Ken Russell’s Long-Banned The Devils Director’s Cut Releasing in Theaters This October
Warner Bros. announced a limited theatrical run of Ken Russell’s restored director’s cut of *The Devils* for the week of October 16, 2026. The 4K restoration, previously shown at Cannes Classics, reinstates scenes removed in 1971 to secure X and R ratings. The engagement is expected to be a one‑week, select‑screening event, with a physical media release rumored later in the year. The film, notorious for its explicit religious and sexual imagery, has been largely unavailable in an official format for decades.
Paprika: Erasing the Borders Between Dreams and Reality
The Reactor column revisits Satoshi Kon’s 2006 anime Paprika, highlighting how the film blurs the line between dreams and waking life through a device called the DC Mini and a surreal “Parade” sequence. It contrasts the novel’s darker psychological thriller with Kon’s...
The Boroughs Trailer Shows Us a Little More of Its “Special Town Just for Grownups”
Netflix is set to launch "The Boroughs," a horror‑drama series centered on a retirement community, on May 21, 2026. The show features an all‑star senior cast—including Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman—under the...
New Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Looks Only Moderately Epic
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* dropped a new trailer that showcases a mix of dimly lit, yellow‑toned night scenes and bright, sweeping daylight moments. The teaser highlights a star‑filled roster—Matt Damon as Odysseus, Charlize Theron as Circe,...
Daredevil: Born Again and the Fascism of State Gangsters
Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again returns the original cast and retools its narrative to portray Wilson Fisk as a mayor who weaponizes the police as a private army. The series draws explicit parallels between state‑sanctioned violence and organized‑crime tactics, echoing historical...
Fox at the Pinnacle: Rita Mae Brown’s Hierarchy of Creation
Rita Mae Brown’s Sister Jane series, now at sixteen books, builds a richly layered world where fox hunting is both sport and narrative engine. Animals—foxes, hounds, horses, and even cats—communicate in their own hierarchies, each species granted distinct personalities and agency. The novels...
Octavia Butler’s Survivor Is Getting a Reprint—Something the Author Opposed During Her Lifetime
Grand Central Publishing announced a new edition of Octavia Butler’s 1978 novel *Survivor*, a book the author publicly opposed reissuing while she was alive. The decision comes amid a resurgence of Butler’s work, driven by renewed interest in her Earthseed...
Upcoming New Zealand Horror Thriller Mother Knows Best Has a Stand-Out Cast
New Zealand’s upcoming horror thriller "Mother Knows Best" has wrapped production and boasts a high‑profile cast led by Frankie Adams, with Keisha Castle‑Hughes and Rhona Mitra supporting. The plot follows a mother who, after a near‑fatal Pacific encounter, confronts an...
Resident Evil Teaser Trailer “Kind Of” Takes Place in Resident Evil 2‘s World, Says Zach Cregger
A first teaser for Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil film shows Austin Abrams as Bryan breaking into an empty house, hinting at a survival‑horror narrative. Cregger confirms the movie loosely inhabits the world of Resident Evil 2, though with dramatic tweaks....
Hokum’s Damian McCarthy Explains the Rabbits of It All
Writer‑director Damian McCarthy’s new horror film *Hokum* follows novelist Ohm Bauman, played by Adam Scott, as he confronts supernatural rabbit‑themed terrors in an isolated Irish inn. The film’s visual language leans heavily on rabbit imagery drawn from childhood favorites like *Watership...
An Exciting Tale in a Fascinating Setting: Trouble on Titan by Alan E. Nourse
Reactor’s Alan Brown reviews Alan E. Nourse’s 1954 juvenile novel *Trouble on Titan*, a sci‑fi adventure set on Saturn’s moon. The story follows Earth youth Tucker and Titan colonist David as they navigate a mining colony’s unrest and uncover a...
James Gunn Confirms The Authority Movie Won’t Be Entering the DC Universe Anytime Soon
James Gunn announced on Threads that the planned Authority film, part of the ten‑project slate he and Peter Safran unveiled for the new DC Universe, is not currently in development. He cited a weak script and a lack of alignment...
