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2024 has been a fantastic year for Horror films. Be it “Late Night with the Devil” and “In A Violent Nature” to “Longlegs” and “I Saw The TV Glow,” the genre experienced a refreshing revival in the mainstream industry. Regardless of varied opinions, such films proved that there is an audience for the genre. Damien Mc Carthy’s “Oddity” (2024) is another excellent addition to this year’s horror genre exercises. Streaming on Shudder, it follows a clairvoyant who tries to uncover the truth behind her sister’s murder. The film is set in Ireland and stars Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Caroline Menton, and Steve Wall in the central roles.

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Oddity (2024) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

Written & directed by Damian Mc Carthy, “Oddity” follows a clairvoyant trying to understand the truth behind her twin sister’s murder under mysterious circumstances and find the culprit.

What happens in ‘Oddity’ on Shudder?

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This April, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated conclusion of The Handmaid’s Tale to the much-anticipated streaming release of Jude Law‘s The Order. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Hulu in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Arrival (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – Paramount Pictures

Arrival is a sci-fi drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Eric Heisserer. Based on the 1998 short story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang, the 2016 film follows Louise Banks, a linguist, as she is enlisted by the Army to communicate with the aliens who have recently arrived on Earth.

One of 2024's most underrated films that received a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score is set to land on Hulu this April.

Irish filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy's latest horror movie, Oddity, will be available to stream on Hulu on April 1. The low-budget horror film may not have made a major splash at the box office, earning $1.8 million worldwide, but the film was a major hit with critics and horror fans alike. Oddity earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, with a 77% score from audiences, and became a streaming hit after its initial streaming premiere onShudder in September. According to Screen Rant, the film made Reelgood's top 10 streaming movies for the week of October 3-9 last year.

Oddity stars Carolyn Bracken (The Quiet Girl), Jonathan French (Caveat), Steve Wall (Dune), Joe Rooney (Dublin Crust), Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Tadhg Murphy (The Northman), and Caroline Menton (All Creatures Great & Small). The official synopsis...

Severance star Adam Scott is set to lead the upcoming supernatural horror movie Hokum. Damian McCarthy, who helmed the acclaimed 2024 film Oddity, will direct.

Per Variety, Hokum will begin shooting in Ireland later this month. The movie will see Scott play a horror novelist who visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents' ashes. The location is rumored to be haunted by a witch, a fact Scott's character is oblivious to. Bad Sisters' Peter Coonan and Bodkin's David Wilmot will also star in the film that marks Scott's return to the genre after previously appearing in other projects such as Hellraiser: Bloodline, Little Evil, Krampus, and Piranha 3D.

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Stars: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Johnny French | Written and Directed by Damian McCarthy

From director Damian McCarthy (Caveat), Oddity tells the story of a female psychic attempting to get to the bottom of her twin sister’s murder by returning to the scene of the crime.

Oddity is all about its atmosphere. Thankfully the filmmakers have clearly put a lot of effort into creating this part of the movie, whether it be through camera work, sound design, the score, or the placement of jump scares. It all feels incredibly well thought out.

I’m sure many people viewing it will see it as one of the scariest films they have ever seen and that claim would be justified. It does an excellent job of building up two or three really good jump scares. And even knowing that doesn’t hinder the moments because you...

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2024 is nearly over, and while we have seen some brilliant horror films come out this year, I don’t think it has been such a great year for the genre. With most horror films flopping at the box office and the dreaded Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey sequel coming out, it all felt wrong. But don’t worry because I have picked out the 18 best horror films that have come out this year. I haven’t ranked the films in the article and I will update the list as more films come out.

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Nosferatu is a gothic horror drama film written and directed by Robert Eggers. Based on the 1922 silent film of the same name by Henrik Galeen, the 2024 film is set in the 1830s, and it follows estate agent Thomas Hutter as...

As a visionary modern horror filmmaker, Mike Flanagan's views on the genre are well worth listening to. Through his work in both film and TV, Flanagan has used horror to explore personal and emotional stories. Films like Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor have wonderful intersection and character work, while never losing sight of what makes the genre great, and providing the audience with genuine scares. However, beyond being scary on their own terms, Flanagan's projects invariably demonstrate his respect for the broader genre and reveal several major influences.

