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A reunion between “Sanctuary” director Zachary Wigon and Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”) has been cut short as Qualley has exited his upcoming horror flick “Victorian Psycho,” but has landed quite the replacement with “It Follows” and “Longlegs” actress Maika Monroe stepping in.

Deadline has revealed the casting switch-up as Monroe will co-star alongside Thomasin McKenzie from Edgar Wright‘s time-traveling psychological thriller “Last Night in Soho” and Taika Waititi‘s WWII-set dark comedy “Jojo Rabbit.”

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Monroe has taken the role of Winifred Notty, “a young, eccentric governess, who in 1858 arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.

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On Friday May 16 2025, Magnolia broadcasts Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation!

Busy Parents Find Their Seaside Sanctuary in Murrells Inlet, Sc Season 10 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation” promises to be an exciting journey for a Pennsylvania couple. Titled “Busy Parents Find Their Seaside Sanctuary in Murrells Inlet, Sc,” this episode explores their dream of owning a beach condominium. With two young daughters, the couple is eager to create lasting memories for their family by finding the perfect spot by the ocean.

As they search for a suitable unit, viewers will see the couple navigate the challenges of home buying and renovation. They are particularly interested in an older unit that has great potential but needs some work. The couple hopes to transform this space into a welcoming retreat for their family, where they can enjoy sunny days and sandy beaches together.

The episode highlights the importance...

Maika Monroe is replacing Margaret Qualley in an adaptation of the novel thriller “Victorian Psycho.”

Qualley parted ways with “Victorian Psycho” mere weeks before filming was set to start in February. A24, which also boarded the project in its early days of development, has also quietly exited the feature and hasn’t been attached for a while, a source confirmed to IndieWire. With Monroe attached, “Victorian Psycho” will again be shopped at the Cannes market.

Qualley would’ve reunited with “Sanctuary” director Zachary Wigon, who is still attached to direct, as is co-star Thomasin McKenzie. Production was going to start in February 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. A representative confirmed to IndieWire that Qualley had a sudden scheduling conflict and had to exit the project. It’s now set to begin filming in August.

“Victorian Psycho” is set in 1858 and story centers on Winifred Notty, a governess hiding her psychopathic tendencies as...

The upcoming thriller Victorian Psycho has traded one scream queen for another. Deadline reports that Longlegs' Maika Monroe will now take the lead in the film, taking over from The Substance's Margaret Qualley. The film is also set to star Thomasin McKenzie.

No reason was given for Qualley's departure, but her recent success has made her an in-demand actor. This year alone, she is set to star in Blue Moon, Honey Don't!, and Happy Gilmore 2, with Huntington and The Dog Stars also in the works. Monroe is certainly a strong replacement. However, Longlegs is only the most recent entry in a horror resume that also includes It Follows and The Guest. Says director Zachary Wigon: "Maika’s intense screen presence has resonated with me over and over again throughout her history of complex performances. I’m absolutely thrilled for her to bring her unique style of psychological portraiture...

Longlegs and It Follows star Maika Monroe has replaced Margaret Qualley in psychological horror-thriller, Victorian Psycho, we can reveal, with Anton continuing to sell at the Cannes market.

Monroe takes on the lead role of the young, eccentric governess Winifred Notty, who in 1858 arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Her responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.

As previously announced, Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) is also cast. Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) directs from a script by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her novel of the same name. Production is being lined up to begin in August of this year.

This Friday, Apple TV+ will premiere Murderbot, its new television show based on the beloved Murderbot Diaries books by Martha Wells. Wells' books are cult favorites among sci-fi readers and have racked up a number of major awards in the field like the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus. Saying anticipation is high for this series feels like a massive understatement; many people are dying to watch this show, and after reading the first book, I fully understand why.

Apple's TV show is created by Chris and Paul Weitz and stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular Murderbot, a self-hacking security construct which has found a way to bypass its failsafes and gain free will. As such, it no longer needs to listen to humans! Except that if the humans find out that it did this, they would melt it down for scrap. So rather than take any risks, Murderbot binge watches...

Does anyone else remember when the SyFy channel was known as The Sci-Fi Channel? If you do, then you might remember that there have been a long line of amazing original shows the network has given us over the years.

Some of the shows even had crossover events, produced spinoff series, and generally entertained us for years. Maybe it's just me, but I miss a lot of the old shows that we used to enjoy on the network. While some shows didn't get nearly enough time to shine, others were given enough seasons that when they ended we didn't feel like we lost out on possible stories.

