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In a movie landscape where the horror never stops, “Longlegs,” released last summer, was able to make more than the usual boo!-and-then-forgotten-in-a-week impact. It was a serial-killer mystery with a suavely creepy atmosphere and a showpiece performance by Nicolas Cage, who camped it up under long hair and pounds of makeup as an androgynous ringmaster sicko who reminded me of no one so much as the character of Witchiepoo from “H.R. Pufnstuf.”

“Longlegs” established its writer-director, Osgood Perkins (the 50-year-old son of Anthony Perkins), as a force in horror. Yet I wasn’t as wild about the movie as a lot of people were. It was most effective when the fear gathered around Cage’s performance. But as the mystery revealed itself, it turned out that we were watching an overcooked supernatural occult evil-doll movie. It was clear that Osgood Perkins had talent, and that he was influenced...

Everyone loves a good villain. Without scenery-chewing, dastardly antagonists for our heroes to fight, things just aren't much fun. Sometimes villains become cultural icons in their own right, like Michael Meyers from the "Halloween" movies or even Jeremy Irons as Scar in "The Lion King." Of course, one of the greatest villains of them all is Hannibal Lecter. Created by author Thomas Harris, "Hannibal the Cannibal" was the baddie in the novels "Red Dragon" in 1981, "The Silence of the Lambs" in 1988, "Hannibal" in 1999, and "Hannibal Rising" in 2006, and his well-mannered eccentricity and fierce bloodlust makes him as alluring as he is terrifying. These books have since been adapted into several Hannibal Lecter movies and an NBC television series, with four different actors having portrayed the aristocratic Lithuanian serial killer, each with their own unique spin. 

But who did it best? No one person cast as the clever cannibal was ever truly bad in the role,...

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

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

When David Fincher directed “Se7en” in 1995, his reputation was strangely bifurcated. On the one hand, he was a supremely successful commercial and music video director at the top of his field, having helmed innovative and influential shorts for icons including Madonna, Sting, and Rick Springfield. On the other, his one attempt at feature filmmaking, “Alien 3,” had been a bust — a critical disappointment liked by virtually no one, including Fincher himself. Although it has since developed a bit of a cult following, Fincher disowned “Alien 3” and famously said that he’d rather die of colon cancer than direct another movie.

Luckily for him, and for us, Fincher changed his mind when he came across Andrew Kevin Walker’s script for “Se7en,” a perfectly calibrated blend of intellectual philosophizing and pulpy exploitation that ended up beautifully served by Fincher’s unerring ability to push the psychic trauma the story inflicted...

Horror and the Academy Awards are famously (and unfortunately) strange bedfellows. Which is strange on the face of it, because even a casual film lover can recognize the huge importance the horror genre has to the medium. So many of Hollywood's most accomplished filmmakers got their start in horror, so many technical innovations were made because of horror movies, and the very grammar of cinema would not be as advanced as it's become without the horror genre. To disregard horror or remove it from any study of the medium is to fundamentally misunderstand cinema, full stop.

If all of that is common knowledge, then why does horror continue to be treated so poorly by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? The reasons for this are too lengthy and varied to go into detail here, suffice to say that it has to do with an amalgam of antiquated (re:...

While the franchise's on-screen future remains unclear, an underrated Hannibal Lecter adaptation is getting a new streaming home. Based on Thomas Harris' four novels centering on the cannibalistic serial killer, the on-screen journey of the character began in 1986's Manhunter, written and directed by Michael Mann and starring Brian Cox as the iconic killer. Primarily based on the first novel, Red Dragon, the movie failed at the box office and initially garnered mixed reviews, but has gone on to be considered a cult classic.

Arguably, the adaptation that put the franchise on the map was the Anthony Hopkins-led The Silence of the Lambs, one of the few horror movies to get Oscars recognition, winning the big five awards while being nominated for an additional two. Hopkins would carry on the role of Lecter with the 2001 sequel Hannibal, which was a commercial hit in spite of its critical dismissal, and the 2002 prequel Red Dragon,...

