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Killing isn't enough when there's hell to pay. Keanu Reeves may have now retired (mostly) as the dog-loving hitman, John Wick, but Netflix’s latest action thriller, which is set for release this month, has arrived to fill the bullet-shaped hole left behind by Baba Yaga. An adaptation of the manga "Oni Goroshi" by Masamichi Kawabe, Demon City brings to life this violent and visceral tale of a legendary hitman who, after his wife and daughter are killed, resurrects his particular set of skills on a bloody path of revenge. Sound a little familiar?

The gripping first trailer for Demon City has now been unleashed, and promises a quest for vengeance even more bloody and brutal than the endless vendetta John Wick embarks upon after a group of clueless gangsters make the fatal mistake of killing his beloved pooch. Demon City is due to hit Netflix on February 27, 2025, and you...

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The silver screen's most exciting and revered actresses teamed up to star in the sensational 2021 action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake, with famous faces like Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, and Michelle Yeoh appearing as deadly assassins who join forces to take down a nefarious crime syndicate that is ruthlessly targeting one of their own. Jam-packed full of adrenaline-pumping action sequences, butt-kicking females, and a delightfully bold premise, Gunpowder Milkshake dazzled audiences and kept them hooked as bodies dropped and bullets flew up until the credits rolled.

While there's no denying that the epic thriller shares some similarities to Keanu Reeves' electrifying John Wick franchise, the delightful female-centric take on the blockbuster series is nonetheless a wildly entertaining way to spend an evening as the leading ladies dominate every scene they're in. Let's take a closer look...

There’s a notion that action movies are best enjoyed on the big screens. But in recent times, Ott platforms have also stepped up their game in producing original action movies for their audience. To match and compete with massive action movie franchises like John Wick, Mission: Impossible, and others, streaming platforms like Netflix have also created projects like Extraction.

A snippet from Extraction | Credits: Netflix

Action has a wide range of themes, from thrilling heist flicks to cop thrillers to Western backdrops. Now, Netflix has produced some of the big-budget action movies, but what’s unfortunate is that it has only promoted the worst ones. Although films like Bird Box, The Gray Man, and others generated a lot of views, some underrated action dramas deserve to be credited.

In this article, we have curated a list of underrated action movies streaming on Netflix that you can watch this December...

Exclusive: Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher) has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

Gugino was most recently seen in the Max Original drama series The Girls on the Bus, opposite Melissa Benoist, Christina Elmore, Natasha Behnam, Brandon Scott, and Scott Foley.

Last year she starred in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher, receiving a Critics Choice Award nomination for her role as Verna in the series which is loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story of the same name. She was also featured in the 2024 Focus Features’ genre hit Lisa Frankenstein.

She’ll next be seen in The Friend, opposite Naomi Watts, which just premiered at Telluride and TIFF, and in Ilya Naishuller’s action comedy Heads of State for Amazon MGM, opposite Priyanka Chopra, John Cena, Idris Elba, and Jack Quaid.

Her film credits include Navot Papushado-directed action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake,...

Netflix is fondly remembered as the grandfather of streaming services. Many Netflix users remember the time Netflix would send physical copies of DVDs straight to a subscriber's door. Over the years, Netflix has become a streaming service no-brainer. Everyone uses Netflix. Today, users are just as interested in Netflix's original content as in finding that specific movie they've been dying to rewatch.

Netflix became known for its original series. With hit shows like Stranger Things, Orange is the New Black, Squid Game, and Wednesday, Netflix users had plenty of incredible television to binge-watch. With Netflix's success with shows, their original films can sometimes be glossed over. That said, the streaming service has a large range of original movies that are genuinely incredible. The action genre gets the most love out of all their original films.

Updated on November 30, 2024, by Michael Colwander: Netflix is home to amazing original content, and its...

The original John Wick's production was saved by the unlikeliest of backers.

Per Entertainment Weekly, director Chad Stahelski spoke with Business Insider in a new feature commemorating John Wick's tenth anniversary and legacy, where he revealed the film owed a great debt to Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria. "We were financing independently to get the bond, but one of the investors couldn't raise the money in time," he said, praising Longoria for how she "came to the rescue and she provided the gap financing, literally less than 24 hours before we had to lock the doors on the movie and walk away."

Related 'She's Always On Our Mind': John Wick Director Doesn't Rule Out Halle Berry Spinoff

John Wick franchise helmer Chad Stahelski comments on a possible spinoff film centered around Halle Berry's Chapter 3 - Parabellum character.

