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Nicolas Cage is continuing to expand his wild filmography by dipping his toes into the western genre. But, it wouldn't be a Nic Cage movie without the actor either delivering one of the most groundbreaking, emotional performances of his life, or one of the most bonkers caricatures you've ever seen. For his new, wild western, Gunslingers, Cage has characteristically chosen the latter.

The first trailer for Gunslingers has now been unleashed, and it's safe to say that Cage is a certified scene-stealer once again. The film is written and directed by Brian Skiba (Guns of Redemption) and is set to be released on April 11. Alongside Cage, Gunslingers also stars Heather Graham, Stephen Dorff, and Scarlet Rose Stallone. Cage plays mad genius Ben, who is guided to a town named Redemption to confront their violent histories. The official synopsis reads:

"When the most wanted man in America surfaces in a small Kentucky town,...

Today, Prime Video released the official trailer for The Bondsman, the new series from Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios starring Kevin Bacon.

All eight episodes will be available on April 3, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Kevin Bacon stars as Hub Halloran, a murdered bounty hunter who’s back from the dead after being resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped from the prison of Hell.

By chasing down those demons with the help and hindrance of his estranged family, Hub learns how his own sins got his soul condemned — which pushes him to seek a second chance at life, love, and country music.

The series also stars Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Beth Grant, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy.

The series comes from Blumhouse Television, Marker 96 and CrimeThink Production Company.

The show’s executive producers include Erik Oleson,...

Nicolas Cage is preparing to make a sinister splash with his latest psychological thriller The Surfer, which is crashing into theaters on May 2, 2025. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions released the first trailer and poster for the "sun-beaten terror" (seen below), showing that it's not just the weather bringing the heat in this sizzling new feature, as Cage plays a father who gets embroiled in a turf war on the beach. According to the movie's official synopsis, the conflict quickly reaches a boiling point.

"A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is 'don't live here, don't surf here.' Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.

The Bondsman Credit: Tina Rowden/Prime Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC Description: Kevin Bacon (Hub Halloran), Jennifer Nettles (Maryanne) Get ready for some supernatural thrills and country tunes! Prime Video has just dropped the first-look images for The Bondsman, the highly anticipated new series from Blumhouse Television starring the one and only Kevin Bacon. Bacon takes on the role of Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter with a slight problem: he’s dead. Murdered, in fact. But, in a twist straight out of a deal with the Devil, Hub is resurrected and given a hellish new assignment: trap and send back escaped demons to the prison of Hell. Talk about a career change! The series promises a wild ride as Hub hunts down these demonic escapees, navigating the challenges of his resurrected existence while simultaneously dealing with his estranged family. Through these encounters, Hub is forced to confront his own past sins,...

Today, Prime Video released the first photos from The Bondsman, the new series from Blumhouse Television starring Kevin Bacon.

All eight episodes will be available on April 3, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Kevin Bacon stars as Hub Halloran, a murdered bounty hunter who’s back from the dead after being resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped from the prison of Hell.

By chasing down those demons with the help and hindrance of his estranged family, Hub learns how his own sins got his soul condemned — which pushes him to seek a second chance at life, love, and country music.

The series also stars Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Beth Grant, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy.

The series comes from Blumhouse Television, Marker 96 and CrimeThink Production Company.

The show’s executive producers include Erik Oleson, who also serves as showrunner,...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Feb. 20, 2025.

Amazon MGM Studios takes over creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM Studios is taking over the James Bond movie franchise. Longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will step aside while remaining co-owners of the franchise.

“Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise,” the studio stated in a press release. “Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James Bond franchise following closing of the transaction.”

“Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment,” said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “We are grateful to the...

Survival horror movies always were staples of the genre. From the dark caves of The Descent to the shark-infested waters of The Shallows, seeing how characters could survive nature and all of its elements drew audiences in, especially in the 2000s and 2010s. 2024 brought new releases Arcadian and Never Let Go to the survival horror subgenre. The A Quiet Place franchise received universal praise from critics and audiences, and all three entries performed extraordinarily well at the box office. Seeing characters facing more realistic, terrifying scenarios could often evoke more fear than the paranormal or supernatural could. The average person was far more likely to find themselves fighting to survive the elements rather than a demon or ghost haunting their home or following them around every street corner. Broken bones, wild animal attacks, and being unable to take on Mother Nature were far more likely to have happened to the...

