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Ridley Scott made history with his 1979 film sci-fi film Alien which set off a chain reaction. Other filmmakers tried to follow in his footsteps to create another masterpiece that could rival or even stand up to the original. Alas, the follow-ups only further proved the Gladiator director’s genius, which others couldn’t replicate.

However, things changed when the Don’t Breathe director Fede Álvarez took up the task. Alien: Romulus was a refreshing sci-fi venture that many believed was the best-reviewed film from the franchise, except for the first one. The movie’s success almost guaranteed a sequel, but fans are apprehensive about its fate. Although the director is cautious in his approach viewers have some stipulations for the potential follow-up.

Don’t look back: Netizens advise filmmakers to drop the nostalgia-bait Still from Alien (1979) | Credits: 20th Century Studios

The Alien franchise was immortalized by Ridley Scott, but that does...

Alien: Romulus was a success at the box office while also proving to be a big hit with critics, and 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell recently confirmed that early plans are in pace for a sequel.

Director Fede Álvarez has now indicated that he is in talks to return, while explaining why he's hesitant to move forward until they have a story worth telling.

"Well, I mean, we definitely want to do it," the Don't Breathe director tells Gizmodo. "The studio wants to do it. I want to do it. I think with sequels, it’s always about finding the right story. Me and Rodo [Sayagues], my co-writer, we have some ideas, but it’s not until we find something that we go 'Ok, that is a movie worth making' that we really embark on it. So that’s the process we are in right now, trying to find a...

Alien: Romulus was a big hit for sci-fi/horror genre this summer when it grossed $350.9 million worldwide and received positive reviews. The movie sits on 7.2 IMDb score and 80% / 85% (critics/audience) Rotten Tomatoes score.

Alien: Romulus can now be watched on Hulu and digitally, and it is set for physical release soon. In the meantime, director Fede Alvarez discussed the physical release, a potential sequel, and other projects he would like to do in this genre.

Cheryl Eddy: What are your thoughts on Alien: Romulus being the first VHS released by Disney in nearly 30 years?

Fede Alvarez: Well, it was my idea, so I’m really excited by it. It all started when we released that scene and a trailer on VHS. That was partly because I didn’t want to release a scene too soon. I didn’t want to spoil a moment of the movie too early on the promotion side.

Return to Oz was a wild mess for Disney, but not the last time they’d use the Oz property!

Given what a disaster the production of Return to Oz was and how it ended up being a box office flop, it’s no shock that Disney was very wary of ever using the property again. Despite still owning the rights, Disney didn’t focus on Oz at all, even as other studios had various projects, from Syfy’s modernized fantasy Tin Man to NBC trying to make it a dark fantasy epic with Emerald City to Wicked becoming a smash Broadway hit.

As it happened, Oz would collide with another Disney property in a rather unique way, although not the success hoped for.

The Muppets see the Wiz

In 2004, after much legal wrangling, Disney reacquired the rights to the Muppets. The plan of using them in various new projects...

Few cinematic characters have left as big of an impression as Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic “Alien” survivor, who led four films in the franchise and left behind some massive shoes to fill for everyone who’s come since. In “Alien: Romulus,” that’s a young cast of franchise newcomers, led by “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny.

Directed by “Don’t Breathe” and “Evil Dead” filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the latest installment heads back between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” introducing a young group of friends desperate to escape their grungy mining colony. You will, of course, recognize the Xenomorph — H.R. Giger’s inimitable alien creature — but for everyone else, here’s a handy guide to the “Alien: Romulus” cast and characters.

Cailee Spaeny in “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios)

Cailee Spaeny as Rain — A recent A24 darling, “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny plays Rain; the resourceful,...

A few years ago, Spooky Pinball LLC created a pinball machine inspired by John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween, and a while back they also built a Texas Chainsaw Massacre pinball machine, inspired by Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic. Now, they’re continuing their journey through some of the greatest horror movies ever made, as they’ve revealed that their latest pinball machine is inspired by Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise!