The Collected Works of Sneaky Pie Brown: The Mrs. Murphy Mysteries
The Mrs. Murphy mysteries, a long‑running cozy series now at 34 volumes, are credited to a rescue cat named Sneaky Pie Brown but penned by author Rita Mae Brown. The books follow postmistress‑turned‑farmer Harry and her animal sidekicks—cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, plus a corgi...
There Will Be Ducks in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Trailer
Prime Video dropped the Season 4 trailer for the animated series *The Legend of Vox Machina*, confirming a June 3, 2026 debut with three new episodes released weekly. The teaser shows the ragtag heroes re‑uniting a year after the Chroma Conclave, facing a...
With the Animated Epic, More Than One Version of the Odyssey Is Headed to Movie Theaters
Jorge Rivera‑Herrans’ TikTok‑born musical series *Epic*—a nine‑part retelling of Homer’s *Odyssey*—has amassed billions of streams and topped iTunes soundtrack charts, even nudging Taylor Swift from the top spot. The project, which began as a senior thesis and leveraged fan‑driven casting, is...
Victor LaValle, Christopher Cantwell & Karyn Kusama Break Down Devil in Silver’s Opening Scene
AMC+ and Shudder’s horror series *The Terror: Devil in Silver* will debut on May 7, 2026. Co‑showrunners Victor LaValle and Christopher Cantwell, together with director Karyn Kusama, dissect the show’s five‑minute cold open, which depicts staff at New Hyde mental institution struggling...
Hokum Trailer Sees Adam Scott Surrounded By Dead Goats and an Evil Witch
Neon unveiled the final trailer for "Hokum," a horror film starring Adam Scott as a reclusive novelist who visits an Irish inn littered with dead goats and haunted by an ancient witch. The movie is written and directed by Damian...
Veronica Roth Announces New Divergent Books That Will Explore an Alternate Universe
At BookCon 2026, bestselling YA author Veronica Roth revealed she is writing two new entries in the Divergent franchise that will re‑imagine the original storyline through a “what‑if” lens. The first novel, titled “The Sixth Faction,” will explore how protagonist...
The Terror: Devil In Silver Trailer Almost Gives Us Enough Dan Stevens
AMC released the first trailer for *The Terror: Devil in Silver*, confirming the series will adapt Victor LaValle’s novel about a nightmarish psychiatric hospital. Dan Stevens headlines as Pepper, supported by a strong ensemble that includes Stephen Root and CCH Pounder....
The Mysteries of From Will Be Solved in a Fifth and Final Season
MGM+ has confirmed that the horror series “From” will conclude with a fifth season, which will also be its final installment. Creator John Griffin explained the decision stemmed from a desire to end the story on its own terms rather...
Zach Cregger’s Sci-Fi Thriller The Flood Will Land in Theaters in 2028
Zach Cregger’s next film, the sci‑fi thriller *The Flood*, is slated for a wide theatrical release on August 11, 2028. The project moved from an abandoned Netflix development deal to Warner Bros.’ New Line, with Amblin Entertainment co‑producing. Cregger, fresh...
Godzilla Minus Zero: First Trailer Sees the Statue of Liberty in Danger
*Godzilla Minus Zero*, the sequel to the Oscar‑winning *Godzilla Minus One*, drops its first trailer showing the monster heading for New York’s Statue of Liberty. Set in 1949, the film follows the Shikishima family as they confront a new calamity, with Ryunosuke Kamiki and...
Tough Guys in Space: War World by William C. Dietz
Reactor’s Alan Brown reviews William C. Dietz’s debut novel *War World*—later retitled *Galactic Bounty*—and reflects on the author’s recent death. First published in 1986, the book introduced hard‑edged bounty hunter Sam McCade and spawned three sequels and two omnibus collections....
Bloodborne Is Going to Become a Very Bloody Animated Film
Sony Pictures announced an R‑rated animated film adaptation of the cult classic game *Bloodborne*. The movie will be produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye, who commands a 48‑million‑fan following. Sony promises the film will retain the...
