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Written by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, the indie-horror brings a fresh storyline that follows a talk show host in the US.

The current Oscars crop might be the best list in ages – but which was the best ever year for the movies? Guardian writers present their case

The allies have launched strikes for the first time since the group began targeting shipping in the Red Sea. Plus, the European royals taking on the climate crisis

Alice Cooper in John Carpenter's 1987 film Prince of Darkness.

Vue cinemas add an interval to Scorsese’s bladderbusting 206-minute Killers of the Flower Moon

From boring drone shots to the ‘surprise’ car crash that’s anything but, today’s film-makers have developed a host of hackneyed habits. Here, our writers name and shame the 21st century tropes we could do without

The net is tightening around Shelly. Plus, a royal bonanza on Channel 4 and rock royalty at Olympia. Here’s what to watch this evening

When "Shattered" debuted in 2022, critics largely agreed on the shallow characterization and bland script. As Phil Hoad summarized for The Guardian,…

“Halloween” creator John Carpenter has directed many cult favorites. One of them, “Prince of Darkness,” turned 35 this month.

A 2022 reboot of Jeepers Creepers has been met with dismal reviews from fans and critics alike who say the franchise will never be the same.