Here’s the information: Evil Dead Pinball is a wide body pinball machine set in the world of the first two films of the iconic franchise, The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn. The players will be guided along by Ash Williams, voiced by Bruce Campbell, as they battle the relentless forces of evil. Ash’s now evil girlfriend Linda (voiced by Lara Sluyter) and Professor Knowby (voiced by Scott Innes) will provide an additional level of...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Alien: Romulus (Fede Alvarez)

It’s a dire, inhospitable environment, wherein corporate interests can give way to ghoulish monstrosities, and those just trying to navigate the chokehold of capitalism are doing their best to survive. In a way, Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus may be the most meta Alien film to date. No stranger to playing in others’ sandboxes, the Evil Dead helmer is, at first glance, an encouraging fit for the sci-fi horror franchise. Like the original, 2017’s Alien: Covenant––an underrated high point for these films––was at its peak when threading its headier notions with gleefully mean-spirited cynicism towards its human subjects. Alvarez has that same kind of nasty streak in him, and much of Romulus’ mandated fan service...

In the wild world of horror-comedy, Joseph Kahn’s “Ick” emerges as a gonzo fever dream, combining the alien invasion genre with 2000s Nostalgia, social satire, and pure cinematic mayhem. Set in the seemingly peaceful town of Eastbrook, the film follows Hank Wallace, a former high school football star whose aspirations of NFL greatness were dashed by an injury and the strange advent of a peculiar alien slime known simply as “the Ick.”

Hank, now a physics teacher at his alma mater, is tormented by his past and increasingly preoccupied with the odd chemical slowly spreading across the United States for the past 20 years. Brandon Routh provides a great blend of square-jawed heroics and self-deprecating comedy to the role, channeling the spirit of Bruce Campbell from “Evil Dead” while drawing on his own Hollywood path from Superman to this deliriously crazy character.

Hank’s attempts to understand and overcome the Ick,...

Xenomorph in 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Prepare for an electrifying addition to the Alien series with Alien: Romulus, a film set to reignite the spine-tingling excitement that fans adore. This story plunges us into the lives of a group of young individuals who find themselves isolated on a secluded space station. As they adapt to their eerie surroundings, it becomes painfully clear that they are not alone, with a menacing Xenomorph waiting to strike. The movie showcases an impressive ensemble, including Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Isabela Merced, who each deliver gripping performances in this harrowing tale of survival. As they struggle to stay alive against this formidable adversary, viewers can expect tension and drama that will keep them on the edge of their seats. With Fede Alvarez, acclaimed for his work on the Evil Dead remake,...

Musician Brian Eno once claimed that the limitations of a medium are exactly what people will miss about it once those limitations are gone. That’s probably why so many modern horror titles opt to embrace styles and mechanics that were once criticized for being cheap and obtuse (like low-poly graphics and tank controls). If you ask me, I’d also argue that this is why we’ve seen a resurgence in movie tie-in games despite licensed productions once being considered the scourge of the video game industry.

And in honor of recent releases like RetroRealms Arcade (which is actually way more enjoyable than most of the licensed titles it’s trying to emulate), we’ve decided to come up with a list highlighting six retro horror movie tie-in games that time forgot. After all, from the Commodore 64 to the Atari 2600, there are plenty of old video games that benefit from some spooky source material.

The Alien saga is about to grow even larger with the highly anticipated release of Alien Romulus. Streaming exclusively on Hulu starting November 24, 2024, this latest crowd-pleasing installment in the Alien franchise delivers spine-chilling horror and edge-of-your-seat thrills just in time for the fall season.

Hulu Release Date for Alien Romulus

Alien Romulus is set to hit Hulu on November 24, 2024, after its theatrical release earlier this year. The movie originally premiered in theaters and is now making its way to streaming, allowing audiences who missed it on the big screen to catch up from the comfort of their homes. This hybrid release model reflects a growing trend of maximizing both theatrical and streaming revenue.

The release on Hulu comes after a successful theatrical run, highlighting how studios are increasingly embracing hybrid release models to reach audiences both in theaters and at home. This shift aligns with the growing trend of high-profile...

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but with that, there are also some titles that have got to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Netflix in November 2024.

A Man Called Otto (November 5) Credit – Sony Pictures

A Man Called Otto is a comedy-drama film directed by Marc Foster from a screenplay by David Magee. Based on the 2012 novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and its 2015 Swedish adaptation of the same name by Hannes Holm, the 2022 film follows a lonely widower who sees no purpose in life and decides to take a drastic step but when his...

After scaring up $342 million at the box office and getting an official VHS release, Alien: Romulus heads to streaming just ahead of Thanksgiving for a holiday facehugging treat.

Alien: Romulus debuts on Hulu on November 21, 2024.

In Alien: Romulus, “While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.”

Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy, Pacific Rim Uprising) leads the cast alongside Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu.

