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Finnish Folk Nightmare ‘Love Is the Monster’ Hits Prime Video This Month

If you think your last couple of therapy sessions were rough, just be glad it didn’t involve ancient pagan deities, isolation in the Nordic wilderness, and a survival rate close to zero. Cranked Up Films has officially announced that Alex Noyer’s highly anticipated folk-horror nightmare, Love Is the Monster, is locked and loaded for its exclusive US streaming release on Prime Video on June 23. After tearing up the festival circuit with celebrated stops at the Screamfest Film Festival, Morbido, and Night Visions, this deep dive into dark Finnish mythology is finally ready to ruin date night for audiences nationwide. Midnight Sun, Pagan Rituals, and Zero Romance The premise takes the concept of a “transformative relationship retreat” and drops it directly into a wood chipper. Ana (Madeline Zima) and Justin (Leonardo Nam) are a young couple desperately trying to piece their marriage back together after it gets rocked by a massive infidelity scandal. A highly exclusive, remote couples’ retreat tucked

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 14, 2026

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New York, New Problems: AMC Drops “The Walking Dead: Dead City” Season 3 Trailer

Suppose you had “apocalyptic enemies-to-roommates” on your post-apocalyptic bingo card, congratulations. AMC just unleashed the official trailer for Season 3 of “The Walking Dead: Dead City.” And it proves that nothing brings people together quite like a city full of the undead and a shared history of trauma. The Big Apple Gets a Fresh Coat of Chaos This season, TV’s most dysfunctional duo, Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, attempt the ultimate fixer-upper. They are aiming to build Manhattan’s very first thriving post-apocalypse community. But because this is “The Walking Dead,” and nice things aren’t allowed to last. Chaos is already knocking on the island’s door. As New York threatens to tear itself apart, Maggie and Negan face a brutal question: Have they actually grown from their bloody history, or will their old demons burn the city to the ground? The Cast & Crew Behind the scenes, the series is guided by a powerhouse creative team, with executive

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 13, 2026

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Legendary Producer Bill Kong Takes Us Inside the Making of ‘The Furious’ in Our Interview

When it comes to martial arts cinema, executive producer Bill Kong is an absolute titan. He’s the legendary mind behind genre-defining masterpieces like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers. Now, his latest film, The Furious, stormed into theaters this weekend. And it’s already creating a massive wave of buzz world-wide. I’m referring to the balls-to-the-wall crime thriller The Furious, which we confidently crowned “the action film of the summer” in our recent review. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kong. We had a chat about a spectacular, high-octane feature that came to be, the grueling reality of its production, and what it takes to push modern action cinema to its absolute limit. An Unlikely Duo Directed by the masterful Kenji Tanigaki (interview), The Furious tracks two desperate men on a devastating, violent collision course with a ruthless criminal syndicate. The phenomenal Xie Miao (interview) stars as Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose world

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 13, 2026

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New Trailer Teases the Psychosexual Madness of ‘Night Nurse’

If you like your medical thrillers with a heavy dose of manipulation and a side of pure delusion, your next obsession has arrived. Independent Film Company has unleashed the official trailer for Night Nurse. It is a sleek, neon-drenched neo-noir that explores what happens when professional boundaries don’t just blur—they entirely evaporate. The psychosexual thriller is set to hit theaters and digital platforms on July 10, 2026. Bad Medicine & Cursed Calls The film introduces us to Eleni, a young woman starting a new job at a luxury retirement community. Instead of a quiet gig handing out meds, Eleni finds herself inexplicably drawn into a shady underworld of scam calls targeting the wealthy, elderly residents. It’s an addictive pull she can’t quite name—and definitely can’t resist. As the strange rhythms of the community close in around her, she grows increasingly intimate with her elusive patient, Douglas. Soon enough, the line between genuine care and dangerous desire completely vanishes. And she

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 13, 2026

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Ditch the Neck Ties: Lionsgate Limited Launches Massive 40% Off Father’s Day Sale

If you were about to buy your dad another generic “World’s Okayest Father” coffee mug or a pack of barbecue rubs he’ll never open, drop them immediately. Lionsgate Limited is stepping in to help you actually secure the favorite-child title this year. From June 9 through June 23, 2026, the boutique label is slashing prices by a massive 40% off retail across an epic lineup of landmark films. Whether your dad’s cinematic personality leans toward high-octane explosions, mind-bending psychological thrillers, or glorious cult-horror trash, his physical media library is about to get a serious upgrade. The catch? These deals are available exclusively at LionsgateLimited.com, and when the inventory runs out, it’s gone. The Premium Heavy-Hitters This year’s headlining titles span every genre imaginable, making it incredibly easy to curate the perfect cinematic care package. The sale includes all releases through December 2025 (note that anything dropped between January and June of 2026 is excluded from the discount). You can snag

