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A month prior to the release of "Heathers," the American moviegoing public was warned that a couple of upstart film brats had concocted an unspeakably cruel dark comedy about the epidemic of teen suicide. The critics were generally impressed, but some worried that communities that had been traumatized by this tragedy in real life would picket theaters playing the movie (or worse). "Heathers" was toying with raw emotions, we were told. A storm was coming, one that could end the careers of director Michael Lehmann, screenwriter Daniel Waters, and the rising star duo of Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.

New World Pictures obviously wanted "Heathers" to be a sleeper hit, but the combination of the film's subject matter and the company's limited resources placed it at an immediate disadvantage. So, it toe-dipped with a 35-screen opening on March 31, 1989. The movie's per-screen average was encouraging for an indie, but not the stuff of an ambitious expansion.

Throughout her long acting career, Winona Ryder has played a number of memorable roles, but it was the 1989 dark comedy Heathers that led to her losing a job.

The Oscar-nominated actress, who became popular with a younger generation through her role in Netflix’s Stranger Things, says in a new Elle UK cover story that she was told that her early-career role in Heathers, alongside Shannen Doherty and Christian Slater, would mark the end of her career.

“I was told I was never gonna work again if I did Heathers,” she says.

And while she went on to book multiple well-known movies and TV shows, Ryder admits that after Heathers, “I did lose a job.”

Ryder says she had landed a role in The Freshman, the 1990 movie with Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick, but after the filmmakers saw Heathers, she says, “they revoked the offer.”

“They thought it was making fun of teen suicide,...

Although Heathers (1988) has gone down as a cult classic over the past four decades, it was a career liability for star Winona Ryder after its release.

The 2x Oscar nominee recently revealed the Michael Lehmann-directed teen dark comedy cost her a role alongside Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick in the 1990 crime comedy The Freshman.

“I was told I was never gonna work again if I did Heathers. I did lose a job,” she told Elle UK, hesitating to reveal the part she lost. “Ok, Ok, I’ll tell you. You remember the movie The Freshman?”

Ryder explained, “They thought it was making fun of teen suicide. They were deeply offended and, yeah, they revoked the offer. I’m like, ‘I can’t work with Marlon Brando?’ But I had to stand my ground. I wasn’t gonna apologise.”

In Heathers, Ryder stars as the formerly unpopular Veronica, who joins...

Amid her rise to fame in the 1980s, Winona Ryder took on one of her most memorable roles when she joined the cast of Heathers. It came with a price, however, as it meant missing out on a chance to co-star in another big movie with Marlon Brando.

Per Elle UK, Ryder reflected on the early years of her career in a new interview. She brought up 1988's Heathers, in which she starred in the lead role as Veronica Sawyer. At the time of the movie's release, she had already been cast to appear in the 1990 film The Freshman alongside Brando. However, she was fired from the project before filming after the filmmakers watched Heathers, offended by its content.

"I was told I was never gonna work again if I did Heathers," Ryder said. "I did lose a job [because of Heathers]. They thought it was making fun of teen suicide. They were deeply offended and,...

At tonight’s gala performance of Heathers The Musical that saw the show welcomed back to New York City by an ecstatic audience made up of such stars as Billy Crystal, Kevin James, Gaten Matarazzo, Jerry Mitchell, Vivienne Jolie; original Heathers screenwriter Daniel Waters, director Michael Lehmann and star Lisanne Falk; and original Heathers The Musical stars Ryan McCartan, Anthony Crivello, Evan Todd, Jon Eidson, Dan Domenech, Aj Meijer, among others, director Andy Fickman took to the stage to announce that the production has extended its limited engagement at New World Stages for an additional four months. Originally scheduled to play through September 28, 2025, Heathers will now play through January 25, 2026. The...

When Christian Slater made his purported "comeback" on Mr. Robot in 2015, winning a Golden Globe for the eponymous role, he didn’t think he had gone anywhere. He had been steadily working onscreen for 30 years, since his film debut in 1985’s The Legend of Billie Jean.

Sure, most of the films and television series he made over the first decade-plus of the 2000s weren’t smash hits out of the gate, but neither were many of what would ultimately be his most memorable projects. Heathers, Pump Up the Volume, True Romance, Very Bad Things — all box-office failures-turned-cult classics.

