Halloween is here, which means it’s time to get going on watching classic Halloween movies. If you’re crunched for time and need a cheat-sheet as to where to stream the best of the best, we’ve got you. Below we’ve rounded up a list of where to stream 15 classic Halloween movies right now. This includes true icons like the original “Halloween” and “Scream,” family friendly fare like “Halloweentown” and “Nightmare Before Christmas” and unforgettable ‘80s slashers that’ll have you hiding under your blanket.
Check out our list below, if you dare.
Compass International Pictures/Aquarius Releasing “Halloween” (1978)
Streaming on AMC+ and Fubo
The Og. The classic. The icon. John Carpenter’s “Halloween” was a small-budget indie that spawned a franchise as slow-moving serial killer Michael Myers tormented the sleepy town of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night. Jamie Lee Curtis achieved “scream queen” status with her turn...
Check out our list below, if you dare.
Compass International Pictures/Aquarius Releasing “Halloween” (1978)
Streaming on AMC+ and Fubo
The Og. The classic. The icon. John Carpenter’s “Halloween” was a small-budget indie that spawned a franchise as slow-moving serial killer Michael Myers tormented the sleepy town of Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night. Jamie Lee Curtis achieved “scream queen” status with her turn...
- 10/31/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The Simpsons’ annual “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween specials were a seasonal highlight and a strong opportunity for the animated series to truly let loose and explore radical riffs on celebrated horror touchstones like The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and even classic genre archetypes like King Kong and The Twilight Zone. It’s appreciated that The Simpsons hasn’t turned its back on this annual tradition and that it’s still going strong. There are now more “Treehouse of Horror” episodes than there are days in October. Now, despite the pedigree of the “Treehouse of Horror” specials, they’ve become increasingly inconsistent and lazy in many regards, much like The Simpsons as a whole.
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” entries now just tackle the biggest pop culture trends, rather than explicitly telling horror stories. Instead of episodes that are focused on successful horror films from the past few years like Smile,...
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” entries now just tackle the biggest pop culture trends, rather than explicitly telling horror stories. Instead of episodes that are focused on successful horror films from the past few years like Smile,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stephen King is one of the most celebrated and iconic horror writers of all time, but he's also a storyteller whose work has been adapted into dozens of movies and TV shows with, shall we say, mixed results. While some of the very best films of all time are based on King's work like "The Shining" and "The Shawshank Redemption," there are plenty of utter trash movies that have a "based on the novel by Stephen King" credit. Still, even if they may be a toss coin in terms of quality a lot of the time, any new Stephen King adaptation is at least worth paying attention to.
With Halloween finally upon us, spooky movies and shows are dominating the streaming charts for every platform out there, including Max. Indeed, the streamer formerly known as HBO Max has a variety of creepy titles residing in its current top 10, ranging from...
With Halloween finally upon us, spooky movies and shows are dominating the streaming charts for every platform out there, including Max. Indeed, the streamer formerly known as HBO Max has a variety of creepy titles residing in its current top 10, ranging from...
- 10/31/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Popularly known for being the master of horror and suspense, with a number of spine-tingling tales under his belt, even Stephen King was once blindsided by unexpected enchantment. Reading J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book, King claimed to be “moderately impressed” with it. Well, it’s hardly the reaction you’d expect from a literary giant, towards a beloved piece of literature.
Stephen King on CBS’ Saturday Morning show
However, fate took a turn when a major road accident left Stephen King bedridden on painkillers, and he found himself committing to the rest of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding saga. What followed was a magical transformation, as King became not just a reader, but an avid fan, showering praises on Rowling for being a literary genius.
A Serious Road Accident Led Stephen King to Unravel the Magic of Harry Potter
Initially, when readers approach a piece of literature, they often seem skeptical about it.
Stephen King on CBS’ Saturday Morning show
However, fate took a turn when a major road accident left Stephen King bedridden on painkillers, and he found himself committing to the rest of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding saga. What followed was a magical transformation, as King became not just a reader, but an avid fan, showering praises on Rowling for being a literary genius.
A Serious Road Accident Led Stephen King to Unravel the Magic of Harry Potter
Initially, when readers approach a piece of literature, they often seem skeptical about it.
- 10/31/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
What’s it like to be the spine-chilling child in a scary film? In a Halloween special, we speak to the girl who played a demonic telepath in Village of the Damned – and the star of homicidal-virus shocker The Children
When Danielle Keaton was seven, her homework was to open her eyes as wide as possible and stare. She had just secured a role in director John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned – a horror film about inhuman psychic children with violent tendencies – and had to perfect her creepy glare. “We had to practise not blinking for a very long time,” says the actor and coach, now 38 and based in LA. “We would have to look in a mirror and hold the stare without laughing.” On set, the children would have staring contests with Superman star Christopher Reeve.
As the spooky season enshrouds us like mist on a mountaintop, many...
When Danielle Keaton was seven, her homework was to open her eyes as wide as possible and stare. She had just secured a role in director John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned – a horror film about inhuman psychic children with violent tendencies – and had to perfect her creepy glare. “We had to practise not blinking for a very long time,” says the actor and coach, now 38 and based in LA. “We would have to look in a mirror and hold the stare without laughing.” On set, the children would have staring contests with Superman star Christopher Reeve.
As the spooky season enshrouds us like mist on a mountaintop, many...
- 10/30/2024
- by Amelia Tait
- The Guardian - Film News
Certain names are synonymous with horror. Hollywood has titans of terror from John Carpenter to Wes Craven, but there is only one “King of Horror,” Stephen King.
The man has a once-in-a-generation level of talent that he has been using to terrorize society since his first short story, “I Was a Teenage Grave Robber.” Since then, his writing catalog has grown quite a bit.
By a bit, I mean Stephen King has written around sixty-five novels and has eighty-five movie credits to his name. At some point, you must ask yourself, what’s going on in Stephen King’s head? The ultra-prolific Ryan Murphy has nothing on this legend.
(Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, CBS, 20th Century Studios, Warner Bros./Screenshots)
Whether it’s Richard Bachman, John Swithen, or Beryl Evans, whatever name King publishes under, his stories continue to set the bar for horror. And it’s just not...
The man has a once-in-a-generation level of talent that he has been using to terrorize society since his first short story, “I Was a Teenage Grave Robber.” Since then, his writing catalog has grown quite a bit.
By a bit, I mean Stephen King has written around sixty-five novels and has eighty-five movie credits to his name. At some point, you must ask yourself, what’s going on in Stephen King’s head? The ultra-prolific Ryan Murphy has nothing on this legend.
(Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, CBS, 20th Century Studios, Warner Bros./Screenshots)
Whether it’s Richard Bachman, John Swithen, or Beryl Evans, whatever name King publishes under, his stories continue to set the bar for horror. And it’s just not...
