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Fact: E.T. is a Halloween movie. Make no mistake about that. The landmark Steven Spielberg blockbuster primarily takes place in October with the most iconic sequence — that being the moon-tinted bike ride, which has become the literal logo for Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment — goes down on All Hallow’s Eve. So, consider this episode a timely treat.

At last month’s Creep I.E. Aftermath in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Scott presided over an E.T. reunion panel featuring stars Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, C. Thomas Howell, and Matthew De Meritt. Together, they share personal anecdotes on the film’s shoot and reflect on the way the film went on to shape modern Americana — seemingly overnight.

Stream our chat below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch...

Next week’s hyper-contentious election and its face-off between virulently opposed camps has cast a fearful pall over our culture, creating an atmosphere where political terrors are outdoing the movie versions. Why hasn’t someone made a slasher pic about volunteers canvassing door-to-door at dusk?

This uneasy vibe has foregrounded an uncomfortable truth about horror films: how they often come with subtle political messages that are not always subtle enough to obscure which way they might vote in November. (To be clear, films cannot cast votes in a presidential election.) For example, you could easily argue that one of the most blatantly Republican horror movies was The Exorcist, along with the entire satanic-possession genre. In William Friedkin’s 1972 original, science and modern medicine are completely powerless to dent the demon who has possessed the innocent victim, leaving it up to the patriarchal Catholic Church to take on Pazuzu (and forge...

At 86 years old, Ridley Scott is on the cusp of yet another major blockbuster (Gladiator) and shows no sign of slowing down as a director. Not only that, but he's also got a robust slate of projects he's involved with through his Scott Free production company where he's a producer...

The sweet spot for many of the best films of the year, arriving before the final month of 2024, November is packed with robust offerings of Cannes, Berlinale, and fall festival highlights, along with must-see documentaries, and even a major studio movie or two.

17. Dream Team (Lev Kalman and Whitney Horn; Nov. 15)

Following their singular take on the Western genre with Two Plains and a Fancy, filmmakers Lev Kalman & Whitney Horn returned to the festival circuit earlier this year with Dream Team, an absurdist homage to ’90s basic-cable TV thrillers. Starring Esther Garrel and Alex Zhang Hungtai, with a producing team that includes I Saw the TV Glow director Jane Schoenbrun, Leonardo Goi said in his Rotterdam review, “Like its predecessors, Dream Team hangs in a hazy, oneiric region; what the film is about is a lot easier to discuss than the entrancing feeling it evokes. As corals the world over...

When pitching a movie to Ridley Scott, you had better be quick about it. The 86-year-old has a lot on his plate, after all.

“I say, ‘Narrow it down to something very simple and brief — tell me the film in two sentences,’ ” says the renowned and prolific British director of such films as Blade Runner, Alien and Napoleon. “You should light the idea up, and within that you’ve got to have a fuse — a time bomb. When you just have [characters] doing something for something’s sake, that’s dangerous.”

A lit fuse could be, for instance, a group of young scavengers trapped on a derelict space station that’s going to crash into a planet’s rings in 36 hours — the plot of the summer hit Alien: Romulus, which was produced by Scott and his Scott Free production company and surprised the industry by earning $350 million globally.

The movie also...

Since the news of the breakup between Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz broke today, the internet has been reminiscing about how perfect this power couple was. People might believe in love a little less after this breakup for sure now.

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz | image: Instagram/@zoeisabellakravitz

However, when it comes to dating history, the two of them have quite a stacked one. While Zoë Kravitz’s history is a total show-off, Channing Tatum is also not that far behind. Here is the duo’s dating history in detail.

Zoë Kravitz’s Star-Studded Dating History!

Zoë Kravitz is undeniably one of the most stunning women to ever grace the silver screens. She has throughout the years mastered the art of keeping her romances a well-guarded secret, which to be honest only adds to her effortlessly cool girl persona.

While her loyal fans are likely familiar with her impressive list of past loves,...

It’s that time of year again. And while watching one of the classics on TV or Blu-ray never gets old, sometimes you want to mix things up for Halloween with video game or two.

There’s obviously no shortage of titles to choose from, but if you’re stuck with what to play this year, we’ve come up with a couple of suggestions of recent releases (and some classics) for you or a group of like-minded folks to get in your seasonal scares.

