Evil Asterisk Podcast

You’d better be wearing green … or else! Happy St. Patricks Day ☘️ •••••••• #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpatrick #saintpatricksday #saintpatrick #happystpatricksday

Amy Madigan’s Best Supporting Actress win for her role as the villainous Aunt Gladys in WEAPONS marks a historic moment as the first horror villain to win an Oscar since Anthony Hopkins in 1992. The victory highlights a rare Academy embrace of the genre – recognizing a performance that mirrors the subtle impact of Hannibal Lecter. – SlashFilm’s Kieran Fisher https://lnkd.in/gMTYawBM •••••••• #horror #horrorfilm #horrormovie #indie #indiehorror #indiefilm #indiemovie #movie #film #academyawards #oscars

Happy Friday the 13th!

Kicking off tomorrow, the 2026 SXSW Film Festival will feature a high-profile horror lineup headlined by the world premiere of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and Damien Mc Carthy’s Irish folk-horror film Hokum. The slate also includes a diverse range of genre-bending indie titles, such as the ballerina thriller Pretty Lethal starring Uma Thurman and the queer horror hit Leviticus, alongside experimental “screen-life” and first-person features. – Dread Central's Chad Collins https://lnkd.in/gtFnTvBA •••••••• #horror #horrorfilm #horrorfilms #horrormovie #horrormovies #sxsw #indie #indiehorror #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiemovie #indiemovies #horrorjunkie #horrorfanatic #horrorfan

Directed by 17-year-old Kane Parsons, A24's upcoming film BACKROOMS adapts his viral “found footage” YouTube series that explores the unsettling, infinite maze of liminal spaces. The film’s teaser suggests a restrained, atmospheric approach that prioritizes psychological dread over standard horror tropes and jump scares. – Claire Lewis on Polygon https://lnkd.in/dbcUkS92 •••••••• #horror #indie #indiehorror #indiemovie #indiefilm #backrooms #liminalspace #liminalspaces

In a conversation with IndieWire's Jim Hemphill, directors and twin brothers Kevin and Matt McManus talk about their multiverse-themed horror thriller REDUX REDUX – in which a grief-stricken mother travels through parallel dimensions to repeatedly execute her daughter’s killer. Despite its complex sci-fi structure, the filmmakers focused on a character-driven drama that blends dark humor and action – anchored by a visceral lead performance from their sister, Michaela McManus. https://lnkd.in/gJzpbtun •••••••• #horror #scifi #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie #indiefilmmakers #movie #film #indiefilmmaking #thriller

Season 2 Episode 5 of EVIL*ASTERISK PODCAST features Markiplier's sci-fi horror film, Iron Lung (2026)🩸 The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review obscure, odd, and wholly original horror films that might not be getting the attention they deserve. https://lnkd.in/g77fwXMa •••••••• #moviereview #filmreview #indiefilm #horror #horrormovie #horrorfilm #filmcritics #indie #podcast #horrorpodcast #evilasterisk #indiemovie #cosmichorror #lovecraft #scifi #sciencefiction #markiplier #ironlung

Joko Anwar sits down with Variety's Naman Ramachandran to discuss GHOST IN THE CELL – his gore-filled horror-comedy set in an Indonesian prison where inmates must unite to survive a supernatural entity that targets those with the darkest auras. Beneath the surface, the film employs “uncomfortable humor” to force the audience to confront institutional complicity in Indonesia’s real-world environmental destruction. https://lnkd.in/gvDmei-d •••••••• #horror #horrorcomedy #jokoanwar #horrorfilm #horrormovie #horrorfilms #horrormovies #film #movie #films #movies #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie #indiefilms #indiemovies #indiehorror

In an interview with Variety's William Earl, director Christophe Gans reflects on the intense pressure of adapting the Silent Hill franchise – noting that while he faced death threats from fans of the game in 2006, the original film has since undergone a retrospective revaluation by a new generation. Despite the 2026 sequel receiving harsh critical reviews, Gans remains committed to treating the series as a piece of experimental modern art. https://lnkd.in/gwTy3PJz •••••••• #horror #horrorfilm #horrorfilms #horrormovie #horrormovies #horrorgame #horrorgames #silenthill

Resident Evil Requiem blends the series’ dual perspectives by pairing the characters of Leon S. Kennedy (third-person action) and Grace Ashcroft (first-person survival) – using the RE Engine to prioritize atmosphere and spatial dread over pure spectacle. The game moves beyond scripted scares by utilizing advanced physics and character art to create a “messy,” humanized horror experience where enemies respond realistically to their environment. – Creative Bloq's Ian Dean https://lnkd.in/gSjbgP8V •••••••• #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #horrorgame #game #videogame #horror