Nicolas Cage's post-apocalyptic horror film Arcadian has taken no time to make its presence known on Hulu, shooting straight to the top of the movie chart after debuting on January 24. The movie, which initially premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2024, followed by a wide release in April, received mostly positive reviews, praising the film as a solid entry in Cage's extensive filmography. Now, Arcadian will be added to the handful of Nicolas Cage films already available on the streaming service.

Benjamin Brewer directed Arcadian, which isn't the filmmaker's first collaboration with Cage. He previously worked with the famed actor on the 2016 film The Trust, which also starred Elijah Wood. Long-time collaborator Michael Nilon also wrote Arcadian. The film centers on Paul (Cage), a father who must protect his twin teenage sons, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins), from ferocious and mysterious creatures. Featuring themes of fatherhood and survival,...

Hulu is starting off 2025 strong as the streaming platform expands its ever-growing catalog with Nicolas Cage's post-apocalyptic horror film Arcadian. The movie, which initially premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2024, followed by a wide release in April, will land on Hulu on Jan. 24 this year. At the time of its premiere, the movie received mostly positive reviews, praising the film as a solid entry in Cage's extensive filmography. Now, Arcadian will be added to the handful of Nicolas Cage films already available on the streaming service.

Benjamin Brewer directed Arcadian, which isn't the filmmaker's first collaboration with Cage. He previously worked with the famed actor on the 2016 film The Trust, which also starred Elijah Wood. Long-time collaborator Michael Nilon also wrote Arcadian. The film centers on Paul (Cage), a father who must protect his twin teenage sons, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins), from ferocious and mysterious creatures.

LuckyChap and Wattpad Webtoon Studios are teaming up to produce a live-action adaptation of the Webtoon sensation Stagtown. The film will be written and directed by Benjamin Brewer, who previously worked as a VFX artist on Everything Everywhere All At Once. Brewer’s experience also includes directing the film Arcadian, which premiered at SXSW 2024, and co-writing projects like Reptile and The Trust.

Based on Punko’s webcomic, Stagtown has racked up over 18 million views and gained popularity for its haunting story and eerie illustrations.

The plot follows Frankie, Jeremy, and Felix as they uncover the unsettling secrets of Stagtown, a place where residents seem determined to ignore the horrors around them.

Jason Goldberg, head of global film at Wattpad Webtoon Studios, expressed excitement about the project, saying, “Punko’s Stagtown has captured the obsession of the internet with its imaginative horrors and addictive mystery.

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As the actor's resurgence continues, a recent Nicolas Cage hit is finding a new streaming home. Even before landing his Oscar win for Leaving Las Vegas, the actor had made a name for himself in the '80s with leading roles in everything from the teen romantic comedy Valley Girl to the Coen brothers' Raising Arizona. He would solidify himself as a household name with his work in the action genre throughout the '90s and 2000s, including Michael Bay's The Rock, John Woo's Face/Off and the National Treasure franchise.

For the majority of the 2010s, Cage infamously became better known for his work in critically panned direct-to-video movies, which he has since explained stemmed from encountering financial problems and taking on as many projects as possible to make up for it. He would begin to enjoy a career resurgence with the 2018 psychedelic horror movie Mandy and the crime drama Pig,...

A highly entertaining Nicolas Cage movie came and went in theaters last year, failing to capture the attention that it deserved. Now, it's getting another chance to find an audience with its move to a new streaming home.

On Jan. 24, Cage's Arcadian will debut on the streaming platform Hulu. After first premiering at South by Southwest last year, the film had its wider release in theaters in April 2024. It earned less than $1 million before later getting a streaming release on Shudder and AMC+. It will soon be seen on the streaming charts if arriving on Hulu will finally get Arcadian, which holds a 78% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, a boost in viewership and popularity.

Related 20-Year-Old Nicolas Cage Movie Gets Exciting Sequel Update From Co-Star

Nosferatu star Bill Skarsgård offers an exciting update on the forthcoming sequel to an underrated Nicolas Cage movie from 2005.

Written by Michael Nilon and directed by Benjamin Brewer,...

Nicolas Cage's latest horror movie, Arcadian, is available to stream, but is it actually worth watching? Cage has steadily acted in some strong horror films in the past several years, and Arcadian is another solid entry in that line-up. Premiering at South by Southwest in March 2024, Arcadian revolves around a family of three that is trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monsters. The movie was written by Michael Nilon and directed by Benjamin Brewer, who was a visual effects artist on Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Alongside Nicolas Cage, the film stars Jaeden Martell and Maxwell Jenkins as his teenage sons. Sadie Soverall rounds out the main cast of the film. Arcadian helps Nicolas Cage continue his critical win streak, but ultimately, is Arcadian actually worth watching?

