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Let’s be clear about something up front: The Strangers is great. Bryan Bertino’s 2008 home invasion classic about a troubled couple whose lives are upended by three masked killers remains a deeply ominous, chilling, relentless horror experience. It doesn’t need me to defend it.

The Strangers: Prey at Night, though, is a different story.

Released a decade after the original film, co-written by Bertino and directed by 47 Meters Down‘s Johannes Roberts, Prey at Night offers a bigger sandbox, a slight tonal shift, and even more elaborate horror setpieces, but it’s never quite gotten the love or the lasting legacy of its older sibling. That’s a shame, because it’s genuinely one of the best horror sequels of the last decade, and now it’s streaming free on Tubi, so you have no excuse to hold back on diving in.

While the original film is a more intimate affair,...

If you're a Virgin River fan, then you're continuing to wait as patiently as you can for the imminent release of season 7. Netflix hasn't quite yet revealed whether the new episodes will drop before the end of 2025 or if our wait will continue into 2026, but as we already learned earlier this summer, filming on the upcoming season has officially wrapped!

Virgin River season 7 will once again contain 10 new episodes, and while plot details haven't been revealed by Netflix, we know where the new episodes will be heading based on the various cliffhangers. Mel and Jack's wedding ended with an adoption proposition for the newly married couple and a scare from Charmaine and her babies.

As we anticipate whether Brie will accept Mike's proposal and what will happen with Doc's practice since he's being investigated, we have a new update about season 7 that sheds a little bit of light on what...

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Sullivan’s Crossing is a Canadian romantic drama series created by Roma Roth. Based on the book series by Robyn Carr, the CTV series follows Maggie Sullivan, a neurosurgeon who decides to move back to her hometown after facing some legal trouble. When she gets back, she finds it hard to reconnect with her estranged father, but things soon change when she meets the mysterious newcomer, Cal Jones. Sullivan’s Crossing stars Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, and Scott Patterson. So, if you loved the small town vibe, feel-good drama, and likable characters in Sullivan’s Crossing, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Virgin River (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Virgin River is a romantic drama series developed by Sue Tenney. Based on the book series by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series follows Melina “Mel” Monroe,...

Daveigh Chase is most popularly known for her iconic horror role in the 2002 film, The Ring, where she played the terrifying Samara Morgan. For her role in the film, she won the Best Villain award at the 2003 MTV Awards, beating out veterans like Mike Myers, Colin Farrell, Willem Dafoe, and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Despite her early fame in Hollywood, Chase couldn’t stay long enough in the industry. She last acted in or voiced a role in films, TV, or video games in the year 2016. Following the film American Romance, her career appeared to have come to a pause. At this point, fans can only guess that the actress has possibly retired from Hollywood.

Over the last decade, Chase has been largely away from the public eye. She doesn’t have any social media presence as of now. Daveigh Chase’s Instagram feed was last updated in November 2017. Her feed was...

Alexandra Breckenridge is an American television and film actress best known for her roles as Monique Valentine in She’s the Man, Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead, and Sophie in NBC’s This Is Us, which earned her the 2017 and 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. More recently, she has starred as Melinda “Mel” Monroe in the Netflix series Virgin River.

Alexandra Breckenridge Biography: Age, Early Life, Education, Family

Breckenridge was born on May 15, 1982 (Alexandra Breckenridge age: 43) in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but lived in Darien, Connecticut until she was 10, after which her and her mother moved to California, eventually settling in Mill Valley.

During her childhood in California, Breckenridge participated in several community productions and took several acting classes.

Alexandra Breckenridge Biography: Career

Breckenridge landed her first role in 2000 as Shelly Weaver in the television show Freaks & Geeks. From there, she went...

Over the course of its first six seasons, Netflix's wildly popular drama series "Virgin River" has introduced viewers to a vast ensemble of characters, even beyond the show's protagonist, Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), and the man she falls for, Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). While "Virgin River" has a few typical locations, such as Jack's restaurant (fittingly titled Jack's Bar), Mel spends her days as a nurse practitioner working for the town physician, Vernon "Doc" Mullins (Tim Matheson). And throughout the series' lengthy run Doc's home office has allowed Mel to interact with all manner of patients, fellow medical professionals, and other assorted staff members.

