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The Forge has nabbed the U.S. distribution rights to Brendan Gabriel Murphy’s new psychological horror film “Fluxx,” giving it a limited theatrical run beginning May 30.

Starring Shelley Hennig (“Unfriended”), Shiloh Fernandez (“Evil Dead”), Henry Ian Cusick (“Lost”), Charlotte McKinney (“Fantasy Island”) and Tyrese Gibson (“Transformers”), “Fluxx” takes viewers on a trippy time loop after a film actress is forced to confront her husband’s mysterious disappearance while being unable to leave her Hollywood Hills home.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Forge to bring ‘Fluxx’ to audiences,” Murphy said in a statement. “It’s a film about identity and control in an increasingly disorienting world, and I can’t wait for people to experience it.”

On behalf of The Forge, the deal was negotiated by CEO Mark Sayre and head of acquisitions Decker Sadowski. On behalf of Vmi Worldwide, which handled North American rights, EVP and...

For once in the life of Charlie Cale she is no longer on the run since Beatrix Hasp gave her freedom papers in the previous episode of Poker Face. She could go home, or she could seek new adventures and continue her crime-solving spree. There will come a time where she will have to ask herself if she’s in it for the glory of being right or the benevolence of it all.

If Dog the Bounty Hunter and Tiger Joe had a baby, it would be Gator Joe (Kumail Nanjiani). What else would you expect from an episode of Florida’s finest but a hot mess of insane and unnatural behavior? Here's a recap of what happened. Spoilers for season 2 episode 4 of Poker Face, “The Taste of Human Blood,” below.

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will set an IMAX record. The filmmaker, who is known for huge hits including Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, and Inception, is setting his sights on Homer's classic epic poem for his next project. Matt Damon will star as the Greek hero Odysseus opposite a massive ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Elliot Page, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Samantha Morton, Shiloh Fernandez, Cosmo Jarvis, and Mia Goth, quite a few of whom are actors Christopher Nolan has worked with before.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan challenged IMAX to create lighter and quieter film cameras after the stupendous success of his Best Picture-winning movie Oppenheimer on IMAX screens in 2023. According to IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond, who spoke to the press during the company's lunch at Canness on Thuesday, the company stepped up...

Now that she’s away from the mob, Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) can finally build her life on her own. However, knowing Charlie, she finds herself roped into absurd schemes through no fault of her own. “The Taste of Human Blood” is one of those episodes, with plenty of absurdity hanging over it. Luckily, it’s got the TV vets and comedic actors to pull off the ridiculous premise with brilliant execution. Kumail Nanjiani and Gaby Hoffman lead a fun ensemble this time around.

Spoiler Alert !!!Spoilers for Poker Face Season 2. Related: ‘The Twilight Zone’ Cast: What Are They Doing in 2025? Poker Face — “The Taste of Human Blood” — Recap

Police officer Fran Lamont (Gabby Hoffman) handles routine crimes in her local community. When she returns to the office, Chief Hal (John Sayles) informs her she’s been nominated for the 2019 Florida Panhandle Cop Award for Officer of the Year. The “FlopaCopas...

Post-production is complete on Pig Hill, a supernatural horror feature from Willy’s Wonderland director Kevin Lewis.

Rainey Qualley (Shut In), Shane West (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead) lead the cast, which also includes genre favorite R.A. Mihailoff (Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III).

Variety reports that Concourse Media will be shopping the film at the upcoming Cannes market.

Carrie (Qualley), a girl haunted by the mysterious disappearances of women in her small town, becomes embroiled in a dark tale of family betrayal. As she investigates the folklore surrounding the so-called “pig people,” she uncovers a terrifying truth about her own brother, Chris (Fernandez), who has been has been hiding a sinister past since childhood.

As she fights for survival in a twisted game of cat and mouse, Carrie and her friend Andy (West) realize that the legends of Pig Hill are rooted in a gruesome reality,...

Exclusive: Concourse Media will be shopping the recently completed supernatural horror Pig Hill at the upcoming Cannes market.

Rainey Qualley (Shut In), Shane West (Salem) and Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead) lead cast in the feature from director Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland). The film was written by Jarrod Burris and based on the novel Pig by Nancy Williams.