- 10/30/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” episodes may not seem so scary today compared to *gestures to literally everything going in the world*. But for those of us who grew up with the show, the horror-themed programming often exposed our impressionable minds to macabre themes that were wholly new to us. For example, there are a whole lot of people who saw “The Shinning” as kids long before they ever saw The Shining.
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Recently, a Simpsons fan on social media asked their followers: “Is there a Treehouse of Horror moment that genuinely scared you?” The answer was a resounding “yes.”
One person shared that they were frightened when “Devil Flanders gets pissed” in the “Devil and Homer Simpson” segment of “Treehouse of Horror IV.” After Homer taunts Lucifer/Flanders, he turns into a giant Fantasia-esque demon. The suddenness of the transformation, and the revelation that Flanders’ devilish alter-ego is genuinely threatening,...
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Recently, a Simpsons fan on social media asked their followers: “Is there a Treehouse of Horror moment that genuinely scared you?” The answer was a resounding “yes.”
One person shared that they were frightened when “Devil Flanders gets pissed” in the “Devil and Homer Simpson” segment of “Treehouse of Horror IV.” After Homer taunts Lucifer/Flanders, he turns into a giant Fantasia-esque demon. The suddenness of the transformation, and the revelation that Flanders’ devilish alter-ego is genuinely threatening,...
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
If you’re staying in on Halloween, cable television has plenty of tricks and treats in store. The TV listings for Thursday, October 31, include lineups devoted to Stephen King, M. Night Shyamalan, and Rob Zombie; marathons of reality shows and competitions; and The Simpsons’ first 33 “Treehouse of Horror” episodes. From hardcore horror to family fun, there’s something for everyone on Thursday night. Check out some highlights below, and be advised that all times listen are Eastern. Animal Planet: Mysterious Creatures marathon From 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Animal Planet is on a Mysterious Creatures With Forrest Galante kick, with the TV host investigating a myths of lake monster, reports of a wolf-like creature, legend of a 60-foot snake, and more. BBC America: Stephen King adaptations Starting at 8:15 a.m., BBC America is devoting itself to adaptations of Stephen King stories. Think The Dark Tower, Christine, The Shining,...
- 10/29/2024
- TV Insider
Stephen King’s The Shining is all the proof you need to accept the fact that words on a page can haunt you for days. The timeless horror novel had readers sweating with dread and anticipation yet they couldn’t stop and the pages kept turning. When Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation came out, it impressed Steven Spielberg to the point where he watched it about 25 times. On the other hand, Clint Eastwood was not a fan.
Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
This stark difference between the reception by two exquisite personalities of the entertainment industry resembles the mixed reviews received by The Shining (1980). In fact, Clint Eastwood even went as far as to call it a giant failure that’s not terrifying at all.
Clint Eastwood Pokes Fun at The Shining’s Poster Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
Stanley Kubrick’s...
Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
This stark difference between the reception by two exquisite personalities of the entertainment industry resembles the mixed reviews received by The Shining (1980). In fact, Clint Eastwood even went as far as to call it a giant failure that’s not terrifying at all.
Clint Eastwood Pokes Fun at The Shining’s Poster Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can (1980) | Credits: Warner Bros.
Stanley Kubrick’s...
- 10/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
This article contains discussions of sexual assault.
If there's one thing Stephen King knows pretty well, it's villains. The prolific horror author has been writing basically nonstop since he released "Carrie," his debut novel, back in 1974, and his work has been endlessly adapted for both the big and small screen. In 2009, he even compiled a list of his favorite villains that he didn't create, and it's a pretty solid rundown — which certainly isn't surprising.
From literary icons to on-screen favorites to a villain with a confusingly familiar name — I'll clarify that whole thing when we arrive at that point — here are Stephen King's top ten villains of all time, whom he ranked for Entertainment Weekly at the close of the aughts. King ranked his top 10 from "least villainous" to "most villainous," apparently, so we've preserved that order here.
Read more: The 50 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters Ranked
Max Cady From Cape Fear...
If there's one thing Stephen King knows pretty well, it's villains. The prolific horror author has been writing basically nonstop since he released "Carrie," his debut novel, back in 1974, and his work has been endlessly adapted for both the big and small screen. In 2009, he even compiled a list of his favorite villains that he didn't create, and it's a pretty solid rundown — which certainly isn't surprising.
From literary icons to on-screen favorites to a villain with a confusingly familiar name — I'll clarify that whole thing when we arrive at that point — here are Stephen King's top ten villains of all time, whom he ranked for Entertainment Weekly at the close of the aughts. King ranked his top 10 from "least villainous" to "most villainous," apparently, so we've preserved that order here.
Read more: The 50 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters Ranked
Max Cady From Cape Fear...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Jack Nicholson’s son, Ray, frightened fans as he grinned in his new film Smile 2, oddly resembling his father from The Shining.
The Smile 2 actor is a mirror image of his father from the 1980 thriller in his new film.
The scene of Jack breaking through a bathroom door with an ax in Stephen King’s famed film is forever ingrained into the minds of audiences – and now Ray is too.
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Ray, who plays Paul in the horror movie, takes on the character of the dead boyfriend of pop star Skye Riley, appearing in disturbing visions and flashbacks.
At the movie’s premiere, Ray, 32, said that his 87-year-old father was his “inspiration.”
Additionally, the actor noted how he studied his father, using him as an influence within his career.
“I ate dinner with him every night,...
The Smile 2 actor is a mirror image of his father from the 1980 thriller in his new film.
The scene of Jack breaking through a bathroom door with an ax in Stephen King’s famed film is forever ingrained into the minds of audiences – and now Ray is too.
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Ray, who plays Paul in the horror movie, takes on the character of the dead boyfriend of pop star Skye Riley, appearing in disturbing visions and flashbacks.
At the movie’s premiere, Ray, 32, said that his 87-year-old father was his “inspiration.”
Additionally, the actor noted how he studied his father, using him as an influence within his career.
“I ate dinner with him every night,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Kayleigh Donachie
- Uinterview
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At the dawn of the 1980s, Warner Bros. had two major in-house artists who could do just about anything they wanted. One was a movie star, the other a filmmaking genius, and they couldn't have been more different in aesthetic or temperament.
Clint Eastwood was a television star who found big-screen success by making Spaghetti Westerns in Europe with an upstart named Sergio Leone before becoming the avatar of the angry, Miranda rights-burdened American police officer as "Dirty Harry." Stanley Kubrick was a Bronx born-and-bred autodidact who found his love for filmmaking via photography; after a string of critical successes with "Paths of Glory," "Loilita" and "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," he was hailed as a visionary for the groundbreaking "2001: A Space Odyssey," upon which he became renowned for his perfectionism and technical boundary pushing.
