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“Just Breathe” is a new crime thriller, written and directed by Paul Pompa III, starring Kyle Gallner, Shawn Ashmore and William Forsythe, streaming September 16, 2025 on digital platforms:

“…’Nick Bianco’ sets out to reunite with the love of his life after serving a year in jail for assault…

‘…only to discover she has a new admirer named ‘Chester’ who also happens to be his parole officer…”

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I love the exploitation output of the ‘70s. Those gritty pictures hold a special place in my heart, and I know I’m not alone in my appreciation. Plenty of movie lovers share a similar admiration for these edgy offerings. Perhaps it’s the way many of these efforts eschewed conventional hero and villain roles, blurring the lines between good and evil. Or, maybe it’s the over-the-top nature of these flicks.

No matter the reason, these films have a loyal cult following, with many contemporary filmmakers harkening back to exploitation fare with their output. Hell, Quentin Tarantino has made a successful career out of it. It’s great fun to see filmmakers meld modern cinematic techniques with the gritty and unflinching aesthetic that permeated these cult classics of yesteryear.

Writer/director Jt Mollner is clearly a filmmaker who holds the grindhouse pictures of the past in high regard. That...

Dozens of Cannes Film Festival titles are among the 55 entries in the Centerpiece Programme and we find some anticipated world premiere items as well with the latest films by Adam Carter Rehmeier, Pete Ohs, Haifaa Al Mansour and Jan Komasa. Dinner in America’s Rehmeier’s Carolina Caroline features Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner and Kyra Sedgwick in a romantic crime thriller. The almost one film per year Pete Ohs offers his second film of 2025 with Erupcja starring Charli Xcx, Lena Góra, Will Madden and Jeremy O. Harris. Corpus Christi’s Jan Komasa landed Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Anson Boon for a thriller.…...

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is scheduled to take place from September 4th through the 14th, and today the festival (known as TIFF) announced this year’s Centrepiece programme, their global showcase of compelling cinema from around the world. As a press release notes, “his year, there are 55 titles from filmmakers representing nearly fifty countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Iraq, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand, reflecting TIFF’s commitment to global cinema. Centrepiece provides a platform for internationally recognized films, acclaimed titles from other festivals around the globe, and highly anticipated premieres from Canadian and international talents.” Centrepiece has been programmed by Jason Anderson, Kelly Boutsalis, Diana Cadavid, Robyn Citizen, Claire Diao, Giovanna Fulvi, June Kim, Dorota Lech, Anita Lee, Peter Kuplowsky, Andréa Picard, and Jason Ryle – and one of the standouts among...

The Toronto International Film Festival has selected 55 movies for its Centrepiece programme of the 50th fest, movies which are a “global showcase of compelling cinema from around the world” per this Am’s release. TIFF, presented by Rogers, runs from Sept. 4-14.

Titles from close to 50 countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Iraq, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand are reflected in the curation.

Those filmmakers with works in this part of the lineup, and that also includes North American premieres, are Hubert Davis, Mathieu Denis, Hasan Hadi, Chie Hayakawa, Anders Thomas Jensen, Jan Komasa, Richard Linklater, Sergei Loznitsa, Pietro Marcello, Christian Petzold, Potsy Poncirol and Álvaro Olmos Torrico.

Centrepiece has 19 world premieres including:

Blood Lines, Gail Maurice’s sophomore feature, a pastoral drama of family and reconnection.

Carolina Caroline, directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier, an outlaw romance starring Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner.

Toronto International Film Festival announced the lineup for its Centerpiece program on Tuesday, spotlighting 55 total films from nearly 50 countries. “Blue Moon” from director Richard Linklater, a collaboration between the U.S. and Ireland, will have its North American premiere in the largely international section of the festival.

Of the 55 films screening in the Centerpiece program, 51 represent countries outside of the U.S. Some are collaborations with the U.S., while most are entirely international productions. Likewise, only six films are sole productions of Canada, with one co-production between Canada and Hungary.

18 of the films present in the section will have their world premieres at TIFF. These include “Good Boy,” starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough; Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner “Carolina Caroline,” from director Adam Carter Rehmeier, who previously made “Dinner in America” and “Snack Shack”; and “Wasteman,” the debut feature from Cal McMau starring David Jonsson from “Alien: Romulus” and “Industry.

On Tuesday, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced the highly anticipated lineup for its 2025 Centerpiece program.

