Reel Horror News Roundup: August 31 - September 6, 2025

Rewound and ready to play. The screen flickers and Reel Horror News is back with the gory goodies.

💉 Local Woman Meets Gruesome End 

Lakeview Times — August 30, 2025
Elaine Henderson, a woman from the outskirts of Lakeview, didn’t suspect her routine house call with Dr. Giggles would end in horror. 

Witnesses report hearing strange mechanical whirs before the shocking discovery: a nasal probe driven directly into her brain. 

The town is left both horrified and whispering about the infamous doctor’s latest visit, while authorities scramble to piece together what really happened.

🎞️ Based on Dr. Giggles, the chilling scene that made Elaine’s fate unforgettable.

Final Destination: Bloodlines Dominates HBO Max

Final Destination: Bloodlines has become the most-watched film on HBO Max, breaking franchise records and topping streaming charts. Its theatrical release earlier this year grossed over $300 million globally, and critics are calling it the strongest entry yet.

🎞️ Want all the details? Read the full article here: Dread Central

🔥 Keanu Reeves’ The Devil’s Advocate Tops Tubi

Even decades later, The Devil’s Advocate is drawing viewers in. Keanu Reeves’ supernatural courtroom thriller has surged to the top of Tubi’s free streaming charts, proving the mix of devilish deals and suspense still captivates horror and thriller fans alike.

🎞️ Read the full story here: Dread Central

🎈 IT: Welcome to Derry Prequel Series

The highly anticipated prequel to Stephen King's IT is coming to HBO Max, with Pennywise returning to terrorize Derry once again. The nine-episode series will premiere on October 26, 2025, and promises to explore the dark origins behind the town’s most infamous horrors.

🎞️ Read the full article here: Fangoria

Jaws Makes a Splash at the Labor Day Box Office

Steven Spielberg’s classic shark thriller Jaws has returned to theaters for its 50th anniversary, making a significant impact at the box office. The film earned an estimated $8.1 million through Sunday, landing at number two on the domestic charts. 

With the Monday holiday included, the total rises to $9.8 million, outperforming several new releases and proving that the terror of Amity Island still captivates audiences. 

🎞️ For more details, check out the full article here: Fangoria

Sam Raimi Breathes New Life into Magic

The master of horror is teaming up with Weapons producer Roy Lee for a remake of the eerie 1978 thriller Magic. The tale of a ventriloquist undone by his sinister dummy feels right at home in Raimi’s twisted wheelhouse.

👉 Read the full story here: Fangoria

Review – The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Warrens return in The Conjuring: Last Rites, delivering chilling performances and a fair share of scares. While the storytelling stumbles, fans of the franchise will still find plenty of haunting moments to enjoy.
👉 Read the full review here: Dread Central

The Dark Tale That Ended Richard Bachman

Stephen King once wrote under a secret identity, but one chilling novel brought his alter ego to an unforgettable end. 

The Dark Half still haunts fans and reshaped the landscape of horror storytelling.

👉 Read the full story here: Screen Rant