At the same time, Stahelski and co-director David Leitch weren't aware of...

The much-anticipated horror-thriller Erbsünde: Veil of Sin is gearing up for its release, and the newly unveiled trailer promises a terrifying fusion of historical fiction and slasher horror. Directed by Ahmed Chaer, the film is set to bring a chilling new villain to the genre—a Nazi supersoldier from World War II, long forgotten and cryogenically preserved, who embarks on a deadly rampage when accidentally awakened.

Erbsünde follows a group of journalism students who, in search of a story in the remote woods, stumble upon an abandoned Nazi bunker. What they don’t know is that inside lies a terrifying relic from the past—a genetically engineered supersoldier, designed by the Nazis in the final days of the war to be an unstoppable war machine. When the students accidentally revive the soldier, their weekend in the woods quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as the soldier resumes his mission of destruction.

If you’ve just watched The Shadow Strays on Netflix and are craving more high-octane, brutal action movies that are like it in some way, this list is for you. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this relentless action epic is filled with violent standoffs, breakneck fight choreography, and a morally conflicted heroine navigating a dangerous underworld. With its maximalist style, excessive bloodshed, and a narrative centered around mercenaries who kill for the highest bidder, the film offers a dizzying ride that prioritizes visceral thrills over emotional depth.

For fans of The Shadow Strays who are seeking more movies that like the aforementioned blend stylized violence with stories of antiheroes, we’ve compiled a list of five action-packed movies that deliver similarly intense experiences. These films, ranging from assassin revenge tales to brutal gangland showdowns, all share themes of relentless combat, emotional scars, and protagonists battling their own darkness.

1. The Night Comes for Us...

Dolby Atmos enhances Netflix movies for immersive viewing experiences with multi-directional audio effects. Netflix premium subscribers can access Dolby Atmos content for a higher fee, offering a superior sound quality in many original and licensed films. Popular Netflix movies like Gunpowder Milkshake, The Adam Project, and Rebel Moon showcase the benefits of Dolby Atmos sound in creating an engaging viewing experience.

A great film needs more than just a great story, performances, and visuals it needs great audio, and that is why the best Dolby Atmos movies on Netflix offer so much more to viewers. Dolby Atmos takes digital surround sound to the next level, producing audio effects from multiple directions. This multi-directional audio output makes for a truly immersive viewing experience, virtually transporting audiences right into the action of a film. Netflix started a new tier as 2022 came to a close, as subscribers could pay a little more for this experience.

Karen Gillan has developed an impressive resume since leaving Doctor Who. The Scottish star has become a major name in Hollywood cinema, appearing in a few major blockbusters, including the deeply amusing Jumanji movies. Karen Gillan is set to return to the small screen, reuniting with writer Steven Moffat alongside her Doctor Who co-star Alex Kingston for the sitcom Douglas Is Canceled. This has led to fans disclosing their favorite Karen Gillan film and television roles.

Karen Gillan's filmography is extremely varied, having featured in both the biggest and smallest movie and TV releases. Her career has encompassed some of the biggest franchises, including the MCU as well as a few passion projects that reflect her commitment to her craft. IMDb, particularly, is impressed by Karen Gillan's acting, disclosing their views on which movies and television programs they consider to be the greatest of Karen Gillan's work.

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At just 15 years old, actor Chloe Coleman’s list of co-stars already includes Hollywood legends and A-listers.

Appearing in blockbuster productions such as “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “65” and “Gunpowder Milkshake,” Coleman has shared the big screen with Adam Driver, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Michelle Yeoh and Paul Giamatti to name a few. Her first role was in the HBO series “Big Little Lies,” acting alongside Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep.

In the new “My Spy The Eternal City,” the sequel to the 2020 action-comedy “My Spy,” Coleman stars alongside Dave Bautista, Kristen Schaal, Ken Jong and Craig Robinson. The Prime Video movie sees special agent JJ (Bautista) and his adopted daughter Sophie (Coleman) head to Rome for a school trip, only to be sucked into a plot to destroy Vatican City.

Coleman recently sat down with Variety to discuss...

Freya Allan shines in 2023's Baghead, proving she is one of Hollywood's biggest prospects. Baghead explores trauma in a unique way, with a tragic villain seeking revenge through dark means. Baghead subverts expectations with a shocking finale that showcases the consequences of toxic masculinity and the price of seeking closure.

