Showing posts from October, 2025

TV: Jaw-Dropping 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Arrives

It's the eve of Halloween, of course we got the official trailer for Stranger Things 5 . I'm a fan of the series and this season looks on par with the rest: damn good. With Hawkins under lockdown, El in hiding and danger …

'Scream 7' Trailer & Poster Released

It's here! The official trailer, poster, and synopsis for Scream 7 has been released. Soak it all in! How are we feeling, Scream fam? When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbel…

SCREAM 2 (1997)

Sequels suck, right? Well, they used to, but not any more. Scream was a smash hit by putting the viewer in the characters shoes and redefined an entire genre. And it happened again. This is 1997's Scream 2 . BREAKDOWN: From …

Catherine Corcoran Sues 'Terrifier' Filmmakers

Oh, boy. Can't wait to see how this shakes out. Catherine Corcoran , who starred in the first Terrifier movie and had THAT death scene, is suing the people behind the movie for an alleged breach of contract and sexual harras…

HALLOWEEN II (1981)

In October of 1978, one of the most innovative and groundbreaking horror films ever made was released. Three years later, we learned that the nightmare was far from over. This is 1981's Halloween II . BREAKDOWN: From IMDb: Af…

HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022)

The David Gordon Green Halloween trilogy brought up a lot of renewed excitement for the beloved franchise, that's for sure. But the final installment was definitely the most controversial of the bunch with a wide range of m…

TV: 'Scrubs' Reboot Gets Release Date

The highly anticipated Scrubs reboot will be debuting on February 25, 2026 and will be available next-day on Hulu. The reboot of the beloved sitcom will debut on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. As previously …

Thora Birch Open To 'Hocus Pocus 3' Return

Whether it'll happen or not, original star Thora Birch is game for a return in Hocus Pocus 3 . During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actress responded to questions about Dani’s return in the third installment, …

The Truth Behind The 'Sleepaway Camp' Box Set

Remember the Sleepaway Camp DVD box set from the early 2000s? Remember the controversy surrounding the box's original cover art (the Red Cross logo) and how it was reissued as a generic "Survival Kit"? Now, thanks …

'When Good Ghouls Go Bad' Retrospective Documentary

Remember When Good Ghouls Go Bad ? It was a made-for-TV movie from 2001 starring Christopher Lloyd and based on a story by R.L. Stine . It aired on Fox Family. The movie has seemingly disappeared, sort of. A new retrospective do…

Maika Monroe Offers 'They Follow' Update

Life's funny sometimes. I posted on X the other day and asked if They Follow was still happening. And yesterday, this bomb drops. According to Maika Monroe , the script is great and they hope to start in 2026. Maika Monroe t…

Dan Stevens Willing To Do 'The Guest 2'

As far as The Guest II  is concerned, star Dan Stevens is up for the task. “I’m very willing. I’m very willing, although I will say, time is running out for me to be in the shape that David was in ten years ago. So we’d better m…

'Black Phone 2' Tops First Movie At Box Office

The numbers are in. Black Phone 2 has officially opened to a higher debut than its predecessor, The Black Phone . Black Phone 2 opened to $26.5 million, beating the first movie's $23.6 million opening weekend. Black Phone 3…

John Oliver Talks 'Air Bud' Again

These are almost too good not to share at this point. John Oliver discusses the Air Bud franchise. Again. For even longer than he did last time. And for good reason, thank you very much!

Bette Midler Comments On 'Hocus Pocus 3' Script

Even though Hocus Pocus 2 wasn't a runaway success, it seems that Disney is keen on making a third. Star Bette Midler comments on the script for Hocus Pocus 3 . “Well, you know, they sent a script, and a lot of it was brill…

Jim Carrey In Talks For 'Jetsons' Movie

Will this finally happen? A Jetsons live-action movie, that is. Jim Carrey is in talks to star in the Colin Trevorrow project for Warner Bros. Jim Carrey is in talks to lead a “Jetsons” movie at Warner Bros. Pictures with Coli…

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)

Today's sequel is a remake. A remake of a beloved and iconic slasher from 1984. It's a film that exists solely to...exist, I guess. This is 2010's remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street . BREAKDOWN: From Cinema_Fan on IM…

GHOSTS OF GOLDFIELD (2007)

Today's sequel is one of those "if you know, you know" movies. Story-wise, this is definitely not a sequel, but it 100% was intended to be the fourth entry in the Urban Legend franchise. This is 2007's Ghosts o…

BLACK PHONE 2 Unmasks A Good Sequel...(Review)

A buddy Critical Overlord over on YouTube has unleashed his review of Scott Derrickson 's Black Phone 2 . Bad dreams haunt 15-year-old Gwen as she receives calls from the black phone and sees disturbing visions of three boys …

SCARY MOVIE 3 (2003)

Today's sequel is sure to divide. Some love it. Most OGs hate it. The first entry not from the Wayans. This is 2003's Scary Movie 3 . BREAKDOWN: From Film_Fan on IMDb: A mysterious killer video tape is circulating around.…

