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Details Surrounding Willem Defoe's 'Beetlejuice 2' Character Surfaces

Details Surrounding Willem Defoe’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Character Surfaces

Fans of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice have been taking to social media to declare their excitement for the upcoming sequel that sees the return of “the ghost with the most.” Details have been trickling in, with the cast being revealed over the past few months. Today, we have an update. Details have now surfaced surrounding Oscar nominee Willem Defoe’s character. During a recent interview with Variety, Defoe confirmed that he will be playing an afterlife police officer who was a B-list movie star in his human life. “I haven’t seen any footage yet, but it was fun to do,” Dafoe said. “I play a police officer in the afterlife, so I’m a dead person. And in life I was a B-movie action star, but I had an accident and that’s what sent me to the other side. But because of my skills, I became a detective character in the afterlife. So that’s my job. But it’s colored by the fact

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2023
Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: DOUBLE NICKEL, BIRTHDAY WISH, and 3:00AM (Another Hole in the Head Film Festival)

Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: DOUBLE NICKEL, BIRTHDAY WISH, and 3:00AM (Another Hole in the Head Film Festival)

Double Nickel (U.S., 2023) Writer/director Mark Tomov’s short Double Nickel uses Johnny Burnette and The Rock & Roll Trio’s “The Train Kept A-Rollin,” known for its distorted guitar sound, and Tomov certainly keeps things rolling in the distorted world of his neo-noir/crime/horror mash-up short. Set mainly during Christmas season at The Hideaway Cafe, where the 1970s and 1950s blend together, the film finds a pair of criminals (Michael Spears and Jeff Medley) confronting the waitress (Gillian Todd) who hired them to kill someone — without her cluing them in that the target of their hit was no ordinary human. The vibe of Double Nickel is strong, with danger an ever-present feeling and no shortage of hipness on display. The three leads play off of each other wonderfully, and I don’t want to go into spoiler territory by revealing the target of their hit, so suffice it to say that the design is impressive and eerie. Tomov has crafted a colorful,

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Joseph Perry
Nov 29, 2023
Guide: Paramount+ Unleashes Chills and Thrills This September

Unwrap These Movies And Series Coming To Paramount+ This December

This December, Paramount+ is gifting subscribers many great films and series, guaranteeing you a happy holiday season. Here’s everything that is heading your way. Shows Dec. 1 SpongeBob Twas the Night Before SpongeMas Special Dec. 2 Robbie the Reindeer Dec. 4 The Price Is Right at Night Christmas Week Dec. 6 Digman! (Season 1) Deliciousness (Season 3) Ryan’s Mystery Playdate (Season 4) Dec. 8 Ghosts UK (Season 2) Dec. 10 A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop** Dec. 13 Love & Hip Hop: Miami (Season 4) Dec. 15 The National Christmas Tree Lighting** Dec. 17 Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration Concert Special** Dec. 22 The 25th Annual Home for the Holidays Dec. 23 Frosty Returns Dec. 27 The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash** Movies Dec. 1 Cloverfield 10 Cloverfield Lane 12 Dates of Christmas 40 Days and 40 Nights A Very English Christmas A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Part Psychological Horror, Part Creature Feature: 'Loop Track' Is Out This December

Part Psychological Horror, Part Creature Feature: ‘Loop Track’ Is Out This December

This December, A man on the brink of insanity sets out on a hike, not knowing that it will turn into a fight for survival in Loop Track, part psychological horror, part creature feature. In Loop Track, “Ian, a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown, disappears from the world and takes a hike in the New Zealand wilderness. His efforts to avoid other hikers are futile, and he is drawn into their worlds, but he can never shake the feeling that is stalking them someone or something sinister is stalking them. As Ian’s paranoia grows, the other hikers become wary of him. He’s cagey about his past, he never sleeps, and his anxiety leads him to make concerning claims. Far from society, Ian starts questioning his sanity before plunging into a bloody battle for survival.” This Kiwi film from writer-director Thomas Sainsbury stars Thomas Sainsbury, Hayden J. Weal, and Tawanda Manyimo and is produced by Gabriel Lunte, Jonathan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Worth Watching?

Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Worth Watching?

