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After opening with the month with a primer (listen) on Ed and Lorraine Warren, Jenn and I have spent August tackling their first few cinematic adventures. This includes the Perrons/The Conjuring (listen), as well as the Warrens’ brief appearance in The Enfield Poltergeist, which is based on the events that befell the Hodgson family in the late 1970s (listen).

Now we’re up to James Wan‘s sequel, The Conjuring 2 (2016). Released three years after the first blockbuster introduced Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), the sequel promotes the pair to full-blown evangelical saviors who are willing to cross the ocean to save a family.

The reality...

The Hunting Wives has been one of the most popular shows of the summer on Netflix! The hit thriller based on May Cobb's book of the same name premiered on Netflix on July 21, and it's been in the Netflix Top 10 ever since.

Now, there's a lot to talk about regarding The Hunting Wives season 1 ending. The central mystery of the series has been: Who killed Abby? There have been lots of suspects, including Sophie O'Neil, Pastor Pete, Jill, and even Brad, but the killer isn't revealed until the very end of the season.

So, let's get into it!

Margo actually killed Abby

Despite having a rock-solid alibi from the beginning of the investigation, Margo (Malin Akerman) is actually the person who killed Abby (Madison Wolfe), and Sophie (Brittany Snow) figured it out. You see, Margo told everyone she was dealing with a family emergency. Her brother, Kyle (Michael Aaron Milligan...

I like my fictional TV women like I like my coffee — coursing with enough high-caliber force to take down a feral hog, ruin marriages via sapphic adultery, and power boozy brunch after boozy brunch. If this particular brand of desperate housewife sounds appealing, have I got a show for you: Netflix’s newest Lowcountry drama slash murder-mystery slash erotic thriller, The Hunting Wives.

Based on the 2021 book of the same name, The Hunting Wives follows Texas transplant Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) as she becomes entangled in a friend group composed entirely of rich,...

Maple Brook, Texas, was shaken to its core when teenager Abby (Madison Wolfe) was found dead in the surrounding woods, bludgeoned to death. As authorities rounded up suspects and witnesses, Pastor Pete Lightfoot (Paul Teal) soon became a figure in the investigation as connections between Pete, Abby, and her boyfriend Brad (George Ferrier) began to surface. In the early episodes, audiences were introduced to the handsome youth pastor as a close confidant of Abby, but those who understand the hearts and minds of teenage girls might have been quick to sense that something was off. Yes, Pastor Pete was there to minister to his flock, but not that closely. Or that intensely. Hours before Abby’s death, Deputy Salazar (Karen Rodriguez) discovered that Abby made a phone call to Pastor Pete. When she went to question him at the church, she learned he was on leave. Reverend Clint (Jason Davis...

Netflix’s new erotic thriller, The Hunting Wives, is making waves on the platform’s global TV charts and currently sits at #3, just two weeks after release. The eight-episode series is adapted from May Cobb’s best-selling novelof the same name. The series follows the story of a young woman, Sophie (Brittany Snow), who finds herself drawn into the secretive, scandal-ridden world of an affluent Texas social circle. Things, however, spiral out of control when the body of a young girl, Abby (Madison Wolfe), is found, and Sophie becomes a prime suspect in her murder.

The show is appearing to be a big hit with the audience right after its release, likely due to its nice synergy of soap-opera vibes, murder mystery, and a sneak peek into the lives of suburban elites. Critics have pointed out the over-the-top tone of the show, but that's exactly why theaudience loves it. The...

Netflix's The Hunting Wivesis absolutely crushing the streaming competition. The series' success is not surprising, since it's the perfect stand-in for shows like Desperate Housewives.

Per Flix Patrol, the recently released The Hunting Wives has already taken over the number one spot on the Netflix Top 10 streaming series chart. At the time of writing, the showis comfortably holding on to first place, with Leanne and Untamed trailing close behind in second and third place on the list.

Created by Rebecca Cutter and based on May Cobb's 2021 novel of the same name, The Hunting Wives stars Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil. After leaving behind a stellar career in Chicago, Sophie moves with her husband and young son to the seemingly idyllic, fictional town of Maple Brook, Texas. She soon finds herself among the hunting wives, a group of socialites who party and hunt late into the night, and who...

The Hunting Wives finally confirmed what Pastor Pete did in the show's sixth episode. Pastor Pete, played by Paul Teal, is central to the new Netflix thriller's gripping crime story, coming into play as the town of Maple Brook begins to zero in on the death of a young teen named Abby (Madison Wolfe). 

