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Following its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Neon’s upcoming horror comedy Hell of a Summer has finally received its official trailer. The project hails from Stranger Things vet Finn Wolfhard, who is no stranger to the horror genre, after previously starring in Warner Bros.’ It movies and Sony Pictures’ latest Ghostbusters movies.

The Hell of a Summer trailer brings the audience to Camp Pineway, where a group of teenagers is tasked to become camp counselors. However, just before summer camp begins, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare due to the sudden arrival of a masked killer, who’s hunting each of them one by one. The video also teases some of the movie’s gruesome kill sequences, as well as a glimpse of the crazy shenanigans they’ll do for the sake of survival. Following its debut at TIFF, the film earned the second runner-up...

At 24 years-old, Jason Hochberg (Fred Hechinger) is officially too old to be into summer camp. But he passes up a law internship anyway to come to Camp Pineway and be a counselor one last time. Once Jason arrives, he’s not only the oldest counselor there; he’s immediately ostracized for his childlike eagerness toward camp activities. The rest of the counselors mainly have flirting and partying in mind.

Bobby (Billy Bryk) wants girls to like him, but he tries too hard and turns them off. Chris (Finn Wolfhard) already has a thing with Shannon (Krista Nazaire), but they’re hiding it from Bobby. Mike (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai) and Demi (Pardis Saremi) are a stereotypically gorgeous couple. The rest of the teens fit easily into high-school comedy archetypes — Ezra (Matthew Finlan) is queer and loves theater, Ari (Daniel Gravelle) is the self-serious film buff, Miley (Julia Doyle) is the self-righteous vegan...

At age 20, Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard made his feature directorial debut in the horror comedy Hell of a Summer, with best friend and frequent collaborator Billy Bryk.

Following the world premiere of Hell of a Summer at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Wolfhard and Bryk opened up about their first time working together as co-directors and co-writers, confirming that the idea for the project came from their frustrations of seeing new teen movies that "badly" represented their generation. Speaking with Variety, the young filmmaking duo revealed that Hell of a Summer was hugely inspired by Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, describing the zombie classic as "the epitome of a film that does homage to classic horror films while also being a really great character-driven comedy," which was something they want replicate in their movie.

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The 2023 Toronto International Film Festival is underway. While this is one of the festivals where a lot of awards season contenders start getting buzz as we head into the fall and winter months, it's also a place where hidden horror gems can sneak up on you as we head into Halloween. Like many film festivals, TIFF has its own genre programming block called Midnight Madness where horror, thrillers, and the wilder side of filmmaking can be experienced. This year, a handful of titles have been getting some decent buzz, ranging from "Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard making his directorial debut with the slasher comedy "Hell of a Summer" to "Dream Scenario" putting Nicolas Cage into everyone's dreams and plenty in between.

Let's take a closer look at some of the horror titles drumming up noise at TIFF 2023.

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Hell Of A Summer

Director: Finn...

Slasher riffs and parodies date back nearly as long as slashers themselves, dissecting the enduring tropes and familiar formulas. In Hell of a Summer, first-time directors/writers Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”) and Billy Bryk (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) frame their slasher riff as a buddy comedy from the perspective of teens, aimed solely at teens. The directors’ acting backgrounds translate to an ensemble of entertaining and lively performances, though their debut is less effective in form and slasher thrills.

After a requisite opening kill, Hell of a Summer spends a lengthy first act assembling Camp Pineway’s summer camp counselors, running through the archetypical roles destined to kill or be killed. Leading the charge is tenured counselor Jason (Fear Street’s Fred Hechinger), an “ancient” 24-year-old by his younger co-worker’s repeated jabs. Jason’s an unflappably plucky guy who tries to rally the team in the absence of the camp’s missing owners,...

Making a grand entrance into the world of directing, Billy Bryk and Finn Wolfhard present their feature debut, Hell of a Summer. With the vibes reminiscent of Friday the 13th and Sleep Away Camp, this film delivers nostalgia that captures the essence of the golden age of horror slasher cinema. Each character checks off the 1980s horror trope boxes, ensuring that every campy moment feels both authentic and delightfully over the top. Bryk and Wolfhard also star.

