Coming Attractions- Dream Eater

 

Directors- Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, Alex Lee Williams

Release Date- October 24, 2025

Giving away too many jump scares in a trailer always annoys me. I understand the need for selling the movie, but jump scares are supposed to be a surprise. After watching this trailer, I know what’s coming for more than one scene, and it’s kind of a bummer. 

Dream Eater lays the groundwork for giving Alex’s girlfriend a logical reason for recording. She has to document his sleepwalking episodes to get a better understanding of his condition. The story takes a sinister turn, because it’s clear Alex is being targeted by some kind of demon, so Alex’s girlfriend needs to keep the cameras rolling for proof. One big positive in the trailer is, there’s always a reason or a need to record everything, and that’s important for a found-footage film.

I want to see Dream Eater, but at the same time, I don’t have high hopes for it. I’m guessing it could be a decent enough found-footage horror film. But the trailer gives off strong been there, done that vibes, and I’m already leaning towards Dream Eater ending with an ominous and unresolved cliffhanger. 

Coming Attractions- Your Host

 

Director- DW Medoff

Release Date- World Premiere At FrightFest London On August 22, 2025

It’s easy to pick up on the strong similarities that are connected to the Saw franchise. The big difference is, John Kramer (or Jigsaw) tried to be more enlightened and philosophical with his lessons or teachings, while he delivered his own brand of brutal and harsh punishments in hopes of straightening out the moral compasses for his test subjects.

Going by the trailer, Jackie Earle Haley’s Barry Miller is angry and bitter, because he believes his handpicked contestants are bad people, and he wants to punish them. Maybe Barry Miller wants his contestants to learn something so they can change, but Miller is clearly enjoying torturing his victims. There’s a good chance there’s more to the story, but so far, Barry Miller comes off as a demented sicko, who needs to satisfy his twisted bloodlust.

I’m all in for Your Host. Jackie Earle Haley looks good in the trailer. Lots of teasing for bloody, gory, and brutal violence, and there’s always the chance for a swerve. Is Barry Miller actually the bad guy here? Or, is there chance the contestants got away with doing something horrible, and Barry made the decision to deliver justice outside of the legal system? 

Coming Attractions- Do Not Enter

 

Director- Marc Klasfeld 

Release Date- Unknown

Who could’ve guessed going treasure hunting at a creepy abandoned hotel was a bad idea? And you’re just begging for the worst possible outcomes, when you add in the fact that it’s well known anyone, who steps foot inside the Paragon Hotel mysteriously disappears. I understand The Creepers (the group in the trailer) are supposed to be adventurous thrill-seekers, but at some point common sense has to kick in.

It’s kind of hard to suspend disbelief for horror films that feature a premise, where the main characters could’ve easily avoided danger and life-threatening dilemmas. If the trailer is a sign of things to come, Do Not Enter will be loaded with predictable jump scares. And the group will make one bad decision after another, until it reaches a point, where they realize it’s too late to turn around and walk away. 

Overall, the spooky atmosphere throughout the hotel actually looks good, and the creepy visual with personal belongings hanging from the big tree is a nice touch. The trailer for Do Not Enter starts off with too many baffling bad horror movie choices. Keeping my fingers crossed for a big surprise or a swerve, something that’ll tie up any logical loose ends. Otherwise, it’s safe to say The Creepers got what they deserved, when the credits start rolling. 

Coming Attractions- The Long Walk

 

Director- Francis Lawrence

Release Date- September 12, 2025

It’s a Stephen King adaptation, so that’ll be enough to generate a decent amount of buzz. I haven’t read the novel, but the trailer is promising. Mark Hamill and David Jonsson are easily the standouts, and I’m usually a fan of Francis Lawrence’s films (I Am Legend and Red Sparrow are two of my top picks).

It’ll be interesting to see how they present a movie in a dystopian future that’s about a long marathon, and the deadly consequences, if you can’t keep up. On paper, it sounds like a boring premise, but the trailer does a good of teasing a tense and emotional film, packed with brutal violence. 

Coming Attractions- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

 

Director- Ruben Fleischer

Release Date- November 14, 2025

The Now You See Me films are strange. Fun and exciting storylines, and excellent casting all around, because everyone perfectly fits their characters, especially Morgan Freeman. Daniel Radcliffe played a solid antagonist in the previous film, as the snotty and entitled brat. But I’ve always had the feeling something was off or missing from Now You See Me (2013) and Now You See Me 2? Maybe it’s just me, but movies about world-class magicians pulling off impossible heists should have a stronger spark, or at least have the feeling of a big must-see event.

A slick and flashy trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and there’s some strong potential for Rosamund Pike as the villain. Also, there’s a possibility they’re planting some seeds for the future. Jesse Eisenberg is training a younger team, and plans are already in place for another sequel. 

Coming Attractions- Mortal Kombat II

 

Director- Simon McQuoid 

Release Date- October 24, 2025

Mortal Kombat (2021) was mostly a misfire for me. I just couldn’t get into it no matter how hard I tried. Cole Young was a boring and bland character. They weirdly tried to put the spotlight on Cole as the next big thing for Mortal Kombat films, and it just didn’t work for me.

The sequel looks far more polished in the trailer. Karl Urban playing Johnny Cage just works on so many different levels, and I love the look and design for Shao Kahn.

It’s mainly a nostalgia thing, but I’ll always prefer the 1995 Mortal Kombat film, and the animated films are always a lot of fun. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is a shining example for top notch quality. 

Visually, the animated films are easily the more successful path for Mortal Kombat film adaptations. The fast cartoonish violence, the gore, showcasing powers, the blood, everything. It’s always going to be difficult to stick the landing for a good Mortal Kombat live action film, because you simply can’t get around certain limitations. But Mortal Kombat II looks good so far, and it’s easy to see Johnny Cage’s arrival will surely give the sequel a more energetic boost and some good laughs. 

Coming Attractions- Him

 

Director- Justin Tipping

Release Date- September 19, 2025

The star quarterback, lured into a dangerous cult, led by Marlon Wayans’ Isaiah White, is a bizarre and intriguing approach for a horror film. There’s always the chance for a big swerve, but going by the trailer, it looks like they’re going with the storyline for a rising star being torn on how much he’s willing to sacrifice for greatness. Maybe there’s some supernatural elements mixed into the story, or there’s a chance Tyriq Withers’ Cameron Cade is simply losing his mind, and hallucinating a lot of the big moments in the trailer during a troubling descent into madness. 

The hot prospect quarterback is the perfect position to go with for the story. You can understand why someone, who’s on the path to making millions from a fat contract and endorsement deals might be tempted to sell his soul to the devil (Isaiah White?) during his quest to become the “G.O.A.T.”

A good trailer for a sports horror film, featuring a sinister and mysterious story. There’s something creepy and unsettling about Marlon Wayans, and I’m wondering if there’s some kind of connection between Cameron’s dad and Isaiah. Seems kind of odd how Cameron’s dad worshipped Isaiah as a big fan, and his son winds up in his exclusive training camp years later. Is there a chance Cameron was the chosen one for more devious reasons?

Jordan Peele’s projects are always worth checking out, if he’s behind the camera, or taking on the role of a producer, because his name instantly brings must-see levels of anticipation. High hopes and big expectations for Him. Horror, an original story, blood, football, AND signs of satanism? Yeah, there’s a good chance Him continues the trend in 2025 for unique horror movies.