MOVIE

‎Ahead of the highly anticipated theatrical release of Predator: Badlands on November 7, 20th Century Studios is unleashing a surprise animated installment in the Predator saga—Predators: Killer of Killers—streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning June 6. ‎ ‎' Predator: Killer of Killers. ' ‎Courtesy of 20th Century Studios ‎ ‎Directed by Prey visionary Dan Trachtenberg and animated by Josh Wassung’s renowned studio The Third Floor, Killer of Killers is a bold anthology that transcends time periods and cultures. This savage new chapter brings the deadly alien hunters into visceral conflict with some of Earth’s most ferocious warriors—spanning from feudal Japan to Viking-era Scandinavia to the battlefields of World War II. ‎ ‎The second official trailer, released Tuesday, showcases a Viking raider mother leading her young son on a harrowing blood quest for revenge. “Tonight, think of only one thing: killing the monster,” she commands, as the camera reveals a towerin...

In Die My Love, Lynne Ramsay delivers her most haunting and unflinching film to date. Adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s searing debut novel, the Cannes 2025 competition title plunges into the disturbed psyche of a woman teetering between feral desire, isolation, and mental collapse. ‎ Jennifer Lawrence in 'Die My Love.' ‎Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival ‎ ‎Jennifer Lawrence embodies Grace with unnerving ferocity—a mother hollowed by postpartum trauma, who stalks through her rural home like a caged animal. Her grip on reality loosens as her marriage to Jackson (Robert Pattinson) decays under the weight of neglect, longing, and disconnection. Ramsay crafts a narrative of emotional and psychological disintegration, where love becomes indistinguishable from desperation. ‎ ‎Pattinson, in one of his most quietly affecting roles, plays Jackson as a man worn thin by grief and helplessness. Their scenes simmer with unease. Ramsay avoids sentimentality, instead exposing the raw n...

‎NBC has officially canceled Suits: LA, the latest spinoff of the beloved USA Network legal dramedy Suits, after just one season. The 13-episode series will conclude with its season finale on May 18, The Hollywood Above confirmed. ‎ ‎' Suits LA. ' ‎David Astorga/NBC ‎ ‎Despite a heavily promoted return of Suits franchise favorites—including Gabriel Macht reprising his role as Harvey Specter and David Costabile as Daniel Hardman—the West Coast-set spinoff failed to gain traction. Rick Hoffman is also expected to appear in the remaining episodes as Louis Litt. ‎ ‎Launched as a fresh chapter in the Suits universe, Suits: LA introduced Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a charismatic entertainment lawyer navigating Los Angeles legal culture. The show debuted amid renewed interest in Suits, which experienced a massive resurgence in 2023 thanks to a breakout performance on Netflix. The original series shattered records, becoming the most streamed show of the year with nearly 58 ...

‎Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts arrives with a title borrowed from a losing Pee Wee soccer team and an asterisk that hints at revisionism. It’s a subtle signal that the scrappy crew at the film’s center—branded “antisocial losers” by their enemies—are more than what history or perception makes them out to be. That theme resonates through every beat of this sharp, emotionally driven Marvel installment that sidesteps franchise fatigue with a fresh creative vision and a jaded heroine who just might have the most heart of them all. ‎ ‎ From left: David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh and Wyatt Russell in 'Thunderbolts*.' ‎Courtesy of Marvel Studios ‎ ‎At the film’s core is Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, emerging as the franchise’s emotional anchor and breakout lead. Disillusioned and adrift after the events of Black Widow, Yelena is pulled into a covert clean-up operation on behalf of the always-suspect CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine ...

‎Ryan Coogler, the visionary director behind Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, has once again ventured into uncharted territory with Sinners, his first entirely original feature film. Following a career of reinterpreting existing stories, Coogler delivers a narrative drenched in thematic layers, genre fluidity, and emotional depth. Sinners blends multiple genres—from the evocative portrait of life in the Jim Crow South to pulpy vampire horror, all while exploring the spiritual and supernatural potency of the blues. This cinematic journey, as artful as it is blood-soaked, is unlike anything Coogler—or any filmmaker—has done before. ‎ Michael B. Jordan ( left ) and Miles Caton in ' Sinners. ' ‎Warner Bros. ‎ ‎Set in 1932 Mississippi, the film introduces Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), identical twin entrepreneurs returning to their hometown of Clarksdale after surviving the trenches of WWI and Chicago gangland. The brothers plan to ope...

