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ABC's hit show "Brothers & Sisters" aired between 2006 and 2011. The show followed the Walker family, the wealthy owners of a food company headed by recently widowed matriarch Nora Walker (Sally Field). Nora has many children -- the titular brothers and sisters -- and fans fell in love with all of those competing personalities that still managed to love one another fiercely at the end of the day.

The series was almost quite different. The show's original pilot was instead focused on the family's father, which would've led "Brothers & Sisters" down a different path. Then someone had an idea: What if they kill dad? And what if they bring in Field to take over? "They wanted to look at this big American family that had a very strong father figure, a real patriarchal family, but that over the process of time became a matriarchal family, where the women became the strong voices,...

This Mind-Bending Netflix Show Is Ideal For Fans Of Black Mirror! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

For fans of Black Mirror, chasing that same cerebral rush can be an uphill climb. When the latest season landed, it sparked an uproar of excitement. Some even called it the best return to form in years. It’s no surprise people were glued to their screens, swimming in confusion and awe. Netflix was toying with its audience by altering scenes across viewings and introducing the series’ first-ever sequel episode.

A Surprising Contender Hidden In Plain Sight

However, Black Mirror isn’t the only game in town when it comes to brain-bending television. One title keeps surfacing among the sea of Reddit threads and obsessive fan posts: Maniac. This limited series, tucked away in Netflix’s 2018 archives, has quietly become a cult favorite for those craving surrealism with a side of psychological chaos.

Maniac follows Owen and Annie,...

Exclusive: Sugar23 today announced the hiring of Aubrey Morgan as a Literary Manager, repping writers, authors and directors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Aubrey to the Sugar23 family,” said the company’s Founder and CEO, Michael Sugar. “Her exceptional taste, unwavering dedication to her clients, and ability to identify and nurture distinctive creative voices are in perfect alignment with Sugar23.”

Previously at Mosaic Entertainment, Morgan has over a decade in representation under her belt and is known for championing bold voices as a tenacious and passionate manager. She brings with her a diverse array of TV and feature writers, including Emmy winner Ariel Levine, Talia Rothenberg (writing original feature Le Bal for Netflix), Crystal Garland (Outer Banks), Jennifer Graham Imada (Lucifer), and Max Saltarelli. Morgan also reps writer/showrunners Jaclyn Moore and Karen Kicak, bestselling author Anna Malaika Tubbs, creators and executive producers Rothrock & Weir (Our Ladies), showrunner Lindsay Weiglein (Dance Moms), and animation writer Jen McCartney (Solar Opposites).

“I am honored to work with a company that matches my fierce commitment to creative integrity,” Morgan said. “Sugar23 is at the helm of innovation in the entertainment space and I look forward to uplifting daring voices with this team.”

Morgan is the latest to join Sugar23 on the heels of James Crane, who boarded as Director of Business Development in April, as we first reported. Founded in 2017, the company’s credits on the production side include Spotlight, The Knick, The Oa, Maniac, 13 Reasons Why, I Am the Night, and The Turning Point on MSNBC, among others. It’s also been making big moves in the branded side of late through partnerships with the likes of Starbucks (on Starbucks Studios) and Fifth Season.

Remember, boys, Da’ Maniac loves you like you’re his own — so it’s probably for the best that the cops took him away.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been blessed to host so many incredible guest stars and celebrity cameos throughout the years, but only one A-lister who graced the set of the show was so good that the cast feared for both their and his safety: the late, great Roderick George Toombs, better known by his WWE stage name, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. On multiple episodes of Always Sunny, the professional wrestling legend played Da’ Maniac, an unhinged, emotional and entirely hilarious amateur wrestler whom the Gang hires and nervously befriends shortly before the police drag him away for his unpaid parking tickets.

Piper made his It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia debut in the classic Season Five episode “The Gang Wrestles for the Troops,” and in the...

Julia Garner is currently negotiating for a lead role in a Netflix limited series that would explore the rise and fall of Ftx, Variety has learned from sources.

The untitled series would explore the story of the infamous cryptocurrency exchange through the lens of the love story of Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried, with Garner nearing a deal to play Ellison and serve as an executive producer. According to sources, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes with plans to begin shooting over the summer.

Reps for Netflix declined to comment.

Graham Moore is the writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner on the project, with Jacqueline Hoyt attached to serve as executive producer and co-showrunner. Barack and Michelle Obama will executive produce under their Higher Ground banner along with Vinnie Malhotra. Scoop Wasserstein of Scoop Productions is also an executive producer, with Lauren Morelli executive producing as well. James Ponsoldt will direct the first episode and executive produce.

Since its debut in 2011, Black Mirror has remained one of Netflix’s most captivating anthology series' to date. With seven mind-bending seasons under its belt, the dystopian series delves into the implication of advanced technologies on individuals and society while blending relatable scenarios and thought-provoking science fiction with real-world anxieties, as viewed through a technological lens.