In Pig Hill, Carrie (played by Rainey Qualley), a girl haunted by the mysterious disappearances of women in her small town, becomes embroiled in a dark tale of family betrayal. As she investigates the folklore surrounding the so-called “pig people,” she uncovers a terrifying truth about her own brother, Chris (played by Shiloh Fernandez), who has been has been hiding a sinister past since childhood. As she fights for survival in a twisted game of cat and mouse, Carrie and her friend Andy (played by Shane West) realize that the legends of Pig Hill...

As casting announcements continue to roll in, speculation and excitement has only grown surrounding Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to his critical and box office hit “Oppenheimer,” which won him the Academy Award for best director.

“The Odyssey” is a classic piece of literature by Homer that is divided between 24 different books, preceded by “The Iliad.” It tells the 10-year journey story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he travels home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters multiple perils and discovers the death of his crewmates. Telemachus (Odysseus’ son), Penelope (Odysseus’ wife), Athena, Circe, Poseidon and Zeus are all major characters.

Historians and scholars date “The Odyssey” to sometime between 750-650 BC. The first printed Greek version became available in 1488. In the centuries since, it has remained one of the most studied, adapted and parodied stories ever with adaptations including the 1911 silent film by Giuseppe de Liguoro, 1954’s...

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Twilight is one of the most popular film franchises on the face of the Earth, and one of the biggest reasons behind its success is the beloved genre – young adult. Based on the extremely popular novel series of the same name by Stephanie Meyer, the film series is set in the small town of Forks, and it follows Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with Edward Cullen, a century-old vampire. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. So, if you loved the teen romantic drama, fantasy elements, and a compelling story in the Twilight film franchise, here are some similar movies and TV shows you should check out next.

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Loosely inspired by Mark Wahlberg and his pals' (mis)adventures in the entertainment industry, HBO's "Entourage" follows the rise of Vincent Chase to Hollywood superstardom, as well as the people within his orbit who are along for the rollercoaster ride. It never gets old watching Vince, E, Turtle, Drama, and Ari Gold becoming the architects of their own success or demise -- because if we're being entirely honest here, they thrive in chaos and can't help but set fires to bridges while they're still standing on them. After nine seasons and one feature film, viewers got to know these characters intimately -- inside and out -- but what happened to the cast of "Entourage" afterward?

That's a good question. Many of them went on to star in other shows and films, while others picked up new interests and passions. Then there are those who have found themselves in a spot of trouble with the law.

Earlier this year, the Fates rapidly began to weave the threads that would bring us yet another project from the mind of Oscar-winning filmmaker and director, Christopher Nolan, with the retelling of Homer's tale of the mighty Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. Nolan's upcoming mythic action epic, The Odyssey, has since greatly expanded its cast with a plethora of stars, including John Wick's John Leguizamo joining the eagerly anticipated film. It is as large an undertaking as any Nolan has ever ventured into in his illustrious career. With huge expectations, some of Hollywood's brightest stars on the call sheet, and most definitely an enormous budget. Leguizamo reveals that Nolan still manages to make the entire production feel like an independent film.

“Dude, you know the thing is, okay, he’s got a crazy budget," Leguizamo said in a recent interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

Fede Álvarez's blood-soaked Evil Dead remake will be available to stream for free starting April 1.

Just over 20 years after Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness landed in theaters, Álvarez helped usher in a new era for the iconic horror franchise with his 2013 reboot, Evil Dead. The film, which lands on Tubi next month,tossed aside the more comedic elements of the prior films in favor of a darker and meaner tone but doesn't forget to include tons of blood and gore, which remains a franchise staple. Álvarez's more sinister reboot proved a success as the film earned $97.5 million at the worldwide box office and was generally well-received at the time, having earned a 63% Rotten Tomatoes score.

The film centers around Mia, a drug addict who heads to a remote cabin in the woods with her brother and a group of friends to help rid herself of the habit. However,...

Peacock has released the teaser trailer for Poker Face Season 2, which will premiere on the streaming service on May 8. From Rian Johnson and starring Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne, the second season will consist of 12 episodes.

Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.

The show’s critically acclaimed first season received four Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne, and garnered Peacock its first Emmy win for Judith Light’s Outstanding Guest Actress Performance in a Comedy Series.

“Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time,...

No matter the time of year, Shudder always has an extensive supply of horror films to satisfy its subscribers. Spring might be quickly approaching, but spooky season never ends with this streaming service. This month, the platform is guaranteed to have even more gruesome and terrifying films for everyone to enjoy.

From comedic slasher flicks to vampires and the supernatural, Shudder will have just about every subgenre viewers could possibly want. Whether horror fans want blood and gore or psychological thrillers, the platform has them covered. No matter what audiences want to see this month, Shudder will certainly have something for them.