One of the biggest horror titles of the year is the director Emma Tammi’s (The Wind, Blood Moon) adaptation of the iconic genre game Five Nights at Freddy’s. Like everyone else and their brother, when I saw the trailer, I knew I had to watch it. And now I have. The movie centers on Mike, a troubled security guard who begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. A place long shut down due to rumors and missing children. Mike’s new job goes from bad to worse when he realizes that the animatronics come to life at night. Josh Hutcherson stars as the security guard who is raising his little sister as he struggles with his role in his little brother’s disappearance. Determined to find answers, Mike may finally get answers from a surprising place. Huterson does a fine job with his role; his suffering and frustration come across as believable, making you really want to cheer for him. The villain, Steve,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Christmas Horror Movies To Unwrap This December (2023)

Shudder Is Gifting Horror Fans With Killer Movies And Series This December

This December, Shudder is gifting horror fans with a ton of killer holiday-themed movies along with new old and new favorites, premieres, and series, and we’ve got your guide. One of the new must-see films coming to Shudder on December 1 is the holiday slasher It’s A Wonderful Knife, which will keep you on the edge of your seat, cheering for the final girl, played by Jane Widdip, who stars alongside Justin Long and Joel McHale. Be sure to watch our interview with Its writer and producer, Michael Kennedy. In It’s a Wonderful Knife (such a great title), “a year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
From The Director Of Orphan: First Kill Comes 'Lord Of Misrule' (Trailer)

From The Director Of Orphan: First Kill Comes ‘Lord Of Misrule’ (Trailer)

From filmmaker William Bell, the director who brought you The Boy and Orphan: First Kill, comes a new stunning tale of terror, Lord of Misrule. The film follows “Rebecca Holland (Tuppence Middleton), who has recently taken over as priest of a small town. When her young daughter Grace (Evie Templeton) goes missing at the local harvest festival, a desperate search begins. The closer they edge towards finding Grace, the more secrets emerge from the town’s dark past. Soon, Rebecca must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to rescue her daughter from the grip of evil.” Starring Tuppence Middleton, Ralph Ineson, Matt Stokoe, and Evie Templeton, the film, written by Tom de Ville, is produced by Nik Bower, Deepak Nayar, Jason Newmark, Laurie Cook, William Brent Bell, James Tomlinson, and Alison Brister. Executive producers include Mark Fielding, Laura Brook, John Gleeson, Oisín O’Neill, Stephen Kelliher, and Yana Georgieva. “I wanted to create a film that was visually striking

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
A New Season, A New Doctor: True Crime Series "Dr. Death" Returns This December

A New Season, A New Doctor: True Crime Series “Dr. Death” Returns This December

A new season and a new doctor, Peacock’s series “Doctor Death” delves into a new true story of a killer doctor this season. The first season of “Dr. Death” centered on Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a surgeon who aimed his scalpel at the citizens of Texas, leaving his patients maimed, paralyzed, or dead. The new season explores the true story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, who many called a “Miricle Man” (Edgar Ramirez), and the journalist (Mandy Moore) who found herself caught up in his world, learning just how far he would go to protect his shocking secrets as a group of doctors exposed him for conducting experimental procedures. Watch previous episodes of “Dr. Death” now before the new season premiere exclusively on Peacock on December 21, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Giancarlo Esposito Joins Destry Spielberg's Horror 'Don't Feed The Children'

Giancarlo Esposito Joins Destry Spielberg’s Horror ‘Don’t Feed The Children’

Desrty Allyn Spielberg, daughter of the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, will be making her feature directorial debut with the upcoming apocalyptic horror-thriller Please Don’t Feed the Children. Deadline is reporting that “Breaking Bad” and MaXXXine actor Giancarlo Esposito has now joined the cast alongside Michelle Dockery, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Vernon Davis, and Regan Aliyah In Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak has ravaged the country’s adult population. A group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret. Described as an “elevated genre film,” Don’t Feed the Children was written by Paul Bertino and is produced under his Perry Street Films banner. Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty are also producing. Destry Allyn Spielberg said in a statement, “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to bring this story to the screen with such a collaborative and inspirational team. This picture is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer Will Soon Be Yours To Possess On Digital And Blu-ray

The Exorcist: Believer Will Soon Be Yours To Possess On Digital And Blu-ray

One of the year’s most talked about films, The Exorcist: Believer, will soon be yours to possess on Digital, 4K Ultra, and DVD with killer bonus features. Fifty years after the most terrifying horror film shocked the world, The Exorcist: Believer is a brand-new chapter in the saga, directly following the groundbreaking original 1973 film. In the film, “Since his wife’s death, Victor (Leslie Odom Jr.) has raised his daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) alone. After Angela and her friend (Olivia O’Neill) return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior. Victor’s best hope is to find the only person who has seen anything like this before: Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), whose haunting experience with her daughter Regan may be the key to combating ultimate evil. Directed by David Gordon Green (Halloween, Prince Avalanche), Believer stars Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, One Night in Miami), Ann Dowd (Hereditary, Compliance), Jennifer Nettles (Harriet), Norbert Leo Butz (Dan in Real

