Once again, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been stricken by bad buzz regarding the Multiverse Saga, and once more Blade has been caught right in the middle of it.
Ever since Mahershala Ali was first trotted out on stage at San Diego Comic-Con way back in July of 2019, the reboot has been lurching from one catastrophe to the next. Having failed to gain any sort of tangible forward momentum in almost four and a half years, there’s a lot of people starting to wonder if there’s even any point in making the damn thing at this stage.
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One of the several bombshells dropped in the Daywalker’s direction was talk that one version of the script effectively relegated the title hero to fourth lead, which is bizarre to say the least. Michael Starburry is just one of several to have taken a crack at the screenplay, but he revealed on social media that particular revelation is news to him.
“I worked on a draft of this before the strike. Never saw a version where Blade was 4th lead or it was a “narrative led by women and filled with life lessons” but I suppose a lot could have happened since I had anything to do with it. He was in 99% of the scripts I was a part of.”
Of course, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t part of the drafts penned by either Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Beau DeMayo, or Nic Pizzolatto before Michael Green became the fifth scribe to try and whip Blade into shape, but at least we know Starburry wasn’t the one planning such a radical deviation from the formula.
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New The Hunger Games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is set for release globally on Nov. 17th, 2023. Set approximately 64 years before the hit original feature that came out a decade ago, the new film follows a young Coriolanus “Coryo” Snow (originally played by Donald Sutherland, now played by Tom Blyth), future President of Panem.
Set during the early years of the Hunger Games tournaments, Snow is tasked with mentoring Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a musician and tribute from District 12 chosen to represent the region at the 10th annual Hunger Games. Baird is somewhat of a mythos in the original Hunger Games trilogy, as her legacy and symbolism to District 12, while only referenced by name, is shrouded in mystery. As the antagonist of the Hunger Games trilogy, Snow’s transformation from a mentor of a District 12 competitor to being hellbent on its destruction plays a major role in the story audiences are familiar with. Like the film trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is based on the novel of the same name by author Suzanne Collins.
How long is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes?
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According to IMDb, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes boasts a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes, or 165 minutes. When accounting for trailers, that’s a three-hour outing at the movies. The new movie is part of an ever-growing trend of blockbusters, particularly action-based blockbusters, that have been steadily growing in runtime length in recent years.
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is the longest Hunger Games film so far. The Hunger Games (2012) has a length of 2 hours and 22 minutes, while its sequel, Catching Fire (2013) is 2 hours and 26 minutes. The final two films, Mockingjay parts 1 and 2, released in 2014 and 2015, clock in at 2 hours and 3 minutes and 2 hours and 17 minutes, respectively.
So far, no announcement regarding a sequel to The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has been made. While a prequel film, this movie may be designed to be more of a standalone piece in comparison to The Hunger Games trilogy, which was split into four films. This may explain the longer runtime, as the story of the new film is probably much more self-contained, relying less on a guaranteed sequel or cinematic universe to continue its storytelling.
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Death is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we have to fear it, and that very idea is at the center of the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The celebration focuses on honoring and connecting with our loved ones, dead or alive, and it’s a beautiful and sentimental notion.
It’s evident that the Day of the Dead is meant to be a celebratory holiday by just one glance at the music, decor, and food created to celebrate the traditional holiday. Celebrated each year on Nov. 1 & 2, families gather together to celebrate those who have passed by creating colorful altars, or Ofrendas, to honor the deceased, as well as leaving gifts at their gravesites.
Many films have been released over the years to showcase the holiday traditions while also creating unique stories within the theme of Dia de los Muertos. To help bring the magic of the Day of the Dead into your home, whether you celebrate or not, here are five films to showcase what the holiday is all about.
Coco
Arguably the most famous Dia de los Muertos project on this list, the 2017 Pixar film Coco brings the culture to life with vibrant imagery and a catchy yet emotional soundtrack. Focused on the Rivera family, Cocotells the story of Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), an aspiring musician who attempts to break the band his family has on music.
In his escapades, he unintentionally causes himself to become invisible to the living but can now see the dead. Reuniting with his deceased relatives, Miguel has until sunrise to find out the truth about his family and return to the land of the living. You can stream Coco on Disney Plus.