Arcadian Is Worth Watching It's A Solid Movie With Great Performances & Cool Creatures

Like all movies, whether something is good or not is subjective,...

Nicolas Cage had another huge year in 2024. Especially in the horror genre with the release of Arcadian and the box office hit Longlegs. The latter of which, the beloved actor played a deadly serial killer. Cage has been doing a lot of terrifying stories in that genre of late, but if you prefer your films involving the actor filled with a ton of laughs, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is now streaming for free.

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed January next year. The upcoming month will see the release of the brilliant mystery thriller Paradise and multiple comedy shows like Going Dutch and Shifting Gears. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in January 2025.

Animal Control Season 3 (January 3) Credit – Fox

Animal Control is a comedy series created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, and Dan Sterling. The upcoming Season 3 of the Fox series will continue the story of our favorite animal control workers as they try to wrangle some new animals while going on various misadventures. Animal Control stars Joel McHale, Vella Lovell, Michael Rowland, Ravi V. Patel, and Grace Palmer.

Going Dutch Season 1 (January 3) Credit – Fox

Going Dutch...

Nicolas Cage has been known to take on some pretty outlandish roles during his decades-long career, but 2024 saw him deliver an unforgettable performance in Oz Perkins’ horror-thriller, Longlegs. While audiences were divided about how the Maika Monroe-led feature turned out, Cage fans may very well be sleeping on another spooky title that arrived earlier this year. The good news is that Hulu subscribers will soon be able to get caught up with the action-heavy scarefest, as Arcadian is set to arrive on the streamer in the new year. Featuring supporting performances from Jaeden Martell (It) and Maxwell Jenkins (A Family Man), Arcadian is sure to get your heart pumping and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Al Pacino is set to star alongside Dan Stevens in the upcoming demonic possession movie The Ritual in 2025, which will continue an exciting trend that has dominated horror movies for the last year. Due to release in April 2025, The Ritual will feature Pacino and Stevens as two troubled priests who come together to perform a series of exorcisms on a young American girl. The movie is based on a real-world exorcism, as it follows the ordeal of Emma Schmidt, whose exorcism is one of the most thoroughly documented cases on record.

Horror in general is having a resurgence both from a quality and from a box office standpoint, as production companies like Neon and A24 have brought haunting stories to the big screen for relatively small dollar amounts with tremendous results. Dan Stevens' inclusion in The Ritual is exciting thanks to his extensive background in horror, but it's Pacino's inclusion...

Hulu is kicking off 2025 with a bang by adding tons of new content for subscribers starting January 1. From popular movies like American Psycho, Heat, and John Wick to new series like Goosebumps: The Vanishing, there’s plenty to check out.

Here’s the full list of movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in January 2025:

January 1 Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: Special Premiere Kids Diana Show: Let’s Celebrate Together: Complete Season 1 Papa Jake: Epic Box Forts: Complete Season 1 After Earth (2013) American Psycho (2000) The Devil’s Own (1997) The Devil’s Own En Español (1997) Dirty Grandpa (2016) Empire Records (1995) Ender’s Game (2013) The Great Debaters (2007) Heat (1995) Insidious (2011) Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Insidious: Chapter 2 En Español (2013) Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) Insidious: Chapter 3 En Español (2015) The Intouchables (2011) John Wick (2014) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) John Wick: Chapter 3 (2019) The King Of Comedy (1983) Little Manhattan (2005) Man of the House (2005) Man Of The House...

Hulu is starting 2025 strong as the platform will add a lot of new content for its subscribers starting January 1. From movies like American Psycho, Heat, and John Wick to new series like Goosebumps: The Vanishing, Hulu is bringing A Lot to watch.

Here’s every movie & TV show releasing on Hulu in January 2025:

January 1 Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: Special Premiere Kids Diana Show: Let’s Celebrate Together: Complete Season 1 Papa Jake: Epic Box Forts: Complete Season 1 After Earth (2013) American Psycho (2000) The Devil’s Own (1997) The Devil’s Own En Español (1997) Dirty Grandpa (2016) Empire Records (1995) Ender’s Game (2013) The Great Debaters (2007) Heat (1995) Insidious (2011) Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Insidious: Chapter 2 En Español (2013) Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) Insidious: Chapter 3 En Español (2015) The Intouchables (2011) John Wick (2014) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) John Wick: Chapter 3 (2019) The King Of Comedy (1983) Little Manhattan (2005) Man of the House (2005) Man Of The House...

