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Gotham Award winner Danielle Deadwyler (Till) is teaming with Alix Madigan and Michael Sherman to develop and produce The Street, a feature adaptation of the novel by Ann Petry, in which she’s set to star.

Also aboard the project is Gina Atwater (Westworld), who will write the script and serve as executive producer.

Reissued in 2022, Petry’s 1946 debut novel was famously the first book by a Black woman to sell over one million copies. This is the harrowing story of young Black woman Lutie Johnson (Deadwyler) and her spirited struggle to raise her son amid the violence, poverty, and racial dissonance of Harlem in the late 1940s.

In a statement accompanying the development announcement, Deadwyler said, “Ann Petry’s The Street has quaked my understanding of motherhood, Black and American family life experiences on how to just get by (historically), and the festering emotions that seed alongside the wilted...

We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2025 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 12 to June 23, with the official Emmy nominations announced Tuesday, July 15. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27. The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 14, and air live on CBS at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.

The State of the Race

Often, when the subject of the Outstanding Television Movie category comes up, many ask what a TV movie even is anymore in the age of streaming. One could try and find a rhyme or reason for how these decisions are made, but it is all on a case by case basis. For instance, one could make sense of...

Edward Lachman, Jomo Fray, and Sam McCurdy take home top honors at the 39th annual ASC Awards, while ‘Maria’ and ‘Nickel Boys’ stand out among the winners.

Edward Lachman won his first ASC Award for Maria, beating out Greg Frasier for Dune: Part Two and Lol Crawley for The Brutalist at the 39th annual ASC Awards, held on February 23 at The Beverly Hilton. Lachman’s surprise win comes after five previous nominations, marking a long-awaited achievement in his career.

Maria, Lachman’s collaboration with director Pablo Larraín, focuses on the final days of opera singer Maria Callas, reflecting on her life and the challenges of maintaining her voice. To capture this story, Lachman utilized Kodak film in 35mm, 16mm, and Super 8, shooting in both color and black-and-white stock. This film is part of Larraín’s Important Women Trilogy, alongside Jackie and Spencer.

Other notable winners included Robert Elswit for Ripley in the Limited Series category,...

“Maria” cinematographer Edward Lachman won the Feature Film prize at the 39th annual ASC Awards, February 23 at The Beverly Hilton. His surprise win beat out Academy Award favorites “Dune: Part Two” (Greig Fraser) and “The Brutalist” (Lol Crawley), as well as “Nosferatu” (Jarin Blaschke), “Conclave” (Stéphane Fontaine), “A Complete Unknown” (Phedon Papamichael), and “Wicked” (Alice Brooks). The expanded list was due to how close the percentage of voting was.

This marks Lachman’s first win after five nominations at the ASC Awards. He was previously nominated for his work with Todd Haynes on “Mildred Pierce,” “Far From Heaven,” and “Carol,” as well as his previous effort with Pablo Larraín, “El Conde.” His second project with the Chilean filmmaker, “Maria,” follows the last days of opera singer Maria Callas as she reflects on her life and the struggle of maintaining her own voice. It serves as a culmination of Larraín’s “Important Women” Trilogy,...

Edward Lachman has taken top honors at the 39th annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards for his work on “Maria.”

In a competitive year, the ASC nominated seven cinematographers in the feature film category. The last time the field expanded beyond five was in 2014. The other nominees are Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist,” Phedon Papamichael for “A Complete Unknown,” Stéphane Fontaine for “Conclave,” Greig Fraser for “Dune: Part 2,” Jarin Blaschke for “Nosferatu,” and Alice Brooks for “Wicked.”

In its 38-year history, only 18 have gone on to win the Oscar. Last year, Hoyte Van Hoytema won the ASC for “Oppenheimer” and went on to win the Oscar.

In TV, winners included Robert Elswit for “Ripley.” Elswit won the Creative Art Emmy last year. Speaking with Variety for Inside the Frame, Elswit spoke about shooting the black and white limited series. He said, “Lighting was important. It needed to reflect who...

The American Society of Cinematographers Awards were handed out Sunday night, with the film prize going to Edward Lachman for Maria.

This is Lachman’s first ASC win. He was previously nominated for Far From Heaven (2003), Mildred Pierce (2011), Carol (2016) and El Conde (2024). He received the ASC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.

On the TV side, Richard Rutkowski won for Sugar in the episode of a half-hour series category, and Sam Mccurdy won for Shogun in the one-hour regular series category, while the limited or anthology series of motion picture made for television award went to Robert Elswit for Ripley.

The Spotlight Award was awarded to Jomo Fray, cinematographer of Nickel Boys.

