The following contains spoilers for In A Violent Nature, now streaming on Shudder In a violent nature is getting a sequel, and the elements of the original film could easily become the focus of the second movie. In a violent nature was an exciting addition to the horror genre, with a unique spin on some of the genre's most pervasive tropes and archetypes. On the surface, the film is very familiar to audiences of the genre, with the story following a group of teenagers stalked through the woods by an undead killer. Even with many gruesome kills in it In…
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Alexandra Daddario's starring role in Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches may be her most high-profile horror role, but this five-year-old movie may be her best move in the genre. Daddario plays Rowan Fielding in the series, a neuroscientist who discovers her connection to a long line of witches. While the AMC series received a mixed reception from critics, Mayfair witches Does a good job with the network's adaptation of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. This is partly due to Daddario, whose performance is a standard aspect of the show. Alexandra Daddario is no stranger to the horror genre, with the actor appearing…
Arcane The latest clips and trailers from season 2 hint at a character-driven story that will have consequences for multiple cities—and potentially the entire world of League of Legends. The footage released for the new season as part of Netflix's Geeked Week focuses largely on Vi in the aftermath of Arcane Season 1's explosive ending. Based on the long-running online game League of Legends, Arcane Delve into the origins of some popular characters from the game, including Vi. The game's gameplay is a far cry from the gameplay seen in the clip and teased in a previously released trailer for…
American Horror Stories Season 4 story "Backroom" features a tight cast of TV veterans. The horror anthology series, set in the larger universe of American Horror Storywas largely focused on standalone stories that flesh out the horrific setting. This includes "Backroom," which focuses on a grieving father as he begins to dissociate with reality and finds himself in a mysterious plane of existence. The "backrooms" offer a clue to what really happened to his son Roman, a truth that Daniel does not realize he is actively avoiding. This episode of American Horror Stories Season 4 keeps the focus entirely on…
The following contains spoilers for American Horror Stories season 4 episode 5, "Backrooms," now streaming on HuluThe end to American Horror Stories"Backrooms" is the latest entry in the FX horror anthology series to explore the lines between life, death and guilt. Starring Michael Imperioli, Matthew Maher, David Pittu and Natalie Gold, "Backrooms" centers around an acclaimed Hollywood writer dealing with the fallout of his son, Roman, seemingly disappearing into thin air. While he and his ex-wife Riva struggle with the harsh realities of the situation and the likelihood that their son is gone for good, Daniel also finds himself increasingly…
American Horror StoriesSeason 4 storyline "Leprechaun" boasts an impressive cast of up-and-coming actors along with two award-winning actresses. "Leprechaun" is focused on Colin, a young man in a fading small town on the East Coast. Desperate to provide for his wife and their unborn daughter, Colin is drawn into a scheme to rob the local bank of its surprising gold reserves. However, they're unaware of the true danger hidden in American Horror Stories Season 4 associated with the fortune they are trying to steal, set them up to become the targets of a monstrous force that moves around them just…
The following contains spoilers from American Horror Stories Season 4 Episode 4, "Leprechaun," now streaming on Hulu American Horror Stories' "Leprechaun" episode ends on a bittersweet and tragic note. The anthology series delves into different corners of the horror universe, shifting focus from episode to episode. "Leprechaun" brings the show to a small town that seems to be collapsing under itself. With little work to find, four young people not connected to American Horror StoriesOther characters decide they can steal their way to riches. However, their bank heist ends up putting them on the menu for a version of the…
The following contains spoilers for Evil season 4 episode 14, "Fear the End," now streaming on Paramount+EvilThe season four finale is also effectively the end of the fan-favorite horror series, even if it leaves a number of doors open for further adventures. over four seasons, EvilIts central trio of psychiatric consultant Kristen Bouchard, priest David Acosta and inventive contractor Ben Shakir have survived many of the worst kinds of threats the world could throw at them. Along the way, they also faced the darkest corners of their own mortality and came out strong and united on the other side. This…
Tim Burton And Michael Keaton's film collaborations highlight how powerfully the pairing works together in both their best and worst films. Tim Burton's early successes as a Disney animator and his big break Play Pee-wee's Big Adventure Pushed him into the spotlight as a filmmaker at the same time Michael Keaton established himself as a comic star. The couple first came together on a project with BeetlejuiceWith Keaton playing the titular comic undead bio-exorcist. The film's success led Burton and Keaton to the cast and crew of 1989 BatmanA defining film of the superhero genre and one of the biggest…
The following contains spoilers for Futurama season 12 episode 10, "Different," now streaming on HuluFuturamas last reference to Disenchantment Quiet debunks a popular fan theory about the two shows. Both created by Matt Groening, Futurama And Disenchantment Share a goofy tone but are set in radically different worlds where sci-fi and magic are common place. Futurama Season 12 has expanded the scope of the series. Episodes revealed more about the backstories of its characters, while bringing back supporting characters from early seasons of Futurama. last season, "Other," even expanded the scope of the sci-fi universe By formally introducing the multiverse…