Linda Cardellini Joins the Cast of Bill Hader’s Horror Movie, They Know
Bill Hader’s horror thriller *They Know* kicked off filming in Los Angeles, marking his first feature‑film directorial effort. The project also adds Linda Cardellini to the cast, where she will portray the ex‑wife of Hader’s on‑screen dad. The screenplay stems...
Nothing’s Impossible in the Trailer for The Boroughs
Netflix announced the upcoming series *The Boroughs*, set to debut on May 21. The show follows a group of retirees in a seemingly idyllic community who confront a mysterious, possibly supernatural threat. It boasts a high‑profile cast including Geena Davis,...
The Best Moments From the Artemis II Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on 1 April 2026, sending a four‑astronaut crew on a ten‑day deep‑space flight around the Moon—the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in 50 years. The flight validated the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, confirming critical systems...
White Cat at the Gates of Death: Garth Nix’s Sabriel
Garth Nix’s 1995 fantasy novel Sabriel introduces Mogget, a white‑eyed cat bound by a red bell collar to the Abhorsen lineage. Though he appears as a talkative feline, Mogget is a centuries‑old Free Magic entity whose true form is a...
Tales From the Crypt Will Finally Start Streaming on Shudder in May
Shudder will add the cult horror anthology *Tales From the Crypt* to its library on May 1, releasing a new episode each Friday until the series finale on June 12. The move follows a complex rights settlement that finally reunites the EC...
The Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer Shows Frank Castle Having a Pretty Bad Time
Marvel released the first trailer for its upcoming Disney+ special *The Punisher: One Last Kill*, confirming a May 12, 2026 debut. The teaser shows Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle haunted by visions, confronting a flammable pool, and reluctantly stepping into a father‑figure role....
Warner Bros. To Adapt Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower Into a Feature Film
Warner Bros. announced a feature‑film adaptation of Octavia Butler’s 1993 dystopian novel Parable of the Sower. The project will be directed by Melina Matsoukas, whose recent work includes Insecure, Master of None and several high‑profile Beyoncé visual projects. The studio’s...
The MCU’s X-Men Movie Officially Has Writers
Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe is moving closer to an X‑Men standalone film as director Jake Schreier confirms that acclaimed TV writers Lee Sung Jin of *Beef* and Joanna Calo of *The Bear* have been hired to script the project. The...
HBO Max Adds Alien 3 “Assembly Cut” And Two Other Alien Special Editions
HBO Max has expanded its sci‑fi catalog by adding three new Alien special editions: the 30‑minute‑long Assembly Cut of Alien 3, the Aliens Director’s Cut favored by James Cameron, and a 7‑minute‑extended Special Edition of Alien Resurrection. The Assembly Cut restores deleted...
Classic Fantasy Felines: Tailchaser’s Song by Tad Williams
Tad Williams’s 1985 debut, *Tailchaser’s Song*, imagines a fully cat‑centric fantasy world where felines worship cat‑gods and speak in song. The novel blends Tolkien‑style world‑building with original languages, naming rituals, and a hero’s quest to rescue a lost love. While...
In Your Spare Time: Ursula K. Le Guin Podcast Brings Her Entire Blog to Your Ears
Reactor Magazine announced the launch of *In Your Spare Time*, a new podcast that converts every post from Ursula K. Le Guin’s 2010‑2017 blog into a standalone episode. Each entry is read by a different guest—ranging from bestselling authors to...
Seth MacFarlane to Adapt Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl for Peacock
Seth MacFarlane’s production company Fuzzy Door is moving forward with a live‑action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s novel *Dungeon Crawler Carl* for Peacock. The series, based on the first book’s apocalyptic game‑show premise, entered development this week, with MacFarlane and Dinniman...
Dreams and Nightmares: Diane Hoh’s The Wish
Diane Hoh’s 1993 teen horror novel *The Wish* follows Salem University students who encounter a vintage fortune‑telling machine called The Wizard. When friends make wishes, they are granted in twisted, violent ways—disfiguring a face and crippling a leg. The machine’s...