Fede Alvarez co-wrote the script with Rodo Sayagues (Evil Dead). Ridley Scott is on board as producer for the film, the first movie in the franchise to be released by Disney.

Alien: Romulus is based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett.

I wrote in my review that “The biggest horror event of the year has arrived, and...

Though we have very little to go on, legendary director Sir Ridley Scott has revealed that he is developing a new Alien movie for 20th Century Studios.

Details are pretty much non-existent right now, but THR's report indicates that this will be a completely separate project to the Alien: Romulus sequel that's currently in the works.

20th Century's Steve Asbell recently confirmed that director Fede Alvarez is in talks to helm a direct sequel to Romulus that would continue the journey of the survivors of the previous movie, Rain Carradine and her android brother, Andy.

"We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on. The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, were real highlights of the film. And so I always think of it like,...

With the horror season drawing to a close, you might feel the urge to watch a new scary movie. If you’re like us, you’ll find that Scream aesthetic is your go-to vibe. However, you may have already watched it once or twice (or seven) times already. Luckily, we have assembled a list of very good flicks that found their way into theaters as rip-offs to Scream. Most are melodramatic, and a few are exceptional, but these hit the sweet spot if you’re in the mood for a light slasher. Some even star some of the actors and iconic villains. Check out the movies below, and have a great Halloween!

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One lesser known but extremely cool horror series that’s worth revisiting is the Maniac Cop franchise. Directed by William Lustig and scripted by Larry Cohen, the Maniac Cop trilogy got off to a great start in 1988 with a film that stars Tom Atkins, Richard Roundtree, William Smith, Laurene Landon, and Evil Dead franchise hero Bruce Campbell, with Robert Z’Dar as the title character. Although Campbell emerges as the hero in the first film, he’s killed off early in 1990’s Maniac Cop 2 – which, despite losing Campbell so quickly, still manages to be one of the best horror sequels out there. Things don’t get questionable until 1993’s troubled Maniac Cop 3. But even though the first two movies are awesome, Campbell doesn’t seem to have the fondest memories of them, as he revealed during a recent interview with Variety.

Variety gathered lines from several of the movies...

Jump back to the 16-bit era with RetroRealms, a love letter to classic horror franchises. Developer Boss Team Games and publisher WayForward team up to bring us two nostalgia-fueled adventures starring Michael Myers from Halloween and Ash Williams from Evil Dead. Transporting beloved protagonists from film to an arcade cabinet near you, this game pays homage to a bygone age of side-scrolling action.

Set across multiple consoles, RetroRealms starts you in a first-person 3D hub modeled after a creepy arcade. From there, purchase standalone platformers set in the worlds of Halloween or Evil Dead. Wielding butcher knives and boomsticks, hack through throngs of enemies across levels filled with pixelated bloodshed and references to the movies. Playing feels just like surviving one of Ash’s bizarre adventures or enduring Michael’s slashing rampage.

When you need a break from relentless monsters, hunt for secrets hidden between realms. By tapping an item,...

Two classic sci-fi horror franchises were recently given new leases of life, with the Predator returning to hunt his Prey in Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 movie, and the Xenomorphs back to their chest-bursting best in this year's Alien: Romulus.

Both films were critically-acclaimed and very popular with audiences, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is planning more instalments.

We already knew that a Prey spin-off titled Badlands was in the works, but 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has now revealed that a "secret" Predator movie will also be with us next year that will also be helmed by Trachtenberg. Badlands will be a theatrical release, but it sounds like this other film will be going straight to streaming.

"There’s a second Predator movie that we have different plans for. Dan has actually directed both. There’s a secret Predator...

Does Peacock’s new series, ‘Hysteria!’ make the list?

It’s the spooky season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a laugh at the same time.

That’s why I’m pulling out my list of the top 7 horror comedy TV shows you can stream right now – just in time to enjoy Peacock’s newest entry to the genre with “Hysteria!” The new horror comedy series is set during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s when a heavy metal band trying to take advantage of the craze finds themselves at the center of a witch-hunt. If you missed my movie list of top horror comedies, check it out here. And if you’re wondering why I don’t have a list of straight-up scary movies, the reason is simple – I don’t watch them because they terrify me. My babysitter showed me the original “It” when...

2020’s Covid-19 pandemic was a weird, isolating time, particularly for filmmakers and natural storytellers. Joe Begos’ Jimmy and Stiggs isn’t about the pandemic or even set during that period, but it’s a movie that was born out of this event and is very much in conversation with this challenging, reflective, isolating time. And it’s DIY horror at its finest.