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Based on the comic book miniseries of the same name, 30 Days of Night unfolds in the small town of Barrow, Alaska, during their yearly polar night, in which the sun doesn’t rise for 30 days. After strange occurrences begin...

Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in ‘Poker Face’ season 2 (Photo by: Peacock)

There’s finally official content available for the much-anticipated second season of Peacock’s Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne. While the streamer didn’t announce a season two premiere date, it teased that the 12-episode new season will arrive this spring.

“Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in season two we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time. From minor league baseball to big box retail, from funeral homes to alligator farms and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime-solving existential road trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability,” wrote series creator, writer, director, and executive producer Rian Johnson and series star director, writer, and executive producer Natasha Lyonne in a joint statement released with the first photos.

Johnson and Lyonne...

We’ve got a window for when Poker Face returns, so here’s a peek when you can see the return of TV’s most unusual crime solver!

Poker Face was a huge winner with audiences and critics when it debuted on Peacock in 2023. It’s been a longer wait for season 2 as the show was delayed by issues such as the 2023 Hollywood strikes and the busy schedule of creator Rian Johnson.

Thankfully, it’s coming with The Hollywood Reporter sharing a first peek at Poker Face season 2. That includes how it’s eying a spring 2025 release date. That’s likely going to be April or early May.

Poker Face revolves around Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne), a Vegas card shark who has the uncanny ability to know when someone is lying. After she inadvertently causes the death of a mobster’s son, Charlie goes on the run. As fate would have it,...

Peacock has released a first look at Poker Face season 2 with a special message from Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson.

Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time. From minor league baseball to big box retail, from funeral homes to alligator farms and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime solving existential road-trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability.

To bring Season 2 to life, we pulled visual inspiration from American 70s cinema, all the stuff we love like Robert Altman, Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich. But the backbone of this show is TV – the kind of TV we grew up watching, episodic case of the week gems like Columbo and The Rockford Files and Quantum Leap. Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own...

Peacock has revealed the first photos from the second season of the Emmy Award-winning original series, Poker Face. From Rian Johnson and starring Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne, the 12-episode second season will premiere on Peacock this spring.

PaleyFest LA is also getting an exclusive preview of Poker Face Season 2. Join Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne and new guest stars for a sneak-peek screening and conversation about the mystery and mayhem to come on March 29 in Hollywood. Visit the PaleyFest site for tickets.

Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.

The show’s critically acclaimed first season received four Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne,...

Peacock has revealed exciting news about the second season of Poker Face. New images have also provided a first look at the new episodes.

Poker Face Season 2 is set to premiere on Peacock in Spring 2025. New photos share a sneak peek at Natasha Lyonne in the second season along with some of the various guest stars. While a specific premiere date has still yet to be announced, the Spring 2025 release window is good news for fans who have been waiting for the second season to arrive. For now, the new images can be viewed below.

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A new trio of familiar actors have signed on for the second season of the acclaimed Peacock series.

"Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time," series creator,...

Peacock is hitting the road again with Poker Face.

The streamer has set a spring premiere date for season two of its mystery-of-the-week series, starring Natasha Lyonne as a woman who can read when anyone is lying and — while on the run from some bad people — uses her skill to solve murders in the places she stops.

Peacock has also released several photos from the coming, 12-episode season (up from 10 in season one), featuring Lyonne’s Charlie Cale and several of the season’s guest stars.

‘Poker Face’ season two: Cynthia Erivo (left) as Sextuplets, Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale

That guest star list, incidentally, is extensive. The season will feature (in alphabetical order) Awkwafina, John Cho, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Cynthia Erivo, Giancarlo Esposito, Davionte “GaTa” Ganter, Patti Harrison, Corey Hawkins, Gaby Hoffmann, Katie Holmes, Carol Kane, David Krumholtz, Melanie Lynskey, Ben Marshall, Margo Martindale, John Mulaney, Kumail Nanjiani,...

“Poker Face” Season 2 is gearing up for a release this spring on Peacock.

The much-anticipated second installment of Rian Johnson’s mystery-of-the-week series will debut in spring 2025, Peacock announced on Tuesday. Season 2 will see Natasha Lyonne reprise her starring role as Charlie as she outruns her adversaries in her Plymouth Barracuda, which brings her to a number of mysteries across the country she can’t help but solve.

