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Netflix Horror Series ‘Red Rose’ Releases First Images

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With the success of teen-based horror content currently in fashion, another Netflix series has emerged into their ranks. It’s called Red Rose and it comes from the same production company of The Old Guard, The Enfield Haunting, and the paranormal docu-series True Horror. It will have eight episodes.

Some of you might dismiss this as another attempt to profit off the Stranger Things blueprint. But before you do, consider that this series is being executive produced by Michael and Paul Clarkson, aka the Clarkson Twins, who have been behind such series as Apple TV’s See, Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor, and HBO’s His Dark Materials. All of which have gained popularity on their respective streaming services.

No, It’s not a Stephen King Adaptation

Despite the promising although shuffled title, Red Rose is not a Stephen King adaption of his haunted house story Rose Red. Fans of the writer have long wanted a remake of that 2002 mini-series, but it seems everything else in King’s oeuvre has been picked up except that one.

Rose Red wasn’t as popular as other miniseries’ based on King’s works, but it did have moderate success. Enough to spawn the prequel The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer in 2003 which King was not a part of. As Netflix continues its “The Haunting of…” series, may some creatives will revisit Rose Red and give it a proper reboot.

Teenagers taking on horrors alone

The teenage hive mentality is definitely a hot commodity in horror these days. It can be seen in the recent release of Scream and to some extent Halloween Kills. All of these have young adults going up against forces beyond their control. And of course, there is Stranger Things which not only brought back the parent-free adventure schema but waxed poetic with 80s nostalgia. We saw it last year as well with the Mini-brands version of  Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Emo high schoolers are definitely a horror trope that has been resurrected and is at risk of oversaturation.

Why Red Rose is exciting?

As mentioned before, the executive producers behind Red Rose are the Clarkson Twins. That’s kind of a big deal. The Brits definitely know how to tell a story and given the duo’s track record, this one could be another feather in their cap. They say the acting talent is top-notch. That talent includes Harry Redding who is currently performing on stage in To Kill a Mockingbird in London’s West End.

“We are thrilled with the talented cast that we’ve assembled in ‘Red Rose,'” the twins told Variety, “They have so brilliantly captured the spirit of the North with their nuanced, devastating and hilarious performances. We can’t wait for the rest of the world to fall in love with them, just as we have. They’re doing Bolton – and us – proud.”

What is Red Rose About?

With Black Mirror having taken a four-year hiatus, the horrors of technology really haven’t had an outlet for storytelling. Although it was recently announced that Black Mirror will return for a sixth season, it’s hard to tell when those episodes will premiere given all the behind-the-scenes production drama in the last few years.

Red Rose might fill in that gap with its storyline. According to Variety, here is what it’s about:

“Set over a long hot summer following high school, the teens’ friendships are infiltrated by the Red Rose app, which blooms on their smartphones, threatening them with dangerous consequences if they don’t meet its demands. The app exposes the group to a seemingly supernatural entity and the seductive power of the dark web.”

First Images

Recently, the first images of the series were posted online. However, no concrete release date has been announced. Red Rose will premiere on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and stream on Netflix for everybody else. Worldwide distribution is managed by eOne.

The bottom line

As people are getting their teenage horror on over in Hawkins in Stranger Things 4 and as the world awaits another season of Black Mirror, it seems that Red Rose is taking up some of the slack and blending the two. With a powerhouse of writing, producing, and acting talent involved in this series, let’s not roll our eyes and say, “how original,” instead, let’s be somewhat optimistic about it and celebrate a post-COVID world where pretty much anything is possible.

Still no word on a release date, but our guess would be this summer.

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ShoStak Opens the Door for Filmmakers to Build and Own Their Stories

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A new platform is stepping into the streaming space, but instead of trying to become the next Netflix or TikTok, ShoStak is built around a much bigger idea.

“Cinema does not need another platform. It needs a new model.”

ShoStak operates across two sides of its ecosystem. ShoStak.tv is the viewer-facing platform where audiences can watch content and discover new series. ShoStak.world serves as the creator hub, where filmmakers can develop projects, submit ideas, and take part in programs designed to help bring those stories to life.

Together, they form what ShoStak describes as a cinematic ecosystem. A space where stories are not treated as disposable content, but as worlds that can grow, evolve, and sustain themselves over time.

Instead of chasing algorithms or studio approval, the platform is built around a simple but ambitious goal. Give creators ownership of their work, their audience, and the revenue they generate from it.

The Competition Offering a First Look

As part of its early rollout, ShoStak is hosting a creator competition where audiences can vote on which projects move forward, giving fans a rare shot at directly influencing what actually gets made.

Projects are introduced as series concepts or pilots, with creators competing across multiple rounds. Audience participation helps determine which entries gain traction and continue developing.

Ownership at the Center

One of the platform’s defining ideas is simple but powerful. Creators should own what they create.

ShoStak emphasizes a model where filmmakers:

  • Retain ownership of their intellectual property
  • Build and grow their own audience directly
  • Earn revenue tied to engagement and support from that audience

This removes a layer that has traditionally stood between creators and success. Instead of relying on studio approval or algorithmic luck, filmmakers have a clearer path to building something of their own.