This year's festival features a total of 55 titles from filmmakers representing nearly 50 countries, including works from Bolivia, France, Iraq, and Kenya. This wide-ranging selection shines a spotlight on TIFF's enduring commitment to presenting interesting stories from every corner of the globe. The Centerpiece program serves as a platform for internationally recognized films, acclaimed selections from other prestigious festivals, and premieres from both Canadian and international talents.

This year, cinephiles can look forward to the latest projects from a host of influential directors, including Mathieu Denis' Cost of Heaven, Hasan Hadi's The President’s Cake, Jan Komasa's Good Boy, Anders Thomas Jensen's The Last Viking, Richard Linklater's Blue Moon, Pietro Marcello's Duse, Christian Petzold's Miroirs No. 3, and Álvaro Olmos Torrico's The Condor Daughter.

Another notable name at TIFF will be Sean Baker,...

Many fans of "Reacher" might not have been all that familiar with series star Alan Ritchson prior to the show's debut. If so, it certainly wasn't down to a lack of projects on the actor's résumé. Ritchson really broke through by playing Jack Reacher and, as such, must have seemed to some as if he'd come out of nowhere to play the bulky ex-military policeman. But the man has actually been toiling away since the early 2000s.

In his now two-decade career, Ritchson has appeared on screens both big and small in a variety of projects, including "Above the Shadows" (an overlooked Mma movie that's now streaming on Prime Video), multiple seasons playing Hank Hall/Hawk on DC's "Titans," and two "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movies (though Ritchson hated filming them). The actor's long career actually stretches all the way back to 2006 when he first played Arthur Curry/Aquaman on...

Horror fans are smiling. This past week, Netflix added to its catalog a horror movie that was a standout in movie theaters, and subscribers had been dying to watch it or give it a second viewing. The result was predictable: Smile 2is now among the top 10 most-watched movies on the streaming platform this week. This time, the story follows music superstar Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she gets hit with the curse that makes everyone around her do terrible things – all with a smile on their faces.

Back when the first movie premiered in 2022, the concept of Smilewas already sinister enough. In the sequel, however, director and screenwriter Parker Finn (Smile) found a way to make it even more disturbing, with some death scenes that viewers will remember forever. One of them involves Lukas Gage (Companion) and a weight plate in a scene that you have to see to believe.

Yesterday we reported that yet another Stephen King book was set to be adapted for the big screen in the near future. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, the 1999 psychological horror novel by the writer of classics like Pet Sematary and The Talisman, will be adapted into a feature film by Jt Mollner, the director behind the gripping thriller Strange Darling. Mollner is also the writer behind one of the year's most anticipated King adaptations, The Long Walk. Even though he has already entered the pantheon of talents to bring King's work to the big screen, Mollner expressed his gratitude at the opportunity to adapt such an underrated novel, which he refers to as his "mom's favorite book."

Amid the celebration, Mollner took to X to express his excitement about the announcement. In the post he thanks Lionsgate, Vertigo Entertainment, and King himself. He even uses High Speech, the language...

Who’s ready for another Stephen Kingadaptation? It doesn’t matter if it isn’t you, because there’s one more on the way. Coming out left and right like Scream 7 casting announcements, the latest project that will take the author’s words from page to screen is The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that this time around, Jt Mollner, the visionary behind one of the most well-received horror movies of last year, Strange Darling, will both pen and helm the production, which is set to release through Lionsgate. This marks the latest partnership between not just the author and the studio, but also the author, studio, and Mollner, as the latter wrote the screenplay for Francis Lawrence’s theatrical take on King’s The Long Walk, which arrives in cinemas this fall.

If you’re looking for something with loads of bloodshed and gore-filled horror,...

2024 was a big year for horror, with many titles standing out. One of them was Parker Finn's Smile 2.

The horror served as a sequel to 2022's Smile, which was a major critical and commercial hit. Smile 2 further improved on its critical reception, and was an equally thrilling success. After its exciting theatrical run, Smile 2 has continued its domination and become a global streaming hit on Netflix, per Tudum.

Smile 2 just debuted on Netflix's Top 10 global charts in ninth place. Although the horror is not available to stream on the platform in the U.S., it has become a major success online. In its first week,Smile 2 debuted with 2.9 million views and 6.1 million hours viewed. It entered the Top 10 in 19 countries across Central and South America.

Parker Finn directed both entries. In the first installment, Sosie Bacon plays Rose Cotter, a therapist who witnesses the bizarre suicide of a patient,...

New Smallville art depicts Tom Welling's Superman and the DC show's iteration of the Justice League with major costume changes. While the show ended more than a decade ago, many are still hoping to see Welling suit up as Smallville's Superman in the future through a potential continuation.

