Drag Review (2026 Overlook Film Festival)
The Overlook Film Festival showcased "Drag," a horror‑black‑comedy that blends slapstick humor with visceral gore. The story follows sisters Lucy DeVito and Lizzy Caplan, trapped after a botched robbery leaves one with a back injury. Minimalist casting, including John Stamos’s surreal turn, keeps the focus on tight misdirection and escalating tension. Directed by Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer, the film delivers a gritty, genre‑bending experience that balances cruelty with dark wit.
The Cure Review
Nancy Leopardi’s new film *The Cure* positions itself as a social‑horror thriller about Ally Braun, a privileged 16‑year‑old adopted teen battling a mysterious illness. The story uses a high‑tech, luxury setting to interrogate American healthcare, biotech exploitation, and class‑based access...
Rachel Sennott Joins Ensemble Of Kockroach
Rachel Sennott has been added to the cast of the upcoming surreal crime thriller Kockroach, joining high‑profile stars Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. The film, directed by Matt Ross, adapts William Lashner’s novel and promises a Kafkaesque...
Eve Hewson To Star With Channing Tatum In Isle of Man
Eve Hewson has been cast opposite Channing Tatum in Reid Carolin’s upcoming film “Isle of Man,” produced by Amazon MGM Studios. The movie will spotlight the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, promising never‑before‑seen footage through an exclusive partnership...
Outcome Review (Apple TV)
Apple TV’s new release *Outcome* stars Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer, but the film falls short of its high‑profile promise. The review criticizes repetitive storytelling, over‑styled visuals and underdeveloped relationships, which dilute the intended satire of...
Olivia Holt Set To Return For Heart Eyes 2
Olivia Holt is in talks to reprise Ally McCabe in the upcoming sequel to the Valentine’s Day slasher Heart Eyes, with co‑star Mason Gooding also slated to return as Jay Simmonds. Writer‑director Josh Ruben is back on the project and the script...
The Stranger (L’Étranger) Review
François Ozon’s new film L’Étranger faithfully follows Camus’s plot but largely omits the novel’s internal monologue, creating a visual but philosophically thin adaptation. Benjamin Voisin’s Meursault appears polished yet emotionally detached, missing the protagonist’s existential ambiguity. The film excels in atmospheric...
Marvel’s X-Men Film Has Two New Writers
Marvel’s next X‑Men film has tapped Lee Sung Jin, creator of the hit series Beef, and Joanna Calo, writer‑co‑showrunner of The Bear, to rewrite the screenplay. Director Jake Schreier, fresh from the blockbuster Thunderbolts, will helm the project, which has already seen multiple script overhauls...
Andy Serkis Confirmed To Return In The Batman: Part II
Andy Serkis has officially confirmed his return as Alfred Pennyworth for Matt Reeves’ sequel *The Batman: Part II*. Production is slated to begin in June 2026 in London, allowing Serkis to juggle the role alongside his upcoming *Lord Of The Rings* project. The sequel joins a star‑studded...
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe Review
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe, released in April 2026, is the latest Jackie Chan vehicle and quickly earned the reputation of being his weakest outing. The sequel abandons the inventive martial‑arts humor of Chan’s recent hit The Shadow’s Edge in favor...
Brainiac’s Lars Eidinger Discusses Superman Sequel Casting
German actor Lars Eidinger revealed how he secured the role of supervillain Brainiac in the upcoming DCU reboot film Superman: Man of Tomorrow, slated for a July 9, 2027 theatrical debut. The casting, confirmed in late 2025, required Eidinger to...
Netflix Reveal First Look At ‘Kennedy’ Starring Michael Fassbender
Netflix unveiled the first look at its upcoming eight‑episode series "Kennedy," starring Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. The drama adapts the 2020 biography "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917‑1956" and follows the Kennedy family from the...
Anatomy of a Fall’s Justine Triet Adds To Cast For New Film
Acclaimed French director Justine Triet is set to helm her first English‑language feature, the psychological thriller Fonda, adding a high‑profile cast that includes Odessa A’zion, Ewan Mitchell, Cherry Jones, Benedict Wong and Allison Janney alongside Mia Goth and Andrew Scott....
James McTeigue On V For Vendetta’s 20th Anniversary
Director James McTeigue marked the 20th anniversary of his 2005 adaptation V for Vendetta, a film that grossed $134.7 million against a $50‑54 million budget. The movie’s anti‑authoritarian narrative, rooted in the graphic novel’s Thatcher‑era origins, resonated during the Bush administration and...
Lights Out Sequel In The Works
New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster have officially launched development on a sequel to the 2016 horror hit Lights Out. Warner Bros. tapped rising screenwriter Connor Osborn McIntyre, known for the thriller Animals, to pen the script. Original producer Lawrence...
Genre-Changer The Blair Witch Project To Get Remake
The iconic 1999 horror film *The Blair Witch Project*, made on a $35,000 budget and grossing $249 million worldwide, is set for a remake directed by short‑film creator Dylan Clark. The original’s found‑footage style sparked a wave of similar horror movies...