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2023

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Details Surrounding Willem Defoe's 'Beetlejuice 2' Character Surfaces

Details Surrounding Willem Defoe’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Character Surfaces

Fans of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice have been taking to social media to declare their excitement for the upcoming sequel that sees the return of “the ghost with the most.” Details have been trickling in, with the cast being revealed over the past few months. Today, we have an update. Details have now surfaced surrounding Oscar nominee Willem Defoe’s character. During a recent interview with Variety, Defoe confirmed that he will be playing an afterlife police officer who was a B-list movie star in his human life. “I haven’t seen any footage yet, but it was fun to do,” Dafoe said. “I play a police officer in the afterlife, so I’m a dead person. And in life I was a B-movie action star, but I had an accident and that’s what sent me to the other side. But because of my skills, I became a detective character in the afterlife. So that’s my job. But it’s colored by the fact

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2023
Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: DOUBLE NICKEL, BIRTHDAY WISH, and 3:00AM (Another Hole in the Head Film Festival)

Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: DOUBLE NICKEL, BIRTHDAY WISH, and 3:00AM (Another Hole in the Head Film Festival)

Double Nickel (U.S., 2023) Writer/director Mark Tomov’s short Double Nickel uses Johnny Burnette and The Rock & Roll Trio’s “The Train Kept A-Rollin,” known for its distorted guitar sound, and Tomov certainly keeps things rolling in the distorted world of his neo-noir/crime/horror mash-up short. Set mainly during Christmas season at The Hideaway Cafe, where the 1970s and 1950s blend together, the film finds a pair of criminals (Michael Spears and Jeff Medley) confronting the waitress (Gillian Todd) who hired them to kill someone — without her cluing them in that the target of their hit was no ordinary human. The vibe of Double Nickel is strong, with danger an ever-present feeling and no shortage of hipness on display. The three leads play off of each other wonderfully, and I don’t want to go into spoiler territory by revealing the target of their hit, so suffice it to say that the design is impressive and eerie. Tomov has crafted a colorful,

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Nov 29, 2023
Guide: Paramount+ Unleashes Chills and Thrills This September

Unwrap These Movies And Series Coming To Paramount+ This December

This December, Paramount+ is gifting subscribers many great films and series, guaranteeing you a happy holiday season. Here’s everything that is heading your way. Shows Dec. 1 SpongeBob Twas the Night Before SpongeMas Special Dec. 2 Robbie the Reindeer Dec. 4 The Price Is Right at Night Christmas Week Dec. 6 Digman! (Season 1) Deliciousness (Season 3) Ryan’s Mystery Playdate (Season 4) Dec. 8 Ghosts UK (Season 2) Dec. 10 A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop** Dec. 13 Love & Hip Hop: Miami (Season 4) Dec. 15 The National Christmas Tree Lighting** Dec. 17 Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration Concert Special** Dec. 22 The 25th Annual Home for the Holidays Dec. 23 Frosty Returns Dec. 27 The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash** Movies Dec. 1 Cloverfield 10 Cloverfield Lane 12 Dates of Christmas 40 Days and 40 Nights A Very English Christmas A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Part Psychological Horror, Part Creature Feature: 'Loop Track' Is Out This December

Part Psychological Horror, Part Creature Feature: ‘Loop Track’ Is Out This December

This December, A man on the brink of insanity sets out on a hike, not knowing that it will turn into a fight for survival in Loop Track, part psychological horror, part creature feature. In Loop Track, “Ian, a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown, disappears from the world and takes a hike in the New Zealand wilderness. His efforts to avoid other hikers are futile, and he is drawn into their worlds, but he can never shake the feeling that is stalking them someone or something sinister is stalking them. As Ian’s paranoia grows, the other hikers become wary of him. He’s cagey about his past, he never sleeps, and his anxiety leads him to make concerning claims. Far from society, Ian starts questioning his sanity before plunging into a bloody battle for survival.” This Kiwi film from writer-director Thomas Sainsbury stars Thomas Sainsbury, Hayden J. Weal, and Tawanda Manyimo and is produced by Gabriel Lunte, Jonathan

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Worth Watching?

Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Worth Watching?

