During this weekend’s Fantasia International Film Festival, director John Carpenter offered an update on the Blumhouse’s reboot of the iconic horror film, The Thing, as part of an online Masterclass Q&A panel. “I think [Jason Blum’s] gonna be working on The Thing. Rebooting The Thing. I may be involved with that. Maybe. Down the road,” Carpenter […]
Ready or Not star Samara Weaving says she was almost cast in Scream 5
Samara Weaving, star of last year’s horror hit Ready or Not, has revealed she nearly reunited with that film’s directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett for their upcoming Scream film. In an interview with Collider, Weaving discussed how she was nearly cast in the upcoming fifth instalment in the Scream franchise but scheduling conflicts prevented it from happening. “We […]
5 Horrifying Scenes in Superhero Movies
The superhero genre has always been a misnomer. Yes, there are common tropes involving characters in tights fighting against evildoers, but outside of that basic parameter we have seen such radical differences. From western tropes in Logan to the spy thrills of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, there are many facets the genre can explore. […]
‘The Joker War’ continues in first-look preview of Batman #99
DC Comics has given fans a sneak peek at the fifth chapter of ‘The Joker War’ with the release of an unlettered preview for Batman #99; check it out here… “The Joker War” part five of six! Things have changed, as Batman realizes he can’t fight this war alone. He’s going to need help. Before […]
Blu-ray Review – Alejandro Jodorowsky Collection
Alejandro Jodorowsky Collection, 2020. Directed by Alejandro Jororowsky. Starring Alejandro Jodorowsky, Tamara Garina, Sergio Kleiner, Diana Mariscal, Brontis Jodorowsky, José Legarreta, Horacio Salinas, and Zamira Saunders. SYNOPSIS: Box set featuring restored cult favourites by Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky, although quite what they are about is anyone’s guess. You often hear about things being ‘Marmite’ in […]
Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Whitey’s On The Moon’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of HBO’s Lovecraft Country… That showrunner Misha Green has already sampled playwright and novelist James Baldwin should be some indication of her intentions. This time by baiting certain American sensibilities through the inclusion of spoken word poem Whitey’s On The Moon, Green has thrown down the gauntlet and done […]
Comic Book Preview – Action Comics #1024
‘The House of Kent’ continues this Tuesday with the release of Action Comics #1024, and we’ve got the official preview for you here courtesy of DC; take a look… The city of Metropolis has been rocked by Luthor’s latest attack and the drama surrounding Superman’s truth, and that gives the invisible mafia a new foothold […]
Danny Trejo stars in trailer for sci-fi action series Paragon: The Shadow Wars
A trailer and images have arrived online for the sci-fi action drama Paragon: The Shadow Wars. The series follows the different factions of society as they deal with Heaven’s destruction and features a cast that includes Danny Trejo, Amin Joseph, Franziska Schissler, Dilan Gwyn, Khu, and Justin Price; check them out here… In a world […]
Blindspotting producers developing Firewatch adaptation
Snoot Entertainment, the production company behind Blindspotting and Little Monsters, is partnering up with video game developer Campo Santo for a feature adaptation of the latter’s 2016 title Firewatch. The critically acclaimed game, which has sold over 2.5 million copies, is a first-person mystery taking place in 1989 and follows a fire lookout called Henry, […]
Yelena Belova, Red Guardian and Taskmaster return to Marvel Comics to coincide with Black Widow movie
Coinciding with their appearances in Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, the characters of Yelena Belova, Red Guardian and Taskmaster are set to make their return to Marvel Comics this November with the launch of two new series, Widowmakers: Red Guardian and Yelena Belova and Taskmaster. Writer Devin Grayson, one of the creators of Yelena Belova — […]