Flanagan has a love for all types of horror, from ghosts to vampires, and everything in between. The director has consistently shown appreciation for all kinds of things that go bump in the night, both in his own films and through the kinds of movies he recommends. In external interviews and on his own social channels,...

One of this year’s scariest films can be yours! Bloody Disgusting is giving away a few copies of Damian Mc Carthy‘s Oddity on Blu-ray and DVD to three (3) lucky readers. Special features include: Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Crew; Storyboard to Screen featurette; and The Making of the Wooden Mannequin gallery.

In Oddity, “When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the killing, the suspect is found dead.

“A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that there was more to her sister’s murder than people know, Darcy has brought with her the most dangerous items...

Romance is a genre that never fades. Whether it is the rush of first love, the warm nostalgia of a second-chance romance, or even the bittersweet tragedy of a love that couldn't quite make it, romance shows can be a giddying watch. Fans of the genre tune in for particularly these feelings, but new viewers may not want to commit to a longer television series if they're dabbling in romance for the first time.

For these new romance watchers, there are several shorter romance shows that are only one to two seasons long. These shows are short, sweet, and succinct, detailing the love stories of wonderful characters who are just as flawed as they are beloved. Perfect for a binge-watch weekend, these romantic stories will have audiences dabbing their eyes and sighing about the power of love.

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One of the years scariest horror movies is all set to land on the streaming platform Shudder next week. And it could make for a wonderfully terrifying cinematic experience this spooky season. Titled Oddity, the horror flick will be available to stream from Friday, September 27. The movie made waves when it premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) back in March, winning the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival Audience Award in the Midnighter section. This tale of a vengeful psychic, who uses cursed objects to track down her twin sisters killer, has made an impression on audiences and critics so far, and it could make an impression on you this Halloween...if youre feeling brave enough to watch.

Written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy, Oddity stars Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, and Jonathan French. You can check out the official synopsis for the horror outing below.

Time Bandits' travels has come to an end. Apple TV+ has cancelled the fantasy adventure series after one season, which premiered on the streaming service on July 24th.

Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward, Francesca Mills, and Imaan Hadchiti star in the series inspired by the 1981 film of the same name. Created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, Time Bandits follows a rag-tag team of time-traveling thieves looking for treasure.

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In surprising news, Apple TV+ has decided to pull the plug on Time Bandits. The series premiered on the streaming platform on July 24 and ended its 10-episode run less than a month ago, on August 21. The series, which is an adaptation of Terry Gilliams 1981 movie of the same name, has been canceled after just one season, per Deadline.

It's not possible to gauge the shows success (or lack thereof) because the viewership numbers have not been made public yet. But the rationale behind the cancellation seems to be the shows lackluster performance, as it did not make it to Nielsens Top 10 rankings. In an era where big-budget shows, especially in the fantasy genre, are under intense scrutiny, they must meet certain viewership criteria to justify continuation on their respective streaming services. Unfortunately, Time Bandits fell short of expectations, leading Apple TV+ to reconsider the shows future.

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“Time Bandits”, the new10-episode ‘time-travel’ TV series, directed by Taika Waititi, starring Lisa Kudrow, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward, Francesca Mills, Tadhg Murphy and Imaan Hadchiti, has been canceled after one season of streaming on Apple TV+:

“…’Time Bandits’ follows an eccentric crew of bandits as they embark on epic adventures, even while evil forces threaten life as they know it. The group is transported through time and space, stumbling upon fascinating worlds of the distant past and seeking out treasure.

“As all this happens, they witness the creation of ‘Stonehenge’, they see the ‘Trojan Horse’, flee from dinosaurs in the prehistoric age, wreak havoc during medieval times, experience the ‘Ice Age’, ancient civilizations…”.

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Disappointing news for fans of Apple TV+'s small-screen take on Time Bandits here, as the streamer has decided not to move forward with a second season.

Deadline broke the news, which comes almost a month after the 10-episode first season of the family-friendly sci-fi comedy series ended its run.

Despite mostly positive reviews, (the series earned a pretty decent 78% on Rotten Tomatoes), Time Bandits did not attract enough viewers, and even though Apple TV+ does not share viewership data, the fact that the show was unable to crack Nielsen's Top 10 streaming rankings clearly factored into the streamer's decision not to renew it for a sophomore season.

