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As far as modern horror goes, there are few (if any) names that rival Blumhouse. As the studio behind Jordan Peele's modern masterpiece "Get Out," "The Purge" franchise, one of M. Night Shyamalan's biggest movies ever in "Split," successful franchise revivals such as the "Halloween" trilogy, and monster adaptations like "Five Nights at Freddy's," the house that Jason Blum built has become a go-to name for horror fans. Now the studio is seeking to deliver another original hit in the form of "The Woman in the Yard."

As Blumhouse grew in recent years, they hit a bit of a cold streak, with recent films such as "The Exorcist: Believer," "Imaginary," "Afraid," and others failing to deliver critically and commercially. The studio's latest effort, which hails from director Jaume Collet-Serra, aims to change that narrative by bringing back that old-school Blumhouse vibe. I was fortunate enough to visit the...

On Sunday March 23 2025, Discovery broadcasts Naked and Afraid!

Return of the King Season 18 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid,” titled “Return of the King,” promises an exciting adventure for fans of the show. This episode features the legendary survivalist Steven Lee Hall Jr., known for his impressive skills in the wilderness. He will join two first-time survivalists as they face the challenges of surviving for 21 days in the tough backwoods of Kentucky.

The setting in Kentucky is known for its beauty, but it also presents many dangers. The presence of deadly copperhead snakes and the threat of violent storms will test the limits of all three survivalists. Even someone with the experience of Steven Lee Hall Jr. may find the conditions challenging. The episode is sure to showcase the struggle for survival and the mental and physical endurance required in such a harsh environment.

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In the upcoming episode of “Mysteries of the Unknown,” titled “Stowaway Starlet, Afraid and Naked and Petticoat Code,” Don Wildman takes viewers on another thrilling journey into the past. This episode, airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, March 31, 2025, promises to uncover extraordinary artifacts that hold the key to some of history’s greatest mysteries.

Don Wildman is known for his engaging storytelling and keen eye for detail. In this episode, he will explore intriguing artifacts that tell fascinating stories. The title hints at a mix of adventure and suspense, with themes of hidden secrets and unexpected discoveries. Each artifact serves as a puzzle piece, leading to deeper insights about the past and the people who lived in it.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to see a blend of history and mystery, with Wildman diving into the stories behind these unique items. Whether it’s uncovering the truth about...

In the upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid,” titled “The Beauty and the Bro,” viewers can expect an exciting challenge as a unique pair of survivalists take on the elements. This episode, airing on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, features a bro bachelor and a divorcée who must work together to survive on a remote island in the Philippines. With the stakes high, they will face not only the harsh environment but also the challenge of their differing personalities.

The island setting promises to be both beautiful and brutal. The two survivalists will have to contend with unrelenting heat, which can drain energy and test their limits. Adding to the difficulty, venomous centipedes and swarms of bees will create additional obstacles that they must navigate. The natural challenges will push them to their limits, but the biggest battle might be between them. With contrasting backgrounds and survival skills,...

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid,” titled “Return of the King.” Set to air on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 6:00 Pm on Discovery, this episode promises to deliver intense survival challenges. Legend Steven Lee Hall Jr. returns to the show, teaming up with two first-time survivalists. Together, they will face the harsh realities of the backwoods of Kentucky.

Viewers can expect a wild ride as the trio navigates through dangerous terrain filled with deadly copperheads and unpredictable storms. The backwoods of Kentucky are known for their beauty, but they also hide many threats. The combination of wildlife and extreme weather will test the limits of even the most experienced survivalists. As the King of the Forest, Steven Lee Hall Jr. will have to rely on his skills and knowledge to guide his team through this challenging environment.

With 21 days to survive, the pressure will be on for everyone involved.

Let it never be said that original cinema is dead so long as studios keep thinking that horror is a good investment. Or, in this case, more of a horror/thriller. In any event, genre filmmaking remains one of the few spaces where original movies can thrive, and leave it to Christopher Landon, of "Happy Death Day" fame, to bring us one of the most entertaining original thrillers to come about in some time. Enter "Drop," which just had its world premiere at SXSW more than a month ahead of its theatrical release. Universal Pictures is right to have confidence in this one, as it's a lean, crowd-pleasing ride worth taking. Buckle up for one bad yet wilding entertaining, nail-biter of a date.

The film centers on Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed mother who is going on her first date in years. When she arrives at an upscale restaurant to meet her patient,...