With its dark themes, social commentary, and high-quality action and production, Black Mirror leaves audiences just as uncomfortable as they are fascinated. If you’ve already binged season 7, which came out April 10, 2025, then here are 15 shows like Black Mirror you need to watch next.

1. Altered Carbon

Based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk series set in a future where consciousness is digitized, stored, and able to be transferred into a human body, essentially making life and existence limitless. After 250 years on ice, a prisoner (and political operative with...

Puddle of Mudd have announced a new album, Kiss the Machine, which arrives May 2nd on the heels of frontman Wes Scantlin’s ongoing legal issues, including a felony domestic violence charge in March stemming from a physical altercation with his girlfriend.

Despite those serious charges, Scantlin and company are pushing ahead with the album’s release, offering up the opening track “Beautimous,” a sleazy love song with an upbeat post-grunge sound that’s in line with Puddle of Mudd’s previous work.

“This album was a moment of clarity – me looking in the mirror,” said Scantlin in a press release. “I was there night after night in the studio, learning, recording, pushing myself, and making sure every part of it felt authentic. I’m super proud of how it all came together.”

He added: “I just want people to feel something – to smile, and have some hope in their hearts.

Exclusive: Cameras have started rolling in Los Angeles on Waxman, a horror flick from writer-director Thomas J. Churchill, and starring Frank Stallone and Jon Abrahams.

The film’s synopsis reads: Waxman follows Detective Danny Murphy, whose desperate actions ignite a nightmare, culminating in the return of a vengeful serial killer after his death. Detective Murphy is spooked by a theory but is determined to find all the pieces to figure out how to end the carnage of this notorious serial killer in hopes of saving another life. Including the ones he loves. How has he returned? How do you catch someone who is already dead? The questions permeate Murphy’s every thought. Aligned with all the traits of horror icons from the past.

The film also stars Carlo Mendez (Dexter: Original Sin), Shar Jackson, Scott Schwartz (A Christmas Story Christmas), Christiana Leucas (The Last Stand), and...

Exclusive: Preeminent management and production company Sugar23 has hired James Crane as Director of Business Development.

“The addition of James Crane reemphasizes Sugar23’s mission to foster deep relationships with brands and support their goals of creating meaningful, original content for broad audience consumption,” said the company’s founder, Michael Sugar. “We’re thrilled to have him on board as we navigate new and exciting partnerships in the year ahead.”

As alluded to by Sugar, Crane’s new role will see him support Sugar23’s expanding presence in the brands space through strategic networking to identify growth opportunities and partnerships. The company has recently leaned in hard toward the branded space and has experienced significant growth in the last year, with the launch of multiple brand-centric studios, as well as the The Way Upfront, an exclusive summit for brand marketers featuring early-stage entertainment projects, presented by A-List producers and talent.

Actress Julia Garner, aka cosmic alien ‘Silver Surfer’ in the upcoming Marvel Studios feature “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, gets wrapped up in the new Gucci “The Art of Silk” 2025 campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel:

Garner is best known for her starring role as ‘Ruth Langmore’ in the Netflix crime drama series “Ozark” (2017–present)…

…winning two ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’ for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series’ in 2019 and 2020.

Garner also had roles in the FX drama series “The Americans” (2015–18), the Netflix miniseries “Maniac” (2018)…

….the Bravo true crime series “Dirty John” (2018–19), and stars in the Netflix miniseries “Inventing Anna” (2022).

In feature films, Garner appeared in “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011), “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012), “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” (2012), "We Are What We Are” (2013), “Grandma” (2015), and The Assistant (2019). She then starred in the movie “The Royal Hotel” (2023) and the “Rosemary’s Baby” remake “Apartment 7A” (2024).

Besides her...

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France’s Editions Faute de frappe has published an official novelization of Maniac in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.

Available in both English and France, the book is written by Stéphane Bourgoin and features a foreword from director William Lustig.

Frank Zito is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women.

Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer, yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster. This is the story of a maniac.

Joe Spinell and C. A. Rosenberg penned the screenplay for the 1980 slasher. Spinell also stars with Caroline Munro.

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“Reasonable Doubt” has cast Joseph Sikora as a series regular for its upcoming third season, Variety has learned.

Sikora will appear in Season 3 of the Onyx Collective series as Bill Sterling. The character is described as “Jax’s (Emayatzy Corinealdi) coworker at her firm Binder, Hurwitz & Stewart. Bill started his law career later in life after serving as a Coast Guard for ten years. As he is looking to make partner, his proximity to Jax becomes imperative to his success.”

Along with Corinealdi and Sikora, series regulars for Season 3 include McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo and Angela Grovey.