The 2025 ASC Career Achievement in Television Award was awarded to Michael Goi, whose credits have included Web Therapy, Glee, American Horror Story and Scream Queens. Pete Romano was honored with the 2025 Curtis Clark ASC Technical Achievement Award for revolutionizing underwater cinematography.

Dennis Quaid (The Substance) is tearing Annaleigh Ashford’s (Hold Your Breath) life in half in Collider’s exclusive first look at the official poster for Happy Face. Paramount+’s latest original series won’t be one to miss, especially for the true-crime fans out there, as it follows the true story first told by Melissa G. Moore in the iHeartPodcast of the same name and the autobiography, Shattered, which Moore co-penned alongside M. Bridget Cook. Joining the streamer's lineup of content in just over a month, the show’s March 20 release will allow audiences to uncover the stranger-than-fiction story in a completely new way with two critically acclaimed actors leading the production.

The photographic excellence of The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Maria, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, and Wicked were cited in the marquee Theatrical Feature Film category as the American Society of Cinematographers announced nominees Thursday morning for the 39th Annual ASC Awards. The ASC Awards span features, documentaries, television, and music videos among its seven categories, with these nominations delayed a week due to the Los Angeles wildfire crisis.

This feature lineup is packed with awards season favorites, including cinematographers Lol Crawley for The Brutalist, Greig Fraser for Dune: Part Two, and Jarin Blaschke for Nosferatu. Last year’s ASC feature winner, Hoyte van Hoytema for Oppenheimer, went on to win the Academy Award. The ASC winner has claimed that year’s Oscar 18 times in 38 years, or a smidgen less than half the time.

The number of nominees in the feature category — seven this time — can vary between five and...

The American Society of Cinematographers today focused in on the delayed nominations for its 39th annual ASC Awards, which celebrate the year’s best in cinematography in seven categories spanning feature films, TV, documentaries and music videos. See the list below.

Vying for the marquee Theatrical Feature Film prize are the DPs behind Nosferatu, Wicked, The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Maria and A Complete Unknown. The number of nominees in the category can vary from five to 10, depending on vote percentage. The last time there were seven was in 2014.

Winners will be feted February 23 during 39th annual ASC Awards at the Beverly Hilton. The ceremony will be livestreamed at theasc.com.

Related: 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More

Producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy is set for the ASC’s 2025 Board of Governors Award, and longtime Sidney Lumet collaborator Andrzej Bartkowiak will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The cinematographers of “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Maria,” “Nosferatu” and “Wicked” have been nominated for the top feature-film award by the American Society of Cinematographers, which announced its nominations on Thursday after a week-long delay because of the Los Angeles wildfires.

The nominated cinematographers were Jarin Blaschke for “Nosferatu,” Alice Brooks for “Wicked,” Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist,” Stéphane Fontaine for “Conclave,” Greig Fraser for “Dune: Part Two,” Edward Lachman for “Maria” and Phedon Papamichael for “A Complete Unknown.”

The nominations were the fourth for Fraser, Lachman and Papamichael. Brooks became only the fourth woman ever nominated in the feature-film category by the ASC, following Rachel Morrison for “Mudbound,” Ari Wegner for “The Power of the Dog” and Mandy Walker for “Elvis.” Walker is the only woman to win.

The category was expanded to seven nominees rather than the usual five, but it still did...

After a delay due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced the nominees for its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards, spanning feature films, documentaries, television, and music videos. “Dune: Part 2” continues to be a craft favorite with a nomination for Greig Fraser, but winter films made their mark, with nominations for “Nosferatu” and “A Complete Unknown,” among others. The ASC’s spotlight award, which highlights outstanding features with a more limited release or festival run, also nominated Jomo Fray’s work on “Nickel Boys,” keeping it in the conversation.

On the television side, both “House of the Dragon” and “Shōgun” earned multiple nominations for sweeping and sometimes fantastical work in the One-Hour Regular Series category; “Hacks” and “The Franchise” earned nominations for the sharp, funny backstage view of the entertainment industry that Adam Bricker’s and Carl Herse’s cameras each take. The ASC...

Actress and director Sarah Paulson has undeniably marked her place in fans' and critics' hearts as a bona fide scream queen. Over the years, she has racked up numerous iconic performance credits, including Lana Winters, Cordelia Goode, and many more in FX's American Horror Story, as well as her most recent appearance as Margaret Bellum in the 2024 Hulu original film, Hold Your Breath. Given these performances, which have garnered wins and nominations from both the Critics' Choice and Emmy Awards, there is no doubt that Paulson's horror roles are impressive, memorable, and career-defining.