At the dawn of the 1980s, Warner Bros. had two major in-house artists who could do just about anything they wanted. One was a movie star, the other a filmmaking genius, and they couldn't have been more different in aesthetic or temperament.
Clint Eastwood was a television star who found big-screen success by making Spaghetti Westerns in Europe with an upstart named Sergio Leone before becoming the avatar of the angry, Miranda rights-burdened American police officer as "Dirty Harry." Stanley Kubrick was a Bronx born-and-bred autodidact who found his love for filmmaking via photography; after a string of critical successes with "Paths of Glory," "Loilita" and "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," he was hailed as a visionary for the groundbreaking "2001: A Space Odyssey," upon which he became renowned for his perfectionism and technical boundary pushing.
- 10/28/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Although Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film "The Shining" is frequently cited as one of the scariest films of all time, it's widely known that Stephen King — who wrote the 1977 novel on which it's based — hates it. Kubrick famously altered several details of King's book, and the author felt that the changes were arbitrary at best and insulting at worst. King wrote his story as the tale of an ordinary man who was gradually driven to madness. King expressed interest in gentler actors like Martin Sheen or Michael Moriarty for the role of Jack Torrance, feeling they would be sympathetic immediately. Kubrick, however, cast Jack Nicholson in the role, and King felt that Nicholson was already unstable from the jump. With Nicholson, it wasn't a tale of a sane man going insane, but an already-insane man cracking open.
Kubrick, however, was already granted permission by Warner Bros., so he went ahead...
Kubrick, however, was already granted permission by Warner Bros., so he went ahead...
- 10/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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!
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!
- 10/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
My Husband Won’t Stop Pranking Me — Help!
Dear Remy,
I am this close to moving into a tent in the backyard. My husband, once a dashing soap star on a Canadian show (filmed in Vancouver, so he was away for months at a time), has taken an alarming turn since his career hit a post-covid slump. With no auditions sticking, he’s decided his true calling is as a YouTube prankster. And guess who’s his unwilling co-star? Me.
In the past two weeks, I’ve been drenched by a water balloon while stepping out of the shower, found fake spiders in my coffee cup and opened our front door to discover what appeared to be a life-size effigy of the two little girls from The Shining staring at me. The neighbors don’t stop by anymore — not since my husband rigged our garage to look like a sinkhole...
Dear Remy,
I am this close to moving into a tent in the backyard. My husband, once a dashing soap star on a Canadian show (filmed in Vancouver, so he was away for months at a time), has taken an alarming turn since his career hit a post-covid slump. With no auditions sticking, he’s decided his true calling is as a YouTube prankster. And guess who’s his unwilling co-star? Me.
In the past two weeks, I’ve been drenched by a water balloon while stepping out of the shower, found fake spiders in my coffee cup and opened our front door to discover what appeared to be a life-size effigy of the two little girls from The Shining staring at me. The neighbors don’t stop by anymore — not since my husband rigged our garage to look like a sinkhole...
- 10/26/2024
- by Remy Blumenfeld
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Abigail)
The start of the home invasion in The Strangers (2008)
I don’t think anyone took a breath the entire scene. We collectively gasped when he appears behind her and we all screamed when she opens the shades and sees him up close on the other side of the window. It’s a masterfully orchestrated scene, from the use of handheld long takes to the haunting Joanna Newsom song and Liv Tyler’s pitch-perfect performance. From this scene on, all the idle whispering and chatter disappeared as the movie held the audience by the throat.
Leigh Whannell (Wolf Man)
The blood test in The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982)
The blood test scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing is a high water mark of terror for me. Kurt Russell’s character MacReady is using a flamethrower to heat up a wire and then stab it into...
The start of the home invasion in The Strangers (2008)
I don’t think anyone took a breath the entire scene. We collectively gasped when he appears behind her and we all screamed when she opens the shades and sees him up close on the other side of the window. It’s a masterfully orchestrated scene, from the use of handheld long takes to the haunting Joanna Newsom song and Liv Tyler’s pitch-perfect performance. From this scene on, all the idle whispering and chatter disappeared as the movie held the audience by the throat.
Leigh Whannell (Wolf Man)
The blood test in The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982)
The blood test scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing is a high water mark of terror for me. Kurt Russell’s character MacReady is using a flamethrower to heat up a wire and then stab it into...
- 10/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Wahlberg had a memorable experience working with Jack Nicholson in the 2006 Oscar-winning film The Departed. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film featured an all-star cast including Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Wahlberg, who played the hot-headed Staff Sergeant Dignam.
Mark Wahlberg in The Departed | Credit: Warner Bros.
Wahlberg’s character became known for his abrasive interactions throughout the film. In a recent interview, he revealed that he attempted to improvise in his scene with Nicholson, but his efforts were quickly shut down by the veteran Hollywood star.
Mark Wahlberg Recalled Getting Shut Down by Jack Nicholson During The Departed
Embodying the role of the hothead and foul-mouth Staff Sergeant Dignam, The Departed features one of the most acclaimed performances of Mark Wahlberg’s career, earning him his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
A still from The Departed | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
In a recent interview,...
Mark Wahlberg in The Departed | Credit: Warner Bros.
Wahlberg’s character became known for his abrasive interactions throughout the film. In a recent interview, he revealed that he attempted to improvise in his scene with Nicholson, but his efforts were quickly shut down by the veteran Hollywood star.
Mark Wahlberg Recalled Getting Shut Down by Jack Nicholson During The Departed
Embodying the role of the hothead and foul-mouth Staff Sergeant Dignam, The Departed features one of the most acclaimed performances of Mark Wahlberg’s career, earning him his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
A still from The Departed | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
In a recent interview,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
This Halloween season, Uckfield’s cherished Picture House Cinema is hosting its annual Horrorthon, an event featuring some of the most iconic horror films across multiple days leading up to October 31. Horror fans can expect everything from timeless classics like The Exorcist and A Nightmare on Elm Street to cult favourites such as Beetlejuice and Shaun of the Dead, all shown in the atmospheric surroundings of this historic cinema. The Horrorthon begins Saturday, 26 October and continues through to Saturday, 2 November, offering an ideal way for fans to celebrate Halloween in style.
This year’s Horrorthon line-up is packed with films for every kind of horror fan. Each showing will take place in one of the Picture House’s vintage-inspired screens, including the intimate VIP Lounge, opened in 2020, where audiences can enjoy a more exclusive setting.
Adding a unique experience to the Horrorthon, Longlegs will be shown on Sunday, 27 October, complete...
