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Is Chad from 'Scream 6' Reviving the Horror Himbo?
In a horror landscape full of whip-smart final girls, is Scream's Chad Meeks-Martin the horror himbo we've been waiting for? → Read More
'You' Season 4 Part 2 Is a Complete Betrayal That Wants Us To Feel Bad for Rich People
The second half of You season 4 is a shocking conclusion that nosedives a once-fresh series into despicable shell of its former self. → Read More
'Scream VI' Review: One of the Franchise's Wittiest, a Strong Entry
Scream VI is a bloody good time at the movies—boasting one of the franchise's wittiest scripts yet. → Read More
Disney Has Done Its Homework for the Haunted Mansion Movie
The latest Disney ride to get the movie treatment is Haunted Mansion (again) but how many ride references did we spot in the trailer? → Read More
There’s No Bad Song on AURORA—But Some Are Better Than Others
Daisy Jones & The Six's debut album, Aurora, is streaming now—but which track by the fictional band takes the cake? → Read More
Disney Found a Way To Make Us Care About Peter Pan Again
After a slew of duds, David Lowery's Peter Pan & Wendy looks like it could be the first good Peter Pan movie in decades. → Read More
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Review: A Tumultuous Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll
Bolstered by a strong cast and original music, Daisy Jones & The Six is an appropriately rocky adaptation of the popular novel. → Read More
The BBC’s Wild Murder Mystery-Themed Reality Show Is Coming Back for Season 2
The Claudia Winkleman-led breakout hit of a reality series has nabbed a second season of backstabbing and betrayal → Read More
‘Cocaine Bear’ Review: An Uber-Violent, Drug-Fueled Survivalist Romp
Loosely based on (somehow) true events, Cocaine Bear is a grotesquely violent survival thriller with a slew of campy performances. → Read More
Breaking Down the Mayim Bialik Backlash
Mayim Bialik nabbed the sought-after role of 'Jeopardy!' host in the wake of Trebek's passing, but why was she embroiled in controversy? → Read More
‘Overwatch 2’: Here’s Everything New in Season 3
Here's a look at all the new skins, game modes, and hero changes coming to 'Overwatch 2' with the debut of season 3. → Read More
‘You’ Season 4 Part 1 Review: A Disappointing Chapter
You S4 Pt. 1 makes a bold departure from the tried-and-true formula, but Joe's solo adventure is the show's weakest yet. → Read More
‘Booster Gold’ Release Window, Plot, and More
DC fans, rejoice! James Gunn and Peter Safran confirmed that fan-favorite DC hero Booster Gold is coming to the small screen. → Read More
Sundance 2023: ‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ Review
Andrew Bowser's viral YouTube character takes to the big screen with an 80s-inspired horror-comedy featuring plenty of practical effects. → Read More
Glass Onion: How Benoit Blanc Subverts the Gentleman Detective Trope in the Best Way
The Knives Out universe's dapper leading man is a master class in subverting expectations, and reinventing the 'gentleman detective' → Read More
Here Are the 10 Best ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Episodes in Honor of Its 30th Anniversary
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so in celebration, here are ten of the series' best episodes. → Read More
‘M3GAN’ Is a Campy, Crowd-Pleasing B-Movie
There's no question about it: As the title implies, M3GAN is absolutely the star of the show, and the film seems very aware of the kind of endlessly meme-able killer it has on its hands. → Read More
‘The White Lotus’ Fans Have Their Own Theories for Season 3’s Location
The White Lotus season three has already been greenlit by HBO: so where will it take place? → Read More
Taylor Swift Is Directing a Movie: What We Know So Far
First music videos, then All Too Well, and now a feature length film: here's what we know so far about Taylor Swift's first time in the director's chair → Read More
Did Markiplier Really Start an OnlyFans?
For years, fans have been (somewhat) jokingly begging YouTuber Markiplier to launch an OnlyFans—and it looks like they finally got their wish. → Read More