It’s a shift that could be especially meaningful for independent creators who are used to giving up control just to get their work seen.

Building a New Kind of Pipeline

ShoStak is not just focused on hosting content. It’s working toward building a system where ideas can grow from concept to fully realized projects.

Through its creator hub and development programs, filmmakers can:

  • Introduce new story worlds directly to audiences
  • Build a following around those stories
  • Expand their projects over time without losing ownership

It creates a pipeline that feels more open than traditional systems. Instead of waiting for approval behind closed doors, creators can develop their work in front of an audience and grow it organically.

Why This Matters for Horror

Horror has always lived a little outside the system.

Some of the most memorable films in the genre came from creators taking risks, working with limited resources, and finding ways to connect with audiences on their own terms.

ShoStak’s approach could give horror filmmakers a new kind of playground:

  • Test ideas as short-form series
  • Build loyal fanbases around original concepts
  • Expand those concepts into larger projects over time

For a genre that thrives on originality and experimentation, having more control over both the creative process and the outcome could make a real difference.

ShoStak is not just trying to launch another streaming service. It’s trying to rethink how stories are created, shared, and sustained.

By focusing on ownership, long-term world-building, and direct connection between creators and audiences, it’s offering a different path forward.

Whether that model succeeds remains to be seen.

But if it does, it could give filmmakers something that has been increasingly difficult to hold onto.

Control.

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The Evil Dead Burn Trailer Is Here and It Is Everything

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The teaser for Evil Dead Burn is attached to Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in theaters right now, which means you have to earn it. Go see The Mummy. You will probably enjoy that too.

Here is what we got. A young girl crawling across an apartment floor desperately trying to stay alive in a room with a Deadite. It is hard to tell, but the whole thing may be one continuous shot of her trying to get away from all of it. It is action packed, and it is gory, and ultraviolent in a way we have never seen in the franchise. For a teaser. That is a thesis statement. That is Sébastien Vaniček telling you exactly what kind of film this is going to be.

Evil Dead Burn opens July 10.

Why Vaniček Was the Right Call

The director is Sébastien Vaniček, who made Infested in 2023. Infested is a French spider horror film set entirely in a crumbling apartment building, and it is one of the better creature features of the last decade. It is relentless.

A single girl crawling across a dirty apartment floor with Deadites closing in is exactly the kind of scene Vaniček was built for. He does not need big spaces or big budgets. He needs a person, a threat, and no way out. That is Evil Dead. That has always been Evil Dead.

He co-wrote the script with Florent Bernard, his Infested collaborator. Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert produce through Ghost House Pictures. Bruce Campbell and Lee Cronin are executive producers. The whole institution showed up for this one.

What the Film Is About

A woman loses her husband in a car accident and goes to stay with her in-laws at their remote house. The in-laws find the Book of the Dead. You already know what happens after that. You have always known.

Souheila Yacoub leads the cast, joined by Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Tandi Wright, and George Pullar. The film shot in New Zealand between July and October 2025 and is the sixth installment in the Evil Dead series.

Evil Dead Rise proved the standalone approach works. It did not need you to have seen anything. Burn looks like it is doing the same thing and doing it in a filthier, more confined space, which is exactly where this franchise lives best. If the teaser is any indication, Vaniček understood the assignment from the first frame.

Evil Dead Wrath follows in 2028, directed by Francis Galluppi. The pipeline is full. I am not complaining.

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The Evil Dead Universe Now Includes a Mummy Film

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No one would blame you for missing it. You watched Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, a professor named Bixler showed up, you didn’t think twice about it, and you went home. That was the whole plan.

Then Cronin gave an interview to Collider where he explained what he did, which is the least subtle version of hiding something possible. The Mummy and Evil Dead share a universe now and its up to us to decide what that means.

The Name You Missed

Mark Mitchinson plays Professor Bixler in The Mummy. He is an Archaeologist. You know the type. Probably has a bad feeling about this, does not survive having a bad feeling about it.

If you watched Evil Dead Rise, that name might mean something. Bethany Bixler is Beth. The woman trying to hold her family together while her sister gets possessed in a Los Angeles apartment building and starts doing things that are deeply unpleasant to think about. Same last name.

Cronin’s exact words to Collider: “If you pay attention to the name of the archeology professor in the movie, he could be a distant relative of some key characters in Evil Dead Rise.”

He could be. The director put the name there on purpose and then talked about it in an interview. You can decide how ambiguous that is. I have already decided.

What the Evil Dead Canon Looks Like Now

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Evil Dead Rise did not reboot anything when it came out in 2023. It continued the same line that Sam Raimi started in 1981 and that has since expanded to include the original trilogy, the 2013 remake, and Ash vs. Evil Dead. Cronin stepped in as steward of that whole thing.

The Deadites, the Necronomicon, and a journalist’s daughter who vanishes into the desert and comes back eight years later as something that no longer qualifies as a daughter now all share the same reality. That is a lot of mythology in one place and somehow none of it feels like it is crashing into anything else.

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