Reel Horror News Roundup: July 28 - August 3, 2025

MAN FOUND BURIED IN SAND ALONG SHORELINE

By Staff Reporter

Police are investigating the death of Richard Vickers, 52, whose body was discovered at low tide buried upright to the neck in wet sand outside his oceanfront estate. Investigators believe the incoming tide led to drowning, though how Vickers came to be buried remains unclear.

A police spokesperson noted Vickers’ face was locked in what they described as “a defiant grin,” as if challenging the sea itself.

🎞️ Based on the story “Something to Tide You Over” by Stephen King, featured in the 1982 film Creepshow.

Stephen King's 1922 Crawls Back Into the Spotlight

Nearly a decade after its release, the bleak and bloody Netflix adaptation of 1922 is getting fresh attention as one of the most unsettling Stephen King stories on screen. Rats, guilt, and a slow descent into madness? Still hits hard.
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Stephen King Doesn’t Hold Back on His Least Favorite Adaptations

Even the master of horror has regrets. In a recent roundup, Stephen King shares which of his book-to-film adaptations he thinks missed the mark — including The Shining (yep), Dreamcatcher, and The Dark Tower. Let’s just say he’s not sugarcoating it.
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Barbarian Director Zach Cregger Builds on His Success with Weapons

After Barbarian stunned with its 2022 release and viral word-of-mouth success, director Zach Cregger is now teasing Weapons—a new genre-blending horror that critics are already calling 2025’s standout. With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, fresh teasers, and emotional weight behind its story, Weapons seems poised to expand Cregger’s vision in exciting new directions.
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Jaws Turned 50 — Mondo’s Capsule Collection Delivers Iconic Horror Gifts

To mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Mondo unveiled a limited-time capsule collection featuring soft vinyl designer figures, collectible posters, and deluxe vinyl score editions celebrating the film’s legendary status and soundtrack.

Also hitting shelves: collectible figures from Entertainment Earth tied to the milestone anniversary. Perfect for fans who want tangible reminders of cinematic terror.

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