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Laila Box Office Day 2: Vishwak Sen Starrer Heading Towards A Dead End? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Telugu Cinema, after starting the year on a dicey note with only Sankranthiki Vasthunam flying high and successful, is heading towards another disaster with Vishwak Sen’s Laila. The comedy film, in two days, has managed to earn only 2 crore!

Vishwak Sen’s Last Year Disasters!

The actor delivered three disasters last year – Gaami, Gangs Of Godavari, and Mechanic Rocky! While Mechanic Rocky was a disaster, the other two finished their lifetime run on the losing end. Now, the actor’s latest arrival is performing worse than his last disaster!

Laila Box Office Day 2

On the second day, Saturday, February 15, Laila earned only 60 lakh at the box office. This is a drop of 57% from the opening day, which should be a concern. The film opened at the box office with 1.4 crore. Hopefully, the weekend...

It’s the season finale of The Masked Singer!

The season 12 finale of the hit Fox mystery competition series aired on Wednesday night (December 18).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season also features Ambassadors, who are all alums of the series, that have a special connection to each singer and will be providing major new clues about their friends’ identities.

During the episode, the Top Two – Wasp & Buffaloes – hit the stage for their final performances of the season.

While on stage, Buffaloes first performed “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye before performing “Too Good at Goodbyes” by Sam Smith.

Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Buffalo…...

Christmas may be the season of joy and goodwill, but for horror fans, it’s also the perfect time for festive fright. Snow-covered streets, twinkling lights, and the cheerful sound of carols make the ideal backdrop for chills, screams, and yuletide terror. If you’re in the mood for killer Santas, haunted holidays, and seasonal slashers, this list of Christmas horror films will make your holidays frightfully fun.

Let’s dive into The 12 Frights for Christmas, where every film is a bloody gift for your inner horror fanatic.

12 Frights for Christmas 1. Black Christmas (1974)

The Original Christmas Slasher

Long before Michael Myers stalked babysitters, Black Christmas terrified audiences with its chilling tale of a killer targeting sorority sisters during the holidays. With unsettling phone calls and a shocking ending, this cult classic is a must-watch.

Why It Slays: It’s the blueprint for holiday horror and one of the earliest examples...

The Masked Singer is back!

The quarter-finals of the mystery celebrity singing competition aired on Wednesday night (December 4) on Fox.

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season also features Ambassadors, who are all alums of the series, that have a special connection to each singer and will be providing major new clues about their friends’ identities.

During the episode, the Top Four – Wasp, Goo, Strawberry Shortcake, and Buffaloes – hit the stage for their quarter-finals performances.

While on stage, Buffaloes performed “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain.

Click inside to check out all of the clues and guesses for Buffalo…Keep scrolling to check out the clues and guesses…...

The holidays might seem like a time for sugarplum fairies and cozy cocoa nights, but for fans of Christmas horror movies, it’s all about the deadly decorations and killer Santas. Whether you love classic slashers or offbeat fright fests, these films bring a little yuletide terror to your winter watchlist. Let’s dive in!

Vestron Video 15. Don’t Open Till Christmas (1984)

Nothing screams “holiday cheer” like a killer with a vendetta against Santa impersonators. This gritty British slasher follows a string of murders across London, where every victim is someone dressed in the iconic red suit. With its sleazy charm and over-the-top kills, it’s a cult favorite for fans of grimy Christmas horror movies.

Where to Watch: Powered by JustWatch La Fabrique de Films 14. Inside (2007)

This French extreme horror gem brings the terror home—literally. Set during the Christmas season, a pregnant woman battles a relentless intruder who has...

The challenge of setting your movie inside a vehicle is inherently … nifty? Attention-grabby? Crazy enough to work? Bruce Goodison's Black Cab takes a swing at horror storytelling from a cabbie's backseat, with Cornetto trilogy favorite and accomplished actor Nick Frost at the wheel. Imagine this year's yellow cab confessional Daddio pit against supernatural snippets that recall 2003's Dead End, but it's a bumpy ride. Virginia Gilbert's story strives for the best of true crime thriller and haunted legend worlds, only to fumble both as scenes bounce off one another like bumper cars.

Frost's chatty driver (Ian) is one point in a triangle of lead performances. Synnove Karlsen stars as Anne and Luke Norris as her douchey boyfriend-slash-hopeful-fiancé, Patrick. After a public dinner with friends, where Patrick announces their (surprise) engagement, Anne visibly retreats before calling a cab. Anne and Patrick's tumultuous relationship hasn't stabilized, as evidenced by...

