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The Saw franchise began in 2004 with filmmaker James Wan's groundbreaking film, which introduced audiences to the terrifying world of Jigsaw and his intricate traps The movie was a huge success, grossing over $109 million worldwide on a budget of just $1.2 million This success led to a series of sequels, with the franchise expanding[...]

Created by the Wayans brothers (Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen), the series parodied popular horror films, blending slapstick humor with clever satire The first two films, Scary Movie (2000) and Scary Movie 2 (2001), were particularly well-received for their hilarious take on contemporary horror movies, with iconic moments and quotable lines that have since become part[...]

The 2024 film Your Monster is described as an anti-romantic comedy-horror film written and directed by Caroline Lindy, also based on her 2019 short film of the same name. In Your Monster, Melissa Barrera takes on the role of a young actress navigating the complexities of life and her own health while contending with a literal[...]

And as of now, the highly anticipated sequel has already generated significant buzz so far, with fans eager to see how the story will unfold in this next chapter. Mescal, known for his remarkable performances in Normal People and The Lost Daughter, admitted that while nervous to follow in Crowe's footsteps, his nerves were eased by[...]

The film's standout character, Art the Clown, quickly became an icon within the genre, captivating viewers through a series of interconnected stories, with Art serving as the thread that tied them all together. Following the success of All Hallow's Eve, Art the Clown was further immortalized in Terrifier, a film that expanded on his terrifying exploits[...]

With the release of A24's upcoming horror film Heretic on the horizon, the film's co-writers and co-directors are already considering the possibility of a spiritual sequel While this is still just talk, it suggests that the film is set to be expansive with significant potential for future developments, even if it takes a little time[...]

In fact, one of the original masterminds behind the project acknowledged his concerns about its necessity upon the film's announcement. Credit: Universal Pictures/Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Co-Director Shares His Reaction to the Live-Action Film During an interview with Screen Rant, Chris Sanders, the co-writer and co-director behind the original film, admits, "I actually ping-ponged back and[...]

Scream (2022) star Mikey Madison is making waves with her latest role in the critically acclaimed film Anora And during a recent interview promoting the film's release, Madison opened up about the intense physicality involved in her portrayal of the character Ani, particularly during the film's climactic fight scene Because, as we learned from her[...]

As a result of the film's success, we've even learned that the film will earn a follow-up story and more to come. Meanwhile, the Alien franchise is also making waves with the recent (and popular) film Alien: Romulus, which was confirmed to be getting a sequel with its surviving duo. Given the renewed interest in both franchises[...]

Since the debut of the first film in 2004, the series has thrived across ten installments (with Saw XI coming next year), and each chapter only continues to push the boundaries of fear and suspense Largely as a result of the meticulous and often shocking traps, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and[...]

The recent film Venom: The Last Dance is set to be the grand finale of the Venom trilogy, with Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock And during a recent interview with Collider, Hardy revealed that the trilogy was always part of the plan, though its continuation depended on the success of each installment. The[...]

After exploring both new characters and legacy characters for the past two films, the next entry has been said to be a Sidney-centric film, with original Scream scribe Kevin Williamson stepping into the directorial role. While the official cast list (outside of Campbell's confirmation) has yet to be confirmed, the potential return of beloved characters opens[...]

Here's what was said! During an interview with Variety, filmmaker Parker Finn addressed the lore of the Smile entity, noting, "I oftentimes feel less is more with things like mythology in horror films, especially if it comes to supernatural stuff First of all, I'm way more interested in the character story I love the stuff that[...]

Though in 2020, Leigh Whannell, known for his work on The Invisible Man, was approached to direct the film shortly after the success of his previous movie However, the news didn't come without a few bumps in the road, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic throwing a wrench into the production schedule, causing delays[...]

  We all know that the next installment of Ridley Scott's Gladiator (Gladiator II) is going to be action-packed, given its premise and brutal first entry — but ahead of its release, one of the stars of the film is offering insight into the film's biggest (and most grueling) sequences Which, of course, involves long shooting[...]