This year’s Horrorthon line-up is packed with films for every kind of horror fan. Each showing will take place in one of the Picture House’s vintage-inspired screens, including the intimate VIP Lounge, opened in 2020, where audiences can enjoy a more exclusive setting.
Adding a unique experience to the Horrorthon, Longlegs will be shown on Sunday, 27 October, complete...
- 10/25/2024
- by Emily Bennett
- Love Horror
When it comes to ’80s horror, classics like The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th often steal the spotlight.
But for every iconic slasher and haunted hotel, there’s a treasure trove of forgotten horror films waiting in the shadows, ready to be rediscovered.
These aren’t the movies everyone talks about at Halloween parties — they’re the ones you stumbled upon at the video store, rented on a whim, and then never forgot.
(Universal Pictures/Screenshot)
From blood-soaked summer camps and sinister sororities to mind-bending nightmares and haunted mansions, the ’80s delivered a golden era of inventive, over-the-top horror.
And while Freddy and Jason were busy hogging the limelight, there were plenty of other creepy gems flying under the radar.
Whether you’re looking for gory slashers, supernatural chills, or just something gloriously weird, TV Fanatic has got you covered!
So, grab your popcorn, turn off the lights,...
But for every iconic slasher and haunted hotel, there’s a treasure trove of forgotten horror films waiting in the shadows, ready to be rediscovered.
These aren’t the movies everyone talks about at Halloween parties — they’re the ones you stumbled upon at the video store, rented on a whim, and then never forgot.
(Universal Pictures/Screenshot)
From blood-soaked summer camps and sinister sororities to mind-bending nightmares and haunted mansions, the ’80s delivered a golden era of inventive, over-the-top horror.
And while Freddy and Jason were busy hogging the limelight, there were plenty of other creepy gems flying under the radar.
Whether you’re looking for gory slashers, supernatural chills, or just something gloriously weird, TV Fanatic has got you covered!
So, grab your popcorn, turn off the lights,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Smile and Smile 2.
Trauma has always been a staple of the horror genre. In his classic (1977) novel The Shining, Stephen King wrote, “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” No modern genre creator embodies the darker side of this aphorism like Parker Finn. The writer/director’s burgeoning Smile franchise brings suffering to life with an apparition that feeds on the pain we carry inside us. And unlike the more hopeful messages in modern trauma allegories, Finn’s monsters too often emerge victorious.
Smile follows Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon), a psychiatrist who works long hours helping her patients to avoid addressing her own mental health. When Rose witnesses a particularly brutal suicide, she becomes the new target for a terrifying creature that delights in twisting her sense of reality. This cruel beast exacerbates...
Trauma has always been a staple of the horror genre. In his classic (1977) novel The Shining, Stephen King wrote, “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” No modern genre creator embodies the darker side of this aphorism like Parker Finn. The writer/director’s burgeoning Smile franchise brings suffering to life with an apparition that feeds on the pain we carry inside us. And unlike the more hopeful messages in modern trauma allegories, Finn’s monsters too often emerge victorious.
Smile follows Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon), a psychiatrist who works long hours helping her patients to avoid addressing her own mental health. When Rose witnesses a particularly brutal suicide, she becomes the new target for a terrifying creature that delights in twisting her sense of reality. This cruel beast exacerbates...
- 10/23/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Some very exciting news for horror fans this evening, as Mike Flanagan is re-teaming with Stephen King for a new small-screen adaptation of the legendary's author's first novel, Carrie.
Deadline reports that the pair - who recently collaborated on the upcoming The Life of Chuck - are developing the supernatural coming-of-rage tale as an eight-episode series for Amazon, with Flanagan on board as showrunner and exec producer.
Brian De Palma's 1976 take on the book is widely viewed as one of the better King adaptations, with Sissy Spacek delivering a terrifying and tragic turn as the title character, who begins to manifest destructive telekinetic abilities after being relentlessly bullied by her classmates and tormented by her domineering religious fanatic mother. John Travolta, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley and William Katt also starred.
The movie's climactic bloodbath is often hailed as one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
Deadline reports that the pair - who recently collaborated on the upcoming The Life of Chuck - are developing the supernatural coming-of-rage tale as an eight-episode series for Amazon, with Flanagan on board as showrunner and exec producer.
Brian De Palma's 1976 take on the book is widely viewed as one of the better King adaptations, with Sissy Spacek delivering a terrifying and tragic turn as the title character, who begins to manifest destructive telekinetic abilities after being relentlessly bullied by her classmates and tormented by her domineering religious fanatic mother. John Travolta, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley and William Katt also starred.
The movie's climactic bloodbath is often hailed as one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
- 10/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It's hard to be down in the dumps when the start of the work week brings the news that horror maestro and Stephen King aficionado Mike Flanagan has been tapped to adapt the King's monumental first novel, "Carrie," as a TV series. Flanagan has consistently knocked it out of the park with his adaptations of King's work, like turning the seemingly unadaptable "Gerald's Game" into one of the best King movies ever made and doing the impossible with "Doctor Sleep" by bridging King's novel with the imagery of Stanley Kubrick's take on "The Shining." As of publication, Flanagan is set to release "The Life of Chuck" in 2025 after a successful premiere out of the Toronto International Film Festival, and is working to crack the script for his take on "The Dark Tower." Flanagan is a magician when it comes to picking and choosing which aspects of King's books to...
- 10/22/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
This past weekend, Peacock and Blumhouse joined forces for a Halloween horror takeover at The Lodge at the iconic Stanley Hotel. The two-night special “Overnightmare” event lets guests choose their fear experience, with this Bloody Disgusting correspondent going all in on the max-level “Insidious” experience and living to tell about it.
Located in Estes Park, Colorado, the Stanley Hotel is the inspiration behind Stephen King’s classic horror novel The Shining, and the sold-out inaugural Overnightmare event delivered a unique, immersive, horror-filled experience that took full advantage of the iconic horror setting. The event began well before arrival: choosing your horror adventure.
Attendees had to sign waivers for participation, choose from a list of activities, and, more importantly, choose which fear experience to endure, each one themed to one of four Blumhouse films—Insidious, The Purge, Freaky, and Happy Death Day. Insidious promises the most intense scares for those seeking maximum thrills,...
Located in Estes Park, Colorado, the Stanley Hotel is the inspiration behind Stephen King’s classic horror novel The Shining, and the sold-out inaugural Overnightmare event delivered a unique, immersive, horror-filled experience that took full advantage of the iconic horror setting. The event began well before arrival: choosing your horror adventure.
Attendees had to sign waivers for participation, choose from a list of activities, and, more importantly, choose which fear experience to endure, each one themed to one of four Blumhouse films—Insidious, The Purge, Freaky, and Happy Death Day. Insidious promises the most intense scares for those seeking maximum thrills,...
