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Watch the Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Parallel’ Now
Vertical Entertainment presents the film Parallel. This thought-provoking science fiction thriller explores heartbreaking themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of existence across multiple realities. A Journey Through Loss and Discovery: The film is directed by Kourosh Ahari, who also brought you the film The Night. The film features an all-black cast of award-winning stars. Danielle Deadwyler (Till) stars in the lead role as Vanessa, a woman seeking solace at her family’s lake house after the devastating loss of her child. Joined by her supportive husband Alex (Aldis Hodge, Black Adam) and his brother Martel (Edwin Hodge, The Tomorrow War), Vanessa hopes to rebuild her life amidst the overwhelming grief. Confronting the Unforeseen: In the film, their tranquil getaway takes an unexpected turn when Vanessa encounters a chilling anomaly – a version of herself from a parallel universe. The discovery throws her reality into question. It forces her to confront the existence of multiverses and what possibilities they may hold.
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New Clip Debuts Ahead Of The ‘5 Lbs of Pressure’ Premiere
Ahead of its debut in theaters this March, we have a new clip from the action-thriller 5 Lbs of Pressure, featuring the film’s star Luke Evans. Fresh out of a 16-year prison sentence for murder, Adam (Evans) returns to his old neighborhood, burdened by the weight of his past transgressions. However, he is determined to rebuild his life and reconnect with the son who grew up without him. Yet, the path to forgiveness proves arduous as the vengeful brother of Adam’s victim waits in the shadows, fueled by a desire for retribution. A Life Entangled in Violence Mike (Rory Culkin) finds himself trapped in a violent cycle under the oppressive control of his drug-dealing uncle, played by Alex Pettyfer. Desperate for escape, Mike’s fate becomes unexpectedly intertwined with Adam’s, setting them on a collision course with dire consequences. Beyond the Thrill: Exploring Emotional Depths While 5 Lbs of Pressure delivers heart-pounding action sequences, it dives deeper, delving into the emotional
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Hammer’s DOCTOR JEKYLL Is Fun, Yet Flawed
It’s a Hammer film, for better and worse. A modern reimagining of Louis Stevenson’s classic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hammer’s DOCTOR JEKYLL manages to entertain, but fails to stick the perfect landing. Spoilers follow. I’ll try to keep them light. Writers: Dan Kelly-Mulhern/Robert Louis Stevenson Director: Joe Stephenson Cast: Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan, Simon Callow, Jonathan Hyde, Morgan Watkins, Robyn Cara Run Time: 89 Mins The film is an interesting take on the well-known Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dynamic. Eddie Izzard plays our titular character, Dr. Nina Jekyll. A pharmaceutical tycoon who’s made a fortune in the business. When scandal hits, it’s all placed in immediate jeopardy. The idea of an evil pharmaceutical mogul is anything but new, but it works in this setting. Paced well, and never too grandiose, the story manages to keep your attention, feeding you just enough to keep you invested, without giving everything away too early.
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Josh Hartnett Leads the Cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’
We’ve got thrilling news for fans of mind-bending narratives: M. Night Shyamalan has partnered with Warner Bros. for a new multi-year deal. The first project for the deal is the mysterious psychological thriller titled Trap, with actor Josh Hartnett taking the lead. A Thrilling Pivot for Hartnett and Shyamalan Hartnett, known for diverse roles in genre films like 30 Days of Night, The Faculty, and the brilliant series “Penny Dreadful,” describes his involvement in Trap as a pivotal moment in his career. He emphasizes the film’s unique nature, stating that it’s “very bizarre, very dark, and wild.” This cryptic description, coupled with Hartnett’s praise for Shyamalan as a “true artist,” fuels the anticipation for a film. Beyond the Lead Actor: A Collaborative Effort While the plot details of Trap remain under wraps, the film boasts a cast that includes Hayley Mills, Marnie McPhail, Vanessa Smythe, Scott Ian MacDougall, Kristi Woods, and Cali Lorella. With M. Night Shyamalan‘s renowned storytelling prowess
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Game Review: ‘Bio Inc. Redemption’
With what happened a couple of years ago with the lockdowns, many people became fascinated with how diseases work, and how they affect people. Call it morbid curiosity, or call it legitimate understanding, either way, part of you wonders what it would be like to create or fight diseases. Well, the folks over at DryGin Studios have been answering this question with their “Bio Inc.” game series. They were awesome enough to send over their latest title to their series (Big thank you, by the way!) for me to check out. This is Bio Inc. Redemption. Bio Inc. Redemption is a strategy medical simulator where you are either the virus or the doctor trying to save the patient. For this review, I chose the side of death, because I’m a morbid twerp like that, so this is based mainly on that playthrough. The controls are straightforward though I feel the tutorial for console versions could be a bit clearer. Be
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Dive into These Movies and Series Coming to Netflix This March
Netflix is bringing a vibrant mix of titles to your screens this March, offering something for everyone. From captivating movies and documentaries to returning favorites and intriguing new series, here’s a glimpse into what awaits: Highlights: New Releases to Binge: March 1st: Dive into the existential musings of an astronaut in Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, or explore the dark side of a disciplinary school in the docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. March 8th: Witness Millie Bobby Brown slay dragons and fight for love in the medieval fantasy Damsel. March 14th: Celebrate the return of the hilarious Girls5eva for their third season, and catch up on the first two seasons while you’re at it. March 15th: Get ready for a bizarre twist in Chicken Nugget, where a woman travels through time and transforms into a fast-food staple. March 22nd: Witness the drama unfold in the second season of Buying Beverly Hills, featuring the aftermath of Kyle Richards and Mauricio