The recently released Paramount Pictures film Smile 2 has generally lived up to the beloved first entry, both critically and at the box office As of now, the film has even managed to recoup its prominent budget, generating nearly $50 million worldwide on a pre-marketing budget of $28 million during opening weekend Now, with the[...]

And the film, which explores themes of racism and social commentary through the lens of a horror-thriller, received critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction, and acting, becoming a major commercial success by grossing over $255 million worldwide on a budget of just $4.5 million But did you know that the creative team behind the film[...]

After delivering two films under the Universal Pictures monster movie banner (the already-released The Invisible Man and the upcoming Wolf Man), it's only plausible to wonder what writer and director Leigh Whannell might want to create next Now, the filmmaker is taking the time to reveal his ideal project, and as expected, it already sounds like[...]

Back in 2020, Netflix premiered the high-octane action-thriller Extraction, which boasted a substantial budget exceeding $65 million. While it's not always the easiest to decipher a film's threshold for success via streaming services, the film was reported to have quickly become a hit, streaming to over 99 million households within its first month—cementing its place as[...]

Now, during New York Comic Con, Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum has revealed the project's current status, confirming that they are "working on the script" for the highly anticipated horror project. While speaking to ComicBook.com about the film, Blum then went on to elaborate, "You know, we don't put movies in the calendar until we have the[...]

The arc closes here." The filmmaker then goes on to suggest that it's not necessarily the end for these characters, teasing, "but as you know there are lots of symbiotes stories in the comics." Venom in Columbia Pictures VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Photo Courtesy: Sony Pictures ©2024 CTMG, Inc All Rights Reserved. It's definitely hard to imagine[...]

All Rights Reserved. Leigh Whannell Delves into the Wolf Man Character Design At New York Comic Con, Whannell shared some fascinating insights into the film's development with Screen Rant, particularly regarding the design of the Wolf Man He revealed, "[Makeup artist Arjen Tuiten] actually built, like, half of a barn, almost like something you would see [at[...]

Original Lord of the Rings trilogy star Elijah Wood offers his response to the next wave of live-action projects in development.

The series has expanded into numerous manga volumes, anime adaptations, films, video games, and merchandise, becoming a cultural phenomenon worldwide. Then, in 2009, Hollywood attempted to bring the magic of Dragon Ball to the big screen with the live-action film Dragonball Evolution, directed by James Wong and starring Justin Chatwin as Goku, intending to introduce the[...]

Recently, a new film adaptation of Salem's Lot (which dropped exclusively via Max) has been generating significant buzz and reviving King's classic, from filmmaker Gary Dauberman and starring Lewis Pullman, who plays the story's lead character Ben Mears Now, Pullman is reacting to one key character's death and how it slightly deviates from the original[...]

After dominating at the box office when the first film was released, there's naturally a lot of excitement behind the upcoming film Smile 2 from Paramount Pictures To make the situation even sweeter, early reviews suggest that the film could surpass the original in terms of quality Now, the film's writer-director is opening up about[...]

It's been over 20 years since the release of the cult classic comedy Napoleon Dynamite — and while a follow-up project didn't seem likely, there's still a chance that we'll see the return of the beloved characters according to one of the film's original stars. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro[...]

Sometimes, you just need to close out a chapter of your Middle-earth story, even if your character has proven to be extremely popular! Hugo Weaving attends the Photocall of Black 47 during 68th Berlinale International Film Festival at The Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 16, 2018 in Berlin Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock.com Hugo Weaving is[...]

The Greenland franchise, which began with the 2020 disaster film Greenland, has amassed a loyal following with its thrilling depiction of a family's fight for survival amid a catastrophic comet strike The story itself follows John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and his family as they seek refuge in Greenland, only to face new challenges in the[...]

Salem's Lot is known as a popular horror story by Stephen King, a mini-series, and more recently, a film that's been in development for over five years. Although the project was filmed in 2021, the release of Salem's Lot remained in limbo for more than two years before its recent drop via Max During a recent[...]