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Warning: Spoilers for Hysteria!

Released in the midst of spooky season, Peacocks Hysteria! dropped all of its eight episodes on the platform simultaneously, which means viewers didnt have to wait for the shows finale. Set during the height of the Satanic panic that seemingly swept America in the 1980s, the show follows the residents of Happy Hollow as their fears of the occult and Satanic influences evoke mass hysteria in their quaint little town. At the heart of the series is a heavy metal band who propel themselves to relevance in the wake of the ritualistic murder of the towns beloved varsity quarterback, Ryan (Brandon Butler).

However, unbeknownst to nearly everyone in Happy Hollow, Ryans death was actually the result of an asthma attack. It was merely staged to look like a ritualistic killing to cover up the truth as to why he was kidnapped alongside Faith (Nikki Hahn) and...

Peacock's Hysteria! explores real-life fears alongside supernatural terrors, leaving audiences guessing what is and isn't real. But that was the goal of creator and showrunner Matthew Scott Kane and producer David A. Goodman, who melded their talents to develop a TV show which is equal parts nostalgic and modern. What happens in this small town will appeal to horror fans both old and new.

Cbr sat down with Kane and Goodman to explore if they had any personal experiences with the Satanic Panic that helped form the idea for Hysteria! and how they feel it never really left. The producers discuss the many influences that helped make Hysteria! feel familiar, even though the show has a unique idea that hasn't been seen before. How did they break new ground utilizing infamous history?

Cbr: Hysteria! takes place during a very specific time in history, when the unknown ruled the masses and created fear.

With all eyes suddenly on Peacocks new horror thriller Hysteria!, series star and Evil Dead legend Bruce Campbell recently told MovieWeb that the eight-episode ride is, creepy as hell, but cool. The icon is definitely spot on.

Set in the 1980s, showrunner Matthew Scott Kanes tale revolves around the residents of a small town braving the Satanic Panic. Led by a solid ensemble cast featuring Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Nikki Hahn (Adventures in Babysitting), and others, the series packs in plenty of mystery, fright, and a gaggle of absurdity along the way, of which, Campbell noted:

Look, every time you talk about the possibility that the S-word that Satan might actually be real it's enough to install terror into the hearts of most Americans. If you're a God-fearing person, you don't want to hear that there might be something happening in your town that you can't...

Peacock's Hysteria! has everything that horror fans want -- from supernatural events to an overarching mystery that a huge ensemble of characters have to solve before it's too late. The glue that keeps the TV show together is Bruce Campbell's Chief Dandridge, the police chief of Happy Hollow. Though Campbell became a horror icon as the legendary Ash Williams from the Evil Dead series, Hysteria! has the skilled actor take on a totally different type of role.

Chief Dandridge is one of the most competent authority figures in all of horror, and this has allowed Campbell to create a totally new legend in the genre. But there were more than a few real-life instances from his own life that helped him along the way. Campbell sat down with Cbr to talk about the influences that he utilized to make Chief Dandridge both a trustworthy character and one of the...

"What are we supposed to do with a giant, broken clock that nobody wants?" Gravitas Venture in the US has unveiled a new official US trailer for a wacky time travel comedy about a family called The Present. It's set for a US debut in June after opening first in the UK this month. A boy discovers that he can manipulate time using a family heirloom - an old grandfather clock. He teams up his siblings in returning to the time of their parents' initial separation in hopes of changing the outcome and stopping them from divorcing. Oh boy, that sounds awkward. Actors Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear star as the parents, with an ensemble cast including Ryan Guzman, Shay Rudolph, Amir Talai, Alphonso McAuley, Easton Rocket Sweda, Sarah Jane MacKay, Mason Shea Joyce, and Eric Tiede. This plays a bit better than the other trailer we posted before, but it still seems like made-for-streaming cheesiness.

"We've decided that we need to make a change." AGC Studios + Catchlight Studios have revealed an official UK trailer for a kooky time travel comedy about a family called The Present, opening first in the UK in May this summer. Strangely his has no US date set yet, despite being a US film that should be on streaming by now. A brilliant boy discovers that he can manipulate time using a family heirloom - an old grandfather clock. He soon team up his siblings in returning to the time of their parents' separation from their in hopes of changing the outcome and stopping them from divorcing. Oh boy, this sounds a bit awkward. Actors Isla Fisher & Greg Kinnear star as the parents, with a cast including Ryan Guzman, Shay Rudolph, Amir Talai, Alphonso McAuley, Easton Rocket Sweda, Sarah Jane MacKay, & Mason Shea Joyce, with Eric Tiede. This looks really cheesy,...

Lauren Glazier as Brooke, Scarlett Blum as Lydia, and Samantha Morton as Dee in ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’ season 1 episode 3 (Photo Credit: Curtis Bonds Baker/AMC)

Episode three of AMC’s Tales of the Walking Dead is all about a familiar face. Fans of The Walking Dead get a glimpse into Alpha’s past before she became the leader of The Whisperers.

The episode opens with Brooke (Lauren Glazier) getting ready for what appears to be a night at a fancy restaurant. After getting dressed, she’s standing on the stern of a riverboat when a young girl, Lydia (Scarlett Blum), shows up and proudly shows off her dress.

Lydia’s mom, Dee (Samantha Morton), is next on the scene and Brooke struggles to compliment her dress. Dee’s very uncomfortable playing dress-up in these circumstances and wonders if this dinner is a good idea. Brooke assures her that...

"Do you think there are people that are just doomed, or cursed?" An official trailer has debuted for an indie drama titled Chasing the Rain, marking the feature debut of filmmaker Cindy Jansen. A photographer desperately tries to fit in and hold on to a decent life he seems to have. But when tragedy suddenly strikes, his unresolved past begins unraveling. He becomes increasingly fearful that something (or someone) must be inflicting ruthless suffering on some people more than others, and he plans an escape. The film's indie cast includes Matt Lanter, William Russ, Hallee Hirsh, Yetide Badaki, Eric Tiede, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Maiara Walsh, Dendrie Taylor, and Cindy Pickett. This looks like the cliche story of someone who is well-traveled and has seen all the bad sides of the world sparring with all the oblivious people back home who can't understand what's going on. I wish this looked better than it does,...

Indie Rights has acquired worldwide rights to Chasing the Rain, the drama written and directed by Cindy Jansen that stars Matt Lanter. The distributor has set a December 18 bow on VOD and digital platforms.

In Jansen’s debut feature, which she also produced, Lanter plays a shy photographer who desperately tries to fit in with his friends and hold on to the decent life he seems to have. When tragedy befalls him, his unresolved past begins unraveling, threatening to destroy his work and relationships. William Russ, Hallee Hirsh, Yetide Badaki, Eric Tiede, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Maiara Walsh, Dendrie Taylor and Cindy Pickett also star.

Bob L. Johnson and Faras Rabadi are executive producers.

“Chasing the Rain is a powerful and entertaining film, one that is timely and relevant to the struggles we’ve faced in 2020, both personally and globally. We are thrilled to partner with Cindy and NightMuse Productions to bring...

Stars: Larisa Oleynik, Erin Daniels, Heather Tom, Christine Donlon, Christian Oliver, Jasmine Dustin, Jonathan Murphy, Don Frye, Eric Tiede, Whitney Davis | Written by Jonathan Murphy | Directed by John Woodruff

Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed as an animal attack, the camp was condemned, and the killer never found. Now, years later Poppy (Christine Donlon) and Anita Bishop (Larisa Oleynik) get set to re-open their parent’s camp. And they even invite Roland Baumgarner (Christian Oliver), the novelist who made his name by penning a bestseller about the case, to the opening.

Billed as yet another Bigfoot/sasquatch movie, Animal Among Us is actually anything but. It is in fact a melding of genre tropes: monster movie, cabin in the woods film, survival horror, dramatic thriller, all rolled into one – sadly – dull genre film saved only by a surprising performance by former Alex Mack Larisa Oleynik.

"Grimm" was recently renewed for a third season, and big surprises are in store for the finale, which airs on May 21st, with David Giuntoli teasing that one of the cast may not live through it.

We recently chatted with the leading man to discuss "Grimm" and its evolution up to this point. Giuntoli also stated that there is a chance we will see the return of Nick's mother, Kelly Burkhardt, played by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, in tonight's episode, "Endangered," while Nick and Juliette continue trying to repair their relationship.

Before getting into the hardcore plot points of what is ahead, I chatted with David about some of the things he likes to do for fun, including what video games he plays--hey, I am BioGamer Girl after all!

Amanda Dyar: Hey, David. I want to know- on the show Nick never really gets a lot of downtime. So what...

"Grimm" airs its first Tuesday night episode tomorrow, April 30th, and if you watched the last installment, you know Juliette is getting her memories of Nick back. In Episode 2.19, "Endangered," she visits Monroe for more help, and here's a sneak peek of their conversation.

Episode 2.19 - "Endangered" (airing 4/30/13; 10:00-11:00 pm)

Nick Faces An Other Worldly Mystery That Makes Him Question What He Knows About The Wesen World -- Mysterious cow mutilations and reports of glowing creatures put Nick (David Giuntoli) on a case that forces him to question the existence of aliens within the Wesen world. He also meets a strange UFO expert who seems to know more than he’s letting on.

Meanwhile, Nick digs further into the key, and Juliette’s (Bitsie Tulloch) romantic memories of Nick start coming back in a big way. Erin Way and Eric Tiede guest star; Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell,...

On last night's "Grimm" another new Wesen, the Volcanalis, was introduced, and we have a creature profile on it along with a new preview for Tuesday's Episode 2.19, "Endangered."

Living deep within volcanoes, the fiery, Satan-like Volcanalis shows no mercy. Along with the profile video, NBC also posted a highlight from last night's episode showing the gang working together to defeat the demon-like creature.

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Episode 2.19 - "Endangered" (airing 4/30/13; 10:00-11:00 pm)

Nick Faces An Other Worldly Mystery That Makes Him Question What He Knows About The Wesen World -- Mysterious cow mutilations and reports of glowing creatures put Nick (David Giuntoli) on a case that forces him to question the existence of aliens within the Wesen world. He also meets...

The downside to yesterday's news that "Grimm" is moving to Tuesday nights is that we have to wait an extra few days for Episode 2.19, "Endangered," which doesn't air until April 30th.

To tide you over until then, here are some stills and a preview of what's ahead when Nick investigates the possibility of aliens within the Wesen world.

Episode 2.19 - "Endangered" (airing 4/30/13; 10:00-11:00 pm)

Nick Faces An Other Worldly Mystery That Makes Him Question What He Knows About The Wesen World -- Mysterious cow mutilations and reports of glowing creatures put Nick (David Giuntoli) on a case that forces him to question the existence of aliens within the Wesen world. He also meets a strange UFO expert who seems to know more than he’s letting on.

Meanwhile, Nick digs further into the key, and Juliette’s (Bitsie Tulloch) romantic memories of Nick start coming back in a big way.