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An Investigation Descends into Obsession in ‘Hate Thyself,’ Featuring Tony Todd in His Last Role

Studio Dome has officially dropped the gripping first trailer for Hate Thyself. It’s a psychological thriller directed by Shivaan Makker and headlined by Oscar Torre (The Haves and the Have Nots). The film marks the last role by the late horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman). Blending high-stakes serial killer investigation with an unsettling psychological tailspin, Hate Thyself centers on Detective Angelo Matteo (Torre). Angelo is a detective known for his rock-solid faith. However, he is pushed to the absolute brink when he and his partner, Rufus, are assigned to track a sadistic predator. As the body count escalates, Angelo is dragged into a twisted underworld where the boundary between justice and obsession rapidly evaporates. Inspired in part by the chilling real-life crimes of serial killer Robert Berdella, the story dives deep into the psychological toll of confronting pure evil. Angelo’s pursuit unearths buried personal trauma, putting his sobriety, his marriage, and his moral compass on the line. What begins as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2026

The First Trailer for the POV Action-Thriller ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Hits Hard

If you think your average Monday is rough, try waking up with total amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s underworld battering down your door. The new teaser has just dropped for Bad Day at the Office. The turbo-charged action-thriller Bad Day at the Office offers genre fans a front-row seat to pure, unadulterated cinematic chaos. Get ready. It’s making its World Premiere as the opening-night film for the Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 13. Shot entirely from a first-person perspective. It uses GoPro camera rigs. The film transforms the traditional action-thriller formula into a high-octane, interactive nightmare. Every bone-crunching punch, high-speed chase, and massive explosion is experienced directly through the eyes of the protagonist. This makes the audience feel less like passive viewers and more like they’ve been handed the controller. A Stacked Cast in the Line of Fire Director Chee Keong Cheung has assembled an impressive ensemble cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 6, 2026

Jason Statham Takes to the High Seas in Lionsgate’s Relentless Action Thriller Mutiny

Action hero Jason Statham is back doing what he does best: cracking skulls and fighting to clear his reputation. Lionsgate has set the U.S. theatrical release for Mutiny, a lean, hard-hitting action thriller scheduled to hit theaters nationwide later this month. Armed with a hard-R rating for strong, bloody violence and pervasive language, the film promises ninety-five minutes of pure, uninterrupted adrenaline. The Mission The story follows Cole Reed (Statham), an ex-special forces operative turned private security asset. Soon, he finds himself trapped in an absolute nightmare. After witnessing the targeted assassination of his billionaire boss, Cole becomes the primary fall guy for the hit. Framed for murder and pursued by authorities and shadowy executioners alike, Cole goes off the grid. He mounts a ruthless one-person crusade. His desperate search for the true killers forces him aboard a massive, isolated cargo ship. There he soon discovers that hisboss’ss murder was merely the catalyst for a far grander, world-threatening global conspiracy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 6, 2026

Endless Highway, Endless Dread: NEON Drops New Poster for Gen Z Horror Film ‘It Ends’

If the soul-crushing terror of post-grad existential dread wasn’t enough, NEON is officially taking it to the open road. The studio is preparing to release It Ends, a striking, Gen Z “horror hangout” movie in theaters this August. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical run, NEON has unveiled a creepy brand-new official poster for the film. A Road Trip to Nowhere Written and directed by newcomer Alexander Ullom in his feature debut, It Ends follows four recent college graduates (Akira Jackson, Phinehas Yoon, Mitchell Cole, and Noah Toth) on a late-night drive that turns into an inescapable nightmare. However, the group finds themselves trapped on a sinister, sprawling stretch of highway that seemingly has no end. As the miles tick into the thousands, they develop a bizarre, routine rhythm to survive occasional attacks from nocturnal stragglers. Yet, despite the exhaustion and constant threat of danger, they keep pressing the gas pedal—driven solely by the desperate belief that something better must be

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2026

Ryan Murphy’s Series Adaptation “The Shards” Snags New Trailer Ahead of Premiere

1981 was brutal. Just ask Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. The third trailer for Ryan Murphy’s 10-episode series adaptation of The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 2023 novel, really wants you to know how tough teenagers had it back in 1981. And, to be fair, between the cutthroat social hierarchy and an actual serial killer on the loose, they might actually have a point. Set in sunny, sinister 1981 Los Angeles, this semi-autobiographical, dark coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Bret during his senior year at the uber-elite Buckley School. His privileged, paranoia-fueled world starts unraveling with the arrival of a mysterious new transfer student, Robert Mallory. However, Robert’s unsettling charm conveniently coincides with a brutal spree by a killer known as “The Trawler.” An All-Star Cast Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) takes center stage as young Bret Easton Ellis. He’s joined by Homer Gere (The Agency, and yes, Richard Gere’s son), who steps into the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Ridley Scott’s Dystopian Survival Thriller ‘The Dogs Stars’ Landing in Theaters this August