Jessica Rothe Gives 'Happy Death Day 3' Update

The star of the first two Happy Death Day movies, Jessica Rothe , gives a massive update on Happy Death Day 3 . “But all I can say about it is Chris has it all mapped out and as is so evident from the first two movies he’s just …

Ripley Might Return To 'Alien' Franchise

The character of Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver , could possibly be making a return to the Alien franchise. “[‘Alien’ producer] Walter Hill is a very good friend of mine, and he wrote 50 pages of where Ripley would be …

'Devil Wears Prada 2' Adds Lady Gaga

So it seems like Lady Gaga is set to make an appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2 . Don't expect it to be anything substantial. Lady Gaga is not moving at a glacial pace! The Oscar and Grammy winner is set to appear in the …

THE GRAVEYARD (2006)

Today's sequel is a little different. It's only a sequel if you know it's a sequel. Originally conceived as Bloody Murder 3 but drastically changed during production...except for one thing: this movie has the same fi…

Kevin Costner Believes In The 'Horizon' Saga

Oh, boy. A juicy tell-all was published on The Hollywood Reporter regarding Kevin Costner and absolutely dreadful Horizon experience. The story also touches on his on-set conflicts with co-stars, writers, producers, and direct…

'Curse Of La Llorona' Sequel Finally A Go

The Curse of La Llorona is finally getting a sequel. The film, titled The Revenge of La Llorona , is currently in production. A sequel to New Line’s The Curse of La Llorona is finally underway. Jay Hernandez, who starred as the…

'Minecraft 2' Is Happening

To the surprise of literally nobody, a sequel to A Minecraft Movie has been greenlit. “Minecraft 2” is currently in the works and is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 23, 2027, the studio announced on Thursday. Source: V…

BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998)

Sometimes there is a large gap between sequels. That's not unheard of. And sometimes that decades late sequel has a complete shift in tone (think Texas Chainsaw 2 ). This is 1998's Bride of Chucky . BREAKDOWN: From IMDb: …

'Air Bud Returns' Has Its Cast, New Plot Revealed

The new Air Bud sequel looks like it might not be a meta sequel after all, but just a normal "years later" sequel. Could also be a straight-up remake/reboot. Damn. I was really feeling the meta vibe this could've h…

'Black Phone 2' Reviews Trickling In, Praise Tonal Shift

Reviews are starting to pour in for Scott Derrickson 's sequel Black Phone 2 . And they're praising the film's tonal shift and apparent magic trick after painting itself into a corner at the end of The Black Phone . H…

TV: 'Dexter: Resurrection' Officially Renewed For Season 2

We've heard unoffial rumblings that the latest iteration of Dexter was renewed for a second season, but not it's actually official. Series star Michael C. Hall made the announcement himself. Previously, the prequel seri…

Jason Blum Talks Losing 'Texas Chainsaw' & The Future Of 'Saw'

In a recent sit-down, Blumhouse head-honcho Jason Blum touched on losing the bidding war for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , rebooting the Saw franchise, and the willingness to do another Halloween . On losing TCM ... “We were in…

CHILD'S PLAY 2 (1990)

You can't keep a Good Guy down for too long. In 1988, a little killer doll movie was released that shocked audiences. It was the start of something incredible. The saga continues in 1990's Child's Play 2 . BREAKDOWN: …

Leonardo DiCaprio Eyeing Val Kilmer Role In 'Heat 2'

News broke yesterday that Heat 2 was a full-go at United Artists. And today we're learning that Leonardo DiCaprio is in talks to replace the late Val Kilmer , who played Chris Shiherlis in the original flick. Sources also t…

'Trick 'r Treat' Returning To Theaters In 4K

The cult classic Trick 'r Treat is returning to theaters in 4K on October 14 and 16 via Fathom Entertainment. Check out the re-release trailer below. Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Saga Arts are digging up a …

'R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead' Coming To Tubi October 17

Here's somethingfun for the kiddos. And maybe even the adults. In great Goosebumps fashion, R.L. Stine brings us a Halloween goodie this year with a Tubi original: R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead . Hits Tubi on October 17. No,…

'Heat 2' Is A Go At United Artists

The long-gestating sequel to Heat is finally happening. Heat 2, the high-profile Michael Mann follow-up to his 1995 crime drama classic, is getting a new home, ensuring that the ambitious and buzzy feature project will be gettin…

Super Secret 'Urban Legend' Legacy Sequel Loading?

Is a secret Urban Legend legacy sequel underway in Toronto? Maybe. Original star Alicia Witt , who played Natalie in the 1998 film, posted on Instagram this morning teasing a new project. In the photo, she's holding a "…

Throwback: Fun 'Urban Legend' Promo Photo

Our good friend Joey Noberini II , who maintains The Scream VAULT , shared this awesomely nostalgic promo photo for 1998's Urban Legend . I hadn't seen this photo in years, so thanks for sharing, Joey!

Keanu Reeves And Alex Winter Down For 'Bill & Ted 4'

Back from their stint on Broadway, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter seem to be down for another Bill & Ted movie. Asked if they’d revive their buddy act and do a fourth “Bill & Ted” movie once their Broadway run ends in 20…

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