Among the relatively recent additions to the series is Dr. Cameron Hayek (Mark Ghanimé), who joined the show in season 4. Because Doc continues to age and has been in danger of losing his eyesight permanently, having a younger doctor on staff made perfect sense. Of course,...

One of The CW's biggest hits is coming back for another season. Sullivan's Crossing has been renewed for a fourth season, with the romantic drama series set to return to The CW in 2026.

The renewal comes ahead of its Season 3 finale, which airs tonight, July 16, on The CW at 8 p.m. Speaking with Deadline, which first reported the renewal, The CW president Brad Schwartz shared that ordering another 10-episode season of Sullivan's Crossing was an "easy" decision, given that the drama is a Top 3 show on the network by both total audience and 18-49 demographic. Sullivan's Crossing has also become a surprise hit on streaming, with its first two seasons recently ranking as the No. 1 show on Netflix in the United States, with 22 million hours watched in its first week on the platform.

The CW's decision to renew Sullivan's Crossing isn't entirely surprising, considering that CTV had already ordered a fourth season.

Hollywood adores a remake, whether it's a couple of decades old or merely about to scratch that magical 10-year mark, there's always the possibility of revisiting a property in the hopes of some new eyeballs. It rarely works out that way, or at least, as well as the people in charge would hope, but that doesn't stop every channel, studio, or streaming outfit from trying their luck. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" is a film that's had two different reboot or remake attempts since hitting screens back in 2005, and one of those efforts didn't even make it to air. Jordana Brewster and Martin Henderson tried their best to elevate "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" nearly 20 years ago, but maybe the darker action comedy was still a bit ahead of its time for television. Now, that effort lives on a genuine curiosity that functions more as a Wikipedia-style footnote than anything immediately memorable.

Just when fans thought Virgin River delivered peak emotional comfort, Netflix quietly added Sullivan’s Crossing, its steamier Canadian twin, to its roster, and so far, the show has been wreaking havoc on the streaming platform.

Also based on Robyn Carr’s novels of the same name, the show features the same cozy small-town vibe with a neurosurgeon lead, small-town scandals, and bigger romantic sparks. While we await the next season of VR, its twin is the perfect hug-your-pillow show with just a bit more heat.

Sullivan’s Crossing is a Lot Similar to Virgin River Chad Michael Murray and Morgan Kohan in a still from Sullivan’s Crossing | Credits: Netflix

Although Sullivan’s Crossing and Virgin River are not exactly carbon copies, they do share several similar traits. While VR is all about slow-burn warmth and family‑first drama, Sullivan’s Crossing is more emotionally charged, blending heartfelt moments with sensual undertones.

The show...

Virgin River. (L to R) Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 610 of Virgin River. Cr. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2024 The upcoming season of Virgin River will require you to free up your schedule, because Netflix has confirmed the show will return for an eighth season, promising more Northern California adventures, romance, and small-town charm. This renewal? It’s definitely a win for all the fans out there who just love Mel, Jack, and the rest of the Virgin River crew. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith didn’t hold back his excitement on Tudum (that’s Netflix’s companion site), mentioning: “I am incredibly thankful to Netflix and the fans for giving us the opportunity to keep exploring the lives of these characters within the Virgin River family.” For those following nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and charming bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), Season 6 left them...

While Squid Game season 3 is breaking Netflix records all over the place, there's a new top show on the Netflix Top 10, and it's the perfect show for Virgin River fans and those waiting to watch Virgin River season 7 on Netflix!

Earlier this week, Sullivan's Crossing, the CTV and CW series, officially became the No. 1 show in the United States and bumped Squid Game season 3 to the No. 2 spot on the list for the first time since the season premiered on June 27.

The first two seasons of Sullivan's Crossing, which stars Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan, Scott Patterson, Tom Jackson, and Andrea Menard, were just added to Netflix in July 2025. Given the popularity of other romantic dramas like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and more on Netflix, it makes a lot of sense why Sullivan's Crossing is a big hit with Netflix subscribers.

The series tells the story of Maggie Sullivan, a...