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DreadXP and Paramount Game Studios Announce New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Video Game
Currently in development, Dread XP, DarkStone Digital, and Paramount Games have teamed up to bring one of Paramount’s biggest horror blockbusters Paranormal Activity to all gaming platforms in 2026. The game will take place in the cinematic universe of the films and will dive deeper into the lore in a terrifying interactive way. “The success of the Paranormal Activity franchise epitomizes the power and reach of the horror genre,” said DreadXP co-director and creative director Brian Clarke. “If you thought The Mortuary Assistant was scary, we’re taking what we learned during the development of that title and cranking it up with a more reactive and horrifying haunting system. It’s going to be intense!” “We are thrilled to work with Paramount Game Studios and to have the opportunity to bring the world of Paranormal Activity to gamers everywhere,” said Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald. “The films are steeped in rich lore and creative scares, and under the stewardship
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Game Review: ‘Welcome to ParadiZe’
Who says the zombie apocalypse has to be hard, scary, and gloomy? Why fear zombies when you can hack into (what’s left of) their brains and make them your buddy? That’s what EKO Software and NACON’s Welcome to ParadiZe, where survivors can enslave zombies and survive the zombie apocalypse. Welcome to ParadiZe is set in the middle of a global zombie takeover and the only beacon of hope is a place called ParadiZe, a community where zombies work for the humans and protect them from other zombies. After you arrive, it becomes clear that you need to make it what the ads promised. Now, onto the game itself! Give yourself some time to get used to the controls as the tutorial machineguns instructions at you almost right away. There’s a codex that you can refer to at any time to look at past tutorials, always a nice touch when a game does that. The game is in 3rd person, unfortunately,
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Horror-Comedy ‘Agak Laen’ Ranks as Indonesia’s Second Highest-Grossing Film EVER
Horror continues to reign supreme at the box office, including across the globe in Indonesia. The newly released horror-comedy Agak Laen has just become the second-highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time. Deadline is reporting that the film has seen a whopping “7.35 million admissions” since its February 1st debut. The film follows 2022’s KKN di Desa Penari, which is currently in the number-one spot with an impressive 10.62 million “admissions.” With it just being released, Agak Lean may very well take the number-one spot soon. A Major Hit: Agak Laen, directed by Muhadkly Acho, stars Bene Dion Rajagukguk, Oki Rengga, Indra Jegel, Boris Bokir, and Tissa Biani Azzahra. It follows a group of individuals dealing with the aftermath of an old man’s death at a failing haunted house ride. The operators, in a bizarre twist, bury the body on-site, unknowingly transforming it into a popular attraction. Standing Out from the Crowd: While horror films often perform well in Indonesia, producer
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Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “The Activated Man,” “Escalation,” and “Ron” (Romford Horror Festival)
THE ACTIVATED MAN (U.S., 2023) Writer/director Nicholas Gyeney’s feature The Activated Man is an interesting variation on the “shadow people” subgenre. The film goes all-in on its exploration of psychic power and supernatural forces. Leaning perhaps slightly more toward tugging at the heartstrings than delivering full-blown horror, the film does serve up a decidedly frightening new character in The Fedora Man (Edward Michael Scott), whose appearance should inspire cosplay and Halloween costumes aplenty. The Activated Man is loaded with ideas, perhaps almost too many for a single film, including a late reveal that I won’t spoil here. Unemployed Ors (Jamie Costa) is suffering from depression after the loss of his dog Louie to cancer, and his police detective significant other Sarah (Ivana Rojas) is supportive of him, while she herself investigates local cases of murder–suicides, an epidemic of which is sweeping the United States. Ors begins to see ghostly visions of Louie, as well as unwelcome appearances from The Fedora
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Watch the Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Parallel’ Now
Vertical Entertainment presents the film Parallel. This thought-provoking science fiction thriller explores heartbreaking themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of existence across multiple realities. A Journey Through Loss and Discovery: The film is directed by Kourosh Ahari, who also brought you the film The Night. The film features an all-black cast of award-winning stars. Danielle Deadwyler (Till) stars in the lead role as Vanessa, a woman seeking solace at her family’s lake house after the devastating loss of her child. Joined by her supportive husband Alex (Aldis Hodge, Black Adam) and his brother Martel (Edwin Hodge, The Tomorrow War), Vanessa hopes to rebuild her life amidst the overwhelming grief. Confronting the Unforeseen: In the film, their tranquil getaway takes an unexpected turn when Vanessa encounters a chilling anomaly – a version of herself from a parallel universe. The discovery throws her reality into question. It forces her to confront the existence of multiverses and what possibilities they may hold.
