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![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December
What began as a standalone nightmare has officially become one of horror’s most compelling franchises. Director Scott Derrickson is back with The Black Phone 2 , a chilling continuation of his 2022 hit that terrified audiences and proved that simple, character-driven horror still sells. Following a powerful theatrical run, the sequel is now available on digital and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this December , but before that—Derrickson sat down with WeAreCritiX ’s K

Klep Napier
Nov 142 min read
![[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!
If you haven’t locked today for the Season 3 premiere of Power Book IV: Force , you already missed one of the wildest season openers Power has delivered since the flagship. Chicago is fully weaponized, alliances are unstable, and the word “loyalty” is no longer a virtue, it’s leverage. And this season, the Garcia family is right in the blast radius. \We sat down with Carmela Zumbado (Mireya Garcia) and Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (Miguel Garcia) to talk about where loyalty actua

Klep Napier
Nov 82 min read


The Lost Boys & Women of Cobra Kai Get Their Flowers — RICC Panel Recap
If you weren’t in the room at Altered Reality's Rhode Island Comic Con, you missed a crowd already chanting “Cobra Kai never dies!” before the chairs were warm. After a quick hand-off, I brought out a lineup that too often lived in the shadow of legacy names but carried real weight on screen: Alicia Hannah-Kim (Sensei Kim Da-Eun), Brandon H. Lee (Kwan), Patrick Luwis (Axel) , Oona O’Brien (Devon Lee), and Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny Payne). From the first ovation, it felt

Klep Napier
Nov 73 min read
![[EXCLUSIVE]: 'VIOLENCE' — We Talk Punk, Cinema, and Chaos with Director Connor Marsden In Time For Brooklyn Horror Film Fest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_f582c19ff6a84c3a9a50b83fea02f594~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_f582c19ff6a84c3a9a50b83fea02f594~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE]: 'VIOLENCE' — We Talk Punk, Cinema, and Chaos with Director Connor Marsden In Time For Brooklyn Horror Film Fest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_f582c19ff6a84c3a9a50b83fea02f594~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_f582c19ff6a84c3a9a50b83fea02f594~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE]: 'VIOLENCE' — We Talk Punk, Cinema, and Chaos with Director Connor Marsden In Time For Brooklyn Horror Film Fest
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Fifteen years is a long time to carry a story in your bones. For filmmaker Connor Marsden , that’s exactly how long it took for his explosive debut feature Violence to break free from the page and onto the big screen. What began as a scribble in film school at 21 has evolved into a neon-drenched, punk-fueled odyssey set to premiere October 19 at 9:45 PM during the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival . And if there’s one thing Marsden made clear wh

Klep Napier
Oct 164 min read
![[INTERVIEW]: 'THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2' Madelaine Petsch and Courtney Solomon Talk Raising the Stakes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_fb4be054e25d4caf99dabe22674457aa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_fb4be054e25d4caf99dabe22674457aa~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW]: 'THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2' Madelaine Petsch and Courtney Solomon Talk Raising the Stakes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_fb4be054e25d4caf99dabe22674457aa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_fb4be054e25d4caf99dabe22674457aa~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW]: 'THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2' Madelaine Petsch and Courtney Solomon Talk Raising the Stakes
By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com With The Strangers: Chapter 2 set to stalk theaters on September 26 , the creative team behind this...

Klep Napier
Sep 162 min read
![[EXCLUSIVE]: Greg Nicotero Confirms 'Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 3 Will Film in Worcester, MA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_33715b2da38241f2976593ec54e434f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_33715b2da38241f2976593ec54e434f4~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE]: Greg Nicotero Confirms 'Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 3 Will Film in Worcester, MA](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_33715b2da38241f2976593ec54e434f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_33715b2da38241f2976593ec54e434f4~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE]: Greg Nicotero Confirms 'Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 3 Will Film in Worcester, MA
Legends, Latex, and Legacy: Greg Nicotero Talks Favorite Projects and FX Advice By Nikki Colman for Xscream | Horror Nerds Talking Slash...