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Justice League Unlimited #2!

DC Comics fans know that Superman is often considered one of the most important heroes in the publisher's history. However, just because Superman is given more importance than other characters doesn't mean they don't predate him, at least in the lore. While Superman's character was obviously created first, Martian Manhunter is confirmed to be, essentially, a kind of proto-Superman.

Justice League Unlimited #2 – written by Mark Waid, with art by Dan Mora – continues the new title's premise of teaming up unexpected DC heroes, which leads to a moment where Doctor Occult comments that he sees Martian Manhunter as "Superman before Superman."

This is a pretty fun observation for a few reasons. While Superman definitely predates Martian Manhunter's creation in the real world, the idea that Martian Manhunter existed on Earth first is an exciting part of DC comics in-universe history, due to one simple...

For a long time, my interest in comic books lay purely in the characters themselves – until I read one Batman comic in particular, which taught me to understand how comics work as an art form, and how to recognize the near-invisible ways comic book creators move the reader’s eyes across the page.

My education came when I read the first volume of Batman: Black & White, specifically writer/artist Walter Simonson’s story “Legend,” which originally appeared in issue #2. The story features a mother telling her son a bedtime story of the Batman, a hero from the past who protected the city.

The story’s alt-future scenario makes for a fun romp, but what really floored me was the final page of Simonson’s piece. When the woman goes to her window and opines how she hopes Batman will return someday, she goes to her window, and Simonson shows...

Brian Cox recalls working with Steven Seagal on a 1996 action comedy with an 11% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Scottish actor is best known to modern audiences as Logan Roy from HBO's Succession, receiving three Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the aging and brash patriarch and media mogul. However, as a classically trained Shakespearean actor, Cox has also appeared in many movies from the 1980s to the 2010s as a character actor, including Manhunter, Braveheart, The Boxer, The Rookie, Troy, Adaptation, X2, and Churchill.

Over his career, Cox has been outspoken about his co-stars and fellow actors, famously and frequently voicing his disapproval of his co-star Jeremy Strong's method acting on the set of Succession. He also recently discussed his co-star Daniel Day-Lewis' method acting on the 1997 film The Boxer, calling his approach "a little off-putting." Cox also recently called out the Academy Awards for honoring Gary Oldman's performance...

Fifty years ago, Bob Clark‘s Black Christmas hit theaters in America.

After years of teasing, the Halloweenies finally head to the Pi Kappa Sigma to discuss the 1974 holiday slasher. Together, they weigh in on the oft-ignored history behind the screenplay, the unique shooting style employed by Albert J. Dunk, Clark’s prescient characters that cling to reality, and the mystery behind the man on the phone.

Grab some egg nog and stream the discussion below.

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Warning: contains potential spoilers for DC All-In #1 and recent issues of Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman!

DC just dropped its best look yet at Absolute Martian Manhunter, ahead of the hero’s epic, forthcoming reboot. DC’s new Absolute imprint, featuring a world where familiar icons such as Batman and Wonder Woman are without their usual advantages, has been a massive sales success for the publisher. A second wave of Absolute titles are on the way, including Absolute Martian Manhunter, debuting early next year.

The Martian Manhunter debuted in Detective Comics #225, first published in 1955.

While Absolute Martian Manhunter had been announced a while ago, Deniz Camp, the book’s writer, recently shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), artist Javier Rodriguez’s cover for the first issue. Camp praised Rodriguez, exclaiming how proud he was of everyone working on the book. Rodriguez’s cover justifies Camp’s praise. It shows a human,...

Brian Cox reveals that he and Anthony Hopkins agreed not to talk about both playing Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter (1986) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991), respectively. Based on the Thomas Harris novels, Hanniba's first movie appearance was in Michael Mann's Manhunter, which follows FBI profiler Will Graham (William Petersen) as he consults with Lecter as he chases a killer dubbed the "tooth fairy." Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs features a similar setup, with Jodie Foster's Clarice Starling working with Lecter to catch serial killer Jame Gumb (Ted Levine).

During a recent interview with THR in which he looks back at his decades-long career, Cox reflects on playing Hannibal in Manhunter only a few years before Hopkins would take on the same role in The Silence of the Lambs to much greater acclaim. The actor says that Hopkins played the character "brilliantly," but reveals that he had...

Tired of rewatching the same ol’ Christmas creepies?

We hear you, which is why the Halloweenies gathered around the fire, spiked some nog, and pulled out their crumpled lists to share a handful of holiday horror that’s often missed. These go beyond Black Christmas and Gremlins — two films we’ll also be covering this month — and are a tad more left of the dial than Eyes Wide Shut or Batman Returns .

Stream below and get your remote ready.

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Trying to recapture the movie magic made by a beloved big-screen entry is always a risky game to play, but perhaps even more so when the new direction is television. Can a handful of episodes really deliver the same standard or even surpass what came before without staining the reputation of the property it's based on? Annoyingly, that is often the case, but there are a handful of television shows inspired by films that've actually surprised us in the best way by being not just good, but great even.

After they've gotten over the hurdles of winking at the audience with the world they've knowingly venturing into, some of the best films turned TV shows have been ones that have gone off and done their own thing. They don't go beat for beat with what's already been done before, but expand upon it by way of new characters, wild plot threads,...

He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour

As I leave the office, my editor wishes me luck. “Hope he’s not too grumpy!” she says. A moment later, the deputy editor asks where I’m off to. To see Brian Cox, the actor, I say. “Oh!” she says, with a rather-you-than-me look. “Hope he’s not too grumpy!”

Cox has played grumpy for going on 60 years. All sorts of grumpiness – idiot grumpy (independent candidate Bob Servant in the TV comedy of the same name), world-weary grumpy (school principal Dr Nelson Guggenheim in Wes Anderson’s film Rushmore), psychopathic grumpy (the first movie incarnation of Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter), egomaniacal grumpy (Robert McKee in Spike Jonze’s Adaptation) and,...

Netflix's charming new Christmas movie, That Christmas, is now streaming and features a star-studded cast. One of several new Christmas movies in 2024, That Christmas tells the story of the fictional town, Wellington-on-Sea, which faces an unprecedented snowstorm just before Christmas Day. Not only does this pose significant difficulties for Santa Claus as he attempts to deliver the presents, but it also means that many of the children in town end up separated from their parents on Christmas Eve.

That Christmas was co-written by Richard Curtis, who also wrote and directed the Christmas classic Love Actually, one of the best Christmas movies for rom-com fans. That Christmas marks Curtis' very first animated feature film, and the movie's cast reflects a level of star power reminiscent of the cast of Love Actually. Here's every major character in That Christmas and who plays them.

Name

Character

Brian Cox

Santa Claus

Fiona Shaw

Ms.

The Halloweenies celebrate the 45th anniversary of an all-timer: Don Coscarelli‘s Phantasm.

Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Adam Carston of Windy City Ballyhoo/Make My Day: A Clint Eastwood Podcast as they revisit the 1979 DIY masterpiece. Together, they dig deep into its roots, try to make sense of the plot, marvel at the music, and chart how Coscarelli’s first two films — 1976’s Jim the World’s Greatest and Kenny & Co. — feel like precursors, making all three a perfect aesthetic trilogy of the ’70s. Both films are available to stream on YouTube, and we highly advise you watch them.

Note: This episode was recorded in February 2024 and is being unlocked for the holidays.

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The Joker doesn't technically have any superpowers - certainly not as many as Superman - which is why it's so surprising that he does have one power that Kryptonians lack. While Superman has super speed, strength, flight, and heat vision, the Joker has a remarkable level of resistance to psychic attack, way more than Superman does.

The surprising superpower of the Joker was revealed in The Joker #5 by Martin Pasko and Irv Novick. The Joker is once again up to mischief and decides to steal a group of paintings. Unfortunately, the Royal Flush gang has also set their sights on the prized paintings, leading to an all-out brawl between the Joker and the Royal Flush gang. Shockingly, the Royal Flush Gang's powers don't work on the Joker.

