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We're still months away from the fifth installment of the Scream franchise, but one of the film's directors has confirmed that it's ready to go! Scream 2022 Logo When it was confirmed that we'd be getting to return to Woodsboro for Scream (still referred to by fans as Scream 5 for maintaining continuity), there was a lot[...]

After a lot of release date shifting and unfortunate circumstances, we're getting closer to experiencing the (possibly) last Marvel film with Scarlett Johansson as the titular character. It's been a long road for Marvel and Black Widow fans, in particular, to get this film released but come July, we'll be getting more familiar with the character[...]

Anya Taylor-Joy has made quite a name for herself, and now the star will next be taking her talent to the Mad Max universe, which she's eagerly anticipating just as much as fans. The Mad Max films by George Miller date back to 1979, starring Mel Gibson in a dystopian sci-fi/thriller, remaining one of the most[...]

It's hard to believe that the disaster film Twister is now over 25 years old, but there's still a lot of love for the tornado-centric film. Twister Poster When Twister was released in May of 1996, it was crafted in a budget that approached $100 million, being a massively ambitious film that required a lot of storm[...]

Video games and anime are two mediums that aren't safe from live-action film adaptations, and even though we sometimes end up disappointed, it's just too easy to get hyped for each and each one – including the upcoming Metal Gear Solid. L-R: Oscar Isaac arrives at the premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: The Rise Of The[...]

If you've been waiting for a sequel to the massive 2005 hit comedy movie Wedding Crashers – well, you're likely a patient person because it's already been 16 years. When the film, starring comedic veteran actors Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, was released over a decade ago, it became an instant success On a budget of[...]

The resident magician of DC is getting her own solo flick in the near future, and the film will apparently play into darker elements. With DC's fan-favorite character Zatanna being the next big DC project, there's a lot of excitement behind the character who has been affiliated with several characters, teams, and major storylines The film[...]

When Covid-19 began to pause theatrical releases and productions, there was a small niche horror subgenre that took the time to explore Zoom-call style scares. In the past, films like Unfriended or Searching have utilized webcam footage as a cinematic story, and more recently, the film Host played up a quarantine backdrop for extra relatable horrors[...]

The 29-year-old actor Dylan O'Brien has accomplished a strong lineup of work in his decade of acting, and his recent film Love and Monsters was another welcome addition. With a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 93rd Academy Awards, it's safe to say that the O'Brien-led project[...]

There's been a solid fanbase behind the new film adaptation of Mortal Kombat, with most looking forward to a possible continuation considering it was intended to become another franchise. Mortal Kombat Poster Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc All Rights Reserved. The first film was a pre-tournament setup, bringing some of the key players into the[...]

When it comes to DC superheroes, there's a lot of characters who are worthy of carrying a film on their own Obviously, Batman is one character who has gotten that chance so many times that we're officially finding a way to address some as canon in the upcoming Flash film – so there's always love[...]

We're quickly approaching the third chapter in The Conjuring universe, and while we've been promised the "darkest chapters" with previous films like The Nun, however, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is aiming to change the landscape of the franchise. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc All Rights Reserved Photo Credit: Ben Rothstein[...]

The 2016 film Blair Witch caught horror genre fans off guard when it was revealed that its previous title (The Woods) was a total misdirect Initially revealed via an SDCC screening, the film was then marketed as Blair Witch, a sequel to the 1999 found-footage trendsetter The continuity reveal ended up being something exciting to[...]

Credit Lionsgate Although the new horror film Spiral aimed to respect yet separate itself from the long-running Saw films, the modest $25 million in a pandemic has earned has helped pushed the franchise into the billion-dollar territory We've also seen the Saw franchise turn an original, daring idea into a massive success – with (at one[...]

It's pretty much commonplace to assume that any profitable film in Hollywood has the potential to be franchised Marvel's caped superheroes hold several box office records to the occasional trend of annual horror sequels There's no shortage of franchise-worthy content in the film industry When the 2018 film A Quiet Place was released, the film[...]

The 2016 slasher film Terrifier has become a micro-budget, cult classic horror title that's known for its choice to combine clowns, Halloween, and a lot of blood into one project. Art The Clown From Terrifier The film (which was made with $100,000 backing it) went on to become a surprise sleeper horror film, getting a major platform[...]

There has always been a place in cinema for disaster films, displaying the full force of nature in films like Twister, San Andreas, or, more recently, Greenland There's always an audience that enjoys the film depiction of the unimaginable, which also plays out in another sub-genre with titles like Lake Placid, Jaws, and many more[...]

We've had a total of eight films within the John Kramer Jigsaw-ga, and while Spiral has certainly tethered itself to the world of Saw, director Darren Bousman embarked on a new film that was going to move on to the next act of the Saw universe. Now that Spiral is actually out in the world, there's[...]

The 2009 horror film Orphan has been recognized over the years for its unusual twist and originality, especially considering the psychologically charged title was led by a then 12-year-old Isabelle Fuhrman The film went on to earn nearly $80 million on a production budget of $20 million, making it a solid hit – but there[...]

The early '00s was an eclectic, phenomenally bizarre time for horror films, where genre fans developed an appreciation for these unique titles — but some were met with mixed to negative reception by critics and or general audiences. It was also a different time where many horror films were geared towards a teen-friendly PG-13 rating, another[...]

For this episode, Jason chats with Ryan Kruger, director of Fried Barry, which comes to Shudder on May 7th. The film is a solid example of what a boon to genre fans Shudder has been—alongside 1940s classics and contemporary slashers, there's room for wild experiments with Fried Barry, the gonzo story of a person wandering Cape[...]

Aliens is one of the rare films that could be said to have surpassed its predecessor The film took everything that we loved from the first and followed up with something that reflected on the pros and cons, giving us a film with even more dynamic layers to dissect. One of those important sequel changes came[...]

Fans of the Mortal Kombat games had plenty of easter eggs to enjoy from the recent film, and a lot of subtleties becoming exciting additions In the new Mortal Kombat, one of those small inclusions comes from the brief cameo from the character Nitara, someone that's not necessarily the most memorable. In the Mortal Kombat games,[...]

We're just under a week away from the new Mortal Kombat film hitting theaters and HBO Max, and there's a lot of hype for the new adaptation of the popular video game franchise. The first game that spawned the Mortal Kombat universe came in 1992, which eventually led to 18 releases (including re-releases and various formats)[...]

Mark Millar has yet another adaptation of one of his comics, this time as a feature film Starlight will be written and directed by Attack the Block's Joe Cornish for 20th Century Studios Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon are producing through Kinberg's Genre Films banner, and Nira Park has joined as producer[...]

There are several DC props up for auction in this lot, like Joker's grille from the 2016 Suicide Squad film and some throwable (fake) weapons from the Titans television series All props come with a certificate of authenticity and in the case of the Titans props, the certificates are personally handwritten by the prop fabricator[...]

Movie theaters could be a key to getting people vaccinated and helping us return to a sense of normalcy and joy.

Film adaptations are notoriously tricky to get right, especially anime films coming to live-action With many titles (like Netflix's upcoming Cowboy Bebop) coming to our screens soon, let's look at what it takes to get something like that right and why past anime live-action adaptations have failed so miserably, both at the box office and[...]

After the overwhelming and undeniable success of the anime film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in Japan, the film has finally found a US theatrical release date! The recent film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train recently passed Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away to become the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, and naturally, the perfect next step involves coming[...]

This week's G4 B4G4 (The BLEEP Esports Show, Attack of the Show!, X-Play): vaping Spider-Man, teabagging ban, Apple fun, zombies, and more.