Stars: Zoltan Torok, Robert Lewis Stephenson, Zack Gold, Whit Kunschik, Madonna Young Magee, Alan Dorfmeier, Jim Tuck | Written by Jon Sarro | Directed by Cody Ashford

Drive Back begins with a young Reid (Zoltan Torok) sitting in the woods sketching when a shot rings out and a deer falls near him. That’s followed by the appearance of his father, who forces the traumatized boy to take a knife and motions towards the dying animal.

Years later, Reid is engaged to Olivia and they’re about to become parents. Making their way home after an engagement party at his parents’ cabin out in the woods, Olivia suggests taking a shortcut to get back home.

Disoriented after nearly being hit by a spending truck, they stop for directions at The I Forgot Store, a mom-and-pop convenience store where Mom is nuts and Pop (Alan Dorfmeier) appears to be dead. That still doesn...

During the 1940s, the film noir genre was at its peak in American cinema, popularized by classic films such as The Maltese Falcon, Gilda, and Double Indemnity. While the 1940s is considered to be the pinnacle decade of some of the best classic noir films, there is a selection of films, including Fritz Lang's M, Dead End, and The Petrified Forest, that feature elements of film noir, but were released prior to the classic era of the film genre.

Ariana Madix has booked a new television role!

The 39-year-old Vanderpump Rules star is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of Will Trent during the show’s third season, Variety reveals.

Ariana‘s character will be pretty familiar, as she’s playing herself in the scripted procedural drama!

Keep reading to find out more…

According to Variety, in the episode, Ariana “is in Atlanta for work while also helping to stage an intervention for a friend. She hires Det. Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) to help work security for the intervention.”

If you missed it, check out a first look at a new character coming to Will Trent season three!

Ariana has had a pretty big past year, having two big stints in Chicago the musical on Broadway, and hosting the latest season of Love Island USA.

Her past acting roles include playing herself on the comedy The Other Two,...

Ariana Madix is set to guest star in “Will Trent” Season 3, Variety has learned exclusively.

Madix will appear as herself in an episode of the ABC procedural. In the episode, Madix is in Atlanta for work while also helping to stage an intervention for a friend. She hires Det. Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) to help work security for the intervention.

This will not be the first time Madix has played herself in a scripted TV series. She previously did so in an episode of the critically acclaimed comedy “The Other Two.” She has also acted in shows like “Anger Management” and “Dads,” as well as films like “Working It Out” and “Dead End.” She fulfilled a lifelong dream by making her Broadway debut in early 2024, appearing as Roxie Hart in the hit musical “Chicago.”

Madix is best known for her work as cast member on the hit Bravo reality TV series “Vanderpump Rules,...

The 1930s are undoubtedly the most influential decade in the gangster genre's history. While the silent era produced many proto-type gangster movies, the genre officially did not begin to take form until the early 1930s. Film scholars and historians consider Josef von Sternberg's 1927 movie Underworld the heir-apparent to the Pre-code gangster films that would flood cinemas between 1930 and 1934.

The rise of the gangster genre came to fruition in part because, between the emergence of sound film in 1927 and the implementation of the Hays Code in 1934, Hollywood operated in what is now known as the Pre-code era. This period saw an unprecedented escalation of violence, sexuality, and drug use in Hollywood cinema. Some of the most notorious films of this era were the gangster movies Little Caesar, The Public Enemy, and Scarface. Even after the Hays Code went into place, Hollywood continued making acclaimed gangster movies such as Dead End,...

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of the mystery celebrity singing competition aired on Wednesday night (Oct. 9) on Fox.

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season also features Ambassadors, who are all alums of the series, that have a special connection to each singer and will be providing major new clues about their friends’ identities.

During the episode, Buffaloes, Woodpecker, and Ship hit the stage for their third performances of the season.

While on stage, Buffaloes performed “Bitter Sweet Symphony” The Verve.

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Masked Ambassador: Nick Lachey...

On Saturday September 28 2024, Oxygen broadcasts The Real Murders of Atlanta!

Dead End Season 3 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Real Murders of Atlanta,” titled “Dead End,” promises to deliver a gripping story that dives deep into a shocking crime. Set in the upscale neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, the episode begins with a startling discovery: a body wrapped in duct tape found on church grounds. This unsettling scene sets the stage for a complex investigation.

As detectives begin to piece together the events leading up to this tragic moment, they uncover a tangled web of romance, jealousy, and deceit. The victim, a beloved father of two, had connections that ran deep within the community. His relationships might hold the key to understanding the motive behind his murder. The investigation will take viewers through the twists and turns of the case, revealing secrets that some may prefer to keep hidden.

After God of War Ragnarok fans have been wondering about what next is in line for Santa Monica Studio. There has been a surge in demand for a game centered around Atreus since Kratos seems to have taken a back seat, and Atreus stands strong next in line.