- 10/22/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sometimes, celebrities clash in amusing ways. Jack Nicholson and Stanley Kubrick might be most widely known today for their work on The Shining. On one level, the two cinematic icons seemed to get along. But Nicholson once made Kubrick extremely upset when Nicholson left the production for a while for reasons that were less than honorable.
Why Jack Nicholson left the set of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, electrician Bob Tanswell discussed his experiences working on The Shining. “I’d heard of Stanley Kubrick but didn’t realize how special he was,” he said. “He’d do 150 takes of a simple scene.”
“One time, Jack said he had done his back in and needed a few days off,” Tanswell added. “That’s a lot of time when you’re shooting a big film, but Stanley said, ‘Ok.’ The next day, we were in the...
Why Jack Nicholson left the set of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’
During a 2016 interview with The Guardian, electrician Bob Tanswell discussed his experiences working on The Shining. “I’d heard of Stanley Kubrick but didn’t realize how special he was,” he said. “He’d do 150 takes of a simple scene.”
“One time, Jack said he had done his back in and needed a few days off,” Tanswell added. “That’s a lot of time when you’re shooting a big film, but Stanley said, ‘Ok.’ The next day, we were in the...
- 10/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The scariest thing about The Stanley Hotel (the inspiration for The Overlook in “The Shining”) isn’t room 217 or the ghostly sightings that occasionally crop up among visitors. It’s the free-floating foundation that allowed original owner Freelan Stanley to build a hotel on a mountain. As the mountain shifts, the foundation is shored up with… wedges of wood. It’s enough to send you screaming into the nearest hedge maze.
“The Shining” legacy hangs heavy over The Stanley; room 217 is booked for the next eight years. But in many ways, the 1997 three-part miniseries (Stephen King’s exactingly faithful adaptation of his book that served as his corrective to Stanley Kubrick’s movie) has had the most lasting impact. The hotel’s original “wedding color” palette wasn’t quite the vibe King had in mind, so he designed green wallpaper and had the plaster pillars painted to look like wood,...
“The Shining” legacy hangs heavy over The Stanley; room 217 is booked for the next eight years. But in many ways, the 1997 three-part miniseries (Stephen King’s exactingly faithful adaptation of his book that served as his corrective to Stanley Kubrick’s movie) has had the most lasting impact. The hotel’s original “wedding color” palette wasn’t quite the vibe King had in mind, so he designed green wallpaper and had the plaster pillars painted to look like wood,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
When Mike Flanagan and Stephen King join forces, it’s game over for their competitors in the horror film universe. Over the years, the legendary author and the veteran filmmaker have worked on a couple of projects that have received incredible ratings from critics. But Flanagan clearly isn’t done with bringing out on-screen adaptations of King’s stories.
Mike Flanagan | Credits: @flanaganfilm via Instagram
The 46-year-old filmmaker has already produced a few critically acclaimed series like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. The word on the street is that Flanagan’s next series will feature a classic Stephen King story that has already seen box office success, twice!
Mike Flanagan is currently laying the groundwork for an adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie Mike Flanagan and the cast of The Fall of the House of Usher...
Mike Flanagan | Credits: @flanaganfilm via Instagram
The 46-year-old filmmaker has already produced a few critically acclaimed series like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. The word on the street is that Flanagan’s next series will feature a classic Stephen King story that has already seen box office success, twice!
Mike Flanagan is currently laying the groundwork for an adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie Mike Flanagan and the cast of The Fall of the House of Usher...
- 10/21/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
In the last two weeks of October, a witchy watch or two are in order with the approach of Halloween and the days after. Luckily, several witch movies are available to stream across the various platforms available.
While Wicked Part 1 won’t hit Peacock for streaming until 2025, the film’s upcoming November release might also put viewers in a magical mood.The Wizard of Oz, Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus and more are included in the list below.
Related: Top 50 Halloween Movies Photo Gallery: Creepy Classics From ‘Psycho,’ ‘The Shining’ To ‘Scream’ & ‘Get Out’...
While Wicked Part 1 won’t hit Peacock for streaming until 2025, the film’s upcoming November release might also put viewers in a magical mood.The Wizard of Oz, Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus and more are included in the list below.
Related: Top 50 Halloween Movies Photo Gallery: Creepy Classics From ‘Psycho,’ ‘The Shining’ To ‘Scream’ & ‘Get Out’...
- 10/21/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to dive back into the messy world of one sheltered, telekinetic teen!
Deadline reported today that an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel Carrie will soon be headed to the small screen.
The eight-episode limited series will be helmed by longtime King acolyte Mike Flanagan.
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
King’s literary debut is half a century old, and it’s been adapted multiple times already.
The most famous version, of course, is the 1976 Brian DePalma film starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, and John Travolta.
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An ill-conceived sequel hit theaters in 1999, followed by two remakes (2002 and 2013) that also failed to make much of a splash.
Deadline reported today that an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel Carrie will soon be headed to the small screen.
The eight-episode limited series will be helmed by longtime King acolyte Mike Flanagan.
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
King’s literary debut is half a century old, and it’s been adapted multiple times already.
The most famous version, of course, is the 1976 Brian DePalma film starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, and John Travolta.
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An ill-conceived sequel hit theaters in 1999, followed by two remakes (2002 and 2013) that also failed to make much of a splash.
- 10/21/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
One of horror's most famous and influential stories is receiving its most significant adaptation in years, and we couldn't possibly think of anyone more suited for the task. Mike Flanagan has made a career out of taking prolific author Stephen King's written words and spinning them into live-action gold, from 2017's "Gerald's Game" all the way to his well-received prequel to "The Shining" with "Doctor Sleep" in 2019. Along the way, Flanagan has also built himself a veritable television empire, debuting multiple spine-tingling limited series for Netflix in the span of just a few years. This latest news brings together the best of both worlds, as Deadline reports that Flanagan is setting his sights on a series adaptation of "Carrie" -- the very first (and arguably most daunting) of all of King's works.
According to the report, Flanagan will be spearheading an 8-episode series for Prime Video that will attempt...
According to the report, Flanagan will be spearheading an 8-episode series for Prime Video that will attempt...
- 10/21/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Mike Flanagan has his sights set on another classic piece of IP: “Carrie.”
The “Doctor Sleep” and “Exorcist” filmmaker is adapting Stephen King’s novel for an eight-episode series at Prime Video, IndieWire has confirmed. King’s “Carrie” was first brought to the screen by Brian De Palma in 1976. There was a sequel film, “The Rage: Carrie 2” (1999), and a 2013 remake of the original “Carrie” starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.
