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Did you watch Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and feel like you needed a PhD just to keep up? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This mind-bending thriller continues to confound and fascinate audiences years after its release, and for good reason.

Nolan packed this temporal rollercoaster with so many references, Easter eggs, and hidden meanings that even the most attentive viewers might miss half of them on the first viewing.

Robert Pattinson and John David Washington in Tenet (2020) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

From its palindromic title to its complex scientific theories, Tenet rewards those who dare to dive deeper into its puzzle-box narrative.

Today, we’re breaking down all those cleverly crafted references that make this film such a rewarding rewatch. So grab your oxygen mask and prepare for temporal inversion as we unpack the genius behind Nolan’s most ambitious film yet – a movie that literally runs both...

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If you are a horror fan, then there is a big chance that you might have heard about the horror streaming service Shudder, and if you have its subscription, you might be wondering what’s in store for you in March 2025. Don’t worry. There is a host of new and old horror movies coming to the service in the upcoming month, and we have listed the 13 best movies coming to Shudder in March 2025.

Army of Darkness (March 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

Army of Darkness is a dark fantasy horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Raimi. The 1992 film is the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, and it follows Ash Williams as he is transported to the Middle Ages and must fight the undead to go back to his time.

Arrow is going all out this October with a chilling and diverse collection of films and horror content to get viewers in the Halloween spirit. The cult streaming service is showcasing an impressive roster of J-horror favourites, werewolf scares, supernatural frights, and even curated picks from horror maestro Michael Dougherty. Titled “ARROWeen,” this fright-filled month offers something for every horror fan, from gory slasher remakes to subtle psychological terrors.

Among the biggest draws is J-Horror Rising, a collection of seven iconic Japanese horror films that gained massive popularity at the turn of the millennium. These films, which feature everything from deadly curses to urban legends, include Shikoku, Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, and the much-praised Noroi: The Curse. Fans of the J-horror genre will appreciate this selection for its blend of supernatural chills, eerie atmospheres, and a deep dive into the genre’s most disturbing tales.

Adding to the October excitement,...

John David Washington in Tenet Screenshot: Tenet Christopher Nolan was an acclaimed filmmaker before he made Batman Begins, but it was certainly his gritty, hard-edged superhero movies that made him one of the definitive blockbuster directors of all time. Partially because of his Dark Knight trilogy, and the way those movies took Batman “seriously,...

John David Washington in TenetScreenshot: Tenet

Christopher Nolan was an acclaimed filmmaker before he made Batman Begins, but it was certainly his gritty, hard-edged superhero movies that made him one of the definitive blockbuster directors of all time. Partially because of his Dark Knight trilogy, and the way those movies took Batman “seriously,...

Christopher Nolan has built his name up over the years to the point that he’s widley considered the greatest director or our generation. His latest film, Oppenheimer, seems bound to finally win him an elusive best director Oscar. But, in the wild build up to his latest movie, many failed to consider his last movie, Tenet, which was unusually divisive for the director. With it set for a nationwide re-release next month, now’s a good time to look back on a movie that’s winning more and more fans every year.

Tenet was born from a simple idea that came to him while making his breakout hit Memento over 20 years ago. While putting that film together, he thought of a single image that helped him crack the way in which to tell a backwards story. The image was that of a bullet being sucked out of a wall.

While time has seemingly ceased to exist in year two of the global pandemic, we’ve had no shortage of entertainment options. More films have had simultaneous theatrical releases and digital releases and most film festivals have been hybrid this year, offering both in-person and virtual access to journalists as well as audiences. We’re hoping this trend continues in 2022 to allow accessibility to all.

With that said, 2021 has been a great year for horror. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to view and cover some truly amazing horror films this year. As the world still feels like it’s in a state of chaos, I’ve continued to turn to horror as a form of therapy. I’ve seen some fantastic horror movies and shows this year that not only provided an escape from reality, but also showcased some wildly talented filmmaking. In no particular order, the...

Sator has announced the development of a decentralized app that allows users to earn NFTs, tokens and other rewards for simply watching their favorite TV shows. It is set to launch late this summer.

The blockchain-based platform will allow TV viewers and distributors to build a community together. Users can tune into Sator-activated shows and use the app on a separate device to earn rewards.

Leveraging the strengths of multiple blockchain technologies including Ethereum and Solana, Sator allows TV series to engage with audiences by using bespoke NFTs and automating tech-enabled in-home viewer participation.

“Sator has created an easy and powerful solution for TV producers to turnkey deliver a unique Nft experience of their shows while viewers are tuned in,” Sator CEO Isla Perfito said. “NFTs will bring lots of activity to the platform, a fantastic jumping off point for a user looking to dive in to blockchain technology.

Folk horror can take on a variety of different forms. From classics like The Wicker Man, to new takes on tried and true fairy tales like Gretel & Hansel, to the contemplative pieces like The Witch, there are endless methods of digging into an often told story or notion that has been passed down through the generations.