God of War: Ragnarok might not be the last addition to the universe of God of War. | Credit: Santa Monica Studio

However, if it were to become a reality, the developer would need to make some amends regarding the most frustrating flaw in God of War Ragnarok. This flaw drew heavy criticism, and it should not be repeated again if Santa Monica wants the universe of God of War to survive.

Atreus Might Get A Game of His Own Atreus might have a game of his own soon that will answer all his questions or raise more. Image Credit: Santa Monica Studio...

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, The Real Murders of Atlanta returns with Season 3, Episode 7 titled “Dead End,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Oxygen. This gripping episode unravels a chilling mystery that unfolds in the upscale neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta. When police discover a body wrapped in duct tape on the grounds of a local church, the investigation quickly intensifies.

Detectives are faced with a complex case filled with romance, jealousy, and deceit. The victim, a beloved father of two, had ties to the community that complicate the motives surrounding his tragic death. As the team delves deeper, they must navigate through tangled relationships and hidden secrets to find the truth. With every clue, the tension builds, making viewers question who could be capable of such a crime.

As the story unfolds, The Real Murders of Atlanta promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The episode highlights the real-life struggles of those left behind,...

In a move that promises to create a new indie production powerhouse in Belgium, Caviar, the company behind The Sound Of Metal, War Pony and The Rider, has taken 45% of the shares of leading Belgian outfit Versus Production and its two sister companies Inver Invest and O’Brother Distribution.

The remaining 55% of the shares will stay in the hands of Versus founder Jacques-Henri Bronckart. Together, the aim is to develop larger-scale, international-facing projects across film and television.

Founded in 1999, Versus is one of Belgium’s most respected production outfits, known for its work with directors like Bouli Lanners and Joachim Lafosse...

Saleka's original songs in "Trap" add a modern pop twist to M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller. Music plays a major role in setting the tone, with Lady Raven's concert serving as a central setting. The official soundtrack collects all of Saleka's performances, making it easy for catchy tunes to stick in viewers' heads.

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap includes an entirely original soundtrack of songs performed by Saleka as Lady Raven, filling the psychological thriller with modern pop music. From the moment the core concept was revealed for Shyamalan's 2024 movie, it was clear that music would play a big role. The first part of the film is entirely set at a concert for Lady Raven that Trap's main character and cast member Cooper (Josh Hartnett) attends with his daughter, unknowing that it was a trap to catch him as The Butcher.

Throughout the entirety of Cooper's search for an escape before Trap's ending,...

The Black Sunday Film Festival has an exciting line-up for its much anticipated one-day mini-fest, set to take place at the Odeon Chelmsford this Saturday, 20th July. Known for its dedication to showcasing the best in independent genre filmmaking, this year’s event promises a thrilling array of horror features and short films from indie filmmakers across the globe.

The festival’s feature film presentations boast a diverse selection of premieres, headlined by the UK premiere of Sigil, directed by Jacob Perrett. This indie darling, starring Karlee Mihailov and Isabella Rodriguez, has been making waves on the festival circuit and is eagerly awaited by horror lovers.

Adding to the excitement is the Essex premiere of Haunted Ulster Live, a festival hit from writer/director Dominic O’Neill. Featuring performances by Aimee Richardson, Mark Claney, and Siobhan Kelly, the film promises to deliver a chilling experience rooted in the supernatural lore of Northern Ireland.

Sidney Lumet once wrote: “While the goal of all movies is to entertain, the kind of film in which I believe goes one step further. It compels the spectator to examine one facet or another of his own conscience. It stimulates thought and set the mental juices flowing. In a film career spanning 50 years, Lumet explored conscience in such classics 1957’s “12 Angry Men,” 1973’s “Serpico,” 1976’s “Network” and 1982’ s “The Verdict.”

Lumet’s New York Times 2011 obit stated: “Social issues set his mental juices flowing and his best films not only probed the consequences of prejudice, corruption and betrayal, but also celebrated individual acts of courage.” And one should also add redemption to that list. He was always in a New York state of mind. Of the 38 films he made, 29 were shot in New York. Lumet earned four Oscar nominations for best director- “12 Angry Men,” which marked his feature debut,...

"Criminal Minds: Evolution" honors producer Harry Bring with a dedication card at the end of a season finale. Harry Bring produced 186 episodes of "Criminal Minds" and left a lasting impact on the series and the TV industry. His family's heartfelt remarks spoke to Bring's dedication to his film and TV work.

