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‘Smile 3’ Taps David Bruckner to Direct as Parker Finn Exits Franchise

The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.

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‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Presales Suggest $100M+ Opening Weekend

We might have another blockbuster hit on our hands next month. Presales for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ are already turning heads. Robust demand for the film is hinting that a $100M+ opening.

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Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage on ‘Molepeople' — LaKeith Stanfield Also Exits Blumhouse Horror Movie Due Next Summer

Major shakeup for a film that was announced just two weeks ago, and is supposed to come out next year. Was this thing in production when these changes happened?

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The 20 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, and the Best of 2026

Halloween is on Saturday, and horror movies keep thriving at the box office. Beyond commercial success, arthouse horror remains at the forefront of American cinema.

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‘You Can See Everything' Adds 600 Screens Friday, Expanding to 3200+ Theaters in Push for #1

A24 isn't being subtle. This Friday, "You Can See Everything" will expand to roughly 600 additional theaters, bringing it to 3,243 screens nationwide. That's a studio going after the top spot at the box office.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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Gary Dauberman is Writing ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ [Updated]

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

File this under things I didn’t see coming. A third movie in the surprisingly successful PG-13 horror franchise is supposed to shoot this year, and talk about an upgrade ..

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Glen Powell to Star in AI Erotic Thriller ‘Homewreckers,’ With Craig Gillespie Directing

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film is being described as a cross between an Adrian Lyne thriller such as “Unfaithful” and Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina.” “Homewreckers” is currently being shopped around to studios.

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David Ellison Is “Pretty Open” to James Gunn’s DCU Plans

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Speaking while promoting “Supergirl,” Safran revealed that Ellison has already met with both him and Gunn and has been “pretty open to what we’re doing.”

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RESULTS: ‘Obsession' Named Best Film of 2026 So Far by WoR Readers

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Here are the results of our readers’ poll at the midyear mark for the best films of 2026 so far. More than 350 readers voted, and the results differ somewhat from the critics’ poll.

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‘Digger’ Teaser and Posters Released — Tom Cruise in Full Unhinged Mode

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Digger,” a black comedy directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, is set to hit theaters in October 2026.

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‘Blair Witch’ Reboot Set For September 24, 2027 Release

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The new “Blair Witch Project” movie from Lionsgate has been set for a September 24, 2027 release. The date was unveiled in a cryptic video on social media.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Drew Mixed Reactions Following Secret Buyer Screenings

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Mubi has shown interest, and I’m hearing that on Monday it came very close to sealing a deal before ultimately backtracking, lowering its bid after reports emerged that other studios had passed.

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Duncan Jones’ ‘Rogue Trooper’ Debuts to Positive Reviews at Annecy After Eight-Year Feature Hiatus

June 23, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

So far, so good for Duncan Jones’ “Rogue Trooper,” which had its world premiere at the Annecy Festival. Only three reviews have been published so far, but they’re all positive.

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Panos Cosmatos’ ‘Flesh of the Gods’ Wraps Production in Spain

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Well, that was quick. That’s a wrap on Cosmatos’ “Flesh of the Gods,” his first film in eight years, and sure to be one of the most anticipated titles of 2027.

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‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Sets Next Film ‘Seasons’ With Lily James, Based on Viral Reddit Story

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Lily James has landed the lead role in Hancock’s “Seasons,” a supernatural horror movie set up at Amazon/MGM. Hancock will write and direct, with producers James Wan and Michael Clear attached.

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‘Supergirl’ Tracking Continues to Slide, Now at $40M Opening — Mixed Early Reactions

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Social media reactions are very mixed, which spells trouble for reviews. This is especially concerning considering the amount of overpraising that usually comes with first reactions. Not with “Supergirl.”

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Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Gets First Trailer for Uncut 4K Theatrical Release on October 16

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Warner Bros., under its newly branded specialty studio “Clockwork,” unveiled one of the most significant restorations in years at this past May’s Cannes Film Festival: a full 4K uncut version of Ken Russell’s “The Devils.”

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Stanley Kubrick’s Complete Filmography Is Getting a Massive 30-Disc Criterion Collection Box Set

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The Criterion Collection is about to give Kubrick fans a release of all 13 of the director’s features in one box set. Every single one of his films will be in 4K, with the set hitting shelves in October.

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Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Finally Has Trailer After Two-Year Delay

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Yes, 25 months after shooting wrapped, ‘Klara’ is finally in the can and ready to go. The MPA has given it a PG-13 rating, and Sony has now released a trailer for Taika Waititi’s film.

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A24 Partners With Google in $75M AI Deal for “Filmmaking and Distribution Techniques”

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

It’s been announced that Google, through its DeepMind division, is investing roughly $75 million in A24 as part of an AI research collaboration for filmmaking and distribution.

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Madonna Says Her Self-Directed Biopic Fell Apart at Universal and Netflix Over High Budget and Creative Control

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Given this is Madonna, she wanted full creative control, including directing and writing duties. That didn’t work out so well for her.

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A24 Reveals First Posters for Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut,’ Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Jesse Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, following “When You Finish Saving the World” and “A Real Pain,” is “The Debut,” originally titled “No One Cares.”

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Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination Animated Film ‘Not Alone’

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Chalamet will voice Joe, an “introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone,” while Gomez is Fran, a “brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.”

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Venice Film Festival Sets 2026 Jury With Maggie Gyllenhaal, Johnnie To, Kaouther Ben Hania, and Xavier Giannoli

June 22, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

A brief update on the main jury for this year’s Venice Film Festival, which was just announced, and for any of those interested in big names, it will be the least star-studded in recent years.

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A24, Netflix, Warner Bros. and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial,’ Mubi Might be Interested

June 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, has a $40M budget and was previously set for a SXSW premiere in 2027 before Amazon/MGM exited the project.

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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