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Netflix weekend watchlist: 3 films to queue up (Aug. 29-30)
This weekend's Netflix watchlist features three films: the crime thriller 'The Whisper Man' starring Robert De Niro, the acclaimed animated superhero film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' featuring Miles Morales, and the horror hit 'M3GAN'. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is also mentioned as a recent box office success.
Prime Video Is Reviving RoboCop as an Eight-Episode Series — and It’s Dodging One Key Question
Prime Video is reviving RoboCop as an eight-episode television series produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, with Peter Ocko serving as creator. The series will explore themes of technology, identity, and corporate power, preserving the spirit of the original 1987 film. Key details such as the cast and release window remain unconfirmed, and the official synopsis notably omits the character's name, Alex Murphy, and the corporation Omni Consumer Products.
Maybe Not Everything Needs To Be A Fortnite Collab
This opinion piece critiques Epic Games' decision to collaborate with the horror film Obsession for a Fortnite ad, arguing that the ad misses the film's core themes and is inappropriate given the game's younger demographic. The author suggests that not all popular IPs are suitable for Fortnite collaborations, especially when the marketing fails to grasp the source material's context.
Horror fans are raving over the first nightmare-inducing trailer for Other Mommy that played before The Odyssey this weekend: "Won't allow me to sleep for the foreseeable future"
The first trailer for the Blumhouse horror film Other Mommy, starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Rob Savage, has generated significant buzz among horror fans after playing before The Odyssey. The trailer features a terrifying jump scare and introduces a sinister doppelgänger entity. The film is set to release in theaters on October 9.
1.0-släppet av spökjägarspelet Phasmophobia försenas till 2027
Kinetic Games has announced that the 1.0 release of their co-op ghost hunting game Phasmophobia has been delayed to 2027 to prioritize quality. While the full release is postponed, the developers plan to release updates throughout the year, including a revamped 13 Willow Street map, bug fixes, and character improvements. A Phasmophobia film is also in development with Blumhouse.
Blumhouse CEO tells fans to "have faith" after bringing on board a lesser-known horror helmer to direct the…
Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum defended the choice of Icelandic filmmaker Thordur Palsson to direct the upcoming Dead by Daylight movie adaptation, urging fans to have faith. Palsson is known for the Netflix series The Valhalla Murders and the upcoming monster movie The Damned. Blum drew parallels to the success of Five Nights at Freddy's director Emma Tammi, who was also not widely known before helming the hit video game adaptation.
Dead By Daylight Movie Finds Its Director In The Chilling Mind Behind The Damned
Thordur Palsson, known for "The Damned" and "The Valhalla Murders," has been chosen to direct the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the survival-horror game Dead by Daylight. The film will be produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with Jason Blum expressing confidence in Palsson's vision. The script is penned by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick.
Dead by Daylight movie officially greenlit at Blumhouse, but still no word on which horror icons could appear
Blumhouse has officially greenlit a Dead by Daylight movie, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. The film, based on the popular multiplayer horror game, is expected to begin filming in 2027. While no cast has been announced, fans have been speculating about potential actors for survivor and killer roles.
Dead by Daylight movie adaptation has found its director
Thordur Palsson has been appointed as the director for the upcoming Dead by Daylight film adaptation, produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster in conjunction with Behaviour Interactive. Palsson aims to capture the dread and tension of the game, with filming expected to begin in 2027. The movie is being made with the game's fans in mind.
A Dead by Daylight movie is in the works at Blumhouse
Blumhouse has announced a film adaptation of the popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. This marks Blumhouse's continued involvement in video game adaptations, following their success with Five Nights at Freddy's. The movie is expected to explore the game's lore and the origins of its original characters and the mysterious Entity.
"My journey doesn't feel that different from David Fincher or Steven Spielberg's": The new class of horror filmmakers is here, and they're all graduates of YouTube
A new wave of horror filmmakers is emerging from YouTube, leveraging their established fanbases and content creation skills to break into the film industry. Directors like Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, along with Markiplier's adaptation of Iron Lung, demonstrate a successful transition from online platforms to cinematic releases, often with a focus on fast-paced, engaging narratives.
IGN, Atomic Monster & Blumhouse Are Teaming Up for Mortal Kombat II
IGN is partnering with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse to offer a collectible item related to Mortal Kombat II. The announcement coincides with the film's theatrical release.
So long, Red Face Demon! Insidious 6 is set to introduce "funny", Dracula-esque villain played by A Knight of…
The upcoming horror film Insidious: Out of the Further will introduce a new villain named Cyrus, portrayed by Sam Spruell. Unlike previous demons, Cyrus is described as "disarmingly funny" and "sort of like Dracula." Lin Shaye reprises her role as medium Elise Rainier in the film, which follows a single mother who can bring lost souls into the real world, attracting Cyrus's attention.
Phasmophobia Player Character Update Brings More Customization Next Week
Kinetic Games will release the Phasmophobia Player Character update on May 5th, introducing extensive character customization options, new cosmetics, and animations across PC and consoles. The update will feature microtransaction-free unlockable items through in-game challenges or currency, alongside quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
Kritikus Nilai Lee Cronin's The Mummy Jauh dari Kisah Asli The Mummy
Critics have largely panned Lee Cronin's new film The Mummy, with many noting its departure from the original franchise's core themes of colonialism and revenge. Despite a 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences have responded more favorably with a 75% score, finding the film to be an entertaining, albeit chaotic, horror experience.
Review Film: Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Lee Cronin's reimagining of The Mummy offers a creative take on the classic monster saga, leaning heavily into supernatural horror elements reminiscent of films like The Conjuring and Evil Dead Rise. While praised for its visual style, camera work, and inclusive casting, the film deviates significantly from the adventure and fantasy drama that defined previous Universal Pictures iterations, making it feel like a distinct entity rather than a direct continuation.
Sinopsis Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Teror Kembalinya Si Anak Hilang
Lee Cronin, director of Evil Dead Rise, is set to release a new horror film titled Lee Cronin's The Mummy, which reimagines the iconic franchise. The story centers on a young girl who mysteriously disappeared eight years prior and returns with a terrifying presence. The film is produced by James Wan's Atomic Monster and Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions.
Faces of Death is shaping up to be the scariest movie of 2026, as new film stills look like The Poughkeepsie Tapes meets…
New stills from the upcoming horror film Faces of Death have been released, showcasing unsettling imagery reminiscent of The Poughkeepsie Tapes and Manhunter. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and written by Isa Mazzei, the film stars Dacre Montgomery and is set to release in theaters on April 10, 2026.
New Faces of Death trailer is even grosser than the first, introduces Stranger Things star as villain
A new trailer for the upcoming horror film Faces of Death has been released, featuring Barbie Ferreira and introducing Charli XCX as a villain. The film, directed by Daniel Goldhaber and written by Isa Mazzei, is set to premiere on April 10. The movie is described as a modern take on the controversial "snuff film" series, blending real and staged deaths.
Halloween final girl Jamie Lee Curtis says she wouldn't have returned for the Blumhouse legacy sequel if she'd…
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that she would not have returned for the Blumhouse Halloween legacy sequel trilogy if she had known the full scope of the plans from the start. She commented on Jason Blum's notoriously cheap production model for low-budget films. Curtis starred in the sequels Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, both of which featured her character Laurie Strode surviving.
