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Are you sitting uncomfortably? How Backrooms upended the horror movie
Chiwetel Ejiofor has been on a lot of movie sets, but Backrooms was something different: a 30,000 sq ft labyrinth of apparently random corridors and chambers, all carpeted, fluorescent lit and decorated in the same sickly yellow wallpaper. It was…
LifeHack' cast says screenlife heist movie added real stress
LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- LifeHack, in theaters Friday, unfolds entirely on computer screens as a group of hackers perpetuates a cryptocurrency heist. Cast members Georgie Farmer, Roman Hayeck-Green, James Scholz and more said capturing the film…
The Great Black Horror Movie of the Year Is Here. Will It Leave You Scarred?
For die-hards, no horror movie can be too scary. But for you, a wimp, the wrong one can leave you miserable. Never fear, scaredies, because Slate's Scaredy Scale is here to help. We've put together a highly scientific and mostly spoiler-free system…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is Flying Home Very Soon
Good news, parents. Very soon, your kids will stop playing The Super Mario Bros. Movie on repeat in your home. That's because the sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, just got its home release date. Rejoice! A new Mario movie for them to play over…
Rush Hour 4 Movie: All About Donald Trump's Passion Project
Does Donald Trump really care about Americans' affordability concerns? The jury is out on that. But we do know the president is deeply committed to at least one issue near and dear to every voter's heart: reviving the Rush Hour franchise. Rush Hour…
Obsession' is the hottest new movie in theaters - and I can see why
Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Obsession' Rating: ★★★½ stars Verdict: 'Obsession' nails the horror elements. It's creepy, it's thrilling, it lands more than a few jump scares and even delivers some gore (but not too much). Inde…
3 best new to Netflix movies to stream this weekend (May 15-17)
Netflix is constantly adding new TV shows and movies to its massive content library. While that means there's always something to choose from, it can also mean that staying on top of all the latest releases can feel like a Herculean task. If your…
8 Great Underrated Animated Movies On HBO Max
Every major streaming service currently available has some fantastic animated films available, often for the entire family to enjoy. HBO Max is one of the most popular platforms out there and it has some of the best animated movies ever made.
Director of 2026's Biggest Fantasy Movie Breaks His Silence on a Third Movie
Mortal Kombat!!! There is no single fan of the Mortal Kombat franchise who isn't familiar with that cry when the battle is about to begin. 2026 was primed to bring some heavy-duty titles to the fore, and this all-action franchise was on that list.
This Netflix Movie Is Already Predicted to Win an Emmy
Early predictions for the 2026 Emmys show that a Netflix movie is an overwhelming favorite to win a golden statue at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2025, Netflix won the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie for the action thriller Rebel Ridge…
The 10 Greatest MCU Movie Climaxes, Ranked
An action movie can only be as good as its climax. This is a genre that's all about building up a constantly growing feeling of thrill and excitement, and it's at the pinnacle of its narrative that it should engage viewers the most. The Marvel…
Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert Are a Year Into LOTR Movie
Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was Middle-earth, but unlike Ancient Rome, J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy realm is still growing. Prime Video's The Rings of Power continues to explore the Second Age. Andy Serkis is currently directing The Hunt for…
5 movies you (probably) skipped in theaters but need to stream in May 2026
As a dedicated movie theater goer who sees more than 100 movies on the big screen every year (I just crossed over 40 trips to my local multiplex in 2026 so far), one of my additional goals is to shine a spotlight on the great movies I see that…
YouTube is hiding a gold mine of free movies - here are 5 you shouldn't miss
Kick off your shoes and grab the remote, because the days of needing a pricey subscription for movie night are officially over. While it's easy to overlook, YouTube is sitting on a gold mine of free, full-length films that don't require a Premium…
The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too British for America, too American for the UK
In March 2005, Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor told Billie Piper's Rose Tyler to 'Run!' and the UK was instantly hooked. Gallifrey's most famous export subsequently became a fixture in UK TV schedules for the first time in 16 years. But…
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