We got word that Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi and frequent collaborator Jemaine Clement were in the process of developing a reimagining of Terry Gilliam's '80s sci-fi classic back in 2022, with Friends alum Lisa Kudrow set to star.

Time Bandits has been canceled.

On Monday (Sept. 16), Apple TV+ canceled the fantasy series after just one season, Variety confirmed.

Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi created the series as an adaption of the 1981 movie of the same name from director Terry Gilliam.

Keep reading to find out more…Time Bandits – which starred Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Charlyne Yi, Rune Temte, Rachel House, and Kiera Thompson – followed a group of thieves as they traveled through time and space while seeking out treasure.

Taika and Jemaine also made guest appearances on the series.

Time Bandits first debuted on Apple TV+ on July 24, 2024 and after 10 episodes, the series concluded on August 21.

Take a look at all of the other shows Apple TV+ has canceled this year so far.

Apple TV+ won’t reset the clock on Time Bandits.

The tech giant’s streaming service has canceled the series, an adaptation of a 1981 feature film by Terry Gilliam, after a single season. The news comes less than four weeks after Time Bandits completed its 10-episode first season on Aug. 21.

As is the case with most streaming series, viewing figures for Time Bandits aren’t publicly available. The show didn’t break into Nielsen’s top 10 original streaming series in the first four weeks of its run (Apple TV+ released two episodes per week). Critics were largely positive on the show; The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg wrote that particularly in the second half of the season, Time Bandits is “actively funny and clever and just a little bit emotional.”

Like the film, the series follows a young history buff (Kal-El Tuck) who’s recruited to join a band of...

The future of Time Bandits on Apple TV+ has been revealed. Unfortunately for fans of the series, it's not good news at all.

Per Deadline, it's been reported that Time Bandits has been canceled after one season. The news comes less than a month after the show ended its freshman season on Apple TV+, concluding on Aug. 21 after initially debuting on July 24. Consisting of 10 episodes in total, the first and only season released two episodes together on a weekly basis. While the show garnered a respectable 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes, its viewership was not particularly high, as Time Bandits failed to crack the Nielsen Top 10 rankings for streaming titles.

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“Time Bandits” has been canceled by Apple TV+ after one season, Variety has confirmed.

The fantasy series, starring Lisa Kudrow, follows a group of thieves and their newest recruit — an 11-year-old boy named Kevin (Kal-El Tuck) — hopping across time and space to plunder riches. Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi created the series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 cult classic, with Clement and Morris serving as co-showrunners.

Along with Kudrow and Tuck, the cast includes Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Charlyne Yi, Rune Temte, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward, Francesca Mills and Imaan Hadchiti.

Clement, Morris and Waititi wrote and directed select episodes of “Time Bandits” Season 1; they also executive produced alongside Garrett Basch, Jane Stanton for Handmade Films and Tim Coddington. The now-defunct Paramount TV Studios produced with Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC Television.

In July, Morris spoke to Variety about introducing “Time Bandits” to a new audience.

Time Bandits‘ latest adventure has come to an end. Apple TV+ has opted not to renew the series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s cult classic film for a second season. The news comes almost a month after the 10-episode first season of the fantasy series starring Lisa Kudrow ended its run, released in batches of two episodes weekly.

The development is not entirely surprising. Despite the nostalgia factor and mostly favorable reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), Time Bandits, created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi, did not attract large enough audience and was not able to crack Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming rankings.

After the initial round of the streaming wars where gaining market share was the sole objective, streamers have been applying a more disciplined approach in their shift to profitability,...

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As one of the most consistently popular movie genres for over a century now, the world of horror movies has evolved in some amazing ways over the decades. Between social media and streaming services that help new generations discover the classics for the first time, mainstream horror has become more popular than ever among contemporary audiences. However, this usually means the demand for major productions and mainstream films is always high.

Given that these films often command higher budgets and all the bells and whistles that come with major studio backing, they usually have a significant advantage over foreign or indie horror films. However, for a while now, there have been a lot of complaints from horror fanatics over the absence of good horror...