But even with shows like Eureka and Stargate getting finales that worked, that doesn't mean that we wouldn't love more time in these universes. In fact, whether it is a revival, a reboot or even a spin-off, it would be nice to see...

The rape-revenge genre in cinema holds a paradoxical landscape within the cinematic language, provoking discomfiting thoughts, heated discussions, and a raw and visceral emotional response in the audience. Inherently feminist in outlook, this genre has often been revered as the expression of feminist rage and fury. However, this controversial and notorious subgenre of horror has been reviled as exploitative, with accusations of voyeurism and complacency. Caught in a tug-of-war between being celebrated and dismissed, these films offer a rare dichotomy of trauma and catharsis, and justice and spectacle. This motif has made its presence in arthouse classics as well as in the excesses of grindhouse cinema and has evolved, unfolding across shadowy city alleys, sun-scorched rural backdrops, tense courtrooms, and surreal, neon-lit dreamscapes.

The genre comprises two major plot points: the sexually abused survivor (usually female) and retributive violence. The story follows a familiar trajectory—a woman is raped, brutally,...

Leigh Whannell, the writer behind the first three Saw features and the first two Insidiousmovies, has cemented his reputation as a great, creative figure in the horror world. He made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3 in 2015 and later delivered the highly underrated action-horror film Upgradein 2018. In 2020, Whannell released The Invisible Man, which quickly became one of the most acclaimed horror films in recent years. So, expectations for his next project were reasonably high. However, his recent project, Wolf Man, failed to live up to the legacy of his earlier works. Apart from receiving unfavorable feedback from critics and audiences alike, it also fell short at the box office. Luckily, the film seems to have found the right audience and has even claimed the top spot in Peacock's streaming charts, just a few days after it debuted on the platform on April 18.

The current viewership record is a win...

Star Trek actors Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, and John Billingsley, along with Juan Carlos Coto, brother of Manny Coto, the late Star Trek: Enterprise writer, showrunner, and executive producer, will once again join forces in support of PurpleStride Los Angeles. The annual walk, to be held on April 26, is part of a larger national effort called PanCAN PurpleStride, which aims to end pancreatic cancer and raise awareness of the disease. PanCAN stands for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Pancreatic cancer has hit home for several of the Star Trek figures mentioned above. Swink is something of a miracle story, as she is a 21-year survivor of the frequently deadly disease. She guest starred in two Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, playing Rozahn in “Sanctuary” and Luaran in “Tacking Into the Wind.” Fans also know her as a frequent convention attendee, with her table always next to that of DS9’s Quark,...

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2023 IFFR coverage. The Heirloom is now in theaters from Factory 25.

In The Heirloom, a couple facing lockdown decide to adopt a pet. It’s wintertime in Toronto, and Eric and Allie are chipping away at their Covid-restricted lives. Eric, a screenwriter, has hit a block. Together they goof around until Allie eventually asks the eternal question: why don’t we get a dog? Heirloom is the first feature of Ben Petrie, who is credited as director, editor, writer, and producer. He also stars in the film alongside his longtime creative partner Grace Glowicki, who also co-produced it––making The Heirloom not quite a Petrie-dish. What’s more, they have to share the screen with Milly, an auburn whippet rescue dog from the Dominican Republic whose cautious eyes and darting movements often steal the show.

Much like Milly, Petrie’s...

Grey's Anatomy boasts of being one of the longest-running medical dramas in history. It has also scooped up a plethora of prestigious awards during its time, solidifying its place on primetime TV. Even in the streaming era, it still reigns supreme. Thus, it's fair to say that very few shows can match up to the grandiose success of Grey's Anatomy.

However, it would be unrealistic to think that new fans could watch the entire show in just a few days. While that may have been possible in the age of DVD box sets, there's just far too much content for viewers to consume these days. Thus, it's vital that fans watch a handful of essential episodes so that they can have a complete idea of how the show operates.

Back to Where It All Began Season 1, Episode 1, "A Hard Day's Night"

When indulging in any new show, it's paramount that fans start at the beginning.

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The Ultra Music Festival is hitting downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park again with a lineup that features techno legend Dubfire and a who’s-who of Edm artists and bass mainstays from Knife Party and Claude VonStroke, to Steve Aoki, Dom Dolla, Deadmau5, and Hardwell. The annual fest kicks off its 25-year anniversary from March 28-30, with over 50 new artists added to this year’s lineup, including Australian producer...

Few things are as divisive as loot management in dungeon-crawling action RPGs. Diablo 4 players have been clamoring for a loot filter since launch, but Blizzard seems determined to swim against the tide. Their reasoning? It’s not just about the loot—it’s about the whole darn economy.

