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Series Review: Netflix's "Below" is Totally Binge Worthy

Dive into the Trailer for Netflix’s Limited Horror Series “Below” Starring Josh Hartnett

Just when you thought it was safe to return to the North Atlantic, Netflix is unleashing a chilling new creature-thriller that proves the ocean holds far worse than mere wildlife. The streaming powerhouse has released the official trailer for “Below.” It’s the six-episode coastal nightmare starring Josh Hartnett (Oppenheimer, Trap), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), and Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven). The official trailer has now arrived. It teases a happy family reunion that turns into sheer terror after an iceberg arrives and a creature is unleashed. Watch it below. Saltwater Terror Strikes an Isolated Village Filmed on location in St. John’s, Newfoundland, “Below” immerses viewers in a tight-knit seaside community. One where deep-sea wildlife suddenly develops a bloodthirsty appetite. At the center of the storm is Calvin Penney, played by Hartnett. He’s a big-hearted fisherman still haunted by his father’s mysterious death decades earlier. When a monstrous aquatic entity begins terrorizing his hometown, Calvin vows to protect his son, Wade (Heaton),

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Sep 11, 2026
Josh Hartnett Battles a Mysterious Sea Monster in Netflix’s "Below" Teaser

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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Jul 31, 2026
Josh Hartnett Leads the Cast of M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap'

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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Feb 27, 2024
Josh Hartnett Leads the Cast of M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap'

Josh Hartnett Starring In M. Night Shyamalan’s Upcoming Thriller

M. Night Shyamalan, who brought you films like the brilliant movie The Sixth Sense and, more recently, Knock at the Cabin and Apple TV’s chilling series “Servant,” is back with a new tale, a thriller currently filming under the working title Good Grades. While many of the details are still being kept hush-hush, it has been revealed that the film will star Josh Hartnett, who you will remember from the series “Penny Dreadful” and the films 30 Days of Night and The Faculty. Hartnett will play the role of a father attending a concert with his son. However, things go off the rails. Hartnett will star opposite Saleka Shyamalan, who plays the musician whose concert Hartnett’s character attends, Collider reports. This marks the second film of her father’s that Saleka will be involved with. Her first was the soundtrack for 2021’s Old. Currently filming in Canada, the project has been described by Shyamalan as a “psychological thriller set at a

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Oct 29, 2023
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Josh Hartnett Gets Blacklisted In New Clip From ‘Most Wanted’

Witness the fresh clip from writer-director Daniel Roby‘s crime thriller Most Wanted, starring Josh Hartnett (“Penny Dreadful”). Inspired by the gripping true story, an investigative journalist (Josh Hartnett) unravels a twisted case of entrapment wherein a guy from the wrong side of the tracks, Daniel (Antoine-Olivier Pilon), is forced into a dangerous drug deal against his will and is sentenced to 100 years in a Thai prison. As Daniel endures torture and abuse, the journalist must track down the shady undercover cops benefiting off the conspiracy, while also fighting for Daniel’s freedom. Antoine Olivier Pilon and Jim Gaffigan also star in Most Wanted, produced by Daniel Roby, André Rouleau, and Valérie d’Auteuil. Most Wanted is set to be released on July 24, 2020.

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Jul 22, 2020
Series Review: Netflix's "Below" is Totally Binge Worthy

Series Review: Netflix’s “Below” is Totally Binge Worthy

Netflix has unleashed a new creature feature with its six-episode horror series, “Below.” Starring Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, and Mackenzie Davis, the coastal story delivers pure aquatic terror alongside an emotional arc. However, a festive family reunion quickly devolves into sheer survival horror. Saltwater Terror and Small-Town Secrets Filmed in Newfoundland, the narrative immerses viewers in a vulnerable seaside community. Suddenly, local deep-sea wildlife develops a bloodthirsty appetite for human flesh. Fisherman Calvin Penney, brilliantly played by Hartnett, stands directly at the center of the storm. Naturally, Calvin vows to protect his family while battling the monstrous entity terrorizing his hometown. Throughout the series, he also uncovers the island’s buried secrets, which only heightens the tension. The family’s individual drama also adds a great weight as the story unfolds. Masterful Suspense and Visceral Effects Brilliantly, the production keeps the creature mostly hidden until the final scenes. As a result, the imagination conjures far more disturbing horrors than any CGI program.