“Carrie” centers on a teenager who has a sheltered life in part due to her controlling mother. Yet the titular Carrie soon realizes that the torment she has endured both at home and at school with her bullying peers has heightened her hyperkinetic powers, and a revenge plan is brewed….
The official logline for the series teased that the show will be a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent...
The “Doctor Sleep” and “Exorcist” filmmaker is adapting Stephen King’s novel for an eight-episode series at Prime Video, IndieWire has confirmed. King’s “Carrie” was first brought to the screen by Brian De Palma in 1976. There was a sequel film, “The Rage: Carrie 2” (1999), and a 2013 remake of the original “Carrie” starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.
“Carrie” centers on a teenager who has a sheltered life in part due to her controlling mother. Yet the titular Carrie soon realizes that the torment she has endured both at home and at school with her bullying peers has heightened her hyperkinetic powers, and a revenge plan is brewed….
The official logline for the series teased that the show will be a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent...
- 10/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Mike Flanagan has lined up his next project at Prime Video: The Haunting of Hill House writer/director is developing a TV adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel “Carrie,” TVLine has confirmed.
Flanagan’s version is said to be “a bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother,” according to its official description. “After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public high school, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.
Flanagan’s version is said to be “a bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother,” according to its official description. “After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public high school, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.
- 10/21/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Stephen King’s Carrie is getting another adaptation — this time in series form.
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a drama based on King’s 1974 novel, which has been the basis for four previous feature films. Mike Flanagan (Netflix’s The Haunting anthology, Doctor Sleep) is adapting the book and will serve as showrunner, executive producing with Trevor Macy of Intrepid Pictures. (Flanagan and Intrepid have overall deals at Amazon MGM Studios.)
Should it go forward, Carrie would stream on Amazon’s Prime Video.
Flanagan has adapted several of King’s works in the past, most recently The Life of Chuck, which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also wrote the screenplays for The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game (the latter with Jeff Howard). He and Macy also have rights to King’s Dark Tower novels.
Amazon MGM Studios describes the project as a...
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a drama based on King’s 1974 novel, which has been the basis for four previous feature films. Mike Flanagan (Netflix’s The Haunting anthology, Doctor Sleep) is adapting the book and will serve as showrunner, executive producing with Trevor Macy of Intrepid Pictures. (Flanagan and Intrepid have overall deals at Amazon MGM Studios.)
Should it go forward, Carrie would stream on Amazon’s Prime Video.
Flanagan has adapted several of King’s works in the past, most recently The Life of Chuck, which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also wrote the screenplays for The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game (the latter with Jeff Howard). He and Macy also have rights to King’s Dark Tower novels.
Amazon MGM Studios describes the project as a...
- 10/21/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A series adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” from horror maven Mike Flanagan is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has learned.
The series logline describes it as a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public High School, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.”
Flanagan will write and executive produce the potential series with Intrepid Picture’s Trevor Macy also serving as an executive producer. Flanagan will also serve as showrunner. Melinda Nishioka will oversee the project for Intrepid. Flanagan is currently under an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Flanagan has become of the most influential voices in the horror genre in recent years. He...
The series logline describes it as a “bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public High School, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.”
Flanagan will write and executive produce the potential series with Intrepid Picture’s Trevor Macy also serving as an executive producer. Flanagan will also serve as showrunner. Melinda Nishioka will oversee the project for Intrepid. Flanagan is currently under an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
Flanagan has become of the most influential voices in the horror genre in recent years. He...
- 10/21/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
- 10/21/2024
- by Rory Doherty
- avclub.com
As Smile 2 continues scaring up bigger audiences than its popular predecessor at the global and domestic box offices, director Parker Finn is providing some insight into the decisions that went into the making of his horror sequel.
While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Smile helmer said he “totally” cast actor Ray Nicholson in the Naomi Scott starrer as an homage to his “favorite film of all time” — Stanley Kubrick’s pioneering classic, The Shining.
“I think I’m always trying to reference The Shining,” he said.
“With Ray, he auditioned for that role. The audition was so strong. Of course, Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors of all time. I love that Ray has very strong genes, and his smile, instantly, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s like looking at a young Jack.'”
He continued, “What really struck me was how well he slipped...
While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the Smile helmer said he “totally” cast actor Ray Nicholson in the Naomi Scott starrer as an homage to his “favorite film of all time” — Stanley Kubrick’s pioneering classic, The Shining.
“I think I’m always trying to reference The Shining,” he said.
“With Ray, he auditioned for that role. The audition was so strong. Of course, Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors of all time. I love that Ray has very strong genes, and his smile, instantly, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s like looking at a young Jack.'”
He continued, “What really struck me was how well he slipped...
- 10/21/2024
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
Introduction With such stories as ‘The Shining’ and ‘Carrie’ under his belt, many associate the writer Stephen King with horror. From horror stories about killer clowns to thrillers about obsessive fans, Stephen King is considered by many as one of the masters of horror. With this title though, Stephen King is not just exclusively a horror writer since he has always written dramatic stories. Some of the most popular films that were adapted from Stephen King’s writing aren’t horror at all but are instead thoughtful and emotional dramas. From ‘Stand By Me’ to ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ to ‘The Green Mile,’ Stephen King’s non-horror stories are triumphant portrayals of friendship, life, and even death. Finding Humanity Through Friendship The non-horror stories of Stephen King have a strong focus on friendship. More than that, these stories focus on unconventional friendships and how these friendships reveal the humanity of people.
- 10/20/2024
- by Brianna Benozich
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Horror and comedy and more similar than people realize, as they both revolve around timing and violating norms. My favorite performance in a horror movie is Jack Nicholson’s scary-funny turn in The Shining. While many fans just see Nicholson’s Jack Torrance as terrifying, I think the character has comedic overtones that helped make the movie a classic.
My favorite horror movie performance is as surreal as can be
Horror isn’t always the most critically acclaimed genre, but it has given us some superb performances. Anthony Perkins in Psycho, Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs are all electrifying. However, Nicholson stands out — even among those luminaries.
In The Shining, Nicholson overacts to the point where some of his acting choices are downright surreal. That fits well with the tone of the movie, which becomes progressively more off-kilter as it goes on.
My favorite horror movie performance is as surreal as can be
Horror isn’t always the most critically acclaimed genre, but it has given us some superb performances. Anthony Perkins in Psycho, Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs are all electrifying. However, Nicholson stands out — even among those luminaries.
In The Shining, Nicholson overacts to the point where some of his acting choices are downright surreal. That fits well with the tone of the movie, which becomes progressively more off-kilter as it goes on.