Diablo 4′s accidental endgame boss: loot. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

While endgame players struggle with an overwhelming flood of items, Blizzard’s stance might feel a bit tone-deaf to some. Yet, in a twist worthy of Sanctuary itself, their logic isn’t entirely without merit. It’s just… different. And in true Blizzard fashion, they’ve managed to both address the issue and dodge it simultaneously.

Why Diablo 4′s loot philosophy is both maddening and methodical

Blizzard’s approach to loot in Diablo 4 is well-intentioned but can be frustrating for players drowning in drops. In a recent Q&a video, Game Designer...

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Stargate Sg-1 is a sci-fi action adventure drama series created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner. The Showtime and later Sci-Fi channel series is set in MGM’s Stargate franchise, and it follows Jack O’Neill as he returns to Planet Abydos to find scientist Daniel Jackson. He soon discovers that a series of hieroglyphics could potentially lead them to several Stargates. Stargate Sg-1 stars Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis, Corin Nemec, Ben Browder, Beau Bridges, and Claudia Black. So, if you loved the space adventure, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Stargate Sg-1, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Dark Matter (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Syfy

Dark Matter is a Canadian sci-fi drama series created by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie. Based on Mallozzi and...

On Sunday February 23 2025, AMC broadcasts Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale!

Season 1 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale,” airing on AMC, promises to be a thrilling installment filled with tension and drama. Titled “Justice in the Shadows,” this episode dives deep into the chaos that unfolds when Sanctuary becomes isolated from the outside world. With no outside interference, Abigail seizes the opportunity to pursue her own brand of justice, setting the stage for a gripping confrontation.

As Abigail takes matters into her own hands, the atmosphere in Sanctuary grows increasingly tense. The community is on edge, and emotions run high as fear and hysteria begin to take hold. Abigail’s quest for revenge raises questions about morality and the consequences of seeking justice without the law. This internal struggle within the community adds layers of complexity to the narrative, making it a compelling watch.

Meanwhile, Maggie...

Spain’s rich TV show lineup at the Berlin Film Festival also features a screening of Atresmedia’s “Red Flags,” charting the often pained sexual and emotional awakening of four Gen Z teens.

Selected titles at Berlin:

Berlinale Market Selects

“Honor,” (Atresmedia TV, Portocabo)

The Spanish remake of Israeli TV series “Kvodo,” with the often superb Dario Grandinetti (“Talk to Her”) in the Bryan Cranston role of famed Showtime re-do “Your Honor,” as a principled judge attempting to save his son after, in an accidental hit-and-run, he kills the son of a lethal drug kingpin. Portocabo produces with Atresmedia TV in an intense and thought-provoking series,” says Atresmedia’s José Antonio Salso.

“Internal Affairs,” (“Asuntos Internos,” Rtve-Mediacrest)

Following a first women police inspector in Spain, a 1979-set series distinguished by strong thriller propulsion, premium production values and a novel female take on cop thrillers. It also offers a moving vision...

In the upcoming episode of “Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale,” titled “Justice Unleashed,” viewers can expect a gripping hour filled with tension and drama. Set to air on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 10:02 Pm on AMC, this episode promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. With Sanctuary now isolated from the outside world, Abigail finds herself in a position of power. Her desire for revenge takes center stage as she decides to take matters into her own hands.

As Abigail’s quest for justice unfolds, chaos begins to brew in the community. The atmosphere grows increasingly hysterical, with fear and uncertainty gripping the residents. Maggie, faced with overwhelming odds, steps up to confront the brewing crisis. Her determination to avert disaster highlights her strength and resourcefulness. The stakes are high, and every decision made could lead to dire consequences.

This episode is set to explore themes of justice, revenge,...

In recent years, Sydney Sweeney has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand talents, captivating audiences with her fearless performances. She has built a reputation for taking on bold, boundary-pushing roles, often involving n-dity when the script demands it, an artistic choice that has fueled both acclaim and debate for her.

Margaret Qualley in The Substance | Credits: Mubi

Interestingly, another actress who found their footing in the industry around the same time, even appearing together in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was, Margaret Qualley.

She made waves with her mind-blowing performance in The Substance, delivering equally intense scenes. Since then, she has repeatedly expressed that she may step away from roles that demand n-dity, while Sweeney continues to embrace them even after Euphoria.

Margaret Qualley is ready to bid farewell to onscreen n-dity!

Sydney Sweeney and Margaret Qualley both began their rise to fame around the same time,...