Continue reading →
New Clip Debuts Ahead Of The ‘5 Lbs of Pressure’ Premiere
Ahead of its debut in theaters this March, we have a new clip from the action-thriller 5 Lbs of Pressure, featuring the film’s star Luke Evans. Fresh out of a 16-year prison sentence for murder, Adam (Evans) returns to his old neighborhood, burdened by the weight of his past transgressions. However, he is determined to rebuild his life and reconnect with the son who grew up without him. Yet, the path to forgiveness proves arduous as the vengeful brother of Adam’s victim waits in the shadows, fueled by a desire for retribution. A Life Entangled in Violence Mike (Rory Culkin) finds himself trapped in a violent cycle under the oppressive control of his drug-dealing uncle, played by Alex Pettyfer. Desperate for escape, Mike’s fate becomes unexpectedly intertwined with Adam’s, setting them on a collision course with dire consequences. Beyond the Thrill: Exploring Emotional Depths While 5 Lbs of Pressure delivers heart-pounding action sequences, it dives deeper, delving into the emotional
Continue reading →
Hammer’s DOCTOR JEKYLL Is Fun, Yet Flawed
It’s a Hammer film, for better and worse. A modern reimagining of Louis Stevenson’s classic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hammer’s DOCTOR JEKYLL manages to entertain, but fails to stick the perfect landing. Spoilers follow. I’ll try to keep them light. Writers: Dan Kelly-Mulhern/Robert Louis Stevenson Director: Joe Stephenson Cast: Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan, Simon Callow, Jonathan Hyde, Morgan Watkins, Robyn Cara Run Time: 89 Mins The film is an interesting take on the well-known Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dynamic. Eddie Izzard plays our titular character, Dr. Nina Jekyll. A pharmaceutical tycoon who’s made a fortune in the business. When scandal hits, it’s all placed in immediate jeopardy. The idea of an evil pharmaceutical mogul is anything but new, but it works in this setting. Paced well, and never too grandiose, the story manages to keep your attention, feeding you just enough to keep you invested, without giving everything away too early.
Continue reading →
Josh Hartnett Leads the Cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’
We’ve got thrilling news for fans of mind-bending narratives: M. Night Shyamalan has partnered with Warner Bros. for a new multi-year deal. The first project for the deal is the mysterious psychological thriller titled Trap, with actor Josh Hartnett taking the lead. A Thrilling Pivot for Hartnett and Shyamalan Hartnett, known for diverse roles in genre films like 30 Days of Night, The Faculty, and the brilliant series “Penny Dreadful,” describes his involvement in Trap as a pivotal moment in his career. He emphasizes the film’s unique nature, stating that it’s “very bizarre, very dark, and wild.” This cryptic description, coupled with Hartnett’s praise for Shyamalan as a “true artist,” fuels the anticipation for a film. Beyond the Lead Actor: A Collaborative Effort While the plot details of Trap remain under wraps, the film boasts a cast that includes Hayley Mills, Marnie McPhail, Vanessa Smythe, Scott Ian MacDougall, Kristi Woods, and Cali Lorella. With M. Night Shyamalan‘s renowned storytelling prowess
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Bio Inc. Redemption’
With what happened a couple of years ago with the lockdowns, many people became fascinated with how diseases work, and how they affect people. Call it morbid curiosity, or call it legitimate understanding, either way, part of you wonders what it would be like to create or fight diseases. Well, the folks over at DryGin Studios have been answering this question with their “Bio Inc.” game series. They were awesome enough to send over their latest title to their series (Big thank you, by the way!) for me to check out. This is Bio Inc. Redemption. Bio Inc. Redemption is a strategy medical simulator where you are either the virus or the doctor trying to save the patient. For this review, I chose the side of death, because I’m a morbid twerp like that, so this is based mainly on that playthrough. The controls are straightforward though I feel the tutorial for console versions could be a bit clearer. Be
Continue reading →
Dive into These Movies and Series Coming to Netflix This March
Netflix is bringing a vibrant mix of titles to your screens this March, offering something for everyone. From captivating movies and documentaries to returning favorites and intriguing new series, here’s a glimpse into what awaits: Highlights: New Releases to Binge: March 1st: Dive into the existential musings of an astronaut in Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, or explore the dark side of a disciplinary school in the docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. March 8th: Witness Millie Bobby Brown slay dragons and fight for love in the medieval fantasy Damsel. March 14th: Celebrate the return of the hilarious Girls5eva for their third season, and catch up on the first two seasons while you’re at it. March 15th: Get ready for a bizarre twist in Chicken Nugget, where a woman travels through time and transforms into a fast-food staple. March 22nd: Witness the drama unfold in the second season of Buying Beverly Hills, featuring the aftermath of Kyle Richards and Mauricio
