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Books, games and comics turned into horror films and series — what made the jump to the screen and whether it worked.
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Hellboy is back! A new trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man dropped at San Diego Comic-Con, introducing a terrifying new threat: a demonic raccoon that possesses its victims by climbing into their mouths! The film, written by comic creator Mike Mignola himself, boasts a new take on the “red right hand.” Jack Kesy steps into the iconic role, following in the footsteps of Ron Perlman and David Harbour. Directed by Brian Taylor, the movie stars Jefferson White (“Yellowstone”) as Tom Ferrell. Adaline Rudoplh (Resident Evil), Joseph Marcell (“Fresh Prince”), and Leigh MacNamara (The Gentlemen) round out the cast. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is an R-rated thrill ride set in the chilling atmosphere of 1950s America. Adeline Rudolph portrays Bobbie Jo Song, a rookie agent thrust into a nightmarish situation. Bobbie Jo is forced to enlist Hellboy’s help when a routine mission goes sideways. The trailer offers a glimpse into a dark, twisted world of supernatural horrors. With its blend of
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A thrilling update for fans of “Interview with the Vampire“ came straight from San Diego Comic-Con. Based on Anne Rice‘s iconic novel, the series unveiled an exclusive first look at season three and confirmed its return. The panel, featuring showrunner Rolin Jones, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and Delainey Hayles, and behind-the-scenes talent like production designer Mara LePere-Schloop and composer Daniel Hart, offered an in-depth look at the show’s success. The series has garnered critical acclaim, earning scores of 98 on Rotten Tomatoes for both seasons. Season two delved deep into Louis and Lestat’s complex relationship, exploring their European adventures and introducing Armand. The upcoming third season promises to be equally enthralling, with the panel offering a tantalizing glimpse into what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated third season of Interview with the Vampire. Watch the season 3 teaser for “Interview with the Vampire” and the season two blooper reel below. Good news also
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The Anne Rice Universe continues to expand. As SDCC continues, so does the arrival of news. One announcement was that the series “The Mayfair Witches” will return early in 2025 with its highly anticipated second season. But that’s not all. During the panel, new and returning cast members were announced, and the first look and teaser were shared. Based on Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches, season two of Mayfair Witches continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). She is determined to understand what he has become – human or monster? – and to use him to fulfill her purpose as a healer, but when tragedy strikes, she must put aside her desires and fight to protect her family. New cast members include Callan McAuliffe (The Duel) as Abel Mayfair, Franka Potente (The Bourne Identity) as Annamieke, and Ian Pirie (Halo, The English) as Ian Mayfair. The
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Along with a new clip from The Crow, the first look at “Teacup,” Peacock’s upcoming horror series, has surfaced at San Diego Comic-Con. The series is from horror maestro James Wan‘s Atomic Monster Productions. The adaptation is based on Robert McCammon’s acclaimed 1988 novel Stinger. The series promises a chilling blend of sci-fi, mystery, and drama. “Teacup” stars Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Scott Speedman (Underworld), Kathy Baker (Picket Fences), and Boris McGiver. Set in rural Georgia, the series follows a group of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Wan, known for his work on the Saw, Insidious, and Conjuring franchises, was immediately drawn to McCammon’s novel. He praises showrunner Ian McCulloch’s vision for bringing the story to life “in a fresh way that was both startling and darkly atmospheric.” Stinger is a massive 550-page epic exploring themes of racial tension, societal anxieties, and the human spirit’s resilience. The series makes key changes to translate this complex narrative to the
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The beloved video game franchise Borderlands explodes onto the silver screen this summer with a star-studded cast and a story that promises chaotic fun. The final Borderlands trailer is packed with out-of-the-world action, laughs, and amazing special effects. Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish), Borderlands takes us to the unforgiving planet of Pandora. It’s a lawless wasteland brimming with bandits, alien creatures, and untold riches. Here, we meet Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a legendary bounty hunter with a shrouded past. Lilith is tasked with finding the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful villain, Atlas (Edgar Ramírez). She’s forced to return to her chaotic homeworld. Lilith can’t go it alone. She assembles a motley crew of unlikely heroes, including Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary with his own agenda. Joining them is the explosive Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a pre-teen demolitionist with a wild streak, and her fiercely loyal protector, Krieg (Florian Munteanu). Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), a