Obviously, if you feel there’s a grievous omission, feel free to chime in down before as to your choice. The more to choose from, the more the fun!

7 Minutes in Hell

If you’re a fan of Squid Games and Survival Horror, then you should check out Gaggle Studios’ effort, which is currently out now in Early Access on Steam. 7 Minutes in Hell has...

Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to his 2000 epic is just on the horizon. Cast members and the director have started appearing for promotional interviews and talks, revealing many secrets behind the camera.

One such conversation with Connie Nielsen exposed the filmmaker’s biggest apprehension while working with the music composer for Gladiator. Scott was reportedly underconfident when he signed Hans Zimmer for the music score, which went on to receive immense praise. On the contrary, the reason behind his tension sounds apt now in light of recent events.

The Exposé: Behind the musical score of Gladiator

Connie Nielsen played Princess Lucilla in the 2000 epic film and was one of the two actors to reprise her role for the sequel. Her co-star Derek Jacobi, who portrayed Senator Gracchus, also chose to come back for Gladiator II.

Connie Nielsen in Gladiator (2000) | Credits: Universal Pictures & DreamWorks Pictures

In an interview with Jake Hamilton on Jake’s Takes,...

Just announced last week, Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus is getting an official VHS release from 20th Century Studios, and the limited edition tapes are now available for pre-order.

Scheduled to begin shipping on December 3, you can pre-order the Alien: Romulus VHS tape through Walmart’s website Right Now for $59.96. Grab your copy while supplies last.

The Alien: Romulus VHS comes in the wake of Bloody Disgusting offering up an official Terrifier 2 VHS at Walmart stores, which was the first wide release VHS tape in many years.

Check out the box art for the upcoming official Alien: Romulus VHS release below, which will be in a Full Screen 4×3 aspect ratio with an English Stereo Language Track.

This fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, and the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.

The film is now available...

On Monday, October 28th, Prime Video hosted a screening and panel conversation of episode 108 of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” at The West Hollywood Edition Screening Room in Los Angeles. Following the screening, the audience filled with Screen Actors Guild members was treated to a panel conversation moderated by Variety senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson, featuring Emmy-nominated actress Maya Erskine (“Jane Smith”).

While discussing her connection to Jane, Erskine stated, “I just identified with someone who feels like such an outsider in life — and never quite fitting in, and looking for her place in society, looking for her identity to be solidified in this world… that is something we can all relate to, that longing for connection, that longing to feel seen by somebody so all of that was interesting for me.”

“I think the biggest challenge for her was being able to have all the emotions that you’re having but then cover it,...

We have been getting a lot of prequels in recent years. Some have turned out well, like Furiosa, Orphan: First Kill, Prey, and Pearl. Sometimes they don’t turn out very well, like Leatherface, and sometimes they can be quite divisive, like Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Good or bad, prequels are here to stay, so we have put together a list of Horror Prequels We Want to See.

Alien Lv-426

Set between the events of Alien and Aliens, this film would explore the lives of the colonists sent to terraform Lv-426. The movie could showcase their daily lives, paying homage to the brief glimpse of their existence seen in Aliens. Then Weyland-Yutani makes the call with the order to investigate the co-ordinates provided by Ripley, the location of the derelict Engineer spacecraft. As we know from Aliens, the investigation goes terribly wrong – and this movie could show exactly how things...

Speaking at a Tiffcom seminar, Cai Gongming, founder of Chinese distributor Road Pictures, explained how his company has built up Japanese anime to be one of the strongest film import categories in the mainland China market. And although Chinese audiences remain focused on local, Chinese-language movies, he also said that Hollywood has been making a slow comeback in the market this year.

Road Pictures scored major hits in 2023 with Japanese anime titles Suzume, which grossed $117M, and The First Slam Dunk, which took around $84M. As a result, the total box office of this category in the China market increased by 90% year-on-year.

This year, Cai said the combined box office of Japanese anime movies is on the same level as 2023, although the per picture average is lower as twice as many titles have been released. Road Pictures’ biggest hits have included Spy x Family Code: White, with around $40M, and...