Time Bandits season 1 ends on a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager for more adventures with Kevin and the time-traveling thieves. The series blends humor and high-stakes drama as the group navigates through historical periods on their mission to save the world. Working with Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement involved a lot of improvisation, adding unique and entertaining moments to the show.

The season 1 finale of Apple TV+'s Time Bandits has just been released, leaving fans begging for more. While there are no announced plans for season 2, the Apple TV+ series does end on a cliffhanger. The series follows eleven-year-old Kevin (Kal-El Tuck) who joins a group of time-traveling thieves on a comedic and perilous adventure.

Time Bandits brings viewers along for a wild and chaotic ride as they navigate through various historical periods. Adapted from the cult classic film of the same name by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, who also star,...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

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Vincent Price’s Witchcraft-Magic Vinyl from Real Gone Music

No one can summon spookiness quite like Vincent Price. Just in time for Halloween, his 1969 spoken word album, Witchcraft-Magic: An Adventure in Demonology, is returning to vinyl for the first time in 50 years.

Coming September 6 from Real Gone Music, the 2xLP album features the horror legend giving a tutorial on the history and practice of the black arts.

It’s pressed on clear vinyl with “Pumpkin” orange pigment swirl and is housed in a gatefold jacket with a reproduction of the original eight-page booklet.

Oddity Blu-ray from IFC

Oddity will be released on Digital on August 20 before hitting Blu-ray and DVD on October 22 via IFC Films and Shudder.

Time Bandits star Lisa Kudrow recently shared that Taika Waititi slid into her DMs to ask her if she would star in the Apple TV+ series. According to the former Friends star, getting her to sign on to the fantasy adventure project didn't take much convincing.

In an interview with Collider, Kudrow confirmed reports that Waititi offered her the role of Penelope, leader of the Time Bandits, via a Dm. "I was thrilled. Id met him once at my friends house and had been a huge fan. I just met him really briefly, and then got this [message] that said, 'Hey, would you ever consider working in New Zealand?'" she recalled. "I was like, 'Well, Ive always wanted to go to New Zealand. It depends on what [it is].' And he was like, 'Oh, Jemaine Clement and I wrote a show thats based on Time Bandits.' And I just went,...

Apple TV+ subscribers have been enjoying the fantasy adventure Time Bandits. The series premiered earlier this summer and the finale is quickly approaching. When is the last episode of Taika Waititi co-created series? We share everything you need to know so you don’t miss out!

Time Bandits premiered on Apple TV+ on July 24, dropping the first two episodes. The series is based on the 1981 movie of the same name, which was directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie starred John Cleese, Sean Connery, Katherine Helmond, and others. If you’re interested in watching the movie the Apple TV+ series is based on, it is streaming on Max and Prime Video.

It is not necessary to watch the movie, but it is a lot of fun. I also enjoyed comparing and admiring just how much has changed thanks to new, modern technology. Not to mention, the Apple TV+ series features a fun,...

“Time Bandits” is a new 10-episode ‘time-travel’ TV series, directed by Taika Waititi, starring Lisa Kudrow, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward, Francesca Mills, Tadhg Murphy and Imaan Hadchiti, now streaming on Apple TV+:

“…’Time Bandits’ follows an eccentric crew of bandits as they embark on epic adventures, even while evil forces threaten life as they know it. The group is transported through time and space, stumbling upon fascinating worlds of the distant past and seeking out treasure.

“As all this happens, they witness the creation of ‘Stonehenge’, they see the ‘Trojan Horse’, flee from dinosaurs in the prehistoric age, wreak havoc during medieval times, experience the ‘Ice Age’, ancient civilizations…”.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Stars: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Johnny French | Written and Directed by Damian McCarthy

From director Damian McCarthy (Caveat), Oddity tells the story of a female psychic attempting to get to the bottom of her twin sister’s murder by returning to the scene of the crime.

Oddity is all about its atmosphere. Thankfully the filmmakers have clearly put a lot of effort into creating this part of the movie, whether it be through camera work, sound design, the score, or the placement of jump scares. It all feels incredibly well thought out.

I’m sure many people viewing it will see it as one of the scariest films they have ever seen and that claim would be justified. It does an excellent job of building up two or three really good jump scares. And even knowing that doesn’t hinder the moments because you...

Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits” is meeting a new generation this month, with a TV adaptation on Apple TV+. But there are some familiar elements to it.

The series follows of gang of bandits, traveling through time in an effort to steal as many important (and really just cool) artifacts as they can. But their means of traveling through time and space itself is stolen, meaning they’re also on the run from the Supreme Being.

Here’s everyone you need to know in the “Time Bandits” series.

Kevin Haddock (Kal-El Tuck) Apple TV+

Kevin is the young boy whose bedroom ends up being a bit of a temporal waystation, and who ends up being a hero in the story. He’s played by newcomer Kal-El Tuck, who previously starred in a pair of shorts and one episode of “Andy and the Band.”

Penelope (Lisa Kudrow) Apple TV+

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Warning: contains spoilers for Time Bandits (1981) & (2024) episodes one & two.

“Strong language, self-harm references & violence. This programme isn’t suitable for younger viewers,” is the warning from Channel4.com to anybody currently wishing to stream Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy adventure film Time Bandits in the UK. Despite the film’s “G” (all ages admitted) rating, the streamer asks viewers to confirm that they’re over the age of 16 before it will play.

An overreaction, or fair dos, in light of the film’s meaty battle scenes and famously bleak ending?

The Original Time Bandits Ending

In the film’s final scenes, 11-year-old Kevin (Craig Warnock) awakens in his own bed following a series of perilous adventures through history with a band of time-travelling wannabe thieves played by actors with dwarfism.

After romping through Napoleon’s battlefields, having a hand in the killing of the Minotaur, experiencing the sinking of the Titanic,...

A couple of years ago, Taika Waititi slid into Lisa Kudrow’s Instagram DMs with a once-in-a-lifetime proposition: How would she feel about visiting New Zealand for the first time and filming a fantasy show — a genre she had yet to explore — for six months?

It was an offer that Kudrow, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and doesn’t particularly love to travel for long stretches of time, couldn’t pass up. The show in question was Time Bandits — Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris’ series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy classic. The original film starred Gilliam’s Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Michael Palin, as well as Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and Ian Holm.

In the new Apple TV+ series, which premiered Wednesday, Kudrow stars as Penelope, the de facto leader of a ragtag group of thieves who is forced to journey through time and space with an 11-year-old,...

The latest collaboration between Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder), Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows), and Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) is Time Bandits — a new Apple TV+ show based on the 1981 film made by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam. Considering the absurdist nature of Gilliam’s humor, Morris, Waititi, and Clement are a perfect fit to bring Time Bandits to a new generation.

We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Time Bandits co-creator Morris about reimagining Terry Gillam’s cult classic family adventure, working with Waititi and Clement, and why fans and newcomers alike should be excited to see this new version of Time Bandits. Check out the interview below!

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Lisa Kudrow, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi and Tadhg Murphy in “Time Bandits,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Time Bandits Iain Morris Interview

FandomWire: I can think of few people as influential in comedy as Terry Gilliam.

When Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement team up, good things tend to happen. From “Flight of the Conchords” to “Wellington Paranormal,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” (the movie) to “What We Do in the Shadows” (the series), the two on- and off-camera talents have shown a knack for elevating mundane situations through fantastic creativity. “Conchords” heightens its band members’ everyday struggles for renown and romance with hysterical musical interludes. “Wellington” disrupts the humdrum duties of New Zealand cops by serving up cases with a supernatural twist. Stories in “Shadows” emerge from the perpetual boredom of vampire roommates who’ve grown tired of immortality’s tedium.

Much of the humor in their writing relies on characters reacting to extraordinary events with little more than a shrug, so adapting “Time Bandits” into a TV series seems like a good fit. Based “in part” on Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin’s 1981 film of the same name,...

Plot: Embark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world.

Review: The original 1981 Terry Gilliam film Time Bandits is a staple of movies for kids that go beyond being children’s films. Alongside The Goonies, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, The Neverending Story, Labyrinth, and more, Time Bandits took mature filmmaking and actors. They put them into a story that worked for younger and older audiences. Forty years later, we get a new take on Time Bandits from the comedic genius of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. Embracing that same approach to telling a story for kids that also appeals to adults, this new Time Bandits boasts better special effects, a more diverse array of historical places for the protagonists to visit,...

