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In movies like Million Dollar Baby, August: Osage County, Blow The Man Down, and series like The Americans, Justified, and Sneaky Pete, “esteemed character actress Margo Martindale” loves to play people much different from herself. And she’s been so good at it for so long that she only started to get truly recognized for her work in her 60s. Three Emmys later, she’s able to pick and choose what she wants to do. Her latest, the Amazon series The Sticky, finds her number one on the call sheet and having a blast playing the bombastic maple syrup farmer Ruth Landry. […]

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In movies like Million Dollar Baby, August: Osage County, Blow The Man Down, and series like The Americans, Justified, and Sneaky Pete, “esteemed character actress Margo Martindale” loves to play people much different from herself. And she’s been so good at it for so long that she only started to get truly recognized for her work in her 60s. Three Emmys later, she’s able to pick and choose what she wants to do. Her latest, the Amazon series The Sticky, finds her number one on the call sheet and having a blast playing the bombastic maple syrup farmer Ruth Landry. […]

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is at it again, and this time, it’s pulling out the big guns with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. With a release date set for July 25, 2025, we’re finally getting a reboot that actually gives these iconic superheroes a shot at redemption.

Fantastic Four: First Steps poster (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Matt Shakman, fresh off WandaVision, is leading the charge. And with a star-studded cast, Marvel’s stepping into uncharted territory. From Pedro Pascal’s sharp brilliance to Julia Garner’s cosmic charm, these actors are all set to craft iconic legacies.

Get ready to watch them make waves in the MCU like never before. But before we plunge into their superhero escapades, let’s take a moment to appreciate how far they’ve come.

Pedro Pascal Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us (Credits: HBO)

Pedro Pascal has a knack for awe-inspiring roles.

Can it be 2025 already? Seriously! A24 just released the official trailer for its upcoming dark comedy Death of a Unicorn, and if we weren't excited to see this movie before, we're definitely hooked now!

It stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter duo who find themselves in a really tricky situation after accidentally killing a unicorn. That's an interesting plot, right? There are several more well-known actors in the cast as well that you'll be excited to see, such as Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes, and Steve Park.

Alex Scharfman wrote, produced, and directed the film, which was his feature directorial debut. He had previously directed only a short film. He's best known for producing movies like Selah and the Spades, Blow the Man Down, Resurrection and House of Spoils. A24 will distribute the dark comedy.

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Thirteen months ago, we heard that production had wrapped on an A24 project called Death of a Unicorn (it originally had an E at the end its title), which stars Paul Rudd (Ant-Man franchise) and Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), was executive produced by Hereditary/Midsommar/Beau Is Afraid director Ari Aster, and boasts a score composed by the legendary John Carpenter, along with his collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies. We’re anxious to see how this one has turned out – and thankfully, we don’t have much longer to wait. A24 will be giving Death of a Unicorn a theatrical release in the spring of 2025, and today they have unveiled a trailer for the film. You can check it out in the embed above.

Said to be a dark comedy, Death of a Unicorn marks the feature debut of writer/director Alex Scharfman, who co-founded the production company Secret Engine...

Thirteen months ago, we heard that production had wrapped on an A24 project called Death of a Unicorn (it originally had an E at the end its title), which stars Paul Rudd (Ant-Man franchise) and Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), was executive produced by Hereditary/Midsommar/Beau Is Afraid director Ari Aster, and boasts a score composed by the legendary John Carpenter, along with his collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies. The movie is set to be released sometime in the spring of 2025, and today a poster for Death of a Unicorn has arrived online, along with the promise that a trailer will be dropping tomorrow. You can check out the poster at the bottom of this article.

Said to be a dark comedy, Death of a Unicorne marks the feature debut of writer/director Alex Scharfman, who co-founded the production company Secret Engine and has produced films like Blow the Man Down and Resurrection.

The 94-year-old June Squibb's new action movie with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score has become a streaming success. Beginning her career on Broadway in 1959, Squibb's first film role didn't come until the age of 61 in Woody Allen's Alice. During the 1990s and early 2000s, she went on to have supporting roles, but never starring, in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence, Frank Oz' In & Out, Martin Brest's Meet Joe Black, Alexander Panye's About Schmidt, and Todd Haynes' Far from Heaven.

In 2013, Squibb reunited with director Alexander Payne for Nebraska and broke through in a big way, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. For the remainder of the 2010s and into the early 2020s, Squibb continued to appear in movies such as I'll See You in My Dreams, Love the Coopers, Other People, Father Figures, Blow the Man Down,...

