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Sunday, February 22, 2026

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Timothy Busfield Officially Enters Not Guilty Plea in Child Sexual Abuse Case

Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty to four felony counts of criminal sexual contact with minors related to directing ‘The Cleaning Lady’; faces at least three years prison if convicted; pretrial hearings waived.

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‘Evil Dead Wrath’ – Next ‘Evil Dead’ Movie Has Entered Production!

Next Evil Dead film, Evil Dead Wrath, entered production with Francis Galluppi directing; cast includes Charlotte Hope and Zach Gilford; Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert producing; New Line Cinema domestic distribution via Warner Bros; release date for Evil Dead Burn set for July 24.

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Roger Ebert Called This Notorious John Wayne Movie 'Cruel And Dishonest'

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This Blade Movie Character Debuted In A Spider-Man Cartoon

Marvel created Abraham Whistler for 1998 Blade film; character appeared first in Spider-Man animated series, causing legal issues; Blade film praised for gritty style and Wesley Snipes' performance.

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CPH:DOX title ‘Cambodian Beer Dreams’ boarded for world sales

CAT&Docs handling world sales for Laurits Nansen’s documentary premiering in F:Act competition at CPH:DOX; explores Cambodia’s beer market and alcohol law activism.

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CANEX Creations Inc. Invests in Feature Film Clarissa, Acquired for Worldwide Distribution by NEON

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Mike Flanagan Explains His New "The Mist"

Boulderlight producing new Stephen King adaptation; Mike Flanagan directing and explaining creative approach; project in development.

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Forget 'Hill House,' Mike Flanagan’s 13-Year-Old Thriller Is Better

Mike Flanagan’s 2010 thriller gaining renewed acclaim over ‘Hill House’; no new project details but signals growing interest in his earlier work.

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After Carrie & The Mist, Mike Flanagan Must Double Down On His “Holy Grail” Stephen King Remake

Calls for intensified focus on high-profile Stephen King adaptation following recent projects.

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THE A24 HORROR MANIFESTO: Atmospheric Dread, Auteur Vision, and the Marketing Geniuses Redefining Fear.

A24's horror brand defined by psychological and supernatural themes; employs viral digital marketing strategies to elevate genre beyond jump-scares.

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New Lionsgate Horror Movie Trailer Sets Its Digital Release Date

Digital debut date confirmed alongside trailer release; further production details undisclosed.

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A24’s Most Polarizing Medieval Fantasy Is Coming to Netflix

A24’s divisive medieval fantasy title secured Netflix distribution; signals streaming platform’s continued investment in genre content.

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Lionsgate’s ‘John Rambo’ Adds Yao, Tayme Thapthimthong & Three More To Cast, Starts Production

Lionsgate’s action sequel in production; casting additions include Yao and Tayme Thapthimthong; no horror elements indicated.

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Sean Young’s Noir Mystery THE DUMMY DETECTIVE Now Streaming Free on Tubi

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Acclaimed Sci-Fi Thriller 'Ex Machina' Heads to Free Streaming on Tubi

Added to free streaming service catalog; no new production or licensing details.

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Quote of the day by Jordan Peele: ‘I think when you just tell people to think, people tend to get resistant, defensive’ | Hindustan Times

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What on Earth Is Keeping Mike Flanagan From Adapting "The Dark Tower?"

Discussion on obstacles delaying Flanagan’s adaptation of The Dark Tower; no active production or deal updates.

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Marvel Adapted A Lesser-Known Stephen King Story Before It Was Published

Marvel adapted Stephen King's 'N.' novella into a 25-episode video series in 2008 before print publication; Marc Guggenheim scripted with King's oversight; later a 4-issue comic series released in 2010.

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‘Paradise’ Review: Hulu’s Post-Apocalyptic Drama Gets Bigger but Not Better in a Messy Second Season

Hulu's post-apocalyptic drama season two expands scope but suffers from plot holes and unresolved storylines; stars Sterling K. Brown; premieres Feb 23.

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A Terrifying '70s Sci-Fi Movie Based On A Michael Crichton Novel Is Streaming On Prime Video

1971 sci-fi thriller 'The Andromeda Strain,' adapted from Michael Crichton's novel, streaming on Prime Video; noted for scientific accuracy and influence on virus thriller genre.

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Jason Todd Revealed (But Didn't Learn) The Disturbing Reason Why The Joker Doesn't Die

DC's 'DC KO: Red Hood Vs. The Joker' #1 reveals Jason Todd kills Joker but Joker's return explained as part of ongoing Crisis crossover; ties to major DC event and character lore.

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Daniel Radcliffe Remembers Being Pitched A ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Remake For The ‘Harry Potter’ Trio: “This Should Not Be Made”

Daniel Radcliffe recalls rejected pitch for Harry Potter trio in Wizard of Oz remake with karate-kicking lion; currently starring in Merrily We Roll Along; new Potter reboot filming.

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SDSA Film Awards: Set Decorators Honor ‘One Battle’, ‘Frankenstein’ & Others

One Battle After Another wins Best Picture and Contemporary Feature at 2025 SDSA Awards; Netflix’s Frankenstein wins Fantasy/Sci-Fi prize; Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet wins Period Feature.

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Updated Demo Now Available for ‘The Occultist’; First Dev Diary Released [Video]

New demo for upcoming psychological horror game The Occultist released during Steam Next Fest; first developer diary explores protagonist’s character.

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‘A Child of My Own’ Review: Stylized Drama and Documentary Scrap Over the Truth In an Unhappy Maternity Tale

Maite Alberdi’s hybrid documentary-drama about a Mexican nurse accused of baby abduction continues her Netflix collaboration; film blends stylized dramatizations with documentary footage.

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‘Forest High’ Review: Three Women Escape the Noise in a Beguiling Mountain Retreat of a Movie

Manon Coubia’s debut feature 'Forest High' is a sensory, documentary-influenced drama set in an Alpine refuge; premiered at Berlin with special jury mention; Rai Cinema International Distribution handling sales.

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Monarch: Godzilla Takes Over Downtown L.A. in a World Record-Setting Drone Show – We Were There!

Apple TV Plus and Legendary’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 promoted with record-setting 3,000-drone show over Hollywood Forever Cemetery featuring Godzilla, Kong, and Titan X; composer Leopold Ross scored; cast including Kurt and Wyatt Russell attended.

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Don Toliver Drops ‘Creepin’ from ‘Scream 7’ Soundtrack

Don Toliver releases third track from Scream 7 soundtrack; two additional songs scheduled for upcoming release.

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Why Black Panther Star Michael B. Jordan Went To Therapy After His Marvel Role

Michael B. Jordan sought therapy after portraying Killmonger in 'Black Panther' due to the isolating and intense preparation for the villainous role.

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‘Grace’: A Forgotten Film of a Mother’s Undying Love

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners blends supernatural horror with blues mythology featuring a Devil-possessed Irish antagonist; cast praised for chemistry; film has 16 Oscar nominations and sparked cultural discussions on Jim Crow South.

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Ranking the Best Killer Reveals of the Scream Franchise

Analysis of killer reveals in the Scream franchise ahead of the February 27th release of the newest film; discusses impact of villain monologues and franchise longevity.

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FilmNew Lionsgate Horror Movie Trailer Sets Its Digital Release Date — Google News (Lionsgate Films)Horror & Genre NewsMarket & TrendsTrailers & First Looks · 5d ago Read

Digital debut date confirmed alongside trailer release; further production details undisclosed.

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