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There are horror films that wear their intentions on their sleeve and then there are those that lure viewers in with a false sense of security only to repeatedly devastate the unsuspecting at every turn. The 2019 horror film The Lodge falls squarely into the latter category.

This picture melds themes of grief, religious trauma, and isolation, serving up a cinematic cocktail that is unpredictable, shocking, and often tough to watch. Similar to Hereditary before it, The Lodge just continues to deliver blows until the viewer is beaten to a bloody pulp.

If the promise of total cinematic devastation has piqued your curiosity, you may be interested to know that The Lodge is presently available to stream on Tubi.

While we are dropping knowledge, you may be equally interested to learn that the film features a descendant of none other than Elvis Presley in a lead role. That’s right, core...

We've heard conflicting reports about an Eternals sequel over the years, but at this stage, another movie revolving around the team of immortal androids is looking less and less likely. That doesn't mean we won't see any of the characters again, however.

According to Alex Perez in his latest Discord Q&a, the Eternals "are not done for. There’ll be more about it in the next saga."

Eternals has its defenders, but it's hardly surprising that Marvel isn't in any rush to revisit these characters. Chloé Zhao's divisive 2021 superhero epic not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it one of the lowest domestic hauls of any McU-set film.

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up...

Thunderbolts* North America Box Office Day 18 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Marvel Studios’ latest movie, Thunderbolts*, maintains a stronghold at the box office in North America. The movie has completed eighteen days and lost the IMAX theatres, but is still maintaining strong legs due to positive word-of-mouth. It has collected a decent $157.4 million at the North American box office. The movie has its eyes set on this MCU bomb next and will soon surpass it. Keep scrolling for more.

Thunderbolts* Box Office Collection Day 18

The New Avengers has once again lost its #2 spot to Sinners at the domestic box office chart. The movie clocked in $1.88 million on its third Monday [via Box Office Mojo]. It has experienced a drop of -32.5% from last Monday, which is a good thing as there is a lot of competition. It also lost 370 theatres last Friday, including the IMAX screens.

Thunderbolts* has been doing consistently better than Captain America: Brave New World.

When Eternals came out in 2021, it marked a departure for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unfortunately, it was rather too much of a departure, and the movie was the McU's first critical flop.

None of the members of the Eternals, which consisted of Gemma Chan's Sersi, Richard Madden's Ikaris, Lia McHugh's Sprite, Kumail Nanjiana's Kingo, Brian Tyree Henry's Phastos, Barry Keoghan's Druig, Lauren Ridloff's Makkari, Angelina Jolie's Thena, Don Lee's Gilgamesh, and Salma Hayek's Ajak, were on the recently revealed cast list for Avengers: Doomsday. And now Ridloff has come out and said something herself.

The Direct asked the actress "if Marvel has given you any hints about when we might see [the Eternals] next," and Ridloff answered, "Not likely. I don't know, my magic eight ball is telling me 'Not likely.'"

Not likely.

Her co-stars were slightly more optimistic up until this point.

We've heard conflicting reports about an Eternals sequel over the years, but at this stage, an MCU return for the team of immortal androids is looking less and less likely.

Chloé Zhao's divisive 2021 superhero epic not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it one of the lowest domestic hauls of any McU-set film.

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up was in the early planning stages when Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington (who made his MCU debut as Dane Whitman in the movie) suggested that the project had been scrapped.

This didn't exactly come as a major surprise to anyone, but does it mean we won't be seeing Sersi, Thena, Kingo and the others in...

We've heard conflicting reports about an Eternals sequel over the years, but at this stage, an MCU return for the team of immortal androids is looking less and less likely.

Chloé Zhao's divisive 2021 superhero epic not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it one of the lowest domestic hauls of any McU-set film.

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up was in the early planning stages when Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington (who made his MCU debut as Dane Whitman in the movie) suggested that the project had been scrapped.

This didn't exactly come as a major surprise to anyone, but does it mean we won't be seeing Sersi, Thena, Kingo and the others in...

Captain America: Brave New World Worldwide Box Office: Beats Eternals’ Global Run (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Captain America: Brave New World is slowly achieving new milestones at the worldwide box office. It has crossed the global haul of one of the MCU’s controversial movies, Eternals. The film is controversial because it did not earn as much as other films and was also not met with positive reviews. Anthony Mackie’s film is trying its best not to become one of the five lowest-grossing MCU films.

