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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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While many associate the spooky season with fall, summer offers its own brand of chills—especially when it comes to comics. The 90s reign supreme in the hearts of horror fans, and for good reason. These teen-centric slashers are perfect for summer breaks. Capturing that summer nostalgia perfectly, Archie Comics unleashes a one-shot thriller next week: “Truth or Dare.” Writer Ron Robbins and artist Laura Braga craft a chilling tale centered around Riverdale High’s newest student, Trula Twyst. Trula, a familiar face from Archie’s 90s kids’ comics, isn’t here to make friends. She’s a master manipulator, using behavioral psychology for her dark purposes. In the 90s comics, Trula used her skills on Jughead for comedic effect. This time, the stakes are much higher. Robbins cites horror icons like SAW, Mean Girls, Jawbreaker, and even the infamous “Slumber Party” episode of “Beverly Hills: 90210” as inspirations for “Truth or Dare.” Buckle up because you’re in for a wild ride! Archie Comics delivers
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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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Acclaimed filmmaker Steven S. DeKnight, best known for creating the Starz series “Spartacus,” working on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and serving as showrunner of Netflix’s “Daredevil,” makes his creator-owned comics debut with the haunting graphic novel BENEATH. This chilling supernatural horror story, arriving August 6, has fans buzzing. Deep beneath a desolate U.S. detention center on the Texas-Mexico border, a terror unlike any other awakens. Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado finds himself thrust into a desperate fight for survival when the center becomes a battleground between the living and the horrifying creatures emerging from the darkness. DeKnight brings this nightmarish tale to life with acclaimed artist Michael Gaydos, co-creator of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones.” Gaydos’ atmospheric art perfectly captures the suspense and terror of BENEATH. “The best genre stories make you think,” says DeKnight. “BENEATH is a horror story, but it’s also a story that reflects the realities of our world.” This must-read book will be available exclusively from Comixology Originals and
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So dig this; in prehistoric times aliens visited the Earth and created mankind along with a race of monstrous mutants named Zoanoids. They also created a way of destroying the Zoanoids called a Guyver unit; a suit of bio-mechanic armor that encases it’s user from head to toe and gives them amazing ability as well as deadly weaponry. We learn this via on screen text before we cut to a scientist named Dr. Tetsu Segawa (Greg Joung Paik) haulin’ ass away from the Chronos Corporation, pilfered items in tow… items he hides before turning into a fish monster and battling Chronos’ security goons, who’s ranks include Jimmy “JJ” Walker (from beloved ’70s television sitcom Good Times… and yes, he says “Dy-no-mite” in the film at least once, and raps throughout) and The Hills Have Eyes‘ Michael Berryman. As if it isn’t strange enough, Berryman’s character Lisker… in truth a Zoanoid, as are all the Chronos cronies… turns into a monster
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Coming your way from our fiendish friends at Severin are a duo of Blu-ray releases featuring legendary literary Detective, Sherlock Holmes!First up comes 1962’s Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace: Who do you call when Cleopatra’s priceless necklace turns up missing? Well, the Egyptian authorities should be number one I guess, but freakin’ Sherlock Holmes is definitely probably on that list somewhere… As fate would have it, Holmes (Sir Christopher Lee… I’m sure everyone knows this legend, but just in case think Hammer Films’ Dracula flicks) is indeed called in, along with Dr. Watson (Thorley Walters) and the two quickly begin their famous sleuthin’ bag. Before long the trail leads to the infamous Dr. Moriarty (Hans Söhnker), who has set-up sinister shop under the guise of being a respectable archaeologist, which will definitely screw up Holmes’ investigation six ways to Sunday! Directed by Hammer mainstay Terence Fisher (who just so happened to direct a few of those aforementioned Dracula pictures
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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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While many associate the spooky season with fall, summer offers its own brand of chills—especially when it comes to comics. The 90s reign supreme in the hearts of horror fans, and for good reason. These teen-centric slashers are perfect for summer breaks. Capturing that summer nostalgia perfectly, Archie Comics unleashes a one-shot thriller next week: “Truth or Dare.” Writer Ron Robbins and artist Laura Braga craft a chilling tale centered around Riverdale High’s newest student, Trula Twyst. Trula, a familiar face from Archie’s 90s kids’ comics, isn’t here to make friends. She’s a master manipulator, using behavioral psychology for her dark purposes. In the 90s comics, Trula used her skills on Jughead for comedic effect. This time, the stakes are much higher. Robbins cites horror icons like SAW, Mean Girls, Jawbreaker, and even the infamous “Slumber Party” episode of “Beverly Hills: 90210” as inspirations for “Truth or Dare.” Buckle up because you’re in for a wild ride! Archie Comics delivers
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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
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 →
AdaptationGamingMoviesNewsTrailers
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
Continue reading →
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Acclaimed filmmaker Steven S. DeKnight, best known for creating the Starz series “Spartacus,” working on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and serving as showrunner of Netflix’s “Daredevil,” makes his creator-owned comics debut with the haunting graphic novel BENEATH. This chilling supernatural horror story, arriving August 6, has fans buzzing. Deep beneath a desolate U.S. detention center on the Texas-Mexico border, a terror unlike any other awakens. Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado finds himself thrust into a desperate fight for survival when the center becomes a battleground between the living and the horrifying creatures emerging from the darkness. DeKnight brings this nightmarish tale to life with acclaimed artist Michael Gaydos, co-creator of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones.” Gaydos’ atmospheric art perfectly captures the suspense and terror of BENEATH. “The best genre stories make you think,” says DeKnight. “BENEATH is a horror story, but it’s also a story that reflects the realities of our world.” This must-read book will be available exclusively from Comixology Originals and
Continue reading →
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So dig this; in prehistoric times aliens visited the Earth and created mankind along with a race of monstrous mutants named Zoanoids. They also created a way of destroying the Zoanoids called a Guyver unit; a suit of bio-mechanic armor that encases it’s user from head to toe and gives them amazing ability as well as deadly weaponry. We learn this via on screen text before we cut to a scientist named Dr. Tetsu Segawa (Greg Joung Paik) haulin’ ass away from the Chronos Corporation, pilfered items in tow… items he hides before turning into a fish monster and battling Chronos’ security goons, who’s ranks include Jimmy “JJ” Walker (from beloved ’70s television sitcom Good Times… and yes, he says “Dy-no-mite” in the film at least once, and raps throughout) and The Hills Have Eyes‘ Michael Berryman. As if it isn’t strange enough, Berryman’s character Lisker… in truth a Zoanoid, as are all the Chronos cronies… turns into a monster
Continue reading →
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Coming your way from our fiendish friends at Severin are a duo of Blu-ray releases featuring legendary literary Detective, Sherlock Holmes!First up comes 1962’s Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace: Who do you call when Cleopatra’s priceless necklace turns up missing? Well, the Egyptian authorities should be number one I guess, but freakin’ Sherlock Holmes is definitely probably on that list somewhere… As fate would have it, Holmes (Sir Christopher Lee… I’m sure everyone knows this legend, but just in case think Hammer Films’ Dracula flicks) is indeed called in, along with Dr. Watson (Thorley Walters) and the two quickly begin their famous sleuthin’ bag. Before long the trail leads to the infamous Dr. Moriarty (Hans Söhnker), who has set-up sinister shop under the guise of being a respectable archaeologist, which will definitely screw up Holmes’ investigation six ways to Sunday! Directed by Hammer mainstay Terence Fisher (who just so happened to direct a few of those aforementioned Dracula pictures
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