Begos has always been an incredibly hands-on filmmaker who completely immerses himself in his productions. However, his level of involvement in Jimmy and Stiggs reaches new heights. Begos writes, directs, serves as production designer, and even stars in the movie, which makes Jimmy and Stiggs an especially intimate and personal project for him. Jimmy and Stiggs is an insane alien splatterfest, but it also tells a beautiful story about friendship, codependency, and paranoia that’s the perfect film to be born out of the pandemic. It’s a...

Julie Bowen and Bruce Campbell star as, respectively, a suburban mom and a seen-it-all cop in Peacock’s “Hysteria!,” which turns the very real Satanic Panic of the ’80s into a rollicking, heavy-metal flavored comedy about demons.

The two actors, who already lived through the 1980s, had very different experiences during the era. Bowen told TheWrap she grew up in a conservative family and was afraid of supposedly Satanic things like hard rock and Dungeons and Dragons. Interestingly, Campbell, who became a chainsaw-wielding horror icon in Sam Raimi’s 1981 indie “Evil Dead,” didn’t like heavy metal music either — or most of the decade, for that matter.

TheWrap spoke with both stars about revisiting the time period and how they’ve been pitching the show to their friends and family.

Nolan North, Julie Bowen and Bruce Campbell in “Hysteria!” (Credit: Peacock)

TheWrap: What was the ’80s like for you?

Bruce...

Bruce Campbell is mostly known for leading the “Evil Dead” franchise (and for popping up in every Sam Raimi movie since), a role that has proven to be both blessing and curse.

The actor, who now appears in Peacock series “Hysteria!,” told The New York Times that while the “Evil Dead” films and subsequent series “Ash vs. Evil Dead” propelled him to stardom, the franchise’s fans can make him feel a bit boxed in.

“I have nothing but love for the franchise. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. It got me into the business,” Campbell said, adding, “I’m more constricted by fans than the industry.”

Campbell continued, “They’re not going to watch ‘Burn Notice’ because spy shows aren’t their bag. And the guys who watch ‘Burn Notice,’ they’re not necessarily horror fans. You’re going to know me from what you’ve watched me in.

After playing Evil Dead franchise hero Ash Williams on screen for around forty years, spanning three feature films and three seasons of the TV series Ash vs. Evil Dead, Bruce Campbell formally retired from the role, saying he’s not physically able to handle the action sequences any longer. But he is still willing to voice the character, as evident from Evil Dead: The Game… and a while back, he said would gladly provide Ash’s voice if there were ever to be an Evil Dead animated series. Franchise creator Sam Raimi has let it be known that he wants to continue making Evil Dead projects with Campbell, and he must have heard Campbell’s answer to the animated series question, because Campbell said more than a year and a half ago that they were actively pursuing the idea. Now, during an interview with ComicBook.com, Campbell has confirmed that an...

In the midst of the 1980s Satanic Panic and the eerie disappearance of the high school quarterback, what’s a failing band to do but rebrand itself as a Satanic metal band? Soon, business is booming— but not for the better, as they become the center of a witch hunt. The Peacock Original series “Hysteria!,” featuring Julie Bowen, Bruce Campbell, and more, premieres on Friday, Oct. 18. You can watch all eight episodes at release with Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch “Hysteria!” When: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Peacock. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com About “Hysteria!”

Set during the Satanic panic of the 1980s, “Hysteria” follows a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts who realize they can capitalize on the disappearance of a beloved varsity quarterback as whispers of occult activity and Satatic influence break out all over town. Dethkrunch members Dylan, Jordy,...

The Evil Dead movies remain some of the greatest cult horror flicks ever. And a lot of that has to do with its star, Bruce Campbell. Yet, while he has remained a staple in the horror genre for decades now, Bruce Campbell is now aiming his boomstick right at it.

Speaking with the New York Post, Bruce Campbell said he doesn’t get as much enjoyment out of horror flicks as you might expect, although the right ones will trigger a reaction that is unmatched on the big screen. “I am not a huge fan of it myself. But what I like is that it’s one of the few genres that gets a visceral reaction from the crowd. Someone watches a drama, they’re eating popcorn, their face isn’t changing – maybe a couple of tears. Horror movies, they’re jumping out of their seats. You want the popcorn to go airborne,...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Alien: Romulus (Fede Alvarez)

It’s a dire, inhospitable environment, wherein corporate interests can give way to ghoulish monstrosities, and those just trying to navigate the chokehold of capitalism are doing their best to survive. In a way, Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus may be the most meta Alien film to date. No stranger to playing in others’ sandboxes, the Evil Dead helmer is, at first glance, an encouraging fit for the sci-fi horror franchise. Like the original, 2017’s Alien: Covenant––an underrated high point for these films––was at its peak when threading its headier notions with gleefully mean-spirited cynicism towards its human subjects. Alvarez has that same kind of nasty streak in him, and much of Romulus’ mandated fan service...

