Digest for Violent Cinema

Why Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Has Turned Down Chances To Host Saturday Night Live

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:24:44 +0300

Tom Holland seems like he can handle anything, but the Spider-Man star has famously turned down hosting Saturday Night Live. Here's why.

How Euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney Really Feels About Cassie's Ending

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0300

Sydney Sweeney, who played Cassie in all three seasons of HBO's Euphoria, reveals how she really feels about her character's ending now that the show is over.

Backrooms Did Something I've Never Seen Happen In A Movie Theater

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0300

A recent screening of Backrooms served as a reminder that weirdness and originality created by humans still excites people on a mainstream scale.

Why 'The Burn' Caused All Of Star Trek's Dilithium Crystals To Explode At The Same Time

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0300

The Burn is a cataclysmic event that led to dilithium crystals throughout the Star Trek galaxy exploding all at once. Here's what caused it.

Steven Spielberg Abandoned The First Harry Potter Movie To Make A Sci-Fi Cult Classic

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:35:21 +0300

Steven Spielberg nearly directed the first Harry Potter movie before shifting gears to tackle one of his most fascinating sci-fi films instead.

James Cameron Wrote The Greatest Anti-AI Scene In Movie History – Hollywood Should Take Note

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0300

35 years later and the messaging of Terminator 2: Judgment Day is more relevant than ever. Hollywood (and James Cameron, himself), should pay attention.

The Star Trek: Nemesis Cast Blames The Director For The Movie's Failure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:27 +0300

Star Trek: Nemesis is regarded as one of the worst Trek films, and the cast puts all the blame for that on the shoulders of the director.

Paramount Didn't Want To Release One Of Eddie Murphy's Biggest Box Office Hits

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0300

For a while there, Eddie Murphy was pumping out box office gold. But believe it or not, Paramount almost rejected one of his biggest hits.

How Cape Fear's Craziest Episode Lets One Underrated Horror Director Truly Unleash [Exclusive]

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0300

We spoke with Cape Fear showrunner Nick Antosca to learn more about the wildest episode of the thrilling new series. Here's what we learned.

Viggo Mortensen's 2005 Comic Book Movie Is Finding A New Audience On HBO Max

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:18:34 +0300

HBO Max viewers are flocking to this comic book movie starring Viggo Mortensen, which kicked off his string of collaborations with a celebrated director.

10 Worst Western Movies Of All Time, Ranked

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0300

Far from the greatness of classics like Rio Bravo and Unforgiven, we're pretty sure these are the worst Western movies of all time.

The Social Reckoning Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Mark Zuckerberg In Social Network Sequel

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:43 +0300

Jeremy Strong is Mark Zuckerberg in the trailer for The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's (sorta) sequel to The Social Network.

Why The 2026 Doctor Who Christmas Special Was Canceled

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:22:40 +0300

Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas special has now been officially canceled, with the larger franchise currently undergoing some major creative shakeups.

The Furious Review: The Best Action Movie Of 2026 Will Punch You In The Face

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0300

The Furious, a non-stop fight-fest that unleashes one wild moment after another, is the best action movie of the year. Here's our review.

Roger Ebert Was Disappointed By This Now Acclaimed '80s Sci-Fi Horror Movie

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0300

There were several sci-fi classics that Roger Ebert dismissed before later re-evaluating, but this celebrated '80s sci-fi horror movie wasn't one of them.

This Forgotten '60s Show About Time Travel Featured A Future Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Actor

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0300

James Darren, who played a sentient hologram of a 1960s-era Las Vegas lounge singer on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also lead this '60s time travel show.

Karl Urban Improvised One Of Mortal Kombat 2's Funniest Moments

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0300

It should be no surprise that one of the funniest and most meta moments of Mortal Kombat 2 was improvised by Karl Urban himself.

Cillian Murphy's 2016 War Thriller With A White Lotus Star Is An Intense Watch On Netflix

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0300

Anthropoid, the World War II thriller that stars Cillian Murphy and The White Lotus Season 3 actress Charlotte Le Bon, is now streaming on Netflix.

The Pitt Season 3 Is Making A Huge Change To Shabana Azeez's Javadi

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0300

Shabana Azeez, who plays Dr. Victoria Javadi (aka "Dr. J") on The Pitt, has revealed that her character is going to be doing something different in Season 3.

The Biggest Box Office Flop Of All Time Happened In 2026 And Nobody Noticed

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0300

A new film has taken the crown for biggest box office flop for all time, and you likely had no idea the movie even exists.

Roger Ebert Hated This 90s Flop That Was Essentially An Alien Rip-Off

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0300

While Roger Ebert didn't dislike '90s monster action horror movies in general, he felt this specific flop was little more than a boring Alien knockoff.

Nevarro: What You Need To Know About The Star Wars Planet From The Mandalorian

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0300

The Mandalorian introduces the planet Nevarro to the Star Wars galaxy. Here's what you need to know about this particular world.

Where To Watch Borat — Is It Streaming?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0300

If you'd like to revisit Larry Charles' raucous mockumentary starring Sacha Baron Cohen and you don't already own it, Borat is currently streaming.

A Star Trek Actor Was Forbidden From Joking With Arnold Schwarzenegger In Total Recall

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0300

Total Recall is easily one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's best movies, but one actor famous for Star Trek was forbidden from joking with him on set.

Obsession Director Curry Barker Reveals What Happened To [Spoiler] After The Movie

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0300

Obsession director Curry Barker has discussed what happens to one of the film's key characters after the movie ends, and it's deeply tragic.

