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From glossy blockbusters to cult-classic comedies and fresh originals, viewers flocked to a wide mix of titles on Paramount+ this week. Below is a simple countdown of what people pressed play on the most, based strictly on the list you provided.

Each entry includes clear, useful details—plot foundations, key cast and crew, and notable production context—so you can quickly decide what to watch next. Titles are shown with their release years in the headings only, and every title mention appears in single quotes throughout.

10. ‘Extract’ (2009) Miramax

Joel Reynolds, owner of a flavor-extract factory, fumbles his way through a cascade of workplace mishaps and home-life schemes after a freak...

Paramount+ viewers leaned into a mix of fresh premieres, franchise favorites, and off-beat comedies this week. From a brand-new music documentary to action standouts and cult parody hits, the lineup spans new releases alongside titles people love to revisit.

Below, you’ll find concise rundowns for each pick—who made it, who’s in it, and what it’s about—so you can quickly decide what to press play on tonight. Entries are presented as a countdown from 10 to 1, following the order of the list provided.

10. ‘Extract’ (2009) Miramax

Written and directed by Mike Judge, this workplace comedy stars Jason Bateman as Joel, the harried owner of a flavor-extract plant whose...

In 2019, Mahershala Ali was announced as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Blade. Unfortunately, six years later, Ali's solo Blade movie remains stuck in development hell, even as Wesley Snipes' turn as the titular Daywalker finds new success on streaming.

According to FlixPatrol, all three installments in Snipes' Blade trilogy are currently in Paramount's Top 10 Movies chart in the United States. The original from 1998 is the highest on the chart, coming in at No. 2, just under the new Paramount+ documentary Stans, which is sitting comfortably in the top spot. Blade II is right behind Blade in the No. 3 spot, while Blade: Trinity is sitting dangerously close to falling out of the...

September is upon us, and you know what that means in the streaming world: it’s Spooky Season! Contrary to conventional wisdom, September actually has the highest viewership of Halloween-tinged movies of the year as folks get ready for the fall holiday and manifest those vibes with scented candles and pumpkin spiced lattes. To that end, this month’s curated list of the best new movies streaming — on everything from Netflix to Prime Video to Hulu to HBO Max to Disney+ and beyond — includes a bevy of horror and Halloween-type films.

Below we’ve run down the top new movies streaming now.

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Three more actors are heading to Cape Fear. The recurring ensemble for Apple TV+'s small screen reboot of Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated 1991 neo-noir psychological thriller has just expanded yet again.

According to Variety, Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Ted Levine (Heat), and Margarita Levieva (Daredevil: Born Again) have joined the recurring cast of Cape Fear in undisclosed roles, although the latter is replacing the previously cast Clara Wong. The trio joins an ensemble that includes Patrick Wilson, Cch Pounder, Anna Baryshnikov, Jamie Hector, Lily Collias, Joe Anders, and Malia Pyles, with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem in the lead roles of Amanda Bowden and Max Cady, respectively. Adams and Bardem are also attached as executive producers,...

When Neon unleashes Beyond Fest in Los Angeles in the coming months, celebrating horror and science-fiction cinematic excellence will present a special event highlighting the enigmatic career and genius of one of the world’s greatest filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro! Titled Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro, the event presents fans with a 12-feature retrospective of 30 years of unparalleled fantastical artistry.

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro joins in person for a sweeping retrospective spanning three decades of dreams and demons, including new restorations, special Director’s Cuts, and rare 35mm screenings!

“Guillermo del Toro’s films have inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike in a...

For decades, Guillermo del Toro has dazzled viewers with visionary dreamscapes and cinematic nightmares that linger long after the end credits have rolled, showing that movie magic can truly be captured on screen through hard work, creative collaborations, and an infectious passion for the craft of filmmaking.

With the release of his latest film, Frankenstein, lurking right around the corner, Beyond Fest and American Cinematheque have teamed up to celebrate Guillermo del Toro like never before with Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro, a 12-feature retrospective celebration of Del Toro's eclectic filmography, from his early films Cronos and The Devil's Backbone to his more recent features...

Guillermo del Toro has enjoyed a storied and illustrious career to date, and he’s showing absolutely no signs of slowing down at this juncture. His passion for cinema is absolutely infectious, and his knowledge is unmatched.