Teal's clergyman is roped into The Hunting Wives' twisting narrative, as it is revealed he had several connections to Abby and the people close to her shortly before her death. This included taking an appointment with George Ferrier's Brad (Abby's teenage boyfriend with a dark secret), where he told the pastor his girlfriend had gotten an abortion. It also turns out that Pete was one of the last people Abby called before she turned up dead, but that does not necessarily mean he is the one who pulled the trigger. 

What Did Pastor Pete Do In the Hunting Wives?...

Netflix’s The Hunting Wives season 1 closed out with a powerful, emotionally charged finale. It was revealed that Margo, played by Malin Åkerman, was the one who killed Abby. As the leader of the group, she shot the teenager in a desperate bid to hide her secrets and keep control over the women in her circle. The scene was intense, precise, and deeply impactful.

The rest of the episode focused on what events led to that moment. Throughout the season, we all saw how Sophie, played by Brittany Snow (you may know her from Law & Order: Svu), got pulled deep down in Margo’s toxic web, before finally breaking free. She started seeing her for who she was, and as the police investigation picks up momentum, we get to see the night of the murder, what Margo saw, what Abby, played by Madison Wolfe, knew, and why everything spiraled.

Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead!

The Hunting Wives is Netflix‘s big new series!

Based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb, the series follows Sophie (Brittany Snow), a Boston transplant who gets swept into the glamorous but dangerous world of East Texas socialites known as the Hunting Wives, led by the magnetic and manipulative Margo Banks (Malin Akerman). When local teenager Abby (Madison Wolfe) turns up dead, Sophie finds herself behind bars, and the group’s dark secrets begin to unravel.

Wondering what goes down in the ending, and how it differs from the book?

Keep reading to find out more…

By the season finale, we learn that Margo killed Abby.

Margo committed the murder due to her affair with Brad (George Ferrier), the teenage son of fellow Hunting Wives member Jill (Katie Lowes). Brad got Margo pregnant, and then Margo got an abortion. Abby found out and threatened to expose it,...

The Hunting Wives Episode 8 features an epic twist, revealing the tragic reason why Margo (Malin Akerman) killed Madison Wolfe's Abby. The new Netflix mystery series, based on May Cobb's 2021 novel of the same name, follows Bostonian Sophie O'Neil (played by Night Agent actress Brittany Snow) as she and her family move to a small Texas town.

When there, Sophie becomes obsessed with a local socialite and gets caught up in a twisting tale of obsession, seduction, and murder. This comes to a head in the show's finale ("Sophie's Choice"), as Margo kills Abby after the Texas teen discovers one of the community leader's deepest, darkest secrets.

All eight episodes of The Hunting Wives are streaming on Netflix. The series recounts the twist-filled story of Maple Brook, Texas, and its vengeful residents, which even sees Sophie making a rash decision by series' end. It stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman,...

In the third episode of Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, Sophie (Brittany Snow) posits a theory as to why her glamorous new best friend, Margo (Malin Akerman), might be sleeping with an inappropriately younger man. Perhaps, Sophie suggests, Margo sees the tryst as a second chance, a redo of her lonely and impoverished high school years.

Margo listens politely, even allowing that Sophie might have a point. But that’s not the real reason, she counters. She does what she does simply because she wants to — “because it’s fun.”

In that, Margo and her series share a guiding philosophy. The Hunting Wives consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas. It might all be incredibly frustrating, if it were not also so wildly entertaining.

Created by Rebecca Cutter based on the book by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives is technically a mystery thriller,...

Reese Witherspoon is bringing Elle Woods back to the screen with a Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video, and the search for the next Elle is nearly complete. Two young actresses, Lexi Minetree and Madison Wolfe, have emerged as the final contenders for the lead role.

The upcoming series will explore Elle’s high school years, giving fans a glimpse into the life experiences that shaped her before she stepped into Harvard Law. Reese, who is producing the project through her company Hello Sunshine, recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that the audition process has been extensive. “I just love them all so much, and they’re doing such a good job,” she said, referring to the many young actresses who auditioned.

Lexi Minetree and Madison Wolfe have both tested for the role, though no final decision has been made yet. Insiders expect an announcement soon.

Reese Witherspoon is producing a Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video and a new report has revealed the two actresses who are finalists for the role of young Elle Woods.

The prequel series will follow Elle’s life before she goes to college and law school. During a recent visit on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Reese opened up about the auditioning process to find the new Elle and how she’s watched “so many tapes.”

“I just love them all so much and they’re doing such a good job,” Reese said about the actresses who have been auditioning.

So, who are the actresses?

Keep reading to find out more…

Deadline reports that these two young actresses have “tested for the role” and have emerged as “finalists” for the job. Sources told the outlet that “no decision has been made yet; one is expected soon.”

Lexi Minetree...

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are getting closer to finding the next Elle Woods to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) and Madison Wolfe have tested for the role, Deadline has learned. According to inside sources, no decision has been made yet; one is expected soon. Reps for Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine declined to comment for this story.

The two have emerged as finalists in an extensive casting process that saw dozens of young actresses audition for the potentially star-making part that famously catapulted Witherspoon into the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list after she portrayed the character as an adult in the hit romantic comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003).

Witherspoon opened up about the auditioning process, which has been going on for about three months,...

"Come on, isn't it obvious? So who you after, sheriff?" Dark Star Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Bone Face, an indie horror from filmmaker Michael Donovan Horn. This hasn't premiered at any festivals and will be released direct-to-vod this month. A masked killer slasher horror mashed up with a whodunit mystery? So it seems. When a masked killer slaughters several campers, a sheriff & deputy track a murderer to a local diner where, using their investigative skills, they must discover which person in the diner is the actual killer. "An engaging cocktail of slasher, thriller, and whodunnit with a superb cast... genre audiences will find something to love here." The film stars Jeremy London and Elena Sanchez as the small-town sheriff and deputy, with Alli Hart, Miles Doleac, Jared Bankens, Ritchie Montgomery, Escalante Lundy, and Madison Wolfe. This doesn't seem that interesting - my guess is the mask takes over people.

Summer camp horror Bone Face comes to streaming

Summer Camp Horror Bone Face On Digital And On Demand January 21

Uncork’d Entertainment is releasing the summer camp horror/thriller Bone Face On Digital and On Demand January 21.

Bone Face stars Jeremy London (Mallrats) and Elena Sanchez (The Hunger Games) as a small-town sheriff and deputy trying to solve a series of brutal murders, perpetrated by a masked killer at local summer camps. Rounding out the ensemble cast is Alli Hart (Promising Young Woman), Miles Doleac (The Dinner Party), Jared Bankens (Looking for Alaska), Ritchie Montgomery (Ozark), Escalante Lundy (Django Unchained), and Madison Wolfe (I Kill Giants). The film was produced by James V. Bulian and Miles Doleac, and is the directorial debut of Michael Donovan Horn, who previously co-wrote The Dinner Party and Demigod with Doleac.

Synopsis:

When a masked killer slaughters several counselors at a small-town summer camp, Sheriff Vince...

From ‘Birdeater’ to ‘George A. Romero’s Resident Evil’ documentary of the unmade film, here’s the list of every new horror movie released in the week of January 5-11.

‘Birdeater‘ – Theatrical (Limited) / On Demand

Synopsis: A bride-to-be joins her fiance’s bachelor party in the remote Australian Outback. As the festivities spiral into beer-soaked chaos, uncomfortable details about their relationship are exposed, turning the celebration into a feral nightmare.

George A. Romero’s ‘Resident Evil’ – On Demand

Synopsis: In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. But despite the perfect pairing of horror’s greatest minds, Romero’s vision for Resident Evil was never realized. Now, for the first time, Salisbury’s documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated...

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches is back. Almost two years after its Season 1 finale aired, Mayfair Witches returns today on AMC and AMC+ with its Season 2 premiere.

Based on the novel trilogy Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice, Mayfair Witches follows neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding, played by Alexandra Daddario, as she learns she is the heiress to a dynasty of powerful witches haunted by a sinister spirit. The supernatural horror series also stars Harry Hamlin as Cortland Mayfair, Tongayi Chirisa as Ciprien Grieve, and Jack Huston as Lasher. The eight-episode first season aired on AMC between Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, 2023. The second season, also consisting of eight episodes, premieres tonight on Jan. 5, and will run until Mar. 2, 2025.

Related ‘This Show Is Insane’: Harry Hamlin & Ben Feldman Tease Mayfair Witches Season 2

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches stars Harry Hamlin and Ben Feldman delve into Season 2, and discuss what fans can expect from Cortland and Lark.