What’s New on Netflix in November 2024: Must-Watch Shows and Movies! ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Here is a list of all the shows and films released on Netflix in November 2024, which will help you organize your binge-watch plans.

Netflix will add several movies and television shows to its catalog in November 2024. The platform always amazes us with its massive collection of original content and licensed programming.

The streaming giant has much to offer in the upcoming month as several original series, reality shows, movies, documentaries, and animated shows are being released on the platform. Here is a comprehensive list of all the programs that will be dropped on Netflix in November 2024.

Trending Moana 2 Box Office: Sets New Record Ahead Of Its Release, Surpasses Inside Out 2 In Ticket Sales Smile 2: Unmasking the Real-Life Singer Who Inspired Skye Riley’s Character! All Shows and Films Being Released on Netflix in November...

Star Trek is known for many fantastic alien races. Yet, it's also known for some of the most horror-inducing and dramatic we've ever seen. Gene Roddenberry's utopic future has created a list of dangerous and chilling aliens that give the Starfleet crews a fit.

If the future version of us struggles, then the modern-day version of us will certainly stand no real chance. That's the sad truth about science fiction, especially Star Trek. The creatures we see would often hand us our butts if they were real.

In fact, we think we'd be so outmatched if some of these aliens were real, we're going to give you three that would smack us around like we were toddlers in a heavyweight boxing match.

The Klingons

They're brutal, they're violent and they're beyond strong. Klingons are a cross between Vulcans and the Predator aliens, with the strength of a Klingon and...

Let’s face it – Alien movies are not created equal. In my Alien: Romulus review, I noted that there have really only ever been two flawless films in the franchise, with the rest all having moments of genius (well – most of them) but none measuring up to the first two movies in the saga. All of this makes Alien movie rankings quite controversial, as it’s a divisive topic. So, how does our Alien movies ranked list shape up? Let’s dive right in, shall we?

Alien Vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

I honestly couldn’t believe Fox had the gall to release this as a legit entry into the franchise in 2007. At the time, the studio had a bad reputation for putting out half-baked and cheap genre fare (made even more frustrating by how many were based on top-notch properties). This was the nadir of both the Alien and Predator franchises.

Halloween Franchise Films Ranked At The Worldwide Box Office(Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video)

Halloween is almost upon us and just a few days away. It calls for scary decorations, a spiced pumpkin latte, a blanket fort, and spooky movies with family and friends. Nothing screams Halloween more than the Halloween film franchise. There are thirteen films in the series; Michael Myers is the prime character of this franchise and a very popular character in the world of movies. Myers is one of the Big Three Slashers – Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th Series, Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street horror film franchise, and Michael Meyers.

The first film in the franchise was released in 1978, around a year before Ridley Scott’s Alien. It is also a successful franchise. The latest film in this slasher film series came out in 2022, taking the franchise total to an estimated...

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This post contains major spoilers for Marvel's "Alien: Romulus" #1.

Director Fede Álvarez brought the "Alien" franchise back to life with this year's "Alien: Romulus." It was the first entry in the franchise in seven years following the commercial disappointment that was Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant" in 2017. But Álvarez didn't shy away from touching on Scott's prequels in his film, nor did he shy away from making direct connections to Scott's original 1979 horror/sci-fi masterpiece "Alien." Now, a new comic that serves as a prequel to Álvarez's film makes even more connections to Scott's '70s classic, shining a light on the fate of the first Xenomorph that terrorized the crew of the Nostromo.

Marvel's "Alien: Romulus" #1, written by Zac Thompson and illustrated by Daniel Picciotto, serves as a direct prequel to the events of the film of the same name.

Going to the cinemas has always been a huge thing for avid movie-goers and nothing really beats the overpriced theatre popcorn. However, 2024’s themed popcorn bucket trend has added to that hype as fans rush to the big screen for more than just the movies.

Believed to have started after Dune: Part Two‘s questionable popcorn buckets, the trend picked up pace as others joined in the fun. Deadpool & Wolverine‘s risqué and suggestive buckets also made it to the list of Nsfw movie collectibles. Finally, Moana 2‘s tame popcorn bucket broke the curse set by its predecessors with its on-brand design.

