7 New Horror Movies Have Already Released This Week Ahead of Friday the 13th This Friday marks the second of three Friday the 13ths in 2026, and horror movie distributors are seizing the opportunity to release new films as the date approaches. Several horror movies have already hit theaters and streaming platforms this week, offering audiences a selection of fresh scares ahead of the annual horror event. One of the latest releases is Dracula, a reimagining of Bram Stoker’s classic novel directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu. It follows a 15th-century prince who witnesses his wife’s brutal murder, renounces God, and becomes an immortal warlord seeking to reclaim his lost love. The story also features a relentless priest determined to end Dracula’s reign. Danny Elfman composed the film’s score. Another new release is Death Cycle, a revenge slasher directed by Gabriel Carrer. The film blends Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof with a stylish giallo aesthetic. It follows a woman investigating her sister’s murder, only to find herself entangled with a motorcycle killer. The cast includes Kristen Kaster, Sasha Ormond, and Matthew Ninaber. Uncork’d Entertainment’s Keith Leopard praised the film as a “sharp, uncompromising thriller” that merges giallo style with modern slasher brutality. Yeon Sang-ho, the writer-director of Train to Busan, brings his signature style to The Ugly, a South Korean thriller now available on digital platforms. Based on his graphic novel Face, the film stars Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, and Shin Hyeon-bin. It centers on a blind artisan and his son uncovering the mystery of their wife’s disappearance after 40 years. Kevin Lewis, known for Willy’s Wonderland, returns with Pig Hill, a horror film streaming exclusively on Bloody Disgusting’s Screambox.#christoph_waltz #friday_the_13th #dracula #luc_besson #zo_e_bleu
"Pulp Fiction" Actor: Quentin Tarantino Has Been Given ‘Hall Pass’ To Use N-Word In Films Actor Rosanna Arquette, who played the girlfriend of drug dealer Lance in "Pulp Fiction," criticized Quentin Tarantino for using the racial slur in his films, calling it racist and inappropriate. Arquette argued that Tarantino has been granted a “hall pass” to use the N-word in movies like "Django Unchained," "The Hateful Eight," "Jackie Brown," and "Pulp Fiction." She told The Sunday Times (UK) that the term is not art but “just racist and creepy,” adding that she personally opposes its use. While she praised "Pulp Fiction" as “iconic” on multiple levels, she emphasized that Tarantino had no justification for employing the derogatory language. Arquette is not the only Hollywood figure to voice concerns about Tarantino’s use of the N-word. In 2012, director Spike Lee criticized Tarantino for including the slur in "Django Unchained," calling it “disrespectful to my ancestors.” The film, set in the 1850s, featured the N-word over 100 times, with both Black and white actors using it. Despite the controversy, the film received five Academy Award nominations, with Christoph Waltz winning best supporting actor and Tarantino taking home the best original screenplay award. Tarantino defended his use of the term during a 2013 Golden Globes interview, rejecting calls to “soften” or “white wash” the language. He stated, “They’re saying I should lie, they’re saying I should massage,” but added that he never alters his characters’ dialogue. Nearly a decade later, Tarantino reiterated his stance during a 2022 appearance on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace,” telling viewers offended by his films to “see something else.” He claimed, “If you have a problem with my movies, then they aren’t the movies to go see.#rosanna_arquette #quentin_tarantino #spike_lee #christoph_waltz #samuel_l_jackson