While 28 Years Later’s trailer looks great, the long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later faces a challenge that the franchise’s earlier movies didn’t have to contend with due to its genre shift. There are many horror sub-genres and these often fall in and out of favor with the moviegoing public with each passing year. Sometimes slashers are in vogue, while other eras see ghost stories and possession movies dominating the horror box office. 28 Days Later’s upcoming sequel 28 Years Later is betting big on zombie movies making a comeback, but this hope comes with one major addendum.

Related 28 Years Later Casting Risks Wasting A 17-Year-Old Franchise Cliffhanger

Details about the cast of the horror sequel 28 Years Later point to the franchise potentially wasting an important cliffhanger from the series.

28 Days Later told the story of Jim, a coma patient who woke up to find himself alone in a mostly empty London.

Exclusive: Rlje Films and Shudder have snapped up U.S. rights to Clown in a Cornfield, a new horror thriller from Eli Craig, who directed the cult horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Produced by Temple Hill, the team behind Paramount’s Smile films, pic will get a wide release via Rlje on May 9, 2025.

Based on the Bram Stoker Award-winning horror novel by Adam Cesare, Clown in a Cornfield follows Quinn (Douglas) and her father (Abrams), who have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The...

First, let’s get this out of the way: We will talk about George Nolfi’s “Elevation” in a minute. Yes, it stars Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, and takes place in a world where monsters have taken over the planet and the only safe place to live is over 8,000 feet. Yes, it’s a decent B-movie, flaws and all. But before we get there, we have to talk about the elephant in the room, because yes, this is also another “A Quiet Place,” and that’s not a criticism. It’s a neutral observation about a subgenre that’s currently being formed.

There’s a special place in the history books for films that inspire their own subgenre. “Night of the Living Dead,” “Die Hard” and “Halloween,” to name a few, spawned endless waves of knockoffs, some of which inspired subgenres of their own. And while none of these...

It has been quite some time since we’ve seen one of Nicolas Cage’s movies earn an Oscar nod, but he’s certainly no stranger to winning the prestigious award. Despite being one of the older veterans in the movie game today, Cage has also been more active than some actors who regularly receive nominations for some of the biggest awards in the industry.

Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult in Renfield | Credits: Universal Pictures

Between 2023 and this year, the 60-year-old starred in nine movies including Renfield alongside Nicholas Hoult, Flash, Arcadian, and Sympathy for the Devil. But his most recent release, Longlegs, has generated a lot of buzz online. Some also believe his performance is Oscar-worthy!

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Longlegs was released earlier this year and since then, it has...

Following Nicolas Cages dip into the horror genre this year, director Benjamin Brewers post-apocalyptic movie Arcadian receives mixed reviews from VFX artists regarding its creatures. Set against the backdrop of a ravaged world, the movie stars Nicolas Cage as a father trying to protect his teenage sons, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins), from sinister entities that prowl their farmstead at night. Released on April 12, Arcadian received generally favorable reviews from critics, boasting a solid 78% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The effects used to create the creatures in Arcadian have sparked considerable debate among the VFX artists of Corridor Crew, with members expressing differing opinions on both the techniques employed and the overall quality of the visuals created by Arcadian's effects team. They said:

Niko: Theyre going back and forth from like CG to real. Its probably CGI but it looks real here.

Sam: Theres a weird thing up with the design of this creature though.

Now that Agatha All Along revealed Billy Maximoff's return, the lingering question is: where is Tommy Maximoff? The twin sons of Vision and the Scarlet Witch were first introduced in WandaVision as constructs within Wanda Maximoff's false reality. Unfortunately, Wanda had to sacrifice the boys to undo the havoc she wreaked upon the citizens of Westview. She then attempted to reunite with Billy and Tommy through multiversal means using dark magic, committing multiple heinous acts in the process. The Scarlet Witch then recognized the error of her ways and sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold.

Related Where Is Scarlet Witch's Other Son, Tommy Maximoff?

Agatha All Along has confirmed the return of Billy Maximoff, but the Scarlet Witch's other son, speedster Tommy, is yet to return to the MCU.

Since then, Agatha All Along reintroduced Billy into the MCU. What's more, the series also gave Billy's motive: to find Tommy.

