Paramount’s Republic Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the horror thriller The Monster, a film that promises chills and an all-star cast. Starring Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place: Day One), Lauren LaVera (Terrifier), and Mia Healey (The Wilds), the movie is currently in production in Danbury, Connecticut.

Lil Rel Howery is stepping into the director's chair for the first time with Haunted Heist, a comedy-horror film he’ll also star in alongside Tiffany Haddish. Known for his roles in Get Out and Free Guy, Howery is joined by Girls Trip star Haddish in a story about four friends who reunite for a heist — only to find themselves in a haunted house filled with restless spirits. As they hunt for a hidden antique, they must confront their past grievances and join forces to survive the night.

Nikyatu Jusu is diving into The Fly universe with her latest project, a new body horror film for 20th Century Studios and Chernin Entertainment. Inspired by David Cronenberg's 1986 classic, The Fly, Jusu will both write and direct this fresh take, although details about the plot remain under wraps. Insiders reveal that her version will expand on the original world rather than being a direct remake.

Voltage Pictures has secured global distribution rights for Monsters, a new apocalyptic horror film starring Ella Balinska. The company plans to showcase the project at the American Film Market in Las Vegas from November 5-10.

Marlon Wayans just announced the return of the ‘Scary Movie’ franchise via his Instagram account today. He attributed the decision of it’s return to the demand from the fans. Marlon Wayans had this to say:

”WE’RE BACK!!! After nearly 20 years, the Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for… a return to
the SCARY MOVIE franchise! We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again.”

Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, Nicki Micheaux, Freddie Gibbs, YG, and Flying Lotus are among the cast of Night Patrol, an indie horror film directed and co-written by Ryan Prows. The movie just wrapped principal photography in Los Angeles.

In a thrilling collaboration between Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw banner, the upcoming sports horror film "Goat" has secured its leading man. Marlon Wayans is set to take center stage in this unique project, directed by Justin Tipping. The film, produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson, boasts executive producers David Kern and Kate Oh.

Witness the trailer for Apple TV+'s upcoming series, ‘The Changeling.’ This gripping saga, not only starring but also executive produced by the talented LaKeith Stanfield, is set to redefine the boundaries of modern storytelling.

Renowned actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his unforgettable performances in "Better Call Saul" and "The Mandalorian," is set to star in Radio Silence's upcoming untitled monster thriller at Universal.

Zoë Kravitz, known for her role as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in "The Batman," and Thomasin McKenzie, acclaimed for her performance in "Leave No Trace," are set to lead the cast of the upcoming psychological horror film "Self-Portrait."

Theblkscript has learned via Deadline that Sorry to Bother You‘s Jermaine Fowler has been cast in Legendary Entertainment’s redo of 1978 horror movie, Faces of Death.

Sony Pictures has just announced that it has acquired the upcoming action/horror/comedy movie, ‘Hell Naw.’ The film will feature the talented musician and actor, Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, in the lead role, while the script will be penned by Academy Award nominees Keith & Kenny Lucas.

Veteran producer Stephanie Allain has joined David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist,’ as executive producer. In addition, the first film in the trilogy from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek for Universal and Peacock has recently wrapped principal photography. The pic hits theaters on Oct. 13.

The Blackening centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer.

From co-creators and executive producers Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, Swarm, set between 2016-2018, follows Dre (Dominique Fishback), an obsessed fan of the world’s biggest pop star who sets off on an unexpected cross-country journey. Swarm is set as the Opening Night TV Premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas on March 10.