In celebration of the beloved creator’s iconic filmography, the fine folks at Beyond Fest (in partnership with the American Cinematheque) are programming an epic retrospective screening series featuring a number of films helmed by the decorated director.

The organizers have dubbed the event ‘Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro.’ The retrospective will consist of 12 films, and it will be presented in four core programming blocks with two one-off screenings. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention, the auteur filmmaker is on deck to make an appearance at each of the four programming blocks!

The first programming segment is called ‘In the Mood for Love’ and will feature Crimson Peak,...

While we wait for the fine folks at Beyond Fest to reveal this year's lineup the really big news today is that the festival will be hosting a 12-feature retrospective program of the films of Guillermo del Toro, Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro.   The program includes both of his Hellboy movies, Pan's Labyrinth, The Devil's Backbone, Cronos, Crimson Peak, Nightmare Alley, Blade II, The Shape of Water, Pacific Rim and his version of Pinnochio. That is an incredible program from front to back, which makes this an umissable event.    Tickets go on sale tomorrow - the link will be found at beyondfest.com and americancinematheque.

Beyond Fest, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, has announced this morning a massive 12-feature retrospective series celebrating the career of Guillermo del Toro:

Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro.

The retrospective includes everything from del Toro’s feature debut, 4K Restoration (Theatrical Premiere) of Cronos, through to his most recent descent into madness, Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light. In addition to new restorations, the programming series also features special 35mm screenings and director’s cuts.

“Guillermo del Toro’s films have inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike in a way unlike any other artist we’ve experienced,” said Evrim Ersoy, Head of Programming at Beyond Fest.

In the world of cinematic monsters, few modern directors stand out quite like Guillermo del Toro. With numerous beloved creations under his belt, the filmmaker has used his career not only to entertain, but to inspire, educate, and better the world around him. And soon, he’ll have his time in the spotlight thanks to Beyond Fest, which announced today the arrival of a very special 12-film presentation that will celebrate the many works of del Toro. Titled Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro, the retrospective will dig into the helmer’s more than three decades in the industry, unveiling the driving forces behind the man who brings monsters to life.

Guillermo del Toro is getting the Beyond Fest treatment.

The filmmaker, who is coming off the Venice Film Festival premiere of his latest monster fantasy, Frankenstein, will be getting a 12-movie retrospective from the biggest genre film festival in the country that will showcase his three decades of bringing fantasy, dreams and nightmares to the screen.

In partnership with American Cinematheque, Beyond Fest is putting on Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro, featuring new restorations, special director’s cuts and rare 35mm screenings of del Toro’s oeuvre, taking audiences from his debut with Cronos to his most recent, Nightmare Alley. This year’s festival runs Sept. 23 to Oct. 8.

“Guillermo del Toro’s films have inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike in a way unlike any other artist we’ve experienced,” said Beyond Fest head of programming Evrim Ersoy in a statement. “To welcome him...

The talent isn’t just on screen in writer/director Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger; it’s just as stacked behind the camera. That even extends to the gore, with legendary Tippett Studio handling some of the film’s bloodiest and most outrageous VFX moments.

Tippett Studio, founded by Academy Award-winning VFX artist and stop-motion animator Phil Tippett, is no stranger to gore. The studio has covered extensive ground in the genre space since its launch in 1984, including horror movies like Alien: Romulus, Blade 2, and Piranha 3D. The Toxic Avenger not only fit right in the studio’s wheelhouse, but the project also provided the team with new...

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein tells the tale of misguided genius, as the titular doctor creates misshapen life through an experiment. But it results in the downfall of both the doctor and his creature.

Despite apparent similarities to the development and potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence, the director insists that this is not the film's intended message.

"It's not intended as a metaphor for that," del Toro said during a press conference for the film at the Venice Film Festival via Variety. "We live in a time of terror and intimidation, certainly. And the seminal question in the novel is, 'What is it to be human? What makes us human?...

The new Netflix monster movie from Guillermo del Toro is performing well on Rotten Tomatoes. Del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker who is best known for bringing dark fantasies to the screen in titles such as his Spanish-language movies The Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth and the 2004 comic book adaptation Hellboy.

