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While we may be used to sitting on our couch or heading to the theater to see a full-length film, there are hundreds, even thousands, of short films that make their rounds on the Internet and elsewhere. There have been plenty of exciting short films that have taken the Internet by storm, eventually becoming full-length features of their own. For example, Dylan Clark's short, Portrait of God, is becoming a full-length feature, thanks to Monkeypaw Productions and Sam Raimi, and, in May, A24 is releasing Kane Parsons' Backrooms based on his series of short films. How can we forget Mike P. Nelson's Sweet Revenge, which gave us a long-awaited Friday the 13th short in the Jason Universe?

In this issue, along with the latest news, book recommendations, and film recommendations, the Horrorverse team came together to share many of our favorite horror shorts, some that you may or may not be familiar with, but should definitely check out!

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Before its June 12th release, we finally got a look at Scary Movie 6's first trailer, which includes a number of familiar faces returning (Anna Faris, Regina Hall) as well as some notable horror figures, such as Art the Clown, Ghostface, M3GAN, The Heart Eyes Killer, and more.

Shudder unveiled their March 2026 (US) schedule this week. This month’s releases include Shudder Originals Bodycam, The Mortuary Assistant, and 1,000 Women in Horror, as well as classics Wolf Creek, Hostel, Hostel II, and May. Check out the full schedule here on their Letterboxd HQ.

It’s 2026 and we’re getting a new Wolf Creek film! Wolf Creek Legacy, starring John Jarratt once again as Mick Tick Taylor, the ruthless serial killer who stalks and kills tourists in Australia. The film, directed by Sean Lahiff and produced by previous director Greg McLean, comes after 2013’s Wolf Creek 2, has begun production. Bloody Disgusting, who will be releasing the film in theaters with Cineverse, shared exclusive images from the set. The film will be released in late 2026.

Horror legend Bruce Campbell has announced that he has an incurable but treatable form of cancer. :(

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Short stories are like Lay’s potato chips or Oreo cookies or scoops of Jeni’s ice cream - you can’t have just one - so for our look at “Short Horror” this week, I want to share a few of my favorite collections of short stories.

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson- Of course, I have to start with the OG. The Lottery is the most famous from the collection, but The Daemon Lover and the other James Harris stories are some of my favorites, and reading Charles as a kid must have had some impact on my sense of irony and humor.

Howl: An Anthology of Werewolves from Women in Horror edited by Lindy Ryan and Stephanie M. Wytovich- If, like me, you love all the Ginger Snaps movies, you’ll love this book. If you don’t love Ginger Snaps, you may still love this book. I tell you why here: https://candikathorror.com/reads/howl

The Hauntings Back Home by Rebecca Cuthbert- The Hauntings Back Home is a beautiful, haunting, sweet, sad, funny collection of stories that explore grief, death, and fear. You’ll find liminal spaces, eco-horror, gothic stories, folklore, and a little spice (okay, a lot in at least one story).

Roots of My Fears: Terrifying Stories of Ancestral Horror edited by Gemma Amor- Do you like feeling discomfort, dread, and fear when reading horror? Then this anthology is for you. Check out my full review if that’s not convincing enough: https://candikathorror.com/reads/roots-of-my-fears

Bonus Non-Fiction:

Monster, She Wrote by Lisa B. Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson- This book contains over 100 biographies of women who write weird or speculative fiction, including horror and sci-fi, from the 17th century to today. You’ll learn things about your favorites you may not have known, and you’ll read about women you’ve never heard of. They include recommended reading and define a few terms related to the genres, all with a sense of fun and obvious love for the subjects.

💀 Filmmaker Martín Mauregui Discusses The True Story That Inspired "CRAZY OLD LADY" (INTERVIEW)

💀 "THE BRIDE!" (2026) Is A Chaotic And Kinetic Romance With Monstrous Energy (REVIEW)

💀 Renny Harlin’s “THE STRANGERS” Trilogy Is Good, Actually (RANT)

💀 Macabre Daily’s Trailer Park: “DIDN’T DIE,” “SLANTED,” “THE WELL,” “FACES OF DEATH,” “IS GOD IS,” And “TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA” (READ)

Sometimes longer isn't always better and you just want something short and sweet. Here are the Horrorverse team's favorite horror shorts! Check out the list on Letterboxd.

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