Sikora is best known for his role as Tommy Egan in the hit Starz crime drama “Power,” on which he starred throughout its six-season run. He then led the spinoff series “Power Book IV: Force,” which is ending with its upcoming third season. Sikora’s other TV roles include stints on “Ozark,” Season 1 of “True Detective,...

Last Updated on March 17, 2025

Martin Scorsese is the quintessential New York filmmaker. Sure, some of his greatest films are set in New York, but that asthma kept him inside of a Little Italy apartment to do nothing but study cinema says a lot about how embedded the city is in his blood and his own movies. Now, Scorsese has listed more than 30 of the most essential New York films – and yes, he was modest enough to not list Mean Streets and Taxi Driver and Goodfellas and…

Check out Martin Scorsese’s list of 30+ greatest New York movies below:

Daybreak Express

The Naked City and Kiss of Death

Fourteen Hours

Cry of the City

A Double Life and The Marrying Kind

It Should Happen to You

On the Waterfront

The Wrong Man

Sweet Smell of Success

Shadows

Midnight Cowboy and Marathon Man

The French Connection

Bye Bye Braverman

Prince of the City...

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Black Mirror is a British sci-fi thriller drama anthology series created by Charlie Brooker. The episodes of Channel 4 and later Netflix series feature self-contained stories that revolve around a new piece of technology and explore how that technology affects the people around it. Black Mirror stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Cristin Milioti, Hayley Atwell, Jon Hamm, Michaela Coel, Anthony Mackie, Jesse Plemons, Toby Kebbell, Alex Lawther, Jodie Whittaker, and Hannah John-Kamen. So, if you loved the inventive stories, sci-fi elements, and compelling characters in Black Mirror, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

The Twilight Zone Credit – CBS

The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi fantasy horror drama anthology series created by Rod Serling. The CBS series’ episodes feature self-contained stories that revolve around seemingly ordinary people as they find themselves in extraordinary situations. The Twilight Zone stars Serling,...

A brutal killer is stalking the streets of New York City; a man dressed as a police officer. He lures victims in with a false sense of security, traps them with the authority an officer of the law commands, and he murders them, whether they’re guilty or innocent. It took a couple of genre icons to get this idea into production and more icons to deal with the threat on the screen. This is the story of Maniac Cop, and we’re going to find out what happened to this horror movie.

It all began with the 1980 slasher Maniac. The mainstream feature directorial debut of William Lustig, the film caught a lot of attention when it was released, especially for the shocking moments of violence, featuring Tom Savini gore effects. Lustig followed that up with the 1982 action thriller Vigilante, which gained a cult following, but wasn’t a financial success at first.

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Made for Love is a sci-fi dark comedy-drama series created by Alissa Nutting, Dean Bakopoulos, Patrick Somerville, and Christina Lee. Based on Nutting‘s 2017 novel of the same name, the HBO Max series follows Hazel Green, a young woman who finally escapes her toxic marriage. Still, when she thinks that she is free, she discovers that her husband has implanted a chip in her brain that allows him to track her in real time, read her emotional data, and watch her live. Made for Love stars Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Dan Bakkedahl, Noma Dumezweni, Ray Romano, Augusto Aguilera, and Caleb Foote. So, if you loved the sci-fi elements, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Made for Love, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Kevin Can F**k...

Since proudly planting a tricolor flag with their viral remix of Simian’s “Never Be Alone” in 2003 (aka “We Are Your Friends”), Justice has kept France at the forefront of the dance music world.

The Paris-based duo, consisting of Gaspard Augé, 45, and Xavier de Rosnay, 42, are famous for throwing everything from heavy metal to vintage disco into a techno blender in pursuit of infectious beats.

After a seven-year hiatus, they released a fourth studio album, Hyperdrama, in April of last year. Its single “Neverender,” featuring vocals by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, won best electronic/dance recording at last month’s Grammys — the third Grammy for the group.

Currently on an epic world tour that saw them headline the Hollywood Bowl last October and which next brings them to Mexico and South America, the band snuck through Los Angeles after a stop at Crssd fest in San Diego long enough...

Weird on Top Pictures, makers of Straight Edge Kegger and Night Terror, bring a stripped-back serial killer flick with their new release Looky-Loo.

Directed by Jason Zink and written by Nolan Mihail, the film follows a stalker’s escalation to serial killing through his own documentation of his crimes. His obsession with film and the women he terrorizes results in an uncomfortably intimate found footage gem.

The opening shots are somewhat serene as the setting of a quiet, cute town is established. That serenity quickly halts and the creep factor shoots up with every step Looky-loo takes. It feels like you are following people around, to their homes, and trying to open their doors. The voyeuristic ick becomes even more intense as Looky-loo records his own workspace.