Even though the Smallville series finale ended with Clark Kent finally becoming Superman, Welling's version of the Man of Steel never wore the full suit, as the DC icon was only seen with the costume through CGI. It wasn't until the very final shot that Welling wore part of the Superman costume when Clark did the famous shirt-rip before cutting to the credits.

While time will tell if Welling will get to reprise his version of Superman in the future, Buffy2Ville shared artwork recently of what Clark would look like in a Zack Snyder-inspired superhero suit. The artist...

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This July, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to the much-anticipated streaming release of The Amateur. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Hulu in July 2025 with an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Bridesmaids (July 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89% Credit – Universal Pictures

Bridesmaids is a comedy film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay co-written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig. The 2011 film revolves around a group of women as they go on various misadventures after being chosen by their friend to serve as bridesmaids at her wedding. Bridesmaids stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph,...

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Willa Fitzgerald is one of the most talented and beautiful actresses working in the film industry right now. Fitzgerald began her career with a small role in the little-known 2007 film For the Love of a Dog, but since then, she has starred in several iconic films and TV shows, including the popular Scream TV series and her own leading role in the gripping thriller film Strange Darling. Most recently, she starred in the Netflix medical drama Pulse. So, if you love Fitzgerald’s performances, here are the 7 best movies and TV Shows starring Willa Fitzgerald, you shouldn’t miss.

7. Pulse (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Pulse is a medical drama series created by Zoe Robyn. The Netflix series is set in Miami on the premises of Maguire Hospital, and it revolves around the emergency and surgical residents as they deal...

The Flash stands out as fiction’s most famous speedster, having been adapted many times in both animated and live-action formats. Over the decades, various actors have portrayed the iconic character, with some resonating more with audiences than others. Fans on Ranker recently rated all actors who have taken on the Flash roles, including both voice and live-action performances. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 based on their rankings. Let’s dive in!

10. Kenny Johnston DC

Kenny Johnston portrayed Barry Allen/The Flash for a brief period, appearing in the 1997 made-for-tv movie Justice League of America. This film, presented as a mockumentary about the titular superheroes, was originally intended as a pilot for a Justice League TV series that never came to fruition. Although his time as the Flash was short, Johnston’s role earned him a spot in the top 10.

9. Josh Keaton DC

Keaton voiced Barry Allen...

Academy Award-winning Captain Marvel star Brie Larson has set her next project, a "creature horror film" From Strange Darling director J.T. Mollner, with Star Trek and Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams on board as a producer via FilmNation, WME and CAA.

Based on a short story by Philip Fracassi, Fail-Safe is described as “a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.”

Brian Duffield (No One Will Save You) wrote the screenplay.

“I’m beyond excited to see Brie take on this role – it’s frightening, emotionally charged, and so different from anything she’s done before,” said producer Drew Simon, Infrared President of Production. “The depth and intensity this character demands is immense, and I know Brie’s going...

Last year saw two horror films with a pop musician plot — M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap and Smile 2. Smile 2 featured Naomi Scott as singer Skye Riley and if you wanted to own her songs, Graffiti Records is selling a limited 2500 copies of Smile 2: The Skye Riley EP LP. The vinyl album is available for pre-order at their website, which you can check out Here. The soundtrack will officially be released on June 20.

You can view the tracklist (via Griffiti Records) below:

Tracklist

1. Grieved You 2. New Brain 3. Just My Name 4. Blood On White Satin 5. Death Of Me 6. Just My Name (Piano Version)

Limit 4 per customer. Orders containing more will be cancelled.

Smile was based on Finn’s short film Laura Hasn’t Slept (watch it Here), which won the Special Jury Recognition Prize in SXSW’s Midnight Short category. Caitlin Stasey (Neighbours) played the title character in that short,...

The Skye Riley EP — performed by Naomi Scott as her pop star character from Smile 2 — is coming to vinyl from Graffiti Records in association with Interscope.

The six-song album is pressed on “Blood on White Satin” colored vinyl. It’s limited to 2,500, with fewer than 650 copies remaining in stock.

Priced at $29.99, it’s due out on June 20.

Scott, a singer-songwriter herself, co-wrote several of the tracks. Take a Daytrip and Idarose serve as producers.

Parker Finn returned to write and direct the Smile sequel, in which global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing terrifying and inexplicable events as she prepares for a world tour. As lines blur between reality and nightmare, Skye is forced to face her past before her life spirals out of control.