- 10/20/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mike Flanagan's "Doctor Sleep" is a miracle of a movie. It's a faithful adaptation of author Stephen King's 2013 novel of the same name, which itself is a follow-up to King's novel version of "The Shining" from 1977. It's also, however, a sequel (and a bit of a legacy sequel at that) to Stanley Kubrick's 1980 cinematic adaptation of "The Shining," and it's this latter aspect which still seems staggeringly impossible to do on paper, even as Flanagan ended up deftly proving that it was very possible. After all, upon taking on "Doctor Sleep," Flanagan was facing numerous obstacles: first and foremost, a sequel to a Kubrick movie is a daunting prospect all by itself. The second, even tougher issue involves King's infamous distaste for Kubrick's film; given the disparities between Kubrick's movie and King's novel, and the fact that those differences make up the bulk of contention between author and filmmaker,...
- 10/20/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Ray Nicholson, the son of the legendary actor Jack Nicholson, recently shared insights about his connection with his father while promoting his latest horror film, Smile 2.
During the movie’s premiere on Monday, October 14, Ray, 32, spoke with Deadline, calling his father, Jack Nicholson, 87, both his “inspiration” and “hero.”
Highlighting His Differences From His Father
While discussing his father’s impact on him, Ray highlighted their differences. “We’re very different people,” Ray explained. “I was born in 1992, he was born in 1937. The things that affect me don’t necessarily affect him. Obviously, I love him. He’s my inspiration.”
Ray further added that having regular dinners with his father was an essential part of his upbringing: “I ate dinner with him every night. I studied it, that’s how I learned to be a human being. So of course we’re gonna be kind of similar.”
Ray also shared...
During the movie’s premiere on Monday, October 14, Ray, 32, spoke with Deadline, calling his father, Jack Nicholson, 87, both his “inspiration” and “hero.”
Highlighting His Differences From His Father
While discussing his father’s impact on him, Ray highlighted their differences. “We’re very different people,” Ray explained. “I was born in 1992, he was born in 1937. The things that affect me don’t necessarily affect him. Obviously, I love him. He’s my inspiration.”
Ray further added that having regular dinners with his father was an essential part of his upbringing: “I ate dinner with him every night. I studied it, that’s how I learned to be a human being. So of course we’re gonna be kind of similar.”
Ray also shared...
- 10/19/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Black Myth: Wukong by Geeky Ninja
He-Man by Carlos Valenzuela
Kingpin by Bryan Johnson
Logan’s Run by John Dunn
Pan’s Labyrinth by Christopher Higginson
Poor Things by Sarah Atwa
The Shining...
Black Myth: Wukong by Geeky Ninja
He-Man by Carlos Valenzuela
Kingpin by Bryan Johnson
Logan’s Run by John Dunn
Pan’s Labyrinth by Christopher Higginson
Poor Things by Sarah Atwa
The Shining...
- 10/19/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Nepotism has become one of the most criticized aspects of the film industry. However, the hatred towards it is not unjust. While many celebrities have been criticized for using familial connections to get an advantage in Hollywood, there are those who prove their worth to the world. The most recent example seems to be Jack Nicholson’s son.
Jack Nicholson in The Shining | Credit: Warner Bros
Recently, Ray Nicholson starred in the sequel to Parker Finn’s Smile. Although the film has several very strong performances, audiences cannot help but notice how good the actor was in the project, even comparing him to his father.
Jack Nicholson’s Son Has Been Waiting Patiently
Ray Nicholson has been acting for over a decade now. From Prime Video’s criminally underrated series, Panic, to Something from Tiffany’s, and 2022’s Out of the Blue, he has appeared in several different kinds of projects,...
Jack Nicholson in The Shining | Credit: Warner Bros
Recently, Ray Nicholson starred in the sequel to Parker Finn’s Smile. Although the film has several very strong performances, audiences cannot help but notice how good the actor was in the project, even comparing him to his father.
Jack Nicholson’s Son Has Been Waiting Patiently
Ray Nicholson has been acting for over a decade now. From Prime Video’s criminally underrated series, Panic, to Something from Tiffany’s, and 2022’s Out of the Blue, he has appeared in several different kinds of projects,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Blumhouse is working on its biggest slate ever for 2025, many films of which Jason Blum, the studio's founder, teased during his annual BlumFest panel at New York Comic Con today. Thanks to their recent merger with James Wan's Atomic Monster, the indie horror studio has 10 movies on the docket...
- 10/18/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
When writer/director Parker Finn made the inventive and terrifying horror film “Smile” in 2022, he never intended it as the beginning of a franchise. “I wrote that film to be self-contained and its own cathartic story,” Finn told IndieWire. “Also, I’m not nearly a big enough egotist to think that people were going to want a sequel.” Finn says he never thought of himself as a “sequel guy” anyway. “I think a lot of sequels get made for the wrong reasons and are incredibly cynical.”
Yet now Finn has made not only one of the best sequels in recent memory but one of the best horror films period, a rare follow-up that expands upon and deepens the mythology of its predecessor — think “Aliens” or “Terminator 2.” “Smile 2” retains the core concept of the original film, in which an unstoppable supernatural force travels from person to person and ultimately...
Yet now Finn has made not only one of the best sequels in recent memory but one of the best horror films period, a rare follow-up that expands upon and deepens the mythology of its predecessor — think “Aliens” or “Terminator 2.” “Smile 2” retains the core concept of the original film, in which an unstoppable supernatural force travels from person to person and ultimately...
- 10/18/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
This article contains mild spoilers for "Smile 2."
In Parker Finn's new horror film "Smile 2," Naomi Scott plays Skye Riley, a pop star poised to launch a world tour and in the midst of stressful rehearsals and press events. A lot is riding on the tour, as Skye only recently left rehab after a bout of intense cocaine addiction and alcoholism. She is also still traumatized from a recent drugged-up car accident, one that left her with a pain in her back, a scar on her belly, and a dead boyfriend. During this whirlwind of pain, guilt, and public activity, Skye accumulates a parasitic demon, one that appears to her as people she knows ... and they're always smiling.
The "Smile" demon has a peculiar modus operandi. It lives inside its host, driving them crazy and feeding off their negativity and trauma. After about a week, the demon forces...
In Parker Finn's new horror film "Smile 2," Naomi Scott plays Skye Riley, a pop star poised to launch a world tour and in the midst of stressful rehearsals and press events. A lot is riding on the tour, as Skye only recently left rehab after a bout of intense cocaine addiction and alcoholism. She is also still traumatized from a recent drugged-up car accident, one that left her with a pain in her back, a scar on her belly, and a dead boyfriend. During this whirlwind of pain, guilt, and public activity, Skye accumulates a parasitic demon, one that appears to her as people she knows ... and they're always smiling.
The "Smile" demon has a peculiar modus operandi. It lives inside its host, driving them crazy and feeding off their negativity and trauma. After about a week, the demon forces...
