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“Reginald The Vampire” Stars Talk Body Positivity, Acting & More In Our Interview
Last month SYFY’s new series “Reginald the Vampire” made its premiere. A mix of horror and comedy, with a dash of drama, the series follows Reginald (Jacob Batalon), a down-and-out guy, who is way too nice, as he copes with life as a newly made vampire sired by Maurice (Mandela Van Peebles). Reginald is caught up in the dangerous world and politics of the undead and the drama between Maurice and his sire/ex Angela (Savannah Basley), all while trying to maintain his humanity so he can be with the girl of his dreams (Em Haine). We talked with Mandela and Savannah about their characters and got their take on the series that airs on both SYFY and USA right after episodes of season 2 of “Chucky.” Mandela: “Tell us about your relationship with Reginald. It seems like he wants to be friends with Reginald, but he also kind of feels burdened by him.” Mandela: “I think as far as the
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“Chucky” Comes Down The Chimney In The Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek
This week, the season two finale of “Chucky” slashes its way onto SYFY and USA. In the sneak peek for the Christmas-themed finale, titled “Chucky Actually,” you may expect Santa to be coming down the chimney, instead it’s Chucky and he’s got a chainsaw. In the episode, “Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos – Jake, Devon, and Lexy – receive a special gift. Meanwhile, Tiffany plots her escape.” In this season of the TV series from the creator of the franchise, Don Mancini, “Chucky crosses paths with archenemies, old allies, and new prey, as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes. After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson), and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy. Meanwhile, can “Jevon” make it as a couple
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Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?
One of the best genres yet, in a humble opinion, horror investigates the human psyche and what makes us fear the otherworldly. In a nutshell, horror plays with our emotions much like dramas do. But instead of evoking pleasant feelings, it relies on fear, the uncanny, and the sublime to evoke emotions that we may find unpleasant. The Horror Classics From “The Castle of Otranto” all the way to “The Saw,” the genre has evolved over time, for, what used to be considered fearful ages ago, may not be considered scary anymore. Contrary to popular beliefs, the very ideas that horror has dealt with stayed the same to the present day. The fear of unknown situations, people, creatures, and landscapes remains to haunt us to this day. The Dracula Removal While set in Transylvania, the story of Count Dracula is removed from the reality of an average Western reader in many ways: temporal, spatial, cultural, and historical. As any academic
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John Malkovich Is A Serial Killer In Cat-And-Mouse Thriller ‘Mindcage’ (Trailer)
John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire), Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), and Melissa Roxburgh (Star Trek Beyond) star in the cat and mouse thriller Mindcage, out this December. The film centers on detectives Jake Doyle (Martin Lawrence) and Mary Kelly (Melissa Roxburgh) who seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named “The Artist” (John Malkovich) when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in “The Artist’s” brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of “The Artist” and his copycat. Robert Knepper (R.I.P.D., Warhunt), Aiden Turner (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), and Jacob Grodnik (Disturbing the Peace, The Fanatic Four) also star. Mindcage, directed by Mauro Borrelli, is set to open in limited theaters on December 16, 2022, from Lionsgate.
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Tilda Swinton Stars In A Double Role In Horror ‘The Eternal Daughter’ (Trailer)
The brilliant Academy Award-winning actress, Tilda Swinton, best known for her roles in films such as 2018’s Suspiria, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Constantine, as well as her latest role in Three Thousand Years of Longing, will play a dual role as both lead character and her mother in the upcoming dark and unnerving ghost story The Eternal Daughter, from acclaimed writer-director Joanna Hogg. In the film, “An artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets when they return to a former family home, now a hotel haunted by its mysterious past. Featuring a towering, deeply moving performance by Tilda Swinton, acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg’s beguiling latest film is a brilliant and captivating exploration of parental relationships and the things we leave behind.” Joseph Mydell and Carly-Sophia Davies also star in the film opening in theaters and debuting On Demand on December 2, 2022.
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Set Your Sights On Seeing ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ This December (Trailer)
Scott Cooper, the director of Antlers, comes The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale (American Psycho) with Harry Melling (Harry Potter) playing the role of Edgar Allan Poe. It is an adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2006 novel of the same name.. Bale stars as retired detective Augustus Landor, tasked with investigating a rash of murders. Set at “West Point, 1830. In the early hours of a gray winter morning, a cadet is found dead. But after the body arrives at the morgue, tragedy becomes savagery when it’s discovered that the young man’s heart has been skillfully removed. Fearing irreparable damage to the fledgling military academy, its leaders turn to a local detective, Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), to solve the murder. Stymied by the cadets’ code of silence, Landor enlists the help of one of their own to pursue the case, an eccentric cadet with a disdain for the rigors of the military and a penchant for poetry—a young man named
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Hemsworth Replaces Cavill: First Look At The New “Witcher”
On Halloween, we reported that Henry Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for the fourth season of Netflix’s hit series “The Witcher.” The news may have felt like a horrible trick perpetrated by Netflix, but unfortunately, the news is true. And today, we’ve got the first look at Helmsworth as Geralt. Known for his role in The Hunger Games franchise, Hemsworth’s version of the series’ main character looks like a milder version of the chiseled, badass, fighter we’ve come to know and love. While we’re open to giving Hemsworth a shot. Don’t get me wrong, I mean no insult to Hemsworth’s talent, but replacing an established character, especially one that was perfectly cast, is always risky. Why did Cavill leave? According to MSN, the star began to consider leaving in season two due to the fact that he was not satisfied with the direction the show was taking and that he didn’t see “eye to eye with the producers.”