The Royal Flush gang often uses playing cards that have effects on their targets, such as making them fall asleep or driving them to rage.

The Saw is family, sure, but also the go-to weapon for many movie maniacs beyond Leatherface. Fresh off celebrating 50 years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , the Halloweenies take inventory on the best chainsaws in horror movie history. Are we talking about Ash Williams battling deadites or Seth Green carving up some meaty hands?

Pull the chain and let ‘er rip below!

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One of the biggest multi-hyphenated entertainers to come out of the United Kingdom in recent years is Suki Waterhouse. A model, singer-songwriter, actor, photographer, and fashion designer, Waterhouse has found success in virtually every professional field she has explored. In terms of her acting career, Waterhouse has appeared in television and film projects since 2012, with her roles growing in prominence and profile. With so many different professional endeavors going, Waterhouse makes sure her acting roles leave an impact on the audience and elevate a given project to new heights.

Magnetic, often catching the viewer's attention in every scene she appears in, Waterhouse is an up-and-comer sure to make waves as her career progresses. Waterhouse's choices in acting roles have proven to be even more varied than her musical career, ranging from horror to period piece dramas. Here are the best movies and television shows with Suki Waterhouse, from starring roles to memorable supporting appearances.

The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of four co-hosts, in particular Daniel Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Justin Gerber, and the obnoxious Michael Roffman. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had, they lived very, very long lives, they could not have expected nor would they have wished to see as much mad and macabre as they were to record that day. For them an idyllic autumn afternoon conversation became a nightmare. The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annal of American history: The Halloweenies covering Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Join the Halloweenies as they journey into the heart of Texas with their longest standalone episode to date. Together, they chart the rocky production, the sociopolitical themes flavoring the film,...

The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most influential films of the last 40 years. Jonathan Demme wasted no time adapting Ted Tallys 1998 novel into a vehicle that earned Jodie Foster her second Oscar in three years and confirmed Anthony Hopkins was a movie star. The line between horror and thriller is drawn at the center of this film, and it pioneered both genres.

Silence of the Lambs

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Fact: E.T. is a Halloween movie. Make no mistake about that. The landmark Steven Spielberg blockbuster primarily takes place in October with the most iconic sequence — that being the moon-tinted bike ride, which has become the literal logo for Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment — goes down on All Hallow’s Eve. So, consider this episode a timely treat.

At last month’s Creep I.E. Aftermath in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Scott presided over an E.T. reunion panel featuring stars Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, C. Thomas Howell, and Matthew De Meritt. Together, they share personal anecdotes on the film’s shoot and reflect on the way the film went on to shape modern Americana — seemingly overnight.

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Luca Guadagnino and Lionsgate announced that the “Call Me by Your Name” and “Queer” director is in final discussions to film a new version of Bret Eason Ellis’ dark horror novel “American Psycho,” nearly 25 years after the same company released Mary Harron’s satirical adaptation. In a key role that elevated his career, the 2000 film starred Christian Bale as yuppie investment banker-turned-serial killer Patrick Bateman.

It’s the kind of announcement destined to raise eyebrows. Guadagnino is in a career sweet spot after “Challengers” and “Queer” this year (and “After the Hunt” in post); he already has many projects in the works, including “Separate Rooms” with Josh O’Connor and a Thomas Mann adaptation in early development. So why is he choosing a remake — and for a film that doesn’t seem that long ago?

New versions of older films are not unusual. Even the word “remake” is tricky here — does that apply with adaptations?...

Here’s a special spooky treat, trick or treaters: Earlier this week, We Hate Movies co-hosts Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyszka joined fellow Halloweenies co-hosts Dan Caffrey and Michael Roffman in Haddonfield to talk all things Michael Myers and the Halloween franchise.

