Cheryl Eddy, Author at Gizmodo

Arrow May Be Getting a Female-Focused, Birds of Prey-ish Spin-Off

Arrow is preparing to wrap up after eight seasons on the CW, but it may not be the end for some of its supporting characters, according to a new, not entirely surprising report of a potential spin-off series waiting in the wings. Entertainment Weekly broke the news about the project, which it describes as “female-centric.”…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Sep 24 '19

That Glorious 4K Remaster of The Shining Is Getting a Wide (But Brief) Theatrical Release

Tucked amid this year’s Cannes Film Festival program of acclaimed international titles was one much-beloved horror classic, presented in a luscious remaster. The Shining’s 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is arriving soon, but even better, The Shining in 4K is very likely coming to a theater near you, too. Not-coincidentally timed to preface the release of…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 23 '19

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Gotham’s Next Commissioner Gordon May Be Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright

Matt Reeves’ The Batman found its Caped Crusader several months ago, but now we’ve got another name potentially joining Robert Pattinson in the cast. You can’t have Gotham City without Commissioner Jim Gordon, and Jeffrey Wright certainly has the gravitas needed for the role. https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-is-eyeing-jonah-hill-to-play-a-villain-in-1838376889 This news of Wright—a veteran actor whose biggest role lately…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 23 '19

Cult Movie Icon Sid Haig Has Passed Away

Sid Haig, a veteran actor known for his memorable roles in exploitation movies—with particular prominence coming in recent years, thanks to the horror films of Rob Zombie—passed away on Saturday. He was 80 years old. Haig’s passing was confirmed by his wife, Susan L. Oberg, who shared the following message on Instagram: Haig’s screen credits…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 23 '19

Behold All the Goofy Dancing in This Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Gag Reel

Legends of Tomorrow is one of the most entertaining shows on TV—so it makes sense that beyond all the delightful absurdity we get to see in every episode, the actors have a bit of fun behind the scenes, too. While you wait for season five to drop early next year, check out this exclusive gag…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Sep 20 '19

Now That You’ve Recovered From It Chapter Two, Here’s a New Clown to Invade Your Nightmares

In Justin Harding’s horror short Kookie, the only thing a little girl loves more than scary movies are the forbidden treats her mom keeps within tantalizingly close reach in their kitchen. These paths twist together when Mom sets up a new cookie jar that’s terrifying in every possible way. https://gizmodo.com/give-your-attention-span-a-break-with-these-7-short-sci-1834559467 Strong performances (especially Ava Jamieson…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 19 '19

Shudder’s Creepshow Horror Anthology Series Is Off to a Delightfully Unsettling Start

With Halloween closing in fast, Shudder’s new take on Creepshow is almost here and the first episode delivers a pair of promising tales—one from Stephen King and one from Bird Box author Josh Malerman—wrapped in a package that evokes the comic-book vibe of the King-penned, George A. Romero-directed 1982 film. Fear not, we won’t be…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Sep 19 '19

Foodie Monsters Eat Their Way to Friendship in This Adorable Stop-Motion Tale

Nothing brings friends together like a shared meal—but what happens when one friend does all the cooking, and then the other proceeds to gobble everything down without sharing? Tsuneo Goda’s wonderful stop-motion tale Mogu & Perol digs into this dicey situation. It also features some of the most delicious-looking animated food ever. Who knew Bigfoot…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 18 '19

The Next Episode of Hulu’s Into the Dark Is About a Haunted Board Game

A group of college kids gather to play spooky board game on Halloween night. What could possibly go wrong? Well, considering the context is a horror movie…a whole hell of a lot! Hulu and Blumhouse have finished a full year of their monthly holiday-themed horror series Into the Dark, and the second year begins in…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Sep 18 '19

6 Recent Cult Movies That Happen to Be Black and White

Black and white movies were once the only option. But after a certain point in history, filming in monochrome became more of an artistic decision than a technological necessity. With Robert Eggers’ intensely mysterious The Lighthouse coming to theaters soon, we decided to look back at six very recent cult and horror movies—none released prior…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 18 '19

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American Gods Season 3 Has Shared Some Casting News

Remember when you were excited about American Gods, and then—perhaps somewhere in the slog of season two, when the show’s behind the scenes turmoil began to catch up with it—you started feeling like it was a chore to watch? Some casting news for season three might not turn your heard around. Or maybe it will,…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Sep 17 '19

Paul Rudd Plots to Murder Paul Rudd in the First Trailer for Netflix Series Living With Yourself

We’ve known Paul Rudd was going to play a guy forced to face off with himself for over a year, but the first trailer for Netflix series Living With Yourself is finally here—and it looks like the existential black comedy void that’s been gaping within us since we finished Russian Doll is finally going to…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Sep 16 '19

The First Trailer for In the Shadow of the Moon Injects a Sci-Fi Twist Into a Gritty Serial Killer Tale

Just seeing “directed by Jim Mickle” is enough to sell me on a movie—the indie filmmaker is the guy behind genre-bending films like vampire road movie Stake Land; cannibal-family saga We Are What We Are; and neo-noir crime drama Cold in July. His latest is coming to Netflix, and it looks like it could be…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Sep 16 '19