However, Sarah Paulson's credits also include a particularly surprising role. One which has seemingly slipped through the cracks of many fans' minds. She guest-starred as a young Dr. Ellis Grey in a 2010 episode of the timeless hit medical drama, Grey's Anatomy. Why did this role become a forgotten piece of the actress's telegraphy? Maybe because...

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Every genre of horror entertainment has a dedicated audience that will give most installments a chance to impress. When it comes to slasher movies, fans seek out eerie and bloody plots, such as in recent installments such as Scream VI and Longlegs. In the thriller sub-genre, viewers want an intense storyline that keeps them on the edge of their seats, as is the case for films like Hold Your Breath and Caddo Lake.

Many movies touch upon multiple sub-genres that risk either being too heavy-handed and muddled or failing fans of one genre. Slasher thriller movies are popular among horror fans who need to find the balance between terrifying villains and heart-pounding intensity that, when achieved, creates a disturbingly entertaining narrative. Among the dozens...

On Friday 1 November 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises an exciting lineup that fans will not want to miss. Airing on Talk, this episode features a mix of talented actors, comedians, and musicians, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Pedro Pascal, known for his role in “The Wild Robot,” is set to make an appearance. His charisma and talent have made him a favorite among audiences. Sarah Paulson, who has captivated viewers in “Hold Your Breath,” will also grace the stage. Her performances are always engaging, and her presence adds depth to the show.

J.K. Simmons, famous for his work on “Saturday Night,” brings his unique energy to the episode. Alongside him, Hannah Waddingham and Winston Duke, both from “The Fall Guy,” will join the fun. Their chemistry and humor are sure to entertain. The episode will also feature comic Kareem Matthews, who is known for...

If there’s any genre in film that it’s easy to be a snob about, it’s horror.

I try really hard not to be, but it’s a challenge.

With decades of incredible films shaping my expectations, it’s sometimes difficult to love new movies in this niche.

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And look, I’ve accepted that I’ll never get to experience watching The Exorcist for the first time again.

But over time, it got more and more difficult to find horror films that could truly rattle me.

And yet … I curated this list because 2024 has blown me away with its horror offerings.

7 Jaw-Dropping Horror Films from 2024 to Binge for a Thrill-Filled Nightby Haley Whitmire White 17 Forgotten 1980s Horror Movies That Deserve a Rewatchby Lisa Babick 15 Great Psychological Horror Films on Streaming Right Nowby Michael Arangua

Unlike any year in recent history, the bangers just kept coming one after the other.

On Tuesday 29 October 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises to be an exciting one, featuring a star-studded lineup. Joaquin Phoenix, known for his role in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” will be joining the show. His presence is sure to bring intriguing insights and discussions about his latest projects.

Annaleigh Ashford, who stars in “Hold Your Breath,” is also set to appear. She is expected to share her experiences and the creative process behind her work. Fans of Ashford can look forward to hearing her thoughts on her role and the challenges she faced.

Mark Hamill, famous for his iconic portrayal of Luke Skywalker, will be featured as well. Hamill’s appearance is likely to delight fans as he discusses his role in “The Wild Robot” and his journey in the entertainment industry.

Kumail Nanjiani, known for his work in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” will add...

Es.TV is gearing up for an exciting episode this Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:30 Am on Talk. This week’s lineup features a star-studded cast, sure to draw in fans of all genres. Pedro Pascal, known for his work in “The Wild Robot,” will be sharing his latest projects and insights into his career. His charm and charisma are bound to make for an engaging segment.

Joining Pascal is the talented Sarah Paulson, who will discuss her role in “Hold Your Breath.” With her impressive acting skills, Paulson is expected to provide a deep dive into her character and the challenges she faced while filming. Viewers can look forward to her candid reflections and captivating stories from the set.

The episode also features J.K. Simmons, who will bring his unique perspective from “Saturday Night.” Alongside him are Hannah Waddingham and Winston Duke, both stars from “The Fall Guy.” Their chemistry and...

“Es.TV” is set to bring an exciting lineup on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:30 Am on Talk. This episode promises to be a treat for fans of film and music alike. With Joaquin Phoenix, known for his powerful role in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” viewers can expect some intriguing insights into his latest projects. His performances are always captivating, and he often shares stories that resonate with audiences.

Joining Phoenix is Annaleigh Ashford, who has gained recognition for her role in “Hold Your Breath.” Ashford’s charm and talent are sure to light up the screen as she discusses her experiences in the entertainment industry. This episode will also feature the iconic Mark Hamill, famous for his role in “The Wild Robot.” Hamill’s presence adds a nostalgic touch, and he often brings a unique perspective on storytelling.

