About Josh Korngut

Josh is a writer, filmmaker, and Dread Central’s managing editor. He also hosts ‘Development Hell’ on the DREAD Podcast Network where he unearths unmade horror films. Shoot him an e-mail at [email protected].

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Matthew Lillard The Life of Chuck
June 3, 2025
For our June digital cover story, we talk with genre icon Matthew Lillard about his new role in Stephen King's…
Bring Her Back
May 30, 2025
Exorcist Rachel Stavis joins 'Bring Her Back' directors Danny and Michael Philippou for a psychic reading tied to their terrifying…
Fear Street: Prom Queen
May 27, 2025
'Fear Street: Prom Queen' director Matt Palmer joins the Dread Central podcast Development Hell to unearth all things Shadyside.
Exit 8
May 24, 2025
'Exit 8' expertly draws on a liminal horror, character study, and realist drama to craft the best video game adaptation…
Dangerous Animals
May 22, 2025
As a serial killer whose weapon of choice is sharks,Jai Courtney gives horror one of its best new villains in…
alpha
May 20, 2025
Despite some striking visuals, 'Alpha' misfires with a shallow narrative that fails to meaningfully engage with its subject matter.
Eddington
May 16, 2025
With his brilliant fourth film 'Eddington,' Ari Aster allows the mask of America’s decency to slip off completely. Read our…
Mission: Impossible
May 15, 2025
'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' pits an uncannily flattened-out Tom Cruise against his most worthy foe: the ChatGPT apocalypse.
Fear Street Prom Queen
May 6, 2025
Our May digital cover story meets the stars of 'Fear Street: Prom Queen,' including Suzanna Son, David Iacono, India Fowler,…
The Jester
May 2, 2025
A menacingly macabre new clown horror film from the studio behind 'Terrifier' is now streaming for free. Catch it before…
Chattanooga Film Festival
April 30, 2025
The Chattanooga Film Festival returns for its 12th edition June 20–28 with insane films like 'Hot Spring Shark Attack' and…
Devon Sawa
April 25, 2025
From Final Destination to Chucky, we’re counting down our 5 favorite Devon Sawa genre performances that demand a rewatch