Scott stars with Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review,...

May signals the transition between spring and summer, and the slate of new films rotating onto Netflix this month also reflect the pollen in the air and the later and later sunsets.

Whether the warmer weather and longer stretches of daylight encourage the scaredy cats to venture outside their comfort zones and watch some thrillers or whether it calls for more lighthearted fair in the form of animated adventures or romantic comedies, Netflix has its viewers set for all kinds of options in May 2025. For those looking to stream A Simple Favor, to refresh ahead of the sequel film Another Simple Favor now on Prime Video, the original film will be on Netflix until May 19.

Find the seven best new movies streaming on Netflix in May below:

Past Lives – May 1

Greta Lee and Teo Yoo in ‘Past Lives’

Those getting excited for Celine Song’s The Materialists coming to theaters...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of many of Netflix’s original and licensed films, including the highly anticipated next Fear Street film and the arrival of The Wild Robot on Netflix. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 best new movies coming to Netflix in May 2025.

Heart Eyes (May 8) Credit – Sony Pictures

Heart Eyes is a romantic comedy slasher film directed by Josh Ruben from a screenplay co-written by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy. The 2025 film is set during Valentine’s Week, and it revolves around two coworkers who are mistaken as a couple and soon become the next target of a masked maniac killing couples all over the United States.

Every month, Netflix releases new original and licensed content. But this May, things are taking a dark turn as one of the most unnerving psychological horror films in recent years makes its way to the platform. This movie was easily one of the best horror flicks of 2022 and has been available to stream elsewhere. But now, it's finally making its Netflix debut, giving a new wave of horror fans the chance to experience its relentless tension, disturbing visuals, and all the unforgettable spine-chilling moments.

Remember that creepy movie about the eerie, unsettling smiles? That’s Smile, and it's headed to Netflix on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Netflix typically releases new content on its platform at 12:00 a.m. Pt/3:00 a.m. Et on their release dates. So, Smile will most likely drop at this time on May 14. Keep in mind that this is a film that Netflix licensed, meaning that it...

Terrifying Smile 2 Movie Poster(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Last year’s horror sensation, hailed as the most terrifying film of 2024, is now available for streaming, and fans can finally get their fix of heart-pounding terror.

Smile 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to the spine-chilling 2022 original, has made its way to Paramount+, joining the ranks of popular series like South Park, Frasier, and Star Trek, all of which are easily accessible through the platform’s app or via an Amazon Prime Video add-on subscription.

No Need to Have Seen the First Film

Despite some initial skepticism, horror buffs need not worry about having missed the first movie to enjoy this sequel. Picking up right where the original left off, Smile 2 introduces pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, who finds herself cursed as she prepares for a major global tour. As she faces an escalating wave of horrific events and the growing pressure of fame,...

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Nancy Drew is a teen mystery thriller drama series created by Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage. Based on the novel series by Edward Stratemeyer, the CW series follows Nancy Drew, a young girl who puts off going to college when she becomes involved in what looks like a supernatural murder mystery. Nancy Drew stars Kennedy McMann, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Alvina August, Riley Smith, and Scott Wolf. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, entertaining teen drama, and compelling characters in Nancy Drew, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a British teen mystery thriller drama series created by Poppy Cogan. Based on the novel series of the same name by Holly Jackson,...

"Smallville" ran for 10 seasons, but its impact can't be measured only by how long it stayed on the air. The CW's Arrowverse doesn't exist without "Smallville." Now, "Arrow" did not share a continuity with "Smallville" and it recast its Oliver Queen. But still, even without "Arrow" being a proper "Smallville" spin-off, The CW greenlighting a Green Arrow show clearly happened because "Smallville" had introduced the character to their audience.

But there could've been a Green Arrow-led TV series much sooner, one starring Justin Hartley. During "Smallville" season 6, writer Steven DeKnight was working on a Justice League spin-off.

Beginning in season 4 of "Smallville," Clark Kent (Tom Welling) slowly begins meeting other DC superheroes. In "Run," it's Bart Allen/Impulse (Kyle Gallner). Season 5 had Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Alan Ritchson) in "Aqua" and then Victor Stone/Cyborg (Lee Thompson Young) in, well, "Cyborg." Then season 6 brought in Green Arrow (Hartley) as a recurring character.

Well, that was fast. A few days ago, Deadline reported a rumor that Strange Darling director Jt Mollner was potentially circling a new entry in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise alongside producer Roy Lee.