Kumail Nanjiani, known for his work in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” will also make an appearance.

Need something new to watch on Hulu this October? Naturally, it’s a horror-heavy month with Halloween just around the corner, but Hulu doesn’t just have a library full of spooky season classics; it’s also got a handful of fresh 2024 horror movies in the crop, from the celebrated indie possession film “Late Night With the Devil” to a brand-new, ooey-gooey original Halloween horror-comedy, “Carved.”

There’s always an endless amount to scroll through, so we’ve put together a curated list of the best new movies streaming on Hulu this month. And don’t worry, you don’t need the Disney+ bundle to watch any of these.

(20th Century Fox) “Edward Scissorhands” (1990)

Streaming On: Oct. 1

If “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has you in the mood for more Tim Burton, you can’t go wrong with his 1990 classic “Edward Scissorhands,” which the filmmaker made coming off of “Beetlejuice” 1998 and “Batman” in...

Terrifier 2 has become a major streaming hit as Terrifier 3 continues to dominate in theaters. Released in 2022, Art the Clown's (David Howard Thornton) second major outing is again directed by Damien Leone and serves as a follow-up to his microbudget hit from 2016. Terrifier 2 reviews were generally positive from critics, and the sequel, which sports an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes, was widely praised for its gruesome moments of extreme gore.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Terrifier 2 ranks as the sixth most popular movie on streaming in the U.S. for the week of October 10 16. Art the Clown actually dominates two spots on this top 10 list, with Terrifier (2016) serving as the fifth most popular movie on streaming and the tenth most popular title overall. While the sequel is available to watch for free on Freevee, the original is streaming on Prime Video.

Terrifier 2 beats titles like...

Searchlight UK executive vice president Katie Goodson-Thomas revealed the Disney-owned studio gets outbid on a “daily basis” by streaming platforms for projects, during a spotlight conversation at the BFI London Film Festival today (October 15).

“We can’t be competitive with Netflix, or Apple, or Amazon,” said Goodson-Thomas, in response to an audience question on whether Searchlight gets outbid at development or acquisition stage on projects from the streamers.

Goodson-Thomas noted she would love to work with Emerald Fennell, whose next project will be an adaptation of Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, produced by LuckyChap and financed by MRC.

Oddity has become a major streaming hit after earning 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Damian McCarthy, the Irish horror film premiered at SXSW in spring 2024, where it was met with a glowing reception from those in attendance. Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Johnny French, Steve Wall, and Caroline Menton, among others, the Shudder original tells the story of a psychic medium as she attempts to uncover the truth about her sister's murder, with Oddity reviews praising the scares, atmosphere, and filmmaking.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Oddity ranks as the tenth most popular movie on streaming in the U.S. for the week of October 3 9. The movie, which is available to watch on Shudder and AMC+, falls short of titles like Killer Heat (2024), Inside Out 2 (2024), Challengers (2024), and Apartment 7A (2024).

With Halloween approaching, the top 10 list features a number of horror tiles, including one in the top position.

Salem's Lot (2024) has become a streaming hit even though the Stephen King adaptation has only a 45% Rotten Tomatoes score. Directed by Gary Dauberman, the Max exclusive film is the second adaptation of King's 1975 horror novel, chronicling the story of author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) as he returns to his hometown and discovers the presence of a blood-thirty vampire. Reviews for Salem's Lot have been mixed from critics since the film's release on October 3, with criticism aimed at the film's lack of scares and surprises.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Salem's Lot ranks as the second most popular title on streaming overall in the U.S. for the week of October 3 9, beaten only by Nobody Wants This (2024). When looking only at movies on streaming, the King adaptation claims the number one spot. In the overall list, Salem's Lot beats titles like It's What's Inside (2024), The Penguin (2024), and Wolfs (2024). Check...

While it may be one of both the filmmaker and star's worst-reviewed movies in their careers, The Happening is starting to get a second chance at success on streaming. M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 movie starred Mark Wahlberg as high school science teacher Elliot Moore as he and his wife, Alma, race around the Northeastern United States region in the hopes of escaping the mysterious mass suicides affecting the area. Also starring Zooey Deschanel and John Leguizamo, The Happening was widely panned upon its release, holding just an 18% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but was a modest box office success.

Just a couple of weeks after finding a new streaming home on the platform, Shyamalan's The Happening is climbing Hulu's charts. At the time of writing, the 2008 horror movie sits in the No. 3 spot on the streamer's Top 15 Movies Today. The movie is currently sitting behind two new Hulu Originals,...