Small Things Like These, an Irish drama starring Cillian Murphy as a coal merchant and father haunted by secret abuses in a local convent sanctioned by the Catholic Church, beat out Kneecap, the hip-hop comedy featuring Michael Fassbender, to win the best film honor at the Irish Film & Television Awards 2025 during a ceremony held in Dublin on Friday. Saoirse Ronan left with two awards (the lead actress honor for her role in The Outrun and the supporting actress trophy for Blitz). Murphy won the best actor IFTA for his work in Small Things Like These. Demi Moore (The Substance) and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) were honored in the international acting categories, and Colin Farrell (The Penguin) and Sharon Horgan (for writing Bad Sisters) earned TV statuettes.

Rich Peppiatt received the best director IFTA for Kneecap, which follows the West Belfast hip-hop trio of the same name on their mission to save their mother tongue.

Quick LinksHow Jurassic World Rebirth is Rehashing One of the Series' Most Tired TrendsHow Jurassic World is a Series Based on RetconsIs Jurassic World Rebirth Secretly Subverting a Series Staple?

The revelations of Jurassic World Rebirth's trailer have audiences sighing as the franchise continues one of its most frustrating trends 32 years later. In 2022, Jurassic World Dominion director Colin Trevorrow called Jurassic Park "unfranchisable," citing the difficulty of continuing the story beyond the first film. As fans endlessly debate where Jurassic World could go before the franchise launches into space or seriously consider a crossover with Fast & Furious, one trope keeps rearing its head: the dreaded retconning of Jurassic Park's origins. Now, Jurassic World Rebirth introduces yet another potential genesis for Jurassic Park's dinosaurs, leaving audiences to reflect on the story so far, the implications of this new setting, and whether there is a bigger secret lurking...

Independent international production company and financier Gold Rush Pictures has signed a deal with Ilya Stewart’s Hype Studios to participate in financing and co-producing a slate of at least five feature films, Variety can exclusively reveal.

The news comes ahead of the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s contemporary German drama “The Light” (pictured), which was co-produced by Gold Rush Pictures and will open the Berlin Film Festival on Feb. 13.

Two of the five titles on the companies’ slate will be collaborations with the Polish screenwriter-director and two-time Berlinale prizewinner Małgorzata Szumowska, including “The Gambler Wife,” a dark comedy about Russian literary figures Anna and Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The anticipated feature, which was announced in Variety, is due to begin principal photography this spring. A second feature from Szumowska is currently in development.

Rounding out the slate are three titles with long-time Hype Studios collaborator Kirill Serebrennikov, whose previous four...

Horror master Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang’s Pokeepsie Films (“30 Coins“) production company are joining forces with Atresmedia TV to adapt Sanctuary, a dystopian sci-fi podcast series, Variety reports today.

The eight-episode thriller series is directed by “30 Coins” directors Ruiz-Gallardón and Zoe Berriatúa.

In the dystopian thriller, “After a climate disaster, pregnant women live in the Sanctuary, a dome that protects them from pollution. Far from their families and society, they are cared for and at peace. Or so they believe. Pilar’s arrival will reveal the truth.”

Lucía Guerrero stars as Pilar, and Aura Garrido stars opposite as Valle, the engineer tasked with looking after the women.

Alba Ribas, Songa Park, Anna Canepa, Jaime Ordoñez, Melida Molina, Joan Sentís, Borja Luna, Manu Fullola, Juan Viadas, Blanca Velletbó, Melina Matthews, and Godeliv Van Den Brandt round out the cast.

The podcast series was created by Manuel Bartual and Carmen Pacheco.

Wide-eyed expectant mother Pilar takes up residence at an idyllic domed birthing retreat after a climate-fuelled crisis leads to a toxic atmosphere. She is introduced to Valle, the engineer tasked with looking after the women, and comes to senses the serene refuge holds a set of macabre secrets, nothing as it seems.

“Sanctuary” (“Santuario”), the first co-production between Spain’s internationally ambitious Atresmedia TV and Carolina Bang and Alex de la Iglesia at Madrid’s Banijay-backed Pokeepsie Films (“30 Coins”), merges a not-so-implausible, ominous backdrop with strong female leads to showcase the breadth of feminine resolve in the face of clear and present danger, all with a gripping tension.

“Four years ago, we loved the podcast. The story was so powerful and well-crafted that turning it into a series was something that happened very naturally,” Montse García, director of fiction at Atresmedia, told Variety. “We’ve collaborated with the creators...

The Bad Batchis back, but not in the way most people would think. It has been announced that the team will be featured in an upcoming Star Warsnovel titled "Sanctuary", written by Lamar Giles. The narrative of "Star Wars: Sanctuary - A Bad Batch Novel" will be set during the events of the second season of the animated series centered around the team. Pabu served as a refuge for the Bad Batch after they attempt to escape from the claws of the Empire. But after a natural disaster devastates the island, the former clone troopers do everything in their power to help the community that welcomed them with open arms.