But on Saturday, Mollner took to X (formerly Twitter) to suggest that the rumor isn't true, saying, "Don't believe everything you read."

The initial Deadline report also suggested that Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell might be interested in reading a script for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which would be great casting.

Starting in 1974 with Tobe Hooper's classic, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise has spanned nine movies, novels, video games, and plenty of merchandise. But it has been a long time since we've gotten a solid entry into the canon. The last movie released in 2022 was the Netflix Original, meant to reboot the film series. However, that movie wound up being controversial to fans.

Attempting to...

Amazon Prime Video has a wide selection of outstanding movies designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats when looking for a good thriller. These films range from dramatic to suspenseful, with plenty of action and others focusing more on a creeping sense of dread and intrigue. The selection is undoubtedly large, with some thrillers available through Prime's optional premium channels.

However, there are also plenty of great thriller movies that viewers can stream with an Amazon Prime subscription, either with or without ads. Ranging from recent movies to ones still gripping decades after release, viewers will love heart-pounding epics like Oppenheimer and sci-fi horror thrillers like A Quiet Place: Day One.

Updated on March 13, 2025, by Michael Colwander: Amazon Prime Video continually adds fantastic films to its streaming service. There are plenty of award-winning movies on Prime Video, including must-see thrillers. This list is updated to include more...

Smallville's Justice League comes back together for a new adventure in exciting DC art that imagines an older version of the team with armored superhero suits. Tom Welling's Clark Kent only became Superman in the final episode of the live-action DC TV show. However, he went on multiple missions with other heroes, such as Alan Ritchson's Aquaman, Justin Hartley's Green Arrow, and Serinda Swan's Zatanna, throughoutSmallville's ten seasons. Some of the show's heroes ended up becoming part of Smallville's prototype version of the Justice League, and they now return in new DC art.

On Instagram, @buffy2ville shared what Tom Welling's older Superman and Smallville's Justice League could look like today with armored, modern suits.

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The DC fan art sees Welling's Man of Steel wear the hero's iconic black suit. Superman...

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed January next year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of one of the most anticipated Paramount+ original shows, Happy Face, and the streaming release of the political horror comedy film Rumours. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in March 2025.

Titles with an * will only be available with Paramount+ With Showtime plan.

*Strange Darling (March 1) Credit – Magenta Light Studios

Strange Darling is a horror thriller film written and directed by Jt Mollner. The 2023 film is set in rural Oregon, and it follows a woman who discovers that the man she just had a one-night stand with is a serial killer, and now she must run to survive as the man chases her.

There’s just something about two horror icons working together that fills our hearts with glee. While their upcoming pairing may not be a guts-and-bloods-filled slasher (hopefully in the future!), we’re still stoked to see what Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) and Kyle Gallner (Strange Darling) have in store for us when Adam Carter Rehmeier’s (Dinner in America) feature, Carolina Caroline, eventually arrives in theaters. In the romantic crime drama, which also features performances from Kyra Sedgwick (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Jon Gries (The White Lotus), Gallner and Weaving star as a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde — bending all the rules and making the world their own while conning folks out of money along the way.

Sensitive viewers need trigger warnings before watching a movie. This is especially true when it comes to the hair-raising thrillers on this list. These films are tough watches due to their graphic scenes and intense subject matter. It takes some mental preparation to be able to handle them.

Most cinephiles know that Requiem for a Dream, Se7en, and The Silence of the Lambs are psychologically disturbing. However, there are many lesser-seen thrillers that may leave viewers scarred for life. Mentally prepare before watching these movies.

Russell Crowe Gets Angry in Unhinged Released 2020 Image via Solstice Studios Director: Derrick Borte MPAA Rating: R Runtime: 90 minutes

Russell Crowe is one of the greatest actors of his generation. Throughout his career, he's made interesting choices in the roles he takes. Unhinged is one of his least-appreciated thrillers. In the film, he plays a man with the worst case of road rage ever seen.

More than 15 years later, Jennifer Check is ready for a resurrection.

Although Amanda Seyfried stopped short of confirming a sequel to her 2009 horror comedy Jennifer’s Body is in the works, she certainly gave fans of the Diablo Cody-written, Karyn Kusama-directed cult classic some hope.

“I think we’re making another one,” Seyfried told Bloody Disgusting. “I didn’t confirm it! I said, ‘I think.’ We’re working on it.”

In Jennifer’s Body, Needy (Seyfried) is BFFs with the titular mean girl played by Megan Fox, whose body becomes possessed by a succubus with a taste for teen boys after a botched sacrifice by a devil-worshipping boy band (led by Adam Brody).