Don’t ever tell Mandy Horvath she can’t do something. The 31-year-old was the first female bilateral amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Now the inspiring survivalist and public speaker is taking on another massive challenge in Naked and Afraid. As the show returns for Season 18 on March 9, viewers will get to see her face the challenge of 21 days in remote jungle without her prosthetic legs. Horvath, from Colorado, will be joined by Army veteran Jonny Yates as they depend on each other to make it through three weeks in the tough terrain. They face finding food for themselves, heavy rains, swarms of mosquitoes, toxic plants and more perils. Horvath lost her legs below her knees after being struck by a locomotive near a bar in Steele City, Nebraska, in 2014. She believes someone slipped a date rape drug into her drink, causing her to black out. Out...

Gremlins: The Wild Batch: "Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the acclaimed Max Original animated prequel series, from Warner Bros. Animation, returns Thursday, April 10 with the second half of season two. This next five-episode drop will allow fans to binge the season in its entirety and learn how the chaotic antics of the mischievous Mogwai reach their peak as our heroes confront unforeseen challenges and unexpected plot twists along their wild west adventure.

This next batch of episodes will feature new guest cast members Timothy Olyphant, voicing the iconic American legend, Johnny Appleseed; and Robin Weigert, voicing another famed character from American folklore, Calamity Jane. Yvette Nicole Brown and SungWon Cho will also appear as guest voices in later episodes.

Season Two Logline: Taking place one year after the events of season one, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco,...

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If you’re considering signing up or switching to Netflix’s advertising tier in the US, you need to be aware that 155 titles are blocked, meaning they’re unavailable to watch. Below is the list of titles you won’t be able to stream on Netflix’s advertising tier as of February 2025.

Launched in November 2022, Netflix’s ad tier notably had a few drawbacks. The biggest was that many big titles, including Netflix Originals, were unavailable to watch and were and continue to be blocked out. When the ad tier first launched, 5.1% of titles were unavailable. A few months later, it was 5.4% of the library in February 2023. On February 7th, 2024, only 175 titles were unavailable on the Netflix US library, representing a 50% decrease year-on-year. As of December 2024, the percentage has reduced again with 151 titles, representing 2% (a fall from 2.1% in November...

Prolific director Steven Soderbergh has already released one film this year that was met with critical acclaim (Presence), and now his second movie of 2025, Black Bag, is yet again being heralded as a masterpiece. Starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as a pair of legendary intelligence agents, the film follows Fassbender's character of George Woodhouse as his loyalty to his country and his marriage is put to the test when his wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation. Hitting theaters on March 14, 2025, folks who saw an early screening of the film have thus far had nothing but good things to say about it on social media.

Taking to X, Drew Taylor from The Wrap calls Black Bag one of Soderbergh's "very best," while also adding that it's "a tense, taut, crackling spy movie whose note-perfect script by David Koepp is equal parts Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Mission: Impossible.

Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Should Watch Netflix’s Cassandra ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Cassandra might be the perfect pick if your Netflix queue feels stale and you’re craving something fresh yet thrilling. With Squid Game’s final season still months away and Stranger Things’ return shrouded in uncertainty, this fresh German sci-fi effortlessly fills the void and does so in spectacular fashion.

Unlike the countless AI-gone-wrong stories flooding Hollywood, Cassandra delivers a uniquely eerie take by setting its rogue AI drama in an alternate past, where futuristic technology was already thriving in the 1970s. To share a glimpse of what the show offers, we have listed three reasons why you shouldn’t miss the Netflix thriller. Continue reading!

The Unique Retro-Futuristic Concept Of Cassandra

One of Cassandra’s biggest draws is its setting. Rather than relying on the usual sleek, modern aesthetic of artificial intelligence thrillers, Cassandra leans into retro-futurism,...

Quick LinksM3GAN 2.0 Is Leaning Into Its Predecessor's Kitschy ElementsBlumhouse Has Been Struggling at the Box OfficeWhy M3GAN 2.0 Has to Be a Hit

M3GANwas a surprise horror hit in 2023, with the movie becoming a veritable meme with its success. Now, the first footage of its follow-up has finally been released, and it's already making all the right moves. This is exactly what the production company behind the film needs, especially given recent releases.

Blumhouse was once synonymous with the horror genre in the 2010s, with the studio seeing several major hits that scared up a lot of money at the box office. In the past few years, however, there's been a saddening case of diminishing returns and a tarnished reputation for the studio. M3GAN 2.0 can help turn that around, but if it fails to achieve this, it can potentially do even more damage.