The Book of Life
Reel FX Animation may be best known for the work they’ve done on other collaborative projects, but the animation studio made a splash with its 2014 take on Day of the Dead in The Book of Life. Before he emerged as Cassian Andor, Diego Luna starred as Manolo Sanchez, a young man who wants to be a musician rather than follow his family’s legacy. Somehow, he ends up with his deceased family in the Land of the Remembered. Sound familiar?
While on paper, The Book of Life and Coco have a lot in common; the films have wildly different takes on their family drama, as well as the source of conflict for each movie. Plus, though The Book of Life features some original songs, it takes on more of a jukebox musical vibe with performances of “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You,” “Creep,” and even “Just a Friend.” You can stream The Book of Life on Max.
Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life
While watching fictional stories about Dia de los Muertos are great, for those unfamiliar with the holiday, many of the film’s most prominent moments may be lost on them. If you want a more in-depth look at the celebrations, a 2020 documentary has you covered.
Showcasing various rituals performed across all of Mexico on November 1 & 2, Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life, will give you an intimate look at what this holiday means to people everywhere. You can watch Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life now on YouTube, Vudu, Plex, or Tubi.
Macario
For those looking for a more mature take on the holiday, the 1960 Academy Award-nominated film Macario provides just that. The supernatural drama focuses on a woodcutter named Macario (Ignacio López Tarso), who, on the eve of the Day of the Dead, meets God, the Devil, and Death itself. Sharing a meal with Death, Macario ends up befriending him and is given the power of healing, but not without a warning from Death.
Regarded by many film critics as one of the greatest Spanish films of all time, Macario was the first to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Feature at the Oscars and even debuted at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. Macario is available for streaming on Sling TV.
La Leyenda de la Nahuala
One of the most successful Spanish films in recent history, La Leyenda de la Nahuala, plays into the supernatural elements of Dia de los Muertos, offering a more horror-esque movie. Focused on the story of a haunted house with souls desperate to cross to the other side, two young brothers are crucial to fighting off a mysterious spirit called La Nahuala.
The film was a direct-to-DVD release in the U.S., but in Mexico, La Leyenda de la Nahuala spawned five sequels and a Netflix original series. Like the first movie’s theme, the Leyendas series focuses on different legends in each installment. You can stream La Leyenda de la Nahuala on Netflix now.
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November 1st marks the first day of Dia de Los Muertos, and fans of the tradition unfortunately have a limited selection of films to help indulge the holiday. That said, it’s hard to complain when the limited fare includes Disney and Pixar’s instant classic, Coco.
The vibrant animated adventure is one of the best celebrations of life (and death) a viewer could ask for, and if that final musical number doesn’t leave you an emotional wreck, it might be time to speak to a therapist. On top of the gorgeous visuals and rhythmic beats, it’s also got one of the best villainous twists of all time.
Ernesto de la Cruz is one dastardly musician, and his personal mantra is much more sinister than his simple statue suggests.
What is written on Ernesto de la Cruz’s statue?
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“Seize your moment” almost seems like a “Carpe Diem” rip-off at first glance, but the phrase leaves a sour taste in the mouth when it’s applied to Ernesto’s actions in Coco.
Throughout the film, Ernesto talks about his rise to fame, emphasizing how he took control of his own destiny through action. He “seized his moment” time and time again, first by killing his partner, then by stealing his partner’s songs, and then by repeatedly cashing in on his supposedly high moral standing. He even seized his moment to silence Miguel, telling him, “Success doesn’t come for free, Miguel. You have to be willing to do whatever it takes to… seize your moment.”
We’re all for practicing what you preach, but maybe don’t take things as seriously as Ernesto de la Cruz does.
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Tyler Christopher‘s untimely death at the age of 50 hit movie fans and soap opera fans especially hard.
Over the course of his career, which began in 1996, Christopher appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, but it was the characters he played in major soap operas that became his calling card. While most know him from his time on those soaps, Christopher played a variety of other dynamic characters as well, battling everything from ice storms and super volcanoes to mega quakes to murderous games.
Fans of his work who want to take a look back at his acting career and see the various projects he partook in would be wise to review these five favorites that helped Christopher make millions.
General Hospital
Christopher’s time on General Hospital as both Nikolas Cassadine and Connor Bishop is absolutely unforgettable. When a show has been on the air since 1963 and nabs a Guinness World Record in the process ⏤ and is still beloved by devoted viewers ⏤ yeah, that’s the ultimate sign of success. The series originally focused on the staff of Port Charles’ General Hospital, but ultimately expanded to include the stories of those who lived in the town as well. If you expect me to explain over 60 years of soap opera story to you in a single paragraph, I admire your optimism. Suffice it to say that even if you’ve never seen this soap before, it’s truly compelling television worth checking out, especially with a talent like Christopher involved.