Legendary director Ridley Scott, behind films like Gladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner, is returning to the dystopian genre. His latest film, the highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of The Dog Stars, is set to hit theaters nationwide this month. Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed 2012 novel, the film takes place in a haunting, stripped-down future. A devastating pandemic has wiped out the vast majority of human civilization. Survivors are left to navigate a broken world. However, they must also face the threat of “Reapers”—ruthless, nomadic scavengers who prey on those trying to rebuild. The Story At the center of the narrative is Hig (played by Jacob Elordi). He’s a civilian pilot who survived the deadly flu that claimed his wife and destroyed the world as he knew it. Living out of an abandoned air park with a gruff, heavily armed companion and his loyal dog, Hig spends his days patrolling the skies in a 1956 Cessna. He desperately searches for signs

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Cowboys, Raptors, and a Tight End: NFL Star George Kittle Saddles Up for ‘Dinosaurs of the Wild West’

What’s better than an alternate-history 1879 Western where humans and dinosaurs build civilization together? Adding one of the most explosive tight ends in NFL history to the mix. San Francisco 49ers superstar George Kittle is making his acting debut in Dinosaurs of the Wild West. It’s the wildly ambitious eight-part cinematic series from Australian director Luke Sparke (Primitive War). However, Kittle isn’t just showing up for a quick cameo. Kittle is playing an original character who gets his very own dinosaur to ride into the sunset (or into battle). A Stacked Frontier Ensemble Joining the All-Pro tight end on the prehistoric plains are a few familiar genre faces. Jesse Kove (Cobra Kai, Martin Kove (The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai), and Rachael Pizzolatto (MythBusters Jr.) also saddle up. The production is currently auditioning actors worldwide for its three principal hero roles following a massive, viral response to the project’s concept. “George is someone who discovered Primitive War on his own and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Josh Hartnett Battles a Mysterious Sea Monster in Netflix’s “Below” Teaser

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the North Atlantic, Netflix is gearing up to unleash a spine-tingling new creature-thriller that proves the ocean holds way more than just cod and lobster. The streaming giant has dropped the first teaser trailer for “Below.” It’s a six-episode coastal nightmare starring Josh Hartnett (Penny Dreadful, Trap, Oppenheimer). Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) and Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven) also star. Before dropping anchor on Netflix this October, the series will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 10. A Small Town with Big Aquatic Problems Filmed on location in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the series drops audiences into a tight-knit seaside village where the local wildlife has suddenly developed a taste for terror. In the series, Calvin Penney (Hartnett) is a big‑hearted fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town. He is still haunted by his father’s mysterious death from decades ago. When a sea creature

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 31, 2026

Taron Egerton Fights to Protect His Daughter in the Action-Thriller ‘She Rides Shotgun’ – Coming to Blu-ray

When there is nowhere left to run, survival becomes a family affair. Taron Egerton, who recently went viral for his dance moves in Apex, stars as Nate, an ex-con pushed to the absolute edge in the gritty, high-stakes action-thriller She Rides Shotgun. Coming to 4K and Blu-ray Nick Rowland (Calm with Horses) directs from the script penned by John Harper alongside Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski. The film drops on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital from Lionsgate on August 18. The two-hour, R-rated thriller follows Nate as he races across a brutal landscape. His mission? To protect his 11-year-old daughter, Polly, played by rising star Ana Sophia Heger. However, the pair find themselves hunted by a ruthless cabal of enemies, spearheaded by a menacing corrupt sheriff (John Carroll Lynch). The Sheriff moonlights as the vicious leader of a local criminal syndicate. Rob Yang rounds out the sharp supporting cast. A Story of Survival Equal parts pulse-pounding survival story and tender character

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2026

POV Action-Thriller ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Drops Two Explosive New Clips

If you think your average Monday is rough, try waking up with total amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s underworld battering down your door. Action Xtreme has unleashed two brand-new clips from its upcoming, turbo-charged action-thriller Bad Day at the Office, offering genre fans a front-row seat to pure, unadulterated cinematic chaos. Get ready. It’s making its World Premiere as the opening-night film for the Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 13. Shot entirely from a first-person perspective. It uses GoPro camera rigs. The film transforms the traditional action-thriller formula into a high-octane, interactive nightmare. Every bone-crunching punch, high-speed chase, and massive explosion is experienced directly through the eyes of the protagonist. This makes the audience feel less like passive viewers and more like they’ve been handed the controller. A Stacked Cast in the Line of Fire Director Chee Keong Cheung has assembled an impressive ensemble cast for the mayhem.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2026

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An Investigation Descends into Obsession in ‘Hate Thyself,’ Featuring Tony Todd in His Last Role