Guillermo del Toro movies have collectively grossed more than $1.2 billion worldwide, but they have also garnered a great deal of critical respect. In fact, his 2017 movie The Shape of Water won Best Picture in a competitive category that also included Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird, Get Out, Dunkirk, Phantom Thread, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is easily one of the most anticipated films of the year. But for Del Toro, it’s also the culmination of decades of dreaming. The Oscar-winning genre auteur has waited years to make his dream project, and now it’s finally coming this fall.

Del Toro’s waited so long to make Frankenstein, in fact, that he says you can see the echoes of it in all of his early films. In a new interview, he noted that you can go all the way back to his very first feature and see the story’s “DNA.”

“It’s a movie I wanted to make before I even had a camera,” Del Toro told Variety. “There’s the DNA of Frankenstein on Cronos, on Blade II, on Hellboy. And we were developing it at Universal before they passed. I pitched it everywhere. It’s been my Mount Everest to climb.

It took more than 20 years, $120 million and many pounds of prosthetics and makeup to allow Guillermo del Toro to bring his vision of “Frankenstein” to life.

The hero’s journey that del Toro traveled with one of filmdom’s foundational creatures is the subject of this week’s Variety cover story. “Frankenstein” stars Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac detail the difficult shoot that required long days in Scotland and Toronto. Brent Lang, Variety‘s executive editor, and Ramin Setoodeh, Variety‘s co-Editor in Chief, teamed up to tell the backstory of the latest iteration of Mary Shelley’s enduring yarn. Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” premieres Aug. 30 at the Venice Film Festival, which aims to position the creature feature as an Oscar contender.

“What stands out to me the most is how much of a passion project this truly is,” Lang says. “This is something [del Toro’s] been thinking about making since he...

Over the years, there has been some impressive and diverse talent showcased internationally for the sake of good storytelling in cinema. Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa made the film ‘The Seven Samurai,’ which inspired an American film director to make ‘The Magnificent Seven.’ African-American film director Spike Lee has received mainstream recognition for his films, such as ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ ‘Malcolm X,’ and Oscar-winning hit ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ which reminds his audiences of the history and modern-day struggles of the average African-American. In 2019, there was even recognition of the South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, who wrote and directed the four-time Academy Award-winning film ‘Parasite,’ a dark comedy thriller drama that tells a story about a poor South Korean family who takes advantage of a wealthy family. Amidst this international talent, three Mexican filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro González Iñárritu, have earned the nickname the ‘Three Amigos’ for their groundbreaking contributions to cinema.

Not long after Blade’s future in the MCU got a grim update when it was revealed the Daywalker was now on the back burner, the original Marvel vampire is finally coming back to streaming. Paramount+ has announced that all three of Wesley Snipes’ Blade movies, starting with Blade (1998) and even including Blade II (2002) and Blade: Trinity (2004) will begin streaming on the platform on September 1. All three films were written by David S. Goyer, who also stepped behind the camera to direct Blade: Trinity after Stephen Norrington helmed the first Blade movie and Guillermo del Toro directed Blade II. In addition to Wesley Snipes, the Blade movies also star Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, with various stars like Stephen Dorff, Norman Reedus, and Ryan Reynolds joining the franchise in later installments.

Since Kevin Feige took to the stage at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 to officially announce Mahershala Ali as the next...

David S. Goyer is more than willing to return to Blade if Marvel ever requires his assistance. The filmmaker recently offered an update on the long-gestating project.

Speaking to ComicBook, Goyer said he would be happy to revisit Blade if he was asked. "I've had a lot of people and journalists ask, 'Why don't you go in there and help them with it?' Prior to that happening, I hadn't really considered it. But I had my agent call Marvel about six months ago to say, 'Do you guys need any help with it?' And they said, 'No, we're good. We're on the right path now.' I wouldn't say no to it. It would be interesting to revisit it decades afterwards."

Goyer also addressed some of the difficulties the company has faced adapting the character. "I have been puzzled why they are having so much trouble because they already had Mahershala Ali.

Wesley Snipes was already a rising star in Hollywood, known for his roles in dramas and action films. He had worked with acclaimed directors and was building a reputation as a serious actor. His career seemed to be on a clear path toward dramatic roles and major awards.

However, a unique opportunity came his way that would challenge this trajectory. It was a comic book adaptation, a genre that, at the time, did not have the prestige it does today. His team was firmly against it, viewing the role as a step down for an actor of his caliber.

