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Hulu’s New Series “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal” Debuts This Month
Prepare for a chilling journey into the unknown. Hulu‘s new docu-series, “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal,” premieres with all episodes this month. This six-part series explores eight true crime cases where the paranormal played a shocking role. “Out There” takes you inside these extraordinary events through eyewitness accounts, expert interviews, and in-depth investigations. The first season explores chilling events, including the disappearance of a six-year-old boy in the Smoky Mountains after he was snatched by a mysterious ape-like creature. There’s the UFO crash in Long Island that led to an assassination attempt and a massive political conspiracy. Witness the case of a decades-old New Jersey murder linked to a satanic cult. In San Francisco’s Chinatown, a ghost threatens the lives of the unmarried. “Out There” follows investigators as they track down fresh leads and uncover new evidence. These in-depth investigations reveal the power of mythology, the allure of the paranormal, and the terrifying monsters that may exist among us.
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An Evil Priest Stalks the ‘Down Below’ Trailer
On the 20th anniversary of a gruesome Christmas Eve massacre at St. Agnes Church, a demonic preacher returns to haunt Salem’s residents in the soon-to-be-released horror movie Down Below. The movie centers on a young man whose life unravels after he is framed for an unspeakable crime. The only person who believes his innocence is a call girl (Alexis Knapp) who is struggling with her own nightmares. Together, the two must confront their demons and face off against a real one, known as Mr. Monday. From writer-director Spyder Dobrofsky, Down Below is a gripping horror film with a shocking plot twist and an impressive cast that includes Eric Roberts, Doug Jones, Alexis Knapp, Bai Ling, Hutch Dano, and Diane Robin. Greg Kriek, Erin Matthews, David Steen, Christopher Livingston, Brittany Carel, Luke Mullen, and Anna Greene round out the cast. Part supernatural horror film, part psychological thriller, Down Below is a movie you don’t want to miss this Halloween season. Watch
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Ruby Rose Starring in Saw V Director’s New Movie ‘The Drowning Pool’
Ruby Rose, best known for her role as Stella Carlin in “Orange Is the New Black,” will lead the cast of the upcoming movie The Drowning Pool, a chilling new horror thriller from Saw V director David Hackl. Set in the stunning Canary Islands, The Drowning Pool centers around Katherine. Katherine is a grieving sister searching for answers to her sibling’s mysterious disappearance. Katherine’s sister is presumed drowned, but she refuses to leave the country without answers. As she investigates, she discovers that Isabelle isn’t the only woman to vanish without a trace. Katherine uncovers terrifying clues, leading her right into the clutches of an ancient, ritualistic evil. The film is currently in pre-production in the Canary Islands. Colin McNeil and Daniel Minsky wrote the script. MagiCity Studios’ Joel Shapiro and Acme Rocket Fuel’s Dimitri Logothetis are producing. Lee Broda, known for his work on May December and The Card Counter, is the executive producer In addition to her role
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Game Review: ‘Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open’
Learning about other cultures through their ghost stories has always been something I enjoy doing on cold quiet nights, and the experience of these tales through interactive entertainment is always a treat. Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide have now brought the fusion of the myths and ghost stories of Malaysia with a mix of Chinese culture all in one package with Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open. Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open follows a young girl named Ting, who has an “imaginary” friend named Xiu, well, Ting’s parents think she’s not real but in reality, Xiu is a ghost as Ting has the gift of a third sight. Ting must navigate her daily life at school and around home with this gift as her family is falling apart, and Ting is trying to fit in and make friends while having to deal with spirits either coming to her for help…or to cause trouble. Now, onto the game itself.