The Twilight Zone (2002)
The original Twilight Zone already had countless iconic episodes, so when Jordan Peele was announced to be at the helm of a reboot, the world strapped on its seat belts and braced for impact. Christopher appeared in the episode “One Night at Mercy” as Dr. Jay Ferguson, an up-and-coming medical professional who finds himself treating someone claiming to be Death. I won’t spoil the rest, but check it out to see just how amazing it is.
Days of Our Lives
From 2017 to 2019, Christopher’s character Stefan DiMera appeared on Days of our Lives and became an integral part of the trials and tribulations faced by the many inhabitants living in the fictional town of Salem. This soap opera is so iconic that Friends, The Simpsons, and even House have parodied it over the years. It’s no wonder why so many people remember Christopher for his time on the show, especially given that he won a Daytime Emmy in 2019 for Lead Actor in a Drama.
Shouting Secrets
Too many people forget that Christopher was a part of this fantastic 2011 indie film. Heck, too many people forget that this movie exists, and that needs to change! It has an audience score of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes for a reason, after all. This multiple award-winning film follows the story of an Apache bestselling novelist named Wesley and his struggle to reconnect and reconcile with his family after his mother’s death from a stroke. Christopher played Wesley’s brother Tuska in the film and received an American Indian Movie Award in 2011 for his performance.
The Lying Game
The Lying Game is a teen mystery drama remembered fondly by many despite only getting two seasons. Christopher made recurring appearances as police officer Dan Whitehorse, who faces many difficulties including someone close to him attempting to charge his brother with murder and the love of his life being murdered before they can even get married. Yep, there’s a lot of murder in this one, and ABC Family really had something until the show was suddenly cancelled in 2013. Even if we didn’t get as much of it as we wanted, we thankfully have Christopher’s performance to enjoy whenever we feel like revisiting it.
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There’s just something so lovable about John Lithgow. Maybe it’s his absolutely charming accent, or the fact that he’s never not smiling. Nonetheless, he’s one of Hollywood’s most adored legends, and always a delight to see on screen.
Besides his signature charm and wit, John Lithgow is a seriously strong actor. With a criminally underrated body of work, the man is an icon both on screen and on the stage. No matter what roles he undertakes, you’re sure of a stellar showcase. However, as far as amazing acting goes, you’d find that his performance in these 10 projects are a testament to his abilities.
10. How I Met Your Mother
Lithgow took on the role of Jerry, the long-lost father of Barney in How I Met Your Mother. The sitcom follows Ted Mosby, a man in New York City who recounts the ups and downs of his life to his children. The series revolves around his search for true love and the antics of his close-knit group of friends, including the legendary ladies’ man Barney Stinson. Lithgow only appeared in four episodes, but he’s definitely a standout of all the show’s guest actors.
9. The Crown
In this critically acclaimed historical series, Lithgow starred as Winston Churchill, with his performance earning him a Primetime Emmy Award. The series chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and offers a compelling and intricate look at the British Monarchy and its impact on the world. The Crown is a favorite for a reason, as it provides a personal and political view of the challenges faced by the Queen, her family, and her country. As far as Lithgow’s performance as the former U.K. Prime Minister, let’s just say he was scarily believable in the role.
8. Footloose
Footloose is an iconic 80’s film that tells the story of Ren McCormack, a city teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned. Unable to live without both, Ren kickstarts a rebellion against the town’s rules, finding love along the way. Here, Lithgow plays Reverend Shaw Moore, a preacher who opposes dancing in his town.
7. Terms of Endearment
In the iconic Terms of Endearment, Lithgow portrays Sam Burns, a gentle, kind, and pure-hearted banker named Sam. The story chronicles the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, Aurora and Emma. It explores the ups and downs, tragedies and triumphs, and the unbreakable bond that holds the two together throughout decades.
6. Love Is Strange
In this independent tearjerker, Lithgow plays Ben, a character who tries to navigate the complexities of a homosexual relationship alongside his partner. The heartfelt film tells the story of longtime same-sex couple Ben and George (Alfred Molina), who face unexpected financial difficulties after finally getting married. The two are subsequently forced to live apart and face the challenges of separation.