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Following the awards-season favorites The Brutalist, Anora, and A Different Man, A24 is gearing up for another big year. 2025 will see the release of Alex Garland's Civil War follow-up, Warfare, as well as Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme and a new film from Hereditary and Midsommar filmmaker Ari Aster. The director is taking his shot in the Western genre with his upcoming film Eddington, which is eyeing a summer release following a Cannes premiere in May.

Written and directed by Aster, Eddington stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. As reported by Variety, the film will be coming to the European Film Market in Berlin this month, and could possibly be the director's first title to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. A24 is said to be setting its sights on a summer release for the star-studded film, which reunites Aster with Phoenix following Beau Is Afraid.

Chris Weitz's AfAId, originally titled They Listen, is a 2024 science fiction horror movie that takes a frightening look at the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence in the modern world. AfrAId came out in the wake of M3GAN, another science fiction horror film from Blumhouse that also blends horror with modern worries about tech and artificial intelligence, and got a little lost, buried beneath the excitement, novelty, and memeable dance sequences of that film. Instead of a doll, AfrAId focuses on an Alexa-like machine with sinister intentions. It's like Disney's Smart House meets Ex Machina.

When the movie was first announced in December 2022 with John Cho and Katherine Waterson, it was originally called They Listen (via Deadline). The film was set for release in August 2023, originally (via Collider), but the release date was then pushed back a year for unknown reasons for a Labor Day 2024 release (via Deadline). It wasn't...

The celebrated podcast Unemployed & Afraid, a trusted platform for entrepreneurs navigating the highs and lows of building a business, has officially joined the House of Common podcast network, part of the Common Entertainment brand. This partnership is set to accelerate the growth of Unemployed & Afraid by expanding its audience reach and introducing new commercial opportunities, with House of Common exclusively managing advertising sales for the podcast.

Built on the insight that only hearing from the top 1% in business was limiting the growth potential of entrepreneurs, and that there’s far more to business development than process and skills, Unemployed & Afraid was born. By exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal development, the show works hard to fight the dire failure statistics of small businesses by delivering a diverse range of business stories, structures, insights, and relatable realities.

Unemployed & Afraid, created, hosted and produced by Kim Kerton (pictured above), has built...

On Monday January 6 2025, Animal Planet broadcasts Naked and Afraid Xl!

A Camp Divided Season 10 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid Xl,” titled “A Camp Divided,” promises to bring intense challenges and emotional moments. This episode will air on Animal Planet and is set to showcase the struggles and dynamics among the survivalists as they face both nature and each other.

Kaiela takes the lead in this episode, guiding her team on a difficult trek. The journey is not just physically demanding but also puts her leadership skills to the test. As the team pushes through the harsh conditions, the pressure may affect their chances of success. Viewers will see how Kaiela handles the burden of leadership while trying to keep her team motivated and focused.

Meanwhile, Adam and Heather’s relationship adds another layer of complexity to the camp. Their growing tension creates a divide among the group,...

On Monday January 6 2025, Animal Planet broadcasts Naked and Afraid!

Death by Crocodile Season 17 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid,” titled “Death by Crocodile,” promises to bring intense challenges and thrilling moments. Set in the wild landscapes of South Africa, this episode features a unique pairing of a hunter and a farmer. Both individuals bring their own skills and knowledge to the table as they attempt to survive for 21 days in a harsh environment.

As the episode unfolds, the survivalists face the tough reality of the African wilderness. They quickly discover that the local wildlife is not only diverse but also very stealthy. Traditional hunting methods may not be enough to secure food, leading them to consider riskier strategies. The tension builds as they weigh their options for finding sustenance, knowing that every choice could have serious consequences.

Viewers can expect to see the duo navigate the challenges of survival,...

Movies centered around the boom of artificial intelligence have been all the rage in recent years. With M3GAN 2.0 on the way, the past year saw the arrival of the Blumhouse-backed thriller, Afraid. 2024 also welcomed a new Megan Fox-fronted feature. Titled Subservience, the XYZ Films production told the story of an AI helper who took an extra-special liking to a married man. After topping the charts over at Netflix, the movie is finding success on two other streaming platforms, with both Max and Prime Video delivering the sci-fi thriller to homes around the world. According to FlixPatrol, Subservience has found itself on Top 10 lists in more than a dozen countries, including Jamaica, Brazil, Belize, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and more.

On Monday December 30 2024, Animal Planet broadcasts Naked and Afraid!