Between The Bear, The Menu, Boiling Point and now House Of Spoils, it has never looked less appetising to be a chef. What's coming to our screens is back-breaking, stressful work judged by ungrateful customers and snooty critics. As a celebrated New York chef-patron tells us in House Of Spoils’ opening scene, “To be a chef, you've got to love the taste of blood. You've got to love the fight.” And then follows that ominous advice with a line that would have even Remy from Ratatouille abandoning his aprons: “I gotta remember to not just cook with my head but with my balls.”

Unsanitary cooking advice and toxic workplaces aside, things get considerably worse for House Of Spoils’ Chef (Ariana DeBose). Nefarious forces set upon her new rural fine-dining restaurant, and having employees that can't tell a monkfish from a chicken prove to be least of her problems.

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A surprisingly clever riff on a familiar recipe, Prime Video’s “House of Spoils” seems like a dark fairy tale you could make better yourself — at first. Part “The Bear” and part “The Witch,” this supernatural horror outing follows a nameless Chef (Ariana DeBose) in an allegory about ambitious women that lacks bite but isn’t without its own special sauce.

Writer/directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy broke out with their tenacious crime thriller “Blow the Man Down” in 2019 and show a well-earned confidence in this imperfect but still occasionally enchanting first-time genre effort. The duo’s second feature builds on a bare-bones concept that feels more rudimentary than rustic much of the time, and yet, the filmmakers’ decisive presentation is enjoyable enough as an entrée served straight to streaming.

Jeremy Allen White has the market cornered on tortured culinary professionals — and, as far as the cast of...

Plot: Follows an ambitious chef as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

Review: The restaurant business is murder. If The Menu and The Bear did not give us enough insight into the stress, anxiety, and sheer psychological warfare of being a chef, Gordon Ramsey and every cooking reality competition should have made it abundantly clear that the artisans that create haute cuisine are emotionally broken by the work they love. The latest Blumhouse offering, House of Spoils, takes the work of starting a restaurant to a new level with a tale of supernatural cookery that may have you rethinking any upcoming reservations at a fine dining establishment. Led by Ariana DeBose, House of Spoils presents a conventional horror yarn through a distinctly epicurean lens.

Ariana DeBose plays Chef, the...

Are you ready for one of the biggest Octobers of all time? This Halloween season is packed with 50+ new release horror movies, a good portion of them releasing this week alone.

Here’s all the new horror releasing from October 1 – October 6, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the Screambox Original horror-comedy Crackcoon landed on our streaming service and VOD platforms this past Tuesday.

The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the trailer for Crackcoon below for a taste of the bloody madness.

“When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than horrific as an innocent raccoon eats it, transforming it into a nightmarish...

An ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) opens her first restaurant in a remote location and faces kitchen chaos, immense self-doubt, and a supernatural presence trying to sabotage her success at every turn. This is the simple, straightforward premise of House of Spoils, written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down), with DeBose as the main attraction. I consider DeBose (West Side Story) a versatile artist unafraid to take on roles in new genres, as her career has shown so far, so expectations were mostly positive.

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And it’s precisely DeBose that House of Spoils relies on to stay engaging. There’s an intriguing character study at the heart of this film about self-esteem, confidence, and personal ability to overcome obstacles imposed by ourselves and others, as well as fighting...

As The Bear regularly commits category fraud to pass off its boiling-over stresses as comedy, House Of Spoils throws an extra ingredient into the heart attack atmosphere of high-end kitchens: a ghost. The haunted restaurant horror tosses plenty into the pot, but the half-developed flavors rest uneasily on the palate.

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose stars as a high-pressure “Chef” in House of Spoils, and she’ll have her work cut out for her in the kitchen in this upcoming horror movie. We’ve got a brand new exclusive clip that emphasizes the “Spoils” part of the film’s title with a skin-crawling infestation.

House of Spoils premieres globally on Prime Video on October 3, 2024.

The film “follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.”

Watch the exclusive clip below to get a sense of some of the creepy-crawly pests Chef will have to battle if she hopes to keep her job. Crushing self-doubt will be the least of her problems in this witchy tale that is arriving this Halloween season.

Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Amara Karan,...