5. Rise of the Planet of Apes
Rise of the Planet of Apes centers around a brilliant scientist, Dr. Will Rodman, who experiments on apes and inadvertently leads to their enhanced intelligence. As the apes become more intelligent, they revolt against human oppression. Here, John Lithgow plays Charles Rodman, the father of Will Rodman and adoptive grandfather of Caesar. The actor brought on a deep emotional weight to the story, earning great praise for his performance.
4. The Old Man
Lithgow took on a much darker role in the thriller series, The Old Man. He stars alongside Jeff Bridges in a story about a former CIA operative who has been on the run for three decades. With impeccable acting from the cast, particularly Bridges and Lithgow, The Old Man is a masterclass in acting from two powerhouse veterans.
3. Shrek
The Shrek franchise is one of the most beloved animated films. In stark contrast to his sweet personality, Lithgow humorously lent his voice to the villainous character Lord Farquaad. Shrek is a fairy tale that follows the journey of an ogre named Shrek who, alongside his humorous sidekick Donkey, sets out to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. Along the way, Shrek and Fiona discover the true meaning of love and friendship.
2. The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp is an adaptation of John Irving’s novel and tells the story of T. S. Garp, a writer and the son of a feminist icon. As Garp navigates life, love, and family, he encounters the dark and unconventional aspects of life. Lithgow takes on the role of Roberta Muldoon, a transgender ex-football player, and his performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
1. 3rd Rock from The Sun
In this popular TV sitcom, John Lithgow plays Dr. Dick Solomon, an alien posing as a human professor. Garnering significant acclaim for his acting, Lithgow’s performance earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards. The series follows a group of extraterrestrial beings who assume human identities and pose as a family in a typical American town. Their initial mission is to observe human behavior, but this leads to a series of comical mishaps, particularly as they try to navigate life on Earth.
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The Marvels, Marvel Studios’ third movie of Phase Five, is doing everything in its power to hype fans up in preparation for the film’s Nov. 10 theatrical release. That includes a healthy sprinkling of Easter eggs in its promotional materials, and one of those eggs involves the X-Men.
The MCU has hinted at the arrival of the X-Men for quite some time now: Ms. Marvel confirmed the Earth-616 version of Kamala Khan to be a mutant, Wolverine’s MCU debut is right around the corner in Deadpool 3, and a new X-Men movie is officially in development. Be that as it may, aside from a variant version of Professor Xavier in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, there’s been little in the way of X-Men content that we can carry into the remainder of Phases Five and Six.
That said, if Marvel’s subtle hints are any indication, then Earth-616 could finally be getting its first wave of mutants in The Marvels.
Easter eggs come in all shapes and sizes, but the sneaky editing trick Marvel employed in a recent promo for The Marvels ⏤ titled “What Comes Next” ⏤ is anything but subtle. Using the attention-grabbing sentence “Be there for what comes next” to whet our appetites, the trailer broke the sentence into three equal parts, with the last two words fading in and out within the final four seconds. As “comes next” fades, the “X” in “next” lingers on the screen for a fraction of a second longer than the rest of the word, becoming clearly visible in subsequent screenshots. That was all the fandom needed to grab the theory by the horns and begin speculating.
As mentioned, Kamala Khan is already a mutant, so The Marvels technically checked that box as soon as her character became involved in the film. She’s not necessarily an X-Man, though, so in addition to introducing a new character (or characters), the movie could also serve as fertile ground for delving deeper into her mutant origins.
I wonder if they'll bring up the mutant factor of Ms Marvel
With Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine starring in Deadpool 3, it’s clear that 20th Century Fox’s X-Men are ripe for a revival. Some fans are still convinced that the notion of the X-Men in The Marvels will simply be Fox’s iteration of the characters, which is not entirely off-base considering what lies ahead in Phase Five.
This X-Men tease comes just weeks after the Loki season 2 premiere included a not-so-subtle shot that screamed Cerebro, even if the show’s director ardently denied any knowledge of doing so (sure, Kasra).
Given that the Loki season 2 finale and The Marvels theatrical premiere come just one day apart from each other, the belief — or hope — is that the latter will play off of the former, and these twin X-Men Easter eggs imply the throughline between the two.