From the all-time highs that got them into the genre to the deep, dark doldrums of the series, the four carve through one pumpkin after another. They also discuss why aesthetic is so integral to horror, their podcast roots, and why Dr. Loomis is so much fun to impersonate.

Want more from our friends? We Hate Movies will be covering horror films for the rest of this month, new episodes released on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts. This past week, they hit up Fiddler’s Green to discuss George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead.

Stream our chat below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic,...

In a no-so-surprising twist that has left fans reeling, the MCU has officially announced that Mahershala Ali’s highly anticipated Blade has been removed from the 2025 release schedule. After countless questions and hopeful speculations about when we will finally see the Oscar winner in the iconic vampire hunter’s cape, this latest update has certainly disappointed fans!

Credits: Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel / 20th Century Studios

Thus, with disappointment in the air, fans are now playfully contemplating whether Ali should consider making the leap to the DC universe. There’s a particular role that many believe would be a perfect fit for his talents. Here is what is going on!

Blade Officially Removed from 2025 Release Schedule!

Marvel Studios has finally announced that they have decided to pull Mahershala Ali’s Blade from its November 7, 2025 release date, opting instead to roll out 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands as per Deadline.

The Halloweenies continue a new October tradition! Last year, co-hosts Michael Roffman and Dan Caffrey ventured to the Haddonfield Public Library to read Curtis Richards‘ excellent 1979 screen-to-page adaptation of John Carpenter‘s Halloween. Fortunately for them, for us, for you, there are several more novelizations, and they’re going through ’em all.

This year sees the two dust off the late Dennis Etchison’s, whose pseudonym Jack Martin is credited here, 1981 novelization for Halloween II. Together, Roffman and Caffrey discuss Etchison’s writing style, the additional scenes that bridge the gaps between the scenes we know by heart, the confusing dreams of Laurie Strode, and more.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th,...

It's technically the third film in the franchise, so how does Hannibal Lecter's outing Red Dragon fit into the series timeline? Despite the huge success of The Silence Of The Lambs - including winning Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress - it once seemed there would be no sequels. Production on any follow-up was delayed until author Thomas Harris completed his sequel novel, Hannibal. Harris is famously not the most prolific of writers (having penned six novels total since his 1975 debut Black Sunday), which means it took nearly a decade for Hannibal to arrive.

It was something of a polarizing novel too, with Jodie Foster even turning down the Hannibal movie. At the very least, it convinced Anthony Hopkins to return to the role of Lecter, with the actor being a hammy delight. After years of waiting, the sequel reinvigorated the series, with two more movies following soon after.

The Hannibal movies, in order, helped turn the doctor into one of cinema's most charismatic villains, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Through creepy yet captivating dialogue, viewers get acquainted with his grisly acts of violence, his chilling intellect, and his criminal history. The character was created by author Thomas Harris, and his Hannibal Lecter books have all been adapted into series and movies with confusing timelines. To make matters worse, some actors appeared in multiple Hannibal Lecter movies playing different parts.

The combined popularity of the novels along with Hopkins' Oscar-winning portrayal inspired further onscreen depictions of the cannibal's origins. As more movies and series followed, a breakdown was necessary to understand and separate the release date from the chronological unfolding of events in Hannibal Lecter's life. For fans interested in the series kicked off by The Silence of the Lambs, this is the way to watch the Hannibal Lecter movies in order.

The Halloweenies take inventory of all the masks work by Michael Myers. All of them.

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With Now Showing , your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Michael Roffman and Rachel Reeves are joined by Sammie Kuykendall of The Lady Killers: A Feminine Rage Podcast. Together, they discuss recent fare like ‘Salem’s Lot , Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , Alien on Stage before dusting off older classics like Hell High , Curfew , and The Forever Purge

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , Acast , Google Podcasts , and RSS . New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween , A Nightmare on Elm Street , Friday the 13th , Scream , The Evil Dead , Chucky , and Alien .