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Tubi Films has unveiled the first images for its upcoming dark western thriller The Thicket, which will star Metallica frontman and actor James Hetfield. Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars as Shorty, a bounty hunter tasked with finding a kidnapped woman in the ruthless wilds of the early 20th century. The film follows Shorty and his companions as they venture into the treacherous Big Thicket in pursuit of the culprit. Hetfield joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”), Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”), Levon Hawke (The Crowded Room), Leslie Grace (In The Heights), and Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Old Man). Director Elliott Lester describes the casting of James Hetfield as a stroke of fate. Inspired by a vision, Lester and co-star Peter Dinklage relentlessly pursued Hetfield for the role. Their efforts paid off, with Hetfield expressing a lifelong desire to act in a dark western. Hetfield previously played a police officer in the Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and
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Fans have been begging for a sequel to the 2005 horror film Constantine for decades. It appears that our prayers have finally been answered. We confirmed last year that a sequel was still in the works. Now, according to IMDb, Constantine 2 has entered production. Keanu Reeves will once again slip into the trench coat of John Constantine, the sardonic exorcist and master of the occult. But he’s not the only one reportedly returning. Peter Stormare, who gave one hell of a performance as Lucifer, will also be back. But the stars aren’t the only ones who are returning. Francis Lawerence will be back in the director’s chair for the movie written by Akiva Goldsman, based on the comic by Jamie Delano and John Ridgeway. There is no word yet on whether Rachel Weisz will reprise her role. The original introduced audiences to John, a haunted man who manipulates demons and bargains with dark forces. Aiding a policewoman in a
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Fans of HBO’s hit series “The Last of Us” can rejoice! Co-creator Neil Druckmann has revealed major news: filming has wrapped on season 2 in Vancouver, Canada. Druckmann took to Instagram to share a photo, confirming his directorial role and expressing his enthusiasm. He wrote, “My time in Vancouver has come to an end. I’ve had a wonderful time collaborating with some incredibly talented and kind cast and crew. Can’t wait for y’all to see what we’re cooking!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Druckmann (@druckmann) While season 1 followed the first game, season 2 promises to delve deeper into the evolving relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). While season 1 had nine episodes, season 2 will feature seven. The creators Druckmann and Craig Mazin explained this by saying the story from “The Last of Us Part II” is much denser than the first game. They needed “natural breakpoints” to tell the story
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The beloved video game franchise Borderlands explodes onto the silver screen this summer with a star-studded cast and a story that promises chaotic fun. A new featurette has surfaced, introducing you to the “Dysfunctional Family.” Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish), Borderlands takes us to the unforgiving planet of Pandora. It’s a lawless wasteland brimming with bandits, alien creatures, and untold riches. Here, we meet Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a legendary bounty hunter with a shrouded past. Lilith is tasked with finding the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful villain, Atlas (Edgar Ramírez). She’s forced to return to her chaotic homeworld. Lilith can’t go it alone. She assembles a motley crew of unlikely heroes, including Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary with his own agenda. Joining them is the explosive Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a pre-teen demolitionist with a wild streak, and her fiercely loyal protector, Krieg (Florian Munteanu). Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), a brilliant scientist, and
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Hey, it’s Joe Chappelle’s (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) adaptation of horror author Dean R. Koontz’s (who also wrote the screenplay) Phantoms… a movie I have seen exactly once upon it’s release (now considerably more thanks to this review) and couldn’t get into (mostly because I was too busy making out with my ghoul-friend at the time). Now, some of you cats n’ creeps may only know this flick as the subject of a punchline in one of Kevin Smith’s anecdotal tales (although him making fun of anyone’s picture is the glassiest of glass houses considering the cinematic shits he’s delivered as of late), but at it’s core, Phantoms is a solid- enough supernatural shocker. M.D. Jennifer Pailey (Joanna Going) decides to bring her troubled sister Lisa (Rose McGowan, Scream, Planet Terror) on a sabbatical to the remote Colorado town she calls home, but as is the way, most of the town is dead… not like in a “slow