Harry Bring was honored at the end of a Criminal Minds: Evolution episode with a dedication card, and for good reason. After 15 seasons of Criminal Minds, the show ended in February 2020. Then in November 2022, Paramount+ renewed the series for a 16th season, referring to it as Criminal Minds: Evolution. Many of the classic Bau characters from the series returned, now charged with uncovering a sinister network of serial killers who have begun working together after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Season 16 was popular enough to warrant Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 from Paramount+, which is in production, set to premiere at an unknown date.

Mushoku Tensei quickly went from being relatively unheard of to one of the most popular isekai franchises. Studio Bind has beautifully elevated the source material to create a modern fantasy classic, focusing on the series' complex worldbuilding and narrative.

However, Mushoku Tensei also has a massive cast of characters, as it follows Rudeus Greyrat's life from birth into becoming a man and even beyond. From adventurer parties to magic students to royalty, Mushoku Tensei has so many characters it's easy for people to lose track. For a long-running series like Mushoku Tensei, a comprehensive guide that keeps track of who's who is a necessity for fans wanting to remain invested.

Related Mushoku Tensei Just Pulled A Vinland Saga (& It Worked Just As Well) Rudeus and Thorfinn are two very different characters, but the second seasons of their respective series show how much they actually share in common. Dead End Gains...

Unicron needs a new lieutenant after Scourge's demise; options include Soundwave, Overbite, and Grand Scourge for Transformers 8 villain. Potential minions of Unicron in Transformers 8 could be Oil Slick, Sunstorm, and Cyclonus, adding new dynamics to the villainous lineup. Introducing Blackarachnia as a cunning villain and resurrecting Grand Scourge for a more menacing threat in Transformers 8.

It seems that Transformers 8 will continue the saga of Unicron's threat in the Transformers timeline, suggesting a new second-in-command Decepticon will take Scourge's place. By the end of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the world-devouring planet-sized Transformer Unicron had yet to be definitively dealt with; his arrival on Earth only delayed rather than foiled altogether. To pave the way for his terrible presence, the apocalyptic robot has historically employed various minions. Technically, being a Decepticon isn't necessarily the same as working for Unicron, but the Transformers under the Decepticon umbrella are far more likely to do so.

Although he has personally competed for the Best Picture Oscar as a qualifying producer of just four films, Martin Scorsese is responsible for directing 10 of the top Academy Award category’s nominees, including 2024 contender “Killers of the Flower Moon.” This recent improvement upon his total makes him only the third filmmaker in Oscars history to helm a double-digit amount of Best Picture nominees. Including him, six people who were already credited with directing at least one nominee rose higher in the ranks this year.

The previous Scorsese films that vied for Best Picture are 2007 winner “The Departed” (for which he earned his sole directing trophy) and nominees “Taxi Driver” (1977), “Raging Bull” (1981), “Goodfellas” (1991), “Gangs of New York” (2003), “The Aviator” (2005), “Hugo” (2012), “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2014), and “The Irishman” (2020). Of the 10, he received producing notices for the most recent four and directing bids for all but “Taxi Driver.” The only ones who...

The largest global anime database, MyAnimeList (Mal), has released the top 10 most popular titles of 2023 as voted by its users, numbering over 18 million people.

Posted to X (formerly Twitter), MyAnimeList's recently revealed top 10 anime ranking excluded sequels, meaning that second seasons of extremely popular anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family and The Eminence in Shadow were not counted. My New Boss Is Goofy narrowly missed out on the top 10 with a score of 8.04 out of 10, showcasing just how high the competition was. Unsurprisingly, the top new anime of 2023 according to Mal was Madhouse's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End with a 9.14 score. The ranking formula can be found here, while the full top 10 list can be viewed below.

Related Japan's Biggest Anime Outlet Reveals Most Anticipated Shows of 2024 Major Japanese outlet Animate Times finally unveils its voters' most anticipated anime of the Winter 2024 season, with big changes from last time. Another year,...

On the 8th day of Creepmas, we’re celebrating the Victorian holiday tradition of sharing ghost stories. Telling ghost stories during winter was a folk custom that dated back centuries but slowly faded over time. Any tradition that involves scaring each other with horror stories feels like one worth reviving, so today’s Creepmas festivities embrace holiday horror movies that center around ghosts and hauntings. The eight titles below run the gamut from inducing warm holiday feels to ghostly insanity to chilling terror.

The 12 Days of Creepmas continues on Bloody Disgusting, this time with 8 Christmas ghosts to haunt your holiday season.

Keep track of the 12 Days of Creepmas here.

Anything for Jackson

Sheila McCarthy and Julian Richings star as Audrey and Henry Walsh, a well-to-do couple mourning their young grandson’s tragic loss. Still deep in the denial stage of grief, they turn to Satanism. The couple kidnaps a pregnant...

