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Video Review – How Ballerina Can Save the Future of John Wick

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EJ Moreno on why Ballerina saved the quality of what John Wick puts out… Despite a lackluster launch at the box office, Ballerina is still giving us hope that ‘From The World of John Wick‘ won’t be an insult. After The Continental spin-off came and went, mostly with vitriol from fans, it didn’t seem like […]

Bill Paxton’s Frailty sets 4K Ultra HD release

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Lionsgate has announced that Bill Paxton’s acclaimed 2001 directorial debut Frailty is set for a limited edition 4K Ultra HD release this July, arriving on the format for the very first time; check out the cover artwork and details here… FRAILTY, Bill Paxton’s striking directorial debut — now in chilling 4K for the first time […]

The Rise and Disappointing Disappearance of Director Richard Kelly

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Simon Thompson looks at the rise and disappointing disappearance of filmmaker Richard Kelly… The paradox of being a talented independent film director is that if your work is deemed to be interesting and unique, eventually mainstream Hollywood will come along and try and co-opt it into being like everyone else’s. Kelly (and his contemporary Shane […]

Movie Review – Dangerous Animals (2025)

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Dangerous Animals, 2025. Directed by Sean Byrne, Starring Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Ella Newton, Liam Greinke, Jon Quested, Giorgia Stawaruk, and Rob Carlton. SYNOPSIS: When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he […]

Shudder shares trailer for Japanese horror Best Wishes To All

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Ahead of its premiere on the streaming service this coming Friday the 13th, Shudder has shared a trailer for Japanese writer-director Yûta Shimotsu’s horror film Best Wishes To All starring Kotone Furukawa and Koya Matsudai; check out the trailer and promotional images below… A young woman’s visit to her grandparents’ home leads to the discovery […]

Whitney Peak is targeted by Mr. Sandman in trailer for horror Eye for an Eye

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Vertical has shared a trailer for Eye for an Eye, the upcoming horror from director Colin Tilley. Adapted from Elisa Victoria’s graphic novel Mr. Sandman, the film follows Anna (Whitney Peak), a teenager who becomes ensnared  by malevolent entity that feasts on the eyeballs of bullies. Alongside Peak, the cast also includes S. Epatha Merkerson, […]

New promo for Jordan Peele-produced sports horror Him combines terror and touchdowns

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Universal Pictures has dropped a TV spot for their Jordan Peele-produced sports horror Him, which stars Tyriq Withers as a young American Football player who makes a Faustian pact with Marlon Wayans’ legendary quarterback. Directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks), and co-written by Skip Bronkie, Zack Akers, and Tipping, Him has a roster that also includes […]

Harry Potter series cast its Malfoys and Dursleys

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The Harry Potter series adaptation is rounding out its cast as production nears. As we learn about the newcomers who are set to star as our three leads, the latest casting news sees who they’ll play against with the Malfoys, Dursleys, and Weasleys being revealed. The new castings include Lox Pratt, who is slated to […]

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game demo arrives on Playstation, Switch and PC

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SelectaPlay and developer Relevo have released the playable demo of the upcoming Terrifier: The ARTcade Game onto PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. This new demo will give horror-loving gamers the chance to jump into a retro-style bloodbath that mashes up arcade classics with full-throttle horror. Watch the new trailer below…. Sharpen your cleavers and charge […]