The boat that could turn the tides at the cinemas Still from Moana | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

Moana 2‘s themed popcorn container has brought back hope to fans who were horrified at other obscene buckets that hit the theatre. A post revealed the first two collectibles,...

With both Alien and Predator franchises resurgent, 20th Century Studios appears to be considering a new meet-up for their title creatures.

It’s been a long time since the Alien and Predator franchises in the ascendancy. That’s where we are right now though, with Fede Alverez and Dan Trachtenberg respectively restoring each series to some modicum of its former glory. Alverez made this year’s well-received Alien: Romulus, while in 2022 Trachtenberg retooled the Predator series with Prey.

Both films have confirmed follow-ups on the way and in the case of Trachtenberg, he’s also helmed a ‘secret’ Predator film that will debut before Predator: Badlands arrives. Along with Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth TV show that’s also in the pipeline, there’s plenty of franchise potential bubbling away, right there.

So rewind to a few months back when Alverez was on the press tour for Alien: Romulus then,...

Released earlier this year, Alien: Romulus was a critical and commercial hit, breathing some much-needed life into a struggling franchise. Set between the events of Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and James Cameron's Aliens (1986), the film introduced fans to a new crew of young space colonists who encounter the hotstile creatures while aboard a derelict space station.

Written and directed by Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus embraced the horror roots of the franchise. The story did a remarkable job connecting the six prior films while also doing some new and fresh. Not all of Alvarez's choices worked in my opinion, but I commend him for taking the series in a bold direction.

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Alien: Romulus scored an impressive 80% with critics and an 85% among general audiences. In addition to its positive response, Alien: Romulus was a commercial hit, grossing $350.8 million worldwide.

With new energy now instllied in the Alien franchise,...

From 2020 to 2022, Bruce Willis cranked out a huge number of movies, most of them low-budget sci-fi/action films that all went straight-to-video, and usually playing brief, supporting roles. The many films were, by and large, panned by critics and mocked by baffled fans, all of whom wondered by Willis didn't appear to have much on-camera dialogue, or why he wasn't the lead character. In three years, he appeared in 22 movies. 

In March of 2022, it was announced that Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that affected his ability to speak and comprehend language. Many of the above fans expressed their deepest apologies, and even the Razzies, in a rare show of good taste, retraced Willis' Worst Actor nominations. Willis retired from acting because of his condition. In February 2023, Willis, now 69, was also diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and he remains in the care of his family. 

Willis, of course,...

While both Marvel and Lucasfilm are having various issues regarding their lineup of films in the sci-fi and action genre, Disney’s other big subsidiary, 20th Century Studios, is actually doing rather well in that regard. Just recently, Alien: Romulus brought in over $350 million against an $80 million budget, and Avatar: The Way of Water became the third highest-grossing movie of all time.

One of the studios’ other legacy franchises, Planet of the Apes, had a new film release this past summer. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes brought in close to $397.4 million against a $160 million budget. While not a runaway success, the film still did fairly well.

The film was the first released under Disney’s ownership and the first in a new trilogy meant to be the fourth in a nine-film saga. The creative team stated that they had plans for a trilogy of trilogies, which began early on in the rebooted continuity.

Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question.

Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best horror films of all time. The list includes more than 400 titles, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten films from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.

Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!

Marvel Comics one-shot title “Alien: Romulus” #1, a prequel to the new 20th Century ‘space monster’ feature, written by Zac Thompson and illustrated by Daniel Picciotto, is now available, revealing “…what really happened on board the ‘Renaissance’ space station…”:

“…the prequel shines a light on the tragedy that occurred on the space station ‘Renaissance’…

“…before ‘Rain’, ‘Andy’ and their crew had their own terrifying encounter there.

“While we know a ‘Xenomorph’ laid waste to the crew…

“…this prequel should answer some lingering questions…”

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For four films in a row, the timeline of the Alien franchise was very straightforward, with each sequel picking up where the previous movie left off… but then things got a bit more complicated, with the addition of prequels, a mid-quel, and even a couple of crossovers that don’t appear to be canon to the other movies. So we have decided to try to clear up the confusion and put together a list on How to Watch the Alien Franchise in Chronological Order. Here we go…

Alien Vs. Predator (2004)

As mentioned, the Predator crossovers aren’t acknowledged in the Alien films that followed; in fact, the prequels try their best to contradict them. But if you’re looking to watch these movies in an order based on the timeline, this is where you start, because it’s set in 2004 (and the unrated cut has a prologue that takes place...