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Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7!With the fall of the Justice League, the summer crisis event Absolute Power has officially gone global. As the threat spreads across the planet, DCs international heroes are rising to defend their nations, bringing powerful representation from around the world. So the real question is: Is your country represented in the latest Absolute Power issue, and if so, which hero stands for your homeland?

With a release date of September 25, 2024, Dan Watters and Pete Woods Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling installments in the limited series that spotlights Amanda Wallers Task Force VII. Led by Failsafe, this team features six power-stealing Amazos, each modeled after a Justice League member.

This issue focuses on Global Guardian, the Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo, as he takes Wallers war against metahumans to the global stage.

The Halloweenies deliver their final transmission on the Alien franchise. No, really. This is the season finale that sees the gang rank the entire series — from Ridley Scott‘s Alien to Fede Alvarez‘s Alien: Romulus. It’s their most divisive ranking yet.

Bonus: They also announce next season! It’s a swerve, alright.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, Chucky, and Alien.

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John Waters' satirical black comedy horror Serial Mom led many viewers to believe that the movie was based on a true story, though that claim is not entirely true. One of John Waters' classic movies, Serial Mom, stars Kathleen Turner as Beverly Sutphin, an unassuming upper-middle-class housewife who has a dark secret: she is a serial killer. The targets of her murders are anyone she feels has offended her or broken the unsaid rules about quiet, suburban life. As the police get closer to catching her, Beverly doubles down on the killing.

Though Serial Mom flopped at the box office, it has grown into a cult classic. The dedicated performances by Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, and a young Matthew Lillard as well as some clever kills make Serial Mom a film that's a joy to watch from start to finish. The film is not just an excuse for Waters...

Warner Bros., the company that owns the rights to DC Comics characters, aimed to create its own version of the MCU after witnessing the massive success of Disney’s franchise, leading to the establishment of the Dceu. Despite its potential, star power, and some remarkable films, the Dceu was doomed by poor decisions and missteps along the way.

Eventually, Zack Snyder, the former head of the Dceu, was “fired,” and James Gunn was brought in to take over. When Gunn stepped in, the Dceu was in complete disarray, so he decided to start fresh with a new fictional universe—the Dcu. The first phase, titled Gods and Monsters, has already begun.

Gunn is currently working on a Superman film set to release next year, which will be the central piece of this first phase. While much is known about the movie, it seems Gunn may still have some surprises up...

One of the biggest what-if stories in all of superhero media has just become that much more interesting, with a new, never-before-seen reveal of one of its core cast members. Long before Zack Snyder ever tried to bring the DC pantheon to life on the big screen, director George Miller practically scratched and clawed every step of the way in order to turn the fabled blockbuster "Justice League: Mortal" into a reality. By now, superhero fans have lived for years with hints and rumors of what this team-up film would've looked like. The original pitch would've starred Armie Hammer as Batman, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, D.J. Cotrona as Superman, Adam Brody as The Flash, Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord, and, yes, none other than Common as the Green Lantern.

But the most intriguing addition was always Martian Manhunter, the fan-favorite extraterrestrial who would've made his live-action debut at the...

Finally, the Martian Manhunter has revealed himself. A founding member of DC‘s Justice League of America, the shape-shifting Martian J’onn J’onzz was slated to appear in one of the most infamous canceled movie projects, the Justice League film almost directed by Mad Max creator George Miller.

Miller’s Justice League: Mortal would have featured the “Big Seven” most associated with the Justice League, including the Martian Manhunter. And to play the Manhunter, Miller turned to one of his favorite collaborators, Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played Toecutter in the first Mad Max film and would later go on to play Immortan Joe in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Thanks to new behind-the-scenes photos posted by prosthetics artist Antony McMullen, we can finally see what the big screen version of Martian Manhunter would have looked like, as envisioned by Miller and his team. And he looks… pretty much like Martian Manhunter.

• Amanda Waller's Task Force VII is draining metahuman powers, but a new team of heroes and villains is emerging. - Unlikely allies like Freedom Beast and Mirror Master are banding together against the Global Guardian's onslaught. - The DC Universe may see a reformed Justice League post-Absolute Power, potentially keeping the new team intact.