The fact that Slater has so few blockbusters on his résumé (his highest-grossing movie is 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) yet has remained such a beloved figure in Hollywood for 40 years now is a testament to his both his undeniable talent and enduring appeal. He just has a presence that’s unforgettable.

Christian Slater has his family’s support on his big day!

The 55-year-old Mr. Robot actor was joined by his adorable daughter Lena as he posed with his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday afternoon (June 9) in Los Angeles.

Also in attendance at the event was his eldest daughter Eliana, 23, and his wife Brittany Lopez.

“I have amazing and wonderful children [and] I can’t imagine my life without them. They are the greatest,” Christian said during the ceremony, via People. “Having a star on Hollywood Blvd is great, but none of this would have been possible without my family and the love I have today.”

Keep reading to find out more…Along with Lena, who was born in 2019, Christian and Brittany are also parents to a son born in 2024. Christian shares Eliana and son Jaden, 25, with ex-wife Ryan Haddon.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were...

Ace producer Siddharth Roy Kapur recently participated in the Waves Summit 2025, a landmark initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that brought together key voices from across the Indian and global entertainment landscape.

At the summit, an impactful panel discussion unfolded around the theme of storytelling in a digital-first world. The panel featured some of the industry’s most influential names, including Tanya Bami, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Michael Lehmann, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Supriya Yarlagadda.

The conversation explored how streaming platforms have disrupted traditional storytelling, allowing creators to break free from long-held conventions. From experimenting with new genres to telling hyper-local stories with global resonance, the panelists emphasized how today’s content is increasingly being shaped by bold, distinct voices.

Speaking about the significance of the Waves initiative, Siddharth Roy Kapur shared,

“I think it’s really wonderful that the government has thought of doing this...

Heavyweight panels at Mumbai’s inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (Waves) saw entertainment powerhouses converge to explore the evolving relationship between content creators and audiences in the digital streaming era.

Netflix India’s VP of Content Monika Shergill examined how deeply personal stories can become global phenomena. “The audience is always telling us something – they want stories that reflect their lives, their aspirations, and sometimes, offer a beautiful escape,” Shergill noted, pointing to the international success of period drama “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” as a prime example of locally-rooted content achieving worldwide appeal.

Slb Productions CEO Prerna Singh revealed that “Heeramandi,” which eventually resonated in over 43 countries, was initially conceived as a film before evolving into a series format. “We poured everything into it – the cinematic grandeur, the Shahi Mahal, and the untold story of freedom that deserved its place in history,” Singh said.

Applause Entertainment MD Sameer Nair,...

By the time David Arquette appeared in Wes Craven’s 1996 franchise-starting film, Scream, he had already collected quite a list of credits. Titles like Fran Rubel Kuzui’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Michael Lehmann’s Airheads began planting the seeds, but his appearance in the slasher flick watered his career into a full blossom. Since then, the actor has gone on to enjoy a fruitful run filled with genre-crossing performances and even a dip into the wild world of professional wrestling. Through it all, Scream remained a constant in his life, with Arquette reprising his role as the bumbling and naive, but lovable and brave Dewey Riley through the fifth installment.

It was in Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s Scream, that the heartbeat of the franchise lost his when Dewey was cut down by Ghostface’s blade. As devastating as it was, the tragic moment simply had to...

The highly popular prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” was the most streamed original for Showtime in a decade, per The Wrap, so it’s no surprise that the show has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ with Showtime.

“Dexter” showrunner Clyde Phillips will return for the series’ second season.

“Dexter: Original Sin” is set in 1991 Miami and revolves around Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he goes from student to avenging serial killer. With guidance from his father, Harry (Christian Slater), the killer-in-training adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people without being discovered by law enforcement at the same time as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

The rest of the Morgan family include Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Molly Brown as Debra Morgan.

The series also stars Joe Pantoliano (Bound, The Matrix, “Chucky”) are Brittany Allen...

The prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ with Showtime, Variety has learned.

The news comes roughly a month after the show’s first season concluded on Feb. 14. It originally premiered in December 2024. Set in 1991, the show serves as the origin story of Dexter Morgan, with Patrick Gibson playing the young version of the iconic killer of killers. Michael C. Hall, who originated the title role in the Showtime series “Dexter,” provides the young Dexter’s inner monologue.

Along with Gibson and Hall, the cast also includes Molly Brown, Christina Milian, Christian Slater, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson, special guest star Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Patrick Dempsey.