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Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul Starring in Neill Blomkamp’s Sci-fi Horror ‘Alpha’
fFilmmaker Neill Blomkamp (interview) is back with his next movie, Alpha, starring Emmy-winning actor Aaron Paul. Paul is best known for his role as Jesse in the hit series “Breaking Bad.” Alpha centers around a government-approved experiment on a death row inmate that goes horribly wrong. The inmate is transformed into an apex predator, and Paul’s FBI agent character is tasked with hunting him down. Alpha marks a significant comeback for Blomkamp. He has faced several challenging years with his films Chappie and Demonic not getting a lot of love from viewers. He’s also been trying to get the District 9 sequel, District 10, made for years. However, his latest film, Gran Turismo, proved to be a critical and commercial success. The film, inspired by the true story of race car driver Jann Mardenborough, garnered positive reviews. It raked in over $122 million at the box office and earned a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 98%. With his movie Alpha,
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Stephen King Joins the Call to Save “Evil”
We aren’t the only ones who want Paramount+ to reconsider canceling the supernatural series “EVIL.” While fans still take to social media to beg, author Stephen King, the King of Horror, has joined the fight. King recently took to social media with this message: “Dear Paramount+” More EVIL, please.” One of the series’ stars, Katja Herbers, tagged the show’s creator, Robert King (no relationship), and both retweeted Stephen King’s post. Other cast members, including Aasif Mandvi, who plays the brilliant Ben, quickly commented on King’s post, saying’s Thank you.” Dear Paramount+: More EVIL, please. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 31, 2024 Herbers has been on a mission to get “EVIL” renewed since before its recent season four finale. “Evil” centers on a team of investigators for the Catholic church: Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi). They are tasked with finding out if events are supernatural or scientifically explainable. The team faces demons
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The ‘Smile 2’ Trailer Will Leave Horror Fans with a Big Grin
The new Smile 2 trailer was released today, and it’s unnerving, to say the least. Watch as Naomi Scott’s character teeters on the brink of insanity, driven mad and desperate by the things lurking behind the smiles of those around her. From writer-director Parker Finn, Smile 2 follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she embarks on a world tour. However, terrifying and inexplicable events shatter her excitement. As the horrors escalate, Skye grapples with the pressures of fame and is forced to confront a dark secret from her past. Can she regain control of her life before it spirals out of control? The unnerving world of Smile 2 boasts a star-studded cast. That includes Rosemarie DeWitt, returning cast member Kyle Gallner (from the original), Lukas Gage, and horror veteran Ray Nicholson. Dylan Gelula also joins the cast, adding another layer of intrigue. Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno are producing Smile 2.
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Who really was Yasuke?
Ubisoft’s upcoming historical fiction game Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is drawing a lot of attention with one of the main protagonists in the game being the legendary Yasuke, an African Samurai. This has caused an uproar online as a line has been drawn in the sand by armchair historians and gaming gatekeepers who are either for or against the character’s existence and cherry-pick facts from a tree that barely had any fruit on it to begin with. So, who was Yasuke? After around a month of researching, this is what I was able to come up with. Let’s first deal with the elephant in the room on this, Yasuke did exist as there are records both European and Japanese that talk about him, though his real name is unknown, but how he got the name “Yasuke” is coming up. Since he arrived in Japan in 1579 with Jesuit missionaries, along with Portuguese traders, he more than likely came from Mozambique before
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Indie Slasher ‘The Summer We Died’ Premiering at Skate or Die
Get ready for a terrifying trip back to the 1980s. Director Dillon Brown‘s latest indie horror film, The Summer We Died, is set to make its world premiere at the Skate or Die Film Fest this October. Combining the nostalgic charm of “Saved by the Bell” with the blood-curdling tension of classic slasher films, The Summer We Died offers a fright-filled experience. In a town gripped by fear after a series of brutal murders, a strict curfew is imposed. This threatens to extinguish the last sparks of summer for a group of rebellious teens. Defying the curfew, they embark on a dangerous adventure, only to find themselves caught in a deadly game with the “Moonlight Killer.” The cast includes Hannah Welty, Mandy Morgan, Grace Winters, and Michael Rock. Zoogie Austin, John Potash, Brian Lee, Annie Lain, and Hector “Nomar” Mendoza round out the cast. Director Dillon Brown, known for his Bigfoot found footage franchise, Tahoe Joe, brings a fresh perspective
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James McAvoy Based His ‘Speak No Evil’ Character on Andrew Tate
Ahead of the September release of the English remake of Speak No Evil, star James McAvoy has revealed an interesting fact. The controversial podcaster and fighter Andrew Tate inspired his performance as the film’s psycho villain, Paddy. “The thing I thought I could exploit in the character was, he thinks he’s a bit of a f— West Country Andrew Tate,” he explained to Empire . “He’s like, ‘I’m going to teach you what it’s like to be a man again.’ But there’s a sort of polite face on it that isn’t quite Andrew Tate, enough of a sheen of, ‘I’m not one of those guys,’” added McAvoy. “[Paddy’s] challenging you, ‘Do you have a big enough d*** to have a drink with me?’, Or, ‘I’m sorry, this is too much for you because you’re not real enough.’” So, who is Andrew Tate? Tate first came to the public’s attention as a kickboxer and businessman. Tate is known for his extreme
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Hulu’s New Series “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal” Debuts This Month
Prepare for a chilling journey into the unknown. Hulu‘s new docu-series, “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal,” premieres with all episodes this month. This six-part series explores eight true crime cases where the paranormal played a shocking role. “Out There” takes you inside these extraordinary events through eyewitness accounts, expert interviews, and in-depth investigations. The first season explores chilling events, including the disappearance of a six-year-old boy in the Smoky Mountains after he was snatched by a mysterious ape-like creature. There’s the UFO crash in Long Island that led to an assassination attempt and a massive political conspiracy. Witness the case of a decades-old New Jersey murder linked to a satanic cult. In San Francisco’s Chinatown, a ghost threatens the lives of the unmarried. “Out There” follows investigators as they track down fresh leads and uncover new evidence. These in-depth investigations reveal the power of mythology, the allure of the paranormal, and the terrifying monsters that may exist among us.