Anne Rice's Immortal Universe is showing no signs of slowing down, with new seasons of both Mayfair Witches and Interview with the Vampire on the way. Tongayi Chirisa, who stars in the former as Talamasca agent Ciprien Grieve, recently teased that a crossover between the two series could be in the works.

Speaking with Screen Rant ahead of Mayfair Witches' Season 2 premiere on Jan. 5, Chirisa noted how it would not be unusual for his character to encounter other supernatural beings due to his work with the secret society, Talamasca. "I think for Cip, it's not uncommon to encounter the supernatural," he explained. "I think with what's happening in Season 2, Cip was a certain level of Talamasca agent until certain things start to happen that will finally give him access to some of the deeper secrets of the Talamasca."

Related Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches Conjures Up Season 2 Trailer for Halloween...

During one of his interviews, Jordan Peele briefly spoke about the aches of writing a horror film. He finds it particularly difficult to convince the audience of his characters willingly putting themselves in dangerous situations – especially the kind that you see in horror films. Oftentimes, they do not use their common sense as they act in a scary situation. After all, as humans, it’s our natural tendency to avoid trouble and protect ourselves. So, it certainly takes genuine persuasion skills to convince the audience of a character’s audience. When it comes to ‘The Man in the White Van’, similar questions take centre stage.

Set in a small town in 1970s Florida, the film follows a family governed by traditional American values of sophistication. In this case, the family patriarch, William (Sean Astin), is not an authoritarian brute. However, as the ‘man in the house’, he definitely makes most of the decisions for others.

Warren Skeels is jumping into the director's chair for his first movie with The Man in the White Van. Skeels previously got his start in the entertainment industry in front of the camera, co-starring in everything from the ABC family comedy Summertime Switch to the drama Surfacing: Aka A Letter from My Father, which he also wrote and produced, while future two-time Emmy nominee Craig Zobel (Mare of Easttown) directed. Skeels went on to make a name for himself as the co-creator of the MTV reality show, Siesta Key, which ran for five seasons on the network.

Skeels has partnered with Sharon Y. Cobb to co-write and direct The Man in the White Van, which marks his feature directorial debut. The movie is based on the true story of Billy Mansfield Jr., a serial killer, child molester and sex offender who, throughout the '70s and early '80s, committed...

Gavin Warren and Skai Jackson find one of the closest people in their lives is being stalked by a mysterious killer in The Man in the White Van. Both stars are on-the-rise figures who got their start as child actors, with Jackson notably being part of the Disney Channel family with the sitcom Jessie, as well as its spinoff Bunk'd. Warren, on the other hand, has been making a name for himself in the world of big-screen dramas, including the Ryan Gosling-led First Man, the Luke Wilson-starring 12 Mighty Orphans and Blumhouse's Night Swim.

The Man in the White Van is based on a true story and primarily revolves around Annie, a young teenager who, in the midst of struggling to find herself and get along with her family, becomes the target of the titular malicious serial killer. Jackson stars in the film as Patty, Annie's best friend who...

Brec Bassinger is expanding her genre range to the world of horror-thrillers with The Man in the White Van. Bassinger got her acting start in the world of Nickelodeon, having a recurring role in the supernatural sitcom The Haunted Hathaways and leading the comedy Bella and the Bulldogs. She would go on to find her breakthrough role in the DC TV show Stargirl, playing the titular superhero and carrying on the role in both a Titans crossover and the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover event in the Arrowverse.

Bassinger stars in The Man in the White Van as Margaret, the older sister to Madison Wolfe's Annie who, as she gets closer to becoming 18, wants to follow in her mom's footsteps to become a prim and formal woman. This, in turn, has alienated the two sisters as they frequently find themselves at odds, particularly as Margaret begins dating a new person.

Madison Wolfe is back in the horror-thriller genre with The Man in the White Van. Having made her acting debut in 2012 with back-to-back roles in the Kristen Stewart-starring adaptation of On the Road and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis-led political comedy The Campaign, Wolfe found her breakout turn in 2016's The Conjuring 2, portraying the target of the movie's supernatural threat, Janet Hodgson. In the years since, Wolfe not only reunited with James Wan on Malignant, but also led the well-received adaptation of I Kill Giants and in multiple episodes of Mayfair Witches.

Wolfe stars in The Man in the White Van as Annie, a teenage girl living in a small town in Florida in the '70s with her younger brother, older sister and her parents. Often prone to letting her imagination run wild, and frequently butting heads with her sister and mother, Annie suddenly finds herself...