Have you ever considered leaving your current life and starting anew in a new city? If so, then Virgin River is the show that you will instantly pick up and hold dear. The show has been going on for 6 faithful seasons, and currently, the show will be returning for a 7th season. Amidst the return, Netflix drops another exciting announcement of how the show has been renewed for an 8th season. Exciting news, right?

The news would have been tantalizing to the ears, but the series has a critical issue with the relationship between Lizzie and Denny, which has been an eyesore for us to watch. Though there are many problems revolving around the two, the fans’ concern about how the show is wasting their potential must be taken care of sooner or later, before advancing further.

Netflix’s Virgin River Gets Renewed for Season 8

Another season of sipping wine...

An acclaimed spy film that sparked the careers of and a romance between Oscar-winning actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sparks renewed interest online 20 years after its premiere. Their action setpiece, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, is now a streaming hit on HBO Max.

Per Flix Patrol, Mr. & Mrs. Smith is moving up HBO Max's global top 10 movie chart. The film ranks 9th on the streaming chart and is in the top five in several European countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic and Croatia. Vin Diesel's Fast X (8th) and Robert De Niro's The Alto Knights (10th) sandwich Mr. & Mrs. Smith on a list topped by Michael B. Jordan's Sinners.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith has been making strides in the streaming world since the start of the year. The film debuted on the Disney-owned service, Hulu, in February and has been available to...

With Virgin River'srenewal for an eighth season, it has set an awe-inspiring Netflix record. The show was renewed for season 8 prior to the release of Virgin River season 7, which is expected to arrive in Q4 2025. With the show's tremendous success, Netflix continues to put faith in the long-running series, renewing it before season 7's premiere.

With Virgin River officially renewed for eight seasons (via Deadline), it's now the longest-running scripted Netflix original series. It has surpassed the comedy show Grace and Frankie,as well as the dramedy Orange Is the New Black, both of which have seven seasons. The Spanish teen drama Elite has eight seasons, but Virgin River has more total episodes.

Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, and Annette O’Toole, and it's been regarded as one of the streaming platform's easy-to-consume comfort shows. While not an awards juggernaut like Squid Game or Adolescence, it's found...

Alert the phone tree and convene the sewing circle, because there’s some major Virgin River news headed your way: The series has been renewed for Season 8. That means another year of adventures with your favorite small-town California residents.

“On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith tells Tudum.

Virgin River follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) as she moves from the big city to the picturesque titular Northern California town — and falls in love with rough-around-the-edges bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). When we last left the happy couple in the Season 6 finale, they had finally tied the knot and were ready to experience life as newlyweds.

“Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage...

While Season 7 of Virgin River is still awaiting a release date, some exciting news has just arrived. According to Variety, the romantic drama series — starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson — has just received an early Season 8 renewal at Netflix. This news comes as no surprise to those familiar with the series, as it was previously renewed for Season 7 ahead of Season 6's debut.

Based on Robyn Carr's book series of the same name, Virgin River follows Melinda "Mel" Monroe’s (Breckenridge) journey as she leaves her past life behind and starts over in the remote titular town. Throughout the course of the series, viewers have witnessed Mel experience the highs and lows of living in the picturesque fictitious countryside, as well as her brewing romantic relationship with Henderson’s Jack Sheridan. The sixth season saw Mel and Jack tie the knot, anticipating new beginnings. But as the two look forward to their future together,...

“Virgin River” was renewed for Season 8 at Netflix, becoming the platform’s longest-running scripted series yet.

The romance saga starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson recently wrapped production on Season 7, which is set to premiere later this year.

“On behalf of myself and the whole ‘Virgin River’ family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” showrunner Sean Patrick Smith said in a statement.

The beloved romantic series first premiered in 2019 and is based on the novels of the same name by Robyn Carr. The series follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) after she moves from the big city to a small Northern California town. Once there, she falls in love with seemingly rough bartender Jack Sheridan (Henderson).

Season 6 ended with Mel and Jack’s wedding. The upcoming Season 7 will explore their lives as newlyweds as...

Before Season 7 of “Virgin River” even has a premiere date, the series has been renewed for its eighth season at Netflix.

An early renewal is par for the course for “Virgin River,” which was renewed for Season 7 ahead of the October 2024 release of the sixth season. The series has consistently brought in strong viewership for Netflix since its debut in 2019. Season 6 spent four weeks on the Netflix Top 10, peaking with 9.2 million views in its second week.