I want to say I had my fair share of teen horror growing up, but it wouldn’t be true, because as I’m writing this, I can’t think of a single show that fits the category. I don’t know if Pretty Little Liars really counts, but my first encounter with a “horror” show outside of the Indian Shh! Koi Hai or Aahat, which first aired a year before I was born (dang), was Supernatural, which in my opinion was technically for adults. Then would it be ironic for me to say horror is my favorite genre? I wouldn’t think so. Now, don’t get me wrong, there will be those who gate-keep the genre for people who’ve only seen the “classics,” which, for the most part, I haven’t. However, this doesn’t take away from my experiences of loving the genre growing up and...

What are you looking for in a sequel? Dependable familiarity or narrative evolutions? Parker Finn's Smile 2 is a sharper, meaner, and despicably addictive amplification of Smile that doesn’t tamper with what works. Finn's execution of trauma-driven haunts is an upgrade across the board, albeit recognizable. It's funnier, flashier, scarier, and doesn't feign complacency even for a millisecond. Smile 2 is an invigoration of exposed demonic templates (typed by someone lukewarm on Finn's successful original). Move over, Lady Raven; Skye Riley's taking center stage.

Naomi Scott is a knockout as pop music megastar Skye Riley, an ex-addict who's just announced her hotly anticipated "Welcome Back" tour. She's a sober and rebranded shell of herself but pushes forward, driven by the pressures of not letting down her ravenous fans, profiting record executives (Raúl Castillo), or supportive loved ones. Skye's mother and acting manager, Elizabeth (Rosemarie DeWitt), keeps a...

Combining the nostalgia of the arcade and the local video store, RetroRealms‘ first release delivers two horror classics, Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead, in the form of 2D beat ‘em up platformers. Both franchises are brought to life with a beautiful 16-bit pixel art style that creates an enticing package that’s full of reverence for the source material.

RetroRealms itself is a hub that you add games to as Dlc, and these are the first two releases for the platform. When you launch it, you’re placed in an arcade, which you traverse in first person, where you can interact with the machines you’ve purchased, as well as various extras that you unlock throughout play. Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead play pretty similarly, both featuring a combination of combat and platforming from a side scrolling perspective.

Interestingly, you can select which of the characters you want...

Fede Álvarez's franchise revival, Alien: Romulus, was a big hit at the box office, so we wouldn't be at all surprised if the Don't Breathe director was already in talks to helm a sequel.

If you happened to miss the movie on the big screen, Romulus is now available to purchase on Digital platforms, and Fandango has officially released an extended preview spotlighting what might be the most intense few minutes of the movie.

In the clip, we see Rain Carradine and her makeshift crew arrive at the seemingly abandoned and decommissioned Remus space station to salvage some fuel for their journey to a more hospitable planet.

Unfortunately, they soon find out that dozens of face-huggers were in the process of being transported in stasis, and are released when Andy tries to access the ship's computer.

While Andy, Tyler and Bjorn fight for their lives against the relentless creatures,...

While Terrifier 3 continues to top the box office, four more brand new horror movies were just released at home today. Additionally, a hit anthology series returns with new episodes.

Here’s all the new horror released on Tuesday, October 15, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

From the team behind the Terrifier movies, Stream was released in theaters back in August and the gory horror movie made its debut on digital outlets including Amazon today.

Director Michael Leavy‘s Stream comes from Fuzz on the Lens Productions, with the film’s makeup FX being handled by Terrifier and Terrifier 2 director Damien Leone!

The film’s cast is stacked with familiar faces and horror icons including Tony Todd (Candyman), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator / Would You Rather), Danielle Harris (Halloween 4, 5 / Hatchet 2), Tim Reid (Stephen King’s It / Wkrp Cincinnati), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial...

Need something new to stream this month but don’t want to shell out for a subscription. Not a problem.