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 13, 2026

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Does ‘Kraken’ Sink or Swim: A Spoiler Free Review

Norway has already mastered the art of the rampaging mountain troll and the claustrophobic tunnel collapse. Now, it is setting its sights on the coastline. Kraken, the latest creature feature from the land of the midnight sun, is officially headed your way. The verdict? Some Scandinavian legends are better left rotting at the absolute bottom of a fjord. If you are looking for a visceral addition to the “Nature Strikes Back” subgenre, Samuel Goldwyn Films is handling the distribution to ensure this beast gets the showcase it deserves. Kraken hits select theaters and digital on June 12. Just make sure you know what kind of cruise you are booking before you buy a ticket. Something Fishy in the Fjord The eco-horror trouble starts, as it so often does, with the seafood. When wild salmon begin exhibiting “unnatural behavior”—which, in horror movie terms, is the universal signal to sell your boat and move to Nebraska—inexplicable deaths begin piling up in Norway’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2026

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Finn Bennett’s Eyeball-Eating Horror ‘Night Terror’ is Streaming Now

If your watchlist is suffering from a massive, post-Backrooms withdrawal and you desperately need more of Finn Bennett on your screen, we have something to fit the bill. The breakout star features prominently in the 2025 supernatural horror thriller Night Terror(also known as Eye for an Eye), which is currently streaming for your late-night viewing pleasure. Just a fair warning: this one carries a strict 16+ rating, mostly because it trades heavily in stolen optic nerves. A Sleepover with the Sandman The narrative serves up a classic, atmospheric campfire myth updated with a sharp, modern edge: The story follows Anna, a vulnerable young woman grappling with the sudden, tragic death of her parents. To clear her head, she packs her bags and moves to a sleepy, sun-drenched Florida town to live with her grandmother. Feeling isolated, she quickly falls in with a pair of chaotic local teenagers (including Bennett). However, teenage rebellion takes a sharp, bloody turn when Anna becomes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2026

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Peter Sarsgaard Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3

Just when you thought the world of “The Last of Us“ couldn’t get any more bleak or intensely stressful. Now, HBO is throwing Peter Sarsgaard into the apocalypse. According to Deadline, The Bride! actor is the latest heavy hitter to join the cast for Season 3. Sarsgaard will be playing a brand-new, original character. One that is completely absent from the Naughty Dog video games: Amon, a leader of the fiercely fanatical Seraphites (aka “The Scars”). Halftime in Vancouver Cameras have temporarily stopped rolling. Production is currently on a month-long intermission because the FIFA World Cup has taken over Vancouver, one of this year’s host cities. Once the soccer fans clear out and filming resumes, production will grind through the rest of 2026 to prepare for a planned 2027 premiere. Shifting Perspectives: What to Expect Season 2 jumps five years into the future to follow the fallout of Joel and Ellie’s original cross-country road trip. Season 3 is set to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2026

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Director Kenji Tanigaki Talks ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you’ve spent any time watching action cinema over the last few decades, you’ve probably seen Kenji Tanigaki’s work. After cutting his teeth orchestrating mind-boggling stunts for over fifty films (including Snake Eyes), he leaped into the director’s chair with the Shinobi franchise. Now, he’s back with The Furious. And it’s an absolute adrenaline shot of a movie! In fact, we confidently dubbed “the action movie of the summer” in our spoiler-free review. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the maestro himself. We discussed the chaos, the choreography, and how he pulled off some of the year’s most jaw-dropping set pieces. The Plot: John Wick Meets a Hardware Store The Furious follows two desperate men on a brutal collision course with a ruthless criminal empire. The Father: Xie Miao plays Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose life is shattered when human traffickers abduct his young daughter. After the corrupt local police department gives him the cold shoulder, he

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2026

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‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates 60 Years with A New Anniversary Vinyl

For generations of families, autumn hasn’t truly arrived until the leaves start to crisp, the porch lights flicker, and Linus Van Pelt stakes his claim in the most sincere pumpkin patch he can find. This October, Charles Schulz’s timeless television masterpiece, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, officially turns 60 years old. To celebrate six decades of rocks in trick-or-treat bags and nighttime vigils, Craft Recordings is pulling out all the nostalgic stops with a magical, limited-edition vinyl reissue. Spun right out of our collective childhood memories, this anniversary release arrives on August 7, 2026, and is available for pre-order starting today. A Visual and Auditory Time Capsule The centerpiece of this diamond-anniversary celebration is a gorgeous, eye-catching 45 RPM zoetrope LP. As the record spins on your turntable, the specially illustrated disc creates a breathtaking moving animation of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang right before your eyes. The jacket also features a brand-new, reflective

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 12, 2026

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