With the property becoming the most popular it's been in over 20 years, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror's Doug Jones shares his thoughts on the close release between it and Robert Eggers' upcoming remake. Both movies serve as different interpretations of Henrik Galeen and F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film of the same name, itself an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Where Eggers' Nosferatu is a somewhat reimagined version of the original film in the filmmaker's unique style, A Symphony of Horror is a shot-for-shot remake utilizing practical sets and CGI to put Jones and the rest of his cast in the original film.

During an interview with Screen Rant to promote the October 18 release of his version, Jones shared his thoughts on Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror and Eggers' movie releasing within two months of each other. The star, who plays Count Orlok in the shot-for-shot remake and...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Never Let Go (2024)

While Never Let Go relies heavily on its big twist, I guessed where the horror movies story was heading a month before I even saw it. Horror movie trailers are a mixed blessing. Some, like NEONs viral marketing campaign for Longlegs, can be as unsettling and thrilling as a great horror movie. Others, like the trailers for Alien: Romulus, Speak No Evil, and many more of 2024s biggest genre movies, give away too much plot and leave viewers with no reason to seek out the movie itself. Then there are movies like director Alexandre Ajas Never Let Go.

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Alexandre Aja's recently-released supernatural thriller features anxiety-inducing questions throughout, but does anything happen after the credits?

While the ending of Never Let Go is surprising, the movies basic premise is fairly familiar. In...

To the outside observer it may seem like every single year is called “one of the best years for horror ever,” but I’m going to let you in on a little secret: It’s never a bad year for horror. The entertainment industry damn near runs on scary movies, which are cheap to produce and able to take artistic risks that bigger budget genre films — the ones that have to sell tickets to everybody just to break in — are too timid to even consider. You can always find great horror movies. The trick is knowing where to look.

And that right there is the trick, because smaller movies don’t have huge advertising budgets, and they don’t drive traffic so publications can’t always allocate the resources to cover them. Great horror movies fall through the cracks all the time. Heck, even major theatrical releases don’t get...

Nicolas Cage and Sydney Sweeney added new layers to the horror genre this year with their amazing films Longlegs and Immaculate. In addition to those two, the year has been great for the genre as it offered various inventive narratives that spooked audiences and most of them also did good business at the box office.

Sydney Sweeney’s Immaculate had a bloody and bonkers ending | Credits: Neon

Late Night With the Devil, Cuckoo, Abigail, and recently Alien: Romulus, were other films that also made a mark this year with their twisted and narratively creative approach to horror. However, the film that exceeded most people’s expectations was Damian Mc Carthy’s Oddity. Fans are blown away by the bold and audacious storytelling of the film that sent chills down their spine.

In A Year Blessed With Great Horror Offerings, Fans Are Most Impressed By Oddity

Oddity left fans truly horrified...

The Losers Club from It has reunited in a new photo, minus a few members. The only members not present in the image were Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, and Chosen Jacobs. Exposure from It helped the Losers Club stars thrive in their careers, leading to successful projects on TV and in film.

The Losers Club from the two-part Stephen King adaptation It has reunited in a new photo. The It cast primarily centers the Losers Club, a group of Derry locals who fight back against the ancient evil Pennywise (Bill Skarsgrd) as both children and adults. The group is made up of Bev Marsh (Sophia Lillis/Jessica Chastain), Bill Denbrough (Jaeden Martell/James McAvoy), Richie Tozier (Finn Wolfhard/Bill Hader), Mike Hanlon (Chosen Jacobs/Isaiah Mustafa), Ben Hanscom (Jeremy Ray Taylor/Jay Ryan), Eddie Kaspbrak (Jack Dylan Grazer/James Ransone), and Stan Uris (Wyatt Olef/Andy Bean).

On his official Instagram account,...

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap depict cops hunting down a serial killer at a concert, but The Watchers offers more tension, suspense, and a soulful story. The Watchers is directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, and follows Mina escaping malevolent faeries in Ireland, touching on themes of unity and sisterhood. The film stands out for its deep themes of colonization, oppression, and family, offering a more nuanced villain than a typical serial killer.

The following contains spoilers for The Watchers and Trap, now playing in theaters. It contains a mention of suicide.

When it comes to modern horror, it's hard to deny M. Night Shyamalan movies are some of the most popular around. He had hits like The Sixth Sense, misses like The Happening, and middle-ground movies such as The Visit. No matter what, however, viewers are always intrigued by his movies.

A lot hinges on the iconic Shyamalan twist ending.

