Cheryl Eddy, Author at Gizmodo

Freejack Is a Terrible Movie Except for Mick Jagger’s Majestically Campy Performance

Body-snatchers from the future seems like a can’t-lose concept for a movie, but that’s not the case with Freejack, which somehow manages to be both utterly silly and yet nearly devoid of fun. But there is one big reason it’s worth a rewatch: Mick Jagger’s intensely insane performance. Freejack came out in 1992, but most…

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Syfy Renews Space Operas Killjoys and Dark Matter

Great news for fans of Syfy’s space operas Killjoys and Dark Matter: both shows will be returning for third seasons. This news comes just ahead of bounty-hunter drama Killjoys’ season finale on Friday; mystery thriller Dark Matter wraps up Sept. 16. So … does this mean fans will finally get to see a crossover episode…

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A Grim Time Loop Ruins Robbie Amell’s Day, Every Day, in Netflix Thriller ARQ

The first trailer for Orphan Black writer Tony Elliott’s feature debut, ARQ, is here, and it looks to have a thing or two in common with Edge of Tomorrow (or at least a much more dystopian Groundhog Day). Robbie Amell (The Flash) and Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones) star as the couple re-living the worst day…

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Add All 19 of These New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Your September Reading List

September’s new books feature aliens, superheroes, time travel, and what sounds like a wonderfully genre-busting new novel from Alan Moore. This list includes our picks from last week’s fall preview, as well as plenty of additional titles to add to your exponentially growing reading list. 1) Angel Catbird Vol. 1 by Margaret Atwood, Johnnie Christmas,…

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Fox Is Turning the Legend of King Arthur Into a Cop Show, as God Always Intended

Adaptations of King Arthur stories are evergreen, but it looks like the coming months will be a boom time for projects inspired by the legend. There’s Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, due in March; Transformers: The Last Knight, due in June; and a just-announced new Fox show titled Camelot, an adaptation set…

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According to a Rumor We’re Fervently Hoping Is True, Squirrel Girl May Be Coming to TV

There’s been a lot of talk about Squirrel Girl’s hoped-for ascent from comic book page to big screen—she is, after all, the best Marvel character not yet in the movies. But now, this intriguing bit of news: a New Warriors TV series may soon be announced, with the fan-favorite character smack at its center. TV…

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Stranger Things Fans Have a New Reason to Tune into CW Archie Drama Riverdale

Actress Shannon Purser is having a killer summer. She played fan-favorite character Barb on Stranger Things, and now she’s just been cast as an updated (but probably still adorably nerdy) version of Ethel Muggs on the CW’s upcoming Archie show, Riverdale. Purser’s Ethel will appear in at least three episodes, Entertainment Weekly reports, and unlike…

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Scifi Thriller Morgan Is a Striking But Predictable Modern Monster Movie

A tale of scientists creating a monster isn’t quite a tale as old as time, but it is a familiar one. Director Luke Scott— second-unit director on father Ridley’s The Martian and Exodus: Gods and Kings—uses his expertise to turn Morgan into a gorgeously shot film, but unfortunately it’s one that doesn’t break much new…

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Visit Elk Grove With This Sneak Peek at Ash vs Evil Dead Season Two

We’re just over a month away from Ash vs Evil Dead’s October 2 return to the airwaves. “I guess it’s safe to say the truce is over,” Ash announces in this behind-the-scenes peek, which contains (awesomely gory) footage from the first episode as “Ashy Slashy” heads back to his Michigan hometown of Elk Grove. Of…

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Let the Right One In Will Be a U.S. TV Show Because Vampires Never Die

John Ajvide Lindqvist’s teen vampire tale Let the Right One In began life as a best-selling book in Sweden, rose to international prominence in 2008 thanks to a Swedish film adaptation, then got a 2010 American cinematic re-do. Now, TNT is ordering a pilot based on Lindqvist’s book. Vampires really are eternal! Unlike Twilight—the film…

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This 3D Printed Replica of the Stargate Portal Looks Ready for Transport

It took 1,000 hours for 3D printing house Vigo Universal to craft and assemble the 2,000 parts of this 20-foot-tall replica of the Stargate portal—not to mention countless viewings of the film to get all the details right. The occasion: an exhibit at Belgium’s Royal Museum of Mariemont on “Egyptian gods in geek culture.” The…

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IFC’s Horror Comedy Stan Against Evil Looks Like a Demonically Good Time

IFC’s new show Stan Against Evil has many, many elements that excite us. It’s a horror comedy in the vein of our beloved Ash vs Evil Dead. It stars the hilarious John C. McGinley (Scrubs, Office Space). And according to these first images, its definition of “evil” will include at least one angry devil-goat man.…

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The Director of Child’s Play Is Making Another Movie About Creepy Dolls

Tom Holland, who made Child’s Play and Fright Night, is returning to his favorite genre with a new movie that sounds intriguing despite its title. Rock Paper Dead. is about a serial killer who’s released from an asylum after 20 years and returns to his former home, where the ghosts of his dark past await.…

