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Skinamarinkis playing in theaters across America, a fact that should be celebrated in and of itself. In a post-pandemic cinema landscape littered with franchises, spinoffs, and legacy sequels, true originality is something to be treasured. And while horror has proven to be one of the few ways original properties can turn a tidy profit (Smile,M3GAN, etc.),Skinamarinkstands alone: following two children trapped in their house by supernatural forces, its eerie, elliptical narrative and experimental presentation make the average “elevated horror” slow-burn look likeTerrifier....

Getting suspended from the PlayStation Network (PSN) can be frustrating, especially if you’re unsure what caused the suspension or how to fix it. Whether you’ve been suspended for a few days or permanently banned, this guide breaks down every aspect of appealing a PSN suspension—from understanding the cause to submitting an effective appeal. Why Was Your PlayStation Account Suspended? Before jumping into the appeal process, it’s crucial to understandwhyyour account was suspended....

In The CW seriesIn the Dark, 20-something Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) is a hard-living, hard-drinking blind woman who turns her back on maintaining her responsibilities and figuring out any life goals, in favor of her disaffected attitude and penchant for casual sex. Even though her parents (Derek Webster,Kathleen York), who own a guide dog school, are trying to help give her direction, her room and best friend Jess (Brooke Markham) tries to be supportive, and her trusty guide dog Pretzel is 100% loyal, Murphy just wants someone to believe her when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of the teenager (Thamela Mpumlwana) who saved her from a violent mugging and becomes determined to find the truth, no matter the risk....

Two recent events have brought the future of celebrity appearances to light — initial reports thatBruce Willishad sold his rights to a deepfake company, allowing his “digital twin” to appear in future projects, and confirmed reports thatJames Earl Jones’ signed over the rights to his voice recordings to an A.I. companyto be used in future projects, including vocals for Darth Vader inStar Warsfilms and television series. While the reports aboutWillis are now denied by the actor, both reports showcase a fascinating move forward in technology, keeping beloved actorsalivein future projects....

If you really want to seeIT: Chapter Twoin style, the Alamo Drafthouse has you covered. The theater chain will be hosting clowns-only screenings of the highly anticipated horror sequel at 17 locations in 11 cities, where guests are encouraged to come dressed as a clown. The result is pure nightmare fuel. Alamo Drafthouse successfully hosted clowns-only screenings of the firstITin 2017, although that time it was only in Austin. This time, folks can get in on the fun/absolute terror across the U....

I absolutely lovedJohn Wick. From the innovative action set pieces, to the weird and wild world directorsChad StahelskiandDavid Leitchcreated, it’s a film I’ve probably watched a dozen times and it never gets old. As most of you know,Keanu Reevesstars as an ex-hitman who comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. And by everything … I mean his dog. The entire film is a result of a bad decision by a gangster’s son, and every time Keanu Reeves kills someone I think it’s justified....

Keanu Reeveswas already a star in the early 1990s thanks to theBill & Tedmovies andPoint Break, but in 1994 he became one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. This was because of a little movie calledSpeed, which was the seventh-biggest box office draw of the year,taking in $121 million on a $30 million budget. It wasn’t just the great action about a bus that will blow up if it goes below fifty miles per hour that fans loved, but Reeves' leading man charisma and his hot chemistry with co-starSandra Bullock....

Nobody Wants an Unclean Girl. After all, cleanliness is a virtue. And all the girls of the Vestalis Academy must adhere to the virtues if they ever hope to find a good home. Set in a grey and weathered industrial building out of place and time, the dystopian thrillerLevel 16is a timely feature about feminine power that follows the teenage girls of the Academy through the years of their mysterious schooling, each year bringing them to a new level, where they’re dressed in matching drab gowns and taught with an iron fist to adhere to the virtues of femininity....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforLokiSeason 1 Episode 1, “Glorious Purpose."] I am going to start this recap of the first episode ofLokiwith a not-so-silent prayer for the season finale: Please, oh please, let this show end as strong as it begins. And to be clear, that’s asking for a lot, as Episode 1 of the Disney+ deep dive into the psyche of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, sometimes misunderstood and sometimes actually villainous villain, is a fun, sharp, weird, and exciting kick-off to the series....

WhenPhaedra ParksleftMarried to Medicineto return toThe Real Housewives of Atlanta, she threw an oak-tree-sized shade tree labeling the cast,Miserable with Medicine,instead ofMarried to Medicine.Married to Medicinewas billed as an opportunity for reality viewers to get a glimpse into the lifestyles of high-performing physicians and their families, but instead of delivering high-level energy it’s become a more boring version of a reality guilty pleasure. The core cast ofDr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone WhitmoreandDr....

If you’ve been feeling some (blood) loss since the season finale of AMC’s small-screen version ofAnne Rice’s classic novel-turned-hit film,Interview with the Vampire, we have some great news for you. To hold you over untilAnne Rice’s Mayfair Witchesbegins casting spells on AMCon January 5 with a two-episode premiere, a new trailer has been dropped,revealing moreabout the upcoming series than we’ve everseen before. From the jump, the story is told from the perspective ofRowan(Alexandra Daddario), a young neurosurgeon who thought that she was living the fulfilling life of her dreams until an inner voice relentlessly called for more....

The other day I got to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time: have an in-depth talk about filmmaking withMel Gibson. While I’ve been a fan of Gibson’s for what feels like my entire life from his work inMad MaxandLethal Weapon, I’m even more impressed by his talent behind the camera. As the director ofThe Man Without a Face,Braveheart,The Passion of the Christ,Apocalyptoand his latest film,Hacksaw Ridge, Gibson has shown a keen eye for staging action that’s easy to follow....

A new city presents unique opportunities for the new9-1-1spin-off to tell different stories.9-1-1: Nashvilletakes place in the country music capital of the world, and life in Nashville has a different vibe than in Los Angeles or Austin. The new show will develop its own identity inthe9-1-1universe, but showrunnerRashad Raisanisaid ina new interviewthat viewers should expect something familiar yet different. “Its DNA, of course, is9-1-1,” he said of the drama series that will be soapier than its predecessors....