“Virgin River” is based on Robyn Carr’s book series of the same name and stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe. Hoping to leave her past life behind, Mel moves to Virgin River, a remote town in Northern California. There, having taken a job as a midwife and nurse practitioner, she meets and falls in love with former Marine and local bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). Season 6 sees Mel and Jack get married, while...

Mel and Jack’s love story is going to continue for at least one more season on Virgin River!

As first reported by Deadline, Netflix has handed out an early renewal to its hit drama, picking up Virgin River for season 8 ahead of its forthcoming seventh season. Netflix continues to bet big on the franchise, continuing the streak of renewing the show early to help cut back on the gap between seasons. In fact, Virgin River is one of the only Netflix scripted series that has managed to release a new season annually since its premiere in 2019!

Not only has Virgin River been renewed, but with the show’s season 8 pickup, the Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson-led series has made Netflix history! With its season 8 renewal, which will consist of 10 episodes, Virgin River becomes Netflix’s longest-running scripted series! With season 8, Virgin River will have run for 84 episodes, and...

Virgin River is showing no signs of slowing down: Netflix has renewed the romantic drama for Season 8 — which, at least in terms of seasons, makes it the streamer’s longest-running, English-language original series to date.

The early pickup, which was first reported by Deadline, comes one week after Season 7 wrapped production. Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, Netflix’s Tudum reports. A release date has not yet been announced.

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Exclusive: Another year, another early renewal and another record for Netflix’s popular romantic drama Virgin River. Mere days after production wrapped on the upcoming seventh season of the series starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, it has been renewed for Season 8, which will once again consist of 10 episodes.

With the pickup, Virgin River is believed to be Netflix’s longest-running live-action scripted series. It has surpassed comedy Grace and Frankie and comedy-drama Orange Is the New Black‘s seven-season runs and has edged Spanish teen drama Elite‘s eight seasons with 84 vs. 64 episodes across them.

It is not surprising that Virgin River, one of Netflix’s “blue sky”, “comfort” series, has eclipsed flashier, higher-profile...

Here’s some extra-sweet news you won’t even hear at Paige’s Bakeaway: Virgin River has begun filming Season 7, and it’s welcoming two new faces.

Two photos from the set, which you can see below, show as production starts on the new batch of episodes — which means finding out what’s next for the beloved Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) as they take the next steps in their relationship. “There’s a lot more to go here with these characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith tells Tudum.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) joins the cast as ex-cop Victoria, who was shot in the line of duty and now works for the state medical board as an investigator. Victoria comes to Virgin River to look into Doc’s practice but runs into a friend she wouldn’t mind catching up with … or maybe even pursuing something more.

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Molly McCann is set to co-star in the high-octane period action-thriller, “The Butler,” alongside Jean Reno and Tom Hollander. Tom Edmunds (“Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back”) will direct.

Reno will star as a former WWI commando whose life of quiet service is violently disrupted when a dangerous past resurfaces.

“The Butler” delivers “a bold and visually arresting twist on the revenge thriller—merging kinetic action with the simmering drama of a household caught between loyalty and survival,” according to a statement.

The screenplay was written by Tom Edmunds and Craig McInnes, based on an original story by McInnes.

Daniel Baur’s K5 Intl. added more sales since the presentations of the new feature at Berlinale and Cannes this year, including Splendid Film (German-speaking territories), Polarstar (LatAm), Spi Intl. (Eastern Europe and Benelux), Arna (Cis and Baltics), Cinesky (Airline), Falcon Films (Middle East), Tanweer (Greece and Turkey) and...

Everything We Know About Netflix’s Virgin River Season 7 So Far(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Virgin River is not done with your emotions. Netflix’s fan-favorite small-town saga is officially rolling into its seventh season, and while the pace of life in the fictional northern town might be slow, the drama behind the scenes? Anything but. This time, old ties are being tested. And fresh faces are moving in, some with secrets, others with second chances. The season looks ready to stir the pot in a big way.

