There are many things that make horror movies scary. They usually take place in settings that are almost as frightening and gloomy as the story to be told (or even scarier!), and most of them happen at night. In addition, they tend to feature some kind of villain, creature, or entity that haunts the main characters when they least expect it, triggering intense scenes that make us want to leave the theater....

In the originalScream(1996) by Wes Craven, scores of horror movies are referenced either indirectly or in on-the-nose fashion. Characters like Randy, Billy, Stu, and Tatum constantly quote their favorite horror flicks, with the self-referential dialogue makingScreama prominent example of metacinema. Most of the films referenced are among the most popular the genre has ever seen, with several titles likely coming to your mind upon reading the title of this list. However, along the way, don’t be surprised if more niche titles make appearances that appear unfamiliar....

To all the people that have ever said that acting is an easy job to get money, please think again. Yes, it certainly puts you on the radar and you get the opportunity to make a name for yourself across the globe, but it’s still a job that, for many, requires as much training and education as it does natural talent. Famously, there have been actors whowent Method for a role, diving deeply into their process in order to more or less become their character....

The Russo Brothers have finally revealed the official runtime forAvengers: Endgame. Previous reports had the highly anticipated sequel clocking in at over 3 hours, and that is still the case, but just barely. This meansEndgameis now officially the longest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which makes a lot of sense. We’re looking at the culmination of eleven years-worth of storytelling wrapping up the stories for many of our favorite heroes, going back to 2008 where it all began with Robert Downey Jr....

We Learned a few things about what we can expect in the upcoming season ofBallerslast week from theseason premiere. For one, we know that we are going to be getting a lot more ofDwayne Johnson, which is great, because The Rock makes everything better. We also learned that his character Spencer is starting to take his job very seriously, and that he is going after his old manager Andre (Andy Garcia)....

Theongoing production of HBO Max’sBatgirlhas teased yet another reference to the DCEU, further establishing its evident connection to the ongoing lore of the DC’s shared cinematic continuity. A photo taken on the film’s set suggests that Lex Luthor, the arch-nemesis of Superman and former head of Lex Corp., is still in prison. It’s an image of a magazine cover that claims to account for an exclusive interview from Luthor and his efforts to appeal his sentencing, thus, establishing that the conglomerate-turned-maniac is still fighting his case....

The plan is to get Dwayne Johnson suited back up for a sequel toBlack Adamin the very near future. Featuring Johnson making his debut in the DCEU,Black Adamhas spent several years in development, but it’s finally coming to movie theaters this week. It’s too early to tell just yet how well exactly the film will perform at the box office, though it was met with mixed reviews from its early reviews by critics....

ActorCorey Feldmanclaims he was stabbed by the Hollywood “wolfpack” in an attempted murder plot forgiving out the names of alleged pedophilesin the entertainment industry. Feldman appears to be ok in the pictures that he posted to social media and says that he was stabbed by “something” while his security team was distracted. The actor has been attempting to expose an underground Hollywood pedophile ring for over 6 months and has brought fourth some names publicly while claiming to have more....

Netflix will adaptGears of Waras a live-action movie, and early development on the project is currently underway. As of now, no casting information has yet been announced, leaving it unclear who may be playing Marcus Fenix in the adaptation. Many fans have long wantedDave Bautistato get this role, and it’s something theKnock at the Cabinstar has personally campaigned for as well. The show’s producers must certainly be aware of the fan interest in Bautista, so does that mean he’s up for the role?...

Dave Chappelle is stirring the pot once again after the release of his newest comedy special onNetflix. The new hour-long concert film, calledThe Closer, is the sixth and final to hit the streamer as a part of an overall deal with Netflix. Given the controversy this latest outing from the outspoken comedian has already generated in its first few days of release, it’s hard to say if Netflix will be bringing back Dave for more in the future....

DirectorJustin Simienleads an all-star cast in Disney’s second theatrical adaptation ofHaunted Mansion. The theme park ride has enchanted kids and adults alike for decades. Simien, from a brilliant script by Katie Dippold, achieves both a frightening and humorous cinematic experience that the entire family will enjoy. He understood from the beginning that this was “a collaboration with a giant storytelling company” that “had perfected this form of movie.” He drew from the original Imagineers that “couldn’t decide if the ride should be scary or funny....

Walt Disney Animation Studios welcomes global Latin superstar Maluma to theEncantovoice cast. Maluma lends his voice to town heartthrob, Mariano, the soon-to-be fiancé of Mirabel’s perfect and poised sister Isabela. Maluma took to Twitter to share the news, sating, “I’m proud to be part of this beautiful story!” @maluma joins the cast of #Encanto as Mariano, the town heartthrob! See it in theaters this Thanksgiving!" “Encantois such a magical movie,” saidMaluma....

American Horror StoryandWandaVisionstar Evan Peters will play the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s limited series,Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which is due to debut on Netflix. Along with Evans, Niecy Nash, star of 2015’sScream Queens, has been cast as the show’s female lead, Glenda Cleveland. Glenda Cleveland was a neighbor of Dahmer’s who tried several times to report his nefarious acts to the police and the F....