The film was 1998’s “Blade,” and the role was the half-human, half-vampire hero himself. Snipes’ representatives were concerned it would hurt his image. “Most of the representation I had at the time were very against me doing the Blade role,” Snipes recalled.

“They considered me a classical actor, a professional trained...

Mahershala Ali suspiciously evaded a question about the McU's Bladereboot in a recent interview with his Jurassic World Rebirth co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey. The ill-fated project has been in limbo for six years, having faced numerous setbacks on its way to the big screen, including director changes, creative turmoil, script issues, and more — eventually leading Marvel to remove it from its release calendar. Fans are now wondering if the feature comic book adaptation will ever see the light of day (along with its daywalkers).

The trio recently sat down with Vogue to answer a series of rapid-fire questions, which proved to be enlightening as Ali shared details of his rosehip oil skincare routine, his irrational fear of mice, and his first ever television role. However, there was one subject that the two-time Academy Award winner wanted to keep schtum on: the MCU. Reading from a card, Bailey asked...

It's been six years since Mahershala Ali walked out on stage at Comic-Con in San Diego wearing a Blade hat. In front of thousands of rabid fans in Hall H, the Oscar winner revealed that he'd been cast as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Daywalker.

Since then, the movie has been through multiple creative teams and has even lost some cast members. Sets were built at one stage (including for an elaborate action sequence atop a train), but Blade hasn't come anywhere close to becoming a reality. And honestly, it feels like it might never happen.

Talking to Variety, Batman Begins writer David S. Goyer revealed that he offered to help Marvel Studios. Why? Goyer wrote Blade and Blade II, and ultimately directed the critically panned Blade: Trinity. Those first two instalments remain beloved among comic book fans, though.

"It’s so funny, about eight months ago — when, not the latest hiccup hit,...

It's hard to think of another Marvel Studios project that has struggled as much behind the scenes as the upcoming Blade film. First announced alongside several post-Endgame projects in July 2019, Blade has since had a revolving door of writers and directors, each leaving the project due to one creative difference or another. Filmmakers like Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange would come and go, with the release and production start dates changing in perpetuity. As of March 2025, development on the film has been paused, with no further updates regarding when it can be expected. Its place in the MCU timeline is now in jeopardy, especially as the event films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars get closer with each passing day.

Now, screenwriter David S. Goyer has offered his two cents on the matter while speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Goyer is perhaps best known for...

David S. Goyer wrote Blade and Blade II, two comic book movies widely considered among the genre's best. He later wrote and directed the disappointing Blade: Trinity, and moved on from that with The Dark Knight Trilogy and, eventually, Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. 

Wesley Snipes played Blade in Goyer's movies, while Mahershala Ali was announced as the McU's new Daywalker at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. However, the pandemic massively delayed Marvel Studios' plans for the movie, as did 2023's Hollywood strikes.

The Blade reboot has lost a seemingly endless list of writers and directors. It's also been undated for a while now, making claims that it's on "indefinite hold" not in the least bit surprising. 

Talking to Josh Horowitz for Batman Begins' 20th anniversary, Goyer addressed fans who believe he's the right person to make Marvel Studios' Blade a reality. 

"I'm pretty much still not in a comic book place.

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein continues a rating trend for the iconic monster story. The upcoming Netflix movie, which premieres in November, is an adaptation of the classic 1818 horror novel of the same name by Mary Shelley. The upcoming Frankenstein features a star-studded cast that includes Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Charles Dance, Christian Convery, Ralph Ineson, and Christoph Waltz. It marks del Toro's first reimagining of an iconic Universal monster since his Oscar-winning 2017 movie The Shape of Water drew inspiration from 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Per FilmRatings.com, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein has been given an MPA rating of R, which continues a modern trend of adaptations of the original Mary Shelley novel becoming more graphic, violent, and adult in the modern age. The majority of the best-known early adaptations or continuations of the literary classic are either rated PG, PG-13, or Approved (during the pre-mpa...

If you’re counting down the days until Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein hits streaming giant Netflix, then you’re not alone. Many fans are excited about what he does with the classic story. However, before that, it’s a great time to look back at some of his best projects. Famously known for his work across genres like fantasy and horror, and for bringing stunning visuals to life, he’s among the most imaginative filmmakers of our time.

Whether it’s a dark fantasy take or a monster-filled adventure, every movie of his details his love for storytelling. So, if you’re new to his work or want to enjoy his greatest hits again, we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 of Guillermo del Toro’s best movies you should watch before Frankenstein.

