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Scream Early Buzz: The Fifth Film Is A Bloody Good Time Paramount Pictures By Anya Stanley/Jan. 6, 2022 9:23 pm EST “Everybody dies but us. We get to carry on and plan the sequel. ‘Cause let’s face it, baby, these days, you’ve gotta have a sequel!” The latest entry in the decades-spanning “Scream” franchise is upon us, and the early buzz is rolling in on social media. In 1996, Miramax picked up Kevin Williamson’s script for a cheeky slasher titled “Scary Movie,” which would later become “Scream” after Wes Craven signed on to direct....

What Is Secret Headquarters? 20th Century Studios “Secret Headquarters” is an original action/comedy that is said to be of the family-friendly variety. In a relative bit of rarity in modern Hollywood, this movie is based on an original idea and not adapted from any previous source material, be it a novel or a remake/reboot of a previously existing property. It is also said to be a “high-concept” story, though what that means, precisely, remains to be seen....

Sinister Was Born Out Of A Chance Meeting In A Las Vegas Casino Blumhouse Productions By Ryan Scott/June 22, 2022 1:37 pm EST Released nearly a decade ago in 2012, “Sinister” has gained a reputation as far more than just a successful horror flick. Rather, it is now viewed as one of the finest horror films of the century so far, and one that is truly scary. It birthed a sequel and, more than that, was the genesis of a creative partnership between director Scott Derrickson and writer C....

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Was Born Of Out The Misery Of 2020 Paramount By Witney Seibold/July 7, 2022 1:00 pm EST One of those most critically touted features of “Star Trek” — one might say the defining feature — is its optimism. A lot has been made in “Trek” discourse about Gene Roddenberry’s “vision,” which pictured a future where humans were no longer beholden to money, to war, or to racism....

Stranger Things 4 Trailer: What Fresh Horrors Await The Kids From Hawkins? Netflix By BJ Colangelo/April 12, 2022 10:02 am EST Insert the “It’s Been 84 Years” gif from “Titanic” here, because after a long wait (three years, actually), “Stranger Things” is coming back, y’all! The sensational series from the Duffer Brothers is heading toward its penultimate season, with “Stranger Things” season 4 heading our way sooner rather than later. In an official statement, the Duffer Brothers declared that season 4 has been their most challenging yet, citing “nine scripts, over eight-hundred pages, almost two years of filming, thousands of visual effects shots, and a runtime nearly twice the length of any previous season....

The Best Catwoman Comics Of All Time DC Comics By Jamie Gerber/March 10, 2022 9:48 am EST The long wait for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is finally over! While many have gushed about Robert Pattinson’s take on the Dark Knight or Paul Dano’s unforgettable turn as the Riddler, another major topic of conversation has been Zoë Kravitz’s fantastic portrayal of Selena Kyle. This is technically not the first time that Kravitz has played Catwoman, as she voiced the character in “The Lego Batman Movie....

The Boys Star Karen Fukuhara On That Musical Scene In Episode 5 [Interview] Prime Video By Rafael Motamayor/June 18, 2022 12:00 pm EST “The Boys” is a big show. It has a big story with even bigger visuals, big things to say about pop culture, social and racial tension, the rise of fascism and mega corporations, and also big, gross action. But at its heart, it is a story of a group of people doing whatever it takes to bring down those who do horrible things while thinking they are above the law (and getting horribly beat up along the way)....

The Cult-Classic Movie That Nearly Starred A Young Tobey Maguire Warner Bros By Natalia Keogan/Jan. 14, 2022 1:02 pm EST Considering its status as an undeniable box office flop (making only about $304 thousand against its $10 million budget), it’s odd that 1995’s “Empire Records” continues to maintain such a strong chokehold on popular culture. Though the prospect of working in a record store has been all but obliterated by the new millennium, the fantasy thrives on — particularly among starry-eyed young adults who yearn to be employed alongside their buddies as arbiters of taste for a (minimum wage) living....

The Lost City Trailer: Sandra Bullock And Channing Tatum Riff On Romancing The Stone Paramount Pictures By Shania Russell/Dec. 16, 2021 10:35 am EST Romance novels aren’t real, they’ll tell you. You gotta learn the difference between fiction and reality, they’ll say. But forget all that nonsense, because “The Lost City” is here to prove those naysayers wrong! Picture this: an epic journey, a sweeping romance, a buff lead with long flowing hair, an evil villain in a scene right out of “Indiana Jones,” and our star-crossed lovers stuck in a terrible situation … that just happens to work out at the end....

