After bringing the iconic superhero Batman back to life on the big screen this spring withBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,Ben Afflecktakes on a much more sinister role this fall in Warner Bros.‘The Accountant. The studio released the first trailer for this thriller today, which showsBen Affleckplaying a brilliant math genius who is leading a dangerous double life. This thriller could end up being one of the hottest movies hitting theaters this fall, withBen Affleckleading a stellar cast that also includesAnna KendrickandJ....

FromThe Deer HuntertoMisery,Nocturnal AnimalstoMad Max: Fury Road, intense films have always played an integral part in our culture and movie discourse at large. Intensity can come in many different forms, whether it be high-octane car chases or slow, burning glimpses into a single character’s internal world. Either way, these films are bound to keep us engaged with their characters in ways we had never considered imaginable before. Updated August 18, 2025: This article has been updated to include more intense films that will stress the viewer out....

This article contains spoilers.Mosthorrormovies set out to terrify and unsettle audiences, doing so throughsudden jump scares, ominous atmospheres, and stomach-churning violence. While such efforts have proven to be wildly successful over the years, some of the best and most impactful horror flicks have managed to add another ingredient to the creepy cocktail formula: heartbreak and unrelenting emotion. A slew of the most outstanding horror pictures have managed to not only frighten viewers but also make them truly feel for the characters being menaced on the screen, doing so through profound themes like grief, heartache, and devastating losses....

Jordan Peele’sUsscreened for the first time yesterday evening at the annual SXSW film festival and the first reactions are in. Many have been wondering how Peele was going to follow up 2017’s Academy Award winningGet Outand how it was going to stack up. According to the early reactions, you can’t really compare the two, which definitely sounds like a good thing. When talking about the movie before its release, Peele revealed that he wanted to make more of a straight up horror movie this time around....

Everyone knowsNorman Reedusas Daryl Dixon fromThe Walking Dead, and while we are all awaiting to see who “Lucille” decided to pick on at the end of season 6, he is keeping himself busy.Reedusis currently out promoting his new showRide With Norman Reedusand as it turns out, there is another comic book character he may want to play. When the subject came up,Reedussaid that he would like to take on the role ofGhost Rider....

Quick Links If you think this will be about the live-action Tokusatsu version ofSpider-Mancoming out of Japan in 1978 (famously known for its Leopardon mech or spider bracelet), you are sadly mistaken. Go back a year prior, and the short-livedAmazing Spider-Manseries on CBS is not the main focus here either. What’s left, you may ask? And more importantly,why won’t Disney (or Sony, for that matter) ever reference this obscure version of the superhero?...

Thelma, an indie hit that made waves at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024,is currently one of the top ten movies streaming on Hulu, and for good reason. The charming film about a 93-year-old woman out for revenge is as hilarious as it is due to how seriously the titular character takes her mission. Despite a limited theatrical release, the film made $12 million worldwide alongside positive reviews, with a 98% onRotten Tomatoes....

Second, studios and production companies are always looking for the best deals for their projects. In an age of numerous streaming services, there’s always someone looking to outbid the other for the rights to a particular movie or show. It’s, therefore, important to sign short-term deals when handing out licenses. Here are 10 great underrated movies leaving Netflix before the end of July. 10‘I Am Woman’ (2019) Leaving June 7 I Am Woman I Am Womanisthe biographical story of Helen Reddy, an Australian singer who moved to America and not only became a pop star but also an actor, television host, and feminist icon....

The stars ofAirheadsstill have great love for one another in 2022. Back in 1994,Adam SandlerandBrendan Fraserstarred in the cult classic comedy alongside Steve Buscemi as a trio of hard rockers who hijack a radio station to get their music heard. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Rich Wilkes, the film also featured notable names like Chris Farley, Ernie Hudson, Michael McKean, and Judd Nelson. It was a box office bomb but would go on to gain a cult following with many fans looking back fondly upon Airheads in retrospect....

One person is dead and another is badly wounded after an apparent firearm accident on the set ofRust, an upcoming Western starring Alec Baldwin and Jensen Ackles. On Thursday, it was reported that cops had been dispatched to the set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the movie had been filming. New details have emerged about the incident which has revealed that a prop gun used for the movie somehow fired off projectiles, badly injuring two people....

Almost exactly one month ago today, the first set photo surfaced fromAlien: Covenant, as production got under way in Australia on directorRidley Scott’s sci-fi epic. That particular image revealed the Weyland-Yutani connection to this movie, while we’ve also seen photos of a massive alien massacre over the past few weeks. We haven’t gotten any official first looks at the cast members, but that all changed today with the arrival of a new photo featuringKatherine Waterstonas Daniels....

TheAlmost Famouscast reunited for Cadence13’s Origins podcast. The five-part series is hosted by James Andrew Miller and will premiere on July 8th. Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, Patrick Fugit, Jason Lee, and others are set to make appearances. Guitarist Peter Frampton served as the movie’s technical consultant and he shares his thoughts with Nancy Wilson of the band Heart, who co-wrote the fictional band Stillwater’s songs with director and ex-husband Cameron Crowe....

Leslie Jones,Sterling K. Brownand Rachel Bloom, among others, have been added to theAngry Birds 2cast, Sony Pictures and Rovio Entertainment have announced.Angry Birds 2is coming our way next year. Even if you didn’t likeThe Angry Birds Movie, it’s hard not to be a little impressed and interested in the voice cast that has been assembled for the upcoming sequel. Starting withLeslie Jones, theSaturday Night Livecast member andGhostbustersreboot star has been tapped to voice the movie’s villain character....