The official description of the show states:

“When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code...

The “Dexter” mythology continues. “Dexter: Original Sin” has been renewed for a Season 2 at Paramount+ with Showtime.

Showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips will return to the series. Though production dates have yet to be set, TheWrap has learned the writers room for this upcoming season will be opening soon.

This renewal is far from surprising given the popularity of Season 1. That installment was the most streamed Showtime original that the network has seen in 10 years, a boost that likely has to do with Showtime’s streaming options moving exclusively to the more robust Paramount+ in 2023. The season finale for Season 1 scored 2.68 million global viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season. The series also saw over 15 million engagements across social media during Season 1.

Set in Miami in the ’90s, “Original Sin” follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as a student. But when he’s unable to contain his urge to kill any longer,...

The young Dexter Morgan’s transformation into a serial killer will continue into a second season.

Paramount+ With Showtime has renewed Dexter: Original Sin for season two, following the conclusion of its 10-episode first installment in February. A writers room for the second season is set to begin work soon, with creator and showrunner Clyde Phillips again at the helm.

Original Sin‘s first season takes place in 1991 and focuses on Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he makes his first kills, guided by his father, Harry (Christian Slater), while also working as an intern in the Miami Metro Police Department.

Phillips told The Hollywood Reporter midway through the season that the prequel allowed him and his fellow writers the chance to highlight the origins of key elements of the Dexter flagship series, which stars Michael C. Hall as the adult Dexter (Hall also narrates Original Sin). “This season’s a whole Easter egg hunt,...

Dexter: Original Sin has been renewed for a second season at Paramount+ with Showtime. A Season 2 writers room is set to begin shortly, with production dates to be revealed soon.

From creator, showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, Dexter: Original Sin is the first prequel series in the expanding franchise following serial killer Dexter Morgan. Michael C. Hall, who portrayed the titular antihero in the mothership series, is the prequel’s narrator. Patrick Gibson plays Dexter in his late teens, when he was a baby slayer in training, 15 years before the events of the original Dexter series.

The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored.

As his only confidant,...

When we discuss Hollywood flops, it's important to stress that the term "flop" has nothing to do with the quality of the film. It's strictly about the movie's extreme financial failure. Francis Ford Coppola's "One from the Heart" was a massive flop, but, over 40 years later, it's now considered by many to be an artistic triumph (something to keep in mind as we move further away from the wipeout of 2024's "Megalopolis"). Brian De Palma's "Casualties of War" was a costly bomb for the legendary filmmaker, but the movie received rave reviews at the time and still stands as one of the greatest Vietnam War films ever made. And while Michael Lehmann's "Hudson Hawk" might've thrown a dent into Bruce Willis' commercial reputation, people with exquisite taste have come to recognize its anarchic genius.

When a non-franchise movie flops, my initial instinct is to find a way to stick up for it,...

The best Mandy Moore movies and TV shows perfectly demonstrate how the singer-songwriter made the transition from parts in lighthearted teen rom-coms to leading grounded and emotional dramas. Born in New Hampshire in 1984, Mandy Moore first rose to fame as a pop singer with singles like 1999’s “Candy” from her debut album So Real. However, within a few years, she’d make the transition to acting, starting with a minor voice role in 2001’s Dr. Dolittle 2.

While appearing in a film alongside Eddie Murphy so early in her career was an achievement, it was her role as Lana in The Princess Diaries the same year that proved the pop star was also an incredibly talented actor. Before long, Mandy Moore was leading cases in films like 2002’s A Walk to Remember and 2003’s How to Deal. As the decades progressed, she began to take on more mature roles that further highlighted her range,...

Prior to its release in 1991, there was every reason to believe that Michael Lehmann's heist comedy "Hudson Hawk" would be a hit. It was written by star screenwriter Steven E. de Souza, who had already had gigantic success with film like "48 Hrs.," "Commando," "Jumping Jack Flash," and "The Running Man." His biggest smash was "Die Hard" in 1988, and he was tapped to write the sequel two years later. "Hudson Hawk" would re-team de Souza with "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis, and the film would boast performances from Danny Aiello, fresh from "Moonstruck," as well as James Coburn, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard, and Andie MacDowell. Lehmann, meanwhile, also had a big cult success in 1988 with "Heathers." Never mind that his bonkers mutant-bug movie "Meet the Applegates" bombed in 1990. The sensibility was there. 