Virgin River Season 7: Production Timeline

Filming for Season 7 kicked off back on March 12, 2025, and the cameras were expected to stop rolling by June 26. With 10 episodes lined up, the show’s return date is still a mystery. Netflix hasn’t stamped a launch window yet, but given the radio silence on 2025 content lists, early 2026 (maybe around Valentine’s Day) feels more realistic than a late-2025 release.

Last week, the Virgin River cast had fans extremely excited with the most recent update about the hit Netflix romantic drama series. As cameras stopped rolling on season 7, the cast shared various posts on social media celebrating that filming had officially wrapped on the upcoming new season. However, there's now word that cameras might not have stopped rolling as we previously thought.

As What's on Netflix reports, Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson were spotted filming scenes for Virgin River season 7 in Yucatan, Mexico. It's the first time that the series has filmed somewhere other than Canada, which clearly makes whatever's happening in this storyline a special event. They were the only two cast members seen filming in Mexico. Well, so far.

Breckenridge and Henderson were photographed filming by the water, which seems to lend to some predictions that Mel and Jack could be on their honeymoon... or even perhaps it's a babymoon.

We’re accustomed to viewing the elderly as kind and benevolent. Perhaps they’re our diminutive granny still married to her landline or our chatty great aunt who’s obsessed with her garden. We make duty calls on Sundays and trust them to safeguard family traditions. They are pleasant, benign, and ultimately absent from the day to day bustle of everyday life.

But the horror genre knows better with sinister octogenarians hiding in plain sight. They may fool us with quaint sayings, rambling stories, and a slightly vacant smile, but they’re often just as devious as women half their age.

Karl R. Hearne’s The G. follows an extremely dangerous older lady. Nicknamed “The G,” Ann Hunter (Dale Dickey) may seem feeble and frail, but when she’s forced into elder care by a devious thief, she has no problem taking justice into her own gnarled hands. Dickey stuns...

If there's one thing Virgin River fans want more than anything once they finish watching a season of the hit Netflix series, it's the next season. The minute season 6 dropped in December 2024, we were ready for another season to hit our watch lists. Obviously, it takes time for the cast and crew to create the cozy but soapy stories we know and love, but we finally got exciting news about season 7.

Virgin River season 7 wrapped filming before the end of June 2025, as revealed by the cast members and their various posts on social media. A number of the show's stars celebrated the wrap of season 7 on Instagram with photos and videos. However, just because production has ended on season 7, that doesn't mean that the episodes will be released as soon as possible.

Virgin River season 7 could come out in 2025

While it was previously understood that season 7 could have been delayed...

Since Virgin River season 6 debuted last fall on Netflix, fans have been counting down the days until new episodes made their way onto our watch lists. Thankfully, the popular Netflix original romantic drama series just made some serious progreess on that front. We're officially one step closer to watching all the latest drama unfold in Virgin River season 7.

After filming on the upcoming seventh season began earlier this year in March 2025, there's now word about filming being completed. On Friday, June 20, many of the show's cast members took to Instagram to share an exciting update directly with fans. Production has been completed on Virgin River season 7, with filming coming to an end on the first day of summer!

Virgin River season 7 finished filming in June 2025

Benjamin Hollingsworth and Kanyse McClure, who play Brady and Kaia respectively, shared a joint Instagram post on June 20 with the caption, "First day of Summer...

Smell that? It’s that familiar salty ocean air, and that can only mean one thing: Summer is here! For fans of Netflix’s Virgin River, the arrival of the season usually comes with an exciting update on their favorite feel-good drama, which traditionally films during the spring. And right on cue, that update has arrived: Virgin River has officially wrapped production on Season 7. Several cast members took to social media to celebrate the news, including Colin Lawrence, who plays John Middleton, aka Preacher, on the series.

“And that, my friends, is a wrap on Season 7 for John ‘Preacher’ Middleton," Lawrence announced in a heartfelt video posted to Instagram. "Oh gosh, what can I tell you? Another stellar season, in my humble opinion. This show has been the most fun to work on. I’ve been so blessed to have been a part of this for the last seven seasons.

It’s only a matter of months until viewers can be transported back to a fictitious small town nestled in Northern California — as Netflix’s Virgin River has wrapped filming its seventh season. Marking the occasion, cast members took to social media to celebrate.