The DC Universe is under attack and it's causing alliances virtually no one saw coming to form. Amanda Waller leads the terrifying, all-Amazo squad Task Force VII in Absolute Power and they have every metahuman on the run. But a new team shows serious promise in the face of Waller's vicious crusade.

Waller has unleashed hell for metahumans everywhere as her Task Force VII agents take down heroes and villains alike. The September batch of solicitations reveals information on Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7, which features Global Guardian, an Amazo modeled after Martian Manhunter,...

Alien: Romulus is out and conquering the box office. For months now, the Halloweenies have been anticipating this moment, covering every entry in the Alien franchise — from Ridley Scott’s 1979 original to his 2017 sequel Alien: Covenant. As promised, the gang has seen Fede Álvarez’s new film, and they’ve returned with their review.

Spanning nearly four hours, the much-anticipated episode discusses the road to Romulus, Álvarez’s beautiful and practical direction, the new crew, and all those great graphics. They also discuss the navel gazing nostalgia, the callbacks, and the resurrection of a very familiar face. Warning: This episode is a nest of spoilers, so proceed with caution.

Stream the episode below and stay tuned for our franchise rankings next month. You can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. Want more? Catch up by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises Halloween,...

There are a lot of negative words thrown around superhero films these days and it definitely stings a lot, especially for avid fans of Marvel and DC, but Brian Cox is the perfect example of someone who cannot make up his mind.

Credits: Brian Cox in Succession / HBO

The Scottish actor, known for his works on Succession and Manhunter, has a new tirade against comic book movies becoming the dominating force at the box office. He’s particularly not impressed with the state of cinema that influences our generation.

Brian Cox Slams Comic Book Films While Supporting An X-Men Director

Brian Cox has been very vocal about his aversion to superhero movies, but unlike Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, both veteran filmmakers who have firm deep-seated dislike for Marvel films, the 78-year-old Shakespearean actor has conflicting comments about it.

First, let’s focus on his new criticism of Deadpool & Wolverine.

Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus hits theaters this weekend. If you’ve been following along to the Halloweenies all year, you’re no doubt a scholar of the franchise and ready to roll with Romulus. But, if you haven’t been following along, you’re in for a little hardcore history on the series — a deep dive into the depths of hell nearly 9 months in the making.

Spanning over 20 hours, the Halloweenies have dissected every entry in the Alien franchise. Some even have multiple episodes: There are three dedicated to Ridley Scott’s 1979 original and David Fincher‘s Alien3 and two for James Cameron‘s Aliens, Jean-Pierre Jeunet‘s Alien: Resurrection, and Scott’s Prometheus. The rest are just as exhaustive with very little left on the Medlab floor. They even included both 2004’s Alien vs. Predator and 2007’s AvP: Requiem in the midst of online ranking erasure.

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With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, and Dan Caffrey discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, Oddity, and The Devil’s Bath before revisiting Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, and Unlawful Entry.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.

You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for even more hilariously irreverent commentaries and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals. Each month promises something new and unexpected from the wildest corners of the genre.

Best neo-noirs of the 1980s paid tribute to film noir while adding new elements, deserving more attention today. Underrated releases like Blue City and Manhunter had creative, quality storylines often overlooked. Iconic performances in films like Gloria and Mona Lisa subverted neo-noir stereotypes, adding new depth.

The neo-noir genre surged in popularity during the 1980s as countless acclaimed directors paid homage to movie aesthetics of the past while imbuing their films with something new. As a revival of film noir, noe-noirs took on the characteristics and style of gritty 1940s detective stories to depict modern crime dramas, psychological thrillers, and, in some cases, comedies. While some neo-noirs, such as David Lynchs Blue Velvet, have received widespread acclaim and interest from modern viewers, there were plenty of other fantastic neo-noirs from the 1980s that were doomed to obscurity.

The best neo-noirs ever made paid tribute to film noir while also carving out something new,...