While traditional streamers like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video keep hiking prices and adding ads to their paid platforms, Fast services like Tubi and Pluto TV are gaining ground by providing viewers with free options full of watch-worthy films and series. And in October, the roster is full up with Halloween-friendly movies, from spooky to downright scary.

Here’s your special spooky season edition of the best new movies to watch free on Tubi.

“The Evil Dead” (New Line Cinema) “The Evil Dead” (1981)

The shoestring-budget horror classic that spawned one of the most enduring and consistent horror franchises, Sam Raimi’s “Evil Dead” holds up nearly 45 years later. Starring Bruce Campbell as enduring horror icon Ash Williams, “Evil Dead” doesn’t have the snark or silliness that would come with the sequels,...

One of a clutch of alluring films at this year’s Grimmfest, I was hopeful that Beezel would stand as a reminder that sometimes, the simplest stories can be the most effective. Directed by Aaron Fradkin, the film plunges us into a traditional, no-nonsense horror experience that channels the raw, blood-soaked thrills of old-school genre classics.

Drawing subtle comparisons to Evil Dead and its cellar-dwelling Deadites, Beezel manages to deliver a deeply unsettling tale with a fresh twist on the haunted house narrative, while sidestepping the trend of over-complicating its premise.

Fradkin, who co-wrote the film with Victoria Fratz, smartly dials into the staple primal fears that keep audiences glued to their seats: the fear of the unknown, the hidden dangers beneath the floorboards, and the sense that something truly evil is lurking just out of sight. What’s fascinating about Beezel is how it taps into this unease, immersing...

This article contains spoilers for "Agatha All Along" episode 5, "Darkest Hour/Wake Thy Power."

Each episode of "Agatha All Along" — the newest Marvel series on Disney+ that is Good, Actually despite the crybaby "fans" claiming otherwise — has played out like Marvel trying its hand at making escape rooms. As Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) and her coven make their way down The Witches' Road, each witch must be tested on their unique abilities in a house that changes the world's appearance depending on who is being tested. Episode 3 featured potions expert Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) tested in an opulent suburban McMansion like something out of "Big Little Lies," while the protector witch Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn) broke the generational curse of her rockstar mother in a live music performance resembling a cross between "Daisy Jones and the Six" and the legendary Stevie Nicks. This week's episode finally put the broken Agatha Harkness to the test,...

When Sam Raimi signed on to direct Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it was pretty much a given that he was going to give his longtime friend and Evil Dead franchise star Bruce Campbell a cameo somewhere in the film, just like he had Campbell appear in each one of the Spider-Man movies he directed.. Sure enough, Campbell showed up in the Doctor Strange movie as a character called Pizza Poppa – and in interviews given since then, Campbell has stated that not only his Pizza Poppa a variant of his Spider-Man character(s), but he also has a future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Over a year after the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Campbell told ComicBook.com, “The cameos are like, in the Spider-Man movies — if you know anything about the multiverse, you know now, retroactively, I’m in the multiverse now because of Doctor Strange.

In the history of movie sequels, few second installments have pulled off a total tonal shift better than Evil Dead II, and none were nearly as groovy.

Even before Sam Raimi’s self-serious indie horror classic Evil Dead became one of 1981’s biggest sleeper hits, the emerging screenwriter and director already knew he wanted to turn the film into a full-on franchise. At the urging of his publicist Irvin Shapiro, Raimi started planning the plot lines for future Evil Dead films while he was still making the first installment on a shoestring budget, but it would take Raimi and his team all the way until 1985 to finally secure the funding for what would become Evil Dead II, by which time Raimi, his co-writer Scott Spiegel and his star/co-producer Bruce Campbell already had a pretty good idea for how to continue the story of Michigan State’s most traumatized student Ash Williams.

Do you like blood? Violence? Freaks of nature? Well, here at Arrow in the Head, we love all of those things – and that has inspired us to put together this list of some of The Goriest, Bloodiest Films Ever Made. Some of the movies are on here due to their historical significance, some are due to the amount of fake blood that was used during the production, and all of them are quite messy. Here we go:

Blood Feast (1963)

This is where it all began. In the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, independent filmmaker Herschell Gordon Lewis and his producing partner David F. Friedman were looking at the major movies of the day to find what they could offer the moviegoing public that the studios weren’t providing. They started out with “nudie cutie” sexploitation movies, meeting the demand for bare flesh. After taking note that violence in movies had...

To celebrate the release of the ground-breaking and gruesome horror In a Violent Nature – out now on Digital and available on Blu-ray & DVD from 30th September – we have a Blu-ray up for grabs!

