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What is the True Horror of Longlegs?

©Courtesy of Neon Osgood Perkins has certainly made a name for himself in the world of ethereal horror. Son of the legendary Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates if you’re unfamiliar), Oz has released a set of high style horror pics since the mid 2010s. With his new film Longlegs, Perkins has entered a realm his films…

‘Dream Scenario’ Film Review – The Ups and Downs of Being Far Too Known in the Wrong Way

Being told that you appeared in someone else’s dream can be uneasy news to receive. That someone remembers it likely means that something significant happened and the dreamer might still be actively thinking about it. But it’s not actually related to real life, at least not in any proven way, though people are often so…

Review: Are we all going to say, “Sink Your Teeth into Renfield?”

Using classic horror genres to explore the deeper issues with our current state of being is nothing new. Ginger Snaps was a great example from 2000 that used the classic werewolf tale to explore the pain and awkwardness of teen women entering new stages of puberty. Dawn of the Dead took a look into our…

Renfield | Official Trailer : Starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina

Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help. In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But…

Elon Musk’s Work at Tesla Stopped Nicolas Cage’s Plan to Build an $80 Million Film Studio in Las Vegas

Nicolas Cage once secured $80 million to get a movie studio built in his hometown of Las Vegas, but the project ultimately never went through after Elon Musk brought Tesla into the city. The actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 20 that once the entrepreneur arrived in Nevada, investors decided to instead put…

Film Review – ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ is Both an Action-Comedy in Its Own Right and a Parody of Itself

Young moviegoers today might have no idea that Nicolas Cage won an Oscar almost three decades ago for playing a suicidal alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas. They may have seen some of his early action blockbusters like The Rock or Face/Off, but it’s likelier that they know him best from two more recent franchises: National…

‘A Quiet Place’ Spinoff Finds ‘Pig’ Director Michael Sarnoski

Despite its soft-pedaling title, a lot of noise is emanating from Hollywood these days over “A Quiet Place.” Industry insiders this week are reporting that Paramount is negotiating with “Pig” director Michael Sarnoski to write and direct the anticipated third installment to the series, described by Deadline as “not being a threequel but rather a…

Nicolas Cage Cast as Dracula in Universal Monster Movie Renfield

Nicolas Cage has has been cast as Dracula in Universal Pictures’ upcoming monster movie, Renfield. The Academy Award-winning actor will star alongside Nicholas Holt, who will be portraying the titular character, the vampire count’s infamous acolyte and henchman, in the film, Variety is reporting. Renfield will be directed by Chris McKay, who’s known for helming…

Film Review – ‘Pig’ Spotlights a Melancholic Nicolas Cage Sentimentally Grieving His Past

People often cope with grief in drastically different ways, depending on the unique somber situations they’ve experienced throughout their lives. The process of how people manage the despair that accompanies those circumstances is emotionally and powerfully highlighted in the new thriller, Pig. The melancholic drama marks the feature film writing and directorial debuts of Michael…