Studio Dome has officially dropped the gripping first trailer for Hate Thyself. It’s a psychological thriller directed by Shivaan Makker and headlined by Oscar Torre (The Haves and the Have Nots). The film marks the last role by the late horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman). Blending high-stakes serial killer investigation with an unsettling psychological tailspin, Hate Thyself centers on Detective Angelo Matteo (Torre). Angelo is a detective known for his rock-solid faith. However, he is pushed to the absolute brink when he and his partner, Rufus, are assigned to track a sadistic predator. As the body count escalates, Angelo is dragged into a twisted underworld where the boundary between justice and obsession rapidly evaporates. Inspired in part by the chilling real-life crimes of serial killer Robert Berdella, the story dives deep into the psychological toll of confronting pure evil. Angelo’s pursuit unearths buried personal trauma, putting his sobriety, his marriage, and his moral compass on the line. What begins as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2026

The First Trailer for the POV Action-Thriller ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Hits Hard

If you think your average Monday is rough, try waking up with total amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s underworld battering down your door. The new teaser has just dropped for Bad Day at the Office. The turbo-charged action-thriller Bad Day at the Office offers genre fans a front-row seat to pure, unadulterated cinematic chaos. Get ready. It’s making its World Premiere as the opening-night film for the Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 13. Shot entirely from a first-person perspective. It uses GoPro camera rigs. The film transforms the traditional action-thriller formula into a high-octane, interactive nightmare. Every bone-crunching punch, high-speed chase, and massive explosion is experienced directly through the eyes of the protagonist. This makes the audience feel less like passive viewers and more like they’ve been handed the controller. A Stacked Cast in the Line of Fire Director Chee Keong Cheung has assembled an impressive ensemble cast

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 6, 2026

Jason Statham Takes to the High Seas in Lionsgate’s Relentless Action Thriller Mutiny

Action hero Jason Statham is back doing what he does best: cracking skulls and fighting to clear his reputation. Lionsgate has set the U.S. theatrical release for Mutiny, a lean, hard-hitting action thriller scheduled to hit theaters nationwide later this month. Armed with a hard-R rating for strong, bloody violence and pervasive language, the film promises ninety-five minutes of pure, uninterrupted adrenaline. The Mission The story follows Cole Reed (Statham), an ex-special forces operative turned private security asset. Soon, he finds himself trapped in an absolute nightmare. After witnessing the targeted assassination of his billionaire boss, Cole becomes the primary fall guy for the hit. Framed for murder and pursued by authorities and shadowy executioners alike, Cole goes off the grid. He mounts a ruthless one-person crusade. His desperate search for the true killers forces him aboard a massive, isolated cargo ship. There he soon discovers that hisboss’ss murder was merely the catalyst for a far grander, world-threatening global conspiracy

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 6, 2026

Endless Highway, Endless Dread: NEON Drops New Poster for Gen Z Horror Film ‘It Ends’

If the soul-crushing terror of post-grad existential dread wasn’t enough, NEON is officially taking it to the open road. The studio is preparing to release It Ends, a striking, Gen Z “horror hangout” movie in theaters this August. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical run, NEON has unveiled a creepy brand-new official poster for the film. A Road Trip to Nowhere Written and directed by newcomer Alexander Ullom in his feature debut, It Ends follows four recent college graduates (Akira Jackson, Phinehas Yoon, Mitchell Cole, and Noah Toth) on a late-night drive that turns into an inescapable nightmare. However, the group finds themselves trapped on a sinister, sprawling stretch of highway that seemingly has no end. As the miles tick into the thousands, they develop a bizarre, routine rhythm to survive occasional attacks from nocturnal stragglers. Yet, despite the exhaustion and constant threat of danger, they keep pressing the gas pedal—driven solely by the desperate belief that something better must be

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2026

Ryan Murphy’s Series Adaptation “The Shards” Snags New Trailer Ahead of Premiere

1981 was brutal. Just ask Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. The third trailer for Ryan Murphy’s 10-episode series adaptation of The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 2023 novel, really wants you to know how tough teenagers had it back in 1981. And, to be fair, between the cutthroat social hierarchy and an actual serial killer on the loose, they might actually have a point. Set in sunny, sinister 1981 Los Angeles, this semi-autobiographical, dark coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Bret during his senior year at the uber-elite Buckley School. His privileged, paranoia-fueled world starts unraveling with the arrival of a mysterious new transfer student, Robert Mallory. However, Robert’s unsettling charm conveniently coincides with a brutal spree by a killer known as “The Trawler.” An All-Star Cast Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) takes center stage as young Bret Easton Ellis. He’s joined by Homer Gere (The Agency, and yes, Richard Gere’s son), who steps into the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Ridley Scott’s Dystopian Survival Thriller ‘The Dogs Stars’ Landing in Theaters this August