Hard Boiled 4K Review (Arrow)
Arrow Video’s new 4K Ultra HD release revives John Woo’s 1992 classic Hard Boiled with a meticulous restoration that preserves the film’s gritty early‑90s texture while adding striking clarity. The edition bundles two fresh audio commentaries, archival interviews, and a...
Hammer Films Reveal New 4K Editions Including 36 Hours
Hammer Films announced two new 4K physical releases, debuting the noir thriller 36 Hours on June 8 and the restored Mantrap on April 13. Both titles are early‑era British crime films that have never appeared on home media before. The releases are part of...
It’s Going to Be a ‘Madhouse’ At Eureka Entertainment in June
Eureka Entertainment will launch a limited‑edition Blu‑ray of Jim Clark’s 1974 gothic thriller *Madhouse* on 22 June as part of its Eureka Classics line. The release caps at 2,000 copies and includes a slip‑case, booklet, new video essay, and audio commentary....
Classic Ealing Comedy The Titfield Thunderbolt Getting A 4K Upgrade
Studiocanal UK announced a 2‑disc Collector’s Edition of the 1953 Ealing comedy The Titfield Thunderbolt, restored in 4K and slated for release on 15 June. The upgrade joins the Vintage Classics line and includes extensive bonus material such as a new...
Chatlines Review (2026 Manchester Film Festival)
Chatlines, a low‑budget feature shot in just five days, debuted at the 2026 Manchester Film Festival and will hit theaters in late 2026. The film blends a queer love story with a sci‑fi time‑travel premise, using a screenlife format that...
Happy Death Day Star Confirms Third Film Is Coming
Jessica Rothe confirmed that a third "Happy Death Day" film is in development, with director Christopher Landon already mapping the story. The original 2017 slasher‑comedy grossed $125.5 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget, and its 2019 sequel added sci‑fi elements. Rothe...
Feature: Why Spider-Man Is Best When He’s At Rock Bottom
The trailer for *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day* drops the hero’s high‑tech armor and places Peter Parker in a bleak, everyday reality. It opens with him isolated, grieving lost mentors and a broken personal life, emphasizing his struggle rather than spectacle....
Witch Hat Atelier Review (Episode 1 & 2)
Bug Films' sophomore anime, Witch Hat Atelier, launches with a visually striking first episode but shows noticeable budget cuts in episode two. The series follows pre‑teen Coco, whose dream of becoming a witch drives a story that blends traditional anime...
Jennifer’s Body Writer Diablo Cody On Long-Mooted Sequel
Diablo Cody confirmed that a long‑mooted sequel to the 2009 horror film Jennifer’s Body is moving forward, promising a less restrained, more liberated tone than the original. The first movie, which earned $31.6 million against a $16 million budget, has been re‑evaluated...
Maika Monroe Confirms They Follow Is Her Next Job
Maika Monroe announced on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast that she will reprise her role as Jay Height in *They Follow*, the long‑awaited sequel to 2014’s cult horror hit *It Follows*. The film, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell,...
Anniversary Review (2026 Kinoteka Polish Film Festival)
Jan Komasa’s English‑language debut, Anniversary, premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix. The dystopian drama follows a politically divided DC family as a fascist movement, The Change, rises from a controversial thesis, leading to...
Big Girls Don’t Cry Review (2026 BFI Flare)
Big Girls Don’t Cry, a New Zealand coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, premiered at BFI Flare on March 26, 28 and 29, 2026. The film follows 14‑year‑old Sid, played by newcomer Ani Palmer, as she navigates sexuality, friendship and family in a...
Michael Mando Joins Gundam Liive-Action Cast
Netflix confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the classic anime *Mobile Suit Gundam*, directed by Jim Mickle. Michael Mando joins the ensemble alongside Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo and Jason Clarke, with Legendary producing. Mickle replaced Jordan Vogt‑Roberts, and the film is slated for a Netflix release that could...
Paul Thomas Anderson Has Re-Written Martin Scorsese’s What Happens At Night
Acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson has been hired to rewrite the script for Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film *What Happens at Night*, originally penned by playwright Patrick Marber. The project will star Leonardo DiCaprio, marking his seventh Scorsese collaboration, alongside Jennifer Lawrence. Anderson, a...
One Battle After Another 4K Steelbook Announced After Oscar Win
Warner Bros. announced a limited‑edition 4K Steelbook for the Oscar‑winning drama *One Battle After Another*, slated for summer release. The package bundles 4K UHD and Blu‑ray discs plus a bonus disc curated by director Paul Thomas Anderson, featuring a making‑of...
Montreal, My Beautiful Review (BFI Flare 2026)
Montreal, My Beautiful, directed by Xiaodan He, premiered at BFI Flare after a successful Canadian run, starring Joan Chen as Feng Xia, a mid‑fifties Chinese‑Canadian mother confronting menopause and a same‑sex relationship. The film follows her affair with younger Quebecoise...