Season 2 will premiere over two years after “Poker Face” first debuted in January 2023, which featured a star-studded cast including Adrien Brody, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, Clea DuVall and Ron Perlman, to name a few.

This season will be no different, with this batch of guest stars including Alia Shawkat, Awkwafina, Ben Marshall. B.J. Novak, Carol Kane, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Corey Hawkins, Cynthia Erivo, David Krumholtz, Davionte “GaTa” Ganter, Ego Nwodim, Gaby Hoffmann, Giancarlo Esposito, Haley Joel Osment, Jason Ritter, John Cho,...

Exclusive: Bulgaria’s Nu Boyana Film Studios and France’s Free Dolphin Entertainment will take seven films in production this year, and have unveiled their joint EFM slate.

Since last year’s MIPCOM, Nu Boyana and Free Dolphin have been developing a strategy to release a continuous flow of movies for international distribution on ad-supported streaming services, and they are now in Berlin seeking financial and distributor partners on several projects.

The plan is to launch features “monthly” with Film Forge, Nu Boyana’s vocational training program, involved in each production.

Leading the EFM slate is Velvet Curtain (fka Fluxx) a high-concept psychological thriller that we first reported on in December 2023. It now has a U.S. theatrical release planned for this summer.

Brendan Gabriel Murphy’s pic stars Shelley Hennig and Shiloh Fernandez, with Tyrese Gibson (Fast & Furious franchise) in a key supporting role.

Rafi Gavron and Shiloh Fernandez have joined the ensemble of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” sources close to the actors confirm.

The Universal film’s previously announced cast members include Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

Universal shared in December that the film “is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new Imax film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to Imax film screens for the first time.”

Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem “The Odyssey” remains one of the oldest pieces of literature still read by modern audiences. It chronicles the story of Greek hero Odysseus during his tumultuous journey home following the Trojan War.

Gavron is best known for his role in “A Star is Born” for director Bradley Cooper, opposite Cooper and Lady Gaga. He began his career...

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Welcome to the early days of Robert Pattinson’s Twilight journey. Director Catherine Hardwicke took a trip down memory lane on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, revealing just how much of a long shot Pattinson seemed at first. Spoiler alert: Hardwicke totally knew what she was doing.

When Pattinson first strolled into her life, he wasn’t exactly rocking that “mysterious vampire” vibe. “When he came over to my house, he had black bangs for hair and was kind of out of shape because he was hanging out at the pub all the time,” Hardwicke shared. Yeah, not exactly the Edward Cullen we now know and love. But here’s where it gets juicy. Summit Entertainment—aka the studio behind Twilight—was less than convinced. They straight-up asked, “Do you think you can make this guy look good?...

Watching incredible feats of heroism as timeless figures saved the day led to some of the most iconic moments in film history and solidified their place among the greatest movie heroes of all time. From out-of-this-world superheroes to more grounded protagonists across action, horror, and sci-fi, the appeal of iconic heroes comes down to many things, including captivating courage, spectacular showcases of brute strength, or even more subtle qualities that signal the virtue of a selfless hero. These stars all became icons in their own right, yet each has different qualities that make them stand out in film history.

While many of the world’s biggest franchises were led by astounding cinematic heroes, this esteemed honor also extends to more grounded characters whose status as a movie legend comes from their realistic portrayal and real-world perseverance. Whether it’s heroes literally putting their lives on the line to protect the...

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Emily Ratajkowski is one of the most beautiful and sensational actresses in the film industry. The American model and actress made her acting debut in a short film titled Andrew’s Alteration, but it wasn’t until her role as Tasha in iCarly that she became a known figure in Hollywood. After that, she starred in multiple films and TV shows and while most of them are not critical darlings, fans of the actress love her regardless. So, if you love Ratajkowski’s performances and largely erotic thriller films here are the best movies and TV shows starring Emily Ratajkowski you could watch.

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Welcome Home is a thriller drama film directed by George Ratliff from a screenplay by David Levinson. The 2018 film follows a young couple during their stay at a vacation home...

We spoke with Nadine Crocker leading up to the release of Continue, an emotionally raw drama film that sees the talented writer-director in front of the camera as well, playing the harrowing and complex lead character. "I think the girl who started that journey and thought she could wear 33 hats was, like, very naive, but I'm really happy she was because it was a fun experience," Crocker recently told MovieWeb.