Dead End is the embodiment of the old saying “road to nowhere.” In this 2003 horror movie, one unlucky family’s annual trip to grandma’s house doesn’t go according to plan. What awaits these unsuspecting characters is a series of events that will steer them straight into the unknown. It’s one hell of a Christmas in this macabre holiday tale, which stirs up uncertainty and unrest as the pavement stretches on forever.

Dead End first showed up on video-store shelves around 2004 after enjoying great success at multiple film festivals. Made on a low budget of less than a million dollars and with a small cast of actors, this California-shot yet French-financed horror-comedy has, strangely enough, yet to be reissued on a physical media format higher than DVD. Nevertheless, it remains a cult favorite all these years later. The colorful dialogue, the progressively unnerving atmosphere, and the ensemble of...

Buckle up, horror lovers! We’re embarking on a chilly journey through some of the most blustery winter horror movies and holiday horror movies – on the road! Imagine combining the cozy charm of Christmas with the unexpected thrills of a road trip gone wrong. That’s right, we’re delving into a world where Christmas cheer meets winter chills, and travel plans lead to terrifying destinations. From snow-covered settings to eerie road trips, these winter horror movies transform ordinary holiday journeys into extraordinary tales of survival and suspense.

So, whether you’re a fan of festive frights or just the adrenaline rush of travel-gone-awry, grab your hot cocoa and your travel pillow – we’re about to explore the darker side of holiday travel!

Columbia Pictures 10. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

A classic tale with a wintery twist, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is more than your average vampire flick. Set against a backdrop of...

Happy Ho ho horrordays! As the jingle bells start to ring and the snow begins to fall, Nightmare on Film Street is gearing up for our spine-chilling annual event – the #12DaysofKrampus Holiday Horror Movie Challenge! Starting December 13th and leading up to the eeriest Christmas Eve you’ve ever experienced, we invite you to join us in watching a new chilly horror movie each day, inspired by our uniquely twisted prompts. Don’t forget to share your screams and scares with us on social media using #12DaysofKrampus and tag us @NightmareonFilmStreet!

Day 1: Misfit Toys

Day 1 is all about those eerie toys that just aren’t right. Think evil dolls, possessed playthings, and toys with a mind of their own. You’ll never look at your childhood teddy the same way again!

Recommended Watches: Child’s Play (1988), M3gan (2022), Dolls (1987) [More]

Day 2: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

All aboard for a journey into terror!

In the upcoming episode of “Murder in the 21st” titled “Dead End,” slated to air on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:01 Pm on A&e, viewers are in for a gripping exploration of a tragic case that unfolds in Saginaw, Michigan. The episode centers around the death of a young, pregnant woman, initially deemed a suicide. However, suspicions arise as her family and friends vehemently dispute this conclusion, believing there’s more to the story.

As police delve into the investigation, they unravel a shocking secret that adds layers of complexity to the case. The narrative promises a compelling journey into the efforts to uncover the truth behind the young woman’s untimely demise. “Murder in the 21st” continues its tradition of presenting nuanced and emotionally charged crime stories, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the investigation takes unexpected turns. Don’t miss this episode for an enthralling dive...

The episode of Revisited covering Wrong Turn 2: Dead End was Written by Emilie Black, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Narrated by Niki Minter, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

A long, long time ago, in a state deep in the woods, a bunch of people were eaten by cannibal hillbillies in a film called Wrong Turn. Soon, the locals to where the film was taking place got very angry about the depiction of their fellow mountain and wood residents, which they thought gave them a bad name. Horror fans responded by seeing the film anyways, making it a minor hit. The first film had a budget of $12.6 million and made $28.7 million at the box office. While this may lead to a sequel at times, it was not a given. Fast forward to 4 years later and we are gifted with the first of a long series of sequels.

The projects will be pitched at South Asia’s largest film market.

India’s Film Bazaar market has revealed the 20 projects selected for this year’s Co-Production Market.

The invited titles originate from 11 countries and will be pitched to producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers and sales agents at Goa’s Marriott Resort from November 20-24.

The line-up includes projects from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the US, UK, Singapore, Germany, France, Poland, Luxembourg and Israel.

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Titles include The Distant Near, directed by UK-based Polish director Rafael Kapelinski who won a Crystal Bear at the...

India’s Film Bazaar, South Asia’s largest film market, has selected a range of projects from around the world for its annual co-production market.

The 20 selected projects are from 11 countries, most are already structured as co-productions, and they are all South Asian-themed. From Israel, the Hebrew-language “Raju” by Dror Sabo (“Dead End”), will be produced by Lee Yardeni for My TV Productions (“Nevelot”). Rafael Kapelinski, director of Berlinale winner “Butterfly Kisses,” is at the market with English, German and Hindi-language Germany-India-France-Poland-u.K. co-production “The Distant Near,” produced by Katharina Suckale for Bombay Berlin Film Production (“Loev”).