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‘Renfield’ Star Describes Upcoming Movie As “An Action-Comedy”
This April, you can sink your fangs into Universal’s upcoming Dracula-inspired movie Renfield, starring Nicholas Hoult (“The Great,” Mad Max: Fury Road, Warm Bodies) as Renfield and the one and only Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) as the infamous vampire Count Dracula. During a recent talk with THR, Hoult teases the film’s take on Dracula, describing it as an “action-comedy.” “I’m excited for people to see what he’s done,” Hoult tells the outlet. “It’s original, but it’s steeped in a lot of history, Dracula history and folklore. So it’s exciting, even though it’s a very bizarre, elevated tone for an action-comedy. So I’m excited for it.” “I don’t think there’s two more iconic things than Dracula and Nic Cage,” Hoult also tells THR. “So, to put those together and be in scenes with him and just watch all the inspiration and all the things that he brings to the character, the fun of it, the
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Sink Your Teeth Into The New Clip From ‘Bones And All” From The Director Of Suspiria
Suspiria director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich have reunited for the film Bones and All, an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis‘s novel. Today, we have a new extended red band clip, titled “I Thought I Was the Only One.‘ The clip features a tough subject. The previously released clip, “Sleepover” will give you a taste of what they are talking about. In the film, “two outsiders embark on a 1,000-mile odyssey through Ronald Reagan’s America. When they discover they cannot outrun their terrifying pasts the pair take a final stand to determine whether their love can survive their otherness.” Timothée Chalamet reunites with Guadagnino after starring in his film Call Me By Your Name. Taylor Russell (Escape Room) also stars along with Mark Rylance, Chloë Sevigny, David Gordon-Green, André Holland, Jessica Harper, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Francesca Scorsese. Bones and All will open in theaters on November 23, 2022, from MGM. Get your tickets here.
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‘A Wounded Fawn’ Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn
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“Reginald The Vampire” Stars Talk Body Positivity, Acting & More In Our Interview
Last month SYFY’s new series “Reginald the Vampire” made its premiere. A mix of horror and comedy, with a dash of drama, the series follows Reginald (Jacob Batalon), a down-and-out guy, who is way too nice, as he copes with life as a newly made vampire sired by Maurice (Mandela Van Peebles). Reginald is caught up in the dangerous world and politics of the undead and the drama between Maurice and his sire/ex Angela (Savannah Basley), all while trying to maintain his humanity so he can be with the girl of his dreams (Em Haine). We talked with Mandela and Savannah about their characters and got their take on the series that airs on both SYFY and USA right after episodes of season 2 of “Chucky.” Mandela: “Tell us about your relationship with Reginald. It seems like he wants to be friends with Reginald, but he also kind of feels burdened by him.” Mandela: “I think as far as the
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“Chucky” Comes Down The Chimney In The Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek
This week, the season two finale of “Chucky” slashes its way onto SYFY and USA. In the sneak peek for the Christmas-themed finale, titled “Chucky Actually,” you may expect Santa to be coming down the chimney, instead it’s Chucky and he’s got a chainsaw. In the episode, “Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos – Jake, Devon, and Lexy – receive a special gift. Meanwhile, Tiffany plots her escape.” In this season of the TV series from the creator of the franchise, Don Mancini, “Chucky crosses paths with archenemies, old allies, and new prey, as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes. After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson), and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy. Meanwhile, can “Jevon” make it as a couple
Continue reading →
Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?
One of the best genres yet, in a humble opinion, horror investigates the human psyche and what makes us fear the otherworldly. In a nutshell, horror plays with our emotions much like dramas do. But instead of evoking pleasant feelings, it relies on fear, the uncanny, and the sublime to evoke emotions that we may find unpleasant. The Horror Classics From “The Castle of Otranto” all the way to “The Saw,” the genre has evolved over time, for, what used to be considered fearful ages ago, may not be considered scary anymore. Contrary to popular beliefs, the very ideas that horror has dealt with stayed the same to the present day. The fear of unknown situations, people, creatures, and landscapes remains to haunt us to this day. The Dracula Removal While set in Transylvania, the story of Count Dracula is removed from the reality of an average Western reader in many ways: temporal, spatial, cultural, and historical. As any academic
Continue reading →
John Malkovich Is A Serial Killer In Cat-And-Mouse Thriller ‘Mindcage’ (Trailer)
John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire), Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), and Melissa Roxburgh (Star Trek Beyond) star in the cat and mouse thriller Mindcage, out this December. The film centers on detectives Jake Doyle (Martin Lawrence) and Mary Kelly (Melissa Roxburgh) who seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named “The Artist” (John Malkovich) when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searches for clues in “The Artist’s” brilliant but twisted psyche, she and Jake are lured into a diabolical game of cat and mouse, racing against time to stay one step ahead of “The Artist” and his copycat. Robert Knepper (R.I.P.D., Warhunt), Aiden Turner (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), and Jacob Grodnik (Disturbing the Peace, The Fanatic Four) also star. Mindcage, directed by Mauro Borrelli, is set to open in limited theaters on December 16, 2022, from Lionsgate.