Crocker plays Dean, an emotionally troubled young woman who is already suffering a self-destructive mental health episode as Continue kicks off. The overall story spotlights mental health struggles and suicide prevention, and the finished product was released Sep. 6 at a pertinent time. "[The producers and I] unanimously were like, 'We need to let this film sit for a little bit until we get to September because that's World Suicide Prevention Month,'" Crocker said. "I knew that that was the time to put this film out.

Struggles with addiction and depression have come into the limelight since the Covid Pandemic. As they have, so too have the stories that often accompany these events. Director Nadine Crocker took her own struggles as inspiration for her film Continue. When shooting Continue, it was her debut feature. It now releases after her follow-up gig – Desperation Road – a Mel Gibson-starring action flick. Even with the long production schedule, she remains as committed as ever to her story.

When formulating Continue, Crocker wore a lot of hats. She served as the director, lead actress, producer, and writer for the film. She jokes “Sleep? What’s that?” when asked how she finds time for it all. “I think every person in the entertainment business knows – during production – you’re like a zombie person. You can’t wait to sleep and rest, but on the last day, you’re wondering how do I get that back?...

After starring in Red Riding Hood and Evil Dead, Shiloh Fernandez has continued to work in the indie-film world. He jumped to TV for a pair of episodes on Euphoria, Netflix’s Gypsy, and even a Tremors movie. He joined the cast of Continue from director Nadine Crocker, which made its initial debut in 2022. Continue makes its way into theaters on September 6th, and will also be available via digital platforms.

Fernandez and Crocker spoke before he agreed to take on the role. Relatedexclusive: Simon Whiteley Discusses the Origins of The Matrix Digital Rain, Zack Snyder, and Mimlacode

Early on, Crocker knew that Fernandez was a fit. “She sent an offer to my team early. You know what was really special about this particular offer, was not only the incredible script but she wrote me a personal letter.” The note contained more intricate details about Crocker’s connection to the work,...

Just in time to highlight National Suicide Prevention Month, actress and budding filmmaker Nadine Crocker (Cabin Fever) has put on "33 hats" for her new film, as she recently told us. Yes, she wrote and directed Lionsgate's Continue, in addition to playing the powerful and emotionally charged lead role. You dont even need to do the research to confirm Crockers real-life personal connection to the spellbinding narrative source material here. Its just that palpable, with a raw and vulnerable turn that screams authenticity. As an added bonus, yes, Continue is indeed based on her life and explores her past struggles with suicide and mental health.

Hey, even superhero movies are exploring mental health now and Crocker, who also directed Desperation Road with Mel Gibson not too long ago, shows promise as a helmer of features with this latest passion project. The Oscar-winning stunner Girl, Interrupted might come to mind as...

“Continue” is a drama feature, written and directed by Nadine Crocker, starring Crocker, Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Dale Dickey and Emily Deschanel, releasing September 6, 2024 in theaters:

“…convinced she's fated to walk the same troubled path as her father, ‘Dean’ suffers a major mental health episode and is committed to a rehabilitation facility.

“Once confined, she shudders through the agonies of recovery, but bravely comes out the other side armed with a defense against the darkness…”

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"Whereever you go, I go." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie mental health drama titled Continue, marking the feature directorial debut of the American actress Nadine Crocker. Even though that title sounds like it might be something sci-fi, this is pure drama through and through. Written & directed by & starring Nadine Crocker, she finished this film and premiered it back in 2022 at Cinequest that year, it's just only now finally getting released. A girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father's footsteps, but failing in her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible. All to find out some decisions can't be undone. You only get one life. Starring Nadine Crocker and Shiloh Fernandez, with Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Anthony Caravella,...

Collider is thrilled to bring our readers an exclusive first look at the trailer and key art for Nadine Crocker's upcoming film, Continue. The poignant drama, featuring Crocker, Shiloh Fernandez and Emily Deschanel, is set to be released in theaters, on demand, and digital on September 6th, perfectly timed for National Suicide Prevention Month. This period is dedicated to remembering lives lost to suicide, supporting those who have faced suicidal ideation, and recognizing the profound impact on families and communities. The film has already garnered significant critical acclaim, holding a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It premiered at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival on August 20, 2022, and has been praised for its sensitive and insightful portrayal of mental health struggles.

Bruce Campbell might not be fully out of the woods as Evil Dead's Ash Williams just yet. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Campbell revealed that an animated take on the iconic horror franchise is currently in the works, indicating a willingness to bring Ash back in non-physical form.