The Morning Watch: A Ghostbusters Tour Of NYC, Andrew Garfield Interviews Zendaya & More Columbia Pictures By Jenna Busch/June 9, 2022 8:00 am EST (The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.) In this edition, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” director Jason Reitman takes the young stars of the film on a tour of New York City, pointing out the locations of famous moments from the very first “Ghostbusters” film....

The Scream Scene That Truly Scared Drew Barrymore Dimension Films By Kaylee Dugan/Jan. 4, 2022 9:46 am EST The fifth installment in the “Scream” franchise will be slashing its way into theaters on January 14, 2022, so it’s the perfect time to take a look back on what made the first movie so compelling. Wes Craven’s “Scream” was a potent little ’90s horror cocktail, mixing genuine humor and fear with a meta narrative that broke down the genre while rolling around in it like a pig in muck....

The Troma Movie That Brought The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Crew Together Vinegar Syndrome By Adam Wescott/May 16, 2022 11:44 am EST There are movies so flawless in their construction that they appear to have been born, not made. Then there’s “The Toxic Avenger.” Released in 1984 by indie studio Troma, the film was a rickety mess compared to its Hollywood competition. But that’s exactly what the studio set out to make....

Toy Story 3 Teased A Pixar Movie We’ll Probably Never See Disney/Pixar By Sandy Schaefer/Feb. 23, 2022 4:58 pm EST When Disney Animation officially canceled the movie “Gigantic” — a retelling of the “Jack and the Beanstalk” fairy tale that had been announced in 2015 — it came as a real shock. In the modern world of filmmaking, big-budget animated features that simply aren’t coming together the way a studio would like (as was the case with “Gigantic”) are usually scrapped long before the public is formally made aware of their existence....

Two Actresses Have Now Won An Oscar For Playing The Same Role In West Side Story 20th Century Studios By Valerie Ettenhofer/March 27, 2022 9:00 pm EST Ariana DeBose took home the first Academy Award of the evening, and in a beautiful twist of fate, she’s the second person to do so for the same role. DeBose plays Anita in Stephen Spielberg’s grand reimagining of “West Side Story.” Rita Moreno, who originated the role of star-crossed lover Maria’s best friend on screen in the 1961 film, also won Best Supporting Actress for the same role....

Vecna From Stranger Things Season 4 Brings These Classic Horror Monsters To Mind By Valerie Ettenhofer/May 27, 2022 9:00 am EST (Warning: this post includes spoilers for “Stranger Things” season 4) When “Stranger Things” introduced the dastardly creature known as the Demogorgon way back in its first season, the monster seemed like the worst the Upside Down had to offer. It turns out, that couldn’t be further from the truth. All paths in the Upside Down, from the Demo-dogs to the Mind Flayer, apparently lead to Vecna, the seemingly all-powerful creature who stalks the teens of Hawkins in the show’s newly released fourth season....

Scorsese’s own horror film Paramount Pictures Scorsese’s reputation for making gangster movies obscures his diverse filmography; he’s directed religious epics like “The Last Temptation of Christ,” costume dramas like “The Age of Innocence,” and comedies like “After Hours.” However, Scorsese has only wet his toes when it comes to horror. The closest he has come to making a straight-up horror movie was his remake of “Cape Fear,” but his 2010 adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s novel “Shutter Island” is full of gothic chills....

A vampire tale wrapped in a coming of age story IFC Films Rebecca’s handsome English teacher says that every vampire tale contains three elements: blood, sex, and death. These are also frequently found in coming of age stories. Adolescence is an incredibly vulnerable and dramatic period in a person’s life where everything feels like life or death, especially friendships and crushes. Teens are often overwhelmed by raging hormonal changes and newfound erotic feelings....

Clips Round-Up: Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments Trailer & More! [Exclusive] discovery+ By Max Evry/May 10, 2022 11:52 am EST (Welcome to SlashClips, a series where we bring you exclusive clips from hot new Digital, Blu-ray, and theatrical releases you won’t see anywhere else!) In this edition: “Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments” “Ninja Badass” “Private Property” “All My Puny Sorrows” “Mau” Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments Trailer...

A Beloved Scream Character Almost Died In The First Movie Dimension Films By Jeremy Mathai/Jan. 18, 2022 10:10 am EST You know that old saying about how history is written by the victors? The same holds true for the “Scream” franchise, though each new installment and each new villain behind the Ghostface mask has only left an even more traumatized band of survivors to tell their stories and set the record straight....

A Reboot Of The Shield Was ‘Discussed,’ Probably Won’t Happen FX By Ben F. Silverio/Feb. 23, 2022 11:44 am EST Reboots, remakes, and sequels are all the rage. No matter what network you turn to, you’re bound to see a schedule filled with them. Disney+ is bringing back “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” in the form of a new film. “CSI: Vegas” revisits a number of original cast members from the long-running franchise....