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Nicolas Cage is one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Even in the face of some mid to low performing movies, Cage has enjoyed greater success with comedies, dramas, and, of course, action-movies. In the 2020s, the Oscar-winning Cage has made a greater leap into horror, as seen with Color Out of Space and Mandy.

Cage's newest terrifying venture comes in the form of Arcadian. This movie focuses on Cage's Paul as he hides out in a rural cottage in a post-apocalyptic world. It feels very much like a Stephen King story, as monsters come out at night to feed on humans. For years, Paul kept his sons, Thomas and Joseph, safe. However, Thomas' endearing mistake leads to an explosive ending that shows just...

Nicolas Cage is at the top of the box office right now thanks to his terrifying role in Osgood Perkins' Longlegs opposite Maika Monroe. Although that's the film of Cage's getting all the headlines at the moment, it's not the only 2024 horror movie the actor stars in. Recently released on Shudder is Arcadian, directed by Ben Brewer, and co-starring It's Jaeden Martell. The plot of a man and his family trying to survive a monster invasion at the end of the world sounds a lot like A Quiet Place, and while there are similarities, Arcadian is its own creation because of its strange creatures. They are some of the most bizarre yet frightening beasts you'll ever see on film, and they're all modeled after Goofy. Yes, that Goofy.

The following contains spoilers for Longlegs, now in theaters

Nicolas Cage's role in Longlegs is creepy and magnetic, but his scariest performance was in Vampire's Kiss. (116) Vampire's Kiss showcases Cage's impressive range and complexity, making it one of his most memorable horror performances. Cage's Longlegs character lacks depth compared to the multifaceted portrayal in Vampire's Kiss, highlighting his skill and flexibility.

Longlegs features a great showcase for Nicolas Cage, but his scariest performance ever is still from this underrated movie from thirty-five years ago. In Longlegs, Cage plays the titular Satanist. A deathly pale and gangly figure who is introduced sneaking up on a child at her home, Nicolas Cage's Longlegs remains a creepy cipher for much of the film. Whenever Cage is on screen, he imbues the character with an unnerving magnetism that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat.

This is far from the actor's only scary performance,...

Nicolas Cage delivers a haunting performance in both Longlegs and Arcadian, showcasing his range in the horror genre. Arcadian reinterprets post-apocalyptic monster movie concepts with Cage as a father protecting his sons against dangerous creatures. Cage's characters in Longlegs and Arcadian represent two sides of a darkly similar coin, embodying family themes in different ways.

The following contains spoilers for Longlegs, in theaters now.

The new movie Longlegs is already a low budget indie horror hit, with the movie receiving both rave reviews and making a killing at the box office. The film stars Nicolas Cage as its eponymous villain, and as usual, the acclaimed actor delivers a tour de force performance. For those who can't get enough of Cage, there's another 2024 horror movie that features him in a much different role.

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Longlegs.

Osgood Perkins' horror movie Longlegs is full of terrifying moments. Many of the scariest scenes in the movie involve Nicolas Cage's titular killer. However, other sequences that are just as scary center on other characters including Kiernan Shipka's Carrie Anne and Maika Monroe's Lee Harker.

Longlegs features a plethora of scary scenes. The 2024 horror movie was directed by Osgood Perkins, who previously helmed the horror titles The Blackcoat's Daughter and Gretel & Hansel in addition to boasting genre credentials thanks to being the son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins. The cast also prominently features two actors with horror bona fides, namely The Guest and It Follows star Maika Monroe and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage, whose recent memorable genre works include Mandy, Arcadian, Willy's Wonderland, and Color Out of Space.

The Longlegs release has turned out record-breaking box office results, earning...

Nicolas Cage shines in the post-apocalyptic thriller Arcadian as a protective father facing terrifying monsters with his teenage sons. Arcadian offers stunning visuals and intense horror-action scenes, showcasing Cage's well-known versatility. Despite flying under the radar, Arcadian deserves more attention for its gripping plot, talented cast, and eerie atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge, and it's finally streaming.

As part of the rebranding of his career a few years ago, exploring horror in such movies as Mandy and Color Out of Space, multitalented and beloved American actor Nicolas Cage came into full force in 2024. True to his prolific self, the actor is starring in no less than three movies this year. If the most talked about is the recently released horror film Longlegs, about a serial killer whose motivation may lie in the occult, the other two should not be overlooked.

First is The Surfer, a psychological thriller in which...