In a Violent Nature, the debut feature from writer and director Chris Nash (ABCs Of Death 2), introduced the masked and murderous Johnny, who’ll stop at nothing to retrieve a precious locket.

In A Violent Nature Giveway

With In a Violent Nature, Nash has fashioned something truly extraordinary – a film that manages to be brilliantly original while at the same time paying homage to ‘80s horror classics like the Friday the 13th series and Evil Dead, as a group of young campers are mercilessly stalked in the woods. Told from the point of view of the killer, it features some astoundingly orchestrated and intensely gory kills that have to be seen to be believed. The next chapter...

Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams might be starring in her first horror movie soon if the current talks regarding her taking on a role in a new horror-thriller from Sam Raimi goes well. The film is titled Send Help, and McAdams is currently in negotiations to star.

20th Century Studios is behind this horror project with Raimi signed on to produce and direct. Raimi is best known for being the creator of the highly successful Evil Dead horror franchise. McAdams is known for starring in popular romance movies such as The Notebook, The Wedding Crashers, The Vow and Disobedience. She's also known for starring as Regina George in the hit teen comedy Mean Girls. Her most recent projects were playing herself in the comedy sitcom Dave and as Barbara Simon in the comedy-drama Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

If McAdams ends up joining the cast of Send Help, this...

Evil Dead: The Musical became an instant hit upon its 2003 debut in Toronto, leading to an off-Broadway run in 2006 and regional productions that continue to shoot blood on audiences around the world.

The original cast recording is now available on vinyl for the first time. Featuring songs like “What the F–k Was That?,” “Look Who’s Evil Now,” and the Rocky Horror homage “Do the Necronomicon,” it costs $24.99.

The musical adaptation of The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II features book and lyrics by George Reinblatt, with music by Reinblatt, Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, and Melissa Morris, of course based on characters created by Sam Raimi.

“Evil Dead: The Musical has the craziest, bloodiest, and most loyal fanbase in musical theatre,” comments Reinblatt. “Audiences have been begging for a vinyl release of the cast album for a long time, so this will be the ultimate collector’s item for...

Anybody down for a Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness reunion? No, we've not got confirmation of a Doctor Strange 3 directed by Sam Raimi just yet (although we do live in hope) — but we are getting word that one of the stars of the Evil Dead director's first foray into the MCU could be about to team up on a new horror thriller. According to Deadline, Rachel McAdams is circling a starring role in Send Help, a 20th Century Studios chiller on which Raimi will serve as both producer and director.

As we reported back in July, Send Help — based on an original script from Baywatch writing duo Damian Shannon and Mark Swift — is currently being pitched as an island-set two-hander that falls somewhere between Rob Reiner's Misery and Robert Zemeckis' Cast Away. Further details on the plot however remain strictly under wraps at this point in time,...

Rachel McAdams is set to reunite with Sam Raimi on his return to the horror genre for the upcoming film Send Help. More here.

At the tail-end of last week, news emerged that stated Sam Raimi had signed a deal to once again work with Marvel Studios, taking on the director’s chair for Doctor Strange 3. As you’ll know, the Evil Dead director made the most recent entry in the series, 2022’s Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness and the film – while very much suffering from typical MCU issues – went on to earn almost a billion dollars at the global box office in an era when that financial benchmark is far from guaranteed.

Rachel McAdams co-starred – and will presumably pop up in the threequel, we’d imagine. However, it looks like Raimi has more plans for the actor, given that The Insneider is reporting that Raimi has cast...

Rebooting classic horror movies has almost always invited extremely divisive reception, ranging from being appreciated like the Evil Dead reboots to getting hated on like the Halloween sequels. As a seminal piece of horror media, Salem’s Lot‘s TV series adaptation is still held in great regard, and as the recently released cinematic adaptation of the novel is streaming on Max, a comparative discussion involving these two ventures is inevitable. While the movie doesn’t hold a candle to the series, for better or worse, it follows the novel more closely. Both the adaptations take certain liberties when it comes to a number of crucial moments in the narrative, which either works or doesn’t, depending on the perspective of the viewers.

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Rachel McAdams is in talks to star in Sam Raimi’s Send Help, the horror-thriller from 20th Century Studios, which he is producing and directing.

Sources tell us that these negotiations are in early stages, and nothing is definite at this point. The news follows Deadline’s exclusive earlier in July, which broke the news that Raimi had boarded the project not officially greenlit by the studio.