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Hellboy is back! A new trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man dropped at San Diego Comic-Con, introducing a terrifying new threat: a demonic raccoon that possesses its victims by climbing into their mouths! The film, written by comic creator Mike Mignola himself, boasts a new take on the “red right hand.” Jack Kesy steps into the iconic role, following in the footsteps of Ron Perlman and David Harbour. Directed by Brian Taylor, the movie stars Jefferson White (“Yellowstone”) as Tom Ferrell. Adaline Rudoplh (Resident Evil), Joseph Marcell (“Fresh Prince”), and Leigh MacNamara (The Gentlemen) round out the cast. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is an R-rated thrill ride set in the chilling atmosphere of 1950s America. Adeline Rudolph portrays Bobbie Jo Song, a rookie agent thrust into a nightmarish situation. Bobbie Jo is forced to enlist Hellboy’s help when a routine mission goes sideways. The trailer offers a glimpse into a dark, twisted world of supernatural horrors. With its blend of
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A thrilling update for fans of “Interview with the Vampire“ came straight from San Diego Comic-Con. Based on Anne Rice‘s iconic novel, the series unveiled an exclusive first look at season three and confirmed its return. The panel, featuring showrunner Rolin Jones, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and Delainey Hayles, and behind-the-scenes talent like production designer Mara LePere-Schloop and composer Daniel Hart, offered an in-depth look at the show’s success. The series has garnered critical acclaim, earning scores of 98 on Rotten Tomatoes for both seasons. Season two delved deep into Louis and Lestat’s complex relationship, exploring their European adventures and introducing Armand. The upcoming third season promises to be equally enthralling, with the panel offering a tantalizing glimpse into what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated third season of Interview with the Vampire. Watch the season 3 teaser for “Interview with the Vampire” and the season two blooper reel below. Good news also
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The Anne Rice Universe continues to expand. As SDCC continues, so does the arrival of news. One announcement was that the series “The Mayfair Witches” will return early in 2025 with its highly anticipated second season. But that’s not all. During the panel, new and returning cast members were announced, and the first look and teaser were shared. Based on Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches, season two of Mayfair Witches continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). She is determined to understand what he has become – human or monster? – and to use him to fulfill her purpose as a healer, but when tragedy strikes, she must put aside her desires and fight to protect her family. New cast members include Callan McAuliffe (The Duel) as Abel Mayfair, Franka Potente (The Bourne Identity) as Annamieke, and Ian Pirie (Halo, The English) as Ian Mayfair. The
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Along with a new clip from The Crow, the first look at “Teacup,” Peacock’s upcoming horror series, has surfaced at San Diego Comic-Con. The series is from horror maestro James Wan‘s Atomic Monster Productions. The adaptation is based on Robert McCammon’s acclaimed 1988 novel Stinger. The series promises a chilling blend of sci-fi, mystery, and drama. “Teacup” stars Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Scott Speedman (Underworld), Kathy Baker (Picket Fences), and Boris McGiver. Set in rural Georgia, the series follows a group of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Wan, known for his work on the Saw, Insidious, and Conjuring franchises, was immediately drawn to McCammon’s novel. He praises showrunner Ian McCulloch’s vision for bringing the story to life “in a fresh way that was both startling and darkly atmospheric.” Stinger is a massive 550-page epic exploring themes of racial tension, societal anxieties, and the human spirit’s resilience. The series makes key changes to translate this complex narrative to the
Continue reading →
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The beloved video game franchise Borderlands explodes onto the silver screen this summer with a star-studded cast and a story that promises chaotic fun. The final Borderlands trailer is packed with out-of-the-world action, laughs, and amazing special effects. Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish), Borderlands takes us to the unforgiving planet of Pandora. It’s a lawless wasteland brimming with bandits, alien creatures, and untold riches. Here, we meet Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a legendary bounty hunter with a shrouded past. Lilith is tasked with finding the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful villain, Atlas (Edgar Ramírez). She’s forced to return to her chaotic homeworld. Lilith can’t go it alone. She assembles a motley crew of unlikely heroes, including Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary with his own agenda. Joining them is the explosive Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a pre-teen demolitionist with a wild streak, and her fiercely loyal protector, Krieg (Florian Munteanu). Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), a
