'Control Freak' Review: Kelly Marie Tran Shines in Dull Horror

An ambitious motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch in the back of her head in Hulu’s new horror film,Control Freak,but that itch seems destined to never be satisfied. And it’s a 50/50 split whether horror fans will be, either, in this Kelly Marie Tran-led outing written and directed by Shal Ngo (based on his Hulu short filmControl). Tran, known forher work inStar Wars: The Last JediandRaya and the Last Dragon,is perfectly cast, however....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Michael Cooley

'Mortal Kombat 2' First-Look Images Reveal Johnny Cage, Kitana & Shao Kahn

After the first film released during the height of the pandemic,Mortal Kombat 2is finally headed to theaters later this year. The sequel will introduce several long-awaited characters from the iconic video game franchise, and fans can now check out how they will look in live-action thanks to newly-released photos from the upcoming adaptation. Entertainment Weekly exclusively released four first-look images from the highly-anticipatedMortal Kombatsequel, revealingKarl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, and Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Connor Logan

10 Most Shocking Moments on The Boys

R-rated superhero TV showsare not a rarity anymore, but every now and then, a series comes along and delivers a fresh twist on the genre. Prime Video’s smash hit,The Boys, has overturned viewers’ expectations by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the superhero genre across four seasons. Based on the graphic novels of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson,The Boystakes aim at some of the most overused tropes that we’ve gotten accustomed to and exposes corruption and carnal desires hidden behind the pristine public personalities of Supes, who are worshiped in its world....

July 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2144 words · Andrea Davis

15 Cynical Movies That Are Downright Depressing

Some filmmakers and actors join forces to create projects that leave audiences feeling fuzzy on the inside. These films inspire a new, more optimistic outlook on life, allow us tobelieve in love again(or for the first time), and encourage us not to give up on our dreams. Viewers leave the theater or exit the screen with a smile on their faces. At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are movies that make those who watch it want to curl up into a ball....

July 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2209 words · Ricardo Carrillo

A Quiet Place Cut Flashbacks from the Script

Paramount’sA Quiet Placehas taken the box office by storm, over-performing in a huge way to debut with an impressive $50.2 million, more than doubling its $17 million budget. Now, producer Andrew Form is revealing new details about the development process. The film marks thedirectorial debut for John Krasinski, who also re-wrote the original script by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, which, according to Form, had a much different opening than what fans saw in theaters....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Lauren Smith

Agent Carter Season 2 Moves the Action to Los Angeles

Last week, ABC announced thatMarvel’s Agent Carter and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.were both renewed for its second and third seasons, respectively. While no scheduling details have been confirmed, it is believed thatMarvel’s Agent Carterwill return sometime in midseason, duringMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s extended holiday hiatus. During ABC’s upfront presentation today, the network released the first brief plot synopsis forMarvel’s Agent Carter Season 2, which reveals that Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) will be heading to Los Angeles....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Paige Miller

Aliens Easter Eggs with Surprise Xenomorph Toys Inside Are Hatching at Walmart

The perfect Easter eggs for horror fans now exist courtesy of Walmart, as the retailer will soon be sellingAlienseggs with Xenomorph surprises inside. Officially-licensed and featuring the trademarkAliensbranding, the toys are developed by The Loyal Subjects. With preorders now live on the official website, the exclusive ‘Alien Easter Egg Pod Xenomorph Collectible Figures’ come in 4-packs that sell for $19.96. On the outside, each egg looks like a traditional egg at first glance, though its shape will be familiar to anyone who’s seenAliens....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Alexandra Young

American Horror Stories Season 2: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

In 2021, a new show was released from the minds behindAmerican Horror Story(2011-) andAmerican Crime Story(2016-). The show would be a direct spin-off of the former and would also serve as the third installment in theAmerican Storyanthology franchise created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. ThusAmerican Horror Storieswas spawned as a self-contained anthology series in which each episode told its own story without needing a “season-long story arc as featured inAmerican Horror Story....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Valerie Mccarthy

Andrew Garfield Reveals Secret Twitter Account He Uses to Eavesdrop on Spider-Man Fans

Andrew Garfield is trending after recently revealing that he secretly has a Twitter account. In a recent podcast interviewaddressing Spider-Man: No Way Home rumors, Garfield divulged that he has spent a lot of time on Twitter, keeping abreast of everything that fans have been saying aboutSpider-Manover the past several months. Because he doesn’t have an official account with the blue checkmark, Twitter users can only guess which one among them is really Garfield....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Kevin Smith

Arrow Season 4 Photo Confirms Starling City Name Change

With production under way onSeason 4of The CW’s hit seriesArrow, we have already gotten a look atTeam Arrow’s new high-tech “cave.” Earlier today, series starPaul Blackthorne, who plays Quentin Lance, revealed a photo from the set, which confirms that the name of Oliver Queen’s hometown Starling City has been officially changed to Star City. The actor is seen holding up his new Star City Metro Police badge, with co-starDavid Ramsey(Diggle) in the background....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Maria Wright

Avengers: Endgame Overtakes Avatar Original Theatrical Run

Marvel fans have been eyeballing the box office total forAvengers: Endgameover the past handful of weeks, wondering whether or not it will be able to overtakeAvataras the highest-grossing movie of all time. The jury is still out on that one, but this weekend the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe did actually overtake James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic in one very important category.Avengers: Endgame, with this weekend’s additional revenue, officially passedAvatar’s original release total....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Dr. Brian Owens

Batgirl Cast List Reveals Michael Keaton's Return as Batman

Could we seeMichael Keatonturning back up as Batman inBatgirlafter first making his return to the role inThe Flash? According to Warner Bros., it sure does look that way. An official press release hyping the upcoming movie, which is planned as an HBO Max exclusive, lists Keaton’s name as a part of the cast. This is a new revelation with Keaton joining previously-announced cast members Leslie Grace, J. K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, and Jacob Scipio....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Nancy Chung

Batman v Superman Deleted Scene Teases Darkseid & the New Gods

Fans usually have to wait months after a movie’s release in theaters to check out the deleted scenes on theBlu-ray and DVD. But today,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicefans are getting a surprise treat. The officialWarner Bros. YouTubepage has posted a new video entitledCommunion, which is a deleted scene fromBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicethat showcases more ofJesse Eisenbergas Lex Luthor. While this scene shows how this villain was finally apprehended, it also raises new questions as well....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Daniel Patton