"We are developing an animated version, like a series," he teased. "I'll do that. I'll do Ash's voice all day long, because my voice hasn't aged as much as I have." As for Evil Dead's future post-Evil Dead Rise, Campbell believed that any spinoff should venture beyond familiar setups and characters like Ash, noting, "The trick is to take the elements that people like, which is innocent people being tortured by a malicious entity, and it's people who have no skills to stop it."

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Billed as Nicolas Cage's first traditional western, The Old Way, which is now available to stream on Hulu, got a bad rap when it premiered in 2023. Currently sitting at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, the critics called it "bland," "uncompelling," "perfunctory," and "a half-baked mistake." But there's a lot to love about this Western, and the 70% of fans who gave it a thumbs-up on Rotten Tomatoes have the right idea.

Though this is a simple western with few surprises, The Old Way has its merits. For example, the relationship between Cage's Colton Briggs and his daughter Brooke is interesting and well-acted, especially on the part of the actress who plays Brooke, Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Plus, the examination of neurodivergence is unexpected in a movie that takes...

Exclusive: Lionsgate and its Grindstone Entertainment Group have acquired the indie drama Continue, extending their relationship with writer-director-actress Nadine Crocker with a deal for multiplatform domestic distribution of her latest film.

Set to screen at the Bentonville Film Festival this week as part of the fest’s mission to amplify female filmmakers and other diverse storytellers, the film will be released in theaters September 6, coinciding with suicide awareness month.

In Continue, a girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father’s footsteps but failing in her suicide attempt. There, she finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible, only to find out some decisions can’t be undone. You only get one life.

In addition to Crocker, Continue stars Shiloh Fernandez, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram and Emily Deschanel.

Cassandra Freeman (Bel-Air), Tika Sumpter (Sonic the Hedgehog) and Michaela Watkins (Thanks for Sharing) have joined the “Geena & Friends” program taking place at the upcoming Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas.

The program, led by Geena Davis and moderated by The Hollywood Reporter contributing editor Stacey Wilson Hunt, takes a unique spin on traditional comedic narratives by reimagining them with an all-female or gender-non-conforming cast. The event is set for June 14 at the Thaden Theater in Bentonville.

“I am thrilled to lead this program that reimagines all-male film narratives with an all-female/gender-non-conforming cast, leading to great humor,” Davis said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase the power of storytelling through laughter and camaraderie. Working alongside such talented individuals as Cassandra Freeman, Tika Sumpter and Michaela Watkins is truly inspiring. I look forward to sharing this unique and transformative experience with everyone.”

The Bentonville Film Foundation made the announcement Thursday,...

Scream Factory brought Fede Alvarez‘s grueling horror epic Evil Dead to 4K Ultra HD a couple years back, and now a 4K SteelBook release is headed our way this summer.

A secluded cabin. An ancient curse. An unrelenting evil. Evil Dead (2013) comes to 4K SteelBook on August 20, 2024, and we can confirm that both cuts will be included.

And yes, both cuts of the movie have been given 4K Ultra HD upgrades!

The full package includes…

4K Transfers By Sony (Both The Theatrical And Unrated Cuts) Unrated Cut: In Dolby Vision (Hdr 10 Compatible) Theatrical Cut: Hdr 10 Compatible DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 Audio Commentary With Director/Co-writer Fede Alvarez, Co-writer Rodo Sayagues, And Cast Members Jane Levy, Lou Taylor Pucci, And Jessica Lucas (Theatrical Cut Only) Directing The Dead Featurette Evil Dead: The Reboot Featurette Making Life Difficult Featurette Unleashing The Evil Forces Featurette Being Mia Featurette Trailers TV Spots

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A new Evil Dead movie spinoff is in the works from Ghost House Pictures, adding to the franchise's expanding universe. Director Francis Galluppi is set to bring a mix of tension and explosive violence to the upcoming project. The Evil Dead series, created by Sam Raimi, has evolved from horror-comedy to a darker, more horror-centered storyline over the years.

In a surprise decision, a second Evil Dead movie spinoff is in development from Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures.

Deadline has brought word that Francis Galluppi is officially signed on to write and direct a new Evil Dead spinoff. The project marks the second spinoff currently in development from Raimi's Ghost House Pictures, alongside the previously announced movie coming from Infested co-writer/director Sbastien Vaniek. Raimi wrote about the new Evil Dead movie in the following statement:

Francis Galluppi is a storyteller who knows when to keep us waiting in...