Ethan Hawke And Charlie Cox's Adaptation Of A Classic Book Flew Under Everyone's Radar

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0300

This well-received TV adaptation of a classic novel stars the likes of Ethan Hawke and Charlie Cox, but most folks missed it entirely when it premiered.

Why Karl Urban Agreed To Star As Johnny Cage In Mortal Kombat 2

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0300

Actor Karl Urban felt a kinship with Johnny Cage, the action star character he plays in Mortal Kombat 2, which informed his decision to take the role.

The Whalefall Trailer Reveals How The Unadaptable Book Becomes A Movie

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:08:23 +0300

Daniel Kraus' seemingly unadaptable book Whalefall is heading to the big screen. Check out the trailer for Brian Duffield's film adaptation right here.

Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg's Emotional Sci-Fi Chase Movie Is Incredibly Thrilling

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0300

Steven Spielberg's emotional sci-fi pic Disclosure Day is a thrilling, non-stop chase movie that once again reminds us why he's one of our best filmmakers.

15 Best Movies That Flopped During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0300

Plenty of movies got a raw deal due to the COVID-19 pandemic ruining the theatrical business and release plans. These are the best of those unfortunate films.

This Bonkers 1980s Sports Movie With Wizards Is Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0300

This fantastical Hong Kong horror sports movie produced by the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio must be seen to be believed.

Clint Eastwood 'Stole' A Dirty Harry Scene From A Classic James Cagney Movie

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0300

Clint Eastwood 'borrowed' an idea from a James Cagney movie to help create one of the most iconic scenes in Dirty Harry.

This Upcoming Liminal Horror Video Game Proves Backrooms Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0300

After the huge success of Backrooms, Hollywood would be wise to quickly snap up the movie rights to this upcoming liminal horror game.

The Night Agent Fans Will Love This Short-Lived Crime Drama Series Streaming On Hulu

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0300

Fans of Netflix's The Night Agent should check out this canceled-too-soon crime show now on Hulu, written by Night Agent creator Shawn Ryan.

Cape Fear Star Patrick Wilson Reveals His Biggest Horror Movie Lesson [Exclusive]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0300

Patrick Wilson has become one of horror's go-to guys, and he shared with us the biggest lesson he's learned from starring in so many scary movies.

How Sophie Thatcher Feels About Being Fancast As Rogue In Marvel's X-Men

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0300

X-Men fans have been fancasting Sophie Thatcher as Rogue, and she's finally spoken up about whether or not she'd want to play the role.

Critics Adore The 2023 Pierce Brosnan Action Thriller That's Taking Over Netflix's Streaming Charts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0300

Pierce Brosnan starred in an indie action thriller in 2023 that Netflix subscribers have pushed to the top 10 most popular films this week.

10 Years Ago, Doctor Strange Almost Gave Us A Terrifying Marvel Villain's Big Screen Debut

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0300

The first Doctor Strange movie used a rather obscure villain, but the filmmakers came close to using a much more interesting antagonist.

Hollywood Finally Has A $1 Billion Box Office Hit In 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:05:38 +0300

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office, and it surely won't be the last 2026 movie to do so.

10 Best Adult Animated Shows Of All Time, According To IMDb

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0300

These series aren't just the highest-rated adult animated shows on IMDb, they're also some of the most well-regarded TV series in general.

Erin Moriarty Thinks Other Superhero Actors Are Jealous Of The Boys

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0300

The Boys star Erin Moriarty has heard from other superhero actors, and it sounds like folks are jealous of the hit satire.

The Amazing Digital Circus Proves The Box Office Is Changing Faster Than Anyone Realized

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0300

The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act's success in theaters is further proof of just how rapidly the box office is changing right now.

A24's Most Terrifying Horror Movie Could Be Getting A Prequel - But Not Anytime Soon

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0300

Midsommar and Eddington writer/director Ari Aster says he's written a prequel to his spectacular 2018 horror film Hereditary. Will he ever actually make it?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Reportedly Break A Spidey Movie Record

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0300

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already broken a trailer record, and it might just set another benchmark for the Spider-Man franchise.

5 Reasons Why Masters Of The Universe Flopped At The Box Office

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0300

Masters of the Universe got off to a disappointing start at the box office in its opening weekend, and there are likely several reasons why.

The Pitt Star Gerran Howell Had A Small Role In One Of The 21st Century's Best War Movies

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0300

Before landing the role of fan-favorite character Dr. Whitaker on The Pitt, Gerran Howell had a small role in this Oscar-nominated war movie.

Backrooms Movie Director Kane Parsons Refuses To Fall For The Biggest Trap For Young Filmmakers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0300

Kane Parson scored a huge hit with his feature directorial debut Backrooms, and he's determined to not fall into the IP movie trap.

What Scary Movie 2026's Box Office Means For The Future Of The Franchise

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0300

2026's Scary Movie enjoyed a bigger than expected opening weekend at the box office, so let's look ahead to what might come next.

This Cult '90s Action Thriller Is One Of The Most Divisive Movies Streaming On Hulu

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0300

Troy Duffy's confrontational, controversial action film The Boondock Saints, which helped turn Norman Reedus into a star, is now streaming on Hulu.

Kevin Bacon Led A Star-Studded '90s Comedy That's Rarely Talked About

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0300

It's hard to imagine a movie featuring Kevin Bacon being forgotten, but this star-studded comedy film full of 1980s megastars is exactly that.