‎Annapurna Sriram’s F*cktoys is a bold and audacious feature debut that combines transgressive humor, spiritual exploration, and sharp social commentary. The film follows AP, a young sex worker played by Sriram, who, after losing a tooth, visits a tarot reader for answers. The reading isn’t favorable: the cards predict doom, with the curse of a mysterious force upon her. The tarot reader, portrayed by Big Freedia, delivers the news with unsettling certainty but also offers a solution—AP can change her fate with a thousand dollars and a sacrificial lamb. ‎ ‎Annapurna Sriram in ' F*cktoys. ' ‎Trashtown Pictures LLC ‎ ‎Premiering at SXSW, F*cktoys won a special jury prize in the narrative feature competition and follows AP as she embarks on a chaotic quest for spiritual redemption in the fictional world of Trashtown, U.S.A. Her journey is filled with unexpected reunions, strange encounters, and moments of real danger. Sriram’s film, which merges John Waters’ penchant ...

‎In Ash, Flying Lotus’ atmospheric sci-fi thriller, a woman awakens to the low hum of a malfunctioning system. The room is drenched in eerie neon blue, accented by the frantic red of an emergency light. Despite her blurry vision, the woman, identified later as Riya (Eiza Gonzalez), quickly absorbs the scene: overturned tables, shattered test tubes, and bloodied corpses—her crew members, who have met grim fates. Flickering memories reveal a mutiny, but the mystery deepens—who betrayed whom, and why is Riya the sole survivor? ‎ ‎Eiza González in ' Ash. ' ‎Courtesy of RLJE Films & Shudder ‎ ‎The film unfolds with an emphasis on atmosphere, enveloping the audience in a sensory experience that complements its muted narrative. Flying Lotus, known for his directorial debut Kuso and his unique music compositions (he also scored Ash), experiments with perspective, lighting, and sound to construct a tense psychological journey. The film’s dreamlike visuals and trippy aes...

‎Hallow Road, British-Iranian director Babak Anvari’s latest offering, is a taut and unrelenting psychological thriller that builds on the intensity of his acclaimed 2016 debut, Under the Shadow. In contrast to his earlier work, this film takes a minimalist approach, largely unfolding within the confines of a car. The narrative follows an anxious set of parents who race through the night in response to a distressing call from their college-age daughter. With high-stakes performances from Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, Hallow Road delivers a psychological slow burn that gradually introduces a darker, mythic dimension. ‎ ‎Rosamund Pike in ' Hallow Road. ' ‎Julie Vrabelova ‎ ‎The film's structure is streamlined and impactful, particularly in William Gillies' debut screenplay. The opening scenes set the tone of unease: a house in disarray with an uneaten dinner and broken glass, suggesting a sudden argument that has interrupted a family dinner. Maddie (Pike) i...

‎Jason Statham stars in A Working Man, a gritty action thriller where his character, Levon Cade, faces a series of life-altering challenges. At the film’s start, Cade is in a dire financial situation—sleeping in his car and struggling to raise enough money for the legal fees required to secure custody of his young daughter, Isla (Isla Gie), from her grandfather. Despite his steady job as a construction foreman, trouble seems to follow Cade, especially when he’s forced to use his advanced combat skills to protect a co-worker from a gang of thugs. ‎ ‎Jason Statham in ' A Working Man. ' ‎Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios ‎ ‎"I didn't see anything," Cade tells his boss's daughter, Jenny (Arrianna Rivas), after she witnesses him in action, and she correctly deduces that he's no ordinary working man. ‎ ‎Soon after, Jenny goes missing, and her frantic parents (Michael Peña, Noemi Gonzalez), aware of Cade’s elite military past, desperately implore him to...