World-ending apocalypses are inherently terrifying, but sometimes what comes after is even scarier. The remnants of humanity are left to pick up the pieces of a world torn apart by devastating catastrophe, with resources far scarcer than ever-present threats.

This week’s streaming picks belong to post-apocalyptic horror movies that explore life after the world as we know it has ended, where conditions are harsh and survival odds are low.

While the frequent recurring theme of post-apocalyptic movies highlights how humankind is its own worst enemy, these five titles take drastically different approaches. Some favor retro style, while others infuse their wastelands with a heaping helping of inhuman monsters.

Here’s where you can stream them this week.

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Arcadian – AMC+, Shudder

For fifteen years since an unexplained global event decimated the population, Paul (Nicolas Cage) has raised his two sons, Joseph and Thomas,...

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Released on April 12, 2024, Arcadian is a post-apocalyptic horror thriller earning rave reviews for its terrifying monster designs. Although the story is fairly routine, the Nicolas Cage starring creature feature pays heartfelt homage to some of the all-time scariest movie monsters. Equal parts Cujo, Xenomorph, King Kong, and The Fly, the creepy quadrupedal creatures are also inspired by a lovable Disney character that may stun fans.

With Arcadian now available to stream on AMC+, a closer anatomical inspection of the movie monsters is in line to help viewers navigate the nightmarish screen terrors. Although the creatures share similarities with those featured in Aliens and A Quiet Place, Arcadian's deadly beasts could be the next major horror villains to overtake the genre. Beware, the creatures of Arcadian abound!

Arcadian (2024) 3.5/5

Release Date April 12, 2024Director Benjamin BrewerCast Nicolas Cage,...

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The following contains spoilers for Longlegs, now playing in theaters. It also contains a mention of suicide.

One of the major selling points of Longlegs is seeing Nicolas Cage in action. Cage has remained a memeworthy pop culture phenomenon after decades in the business. Whether it's award-winning roles like Leaving Las Vegas, superhero roles like Kick-Ass, action stints in Con Air, comedies like Renfield, or him being zany and kooky in horrors like Arcadian and Mandy, there is something for everyone when he takes the screen.

Longlegs dials things down with Cage as the titular character, who is a serial killer. However, when an FBI agent named Lee Harker investigates, she realizes there is a supernatural twist to the body count that Longlegs is racking up.

If you were creeped out after dialing the number on the Longlegs‘ billboard, you should probably brace yourself before peeking a glance at a first look of Nicolas Cage as the petrifying serial killer that is guaranteed to give you nightmares.

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With what is being touted as the scariest, most nerve-jangling film of this year a day away from release, the air is thick with a skittish synergy of nerves and excitement. And the first reveal of Cage’s look as the haunting villain in the film just magnified the sensation.

You’re Not Ready For Nicolas Cage’s Spine-Chilling Look in Longlegs

The genius marketing tactics associated with Oz Perkins’ Longlegs already caused a wave of uproar and anticipation among fans waiting for the scare of their lifetime. Adding to that frenzy is the first look at Nicolas Cage as the sinister serial killer, and it’s terrifying,...

“Maybe three or four more lead roles,” says Nicolas Cage as he clarifies his eventual plan to quit movies: more on his words this way.

It was late last year when Nicolas Cage announced that he only had “three or four movies left in him”, signalling that his time making films (which stretches all the way back to a brief appearance in 1982’s Fast Times At Ridgemont High) was almost over.

As we reported here, Cage finally got around to watching Breaking Bad and was so taken with Bryan Cranston’s lead role in that series that his head was alive to the possibility of acting in other media beyond cinema.

“I feel I’ve pretty much said what I’ve had to say with cinema,” said Cage at the time. “And I’d like to leave on a high note and say, ‘Adios.’ I think I have to do...

Nicolas Cage stars as a horrifying villain in Longlegs, a horror thriller that continues to prove Osgood Perkins is one of horror's great filmmakers. Maika Monroe delivers an awards-caliber performance as a detective investigating a series of brutal murders. Kiernan Shipka, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood are also great, with Shipka giving one hell of a performance. Longlegs explores themes of motherly sacrifice, childhood trauma, and the cost of doing what's right, but does so in the scariest possible way.

Just when you thought Nicolas Cage has done it all, covering all points on the performative spectrum, a sneaky horror gem like Longlegs comes around and shakes your foundations. If it isn't already clear from Nicolassaince, the Oscar-winning actor deserves so much more than memes and jokes. But Cage playing the outrageously horrifying villain in Longlegs, from writer-director Osgood Perkins, isnt the only rewarding part of this outstanding new crime thriller.