12. Mimic (1997) Mira Sorvino in a still from Mimic | Credits: Miramax Films

Mimic may not be Guillermo...

A remake of the 1966 science fiction adventure film Fantastic Voyage has been making its way through development hell for decades now, and for most of that time it has had James Cameron attached as a producer. At one time, Cameron was working with Roland Emmerich to develop the project, and at another time he had chosen Shawn Levy to direct the film. Along the way, David S. Goyer was hired to write the screenplay – and for one stretch of time, Goyer and Cameron were working with director Guillermo del Toro to get the new Fantastic Voyage into production. The project has never gotten that far, though. Cameron was talking about the project as recently as last year, but it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Now, Goyer has said that he would like to get it back on track with del Toro back at the helm.

Del Toro signed...

In the past, comic books and superhero movies lacked diversity, but times have changed for the better. Now, there’s more diversity in this beloved genre of fiction.

That’s why fans have gathered vote for the top 10 superhero movies that highlight black superheroes. Some results may surprise you, while others were expected.

10. ‘X-Men’ (2000) 20th Century Fox

‘X-Men’ does not center exclusively on a black superhero, but it prominently features Storm, portrayed by Halle Berry. This was a significant moment as Storm is one of the most powerful and prominent black superheroes in the Marvel Universe. She has since become a central figure in the X-Men series, known for her ability to control the weather.

9. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014) Marvel Studios

‘The Winter Soldier’ doesn’t solely focus on a black superhero, but it did introduce Sam Wilson as Falcon to the MCU. This was a pivotal moment because,...

A collaborator of Guillermo del Toro hopes to remake an Oscar-winning sci-fi movie originally released in 1966. Del Toro, known for bringing chilling creatures and other fantasy elements to life, has garnered mainstream recognition and a loyal following from the Hellboy and Pacific Rim franchises. However, he has also created many celebrated and award-winning films, including the dark fairytale-like Pan's Labyrinth and his fantastical romance and Best Picture winner The Shape of Water.

Throughout his career, del Toro has worked alongside frequent collaborators, including some who have voiced characters for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and who will appear in his upcoming Frankenstein adaptation. Behind the camera, he has continued partnering with other Hollywood creatives, notably David S. Goyer, who wrote and executive-produced Blade II. Since then, Goyer and del Toro have produced the folk horror movie Antlers and Goyer served as a writer for an installment of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.

Netflix has shared a new update on the upcoming Frankenstein film from revered filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water). The update comes straight from this year's big Tudum event hosted by Netflix.

Based on the original story by Mary Shelley, the new Frankenstein is written and directed by del Toro. It is set during the 19th century with Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight) playing Dr. Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi (Euphoria) also stars as Frankenstein's Monster. While this is a story that has had countless adaptations in years past, many fans are looking forward to seeing what del Toro can do differently with the iconic horror tale. The new update from Tudum will also help further give fans a clue about what's in store.

"Toro is a real-life genius, and I am immensely grateful to be in the film," Elordi said was quoted as saying, though he was not...

Vampires are quite the trend right now, aren’t they?

In pop culture, they’ve crept everywhere. So much so that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All the more reason for a film centered around Blade to seize the moment while expanding on Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lore.

As fans are aware, a future Blade film has been cast into development hell. Even Marvel Studios has poked fun at this, with Wesley Snipes’s version of the Daywalker casting shade in 2024’s Deadpool and Wolverine. “There’s only ever gonna be one Blade.”

"Blade II" Premiere | Steve Granitz/GettyImages

On the surface, the premise of a Blade film seems simple. It doesn’t need to tie too deeply into the MCU. All Blade needs to do is violently vanquish the vivacious, vampiric villains of the eve. What’s the hold-up? Are the Marvel and Disney executives trying to ice skate uphill?...

Superhero movies have surged in popularity over the past decades, with the MCU standing as one of the largest and most lucrative cinematic universes today. While many modern superhero films lean towards PG-13 ratings with action-packed thrills and intrigue, some embrace elements of horror and gore.

Fans on Ranker recently cast over 20K votes to determine their top superhero movie of all time, yielding results that may catch you off guard.