Time Bandits may not live up to the original, but it has bright spots for a wide audience to enjoy. Featuring fun aesthetics and sweet characters, the show blends humor with high-stakes drama. The series tries to tackle too many plotlines, leaving some character development feeling rushed and unresolved.

Time Bandits is Apple TV+'s updated take on the classic 1981 film by Terry Gilliam, and though there are familiar elements, it doesn't quite live up to the original. There's no question that the first Time Bandits needed some revamping, as many aspects don't hold up when set against the modern cultural context. However, there's magic missing in the 2024 series, even if the cast and characters of Time Bandits and the series' many witticisms will appeal to a wide audience. Unfortunately, even its best quips won't help the series stand the test of time.

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If you were looking for a list of the most influential comedy filmmakers of all time, it would absolutely not be complete without Terry Gilliam. Although Gilliam’s best-known work is his tenure with Monty Python, his 1980s family adventure Time Bandits has grown quite a cult following.

Now, three of the hottest voices in comedy today — Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows), and Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) — have created a new series based on the movie. It’s as enjoyable as one could hope, paying homage to the original while also standing on its own.

Time Bandits is a fun reimagining that stands on its own

Like the original movie, Time Bandits follows a young, history-loving kid who finds himself swept away on a wild adventure when a group of time-traveling bandits appear in his wardrobe. Although the story itself is a little thin,...

If you had a superpower, what would it be? You could read people’s thoughts – but isn’t that a bit invasive? Teleportation would be nice — fly without the Tsa. And, for the really adventurous, there’s time travel. You could hang out with anyone from Vlad the Impaler to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Of course, there’s the question that haunts the invisible man as well: Do your clothes travel with you?

With “Time Bandits,” a ten-part Apple TV+ fantasy series aimed at the YA audience and the young at heart, clothes, backpacks, a magic map of the universe and loot can make it through the portals between say, the Pleistocene Era and the Harlem Renaissance. Inspired by the manic and maniacal 1981 movie of the same name from Monty Python duo Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin and starring John Cleese, Sean Connery and the late Shelley Duvall, this TV adventure...

Thanks to Steven Spielberg and his various acolytes, ’80s kids didn’t lack for entertainment made directly for us. But that doesn’t mean we weren’t periodically traumatized by a Gremlins or Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom or, in the case of my younger brother, The ‘Burbs.

Nobody, though, specialized in making movies that were ostensibly for kids but definitely weren’t for all kids like Terry Gilliam. One of my first moviegoing memories is abruptly leaving a revival screening of Jabberwocky because it wasn’t the movie my parents thought it was. Audiences experienced similar unease with The Adventures of Baron Munchausen and, before that, 1981’s Time Bandits, a frequently playful juvenile romp that’s also nonstop dark imagery and narrative jagged edges. The film replicates the chaotic weirdness of childhood dreams, but resists any of the pat moralizing that often anchors kid-friendly storytelling.

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Oddity blends horror and paranormal elements to create a genuinely creepy and unsettling experience. The cast's performances amplify the stakes of the story, keeping viewers on their toes. The film successfully blends horror with a compelling mystery, engaging the audience from start to finish.

The paranormal and the horror mix together in Oddity , creating an authentically hair-raising experience that is as unsettling as it is terrifying. Not only does the horror film infuse its story with mystifying elements, but it injects it with domestic complications that make for an intriguing storyline. Written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy, Oddity had me at the edge of my seat, even in its most predictable moments.

Oddity

Director Damien Mc CarthyRelease Date July 19, 2024Writers Damian Mc CarthyCast Josuha Campbell, Joe Rooney, Johnny French, Caroline Metnon, Tadhg Murphy, Carolyn Bracken, Steve Wall, Gwilym LeeRating RRuntime 98 MinutesGenres Thriller, HorrorMain Genre Horror

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Adventure awaits in Time Bandits, Apple TV+‘s 10-episode fantasy dramedy, based on the 1981 family flick, from What We Do in the Shadows duo Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. Misunderstood Kevin Haddock (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history nerd, gets wrapped up in the escapades of wacky time-traveling outlaws—led by the hilariously arrogant Penelope (Lisa Kudrow)—when they step through a trans-temporal portal into Kevin’s bedroom. Penelope and her thieving gang are planning their first heist while on the run from their former employer, the Supreme Being. The series also stars Tadhg Murphy (Conversations with Friends), Roger Jean Nsengiyumva (You Don’t Know Me), Rune Temte (Eddie the Eagle), Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up), Rachel House (Heartbreak High), Kiera Thompson (Martyrs Lane), James Dryden (Ready Player One), Felicity Ward (The Office Australia), Francesca Mills (Harlots), and Imaan Hadchiti (Thor: Love and Thunder). Together, Kevin and the Bandits will marvel at Stonehenge...