Eternals was released in 2021 and featured a grand cast of the top Hollywood stars. It featured Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie. The MCU movie featured the immortal beings who came out of hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their ancient counterparts, the Deviants.

Captain America: Brave New Soldier follows in the footsteps of three installments for Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers and four Avengers films when Rogers recruited Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor, The Incredible Hulk and more to combat threats to the world and universe.

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Steve Rogers passed on the torch — in this case his shield with a star in the center and patriotic stripes around the frame — to his righthand man The Falcon, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Wilson, in turn, recruited a new Falcon — Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez). For those wondering what to watch ahead of the release of the latest MCU film, most of the necessary context and what to remember can be found in three main Marvel projects — The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), Eternals (2021) and The Incredible Hulk (2018).

For a recap of what to know ahead of watching Captain America: Brave New World,...

Warning: Spoilers for The Lodge.

Written by Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, and Sergio Casci and directed by Franz and Fiala, The Lodge is a psychological horror film that is unsettling from the moment it begins. The film follows a soon-to-be stepmom, Grace (Riley Keough), as she, her fiancé Richard (Richard Armitage), and his two children, Aiden (Jaeden Martell) and Mia (Lia McHugh), travel to the family’s remote Massachusetts lodge for the Christmas holiday. However, their situation is wrought with plenty of underlying issues no one is properly addressing.

Six months prior, Richard’s estranged wife, Laura (Alicia Silverstone), took her own life after he informed her that he wanted to finalize their divorce so he and Grace could marry. Clearly a case of infidelity, Richard and Grace met while he was conducting research for his book about the extremist cult Grace’s father led when she was a child.

With Christmas just over a week away, it’s time to kick the holiday horror viewing into overdrive. But what if you’re not feeling the merriment or holiday spirit? You wouldn’t be alone.

That’s why this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to feel-bad, bleak holiday horror movies that don’t care at all about warm fuzzy feels or happily ever afters!

These five horror movies capture Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug” sentiments for the holidays, delivering bleak downers and grim explorations of humanity’s dark side instead.

As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.

For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.

A Christmas Tale – Tubi

Before Paco Plaza helmed international horror hits, including the [Rec] franchise and Netflix’s Veronica, he directed an Amblin-like kids story that turns grim with the made-for-tv movie A Christmas Tale, as part of Six Films to Keep You Awake.

Actor Frank Grillo is among a select few who have acted in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe. He played Brock Rumlow/Crossbones in the MCU and will play Rick Flag, Sr. in the Dcu. As such, he has unique insight into what both franchises are like.

In an interview with Cinema Blend, the actor said that Marvel has "been in trouble a little bit because they got, I think, way over their skis, so to speak." He then elaborated that the manner in which James Gunn and Peter Safran are crafting the Dcu "creates a cohesiveness and an understanding of the character" through using the same actors across animated and live-action projects.

Grillo continued: "more importantly, [Gunn] understands how to utilize them in each story. And so there's not an egregious number of people who youre like, Why is he (here)? What's this?...

While speaking to CinePop during D23 Brazil yesterday, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige shared an update on the status of an Eternals follow-up and spoke about the possibility of characters from the Inhumans making their MCU debut.

Eternals not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set film aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M).

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up was in the early planning stages... when Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington (who made his MCU debut as Dane Whitman in the movie) suggested that the project had been scrapped!

Not exactly a surprise, but does that mean we won't be seeing Sersi, Thena, Kingo and the others...

By definition, horror movies are generally rather scary. Many feature frightening creatures, intimidating killers, and high amounts of gore. Some of the best horror movies, however, rely more on disturbing ideas than these gruesome images to unsettle their viewers. These films, often referred to as psychological horror movies, capitalize on the natural fears and paranoia of their audiences to scare them in a way that is bound to resonate far beyond the end of the credits.

Part of what makes psychological horror films so terrifying is how they force the audience to relate to their characters far more effectively than typical slasher or monster movies. As a viewer, seeing a freaky, otherworldly creature is bound to be unnerving, but it is still easy to differentiate yourselves from the characters, as you know these monsters aren't real. However, with psychological horror movies, the mental torment endured by the characters is a...

