensored Director's Cut — opens in select North American theaters on October 16, 2026, courtesy of Warner Bros. Clockwork. The film has been rated NC-17 for sexual content and graphic nudity, making it the first NC-17 release in Warner Bros.' 103-year history.

Canadian independent filmmakers Brett and Jason Butler are bringing their latest feature, STARSUCKERS , to its world premiere at FrightFest 2026, running August 27–31 at ODEON Cinemas Leicester Square and West End in London. Stars Manon Ens-Lapointe ( The Last Anniversary ) and James Alex will attend the premiere alongside the directors, with an additional screening scheduled at FrightFest @ the Arzner on Saturday, September 5.

Adorable Humans , a Danish horror anthology reimagining the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen as horror stories, will make its worldwide streaming debut on August 31. The film arrives on iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Google TV globally, with additional availability on regional platforms Blockbuster, SF Anytime, and Rakuten in Scandinavia.

SRHP Films' supernatural horror-crime thriller Holy Father has collected a string of festival wins as its producers pursue a distribution deal targeting the 2026 Halloween season. The film stars Oscar nominee Eric Roberts as Father Isaac Wales, an exorcism specialist drawn into a series of ritualistic murders in Savannah, Georgia — and into a confrontation with an ancient demon that has already claimed one of his colleagues.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story , the latest installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster anthology series, premiering September 17 exclusively on Netflix. The eight-episode limited series examines the psychology behind one of American history's most notorious alleged killers — and asks the same question the franchise has always posed: born or made?

Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the release of SMOKEE , a stoner horror-comedy from writer-director Whit Whitman now streaming on Fawesome, with additional platforms in the works for the bloody creature feature.

The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is heading back to Griffith Park for its 18th season, bringing new attractions and returning favorites to Midnight Falls from September 18 through November 1, 2026.

Shudder is adding a bold debut to its fall horror lineup. Parasomnia , the first feature from writer-director James Ross II, streams exclusively on Shudder beginning Friday, September 4.

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor is returning to Long Beach for its 13th season this fall, bringing a new maze, reworked favorites and additional entertainment to the annual Halloween event. Produced by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, Dark Harbor opens September 18 and runs on select nights through November 1.

Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing to debut its first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster when Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens on September 16.