We’ve Got the Exclusive Cover Reveal and Opening Lines of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Novel, Network Effect

Martha Wells’ Hugo- and Nebula-winning Murderbot Diaries novella series, which kicked off with 2017’s All Systems Red, is reaching a milestone next year with its fifth entry: the first Murderbot novel. It’s titled Network Effect, and though it won’t be out until May 2020, we’ve got an exclusive peek right here. https://gizmodo.com/murderbot-struggles-to-pass-for-human-in-this-excerpt-f-1828787865 First up, here’s…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Sep 16 '19

Phone Horror Flick Countdown Looks Like a Ghoulishly Fun Blend of The Ring and Final Destination

As far as gimmicky horror movies go, Countdown couldn’t be more of the moment: It’s about a hot new app that can supposedly predict the precise instant when a person will die. Is it all fun and games—or, as this new trailer suggests, is there something supernatural and murder-y at work here? https://gizmodo.com/14-real-life-tech-horror-stories-scarier-than-black-mir-1788128030 When Countdown’s…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Sep 13 '19

One of Stephen King’s Most Diabolical Villains Starts to Crack in the First Teaser for Castle Rock Season 2

We’ve known for awhile that season two of Hulu’s Castle Rock—the J.J. Abrams-produced anthology series inspired by Stephen King’s favorite creepy small town—would focus on a younger version of Misery’s Annie Wilkes. Now we have our first glimpse of the nurse as she’s starting to really embrace her dark side. The official description for season…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Sep 13 '19

10 Weirdly Great But Often Overlooked Horror Sequels, Prequels, and Follow-Ups

Everybody knows that certain horror sequels—like Dawn of the Dead and Evil Dead II—are masterpieces in their own right. Others have ascended to cult royalty, like Troll 2 and Bride of Chucky. But what about those offbeat, overlooked horror series entries that never quite get the love they deserve? https://gizmodo.com/head-back-to-school-with-these-11-slasher-movies-set-on-1837836716 Here are 10 to consider…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 12 '19

Head Back to School With These 11 Slasher Movies Set on College Campuses

Slasher movies are famously repetitive, sharing certain themes that recur over and over. A big one: college! Campuses are the perfect hunting ground for maniacs targeting young adults who’re out on their own, making bad decisions for the first (and last) time. Here are 11 classics to add to your horror syllabus. A warning that…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Sep 6 '19

Sophia Takal’s Black Christmas Horror Remake Looks Like a Cut Above

I hear you, horror fans: Bob Clark’s much-loved proto-slasher film Black Christmas—the original “he’s calling from inside the house!” flick—already got a forgettable remake back in 2006. But this first trailer for a brand-new take on the story looks very promising. Notably, it’s directed and co-written (with April Wolfe) by Sophia Takal, who made one…

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Sep 5 '19

Amazon’s Undone Is a Surreal and Visually Stunning Series About (Maybe?) Losing Your Mind

When we first meet Alma (Alita: Battle Angel’s Rosa Salazar), the heroine of Amazon’s Undone, she’s sobbing behind the wheel and driving like a maniac. Alma’s at a breaking point, and Undone—which has a mind-bending story and trippy visuals to match—sucks you into her world right as she’s falling apart. [Note: We’ve seen the first…

Television Cheryl Eddy Sep 5 '19

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Arrow May Be Getting a Female-Focused, Birds of Prey-ish Spin-Off

That Glorious 4K Remaster of The Shining Is Getting a Wide (But Brief) Theatrical Release

Gotham’s Next Commissioner Gordon May Be Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright

Cult Movie Icon Sid Haig Has Passed Away

Behold All the Goofy Dancing in This Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Gag Reel

Now That You’ve Recovered From It Chapter Two, Here’s a New Clown to Invade Your Nightmares

Shudder’s Creepshow Horror Anthology Series Is Off to a Delightfully Unsettling Start

Foodie Monsters Eat Their Way to Friendship in This Adorable Stop-Motion Tale

The Next Episode of Hulu’s Into the Dark Is About a Haunted Board Game

6 Recent Cult Movies That Happen to Be Black and White

American Gods Season 3 Has Shared Some Casting News

Paul Rudd Plots to Murder Paul Rudd in the First Trailer for Netflix Series Living With Yourself

The First Trailer for In the Shadow of the Moon Injects a Sci-Fi Twist Into a Gritty Serial Killer Tale

We’ve Got the Exclusive Cover Reveal and Opening Lines of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Novel, Network Effect

Phone Horror Flick Countdown Looks Like a Ghoulishly Fun Blend of The Ring and Final Destination

One of Stephen King’s Most Diabolical Villains Starts to Crack in the First Teaser for Castle Rock Season 2

10 Weirdly Great But Often Overlooked Horror Sequels, Prequels, and Follow-Ups

Head Back to School With These 11 Slasher Movies Set on College Campuses

Sophia Takal’s Black Christmas Horror Remake Looks Like a Cut Above

Amazon’s Undone Is a Surreal and Visually Stunning Series About (Maybe?) Losing Your Mind

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