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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'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.
Before HBO’s The Last Of Us, An Entirely Different Adaptation Was Proposed
Before HBO's successful TV series, Naughty Dog and Sony Pictures initially planned "The Last of Us" as a major motion picture, with Sam Raimi attached as a producer. The film project entered development hell, with Neil Druckmann writing multiple script drafts that significantly changed the source material. Druckmann later expressed that the movie adaptation would have been "awful," contrasting the studio's notes for a bigger, action-oriented film with HBO's approach that prioritized drama and allowed for creative changes.
Spider-Man's Sam Raimi almost made a Last of Us movie with a Game of Thrones star as Ellie, and the resurfaced…
Director Sam Raimi was in talks to produce a movie adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us in 2014, with Maisie Williams considered for the role of Ellie. Despite table reads and a poster being created, the project entered development hell and the rights lapsed in 2019, with Neil Druckmann citing a focus on making the film 'bigger' as a reason for its failure.
Clayface director says Evil Dead helmer Sam Raimi's "extreme" and "ridiculous" style of horror influenced the upcoming DC movie
Director James Watkins revealed that Sam Raimi's extreme and humorous horror style significantly influenced the upcoming DC movie Clayface. Watkins also cited Brian De Palma and horror writer Mike Flanagan as inspirations for the film, which is described as violent and highly disturbing, focusing on the body horror aspects of the Batman villain.
Cinematic Mode – Evil Dead Burn is worse than a bad family reunion
Evil Dead Burn, directed by Sébastien Vaniček, is a new installment in the Evil Dead franchise that attempts to blend family drama with horror but ultimately falls short. The film is criticized for its formulaic plot, obtuse messaging, and lack of scares, while also being called out for its misogynistic undertones and poor handling of themes like domestic abuse. Despite a strong performance from lead actress Shouheila Yacoub, the movie fails to innovate or deliver a compelling horror experience.
After an even better second weekend in theaters, new horror movie Obsession has made its production budget back almost…
The new horror film Obsession has achieved significant financial success, earning over $74 million worldwide against a production budget of under $1 million. This makes it one of the year's most profitable releases and the cheapest movie to top the box office in 17 years. Director Curry Barker is also planning a sequel and an anthology series based on the film's premise.
Before Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage almost played the Green Goblin in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man
Nicolas Cage revealed that he was close to playing the Green Goblin in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film, a role that ultimately went to Willem Dafoe. Cage ultimately chose to star in Spike Jonze's Adaptation instead. He is also reportedly in talks for a live-action Spider-Noir series.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is No. 9 Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie Of All Time After Just 5 Days
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become the ninth highest-grossing video game movie of all time after only five days, earning $372.5 million worldwide. This article ranks the top 16 highest-grossing video game films, including titles like A Minecraft Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Pokemon Detective Pikachu, based on domestic, international, and worldwide box office figures.
Horror Series That Built Strong Followings but Ended Too Soon
This article discusses several horror television series that were canceled prematurely, leaving fans disappointed and stories unresolved. Shows like Ash vs Evil Dead, Lovecraft Country, and The Midnight Club are highlighted for their cult followings and the frustration caused by their early endings, often attributed to network decisions rather than lack of quality or audience interest.
10 Amazing Horror Series That Were Stopped Too Soon
This article discusses ten horror television series that were canceled prematurely, leaving fans disappointed. Shows like 'Ash vs Evil Dead,' 'Lovecraft Country,' and 'Chucky' are highlighted for their quality and unresolved storylines, with the author lamenting the frequent premature endings in the genre.
10 Surprisingly Lucrative Indie Films That Defied Expectations
This article highlights ten independent films that achieved significant financial success despite low budgets, demonstrating that creativity and strong storytelling can outperform large production costs. Films like The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, and Clerks are cited as prime examples of how passion and ingenuity can lead to box office triumphs and cultural impact.
As horror fans call for more continuity across the series, Evil Dead's Bruce Campbell explains why he hasn't…
Bruce Campbell, known for his role as Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise, explained that his absence from more recent Evil Dead movies stems from a disinterest in studio politics and schmoozing executives. While he has produced subsequent films and appeared in the TV series Ash vs Evil Dead, Campbell prefers a more hands-off approach to filmmaking, leaving the studio interactions to his collaborators Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert.
