Spiral Pushes Saw Franchise Across $1 Billion Milestone at the Box Office

TheSawfranchise has just crossed a major milestone. Thanks to the success ofSpiral: From the Book of Saw, the long-running horror series has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. This puts the movies in relatively rare air as few horror franchises in history have ever managed to amass that kind of money. It also all but ensures that the series will continue in some way, shape or form beyond this most recent entry....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Scott Ward

Stephen King's Horror Thriller 'Cat's Eye' Is Streaming for Free on Tubi

Cat’s Eye, the 1985 anthology film based on the work of horror masterStephen King, is now streaming on Tubi. Fans of thePet SemataryandCarrieauthor are now able to stream one of the most underrated 1980s horror anthologies, and atruly underseen movie based on King’s work.Cat’s Eyeis now streaming for free on Tubi, as long as viewers stick around for the occasional ads. Cat’s Eyeis one of King’s best adaptations. Unfortunately, it often gets overlooked when compared toCreepshow, another King anthology directed by George A....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Danielle Smith

The Best 21st Century TV Shows and Movies About Witches, So Far

Witches are probably one of the oldest monsters in children’s nightmares. Even in cinema, the witches have appeared in stories since the beginning: the first movie about witches was a bizarresilent masterpiececalledHäxan, released in 1922. From fairytales to more modern takes on these magical women, witches remain popular in movies and TV series. Witches quickly became an audience favorite, trespassing the horror genre and infiltrating themselves in every story imaginable, from the classicWizard of Ozto the silly sitcomBewitched....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1264 words · David King

This Underrated Tom Selleck Western Is Streaming for Free on Tubi

These days, actorTom Selleckis best known for his role as Commissioner Frank Reagan onBlue Bloods, the long-running and much-loved CBS police procedural.Sam Elliott’smost notable work as of late was becoming the main star of aYellowstoneprequel series called1883where he played Shea Brennen, the high-strung but tragic hero of the expedition. Even though Elliott has found his way back to a genre that first made him a star (see his role in 1967’sThe Way West), Selleck too made his mark in westerns as well, from the late ’70s to the early ’80s....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Adrian Becker

Where Was 'Shogun' Really Filmed?

Maybe no TV show in the last year has seen as much effusive praise as Hulu and FX’sShogun. The historical drama series, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, has widely been called one of 2024’s best, on top of breaking the record as the most awarded season in Emmy history, with eighteen total wins. And against all odds, it actually lives up to the hype; the first season ofShogunis one of the medium’s most enthralling works in recent memory, spinning a web of political intrigue but delicately balancing it with action, scope, and heartbreak....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Joel Chavez

Why Reacher Season 2 Won’t Follow the Second Jack Reacher Novel

Reacherseason 1, an adaptation of author Lee Child’s novelKilling Floor, was quite a hit among viewers. Starring actor Alan Ritchson in the titular role ofJack Reacher, the Amazon series was spread across eight episodes and was positively received by many ardent readers of the Lee novels. The season’s successful run gave the show streaming figures that placed it in the global all-time top five list of Amazon television productions. Given this, it was only a matter of time before Amazon announced asecond season of the series....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Michael Riley

Young Rock Teaser Brings Dwayne Johnson's Wild Years to NBC

Dwayne Johnson has shared the teaser forYoung Rock, an upcoming comedy series at NBC based on the pro wrestler and Hollywood star’s early years. Posted to Instagram by Johnson and to YouTube by NBC, the teaser provides a good look at the true-life origin story of the man who’d go on to become one of WWE’s biggest stars and the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. It all had to start somewhere, and you’re able to take a peek at where it all begins in the video below....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Brian Wright

10 Saddest Movies Based on True Stories

Many movies pull on our heart strings, but often the most affecting films are those that are based on true events. There’s something about knowing that what you’re watching is someone’s real pain, real struggle, that really hits home. Even though we all know that the events of these movies are completely dramatized and characters are often created out of thin air, we still love them for what they are. And, when they’re done right, they can help heal and movie on from personal struggles....

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · Karen Franklin

47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter Trailer Dives Into Shark Infested Waters

Shark-themed horror movies are becoming a staple of summertime. The trend began whenThe Shallowsturned out to be one of 2016’s most lauded thrillers. 2017 took us47 Meters Downand, tonight,The Megswims into US theaters nationwide. There’s just something about the lazy days of summer that makes us crave the sights and sounds of aquatic mayhem! The wave of shark-themed horror movies is already set to continue in 2019, with today bringing word that the sequel to47 Meters Down: The Next Chapteris in the works at Entertainment Studios....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Vanessa Mann

A Christmas Story Star Tells Sick Tale from the Set That Will Upset Your Stomach

A Christmas Storystar Peter Billingsley has revealed why he got really sick on the set. The 1983 holiday classic is a staple on TVs all around the world once Thanksgiving is over. Billingsley’s Ralphie is one of the most famous holiday characters in history, and he really wants a Red Ryder air rifle from Santa Claus. He is warned over and over that the air rifle is too dangerous and that he’ll “shoot” his eye out....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Abigail Romero

Amazon's Cinderella Musical Leads Oscars Fan Favorite Poll

Cinderellais leading the pack in the race for the Oscars Fan Favorite award. Recently, the Academy announced a Twitter poll wherein fans would vote for their favorite movie of 2021. The eligible title with the most votes accumulated by March 3 will be recognized at the Academy Awards ceremony. Because there had been criticism about deserving movies getting snubbed, this will allow for the fans to have a chance to get their favorite film of 2021 honored at the Oscars....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Amanda Buchanan

American Pastoral Trailer Marks Ewan McGregor's Directing Debut

ActorEwan McGregorhas certainly been keeping busy lately, filming his long-awaited sequelTrainspotting 2and also signing on for his first major American TV role, starring in Season 3 of FX’sFargo. The actor is also getting ready to debut his directorial debutAmerican Pastoral, with the first trailer arriving over the weekend. The first-time filmmaker also stars in this drama set during the Vietnam War. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Phillip Roth novel,American Pastoralfollows a family whose seemingly idyllic existence is shattered by the social and political turmoil of the 1960s....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Nancy Waters

Andre the Giant Honored by WWE and The Princess Bride Fans in Remembrance on His 75th Birthday

Andre the Giant is starting to trend on social media as fans across the world pay tribute to the iconic actor and WWE Hall of Famer on what would have been his 75thbirthday. Andre, who stood over seven feet tall because of his gigantism, is particularly well-known for his feud with Hulk Hogan in the 1980s. He also has just as many fans outside of the wrestling community thanks to his memorable role in the classic fantasy movieThe Princess Bride....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Shelby Zavala