The following contains spoilers for Baghead, now available to rent digitally.

When fans learned Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes would continue the rebooted franchise, many were excited over Freya Allan being cast. She acquired a fan following after her role as Princess Cirilla in Netflix's The Witcher. She also had a following from stints in Gunpowder Milkshake and HBO's The Third Day.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set after the reign of Caesar and features Allan playing Mae aka Nova. It had many intrigued, given that another Nova appeared in the rebooted trilogy as a child.

Update: A month after the Paul Giamatti / Hostel TV series rumor popped up, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that it’s actually happening! Giamatti is set to play “a key role” in the Hostel TV show, which is said to reinvent the franchise as an “elevated thriller.” The series is coming our way from Fifth Season, the studio behind Apple’s Severance, and has Eli Roth, Chris Briggs, and Mike Fleiss on board as executive producers. Roth and Briggs are also writing the project, which Roth will be directing.

In 2013, Giamatti revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he almost made a cameo in the original Hostel: “Eli was shooting Hostel in Prague and I was shooting The Illusionist and I met him. We talked about me actually killing somebody in that movie but it never panned out.” Now it looks like Giamatti and Roth are going to make up for lost time.

Freya Allan feels like she was destined to play Princess Cirilla of Cintra on Netflix's The Witcher. Through three seasons, the young actress has earned plaudits for her portrayal of one of the most beloved characters from Andrzej Sapkowski's books, even making the case for her to be the lead as the show has run on. She's since spun that into a fast-rising career with an upcoming starring role as Mae in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which itself follows the horror film Baghead, which she led last year, and the star-studded Gunpowder Milkshake, where she appeared as the younger version of Karen Gillan's character. Before any of this became a reality, however, the road to playing Ciri was a roller coaster of emotion that nearly left her on the outside looking in, yet worked out in a way that felt like fate.

For some people, timing is everything, especially regarding life planning. The problem with meticulous plans is no one can account for the unknown, and a wrench in the works can throw the entire strategy out of whack. In Let’s Have Kids!, Emma and Phoebe decide to get pregnant simultaneously to navigate motherhood together. However, their friendship becomes tested when only one conceives, and the other is left on the sidelines. Karen Gillan and Zoë Chao lead Let’s Have Kids! as two best friends on opposite ends of a life-changing era.

Let’s Have Kids! is Black Adam and Due Date writer Adam Sztykiel’s directorial debut. Sam Richardson, Max Greenfield, K.J. Apa, Ed Begley Jr., and Mary Steenburgen co-star in the laugh-out-loud comedy. Sztykiel co-wrote the script with Elli Knaus, a producer on the project alongside Becky Sloviter.

Karen Gillan made a splash as Amy Pond in the...

The Animals' songs featured in iconic films like Perfect Days and influenced key scenes with their powerful, resonant tunes. Their music transcends language barriers, as seen in Perfect Days where "House of the Rising Sun" was beautifully sung in Japanese. The Animals' music adds depth to movies like Gunpowder Milkshake and Suicide Squad, enhancing climactic scenes with emotive ballads.

Though the frequent use of "House of the Rising Sun" in movies is what The Animals are likely best known for, some of their other great tunes have appeared on the big screen. One of the most prominent bands of the “British Invasion” movement in the 1960s, The Animals made their name with their gritty, blues-inspired sound and the distinctive deep voice of their lead singer Eric Burdon. The band initially suffered from poor management and broke up just a few years into their run, but the original lineup has since...

Exclusive: After nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in Todd Haynes’ May December, Julianne Moore has been tapped to star opposite James McAvoy in Control, an action thriller from StudioCanal and The Picture Company, on which we were first to report.

Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.

Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.

Karen Gillan is enthusiastic about returning to the Jumanji franchise and the character she plays, finding a personal connection. Gillan expresses a desire to explore more dramatic roles beyond genre movies, despite her love for them. While considering branching out, Gillan has her eye on continuing her involvement in genre films, and would love a role in James Gunn's Dcu.

The future of the Jumanji franchise has been in doubt over the last few years, mainly thanks to the ever-increasing workload of its main stars, but Karen Gillan would love to do more. While speaking to MovieWeb, the actress was asked which of her past franchises she would like to return to, and it seems that she would be happy to reprise almost any of her roles, which, of course, includes the MCU’s Nebula.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle PG-13AdventureActionComedyFamilyFantasy Release DateDecember 9, 2017DirectorJake KasdanCastKaren Gillan, Dwayne Johnson,...