2011's Red Riding Hood movie focuses on a love triangle and a werewolf mystery, adding teen drama to a classic tale. The identity of the Big Bad Wolf is revealed to be Valerie's father, who has a motive behind the killings. The film's deeper meanings explore loss of control, coming of age, evil, mistrust, and themes of sexuality and witchcraft.

Red Riding Hood adds teen drama elements to the classical horror myth, with a twist ending regarding who is the wolf in Red Riding Hood. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, Red Riding Hood stars Amanda Seyfried, Shiloh Fernandez, and Max Irons as three young adults living in a village called Daggerhorn. The three are involved in a love triangle when a man-eating wolf threatens their home. Adapting the legend of Little Red Riding Hood, there are elements of classic werewolf tales coupled with elements from the folktale.

The movie changes things from the original story,...

Bruce Campbell responds to Spongebob SquarePants referencing Evil Dead in latest episode with a warning about what not to do with the Necronomicon. Spongebob making a nod to Evil Dead highlights the enduring popularity of the horror franchise. The reference in Spongebob suggests potential for future nods to other horror classics on the show.

Bruce Campbell has given the perfect response to Spongebob SquarePants making a reference to Evil Dead in its latest season 14 episode. The horror franchise often features Campbell as Ash Williams, a character who fights against monsters called Deadites summoned from the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. The franchise has been seeing plenty of new life lately, following the release of 2023's Evil Dead Rise, which helped tie all five movies together.

Now, Campbell has responded to a reference made to the Evil Dead movies in the Spongebob SquarePants season 14 episode, "Necro-Nom-Nom-Nom-i-Con."

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Co-writer/director Sebastian Vaniek hopes to start filming the Evil Dead spinoff in late 2024 or early 2025. The spinoff is expected to have a Halloween 2025 release date, according to Vaniek. Vaniek has been given "100% creative freedom" by franchise creator/producer Sam Raimi for the new installment.

As the franchise forges ahead in a new direction, co-writer/director Sébastien Vaniček reveals his hopeful release window for the Evil Dead spinoff. Plot details remain unknown for the next installment in the Sam Raimi-created franchise, though it has been described as being a spinoff, seemingly taking a page out of 2023's Rise playbook by focusing on a different story in the Deadite-driven universe.

During a recent interview with Konbini (via Bloody Disgusting), Vaniček offered some insight on the upcoming Evil Dead spinoff. In addition to teasing his "nasty" approach to the new installment and confirming being given "100% creative freedom" by Raimi, the co-writer/director...

The Mammoth Film Festival celebrates independent movies and filmmakers, with a lineup of over 20 feature-length movies and over 70 short films and episodic titles. This year's festival features such notable stars as Ron Perlman, Emma Roberts, Dennis Quaid, and Brittany Snow, who will be showcasing their work as actors and directors. In addition to film screenings, the festival includes star-studded panels, interactive events, and educational opportunities for aspiring filmmakers in partnership with The Los Angeles Film School.

As winter nears its end, the latest edition of the Mammoth Film Festival is gearing up to begin. Having launched in 2018, the festival gears its focus toward celebrating independent movies, filmmakers and creatives, being hailed by some as a "mini Sundance". Some notable movies to have released at prior festivals have included Pretending I'm A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story, the Quentin Tarantino-focused QT8: The First Eight and the Michael Madsen...

Exclusive: Shelley Hennig (Teen Wolf), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead) and Tyrese Gibson (Fast & the Furious) lead cast in thriller Fluxx, which has recently wrapped filming in the U.S.

The psychological thriller charts the story of a Hollywood actress who is intent on finding her famous missing husband, despite the fact that she cannot willingly leave her Malibu home.

Production outfits Silver Sail Entertainment and Altered State Entertainment are behind the film directed by Brendan Gabriel Murphy.

Co-written by Keyaunte Mayfield and Brendan Gabriel Murphy, producers are Tanner Beard, Lance Paul, Brendan Gabriel Murphy, Daniel Sheldon, and Cait Bidwell. Co-producers are Tomik Mansoori, Lexie Beard and Kieran Murphy.

Supporting cast include Henry Ian Cusick (Lost), Charlotte McKinney (Baywatch), Jeff Perkins (Echo Boomers), Lance Paul (Never and Again), Michael A. Milligan (Outer Banks) and Tanner Beard (We Summon the Darkness.