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Speak No Evil is a psychological horror thriller film written and directed by James Watkins. Based on the 2022 Danish film of the same name written by Mads and Christian Tafdrup, the James McAvoy film follows the story of an American family as their dream holiday at a British family’s idyllic country estate turns into a nightmare because of a psychotic man. Speak No Evil also stars Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Scoot McNairy, Dan Hough, Alix West Lefler, and Motaz Malhees. So, if you loved the thrilling story, immense tension, and compelling characters in Speak No Evil here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Speak No Evil (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Shudder

Speak No Evil is a Danish psychological horror thriller film directed by Christian Tafdrup from a screenplay co-written by Mads and Christian Tafdrup.

The Eternals' future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain. However, that hasn't stopped two of its cast members from having the best time at The Toronto International Film Festival.

Variety, which hosted its annual interview studio at The Toronto International Film Festival, shared a snap of Brian Tyree Henry and Barry Keoghan sharing a warm hug at the event, on X. The pair, who played Phastos and Druig in the ill-fated Marvel film, formed part of a larger line-up of actors and filmmakers whose projects were screened between Sept. 6 and Sept. 8.

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#Eternals co-stars Brian Tyree Henry and Barry Keoghan reunite at the Variety #TIFF Studio. pic.twitter.com/SttDePBubF Variety (@Variety) September 7, 2024

Keoghan attended the event alongside his Bird co-star Nykiya Adams. Per the official synopsis, "the...

Despite the failure of Marvel’s Eternals, the cast members formed a great bond with each other while promoting the film. Angelina Jolie was definitely the star power in the team, and she used her charm to beat her costars in a staring contest.

Credits: The cast of Eternals / Marvel Studios

Everyone knows Jolie can command people’s attention whenever she enters a room, and it’s even more difficult to dare her to a staring contest because no one would win, not even the stunning Salma Hayek, who is also considered one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood alongside Jolie.

Angelina Jolie Easily Beat Eternals Costars In A Staring Challenge

In 2021, Angelina Jolie and the cast of Eternals faced off in an ultimate staring contest. As posted on Marvel Studios’ official YouTube page, the actress sat on a chair while she waited for her costars to enter the room.

One of the McU's coolest and most forgotten about heroes, Shang-Chi, will be returning to the MCU, says Simu Liu. Shang-Chi, the master martial artist, made his MCU debut in the 2021 MCU hit Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Despite good reviews from audiences and critics, the movie's Covid release date severely limited its box office potential. Because the character has yet to appear in any follow-up MCU movie or series, fans assumed that Shang-Chi's spotlight had faded permanently. However, Simu Liu has provided audiences with some great news.

Speaking to The Times of India about his new movie Jackpot (which also features his Shang-Chi co-star Awkafina), Simu Liu confirmed that Shang-Chi 2 is in the works at Marvel Studios. The actor didn't provide any details about the film's potential release date, production timeline, or plot, joking that it's above his pay grade. But Liu's confirmation is...

A sequel to Marvel’s live-action "Eternals" feature, has been nixed by the studio, despite a brilliant concept based on the Jack Kirby-created comic book series, that somehow devolved into a multi-million dollar ‘woke’ feature, that would be banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, because one of the characters is ‘gay’:

"...for millions of years, one hundred 'Eternals' have roamed the Earth, as the secret protectors of humanity.

"Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like 'Deviants'.

"Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares.

“But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they — or anyone — survive their discovery?..."

"Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' introduces an exciting new team of superheroes in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe': ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years.

"Following the events of 'Avengers: Endgame',...

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2021 with his role as Dane Whitman in the feature film Eternals.

In a GQ profile, Harington touched on his time spent in the MCU. He admitted that he didn't jump on that role because he was particularly impressed with the character presented. For Harington, it was simply a matter of accepting anything that Marvel Studios had to offer at that time in his career.

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The actor believes that David Haller still exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

I'm not gonna pretend I took that [role] because it was different and interesting," Harington said. "If Marvel calls, you gotta do it,

If Marvel calls, you gotta do it,

With that noted, Harington still said he likes his Dane Whitman role, confirming he'd be...

MCU sequels used to be a regular occurrence, but Marvel Studios/Disney haven't been as quick to green-light direct follow-ups of late - and with good reason.

Several recent sequels/threequels - including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels - underperformed, and with Eternals not only having the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set movie aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M), a sequel always seemed like a long shot.