On Thursday, Freya Allan sat in the front row with a serious expression at the Tom Ford fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in Milan.

Allan sported an unbuttoned, black long-sleeved top with her brown hair in waves.

The actress is best known for her role as Princess Cirilla in The Witcher, a popular fantasy drama series on Netflix, and has a role in the thriller Gunpowder Milkshake.

In 2021, Netflix announced that The Witcher will have a new prequel series, The Witcher: Blood Origin. The show does not include Allan but instead, actress Michelle Yeoh will star in the series. The Witcher is based on the book series that was later turned into a popular video game.

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Stars: Ian McShane, Nora Arnezeder, Oscar Coleman, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardent, Thomas Kretschmann | Written by Nacho Faerna | Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego

American Star is the latest film from Spanish director Gonzalo López-Gallego whose output has ranged from Apollo 18 and Open Grave to Backdraft 2, a 28-year later Dtv sequel to the 1991 hit. Here he and writer Nacho Faerna are presenting a variation on a well-worn theme, the criminal who’s about to pull off their last job before retiring.

In this case, the criminal is a hitman named Wilson who has come to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to perform what should be an easy assignment. But complications ensue right from the start, when he drives out to the unnamed target’s secluded house, he’s not there. Someone does arrive, but it’s a young woman, not the man he was expecting. Wilson bides his time, then slips out unseen,...

An unsung master of movie magic, Solon Luigi Colani has worked on some of the biggest Hollywood movies ever shot in Germany and beyond, among them works by Quentin Tarantino, Ron Howard, George Clooney, Denis Villeneuve, Paul W.S. Anderson, Gore Verbinski and the Wachowskis.

His enormous range of practical visual effects have also become regular fixtures in Germany’s domestic film and TV industry, where he has helped filmmakers and showrunners bring their visions to life.

In Matthias Glasner’s current Berlinale Competition screener “Dying,” for example, he created a pneumatic pump, hose system and the necessary chunky liquid for a dramatic scene in which a character falls ill at the Berlin Philharmonic concert hall.

Colani established his Berlin-based company Pyro Labs in the 1990s as a side business while working as a young It specialist. Initially focused on firework displays for weddings, birthday parties and other live events, the...

After leading the action-packed Netflix series The Brothers Sun, Michelle Yeoh is ready to throw down again for The Mother, a newly-announced thriller heading to the upcoming EFM (European Film Market) event.

Mélanie Laurent directs from a screenplay by P.G. Cuschieri, with the story following an immigrant mother and businesswoman, Ann, who’s trying to make the best life she knows how in America with her beloved family. However, when her two teenage sons find trouble with a dirty Boston cop and a crime ring, their American dream shatters. Ann taps into her wicked past to save her sons, summoning a woman no one expected to come knocking at their door.

Production kicks off this summer with 30West financing the film’s production. Laurent’s latest project will command attention at the upcoming EFM event. Michelle Yeoh is at the top of her game after dazzling everyone with her jaw-dropping...

Carla Gugino is amazing. From her early days co-starring with Pauly Shore in Son-In-Law to indies with her partner Sebastian Gutierrez, including Electra Luxx and Women in Trouble, Gugino has shirked the traditional path many Hollywood actresses have taken. The result is a career full of unique work on the big screen and small including work with filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez, Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game), Zack Snyder, Ridley Scott (American Gangster), and more. Her series work with Mike Flanagan has included an array of roles in The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor, as well as her recent turn in The Fall of the House of Usher, which garnered Gugino her first Critics Choice nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television.

Over her forty years on screen, starting way back in an episode of Webster when she was 17, Carla Gugino has brought an...

Exclusive: Hollywood management and production company The Gotham Group has launched a new international division and appointed long-time manager and producer Justin Littman as its head.

The appointment see Littman join The Gotham Group partners roster alongside Peter McHugh, Julie Kane-Ritsch, Lindsay Williams, Jeremy Bell, Eric Robinson, Lee Stollman, Rich Green, and Matt Shichtman.

“We’re thrilled to have Justin leading The Gotham’s Group’s surging international client roster,” said The Gotham Group Founder and CEO Ellen Goldsmith-Vein.

“This initiative underscores our ability and intention to expand the boundaries of our business, to tap into the creative minds of artists around the globe to create entertainment for audiences everywhere,” said Goldsmith-Vein.

Littman said the time was ripe for such a move.

“International voices are driving a huge part of the conversation in film and TV,” he said. “The Gotham Group is excited to launch a dedicated department to focus on these artists,...

Stars: Michael Smiley, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Brown, James Lance, Sophie Colquhoun | Written by Rutger Andrée Wiltens, Alex Martin | Directed by Daniel Wilson

Tales of musicians who sold their soul for fame are common enough, Crossroads, Trick or Treat, Dark Roads 79 and The 27 Club are just a few examples. The Devil Went Down to Islington is a little different, however. It tells the tale of a music teacher who makes a Faustian bargain while drunk, only to panic when he realizes what he’s done.

It actually opens like a bizarre action film with Father Crowley using switchblade crosses to fight a pair of masked figures who are attacking a panicked man. He defeats them, but in the end Satan claims another soul.

John Robertson Has had a morning from hell, and he hasn’t even sold his soul yet. He fails to save his cat from the garbage truck, then an Ofsted inspector shows up,...

Passengers (2016): A great cast couldn't save it from a deeply problematic storyline that stripped away choice, ruining its potential as a horror thriller. Tenet (2020): Nolan's unique approach to time travel fell flat due to a complicated plot and lack of intrigue, lacking the punch of his previous films. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021): Despite an all-star female cast, the movie suffered from plot holes, heavy-handed gender politics, and overly long action sequences.

Nothing is more frustrating than watching a movie and knowing it would have been better, even a masterpiece, if just a few things had been different. Many movies are notorious for having one decision that ruined them and will forever live in infamy. However, some were undeniably successful, yet a certain character, plot point, or tone choice still infuriates viewers.

Several movie sequels released decades after a classic first installment were inherently doomed when die-hard fans condemned them...

Lena Headey, known for her role as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones, reflects on her time in the show and admits she doesn't miss it. Despite missing the people and the relationships formed on set, she acknowledges that Game of Thrones changed everyone's world and they will always have it. Lena Headey's portrayal of Cersei helped make her a star, earning her five Emmy nominations, and she is now making her feature directorial debut in The Trap.

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has reflected on her time starring in the landmark fantasy show. Headey played the duplicitous and cruel Cersei Lannister, one of the main characters in the George R.R. Martin adaptation, for a total of 62 episodes between 2011 and 2019. Although she appeared in other major projects beforehand, including 300 and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the role of Cersei helped make Headey a star and earned her five Emmy nominations.

Mike Flanagan, rightfully renowned in the horror genre, is set to direct and write the adaptation of Stephen King's short story The Life of Chuck. The collaboration between Flanagan and Karen Gillan, who previously worked together on the successful film Oculus, has fans excited. The Life of Chuck follows a unique three-act plot narrated in reverse and Gillan's role in the film is still a mystery, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.

Renowned projects from Mike Flanagan, including Hush and the series The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, underscore his dominance in the horror genre. With the ability to craft engaging stories, deep characters, and the finesse to weave terror and tension seamlessly, he's been recognized as a genuine craftsman. Having previously delved into Stephen King's narratives with adaptations like Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, Flanagan once again finds himself exploring the world of King. Amid...

Some action movie heroes have shockingly high kill counts, often exceeding hundreds of deaths by the final installment of a franchise. Franchises that have been going on for several years tend to have the highest kill counts, as the need to outdo previous movies drives the violence forward. While guns are often the weapon of choice for high kill counts, some characters rely on swords and martial arts skills to achieve their impressive numbers. Highly skilled teams of elite killers can also contribute to the highest kill counts.

Some action movies want to achieve hyper-realism with their characters, but there are some in which ultra-violence and sensational storylines generate action movie heroes with ridiculously high kill counts and the most kills in a movie. Even some movies that begin with just one death like Rambo eventually end up with burgeoning massacres that feature deaths in the hundreds by their final installment.

Mike Flanagan, known for his successful horror projects, is reuniting with actress Karen Gillan for his next film, "The Life of Chuck." "The Life of Chuck" is based on a short story by Stephen King and will be directed and written by Flanagan, with Trevor Macy sharing writing duties. Gillan previously worked with Flanagan on his 2013 film "Oculus," which was a critical and box office success, and this new project marks their first collaboration since then.