Colombian Cave Women Season 17 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Naked and Afraid,” titled “Colombian Cave Women,” promises to be an exciting adventure for fans of the show. This episode features an all-female tribe facing the challenges of survival in the wilds of San José Del Guaviare, Colombia. Two experienced survivalists return to guide two newcomers through the harsh realities of their environment for a grueling 21 days.

In this unique setting, the survivalists will have to navigate scarce food resources while dealing with the relentless tropical storms that can strike at any moment. The veterans will share their knowledge and skills, helping the newcomers learn how to adapt and survive in such a demanding landscape. Viewers can expect to see how the team works together to overcome obstacles and the emotional and physical toll that the environment takes on them.

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David Dastmalchian is one of the most recognizable faces in show business, especially among nerds. A mainstay of both the Dcu and the MCU, and a visitor to literary realms from Dune to Dracula, the actor is one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood. But among his many screen appearances, fans will notice a surprising number of shocking and elaborate death scenes. Of the numerous times Dastmalchian has been killed on camera, these are the top eight.

The prolific star's career runs the gamut from upstart indie films to summer blockbusters, covering every genre from musical comedy to apocalyptic horror. However, the best way to get to know his life in the movies is through the many times he dies. From The Boogeyman to Blade Runner 2049, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter to Dune, the best way to introduce this list is by saying: David Dastmalchian,...

On Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 Pm, Animal Planet airs the intense new episode of “Naked and Afraid Xl” titled “Ticking and Screaming.” The survivalists continue their battle for survival in the brutal Colombian badlands, and the stakes are higher than ever. In this episode, Sam faces an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation when he gets a tick bite in the worst possible spot, adding another challenge to his already difficult journey.

Meanwhile, Terra encourages Lynsey to quit, creating tension within the group as emotions run high. Desperate for protection from the elements and wildlife, Adam and Heather take matters into their own hands by starting a shelter rebuild, hoping to create a safer environment. Meanwhile, Malorie takes on the daring task of stalking a massive caiman, showcasing her skills in the wild.

As if the extreme conditions weren’t enough, the Badlands send one survivalist home, adding another twist to the competition.

When it comes to horror, Blumhouse continues to be a Hollywood leader in terms of its output. The company is behind horror hits like Get Out (2017), M3GAN (2022), Hush (2016), and The Invisible Man (2021), with the Blumhouse model dating back to 2007's Paranormal Activity. Making films at low budget levels, giving filmmakers creative freedom, and releasing horror films through the studio system is how Blumhouse operates, and it's resulted in some strong slates in recent years.

Blumhouse has had a relatively strong 2024, starting the year off with Night Swim, which may not have fared well with critics but was a box office success. The same can be said for Imaginary, but the company's following movie, Afraid, failed to really connect critically or commercially. In September, however, Blumhouse released a horror movie that can be considered its best of the year, earning strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes and striking gold at the box office.

Artificial intelligence has always been a popular subgenre in sci-fi, with Blade Runner, Terminator, RoboCop, Her, and Ex Machina tackling different sides of the universally feared future where robots dominate humankind. It has also become a major theme in horror, and Megan Fox's latest film is now a streaming success.

In the aftermath of M3GAN becoming a surprise hit, several other films tried to replicate the same formula by using a robot as a companion, including AfrAId and Fox's Subservience. The latter had a limited release in September and is now a big success on Netflix in its first week on the platform. The film scored second place in Netflix's Top 10 in the U.S., and sixth place globally in a holiday-themed top.

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Warning: Contains Spoilers for Afraid!

2024's Afraid has finally been released, and here's what happens at the end of the film, including what happens to Aia and who the masked stalkers actually are. With the dangers of AI being a constant topic of conversation, 2024 was the perfect time for a new horror movie centered around A.I. to be released, with Bulmhouse's Afraid filling this need. Afraid attempts to show just how dangerous A.I. can get, with the film tackling some of the biggest risks and moral dilemmas that the technology could lead to in the future.

Afraid follows a family of five made up of Curtis, Meredith, Iris, Cal, and Preston as they test out a new A.I. software known as Aia. The digital assistant initially comes off as helpful, but the family becomes suspicious of Aia as it continues to seemingly divide the family and put people in danger.

A new movie starring Megan Fox recently dropped on Netflix called Subservience, and the sci-fi thriller has quickly taken the streaming service and its viewers by storm. Fox's career first began in 2001, though she didn't truly rise to fame until she earned her 2007 role as Mikaela Banes in Michael Bay's Transformers. From there, Fox took on even more franchises, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and originated cult classic roles such as Jennifer Check in Jennifer's Body. It has been awhile since Fox had a notable hit, but her latest movie may change that.