Hindi-language Germany-Luxembourg-France co-production “Kohinoor,” by Udita Bhargava (Berlinale selection “Dust”), will be produced by Martin Lehwald for Schiwago Film (Berlinale winner “Styx”). Fresh off Busan’s Asian Project Market, feature debutant Aakash Chhabra’s Hindi-language “I’ll Smile in September” will be produced by Sanjay Gulati for India’s Crawling Angel Films and...

(Welcome to Did They Get It Right?, a series where we look at Oscars categories from yesteryear and examine whether the Academy's winners stand the test of time.)

If you were to guess who the most nominated director was in the history of the Academy Awards, who would you guess? Maybe you'd say Steven Spielberg, who has made films for a half-century that have been beloved by millions. Or maybe you're inclination was to guess Martin Scorsese, given his level of simultaneous mainstream acclaim and critical adoration. Or maybe you'd go back to the golden age of Hollywood and guess someone like Frank Capra or John Ford, filmmakers fundamental to establishing what popular American cinema was and directed many films still revered today. In reality, it's not any of these people.

It may come as a surprise to learn that the most nominated director of all time is William Wyler.

Horror fans have been disappointed more times than not over recent years, having to go through countless subpar films before finding one that is truly entertaining, scary and fresh. While there are still many classic horror movies to offer fans ample fright, there are also some interesting watches that are great despite defying horror standards.

Instead of taking horror movies too seriously, viewers can embrace some of the best campy horror movies. The 2000s had some exceptional campy horror, from quirky ghost stories like Thirteen Ghosts and Dead End to cheesy creature features like Cursed and Dracula 2000. Most of these campy movies aren't iconic for being terrifying but rather for being outrageously weird and laugh-provoking.

Related: 10 Best Horror Films Of The '00s, Ranked

Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

Thirteen Ghosts was a twist on the traditional haunted house subgenre. In this movie, a family inherits a glass house from a wealthy relative.

"Jacob's Ladder" reveals that the terrifying visions of a Vietnam veteran are actually attempts to save his life on the battlefield. In "Dead End," a family lost on their way to a party actually died in a car crash and are unaware of their own deaths. "Reeker" surprises viewers by revealing that the college students being killed off were already dead from a car crash at the start of the film.

While it is usually a cop-out for a movie to reveal that the hero was dead all along, sometimes, this classic twist can be shockingly effective. The revelation that a story’s hero has secretly been dead for the entire plot, unbeknownst to themselves, is one of the oldest tricks in the book. The premise dates back as far as author Ambrose Bierce’s endlessly influential 1890 short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.”

Everything from Over the Garden Wall...

Humphrey Bogart's early career was filled with forgettable movies and villainous roles before he broke into the A-list and landed leading roles. Bogart's performances in "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Big Sleep" established him as the template for hard-boiled detectives in film noir. It was Bogart's role in "Casablanca" that cemented his legacy as one of Hollywood's finest actors and showcased a more sensitive side to his acting abilities.

Humphrey Bogart is now remembered as one of the most iconic stars in movie history – and rightly so – but it took the actor a long time to escape B-movie villain roles. The American Film Institute has named Bogart as the greatest male movie star of all time. Bogart created the template for hard-boiled detectives in the film noir genre with his performances as Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon and Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep. He also played...

The prickliest challenge for indie time-loop thrillers like Dane Elcar’s Brightwood to overcome is simple: can you entertain an audience with minimalist repetition? Elcar utilizes nothing more than a suburban pondside trail, two actors, and the temporal puzzlement of purgatorial duplication. Your mileage will vary with an almost 90-minute mindbender that’s as barebones as a Bear Grylls camping trip due to the stripped-down nature of a movie running in circles by design. Everything rides on character dissections as reality fractures like a damaged record skipping the same few beats over and over, which may or may not be enough to pull viewers through Elcar’s conversationally dependent, light-and-breezy nightmare.

Dana Berger stars as Jen, and Max Woertendyke as her husband Dan — an Anywhere, America couple needing therapy, reconciliation, or divorce. Jen decides to go for a brisk jog through local wilderness routes, and Dan tags along to make a half-hearted,...