Mike Flanagan’s next horror movie has been revealed, and it’s fulfilling a long-awaited reunion with one actress. Mike Flanagan has earned a spot among the masters of horror with movies like Hush and TV shows like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Flanagan has served as a writer in these and many other projects as well, earning praise for his well-constructed stories, layered characters, and the way he builds up...

The Fall of the House of Usher is Mike Flanagan’s last series as part of his overall deal with Netflix, and it may just be one of his best yet. Adapting various works from Edgar Allan Poe, this show depicts the glorious rise and horrific fall of the Usher family. As with all of his projects thus far, Mike Flanagan has assembled a stacked ensemble cast full of familiar faces and relative newcomers including heavy-hitters like Mark Hamill, Mary McDonnell, and Bruce Greenwood.

Here are the actors that bring the Usher clan, their allies, and their adversaries to life.

Bruce Greenwood is Roderick Usher

The patriarch of the prestigious Usher family and CEO of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals is played by Bruce Greenwood, who you might recognize from Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Resident, and I Know This Much is True. Greenwood has also appeared in other Mike Flanagan...

Stars: Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Kyliegh Curran, Carla Gugino | Created by Mike Flanagan

When I read that Mike Flanagan was planning to turn The Fall of the House of Usher into an eight-hour mini-series for Netflix I did a major double take. I’ve read the story, and I’ve seen an astounding number of takes on it, from Roger Corman’s classic to reimaginings like The Fall of Usher and Lady Usher. But there was no possible way I could see someone getting eight hours of material out of it.

And I was right, rather than an adaptation of one story The Fall of the House of Usher is an adaptation of Poe’s works en masse with Roderick and his sister Madeline Usher reinvented as heads of a Sackler like pharmaceutical empire.

The first episode, “Upon A Midnight Dreary” opens at the funeral of...

Actress Karen Gillian, who plays the leading character Sam in the action film ‘Gundpowder Milkshake’, said that the way her character can use all sorts of weapons is what she found most exciting. Talking about her character in the film, Karen said: “Sam is so cool. First, she is incredible at fighting and can handle all the different types of combat and use all sorts of different weapons that I’ve personally never heard of or seen before. Tackling that is always really exciting.”

She added: “But the character has also got such depth: she’s a woman who is completely lost. In her mind she was abandoned by her mother when she was a child and she’s suffering from the sense of loss and lack of self-worth because she felt there wasn’t enough to keep her mother around, so she has abandonment issues.”

The action-thriller film is...

Damsel is a fantasy movie starring Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Elodie, who must survive on her own after being sacrificed to a dragon. The Damsel cast includes talented actors like Angela Bassett, Robin Wright, Ray Winstone, and Nick Robinson. Other supporting cast members include Ricky Guillart, Brooke Carter, and Shohreh Aghdashloo, with more to be revealed later. #Netflix #DamselMovie

Netflix’s next big fantasy movie is Damsel, and many of the Damsel cast and characters have already been revealed. Netflix announced the movie after the success of the Enola Holmes movie for the streamer. Millie Bobby Brown stars in both. Damsel finished filming in July of 2022 and Netflix originally slated the movie to release in October of 2023, but the streamer has pushed it to 2024. A book from Evelyn Skye has been written in conjunction with the movie’s script by Dan Mazeau.

Damsel follows the trials of a young...

King of Killers is an action thriller film directed by written and directed by Kevin Grevioux. The action film follows the story of Marcus Garan (Alain Moussi), a member of a group of international hitmen who are contacted to kill the most dangerous killer of all time, but soon they realize that they are the ones being hunted. King of Killers also stars Frank Grillo and Marie Avgeropoulos. So, if you loved the action film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Bullet Train (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Synopsis: In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe – all with connected, yet conflicting,...

As the titular character of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon washes ashore in France, he'll be met by friends and foes that'll determine the outcome of his road home. Daryl might be enough to reel old and new Walking Dead fans to the new spinoff series in the franchise, but it'll be the fresh faces of supporting characters that'll make them stay.

To fit with the setting, the majority of Daryl Dixon's cast are French or British, creating an authentic experience for viewers. Given his American roots, Daryl will obviously be the fish out of water that'll be forced to adjust to the language barrier and culture shock, but having the dead as a common enemy might take precedence. Among the cast are familiar faces from big franchises and newcomers who might be defining Walking Dead actors in years to come.

Related: Norman Reedus Promises The Walking Dead: Daryl...