We've got another doozy winging your way on the Empire Podcast this week, folks. On the guest front, our man in LA James White talks to Sarah Paulson, star and producer of new Disney+ thriller Hold Your Breath, about milking tension — and also cows [21:33 — 34:08 approx]. Then, Chris Hewitt sits down for a chinwag about vampires, changing tyres, and playing people called Bob with Lewis Pullman, star of the latest screen take on Stephen King's Salem's Lot, which is finally hitting our screens after a couple of years spent dwelling in the dark [52:39 - 1:09:31 approx]. And as if that weren't enough star power already to be going on with, we also bring you a special preview of our incredible The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power S2 Spoiler Special Q&a with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, creative producer Lindsey Weber, and stars Charles Edwards, Megan Richards, and Daniel Weyman...

Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone franchise is showing no signs of slowing down. Fans of the television franchise recently received an exciting update on the next series, The Madison, from one of its stars, Amiah Miller.

During an interview with MovieWeb to promote her movie Hold Your Breath, now streaming on Hulu, Miller touched on her starring role in The Madison, the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff that promises to be a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana. "It's a really special project, and I'm so grateful. It was such a dream come true. I've always wanted to work with Taylor Sheridan," Miller shared. "I met him at the screen test. And you know, I fought for the role, and I booked it, and yeah, it's going really well." The actor confirmed that the spinoff had begun production,...

Sarah Paulson is ready to showcase her comedic skills on the big screen.

The American Horror Story actress was recently asked during BuzzFeed’s “The Puppy Interview” which film genre she would love to star in next.

“I want someone to put me in a fucking comedy. Nobody puts me in a comedy,” she said. “All you want me to do is scream and run from a clown. You don’t understand that I’m like a gentle, nice, charming, funny person.”

Paulson also already had an idea of who she would like her costar to be in a potential comedy. “I’m going to say Cate Blanchett… I’d like to work with her in the horror genre, actually. Also, I would like to do a buddy picture with her, a road comedy. There’s something no one asked Cate Blanchett to do and no one asked me to do either,...

We spoke with young actress Amiah Miller upon the release of her film Hold Your Breath, a period thriller where she plays the daughter of an increasingly troubled mom played by Emmy winner Sarah Paulson. It takes place back in the 1930s as a secluded Oklahoman community battles increasingly hostile dust storms while Paulson's character slowly loses her grip on reality. Miller is no stranger to period projects and will star in the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff The Madison alongside Michelle Pfeiffer.

"It's a really special project, and I'm so grateful. It was such a dream come true. I've always wanted to work with Taylor Sheridan," Miller told MovieWeb. "I met him at the screen test. And you know, I fought for the role, and I booked it, and yeah, it's going really well. And we're filming right now in Montana, and I had never been there before. It's so beautiful,...

While some productions are plagued by Covid-19, union disputes and scheduling conflicts, Karrie Crouse and Will Joines had their hands full with “rattlesnakes, lighting strikes, dust storms and locusts” while shooting their Dust Bowl-era horror, “Hold Your Breath.”

“There was one day where we had to stop shooting because an actual dust storm shut our shoot down,” Joines said. “Once the actual dust storm stopped, we all got back on location, cranked up a huge 20-foot fan and shoveled dust in it to make a fake dust storm.”

Luckily Crouse and Joines were spared from nature’s wrath at “Hold Your Breath’s” Los Angeles premiere Oct. 4 at the Harmony Gold Preview House. Sarah Paulson and the rest of the film’s leading cast joined the directing duo on the red carpet.

“Hold Your Breath” follows Margaret Bellum (Paulson) and her two daughters (Amiah Miller and Alona Jane Robbins) who...

Sarah Paulson has already successfully fan-casted herself on “The Bear” and now, the Emmy-winning actress has her sights set on “Legally Blonde.”

Paulson said during BuzzFeed’s viral “The Puppy Interview” in the below video that she would want to play the role of Professor Stromwell, as originated by her real-life partner Holland Taylor in the 2001 film. Paulson and Taylor have been together since 2015.

When asked which role of Taylor’s she would choose to play, Paulson said, “I probably would like to be in ‘Legally Blonde,’ I’d like to play that teacher. Iconic.”

Paulson recently led horror film “Hold Your Breath,” and the actress is waiting to flex her non-thriller chops onscreen.

“I want someone to put me in a fucking comedy. Nobody puts me in a comedy,” she said. “All you want me to do is scream and run from a clown. You don’t understand that I’m like a gentle,...