The longer we look at the current slate of Marvel projects (Loki, The Marvels, and Deadpool 3), the more we get the sense that Marvel may finally be connecting the dots between projects. Recent rumors even suggest that Deadpool 3 will be home to the TVA.
As of now, all three projects contain connections to mutants in some shape or form, but whether or not any of them actually follows through on it remains to be seen. Stay tuned for updates.
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It’s been a few years since Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out, and we’ve all had time to put some things into perspective. Maybe it wasn’t the Star Wars we were expecting, but it did a lot of stuff right. For starters, it wasn’t Rise of Skywalker.
In the one and only scene in the whole third trilogy featuring both Leia and Luke, we see our boy, Luke Skywalker, making a handoff with his twin sister. He regifts her a pair of shining gold dice on a chain, first seen very briefly hanging in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon in A New Hope, and then never again for more than 30 years.
There are in-universe and out-of-universe explanations for this keepsake. In-universe, the pair of Corellian Spike dice originally belonged to Han’s father, Ovan, a construction worker. Young Han inherited the dice and kept them with him, only parting with them when he passed them along to his beloved Qi’ra during the first act of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Qi’ra carried them with her for three years while she was separated from Han, returning them when the two were reunited ahead of an ill-fated robbery. The story goes that Han would later use the dice in a game of Corellian Spike against Lando Calrissian, winning himself one lightly-used Millennium Falcon.
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Years passed. Han kept the dice hanging from his control console, then he didn’t. Then the sequel trilogy started building up steam and, somehow hurting for merchandisable iconography from the Star Wars franchise, Disney decided to really zero in on the accessory that Solo had briefly kept in his cockpit – that’s that out-of-universe explanation we mentioned earlier. The dice were recreated for The Force Awakens, then redesigned and heavily featured in The Last Jedi when Luke returned to the Falcon, giving the monastic amputee something to stare at sadly while he thought about his friend’s death.
Out of respect for the love shared between his sister and Solo, Luke returned the dice to Leia on his way outside to fight Kylo Ren on the barren salts of Crait. It’s a heartbreaking moment between two people who’ve said everything there is to say.
Only — psych, it turns out that it wasn’t really Luke, it was a Force projection of him, created for the sole purpose of messing with his nephew. The dice were also a Force projection, so they faded from existence around the same time that Luke did. As brotherly goodbyes go, handing your sister her dead ex’s old tchotchkes and then dying before she can realize it’s a prank is premium bullying.
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There have been countless adaptations of The Addams Family over the years, with quite a few movies since the characters first made their debut in Charles Addams’ comics.
The films and their characters have become spooky season staples, so it’s no wonder why they’re still getting everything from animated reboots to standalone shows centering around a certain morbid, monotone daughter of Morticia. While you can enjoy these offerings any time of year, there’s no better time than Halloween, so if you’re in the mood to grab a bowl of candy corn and engage in an ooky binge, here’s where you can stream each and every Addams Family movie.
Halloween With the New Addams Family (1977)
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The first-ever feature length Addams Family adaptation was this made-for-TV movie, which brought back most of the original ’60s TV series cast including John Astin as Gomez, Carolyn Jones as Morticia, and Lisa Loring as Wednesday. This casting sort of makes you wonder why filmmakers decided to call it the “new” Addams Family, but I digress. If you liked the 1964 sitcom, then you’ll definitely enjoy this continuation, which is the first and only time we get to see the OG cast in full color.
Halloween with the New Addams Family is available to stream via the Roku Channel.
The Addams Family (1991)
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This film boasts a completely new cast and, depending on who you ask, some would say it’s the best on-screen version of the family hands down ⏤ a statement I happen to agree with. This is the quintessential adaptation of Charles Addams’ original characters, and with truly unbeatable performances from Raul Julia as Gomez and Anjelica Huston as Morticia, it’s a hard cast to top. When you factor in Christina Ricci’s take on Wednesday, a character who was often overlooked until Ricci’s performance made her the icon she is today, this movie is basically Addams Family gold.
You can stream The Addams Family on Paramount Plus.
The Addams Family Values (1993)
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Fans of the 1991 reboot were lucky enough to witness the spooky-kooky family return in 1993. While opinions about the quality of The Addams Family Values vary, the general consensus is that it’s a solid follow-up. One of the best things about sequels is that they don’t have to establish the characters since the first film already has. Values is able to have more fun with the title family by putting them in new environments, like having Wednesday and Pugsley sent to summer camp (with hilarious results).
