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By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com When Maggie Gyllenhaal first introduced The Bride  at CinemaCon last year, the initial marketing suggested something explosive. The teaser carried a wild, almost acid-punk energy, electric and chaotic with a rebellious tone that felt closer to a rock-and-roll spectacle than a classical monster story. So when I had the opportunity to experience The Bride  in IMAX, I expected a thunderous spectacle driven by attitude and soundtrack. What I found

Magenta Light Studios is turning up the heat this week with a pulse-pounding new clip from Protector , the upcoming action thriller starring genre icon Milla Jovovich . Set to open exclusively in theaters nationwide, the film marks another intense, physically commanding performance from Jovovich, one that blends raw emotion with explosive action. Directed by Adrian Grünberg  and written by Bong-Seob Mun , Protector  follows Nikki (Jovovich), a decorated war veteran who believ

By Klep Napier | wearecritix.com Horror has officially entered its shared-universe era. Music, film, conventions, gaming, live events. The walls between them are dissolving. And now, according to an exclusive report from Dread Central’s Brad Miska , Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas has been cast in the upcoming Halloween  video game. Let that settle in for a second. Michael Myers. Haddonfield. A modern asymmetric horror game built for next-gen consoles. And Spencer Cha

The parody franchise that defined an entire generation of comedy is officially making its return. The first official trailer for Scary Movie , formerly titled Scary Movie 6 , has finally been released, marking the long-awaited comeback of the iconic horror-comedy series and the return of The Wayans family   to the franchise they helped turn into a pop culture phenomenon. Originally launched in 2000, Scary Movie  became a box office smash by hilariously skewering the horror bo

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com For years, horror fans have watched Terrifier  evolve from underground shock cinema into one of the most unlikely success stories in modern independent filmmaking. Now, according to creator and director Damien Leone, the next installment may finally bring Art the Clown’s bloody saga to its long-awaited conclusion. In a recent social media update aimed at clearing up speculation surrounding Terrifier 4 , Leone confirmed that the script is near

Ready or Not fans, the game is officially back on. An exclusive extended 8-minute preview for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come   has been released, giving audiences their first bloody taste of what’s next in the twisted hide-and-seek saga. The footage teases bigger set pieces, sharper satire, and an even deadlier round of survival as the franchise raises the stakes ahead of its theatrical debut. Directed once again by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett , the sequel follows Gr

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com If you watched the official music video for “Twisting the Knife” and found yourself asking, “Who is that angry little man?” you were not alone. What may have seemed like a burst of chaotic comic relief was actually a carefully placed Easter egg that only fully reveals its importance once the story continues. “Twisting the Knife” was released as Part One  of a larger narrative tied to the expanding cinematic universe created by Ice Nine Kills.

Marlon Wayans just reignited the comedy conversation in a major way. While appearing on the Rap Attack Podcast , Wayans confirmed that the future of several beloved franchises could hinge on the success of Scary Movie 6 . If the film performs the way he and his team expect, audiences may finally get long-awaited sequels to White Chicks   and Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood . In his own words, if Scary Movie 6  “does well like we hope i

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter SZA has officially released her brand-new original song “Save The Day” from Disney and Pixar’s upcoming animated adventure Hoppers, and it’s already setting the emotional tone for what could be one of the studio’s most heartfelt films in years. Written by SZA alongside Ben Lovett and Rob Bisel, “Save The Day” isn’t just another end-credit record. According to director Daniel Chong , the song became

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com What if fitting in didn’t mean changing your style… but literally changing who you are? Bleecker Street quietly dropped the official trailer for Slanted , and if this one flew under your radar, trust me, it shouldn’t have. This is bold, provocative, body-horror satire with teeth. The kind of film that doesn’t just entertain you… it challenges you. And after watching the trailer, one thing is clear. Slanted  is not here to play it safe. The fi

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Horror and metal just collided in the most deliciously brutal way possible. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Ice Nine Kills   officially entered the canon of one of horror’s most iconic franchises with the release of “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the upcoming Scream 7 . And if that wasn’t enough, cast member Mckenna Grace  joins the band on the track, marking one of the most high-impact crossovers between modern metal and horror cinema we’

Toy Fair 2026 delivered what it always does: innovation, imagination, and the next wave of products shaping how kids learn and play. Among the high-tech gadgets and nostalgic toy revivals, one booth stood out for a very different reason. Marcus Blackwell, founder and creator of Make Music Count, introduced a product that blends education, music, and pop culture in a way that feels both timely and transformative. Turning Math Into Music Make Music Count is a creative learning

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Starring Sam Rockwell , Zazie Beetz , Michael Peña , Juno Temple , and Haley Lu Richardson , and directed by Gore Verbinski , this film is easily one of the most original theatrical experiences I’ve had so far in 2026. The premise is deceptively simple. A man claiming to be from the future walks into a diner to recruit a handful of ordinary people who are essential to stopping an AI-controlled apocalypse. That’s the hook. But what unfolds is

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Prison City  is officially back in action. Indie publisher Retroware  and developer Programancer have dropped a massive free update for their modern retro side-scroller, delivering major gameplay refinements, new combat mechanics, and expanded content for players across all platforms. Version 1.0.4.0 is available now, and if you have not stepped back into Detroit’s dystopian mega-prison lately, now is the time. A Major Gameplay Upgrade This is

Blumhouse is back in its dark fantasy era. Today, Focus Features and Blumhouse officially unveiled Teaser Trailer #2 for Obsession, giving audiences a deeper look into what might be one of 2026’s most unsettling supernatural thrillers. If you thought the first teaser was eerie, this one leans even further into the consequences. And trust us… this isn’t your typical love story. A Wish Gone Wrong Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession centers on a hopeless romantic who

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Some announcements don’t just spark excitement. They unlock memory. Vans Warped Tour has always been more than a festival. It’s been a rite of passage, a sweaty summer soundtrack, and a cultural marker for entire generations of rock fans. Today’s news feels like one of those “wait… how did this not happen before?” moments. Alt-rock giants Hoobastank  are officially taking the stage at Vans Warped Tour   for the first time ever. Let that sink

Super Bowl Sunday once again proved why it’s the biggest stage in entertainment marketing, as studios rolled out a wave of high-profile movie trailers during the game’s national broadcast from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California , airing on FOX. For Hollywood, the Super Bowl isn’t just about eyeballs — it’s about impact . With more than 100 million viewers locked in, the Big Game remains the one night where a single trailer drop can dominate pop culture instantly, turni

By Ashely Saunders | Wearecritix.com Hamlet is one of the most adapted stories of all time and the retellings vary from amazing (1994's The Lion King) to let’s just forget that happened. Scarlet is a fantastical and intriguing take on the story that transports us to the Otherworld where life and death are intertwined, and we must decide what it means to truly live.    More than 400 years after Shakespeare's original work, the story of a young man destroyed by the need to av

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The Scream  franchise has always understood one crucial thing. Fear does not just come from what you see. It comes from what you hear. With Scream 7 , that tradition continues in a big way as Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group unveil a chilling lineup of original songs from some of today’s most exciting and genre-bending artists. Rather than dropping a full soundtrack all at once, Scream 7  is rolling out its original music throughou

For more than three decades, Sidney Prescott has been the emotional backbone of the Scream franchise. She is a survivor, a fighter, and a symbol of resilience in the face of relentless terror. Now, Paramount Pictures has released a brand-new featurette titled “Sidney’s Journey,” offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the character who changed horror forever. The featurette centers on Neve Campbell , who reflects on Sidney’s evolution from a traumatized teen in Wo