It's still hard to believe that The Bad Batch didn't reveal that Tech was secretly alive before 2024's emotional series finale. If you're one of the many Star Wars fans still mourning the loss, you're in luck: Tech is returning after all -- in the form of a book, that is.

That's right, the rumors about a Bad Batch novel are true! StarWars.com announced earlier this morning that Star Wars: Sanctuary — A Bad Batch Novel will be officially published later this year, featuring Tech and other members of Clone Force 99 set during the events of Season 2 of the show.

The book is written by Lamar Giles, who is actually a veteran Star Wars author. Giles wrote a short story as part of the From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi anthology in 2023 called "Twenty and Out" about Imperial weapons technician Corr Lerrann.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch...

In a 1992 comedy flick, a carefree cheerleader learns about her destiny to hunt down and kill vampires. Although this teenage girl is initially flippant about her burgeoning abilities, a series of events forces her to take vampire-hunting seriously. Amid a botched prom and an antagonistic showdown in the school basement, the girl and her allies emerge victorious, having put an end to the tyranny of vampires hounding Hemery High School. Mostly unserious and wholly slapstick, this Fran Rubel Kuzui-helmed film received a negative to lukewarm reception on release. This comedy was none other than "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

But this isn't the version of Buffy that entered the global pop culture DNA. After all, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the television series we know and love, is remembered through its enduring imagery: Black leather jackets, occult/religious iconography, passionate romance, and gothic architecture, to name just a few. At its...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, FKA Twigs surrenders to the darkness of the dance floor, Central Cee proves his greatness on debut LP, and Tate McRae takes the driver seat in a sleek preview of her upcoming full-length project. Plus, new music from Travis Scott, J Balvin, Teddy Swims, and more.

FKA Twigs, “Wanderlust” (YouTube)

Central Cee feat. Lil Durk, “Truth in the Lies” (YouTube)

Tate McRae, “Sports Car” (YouTube)

Travis Scott,...

There’s a record on Mitski’s fourth album Puberty 2 where she gasps out: “I wanna see the whole world.” She repeats the refrain on “My Body’s Made of Crushed Little Stars” like a reverse version of “There’s no place like home.” When the singer-songwriter Tamino first heard the record, he was already in between these feelings. The Belgian-Egyptian musician had moved to Amsterdam and found solace in the growing pains of Puberty 2. It feels full circle, then, that Mitski would join Tamino on his latest single “Sanctuary,” a...

Margaret Qualley is teasing just how “incredibly surreal” it was to star in a Richard Linklater film.

Qualley, who appears in Linklater’s upcoming Lorenz Hart biopic “Blue Moon,” told IndieWire that she has been trying to work with the auteur for more than a decade.

“I have been a longtime fan of Richard Linklater,” Qualley said. “I think I auditioned for him the first time 10 years ago.”

While Qualley only revealed that the film she auditioned for was in fact made, she did not say its title… although Linklater’s ’70s college-centric “Everybody Loves Some!!” was released in 2016.

Qualley’s admiration for Linklater was cemented with his 2014 feature “Boyhood,” which felt especially personal to Qualley as she was the same age as its lead character. Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” was filmed across 12 years, with Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette starring. The feature was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Prime Video has announced that the Japanese Original film Broken Rage will launch on February 13, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Directed, written by, and starring the legendary filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, who continues to receive worldwide acclaim, Broken Rage is based on his concept of exploring “comedy within a violent film.”

This hour-long film is divided into two parts. The first half depicts a hard-boiled crime action where a hitman, caught between the police and the yakuza, struggles to survive. The second half ingeniously retells the same story using self-parody techniques, presenting it in a comedic style.

This work, which director Kitano himself described as an experimental endeavor, was selected for the Out of Competition section at the Venice International Film Festival 2024. It marks the first Japanese film produced for streaming to be officially selected for the prestigious international film festival.

Tadanobu Asano, who starred...

The upcoming episode of “Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale,” titled “A Witch’s Tale,” promises to be intense and gripping. Set to air on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on AMC, this episode dives deep into the turmoil surrounding the characters after Harper’s shocking accusations against Daniel. The claim that Daniel raped her sends shockwaves through the community, putting Harper and her friend Sarah under a harsh spotlight.

