Bloody Disgusting and Storm King Productions Partner to Launch Two New “John Carpenter Presents” Scripted Podcasts: "Bloody Disgusting, the horror division of Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), today announced a new partnership with Storm King Productions to develop and launch two original scripted podcasts under the “John Carpenter Presents” banner. The collaboration brings together two established forces in the horror space to expand premium storytelling into the audio fiction market. The first series “John Carpenter Presents: Something Wicked” is available now. Listen here.
The eight-episode scripted series, created by Read W. Ridley and produced by 12 Angry Bears, with executive producer Sandy King, follows a young historian and a seasoned detective investigating paranormal crimes in New Orleans. Inspired by real events, the series blends supernatural horror with investigative drama.
In addition to “Something Wicked,” Bloody Disgusting and Storm King Productions are in production on a second original “John Carpenter Presents” fiction podcast. Further details will be announced.
Storm King Productions, founded in 1991 by producer Sandy King, is a leading voice in horror storytelling across film, comics, and audio. Through its publishing arm, Storm King Comics, the company has released award-winning horror and science fiction titles for audiences ranging from early readers to mature fans, including the Dark & Twisted and Tales for a HalloweeNight series, with upcoming titles CHAPLAIN and CATHEDRAL, John Carpenter’s first original graphic novel.
“Storm King Productions got its start in podcasting with Roanoke Falls (2003 Signal Award Winner) and it’s a form we’ve wanted to revisit,” said Sandy King, CEO of Storm King Productions. “Read Ridley brought us a compelling story rooted in New Orleans, drawing on local talent and the genuine spooky atmosphere of bayou folklore. It's a story that provides a grand way for our return to fiction podcasting. John and I are thrilled to partner with Cineverse to do that.”
“At Cineverse, we believe in the power of audio storytelling, and fiction podcasts. We’re incredibly excited to bring stories like Something Wicked to our listeners across the globe. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our podcast network, ” said Pacific Obadiah, Head of Original Programming for the Cineverse Podcast Network, “From our success with other fiction podcasts, like “Dead Space: Deep Cover,” and “Mayfair Watchers Society,” we know horror enthusiasts are looking for thrilling and authentic storytelling, which we hope to deliver!”
“John Carpenter Presents: Something Wicked” will be available on all major podcast platforms, with additional updates and announcements to follow."
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THE TURN by Rachel Feder: "A contemporary gothic delving into the power of unmoored lust and familial bonds
When Baxter, a young writer and recent college graduate, accepts a live-in nanny position for an affluent professor’s family in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, she rapidly becomes aware of strange happenings orbiting the family and their children, Quinn and Thebes. After the father becomes estranged and the mother disappears into the night with only one child, Baxter is left utterly lost and in charge of the baby, Thebes, as she struggles to make sense of the bizarre occurrences within the family, the house, and even her own body. But the unnatural occurrences are far from over, and as Baxter stumbles in the dark to protect the child, something sinister stalks the night, looking to sink in its teeth.
For fans of gothic classics such as The Turn of the Screw and Carmilla, The Turn is an eerie and magnificent modern gothic tale about the monstrous bond of love between caregiver and child."
Learn more and pre-order at: https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9798899480300/the-turn/
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BLUMHOUSE-ATOMIC MONSTER, NEW LINE CINEMA AND DOLBY CINEMA AT AMC TEAM UP FOR A HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN EVENT CELEBRATING THE PREMIERE OF LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY: "April 7, 2026 – Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema and Dolby Cinemas at AMC are bringing the horror community together for the third annual Halfway to Halloween, this year going bigger than ever with a one-night premiere event for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy on April 16 at 7pm. For the first time in the event’s history, Halfway to Halloween will center on a brand-new theatrical release, screening exclusively in Dolby Cinema across 183 AMC Theatres locations in 47 cities nationwide. Tickets are now available at https://www.amctheatres.com/
The evening’s premiere screening of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is engineered to be experienced in Dolby’s full-precision audio and laser projection. This is the film the way it was made to be seen.
“I wanted to make a movie that gets under your skin in the most literal way possible,” writer-director-executive producer Lee Cronin said in a statement. “There are images in this film that are going to make you look away and not be able to stop looking at the same time. Experiencing that in Dolby, surrounded by a crowd who has no idea what’s coming, on opening night, will be unforgettable.”
“Horror fans don’t wait for Halloween,” said Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse. They live in it all year. This year we wanted to give them something they’ve never had from Halfway to Halloween: opening night! Lee Cronin made something genuinely disturbing and we want the people who love this genre to be the first ones inside the theater together.”
In its first two years, Halfway to Halloween brought horror fans back to the theater for beloved titles from the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster library. This year, the event marks a new chapter: a same-night, first-night premiere for one of the most anticipated horror films of 2026, screening simultaneously across the country in Dolby Cinema.
The full list of participating cities includes: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Colorado Springs, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Harlingen, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington D.C. and Wichita.
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.amctheatres.com/
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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