Resident Evil Requiem release date
The video game Resident Evil Requiem was released on consoles and PC on February 27, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise.Game returns to survival horror
According to The New York Times, the game successfully returns to its roots in the "survival horror" genre. Players control characters Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, who must navigate through settings such as an old sanatorium turned into a mad scientist's laboratory and the ruined streets of Raccoon City, facing both supernatural creatures and solving puzzles with limited resources.Widow's Bay series debut
The series Widow's Bay, released on Apple TV in the spring of 2026, follows the misadventures of Tom (Matthew Rhys) and Patricia (Kate O'Flynn), the mayor and deputy of a small island in New England that has recently opened to tourism. The series, created by Katie Dippold, is noted for its mix of horror elements and farce-like humor, which has been praised by The A.V. Club for its refusal to be locked into a particular genre.Emmy recognition for Widow's Bay
The series was recognized by the Emmy Awards Academy and was one of the big winners during the 78th awards ceremony in September. It received praise for its unique blend of comedy and horror, as well as its strong performances and writing.Backrooms film release
The film Backrooms, released in France on June 17, has been warmly received and confirmed the enthusiasm for creations from a new generation of horror filmmakers. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film is an adaptation of his own YouTube videos and is set in the 1990s.Film's setting and reception
The story follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a furniture dealer who discovers a portal to strange places in the basement of his store. According to The Los Angeles Times, the film's sets and atmosphere are worth the detour on their own. Some cinemas in France reprogrammed Obsession and Backrooms for the Halloween weekend.Carrie series on Prime Video
The series Carrie, uploaded on October 7 by Prime Video, reuses the characters from Stephen King's eponymous novel (1974) but slightly changes the setting. In this version, the heroine becomes deeply conspiratorial. The American press praises an intelligent update that proves the inexhaustible nature of the classic of horror literature.Adaptation praised by Time
According to Time magazine, it is even "the first adaptation to emerge from the shadow of Brian de Palma's Carrie [1976]." The series is noted for its fresh take on the original story and its ability to stand on its own merits.South Korean film Hope
The film Hope, released on October 28, is described by The Korea Times as "a film that will be a milestone in the history of South Korean cinema." The narrative is set in an unremarkable city and features Bum-seok (Hwang Jung-min), head of an isolated police station, who investigates a report of a mutilated cow.Film's setting and creature
The critic from the Anglophone newspaper in Seoul recognized the 1980s as the period in which the film is set. The perpetrator of the massacre is a creature more disturbing than a tiger. The film has been noted for its atmospheric storytelling and unique horror elements.