Since John Wick made blockbuster bucks with a mid-budget film, many movies have tried to capitalize on secret assassin organizations and tragic characters seeking to move away from a life of violence, from Nobody to Gunpowder Milkshake. Til Death Do Us Part is the latest movie in this trend, pitching an assassin bride-to-be (Natalie Burn) against a group of ruthless killers bent on destroying her. Unfortunately, the film completely ignores what made all these movies successful, delivering underwhelming action scenes, undercooked characters, and slow pacing that makes this almost two-hour movie overstay its welcome.

The following contains spoilers for Extraction 2, now streaming on Netflix.

There's no denying the John Wick franchise reinvigorated that epic style of action from the 1990s. With Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin, Lionsgate has created a series fans love, and not just for the wild antics. There's also heart and soul behind John trying to find peace after losing his wife. The film franchise also appears to have inspired other projects like Gunpowder Milkshake, Atomic Blonde and Mr. Nobody. With such a smash hit on their hands, it's no surprise the studio is eager for John Wick 5.

Another film franchise similar to John Wick is Netflix's explosive Extraction. Here, Chris Hemsworth plays a covert-ops agent, Tyler Rake, who takes contracts, but ends up on a personal mission in Extraction 2 to rescue family. This sequel is just as bombastic as the first movie, and with John Wick 4...

Many new and returning cast members will bring The Witcher season 3 to life. Based on the books and short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher TV series follows Geralt—a mutated monster hunter for hire—who fights to protect his adopted child, Ciri, from individuals who want her untapped supernatural powers. The Witcher season 1 followed the choppy narrative of the short stories while season 2 focused a lot more on the novels, especially Blood of Elves. Showrunner Lauren Hissrich shared with TechRadar that The Witcher season 3 explores the plot of the book The Time of Contempt.

Netflix set a split release date for The Witcher season 3 with five episodes on June 29, 2023, and three more episodes on July 27, 2023. Viewers will see a shift in cast and characters during The Witcher season 3 since the main trio is leaving Geralt's home Kaer Mohren. As the characters attempt to hide Ciri from the people hunting her,...

There are plenty of great movies like The Mother that equate high-octane Hollywood action movie heroism with the everyday heroism of motherhood. Directed by Niki Caro from a story by Lovecraft Country creator Misha Green, The Mother is a Netflix original action thriller starring Jennifer Lopez as an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter. The Mother explores universal themes, like reconnecting with family and the lengths that a parent will go to in order to keep their child safe, through the exciting lens of the action genre.

After empowering hits like Coffy and Aliens blazed the trail, The Mother offers another great addition to the pantheon of action movies led by badass women. There are other explosive action movies about an assassin facing life-threatening danger to save her estranged daughter, like Kill Bill, and other thrillers exploring maternal instincts under extreme pressure, like Panic Room.

Marry Me marks Jennifer Lopez's return to romantic comedies, and the rest of the Marry Me movie cast is just as great. Marry Me is one of the many films that was set to release in 2021, but got delayed due to the global pandemic. The film — a romantic comedy directed by Kat Coiro from a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher, and Harper Dill — was finally simultaneously released in theaters and on the Peacock streaming service in February 2022, making it the perfect Valentine's Day movie.

Marry Me follows Kat Valdez (Lopez), a singer who is set to marry the love of her life and frequent on-stage partner, Bastian (Maluma). However, when she realizes he’s been cheating on her on their wedding day, Kat gets spontaneous and chooses to marry Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), picking him from the crowd during her concert. The film is led by Lopez, who...

Exclusive: StudioCanal has acquired a minority stake in The Picture Company, the production venture run by partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman that has generated a steady stream of genre and action hits under a first-look deal with Europe’s leading production and distribution studio.

Aside from the stake in the company, StudioCanal has closed a new five-year overall deal with the producers. The goal of all this is to scale up The Picture Company to be an even more prolific supplier of films with global appeal. The relationship between the companies began in 2015. Rona and Heineman will continue to make films, and lean in on TV series as well that they generate and that are part of StudioCanal’s vast library.

Deal was closed at Cannes by StudioCanal CEO Anna Marsh.

Marsh said the development of The Picture Company as a major Hollywood-based supplier for StudioCanal coincides with a...

Jennifer Lopez in The Mother Photo: Netflix In the pantheon of female assassin films, many have shown grit and gravitas, but only a handful have nailed their targets. This is especially true in the case of original features for the streaming services. While recent international offerings from Netflix—like Kill Boksoon...