The latest collaboration between Blumhouse and Amazon, House of Spoils, explores the high stress restaurant environment with a witchy twist. Writer/Directors Bridget Savage Cole & Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down) deliver a culinary visual feast when it comes to the food and the inner workings of the kitchen, one that happens to be a little haunted. But don’t expect heavy scares in this feminine horror film that feels more like Hell’s Kitchen meets Practical Magic.

Ariana DeBose stars as a high-pressure “Chef,” introduced as the star of renowned restauranteur Marcello’s (Marton Csokas) kitchen. Chef plates with poise and earns Marcello’s praise, but once the night’s service has ended, she draws his ire by quitting; she’s been offered the rare opportunity to head her own kitchen at a new venture. She’s teamed with nervous investor Andres (Arian Moayed) to open a destination farm-to-table restaurant from an old house,...

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) takes the lead in the horror thriller House of Spoils, which is coming to us from Blumhouse Television and Amazon‘s Prime Video. This one has the great Halloween season release date of October 3rd, and with that date right around the corner, a trailer has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.

The film has been written and directed by the duo of Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, whose previous credits include the 2019 film Blow the Man Down, episodes of the recent mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand, and episodes of the AMC+ series Moonhaven.

Described as a “tense, psychological and sensuous” thriller, House of Spoils stars DeBose as an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant—a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate—where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, crushing self doubts… and...

"I really believed you when you said that you were ready for this. Now I'm watching you fall apart..."...

Blumhouse’s trailer for House of Spoils shows a chef opening the restaurant of her dreams when she’s stricken with extreme anxiety…or is it something much more sinister? Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) stars as the chef who bites off more than she can chew.

Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Marton Csokas also star in the horror thriller from writers-directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down).

“From Blumhouse, House of Spoils follows an ambitious chef (DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn,” reads Blumhouse’s synopsis.

Ariana DeBose stars in ‘House of Spoils’ (Photo Credit: Glodi Balazs © Amazon Content Services LLC)

Food stylist Zoe Hegedus helped ensure House of Spoil‘s food looked Michelin star-worthy.

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story, I.S.S.) stars as a high-pressure “Chef” in House of Spoils, a new genre-bending thriller that explores the chaos she encounters both in and out of the kitchen. Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer, teasing the culinary nightmares ahead for the head chef.

House of Spoils will have its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest on Saturday, September 21, before premiering globally on Prime Video on October 3, 2024.

The film “follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.”

Watch the trailer below to get a sense of the sabotage, psychological and supernatural.

Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset and Marton Csokas also star.

This is the second feature film from writer/directors Bridget Savage Cole & Danielle Krudy.

Prime Video and Blumhouse have revealed the official trailer and poster for House of Spoils, which will begin streaming globally on Thursday, October 3.

The film, which has been rated R for language and some violent content, will have its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest on Saturday, September 21.

House of Spoils follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy wrote and directed the film, which stars Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Marton Csokas.

The producers include Greg Gilreath, Adam Hendricks, Drew Houpt, Alex Scharfman, Lucas Joaquin, and Jason Blum.

Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, and Chris Dickie are the executive producers.

This is the second feature film from...

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is taking over the kitchen in horror-thriller film “House of Spoils.”

DeBose stars as a chef who is tormented by an otherworldly force while trying to open a restaurant. “Euphoria” alum Barbie Ferreira stars as Lucia, another chef on staff, and “Succession” actor Arian Moayed plays Andreas, DeBose’s onscreen business partner.

The official synopsis reads: “An ambitious chef (DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self doubts…and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.”

Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Marton Csokas co-star.

The film is from Amazon MGM and Blumhouse Television and will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024.

“House of Spoils” is written and directed by “Blow the Man Down” filmmakers Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy. The duo told Elle that the film was inspired by...

On Tuesday August 27 2024, Discovery broadcasts Deadliest Catch!

Blow the Man Down Season 20 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Deadliest Catch,” titled “Blow the Man Down,” promises to be an intense installment for fans of the series. As the four remaining captains face the challenges of the fall fishing season, Mother Nature proves to be a formidable opponent. With strong winds and rough seas, the stakes are high as they work to meet their quotas.

Landon, a newcomer to the solo fishing scene, finds himself in a tough spot. He is on his first solo mission, and the pressure is on. As he navigates the unpredictable waters, he hopes for a bit of luck to help him succeed. His journey will be closely watched, as viewers will see how he handles the challenges that come with fishing alone.

Meanwhile, Sig is determined to keep fishing, even as the weather takes a turn for the worse.