Even so, it was difficult to imagine that Kevin Feige would simply decide to forget about these characters, and rumors have persisted that a sequel was in the early planning stages.

We're still not sure how accurate these reports were, but if Eternals 2 ever was in development,...

Deadpool & Wolverine helped the Marvel Cinematic Universe hit the $30 billion mark, while saying goodbye to the 20th Century Fox Marvel universe. The Avengers franchise was the main cause of Marvel's strength, however, as Marvel Studios dominated the box office for 15+ years. Kevin Feige announced the MCU milestone at Marvel Studios' San Diego Comic-Con panel, signaling continued success.

With the help of Deadpool & Wolverine, the Marvel Cinematic Universe just crossed another crucial milestone. While Deadpool 3 is ushering in new franchises, including the upcoming X-Men movie and Fantastic Four, the Avengers franchise is still offering some support at the box office. Collectively, the MCU has dominated the box office for over 15 years, and the overall strength of Marvel Studios has only continued to rise. At the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige offered stunning insight into an excellent piece of financial news for the studio.

The Eternals' future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe just got a little murky. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed that there are currently no plans for a sequel to the 2021 superhero movie.

In an interview with Inverse, Feige revealed that there "are no immediate plans for Eternals 2. There are, and I think youve seen maybe in a trailer weve released recently, an acknowledgment of some of those events. Certain giant things came out of the ocean." The Marvel Studios president is referencing the recent Captain America: Brave New World trailer, which briefly featured shots of a battle over Tiamut Island, the landmass that formed when the Eternals defeated a giant Celestial emerging from the center of the Earth. It is believed that Tiamut Island will be a major plot point in both Brave New World and Thunderbolts*.

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Eternals was a big departure from anything Marvel had done, and this is a franchise which had already introduced a talking raccoon and actual magic. Still, the story of a group of superpowered individuals who had been on earth for 5000 years proved to be divisive, with the film becoming the worst-reviewed project of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It also struggled at the box office, although it should be noted that the film was released during the height of the pandemic. It’s been nearly three years since the release of the film, but there’s still no movement on Eternals 2, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has dropped a disappointing update.

“There are no immediate plans for Eternals 2,” Feige said while speaking with Inverse. “There are, and I think you’ve seen maybe in a trailer we’ve released recently, an acknowledgment of some of those events. Certain...

Marvel Studios still hasn't officially announced a sequel to Eternals, but rumors persist that a second film is in development - though, understandably, it may not be a priority for the studio right now.

MCU sequels are a regular occurrence, of course, but Eternals is the only Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and the divisive superhero epic finished up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million, giving it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set movie aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M).

Even so, the first film left quite a few dangling plot threads that still haven't been addressed, and it's difficult to imagine Kevin Feige would simply decide to forget about these characters.

Now, Alex Perez from My Cosmic Circus is reporting that the Eternals sequel is still in the works, but has been put on the "back burner" for the time being.

Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, has redefined action heroes in Korean cinema with his blend of strength and heart. Lee's international fame soared with a powerful performance in Train to Busan, solidifying his status as a compelling action star. From menacing villains to endearing characters, Lee showcases his range in both K-cinema and Hollywood films, captivating audiences worldwide.

South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, made his Hollywood debut in the McU's Eternals as Gilgamesh, but he has plenty of other great performances, too. Don Lee began his career in America by working as a personal trainer, notably training mixed martial artists, before transitioning into acting. Known for his roles that often blend brute strength with a soft heart, Lee has redefined the archetype of action heroes in Korean cinema. His imposing physique, coupled with his charismatic screen presence, has garnered him a reputation as...

Eternals possess various cosmic powers due to Celestial gifts, enhancing abilities like strength, telepathy, flight, and healing. Ikaris can fly and fire optic blasts; Sersi alters matter; Kingo fires blasts; Gilgamesh is super strong; Phastos invents advanced tech. Thena is skilled in combat; Sprite creates illusions; Makkari is super fast; Druig controls minds; Ajak leads; Dane Whitman wields the Ebony Blade; Eros has controversial mind control powers.

Marvel Studios' Eternals introduced the eponymous superhero team to the MCU, each imbued with remarkable and otherworldly abilities. Directed by Chloé Zhao, Eternals hit theaters in November 2021, bringing some of Marvel Comics' most obscure heroes to the MCU. With an ensemble cast featuring all-star talent including Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Barry Keoghan, Brian Tyree Henry, and Lia McHugh, Eternals explored the history of humanity in the MCU, with the team arriving on Earth around 7000 years ago.