‎After six years since the release of Avengers: Endgame, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, Marvel Studios is once again assembling the Avengers for Avengers: Doomsday. As production gears up in London next month, the studio has begun revealing its cast via a livestream event. ‎ ‎Robert Downey Jr. shocked fans at San Diego Comic-Con. ‎Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney ‎ ‎The initial cast list for Avengers: Doomsday includes a blend of familiar MCU faces alongside new and exciting additions. Among the returning stars are Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon), and Winston Duke (M’Baku). ‎ ‎Also featured in the ensemble are notable actors from the X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart, who reprises his role a...

‎At Disney's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Bob Iger revealed that the studio is working on a sequel to the 2017 hit film Coco. Tentatively titled Coco 2, the film is currently in the early stages of development and is slated for theatrical release in 2029. While plot specifics remain under wraps, Iger teased that the sequel would feature humor, heart, and adventure. ‎ ‎' Coco. ' ‎Pixar ‎ ‎“Although the film is still in its infancy, we are excited about what’s to come,” Iger remarked, hinting at the magic that audiences can expect. The original film’s directing duo, Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, will return to helm the sequel, with Pixar veteran Mark Nielsen, known for his work on Toy Story 4 and Inside Out 2, taking on the role of producer. ‎ ‎The original Coco was a critical and commercial triumph, grossing over $800 million globally and winning two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Remember Me. The film followed the ...

‎A film adaptation of Split Fiction, the latest co-op game developed by Hazelight Studios (best known for It Takes Two), is currently in development. Sources at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco revealed that Story Kitchen, the media company behind the upcoming It Takes Two film project at Amazon, is assembling a creative team for the film. The project has already generated significant interest, with offers for the rights flooding in from top Hollywood studios. ‎ 'Split Fiction' Game. ‎Hazelight Studios ‎ ‎Split Fiction, written by director Josef Fares and Sebastian Johansson, merges fantasy and science fiction. The game's plot centers on two authors trapped within the worlds they created. It features split-screen combat, platforming challenges, and characters with unique abilities. Following its release on March 6, the game has received widespread acclaim from both players and critics, quickly selling over two million copies in its first wee...

‎Disney’s 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is arguably the most beloved of its animated classics, a groundbreaking film that set the stage for the studio’s fairy-tale empire. Over the years, Disney’s live-action remakes have become a phenomenon, from Cinderella to The Jungle Book, but the 2023 update of Snow White brings something fresh to the table. Despite some online controversies and distractions surrounding its casting and star Rachel Zegler’s outspoken opinions, the film delivers a satisfying retelling that speaks to contemporary sensibilities without sacrificing the essence of the beloved original. ‎ ‎Rachel Zegler in ' Snow White. ' ‎Courtesy of Disney ‎ ‎The wave of Disney live-action remakes in the last decade has seen mixed results, with some films feeling more like digital spectacles than genuine adaptations. While Snow White may not reach the heights of Beauty and the Beast or Mulan, it certainly falls well above more forgettable entries like Dumbo...

Fans of the A Quiet Place franchise can finally breathe a sigh of relief—A Quiet Place 3 is still in development, despite a significant release delay. Over the last decade, the A Quiet Place series has become one of the most iconic names in horror, thanks to its unique storytelling approach where every sound could spell disaster for its characters. Since the release of its debut film in 2018, the franchise has expanded to include a sequel, a highly anticipated 2024 prequel, and various other media ventures, including video games, comic books, and even theme park attractions. ' A Quiet Place. ' Paramount A Quiet Place 3 Officially in the Works In an exclusive interview with The Direct at SXSW, franchise producer Brad Fuller addressed the status of A Quiet Place 3 following its delayed release. Fuller, who was promoting his new film The Astronaut, confirmed that the third installment is still in development, clarifying that A Quiet Place: Day One is not the official t...