In Tuesday’s episode of Deadliest Catch, titled “Blow the Man Down,” the remaining four captains face off against Mother Nature as they battle to meet their fall quotas. Landon embarks on his first solo mission, hoping for a successful outcome, while Sig perseveres in fishing despite challenging 20-foot seas. Meanwhile, the crew of the Time […]

Deadliest Catch: Blow the Man Down...

In the upcoming episode of “Deadliest Catch,” titled “Blow the Man Down,” viewers will witness the intense struggles of the four remaining captains as they face the wrath of Mother Nature. The competition heats up as each captain fights to meet their fall quotas. With the stakes high, the challenges of the unpredictable sea will test their skills and resolve.

Landon is embarking on his first solo mission, and the pressure is on. He is hoping for a successful outing, praying for deliverance as he navigates the treacherous waters. This episode promises to showcase his determination and the lessons learned from his experienced peers. The audience will be rooting for Landon as he faces the daunting task ahead.

Meanwhile, Sig continues to push forward, determined to fish even in the dangerous 20-foot seas. His relentless spirit and commitment to his crew will be on full display. As the captains battle the elements,...

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose stars as a high-pressure “Chef” in House of Spoils, a new genre-bending thriller that explores the chaos she encounters both in and out of the kitchen. Brand new images highlight the stressful environment before the horror ensues.

House of Spoils will have its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest on Saturday, September 21, before premiering globally on Prime Video on October 3, 2024.

The film “follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) as she opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.”

Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset and Marton Csokas also star.

This is the second feature film from writer/directors Bridget Savage Cole & Danielle Krudy. They previously co-directed Blow the Man Down.

Food stylist Zoe Hegedus consulted on the film. Her previous credits include Midsommar, Poor Things, Dune: Part...

The Bear is an ongoing dramedy series that focuses on a struggling restaurant and its crew of ragtag cooks.

Carmy Berzatto, a big-time fancy chef who returned to Chicago to take over his deceased brother's business, heads up The Bear, formerly The Beef.

The Bear appeared on FX and Hulu in 2022, with The Bear Season 3 available for streaming on Hulu as of June 27, 2024.

If you think some of the faces seem familiar, you're probably right.

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The Bear has a diverse cast of actors, some series regulars and others who only appear as surprise guests, showing up for a few short scenes.

Here are the cast of The Bear and where they've been in their careers before joining the award-winning FX family dramedy.

Family of The Bear

The Bear isn't just the name of the series and the newly revamped Chicago restaurant.

Deadline reports that production has wrapped on an A24 production called Death of a Unicorne, which stars Paul Rudd (Ant-Man franchise) and Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), was executive produced by Hereditary/Midsommar/Beau Is Afraid director Ari Aster, and boasts a score composed by the legendary John Carpenter, along with his collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.

Said to be a dark comedy, Death of a Unicorne marks the feature debut of writer/director Alex Scharfman, who co-founded the production company Secret Engine and has produced films like Blow the Man Down and Resurrection. The story centers on a father (Rudd) and daughter (Ortega) who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where the former’s billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

Here’s some more information: The movie follows Elliot and his teenage daughter Ridley as they are en...

A24 has wrapped production on Death of a Unicorne, its new film starring Paul Rudd (Ant-Man franchise) and Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) that has been at the center of the online rumor mill for months. Others officially set to join the duo as part of the ensemble include Richard E. Grant (Saltburn) Téa Leoni (Flirting with Disaster), Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Anthony Carrigan (Barry), Sunita Mani (Glow), Jessica Hynes (Shaun of the Dead), and Stephen Park (Asteroid City).

Shot over the summer under a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, Death of a Unicorne marks the directorial debut of Alex Scharfman, who also penned the script. The film follows a father (Rudd) and daughter (Ortega) who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where the former’s billionaire boss (Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

A24 will globally distribute...

Eddie Redmayne will star in the Cabaret revival coming to Broadway this spring.

He reprises his role as the Emcee from the production in London, opposite newcomer Gayle Rankin (Glow), who will be playing Sally Bowles. The production, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, starts previews at the August Wilson Theatre on April 1, 2024, with an official press opening night on April 21.

Like in London, the creative team plans to transform the August Wilson Theatre for the production, featuring an in-the-round auditorium and “sinfully dreamlike spaces,” where attendees can view entertainment and buy drinks and food before the show. Each attendee will have a timed entry to the theater and the pre show. Tom Scutt is the club, scenic, and costume designer and Julia Cheng is the choreographer.