Jordan Graham brings his own unique spin to this subgenre with his new film, Sator. Here, a family struggles to understand a spirit that has seemingly been among them for years. One that their grandmother Nani (June Peterson) had spoken to frequently in her youth. She was so connected to the entity, in fact, that she used to do automatic writing wherein she would enter a trance-like state and write down what she believed the spirit was telling her.

After the death of his mother, Adam (Gabriel Nicholson) has slowly grown more disconnected from Nonni,...

Stars: Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson, Aurora Lowe, Gabe Nicholson, June Peterson, Wendy Taylor | Written and Directed by Jordan Graham

In very basic terms, Sator could be described as either a ‘cabin in the woods’-style horror movie or even a ghost story but both of these short sub genre descriptions would be pretty far off the mark and give you no idea about what the movie actually is. Even blending those two styles together doesn’t detail what Sator is. So what exactly is it then?

It does involve an individual that has isolated himself from the world and yes he lives in a cabin in the woods. This man, Adam, has a grandmother who for her whole life has listened to a spirit named Sator. This spirit is now entering Adam’s life in different ways and seems to be becoming malevolent and very much upsetting his life.

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Sator, an unnerving, poetic horror film set in remote woodland in northern California, is billed as the work of one man. Jordan Graham wrote, directed, produced, shot, managed light and sound, edited and wrote the score. He even built the log cabin where much of it is set, giving it a weathered look at the speaks to the family legacy at the heart of the story. But did he really create it, or did someone - of something - else have a hand? That's the question you might find yourself asking when you learn that his own grandmother, June Peterson, is the source of the sinister character who haunts its hero, a manipulative character said to have an interest in families, for whose sake Graham made ongoing adjustments to his work.

Peterson appears here as Nani, the hero's grandmother. Both actress and character - the two are really one, just in.

Most composers spend a few weeks, sometimes even a few months, on a film score. Ludwig Göransson spent a year and a half on Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet.”

The time-shifting spy thriller, last year’s cerebral challenge from the maker of “Inception” and “Interstellar” forced the Swedish composer to come up with sounds and textures that had rarely, if ever, been heard in mainstream movies.

Göransson — an Oscar winner for “Black Panther,” an Emmy winner for “The Mandalorian” and a double Grammy winner for Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” — created more than five hours of music, a little more than two hours of which wound up in the movie. The mixture of guitar, synthesized sounds, processed and distorted orchestra is unlike anything he has written before.

The work started nearly two years ago, in February 2019, when composer and director met and spent “six or seven hours” just listening to,...

We’re debuting an exclusive clip from Sator, an atmospheric new indie horror film arriving on February 9, 2021. The film involves a man looking for answers deep in the woods, and like most stories that involve characters venturing into the woods, things don’t turn out so well. The clip, which you can watch below, showcases how the […]

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The opening images of the trailer for Jordan Graham's Sator are striking: the black and white combined with the voice over are eerie and for a moment, I thought this was a documentary. And then the trailer kicks into color, the mystery grows and by the end of the trailer, though I wasn't sure what was happening, I was completely sold on seeing this movie.

I'm not even going to attempt to guess what's happening here. The official synopsis reads:

Secluded in a desolate forest home to little more than the decaying remnants of the past, a broken family is further torn apart by a mysterious death. Adam, guided by a pervasive sense of dread, hunts for answers only to learn that they are not alone; an insidious presence by the name of Sator has been observing his family, subt...

If there’s one thing the movies have taught us it’s that going into the woods is a bad idea. Sator is the latest film that details all of the scary stuff that can happen if you dare venture into the wilderness, telling the story of a man named Adam stalking around in the forest looking for answers. […]

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We have received word that Sator has been acquired by 1091 Pictures, with plans to release the film in North America this winter. The demonic film premiered last year at Fantasia, and is written, directed, edited, and produced by Jordan Graham:

From the Press Release: "Jordan Graham’s haunting feature Sator has been acquired by 1091 Pictures for North American release. The film, hailed as “strikingly atmospheric” by Variety, premiered at the 2019 Fantasia International Film Festival and went on to have celebrated screenings at Telluride Horror Show and the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival before being brought to the Marche Du Film Online by arthouse genre film sales outfit Yellow Veil Pictures.

Nearly a one-person operation, Jordan Graham is the director, writer, editor and producer of Sator, in addition to lensing and scoring the feature. “Sator is quite personal to me. It delves into my family’s dark history with mental illness surrounding a supernatural entity,...

The Bloodhound, Sator to tempt buyers at Marché du Film online.

New York- and Los Angeles-based genre specialist Yellow Veil Pictures had picked up The Bloodhound and Sator in advance of the Marché du Film online.

The company has acquired English-speaking territories on Patrick Picard’s The Bloodhound, a contemporary horror/thriller loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall Of The House Of Usher.

Liam Aiken plays a dispossessed young man who agrees to take care of an ailing, wealthy childhood friend (Joe Adler), whereupon a battle of wits ensues. Annalise Basso is the rich man’s spooky twin sister.