- 10/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The 1980s were a peak decade for horror. My favorite 1980s horror movie transcends the genre and has influenced it profoundly. It’s also one of the few horror movies that routinely appears on lists of the greatest movies of all time.
My favorite horror movie from the 1980s was by the best director of all time
Perhaps the most acclaimed film director of all time was Stanley Kubrick. His most famous films include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Spartacus, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, Lolita, and Eyes Wide Shut. Each of these films was a mainstream release that felt more like an arthouse film. These days, the Kubrick film that’s the most popular might be The Shining.
Considering it’s based on a novel by Stephen King and stars Jack Nicholson, The Shining sounds like it should be a good but conventional Hollywood movie. After all, most King adaptations are pretty straightforward.
My favorite horror movie from the 1980s was by the best director of all time
Perhaps the most acclaimed film director of all time was Stanley Kubrick. His most famous films include 2001: A Space Odyssey, Spartacus, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, Lolita, and Eyes Wide Shut. Each of these films was a mainstream release that felt more like an arthouse film. These days, the Kubrick film that’s the most popular might be The Shining.
Considering it’s based on a novel by Stephen King and stars Jack Nicholson, The Shining sounds like it should be a good but conventional Hollywood movie. After all, most King adaptations are pretty straightforward.
- 10/18/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sandra Bullock took a swing at the horror game, but the ghosts of the past haunted her remake’s reputation. Her 1993 horror flick scored a shaky 49%—a far cry from the spine-chilling impact of the original that even had Stanley Kubrick quaking in his boots. When a horror legend like Kubrick gave props to the Og, you knew those were some big, terrifying shoes to fill.
Sandra Bullock in Ocean’s Eight (2018) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
But Bullock’s attempt didn’t quite capture that same magic. She aimed for a masterpiece, but instead, her horror remake stumbled into the realm of forgettable. And that definitely wasn’t the legacy she envisioned for this thrill-fest!
From Chills to Thrills: How Sandra Bullock’s The Vanishing Lost Its Horror Edge A still from Sandra Bullock’s The Vanishing | Credits: 20th Century Fox
Sandra Bullock’s horror remake The Vanishing landed with a dull thud.
Sandra Bullock in Ocean’s Eight (2018) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
But Bullock’s attempt didn’t quite capture that same magic. She aimed for a masterpiece, but instead, her horror remake stumbled into the realm of forgettable. And that definitely wasn’t the legacy she envisioned for this thrill-fest!
From Chills to Thrills: How Sandra Bullock’s The Vanishing Lost Its Horror Edge A still from Sandra Bullock’s The Vanishing | Credits: 20th Century Fox
Sandra Bullock’s horror remake The Vanishing landed with a dull thud.
- 10/17/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Get ready to see Stranger Things everywhere.
Ahead of the show’s fifth and final season next year, Netflix is launching what it is calling “Stranger Season,” with experiences and activations, new consumer products and a new comic book collection, all meant to make the hit series impossible to miss over the next few weeks and months.
Among the new offerings is a partnership with the fitness brand Peloton, which will launch a Stranger Things-inspired Peloton Lanebreak level. Peloton Lanebreak combines music and interactive elements into its fitness product, with the company promising visual elements and music from the show in the 20-minute class.
“We’re always looking for new ways to make fitness fun and engaging, and this collaboration with Netflix is the perfect example of that,” said Jim Green, group product manager at Peloton. “By combining the thrill of the series with the excitement of Lanebreak, we...
Ahead of the show’s fifth and final season next year, Netflix is launching what it is calling “Stranger Season,” with experiences and activations, new consumer products and a new comic book collection, all meant to make the hit series impossible to miss over the next few weeks and months.
Among the new offerings is a partnership with the fitness brand Peloton, which will launch a Stranger Things-inspired Peloton Lanebreak level. Peloton Lanebreak combines music and interactive elements into its fitness product, with the company promising visual elements and music from the show in the 20-minute class.
“We’re always looking for new ways to make fitness fun and engaging, and this collaboration with Netflix is the perfect example of that,” said Jim Green, group product manager at Peloton. “By combining the thrill of the series with the excitement of Lanebreak, we...
- 10/17/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Every horror movie franchise operates according to its own set of rules, so in the spirit of public service, we’ll offer a refresher on the parameters of filmmaker Parker Finn’s 2022 directorial debut Smile. There’s a supernatural parasite who feeds on trauma and attaches itself to an unwilling host. Side effects may include: paranoia, insanity, hallucinations involving friends and loved ones beaming ear to ear like they’re auditioning for a biopic on the Joker, suicidal ideation, and actual suicide. After six or seven days, the unlucky recipient...
- 10/17/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Heeeeere’s Ray! As promotion for Smile 2 ramps up ahead of its wide release this week, comparisons have been drawn between one of its stars, Ray Nicholson, and his famous father, Jack. And yes, it comes down to the grin.
The main comparison between Ray and Jack Nicholson centers on the former’s character poster for Smile 2 and one of the most famous scenes in The Shining, in which he takes an ax to the bathroom door, pokes his head through the hole and takes time to make a reference to The Tonight Show. When asked about the similarities, Ray – in front of one of the movie’s posters, eerily giving the illusion of devil horns sprouting from his head – he told Deadline, “Obviously I love him, he’s my inspiration. I ate dinner with him every night, I studied it, that’s how I learned to be a human being.
The main comparison between Ray and Jack Nicholson centers on the former’s character poster for Smile 2 and one of the most famous scenes in The Shining, in which he takes an ax to the bathroom door, pokes his head through the hole and takes time to make a reference to The Tonight Show. When asked about the similarities, Ray – in front of one of the movie’s posters, eerily giving the illusion of devil horns sprouting from his head – he told Deadline, “Obviously I love him, he’s my inspiration. I ate dinner with him every night, I studied it, that’s how I learned to be a human being.
- 10/16/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Whenever you have an original breakout hit in the horror genre it generally means you can expect at least about eight sequels cashing in on the concept. The latest to spawn a hoped-for franchise is writer-director Finn Parker’s follow-up to his smash 2022 debut feature Smile (which made $200 million globally), which he promises is “bigger, bolder, more off the rails, nastier and bloodier” and 10 times the impact of the first film. That may be, but Smile 2, at a bloated running time of 2 hours and 7 minutes, is basically just following the template of the original, which dealt with a metaphysical being inhabiting its victims in the form of a human with a haunting smile on their face, actually a curse passed on from one possessed individual to the next.
In Smile the key protagonist was a psychiatrist, Dr. Rose Cotter, played gamely by Sosi Bacon who in her quest to...
In Smile the key protagonist was a psychiatrist, Dr. Rose Cotter, played gamely by Sosi Bacon who in her quest to...
- 10/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
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