As the episode unfolds, the tension escalates with a vigil held in Daniel’s memory. This gathering stirs up strong emotions and divides opinions within Sanctuary, revealing hidden resentments and fears among the townsfolk. Sarah finds herself feeling abandoned by The Moot, the group that was supposed to support her. With her sense of security shaken, she grapples with feelings of hopelessness, wondering if everything she has fought for is slipping away.

The stakes get even higher when Harper faces an unexpected attack at school,...

Berlinale Series Market Selects has revealed its lineup. The European Film Market’s “boutique market for serial content from all over the world” will welcome Spanish shows in Berlinale Market Selects, its screening showcase, from “Internal Affairs,” focusing on one of the first female police officers in Spain, starting her first post, to “Honor” – yet another take on famous Israeli show which sees a judge covering his son’s crime.

Produced by Alex de la Iglesia, AtresmediaTV and Alex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang at their Banijay-backed Pookepsie Films, “Sanctuary” turns to post-climate disaster future where women spend their pregnancies in a dome protecting them from pollution. It is not all they think, however.

Meanwhile, “City of God” director Fernando Meirelles and “Borgen” writer Maja Jul Larsen will bring projects to the Bsm’s Co-Pro Series strand.

Spain has been chosen as the Country in Focus at this year’s EFM.

As Diablo 4 prepares for its seventh season, the Season of Witchcraft, launching next Tuesday, there’s a fundamental issue with the game’s storytelling that needs to be addressed. While the game has made strides in certain areas, there’s one particular narrative choice that has been undermining the player experience since launch.

When will we get the front-row seats? | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

It’s not about the mixed reception to the writing or the controversial story beats—those are subjective matters that players can debate. Rather, it’s about a core design philosophy that affects how we, as players, experience the events unfolding across Sanctuary.

As we approach another season of demonic warfare, perhaps it’s time to examine this overlooked aspect of the game’s narrative structure.

Always “wandering” a step behind in Diablo 4

From the moment we first set foot in Sanctuary, Diablo 4 has consistently positioned...

“Kneecap” — the Irish-language music biopic that became one of the buzziest indie films of 2024 and is now tipped for both Oscar and BAFTA recognition — has, perhaps unsurprisingly, emerged far ahead of the pack of nominees for the 2025 Irish Film & TV Academy (IFTA) awards.

Rich Peppiatt’s raucous comedy, about (and starring) the Belfast rap trio of the same name, has landed an astonishing 17 nominations for the awards, including best film, director, three of the six slots for lead actor, three of the six for supporting actress and one for Michael Fassbender in the supporting actor category.

“Small Things Like These,” the considerably quieter Irish drama fronted (and produced) by Cillian Murphy has nine nominations, including lead actor for Murphy, who won the award last year for “Oppenheimer.”

Having been co-produced by Irish company Tailored Films, Ali Abbasi’s Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” is also in the mix, with four nominations.

When films are compared to theatrical stage productions, it is often to regrade them by implying that they do not take advantage of the cinematic medium. That being said, making use of a confined location and giving a spotlight to a limited set of performances can be advantageous for films that have an inventive new perspective on an antiquated genre. Sanctuary sadly did not get the attention that it deserved during its initial theatrical release, which is not all that surprising; it’s very hard to market a film with such an unusual premise, as audiences may have struggled to understand what differentiated it from countless other erotic thrillers. However, Sanctuary depicts an exhilarating battle of wills between two idiosyncratic characters, and features some of the best work that Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott have ever done.

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 6.It's been 5 years since Bryce Dallas Howard's Star Wars directorial debut in The Mandalorian, and with her episode in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, she's broken a surprisingly long-running trend amongst her episodes in the galaxy far, far away. Howard's Star Wars episodes have always been met with an immense amount of praise, particularly her work on The Book of Boba Fett episode 5 "Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian", which famously brought Din Djarin back to the small screen. In Skeleton Crew, she adds on to this praise.

Her work on Skeleton Crew episode 6 "Zero Friends Again" is revered not only for the quality of each and every shot, but also for the way her directing highlights the important emotional developments and undertones of the episode. Skeleton Crew's young cast deliver an incredible performance that's only enhanced by...

Warning: The following contains minor spoilers for Babygirl, now playing in theatersFans of Babygirl have plenty of options to choose from in the erotic thriller sub-genre. The last film from Bodies Bodies Bodies director Halina Reijn has hit theaters, delivering a vulnerable performance from Nicole Kidman in this erotic thriller. Kidman's Romy, a rich, successful CEO, is unsatisfied with her sex life despite seemingly having it all. That all changes when she meets an intern willing to indulge in her repressed fantasies, thus leading to an affair that could cost her everything.

Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller has some viewers captivated. However, it's definitely proving to be an acquired taste. Babygirl's Rotten Tomatoes audience score is more divisive, highlighting how controversial the film's subject matter is. Either way, viewers may be wondering what other erotic thrillers they should check out afterward, and there are plenty to choose from, like the...

Margaret Qualley has received widespread acclaim for her movie roles over the years, but she’s ready to change things up.

The 30-year-old actress is done making “obscure, artsy movies” and wants to start making the kind of movies she enjoys watching, like romantic comedies.

Keep reading to find out more…

Margaret is best known for films like The Substance, Kinds of Kindness, Drive-Away Dolls, Poor Things, Sanctuary, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

“I think I’ve been in a lot of obscure, arty movies. And they’re not actually the movies I like to watch. And I think I wanna start being in stuff that I would wanna watch. I wanna do movies where I keep my clothes on and I don’t die in the end. The bar is low,” she told Vogue Australia. “I’m so thirsty for a rom-com. I’m manifesting.”

That being said,...

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Pokeepsie Films has cause for celebration. The Madrid-based production outfit has three new premieres on three different streaming platforms this month, an enviable release schedule to be sure. Adding to the mix, the company – launched by real-life partners Álex De la Iglesia, the genre writer-director, and actress-producer Carolina Bang – is also celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

Over the course of the last decade, Pokeepsie has stealthily set itself apart as a unique home for Spanish talent, so much so that they drew backing from multinational Banijay in 2022 to support their ambitious slate of films and series.

“We are immensely proud to conclude our 10th anniversary year with the release of these three premieres,” says Bang, the company’s CEO. “While this was not initially planned, 2024 has provided us with a remarkable close to the year, showcasing our ongoing commitment to innovation...

In its nearly 5 decades of existence, the Star Wars franchise has only now shown a key function of blasters in a live-action property. Blasters are among the most common weapons in the galaxy, and they come in many varieties. What nearly all blasters have in common, however, is their basic function of firing pulses of irradiated explosive gas – blaster bolts – which explode on contact with solids.

As shown throughout the various Star Wars properties across a multitude of mediums and two main continuities, blasters have different firing modes, with “kill” being the most commonly used, while “stun” is occasionally employed for incapacitating beings. Blasters also vary in effectiveness, with most blasters – especially civilian models – struggling against body armor (like the suits used by clone troopers and stormtroopers) and reinforced droids (such as Super Battle Droids), though powerful military and underworld blasters can easily burn through them.

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It's been a great year for actress Margaret Qualley. She starred in three big movies in 2024: Drive Away Dolls, directed by Ethan Cohen; the anthology film Kinds of Kindness from Yorgos Lanthimos; and The Substance, Coralie Fargeat's sophomore effort, which saw Qualley play a "younger, better" version of Demi Moore's Elisabeth. Next, Qualley will take the lead role in Victorian Psycho, starring alongside Thomasin McKenzie, which will be released by acclaimed indie banner A24.

Deadline reports that the project, first announced in October, will be distributed by A24 and is set to begin production in March 2025.

The plot synopsis reads:

In 1858, a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Winifred's responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family's history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House,...

A24 sees a lot of promise in Victorian Psycho. The independent studio has pre-bought domestic rights to the upcoming horror movie ahead of its March 2025 production start.

Deadline was the first to report A24 acquiring domestic rights for Victorian Psycho, which will star Margaret Qualley, who wowed audiences around the globe earlier this year with her supporting role in The Substance. Victorian Psycho will be directed by Zachary Wigon, reuniting him with Qualley for the first time since his 2022 psychological thriller Sanctuary. The script was written by author Virginia Feito, based on her upcoming novel of the same name that is expected to be published in February 2025. Last Night in Soho actor Thomasin Mckenzie will also star in Victorian Psycho.

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Horror fans should be drooling over this one. A24 has picked up the U.S. rights to “Victorian Psycho,” a horror-thriller film that will star “The Substance” actress Margaret Qualley and “Leave No Trace” actress Thomasin McKenzie, an individual with knowledge told IndieWire.

“Victorian Psycho” is a reunion between Qualley and “Sanctuary” director Zachary Wigon, who is directing the film based on an upcoming novel by author Virginia Feito (“Mrs. March”). Feito also wrote the script based on her book.

The horror pedigree doesn’t stop there, as “Longlegs” producer Dan Kagan is producing the film, as is “The Night House” producer Sebastien Raybaud. Wigon will also produce in association with Anonymous Content. Nick Shumaker and Bard Dorros will executive produce.

