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Swamp Thing - Director, Development Details, And More Info

By Rafael Motamayor January 9th, 2024

James Mangold is set to direct the new Swamp Thing movie as part of James Gunn's new DC Universe. Here's what we know so far.

Our 27 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024, Ranked

By SlashFilm Staff January 9th, 2024

Here are our most anticipated movies of 2024, from massive blockbusters and sequels to intriguing indie movies and wild passion projects.

Whatever Happened To The Real-Life Twins From The Shining?

By Witney Seibold January 8th, 2024

Here's what happened to Lisa and Louise Burns, who played the terrifying twin girls in The Shining, after they appeared in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 masterpiece.

Five Nights At Freddy's movie animatronics

Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Is Being Fast-Tracked By Blumhouse, According To Star Josh Hutcherson

By Ryan Scott January 8th, 2024

Five Nights at Freddy's star Josh Hutcherson says a script for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is 'in the process right now.'

How Gremlins' Infamous Christmas Story Managed To Make It Into The Film

By Caroline Madden January 8th, 2024

Kate's 'Why I Hate Christmas' scene in Gremlins is the truest horror of the whole film, and it was almost cut out by the studio.

Original Exorcist Actress Linda Blair Would Return To The Franchise Under One Condition

By Witney Seibold January 7th, 2024

The iconic Linda Blair has said that she will return for some The Exorcist sequels ... so long as fans or the studio donate to her Foundation.

Thanksgiving's Wild Black Friday Scene Was Twenty Years In The Making

By Debopriyaa Dutta January 7th, 2024

Here's how the horror movie Thanksgiving, directed by Eli Roth, pulled off that intense, violent, and elaborate Black Friday scene.

Night Swim Filmmaker Cracked The Script After His Friend Received A Real-Life Diagnosis [Exclusive]

By Joe Roberts January 7th, 2024

After one of his pals was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Night Swim's co-writer/director Bryce McGuire realized how to expand his short film into a feature.

Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Freddy Krueger

Freddy Krueger Was Inspired By A Frightening Stranger From Wes Craven's Real Life

By Devin Meenan January 6th, 2024

A young Wes Craven encountered a man who'd live on in his darkest dreams, much like Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Night Swim Star Wyatt Russell Followed A Crucial Rule While Shooting The Underwater Scenes [Exclusive]

By Bill Bria January 6th, 2024

Night Swim star Wyatt Russell has one bit of advice for anyone dealing with underwater shoots ... or pool ghosts.

Matthew Lillard Wants More Out Of Afton In The Five Nights At Freddy's Sequel

By Debopriyaa Dutta January 6th, 2024

Matthew Lillard hopes to keep fleshing out the malevolent William Afton in a Five Nights at Freddy's movie sequel.

Willy Wonka Defeats An Evil Swimming Pool And Wins 2024's First Box Office Weekend

By Hannah Shaw-Williams January 6th, 2024

Night Swim debuts in second place at the box office as Wonka holds on to the top spot in the first weekend box office battle of the year.

Night Swim Director Bryce McGuire Hopes You're Too Scared To Go In The Pool [Exclusive Interview]

By BJ Colangelo January 5th, 2024

We spoke with Night Swim co-writer/director Bryce McGuire about adapting his short film and nailing the right tone for a haunted swimming pool movie.

The Remake Of Horror Classic The Omen Has An Utterly Bizarre Screenwriting Credit

By Jeremy Smith January 5th, 2024

The Omen remake from 2006 technically has two screenwriters, but only one credited. Here's the strange story of Dan McDermott.

Night Swim's Wyatt Russell And Kerry Condon Take Us To The Deep End Of Their New Horror Film [Exclusive Interview]

By BJ Colangelo January 5th, 2024

In our interview, Night Swim stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon tell us about comparisons to The Shining, the trickiness of acting underwater, and more.