One impressive element of Fox's acting career is that she has taken on a variety of different genres over the years. From comedies like This is 40 to thrillers like Till Death, Fox is not afraid of trying new things or taking on difficult parts. In the last few years, Fox has mainly stuck to action movies and thrillers,...

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The revolution is coming, and it seems like there's nothing anyone can do to stop it. As artificial intelligence continues to ramp up and infiltrate everyone's daily lives, it is inevitable that more science fiction films about the topic will spring up. Filmmakers have been giving their 2 cents on artificial intelligence for years, even prior to the massive recent developments of this decade, such as Gpt-4. From Spielberg's A.I. to Blade Runner to Alien, there have been countless takes on the subject in film, and all of them manage to be vastly different across multiple genres. Despite how fresh those three classics may seem, it is very easy for A.I. movies to age poorly due to the fact that the technology is constantly evolving.

It really shouldn't be surprising when a bad movie finds success on Netflix because it has happened more and more lately. Films that audiences may not have wanted to spend money on in theaters get a curiosity watch on the streamer because it's less of a financial risk, so to speak. You're only losing out on some of your time on your couch if the film is as bad as they say, rather than a little dent in your wallet. Today, the platform sees another poorly reviewed film rising up on their charts, and it comes courtesy of Blumhouse Productions, who had a rough year of questionable horror movie releases.

Looking at the current Netflix Top Ten chart, The science fiction horror film Afraid (or AfrAId in some on-the-nose circles) sits at number 10. This is the kind of film destined for success on Netflix because it came and went quickly...

It really shouldn't be surprising when a bad movie finds success on Netflix because it has happened more and more lately. Films that audiences may not have wanted to spend money on in theaters get a curiosity watch on the streamer because it's less of a financial risk, so to speak. You're only losing out on some of your time on your couch if the film is as bad as they say, rather than a little dent in your wallet. Today, the platform sees another poorly reviewed film rising up on their charts, and it comes courtesy of Blumhouse Productions, who had a rough year of questionable horror movie releases.

Looking at the current Netflix Top Ten chart, The science fiction horror film Afraid (or AfrAId in some on-the-nose circles) sits at number 10. This is the kind of film destined for success on Netflix because it came and went quickly...

Netflix has often been a venue for theatrical flops to find new life, and it's currently providing that service for a 2024 horror film you likely missed. "Afraid" was Blumhouse's third of five horror movies this year, following "Night Swim" and "Imaginary" and preceding "Speak No Evil" and "House of Spoils." There are more duds than hits in that batch, making 2024 a rough year for Blumhouse. "Afraid" (stylized occasionally as "AfrAId") currently holding an abysmal 22% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. At 55%, the audience score is much better, but still not great.

But hey, sometimes when you're scrolling Netflix late at night, all you want is a ridiculous, silly horror flick to throw on and pass the time with. At the time of this writing, "Afraid" is residing in the number seven spot in Netflix's daily Top 10 movies for the United States (via FlixPatrol). That means it's only currently ranking behind the...

Blumhouse Productions has created a name for itself in the movie industry by releasing high-quality, popular horror films. Unfortunately, 2024 came with a mixed offering and one title set an unfortunate event that seems to change thanks to streaming.

Blumhouse premiered several horror titles in 2024, including the critically acclaimed remake Speak No Evil, with an 83% approval rating from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but also Imaginary, with an unfortunate 24% approval score, and Afraid, which has a 22% score from the critics. Afraid set a series of unfortunate records for Blumhouse, but it proved to be a success on streaming following its release on Netflix. Now, its success continues, as Afraid ended its first week on the streaming platform in the tenth spot in the U.S. for the week between Nov. 26 and Dec. 1, according to Netflix.

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The end of the year is the perfect time to catch up on movie watching. Whether it's the latest new releases or those movies you missed out on when they were originally released, the cold days of December are best spent indoors, under a warm blanket, and having a movie marathon.

We can always count on Netflix to have a wide selection of movies, from its own original titles to the hit or underrated movies the streamer acquires. While you might be working your way through Netflix's new Christmas rom-coms or checking out other originals like Spellbound or The Piano Lesson, the top 10 most popular movies ranking is full of must-watch titles.

Looking for some good movies to watch on Netflix? Here are the currently most popular movies on the streaming service in December 2024 you should add to your watch list!