10. ‘Unbreakable’ (2000)

M. Night Shyamalan isn’t known for making superhero films, so when he released ‘Unbreakable,’ it was a surprising departure. Even more surprising was its quality, leading to a trilogy of unconventional superhero movies. The film eschews conventional horror, focusing instead on psychological depth.

9. ‘Glass’

‘Glass’ marks the unexpected third installment in Shyamalan’s franchise, which he never originally intended to expand into a trilogy. Similar to its predecessors, ‘Glass’ is often categorized as a horror movie, focusing...

Comics, for decades, have been an integral mainstay of popular literature. Though often undermined and unappreciated by many, superheroes and many others have touched the lives of millions through the pages of their colourful worlds. It’s been a long, strange journey for the comic book genre, and its path to cinematic success was equally challenging. We’ve seen Richard Donner’s “Superman” prove to the world in 1978 that there was, indeed, an audience for live-action superhero flicks, and then Tim Burton would reassure that notion again in 1989, with his groundbreaking blockbuster “Batman”. Then, of course, any ounce of progress that comics had made in the film industry was utterly destroyed and denounced upon release of the 1997 abomination that is “Batman and Robin”.

With help from “Blade” and “X-Men”, followed by Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” in 2002 and Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” in 2005, comic books had reclaimed their spot amongst...

One more member of the Scream family is set to make their return for the seventh installment in the slasher franchise. With universe creator, Kevin Williamson, standing at the helm, another behind-the-scenes face from early on in the beloved film series will be lending his unique vision to the production, with composer Marco Beltrami officially confirming his return. The musician provided the score behind the first four films of the franchise before the directorial reins were taken over by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin during the fifth and sixth titles. Now, audiences can expect to hear many of the same themes that helped to set the tone during the first four Wes Craven-directed features. Taking to Instagram to confirm the news, Beltrami responded to a comment on a post from 2023, telling one follower “don’t worry, I am” when he was asked to return to his position for Scream...

It’s quite surprising to me how far our society has come in the past few years. We’ve seen studios and the MPAA show filmmakers much more latitude than ever before. Case in point: Saltburn. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve seen much edgier exchanges than anything that transpires in Saltburn in indie pictures. However, I think Academy award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell moved the needle on what a filmmaker can get away with in mainstream cinema with Saltburn. I won’t go too in-depth on what makes the flick controversial to some. I’ll let you experience it for yourself as it’s probably better that way. However, before you take in the flick, you’ll want to check out auteur filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s endorsement.

The Blade 2 director is a big fan of Saltburn. He previously tweeted his thoughts on the picture, saying: “Saltburn (’23) Was...

John Wick star and action icon Donnie Yen will both direct and star in the highly anticipated Caine spin-off, it has been confirmed. Arriving to tease action fans of the explosive, fist-throwing delights to come, Yen's latest action thriller, 2024's The Prosecutor, is now all set to land in homes in the United States. The Prosecutor finds the martial arts actor delivering justice both in and out of the courtroom, with the action outing following Yen as the titular prosecutor who, after having his faith in the system shaken, sets out on a brutal quest to save a wrongly accused defendant.

According to a report by Blu-ray.com, The Prosecutor is now all set to land on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in the U.S. next month on May 27, 2025. Meaning that action and Donnie Yen fans can soon watch the movie, which now boasts a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Action fans rejoice! The John Wick spin-off led by Chapter 4 star and martial arts icon Donnie Yen is finally happening, with the actor all set to return to both star and direct the project. The spin-off was announced at the ongoing CinemaCon event, with Yen making a comeback as Caine, the blind High Table assassin and old friend of Wick who stole the show back in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4.

The Caine spin-off is something that both fans, and Donnie Yen, have wanted to see ever since the character made his debut. While some details are still being kept under wraps, the movie will pick up following the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, which saw Caine freed from his obligations to the High Table and returning to Paris to reunite with his estranged daughter...before being approached by a vengeful Akira (Rina Sawayama).

Now set to be written by Mattson Tomlin,...

Donnie Yen is returning to the world of “John Wick,” this time with some additional responsibilities.

The martial arts legend will star as Caine, the blind assassin from “John Wick: Chapter 4,” in a new spinoff film for Lionsgate. Yen will also direct the movie, which will begin production in Hong Kong later this year. The announcement was made as part of Lionsgate’s CinemaCon presentation.