Two years ago, we heard that American Horror Story regular Sarah Paulson had signed on to star in a horror thriller called Dust, which would be released as a Hulu Original. That film has since made its way out into the world under the title Hold Your Breath, having been released through the Hulu streaming service on October 3rd – and not only do we have a review of the movie that can be read Here and press day interviews that can be found Here, but we also caught up with the cast and filmmakers when they were on the red carpet at the film’s premiere! JoBlo’s own Ryan Cultrera was able to speak with the film’s stars Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller (War for the Planet of the Apes), and Alona Jane Robbins (Law & Order), directors William Joines and Karrie Crouse, plus Natasha Ofili of The Politician...

Dust gets everywhere in director Karrie Crouse and Will Joines’ hard-scrabble horror. It fills the skies, covers the furniture, and chokes the characters’ lungs. Often it clouds their judgement, too. Anyone sensing a metaphor swirling here won’t be disappointed. But those hoping for a satisfying pay-off may well be.

Based on a long-gestating script by Crouse, who also worked on TV’s similarly sand-blasted Westworld, Hold Your Breath can’t be faulted for its ambition. For their feature debut, Crouse and Joines create a convincingly brutal world that their (largely female) characters must endure.

Having worked so hard to convince us of the reality of the characters’ plight, falling back on the usual crazy-woman stereotypes isn’t just disappointing, it’s disastrous.

Sarah Paulson is typically committed as Margaret, a woman on the edge. Her husband is working away, she’s lost a child to scarlet fever, and there...

From American Gothic scream queen to American Horror Story mainstay, Sarah Paulson has become a legend in the horror genre over the course of her 30 years in the entertainment industry. Her latest foray into the genre hit Hulu this weekend, with Karrie Crouse and William Joines' Hold Your Breath. Set during the 1930s, Hold Your Breath sees Paulson as a mother on the edge as horrific dust storms, strange men, and a supernatural presence threaten to tear her family apart.

Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton's beautiful and dark fairy tale starring Johnny Depp, is finding streaming success after Hulu added it to their library just in time for the spooky season. The 1990 film is getting love from new audiences after Burton appears to have returned to the Hollywood spotlight with major recent successes like Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Edward Scissorhands is climbing high into Hulu's Top 15 movies. Today, it falls behind more modern films like Hold Your Breath, Babes and Blood for Dust. Nevertheless, its resurgence during Halloween is not a coincidence. The film, starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder as a very unlikely couple, is a modern take on fairy tale tropes in a fantasy world that only Burton could create. It's the perfect Halloween feature.

Edward Scissorhands follows the Boggs family as they meet a very peculiar character who the mother, Peg, takes under her wing. Shes a...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Hold Your Breath.

Sarah Paulson is a brilliant actress, but her most recent movie, Hulu's Hold Your Breath, was a bit of a letdown, particularly following her role in American Horror Story. Hold Your Breath was exclusively released on Hulu on October 3rd, 2024. The horror-thriller is set in 1930s Oklahoma and follows the story of Margaret Bellum (Sarah Paulson) and her two daughters, Rose and Ollie, during a terrible series of deadly dust storms.

The movie also sees the family terrorized by a mysterious being named the Gray Man, although Hold Your Breath's ending intentionally avoids confirming the extent to which the Gray Man was real. It's just as likely that Margaret, who increasingly loses her grip on reality, is hallucinating many of the movie's events. There were many solid performances by Hold Your Breath's cast, Paulson's chief among them. Despite those positives,...

With Tim Burton's recent box-office hit Beetlejuice Beetlejuice dominating theaters, many fans at home are revisiting his and Johnny Depp's first collaboration in Edward Scissorhands. The 1990 movie starred Depp as an unfinished artificial boy who is adopted by a suburban family and tries to fit in with the community to much difficulty. Earning $86 million on a budget of $20 million, Edward Scissorhands was a critical success and stands out as one of the director's finest works.

Amid the filmmaker's recent resurgence with the back-to-back successes of Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Burton's Edward Scissorhands is now gaining heat on Hulu. At the time of writing, the movie, which serves as Burton and frequent collaborator Depp's first pairing, currently sits at the No. 4 spot on the platform's Top 15 Movies. In addition to charting just in time for the Halloween season, the movie is only just surpassed by Sarah Paulson's...

It’s October, officially known as “spooky season,” a term I just realized I’ve seen a lot less this year than in years prior. Maybe it’s a less spooky season than usual? In any case, “spooky season” means the streamers are putting up a lot of original horror movies this week. Max has “‘Salem’s Lot,” the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s vampire classic; Prime Video has “House of Spoils,” a Blumhouse psychological horror thriller starring Ariana DuBose as a Carmy-esque chef who’s either losing her mind or actually haunted; and Hulu has a period horror movie called “Hold Your Breath” starring Sarah Paulson as a mother in Dust Bowl Oklahoma who thinks there are monsters in the dust storms.

