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Mike Flanagan delivers another engrossing thrill with ‘The Midnight Club’

Mike Flanagan delivers another engrossing thrill with ‘The Midnight Club’

(Photo courtesy of TV Insider) Mike Flanagan’s most recent effort shows once again why he is a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre. Maxwell Valin Connector Editor In recent years, writer, producer and director Mike Flanagan has made quite a reputable name for himself in the genre of horror. Along with helming

Marvel’s stab at horror: “Werewolf by Night”

(Photo courtesy of Decider) The MCU takes a turn into horror territory with its latest special. Riley Fontana Connector Staff Werewolf By Night is Marvel’s newest installment for the MCU on Disney+. Shot in a brilliant black-and-white, it follows a group of monster hunters as they attend the funeral of the top hunter among them.

Will “Halloween” finally end?

(Photo courtesy of Slash Film) “”Halloween Ends” hits theaters and the paid tier of Peacock on October 14.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Michael Myers returns in the upcoming installment of the “Halloween” franchise, “Halloween Ends.” Set to premiere in theaters and stream simultaneously on paid tiers of Peacock on October 14, 2022, this highly anticipated

“Smile” will leave you doing just that

(Photo courtesy of MOVIES and MANIA) “”Smile” has been number 1 at the United States box office for two weeks.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor “Smile” is the newest big title from the horror movie genre and released Friday on September 30th. This movie was written and directed by Parker Finn, a renowned horror film screenwriter,

Say yes to Jordan Peele’s “Nope”

(Photo courtesy of Duluth News Tribune) Jordan Peele’s newest smash hit has arrived in cinemas everywhere. Kyra Barry Connector Editor Mild spoilers for Jordan Peele’s Nope.   Jordan Peele’s latest effort presents the audience with a straightforward narrative of folks out in the country dealing with a UFO, but those familiar with Peele’s work have gotten used

Five international films to revisit in the spirit of Halloween

(Photo courtesy of Next Entertainment World) “Train to Busan” was released on July 22, 2016. Natalia Gonzalez Connector Staff Picture this: It’s Halloween night. The popcorn is popped, the lights are turned off and you and your friends are doing the hardest thing imaginable — trying to find the right scary movie to watch. Between

“Halloween Kills” but the franchise lives on to quadruple budget at the box office

(Photo Courtesy of Miramax) “Halloween Kills” is the latest installment of the Halloween franchise. Kali Patterson Connector Staff Against all odds, Michael Myers is back and out for blood. The iconic masked serial killer returns in “Halloween Kills”, targeting Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and her family. Picking up directly after 2018’s “Halloween”,