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The Northman is a 2022 historical action drama film written and directed by Robert Eggers. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Willem Dafoe. ‘The Northman’ is loosely based on and inspired by the story of Amleth, an alleged Viking prince that was the basis for William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. ‘The Northman’: Movie Review In
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The Sony Spider-Man Universe got off to a rocky start with the release of ‘Venom back in 2018. Reviews for the film were mixed, as they were for its sequel ‘Venom: Let Their Be Carnage’ in 2021. ‘Morbius’ appeared destined to the same fate, especially after numerous delays in its production and release date. Following
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As March comes to a close, several films are being released in theaters and streaming platforms this weekend. Whether it’s a nationwide release like ‘Morbius,” or a streaming release like ‘The Bubble,’ movie fans have a variety to choose from. Here are 5 upcoming movies releasing to theaters and streaming this week. Upcoming Movies: Morbius–
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In the horror genre, there are often underlying themes that reflect on the surface. In ‘Umma,’ the freshman directorial effort from Iris K. Shim, those themes are as clear as day. From parent-child dynamics to generational trauma, ‘Umma’ should be remembered as a film that encapsulates those themes, though the effectiveness ranges. ‘Umma’: Movie Review
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A24 has become synonymous with its more arthouse and abstract take on films, especially within the horror genre. The production company has had success in recent years by standing out from the pack, though their product is not for everyone. A24’s latest crack at horror comes in the form of ‘X’ directed by Ti West.
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First-time directors often have a tough time getting out of the gate with their debut feature. For director Mimi Cave, she’s the exception that often proves the rule. ‘Fresh’ is a new horror-comedy that dropped on Hulu on March 4 after getting screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The film was quickly picked
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The streaming service Shudder has risen in popularity over the years. Catering to hardcore horror fans, Shudder mixed classic films with original content. Whether it’s film, TV shows, documentaries, or live streaming, Shudder is an affordable option for fans for the genre. In the month of March, the platform is offering a wide range of
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The ‘Candyman’ franchise has been a landmark in the horror genre for the better part of three decades. As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to shine an extra bright light on the series. ‘Candyman’ came from the mind of author Clive Barker in the form of the short story ‘The Forbidden.’
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Netflix recently released the most recent entry into the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ franchise. Directed David Blue Garcia, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ 2022 acted as a legacy sequel, ignoring every entry in the franchise except the original film. The timelines in the franchise are vast and act as a choose your own adventure story at this point.
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The idea of being trapped and isolated has become something many people can relate in recent years. Add in the backdrop of a snowstorm and a potential kidnapping and you get the plot of the Hulu original film ‘No Exit.” Behind the Scenes In 2017, author Taylor Adams published his novel ‘No Exit.” The story
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In 1984, Clive Barker published his book of short stories titled “Books of Blood.” One of the stories, “The Forbidden,” was later adapted into the original film “Candyman” in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose. The story follows Helen, a university student, doing a thesis on graffiti who selects a run-down estate as a focus for
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Earlier this month, the newest entry into the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise was released. Directed by David Blue Garcia and produced and co-written by Fede Alverez, the latest TCM movie has garnered mixed results. Since the release of the first film back in 1974, the franchise has been a landmark in the horror genre. Looking
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