In addition to performing the role in London, for which he won an Olivier Award for best actor in a musical (alongside the production’s...

Rlje Films will be giving the survival thriller The Dive a theatrical release on August 25th, and with that date just a couple months away a trailer for the film has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Directed by Maximilian Erlenwein, whose previous credits include the 2009 crime drama Gravity, the 2014 thriller Stereo, and the Netflix series Skylines (all of which were German productions), The Dive has the following synopsis: A deep-sea diving trip at one of the world’s most remote spots becomes a fight for survival for sisters Drew and May when a catastrophic landslide sends rocks tumbling into the sea. After being struck by the rockfall, May now lies 28 meters below the surface, trapped by debris and unable to move. With dangerously low levels of oxygen, it is up to Drew to fight for her sister’s life. She must put her own...

Everyone loves a deep-sea survival thriller, right? Take a beautiful day, two friends, an unexpected turn of events, and a near-disaster, and voila, all the ingredients for nail-biting intrigue, whether its sharks, lack of oxygen, or worse. That’s pretty much the same premise for the new thriller, “The Dive.” Starring Louisa Krause and Sophie Lowe, “The Dive” is directed by Max Erlenwein (“Stereo”) and features a script co-written with Joachim Hedén (“Breaking Surface”).

Continue reading ‘The Dive’ Trailer: Louisa Krause & Sophie Lowe Star In New Anxiety-Inducing Deep Sea Thriller at The Playlist.

The Virgin River cast includes is full of big TV names, but they've become most recognizable for the characters they play on the iconic show. Continuing the tale of the titular northern Californian town, the show still remains rooted in the personal lives of its intriguing residents. Given that it's a character-driven piece, monitoring the comings and goings of the cast is even more important than other series. Much like the three preceding seasons, Virgin River season 4 was an emotional rollercoaster. While the show focused on multiple different relationships and their impact on the community, there were also numerous dramatic revelations over the course of the 12-episode season.

From the reveal that it was actually Vince who shot Jack, to the discovery that Denny has Huntingdon's disease (potentially paving the way for Virgin River season 5) the story certainly wasn't short of drama. For the most part, the Virgin River cast...

The Etheria Film Festival, a showcase of new horror, science fiction, and fantasy films directed by women, turns 10 this year, and they’re celebrating accordingly. And Bloody Disgusting can exclusively unveil what’s in store for this year’s fest, along with a sneak peek trailer.

The annual festivities will kick off with a live event in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Screenland Armour Theater with filmmakers and special guests in person for an onstage Q and A followed by an official afterparty. If you’re not able to attend in person, don’t worry; Etheria reteams with Shudder this year, and the official festival lineup will stream exclusively on the streaming service from July 2 through July 31, 2023.

Horror actress and director Brinke Stevens will receive the 2023 Etheria Inspiration Award from special guest presenters in person at the event.

“These films are so good your eyes will melt out of your brain,...

Spoonful Of Sugar: "A disturbed babysitter experiences a sexual awakening while using LSD to alternatively treat a seemingly “sick” child from a family with dark secrets of their own."

Directed By Mercedes Bryce Morgan

Starring Morgan Saylor, Kat Foster, Danilo Crovetti, Myko Olivier

Streaming Exclusively On Shudder March 2

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The Backrooms: "A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps Entertainment team up to adapt Kane Parsons’ viral YouTube horror universe The Backrooms. Chernin Entertainment will co-finance alongside A24.

Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine are producing for 21 Laps Entertainment. Lucas Ford from 21 Laps brought the project into the company. James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster, with Judson Scott executive producing and Alayna Glasthal overseeing for the company. Chris White brought the project to Atomic Monster and will be executive producing.

Roberto Patino (Dmz) is attached to write the screenplay and produce. The...

One can’t watch a film like “Medieval” without imagining yourself in a fantastic position. No, you wouldn’t want to be a character in the movie, that’s for sure; they live lives of constant violence, exploitation and conspiracy. But to be one of the Foley artists working on a film with this many brutal battles — clanking on armor, scraping on chain mail, rustling through fresh leaves — that sounds like a delightful time.

