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‘Whistle’ Opens in Theaters to Divergent Reviews Ahead of Wider Release

Praise centers on brutal set pieces; detractors cite derivative plotting, shaky lore.

‘Whistle’ Opens in Limited Release to Raves for Inventive Kills and Notes of Familiarity

Shelby Oaks Opens in Theaters as Stuckmann Details NEON-Backed Recut

Shelby Oaks Opens In Theaters After Neon-Funded Reshoots and Mike Flanagan’s Backing

‘The Black Phone 2’ Reimagines the Grabber as a Dream-Stalking Demon

V/H/S/Halloween Debuts on Shudder to Mixed Reviews, With Praise for Standout Segments

Black Phone 2 Premieres to Strong Reviews at Fantastic Fest Ahead of Oct. 17 Release

'28 Years Later' Crosses $100 Million as Creators Defend Controversial Finale