Benjamin Hollingsworth shared a joint post with Kandyse McClure, which included selfies of the two alongside fellow co-star Zibby Allen. “First day of Summer and Last day of Filming Season 7 of Virgin River. ☀️ @netflix,” he wrote.

“It was the best day!” added McClure in the comments alongside a heart-faced emoji.

Meanwhile, Allen shared some additional photos alongside stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson. “VRS7 wrapped. These lives within these lives…...

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The Survivors is an Australian mystery thriller crime drama miniseries created by Tony Ayres. Based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Jane Harper, the Netflix series is set in the small coastal town of Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, and it follows Kieran Elliott, who returns to his hometown after 15 years. His return dredges up a tragic past involving a deadly storm that took the lives of three young people. The Survivors stars Charlie Vickers, Yerin Ha, Robyn Malcolm, Thom Green, George Mason, Don Hany, Jessica De Gouw, Damien Garvey, Martin Sacks, and Catherine McClements. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, gripping mystery, and compelling characters in The Survivors, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Broadchurch Credit – ITV

Broadchurch is a British mystery crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series...

Well, it looks like we’re not done sipping wine and unraveling secrets by the river just yet. Yep, Netflix’s Virgin River is officially coming back for season 7, and we can’t keep calm. Our beloved small-town drama, filled with mysterious family trees, love triangles, and emotional cliffhangers, is about to break the network’s records as the longest-running English-language drama on the platform.

Based on Robyn Carr’s addictive novels, Virgin River has delivered everything- from medical emergencies to romantic rollercoasters, and now? Well, it is all set to stir the plot again. In Season 6, Mel and Jack finally said ‘I do’, but showrunner Patrick Sean Smith teased that we’ve only scratched the surface of their story. Shocking, right?

From marital ups and downs to family bombshells, Virgin River is far from breaking hearts and patching them up. So, grab the emotional support mug of hot cocoa...

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Jenna Ortega is one of the most popular and talented young up-and-coming actresses working in Hollywood right now. The 22-year-old actress began her acting career at the early age of ten with the short-lived Rob Schneider‘s 2012 sitcom Rob, but she soon gained recognition for playing the role of the younger Jane in the popular romantic comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. From then on, Ortega has starred in some of the most recent horror movies and TV Shows, including the Scream franchise and the worldwide hit Netflix series Wednesday. While Ortega’s most recent filmography hasn’t been a hit either among the audience or the critics, she has still appeared in a number of brilliant movies. So, if you loved Ortega’s compelling performances, here are the seven best movies and TV shows starring Jenna Ortega you should check out right now.

Gutter Garbs has launched a Memorial Day Weekend sale with up to 65% off sitewide, a free tee with purchases of $150+, and $12 mystery shirts.

The company also dropped new apparel for X, Pearl, and Maxxxine, the X-traordinary horror trilogy from director Ti West and star Mia Goth.

Sam Coyne created new artwork for all three films, with standard T-shirts discounted to $30.40 and Comfort Colors heavyweight tees for $32.30. A 24×18 matte poster combining all three designs is also available for $38.

Pre-orders are open through Monday, May 26, and will ship the week of June 22.

X takes place in 1979. A group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Owen Campbell, and Stephen Ure also star.

Pearl is a prequel set...

The world just saw Lewis Pullman crush it as Robert Reynolds, aka Sentry, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s recent installment, Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers). Lewis is no stranger to the spotlight, being the son of acting legend Bill Pullman. However, he has made his own path with his performances in indie gems and blockbuster hits.

He started his career with short films, Westerns, and horrors, and one thing that can be said about his filmography is that the actor has got range. Lewis has brought a sort of quiet charisma and intensity to most of his roles, and if you have liked the way he portrayed Bob/Sentry/Void in Thunderbolts*, here are 10 of his movies that also deserve your attention.

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Salem’s Lot is the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel. Lewis Pullman stars as a writer named Ben Mears who returns to his hometown...

Horror is one of the richest genres to explore tension, mood, and emotion. For cinematographers, it’s a playground for visual experimentation: From the shadowy monster movies of the 1930s to the neon nightmares of modern indie horror, the genre offers endless opportunity to push style and technique.