In the 1970s, serial killers rose to prominence, kidnapping and murdering people in succession. One of these gruesome figures is the inspiration behind director Warren Skeels's horror-thriller, The Man In the White Van. In 1975, rebellious, horseback-riding teenager Annie (Madison Wolfe) lives a relatively simple and comfortable life in rural Florida. While she may butt heads with her more traditional mother (Ali Larter) and sister (Brec Bassinger), she at least has the respect of her father (Sean Astin), admiration of her little brother, Daniel (Gavin Warren), and the support and loyalty of her bold and fearless best friend, Patty (Skai Jackson). However, when an ominous white van begins appearing around her home and school, following her every move, Annie's world begins to crumble, and she will need all the help and support from her friends and loved ones that she can get to survive.

In this exclusive interview with Cbr,...

Before she starred in movies, Brec Bassinger first made a splash as the cheerleader-turned-football player Bella Dawson of Bella and the Bulldogs on Nickelodeon, and later won over audiences as the eponymous hero of the tragically canceled CW hit Stargirl. This time, Bressinger takes a leading role in the dramatized true-crime horror-thriller, The Man In the White Van, directed by Warren Skeels and also starring Madison Wolfe, Sean Astin and Ali Larter. During the 1970s in rural Florida, the most that teenage sisters Annie (Wolfe) and Magaret (Bassinger) have to worry about are their prospective love interests, not angering their traditional parents, and butting heads over the younger Annie's brazen, hot-blooded tomboyishness and Margaret's desire to be prim, ladylike and socially acceptable.

But when a mysterious and ominous white van begins to appear around their home, stalking Annie, both sisters are forced to set aside their differences to save each other's lives.

In the 1970s, a serial killer stalked the streets and communities of Florida, kidnapping and murdering women at random. This true-crime story is the inspiration behind The Man In the White Van. Directed by Warren Skeels, this horror thriller retells a close encounter with the eponymous killer. Annie (Madison Wolfe) is a rebellious young girl living the suburban dream in the sleepy rural backwater town of Brooksville, Florida in 1975. At first, the most she has to worry about is keeping from butting heads with her prim and proper sister Margaret (Bred Bassinger), her equally upright parents (Ali Larter and Sean Astin), take care of her beloved horse, Rebel, and cope with her crush on the new boy at school. But fate takes an unpleasant turn when a white van mysteriously shows up in her driveway, and soon appears on every street and corner Annie goes. It's clear that evil has...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Man in the White Van!The Man in the White Van director Warren Skeels has explained the movie's true story connection and why the serial killer remains a mystery. The Man in the White Van's terrifying presentation sees a young girl named Annie (Madison Wolfe) getting stalked by a serial killer in a white van in the 1970s, culminating with horrific results during a Halloween night. The horror movie currently holds a 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting a split between critics who enjoyed the horror-thriller's presentation, and those believing it left more to be desired.

Speaking with ScreenRant, Skeels explained how Annie is based on a woman's real experiences that were similar to The Man in the White Van's events. The director revealed he approached the movie as "about a girl coming of age," with the serial killer angle meant to exemplify this thematically. He also...

“The Man in the White Van” arises from the deep depths of true crime, primarily based on the real-life tragedies of Billy Mansfield Jr. The film follows Annie (Madison Wolfe), a 15-year-old tomboy whose fears about a lurking white van are dismissed by her family in 1970s Florida when the American Dream still murmured promises of safety. This dismissal reflects a greater societal inclination to discredit young women’s fears, as if teen paranoia were widely acceptable.

As the narrative progresses, The white van becomes a modern-day boogeyman, symbolizing the threat to youthful innocence. It reveals an unsettling truth: danger is often hidden in plain sight. The film’s tempo, as it meanders through teenage trivialities, parallels the slow development of real-life dangers when disbelief and denial set in.

Finally, “The Man in the White Van” addresses societal concerns about child safety, emphasizing the repercussions of ignoring warning signs. It reminds us that often,...

The following contains light spoilers for The Man in the White Van, in theaters now.

The Man in the White Van follows rebellious, horseback-riding teenager Annie -- who only has to worry about pleasing her parents and feuding with her sister Margaret. However, when an ominous white van appears in her neighborhood, Annie's idyllic lifestyle is thrown into a tailspin of paranoia, chaos and attempted murder. She soon finds herself facing one of the most notorious serial killers of the 1970s.