“We had the pleasure of working with an incredible Hawaiian crew in Honolulu,...

Hulu has a vast library of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best new shows and movies coming to Hulu in December 2023 that you can watch right now. The shows and movies in this list are ranked according to their availability dates.

The Chronicles of Narnia Trilogy (December 1)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Synopsis): Prepare to enter another world when Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media present C.S. Lewis’ timeless and beloved adventure. With the stunningly realistic special effects, you’ll experience the exploits of Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter, four siblings who find the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of “hide-and-seek” at the country estate of a mysterious professor. Once there, the children discover a charming, once peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs, and giants...

Clockwise from top left: It Lives Inside (Neon), Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (Sony Pictures Releasing), The Matrix Resurrections (Warner Bros. Pictures)Image: The A.V. Club

For the holiday season, Hulu is adding some genre favorites and promising new movies to its library. The streaming platform in December welcomes...

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has some thoughts on who would be cast as the main characters if the film were to be rebooted today.

During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss the film 15 years after it originally came out, the filmmaker chimed in on who she’d want to play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a film today.

When asked if Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega would portray the two main characters, Hardwicke admitted, “Oh, that would be perfect,” she said, adding of Elordi, “I mean, he’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today.”

She explained that so many people come to mind when she thinks about who could be cast in the roles in the present day. Model Lewis Tan approached her recently and told her he went out for the role of Jacob Black, which eventually went to Taylor Lautner.

“It would...

When filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke got the first draft of Twilight, she knew there was a problem. The script depicted Bella as a superstar athlete and ended with her in a chase with the FBI (on jet skis). “It had just gone out of control,” says Hardwicke. “I’m like, ‘No, no, no, that’s not what the book’s about. It’s about this incredible, impossible love and this yearning.”

Hardwicke wanted to ditch the script and get closer to the book by author Stephenie Meyer. Those instincts proved right. Fifteen years ago, on Nov. 21, 2008, Twilight became a surprise hit for low-key studio Summit Entertainment, grossing $408.4 million worldwide and instantly turning stars Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) and Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen) into global stars. It would spawn four sequels, with a TV reboot on the way.

After working on a new script with writer Melissa Rosenberg, Hardwicke, then best known for Thirteen,...

Robert Pattinson needed a makeover to transform into Edward Cullen, according to “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke.

While appearing on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to mark the 15th anniversary of the beloved 2008 film, Hardwicke recalled how studio Summit Entertainment was skeptical Pattinson could “look good” as the heartthrob character.

“When he came over to my house, he had black bangs for hair and was kind of out of shape because he was hanging out at the pub all the time,” Hardwicke said of first auditioning Pattinson. “I sent it to Summit and he went over to meet them. They called me back and go, ‘Do you think you can make this guy look good?'”

Hardwicke continued, “I said, ‘Yeah, I do. Did you see his cheekbones? We’re doing a makeover on the hair and everything and he’s going to start working out and he’s going to be gorgeous.

Robert Pattinson is known as a heartthrob in Hollywood following his shot to stardom after starring in the Twilight saga. However, the film’s director Catherine Hardwicke is now revealing that the studio behind the franchise was not always Team Pattinson for the role of Edward and expressed concern over his looks during the casting process.

“When he came over to my house, he had black bangs for hair and was kind of out of shape because he was hanging out at the pub all the time,” Hardwicke said during an interview on the Watchalong podcast. “I thought ‘it works not just in person, but it works on screen.’ I had to be sure. Of course, in person, I just got carried away, but you have to be sure — does it really translate [to the screen]?”

Following the “fun auditions” Pattinson shot with co-star Kristen Stewart for the 2008 film were shown to Summit Entertainment execs,...

Hardluck single mother blows into a small town just as an ex-con returns there, and many thinly drawn secondary characters kick off

Terminally unlucky, flat broke and unhoused, single parent Maben (Wila Fitzgerald) wafts like a tumbleweed into a small Mississippi town with her seven-year-old daughter Annalee (Pyper Braun). Why she is chosen to come to this particular podunk municipality isn’t clear at first, but by and by we learn that Maben has a connection to the place. However, her return is far from joyful considering once she’s checked herself and Annalee into a seedy motel and put the little one to bed, she makes a half-hearted attempt to turn a trick in the car park which goes horrifically wrong when a local sheriff (Shiloh Fernandez), arrests her, rapes her, and then calls his buddies to come over and have a turn. From there, things just get worse,...