This film is definitely essential for an Addams Family binge, and luckily it’s available on Paramount Plus just like its predecessor.
Addams Family Reunion (1998)
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Unfortunately, The Addams Family Reunion is pretty hard to find, likely because it’s not a great film. It features an entirely new cast and has very little connection to the two films from earlier in the decade. To be fair, Tim Curry gives a great performance as Gomez and is one of the highlights of the film (which is true of anything Curry is in), but compared to what we got a few years earlier, Reunion is a let-down.
There are no streaming services currently offering the film, and oddly enough, you can’t even get your hands on a DVD! The Addams Family Reunion was released straight to VHS and then promptly forgotten about, so maybe we should do the same.
The Addams Family (2019)
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Reunion pretty much killed the franchise off for 20 years (the Broadway musical adaptation being the exception), so not until recently has there been renewed interest in America’s spookiest family. Universal Pictures brought the Addamses back to the big screen in the form of this 3D animated feature, and with plenty of great acting talent to boot. Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Finn Wolfhard round out the cast, cementing an instant win for Addams Family newbies and established fans alike.
This is probably one of the most readily available films on this list, as you can find it on Paramount Plus, Prime Video, and the Roku Channel.
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
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After the success of its predecessor, a sequel was basically guaranteed, and while The Addams Family 2 is not nearly as good as the first one, it’s a decent enough follow-up that explores what happens when the clan goes on an inevitably miserable family road trip. Unfortunately, as fun as the premise is, the sequel wasn’t as well-received as the first, so any hopes of a third installment seem to have vanished ⏤ at least for now.
The Addams Family 2 is available to stream on Paramount Plus and Prime Video, and if we’re lucky, we’ll have plenty of other spooky, kooky iterations of the famous family in the near future.
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Critics may be surprised over Five Nights at Freddy’s box office success, but those who’ve been obsessing over FNAF lore for years are ignoring the film’s abysmal 28% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, there’s news that the record-breaking movie will be getting a sequel.
Spoiler warning: This article contains some spoilers regarding Easter eggs in the new Five Nights at Freddy’s movie.
FNAF insider claims the sequel is in pre-production
X (formerly Twitter) user @entomsalt is known for sharing Five Nights at Freddy’s spoilers and lore and, as of recently, the inside scoop on the film. Before the movie’s release, their unnamed source offered some interesting behind-the-scenes information, such as a Shadow Freddy Easter egg and that writers first composed an R-rated screenplay.
Exclusive from my Insider: Despite Tammi’s statement, in March of 2022 the FNAF Film had its earliest version of its screenplay in which it was Rated-R; however, in November of 2022, this was eventually cut down because of conflicting vision. The plot was mostly the same. pic.twitter.com/xfC6BkVtWc
Now, the same insider is claiming a Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel is already in pre-production. On October 27, they posted:
“Speaking of which, a bit of an exclusive surprise from the same insider who gave me hints about this film (which ended up being true!): a sequel is reportedly in pre-production.”
Some fans questioned the report, wondering if they meant to say that a prequel was in pre-production, to follow suit with how the FNAF games were released. However, @entomsalt responded, stating that the source confirmed it’s a sequel.
FNAF director shared news of a sequel
While there’s no official word on a Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel, director Emma Tammi shared in an interview with Dexerto that it’s more than just wishful thinking. She also offers a glimpse at what fans can expect in a follow-up movie.
“I’m really hopeful that we’ll be able to make a sequel, and should we be able to, I think we would see our animatronics again. But I also think we would have some new friends to meet as well.”
Viewers who felt the FNaF movie left them wanting more would certainly agree! Tammi also spoke to Variety about the possibility of another Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, saying:
“We’re definitely excited to keep making more movies in this world, should we be lucky enough to do that. This one was tied into the first game, and we would probably focus on tying the second one into the second game, and so on and so forth. But anything could happen. We’ll have to see.”
Considering the movie’s success, there’s a high chance we’ll see a sequel sooner rather than later.
Matthew Lillard signed up for a three-movie deal
If this isn’t enough evidence that Blumhouse is seriously considering making more Five Nights at Freddy’s movies, then this might. Matthew Lillard, who plays the villain William Afton, accidentally let it slip in a WeeklyMTG interview that he signed a three-movie deal with the production company.
So, it looks like the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise will continue to grow!
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