Time Bandits (2024) on Apple TV+ is a unique fantasy series with a strong cast, honoring the source material from the 1981 film. Lisa Kudrow leads the ensemble cast as Penelope, with Kal-El Tuck playing Kevin, bringing new life to the story. The adaptation allows for expansion of the original plot, with changes and additions that enhance the Time Bandits universe.

The 2024 Apple TV+ show Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure series with a strong ensemble cast that helps make it unique while honoring the source material. The series is based on the 1981 Terry Gilliam Monty Python movie of the same name. Both the series and the film share the same premise and core story. Time Bandits follows an 11-year-old history nerd named Kevin who travels through time with a group of bandits when they accidentally open a portal in his bedroom.

Time Bandits is sometimes underrated as a 1980s fantasy movie.

The new Apple TV+ show Time Bandits is a new take on the 1981 cult classic. The show stars a stacked cast including recognizable faces like Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), and Jemaine Clement (Moana), but the discovery of the cast is young actor Kal-El Tuck, who plays the show’s hero, Kevin.

We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Tuck about his starring role in the show, working with such a talented ensemble, and the challenges of playing his character Kevin. Check out the interview below!

Kal-El Tuck Time Bandits Interview

FandomWire: So before getting cast in this version of Time Bandits, how familiar were you with the original movie? Had you seen it before?

Kal-El Tuck: So I didn’t watch the original movie, but my dad did. And it’s amazing to watch a thing that originally my dad watched, but I didn’t...

Writer/director Damian Mc Carthy's "Oddity" is one of the best horror movies of 2024. The small-scale Irish film has an absolutely killer opening scene: A woman named Dani (Carolyn Bracken) is alone in an empty house while her husband works the night shift at a nearby asylum. Dani leaves her front door open for a minute while she searches for something in her car outside, and when she returns to the house, there's a knock at the door. A former occupant of the asylum named Olin (Tadgh Murphy) is there in the dark, claiming that he witnessed someone slip into the house unnoticed while she was in the car. He's asking her to let him inside so he can help her, and Dani is understandably shaken at this suggestion: She doesn't know this man, and she didn't see anyone enter the house. But what if he's right? What should she do?...

Back in 1981, director Terry Gilliam and his Monty Python cohort Michael Palin brought the world the cult classic fantasy adventure film Time Bandits – and now, Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has teamed with his frequent collaborators Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris to create an Apple TV+ series version of Time Bandits. The first two episodes of the ten-episode first season will premiere on Wednesday, July 24th… and while doing the press rounds for the show, Clement revealed that season 2 is already being written!

Produced for Apple TV+ by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios, and MRC, Time Bandits is an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world. The eccentric crew of...

Seeing double? Well, someone in Oddity isn't seeing at all, but that won't stop her from literally taking names seeking the truth, justice, and a whole lot more. It's a wild tale that showcases the vast talents of Irish actress Carolyn Bracken (star of the Oscar-nominated The Quiet Girl) as twin sisters, one of whom meets her fate too darn early and thus kickstarts a wild ride that will tickle the fancies of horror-thriller fans everywhere.

Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, Oddity may take a wee bit too long for its revenge-karma tale to get off the ground, but once its twisty story levitates into the nailbiting second and third acts, you'll be begging for more by the time the credits roll. IFC Films seems to be scooping up quite a few innovative scary projects these days, following the terrific In a Violent Nature earlier this year. And now,...

It may be informal, but the implied agreement between audiences and horror filmmakers is no less important for not being signed and notarized. Audiences attending a film deemed 'horror' should, at the very least, be subjected to something, anything, really, that is horrifying. However, the degree to which something can be deemed as such is contingent upon individual viewpoints. For some, even the most softcore of petting can elicit goosebumps, curled toes, and walkouts. For others, it takes a grotesque, creative reconfiguration of the human body -- a head placed where an arm should be, legs placed elsewhere entirely (to provide a couple of examples) -- to stir the senses.