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Lindsay Lohan has made a comeback in acting in recent years. She was originally known as a child actor, providing her talents to movies like The Parent Trap and Freaky Friday. In 2004, she made a splash in the teen comedy Mean Girls, wherein she played Cady Heron. Lohan's teenage years in acting were defined by films like these, which in turn became definitive works of family comedy. Mean Girls has a long legacy that has resulted in a Broadway musical and then a back-to-film adaptation of that musical, and Freaky Friday is also getting a new sequel.

After her active period in the early 2000s, however, Lohan's career slowed down significantly in the 2010s. For a while, her acting career only consisted of brief television appearances and short films. This changed in 2022, however, when Lohan signed a deal with Netflix that would allow her to star in a series of films.

Blumhouse ventured into sci-fi horror with M3GAN, a dark comedy about sentient AI. The studio followed this up with Afraid but it fell flat at the box office, marking a record low for Blumhouse in nearly a decade.

2024 marked a new low for Blumhouse Productions with the release of Afraid, a sci-fi horror about sentient AI taking over domestic life. The film is similar to Blumhouse's M3GAN but without the dark humor and satire; M3GAN was far more successful at the box office, however. Afraid was a resounding flop, barely earning back its $12 million budget. The film was also overwhelmingly panned for retreading tired tropes with a predictable narrative. Fortunately, Afraid is getting a second wind following its November debut on Netflix (per Screen Rant), ranking high on the streamer's weekly top ten list.

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After it failed to garner any traction at the box office, a 2024 Blumhouse movie is finding renewed success on Netflix. The indie studio best known for their horror output has enjoyed something of a mixed bag in the past couple of years when it's come to both the critical and commercial reception to their movies. For every record-breaking M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy's, there's also been a near-franchise-destroying The Exorcist: Believer and lackluster Halloween Ends.

2024, in particular, has been something of a rockier year for Blumhouse. Having hoped to recapture the January release success of M3GAN, the horror short adaptation of Night Swim proved to be a critical misfire, albeit a modest box office success. The studio followed it up with four other releases, including the similarly panned Imaginary and the James McAvoy-starring English-language remake of Speak No Evil, which was a critical and commercial hit. There was...

Jeff Probst has been synonymous with Survivor for several decades now and has constantly detailed what happens behind the scenes of the iconic show. So, much so that fans eagerly wait for all the latest updates on his On Fire podcast and interviews. Given that the showrunner has been part of Survivor for many years, viewers often wonder what keeps him motivated to continue in the show.

Jeff Probst in a still from Survivor | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

Probst described just this during an interview and his answer perfectly revealed why Survivor is definitely better than other reality shows such as Naked and Afraid.

Jeff Probst’s One Answer Detailed Why Survivor Is Better Than Other Shows, Like Naked and Afraid

For almost twenty-five years, Survivor has been a strong staple of the CBS screens and is currently airing its 47th season. Throughout the years of the show, while players and locations have changed,...

Though people questioned the need for an American remake of a Danish horror flick thats only two years old, Speak No Evil went on to become a massive hit this year, earning more than $76 million at the box office. Produced by the famed horror company Blumhouse, the James McAvoy-led film is the studio's highest grossing movie of 2024, which isnt exactly saying a lot when you consider duds such as Night Swim, Imaginary, and AfrAId were its competition. Still, if you missed it in theaters and have yet to see it on VOD, Speak No Evils streaming date has just been revealed.

Per Deadline, the horror hit will hit Peacock on Dec. 6, so you dont have too much longer to see what is arguably one of McAvoys best performances in years. Starring as Paddy, Speak No Evil follows him and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) as they welcome the Dalton...

Survival shows are easily one of the most over-saturated genres of reality TV and while shows such as Survivor or Naked and Afraid have kept the audience entertained for years, many others miss the mark because they fail to bring something new to the table. Life Below Zero, on the other hand, is a survival show that stands out from the rest. It premiered back in May 2013 and revolved around a group of hunters living in a remote region of Alaska.

Joe Rogan is no stranger to stirring the pot—whether it’s taking on Hollywood elites, diving deep into conspiracy theories, or offering his unfiltered opinions about literally anything. So, when he casually tossed a remark about The View, it’s no surprise the comment turned heads.

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The unpredictable nature of Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, has kept fans coming back for more, constantly making headlines. But when it came to Whoopi Goldberg’s show, it wasn’t Rogan sparking the conversation; rather, it was his guest, Tim Dillon, who stole the spotlight.