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Oct 12, 2026
To Celebrate the Theatrical Release of 'Verity,' We've Got Two Clips to Share

To Celebrate the Theatrical Release of ‘Verity,’ We’ve Got Two Clips to Share

Amazon MGM Studios is officially delivering Colleen Hoover’s explosive, bestselling psychological thriller Verity to theaters nationwide. Michael Showalter directs the film, based on a screenplay by Nick Antosca. This R-rated feature promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and shocking secrets. To celebrate the film’s theatrical debut, two chilling clips, Meeting Verity and Say Something, have been released. Dark Secrets Hidden Inside a Remote Estate The story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, a struggling author hired to finish a massive book series for acclaimed writer Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. After moving into Verity’s isolated estate to organize research, Lowen discovers an unpublished manuscript containing horrifying personal confessions. However, as Lowen grows closer to Verity’s husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), she is drawn into a dangerous web of manipulation. A Powerhouse Lineup of Talent Behind the Scenes This dark thriller brings together an incredible creative team both in front of and behind the camera. Authors Colleen

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Every Horror Movie and Series Premiering the Week of Oct. 5

Every Horror Movie and Series Premiering the Week of Oct. 5

Halloween season is officially in full swing. Horror enthusiasts have a stacked slate of major new features, highly anticipated streaming debuts, and home releases landing across theaters, VOD, Digital, and major streaming platforms for the week of October 5, 2026. Whether you’re looking for high-octane martial arts chaos, terrifying creature features, or chilling new streaming series, here is everything dropping this week and where to watch it. Theater Premieres Other Mommy Release Date: October 9, 2026 Where to Watch: Only in theaters nationwide The Lowdown: Jessica Chastain stars in this disturbing psychological body horror feature. Playing a mother who begins suspecting that her young daughter has brought a sinister, uncanny entity into their home—one claiming to be the child’s “true” mother—the film delivers a terrifying exploration of maternal trauma and body distortion. Ghost in the Cell Release Date: In theaters nationwide via Well Go USA Where to Watch: In theaters nationwide The Lowdown: Written and directed by Indonesian horror visionary

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Peak Screaming Celebrates Iconic Film Adaptations as 'Verity' Hits Theaters

Peak Screaming Celebrates Iconic Film Adaptations as ‘Verity’ Hits Theaters

This fall, Amazon MGM Studios is celebrating hit film adaptations that you don’t want to miss! Alongside iconic titles like Rosemary’s Baby and World War Z, the streaming service is unleashing a new classic in the making, Verity. Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to theaters nationwide on October 2. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick), the psychological thriller, written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor), promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and moral ambiguity. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Secrets The narrative centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson). She’s a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a massively successful series. One by acclaimed author Verity Crawford (Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway). Crawford has suffered a debilitating accident. Upon moving into the Crawford family’s isolated estate to sort through research notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript. It appears to be Verity’s raw, unfiltered

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Sep 27, 2026
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Star in the Film Adaptation of the 'Verity'

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Star in the Film Adaptation of the ‘Verity’

Amazon MGM Studios is bringing Colleen Hoover’s explosive, New York Times best-selling novel Verity to the big screen this fall. The adaptation is directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You, The Big Sick) from a screenplay written by Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor). This R-rated psychological thriller promises an intense cinematic exploration of obsession, deception, and truth. Here’s more goodness. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the dark drama unfold. The film premieres exclusively in theaters nationwide this October. A Remote Estate Holds Chilling Confessions The gripping story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson. She is a struggling writer hired to complete the remaining books of a successful series authored by the acclaimed Verity Crawford, portrayed by Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway. Moving into the isolated estate to organize Verity’s notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished, deeply unsettling manuscript that appears to be Verity’s raw autobiography. However, as Lowen reads through horrifying confessions regarding

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Aug 14, 2026