Continue reading →
An Evil Priest Stalks the ‘Down Below’ Trailer
On the 20th anniversary of a gruesome Christmas Eve massacre at St. Agnes Church, a demonic preacher returns to haunt Salem’s residents in the soon-to-be-released horror movie Down Below. The movie centers on a young man whose life unravels after he is framed for an unspeakable crime. The only person who believes his innocence is a call girl (Alexis Knapp) who is struggling with her own nightmares. Together, the two must confront their demons and face off against a real one, known as Mr. Monday. From writer-director Spyder Dobrofsky, Down Below is a gripping horror film with a shocking plot twist and an impressive cast that includes Eric Roberts, Doug Jones, Alexis Knapp, Bai Ling, Hutch Dano, and Diane Robin. Greg Kriek, Erin Matthews, David Steen, Christopher Livingston, Brittany Carel, Luke Mullen, and Anna Greene round out the cast. Part supernatural horror film, part psychological thriller, Down Below is a movie you don’t want to miss this Halloween season. Watch
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Ruby Rose Starring in Saw V Director’s New Movie ‘The Drowning Pool’
Ruby Rose, best known for her role as Stella Carlin in “Orange Is the New Black,” will lead the cast of the upcoming movie The Drowning Pool, a chilling new horror thriller from Saw V director David Hackl. Set in the stunning Canary Islands, The Drowning Pool centers around Katherine. Katherine is a grieving sister searching for answers to her sibling’s mysterious disappearance. Katherine’s sister is presumed drowned, but she refuses to leave the country without answers. As she investigates, she discovers that Isabelle isn’t the only woman to vanish without a trace. Katherine uncovers terrifying clues, leading her right into the clutches of an ancient, ritualistic evil. The film is currently in pre-production in the Canary Islands. Colin McNeil and Daniel Minsky wrote the script. MagiCity Studios’ Joel Shapiro and Acme Rocket Fuel’s Dimitri Logothetis are producing. Lee Broda, known for his work on May December and The Card Counter, is the executive producer In addition to her role
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open’
Learning about other cultures through their ghost stories has always been something I enjoy doing on cold quiet nights, and the experience of these tales through interactive entertainment is always a treat. Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide have now brought the fusion of the myths and ghost stories of Malaysia with a mix of Chinese culture all in one package with Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open. Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open follows a young girl named Ting, who has an “imaginary” friend named Xiu, well, Ting’s parents think she’s not real but in reality, Xiu is a ghost as Ting has the gift of a third sight. Ting must navigate her daily life at school and around home with this gift as her family is falling apart, and Ting is trying to fit in and make friends while having to deal with spirits either coming to her for help…or to cause trouble. Now, onto the game itself.