Editor’s note: Jesse Andrews is author of the novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which is one of five books pulled from the library shelves of high schools within the purview of Tallahassee, Florida-based Leon County Schools superintendent Rock Hanna, after the Leon County chapter of the conservative group Moms for Liberty petitioned the schools to remove the book because of the frank depiction of sex and gender identity issues. The others include Push, the Sapphire-penned book that inspired the film Precious; Doomed by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk; Lucky by Alice Sebold; and Dead End by Jason Meyer. Still being scrutinized is an autobiography of tennis great Billie Jean King, because it discusses her sexuality. This has been an ongoing theme precipitated by policies passed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative Republicans. DeSantis is running for president and probably figured to ride his brawl with Disney into the White House,...

Audiences will see the final Lambert family chapter when Insidious: The Red Door premieres this Friday. The fifth installment in the Insidious film franchise, The Red Door serves as a sequel to the second film and is set ten years after. Along with the Lamberts, portrayed by Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne, and Andrew Astor, Lin Shaye returns as psychic Elise Rainier. Shaye has been a fixture in the film series, appearing in all chapters. As audiences may recall, Elise has been connected to Josh (Wilson) since childhood, and was contacted by his mother to assist with the Bride in Black, who was intent on killing and possessing Josh. Although Elise is killed by the Bride in Black during the first film, she returned for the second film as a spirit inhabiting The Further.

The next two films, Insidious: Chapter 3 and Insidious: The Last Key, served as prequels, and...

For many queer youth, coming to terms with their sexuality can be a difficult, horrifying experience. For Russian kids – where the state has outlawed any promotion of LGBT themes towards children – it can be even more complicated and traumatic. Russian filmmaker Dima Barch taps into this nightmarish feeling with provocative horror short Dead End, which expertly uses the genre to explore the deleterious, shape-shifting effects of toxic masculinity and how it can turn a young man inside out. Hopping between different eras in the man’s life, following the protagonist escaping from an abusive ex, as well as cleverly utilising its locations to heighten the drama, Dead End questions if you can ever move on from a difficult past and into a new future. We had the chance to talk to Barch, who has left Russia, ahead of Dead End’s premiere on Dn today about turning personal trauma into art,...

Vanderpump Rules standout Ariana Madix is staying focused on her future as Bravo prepares to unveil the highly anticipated final episode from its three-part reunion special centering on the controversy known as “Scandoval.”

On Wednesday, Lifetime revealed the first images of Madix as Officer Karen in its forthcoming movie Buying Back My Daughter that also stars Meagan Good and is set to debut this fall. The photos were released on the same day that Vanderpump Rules fans will get to watch the final installment of its season 10 reunion, featuring Raquel Leviss addressing her co-stars following news breaking in March that Tom Sandoval had been cheating on longtime partner Madix with Leviss.

Buying Back My Daughter centers on married couple Dana (Good) and Curtis (Roger Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of their home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring.

The second wave of the 34th annual GLAAD Media Award winners was announced on Saturday night in New York City, with Netflix’s Heartstopper winning for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming – Live Action.

The LGBTQ+ romance series based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic, which follows the love stories of teenage BFFs-turned-boyfriends Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring and their peers, received rave reviews upon its release in 2022. The second season premieres on Thursday, Aug. 3.

More from TVLineNetflix Sets Heartstopper Season 2 Release Date: 'Different Vibe' in StoreHeartstopper Creator Teases a Larger Role for [Spoiler] and Drops a Big Hint About the Netflix Hit's Inevitable EndGLAAD Media Awards: Heartstopper,...

Fire Island, Anything’s Possible and We’re Here are among the 2023 GLAAD Media Award winners presented in New York Saturday night.

Fire Island and Anything’s Possible tied for best streaming/TV film and We’re Here won for best reality series.

Other award recipients announced Saturday night include The Problem With Jon Stewart (best variety or talk show episode), “Logo’s Trans Youth Town Hall” (outstanding online journalism, video or multimedia), Heartstopper (best live action kids and family programming), Dove Cameron (breakthrough music artist) and A Strange Loop (best Broadway production).

Those projects and the other award recipients named at the New York GLAAD Awards ceremony at the Hilton Midtown join the winners announced in a Los Angeles ceremony on March 30, where prizes went to Bros, A League of Their Own, What We Do in the Shadows, The White Lotus and more.

At the New York event, hosted by What We...

I’ve loved gangster movies since I was four years old and saw Humphrey Bogart and Sylvia Sidney in Dead End (1937) on TV, and Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde (1967) at the movies (My dad pinched a lobby card for me). Every Friday night, a local NYC station ran old crime flicks on a slot called “Tough Guys.” Bogart, James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, and George Raft were the faces over the title. Today that might be Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, and James Gandolfini.

The gangster and crime genre produced some of the most influential films in cinema history. Mervyn LeRoy’s Little Caesar (1931), William A. Wellman’s The Public Enemy (1931), and Howard Hawks’ Scarface (1932), get a lot of credit for breaking ground in topics beyond criminality, shattering sexual taboos as well as the boundaries of acceptable visual violence. High Sierra (1941) and White Heat...