One of the biggest horror titles of the year is the director Emma Tammi’s (The Wind, Blood Moon) adaptation of the iconic genre game Five Nights at Freddy’s. Like everyone else and their brother, when I saw the trailer, I knew I had to watch it. And now I have. The movie centers on Mike, a troubled security guard who begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. A place long shut down due to rumors and missing children. Mike’s new job goes from bad to worse when he realizes that the animatronics come to life at night. Josh Hutcherson stars as the security guard who is raising his little sister as he struggles with his role in his little brother’s disappearance. Determined to find answers, Mike may finally get answers from a surprising place. Huterson does a fine job with his role; his suffering and frustration come across as believable, making you really want to cheer for him. The villain, Steve,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Christmas Horror Movies To Unwrap This December (2023)

Shudder Is Gifting Horror Fans With Killer Movies And Series This December

This December, Shudder is gifting horror fans with a ton of killer holiday-themed movies along with new old and new favorites, premieres, and series, and we’ve got your guide. One of the new must-see films coming to Shudder on December 1 is the holiday slasher It’s A Wonderful Knife, which will keep you on the edge of your seat, cheering for the final girl, played by Jane Widdip, who stars alongside Justin Long and Joel McHale. Be sure to watch our interview with Its writer and producer, Michael Kennedy. In It’s a Wonderful Knife (such a great title), “a year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
From The Director Of Orphan: First Kill Comes 'Lord Of Misrule' (Trailer)

From The Director Of Orphan: First Kill Comes ‘Lord Of Misrule’ (Trailer)

From filmmaker William Bell, the director who brought you The Boy and Orphan: First Kill, comes a new stunning tale of terror, Lord of Misrule. The film follows “Rebecca Holland (Tuppence Middleton), who has recently taken over as priest of a small town. When her young daughter Grace (Evie Templeton) goes missing at the local harvest festival, a desperate search begins. The closer they edge towards finding Grace, the more secrets emerge from the town’s dark past. Soon, Rebecca must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to rescue her daughter from the grip of evil.” Starring Tuppence Middleton, Ralph Ineson, Matt Stokoe, and Evie Templeton, the film, written by Tom de Ville, is produced by Nik Bower, Deepak Nayar, Jason Newmark, Laurie Cook, William Brent Bell, James Tomlinson, and Alison Brister. Executive producers include Mark Fielding, Laura Brook, John Gleeson, Oisín O’Neill, Stephen Kelliher, and Yana Georgieva. “I wanted to create a film that was visually striking

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
A New Season, A New Doctor: True Crime Series "Dr. Death" Returns This December

A New Season, A New Doctor: True Crime Series “Dr. Death” Returns This December

A new season and a new doctor, Peacock’s series “Doctor Death” delves into a new true story of a killer doctor this season. The first season of “Dr. Death” centered on Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a surgeon who aimed his scalpel at the citizens of Texas, leaving his patients maimed, paralyzed, or dead. The new season explores the true story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, who many called a “Miricle Man” (Edgar Ramirez), and the journalist (Mandy Moore) who found herself caught up in his world, learning just how far he would go to protect his shocking secrets as a group of doctors exposed him for conducting experimental procedures. Watch previous episodes of “Dr. Death” now before the new season premiere exclusively on Peacock on December 21, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 28, 2023
Giancarlo Esposito Joins Destry Spielberg's Horror 'Don't Feed The Children'

Giancarlo Esposito Joins Destry Spielberg’s Horror ‘Don’t Feed The Children’

Desrty Allyn Spielberg, daughter of the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, will be making her feature directorial debut with the upcoming apocalyptic horror-thriller Please Don’t Feed the Children. Deadline is reporting that “Breaking Bad” and MaXXXine actor Giancarlo Esposito has now joined the cast alongside Michelle Dockery, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Vernon Davis, and Regan Aliyah In Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak has ravaged the country’s adult population. A group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret. Described as an “elevated genre film,” Don’t Feed the Children was written by Paul Bertino and is produced under his Perry Street Films banner. Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty are also producing. Destry Allyn Spielberg said in a statement, “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to bring this story to the screen with such a collaborative and inspirational team. This picture is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer Will Soon Be Yours To Possess On Digital And Blu-ray

The Exorcist: Believer Will Soon Be Yours To Possess On Digital And Blu-ray

One of the year’s most talked about films, The Exorcist: Believer, will soon be yours to possess on Digital, 4K Ultra, and DVD with killer bonus features. Fifty years after the most terrifying horror film shocked the world, The Exorcist: Believer is a brand-new chapter in the saga, directly following the groundbreaking original 1973 film. In the film, “Since his wife’s death, Victor (Leslie Odom Jr.) has raised his daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) alone. After Angela and her friend (Olivia O’Neill) return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior. Victor’s best hope is to find the only person who has seen anything like this before: Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), whose haunting experience with her daughter Regan may be the key to combating ultimate evil. Directed by David Gordon Green (Halloween, Prince Avalanche), Believer stars Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, One Night in Miami), Ann Dowd (Hereditary, Compliance), Jennifer Nettles (Harriet), Norbert Leo Butz (Dan in Real

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 27, 2023
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