In this interview, Madison Wolfe discusses her experience playing Annie in The Man in the White Van. She reflects on the emotional demands of starring in the thriller compared to her previous credits in horror films. But she also explains how the co-stars who played her family became like a real family around her during the film shooting.

Cbr: Your first lead role was in The Conjuring 2 as Janet,...

With just a few weeks left in 2024, notable films continue to land with Nickel Boys and The Last Showgirl officially jumping into awards season — the former already a two-time winner at the first stop, the Gotham Awards. A few big indie stories are yet to be told, with Babygirl and A Complete Unknown hitting for Christmas, making it possible to opine definitively on the year’s improving indie film market. The Brutalist, also being widely recognized this season, opens next week.

Nickel Boys by RaMell Ross from Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures is the much-nominated film based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It opens at two NYC theaters with an LA expansion Dec. 20, adding other markets into January.

The gripping film is writer/director Ross’s narrative debut after his acclaimed 2018 documentary Hale County This Morning, This Evening. It world-premiered at Telluride...

True crime has become a boogeyman genre in recent years. It seems that shows, films and other similar media within this vein have claimed a hold on the media landscape, with glamorous period pieces dramatizing some of the grisliest events – murders, cults and other unsavory things – putting viewers in the time, place and emotions of those involved. Directed by Warren Skeels and starring Madison Wolfe, Sean Astin, Brec Bassinger, Ali Larter, Gavin Warrin and Skai Jackson, horror movie The Man In the White Van is a fictionalized account of such an event, a series of kidnappings and murders committed during the 1970s in Florida by an unknown man driving a white van. But instead of a sensationalized display of murder, mayhem and madness, The Man In the White Van is a nostalgic and restrained piece of cinema.

Around Halloween 1975, rebellious and tomboyish teenager Annie (Wolfe) lives in a sleepy town in provincial,...

The Conjuring series star Madison Wolfe has offered an emotional response to the fourth movie, The Conjuring: Last Rites, being the end of the $321 million franchise. The fourth movie under the series' name and the ninth installment overall in the horror shared universe, the story of The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the end of Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) digging into paranormal hauntings. While it's unclear which of their real-world investigations will be adapted for the final movie, it will mark a seemingly definitive end to the nearly 12-year-old horror franchise.

Speaking with ScreenRant about her new movie The Man in the White Van, Wolfe, who portrayed Janet Hodgson in The Conjuring 2, gave an emotional response to The Conjuring: Last Rites ending the series. The actor explained how important the franchise is to her because of her prior involvement, and how it doesn't feel like almost...

Skai Jackson debuted her baby bump on the red carpet this week.

The 22-year-old former Disney Channel actress accentuated her bump in a form-fitting brown dress at the premiere of her new movie The Man in the White Van on Tuesday (December 10) at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles.

Skai announced her pregnancy news one month ago.

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!” Skai said at the time.

The Man in the White Van will launch in theaters this weekend. Here is the synopsis: “Based on true events. In 1975 Florida, a series of violent disappearances go unnoticed, and young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world.

To celebrate the release of The Man in the White Van, which opens in US cinemas this week, we had the pleasure of chatting with its cast and director to find out more about the terrifying new film!

Based on true events. In 1975 Florida, a series of violent disappearances go unnoticed, and young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world. Also starring Brec Bassinger, Skai Jackson, Ali Larter, and Sean Astin. Directed by Warren Skeels.

Chatting to Wolfe, Bassinger, Jackson, and Warren, we talk about our collective terror – particularly when we are young – of white vans, how they are even scarier on screen, their unique ways of getting ready to be scared on film, why they have all become friends...

Stars: Madison Wolfe, Brec Bassinger, Gavin Warren, Ali Larter, Sean Astin, Tom Gillen, Skai Jackson, Noah Lomax | Written by Warren Skeels, Sharon Y. Cobb | Directed by Warren Skeels

Based in part on the real-life crimes of Billy Mansfield Jr., The Man in the White Van is a 1970s set thriller from director Warren Skeels and co-writer Sharon Y. Cobb. It opens with a prologue set in 1970 showing the killer at work before jumping ahead to 1975 where Annie is riding her horse while Edgar Winter’s “Free Ride” plays on the soundtrack.

Annie is the middle child, with an older sister, Margaret who is about to be presented at the Debutant’s Ball, and a gun-obsessed younger brother Daniel.

Her parents Hellen and William wish she was more like Margaret rather than a tomboy who’s more interested in riding horses than being proper or caring if her legs are properly shaved.