Kumail Nanjiani had to go to therapy after negative reviews of Marvel's 'Eternals' consumed him.Despite having an A-list ensemble cast, including Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, and Kit Harington, the Chloé Zhao film was largely slated by critics - and he didn't take it well at all.Speaking on the 'Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum' podcast, he said: "I had the best time doing that movie, and I realised this is how work should feel like."However, when that movie came out and the reviews weren't good, that was very, very tough for me and I realised that too much of how I'm evaluating what I want to do is based on the result of what other people think of it."Kumail - who played the Eternal Kingo in the superhero film - recalled: "It was really,...

Kumail Nanjiani is recalling the release of Marvel’s Eternals and revealing he had to go to counseling following the negative reviews the Chloé Zhao film received.

“I had the best time doing that movie, and I realized this is how work should feel like,” Nanjiani said during an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast. “However, when that movie came out and the reviews weren’t good, that was very, very tough for me and I realized that too much of how I’m evaluating what I want to do is based on the result of what other people think of it.”

Eternals was released in 2021, and it starred Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, among others. The film currently has a 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

“It was really, really hard...

Kumail Nanjiani is opening up about how the critically panned MCU installment “Eternals” affected his mental health.

The “Big Sick” star revealed that after the Marvel movie bombed in 2021, he sought counseling. The film, directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, currently has a 47 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is one of the worst-reviewed Marvel movies of all-time.

“The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” Nanjiani said during an episode of the “Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum” podcast. “I was reading every review and checking too much.”

Nanjiani continued of the actors’ press tour, “It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie festivals and they sent us on a big global tour to promote the movie right as the embargo lifted. I...

Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani revealed that the negative reviews for ‘Eternals’ took a toll on his mental health. “The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” said Nanjiani, who played Kingo in the 2021 Marvel film during an appearance on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast.

He added: “I was reading every review and checking too much.”

‘Eternals’ hails from Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao and features a star-studded ensemble including Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Barry Keoghan, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie.

The superhero epic is one of Marvel’s worst-reviewed films to date, with a 47 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, reports variety.com.

“It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie...

Kumail Nanjiani revealed during an appearance on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast that the negative reviews for “Eternals” took a toll on his mental health.

“The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” said Nanjiani, who played Kingo in the 2021 Marvel film. “I was reading every review and checking too much.”

“Eternals” hails from Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao and features a star-studded ensemble including Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Barry Keoghan, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie. The superhero epic is one of Marvel’s worst-reviewed films to date, with a 47% on Rotten Tomatoes.

“It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie festivals and they sent us on a big global...

‘Tis the season for children to be on their best behavior, so Santa Claus can properly declare whether they belong to the nice or naughty list. The sixth day of Creepmas spotlights a handful of naughty children in holiday horror movies that deserve a lump of coal in their stockings, at the very least.

These horror movies feature kids so ruthless that they draw audience ire and wishes for Krampus to come take them away. The 12 Days of Creepmas continues on Bloody Disgusting, this time with 6 holiday horror movies that put vicious children at the forefront of the terror.

Keep track of the 12 Days of Creepmas here.

Krampus

When Max’s (Emjay Anthony) dysfunctional family won’t stop fighting and nothing goes as planned, he turns his back on Christmas and accidentally summons Krampus. All hell breaks loose as Krampus and his horde of minions punish Max and his family,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Loki season 2.

Loki's season 2 finale features a centuries-long time skip, allowing the God of Mischief to attempt to stop the explosion of the Temporal Loom. While the time jump in Loki may seem significant, it ultimately has no impact on the wider MCU timeline. The time jump in Eternals, which spans roughly 7000 years, surpasses the time jump in Loki in terms of magnitude and significance.

Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga has explored millennia of the MCU, with Loki season 2's finale spanning several centuries, marking the second-biggest time-jump in the McU's history. Loki season 2, episode 6, "Glorious Purpose," released on November 9, 2023, concluding Tom Hiddleston's journey as the God of Mischief. Hiddleston debuted as Loki in 2011's Thor, and has since portrayed several different variants of the character, and embarked on two redemption arcs, with the most recent seeing him end up as perhaps the...

Upon its debut, ‘Eternals’ signaled a shift in the MCU’s direction. Despite the film facing mixed reviews and box office challenges, it was often praised for its ambition, though criticized for introducing elements that weren’t further explored. While some viewers found it refreshing, blending cosmic and mythological themes, others felt it fell short. Despite the uncertainties, there are rumors from a reliable source, Daniel Richtman, suggesting that an ‘Eternals’ sequel is in the early stages of development.

Rumor: Richard Madden retornará como Ikaris para uma sequência de 'Eternos', que está em desenvolvimento inicial pela Marvel Studios. pic.twitter.com/GEyZEGq2C9

— Taverna Marvel (@TavernaMarvel) November 12, 2023

Gemma Chan takes on the role of Sersi in ‘Eternals,’ portraying an empathetic Eternal deeply connected to humanity and Earth, working as a museum curator and romantically involved with Dane Whitman. Richard Madden embodies Ikaris, a formidable Eternal wielding cosmic energy, entangled in...

Upon its release, ‘Eternals’ marked the change of direction in the MCU, and despite the movie receiving mixed reviews and bombing at the box office, it was often described as ambitious and sometimes incoherent due to many elements introduced, which were subsequently never used again.

Some viewers considered the movie a breath of fresh air and appreciated the themes that mixed cosmic themes with mythologies, but some felt that the movie didn’t quite hit the mark. Still, it seems that ‘Eternals’ was ambitious enough to warrant itself a sequel. Nothing has been confirmed so far, but a source of reliable scoops and leaks, Daniel Richtman, claimed that the sequel to the movie is in early development.

Rumor: Richard Madden retornará como Ikaris para uma sequência de 'Eternos', que está em desenvolvimento inicial pela Marvel Studios. pic.twitter.com/GEyZEGq2C9

— Taverna Marvel (@TavernaMarvel) November 12, 2023

In ‘Eternals,’ Gemma Chan portrays Sersi,...

Kevin Feige hints at the return of Harry Styles to the MCU as Starfox/Eros, with both sides waiting for the right time. Feige discusses the possibility of Eros and Pip appearing again, suggesting they could introduce other supernatural characters like Ghost Rider. Patton Oswalt has not heard any news about a Pip and Eros return, but expresses excitement and willingness to join forces with Styles for a potential Eros and Pip movie.

Marvel's Kevin Feige recently teased the return of Harry Styles to the MCU following his post-credits cameo appearance as Starfox/Eros in Eternals. Marvel fans got an unexpected surprise back in 2021 when Styles made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a post-credits cameo as Eros, aka Starfox. Since then, there has been very little info about the future of the Eternals franchise, and whether or not Styles' character will make any more appearances. However,...

The following contains spoilers from Loki Season 2, Episode 2, "Breaking Brad," now streaming on Disney+.

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, who kept their eyes peeled for Easter eggs in Loki Season 2, might have spotted a callback to 2021's Eternals in the second episode of the Disney+ series.

X user @MaximilanMarvel shared a screenshot from Season 2, Episode 2, "Breaking Bad," showing Morbius (Owen Wilson) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) walking through London’s West End in 1977 to confront Hunter X-5. On the right side of the image, fans will notice a movie poster for Son of Sarosh, starring The Great Kingo. In Marvel Studios' Eternals, Kumail Nunjiani's Kingo became a Bollywood movie star after the title team split up. The nod to Kingo's past in "Breaking Bad" further ties Eternals into the wider MCU as fans patiently wait for word on a sequel to the 2021 film.

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Many characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have had their powers weakened over time, whether through transformations, injuries, or the loss of abilities. Notable characters like Sprite, Star-Lord, and War Machine have experienced significant power changes, with some being transformed into humans or losing their abilities altogether. Even powerful heroes like Thanos, Vision, and Captain Marvel have faced depowering from events such as injuries, loss of stones, or the exploration of their human flaws, making them more relatable but potentially weaker.

Several characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been made weaker over the course of Marvel Studios' franchise. Since the MCU started with 2008's Iron Man, Marvel Studios has introduced dozens of complex, interesting, and powerful characters into live-action, each of them adapted from the pages of the Marvel Comics source material. Often, however, characters' powers in Marvel Comics don't always translate properly into live-action, so several of the...

