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Chloe’s Scifi Movie Queen Mom Finally Showed Up on Lucifer, and It Was Perfect

The first time we went to Chloe’s house, way back in episode two of Lucifer, we learned that her mother, Penelope, was a former science-fiction B-movie goddess. The show has been teasing her reveal all season, and last night, on “Pops,” the Vampire Queen herself finally turned up, played by a perfectly-cast Rebecca De Mornay.…

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The First Photo From Season Two of Ash Vs Evil Dead Is Boozy Perfection

No cackling demons, no books bound in human flesh, no boomstick, not even any Kelly and/or Pablo. Just a certain chainsaw-flailing Ash Williams, partying it up like there’s no tomorrow… which, with season one of Ash Vs Evil Dead ending like it did, there might not be. Season two drops later this year and we…

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‘Red Mars’ TV Series Now On Hold After Showrunner Suddenly Departs

Soon after finding a director in Emmy winner and Children of Dune helmer Greg Yaitanes, Spike TV’s much-anticipated adaptation of Kim Stanley Robinson’s classic Mars Trilogy has lost its executive producer and showrunner, Peter Noah. That doesn’t mean Red Mars is kaput, but it does mean a major delay. https://gizmodo.com/the-director-of-children-of-dune-will-helm-spike-tvs-re-1764810326 As Deadline reports, Spike TV…

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Why Was 1976 Such an Amazing Year for Horror Movies?

Forty years ago, an incredibly powerful collection of horror movies filled American theaters, including The Omen and Carrie. But 1976 was also a time of political turmoil and a great deal of cultural unease. These seemingly disparate facts are likely far more connected that you realize. In ’76, the country was dealing with more than…

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In the Future, Breaking Up Could Mean Blasting Off to Another Planet

In this video for “Embrace,” by ambient musician Helios and directed by Sean Pecknold, a couple has an argument in the desert that we observe from afar. Then the woman makes an emotional exit into outer space, beelining for another planet. The meaning here is open to interpretation (it’s implied that she’s taken a job…

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Shadowhunters Just Dropped Its Biggest Bombshell Yet

Shadowhunters’ first season wraps up April 5, and with the Mortal Cup already in hand, the show has ramped up the personal drama as the mission to take down Valentine continues. In “Blood Calls to Blood,” Jace and Clary endured a series of revelations that culminated in the show’s most shocking moment so far. Spoilers,…

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Amazon’s Revival of ‘The Tick’ Casts Its Superhero Lead

You might not know his name—or be able to place him at first glance—but you know British comedian Peter Serafinowicz. Best reference is probably as Shaun and Ed’s uptight roommate in Shaun of the Dead, but his resume is extensive: Guardians of the Galaxy, Spy, and Parks and Recreation, to name a few … and…

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This Hannibal Prop Auction Is Stuffed With Awesomely Grim Mementos From the Show

Hannibal may have been cancelled after its third season, but the very gruesome, proudly pretentious, and darkly hilarious show died knowing its place was secure in the cult TV pantheon. Now, fans (or “Fannibals”) can bid in an online auction of props, costumes, and weird ephemera from the series. The auction is currently live, with…

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Lucifer Wins Satanic Monday Again, But Damien Is Definitely Getting Better

We already knew that Amenadiel plucked Malcolm and his sleazy facial hair from the fiery pit after the fallen police officer was taken off life support. And we knew that Dan, who’s been trying to hard to work things out with Chloe, was the person who shot him. But in both cases, we didn’t know…

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Jacob’s Ladder is One of the Freakiest Movies Ever, And Now It’s Getting a Remake

It’s actually amazing that we’ve gotten to 2016 and nobody’s remade Jacob’s Ladder yet. But it looks like the long-rumored reboot of Adrian Lyne’s highly influential horror thriller—about a Vietnam vet (Tim Robbins) struggling with a very troubled mind—is finally going forth. According to Variety, Michael Ealy (Think Like a Man, 2 Fast 2 Furious)…

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Short Doc American Renaissance Captures a Charmingly Sincere Subculture

As this short doc by Jarred Alterman and Ryan Scafuro shows, American Renaissance festivals have become less about historical recreation, and more about community building and providing an outlet for offbeat creative expression. https://gizmodo.com/the-haunting-remains-of-the-virginia-renaissance-faire-1448130076 Most of the film is simply beautifully-shot portraits of attendees, lingering on the details of their costumes but never passing judgment…

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Dan Harmon Will Produce Surreal Stop-Motion Tale of Michael Jackson’s Pet Chimp, Bubbles

There is hope for original ideas in Hollywood after all! Isaac Adamson’s Black List-topping script told from the point of view of Michael Jackson’s pet chimp, Bubbles, will be made into a stop-motion animated film produced by Community’s Dan Harmon. https://gizmodo.com/a-surreal-epic-about-michael-jacksons-chimp-topped-the-1747973389 There’s even a method to this madness. Harmon executive produced Anomalisa, Charlie Kaufman and…