Drew Goddard Discusses Scrapped Sinister Six Spin-Off and The Matrix
Drew Goddard revealed that Sony’s planned Sinister Six spin‑off was scrapped after the under‑performing Amazing Spider‑Man 2 and a subsequent Marvel reboot, citing a 2014 studio hack that halted production. He now leads the writing on the next Matrix film, stressing reverence...
Tom Cruise Eyed for Villain Role in Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice Movie
Tom Cruise is being considered for the antagonist in Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice film, a Universal Pictures adaptation of the 1980s TV series. The screenplay is written by Dan Gilroy and Eric Warren Singer, while Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are in...
Kevin Williamson Reveals Emma Roberts Almost Returned For A Scream 7 Cameo
Kevin Williamson disclosed multiple attempts to secure Emma Roberts for a cameo in Scream 7, but scheduling conflicts prevented her return as Jill Roberts. The director also tried to bring back Timothy Olyphant, who was unavailable. Scream 7 incorporates legacy killers through...
Robert Pattinson Praises Script for The Batman: Part II
Robert Pattinson praised the script for The Batman: Part II, calling it extraordinary and daring. He told Deadline that director Matt Reeves is taking big creative swings, promising a film that differs from the 2022 debut. The sequel, which earned over...
Amazomania Review (CPH:DOX 2026)
Swedish filmmaker Nathan Grossman’s documentary Amazomonia revisits the 1996 first‑contact encounter between Brazil’s FUNAI, led by Sydney Possuelo, and the Korubo tribe, using original footage by Erling Söderström and new material from 2006 and 2023. The film interrogates colonial narratives,...
The Wizard of the Kremlin Review (2026 Glasgow Film Festival)
The Wizard of the Kremlin, premiering at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival, dramatizes the rise of Vladimir Putin through the fictional lens of Vadim Baranov, a former artist turned political fixer. Directed by Olivier Assayas, the two‑hour‑twenty‑minute film follows Baranov...
Why Adrian Grenier Won’t Return For The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs. Adrian Grenier, who played Andy’s boyfriend Nate, confirmed he was not asked to return, citing possible fan backlash. Grenier expressed disappointment but...
The Good Boy Review (2026 Kinoteka Polish Film Festival)
Polish director Jan Komasa’s dark thriller “The Good Boy” premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival on March 11 and will open across UK cinemas from March 20 via Signature Entertainment. The film stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and newcomer Anson Boon,...
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett Reveal Scream 5 “Alternate Cut”
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett disclosed that a studio‑mandated alternate cut of Scream 5 existed, featuring a dramatically shortened first half. Both versions were test‑screened, but audiences responded more positively to the theatrical edit that ultimately released. The film grossed...
Arco Review
Ugo Bienvenu’s debut animated feature Arco follows ten‑year‑old Arco, a boy from a pristine sky‑city future, who accidentally travels to a polluted 2075 Earth. The film pairs striking, illustration‑inspired visuals with a voice roster that includes Juliano Krue Valdi, Mark...
The Conjuring’s Patrick Wilson Has Signed On For The Last of Us: Season 3
Patrick Wilson, known for horror franchises like The Conjuring, has officially signed on to appear in HBO’s The Last of Us Season 3. Wilson recently wrapped filming on Apple TV’s adaptation of Cape Fear before joining the post‑apocalyptic series. Season 3, renewed...
Traces Documentary Review (CPH:DOX 2026)
Alisa Kovalenko’s documentary *Traces* follows SEMA, a Ukrainian women‑led network that supports victims of conflict‑related sexual violence, whose membership has tripled since the 2022 invasion. The film concentrates on older civilian survivors who have remained silent, presenting their stories without religious...
Horror Video Game Exit 8 Drops Its UK Trailer
The UK trailer for the horror film adaptation of the indie game Exit 8 has just been released, showcasing director Genki Kawamura’s vision and starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu. The film follows a man trapped in an endless subway corridor, echoing...
Hannibal Creator Bryan Fuller Confirms Collaboration with Horror Maestro Clive Barker
Bryan Fuller, the creator of the acclaimed series “Hannibal,” announced a partnership with horror legend Clive Barker to develop a new television series. Fuller described the collaboration as a childhood dream, hinting it could be a reboot of Barker’s iconic...
Kevin Williamson Will Not Return for Scream 8
Kevin Williamson confirmed he has no plans to direct a potential Scream 8, despite having written and now directed Scream 7. He expressed openness to another filmmaker taking the helm, citing fresh perspectives for the long‑running horror series. Williamson remains focused on...
Imperfect Women Review (Apple TV)
Apple TV+ launches *Imperfect Women*, a mystery thriller adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel and created by Annie Weisman. The series follows three lifelong friends—played by Kerry Washington, Kate Mara and Elisabeth Moss—whose bond is tested after a murder shatters their seemingly...
Interview: A-List Casts & Dormant Scripts – John Patton Ford on How To Make A Killing
John Patton Ford, whose low‑budget debut Emily the Criminal earned critical praise, has brought his long‑dormant Black List script to life with the 2026 release How to Make a Killing. The film pairs Ford with rising star Glen Powell and a supporting...
Bury The Devil Review (2026 Glasgow Frightfest)
Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....