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“Goosebumps” modern makeover misses mark

“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.

NHL bans pride tape due to backlash

(Photo courtesy of CBS Sports) “Pride tape on a hockey stick” Riley Fontana Connector Editor The National Hockey League has officially banned the use of Pride Tape across the league. This has been coming for a while after the fallout and backlash of Pride jerseys in the past few years. Last season saw several players

“Bat Boy: The Musical” is a smash hit

(Photo courtesy of: Seacoast Repertory Theater) “Seacoast Rep’s production of ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ runs through Oct. 29 Riley Fontana Connector Editor The Seacoast Repertory Theater is currently running its version of “Bat Boy: The Musical.” This is a horror-comedy show that’s not for the faint of heart. The show is filled with fake blood,