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Filming has wrapped on a horror thriller called The Cure, and Deadline reports that the film stars Ashley Greene of the Twilight franchise and genre regular David Dastmalchian, who was recently seen in the likes of Late Night with the Devil, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Afraid, and The Boogeyman. Newcomer Samantha Cochran also has a lead role.

Nancy Leopardi, who previously directed Nanny Cam and Lethal Seduction, was at the helm of this one, working from a screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, the writing duo behind Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane. The story they crafted for The Cure centers on Cochran’s character, Ally Braun, an adopted 16-year-old with a mysterious illness who learns her bio-tech billionaire parents (Dastmalchian and Greene) are harvesting her blood for nefarious purposes.

Sydney Taylor (American Born Chinese), Tyler Lawrence Gray (Wolfpack), and Dylan Flashner (Running on Empty) round out the cast.

As Grey’s fans prepare to say goodbye to two more brilliant Grey Sloan doctors, we can’t help but notice a fascinating trend throughout the show’s impressive run.

Pediatric surgeons leave Grey Sloan frequently, giving many actors the perfect exit to leave the show with an open-ended storyline should they want to return. Should we assume all Grey Sloan pediatric surgeons will only briefly be on Grey’s Anatomy?

Levi Schmitt is the latest Grey Sloan actor to exit the show after an extended stint on rotation. After a rocky start, Schmitt found his groove and became a hell of a doctor.

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But while he was great with patients and colleagues, he struggled to find his surgical niche. Then, a new pediatric surgeon arrived to tilt the scales.

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The sci-fi horror film Afraid, starring John Cho and Katherine Waterston, is now available to buy or rent on Digital and DVD. Directed by Chris Weitz, the film explores the dangers of artificial intelligence when a seemingly helpful digital assistant turns into a relentless force of control and protection.

In Afraid, Curtis (Cho) and his family are chosen to test a cutting-edge smart home device known as Aia, a digital assistant designed to streamline their lives. Installed with advanced sensors and cameras, Aia learns the family’s routines and anticipates their needs. At first, the device is a technological marvel, seamlessly integrating into their lives. However, Aia’s desire to protect the family soon becomes extreme, enforcing boundaries with chilling precision and eliminating perceived threats with deadly consequences.

The film taps into society’s growing fascination—and unease—with artificial intelligence. While AI has revolutionised modern life, Afraid delves into...

It may have been a show for children, but this '90s horror anthology had some seriously scary stories. One Nickelodeon's classic shows, Are You Afraid of the Dark? took children on a journey through some of the creepiest tales of terror ever aired on network TV. For many kids, Are You Afraid of the Dark? was their first taste of horror. And it was no ordinary kids' showthese episodes didnt shy away from genuinely unsettling topics, ranging from ghosts and vampires to eerie doppelgngers and cursed artifacts. With a group of friends calling themselves the Midnight Society, who met around a campfire to share spooky tales, the show quickly captured the imaginations (and nightmares) of young viewers across the world.

The genius of Are You Afraid of the Dark? lies in its blend of relatable characters, spine-tingling atmosphere, and creative monsters. The writers crafted episodes that were frightening but not gratuitous,...

It’s no secret that the unscripted television business has been struggling recently, with numerous companies closing down and the number of projects bought stagnating.

This is an issue that is also concerning Lionsgate, which is behind series such as Discovery’s Naked and Afraid.

CEO Jon Feltheimer, talking to analysts Thursday after reporting its “disappointing” financial quarter, admitted that “our unscripted business is feeling the effects of a continuing market correction.”

“In the meantime, our television business is doing everything you would expect us to do: reducing costs; consolidating smaller labels to create greater efficiencies in our unscripted business; and continuing to evaluate the mix of business models on our scripted slate to mitigate risk and maximize our upside,” he added.

The consolidation to which Feltheimer is referring is the launch of Lionsgate Alternative Television at the start of the year, designed to bring eOne’s unscripted assets together...

Horror enthusiasts have something to look forward to as Kate Siegel (Hush) and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) will be starring together in the upcoming zombie film Epilogue, which will be produced by one of the kings of horror, Mike Flanagan. Below, we shared all there is to know about this movie so far.

Described as an action-horror flick, Epilogue will be directed by Michael Fimognari. Fimognari is known for directing episodes of the Netflix horror series The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher. He will be helming this movie from a script co-written by Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason.

The story takes place a year after the zombie apocalypse is believed to have ended, and follows a desperate couple searching for a cure for their infected daughter. Although Siegel and Dastmalchian's roles in the film haven't been revealed, our guess is that they'll play the couple.