For emerging cinematographers, understanding how the “X” trilogy, “I Saw the TV Glow,” and “Midsommar” adapted lighting, lenses, formats, and color science to evoke fear and beauty is essential. These DPs didn’t just point and shoot; they designed entire emotional systems.

Eliot Rocket and the ‘X’ Trilogy: 3 Worlds, One Series ‘X,’ Martin Henderson, director Ti West, Mia Goth, on set.Courtesy Everett Collection

Eliot Rockett, frequent collaborator of director Ti West, approached the “X” trilogy as three discrete visual challenges. For “X,” the goal was to evoke the texture of ‘70s grindhouse horror. They shot digitally, but Rockett leaned on era-accurate...

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Virgin River is a feel-good romantic drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series is one of the most feel-good and coziest shows, and maybe that’s why it has garnered one of the most loyal fan bases in the television community. It revolves around Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a nurse practitioner and midwife who moves to the small North Californian town of Virgin River in hopes of getting a fresh start. Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Grayson Gurnsey, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, and Kai Bradbury. So, if you loved the feel-good story, small town setting, and likable characters in Virgin River, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

It's no secret that nostalgia paints everything in rosy colors, making it harder to recognize when something we once loved no longer holds up. This happens frequently in the world of film, where childhood emotions blind us to the flaws of a genuinely crappy picture. We don't want to admit that something that once stirred us to our core has lost its luster -- and honestly, there's no shame in that. We've all been there.

Still, part of growing up is accepting some hard truths. Steven Spielberg's "Hook" isn't all that great. Michael Bay probably never had it. "Pulp Fiction" and "The Shawshank Redemption" are leagues better than "Forrest Gump." And "Back to the Future Part II and III" never should have happened. There -- don't you feel a little better?

No? Well, buckle up. Here's an even tougher exercise: a list of 10 hit horror movies that aren't as good as you remember.

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Ransom Canyon is a Western romantic drama series created by April Blair. Based on the book series of the same name by Jodi Thomas, the Netflix series is set in a small Texan town, and it follows a blooming romantic relationship between widower Staten Kirkland and family friend Quinn O’Grady while a power struggle rages on between the three ranching dynasties. Ransom Canyon stars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Lizzy Greene, Eoin Macken, Garrett Wareing, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Andrew Liner, and James Brolin. So, if you loved the Western setting, relationship drama, and compelling characters in Ransom Canyon, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Finding a good Christmas tree in the Redwood forests of Northern California shouldn’t really be a difficult task, but as Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) prove in the opening minutes of Virgin River ’s two Christmas episodes, out Nov. 30, there’s still an element of luck involved. The right tree has to speak to everyone, you know?

But Jack’s correct — he doesn’t want to be ordinary; the Sheridan family Christmas tree has to be extraordinary, so trudging through the snow it is. No Christmas tree lots allowed.

The first nine minutes, which you can watch above, fill us in on what faves have been doing since . Mel is trying to figure out the mystery of her birth father, a Virgin River native with whom her mother had an affair. Brie (Zibby Allen) and Mike (Marco Grazzini) are baby-proofing her house for her sister’s kids,...

Jane Austen’s romantic drama Pride and Prejudice is a timeless tale. Each generation has their own version of Elizabeth Bennet and Mark Darcy defining love and longing for them. Last year, Netflix announced its own adaptation of the classic novel and fans have been waiting patiently till now for another update. It seems like the series has found its Mr. Darcy as reports suggest Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is in talks for the iconic role.

Pride and Prejudice seamlessly blends class distinction with romance. The age-old story still resonates with fans and more book lovers discover the novel, keeping it on best-of lists. So, Everything I Know About Love scribe Dolly Alderton, who has penned the script for the upcoming series has a mighty task to adapt the story for a new generation. As for Lowden, who has credits like War and Peace on the small screen, and films including Dunkirk,...

Madelaine Petsch has now unveiled a chilling glimpse of the next installment in The Strangers saga. The actress, who will reprise the role of Maya Lucas from Strangers: Chapter 1, took to social media to share a release date and first image of the sequel, The Strangers: Chapter 2. In the picture, a bloody Petsch cuts an eerie figure as she looks straight into the camera..and deep down into our souls. The Riverdale star captioned the first look: "strangers chapter 2. only in theaters 9/26."

