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The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (October 23-30)
This guide highlights five recent horror movies available to stream on platforms like HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix for Halloween. The selections include 'Undertone,' 'Send Help,' 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' 'Weapons,' and Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' focusing on titles readily accessible in both the US and UK.
Resident Evil star Austin Abrams says he had security called on him whilst filming Whalefall because he looked "so…
Actor Austin Abrams discussed his intense method acting approach for the horror thriller Whalefall, which involved wearing scuba gear around his neighborhood and resulted in security being called on him. He also spoke about his physical transformations for other roles, including Resident Evil and Weapons.
X-Men 2 set the high bar for ensemble superhero movies, and it should be the template for Avengers: Doomsday
The 2003 film X-Men 2 is highlighted as a superior example of ensemble superhero filmmaking that should serve as a template for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The article praises its character work, villain integration with Colonel Stryker, and the dynamic between heroes and villains like Magneto, suggesting these elements are crucial for the success of Doctor Doom's introduction in the MCU.
The top 5 movies you need to watch in October 2026
October 2026 is set to be a packed month for movie releases, featuring a mix of horror, action, and superhero films. Highlights include the horror flick 'Other Mommy,' the action-comedy 'Matchbox: The Movie,' the survival thriller 'Whalefall,' and the DCU body horror film 'Clayface.' The list also notes the upcoming 'Street Fighter' movie, following the success of 'Resident Evil.'
X-Men star Alan Cumming continues to be brutally honest about Avengers: Doomsday, admits "I don't fully…
X-Men actor Alan Cumming, reprising his role as Nightcrawler in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday, admitted he doesn't fully understand the plot. He shared anecdotes about filming scenes, including an interaction with Florence Pugh's character, Yelena Belova, and a fight scene involving Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards.
Resident Evil's Opening Proves Video Game Movies Are Back In
Hollywood's interest in video game adaptations is strong, with Sony's new Resident Evil movie achieving a franchise-record $60 million domestic opening. This success follows other notable adaptations like Markiplier's Iron Lung and upcoming projects based on Roblox games like 99 Nights in the Forest, indicating a broader and more successful approach to translating games to film.
Roblox Movie 99 Nights In The Forest Brings On Oscar-Winning Toy Story 4 Director
The Roblox survival-horror game 99 Nights in the Forest is being adapted into a movie by 20th Century Studios. Josh Cooley, director of the Oscar-winning Toy Story 4, has been hired to write the script. The game's developers will serve as executive producers for the film.
"I'm a massive fan of Aliens, but it is a very different beast": Why Creative Assembly are still ignoring every movie but the original in Alien Isolation 2, despite heading planetside
Creative Assembly is focusing Alien: Isolation 2's design solely on the original 1979 film and its own predecessor, deliberately ignoring sequels like Aliens. This approach emphasizes pure horror and disempowerment, with developers Archie Whitehead and Ana Sopikova detailing how they meticulously recreate the original film's aesthetic and technology for an immersive, authentic experience.
Hideo Kojima has reviewed The Dog Stars, and it sure doesn't seem like he was a fan
Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on Ridley Scott's film 'The Dog Stars' via X, but his typically lengthy posts about movies he enjoys were notably absent. The article suggests Kojima's uncharacteristically brief and vague commentary implies he disliked the film, a common pattern in his reviews. Despite its $80 million production cost, the movie underperformed at the box office.
Lana Condor "desperately" wants to play Jubilee again after only getting seconds of screen time in X-Men:…
Lana Condor, who had a brief cameo as Jubilee in X-Men: Apocalypse, has expressed a strong desire to reprise the role with more significant screen time. She has spoken with Marvel filmmakers about a potential return in the upcoming X-Men movie reboot, aiming for a more meaningful utilization of the character.
Ranked: The 10 Best Serial Killer Thrillers of All Time
This article ranks the 10 best serial killer thriller films of all time, with The Silence of the Lambs taking the top spot. The list highlights films such as Se7en, Zodiac, and Memories of Murder, praising their direction, performances, and ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 14-16)
This guide highlights five new shows and movies available on streaming services like HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney Plus between August 14-16. Featured titles include the new DCU series Lanterns, the return of Reacher, the finale of X-Men '97, the horror film Immaculate, and a director's cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
The 5 movies you need to watch in August 2026
This article highlights five must-watch movies scheduled for release in August 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and animation to romance and horror. Featured films include "One Night Only," "The End of Oak Street," "Insidious: Out of the Further," "The Dog Stars," and "Coyote Vs Acme," with details on release dates and potential viewing locations.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…
This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."
5 films you didn't know were inspired by The Odyssey
This article explores five films that draw inspiration from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, often in unexpected ways. It highlights how movies like "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", "Dude, Where's My Car?", "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", "The Warriors", and "Big Fish" recontextualize elements of Odysseus's legendary journey into various genres.
First trailer for new buddy movie from Deadpool and Wolverine producers sees Kenneth Branagh hold Ryan Reynolds hostage
The first trailer for the action-comedy film Mayday has been released, starring Ryan Reynolds as a fighter pilot held hostage by Kenneth Branagh's character during the Cold War. The film, produced by the producers of Deadpool and Wolverine, is set to premiere on Apple TV on September 4.
Alien: Isolation 2 isn't the first follow-up to 2014's survival horror game, and I wonder how the sequel will…
Alien: Isolation 2 is confirmed to be in development by Creative Assembly, featuring a new protagonist named Blake and a fresh storyline that aims to avoid rehashing the original game's plot. While Amanda Ripley's fate was explored in comics and other media after the first game's cliffhanger, the sequel will focus on this new character on a Xenomorph-infested colony planet.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says the team 'worked very close' with 20th Century Studios 'to make sure that we were hitting the lore correctly'
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will feature a self-contained story that closely adheres to the established Alien franchise lore, according to game director Chris Cross. Cold Iron Studios collaborated with 20th Century Studios to ensure accuracy, while the game will also include returning characters. The co-operative shooter is set for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC, with a focus on four-player co-op.
Operation Leading Edge — New Cinematic Adventure & Miniatures Set For ALIEN The Roleplaying Game
Free League Publishing announced new releases for ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition, including the cinematic adventure Operation Leading Edge and an accompanying miniatures set. These items, along with a dice tray and Evolved Editions of Chariot of the Angels, Colonial Marines Operations Manual, and Building Better Worlds, are available for pre-order with PDF access ahead of their Q4 release.
As Ice Age returns again, one fan has noticed the original movie predicted its sequels 24 years ago
A fan has noticed that the original Ice Age movie from 2002 accurately predicted its sequels in chronological order. The film featured visual cues for underwater creatures, dinosaurs, family, and even a UFO, which later appeared in subsequent installments like The Meltdown, Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Continental Drift, and Collision Course. The upcoming film, Ice Age: Boiling Point, is set to release in February 2027.