"Hudson Hawk" is an odd duck. Willis plays the titular cat burglar, freshly released from prison,...

Viewers are turning out for Dexter: Original Sin, the new series that serves as a prequel to the hit Showtime show Dexter. The series debuted on Friday, Dec. 13 on Paramount+ and Showtime with record-setting results.

Per Deadline, Dexter: Original Sin drew 2.1 million global viewers across Paramount+ and Showtime within its first three days. Showtime has touted the launch as setting a new record for the most-streamed premiere ever, though it's unclear just how much of the 2.1 million total came specifically from streaming. Overall, the total viewers surpassed the premiere for Yellowjackets Season 2, which garnered nearly 2 million viewers on TV and streaming. The series was first dropped on Paramount+ before its television premiere on Showtime on Sunday. Remaining episodes for the season will follow a similar release schedule.

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Dexter: Original Sin seems like it’s off to a killer start.

The series premiere racked up 2.1M global viewers across Paramount+ and Showtime in the first three days of availability, according to Paramount Global.

The company also says it Showtime’s most-streamed premiere ever, although it didn’t specify how much of that audience came from streaming.

Dexter: Original Sin debuted on Friday, December 13 with one episode on Paramount+ before its cable premiere on Sunday evening. Episode rollout will continue that way with two new episodes streaming this Friday. This data encompasses viewership from Friday through Sunday.

Paramount certainly seems happy with this number, which is really all that matters, but it’s difficult to say whether this is an outright win, as the company shares data pretty sparingly.

It certainly seems promising for Showtime, specifically. Consider that the Season 2 premiere of Yellowjackets, which had the same streaming-to-linear rollout strategy,...

Ah, movie trailers. Are they still a unique medium unto themselves that are enjoyable to watch on their own? While the function and ethos of the trailer is the same as it ever was — to provide a first look at upcoming cinema releases, and sell the public on them by trying to promote their tone/premise/cast/etc. — there's no question that they've changed over the years from being endearingly idiosyncratic to being almost completely homogenous. After all, who isn't sick of hearing a slowed-down remix or cover version of a pop song stretched out over three minutes, intermittently broken up by dead air for punchy lines of dialogue and/or orchestra stings?

Trends in trailers have always been a thing, from the "cast of thousands" overselling of the 1930s and '40s to the "in a world..." Don Lafontaine '90s era to the "Bwaaam"-ified post-"Inception" period of the '10s,...

Plot: Miami, 1991. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, young Dexter Morgan must learn to channel his inner darkness as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer with the guidance of his father, Harry.

Review: Fans have loved Dexter since it premiered on Showtime in 2006. Running for eight seasons and ninety-six episodes, the serial killer series ended as the most-watched finale in Showtime history when it aired in 2013. Eight years later, the series was revived as the limited series Dexter: New Blood, which concluded with the death of Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan. Now, showrunner Clyde Phillips brings back the character yet again for the prequel Dexter: Original Sin, a ten-episode look back at the formative years of the blood splatter technician for the Miami Police, who also happens to be a serial killer. Boasting a retro-90s vibe and a cast that includes Christian Slater,...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season premiere of Dexter: Original Sin.]

Dexter: Original Sin flashes back to a young Dexter Morgan to pass the torch from Michael C. Hall’s grizzled, fugitive serial killer in present-day to 1991’s wide-eyed forensics Miami Metro intern played by Patrick Gibson.

Gibson seamlessly embodies the antihero viewers came to intimately know across eight seasons of the hit Showtime series that concluded in 2013, followed by a bonus year with the 2021 limited series New Blood. Now, Hall is an executive producer on Original Sin, where he continues to voice Dexter’s inner monologue throughout the 10-episode season. With the premiere that released on Friday, the Dexter franchise quite literally roared back to life by resurrecting Dexter (played in an onscreen appearance by Hall). That surprise revelation succeeds in undoing the New Blood ending, where creator Clyde Phillips had left Dexter bleeding in the snow and confirmed in interviews that Dexter was, in fact,...

The crime drama series Dexter originally aired on Showtime for eight seasons, from 2006 to 2013… and even though I had access to Showtime during those years, I completely missed out on it. The show was revived with a season called Dexter: New Blood in 2021, and now a prequel series called Dexter: Original Sin is set to begin airing on the Paramount+ streaming service as of this Friday, December 13th, with the Showtime premiere to follow on December 15th. With those dates nearly upon us, Showtime has shared a behind-the-scenes featurette, which can be seen in the embed above, as well as a clip from the show, which can be found at the bottom of this article.

