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WhenDavid Robert Mitchell’sIt Followscame out in 2015, it was one of the surprise horror hits of the year. Not only did it help turn its lead,Maika Monroe,into a modern final girl, but it showed that horror could retain the themes of the past while also being more elevated and weird. The characters inIt Followsare some unusual teens, but what they’re running from is even more strange.An entity is passed down through sex, leading to any horny young adult in its path being its potential next victim....

With more and more streaming options available seemingly every month (happy Almost Peacock Day!), the question of which platforms you may actually access those streaming options on becomes increasingly thorny. (Why, for instance, is Apple TV+ still not available on PS4?) With the recent launch of HBO Max and the imminent launch of Peacock, the confusion over what you can watch and where you can watch it has intensified, as both direct-to-consumer services are currently not available if you use a Roku or Amazon device....

I’ve long wondered why Warner Bros. has neglected itsLooney TunesIP. When you consider the longevity of those cartoons and the familiarity of those characters in popular culture, it’s strange why it’s been so dormant for feature films. Thankfully, it looks like Warner Bros. is dipping a toe back into reviving itsLooney Tunescharacters for the big screen withCoyote Vs. Acme, an animated movie which will put Wile E. Coyote in the spotlight....

Here’s the thing about being a camp counselor, you might just end up in the path of spree killer. AsAlyson Hanniganquips in the meta horrorYou Might Be The Killer, “That happens.” Such is the set up for the clever horror comedy, which starsFran Kranz(Cabin in the Woods) as Sam, the nice-as-pie head counselor at a remote summer camp where fun in the sun turns into a bloody nightmare when a murderer starts killing off all the counselors in gruesome fashion....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Doctor Odyssey Episode 5. With Halloween right around the corner, ABC has delivered exactly what the doctor ordered: a Halloween-themed episode ofDoctor Odyssey. Episode 5 arrives hot on the heels of9-1-1’s similarlyspooky episode, and sees the crew of theOdysseyfacing an unthinkable situation on the high seas. Asthe teaser for the episodepromised,Doctor Odyssey’s “Halloween Week”turns holiday shenanigans into a zombie virus. Episode 5 opens on a dire situation on land, as Max (Joshua Jackson) and Avery (Phillipa Soo) rush to the aid of a passenger (Michelle Núñez) who has managed to wedge herself between a rock and a hard spot —literally....

Entirely on the strength of positive buzz and genuine curiosity, directorYorgos Lanthimos’ surreal black comedyPoor Thingshas passed a major box office milestone in borderline limited release. The film has now earned the unique distinction of havingpassed the $10 million mark at the domestic box officebefore expanding into a proper wide release. The generally acceptedthreshold for a wide release can be anywhere between 600 and 800 theaters, depending on how many major locations a particular film is playing at....

Netflix has released a first look atReptile, its upcoming neo-noir thriller starringBenicio del Toro,Alicia Silverstone, andJustin Timberlake. The film will premiere on the streaming service October 6.Entertainment Weeklyhas the first look at images from the upcoming film, which will be music video directorGrant Singer’s feature debut. The film will center around a detective (del Toro) who is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a young real estate agent. In the process of the investigation, he uncovers more truths than he anticipated, threatening his loving marriage to his wife (Silverstone)....

At the 78thCannes Film Festival, Collider’sSteve Weintraubhad the opportunity to sit down with Japanese filmmaker, producer, and novelistGenki Kawamura(A Hundred Flowers) and actor and singerKazunari Ninomiya(Letters from Iwo Jima), the star of his new psychological thriller,Exit 8. Having only finished filming earlier this year, Kawamura’s vision was unique enough for selection even without the final VFX, and after too many sleepless nights, the two celebrated their world premiere to an eight-minute standing ovation....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Bad SistersIn recent years, several television shows have been criticized forrelying on shock valuein order to keep their viewers tuning in. Series such asGrey’s Anatomy,The Walking Dead,Game of Thrones, and nearly every installment ofAmerican Horror Story, have used shocking andtragic plot points or deathsin ways that haven’t always felt satisfying. In fact, many of these jawdropping events seemed to be designed more for watercooler moments and social media buzz than to help develop the storytelling in an authentic way....

Horror movies can be hit or miss at the box office — some films likeTerrifier 3come in and defy expectations, grossing exponentially more than its budget, while others likeWolf Manfail to break even. One film that finds itself somewhere in between the two isHeart Eyes, the slasher horror film starringJordana BrewsterandMason Gooding.Heart Eyesearned $2.8 million this weekend at the box office, which was enough to help the film pass the$25 million mark domestically....

15 years after 2008’sIron Mankicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are still parts of the movie that fans have never seen. In a recent interview withScreen Rant, producerJeremy Latchamdescribed one of the film’s unreleased deleted scenes. In the era of home video and streaming, many films will make deleted scenes available for fans to check out. However, there is one scene that is apparently so bad, that Marvel Studios PresidentKevin Feigedoes not want it to be released....

Clark Kent is stuck between keeping his identity safe and finding the story of the century in a new trailer forMy Adventures With Superman. The newest spin on the son of Jor-El will bea coming-of-age storyfollowing the twenty-somethings Clark, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as they discover who they are and what they can achieve as a team while furthering their careers at the Daily Planet. With the new footage, Adult Swim also revealed that the series will premiere with two episodes on July 6....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Succession Season 4.While it might seem like a glum occasion since his parents are seemingly headed for a heated divorce, Mondale—Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) and Shiv’s (Sarah Snook) dog—might actually be cheering them on from the bleachers. In a world free from the Roys, what would Mondale’s life look like? Would he trot around, facing the world with an entirely new lease on life, or would he suffer living in a home not constantly plagued with conflict?...