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A New World War Z Movie Might Finally Happen - And It Shouldn't Be A Sequel

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Over a decade ago, World War Z became the highest-grossing zombie film of all time. Now, a new film is in the works and we hope it's not a sequel.

Frank-N-Furter talking to Brad and Janet

It's 2025 And I Just Watched The Rocky Horror Picture Show For The First Time – These Are My Honest Thoughts

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

In honor of The Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th Anniversary, one of our writers did the Time Warp for the very first time.

Alex smiles menacingly in poorly applied makeup and lipstick while sitting at his desk in Weapons

Zach Cregger Might Give Weapons' Best Character A Prequel - Here's Why That's A Good Idea

By Rusteen Honardoost 3 months ago

Zach Cregger is considering making a Weapons prequel about the origins of the film's most enigmatic character, and it's a better idea than you might assume.

Stephen King's The Monkey Had An Adaptation That's Impossible To Watch Today

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Before Osgood Perkins delivered his adaptation of Stephen King's The Monkey, another filmmaker made a version that's impossible to watch today.

Winnie the Pooh sitting on his chair drinking honey in Winnie the Pooh: Bloody and Honey 2

Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey 3's Controversial Writer Raises All Kinds Of Questions

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

The folks behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 have just hired a controversial screenwriter to write the script, and it's left us scratching our heads.

A kid running through the road with his arms held out in Weapons

The Original Weapons Cast Was Radically Different - Here's Who Was In It

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Scheduling issues related to the Screen Actors Guild strike in 2023 forced Weapons director Zach Cregger to overhaul the film's main cast, with one exception.

Alice from Resident Evil next to Justine from Weapons

Weapons Proves Why Zach Cregger Is Perfect For The Next Resident Evil

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

If Resident Evil Fans were worried that Zach Cregger wouldn't be the best choice for the new movie, Weapons proves that he's the right person for the job.

Julia Garner as Justine looking distressed in her car in Weapons

Warner Bros. Just Set A Huge Box Office Record With Its Last Six 2025 Movies

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Thanks to Weapons, Warner Bros. remains on a commercial hot streak and has now set a box office record that even Disney couldn't quite match back in 2019.

Why Horror Fans' Biggest Complaint About Weapons Doesn't Make Sense

By Bill Bria 3 months ago

Some horror fans are claiming that Zach Cregger's Weapons isn't about anything, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

Did Jordan Peele Fire His Managers After Losing The Weapons Rights? Here's The Truth

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Zach Cregger's box office horror hit Weapons reportedly caused some drama when Jordan Peele's production company failed to win the bid for it.

Marlon Wayans in Him in the middle, and on the sides, Oscar Isaac in Frankenstein, and The Grabber in Black Phone 2..

Upcoming Horror Movies Releasing Soon (2025)

By Trace Sauveur 3 months ago

There are still plenty of exciting horror movies coming in 2025, and we've picked some that you might want to mark on the calendar.

Frankie, smiling in a diner in Frankie and Johnny

Michelle Pfeiffer Turned Down One Of The Best Horror Movies Ever For A Sweet Reason

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Director Jonathan Demme wanted Michelle Pfeiffer to star in The Silence of the Lambs, but she turned down the role after reading the script.

One Thing Is Keeping Weapons Director Zach Cregger From Being The Next Shyamalan (And That's A Good Thing)

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

Zach Cregger has delivered two head-spinning horror hits back-to-back with Barbarian and Weapons, making comparisons to M. Night Shyalaman inevitable.

Josh Brolin rages at a school board meeting as Archer Graff in Weapons

Warner Bros. Is Having An Incredible 2025 – The Duo Who Made It Possible Were Almost Fired

By Jeremy Smith 3 months ago

Warner Bros. is in the midst of a massive box office win streak in 2025, which makes it all the more ironic that the executives responsible were nearly fired.

11 Major Horror Franchise Revivals, Ranked

By Josh Spiegel 3 months ago

With Alien: Romulus in theaters today, we've pitted the new film up against 10 other horror franchise revivals and cooked up a ranking for your enjoyment.

The Best Performance In Weapons Deserves An Oscar Nomination (We're Completely Serious)

By Chris Evangelista 3 months ago

We really think Amy Madigan's extremely memorable performance in the horror hit Weapons deserves some awards season attention.

Josh Brolin as Archer watching in horror surrounded by money in Weapons

5 Reasons Why Weapons Killed It At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Zach Cregger's Barbarian follow-up, Weapons, flew past expectations at the box office, so let's examine how the twisted horror flick became a cinematic event.

Justine lost in thought at a town meeting in Weapons

Why Every Movie Fan Should See Weapons, Even If They Don't Like Horror

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Whether you're a seasoned horror veteran or a silly scaredy-cat, Weapons is a must-watch, especially if you get the chance to see it in a crowded theater.

Images of Joseph Quinn from Warfare, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Stranger Things, edited together

10 Best Joseph Quinn Movies And TV Shows, Ranked

By Russell Murray 3 months ago

Joseph Quinn's star is on the rise, and you want to see more of his work, here are the best Joseph Quinn movies and TV shows to seek out.

Pedro Pascal as Joel holding a flashlight in The Last of Us

Why Pedro Pascal Left Zach Cregger's Weapons

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

As recently confirmed by director Zach Cregger, here are the reasons why Pedro Pascal dropped out of the horror film Weapons before production even began.

Alex Lilly wearing creepy makeup in Weapons

Weapons' Scariest Ideas Echo A Misunderstood 2023 Horror Film

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

After Weapons reveals its villain, the movie becomes strongly reminiscent of the divisive 2023 experimental horror film Skinamarink.

Justine (Julia Garner) has a nightmare in Weapons

Weapons Continues The Wild Comeback Of The Most Unexpected Horror Subgenre

By Bill Bria 3 months ago

When Zach Cregger's Weapons finally reveals the secret behind the missing children, it also unveils itself as part of a resurgent horror subgenre.

Michael Jai White as Spawn wearing his mask in Spawn (1997)

Blumhouse's Unmade Spawn Movie Has The Most Cursed Production History You'll Ever See

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

Todd McFarlane and Blumhouse's Spawn film reboot has endured one of the most tumultuous journeys through development hell in modern history. Let's recap it all.

The Downfall Of The Alien Franchise Can Be Traced Back To One Moment

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

The Alien Queen from Aliens is an iconic movie monster. But what if we told you the creation of this memorable Xenomorph was actually a mistake?

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley looks scared in closeup in Alien

It's 2025 And I Just Watched 1979's Alien For The First Time – These Are My Honest Thoughts

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

A /Film writer just watched the original Alien for the first time to see if Ridley Scott's touchstone sci-fi horror flick really lives up to all the hype.

Dwayne Johnson as Frank Wolff in Jungle Cruise, Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Britt Robinson as Casey Newton in Tomorrowland, Beary Barrington from The Country Bears, and Gonzo the Great from Muppets Haunted Mansion

All 13 Movies Based On Disneyland Attractions, Ranked

By Ben F. Silverio 3 months ago

Let's rank a bunch of Pirates of the Caribbean movies and a handful of others to determine the best movies based on Disneyland attractions.

Jacob Elordi as Felix in Saltburn, Melissa McCarthy as Megan in Bridesmaids, Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger in Black Panther, Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Lady Gaga as Ally in A Star is Born

15 Popular Actors Who Sneak Into Movie Theaters

By Eric Langberg 3 months ago

Here are 15 examples of famous actors who, with varying degrees of success, blended in with regular audiences at movie theaters to watch their own films.