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It's truly a great time to be a fan of classic sci-fi creature horror films. Last year, the Predator franchise got a huge shot of adrenaline in the form of Prey, which saw the alien hunter face off against the Comanche warrior Naru (Amber Midthunder) on the Great Plains in the early 1700s. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Prey revitalized the franchise in a huge way; if you ask me, it's arguably the best Predator movie in the entire series, and I say this as someone who grew up obsessed with the first two films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover, respectively.

Then, this year, we got two more big sci-fi sequels from 20th Century: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Alien: Romulus. And similar to Prey, both were huge hits that have the studio keen to capitalize on the momentum and make sequels.

That's no longer just conjecture.

Writer/director Parker Finn found success in “Smile 2” not by slavishly replicating the thrills of the original, but by taking what made the 2022 original special and amplifying and enhancing virtually everything about it — it’s a bigger, scarier, more gripping sequel that is currently the No. 1 film at the U.S. box office.

Rather than a small town, the action has moved to New York City. And instead of clinical professionals investigating the phenomenon of a demonic “curse” that passes from one person to the next (and results in that uber-creepy smile), it’s a global pop star named Skye Riley (played by “Aladdin” breakout Naomi Scott) who has become infected with the demonic force.

Horror sequels are having a moment. Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has grossed $435 million worldwide since hitting theaters last month and is still in the box office Top 10, and the indie “Terrifier 3” has amassed...

Spoiler Alert !!!Potential spoilers for Dandadan anime

The love for Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan is growing with each passing day as the anime series is releasing banger episodes every week. The series has become one of the most popular anime series of 2024, with only four episodes under its belt. As new storylines and characters will be introduced in the upcoming episodes, the popularity of Dandadan is only going to grow even more.

The poster for Dandadan | Credit: Science Saru

One such character that anime fans are waiting to make an appearance in Dandadan is Aira Shiratori. Shiratori is one of the main characters of the series, and her debut marks a huge significance to the narrative of Dandadan. However, while anime fans eagerly wait for her to enter the series, manga fans know what sort of annoyance she brings to the plot.

Aira Shiratori might look like a decent character,...

A follow-up to ‘Alien: Romulus’ is in development at 20th Century Studios.The sci-fi-horror - which starred Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson - terrified audiences when it hit theatres in August and now the studio’s boss Steve Asbell has revealed that the company are trying to get the two actors and director Fede Alvarez back for another movie.He told The Hollywood Reporter: "We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede, but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on. "The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, were real highlights of the film. And so I always think of it like, ‘Wow, where do people want to see them go next?’"We know there’s going to be aliens. We know there’s going to be great horror set pieces.

On Friday October 25 2024, History broadcasts The UnXplained!

Alien Contagion Season 7 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The UnXplained,” titled “Alien Contagion,” promises to delve into a fascinating and unsettling topic. This episode will explore the idea that harmful germs and viruses might not just be confined to Earth. Instead, there is a growing concern that these contagious agents could travel through space, possibly posing a threat to life on our planet.

As modern science has made significant strides in combating dangerous viruses and bacteria, the episode raises questions about what lies beyond Earth. It will examine the potential for extraterrestrial germs to survive the harsh conditions of space and how they could be introduced to human populations. This intriguing concept will bring together experts in various fields to discuss the implications of such a scenario.

Viewers can expect to hear from scientists, researchers, and other specialists who will share...

Two classic sci-fi horror franchises were recently given new leases of life, with the Predator returning to hunt his Prey in Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 movie, and the Xenomorphs back to their chest-bursting best in this year's Alien: Romulus.

Both films were critically-acclaimed and very popular with audiences, so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is planning more instalments.

We already knew that a Prey spin-off titled Badlands was in the works, but 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has now revealed that a "secret" Predator movie will also be with us next year that will also be helmed by Trachtenberg. Badlands will be a theatrical release, but it sounds like this other film will be going straight to streaming.

"There’s a second Predator movie that we have different plans for. Dan has actually directed both. There’s a secret Predator...