Last year, Cody expressed optimism in a potential Jennifer’s Body 2 after hopes that her latest film Lisa Frankenstein would be the “final push that I need to actually make it happen. It’s hard to get things made these days.

The The Passenger episode of Revisited was Written by Vannah Taylor, Narrated by Lance Vlcek, Edited by Paul Bookstaber, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Do you ever have one of those days that can be perfectly summed up by the lyrics of Limp Bizkit’s Break Stuff? Most of us have, especially anyone who’s dragged themselves to a shift at a dingy fast food joint. That is exactly the kind of day that Benson and Randy are having in the 2023 thriller, The Passenger, because anyone who interacts with this duo will have their life on contract.

Directed by Carter Smith, who horror fans might recognize from films like The Ruins, Jamie Marks is Dead, and Swallowed, The Passenger is a neat little character driven thriller that turns every service worker’s worst nightmare into a grim journey of self-discovery. Randy Bradley,...

Last year, Stephen King was among the filmgoers who wound up impressed after watching the harrowing movie Strange Darling. Now, Paramount+ subscribers with the Showtime add-on have a chance to check out the film for themselves on streaming if they missed it in theaters.

As of March 1, Strange Darling is available for streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime. After a premiere at Fantastic Fest in 2023, the film had its wide release in the United States on Aug. 23, 2024. The film drew very high praise from critics, and it holds a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Even ahead of its release, King shared how he caught the movie early and thought it was a "really terrific" watch.

Related'It's Happening': Stephen King Shares Exciting Update on Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Series

The upcoming TV series received the best update from the author.

"I got an advance screener of Strange Darling, and it's really terrific,...

It’s a well-known fact that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences don’t tend to favour genre films when it comes to shortlisting for their tentpole awards ceremony. It’s simply not their bag and that goes that double for anything that happens to fall into the disreputable slum of horror. Indeed — bar a few outliers like Silence of the Lambs, The Exorcist or Get Out — scary movies rarely get a fair shake come Oscar season. Certainly not when compared to, say, glitzy biopics or period pieces that have a more prestigious air about them.

Yet, against all odds, the genre has done quite well for itself this year. Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is dominating the technical categories, The Substance has found itself as an unlikely contender for four of the “Big Five” awards, and even Alien: Romulus has gotten a look in for its VFX work.

With that being said,...

Magenta Light Studios has secured the U.S. distribution rights for “Deep Water,” a new thriller directed by Renny Harlin, known for his work on “The Strangers” trilogy. The film, starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley, comes from Arclight Films and is set for a theatrical release later this year.

“Deep Water” tells the story of a group of international passengers traveling from Los Angeles to Shanghai. When their plane is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters, they must set aside their differences and work together to escape both the sinking wreckage and the hungry predators circling them.

The cast also includes Molly Belle Wright, Angus Sampson, and Kelly Gale. The film is a collaboration between several production companies, including Simmons/Hamilton Productions, a venture led by Gene Simmons and Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton. Additional producers include Ying Ye, Neal Kingston, Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley, Adrián Guerra,...

Exclusive: Magenta Light Studios, the recently announced production and distribution company of Crash producer Bob Yari, has acquired domestic rights from Arclight Films to Deep Water, a new thriller directed by Renny Harlin (The Strangers trilogy), which stars Aaron Eckhart (Sully) and Ben Kingsley (Gandhi).

The film, written by Pete Bridges (Aurora) and John Kim (Bait), will be released in theaters this year. It follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from L.A. to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

Others in the cast include Molly Belle Wright (Sundance ’25’s Omaha), Angus Sampson (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Kelly Gale (Plane). A Simmons/Hamilton Production, launched by Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons and Gary Hamilton,...

In 2022, Parker Finn made an everyday facial movement absolutely terrifying when he unleashed Smile upon the world. Unique, grotesque, and downright chilling, the Sosie Bacon and Kyle Gallner-led film was a hit with critics and audiences alike, earning a Certified Fresh approval rating of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes. Two years after the smile curse was unveiled to theater-goers around the world, Finn came back with a vengeance through his 2024 film, Smile 2. There’s no arguing that last year was incredibly wonderful for genre fans, and, at the top of that entertainment list, you’d find Finn’s follow-up feature. Starring Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a pop superstar who’s been infected by the grinning curse, the movie became one of the genre’s top-grossers of the year and was a favorite among audiences. But, what’s next for the blossoming franchise?...