Billed as a two-hander horror-thriller set on an island, the story is somewhere between Rob Reiner’s Stephen King adaptation Misery and Robert Zemeckis’ classic Castaway. Send Help is based on an original script by Baywatch scribes Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. Zainab Azizi will also produce under the Raimi Productions banner, and the film is expected to nab a theatrical release.

Disney did not respond to requests for comment.

A preeminent multi-hyphenate, Raimi is known as an influential genre producer and filmmaker,...

We've been hearing that Marvel Studios was in the process of developing a third Doctor Strange movie for quite some time, and it sounds like the project has now settled on a director.

In the latest edition of his newsletter, Jeff Sneider reports that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi has "all-but closed a deal" to return to helm the threequel.

In the Multiverse of Madness was met with pretty good reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), and while it did prove to be somewhat divisive among MCU fans, it went on to take in over $950 million worldwide, meaning a third film was always a strong possibility.

Previous reports have claimed that Kevin Feige was eager to work with Raimi again, and the Evil Dead filmmaker was rumored to be the studio's top choice to direct Avengers: Secret Wars at one point.

Plot details for Doctor Strange 3 are still a mystery,...

This post contains spoilers for "Agatha All Along" (as well as FX's "Legion").

In a series full of fun, intriguing, and camp-infused performances, Aubrey Plaza stands out as the most delightfully unpredictable member of the "Agatha All Along" ensemble. Her character is Rio Vidal, otherwise known as the black heart on Agatha's (Kathryn Hahn) list and the green witch in her coven. Her purpose so far seems to be to annoy and turn Agatha on in equal measure, all the while threatening to derail the entire expedition down the Witches' Road with her rather mercenary predisposition. Her strategy, thanks to Plaza's super-game performance, is to be equal parts weird, sexy, and borderline inhuman, and to revel in the discomfort her attractive monstrousness inspires in all the other witches.

Take, for example, the scene at the beginning of episode 4, when the coven summons Rio. While they're waiting in...

Today marks the launch of No Sleep October, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s brand new exclusive films, horror library, imaginative curations, designs, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favorite scary movies will haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear.

No Sleep October brings horror fans three films only available to stream on Max, including Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

The new Max Original film Caddo Lake debuts on October 10. When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history. And in Trap, debuting October 25, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert,...

October is here! Which means peak Halloween season is now underway, and that includes the launch of “No Sleep October,” a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike at Max. Max’s brand new exclusive films, a best-in-class horror library, imaginative curations, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars will keep you busy all month long.

Look for new Max Original Film, Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, “Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.”

Max Original Film Caddo Lake arrives on October 10. “When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history.” Celine Held & Logan George (Topside) wrote and directed for New Line Cinema, and the film...

Ready for Halloween? So is Max. The streamer just debuted their month-long Halloween and horror movie celebration, dubbed “No Sleep October,” and we’ve got the full list for your perusal.

There’s a batch of A24 horror movies that includes favorites like “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Midsommar” alongside new releases “MaXXXine” and “I Saw the TV Glow.”

Timed to the release of Max’s “Salem’s Lot” adaptation from “Anabelle Comes Home” director Gary Dauberman, which debuts on Oct. 3, Max also has a collection of Stephen King movies, including Tobe Hooper’s 1979 mini-series adaptation, “It” and “It: Chapter Two,” “The Shining” and “Doctor Sleep.”

And with the streaming debut of “Trap” landing on Max on Oct. 25, M. Night Shyamalan is also getting the spotlight with a collection that includes “Unbreakable,” “The Sixth Sense” and “The Visit.”

Finally, there are of course plenty of horror and Halloween classics, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street,...

Chris Nash’s acclaimed In A Violent Nature is out now on Altitude.film and other digital platforms and coming to DVD & Blu-ray from 30 September, so to celebrate we are giving away Blu-Ray copies to 2 lucky winners!

In A Violent Nature, the ground-breaking and gruesome debut feature from writer and director Chris Nash (ABCs Of Death 2) introduced the masked and murderous Johnny, who’ll stop at nothing to retrieve a precious locket, to terrified UK audiences during its theatrical release in July.

With In A Violent Nature Nash has fashioned something truly extraordinary – a film that manages to be brilliantly original while at the same time paying homage to ‘80s horror classics like the Friday the 13th series and Evil Dead, as a group of young campers are mercilessly stalked in the woods. Told from the point of view of the killer, it features some astoundingly orchestrated and intensely gory kills...