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The term body horror usually conjures up gruesome images that are guaranteed to heave your stomach and activate your gag reflex. It is not necessarily known for being subtle. In fact, it is generally considered to be the polar opposite: graphic, bold and demanding. However, in 2022’sSwallowed, directorCarter Smith somehow crafts the viscera of body horror while approaching the subject evasively. By doing so, he reveals a universal fear we didn’t even know we had....

HouseofCardsis a show that explores the dark and cynical side of politics. The characters are ruthless in their ambition to achieve their goals. From audacious blackmails and manipulation, to chilling threats and murder in cold blood, Frank Underwood’s (Kevin Spacey) political world is messy and noisy. While there are numerous moments of cruelty inHouse of Cards, the darkest is still Doug Stamper’s (Michael Kelly) harrowing killing of Rachel Posner (Rachel Brosnahan)....

While there are tons of frightening horror movies that revolve around masked killers, vengeful spirits, and otherworldly creatures, the films that truly terrify are often those thataddress universal fears, such as grief and loss. These types of horror movies represent how the things that we find the most daunting and fearful are often the most ubiquitous and realistic, offering some guidance about coping with existential anxieties. Familial legacy and sensitive masculinity are critical themes within directorAnt Timpson’s highly underrated dark comedy thrillerCome to Daddy....

Even though the title of Netflix’s recent drama series,The Hunting Wives, prepared us for it,seeing the titular wives actually brandishing rifleswas a surprise for those who haven’t read the novel it’s based on. Leads Sophie (Brittany Snow) and Margo (Malin Akerman) transport us to the wealthy underbelly of Texas, where brunch and mimosas are followed by a good old session of shooting pellets. The show has many moving parts, from affairs, haunting pasts, enigmatic dynamics, and a murder mystery in the middle of it all....

Listen, I knowWandaVision’s fifth chapter, “On a Very Special Episode…", is filled with universe-shaking twists that have dramatic implications for the future of comic book films as we know it, but first, we must address the elephant in the room: This show did aFull House-themed episode without one single overt reference to the Olsen twins. That level of restraint from the writers' room is truly astounding. I guess I can cross Wanda sealing a blood pact with Mephisto by saying “You got it, dude” off my theories list....

Here’s something to start your day off right! We have the exclusive premiere of the Season 2 trailer ofWishenpoof, the magical, animated Amazon Kids series returning later this month. Created byAngela C. Santomero(Blue’s Clues,Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood),the series’ learning approach is based onEllen Galinsky’s “Seven Essential Life Skills” framework that focuses on skills to help children reach their full potential by having empathy for others, tackling challenges, communicating effectively, thinking critically, and to never stop learning....

Earlier today, Marvel Studios addedyet another esteemed actorto its impeccably castDoctor Strangemovie. However, not to be outdone, the folks over at Warner Bros./DC have their own major casting coup impending. PerThe Wrap,Nicole Kidmanis in talks to join the cast ofWonder Womanin the role of a high-ranking Amazonian warrior. Should the deal make, Kidman would star oppositeGal Gadot, who makes her debut as the titular hero in next spring’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....

When it comes to horror, no fanbase has been through as much as with theFriday the 13thfranchise. There hasn’t been a new installment for 15 years and, just last week, the A24 prequel series that was set to debut later this year,Crystal Lake, lost its showrunner,Bryan Fuller. However, in between the misery of the last decade, the one bright spot for the long-running slasher series andJason Voorheeshas been the merchandise. Particularly the action figures that have been made byNECA....

In under a week of release in theaters worldwide, DreamWorks' first-ever live-action remake,How to Train Your Dragon, has made more than $200 million at the worldwide box office. The movie has now surpassed the lifetime global haul of another hit film produced by the legendary animation house, as it hurtles towards the $300 million milestone this weekend. Directed byDean DeBlois,How to Train Your Dragonis a remake of the original 2010 animated hit; the movie is set to get a sequel, which will be based on 2014’sHow to Train Your Dragon 2....

Jen ShahfromThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityhas been in prison since 2023 becauseshe pleaded guilty to wire fraudagainst the elderly. She has been serving her time at theBryan Federal Prison Campin Texas and the plan was for her to stay there until 2029. Even though she had been sentenced to be there for six years due to her good behavior, in December 2024,she got her sentence reduced to December 2027....

Collider is delighted to exclusively present a newScream VIpromo featuring the best police officers in history, the squad of Comedy Central’sReno 911!The promo uses the structure of the beloved comedy series to explore the horrible crimes of Ghostface. In the promo, the officers fromReno 911!discuss the emergence of a new deadly serial killer who stabbed multiple victims inside a bodega. The crime directly references one ofScream VI’s Ghsotaface attacks shown inmultiple trailersfor the highly-anticipated sequel....

The “New Era” ofSurvivorstands out against its “Old School” predecessor in a few key ways – from the debut of the Shot in the Dark and the Beware Advantage to the faster-paced gameplay brought on by a shorter 26-day format. These novel twists help keep things exciting on the iconicreality competition show, as changing things up has been part of howSurvivorhas maintained relevance for over twenty years. Still, there is a fundamental aspect of the game – one that sits at the heart ofSurvivor– that has been distinctly missing fromNew Era seasons, and it’s related to the more, well,survivalcomponent of the show....

It’s almost time for another trip in the TARDIS! The next season ofDoctor Whopremieres this weekend on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer and will introduce a new companion forNcuti Gatwa’s Doctor. Fans who caught the previous season will recognizeVarada Sethu,who appeared inthe episode “Boom,” as Mundy Flynn. Now she’s playing Belinda Chandra, the Doctor’s new companion who’s along for a wild adventure the “long way round” when the Doctor has trouble taking her back to Earth on the day she left....