But none of those are our top picks this week. That would be “It’s What’s Inside,” a stylish Netflix horror comedy with a “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Hold Your Breath.

Hulu's new horror-thriller movie, Hold Your Breath, includes two mysterious and villainous figures, the Gray Man and Wallace (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the connection between the two is a curious one. Hold Your Breath was released exclusively on Hulu on October 3rd, 2024, and is set in the 1930s in Oklahoma during a series of brutal dust storms. There are a number of characters in Hold Your Breath, but the narrative mainly focuses on a mother, Margaret Bellum (Sarah Paulson), who has two living daughters, Rose and Ollie, and one deceased daughter named Ada.

Initially, the movie positions Margaret, Rose, and Ollie as the victims of the insidious Gray Man, but as the movie continues, the truth becomes much more complicated. Margaret, who continues to suffer considerable grief from the loss of her youngest daughter and has obvious sleep and mental health difficulties,...

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for Hold Your Breath.

Hold Your Breath directors Will Joines and Karrie Crouse address the Grey Man's origins in their new thriller movie. Released on Hulu on October 3, Hold Your Breath stars Sarah Paulson as Margaret, a mother in 1930s Oklahoma attempting to protect her children from a sinister force she believes hides within devastating dust storms. This sinister force is, of course, the Grey Man, a mythical being that enters a person's body through the dust and makes them do "terrible things."

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Joines and Crouse reveal more details about the Grey Man in Hold Your Breath and where the idea to incorporate this monster originated. According to Joines, the idea for the Grey Man has its origins in the "Southern folk tales" that he grew up with, with Crouse adding that it was important to them that there be...

The Dust Bowl may be home to more than just natural dangers in Hold Your Breath. The movie hails from writer/co-director Karrie Crouse and co-director Will Joines, a frequently collaborative creative duo who have worked together on a number of shorts and music videos over the years. Beyond their direct pairing, Crouse also found success with her work on HBO's Westworld, having been a staff writer for season 3 of the sci-fi thriller and writing its fifth episode, "Genre", and previously made her feature debut in the writer's chair with Pilgrim Song, starring alongside The Dark and the Wicked's Michael Abbott Jr.

With Hold Your Breath, Crouse and Joines not only make their feature directorial debuts, but also take audiences back to Oklahoma in the 1930s, where the state was subject to a series of severe dust storms that would later become known as The Dust Bowl. They narrow the story's focus to Margaret Bellum,...

Dust Bowl horror Hold Your Breath is a fantastic case study of paranoia and what the lack of nutrition and sleep can do to a person. The 2024 psychological horror film tells the story of a woman and her two daughters in 1930s Oklahoma. Margaret and her two daughters live by themselves as her husband has gone off to work in a different state. Already, this is quite the horrifying tale for a woman in the 30s. No man in the house, no food because there’s no rain—a nightmare to begin with, but Margaret’s quite self-righteous. She knows exactly what she needs to do to keep her kids safe. The key point to remember here is that Margaret’s already lost a kid to scarlet fever, which means she’s extra careful about her other two daughters. Throughout the film, we see Margaret’s dreams; they haunt her...

Hold Your Breath could have very well been a season of American Horror Story, set around 1930’s Oklahoma and the terrifying dust storms. My major reason for saying this is, of course, Sarah Paulson, who needs no introduction, and spearheads Karrie Crouse and Will Joines’ psychological horror. Paulson is expectedly terrific, as always, and the film—despite borrowing from many things like The Witch to The Babadook to Midnight Mass—holds its ground till the very end. It has a very shocking climax that many of you might not see coming, although it makes total sense. My agenda is to dissect Hold Your Breath in this article.

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What Happens in the Movie?

Margaret wakes up in a pasture full of tall grass and listens to the happy giggling sounds of her kid nearby. The bliss is short-lived because that giggle turns into worrisome coughing, and within a second,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Hold Your Breath.

The Hulu original movie Hold Your Breath has a strong yet small cast led by Sarah Paulson's protagonist Margaret Bellum. Hold Your Breath was released exclusively on Hulu on October 3, 2024. Directed by Karrie Crouse and William Joines and written by Crouse, Hold Your Breath takes place in Oklahoma in the 1930s as horrific dust storms infiltrate the rural area, inspiring strange things to happen. Paulson leads the cast of Hold Your Breath, which also includes Amiah Miller, Alona Jane Robbins, Annaleigh Ashford, and 2-time Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film debuted with a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 42% and has received mixed reviews.

