Summer of Horror

Obsession and Backrooms made big splashes this year, but they’re not the only horror movies worth talking about. io9’s Summer of Horror celebrates and analyzes the genre’s mid-year renaissance in all its gory glory.

June 4th 2026

Scary Movie Review Summer Of Horror

‘Scary Movie’ Plays the Hits, But Mostly Misses

Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans return for the horror spoof, now in theaters.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier Jun 4

June 2nd 2026

Backrooms Exclusive

Learn About the Origins of ‘Backrooms’ From the Man Who Unknowingly Inspired It

io9 has an exclusive chat between 'Mr. Robot' creator Sam Esmail and the show's number one fan, 'Backrooms' director Kane Parsons.

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 2

June 1st 2026

Backrooms Furniture Pile Summer Of Horror

The Success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Might Be a Historic Moment in Film History

The horror films, both from filmmakers with origins on YouTube, could mark the start of a new era.

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 1

May 27th 2026

Dorohedoro Mappa Anime Review Summer Of Horror

‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 Is the Apex Of Macabre Anime Chaos and Whimsy

In its return to Q Hayashida’s gloriously gory world, MAPPA cranks its visceral pageantry and wicked humor to operatic heights, rewarding the anime's six‑year wait in spades.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert May 27

Backrooms Review Summer Of Horror

‘Backrooms’ Is a Total Vibe and We Are Here for It

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass star in an adaptation of the hit YouTube series.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier May 27

May 21st 2026

The Boroughs Review Top Art Summer Of Horror

‘The Boroughs’ Is Like ‘Stranger Things’ Until It Isn’t

The Duffer Brothers executive produce the eerie new Netflix series starring Alfred Molina, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Alfre Woodard, Geena Davis, and Bill Pullman.

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy May 21

May 20th 2026

Saccharine Review Summer Of Horror

‘Saccharine’ Is Body Horror at Its Most Squirm-Inducing

The latest from writer-director Natalie Erika James ('Relic') puts a supernatural spin on diet culture.

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy May 20

May 14th 2026

Obsession Interview 2

The Stars of ‘Obsession’ on Crafting Their Perfect, Creepy Characters

io9 spoke with both Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette about the new film, now in theaters.

Movies Germain Lussier May 14

May 12th 2026

Obsession Interview 1 Summer Of Horror

‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker Wants to Push the Boundaries of Horror Itself

io9 spoke with the filmmaker about the film's origins, its franchise potential, his 'Texas Chainsaw' vision, and much more.

Movies Germain Lussier May 12

April 30th 2026

Hokum Review Topart Summer Of Horror

‘Hokum’ Punctuates Its Tale of Grief With Unsettling Frights

Adam Scott stars in the latest eerie horror tale from Damian McCarthy (‘Oddity’).

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy Apr 30

April 24th 2026

Widows Bay Review Summer Of Horror

‘Widow’s Bay’ Proves Apple TV Can Do Horror Comedy Just as Well as Sci-Fi

Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, and Stephen Root star in Katie Dippold’s new series set on a cursed island off the New England coast.

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy Apr 24

April 23rd 2026

Widows Bay Desk Interview Summer Of Horror

The Creator and Director of ‘Widow’s Bay’ on Crafting Their Quirky, Spooky New Series

Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai lift the lid on Apple TV’s new horror comedy, premiering April 29.

Television Cheryl Eddy Apr 23

April 16th 2026

The Mummy Review Summer Of Horror

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Should Be Called ‘Lee Cronin’s The Exorcist’

The new creature feature unwraps plenty of gore but too much déjà vu.

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy Apr 16

April 7th 2026

Exit 8 Review Summer Of Horror

‘Exit 8’ Is a Satisfying, Scary Twitch Stream Come to Life

Based on the video game by Kotake Create, the creepy, excellent film is in theaters April 10.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier Apr 7

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