Global Guardian debuts by obliterating the Titans, but Batman lands a crucial blow, revealing a possible way to defeat Amazos. Waller lays siege to Superman's Fortress of Solitude using Brainiac Queen, Jon Kent, and Global Guardian. Global Guardian is the Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo robot.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power #2!Global Guardian, Amanda Wallers Martian Manhunter-inspired Amazo, makes his official debut in Absolute Power by obliterating the Titans in mere seconds, showcasing its unparalleled power. Despite three Titans falling in battle, one hero manages to land a crucial blow against Wallers Amazo, sparking a glimmer of hope that victory might still be possible for our heroes.

It is not superpowers that mark the first consequential blow against an Amazo, but rather technology.

Mark Waid and Dan Moras Absolute Power #2 continues the main storyline of DCs blockbuster summer event, picking up at Supermans Fortress of Solitude. This refuge becomes...

After surviving the Engineers on Lv-223, the Halloweenies make their way to Origae-6 for a new life in a new frontier. Along the way, they receive a strange distress signal from the year 2017. What they uncover is Ridley Scott‘s Prometheus sequel, Alien: Covenant.

Together, the gang discuss the lost sequels that would back up into 1979’s Alien, Michael Fassbender‘s fantastic dual roles as David & Walter, the design of the Neomorphs for better or worse, deleted scenes, the tough-looking finale, and whether they wanted this arc to continue.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.

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James Cameron is the unquestioned king of the box office. Three of the biggest movies of all time, "Avatar," "Avatar: The Way of Water," and "Titanic," were all directed by him. Were it not for 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," he would own the top three all by his lonesome. But it's his 2009 sci-fi epic "Avatar" that stands alone as the biggest box office hit in cinema history, with $2.92 billion to its name. So, if you were in that movie, it did wonders for our career. Stephen Lang was one of those lucky cast members, playing the evil military man Quaritch. It turns out, this wasn't his first brush with one of Cameron's sci-fi masterpieces.

In a 2022 oral history on Cameron's career by The Ringer, Lang explained that he had first auditioned for the director when he was making 1987's "Aliens." At the time, Lang was just getting his start, having starred...

Michael Mann is offering behind-the-scenes access to his filmmaking process with the launch of his Archives site.

The online project, which can be seen here, debuted Tuesday with a focus on his 2023 feature Ferrari that stars Adam Driver as race car driver and entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari and Penélope Cruz as wife Laura Ferrari. Users can purchase access to the interactive website, and there is a plan to create future pages focused on other Mann movies.

Mann’s Archives site includes 20 previously unseen mini-documentary videos highlighting the making of the film and the technology involved. Also included are the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s annotated script pages, notes to himself, photo storyboards and an array of audio recordings.

“Directors have no idea how any other director makes a movie,” Mann told the Los Angeles Times about the Archives project. “And so we each evolve our own particular process. This is an opportunity to pass that on,...

With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Rachel Reeves and McKenzie Gerber are joined by editor and Lady Killers co-host Mae Schults. Together, they discuss Longlegs, MaXXXine, Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, Onibaba, Stripped to Kill, and Lisa and the Devil.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, The Evil Dead, and Chucky. This year? Alien.

You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind, for even more hilariously irreverent commentaries and one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals. Each month promises something new and unexpected from the wildest corners of the genre.

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Longlegs is a crime horror film written and directed by Oz Perkins. The 2024 film follows the story of FBI Agent Lee Harker as she takes on the case of unsolved serial killings but the mystery takes an interesting turn when the evidence suggests a connection to the occult. Soon, Harker discovers that she has a personal connection to the killer and she must find him before he kills someone else. Longlegs stars Maika Monroe in the lead role with Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Kiernan Shipka, Blair Underwood, Erin Boyes, Dakota Daulby, Lisa Chandler, and Jason Day starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the horror, crime, psychological, and mystery elements in Longlegs, here are some similar movies you could watch next.

The Silence of the Lambs (Prime Video) Credit – Orion Pictures

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme from a screenplay by Ted Tally.