Throughout Hold Your Breath, Paulson's Margaret and her two daughters, Rose (Miller) and Ollie (Robbins), must defend themselves from a series of dust storms that seem to have mysterious and sinister powers. They cover every crack and crevice in...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Hold Your Breath.

The Hulu original movie Hold Your Breath ends with Sarah Paulson's protagonist Margaret Bellum being lost in a deadly dust storm. Hold Your Breath was released exclusively on Hulu on October 3, 2024. The film, directed by Karrie Crouse and William Joines and written by Crouse, takes place in Oklahoma in the 1930s as horrific dust storms infiltrate the rural area, inspiring strange things to happen. Paulson leads the cast of Hold Your Breath which also includes Amiah Miller, Alona Jane Robbins, Annaleigh Ashford, and 2-time Emmy winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film debuted with a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 42% and has received mixed reviews.

Throughout Hold Your Breath, Paulson's Margaret and her two daughters Rose (Miller) and Ollie (Robbins) must defend themselves from a series of dust storms that seem to have mysterious and sinister powers. They cover every crack and crevice in...

With another spooky season upon us, it’s Sarah Paulson‘s time to shine in the genre she loves.

After executive producing her first film Hold Your Breath, which landed today on Hulu, the Golden Globe winner opened up about being “in charge” on set and how “exhaustion” helped her tap into her latest role in the psychological thriller.

“I almost felt like I was too busy trying to hold the complete story in my head to allow myself to descend too deeply inside of it,” Paulson tells Deadline. “And I feel like sometimes it’s just an occupational hazard, that reality. I wish I had a real answer of how I shake it because sometimes I don’t think that I do. I think it all just gets into the sort of nooks and crannies of my being and makes a house there, so I’m not always the...

Sarah Paulson has been a mainstay on Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story anthology series since her recurring role in the first season of the FX show in 2011, retroactively dubbed Murder House.

While promoting her new Hulu thriller Hold Your Breath, Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts asked if she would return to the horror franchise again.

“I think there is a big chance that I will return to American Horror Story,” Paulson said. “I’ve got everything crossed. I would like to do it more than anything. It’s my home. It’s where I started.”

She continued, “I got to play, you know, seven different characters in seven years, which as an actor is the most exciting, thrilling thing, and also allows an audience to be ready for anything you’re going to do because they’re not attached to one thing that you do, specifically. That has...

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In this interview with Cbr's Kevin Polowy, Hold Your Breath directors Karrie Crouse and Will Joines share why the Dust Bowl era is the perfect backdrop for a psychological horror film. Inspired by Ken Burns' The Dust Bowl documentary and The Grapes of Wrath, they discuss how this bleak period in American history becomes fertile ground for fear and suspense.

Hold Your Breath follows a family struggling to survive the devastating Dust Bowl, battling against not just nature, but the growing terror within. The film stars Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Alona Jane Robbins and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a chilling story of resilience and horror. Catch Hold Your Breath streaming on Hulu starting October 3rd.

Hold Your Breath has a lot going for it. There are horror elements that give it an unsettling touch; the dust storms that permeate the film help in that regard. There are hints of the gray man, a figure that comes and goes, slipping through cracks in the door and windows with a threat of possession and fear. And theres a central story of a mothers grief, which pushes her toward an unraveling that puts her daughters in harms way. But all of these elements dont come together cohesively or meaningfully. Worse, parts of the film are confusing and strange.

Hold Your Breath

Director Will Joines, Karrie CrouseRelease Date October 3, 2024Writers Karrie CrouseCast Alona Jane Robbins, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Sarah PaulsonCharacter(s) Wallace Grady, Ollie Bellum, Esther Smith, Rose Bellum, Margaret BellumRuntime 94 MinutesGenres Horror

Co-directed by Will Joines and Karrie Crouse, who also wrote the film, Hold Your Breath...

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In this exclusive interview with Cbr's Kevin Polowy, Sarah Paulson dives into the intense experience of shooting those intense dust bowl scenes in 'Hold Your Breath.' She opens up about how roles like these are both fortifying and deeply rewarding. And for those who aren't fans of her iconic scream? Sarah has a challenge for you: drop your own scream in the comment section below!

Hold Your Breath follows a resilient family battling through the hardships of the Dust Bowl era, struggling against nature's fury and their own inner demons. It's a powerful story of survival, resilience, and the human spirit. Catch Hold Your Breath on Hulu, October 3rd.