As children, we look to our parents, caretakers, or guardians to protect us. There’s a certain fear when you’re a kid that an adult won’t believe you when you need them the most. And that feeling is exactly what Madison Wolfe’s (The Conjuring 2) character, Annie Williams, is going through in Collider’s exclusive sneak peek at The Man in the White Van. In the teaser, audiences will witness a troubling conversation going down between Annie and her parents, William (Sean Astin) and Helen (Ali Larter), during which the young girl is trying to make them understand why she’s feeling so unsafe about said white van. Explaining that she keeps seeing the unmarked vehicle everywhere she goes - from school, to the country roads around her home, and even outside the family’s house - Annie’s parents downplay the severity of the situation, attempting...

Exclusive: Film Bridge International has picked up international rights to the crime thriller The Man In The White Van, which hits U.S. cinemas on December 13.

Relativity is releasing the flick in the U.S. Film Bridge will be selling the film at the upcoming American Film Market.

The pic is directed by Warren Skeels and stars Sean Astin (Stranger Things), Ali Larter (The Rookie), and Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2). The story is based on true events in Florida during 1975 when a series of violent disappearances went unnoticed. Synopsis reads: Young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world.

Skeels directed from a screenplay he penned with Sharon Y. Cobb. The film was produced by Legion M and Garrison Films,...

Crime dramas typically do everything they can to throw the audience off the trail of the story's mystery, and sometimes supernatural or surreal elements come into play because of this. Making the audience question what's real and what's imagined is a great way to build unreliable narrators and a sense of dread throughout the episodes. Sometimes, these aspects of the plot can get so outlandish that the series becomes almost absurdist. However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing since this distinguishes the show from the competition. There is no shortage of supernatural series and crime dramas out there.

There are many underrated recent detective TV shows that use these elements to make their stories unforgettable since a surreal tone sets apart a thriller series. TV is flooded with true crime dramas and docuseries that terrify the audience through realism. However, utilizing surrealism to communicate the horrors that people are capable...

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The much-awaited sequel of the brilliant 2022 psychological mystery horror thriller film Smile is finally here and thankfully it doesn’t suck. Written and directed by Parker Finn, the 2024 film follows a young pop star who begins to experience a series of disturbing events while on tour. Overwhelmed by the horrors she must face her dark past to regain her sanity. Smile 2 stars Naomi Scott in the lead role with Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Rosemarie Dewitt starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the psychological horror, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Smile 2 here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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It Follows is a supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The 2014 film follows the story of a teenager...

"Maybe somebody just went down the wrong driveway?" Relativity Media has unveiled an official trailer for an indie thriller film called The Man in the White Van, based on a true story of a serial killer stalking people in Florida in the 1970s. Opening in theaters on Friday the 13th in December this year. The Man in the White Van (a PG-13 horror movie) delves into the eerie underbelly of a seemingly idyllic 1974 Florida town and follows the harrowing experience of young Annie Williams, a spirited girl whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she becomes stalked by an ominous man in a white van. Based on actual events of the serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr., this portrays a bone-chilling story of a young girl's unimaginable horrors and every parent’s worst nightmare. Starring Madison Wolfe as Annie, along with Brec Bassinger, Skai Jackson, Gavin Warren, Ali Larter, and Sean Astin.

A while back, Relativity Media picked up the North American distribution rights to director Warren Skeels’ true crime thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, and they’re planning to give the film a theatrical release on December 13th. With that date just two months away, a trailer for The Man in the White Van has now arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Inspired by a series of crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, The Man in the White Van was written by Skeels (who makes his narrative feature directorial debut here) and Sharon Y. Cobb. The story is said to delve into the harrowing experiences of Annie Williams, a spirited family girl, whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she finds herself stalked by an ominous man in a white van. Prone to exaggeration, her parents...

Relativity Media is releasing Warren Skeels’ true crime serial killer thriller The Man in the White Van for a wide theatrical release on Friday, December 13 from Garrison Film and the fan-owned entertainment company Legion M. The brand new trailer has arrived, giving an ominous look at the creepy thriller.

Watch the trailer below that introduces a family unaware that they’re about to be in for a harrowing nightmare based on a true story.

Based on a series of true crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, the film is “based on true events. In 1975 Florida, a series of violent disappearances go unnoticed, and young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move. As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world. ”

Starring Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy,...