“Medieval” struggles as a work of historical fiction, but when the action mounts, it’s immersive and exciting. Ben Foster stars as real-life soldier and strategist Jan Žižka, a Czech national hero who is said to have never lost a battle. The film takes place in Žižka’s relatively early days, when he was working as a mercenary for Lord Boreš (Michael Caine), who is trying to secure the throne of the Holy Roman Emperor for King Wenceslas IV of Bohemia,...

“Euphoria” star Barbie Ferreira is set to join Ariana DeBose in the cast of “House of Spoils,” a psychological thriller from Amazon Studios and Blumhouse.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (“Blow the Man Down”) will direct the feature film based on their own script and original idea.

“House of Spoils” follows an ambitious chef (DeBose) who opens her first restaurant — a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate — where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, crushing self-doubts and the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

The film will be available via Prime Video, and production is slated to begin this fall.

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Producers on “House of Spoils” are Jason Blum for Blumhouse, Alex Scharfman, Lucas Joaquin and Drew Houpt for Secret Engine, and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath for Divide/Conquer. Executive...

Last week, Barbie Ferreira revealed that she will not be reprising the role of Kat Hernandez on the third season of HBO’s Euphoria. Now we know what she’ll be doing next instead, as it has been announced that she’s joining Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) in the thriller House of Spoils, which is coming to us from Blumhouse Television and Amazon Prime Video.

We first heard about House of Spoils when DeBose’s involvement was announced a couple weeks ago. The film is being written and directed by the duo of Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, whose previous credits include the 2019 film Blow the Man Down, episodes of the recent mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand, and episodes of the AMC+ series Moonhaven.

Described as a “tense, psychological and sensuous” thriller, House of Spoils will see DeBose taking on the role of

an...

Ah, they grow up so quickly. It seems like only yesterday Ariana DeBose was playing "The Bullet" that inches closer and closer to ending Alexander Hamilton's life over the course of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash-hit "Hamilton." Now, she's an Oscar-winning actor thanks to "West Side Story" and is snagging all manner of gigs, from a role on "Westworld" to a part in Sony's Spider-Man Universe with the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter." On top of all that, DeBose is slated to return for even more meta musical mischief in the second season of "Schmigadoon!"

Adding to her workload, DeBose has now lined up a leading role in Blumhouse's "House of Spoils." The original thriller hales from writers and directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, the duo behind the splendidly chilly, sea-soaked, Coen Brothers-style crime-comedy "Blow the Man Down." With their latest project, Cole and Krudy are venturing...

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is set to star in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘House of Spoils’ for Prime Video and Blumhouse Television.

The film follows an ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) who opens her first restaurant – a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate – where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, crushing self-doubts… and the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn. The film is said to be a “tense, psychological and sensuous thriller that will leave hearts pounding and mouths watering.”

The film continues a collaboration forged by the two companies in 2019 and will be directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy from their own script, based on their original idea. House of Spoils reunites Cole, Krudy, Secret Engine, and Amazon Studios following Amazon Studios’ acquisition of worldwide rights to Cole and Krudy’s Blow the Man Down, produced by Secret Engine,...

Hollywood actress Ariana DeBose, who bagged Academy Award for the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘West Side Story’, is set to star in the psychological thriller ‘House of Spoils’.

She will play an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant but has to contend with the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn, reports Deadline.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy are directing the project off their script based on their original idea. ‘House of Spoils’ reteams Cole, Krudy, Secret Engine and Amazon Studios following the latter’s acquisition of Cole and Krudy’s Blow the Man Down, produced by Secret Engine, out of 2019 TIFF. According to Deadline, cameras are expected to roll in the fall.

DeBose took home Oscar, BAFTA, Critics Choice and SAG awards for her star-making role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s remake of ‘West Side Story...

Ariana DeBose, who won an Academy Award earlier this year for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s version of West Side Story, has signed on to star in the psychological thriller House of Spoils for Blumhouse Television and Amazon Prime Video. Deadline reports that House of Spoils is being written and directed by the filmmaking duo of Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, whose previous credits include the 2019 film Blow the Man Down, episodes of the recent mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand, and episodes of the AMC+ series Moonhaven.

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ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant but has to contend with the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

House of Spoils is being produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse; Alex Scharfman, Lucas Joaquin, and Drew Houpt of Secret Engine; and Adam Hendricks...

Thanks to her Oscar-winning performance in “West Side Story,” Ariana DeBose‘s star is on the rise. And the actress’s plate for upcoming movies is already full, with roles in “Kraven The Hunter,” “I.S.S.,” and Matthew Vaughn‘s “Argylle” up ahead. Add another one to the list as DeBose will team up with female filmmaking duo Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, the team behind 2019’s “Blow The Man Down,” for a new psychological thriller.