Like all other installments in the ever-growing “John Wick” franchise, the Caine movie will be produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee through their Thunder Road banner and by series director Chad Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production company. Yen will also serve as an executive producer.

The movie’s logline is being kept under wraps, probably in a locked drawer at the Continental.

Mattson Tomlin has also joined the project to write the film; a previous draft was written by Robert Askins.

The John Wick spinoff starring action legend Donnie Yen has found its director: action legend Donnie Yen.

Yen was already starring in the Lionsgate feature, reprising his role of the formidable blind assassin known as Caine. Now, the action star and filmmaker known for Hong Kong marital arts movies such as the Ip Man series, will step behind the camera to direct the project, the studio announced at its presentation at Cinemacon Tuesday.

The studio also said that Mattson Tomlin, writer of the upcoming The Batman Part II and Netflix’s adaptation of the Keanu Reeves-created comic book Brzrkr, has joined to write the project. The previous draft of the screenplay for the spinoff was written by Robert Askins.

Lionsgate is hoping to begin production later this year.

Producing the feature are Wick franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road as well as Chad Stahelski, the director of the Wick films,...

There’s a certain hint of pain when an announced project turns out to be indefinitely shelved forever. Millions of fans around the world might be feeling that pain right now because the MCU did just that.

Although unconfirmed, it is almost a guarantee that Mahershala Ali’s Blade has been put on ice for an indefinite time. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the end for an amazing character.

Mahershala Ali in a still from Alita: Battle Angel | Credits: 20th Century Fox Mahershala Ali’s Blade will not see the light of day

Well, it had been quite a long time since the world had heard any updates about the previously announced Marvel film Blade. Announced back in 2019, the world waited patiently and excitedly for the action-packed jam.

Blade was announced way back in 2019 | Credits: Marvel Studios

A while ago, it was revealed that Mahershala Ali’s Blade...

Guillermo del Toro isn’t one to follow the usual Hollywood playbook, and Pacific Rim proves it. While most action movies lean heavily on lone-wolf heroes, del Toro flipped the script by making trust the film’s core theme. The concept of drift compatibility, where two pilots must sync their minds to control a Jaeger, wasn’t just a cool sci-fi idea.

Guillermo del Toro | Credits: Image by Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

It was del Toro’s way of emphasizing teamwork, something he felt was sorely lacking in the genre. By forcing characters to rely on each other, Pacific Rim stood apart from the typical action spectacle, proving that giant robots and heart actually go hand in hand.

Guillermo del Toro added this unique sci-fi twist to Pacific Rim, and it’s all about trust Guillermo del Toro in Cabinet of Curiosities | Credits: Exile Entertainment...

It has been 12 years since Pacific Rim hit theatres, and even though the possibility of a threequel from Guillermo del Toro remains unlikely, this hasn’t stopped fans from reliving the iconic monster/robot spectacle. But amidst its brilliant cast, it’s Ron Perlman, who ends up stealing every scene he is in as Hannibal Chau.

Pacific Rim | Credit: Warner Bros.

As for his casting in the acclaimed sci-fi epic, Del Toro specifically wrote Hannibal Chau for his former collaborator Perlman, who had a blast playing the role.

Guillermo del Toro penned Hannibal Chau for Ron Perlman after one character Ron Perlman in Pacific Rim | Credit: Warner Bros.

Although a $180M monster-versus-robot spectacle seems more in line with a studio-driven movie, Pacific Rim was as heartfelt for Guillermo del Toro as his other cinematic ventures, who confessed, “They’re all for me.” This also served as a reunion between the...

Following several delays and production struggles, Marvel Studios is now reportedly seeking John Wick director Chad Stahelski for the long-troubled Blade reboot, starring Mahershala Ali.

Once one of the most highly anticipated additions to the MCU, the film has been stuck in development hell for nearly six years since its announcement at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Now, the studio is hoping Stahelski can finally bring the project to life, an exciting possibility that could be exactly what the movie needs.

Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel | Credit: 20th Century Studios Chad Stahelski is reportedly in talks to direct the Blade reboot

After several delays, including script rewrites, the departure of two directors, and even the return of Wesley Snipes in Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel’s Blade reboot remains in limbo.

Following the exit of Yann Demange, who reportedly left the film amicably after Bassam Tariq’s previous departure, no new...

Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings have announced today that they are bringing the scores for Blade and sequel Blade II, from prolific composers Mark Isham and Marco Beltrami, to vinyl for the first time.