In the 2010s, the success of Arrow resulted in a Flash spinoff series and eventually the entire Arrowverse. Despite being its spiritual successor, Smallvillenever went down this path. However, it wasn't for a lack of trying, and as recently as two years ago, there was still interest in reviving the beloved Superman series.

Smallville was a smash hit that lasted 10 seasons, but none of its potential spinoffs even got a single season. Only one of the conceptualized spinoffs even had a pilot produced, even after the CW drama went out of its way to include multiple backdoor pilots. Every proposed spinoff would have starred at least one iconic DC hero, and with fans having only recently learned about some of them, it's possible there are still pitches that haven't been unveiled.

Aquaman Had a Full Pilot Produced

Arthur "AC" Curry, Aka Aquaman, made his debut on Smallville in Season 5, Episode 4, "Aqua.

Demons have haunted humanity's tales since the dawn of time, with different parts of the world coming up with uniquely nightmarish monsters to be afraid of. Since the era of filmmaking, however, stories of demon possession have become a part of global pop culture. One of the most recent additions to this subgenre of horror movies is The Pope's Exorcist, available to stream on Netflix. Though a promising story based on a real exorcist, the movie failed to bring anything new to the genre.

However, there are some impactful horror movies with a demon as the villain. Some of these are icons of the genre, whereas others haven't received the credit they deserve. The majority of these demons have chilling physical forms, terrifying origin stories, and shocking abilities that make them the scariest demonic forces in horror. That said, even those invisible to the naked eye are capable of terrifying the bravest viewers.

Chicago – The sensational 2020 spirit-of-punk film “Dinner in America” is on a sold-out roadshow tour, and its next stop is Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre on Monday, February 3rd, 9:45p show (click for tix). In a Podtalk below, Patrick McDonald spoke to the actors who portrayed Patty and Simon, Emily Skeggs and Kyle Gallner.

Also Emily and Kyle, with writer/director Adam Rehmeier of “Dinner in America,” will participate in Q&As after the Music Box screenings on Monday.

Simon (Kyle Gallner) is a punk rocker named John Q of the band Psyops. He’s in trouble with the law, and meets Patty (Emily Skeggs) while trying to evade the police. She alibis for him, and they start an improbable relationship … navigating both their dysfunctional families and the discovery that Patty is a groupie of John Q. These two are about to make beautiful music together (literally).

’Dinner in America...

With star Mason Gooding recently teasing Neve Campbell's return for Scream VII, the overarching continuity of the slasher movie universe is beginning to take shape. The popular horror franchise created by Wes Craven in 1996 remained confined to the California suburbs of Woodsboro during the first five installments before branching out to New York City in Scream VI, a reinvigorating departure expected to continue when Scream 7 is released in 2026.

In addition to the coastal change, series mainstay Neve Campbell was noticeably absent from Scream VI due to contract disagreements. Then, Melissa Barrera, was notoriously fired from the franchise following her pro-Palestinian support after Scream IV was released, prompting Campbell's return for Scream 7. Given all the moving parts, casting changes, new settings, and the like, it's worth delineating how Scream V and Scream VI relate to each other narratively and whether the former must be seen to comprehend the latter.

Stars: Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, Lukas Gage, Raúl Castillo | Written and Directed by Parker Finn

The original Smile became a sleeper hit for writer/director Parker Finn in 2022, so it’s no surprise that the film has generated a sequel just two years later, especially given its obvious franchise potential. It’s particularly gratifying to find Finn back in both the writer’s and the director’s chairs, because he’s surely one of the finest jump scare orchestrators in the business.

Smile 2 picks up six days after the events of the first movie, as desperate cop Joel (a briefly returning Kyle Gallner) tries and fails to get rid of the cursed entity that infects each host and makes them see grotesquely grinning figures, before eventually killing themselves, while also wearing a monstrous smile.

We then meet the entity’s latest potential victim, pop star...

Quick Links Kristen Bell's Career-Defining Crime Mystery Hit Taylor Sheridan Flexes His Acting Chops in 'Veronica Mars'

Taylor Sheridan has steadily become a powerful titan in Hollywood, with the brilliant director, writer, and producer being the mastermind behind a slew of small-screen knockouts, including Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and Lioness. Though he is now celebrated for his exceptional skills behind the camera, having also ventured into the world of filmmaking and penning the screenplays for hits like Sicario and the Oscar-nominated Hell or High Water, many may have forgotten that Sheridan got his start as an actor trying to make it big.