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The Future Looks Bright For Donut Fans in This Funny George Orwell Homage

Set a century after George Orwell’s chilling portrait of a dystopian future, scifi short 2084 works perfectly thanks to the twin powers of simplicity (it was filmed in director Taz Goldstein’s living room) and hilarity (the “annoyed computer voice” has seldom been so well-executed). Also, and you’ve been warned, 2084 will really make you crave…

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A Great White Shark Menaces a Terrified Blake Lively in The Shallows Trailer

Summer is coming, which means one thing: it’s almost shark-movie season! In The Shallows, a great white that has no business being so close to shore menaces an extremely unlucky surfer (Blake Lively) who’s been stranded on a rock tantalizingly close to the (deserted) beach. Here’s the official synopsis from Sony: In the taut thriller…

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The GIF Party Is Here to Escort You Across the Eighth Dimension

Well, it’s been a week, hasn’t it? Decompress from all the weird with the best medicine we can think of: a good old-fashioned GIF party.

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8 Movies That Harry Dean Stanton Made Better Just by Being in Them

Veteran actor Harry Dean Stanton turns 90 this year. His wildly varied career contains a few starring roles (the haunting Paris, Texas is a must-watch), but the man’s true gift is portraying memorably offbeat characters that may only appear in a few scenes—but that still improve the entire movie. That quality has elevated all kinds…

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Person of Interest Is Finally Coming Back… But With a Weird Schedule

Attention, Person of Interest fans: you may finally exhale. The long-anticipated fifth season of the show will begin May 3, after a year off the air. But while you’re clearing your Tuesday nights, better make room on Mondays, too. After the premiere, the show will move to twice-weekly airings, starting May 9. https://gizmodo.com/16-great-unsung-tv-shows-of-the-past-few-years-that-eve-1758306776 As TV…

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Shadowhunters‘ Alternative Universe Is Weirdly Nerdy and Nice

On “This World Inverted,” Clary’s search for her mother takes her through a portal into a sun-dappled dimension where Shadowhunters don’t exist, but nerdcore most certainly does. The best character is (as always) Magnus, who now favors cardigans and cats, and peddles his fortune-telling trade via cheesy infomercials. Without the confines of his family, the…

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Don Coscarelli Explains Why JJ Abrams Helped Restore Cult Horror Movie Phantasm

It’s already part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens lore that Captain Phasma is named after Don Coscarelli’s 1979 cult horror classic Phantasm. Obviously, JJ Abrams is a fan. But how did the restoration—and Abrams’ involvement—come about? A new interview with Coscarelli reveals some juicy specifics. Coscarelli—who also made Bubba Ho-Tep and The Beastmaster—is a…

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This Week in Satanic TV: Lucifer Goes a Little Less Goofy, But Damien Stays Just as Grim

After all that flailing around after those damn missing wings, this week’s Lucifer, “Et Tu, Doctor?” was way light on the Satan stuff. The homicide du jour also took a back seat, as Lucifer came to the unpleasant realization that he was capable of jealousy—and Chloe’s corruption case took an unexpected turn. Not that she…

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Chloe’s Scifi Movie Queen Mom Finally Showed Up on Lucifer, and It Was Perfect

The First Photo From Season Two of Ash Vs Evil Dead Is Boozy Perfection

‘Red Mars’ TV Series Now On Hold After Showrunner Suddenly Departs

Why Was 1976 Such an Amazing Year for Horror Movies?

In the Future, Breaking Up Could Mean Blasting Off to Another Planet

Shadowhunters Just Dropped Its Biggest Bombshell Yet

Amazon’s Revival of ‘The Tick’ Casts Its Superhero Lead

This Hannibal Prop Auction Is Stuffed With Awesomely Grim Mementos From the Show

Lucifer Wins Satanic Monday Again, But Damien Is Definitely Getting Better

Jacob’s Ladder is One of the Freakiest Movies Ever, And Now It’s Getting a Remake

Short Doc American Renaissance Captures a Charmingly Sincere Subculture

Dan Harmon Will Produce Surreal Stop-Motion Tale of Michael Jackson’s Pet Chimp, Bubbles

The Future Looks Bright For Donut Fans in This Funny George Orwell Homage

A Great White Shark Menaces a Terrified Blake Lively in The Shallows Trailer

The GIF Party Is Here to Escort You Across the Eighth Dimension

8 Movies That Harry Dean Stanton Made Better Just by Being in Them

Person of Interest Is Finally Coming Back… But With a Weird Schedule

Shadowhunters‘ Alternative Universe Is Weirdly Nerdy and Nice

Don Coscarelli Explains Why JJ Abrams Helped Restore Cult Horror Movie Phantasm

This Week in Satanic TV: Lucifer Goes a Little Less Goofy, But Damien Stays Just as Grim

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online

Scientists Found a Weird New Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined

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