Coming as a surprise to literally no one, a highly profitable 2024 movie is likely to get a sequel. We already knew the Alien franchise would be continuing with the planned FX series Alien: Earth set to release in 2025, but according to Fox exec Steve Asbell, we can expect another theatrical project sometime soon, too.

Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Asbell revealed that they are in the process of developing a sequel idea, but they haven't inked a deal for Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez to return yet, though the exec sounds confident that it will happen.

That makes sense because Alvarez previously chatted with the same outlet and mentioned that he was tossing around ideas for a sequel, namely about Yvaga and whether it will be a positive place or the stuff of nightmares. Probably the latter.

Additionally, Abell mentions Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson by name, crediting the two...

Legacy sci-fi franchise fans — roll up, roll up! We've got Alien news, we've got Predator news, and we've even got — wait for it — some Alien Vs. Predator news. Earlier today, THR published an extensive new interview with 20th Century Studios head honcho Steve Asbell in celebration of the Disney-owned studio's hit-filled summer. And whilst the conversation was filled with exciting upcoming project teases (a Miss Marple movie! Speed 3! The long-awaited Master And Commander prequel!), it was Asbell's updates on the state of play with the division's future Xenomorphian and Yautjan plans.

First up, Asbell revealed that Fede Alvarez is working on ideas for an Alien: Romulus sequel already, with the hope being that stars David Jonsson and Cailee Spaeny would be in the tank for a return. "We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on,...

After the unfortunate box office disappointment of the criminally underrated "Alien: Covenant," 20th Century Studios opted to veer off from director Ridley Scott's trilogy of movies following the adventures of the android xenomorph experimenter David (Michael Fassbender). The studio seemed to view the franchise as one badly in need of a rethink — especially since it's hard to make a cheap "Alien" movie.

At a reported budget of $80 million, Fede Álvarez's "Alien: Romulus" wasn't exactly affordable, but it was cheaper than "Prometheus" and "Covenant," and, most importantly, a straight-ahead horror flick with the kind of stalk-and-seed frights that made the first two movies — "Alien" and "Aliens" — box office smashes. Curiously, the studio's parent company, Disney, initially wanted to take Álvarez's acid-veined thrillride straight to Hulu. But they eventually realized they had an unabashedly mainstream "Alien" installment on their hands, and, $350 million worldwide later, they have a completely rejuvenated franchise.

The Alien and Predator franchises are both back in a big way after the streaming success of Prey and the theatrical success of Alien: Romulus, with Dan Trachtenberg returning to direct not one but Two new Predator movies that are both releasing next year. What about the future of the Alien franchise, you might be wondering? We’ve got an update this week.

Chatting with The Hollywood Reporter for a massive piece that dropped the surprising news about the Predator franchise’s two upcoming movies, 20th Century Studios head Steve Asbell has also revealed that a follow-up movie to Alien: Romulus is being actively discussed.

Asbell teases, “We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on.”

“The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson,...

Apes together strong indeed! After earning close to $400 million bananas with the Wes Ball-directed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, news about another movie in the evolutionary franchise is swinging our way! According to 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell, another Apes film is in the works for a 2027 release. Details about the project are scarce. However, it’s a fair assumption to think it’s a sequel to Ball’s box-office blockbuster, starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy, and more.

Whispers about a new Planet of the Apes movie arrive alongside confirmation that 20th Century Studios is developing more Alien and Predator films. We already know Predator Badlands will be unleashed on November 7, 2025. However, Asbell says we’re getting two additions to the Predator franchise in 2025. The studio also plans to develop a sequel to Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus and...

The Predator franchise will return to the big screen in November 2025 with Dan Trachtenberg’s (10 Cloverfield Lane) Predator: Badlands, with Elle Fanning set to star in a brand new story. Additionally, 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell has spilled the beans in a new chat with The Hollywood Reporter that a second new Predator movie is also coming!

Asbell tells the outlet, “After Prey became a success, Dan [Trachtenberg] came back and said he didn’t want to do Prey 2. And we’re like, ‘What do you want to do?’ And he rattled off a bunch of ideas that were really crazy but really cool. We’ve actually done two of them.