In a post-apocalyptic world, one thing is certain: the names of places are brutally literal. Paul W.S. Anderson’s latest fantasy film, In the Lost Lands, makes this abundantly clear. The locations in the film often reveal their true nature just from their names. The titular Lost Lands are a decayed region filled with ruins and menacing creatures. Then there's "Skull River," which, unsurprisingly, is home to thousands of skulls. You can also predict the nature of "City Under the Mountain" and "Fire Fields" based on their names alone. The movie's setting feels like a world where maps have vanished, and even primary colors seem to have disappeared, leaving only grim hues behind. ' In the Lost Lands. ' Courtesy of Vertical The movie opens with a dystopian warning: "The world you know is gone." This familiar trope is common in post-apocalyptic tales, yet it feels more like a public service announcement than a compelling sta...

A chilling new trailer for Bambi: The Reckoning has just been dropped, offering a deeper look into the upcoming horror adaptation based on the beloved children's book character, Bambi. This film is part of the growing "Twisted Childhood Universe" (TCU), the same dark world that introduced Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. In Bambi: The Reckoning, the story unfolds around Xana (Roxanne McKee) and her son, Benji (Tom Mulheron), who find themselves in a deadly car crash, caused by a nightmarish, monstrous version of Bambi. Though filming for the movie wrapped in January 2024, its release has been delayed, and fans can now expect the film to hit theaters in summer 2025. Bambi in the shadows in ' Bambi: The Reckoning. ' The Twisted Childhood Universe Jagged Edge Productions has unveiled an intense new trailer for Bambi: The Reckoning, providing a closer look at what promises to be a terrifying addition to the Twisted Chi...

In Daredevil: Born Again, the iconic archnemeses Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) face off once again, each claiming they’ve changed. Matt, struggling with a tragic past, swears he’s done with his vigilante life, while Wilson, now a mayoral candidate in New York City, insists he has left behind his criminal empire. Charlie Cox in ' Daredevil: Born Again. ' Giovanni Rufino/Marvel However, neither character truly believes the other, and neither do we. The core of this show relies on the inevitable return of these characters to their familiar roles. If Matt and Wilson ever completely transformed, there would be no story to tell. This sense of familiarity brings both comfort and constraint. Daredevil: Born Again largely sticks to the same formula that worked in the original Netflix series, which can be satisfying, but it also risks feeling stagnant. Despite having new leadership — with Dario Scardapane serving as showrunner and Matt Corman...

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Stephen King explored two distinct themes that would later become staples in his work: children with psychic abilities (as seen in Carrie, The Shining, and Firestarter) and inanimate objects turning into evil forces. Whether it was a possessed car, trucks, or even a laundry press, King’s sinister mechanical creations often came to life to cause chaos and destruction. These creepy machines made their way from King’s written works to the silver screen, with iconic directors like John Carpenter (Christine), Tobe Hooper (The Mangler), and even King himself (Maximum Overdrive, based on his short story "Trucks") bringing them to life. ' The Monkey. ' Courtesy of NEON One of King’s lesser-known stories, The Monkey, originally published in Gallery Magazine in 1980 and later included in his 1985 collection Skeleton Crew, is a chilling tale that centers around a seemingly innocent wind-up toy. This toy, with its gleaming eyes and sinist...

Every great horror film needs a terrifying antagonist, and Heart Eyes delivers in spades with its chilling Heart Eyes Killer (HEK). A Valentine’s Day slasher with a twist, HEK only targets couples, making him the ultimate nightmare for those in love. His signature heart-shaped eyes serve as night-vision goggles, adding an eerie red glow to his perspective (reminiscent of Silence of the Lambs). Armed with a crossbow that shoots deadly cupid’s arrows, HEK's deadly charm is matched only by his backup weapon: a butcher’s knife. This killer is the perfect adversary in Josh Ruben’s (of Werewolves Within fame) witty, horror-comedy hybrid that cleverly merges the worlds of romcoms and slasher films. ' The Heart Eyes. ' Sony Pictures Rom-Com Tropes Meet Killer Thrills The film opens with all the classic rom-com conventions. Think high-powered professionals, mishaps over coffee orders, accidental head bumps, and “will they, won’t they” chemistry. Ally (Olivia Holt), a jew...