Complete and utter isolation can break the strongest of human minds, especially when coupled with the feeling of being boxed in without the choice to freely leave. One does not have to be secluded on their own to experience debilitating cabin fever, as the presence of others can breed feelings of paranoia and distrust, making the phenomenon highly contagious. At first, this appears to be the crux of "The Lodge," in which Grace (Riley Keough) and two children find themselves trapped in a wintry cabin in the middle of nowhere, with every basic necessity inexplicably vanishing into thin air. As they experience strange and unsettling events over time, psychosis sets in, intensifying the sense of derealization that permeates throughout the film. Just when things teeter over the edge, unsavory revelations undercut the very sense of reality (or unreality) that the film builds itself on.

In simple terms, the events of...

Jackrabbit Media is presenting the supernatural horror film Baby Blue to potential international distributors at the European Film Market. Directed by Adam Mason, the movie is already set to receive a North American release from XYZ Film sometime this spring.

Mason wrote the screenplay with Simon Boyes, crafting the story of a group of teens who stumble across the story of the dead serial killer Baby Blue. When they turn him into the subject of a podcast they soon learn that his murder spree never ended and they are being targeted from beyond the grave.

Filmed in Los Angeles and produced by Microdose Entertainment, Baby Blue stars Dylan Sprayberry (Sick), Lia McHugh (Eternals), Michole Briana White (Malignant), Ally Ioannides (Synchronic), Cyrus Arnold (Mr. Harrigan’s Phone), Aramis Knight (Ms. Marvel), Oliver Cooper (Project X), Khylin Rhambo (47 Meters Down: Uncaged), Anthony Turpel (Play Dead), Sal Lopez (Return of the Living Dead III...

Jackrabbit Media will begin sales talks at EFM this week on supernatural horror Baby Blue, ScreenDaily reports this morning. Additionally, the website reports that Baby Blue will get its North American release via XYZ Films this coming Spring.

In the film from Microdose Entertainment and director Adam Mason, “A group of teens stumble across the story of the dead serial killer Baby Blue. When they turn him into the subject of a podcast they soon learn that his murder spree never ended and they are being targeted from beyond the grave.”

Simon Boyes (Songbird, Hangman) wrote the script for Baby Blue, which was Executive Produced by Johannes Roberts, who horror fans know as the director of 47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, and even The Strangers: Prey at Night.

The film stars Aramis Knight (“Ms. Marvel”), Ally Ioannides (Synchronic), Cyrus Arnold (Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, Zoolander 2), Lia Mchugh...

Kingo has already been teased to have a villainous future in the MCU after his previous appearance in Eternals. Chloé Zhao's 2021 Marvel Studios entry, Eternals, introduced ten new superheroes into the MCU in the form of the immortal Eternals, beings created by the Celestials, imbued with god-like powers. The Eternals are tasked to watch over humanity and allow their population to grow so that the emergence of the Celestial Tiamut can begin. While most of Eternals was focused on Sersi (Gemma Chan) and her relationship with fellow Eternal Ikaris (Richard Madden), the other team members also got a healthy amount of development, including Kumail Nanjiani's Bollywood star, Kingo.

Hot on the heels of his new Disney+ series, Welcome to Chippendales, in which he portrays entrepreneur and founder of Chippendales, Somen "Steve" Banerjee, The Big Sick star Nanjiani spoke to Esquire about his rise to stardom and role in Marvel Studios' Eternals.

MCU Phase 4 subtly dropped a nuclear bomb into the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it introduced the Ebony Blade, Eternals' post-credits mystery McGuffin for the future of Kit Harington's Dane Whitman. The MCU Phase 4 introduced the Eternals, who not only changed the history of the MCU, but also came with Kit Harington's Dane Whitman — a potential new MCU Avenger. The Eternals team is formed by Sersi (Gemma Chan), Ikaris (Richard Madden), Sprite (Lia McHugh), Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani), Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), Makkari (Lauren Ridloff), Druig (Barry Keoghan), Gilgamesh (Don Lee), Thena (Angelina Jolie), and Ajak (Salma Hayek), but the story mostly focused on Sersi and her relationship with Ikaris. Sersi is the most empathetic of Marvel's Eternals team, and at the beginning of the movie, she was in a relationship with history professor Dane Whitman.

Kit Harington's Dane Whitman — Marvel Comics' Black Knight — didn’t have much time on screen,...