In recent months, I have been endeavoring to catch up on Dexter, and I have been loving the show. I’m currently at the start of season 7, so I won’t be fully caught up...

Paramount+ with Showtime’s new two-minute Dexter: Original Sin clip finds a young Dexter Morgan showing up for his first day at work. The clip, which premiered at Ccxp in São Paolo, Brazil, ends with Dexter being shown to his desk and taking his work chair for a spin.

Patrick Gibson slips into the role of the serial killer in training, with Michael C. Hall returning to provide his inner voice. Christian Slater plays Dexter’s dad, Harry Morgan, and Molly Brown plays his sister, Debra. The cast includes Christina Milian, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu, and Reno Wilson. Sarah Michelle Gellar guest stars as Tanya Martin and Patrick Dempsey plays Aaron Spencer.

Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan in ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ (Photo Credit: Myrna Suarez/Paramount+ with Showtime)

“Dexter: Original Sin is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When...

We'd been led to believe that Dexter Morgan's story reached a definitive end when the serial killer was gunned down by his son in Dexter: New Blood. However, a newly released trailer for the upcoming prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, reveals that he at least makes it to the hospital.

With that, it appears we're one step closer to another sequel series; remember, original plans called for a spin-off revolving around Harrison Morgan before Showtime's attention shifted to exploring Dexter's early years.

Patrick Gibson takes over as the title character to explore Dexter's origin story, though Michael C. Hall will be on hand as narrator and his most famous role's "inner voice." This trailer also points to us picking up with Dexter in the present day.

It's a little strange watching this trailer and seeing younger versions of so many familiar faces. However, Dexter ended way back in...

Paramount+ with Showtime’s official Dexter: Original Sin trailer gives Dexter fans the first real look at the younger versions of the key players. Michael C. Hall returns to voice Dexter’s inner thoughts, and Patrick Gibson takes on the role of the serial killer in training.

The series also stars Molly Brown as Dexter’s sister, Debra, and Christian Slater as their father, Harry. Patrick Dempsey plays Aaron Spencer, James Martinez is Angel Batista, Christina Milian is Maria Laguerta, Alex Shimizu is Vince Masuka, and Reno Wilson plays Bobby Watt. Emmy winner Sarah Michelle Gellar guest stars as Tanya Martin.

“Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness,” reads Paramount+ with Showtime’s synopsis. “With the guidance of his father,...

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming series Dexter: Original Sin. The show serves as a prequel to Showtime's hit series Dexter.

Dexter: Original Sin is set to premiere on Friday, Dec. 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Showtime plan. The Dexter spinoff will then be followed by its on-air debut in the U.S. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Consisting of ten episodes, the new series delves into Dexter Morgan's origins, chronicling how the vigilante serial killer came to be. The trailer can be watched below.

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Patrick Gibson takes over the role of Dexter from Michael C. Hall, playing a younger version of the character. However, Hall is still back as Dexter, as he provides the voice...

The trailer for Dexter: Original Sin opens with Michael C. Hall, the star of the first Showtime series, laying in the snow, dying, and declaring: “It really is like they say. Your life flashes before your eyes.”

While some might see this narrative trick as an attempt to make up for the original broadcast’s fuddled finale, the fading Dexter does seem to be making an earnest attempt to reconcile his past as he continues to contemplate: “In the beginning there was blood and a code I learned from my father.

In the beginning, there was blood.

That’s the line from the first trailer of “Dexter: Original Sin” during which a forensics student transforms into the serial killer we know and love from the popular Showtime series “Dexter.”

Patrick GIbson stars as Young Dexter in this prequel series coming to Paramount+ with Showtime next month, the origin story of how Gibson becomes Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan.

The trailer for the 10-episode series shows Hall’s Dexter lying on his death bed with his life flashing before his eyes, revealing a colorful Miami and how Dexter’s father, played by Christian Slater, coaxes him into a life of homicide, killing only the bad guys and making sure he never gets caught.

Here’s the official logline: “Set in 1991 Miami, ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges...

“In the beginning, there was blood. And a Code I learned from my father.”

Paramount+ with Showtime today debuted the official trailer for the highly anticipated prequel “Dexter: Original Sin.” The series premieres Friday, Dec. 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10pm Et/Pt.

“It was simple. Kill the bad guys who escape justice and don’t get caught myself,” Dexter explains as we see him starting his new internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. “Learning my Code was just the beginning. Bringing it to life for the first time is a whole new story.”

Set in 1991 Miami, “Dexter: Original Sin” follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.

Paramount+ with Showtime today debuted the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated prequel Dexter: Original Sin. The series premieres on Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Internationally, the series will air exclusively on Paramount+ on December 13 in the UK, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The 10-episode drama series chronicles America’s favorite serial killer in training.

Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.

With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be...

One of television’s most famous serial killers is back in the trailer for “Dexter: Original Sin,” a prequel show starring Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter.

The 10-episode drama series premieres Dec. 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers. It will make its on-air debut in the U.S. on Dec. 15 at 10 p.m.

Set in 1991 Miami, “Original Sin” follows Dexter as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Per the synopsis, “When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar.” To make things trickier, Dexter must balance his extralegal affairs with a new forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

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A movie doesn't have to be successful to be a classic. Take "Heathers" — written by Daniel Waters, directed by Michael Lehmann, starring Winona Ryder.

Ryder, fresh off "Beetlejuice," played another death-obsessed teenager. Unlike gothic outsider Lydia Deetz, though, Veronica Sawyer from "Heathers" is in the in-crowd. She hangs out with Westerburg High School's trio of mean girls, all named Heather, but feels disillusioned. So her new bad boy lover J.D. (Christian Slater) convinces her to pull a lethal prank on queen bee Heather Chandler (Kim Walker).

"Heathers" is the template for other biting black comedy teen movies, from "Mean Girls" to "Jennifer's Body." It even inspired a "Heathers" musical! But it only made $1.1 million on a $3 million budget.

Entertainment Weekly's oral history of "Heathers" (published in 2014 for its 25th anniversary) has some explanations for why it flopped. Distributor New World Pictures...

Ultra pitch black in tone, Audrey from debut feature filmmakers, director Natalie Bailey and writer Lou Sanz hits the sweet spot in sardonic Aussie humour from the opening scene, making no apologies whatsoever for tackling controversial family dynamics with blunt delivery. Like many working-class Antipodean comedy offerings, the setting is chaotic and the characters are sweary as they scramble around for purpose, but there is always a sense of united achievement after a battle is won. It is this heady mix that Audrey delivers in spades but with a deviant twist not for the easily offended.

Drama instructor and has-been TV actor Ronnie Lipsick (a delightful Jackie van Beek in full flow) continues to live her fame dream vicariously through her talented but wayward teenage daughter Audrey (Josephine Blazier) who is both spiteful and dismissive of the limelight her mother is trying to create for her. Ronnie’s full attention...

Adam Sandler is best known for his slapstick comedies that do little to satisfy critics, but has, nonetheless, turned it into a brand. The actor has also surprised fans with small detours into dramatic territory with films like Spaceman, Uncut Gems, and Punch-Drunk Love. However, he has managed to balance his brand of comedies.

One of his earliest roles as an SNL alum was the comedy Airheads. Starring along with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi, Sandler was the main draw due to his time on SNL. He reportedly used this clout to make sure the director cast Fraser, though he was a relative unknown at the time and was only known for Encino Man.

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Four women running leading companies and organisations in the German film industry came together at Filmfest Hamburg for an event called ‘Inspiring Talk – Women at the Top’ to discuss topics such as how communication and diversity within their teams and achieving a work/life balance for all.

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The Criterion Channel’s at its best when October rolls around, consistently engaging in the strongest horror line-ups of any streamer. 2024 will bring more than a few iterations of their spooky programming: “Horror F/X” highlights the best effects-based scares through the likes of Romero, Cronenberg, Lynch, Tobe Hooper, James Whale; “Witches” does what it says on the tin (and inside the tin is the underrated Italian anthology film featuring Clint Eastwood cuckolded by Batman); “Japanese Horror” runs the gamut of classics; a Stephen King series puts John Carpenter and The Lawnmower Man on equal playing ground; October’s Criterion Editions are Rosemary’s Baby, Night of the Hunter, Häxan; a made-for-tv duo includes Carpenter’s underrated Someone’s Watching Me!; meanwhile, The Wailing and The Babadook stream alongside a collection of Cronenberg and Stephanie Rothman titles.