Nicole Coleman
Sep 133 min read
![[INTERVIEW]: James DeMonaco Talks Latest Horror Thriller "THE HOME" Starring Pete Davidson!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_bdd960843a664c388b8cb9a42fdb54d2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_bdd960843a664c388b8cb9a42fdb54d2~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW]: James DeMonaco Talks Latest Horror Thriller "THE HOME" Starring Pete Davidson!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_bdd960843a664c388b8cb9a42fdb54d2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_bdd960843a664c388b8cb9a42fdb54d2~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW]: James DeMonaco Talks Latest Horror Thriller "THE HOME" Starring Pete Davidson!
Exploring Horror's New Frontier: James DeMonaco and Pete Davidson on "The Home" In the realm of horror, where societal themes meet...

Klep Napier
Jul 234 min read


'SHADOW FORCE' Star, Jahleel Kamara Talks Latest Role Alongside Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, The Wu-Tang Clan, and his Dream Role!
Jahleel Kamara is a young, promising actor known for bringing heart and fun to his roles. With a diverse range of acting experiences...

Klep Napier
May 124 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Cast Of 'MARSHMELLOW' Movie Teases Thrills, Twist and Alternate Ending.
Marshmallow: Exploring Camp Thrills, Character Dynamics, and Alternate Endings In the world of suspense and horror, the upcoming film...

Klep Napier
Apr 93 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Teo Vergara Talks "A Sloth's Story" and Their Voice Acting Adventure Alongside Leslie Jones, Olivia Vasquez, Remii Hii and Benjamin Gorrono
Teo Vergara is a versatile actor with a rich background in musical theater and comedy, recognized for their dynamic vocal abilities. With...

Klep Napier
Feb 244 min read


'NOSFERATU'S' Jarin Blaschke Discusses Cinematic Collaboration and 4 Academy Award Nominations Including Best Cinematography
Robert Egger's NOSFERATU is available on digital now and will be available onb DVD, BLU-RAY and UHD 4K February 18th We sat with...

Klep Napier
Feb 173 min read


Director Michael Polish Teases Possible Sequel to Espionage Thriller 'ALARUM' & Upcoming Polish Brothers Projects
Michael Polish is a renowned filmmaker and director known for his work in both independent and mainstream cinema. With a background rich...

Klep Napier
Jan 174 min read


'THE LAST DRAGON' Celebrates 40 Years along side ‘YEAR OF THE RAT' in NYC Double Feature With Appearance From Taimak For Q&A and Meet and Greet
Director Cyrus Alexander, Hip-Hop Producer and Filmmaker, brings us together to pay homage to indie Black Cinema within the Martial arts...

CritiX Staff
Dec 31, 20242 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Cabot Conyers Talks Mid Season of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, Audition Experience, Simpson Code Names and More.
The Star Wars universe continues to captivate fans, with Disney Plus's 'Skeleton Crew' bringing fresh energy to this beloved franchise....

Klep Napier
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Titus Kaphar's 'EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS' Proves There Are No Boundaries To Where The Creative Process Begins Nor Ends
Titus Kaphar's Creative Evolution: From Artist to Filmmaker When Titus Kaphar, a painter known for his distinctive storytelling through...

Klep Napier
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Tommy Davidson and Geoffrey Owens Help Director Noel Calloway Revive Holiday Spirits Through The Power of Christmas & Fatherhood.
Comedy legend Tommy Davidson and actor Geoffrey Owens join director Noel Calloway to discuss their festive film, "Mr. Santa Christmas...

Klep Napier
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Tunde Adebeimpe Talks The Magic of 'Star Wars Skeleton Crew's Unique Blend of Family Dynamics and Sci-Fi Adventure.
Star Wars Skeleton Crew arrives earlier, now premiering December 2nd on Disney Plus. We had a unique opportunity to chat with actor Tunde...

Klep Napier
Nov 27, 20243 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Ezekiel Pacheco Stars in “At the Gates” and Talks The Films Intricacies of Human Connection!
Ezekiel Pacheco is a talented actor stepping into the spotlight with his first lead role in the film " At the Gates ." Known for his...

Klep Napier
Nov 4, 20244 min read


EXCLUSIVE: MGM+ 'FROM's Catalina Sandino Moreno Helps Breaks down Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2!
Cracking the Secrets of "From": Catalina Sandino Moreno on Season 3's Twists and Turns. Beware, possible season 3 spoilers ahead. Diving...

Klep Napier
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Running on Empty: Director Daniel Andre and The Life-Affirming Message Behind Daniel His New Rom-Com
In this engaging interview, I sat down with Daniel Andre, the visionary director behind the new romantic comedy-drama Running on Empty....

Klep Napier
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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