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Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul Starring in Neill Blomkamp’s Sci-fi Horror ‘Alpha’
fFilmmaker Neill Blomkamp (interview) is back with his next movie, Alpha, starring Emmy-winning actor Aaron Paul. Paul is best known for his role as Jesse in the hit series “Breaking Bad.” Alpha centers around a government-approved experiment on a death row inmate that goes horribly wrong. The inmate is transformed into an apex predator, and Paul’s FBI agent character is tasked with hunting him down. Alpha marks a significant comeback for Blomkamp. He has faced several challenging years with his films Chappie and Demonic not getting a lot of love from viewers. He’s also been trying to get the District 9 sequel, District 10, made for years. However, his latest film, Gran Turismo, proved to be a critical and commercial success. The film, inspired by the true story of race car driver Jann Mardenborough, garnered positive reviews. It raked in over $122 million at the box office and earned a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 98%. With his movie Alpha,
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Stephen King Joins the Call to Save “Evil”
We aren’t the only ones who want Paramount+ to reconsider canceling the supernatural series “EVIL.” While fans still take to social media to beg, author Stephen King, the King of Horror, has joined the fight. King recently took to social media with this message: “Dear Paramount+” More EVIL, please.” One of the series’ stars, Katja Herbers, tagged the show’s creator, Robert King (no relationship), and both retweeted Stephen King’s post. Other cast members, including Aasif Mandvi, who plays the brilliant Ben, quickly commented on King’s post, saying’s Thank you.” Dear Paramount+: More EVIL, please. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 31, 2024 Herbers has been on a mission to get “EVIL” renewed since before its recent season four finale. “Evil” centers on a team of investigators for the Catholic church: Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi). They are tasked with finding out if events are supernatural or scientifically explainable. The team faces demons
Continue reading →
The ‘Smile 2’ Trailer Will Leave Horror Fans with a Big Grin
The new Smile 2 trailer was released today, and it’s unnerving, to say the least. Watch as Naomi Scott’s character teeters on the brink of insanity, driven mad and desperate by the things lurking behind the smiles of those around her. From writer-director Parker Finn, Smile 2 follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she embarks on a world tour. However, terrifying and inexplicable events shatter her excitement. As the horrors escalate, Skye grapples with the pressures of fame and is forced to confront a dark secret from her past. Can she regain control of her life before it spirals out of control? The unnerving world of Smile 2 boasts a star-studded cast. That includes Rosemarie DeWitt, returning cast member Kyle Gallner (from the original), Lukas Gage, and horror veteran Ray Nicholson. Dylan Gelula also joins the cast, adding another layer of intrigue. Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno are producing Smile 2.
Continue reading →
Who really was Yasuke?
Ubisoft’s upcoming historical fiction game Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is drawing a lot of attention with one of the main protagonists in the game being the legendary Yasuke, an African Samurai. This has caused an uproar online as a line has been drawn in the sand by armchair historians and gaming gatekeepers who are either for or against the character’s existence and cherry-pick facts from a tree that barely had any fruit on it to begin with. So, who was Yasuke? After around a month of researching, this is what I was able to come up with. Let’s first deal with the elephant in the room on this, Yasuke did exist as there are records both European and Japanese that talk about him, though his real name is unknown, but how he got the name “Yasuke” is coming up. Since he arrived in Japan in 1579 with Jesuit missionaries, along with Portuguese traders, he more than likely came from Mozambique before
Continue reading →
Indie Slasher ‘The Summer We Died’ Premiering at Skate or Die
Get ready for a terrifying trip back to the 1980s. Director Dillon Brown‘s latest indie horror film, The Summer We Died, is set to make its world premiere at the Skate or Die Film Fest this October. Combining the nostalgic charm of “Saved by the Bell” with the blood-curdling tension of classic slasher films, The Summer We Died offers a fright-filled experience. In a town gripped by fear after a series of brutal murders, a strict curfew is imposed. This threatens to extinguish the last sparks of summer for a group of rebellious teens. Defying the curfew, they embark on a dangerous adventure, only to find themselves caught in a deadly game with the “Moonlight Killer.” The cast includes Hannah Welty, Mandy Morgan, Grace Winters, and Michael Rock. Zoogie Austin, John Potash, Brian Lee, Annie Lain, and Hector “Nomar” Mendoza round out the cast. Director Dillon Brown, known for his Bigfoot found footage franchise, Tahoe Joe, brings a fresh perspective
Continue reading →
James McAvoy Based His ‘Speak No Evil’ Character on Andrew Tate
Ahead of the September release of the English remake of Speak No Evil, star James McAvoy has revealed an interesting fact. The controversial podcaster and fighter Andrew Tate inspired his performance as the film’s psycho villain, Paddy. “The thing I thought I could exploit in the character was, he thinks he’s a bit of a f— West Country Andrew Tate,” he explained to Empire . “He’s like, ‘I’m going to teach you what it’s like to be a man again.’ But there’s a sort of polite face on it that isn’t quite Andrew Tate, enough of a sheen of, ‘I’m not one of those guys,’” added McAvoy. “[Paddy’s] challenging you, ‘Do you have a big enough d*** to have a drink with me?’, Or, ‘I’m sorry, this is too much for you because you’re not real enough.’” So, who is Andrew Tate? Tate first came to the public’s attention as a kickboxer and businessman. Tate is known for his extreme
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