Otherwise, Winona Ryder and Raúl Juliá are given retrospectives, as are filmmakers Arthur J. Bressan Jr. and Lionel Rogosin.

Dexter fans have something to cheer about as the first teaser trailer drops for the highly anticipated origin story, titled Dexter: Original Sin. Slated to drop on both Paramount+ and Showtime, the series heralds a fresh new chapter in the life of the infamous anti-hero at the center of the popular series. The premiere will air on streaming on Friday, December 13, and Sunday, December 15 on-air, as it promises a new dive into the dark beginnings of Dexter Morgan's early life.

Related Dexter: Original Sin Reveals First Look at the Younger Morgan Family

New images for Dexter: Original Sin offer the first look at Patrick Gibson in action as Dexter Morgan.

Exploring Dexter's Formative Years

Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin takes audiences back in time to the formative years of the young Dexter Morgan, played by Patrick Gibson. The series follows Dexter's transformation from a normal student...

The Dexter: Original Sin teaser features the familiar voice of Michael C. Hall explaining that it takes a village to raise a killer. The teaser shows brief snippets of the younger versions of Dexter characters and ends with the reveal of the series’ premiere date.

Paramount+’s prequel to the Dexter franchise will debut on Friday, December 13, 2024 on Paramount+ with Showtime and December 15th on Showtime linear.

Patrick Gibson leads the cast as a young Dexter. Molly Brown plays his sister, Debra, and Christian Slater stars as their father, Harry. The 10-episode season also features Patrick Dempsey as Aaron Spencer, James Martinez as Angel Batista, Christina Milian as Maria Laguerta, Alex Shimizu as Vince Masuka, and Reno Wilson as Bobby Watt. Emmy winner Sarah Michelle Gellar guest stars as Tanya Martin.

Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Christian Slater as Harry Morgan in ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ (Photo Credit: Patrick Wymore...

A little over a year ago, Showtime announced that they were ordering a series – then known as Dexter: Origins, now known as Dexter: Original Sin – that would serve as a prequel series to their popular show Dexter, which finished its eight season initial run back in 2013, then recently came back for a new season (called Dexter: New Blood) that appeared to wrap things up, but apparently didn’t. Dexter: Original Sin went into production a few months ago, and now a first look trailer has arrived online, along with a premiere date that’s much sooner than I was expecting. The trailer can be seen in the embed above, and the premiere date is December 13th on the Paramount+ streaming service, with the Showtime premiere to follow on December 15th.

Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter in 1991 Miami, as a student transitioning into a serial killer in training. When his...

Paramount+ with Showtime today revealed the premiere date and new teaser for the highly anticipated prequel Dexter: Original Sin. The series will premiere Friday, December 13, on streaming and on-demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15.

The title will begin rolling out on Paramount+ internationally on December 13. Currently in production in Los Angeles, the 10-episode drama series chronicles America’s favorite serial killer in training.

Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.

With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is...

Dexter Morgan has returned in the first teaser trailer for the origin story series Dexter: Original Sin.

The Paramount+ and Showtime series also released its premiere date: Friday, Dec. 13 on streaming and Sunday, Dec. 15 on-air. The series includes original series star Michael C. Hall as the inner voice of the young serial killer in training.

The series is set in 1991 Miami and follows a young Dexter (Patrick Gibson) “as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Dexter: Original Sin has set its premiere for December 13 via streaming and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers and internationally; linear will premiere two days later. Watch the official teaser trailer above.

“I’m a killer but I wasn’t born this way; I was made,” TV’s original Dexter, Michael C. Hall, says in a voiceover in the clip. Hall will narrate the inner monologue inside the serial killer-in-training’s head in the prequel.

The teaser trailer really sets the vibe for Dexter’s origin story with all the funkiest elements of the 1990s from the music to the fashion, the furniture, and even the glorious mustache Patrick Dempsey is wearing. Everything old is new again, so don’t be surprised if the era continues to influence fashion trends. Seriously though, nobody needs those brown sofas anymore. They were too itchy.

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Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Gellar find themselves back in the 90s for the new prequel series of Showtime’s hit serial killer show Dexter. Entertainment Weekly has now unveiled exclusive images from the upcoming follow-up. Here, you can see Dempsey’s new look as Captain Aaron Spencer, head of the Miami Metro Police Department’s homicide division. You also get a peek at Gellar’s look as Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief. Both characters are Dexter’s new bosses when he begins a forensics internship at Miami Metro Pd.