Salem, Massachusetts brews up more Halloween activities than you can shake a broom at each October, so it was logical for Salem Horror Fest to take place during the spookiest month of the year. For its sixth installment, however, the festivities have moved to the spring, making it much easier to attend without throngs of tourists.

If last night’s opening night ceremony — headlined by a screening of Candyman with Tony Todd in attendance — is any indication, horror lovers will show up any time of the year. Held at the Peabody Essex Museum, the event kicked off with poignagnt opening remarks by festival director Kay Lynch. She briefly outlined the evolution of Salem Horror, which was born out of her desire for catharsis after the 2016 election.

With folk horror being a common theme among some of this year’s programming, Kier-La Janisse was enlisted to deliver a keynote address. Much like how her essential documentary,...

Vanderpump Rules mainstay Ariana Madix is continuing to focus on her acting career amid a flurry of headlines surrounding a cheating scandal involving the Bravo unscripted series.

Lifetime announced Wednesday that Madix will star alongside Meagan Good in the network’s movie Buying Back My Daughter. Roger Cross and Faith Wright have also been cast in the project that is currently filming under the working title.

The movie centers on Dana (Good) and Curtis (Cross) searching for their missing daughter, Alicia (Wright), after the 16-year-old sneaks out of the home to attend a party and becomes a victim of a human trafficking ring. Madix plays police officer Karen, who assists in the investigation and has a personal connection to the case.

Produced by Front Street Pictures, Buying Back My Daughter is the latest title in Lifetime’s Ripped From the Headlines slate. Charles Cooper produces the film, while Good, Orly Adelson...

Museum of the Moving Image on Friday unveiled the winners of its second annual Marvels of Media Awards, which recognizes the achievements of content creators on the autism spectrum.

Winners include Jorge R. Gutiérrez for the Netflix limited series Maya and the Three; filmmaker Devon Leaver for her experimental film Galoot; Chloe Hayden for her performances in the Netflix series Heartbreak High and her viral social media video “A Day in the Life of a Netflix Actor;” and Steven Fraser for his animated short Coming Out Autistic.

The winners were selected by a panel of judges including Cheryl Henson, president of the Jim Henson Foundation; author Louis Chesney; Carl Goodman, president and CEO of The Florida Holocaust Museum; actor Sue Ann Pien; and MoMI director of education Leonardo Santana-Zubieta.

The winners will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception at the museum on March 30, which will kick off the...

David Chiang was a child actor before he joined the Shaw Brothers Studio as a stuntman and fight instructor; after seeing potential in him, director Chang Chen started to groom him. After the sudden departure of their biggest star, Jimmy Wang Yu, Shaw was looking for a replacement which led to the pairing of Chiang and Ti Lung in films like “Dead End” and “Have Sword, Will Travel” in 1969. However, with “The Wandering Swordsman” Chiang had a chance to shine as a solo leading star without Ti Lung hanging around him.

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The film kicks off with a happy-go-lucky nameless young man (David Chiang) who prefers people to call him the “Wandering Swordsman”, quietly trailing two bandits who plan to rob a rich family. He shows up later and takes the loot from one of them during their getaway and...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 16 finale, “Dead End.”] Criminal Minds: Evolution might have ended its 16th season with the FBI suffering a loss — Deputy Director Bailey (Nicholas D’Agosto), we were just starting to like you! — but every member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (Bau) — David Rossi (Joe Mantegna), Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster), Jennifer “J.J.” Jareau (A.J. Cook), Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness), Dr. Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler), and Luke Alvez (Adam Rodriguez) — survived. And the good news is they’ll all be back for Season 17 (picked up in January). “The main cast members are all coming back,” showrunner Erica Messer confirms to TV Insider. “And then deals are still being made for some of the other faces you saw this year.” But what about the two profilers with the Bau at the end of the original run (2005-2020 on CBS) we didn’t see but only heard tidbits about in Season...

Well, thank goodness the show has been renewed because Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 1 Episode 10 opened more questions than it answered.

The most shocking thing about that is how little there was to go on once the elephant in the room surfaced.

Gold Star has been Elias Voit's, well, Lee Duval's, big secret, and it led to one death and a whole lot of extra security when the case was said and done.

Coming into Criminal Minds: Evolution, I imagined that each season would feature an unsub.

Now it looks like Zach Gilford will be around for a while.

If you read much from me, you know how difficult I find naming conventions. If I get hung up on whether to use first or last names, you can imagine that deciding what to call Sicarius/Elias Voit/Lee Duval now that his real name has been unearthed is quite the conundrum.