Oddity, the latest film from director Damian McCarthy (Caveat) violates this agreement. Each new scene presents a series of promptly disregarded clauses -- stones left entirely unturned. While watching the film, one can't help but think, "Surely, something will happen,...

Oddity has received an impressive 98% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, surpassing higher-profile horror films of 2024. Despite having a lower-profile cast and director, Oddity has outpaced big-budget horror flicks in critical acclaim. The strong premise of Oddity, combined with its stellar Rotten Tomatoes score, may lead to success at the box office.

The new 2024 horror film Oddity has made a great Rotten Tomatoes debut. Oddity is a horror-thriller about the fallout of the brutal murder of a woman named Dani in her remote house. The primary suspect is a man from the local mental institution that Dani's husband, Ted, is a doctor at, but years later, Dani's twin sister Darcy comes back to Ted's home, as she suspects that something more sinister is at play surrounding her sister's murder. Oddity was directed by Damian McCarthy and stars a leading cast including Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, and Caroline Menton.

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One of this year’s best theatrical releases hits Peacock as we head into the weekend, and it’s joined by four other brand new horror movies and the final season of a hit Netflix horror series.

Here’s all the new horror released on Friday, July 19, 2024!

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First up, Universal’s ballerina vampire horror movie Abigail has already been available at home for a little while now, but today the film began streaming exclusively on Peacock.

If you’ve missed it up to this point, get on that Asap. It’s one of the year’s best.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her positive review here on Bloody Disgusting, “Radio Silence’s ballerina vampire movie is a bloody blast.” Her review continued, “It’s savagely inventive in terms of its vampiric gore, offering a thrill ride with sharp, pointy teeth.

Comedian and What We Do in the Shadows star Jemaine Clement has revealed some hugely exciting news regarding the upcoming serial remake of the cult hit Time Bandits, confirming that work has already begun on season 2. Clearly, Clement and his fellow creators Iain Morris and Taika Waititi are confident in what they have created, with the first season not due to debut until later this month. Speaking with Comicbook.com, Clement revealed that they are actually writing a second season as we speak. However, he does also acknowledge the cutthroat world of television, admitting that Time Bandits season 2 is far from a certainty, and it all depends on whether people tune into the first outing when it lands on Apple TV+ next week.

We are actually writing a second season, but it depends on if people watch the first season. If no one watches it, we throw it away in a bin.

A new horror film is poised to make a major splash, as the soon-to-be released horror flick has debuted to a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The new horror film from writer-director Damian McCarthy, Oddity, currently holds a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, on the eve of its official release. The new horror film from IFC Films stars Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Carolyn Bracken (The Quiet Girl), Tadhg Murphy (The Northman), Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two), Jonathan French (Caveat), and the feature debut of Caroline Menton. McCarthy is best known for his 2020 horror film, Caveat, which holds an 82% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Oddity is produced by Katie Holly, Evan Horan, Mette-Marie Kongsveed, and Laura Tunstall.

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The official synopsis for the film reads, "When Dani is brutally...

Oddity begins with a delicious horror conundrum. Alone in her newly purchased country house while her psychiatrist husband Ted (Gwylim Lee) works an overnight shift nearby, Dani (Carolyn Bracken) runs out into the dark to retrieve something from her car. When she hears a strange noise, she rushes back into the house and locks the door.

The sounds from outside intensify, prompting Dani to open a slot on the door, revealing a shocking sight: a haggard and intense man, staring at her with one glowing glass eye. The man begs Dani to let him in, a request she denies until he comes to the point. The man claims that he someone else is inside her house. He pleads with her to open the door before it’s too late. Despite his intimidating appearance, the man seems sincere and kind. What should Dani do?

It’s no spoiler to say that...

OddityImage: IFC Films

With his feature debut Caveat, Irish filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy introduced us to a vivid world of strange atmosphere and unbreakable tension. With Oddity, he not only repeats that feat, but deepens and darkens his own stylistic gifts, crafting one of the year’s most memorable horror movies.