Best Body Horror Films of the '80s, Ranked

Body horror cinema has created many classic films that still shock audiences to this day. The concept of body horror refers to a graphic destruction or transformation of the characters within the film. There are several ways to expand on this idea within cinema, such as viral pandemics, science fiction, or supernatural forces. InJohn Carpenter’sThe Thing, we watched as an alien life-form overtook its characters, turning them into grotesque monsters. At the same time, we were given some of the best special effects ever in cinema....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Jennifer Reyes

Bette Midler Confirms Hocus Pocus 2 Talks: I Can't Wait to Fly!

Bette Midler has confirmed the rumors that she’s in negotiations to return forHocus Pocus 2as Winifred Sanderson, bringing us one step closer to bringing all three original witches back for the new sequel. In the originalHocus Pocus, Midler famously starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as a trio of witche siblings known as the Sanderson Sisters. Production has since begun on a new movie sequel exclusive to the Disney+ streaming service, and while there were rumors that Midler, Parker, and Najimy would all return, the three still have yet to formally sign on....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Jason Wright

Black Widow Set Images Put Scarlett Johansson in a New Suit

Natasha Romanoff might be getting a new suit in theBlack Widowstandalone movie. Scarlett Johansson was spotted on the set in a costume featuring a bit more gray coloring and black accents, as seen in the leaked set photos. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige finally made the official announcement that the movie was actually happening last month at San Diego Comic-Con and confirmed it takes place after the events ofCaptain Marvel: Civil Warand beforeInfinity War....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jeremy Coleman

Bo Hopkins, American Graffiti and The Wild Bunch Star, Dies at 80

Veteran actor Bo Hopkins has reportedly passed away. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who was particularly popular in the 1970s with his roles inAmerican Graffitiand many other popular films of the era, died on Saturday at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. According to his wife, Sian, Hopkins suffered a heart attack on May 9, contributing tothe actor’s death. He was 84 years old. Well known for often playing an antagonist, Hopkins famously played greaser gang leader Joe Young in the hit 1973 film American Graffiti....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Alexis Hill

Bumblebee's VW Bug Form Revealed in Transformers Spin-Off Photo

The most recent set photograph from theBumblebeespin-off movie features a first look at the return of the Autobot’s 1980s roots. The last photo from the set was a glimpse atHailee Steinfeld’s Charlie Watsoncharacter wearing a Motorhead t-shirt to coincide with the 80s setting. While the last handful ofTransformersmovies have been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews over the years, theBumblebeespin-off is looking to set itself apart from the bloat and excess from the Michael Bay directed franchise as director Travis Knight bringsBumblebeeback to his heyday....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Heather Powell

Charlie Watts Mourned by Fellow Music Legends After His Death

Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones has passed away, leaving many of his contemporaries in the music business feeling heartbroken over the news. On Tuesday, the band announced that Watts had died at the age of 80 in a London hospital surrounded by his family. Because Watts has been one of the most talented drummers of the past 60 years, he served as an inspiration for many, and that influence can be felt in the many, many tribute posts online....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Maria Miranda

Denzel Washington’s Gladiator 2 Character Is an Ex-gladiator Vying for Power, Ridley Scott Reveals

DirectorRidley Scotthas offered an abundance of detail regarding the character that Hollywood icon and Oscar winnerDenzel Washingtonwill play in the upcoming swords-and-sandals sequel,Gladiator 2. In a recent interview withDeadline, Scott revealed that Washington’s character is an ex-gladiator who has now amassed vast wealth and climbed the social ranks. Now, he is vying for power amid a chaotic empire. “There’s a parallel character, the owner of a business that supplied weapons for the Romans, who supplied the oil when they traveled, who supplied the wine they drink....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Stephanie Cook

Fantastic Four Star Wants Doom to Fight Marvel's Avengers

Is that a envy or jealously we sense in your tone,Toby Kebbell? The actor, who playsDoomin this summer’sFantastic Fourreboot, wants his villain to join theMarvel Cinematic Universe. He even has his own scenario on how he’d like to see it all go down, sounding discontent with his place in 20th Century Fox’s Marvel Universe, which also includes the X-Men andDeadpool. Talking withCinema Blend, the actor, who may not be instantly recognizable as he often performs motion capture characters alaAndy Serkis, whom he co-starred with inDawn of the Planet of the Apes, had this to say about the prospects of Doom entering the MCU so that he could destroy Thor and decimate the rest of the Avengers in the process....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · David Pierce

Fate of the Furious Wins 3rd Weekend at the Box Office with $18.3M

This weekend marked the final box office frame of the spring movie season, with Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2kicking off the summer movie season next weekend. While the first weekend in May traditionally marks the start of summer at the box office, the last weekend in April is generally a quietrun at theaters, and that tradition didn’t change this year. Four newcomers hit theaters this past Friday, but none could come close to dethroningThe Fate of the Furious, which took the top spot for a third weekend in a row with $18....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Rebecca Moore

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Cast Reunion Teased by Josh Gad on Reunited Apart

Josh Gadhas made it his mission to use the lockdown as a means of bringing together the cast of classic Hollywood films in front of fans, via his YouTube channel,Reunited apart. The latest episode of the series featured a reunion of the cast of the originalGhostubsters. But viewers were in for an additional treat in the last few seconds of the show. During the ‘coming soon’ segment of the episode, “Oh Yeah” by Yello played in the background, also known as the Ferris Bueller song....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · John Dominguez

Final Destination 6 Isn't a Reboot, But Set in a Different World Says Franchise Creator

So far, theFinal Destinationfranchise has spawned five films, all painted in the same theme and plot, but they always manage to be both entertaining and horrifying without missing a beat. When a sixth film in the series was announced in 2019, it was said that it would be a “re-imagining” of the franchise, making fans wonder whether theFinal Destination Rebootwill be able to live up to the potential of its predecessors....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Veronica Riggs

First Look at Morgan in Fear the Walking Dead Crossover

During last night’s episode ofTalking Dead, it was finally revealed that theFear the Walking Deadcrossover character is none other than Lennie James' Morgan Jones, and now we have our first look at the actor on set. AMC has released two new photos with Lennie James on the Austin, Texas set ofFear the Walking DeadSeason 4, while theFear the Walking DeadFacebook and Twitter pages debuted a live video feed featuring the actor on the set, thanking fans for their support of his beloved Morgan Jones character, who now moves toFear the Walking Deadas part of thisWalking Dead crossover....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Lindsay Jones

Gerard Butler's Best Action Movies from the 2010s, Ranked

Movies from the 2010swere great to cinephiles, with top hits from genres such as action, thrillers, and even animation. While all these genres deserve a special nod, for the purpose of this article, let’s dive into the action genre – specifically those starring the ruggedly handsomeGerard Butler. Butler has had an exciting career, from his musical role inThe Phantom of the Operato making many cry in his role inP.S. I Love You....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Julia Kramer