Kumail Nanjiani is talking about the potential sequel to Eternals, the Marvel film directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao.

During an appearance in a podcast, Nanjiani was asked about the superhero movie after his co-star Patton Oswalt hinted that a sequel was in the works.

“I have no idea,” Nanjiani said on the Bingeworthy podcast by The Playlist. “I don’t think Patton was right. I think that there was a hoax website – one of those where it’s like one letter off from the real one. They tweeted it, and it spread around and I think that’s what Patton saw. I honestly don’t know anything. I would love for Kingo to come back. I love playing that character. That one’s very fun to play, you’re just in a good mood. You do finger guns, you’re like a movie star – what’s not to love?...

Eternals star, Kumail Nanjiani, recently admitted that he wants a Kingo and Ms. Marvel team up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Chloé Zhao, the superhero ensemble film featured an all-star cast as immortal protectors of Earth. Joining Nanjiani, who portrayed the hero-turned-Bollywood star, Kingo, the film saw Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff, as Makkari, Barry Keoghan as Druig, Don Lee as Gilgamesh, Salma Hayek as Ajak, and Angelina Jolie as Thena.

Unfortunately, Eternals' A-list cast could not save it from middling reviews from both critics and audiences alike. With a rating of 47 percent on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, the film is rated the lowest out of any MCU film in its history. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Ms. Marvel Disney+ television series garnered a record 97 percent Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani addresses the unclear future of his fan-favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe character, Kingo. Released last year, Eternals saw Chloé Zhao make her MCU directorial debut and introduced audiences to the titular race of immortal beings who serve as protectors of planet Earth. The film's all-star cast included Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Don Lee, Barry Keoghan, Salma Hayek, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Lia McHugh and Nanjiani join the Marvel ranks as the Eternals, with this new line-up of heroes having opened up an exciting new future for the MCU.

While the story of Eternals takes place across 7,000 years, the film focuses mainly on the modern day, whereby the heroes have disbanded and are now living "normal human" lives on Earth. Nanjiani stars as Kingo, a charismatic Bollywood star who is never without his trusted valet, Karun. Kingo's involvement with the dramatic events of Eternals saw...

Whatever your experience was of director Chloé Zhao's superhero epic "Eternals" when it was released in theaters late last year, if you're a die hard Marvel Studios fan, you certainly owe it to yourself to give it another spin on home video. With the film now available on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Marvel's wildest, most sprawling epics yet. 

As a reminder of how great the film's cast is, we got a chance to have an exclusive chat with actress Lia McHugh about her mischievous character, Sprite. McHugh...

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In celebration of "Eternals" arriving on Disney+ for the viewing pleasure of those who skipped the movie in theaters, Marvel is giving us the goodies. Yesterday, this came in the form of a dance-centric blooper reel. Today, it's a world-shattering deleted scene. You wouldn't expect many revelations to come from a cut clip that's literally titled "Small Talk," but prepare to be surprised. 

This two-minute conversation lets us in on a very crucial secret ... "Eternals" could've had even more Kit Harrington than we thought! Oh, and something about dinosaurs, but we'll get to that...

The scene sees Lia McHugh's Sprite and Harrington's Dane Whitman strolling...

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“We have loved these people since the day we arrived. When you love something, you protect it.”

Introducing an Exciting All-New Team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios’ Eternals Defends Humanity on Digital January 12 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD February 15

Marvel Studios’ Eternals debuts on all major digital platforms January 12 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 15. Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel.

Marvel Studios’ Eternals follows a group of ancient heroes from beyond the stars who had protected Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again.

The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee,...

Disney/Marvel’s Eternals is landing on Disney+ 69 days after its Nov. 5 theatrical release that date being January 12, 2022.

That window is a notable size considering Disney’s experiment to crush theatrical down to a day-and-date model with Disney+ during the pandemic. Previously, Disney/Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings had a 71-day window before landing on Disney+. Disney previously rubbed Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson the wrong way in the aftermath of that film’s short-change at the B.O. given its simultaneous availability on Disney+; the actress suing the studio and ultimately reaching an amicable settlement.

The movie, directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, was part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s further extension of its latest phase multiverse plot, however, in its Byzantine plotting fell short to wow fans who gave it the worst CinemaScore for a Disney/MCU title that being a B.