Tag: Barbarian
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This Was the Best Year for Horror Movies
2022 was seen as one of the best years in horror history. Part of that success came from how unexpected it was. Yes, there was the anticipation around popular franchises like Scream and Halloween, but it was the surprises that made the year so memorable. Who expected much from the straight-to-Hulu release of Prey? Instead,…
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Found Footage Horror Movies Don’t Deserve the Hate
Though the horror genre has been better received in the last few years, thanks to smart films like Hereditary and Midsommar, and the both critical and financial success of surprising releases such as Barbarian and Smile last year, it’s still the genre that gets ripped on more than any other. It used to be so…
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Where to Watch ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’: Showtimes and Streaming
2022 was an absolutely spectacular year for horror cinema. In just a single year we got Nope, Smile, Barbarian, Prey, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Terrifier 2, Hellraiser, and even Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness just to name a few examples. A vast spectrum of filmmaking styles are all a part of the horror genre,…
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Why Is There So Much Crossover Between Wrestling and Horror Fandoms?
2022 was a huge year for horror films, with the return of big name franchises like Scream, Halloween Ends, and Hellraiser, plus surprise hits that were on no one’s radar such as Barbarian and Smile. It was also a big year for wrestling. WWE took a creative upturn with the retirement of Vince McMahon, and…
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From ‘Barbarian‘ to ’Euphoria’: the Best Needle Drops of 2022
There is nothing better than a cinematic needle drop. This year was absolutely loaded perfect song selections that charmed, horrified, confused or absolutely destroyed audiences. To celebrate the best moments of music in 2022’s film and television the Variety staff cobbled together a list of our favorite hits.Labrinth & Zendaya “I’m Tired” – “Euphoria”Music Supervisor:…
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Henry Cavill to Star in, Executive Produce ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Franchise for Amazon Studios
Henry Cavill will star in and executive produce a “Warhammer 40,000” franchise for Amazon Studios.The company, which secured global rights to the immensely popular intellectual property from Games Workshop, will create series, films and more under the agreement.Since launching nearly 40 years ago, the Warhammer universe has been constantly expanding through Gaw’s miniatures, sourcebooks, tabletop…
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Barbarian Proves Not Every Jerk Deserves to be Redeemed
It’s a beloved trope to redeem the asshole character. To transform them from an absolutely despicable villain to a fan-favorite in a brilliant redemption arc that never fails to shock us all. We’ve seen this development happen in iconic characters such as Steve Harrington from Stranger Things, Severus Snape from Harry Potter, and Negan from…
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‘Black Adam’ Continues U.K. Box Office Sway
Warner Bros.’ “Black Adam” continued its run atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.4 million (4.01 million) in its second weekend and now has a total of £13.4 million, according to numbers from Comscore.In its third weekend, in second place, Sony’s “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” continued its strong performance with £1.49 million for a…
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From ‘Soul Eater’ To ‘Mononoke’: 10 of the Best Horror-Themed Anime Series
October is always the special time of the year to justify your reason for indulging in sundry horror films and shows, especially in the year 2022 which sees innumerable tantalizing independent horror films from Pearl (2022) to Barbarian (2022). Nevertheless, you might find yourself growing tired of live-action horror pictures, so why not give these…
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This Week in Horror: October 24 – 30
It’s almost Halloween! But not quite yet. Nevertheless, there’s an abundance of horror coming your way. Fans of Zach Cregger’s recent horror hit Barbarian starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long no longer have to wait to watch the unique film in their homes, as the twisty project hits HBO Max and VOD this…