Its been more than three years since the first casting announcements began to circulate for the true crime thriller, The Man in the White Van, and we now finally have the movies debut trailer to dig into. The title will remind audiences to lock their doors and always be cognizant of their surroundings as the story follows one womans real experience with a serial killer. Starring Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Ali Larter (Final Destination), Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Skai Jackson (Jessie), and Gavin Warren (Night Swim), the teaser foreshadows a murderers killing spree.

Exclusive: Legion M, a fan-driven film production and distribution outfit behind films like SXSW audience award winner My Dead Friend Zoe, has just raised $5 million from 15,000 individual investors.

It is the company’s largest fundraising round, both in terms of the number of investors and the amount raised, and is slated to close on October 11. The influx of investors brings the company’s total count to almost 50,000.

The news comes a day after a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for fall title The Apprentice offered yet more evidence that newer models of film financing appear to be increasingly viable.

Legion M, whose slate also includes the upcoming film The Man in the White Van, which stars Sean Astin, Ali Larter, Madison Wolfe and Brec Bassinger, lets audiences get directly involved in the creation of content and own a financial stake in it. Investors become shareholders in the company and can also invest directly in individual projects,...

After a limited theatrical release, Lee Daniels' new supernatural horror film The Deliverance has finally landed on Netflix. Inspired by the terrifying Ammons haunting case, the R-rated movie stars Golden Globe Award-winning actress Andra Day as a struggling single mother who finds herself and her kids fighting for their lives against an ancient demonic force residing in their Pittsburgh home.

Joining Day in the horror flick are Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique, Caleb McLaughlin, Anthony B. Jenkins, Demi Singleton, Omar Epps, Miss Lawrence, Tasha Smith, and others. I'm sure after watching this new movie, you'll be in the mood to want to watch something similar. Of course, you can always count on us at Netflix Life to help you out.

Below, we shared a list of seven scary exorcism movies that are streaming right now on Netflix.

The Conjuring (2013)Director: James WanWriter(s): Chad Hayes and Carey W. HayesCast: Vera Farmiga,...

Former Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson was arrested while at Universal Studios on Friday.

Police responded to a domestic incident involving Jackson around 5 p.m. on Friday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Per the authorities’ initial investigation, Jackson was determined the primary aggressor and was arrested for spousal battery. It’s unclear who else was involved in the incident.

The actress was transported to the West Hollywood police station for booking, and her case will be sent to the Van Nuys Superior Court House for filing.

Representatives for the actress did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Jackson starred as Zuri in the Disney Channel series Jessie from 2011 to 2015. She reprised the role for the first three seasons of the series’ spinoff, Bunk’d. She will appear in the thriller The Man in the White Van, which will head to U.S. theaters in October.

Check out the sexy beast exploring his inner David Lee Roth in season 3 of Interview With the Vampire.

As previously revealed, the new season of the AMC drama will focus on Lestat (Sam Reid) starting a band and going on tour. At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego.

Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season. The series was renewed for season 3 ahead of its season 2 finale on June 30.

The Vampire panel was followed by a visit from the stars of Mayfair Witches, which has already begun production on an eight-episode second season in New Orleans with the addition of Alyssa Jirrels as a series regular, Ted Levine as a recurring guest...

Relativity Media has acquired Warren Skeels’ true crime serial killer thriller The Man in the White Van for a wide theatrical release on October 11 from Garrison Film and the fan-owned entertainment company Legion M, we can exclusively reveal the brand new, ominous poster for the film.

Based on a series of true crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, the film “captures a bone-chilling story of a young girl’s unimaginable horrors, and every parent’s worst nightmare. The very events at the heart of this film forever cemented unmarked cargo vans as an iconic vessel of terror for young people everywhere, echoing warnings across decades to stay away from the archetype of ‘the man in the white van.'”

Starring Sean Astin, Ali Larter, Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2), Brec Bassinger (CW’s Stargirl), Gavin Warren (Night Swim) and Skai Jackson (Jessie), The Man in the White Van...

Relativity Media has picked up the North American distribution rights to director Warren Skeels’ true crime thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, Deadline reports, and their plan is to give the film a wide theatrical release on October 11th. With that plan in place, it shouldn’t be long before they release a trailer for the film – but in the meantime, they have unveiled a first look image, which you can check out at the top of this article. Deadline also notes that the filmmakers are going to host a curated panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, with cast members in attendance.

Inspired by a series of crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, The Man in the White Van was written by Skeels (who makes his narrative feature directorial debut here) and Sharon Y. Cobb. The story is said...