“Two are coming out next year,” Asbell continues. “One I can’t talk about yet, but the other one is the live-action Predator film with Elle Fanning that just wrapped in New Zealand.”

The one movie is of course Predator: Badlands,...

It looks like there’s going to be a sequel to Alien: Romulus, and 2 Predator movies coming next year!

Fox exec Steve Asbell spilled the details.

First: Alien. Director/writer Fede Alvarez helmed the latest movie in the Alien franchise, which was released this summer and made over $100 million domestically.

Keep reading to find out more…

Steve told THR, “We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on. The two survivors, Rain and Andy, played by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, were real highlights of the film. And so I always think of it like, “Wow, where do people want to see them go next?” We know there’s going to be aliens. We know there’s going to be great horror set pieces. But I...

Back in February, it was announced that Prey director Dan Trachtenberg would become the first filmmaker to take the helm of two films in the Predator franchise, as he was moving ahead with a new Predator film titled Badlands, working from a screenplay by Prey screenwriter Patrick Aison (based on a story crafted by Trachtenberg himself). That movie started filming in New Zealand earlier this year, with Super 8‘s Elle Fanning in the lead – and earlier this week, it was revealed that Disney / 20th Century Studios will be giving Predator: Badlands a theatrical release on November 7, 2025. Now, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell let it slip that we’re actually getting two additions to the Predator franchise in 2025! They’re also plotting an Alien: Romulus sequel with that film’s director, Fede Alvarez – and they’re “probably” going to make another Alien vs. Predator movie.

Here’s a special spooky treat, trick or treaters: Earlier this week, We Hate Movies co-hosts Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyszka joined fellow Halloweenies co-hosts Dan Caffrey and Michael Roffman in Haddonfield to talk all things Michael Myers and the Halloween franchise.

From the all-time highs that got them into the genre to the deep, dark doldrums of the series, the four carve through one pumpkin after another. They also discuss why aesthetic is so integral to horror, their podcast roots, and why Dr. Loomis is so much fun to impersonate.

Want more from our friends? We Hate Movies will be covering horror films for the rest of this month, new episodes released on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts. This past week, they hit up Fiddler’s Green to discuss George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead.

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This was the summer that theatrical audiences really refamiliarized themselves with the famous 20th Century logo, arcing searchlights and all. The Disney-owned division was everywhere, thanks to hits Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Alien: Romulus, not to mention The First Omen. Even Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed $1.3 billion, featured the logo before and in the movie, which was in part a love letter to the Fox era Marvel movies.

Guiding 20th is the steady hand of Steve Asbell, the longtime Fox exec who became president of the division in 2020, just when the pandemic hit. He navigated the transitional movies and then the pandemic movies, and then the switch to streaming and back to theatrical again.

But as much as the summer’s movies were about franchises long ago, the studio has one eye very much on the future. It is working with up-and-coming filmmakers on streaming features...

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Smile 2.

Writer/Director Parker Finn goes bigger and harder in every way when it comes to the horror in Smile 2. That includes the film’s finale, topping the original’s ghastly monstrosity reveal on a much larger scale.

The sequel follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events right as she’s preparing to embark on a world tour.

Smile 2, leaning harder into its R-rating this round, doesn’t waste any time addressing the fate of Joel (Kyle Gallner), the kind police officer who received the horrific curse at the end of Smile. Any hopes that Joel would take center stage in Smile 2 were quelled immediately with the hyper-violent opening sequence that saw his character suffer a rather gruesome demise, but not before passing his affliction to drug dealer Lewis Fregoli...

Alien: Romulus released this past August to become a massive success, both critically and financially. The film earned $350.7 million on an $80 million budget as well as an 80% critic rating and an 85% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With the franchise celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year the popular sci-fi horror series Alien has one more surprise that is certain to intrigue, confuse and even delight fans.

The film is set to release on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Uhd on December 1st. But what is most surprising is the announcement of a limited edition VHS (Video Home System) release with a 4×3 aspect ratio.

A promotional statement for the Alien: Romulus VHS reads:

“An ultimate movie collector’s dream, the fully functioning VHS tape was created in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the legendary Alien franchise, the box features artwork by renowned artist Matt Ferguson.“

For those unaware, VHS was a video...