This is a very slow-burn horror film. Clocking in at just over an hour and 20 minutes, I wouldn’t say it’s the...

Running Point, Netflix's latest addition to its long list of sports-centered works, debuted on February 27, 2025. Comprising 10 episodes, with each episode averaging at just thirty minutes, the heartfelt comedy is the perfect binge-watch. The series follows its protagonist, Isla Gordon, as she struggles to carry on her family's legacy in basketball. Isla takes on the presidency of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team following a scandal that forces her elder brother, Cam, to resign from his position. However, it isn't a smooth sail for Isla, who has to prove herself both to her family and the industry.

Created by the talented Mindy Kaling, together with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, Running Point has a host of talented names, featuring a diverse cast from different backgrounds. The combination of the cast creates an eccentric dynamic, leading to compelling characters. While some names are well-known in the industry, Running Point also brings...

Spoilers for "The Monkey" follow.

If there's anything more bonkers than the bloody exits people make in Osgood Perkins' new movie, "The Monkey," it's the surprising stars that enter it. Through this nightmarish adaptation of the short Stephen King story, a trail of blood, guts, and darkly hilarious accidents befall poor twins Hal and Bill (both played by Theo James), who are haunted by a toy monkey playing the drums.

It's nothing new for some impressive A-listers to find themselves in a story from Stephen King. Morgan Freeman, Kathy Bates, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few, have all got caught up in either the supernatural or the naturally human stories of the legendary author's works. Now while James might take center stage here, there are three fairly big talents that also get briefly caught in the grip of the monkey.

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Apple TV+’s Severance has emerged as one of the streaming platform’s most successful projects. It has captivated audiences with its thrilling storyline and mind-bending narrative. A biotechnology company, Lumon Industries, performs an eerie medical procedure, called Severance on its employees. This makes for the central plot of the show.

Severance follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), a Lumon employee who undergoes a complex procedure that separates his work and personal memories, splitting his personality into two. This results in him and other Lumon employees having two separate lives. It is a psychological thriller drama that unfolds right in front of your eyes and leaves you unnerved and fascinated.

Severance | Credits: Apple TV

Only last month, Severance returned to screens with a new season after three long years. The years-long anticipation ensured that Severance did not get affected by the sophomore curse that many TV shows go through. Instead, Severance...

“As The World Turns” alum Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes), will topline the currently untitled Jonathan Glatzer Silicon Valley series for AMC and AMC+. Sarah Goldberg (“Barry”) was the first to be cast in the project.

According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the AMC Studios produced drama series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools. It is centered around a rift between a self-appointed “inventor of the future” tech CEO (Magnussen) and his self-serving “performance psychologist” (Goldberg), who is engulfed in a scandal sparked by the exploitation of personal data.

Along with Glatzer, the series will be executive produced by Gina Mingacci (“Killing Eve”) and is one of many high-profile Silicon Valley-set dramas put in development, but the first to receive a series order. A writer on such shows as “Succession” and “Better Call Saul,” among others,...

Billy Magnussen (Made for Love, HBO’s one-and-done The Franchise) has boarded the cast of AMC Studios’ Silicon Valley series from writer and showrunner Jonathan Glatzer (Succession, Bad Sisters, Better Call Saul).

The as-yet-untitled series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, “amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools,” the official synopsis tells us. “In our story, a scandal is sparked by the exploitation of personal data which unravels out of a rift between a self-appointed ‘inventor of the future’ tech CEO (to be played by Magnussen) and his self-serving ‘performance psychologist’ (Barry‘s...

Stray Kids Reaches YouTube Landmark With God’s Menu ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Stray Kids continues to solidify their global stardom. Known for their energetic stage presence and power-injecting songs, the group once again proved why they are helmed as the “4th generation K-pop leaders.” Their chart-topping song God’s Menu has amassed a whopping 500 million views on YouTube.

Stray Kids’ Music Video For God’s Menu Earns 500 Million Views

According to the latest update, on February 9, around 9 Pm Kst, the music video for God’s Menu exceeded the 500 million milestone. Currently, it has accumulated 500,177,030 views on the platform.

Released on June 17, 2020, the song took a little over four years and seven months to reach this remarkable landmark. God’s Menu is also Stray Kids’ first-ever music video to amass 500 million views.

Trending Blackpink’s Jisoo Faces Criticism Over Zombie Drama Newtopia Performance: “Acting Is Really Not It”

Are Iu & Lee Jong-Suk Heading For A Break-Up?...

Fright-Rags has released new apparel from a trio ’80s cult classics: My Bloody Valentine, Q: The Winged Serpent, and Maniac.

Harry Warden slashes into three new My Bloody Valentine tees: a pulp novel-style design by Yannick Bouchard, a faux drive-in ad by Kyle Crawford, and a gory Japanese-inspired design by Crawford.