Apple TV Horror Comedy Widow’s Bay Started as a Parks and Recreation Script
Apple TV’s horror‑comedy Widow’s Bay premieres on April 29, marking the streamer’s push into genre‑blending originals. Showrunner Katie Dippold, a former Parks and Recreation writer, reveals the series grew from a spec script she penned for the sitcom. The show...
What to Know About the National Book Ban Bill
On March 17 the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced H.R. 7661, dubbed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act and informally called the National Book Ban Bill. The resolution would prohibit Title I federal funds for schools that provide or...
Kara Makes Friends (Sorta) and Must Save Krypto in the New Supergirl Trailer
The latest Supergirl trailer reveals Kara Danvers must rescue the Kryptonian dog Krypto from the villain Krem, setting up a high‑stakes rescue plot. It also introduces potential allies Lobo and teenage Ruthye, hinting at an interstellar quest for vengeance and...
New Wrinkles in Time: A Wind in the Door and A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle
Reactor’s Alan Brown revisits Madeleine L’Engle’s second and third entries in the Time Quintet—“A Wind in the Door” and “A Swiftly Tilting Planet”—through a recent boxed‑set review. He notes the 2007 Square Fish edition’s new cover art and the books’ focus...
Omen III: The Final Conflict Ended Armageddon With a Whimper
The 1981 horror sequel *Omen III: The Final Conflict* starring Sam Neill earned just over $20 million worldwide against a roughly $6 million budget, far less than its predecessors. Critics panned the film for its muddled protagonist‑antagonist dynamic and under‑whelming climax, which...
He-Man Has the Power and He’s Not Afraid to Use It in New Masters of the Universe Trailer
A new trailer for the live‑action *Masters of the Universe* film debuted, showcasing Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He‑Man and Idris Elba as Man‑at‑Arms. The teaser also hints at a CGI‑only cameo by Jared Leto, whose voice is barely recognizable. Supporting...
AMC Cancels Talamasca: The Secret Order After One Season
AMC announced the cancellation of *Talamasca: The Secret Order* after its six‑episode first season, making it the inaugural series in the Anne Rice Immortal Universe to be axed. The supernatural drama, starring Guy Denton and featuring a cast that included...
Warrior Ethos, Cat Style: Erin Hunter’s Warriors: Into the Wild
Erin Hunter’s debut Warriors novel, *Into the Wild*, follows house‑kitten Rusty’s transformation into Firepaw of ThunderClan, introducing a richly detailed feline clan society. The review highlights the series’ blend of fantasy world‑building, political intrigue, and realistic animal behavior, appealing to...
Lost‘s Sonya Walger Is God of War’s Freya
Sonya Walger, known for Lost and For All Mankind, has been cast as the Vanir goddess Freya in Prime Video’s upcoming God of War series. The adaptation already features Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Ed Skrein...
Television’s Most Underrated Sci-Fi Drama For All Mankind Just Keeps Getting Better With Age
Apple TV+’s For All Mankind continues its ambitious five‑season run by leaping another decade into an alternate 2012 where a thriving Mars colony faces political and social upheaval. Season five expands the Happy Valley base, introduces a new generation of characters while...
Alex Garland’s Civil War Captures What Journalists Do, Like It or Not
Alex Garland’s 2024 film *Civil War* uses a near‑future American conflict to explore the role of journalists in war zones, following photojournalist Lee and reporter Joel as they chase an exclusive interview with a besieged president. The narrative highlights the...
Netflix’s One Piece Showrunner Adapting Monstress Into Adult Animated Series
Netflix veteran Steven Maeda, known for steering the One Piece live‑action series, is now helming Amazon MGM Studios' adaptation of the award‑winning comic *Monstress* into an adult animated series for Prime Video. He will co‑run the project with fellow One...
We’re in the Midst of a Horror Comedy Renaissance — Why Now?
Horror‑comedy is enjoying a pronounced renaissance, highlighted by the Oscar‑winning "Sinners" and a string of sequels such as "Ready or Not 2" and tech‑thrillers like "Companion" and "M3gan 2.0." The genre’s roots stretch back to early silent cinema and the...