Now it’s official. Netflix has confirmed it is moving forward with a second season of anthology series Beef, and also confirmed, as we previously reported, that Oscar Isaac (Scenes From A Marriage), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), Charles Melton (May December) and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) will star in the upcoming installment.

In Season 2, a young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner. Further Season 2 details will be revealed at a later time.

The first season of Beef starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, premiered in 2023 and went on to win a slew of awards including eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Gotham Awards, two Film Independent Spirit Awards, two SAG Awards, as well as PGA, WGA and AFI Honors.

“Beef” is officially moving forward with a second season at Netflix, with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny set to star.

It had long been rumored that a second season of the series was moving forward but nothing had been officially confirmed until now. The official logline for the new season states, “A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.”

The season will consist of eight 30-minute episodes. Lee Sung Jin returns as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and Jake Schreier also executive produce. A24 is the studio.

The first season of “Beef” starred Wong and Yeun as two people involved in a road rage incident that quickly escalates and disrupts both of their lives. The series debuted...

Blumhouse has unveiled insights into how Americans enjoy horror films throughout the year with a recent survey conducted by Sage Outcomes. They polled 3,000 participants to understand their preferences and habits concerning horror movies.

Interestingly, a substantial 44% of those questioned consider themselves hardcore fans of horror, indulging in the genre across all seasons, not just during the spooky times of Halloween. In contrast, a mere 6% reserve their horror movie watching for the Halloween season alone.

The study also highlighted how perceptions of the genre have evolved. 45% of respondents believe that horror films have gotten better over time.

This improvement is attributed to several factors: 49% credit enhanced production quality, 44% point to advancements in technology and special effects, and 39% appreciate the more original and creative ideas now prevalent in the genre.

A peek into the early horror experiences of fans shows that 52% started watching scary movies before they turned 12, often introduced by family members.

A new study sheds light on horror movie viewing habits in America. Research commissioned by the production company Blumhouse surveyed 3,000 people about their horror film consumption. The results showed that many people watch horror movies regularly, not just around Halloween.

In fact, 44% of those surveyed identified as dedicated horror fans who watch scary movies throughout the year. Only 6% limit their viewing to Halloween season. The research also found that appreciation for the genre has grown more sophisticated over time. 45% believe horror films have improved in quality since first becoming mainstream. Respondents cited better production values, special effects, and storytelling compared to earlier films.

The study provides insights into how lifelong fandom often begins. More than half of participants started watching horror movies before age 12. Family also plays a big role, especially for younger viewers. 42% of millennials and 30% of Gen Z said family introduced them to horror films as kids. Classics like “Halloween,...

Through a survey of 3,000 Americans, Blumhouse has released a study revealing the viewing habits of horror fans as well as their favorite films and subgenres.

Of those surveyed, 44% identified as die-hard horror fans, consuming the genre all year round, while only 6% wait until Halloween to throw on their favorite scary movie.

45% of respondents feel horror movies have improved since their introduction into the mainstream film market. Of that 45%, 49% said the improvements stem from better production quality, 44% said the improvements are due to advanced technology and special effects and 39% acredited more original and creative concepts.

As for when horror fans first fell in love with the genre, 52% started watching scary movies before age 12. 42% of Millennials and 30% of Gen Z participants said they first got into horror after being introduced to the genre by a family member.

The most cited first horror movies watched were “Halloween,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “The Exorcist,...

America’s obsession with extraterrestrial beings gave birth to the alien invasion trope in the genre of science fiction films, serving as both a reflection of cultural anxieties and a vehicle for exploring profound existential questions. Emerging in the mid-20th century, particularly during the Cold War, these films tapped into fears of the unknown, foreign threats, and the potential consequences of technological advancement. These films cast aliens as vicious invaders hellbent on humanity’s annihilation or innocuous intergalactic travelers victimized by our own inhumanity to strangers.

Films such as “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951), “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978), “Alien” (1979), “Independence Day” (1996), “Cloverfield” (2008), and “Arrival” (2016) illustrate how the genre mirrored societal concerns while also probing deeper questions about identity, morality, and humanity’s place in the universe. This enduring trope has evolved, adapting to contemporary issues while remaining a captivating element of American popular films, highlighting our fascination...