Continue reading →
DreadXP and Paramount Game Studios Announce New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Video Game
Currently in development, Dread XP, DarkStone Digital, and Paramount Games have teamed up to bring one of Paramount’s biggest horror blockbusters Paranormal Activity to all gaming platforms in 2026. The game will take place in the cinematic universe of the films and will dive deeper into the lore in a terrifying interactive way. “The success of the Paranormal Activity franchise epitomizes the power and reach of the horror genre,” said DreadXP co-director and creative director Brian Clarke. “If you thought The Mortuary Assistant was scary, we’re taking what we learned during the development of that title and cranking it up with a more reactive and horrifying haunting system. It’s going to be intense!” “We are thrilled to work with Paramount Game Studios and to have the opportunity to bring the world of Paranormal Activity to gamers everywhere,” said Epic Pictures CEO and DreadXP producer Patrick Ewald. “The films are steeped in rich lore and creative scares, and under the stewardship
Continue reading →
Game Review: ‘Welcome to ParadiZe’
Who says the zombie apocalypse has to be hard, scary, and gloomy? Why fear zombies when you can hack into (what’s left of) their brains and make them your buddy? That’s what EKO Software and NACON’s Welcome to ParadiZe, where survivors can enslave zombies and survive the zombie apocalypse. Welcome to ParadiZe is set in the middle of a global zombie takeover and the only beacon of hope is a place called ParadiZe, a community where zombies work for the humans and protect them from other zombies. After you arrive, it becomes clear that you need to make it what the ads promised. Now, onto the game itself! Give yourself some time to get used to the controls as the tutorial machineguns instructions at you almost right away. There’s a codex that you can refer to at any time to look at past tutorials, always a nice touch when a game does that. The game is in 3rd person, unfortunately,
Continue reading →
Horror-Comedy ‘Agak Laen’ Ranks as Indonesia’s Second Highest-Grossing Film EVER
Horror continues to reign supreme at the box office, including across the globe in Indonesia. The newly released horror-comedy Agak Laen has just become the second-highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time. Deadline is reporting that the film has seen a whopping “7.35 million admissions” since its February 1st debut. The film follows 2022’s KKN di Desa Penari, which is currently in the number-one spot with an impressive 10.62 million “admissions.” With it just being released, Agak Lean may very well take the number-one spot soon. A Major Hit: Agak Laen, directed by Muhadkly Acho, stars Bene Dion Rajagukguk, Oki Rengga, Indra Jegel, Boris Bokir, and Tissa Biani Azzahra. It follows a group of individuals dealing with the aftermath of an old man’s death at a failing haunted house ride. The operators, in a bizarre twist, bury the body on-site, unknowingly transforming it into a popular attraction. Standing Out from the Crowd: While horror films often perform well in Indonesia, producer
Continue reading →
Spoiler-Free Film Reviews: “The Activated Man,” “Escalation,” and “Ron” (Romford Horror Festival)
THE ACTIVATED MAN (U.S., 2023) Writer/director Nicholas Gyeney’s feature The Activated Man is an interesting variation on the “shadow people” subgenre. The film goes all-in on its exploration of psychic power and supernatural forces. Leaning perhaps slightly more toward tugging at the heartstrings than delivering full-blown horror, the film does serve up a decidedly frightening new character in The Fedora Man (Edward Michael Scott), whose appearance should inspire cosplay and Halloween costumes aplenty. The Activated Man is loaded with ideas, perhaps almost too many for a single film, including a late reveal that I won’t spoil here. Unemployed Ors (Jamie Costa) is suffering from depression after the loss of his dog Louie to cancer, and his police detective significant other Sarah (Ivana Rojas) is supportive of him, while she herself investigates local cases of murder–suicides, an epidemic of which is sweeping the United States. Ors begins to see ghostly visions of Louie, as well as unwelcome appearances from The Fedora
Continue reading →