Jennifer Lopez in The MotherPhoto: Netflix

In the pantheon of female assassin films, many have shown grit and gravitas, but only a handful have nailed their targets. This is especially true in the case of original features for the streaming services. While recent international offerings from Netflix—like Kill Boksoon...

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey reveals that the hit HBO show ending actually had a both positive and negative impact on her career. Based on the novels by author George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones first premiered in 2011, ultimately running for eight seasons before coming to an end in 2019. Headey played Cersei Lannister in the fantasy series, earning critical acclaim for her performance as one of the central antagonists throughout the show's run.

Now, four years after Game of Thrones' divisive ending, Headey reveals in a recent interview with People that her time on the show coming to an end had a somewhat mixed impact on her career. Although it certainly helped her land other roles, it also left something of a hole in her life. Check out Headey's full comment below:

"Thrones was such a surprise. But there was no part of me that went, 'Oh, it's done now.

Munich-based sales agency Global Screen has acquired romantic drama “Falling Into Place” for worldwide theatrical distribution. The English-language film is written and directed by Aylin Tezel, one of Germany’s leading young actors, and stars Tezel (“7500”) and Chris Fulton (“Bridgerton”).

The directorial debut is set in Scotland on the Isle of Skye and in London. It is an honest and poetic portrait of today’s 30-somethings caught between the fear of commitment and the desire for self-improvement. Like all great love stories, it is not just about the love between two individuals, but also about the dreams and anxieties of a whole generation.

Kira and Ian, two 30-somethings, meet all too briefly over a winter weekend on the Isle of Skye and form a sudden, deep, and surprising bond. Back in London, they try to move on with their separate lives – but both have to stop running from themselves...

Karen Gillan says Nebula is “starting to accept love” in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3’. The ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ star feels her character in the James Gunn-helmed Marvel flick is beginning to “heal a little bit” from the mistreatment she suffered at the hands of her late father, Thanos. The 35-year-old actress told HeyUGuys.com: “So we met Nebula after, you know, the death of her father, Thanos, that we saw in ‘Endgame’. “So she’s actually starting to heal a little bit from the trauma inflicted by her father, so she’s starting to accept love a little bit more. Maybe she’s able to show other people love, which kinda manifests in a slightly lighter personality. It’s like a weight has been lifted from her, and she’s slightly more humorous now and able to show emotion more. Karen also admitted she is “lucky...

Karen Gillan is in "denial" about the end of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.The 35-year-old actress is reprising her role as Nebula in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and finds it "bittersweet" to be bidding farewell to the series.Speaking to Digital Spy, Karen said: "I was holding on to a fair amount of denial. I don't want it to be over, I'm too sad to say goodbye, but every time we do one of these, it starts to become more real."This movie is about to be released to the world and then that's it, and it's amazing but it's bittersweet and sad and it's all of the emotions."Pom Klementieff, who plays the role of Mantis, added: "It feels sad, but I feel very grateful to have been able to experience this rollercoaster of...

Evil Dead Rise actress Nell Fisher and Bad Sisters actor Michael Smiley are set to join Elijah Wood in Bookworm, a new family adventure comedy from New Zealand director Ant Timpson (Come to Daddy).

Fisher will play Mildred, a 12-year-old girl whose life is turned upside down when her estranged, washed-up American magician father, Strawn Wise (Wood), comes to look after her. Hoping to bond with the tween, Strawn takes Mildred on an ill-advised camping trip into the rugged New Zealand wilderness in a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther, named after the region on New Zealand’s South Island.

The project will reteam Wood with Come to Daddy director Timpson and will see the Lord of the Rings actor return to New Zealand to shoot.

“In Bookworm we’re going to put him through the wringer again, except this time he’s at the...

Editor's note: The following contains 'John Wick: Chapter 4' spoilers.After four successful movies that smashed box office expectations, John Wick has established itself as one of the best action franchises ever. We can't get enough of Keanu Reeves mowing down armies of goons, which is why Lionsgate is making an aggressive franchise expansion with the Ana de Armas-led Ballerina movie and the prequel spinoff series The Continental, which we recently revealed is coming out this September. John Wick has also inspired many other neon-infused action movies that try to get a slice of the lucrative cake of the franchise, such as Nobody, Gunpowder Milkshake, Bullet Train, and even Violent Night. But what makes John Wick movies so successful? What is the franchise's formula anyway? With John Wick: Chapter 4 now available, we can say for sure that video game logic is to blame, as the latest adventure...