Starts with John and Cathy, owners of Pineway Summer Camp sitting around a campfire drinking beer and playing guitar. When one of them leaves to grab more alcohol, things end very badly for the two of them. Cut to Jason (Fred Hechinger) in the passenger seat while his mom drives him to work as a camp counselor at Pineway for $115 a week. The arrival of the other counselors presents a colorful array of...

Exclusive: Jeopardy! is getting its own podcast.

The history of the classic quiz show will be explored in This is Jeopardy!…America’s Favorite Quiz Show, a new podcast from Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. Listen to the trailer here.

Former winner Buzzy Cohen, who scored more than $160,000 in a nine-game winning streak in 2016 and then went on to win the 2017 Tournament of Champions, will host the podcast series.

He will guide listeners through the six-decade history of the game show featuring contestants and producers. It will include hours of archival tapes as well as Cohen’s own perspective having won on the show.

The series will launch on April 26.

This is Jeopardy!…America’s Favorite Quiz Show is produced by Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment. Lizzie Jacobs, Tom Koenig and Sarah Kramer are executive producers, Mia Warren is senior producer and Julia Doyle, and Sylvie Lubow are producers.

Network: Syfy

Episodes: 10 (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: January 26, 2022 -- March 30, 2022

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Jana Morrison, Samantha Aucoin, Olivier Renaud, Julia Doyle, Geri Hall, Noah Perchard, Spencer Macpherson, Christina Orjalo, Kolton Stewart, Megan Hutchings, and Michael McCreary.

TV show description:

A supernatural comedy series, the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show was created by Noelle Stehman and Betsy Van Stone.

The story revolves around a pair of Bff teens. Lilly (Aucoin) is sweet-natured and intuitive with a passion for investigative photography. Meanwhile, Astrid (Morrison) is bold and unfiltered with a knack for "sciencey" gadgets.

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Airing on the Syfy cable channel, the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show stars Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin with Olivier Renaud, Julia Doyle, Geri Hall, Noah Perchard, Spencer Macpherson, Christina Orjalo, Kolton Stewart, Megan Hutchings, and Michael McCreary. The story revolves around a pair of Bff teens who attend Pine Academy. Lilly (Aucoin) is...

Last year, Syfy had great success with a new series called Resident Alien. This year, they've paired that show's second season with another new show -- Astrid & Lilly Save the World. Will the success of one rub off on the other? Will Astrid & Lilly be a hit? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A supernatural comedy series, the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show stars Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin with Olivier Renaud, Julia Doyle, Geri Hall, Noah Perchard, Spencer Macpherson, Christina Orjalo, Kolton Stewart, Megan Hutchings, and Michael McCreary. The story revolves around a pair of Bff teens who attend Pine Academy. Lilly (Aucoin) is sweet-natured and intuitive with a passion for investigative photography. Meanwhile, Astrid (Morrison) is bold and unfiltered with a knack for "sciencey" gadgets. High school is hard...

Can these BFFs also find time to do their homework in the first season of the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show on Syfy? As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Astrid & Lilly Save the World is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Astrid & Lilly Save the World here. *Status Update Below.

A Syfy supernatural comedy series, the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show stars Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin with Olivier Renaud, Julia Doyle, Geri Hall, Noah Perchard, Spencer Macpherson, Christina Orjalo, Kolton Stewart, Megan Hutchings,...

These BFFs won't be rescuing their planet after all.  Syfy has cancelled the Astrid & Lilly Save the World series, so there won't be a second season. The first season of 10 episodes finished airing last March.

A supernatural comedy series, the Astrid & Lilly Save the World TV show stars Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin with Olivier Renaud, Julia Doyle, Geri Hall, Noah Perchard, Spencer Macpherson, Christina Orjalo, Kolton Stewart, Megan Hutchings, and Michael McCreary. The story revolves around a pair of Bff teens who attend Pine Academy. Lilly (Aucoin) is sweet-natured and intuitive with a passion for investigative photography. Meanwhile, Astrid (Morrison) is bold and unfiltered with a knack for "sciencey" gadgets. High school is hard enough when you're different, but when these outcasts accidentally crack open a portal to a terrifyingly quirky monster...