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Fresh off an Academy Award win for West Side Story, Ariana DeBose has set up her next project. The actress will star in House of Spoils, a psychological thriller from Amazon.

From Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Television, House of Spoils will be written and directed by filmmakers Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy (Blow the Man Down).

“The film follows an ambitious chef (DeBose) who opens her first restaurant — a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate — where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor and crushing self doubt. But the pressure heats up thanks to the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.”

House of Spoils is being described as a “tense, psychological and sensuous thriller that will leave hearts pounding and mouths watering,” and it will premiere on Prime Video.

“Since ‘Blow the Man Down,’ we have been huge fans...

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Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is to star in the psychological thriller House of Spoils for Prime Video and Blumhouse.

Directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy cast the West Side Story star to play an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant, a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate. She soon battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, crushing self doubts and the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner threatening to sabotage her at every turn.

Cole and Krudy will helm House of Spoils from a script they wrote. The film reunites Cole, Krudy, Secret Engine and Amazon Studios after Amazon nabbed worldwide rights to Cole and Krudy’s Blow the Man Down, produced by Secret Engine.

House of Spoils will premiere on Prime Video worldwide after production starts this fall. Prime Video and Blumhouse recently wrapped production on the slasher-comedy horror film Totally Killer,...

West Side Story Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will star in the Prime Video and Blumhouse Television psychological thriller House of Spoils, playing an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant but has to contend with the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at very turn.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy are directing off their script based on their original idea. House of Spoils reteams Cole, Krudy, Secret Engine and Amazon Studios following the latter’s acquisition of Cole and Krudy’s Blow the Man Down, produced by Secret Engine, out of 2019 TIFF. Cameras will roll in the fall.

The project reunites with Blumhouse with Amazon, which have made the collection of genre movies, Welcome to the Blumhouse, and the recently wrapped slasher horror-comedy film Totally Killer, directed by Nahnathcka Khan starring Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Julie Bowen, and Randall Park. Prime will...

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, who delivered a star-making performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” has nabbed her next leading role — and it’s a far-cry from the musical fare audiences have become accustomed to.

DeBose will star in “House of Spoils” a new psychological thriller for Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Television, written and directed by “Blow the Man Down” filmmakers Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, based on their original idea.

The film follows an ambitious chef (DeBose) who opens her first restaurant — a farm-to-table affair on a remote estate — where she battles kitchen chaos, a dubious investor and crushing self doubt. But the pressure heats up thanks to the powerful spirit of the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn. Described as a “tense, psychological and sensuous thriller that will leave hearts pounding and mouths watering,” the film is...

Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy to direct psychological thriller from their own screenplay.

Prime Video and Blumhouse Television are teaming up on psychological thriller House Of Spoils to star Oscar winner Ariana DeBose from West Side Story.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy will direct from their own screenplay about an ambitious chef who opens her first restaurant on a remote estate and battles self-doubt, kitchen chaos, a dubious investor, and the estate’s previous owner who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

House Of Spoils reunites Cole, Krudy, Secret Engine, and Amazon Studios following Amazon Studios’ acquisition of...

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Shaka King, whose “Judas and the Black Messiah” won two Oscars this year, is heading to FX. The writer, director, and producer will develop new series for the company after signing a first look deal with FX Productions.

Terms of the deal, including its length, have not been made public. King will develop and produce content for FX under his shingle I’d Watch That, which was recently co-founded by King and Brandon Harris, most recently a development executive for Amazon Studios.

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The AMC sci-fi series “Moonhaven” has enlisted Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy to direct the first two episodes, Variety has learned exclusively.

The series is focused on a utopian colony on the Moon that may hold the keys to preserving life on Earth, which has become increasingly perilous. It follows Bella Sway, a lunar cargo pilot and smuggler 100 years in the future who finds herself accused of a crime and marooned on Moonhaven, a utopian community set on a 500 square mile Garden of Eden built on the Moon to find solutions to the problems that will soon end civilization on Mother Earth. A skeptic in Paradise, Bella is sucked into a conspiracy to gain control of the artificial intelligence responsible for Moonhaven’s miracles and teams with a local detective to stop the forces that want to destroy Earth’s last hope before they are destroyed themselves.

“We are...