Mike Flanagan and David Dastmalchian are both prominent figures in the horror world, so it’s somewhat surprising that their first collaboration came not on a horror project, but on Flanagan’s upcoming movie The Life of Chuck – which, despite being a Stephen King adaptation, is a drama. Today, Deadline has announced that Flanagan and Dastmalchian are set to work together again… and this time the project is a horror film. Flanagan will be producing Epilogue, which Dastmalchian will star in alongside Flanagan’s wife and frequent collaborator Kate Siegel. Michael Fimognari, who worked as cinematographer on most of Flanagan’s work and directed episodes of The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher (not to mention the films To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You and To All the Boys: Always and Forever), will be directing, working from a screenplay by Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason.

Reality veteran Sarah Danser, known for her appearances on Discovery Channel’s survivalist series Naked And Afraid, died Oct. 22 following a Oct. 20 car accident in Kahala, Hawaii, according to local TV station Ksla.

Citing a police report, the station said that Danser was a passenger in a car whose driver lost control and smashed into a parked vehicle. The driver as well as one of the people in the parked car were also hurt and were hospitalized in serious condition. Danser was taken to the hospital in critical condition and passed away two days later.

A Colorado native who had lived in Hawaii for more than a decade per Ksla, Danser appeared in Season 8 (2017) and Season 11 (2020) of Naked And Afraid as well as Season 4, Season 6 (2020) and Season 7 (2021) of Naked And Afraid Xl.

She recently starred on another survivalist reality series, the CW’s 2023 Fight To Survive.

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The dark horror comedy Carved brings laughs and scares to a story about an unlikely serial killer, and it counts on the talents of a cast with known actors and other new talents. Based on the 2018 short film of the same name by Justin Harding, who returns as co-writer and director, Carved takes viewers back to Halloween night in 1993. Set in Cedar Creek Village, a living museum in Maine, Carved follows the villages theater team and other employees who find themselves in the middle of a living nightmare when the carving contest goes horribly wrong.

An employee found a strange and abnormally big pumpkin in a field and his friend took it for the contest. What no one was expecting was for the pumpkin to come to life and start killing everyone at the contest. The survivors team up to come up with a plan to escape the village, get help,...

The titular humanoid robot doll M3GAN had a special message for New York Comic Con attendees about the sequel to 2023's M3GAN, even though she couldnt make it in person. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Model 3 Generative Android appeared via video at a horror panel featuring M3GAN producer Jason Blum, of Blumhouse, and actress Allison Williams to tease the movies sequel, M3GAN 2.0. Blum and Williams were part of a panel moderated by filmmaker Mike Flanagan and emceed by Nicole Byer.

Hi, New York Comic Con! Miss me, M3GAN said via recorded video message. Sorry I couldnt be there, because Im slaying on set for my killer new film M3GAN 2.0. Ive been upgraded. See you nerds in June, she said. The message also confirmed the movie will be phrased M3GAN two-point-oh and not just M3GAN 2.

M3GAN shares a message with #Nycc. Allison Williams says that is a practical,...

Would you still love me if I turned into a human-eating monster? Blumhouse is asking for a friend in their new Wolf Man trailer. The latest take on the Universal classic monster centers around a family of three that is reeling from a car accident and, seemingly, a gruesome Wolf Man attack. The father, played by Christopher Abbott of It Comes At Night, is injured by the wolfish beast that attacked his family. In their escape from the beast outside, another grows within. The family takes refuge in a nearby abandoned house while they seek help, slowly realizing that the monster is inside with them all along.

After spending decades in the ranks of his fellow Universal monsters, like Frankenstein and the Mummy, Wolf Man is finally getting a gory refresh in the modern horror landscape dominated by its producer, Blumhouse. The production company, founded in 2000 by Jason Blum and Amy Israel,...

The debate over the use of AI in filmmaking got even hotter recently thanks to Blumhouse co-founder Jason Blum, who has partnered with Meta to test a series of short films using Meta Movie Gen, a new tech tool that utilizes text-to-video to generate AI content. The project is part of a larger goal to garner feedback from the creative community into next year, as Movie Gen continues to evolve before it's made public.

Blum unveiled the first short film yesterday (seen below), which was directed by Aneesh Chaganty (Searching) and is titled i h8 ai. The three-minute piece uses his own home movies to explore what the directors childhood might have been like had AI been around when he was younger, and how it could have possibly shaped him as a filmmaker. Two other directors are on board to also test Movie Gens abilities, including Casey Affleck and the...