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12 Awesome Cult Movies to Watch on Hulu

It’s been over a week since our list of Netflix recommendations, so here’s another stack of movies to add to your binge-watch pile. This time, they’re all on Hulu, which (added bonus) also contains all 11 seasons of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, in case you get too freaked out by any of the following. 1)…

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We’re Still Not Sure What USA’s Falling Water Is All About, But We’re Definitely Intrigued

On paper, USA’s new drama Falling Water sounds awfully complicated. It’s about three troubled strangers who somehow come to realize that they’re sharing the same dream, a connection that also links them to a mysterious and apparently ongoing battle to control the dreams of everyone in the world. That’s… a lot. But with the benefit…

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Over 25 Years Later, the It Miniseries Is Still Fantastically Disturbing

If you’re a horror fan, you know that Stephen King’s It is being adapted for the big screen—and you likely still have some lingering trauma from watching the 1990 TV adaptation. Those memories aren’t unfounded: the It miniseries is still disturbing as hell. What’s surprising is that it’s not just because of that goddamn clown.…

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The 14 Weirdest Quantum Leap Episodes of All Time

Time-traveling problem-solver Dr. Sam Beckett experienced plenty of bizarre situations over five seasons of Quantum Leap, but certain episodes stand out as pushing the boundaries of weirdness to the extreme. They are, of course, our very favorite QL episodes, and with a little help from Ziggy, we’ve gathered them here. 14) “Good Morning, Peoria” As…

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The New Blair Witch Trailer Will Make You Never, Ever Want to Go Camping Again

We were already looking forward to the new movie from Adam Wingard (The Guest, You’re Next) when it was called The Woods, and we had no idea it would be a sequel to The Blair Witch Project. Now we can barely contain ourselves waiting for its release, especially since each new trailer looks scarier than…

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Hang This Awesome Stranger Things Poster Next to Your Christmas-Light Alphabet

Fro Design Company’s new poster, “The Upside Down,” really captures the misty, watery terror of the neighboring dimension that haunts the characters of Stranger Things. The monster is, of course, front and center—and Eleven’s looking especially badass with that Terminator-ish right eye. Not every character is represented, of course, but even Barb fanatics should still…

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Sam Raimi’s Ideas for an Army of Darkness Sequel Make Us Wish It Had Happened

We love Ash vs Evil Dead. And we get why the show is the most excellent way to continue Ash’s adventures as he blasts his way through his 50s. But that doesn’t mean we don’t wish that, back in the day, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and company had made Evil Dead 4—especially now that we’ve…

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Freejack Is a Terrible Movie Except for Mick Jagger’s Majestically Campy Performance

Syfy Renews Space Operas Killjoys and Dark Matter

A Grim Time Loop Ruins Robbie Amell’s Day, Every Day, in Netflix Thriller ARQ

Add All 19 of These New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Your September Reading List

Fox Is Turning the Legend of King Arthur Into a Cop Show, as God Always Intended

According to a Rumor We’re Fervently Hoping Is True, Squirrel Girl May Be Coming to TV

Stranger Things Fans Have a New Reason to Tune into CW Archie Drama Riverdale

Scifi Thriller Morgan Is a Striking But Predictable Modern Monster Movie

Visit Elk Grove With This Sneak Peek at Ash vs Evil Dead Season Two

Let the Right One In Will Be a U.S. TV Show Because Vampires Never Die

This 3D Printed Replica of the Stargate Portal Looks Ready for Transport

IFC’s Horror Comedy Stan Against Evil Looks Like a Demonically Good Time

The Director of Child’s Play Is Making Another Movie About Creepy Dolls

12 Awesome Cult Movies to Watch on Hulu

We’re Still Not Sure What USA’s Falling Water Is All About, But We’re Definitely Intrigued

Over 25 Years Later, the It Miniseries Is Still Fantastically Disturbing

The 14 Weirdest Quantum Leap Episodes of All Time

The New Blair Witch Trailer Will Make You Never, Ever Want to Go Camping Again

Hang This Awesome Stranger Things Poster Next to Your Christmas-Light Alphabet

Sam Raimi’s Ideas for an Army of Darkness Sequel Make Us Wish It Had Happened

How to Watch the F1 Japanese GP 2026 on a Free Channel

Ranking 2016’s Superhero Debuts, 10 Years Later

Fourth Most Populous Country in the World Bans Most Social Media for Kids

How to watch UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs Pyfer live this Saturday

‘Steel Ball Run’ Will Return This Year…Eventually

‘The Mummy 4’ Is Getting the Family Back Together

JD Vance Says UFOs Are Actually Demons

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, Cut Your Daily Coffee Costs at Home

Amazon Clears Out Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack) at a Record Low, Each Bulb Costs Just a Few Dollars

The First Proper ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer Is a ’90s Anime Fever Dream

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees