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Rather than being about jump scares or serial killers, eldritch horror focuses onthe terrifying vastness of the unknown, the insignificance of humanity, and the creeping dread that reality might be a lie. Pioneered byH.P. Lovecraft, the horror subgenre is all about ancient entities, scheming cults, and mind-warping revelations. It has gained a life of its own, especially for the terrifying and monstrous creations that it so often concocts. Eldritch horror is a ton of fun when done right, but, unfortunately, the subgenre is packed with more duds than hits....

Typified by its arresting style, complex characters, gritty content, and its intrinsic moral ambiguity, gangster cinema has long been a defining pillar of brilliance and creative innovation in film. However, due to the excessive and often confronting violence, the intimidating intensity, and the unpleasant characters, gangster movies are often burdened by R-ratings and a lack of universal appeal when it comes to amassing monumental figures at the box office. That being said, with thought-provoking narratives, all-star casts, and some of the greatest directors cinema has ever seen enriching such films,there have been plenty of crime flicks that have become commercial hits....

The feeling that there’s too much great television out there might have intensified in recent years, but it’s far from a new phenomenon. There’s been great TV for decades now, but the 1990s was a particularly strong time for the medium, given there’s an argument to be made that that’s when a Golden Age of TV began (one that continued into the 21st century, perhaps even until the early 2010s)....

The Silence of the Lambshas endured as one of the most loved thrillers for a number of reasons. The iconic performances fromJodi FosterandAnthony Hopkinsare obviously a large part of it.Jonathan Demme’s 1991 classic also defined storytelling standards for police procedurals for years to come. In addition to the structure and cast ofThe Silence of the Lambs, the Best Picture winning film also frames its story through the lens of complex and interesting characters....

Netflixis the most successful streaming service in the business for a reason. A pioneer of original content in the streaming space, Netflix has been producing in-house movies and shows for over a decade now, cementing itself as the king of the streamers and a true force to be reckoned with in the entertainment business. With so much content available on the streamer, it’s logical that many of these shows will slip through the cracks....

Prime Video’s immensely popular seriesHouse of Davidblends historical records with modern storytelling. Great care and attention to detail have been taken by the writers to match the Biblical accounts as much as possible, and it shows.House of Davidincludes some fascinating meta-factsthatmay not be part of the main plot points, but they are still fascinating, and cleverly included in the series. Like aMarvelfan finding aStan Leecameo, or aMinecraftaficionado noting gaming Easter eggs inA Minecraft Movie, those familiar withDavid(Michael Iskander)’s story will get a kick out of knowing these small, but interesting components are mentioned in the series....

Disney+’sAndorgives a dramatically grounded look at the sociopolitical landscape of the galactic empire and the rise of the rebellion in the belovedStar Warsgalaxy. By employing a smaller scale and tonally mature approach to the franchise,George Lucas’ legendary space opera is stripped of its fancifully childlike charm and plucky spiritual heroism and is instead examined with political intrigue and interpersonal drama akin to modern prestige TV likeBreaking BadorThe Handmaid’s Tale. In countering the emotional and thematic norms commonly attributed to the galaxy far, far away, and its initial audience,Andor’s emotional tone and approach to storytelling mark it as unlike anything theStar Warsfranchise has done on screen before, both for better and for worse....

Apple TV+’s new sports comedyStickhas taken over the U.S. streaming charts, perFlixPatrol.It stayed in the #1 spot for the entire weekleading up to July 30. In doing so, it managed to beat out some of the platform’s biggest titles, likeSeverance,The Studio, and even more recent releases likeFoundationandMurderbot. The show premiered on June 4 andwrapped up its first season on July 22. Since then, it’s only picked up more attention, helped by strong word of mouth and a solid 82% rating onRotten Tomatoes....

A93% Rotten Tomatoes scoreis no mean feat, nor is it an accident.Tell No One, a 2006 French-language thriller directed byGuillaume Canet, earns every bit of this acclaim — and it’s now available to stream on Prime Video. It’s a film that evokes the spirit ofAlfred Hitchcockin its 21st-century aesthetic. Following in the footsteps that gave us suspense masterpieces,Tell No Onethrives on tension, intricate direction, and its ability to immerse you in the terror of its protagonist, who, like in Hitchcock’s pictures, is an ordinary guy being hunted for a crime he didn’t commit....

We’re a long way off from seeingCaptain Marvel, but at the very least, Marvel’s first superhero film featuring a female protagonist is on the way. While it’s possible the character might show up inAvengers: Infinity Waror pop up in a stinger, we know that her film, which opens June 23, 2025,will be an origin story. However, the film is still searching for a director, and Marvel Studios headKevin Feigeexplained toVulturewhy they’re holding off on making an announcement:...

Mindhunterfans weredealt a crushing blowlast week, but they would do well to check out the trailer for HBO’s new serial killer documentaryCrazy, Not Insanefrom Oscar-winning directorAlex Gibney. The provocative film followsDr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis, a well-respected psychiatrist who has dedicated her career to the study of murderers, seeking answers to the question of why we kill. In addition to profiling Dr. Lewis and her research, the documentary includes videotaped death row interviews, and examines the formative experiences and neurological dysfunction of such infamous murderers asArthur ShawcrossandTed Bundy, challenging the very notion of evil and proposing that murderers are made rather than born....

AfterJohn Wick, filmmakerDavid Leitchbecame a very, very busy man. The former stunt coordinator and second-unit-director co-directedJohn Wickwith his collaboratorChad Stahelski, but after that film went it alone with his solo debutAtomic Blonde. That in turn led to Leitch signing on to directDeadpool 2, and now the filmmaker has a litany of projects lined up. Next for Leitch is theHobbs/ShawFast & Furiousspinoff, but he’s also set to direct the video game adaptationThe Division, so when Collider’s Steve Weintraub spoke with Leitch at the press day forDeadpool 2, he asked the director what drew him toThe Division:...

One ofStar Wars' longest running jokes just got an intriguing new angle courtesy of twoRebelsandClone Warsvoice actors.Star Warsfans have joked for years that Chopper (C1-10P) has the highest kill count of any character in the entire franchise. In aRebels & ClonesPanel at Fan Expo Philadelphia moderated byScreen Rant’sKevin Polowy,Dee Bradley Baker(voice of all the Clones and many other characters) andMatt Lanter(voice of Anakin Skywalker) offered some insight as to who has the higher kill count....