Larry Cohen‘s Q: The Winged Serpent flies in with three shirts designed by Crawford: an aged take on the classic poster, a faux newspaper ad, and an I Love New York parody.

Celebrate 45 years of William Lustig‘s Maniac with two new shirts: a bloody warning designed by Crawford and Christopher Franchi‘s gritty tribute to Joe Spinell as serial killer Frank Zito.

Shirts are $33 each. My Bloody Valentine is in stock now to arrive in time for Valentine’s Day, while Q will ship the week of February 14 and Maniac is due the week of February 28.

The...

Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Sugar23 has signed rising British actress Hannah Dodd.

Best known for her roles as Francesca Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton and as Sarah Chapman in Enola Holmes 2 alongside Millie Bobby Brown, Dodd has recently established herself as one of Britain’s top young actresses to watch. Straight out of school, she landed a leading role in the Hulu series Find Me in Paris. Most recently, she starred in Paramount+’s The Road Trip and Season 3 of Bridgerton, which earned her and the cast a 2025 SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Additional television credits include Harlots, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, and Netflix’s Anatomy of a Scandal. On the big screen, Dodd’s credits also include Marvel’s Eternals and Fighting with My Family.

Founded by Michael Sugar in 2017, Sugar23 has produced titles like Spotlight,...

Exclusive: Writers-creators Mauricio Katz and Pedro Peirano are getting into business with Sony Pictures Television. The duo have signed an exclusive overall deal with the studio to create, develop, and produce scripted drama series for cable and streaming.

Katz & Peirano have written pilot scripts for Apple TV+, Starz, HBO, and FX; and have collaborated with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Benicio Del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Ari Aster. Following their work on HBO’s Perry Mason, they are developing Miriam with Blumhouse and Prime Video.

“Mauricio and Pedro’s far-reaching creative interests and ability to execute at a high level offer a unique combination of skills,” said Andrew Plotkin, EVP Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television. “We couldn’t be more excited to have them as part of our crew and look forward to making some great television together.

Katz started in the TV space, writing on FX’s The Bridge...

Actress Julia Garner, aka ‘Silver Surfer’ in the Marvel Studios feature “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, poses for the January 2025 issue of “Who What Wear” magazine, wearing Rokh, Vaillant, Patrizia Pepe and a whole lot more, photographed by Morgan Maher:

Garner is best known for her starring role as ‘Ruth Langmore’ in the Netflix crime drama series “Ozark” (2017–present)…

…winning two ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’ for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series’ in 2019 and 2020.

Garner also had roles in the FX drama series “The Americans” (2015–18), the Netflix miniseries “Maniac” (2018)…

….the Bravo true crime series “Dirty John” (2018–19), and stars in the Netflix miniseries “Inventing Anna” (2022).

In feature films, Garner appeared in “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011), “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012), “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” (2012), "We Are What We Are” (2013), “Grandma” (2015), and The Assistant (2019).

She starred in the movie “The Royal Hotel” (2023) and the “Rosemary’s Baby” remake...

To many, he will always be Frodo Baggins, the brave little furry-footed hobbit who volunteers to bear the burden of carrying the dreaded One Ring as he leaves his bucolic existence behind while sacrificing himself to save Middle-earth in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

But Elijah Wood has had quite a varied career beyond the Shire ever since he made his film debut at 8-years-old with a small part as Video Game Boy #2 in 1989’s “Back to the Future Part II.” He would go on to land the coveted central role in the epic fantasy franchise based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring classic when he was 18. But his early output on the big screen consisted of a string of so-so ‘90s titles such as “Radio Flyer,” “Paradise” and “Forever Young.” However, he often earned praise for his part in even mediocre projects.

But when he reached his teens, Wood...

Filmmaker / musician Chris Alexander is the former editor-in-chief of Fangoria magazine, the co-founder/editor of Delirium magazine, and he wrote the book Corman/Poe. Now, he’s teaming with Headpress Publishing to send his new book Art! Trash! Terror!: Adventures in Strange Cinema out into the world. The book has a release date of March 15th (you can pre-order copies on Amazon at This Link), but the launch event is set to take place at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, California and the Cinelounge Sunset theatre in Hollywood, California this weekend!

Art! Trash! Terror! has a page count of 460. The official description says it’s a treasure trove of in-depth essays and edifying interviews that celebrate some of the most eccentric and unforgettable movies in cult cinema history. From recognized classics to misunderstood masterpieces to unfairly maligned curios, the author takes an alternately serious and playful but always personal look...

