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Tyler Perry and Blumhouse Thriller 'Strung' Debuts on Peacock to Mixed Reviews

A violin-driven domestic thriller leans on familiar genre beats while earning praise for lead acting and its musical score.

Punisher: One Last Kill Earns Raves for Bernthal and Practical Stunts as Short Runtime Faces Criticism

Melissa Barrera to Lead Adam Alleca’s Horror Film ‘Inhabit’

‘Affection’ Trailer Debuts as Jessica Rothe’s Sci‑Fi Horror Sets May 8 Theatrical Release

At SXSW, 'Hokum' Earns Praise for Adam Scott and Atmosphere, Draws Critiques of Convoluted Plot

‘Josephine’ Reaches Berlinale on Sundance Momentum as De Araújo Demands Accountability

Scream 7 Opens Ticket Sales After Super Bowl Tease, Puts Sidney Prescott Back at the Center

Josephine Draws Standing Ovations at Sundance as 8-Year-Old Mason Reeves Breaks Out

All You Need Is Kill Opens in Theaters as Studio 4°C’s Rita-Centric Reimagining

‘Killer Whale’ Trailer Surfaces as Lionsgate Sets Jan. 16 Theatrical and Digital Release

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

‘Black Phone 2’ Scores 79% Early on Rotten Tomatoes Ahead of Oct. 17 Theatrical Bow

‘The Black Phone 2’ Debuts to Strong Reviews at Fantastic Fest Ahead of Oct. 17 Release

Final Trailer for Wicked: For Good Lands Today as Campaign Clarifies Dorothy’s Off‑Screen Treatment

Indie Horror ‘Traumatika’ Reaches Theaters Friday Backed by Viral Reactions and Early Praise

Willem Dafoe Opens Up on Unsettling Role as The Man in My Basement Hits Theaters Friday, Streams Sept. 26

László Nemes’ Orphan Premieres in Venice Competition as Director Emphasizes Humanist Cinema

Zach Cregger Poised to Build Horror Empire After Weapons Triumph

‘East of Wall’ Earns Sundance Audience Award and Draws Praise and Criticism Ahead of Release

Embeth Davidtz Earns Acclaim for Directorial Debut 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight'