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  • People seem to like a fan film of Michael Myers more than HALLOWEEN ENDS

    People seem to like a fan film of Michael Myers more than HALLOWEEN ENDS

    Does that mean this movie is great? Or Halloween ENDS is so bad?

    Bloody Disgusting Spotlights Fan-Made Halloween: Aftermath Film

    The website Bloody Disgusting has recently showcased a fan-made Halloween movie titled Halloween: Aftermath. The setting falls between Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, filling in that eerie gap of time in the saga.

    At the time of this writing, the film has already pulled in well over a hundred thousand views on YouTube. Clocking in at 135 minutes, it’s not a short watch — but for die-hard Michael Myers fans, that might just be a good thing.

    The story is set in October 2020, when Michael Myers has once again vanished. A lucky survivor of the 2018 massacre is trying to heal and move on, unaware that the voices — and the evil — still linger nearby. The film was produced by A63 Pictures and GrimNox Productions, with James Grim directing from a script by Cole Tatham.

    Grim recently posted on Facebook about his film getting attention from one of the biggest horror sites in the world, calling it both surreal and exciting. But with that attention comes judgment — and the horror fandom has plenty of opinions.

    Many viewers have criticized the movie for being a little slow or drawn out, while others praise it for its high production quality, especially for a fan-made project. Even critics admit that, visually and technically, it’s a level above the average YouTube fan film.

    What everyone seems to agree on, however, is just how divisive Halloween Ends remains. Few films in the franchise have sparked as much frustration as that one — and comments under Aftermath echo the same sentiment.

    Over time, perceptions of other Halloween entries have shifted (Halloween III went from hated to beloved, and Halloween 4 and 5 have both found new appreciation). But it’s hard to imagine Halloween Ends getting that same redemption arc anytime soon — many fans still find it to be a disappointing finale.

    As for Aftermath, some viewers have noted that while it captures the atmosphere and charm of a classic Halloween movie, the long runtime and slower dialogue sequences may test patience. Still, considering this is a fan-made feature that feels remarkably professional, credit where credit is due: James Grim and his team delivered something ambitious, bold, and worth talking about.You can watch Halloween: Aftermath for yourself on YouTube — and decide whether two hours and fifteen minutes with Michael Myers is worth your time.

  • Sinners gets a Halloween limited re release

    Sinners gets a Halloween limited re release

    You have another chance to see the movie in theaters..

    Starting on October 30 for one week only, Sinners will play in IMAX at select locations across the country, marking the second IMAX re-release of the R-rated horror since its release in April of this year.

    Sinners, currently the biggest original Hollywood movie since Christopher Nolan’s Inception, stars Michael B. Jordan as troubled twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to start again after almost a decade working for the mob, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

  • Black Phone 2 rings off the hook at box

    Black Phone 2 rings off the hook at box

    The Black Phone 2 took the top spot at the weekend box office, marking a much-needed success for Blumhouse Productions. After a series of stumbles, this sequel proves that horror — when done with grit and style — still packs a punch with audiences.

    The movie is connecting with several demographics, from teens to longtime fans of the first film. It’s eerie, tense, and grounded — the kind of horror Blumhouse built its reputation on.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone 2 delivered horror maestro Jason Blum a major win, opening to a better-than-expected $26.5 million domestically from 3,411 theaters and $15.5 million from 72 international markets, for a global debut of $42 million.

    Not bad for a film made on a relatively modest $30 million budget.

    The movie’s debut follows a string of misses for the Universal-based banner — including the pricey flop M3GAN 2.0 earlier this year — making this victory especially sweet for Blumhouse.

    If the studio can keep the momentum going, the next big win could come from Five Nights at Freddy’s Part Two, which already has massive fan anticipation building online.

    For now, though, The Black Phone 2 is ringing loud and clear — and audiences are answering.

  • Weapons have stayed locked and loaded for a second weekend

    Weapons have stayed locked and loaded for a second weekend

    Thank God for horror movies in August!

    Right now, we’re getting into the slower time for the box office season. The big blockbusters have all been released during the hottest months, and now it’s time for the overall system to cool down back to springtime levels and eventually winter slump..

    But before we get there, we have a horror movie called Weapons that continues to dominate, adding $25 million at this week’s box office. That comes with a 40% drop from last week. Now, while a 40% drop sounds significant, remember—many movies have much steeper declines. The bigger they are, the mightier they fall.

    For a film in the horror genre to drop less than 50% is a massive achievement. And don’t forget—it cost well below the amount of money it’s making to actually create the film. That means nothing but profit for Zach Cregger, and nothing but goodwill from the horror community, which is still giving it massive kudos and big numbers on Rotten Tomatoes.

  • WEAPONS wins the weekend

    WEAPONS wins the weekend

    FREAKIER FRIDAY couldn’t beat the true Weapon of the weekend box office..

    New Line’s movie earned an $18.2 million opening day from 3,202 locations — including $5.7 million from previews — and putting it on course for a $40 million opening weekend.

    “Weapons” is only the 14th horror movie since 1981 to earn an A- or higher on CinemaScore, and becomes the second Warner horror film this year alongside Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which earned the third horror A in CinemaScore history, to reach that mark.

    You can read the HORROR REPORT’s review of WEAPONS here..

  • WEAPONS was a good movie. But it sadly wasn’t the best

    WEAPONS was a good movie. But it sadly wasn’t the best

    I just saw the movie Weapons. Zach Cregger made a decent film that’s worth talking about, but quite frankly, I’m not sure I’m in the camp of people giving it the 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

    I’ll say this first: the movie’s not forgettable. The characters are not forgettable. Josh Brolin does a great job as Archer Graff. Julia Garner brings a lot of depth to Justine Gandy, and Alden Ehrenreich’s Paul Morgan—cop, ex-boyfriend, and conflicted soul—adds another layer to the story. There are a few protagonists, and plenty of antagonists. It’s not your typical flow. It’s more akin to Midsommar or Hereditary than your standard horror flick. It’s deeply unsettling, profoundly disturbing, and strangely funny.

    But a problem exists in the characters.. there was a lot of development–but we did not end up even liking any of them. No one was … ready for our acceptance..

    But sadly, for me, in the end, it’s more of a miss than a dead-center bullseye.

    Let me explain. The movie does a few things very well. It doesn’t take itself too seriously at points when it shouldn’t. Even during the dramatic final conclusion—one of those moments in any film where you’d expect the audience to be on the edge of their seats—it slips in a scene that would go well with a laugh-track. If you had put some Benny Hill music over that scene, it would have completely lost credibility.

    But here’s the thing: while you’re laughing, you drop your guard… and then it hits you with a horrific, graphic, gory scene. That’s what Cregger does best here—he lulls you in with a little levity, only to jab at you when you least expect it. It’s not light after all. It’s mostly dark. He mocks your frivolity.

    It’s tough to do a movie review without spoilers, and I’m not going to spoil anything. I will say this: the most memorable character in this movie is one you don’t even see in the previews. I did myself a huge favor by avoiding spoilers altogether. The reviews I skimmed beforehand were short, vague, and gave me nothing concrete, and I’m glad for it. I recommend you do the same.

    That said, I can’t help but wonder if the marketing and buildup to this film were a bit over the top compared to what it actually delivers. We were led to expect a Stranger Things-esque production—mystery, vibe, nostalgia—and yes, we definitely get a vibe. In fact, much of the film is bright and sunny, like Hereditary, using that unsettling trick of placing horror under a blue sky. Cregger nails that.

    The flow works. The storyline is interesting. The acting is superb (despite not ending up liking many characters)..

    There are moments that put you on the edge of your seat, and there are moments that make you wince and cringe at what’s unfolding on the screen. But then… it just ends. And that’s the biggest jab of all.

    If you expect a solid ending, depending on your point of view, you might get it. But I think a lot of people walked out of the theater wanting something different. That’s strange, because up until the wrap, the movie was going well.

    The run-up to Weapons had everyone thinking it would be the horror movie of the year. For me, it’s one of the good ones. But we’ll wait until year’s end to decide if it really earns that crown.

  • SUPERMAN summer continues; FANTASTIC FOUR does not score as high as expected

    SUPERMAN summer continues; FANTASTIC FOUR does not score as high as expected

    Deadline among those reporting .. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is coming in lighter at $118M after a -42% slide on Saturday against Friday/previews for what was $33.2M. 

    The film had hopes for a $130 mil opening.. it came in less than expected, and global estimates were also a bit inflated..

    The movie is scoring $218 mil–$2 mil shy of Superman’s release..

    According to box office experts, entire families went to see SUPERMAN .. that did not occur for FANTASTIC FOUR..

    Developing..

  • Christmas in July: Trailer Friday

    Christmas in July: Trailer Friday

    Two new trailers are out this week–one for a sequel and the other revealed at Comic Con in San Diego for a Stephen King short..

    First the King..

    Written by  are Strange Darling‘s JT Mollner, The Long Walk stars Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza), Charlie Plummer (Spontaneous), Judy Greer (Jurassic World), Mark Hamill (Star Wars, The Fall of the House of Usher)
    The Long Walk is one of numerous novels King published under the pseudonym, Richard Bachman — a list that also includes The Running Man, which has its own adaptation coming later this year from Edgar Wright. Originally published in 1979, King cites it as the first novel he ever wrote sometime in the late 1960s, years before Carrie ever hit shelves, and was initially collected in 1985’s The Bachman Books.

     


    Next we roll on to FNAF..

    Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster horror game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is again directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon). The first film followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare. Mike’s story continues in the upcoming sequel. One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza…

    And this one what Blumhouse is basing some major hopes on..

  • The box office this weekend will see Supermen dethroned by a set of fantastic four

    The box office this weekend will see Supermen dethroned by a set of fantastic four

    Clark Kent, move out the way move out the way! It’s p Christmas in July for comic book fans.

    Fantastic Four, premiering today with amazingly high scores on Rotten Tomatoes, is finally here — and it’s been a long time coming. Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating this film for years.

    Speaking of that Rotten Tomatoes score, critics are giving it an 89% rating, while fans are even more enthusiastic, pushing it up to 92%. These numbers are already running higher than those for the new Superman movie.

    According to reports from Deadline, Fantastic Four is off to a blazing start, with early projections suggesting a $56 million Friday night opening. That sets the stage for a potential $125 million weekend, with some conservative estimates placing the domestic total just shy of $130 million over three days.

    Interestingly, Deadline also reports that Superman drew 31% parents and only 9% kids under 12. In contrast, Fantastic Four is pulling in 7% kids under 12 and a whopping 93% general audience — with a particularly strong showing from the under-35 crowd. That younger audience turnout could be significant.

    Marvel, for all its past dominance, has been teetering on the edge of audience fatigue. There’s been talk that people are feeling “comic-booked out” when it comes to theaters. But Fantastic Four might just be the spark the Marvel brand needs to reignite excitement during this comic book–spectacular summer of 2025.

  • Superman Blockbuster Summer begins

    Superman Blockbuster Summer begins

    The Superman has officially soared this weekend. Early estimates suggest James Gunn’s blockbuster is heading toward a final tally between $120 to $130 million, and the cape is flying high.

    Audiences are being rocked with excitement, even as critics and fans alike debate the film’s flow. Some say it’s a little sloppy, jumping around enough to make you feel like you’ve landed in the same mysterious void that opens in the movie. But most moviegoers? They don’t care. Why? Because this is the epitome of the summer blockbuster—high-octane action, purposeful humor, and a fresh yet respectful take on one of pop culture’s most iconic figures.

    This is Superman rising from the ashes.

    The last several years haven’t been kind to the Man of Steel on the big screen. He’s struggled to find his footing, with stories that never quite soared. But James Gunn seems to have cracked the code. He studied the character, honored the mythos, and delivered something that has people, casual fans and diehards alike, talking.

    Reports from movie theaters across the country point to something we haven’t seen in a while: true excitement. Not just from fanboys and fangirls, but from entire families. Kids are being introduced to Superman for the first time, and parents are feeling a sense of nostalgia that only the red cape can bring.

    There’s something special in the air with this film. Whether it needs to make $700 million or not is beside the point—for now, Superman isn’t just the Man of Steel… he’s the Man of the Blockbuster..