Dread Central
Type of site | Horror news, interviews, reviews |
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Available in | English |
Country of origin | United States |
Owner | Dread Central Media, LLC (Epic Pictures Group) |
Editors | Mary Beth McAndrews, Josh Korngut, Justin Wood |
URL | dreadcentral |
Commercial | Yes |
Launched | July 4, 2006 |
Current status | Online |
Dread Central is an American website founded in 2006 that is dedicated to
History
Dread Central was founded on July 4, 2006.[1] When a venture to create a horror-themed cable television channel stalled, the web team left and established their own news site.[2][3] In 2012, a negative review posted by Scott Foy attracted controversy when Foy and the film's director, Jim Wynorski, engaged in a verbal altercation online.[4] On September 30, 2019, Jonathan Barkan announced he was stepping down as editor-in-chief. As of December 2021, Mary Beth McAndrews is now Editor-in-Chief and Josh Korngut is managing editor. [5]Justin Wood was brought on board early in 2024 as Games Editor for Dread Central's video game coverage.[6]
Website
The site's staff use horror-themed aliases. The website has a broad focus, and it covers both mainstream and fringe topics that range from horror films to comics to toys. Besides reviews and news, they also host several podcasts.[7] Steve Persall of the Tampa Bay Times states, "if it gushes blood or desecrates flesh, Dread Central covers it."[8] The site is oriented toward a male demographic and favors edgy, exploitative films.[8]
After 10 years, Dread Central became reader-supported via Patreon.[9] This would make Dread Central the first genre news site to switch from being ad-supported to being crowd supported.[10] Celebrity supporters include John Carpenter,[10] Gale Anne Hurd,[10] Sid Haig,[11] Adam Green,[11] and Darren Lynn Bousman.[12]
Other ventures
In 2007, Dread Central and VersusMedia announced Horror D'Oeuvres, a competition for independent short films.[13][14] In 2008, the site partnered with several other prominent horror sites and studios in a horror-themed auction to raise money for the Entertainment Industry Foundation.[15] In 2013, they partnered with Gas Lamp Museum and the San Diego Ghost Hunters to organize a ghost hunt at the William Heath Davis House. The proceeds went toward upkeep for the historic site.[16] Also in 2013, they began offering the "Box of Dread", a random package full of merchandise delivered monthly to subscribers, one of whom is randomly chosen to receive a "special edition" valued at $250.[17]
CineMayhem
CineMayhem, a film festival for independent
Reaper Awards
Dread Central and
DREAD
In 2017, Dread Central Media was acquired by Epic Pictures Group. The independent studio announced it would be launching a new distribution label specializing in horror films released in theaters and on demand.[22][23] On January 29, 2019, the label was renamed DREAD. Their first in-house produced film, The Golem, will be the first film under the DREAD Originals banner.[24][23]
- Book of Monsters
- Candy Corn[25]
- Director's Cut
- Ditched [26]
- Extremity
- The Golem
- Imitation Girl
- Lasso
- The Lodgers
- Sacrifice[27]
- Slay Belles
- Terrifier[28]
- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
- Uncle Peckerhead[27]
- Vidar the Vampire
- Villmark Asylum
- Zombiology: Enjoy Yourself Tonight
- Zone of the Dead
DREAD Podcast Network
The DREAD Podcast Network consists of a variety of diverse, free audio series celebrating all things horror.[29] Podcasts on the network include:
- Development Hell[30][31]
- FriGay the 13th[32]
- Girl, That's Scary[33]
- Kim and Ket Stay Alive ... Maybe[34]
- Post Mortem with Mick Garris[35][36]
DreadXP
DreadXP was founded in 2019 by Dread Central founder Jon Condit and overseen by editor in chief Ted Hentschke as a video gaming website with a focus on editorial, reviews, podcasts, and original streaming content.[37] In 2020, DreadXP turned to video game publishing with the release of Dread X Collection, an anthology of horror video games created by several indie developers.[38][39]In Early 2024 it was announced that Hunter Bond and Brian Clarke would be taking charge at DreadXP. [40]
Games published
Year | Title | Developer(s) |
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2020 | Dread X Collection | List
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2020 | Dread X Collection 2 | List
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2020 | Dread X Collection 3 | List
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2021 | Dread X Collection: The Hunt[41] | List
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2021 | Spookware | Beeswax Games |
2022 | Sucker for Love: First Date[42] | Akabaka |
2022 | Dread X Collection 5[43] | List
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2022 | The Mortuary Assistant | Darkstone Digital |
2022 | Mirror Forge | MystiveDev |
2022 | Iron Lung (Nintendo Switch port)[44] | David Szymanski |
2023 | Red Tape | Pollaris Studios |
2023 | Amanda the Adventurer | MANGLEDmaw Games |
2023 | My Friendly Neighborhood | Evan Szymanski John Szymanski |
2026 | Paranormal Activity: Found Footage | DarkStone Digital |
TBA[45] | Dread Delusion | Lovely Hellplace |
TBA | Sucker for Love: Date to Die For | Akabaka |
Reception
Dread Central was chosen as AMC's Site of the Week, in 2008.[7]
It was nominated for Total Film's Best Horror Blog, in 2010.[46]
It won the
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