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Tilda Swinton Stars In A Double Role In Horror ‘The Eternal Daughter’ (Trailer)
The brilliant Academy Award-winning actress, Tilda Swinton, best known for her roles in films such as 2018’s Suspiria, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Constantine, as well as her latest role in Three Thousand Years of Longing, will play a dual role as both lead character and her mother in the upcoming dark and unnerving ghost story The Eternal Daughter, from acclaimed writer-director Joanna Hogg. In the film, “An artist and her elderly mother confront long-buried secrets when they return to a former family home, now a hotel haunted by its mysterious past. Featuring a towering, deeply moving performance by Tilda Swinton, acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Hogg’s beguiling latest film is a brilliant and captivating exploration of parental relationships and the things we leave behind.” Joseph Mydell and Carly-Sophia Davies also star in the film opening in theaters and debuting On Demand on December 2, 2022.
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Set Your Sights On Seeing ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ This December (Trailer)
Scott Cooper, the director of Antlers, comes The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale (American Psycho) with Harry Melling (Harry Potter) playing the role of Edgar Allan Poe. It is an adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2006 novel of the same name.. Bale stars as retired detective Augustus Landor, tasked with investigating a rash of murders. Set at “West Point, 1830. In the early hours of a gray winter morning, a cadet is found dead. But after the body arrives at the morgue, tragedy becomes savagery when it’s discovered that the young man’s heart has been skillfully removed. Fearing irreparable damage to the fledgling military academy, its leaders turn to a local detective, Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), to solve the murder. Stymied by the cadets’ code of silence, Landor enlists the help of one of their own to pursue the case, an eccentric cadet with a disdain for the rigors of the military and a penchant for poetry—a young man named
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Hemsworth Replaces Cavill: First Look At The New “Witcher”
On Halloween, we reported that Henry Cavill will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for the fourth season of Netflix’s hit series “The Witcher.” The news may have felt like a horrible trick perpetrated by Netflix, but unfortunately, the news is true. And today, we’ve got the first look at Helmsworth as Geralt. Known for his role in The Hunger Games franchise, Hemsworth’s version of the series’ main character looks like a milder version of the chiseled, badass, fighter we’ve come to know and love. While we’re open to giving Hemsworth a shot. Don’t get me wrong, I mean no insult to Hemsworth’s talent, but replacing an established character, especially one that was perfectly cast, is always risky. Why did Cavill leave? According to MSN, the star began to consider leaving in season two due to the fact that he was not satisfied with the direction the show was taking and that he didn’t see “eye to eye with the producers.”
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‘Renfield’ Star Describes Upcoming Movie As “An Action-Comedy”
This April, you can sink your fangs into Universal’s upcoming Dracula-inspired movie Renfield, starring Nicholas Hoult (“The Great,” Mad Max: Fury Road, Warm Bodies) as Renfield and the one and only Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) as the infamous vampire Count Dracula. During a recent talk with THR, Hoult teases the film’s take on Dracula, describing it as an “action-comedy.” “I’m excited for people to see what he’s done,” Hoult tells the outlet. “It’s original, but it’s steeped in a lot of history, Dracula history and folklore. So it’s exciting, even though it’s a very bizarre, elevated tone for an action-comedy. So I’m excited for it.” “I don’t think there’s two more iconic things than Dracula and Nic Cage,” Hoult also tells THR. “So, to put those together and be in scenes with him and just watch all the inspiration and all the things that he brings to the character, the fun of it, the
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Sink Your Teeth Into The New Clip From ‘Bones And All” From The Director Of Suspiria
Suspiria director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich have reunited for the film Bones and All, an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis‘s novel. Today, we have a new extended red band clip, titled “I Thought I Was the Only One.‘ The clip features a tough subject. The previously released clip, “Sleepover” will give you a taste of what they are talking about. In the film, “two outsiders embark on a 1,000-mile odyssey through Ronald Reagan’s America. When they discover they cannot outrun their terrifying pasts the pair take a final stand to determine whether their love can survive their otherness.” Timothée Chalamet reunites with Guadagnino after starring in his film Call Me By Your Name. Taylor Russell (Escape Room) also stars along with Mark Rylance, Chloë Sevigny, David Gordon-Green, André Holland, Jessica Harper, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Francesca Scorsese. Bones and All will open in theaters on November 23, 2022, from MGM. Get your tickets here.
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‘A Wounded Fawn’ Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn
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