Legendary director Ridley Scott, behind films like Gladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner, is returning to the dystopian genre. His latest film, the highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of The Dog Stars, is set to hit theaters nationwide this month. Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed 2012 novel, the film takes place in a haunting, stripped-down future. A devastating pandemic has wiped out the vast majority of human civilization. Survivors are left to navigate a broken world. However, they must also face the threat of “Reapers”—ruthless, nomadic scavengers who prey on those trying to rebuild. The Story At the center of the narrative is Hig (played by Jacob Elordi). He’s a civilian pilot who survived the deadly flu that claimed his wife and destroyed the world as he knew it. Living out of an abandoned air park with a gruff, heavily armed companion and his loyal dog, Hig spends his days patrolling the skies in a 1956 Cessna. He desperately searches for signs

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Cowboys, Raptors, and a Tight End: NFL Star George Kittle Saddles Up for ‘Dinosaurs of the Wild West’

What’s better than an alternate-history 1879 Western where humans and dinosaurs build civilization together? Adding one of the most explosive tight ends in NFL history to the mix. San Francisco 49ers superstar George Kittle is making his acting debut in Dinosaurs of the Wild West. It’s the wildly ambitious eight-part cinematic series from Australian director Luke Sparke (Primitive War). However, Kittle isn’t just showing up for a quick cameo. Kittle is playing an original character who gets his very own dinosaur to ride into the sunset (or into battle). A Stacked Frontier Ensemble Joining the All-Pro tight end on the prehistoric plains are a few familiar genre faces. Jesse Kove (Cobra Kai, Martin Kove (The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai), and Rachael Pizzolatto (MythBusters Jr.) also saddle up. The production is currently auditioning actors worldwide for its three principal hero roles following a massive, viral response to the project’s concept. “George is someone who discovered Primitive War on his own and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2026

Josh Hartnett Battles a Mysterious Sea Monster in Netflix’s “Below” Teaser

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the North Atlantic, Netflix is gearing up to unleash a spine-tingling new creature-thriller that proves the ocean holds way more than just cod and lobster. The streaming giant has dropped the first teaser trailer for “Below.” It’s a six-episode coastal nightmare starring Josh Hartnett (Penny Dreadful, Trap, Oppenheimer). Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) and Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven) also star. Before dropping anchor on Netflix this October, the series will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 10. A Small Town with Big Aquatic Problems Filmed on location in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the series drops audiences into a tight-knit seaside village where the local wildlife has suddenly developed a taste for terror. In the series, Calvin Penney (Hartnett) is a big‑hearted fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town. He is still haunted by his father’s mysterious death from decades ago. When a sea creature

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 31, 2026

Taron Egerton Fights to Protect His Daughter in the Action-Thriller ‘She Rides Shotgun’ – Coming to Blu-ray

When there is nowhere left to run, survival becomes a family affair. Taron Egerton, who recently went viral for his dance moves in Apex, stars as Nate, an ex-con pushed to the absolute edge in the gritty, high-stakes action-thriller She Rides Shotgun. Coming to 4K and Blu-ray Nick Rowland (Calm with Horses) directs from the script penned by John Harper alongside Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski. The film drops on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital from Lionsgate on August 18. The two-hour, R-rated thriller follows Nate as he races across a brutal landscape. His mission? To protect his 11-year-old daughter, Polly, played by rising star Ana Sophia Heger. However, the pair find themselves hunted by a ruthless cabal of enemies, spearheaded by a menacing corrupt sheriff (John Carroll Lynch). The Sheriff moonlights as the vicious leader of a local criminal syndicate. Rob Yang rounds out the sharp supporting cast. A Story of Survival Equal parts pulse-pounding survival story and tender character

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2026

POV Action-Thriller ‘Bad Day at the Office’ Drops Two Explosive New Clips

If you think your average Monday is rough, try waking up with total amnesia, a fresh corpse in your bathtub, and half the city’s underworld battering down your door. Action Xtreme has unleashed two brand-new clips from its upcoming, turbo-charged action-thriller Bad Day at the Office, offering genre fans a front-row seat to pure, unadulterated cinematic chaos. Get ready. It’s making its World Premiere as the opening-night film for the Midnight Madness section at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 13. Shot entirely from a first-person perspective. It uses GoPro camera rigs. The film transforms the traditional action-thriller formula into a high-octane, interactive nightmare. Every bone-crunching punch, high-speed chase, and massive explosion is experienced directly through the eyes of the protagonist. This makes the audience feel less like passive viewers and more like they’ve been handed the controller. A Stacked Cast in the Line of Fire Director Chee Keong Cheung has assembled an impressive ensemble cast for the mayhem.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2026
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