Gellar humorously reflects, “It’s funny — I think it’s a different ’90s than what I knew because I was like, ‘I don’t remember this hairstyle.’ But I played a teenager in the ’90s, not an adult in a business environment, so maybe that is how people dressed in the ’90s. Maybe that is how they wore their hair.

Although the film catapulted Winona Ryder to cult queen status, not everyone was onboard with her role in 1988’s Heathers.

The Academy Award nominee recalled that her agent begged on bended knee for her not to take the part of Veronica Sawyer in the “very subversive” teen dark comedy from writer Daniel Waters and director Michael Lehmann.

Recalling the audition process, Ryder said in a video for Harper’s Bazaar, “I wasn’t considered pretty enough, so I went across the street to the Beverly Center, to the Macy’s counter. They had them do a makeover on me. Then I went back and I was like, ‘Please!’

“But my agent at the time literally got down on her knees, she’s like, ‘Please, you’re gonna destroy any chance of a career,'” recounted Ryder.

“But I actually did lose a job right when it was coming out. I...

Ranking a certain actor of director's work by their Rotten Tomatoes scores often throws up some surprises. For instance, Sean Connery's finest film, according to the site, is "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," and Hugh Jackman's actual best performance in 2013's "Prisoners" is ranked eighth on his Rotten Tomatoes page. Oh, and Tim Burton's highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes isn't even a movie he directed. In other words, the ubiquitous Tomatometer is not always the most accurate guide, especially when it comes to comparing an individual's Rt scores in a straightforward ranking.

Sometimes, though, taking a look at an actor's filmography on the review aggregator can highlight some of their lesser known roles — roles which are actually worthy of being at the top of the Rt rankings. Take frequent Burton collaborator Winona Ryder, for example, who first worked with the director on 1988's "Beetlejuice," in which...

Gen X are a funny lot. Generally acknowledged to be made up of folks born between 1965 and 1980. This means Gen Xers were teenagers between the ’80s and the late ’90s. Crucially this also means it’s a generation that grew up without any meaningful internet and no mobile phones, who were used to relying on cinema trips to watch trailers, Blockbuster Video for our weekend viewing and highlighting the TV guide at Christmas.

Streaming services, of course, did not exist so movies we watched at the cinema, recorded off the telly and even potentially owned on VHS (if you were the Queen) became very precious in a way that something you caught on Netflix while you were looking at your phone are not. Every generation has movies that are iconic to them – here’s to the ones that shaped today’s 40-somethings+.

Before Sunrise (1995)

Richard Linklater’s naturalistic romance about...

Original Sin reunites the star and director of an iconic '80s cult classic, making it even better for Dexter fans. Dexter: Original Sin focuses on Dexter's early years as a budding serial killer. Heathers director Michael Lehmann brings dark humor to Original Sin, balancing comedy and menace effectively.

While Dexters prequel series already sounded exciting, news from Comic-Con that Original Sin reunites the star and director of an iconic 80s cult classic makes it even better. Dexters story of a meticulous serial killer who only targets other serial killers is set to receive a pair of follow-ups. Dexter: Original Sin is a prequel that will delve into the characters earliest kills, while Dexter: Resurrection will follow up the story of 2021s sequel series New Blood. Although Dexter seemingly died in Dexter: New Bloods ending, Michael C. Halls casting in Resurrection implies this may be retconned.

Before...

A little over a year ago, Showtime announced that they were ordering a series – then known as Dexter: Origins, now known as Dexter: Original Sin – that would serve as a prequel series to their popular show Dexter, which finished its eight season initial run back in 2013, then recently came back for a new season (called Dexter: New Blood) that appeared to wrap things up for good… We’ve been hearing Dexter: Original Sin casting announcements here and there in recent weeks, and now Deadline reports that the latest addition to the cast is Amanda Brooks, whose previous credits include Super Pumped, The Birch (pictured above), Christmas Everlasting, Castle Rock, Nashville, Outsiders, and Aquarius.

Brooks will be taking on the role of Becca Spencer, Captain Aaron Spencer’s ex-wife who shares custody of their son, Nicky. On this show, she’ll be sharing the screen with Patrick Gibson of Shadow and Bone...