Every Horror Title Arriving This Week Including Disney’s ‘Coven Academy’
Horror enthusiasts have a thrilling array of new releases hitting theaters, television networks, and streaming platforms this week. The upcoming lineup features a diverse selection of psychological thrillers, creature features, avant-garde cinema, and supernatural mysteries. Whether you’re in search of major theatrical debuts or spine-chilling returns to the small screen, there’s plenty of dark entertainment to dive into.
‘Begotten’ (1991)
Kino Lorber is set to re-release the extreme avant-garde horror film ‘Begotten’ in select theaters on September 30, 2026. Directed, written, produced, and photographed by E. Elias Merhige, this feature presents an almost wordless, black-and-white nightmare that delves into themes of creation, death, and primal violence. The narrative follows gods and symbolic figures as they enact a grotesque creation myth through heavily degraded imagery and practical visual effects. The cast includes Brian Salzberg, Donna Dempsey, and Stephen Charles Barry.
‘Beware Boiúna’ (2026)
Arriving in limited theaters on October 2, 2026, ‘Beware Boiúna’ follows a medical mission deep in the Amazon rainforest that turns into a battle for survival. The expedition faces dire threats when the legendary Boiúna, a colossal ancient predator, awakens and relentlessly hunts the human intruders who have entered its domain. Directed by Mike P. Nelson from a screenplay by Alan B. McElroy and Tony Giglio, this production blends creature horror with high-stakes survival and adventure elements. The cast is led by Logan Marshall-Green, Kiana Madeira, and Jessica Rothe.
‘Appofeniacs’ (2025)
Magenta Light Studios will release ‘Appofeniacs’ in limited theaters on October 2, 2026. Written and directed by Chris Marrs Piliero, this thriller centers on Duke, a man who manipulates individuals by exploiting their psychological tendency to find meaningful patterns in unrelated events. What begins as a series of seemingly harmless online deepfake experiments quickly spirals into real-world paranoia, violence, and terror. The film stars Aaron Holliday alongside Jermaine Fowler, Sean Gunn, Michael Abbott Jr., and Paige Searcy.
‘The Influencer Project’ (2026)
‘The Influencer Project’ is set to arrive in limited theaters on October 2, 2026. This horror film follows real-life content creator Chiara King as she travels to Copenhagen with a documentary crew to unveil the truth behind digital fame. The shoot takes a terrifying turn when an obsessive stalker begins pursuing her, blurring the lines between staged social media performance and genuine physical danger. Directed and produced by Mike Nybroe, the feature was co-written by Nybroe, Anders Jon, and Lars Andreas Pedersen.
‘Ghost in the Cell’ (2026)
Well Go USA Entertainment will bring the Indonesian horror thriller ‘Ghost in the Cell’ to limited theaters on October 2, 2026. Directed and written by Joko Anwar, the story unfolds inside a high-security prison where gruesome murders begin occurring after the arrival of a new inmate. To survive, rival inmates and correctional guards must set aside their differences and unite against an invisible, supernatural ghost haunting the facility. Combining martial arts action, comedy, and supernatural horror, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Abimana Aryasatya, Almanzo Konoralma, and Bront Palarae.
‘Coven Academy’ (2026)
Premiering on October 1, 2026, on Freeform and Disney+, ‘Coven Academy’ follows three teenage witches and their warlock classmates at an elite magical boarding school in New Orleans. In this competitive setting, supernatural power dictates social status, while dangerous secrets threaten the lives of the student body. Created and written by Tim Federle, the series blends elements of teen drama, supernatural mystery, fantasy, and horror. The cast includes Malina Pauli Weissman, Malachi Barton, Tiffani Thiessen, and Devon Sawa.
‘Ghost Adventures’ (2008–)
The long-running paranormal investigation series ‘Ghost Adventures’ returns with Season 30 on the Discovery Channel on September 30, 2026. Lead investigator Zak Bagans and his dedicated team travel to reputedly haunted locations across the country to explore claims of paranormal activity. Each episode documents the investigators conducting overnight lockdowns while utilizing specialized audio and visual equipment to capture supernatural phenomena. Produced by MY Entertainment, the series continues Bagans’ long-standing exploration into unexplained spiritual encounters.
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