Javier Bardem has been cast as Max Cady in the Cape Fear television series from Apple TV+. Cape Fear was originally a 1962 psychological thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson. An adaptation of the 1957 novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald, the film starred Gregory Peck as an attorney named Sam Bowden, while Robert … Read more
With all this talk of spinning horror franchises off to TV, why is the easiest one to adapt being ignored? Recently it was announced that Mike Flanagan would be adapting Carrie for television. And I’m sure most of us are aware of the development hell that Crystal Lake (the Friday the 13th series) has been … Read more
Everyone loves a good bottle episode. Quite literally — bottle episodes are often some of the best-received episodes of a TV show’s run, their simple structure and pared-down production offering the characters a chance to shine while the action is (usually) put on pause. But what actually is a bottle episode, and what is it … Read more
Jamie Foxx’s surprise appearance to accept the Vanguard Award was the hit of the evening, as most know he’s been ill for a while, and this was his first public appearance. He began by thanking everyone and saying, “Six months ago, I couldn’t actually do that; I couldn’t actually walk.” He went on to talk … Read more
After playing Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode I found myself wanting more — especially of what we saw in those first two acts. But beyond that, I realized what I really crave is a true prequel. Something that feels like its own fresh story while feeding into other parts of the lore. MK1 somewhat accomplishes … Read more
Apple TV+ is a solid streaming service with a couple of very good shows and even an Academy Award winner for Best Picture. With no new Ted Lasso episodes in the immediate future, though, they could definitely use a new signature program, something big and splashy. So how about a massive TV series starring Godzilla? That’s Monarch: Legacy of … Read more
Dark Castle is reportedly developing a television series based on the film Thirteen Ghosts. In a Dread Central exclusive, Patrick Mediate of Primordial Pictures and SFX supervisor for Fear the Walking Dead Aaron McLane announced a partnership with Dark Castle to pitch the series for Sony Pictures Television It’s been 22 years since the remake … Read more
Following the series premiere on Sunday, The Idol co-creator Sam Levinson has spoken out on the HBO series’ approach to celebrities and fame. How is The Idol like reality television? While speaking with Deadline, Levinson explained that the series is about “an artist who feels stuck, who also feels pressured by the expectations of the … Read more