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“Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings a beloved game to the big screen

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings a beloved game to the big screen

(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ answers the question of what if Chuck. E Cheese was haunted.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a long-running video game series created by Scott Cawthon. The first game was released in 2014 to massive success, and the series now has 13 games total

“The Lost Boys” is an underrated gem

(Photo courtesy of: The Guardian) “‘The Lost Boys’ centers on a pair of brothers who find themselves entangled in a war between vampires and humans.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor One of the best vampire films goes overlooked every year for a Halloween watch. Released in 1987, “The Lost Boys” is a painfully campy horror film

“Goosebumps” modern makeover misses mark

(Photo courtesy of: IMDB) “The new reboot of ‘Goosebumps’ has arrived on Disney+ and Hulu.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Goosebumps” got a modern makeover on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 13. Starring Justin Long, the show misses a lot of what “Goosebumps” should be and reads more like a “Haunting Hour” reboot. The show leans

“Slotherhouse” is a perfect mix between horror and comedy

(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Slotherhouse’ follows a murderous sloth.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Slotherhouse” is a PG-13 2023 horror film starring a murderous sloth. This independent film is currently streaming on Hulu. It’s a complete campy mess, making it the perfect Halloween watch. This movie is a perfect background film for parties or really any

Six sports to be introduced to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

(Photo Courtesy of Telegraph India) “Logo for the 2028 Olympic Games.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor The International Olympic Committee has officially approved five new sports for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. These sports include softball, baseball, cricket, flag football, squash and lacrosse. These sports have mostly been accepted by fans, the outlier

“Totally Killer” is a time-travel horror hit

(Photo courtesy of: House Beautiful) “Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt star in Blumhouse’s ‘Totally Killer.’” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Blumhouse’s most recent release, “Totally Killer,” premiered in limited theaters and on Amazon Prime on Oct. 6. Starring Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt, the horror comedy movie meets almost every mark it has aimed to hit.