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Severance is a sci-fi psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Dan Erickson. The Apple TV+ series is set in a world where people can undergo a medical procedure to separate their work memories from their other memories. The procedure is called “severance” and can only be done by a biotechnology corporation, Lumon Industries, where most of the story takes place. We follow Mark S. and his team of severed workers as they do mysterious work for Lumon Industries, but strange occurrences force them to question the reality of their existence and jobs. Severance stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, and Sarah Bock. So, if you loved the mind-bending concept, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Severance, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

We had heard that director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers were planning to create a cinematic universe with the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey films and other horror movies inspired by children’s stories, like Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Pinocchio Unstrung. Then, Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios officially announced that this cinematic universe, which is being referred to as The Twisted Childhood Universe, is building up to the crossover movie Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, which will be released in 2025. Chambers has said that the Mad Hatter will be one of the “worst of the worst” in Poohniverse, and during an interview with Screen Rant he took a moment to talk about the Mad Hatter horror movie Alice the Mad, as well as the upcoming Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 – which is actually a Tigger solo movie!

When asked about what...

Fans of the public domain plundering Poohniverse, or Twisted Childhood Universe, have been treated to some more details about “Phase 2” of the project, and in particular the version of Alice in Wonderland that will inhabit the corrupted and depraved world of killer bears and child-snatching residents of Neverland. For those who don’t want to go down the rabbit hole…and other dank places…turn away now.

The Twisted Childhood Universe seemed to begin life as a quick cashgrab around Winnie the Pooh entering the public domain in 2022. Now, three years on and we are on the cusp of another entry in the franchise that has turned into its own Marvel Cinematic Universe, with just a fraction of the budget and featuring a load of hideous interpretations of some much-loved characters from children’s literature.

While we already know that Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger are going to be joined by Bambi,...

Scott Chambers (Aka Scott Jeffrey), producer of the Twisted Childhood Universe (Tcu) films, reveals exciting new details about his upcoming horror movie Alice the Mad. This film is set to take a darker, twisted approach to Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland, making it a major addition to the growing universe. The franchise, which puts horror spins on beloved children's tales, began with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and has only expanded over the years. The next installment, Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, will be released in theaters for three days, from January 13 through January 15.

According to an interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley, Chambers' prior announcement of Alice the Mad comes as part of a broader plan to expand the Tcu beyond the upcoming crossiver Poohniverse: Monsters Assembled. In an update about the whole cinematic universe, Chambers expressed confidence in the ongoing success of the franchise, with several sequels and spinoffs already in the pipeline.

This might be the only time that a copious number of notes is a great sign for an upcoming film. Neon is continuing to stake its claim in the horror genre as a production company willing to push boundaries in an unconventional manner. Following the immense success of director Osgood Perkins' Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, Neon is trusting Perkins to make another cannon-ball-sized splash at the box office with his upcoming adaptation of a Stephen King short story, The Monkey. The production company proudly shared a letter from the Motion Picture Association to advertise the Red Band tag for the new trailer releasing on January 8 at 12pm Et.

Founded in 1922, the MPA is an American trade association made up of five major U.S. film studios with the goal of fostering the American film industry. However, the association has also historically been the final say regarding how...

Actress Julia Garner, aka ‘Silver Surfer’ in the upcoming Marvel Studios feature “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, poses for the January 2025 issue of “Marie Claire” (Australia) magazine, photographed by Regan Cameron:

Garner is best known for her starring role as ‘Ruth Langmore’ in the Netflix crime drama series “Ozark” (2017–present), winning two ‘Primetime Emmy Awards’ for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series’ in 2019 and 2020.

Garner also had roles in the FX drama series “The Americans” (2015–18), the Netflix miniseries “Maniac” (2018), the Bravo true crime series “Dirty John” (2018–19), and stars in the Netflix miniseries “Inventing Anna” (2022).

In feature films, Garner appeared in “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011), “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012), “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” (2012), "We Are What We Are” (2013), “Grandma” (2015), and The Assistant (2019).

She starred in the movie “The Royal Hotel” (2023) and the “Rosemary’s Baby” remake “Apartment 7A” (2024).

Besides her upcoming starring role in “Wolf Man...

Real-life serial killers have inspired countless films and TV shows. For instance, "Psycho," "The Texas Chainsaw Saw Massacre," and "The Silence of the Lambs" are all downstream from Ed Gein, the Wisconsin factotum who committed murder, grave robbery, and other grisly crimes during the mid-1950s. These may be great films but they are all strictly inspired by serial killers rather than about them. This article considers those films that depict killers' lives close to how they were rather than creating composite characters and other inventions. It also includes films that may not be entirely faithful to the historical record but are compelling enough to give an insight into real-world killers and their crimes.

These movies aim to capture balanced insight into their subjects. Some, like "Monster," show how abuse begets abuse, whereas others, such as "Citizen X," reflect how prejudice and ideology can allow a criminal to kill unchecked.

Exclusive: Sugar23 has named Alec Stern Vice President of Production for Film & TV, promoting Jacob Snyder to Literary Manager.

In his new role, Stern will advance Sugar23’s focus on developing impactful content. He brings with him a breadth of experience from previous roles at Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content, FX, and WME. Most recently, he served as Director of Original Content at Paramount+, following his position as Director of Development at Paramount Television Studios. At Paramount, he played a key role in developing and producing standout series including The Offer, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Fatal Attraction, and Rabbit Hole.

Snyder began his career at UTA before joining Sugar23 and quickly establishing himself as a rising talent. Going forward, he’ll continue to guide a dynamic roster of clients across the literary and talent departments, including working on the teams of Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Diane Lane (The Perfect Storm...

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The Oa is one of the most fascinating and mind-bending sci-fi series ever created. Even though the series was not completed as created by Brit Marling intended, The Oa still garnered a massive following upon its cancellation, the fans of the series did not even believe the news of the cancellation to be true and theorized that the cancellation was a trick that the streaming platform is pulling to promote the upcoming season. The brilliant series tells one of the best and most confusing stories of all time following Prairie Johnson (Marling) who returns home after a seven-year disappearance, her return becomes more and more confusing as she was blind when she disappeared but now she is not and she is not talking about the disappearance. The Oa premiered its second and final season over three years in...

In the world of horror manga, few names evoke as much admiration and fear as Junji Ito, widely regarded as the most influential horror manga artist. The multiple award-winning 60-year-old artist is famed for his black-and-white graphic novels and short stories revolving around dark themes. With the announcement of its animated adaptation, Uzumaki was all the rage.

The horrifying cannibalism scene in a still from Junji Ito’s anime | Credit: Adult Swim

There’s nothing more terrifying than being trapped in the world of spirals, and Junji Ito’s Uzumaki brings that horrifying image to big screens. Among his other works, the series outclasses the depiction of grotesque elements. Although fans received their anime, it inevitably led to a huge disappointment.

Junji Ito’s manga has been adapted to both film and anime television series, highlighting the mangaka’s influence in the community. Interestingly, Hell’s Paradise‘s creator once revealed...

Junji Ito, the creator of iconic works such as Uzumaki and Tomie, is one of the most famous horror manga artists living today. Recently, Ito divulged how his one-of-a-kind approach to horror was shaped by "the scary and thrilling atmosphere" of his childhood years.

During a three-part interview conducted by Numan Tokyo, Ito and Junji Ito Maniac anime star Shun Horie discussed their individual inspirations. In Parts 2 and 3, Ito talks about the major "occult boom" that hit Japan during the mid-1960s and early '70s. This period introduced many works that left a powerful impression on him. "The movie, The Exorcist (1973) was a huge hit, sparking an occult boom, and Uri Geller, a self-proclaimed psychic, appeared on the scene," Ito stated. "...I also enjoyed watching the omnibus dramas on the program, "Horrifying Special!: A World You Don't Know." These and other works sparked Ito's interest in supernatural horror...

The Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival (Shiff) is set to return to the historic towns of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, New York, from October 10 to 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of America’s supernatural folklore, the festival promises an eclectic mix of premieres, tributes, and exclusive screenings, all designed to celebrate genre cinema in the birthplace of Washington Irving’s legendary tales.

This year’s Shiff boasts a line-up that will appeal to both classic cinema enthusiasts and fans of the supernatural. Among the highlights is a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Disney’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. To mark this occasion, D23—The Official Disney Fan Club—will guide festival-goers through an enchanting event filled with rare behind-the-scenes footage, special guests, and surprises that aim to bring Disney nostalgia to life.

Adding to the festivities is a tribute to iconic director Tim Burton, with a 30th-anniversary...

Justin Theroux has quietly built a diverse and impressive career in Hollywood, mastering the art of slipping into roles that range from emotionally tormented heroes to characters you love to hate.

Justin Theroux in Zoolander | Paramount Pictures

Whether he’s captivating audiences with deeply complex portrayals on television or adding an intriguing edge to a film, the actor has consistently delivered memorable performances. His ability to navigate various genres has earned him a special place in the hearts of viewers and critics alike. So, let’s pay homage to his legacy so far, by diving into the top 10 Justin Theroux movies and TV shows that showcase his extraordinary talent.

10. The Ten (2007)

In the comedic anthology The Ten, Theroux plays Jesus H. Christ in a segment that hilariously satirizes the Ten Commandments. Known for its absurd humor, The Ten shows Theroux fully embrace the film’s eccentricity, delivering an over-the-top performance...