“Arcadian”, the new post-apocalyptic monster movie directed by Ben Brewer, starring Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell and Maxwell Jenkins, streams Fall 2024 on AMC+ and Shudder:

“…in a near future, ‘Paul’ and his two sons, ‘Thomas’ and ‘Joseph’, have been living a half-life – tranquility by day and torment by night.

“Every night, after the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil.

“One day, when Thomas doesn’t return home before sundown, Paul must leave the safety of their fortified farm to find him. A nightmarish battle ensues that forces the family to execute a desperate plan to survive…”

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The Nicolas Cage-starring creature feature Arcadian heads to Shudder this month! And it’s not the only must-see horror arriving on streaming in July.

Look for the streaming service to celebrate Cage in a big way when Arcadian arrives on July 12. Additional Nicolas Cage films will also be available on the service in July, including Bangkok Dangerous, Sympathy for the Devil, A Score to Settle, Mandy, Prisoners of the Ghostland, and Color Out of Space.

Caitlin Cronenberg‘s eat-the-rich feature debut Humane arrives on Shudder on July 26. Season 6 Episodes of “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” continues its biweekly Live premieres on Shudder TV. Look for new episodes on Friday, July 5 and Friday, July 19.

Read on for additional repertory titles arriving in July:

July 1

Dr. Giggles

The Shining

A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while...

Michael Sarnoski’s disaster horror prequel proves to be a surprisingly emotional journey. Here’s our A Quiet Place: Day One review.

This year’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga proved that great prequels are possible. George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road precursor was a fine film in its own right, but also fit into the world of Mad Max effortlessly.

Pig director Michael Sarnoski attempts the same with A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel which promises to show us the day “the world went quiet”. Based on the franchise kickstarted by John Krasinski with his 2018 hit A Quiet Place and its 2021 follow-up A Quiet Place Part II, Day One is, by design, a completely different type of film than its predecessors.

The film follows Lupita Nyong’o’s Sam, a terminally ill woman who just happens to be in New York City as aliens land on Earth, wreaking havoc all around the place.

Rlje Films most recent action horror movie Arcadian will soon be available for streaming, after over two months since its theatrical release. The film is led by Oscar winner Nicolas Cage as a father trying to survive the post-apocalyptic world with his twin sons, after most of humankind has been wiped out by monsters.

Per Screen Rant, AMCs horror-centered streaming service Shudder has announced that Arcadian will officially be part of its upcoming movie slate for July. The film will be available for streaming on Shudder, starting on Friday, July 12. Since making its debut last April, the film has maintained a Certified Fresh rating of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the movie for the lead casts strong performances. Despite receiving favorable reviews, it failed to make a strong impression on moviegoers, as it currently has a low audience score of 55%.

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Shudder's lineup for the month of July features two new feature films, Arcadian and Humane, more of The Last Drive-in and a healthy dose of rep titles in the Shudder Resurrected programming. Our own Josh caught Benjamine Brewer's monster flick, Arcadian, when it premiered at SXSW earlier this year. You will find his full review here. ... by the time the shit hits the fan, we know and care for these characters and equally important, we understand that they care for each other. While it may not display quite the same level of scares as The Descent, Arcadian definitely takes a page from that film’s care and character building. Brewer’s confident direction, the vast unbroken Irish desolation, and an effective score all support...

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Arcadian has received a streaming release date. Starring Nicholas Cage as a father attempting to survive the apocalypse with his teenage sons, the film was released in theaters this past spring. Arcadian received relatively positive reviews, getting a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes

As per Shudder, Arcadian now has a streaming release date. It will be released to the service starting on July 12.

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AMC Networks’ Shudder has announced the titles that will be available on the streaming service next month. The Shudder July 2024 slate includes horror, thriller, and supernatural titles.

The July highlights include the films Arcadian and Humane, as well as new episodes of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Numerous repertory titles will also be available throughout the month.

Shudder’s expanding library of films, TV series, and original content is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Shudder July 2024 Highlights

The Shudder premiere schedule for next month.

Arcadian (Shudder Exclusive Film)

Streaming on Shudder July 12 (Available in the US and CA)

Set in the near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Thomas (Jaeden Martell) and Joseph (Maxwell Jenkins), find tranquility by day but torment by night. When the sun sets, ferocious...