“Victorian Psycho” is, naturally, set in Victorian England and follows an eccentric governess who arrives at a remote gothic manor where strange happenings stir suspicion that she’s not what she seems.

Austin Butler may or may not be the new American Psycho, but while we wait to find out what’s going on with that situation, it is a sure thing that Butler’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood co-star Margaret Qualley is set to star in the psychological horror thriller Victorian Psycho, where she will be playing the title character. Today, Deadline has broken the news that A24 has acquired the domestic distribution rights to Victorian Psycho, which is scheduled to begin filming in March.

Zachary Wigon (The Heart Machine) will be directing the film from a screenplay written by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her upcoming novel of the same name. This will be the second collaboration between Wigon and Qualley, as she also starred in his film Sanctuary.

Victorian Psycho has the following synopsis: In 1858, a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Margaret Qualley) arrives...

Exclusive: A24 has pre-bought domestic rights to buzzy horror package Victorian Psycho, which will star Margaret Qualley (The Substance) in the lead role alongside Thomasin Mckenzie (Leave No Trace).

As we revealed ahead of AFM, Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) directs from a script by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her upcoming novel of the same name. Multiple U.S. buyers were keen on the project.

Set in Victorian England, the film sees an eccentric governess arrive at a remote gothic manor, where strange happenings stir suspicion that she’s not what she seems. Production is due to begin in March 2025.

Pic is produced by Dan Kagan (Longlegs) under his Traffic. banner as well as Sebastien Raybaud (Greenland) and Wigon, in association with Anonymous Content. Nick Shumaker and Bard Dorros will executive-produce.

This marks the second collaboration between Wigon and Qualley, following Wigon’s dominatrix thriller Sanctuary, which premiered at...

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Margaret Qualley is one of the most talented and brilliant young actresses working in Hollywood right now. Born to actress Andie MacDowell, the actress, model, and dancer trained as a ballet dancer in her youth. She made her acting debut in 2013 with Gia Coppola‘s film Palo Alto. She recently starred in the hit satirical body horror film The Substance alongside Demi Moore. So, if you also love Qualley’s performances, here are the 10 best movies and TV shows starring Margaret Qualley.

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My Salinger Year is a drama film written and directed by Philippe Falardeau. Based on the memoir of the same name by Joanna Rakoff, the 2020 film follows Joanna Rakoff, an aspiring writer working for literary agent Phyllis Westberg, as she receives some impactful personal advice from reclusive author J.D. Salinger.

The Arpg genre is having what we might call a “midlife crisis” – and it’s getting spicy. While Diablo 4 players continue their exodus in search of greener pastures (or at least more engaging endgame content), two contenders are stepping into the ring with updates that might just make Sanctuary feel like yesterday’s news.

The genre will soon be locked in a three-way Mexican standoff. | Image Credit: Grinding Gear Games

In one corner stands Last Epoch, the plucky underdog that’s been steadily winning hearts throughout 2024 with its blend of classic Arpg mechanics and modern sensibilities. In the other, Path of Exile 2 looms large, ready to shake up the genre when it launches into early access this weekend.

And speaking of shaking things up—Ehg’s latest announcement for Last Epoch‘s Season 2 reads like a wishlist of quality-of-life improvements that even the most jaded Arpg veteran couldn’t ignore.

What do you do when the last spinoff of your favorite Canadian sci-fi show ended ages ago and you've worn out your DVD box set rewatching it? If you're as obsessive as I am about my favorite franchises, you might just want to catch up with all the show's stars in their most recent projects. Luckily, when it comes to the cast of "Stargate Sg-1," there are plenty of great post-series movies and shows to choose from.

The long-running "Stargate" saga, based on Roland Emmerich's 1994 movie, has fizzled out a bit in recent years, due in part to apparently complicated rights issues. At its height, the franchise included several TV shows and movies, plus novels, comic books, games, and a web series. None of them were quite as beloved as "Stargate Sg-1," which was nominated for nine Emmys and kick-started the careers of several of its stars. Others involved...

Last month, it was announced that Margaret Qualley, star of the body horror film The Substance, had signed on to star in another genre project; the psychological horror thriller Victorian Psycho, where she will be playing the title character. Now, Deadline has revealed the name of Qualley’s first Victorian Psycho co-star: Thomasin McKenzie, whose previous credits include Old and Last Night in Soho.

Zachary Wigon (The Heart Machine) will be directing the film from a screenplay written by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her upcoming novel of the same name. This will be the second collaboration between Wigon and Qualley, as she also starred in his film Sanctuary.

Victorian Psycho has the following synopsis: In 1858, a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Margaret Qualley) arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Winifred’s responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history,...