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Tubi Films has unveiled the first images for its upcoming dark western thriller The Thicket, which will star Metallica frontman and actor James Hetfield. Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars as Shorty, a bounty hunter tasked with finding a kidnapped woman in the ruthless wilds of the early 20th century. The film follows Shorty and his companions as they venture into the treacherous Big Thicket in pursuit of the culprit. Hetfield joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”), Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”), Levon Hawke (The Crowded Room), Leslie Grace (In The Heights), and Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Old Man). Director Elliott Lester describes the casting of James Hetfield as a stroke of fate. Inspired by a vision, Lester and co-star Peter Dinklage relentlessly pursued Hetfield for the role. Their efforts paid off, with Hetfield expressing a lifelong desire to act in a dark western. Hetfield previously played a police officer in the Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and
Continue reading →
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Fans have been begging for a sequel to the 2005 horror film Constantine for decades. It appears that our prayers have finally been answered. We confirmed last year that a sequel was still in the works. Now, according to IMDb, Constantine 2 has entered production. Keanu Reeves will once again slip into the trench coat of John Constantine, the sardonic exorcist and master of the occult. But he’s not the only one reportedly returning. Peter Stormare, who gave one hell of a performance as Lucifer, will also be back. But the stars aren’t the only ones who are returning. Francis Lawerence will be back in the director’s chair for the movie written by Akiva Goldsman, based on the comic by Jamie Delano and John Ridgeway. There is no word yet on whether Rachel Weisz will reprise her role. The original introduced audiences to John, a haunted man who manipulates demons and bargains with dark forces. Aiding a policewoman in a
Continue reading →
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Fans of HBO’s hit series “The Last of Us” can rejoice! Co-creator Neil Druckmann has revealed major news: filming has wrapped on season 2 in Vancouver, Canada. Druckmann took to Instagram to share a photo, confirming his directorial role and expressing his enthusiasm. He wrote, “My time in Vancouver has come to an end. I’ve had a wonderful time collaborating with some incredibly talented and kind cast and crew. Can’t wait for y’all to see what we’re cooking!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neil Druckmann (@druckmann) While season 1 followed the first game, season 2 promises to delve deeper into the evolving relationship between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). While season 1 had nine episodes, season 2 will feature seven. The creators Druckmann and Craig Mazin explained this by saying the story from “The Last of Us Part II” is much denser than the first game. They needed “natural breakpoints” to tell the story
Continue reading →
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The beloved video game franchise Borderlands explodes onto the silver screen this summer with a star-studded cast and a story that promises chaotic fun. A new featurette has surfaced, introducing you to the “Dysfunctional Family.” Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish), Borderlands takes us to the unforgiving planet of Pandora. It’s a lawless wasteland brimming with bandits, alien creatures, and untold riches. Here, we meet Lilith (Cate Blanchett), a legendary bounty hunter with a shrouded past. Lilith is tasked with finding the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful villain, Atlas (Edgar Ramírez). She’s forced to return to her chaotic homeworld. Lilith can’t go it alone. She assembles a motley crew of unlikely heroes, including Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary with his own agenda. Joining them is the explosive Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a pre-teen demolitionist with a wild streak, and her fiercely loyal protector, Krieg (Florian Munteanu). Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), a brilliant scientist, and
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Hey, it’s Joe Chappelle’s (Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) adaptation of horror author Dean R. Koontz’s (who also wrote the screenplay) Phantoms… a movie I have seen exactly once upon it’s release (now considerably more thanks to this review) and couldn’t get into (mostly because I was too busy making out with my ghoul-friend at the time). Now, some of you cats n’ creeps may only know this flick as the subject of a punchline in one of Kevin Smith’s anecdotal tales (although him making fun of anyone’s picture is the glassiest of glass houses considering the cinematic shits he’s delivered as of late), but at it’s core, Phantoms is a solid- enough supernatural shocker. M.D. Jennifer Pailey (Joanna Going) decides to bring her troubled sister Lisa (Rose McGowan, Scream, Planet Terror) on a sabbatical to the remote Colorado town she calls home, but as is the way, most of the town is dead… not like in a “slow
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