In a statement, Petsch revealed that the team behind the sequel was working to make the follow-up film "as terrifying as possible." The Strangers: Chapter 2 lands in theaters just a little over a year after Chapter 1 hit the big screen and right in time for Halloween. Renny Harlin returns to direct.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 follows a young couple (portrayed Petsch and Froy Gutierrez)whose road trip is derailed when their car breaks down.

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There's a lot of exciting news coming out of the coziest corner of the world these days! Of course, we're talking about Virgin River, the fictional small town that fans can't wait to return to. Well, we're getting closer than ever as Martin Henderson announced that Virgin River season 7 started filming! The show's official Instagram account shared two photos of the cast back on set.

Speaking of the cast, as cameras officially started rolling on the new season, we're already learning about some of the new cast members who have boarded the new season and who they will be playing. If you were a devoted fan of The CW's hit teen series The Vampire Diaries and Riverdale, then you're going to recognize the two new cast members set for recurring roles in season 7.

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After getting a speedy renewal, we all can’t wait for Virgin River to return with its seventh season. Fans already know how well production is going for the season, thanks to series star Martin Henderson's recent update. And now, TVLine reports two new stars in the shape of Vampire Diaries star Sara Canning and RiverdalealumCody Kearsley have been added to the installment in recurring roles amid production. Canning is well known as Aunt Jenna in The CW series that ran from September 10, 2009, to March 10, 2017, while Kearsley portrayed Moose Mason in the Archie Comics-inspired show.

Here’s a sentence only true CW junkies will appreciate: Aunt Jenna and Moose Mason are moving to Virgin River.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) will recur in the Netflix drama’s upcoming seventh season, which is now officially in production.

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Exclusive: Netflix’s popular romantic drama Virgin River has cast Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) in recurring roles for the upcoming seventh season, which has begun production, with Deadline able to share two behind the scenes images from the set in Vancouver featuring most main cast members, including stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson (You can see them below). The new season, which will pick up two hours after the end of the Season 6 finale at Mel (Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Henderson) wedding, is expected to premiere in early 2026.

Canadian actors Canning and Kearsley will play characters related to an existing and new storyline, respectively, on the series based on Robyn Carr’s novels about the tight-knit community in the remote California town of Virgin River.

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Virgin River season 7 has officially started filming. The new season was ordered ahead of the season 6 premiere in December 2024. Headlined by Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan, and Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe, the feel-good small-town drama series is now Netflix's longest-running original scripted show. With all 10 episodes of season 6 available to stream on Netflix, the new season has promised to return with more love, adventure, and charm.

Martin Henderson took to his Instagram to offer a major filming update. Uploaded on March 12, the video taken in the star's trailer confirms that production for season 7 is officially underway on "Day One" as he prepares for work. While the show takes place in a small town in Northern California, filming takes place in Vancouver. In the reel, Henderson unwraps gifts from Netflix while sharing a heartwarming message to fans to express his gratitude. Check out his Instagram post below:

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Virgin River fans, are you prepared for some exciting news?! In case you didn't hear it from Jack Sheridan himself, here's the update you have been waiting all year for: Virgin River season 7 has officially started filming!

Martin Henderson made the announcement himself with a video shared on Instagram on March 12, in which he unboxes a gift from Netflix in his trailer. The streaming service gifted the cast rechargeable hand warmers for those cold filming days in Vancouver, lip balm, face moisturizer, and a miniature suitcase. But it wasn't just about the gifts from Netflix.

In the video, Henderson tells fans that he wants to make Virgin River season 7 "the best season yet" for the fans, since the success of the show all comes down to those who watch. He expresses his excitement to get back to work and his continued gratitude for all the fans who keep tuning in season after season.

Get ready for some more small-town charm and feel-good drama because Virgin River is officially in production for Season 7. Since its debut on Netflix in 2019, the romantic drama has consistently released a season each year, and it looks like the makers are committed to maintaining that schedule. All 10 episodes of Season 6 dropped on the streamer in December 2024, ending with a little cliffhanger that didn't leave much to worry about for the fans, given that Season 7 had already been ordered months ahead of the Season 6 premiere. The latest update comes from the show's star, Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan, one half of the show's central couple.