Both will receive deluxe editions in multiple color variants, releasing on May 16 and available for pre-order today.

The scores will be pressed on“Bloodbath” red vinyl exclusivelyvia Barnes & Noble, and“Blood Splatter” clear and black translucent vinylin alimited-edition run of 500 on the Varèse Sarabande store. Both scores will be available as 2-lp gatefold packages with brand-new artwork by acclaimed illustrator Micha Huigen.

“Blade was a very interesting movie to be on,” Mark Isham told author Randall D. Larson. “There were two factions that had a very strong musical voice. One was Wesley Snipes. He was involved in the hip-hop community, which was material that he felt reflected the urban part of the story. Then you had this young,...

Guillermo del Toro is one of the premier filmmakers of the modern age, who really cares for the art and not just the money involved. On multiple occasions, Guillermo del Toro has talked about how he has put his salary on the line to get films going, and this does not seem to be a trend that the director is going to stop anytime soon.

Blade II || Credit: New Line Cinema

More often than not, del Toro has to resort to this tactic to get the studio that he is working with to release the money that he needs for a particular shot. del Toro would go ahead and ask the studio to withhold his salary, or put it on the line, just so he could get the shot he needed. He has revealed that a lot of times, it works out in his favor, but the director seemingly struck...

Vampires are one of the classic monsters of horror and fans of the genre thoroughly know their various flavors and tropes. From the suave and seductive to the hideous and cruel; from the rules-bound and magical to the mindless mutants, the iconic bloodsuckers have taken on many different forms. Numerous writers and directors have offered their own unique takes that have combined, or dropped, different styles. One director, however, has a truly original vision for vampires that has been appearing in his work for decades. Guillermo del Torro's contribution to the Blade franchise gave the world a new and gruesome interpretation of vampires that continues to stand out today.

While Blade's vampires were already well-established by the comics and the first film, del Torro introduced a special variant for Blade 2. Far from the monsters that can pass for human, these "Reapers" were a new type of threat and far more animalistic and savage.

Coming off the success of his first Cbm venture, Blade II, which marked a pivotal point in Guillermo del Toro’s Hollywood run, the revered filmmaker was then handed the keys to the adaptation for Dark Horse Comics’ Hellboy. Given the director’s obsession with horror and monsters, whom he saw as the patron saints of imperfection, Hellboy proved to be right up his alley.

Ron Perlman in Hellboy | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

This, in addition to Ron Perlman’s casting, made for a memorable experience for fans, and interestingly, Del Toro didn’t take kindly to one suggestion from Perlman.

Guillermo del Toro wasn’t too thrilled about Ron Perlman’s input Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Credit: Universal Pictures

Prior to Ron Perlman‘s inclusion, the studio was apparently interested in casting the likes of Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel for the lead role. Although Guillermo del Toro...

Pan’s Labyrinth remains the best film of Guillermo del Toro among the many projects he’s done throughout his career, and its success is a testament to its timeless quality and an enduring storyline that resonated with many fans.

He released the movie at a very crucial time in the industry, and he admitted to feeling the temptation of choosing a big-budget movie over his passion project.

Pan’s Labyrinth / Credits: Warner Bros.

We cannot blame him, though, because this was also when the superhero genre was taking off. As one of the most brilliant filmmakers in Hollywood, he was offered to take on commercial projects, which was also a big deal, but in the end, he chose to do Pan’s Labyrinth after receiving a sign from the heavens.

Guillermo del Toro had a difficult time deciding whether or not to do Pan’s Labyrinth Guillermo del Toro / Credits: CBS News

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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio might have been one of his crowning achievements, but the film has been revealed to be the final interaction of a different project that goes back to del Toro’s earliest days. Omnivore was set to be a very different kind of monster film, employing animation similar to that of Pinocchio in the form of claymation.

Pinocchio || Credit: Netflix

The production for Omnivore was in place even before Guillermo del Toro did Cronos. However, when the miniatures that were made for the film were thoroughly vandalized, del Toro decided to move on with a live-action project instead, leaving the film to never get a second shot at a production.

Guillermo del Toro prefers animation to live-action A still from Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio || Credit: Netflix

Guillermo del Toro revealed, during an interview with IndieWire, that he would rather do a lot more animated stuff than live-action.