Sheridan began his career back in 1995 with a guest spot in Walker, Texas Ranger, subsequently appearing in shows such as Party of Five, NYPD Blue, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation before landing his breakthrough role in the fan-favorite crime mystery sensation Veronica Mars in 2005. The...

Reacher has become one of Amazon’s most successful and acclaimed shows in recent years, retelling some of Lee Child’s most popular novels for the small screen. The show follows the titular protagonist as he’s dragged through a series of complex crimes and conspiracies, always using his military background and problem-solving skills to save the day. Reacher has an excellent cast that really lets the characters shine, and for the first season, Willa Fitzgerald’s Roscoe was arguably the standout member.

Following Roscoe’s exit at the end of Reacher season 1, the show has consistently struggled to fill the gap that she’s left behind. While many fans have called for Roscoe to return in the upcoming third season, this could ultimately prove detrimental to the story and would confess the show’s reliance on her. Instead, there are plenty of other great projects in Fitzgerald’s catalog that audiences can check out,...

Tom Welling's Superman leads an evil version of the Justice League from Smallville through new DC artwork. While Smallville is turning 24 years old later this year, the show's popularity is not slowing down any time soon, as the show enjoys continuing popularity through streaming worldwide and home media releases. With the fandom always growing, the trend of the series being celebrated through fan celebrations years after the Smallville ending continues.

While fans were used to seeing Smallville and its depiction of the Justice League in the traditional heroic way, things could look a lot different if there were evil versions of them. To show what a twisted and corrupted Justice League in the Smallville franchise could look like, Buffy2Ville shared a new gallery of art featuring Welling as Ultraman, an evil version of Superman, along with various members of the iconic DC team, but as villains. Check it out below.

A popular trend in the movie world in recent years is major studios remaking their fan-favorite films from decades before. Although the idea has been popularized by Disney with their live-action remakes of their classic animated features, the trend extends far beyond the one company. Throughout Hollywood, filmmakers are aiming to capitalize on the pre-existing fan bases of their original movies. Oftentimes, putting a modern spin on a beloved classic seems like a surefire way to make a hefty profit.

However, a handful of attempts have proven that success is not a guarantee. Many recent remakes, particularly of films from the 1980s, have ended up massively underwhelming their audiences. Viewers flock to theaters hoping to see an exciting new twist on their favorite stories, but sadly discover that they are merely being given something boring, unoriginal, or otherwise disappointing. Although the films that inspired them may have been quite successful,...

To tweak Hugh Grant’s best line in “Love Actually,” horror actually is all around.

Whether you’re riding into the new year on your high horse or calmly preparing to walk into the sea, 2025 is a turning point. There’s no genre that tells us who we are or what we’re made of like this one, and the past twelve months have offered audiences a slew of scary stories full of shocks and surprises that were mostly open to interpretation.

Not all of us found powerful metaphors for social change in popular titles, and plenty of terrifying efforts flew under the radar in the genre’s generally high-grossing landscape. There were enough abortion analogies released last spring to merit their own ranking And there’s a reason “MaXXXine” — the definitive film of Brat Girl Summer! — didn’t make many year-end lists. Fittingly, the Mia Goth-starring sequel is...

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2024 is nearly over, and while we have seen some brilliant horror films come out this year, I don’t think it has been such a great year for the genre. With most horror films flopping at the box office and the dreaded Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey sequel coming out, it all felt wrong. But don’t worry because I have picked out the 18 best horror films that have come out this year. I haven’t ranked the films in the article and I will update the list as more films come out.

Nosferatu (In Theaters) Credit – Focus Features

Nosferatu is a gothic horror drama film written and directed by Robert Eggers. Based on the 1922 silent film of the same name by Henrik Galeen, the 2024 film is set in the 1830s, and it follows estate agent Thomas Hutter as...

The ending of Parker Finn's Smile 2 was a bit of a shock to the audiences who watched the movie and the audience in the actual film. The brutal ending seems to inevitably doom the future of the horror franchise. The ending sequence is bold and daring regarding where it takes the franchise, but Smile 2 and its predecessor subtly present a loophole that could potentially save the next installment from the movie's shocking ending.

Just as Smile did, Smile 2 reveals that a portion of the story took place inside the protagonist's fractured mind. This time around, it's pop star Skye Riley's (Naomi Scott) haunted mind. Nevertheless, only the last ten minutes of Smile take place inside Rose's (Sosie Bacon) mind, but it seems a sizable portion of Smile 2 takes place inside Skye's head.

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