A founding member of the “New Extremity” movement that brought French horror filmmakers to the attention of international audiences in the early oughts, writer-director Alexandre Aja parlayed his fearless, uncompromising approach to the horror genre into a filmmaking career into an international career outside of his native France. Beginning with a promising collaboration with Wes Craven, the 1976 remake of The Hills Have Eyes, through middling efforts and the one-off standout, Piranha 3D, Aja overcame mid-career stagnancy with Crawl, a bloody, gory, pulpy “animals amok” eco-horror. Aja’s latest horror film, Never Let Go, shifts the setting from the alligator-filled, riverside Florida town of Crawl or the terrors of outer space in Aja’s last film, Oxygen, to a post-apocalyptic forest somewhere in the...

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Julia Garner’s new home is not quite what she expected in the first trailer for Paramount+’s Rosemary’s Baby prequel feature, Apartment 7A.

The psychological horror movie from director Natalie Erika James hits the streaming service and digital VOD on Sept. 27. The cast includes Dianne Wiest, Kevin McNally, Jim Sturgess, Marli Siu, Andrew Buchan, Rosy McEwen and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

Apartment 7A focuses on Terry Gionoffrio (Garner), an aspiring dancer in New York City who suffers an injury and moves into a luxury apartment building called the Bramford with an affluent couple (Wiest and McNally). After a Broadway producer (Sturgess) offers her a path to fame, Terry has an evening she can’t quite remember and suspects that something evil inhabits her apartment and the building itself.

“There’s something wrong with these people,” Garner says ominously in the trailer that shows her character’s concerns mounting.

James (Relic...

Chick-fil-a+. How does that sound? Is it catchy? That might just be the name of a new streaming service in the future. Yes, we're talking about the Chick-fil-a that serves some of the best chicken sandwiches and waffle fries you could ever eat!

The popular fast food restaurant chain is looking to join the streaming wars by launching its own streaming service. Who would've thought this would ever happen? We didn't see this coming at all. Like Netflix, Chic-fil-a will be creating original content as well as licensing and acquiring content for its streaming platform.

An official name for the streamer has not been announced yet, but the fast food company has reportedly been talking and working with major production companies on creating family-friendly, unscripted original shows. One show that's currently in the works and has been given a 10-episode order by Chick-fil-a is an upcoming game show from Glassman Media (The Wall) and Sugar23.

I think part of our collective fascination with serial killers comes from an empathetic desire to uncover exactly what needs to go wrong for a human being to snap and turn into a murderer. That’s why it makes sense that this form of morbid curiosity lies at the heart of so many successful horror stories, with countless genre filmmakers trying their best to explore the minds of predators.

And in honor of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller expertly allowing us to see through the eyes of a cold-blooded murderer, we’ve decided to come up with a list highlighting six other serial killer movies told from the killer’s perspective. After all, there are plenty of interesting cinematic killers out there, and not all of them are as charming as Josh Hartnett in Trap.

As usual, don’t forget to comment below with your own murderous favorites if...

Before rewatching Mirrors (get it Here), I was a little confused as to why it’s either forgotten or, honestly, kind of hated on. It was one of those movies that I saw in theaters when it came out and then have clear memories of when it came to my Blockbuster for rent. It’s got a fun cast of reliables and was directed by one of the early 2000s freshest and goriest directors. The director has gone on to have a steady and varied career and his new movie starring Halle Berry called Never Let Go sounds as intriguing as ever. After watching Mirrors again, I still really enjoyed it, but I now understand why it has the reputation it has and why it’s perfect for a black sheep. Let’s take a look but maybe be wary of any mirrors that don’t look exactly right.

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Sofia Vergara makes history on AGT by hitting the Golden Buzzer for Hakuna Matata Acrobats live. The acrobat troupe's mind-blowing stunts and daring performance earn them a spot in the finals. Sofia's infectious enthusiasm and charm set a new standard for excitement on America's Got Talent.

Sofia Vergara just took Americas Got Talent to a whole new level of excitement, and fans are here for it.

On the latest episode, the star-studded judge and reigning queen of sass pressed the Golden Buzzer for the first time during a live show, sending the Hakuna Matata Acrobats straight to the finals and making history in the process. Lets just say, Sofias enthusiasm was as contagious as her smile!

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The latest edition of the Popcorn Frights Film Festival is underway, unleashing movie premieres, repertory screenings, and horror celebrations with much more still to come.

Opening weekend kicked off with a variety of repertory screenings of Psycho Cop Returns, Maniac Cop 2, Maniac, Society, the “lost” cut of Return of the Living Dead 3, and more with the filmmakers in attendance. It also came with a slew of brand new premieres from emerging filmmakers.

Here’s a round-up of some of Popcorn Frights 2024’s feature offerings so far…

Beezel

Director Aaron Fradkin explores the enduring, grisly horrors lurking within the bowels of a New England home via an experimental triptych. Co-written with Victoria Fratz, Beezel begins with an appropriately gnarly child death in the ’60s, shot on Super 8, kicking off three different experiences with witchy terror stretched over six decades. Fradkin puts heavy emphasis on scare-crafting, ensuring every second...