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Control Freak: A Hulu Horror That Will Make You Fear the Itch

Hulu’s newest psychological horror film, Control Freak, offers a chilling yet darkly comedic dive into perfectionism, control, and the horrifying consequences of losing both. Starring Kelly Marie Tran in a captivating lead role, this movie transforms a simple nuisance—an itchy scalp—into an unsettling body horror experience that will make you hyper-aware of every little tingle on your skin.

Kelly Marie Tran takes on the role of Val, a motivational speaker known for her Ted Talks, where she inspires thousands to take charge of their lives. On stage, she exudes confidence, but behind the scenes, Val struggles with internal battles she cannot seem to win. Beneath her poised exterior lies a woman plagued by compulsions and anxieties that refuse to be tamed.

When an unexplained itch starts tormenting her scalp, Val initially chalks it up to stress.

"There's something wrong with her..." "I can't stop!" Hulu has unveiled an official trailer for another new super creepy streaming horror film titled Control Freak, directed by filmmaker Shal Ngo. Even though it's not part of their usual Huluween offerings, this feels like it belongs in that category. In Control Freak, the very talented actress Kelly Marie Tran stars as Valerie, a woman whose life spirals into chaos due to an inexplicable & powerful affliction on her. Val is a motivational speaker who is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head, which turns out to be some gross parasitic demon.

Spectrum Originals has released the official trailer for the crime dramedy series “Panhandle.” The release date of the series’ first two episodes on Spectrum is Sept. 26.

The eight-episode series follows armchair detective Bell Prescott (Luke Kirby) and traffic cop Cammie Lorde (Tiana Okoye) as they investigate a murder in their small Florida town.

Along with Kirby and Okoye, the series stars Forrest Goodluck, Lorenza Izzo, Wallace Smith, Glenn Morshower and Lesley Ann Warren. Recurring guest stars include Melanie Minichino, Landon Chase DuBois, Mo Gallini, David De Vries, Deja Dee, Paulina Gálvez, Scott Takeda and Grant Freely.

“Panhandle” is created and written by executive producers Nick Stoller and Carla Kettner, with Conor Welch also executive producing. Colin Bucksey will direct and executive produce the pilot episode. Sony Pictures Television Studios produces.

Watch the full trailer below.

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Executive News

Bob Higgins is set to run Trustbridge Global Media...

Title: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Director: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa Starring: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfred Molina, Nicholas Braun, Sheila Vand, Steve Peacocke, Evan Jonigkeit, Scott Takeda, Josh Charles. The Ficarra-Requa duo is back. After gathering praise and success with movies such as ‘I Love You Philip Morris,’ ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love,’ and ‘Focus,’ the two directors decided to adapt for the screen the exceptional story of war correspondent Kim Barker. ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ is based on the book ‘The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days In Afghanistan And Pakistan’ by Kim Barker and it is Tina Fey who plays the American correspondent covering the war [ Read More ]

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Gateway 6

Rhys Ifans and Ed Skrein are set to star in Tanel Toom's science-fiction thriller "Gateway 6" which has been penned by Malachi Smyth. Shooting will take place in Estonia early next year.

Set on a future, war-ravaged Erth, the story follows four soldiers who man the last bastion Gateway 6 - an outpost in a sea-covered continent - awaiting a relief crew or the enemy. As months pass, paranoia descends that tests relationships to breaking point. [Source: Variety]

Power Rangers

Ludi Lin ("Marco Polo") will play the Black Ranger and Rj Cyler ("Me and Earl and the Dying Girl") is set to play the Blue Ranger in Dean Israelite's upcoming "Power Rangers" cinematic reboot/continuation in the works at Lionsgate.

The Yellow Ranger remains yet to be cast. The new duo join the already set Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger. Ashley Miller and...

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