Cheryl Eddy, Author at Gizmodo

To Keep Her Man on Wicked City, A Gal’s Gotta Make Some Tough Choices

Wicked City is not a parody of a serial-killer show, though it sure does play like one. This week, on (groan) “Running With the Devil,” three different types of couples solidified their relationships, but it’s a toss-up as to which duo stretched believability the farthest, or embraced the most ridiculous cliches. Spoilers, if anyone actually…

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Spot the Pop Culture References in This Delivery Guy’s Race Against Time

You think you had a rough night on the job? Not compared to the hapless hero of Arthur Metcalf’s short, Filthy but Fine, whose “deliver it or else!” ticking-clock quest is complicated by car trouble … a certain Caped Crusader … a spooky elevator … and more. Don’t miss the post-credits sequence. [Via Geek Art…

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Twin Peaks Reboot Won’t Air Until 2017. Please Send Pie.

Bad (or at least frustrating) news today for Twin Peaks fans: CBS Corp. chief Leslie Moonves said that the new, limited-run series—which has already been held up by David Lynch vs. Showtime pre-production issues—won’t be airing until 2017. If the show had returned in 2016, it would have marked 25 years since that fateful 1991…

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A True Crime Author Explains Why We’re Drawn to People Who Survive Against All Odds

In 1987, two women were pulled from a wrecked car in Los Angeles. The older passenger was dead; the younger, barely clinging to life. Investigators soon became suspicious: Why didn’t their injuries appear to be related to the wreck? And why did their clothes smell so strongly of gasoline? The true-crime tale detailed in Anthony…

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The Leftovers Hits a Season High With a Totally Depressing Episode

Talk about harrowing. We finally spend more than a scene or two with the Jamiesons—which means a lot of heavy lifting for Christopher Eccleston’s determined reverend—and in a season that’s been all about scaling down, “No Room at the Inn” was The Leftovers’ most intimate hour yet. And possibly its darkest. Spoilers! Mary Jamieson has…

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Bruce Campbell Is Hilarious on the Bloody, Amazing Ash Vs. Evil Dead

Ash vs Evil Dead debuted on Halloween, which is thematically appropriate. But this would be our new favorite show any time of year: it’s funny, raunchy, goofy, and awesomely gory. And, naturally, star Bruce Campbell slays. Hail to the King, baby! Spoilers! As the Sam Raimi-directed pilot, “El Jefe,” begins, it’s been 30 years since…

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5 Crime Victims Who Survived and Helped Nail Their Attackers

Not every encounter with a serial killer ends in death, just like not every kidnapping victim dies in captivity. Today, we take a look at five people who not only survived their violent ordeals—but played an important part in bringing their attackers to justice. 1. Carol DaRonch Most women who were lured into Ted Bundy’s…

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Your Evening Soundtrack: GWAR Covers Cyndi Lauper’s “She Bop”

Costumed shock rockers GWAR paid a visit to A.V. Undercover this week to destroy, nay, annihilate, Cyndi Lauper’s “She Bop” (with a bonus segue into another instantly recognizable “Bop” song). It may not quite eclipse the band’s take on “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” … and it won’t replace the sodden, sordid…

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A Play Casts a Sinister Spell on Its Actors In Takashi Miike’s Spooky New Film

Takashi Miike has made nearly 100 films in 25 years. And his maniacal drive is reflected in his work—his films are often edgy to the extreme (just a few examples: Audition, Ichi the Killer, Thirteen Assassins). His latest, Over Your Dead Body, infuses a classic Japanese story with his signature flair. Here’s the official synopsis:…

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On American Horror Story, the Hotel Cortez Hosts the Craziest Dinner Party Ever

It’s Halloween at the Hotel Cortez, and the “Mount Rushmore of murder” gathers for Mr. March’s annual soiree. The exclusive guest list has a new name this year: John Lowe, who soon rather regrets his decision to attend. Nearby, another major character makes her own regrettable choice. Spoilers! “Devil’s Night” assumes that American Horror Story:…

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NBC Is Trying to Make the New True Blood

True Blood bit its last throat in 2014, but NBC is hoping it can duplicate HBO’s mega-success by adapting another fantasy series from works by author Charlaine Harris, called Midnight, Texas. It’s based on Harris’ trilogy about a small town filled with spooky secrets. According to Deadline: Midnight, Texas is a Southern tale with supernatural…

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The Best Halloween Costumes on the Internet

Halloween is just days away, but some people have spent months working on their costumes. And the results are absolutely worthwhile. Behold the most original, the most creative and the most eye-popping DIY costumes on the internet. Star Wars costumes are gonna be huge this year. But none, perhaps, as huge as this Jabba the…

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VFX Reel Showcases the Best Exploding Heads and Gory Splatters From 7 Years of True Blood

The southern-fried supernatural soap operatics of True Blood may have ended last year, but the show’s groundbreaking special effects live on in this VFX reel that compiles the very best of Zoic Studios’ goriest contributions. Here’s the official description: HBO’s cult horror favorite “True Blood” took the vampire craze by storm, with 12 million viewers…

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This Clever Short Film Reveals the “Truth” About Crop Circles

In Chris Thomas’ deadpan sci-fi comedy Cropped, a brassy, jaded British tour guide runs afoul of her latest group, who aren’t afraid to admit their love of all things extraterrestrial. Naturally, there’s a twist … and it’s not what you’ll expect. Here’s the official description: Cropped is about a group of UFO enthusiasts who clash…

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The “Poker-Faced Schoolgirl” Who Killed Her Mother and Blamed Her Boyfriend

To outsiders, 17-year-old Gladys MacKnight seemed an unlikely killer, as did her boyfriend, 18-year-old Donald Wightman. But to those who knew the high school sweethearts, the death of Gladys’ mother, Helen, wasn’t entirely shocking. (Though being hacked to death in one’s own kitchen certainly is.) It was August 1936; both Gladys and Donald had graduated…

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Serial Killer Drama Wicked City Delivers a Full Dose of 80s Kitsch

ABC’s new serial-killer drama, Wicked City hopes to capitalize on your 1980s nostalgia. It’s set on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip in the early 80s, and it’s chock full of Billy Idol. But is it worth your time? We’ve seen the pilot, and here are our spoiler-free impressions. The “80s Los Angeles” setting is the main…

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The Leftovers Muses on Faith, Trust, and … Rickrolling?

In “Orange Tag,” we’re back in Miracle after last week’s cult-y side mission, and the Garvey family has realized it’s not the idyllic place they desperately need it to be. Kevin and John form an uneasy alliance, but top fun-couple honors go to Kevin and Patti, his foul-mouthed, supernatural sidekick. Spoilers, ye of little faith!…

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8 Found Footage Horror Movies That Are Genuinely Scary

One of the biggest complaints about found footage horror films is that they rely too heavily on boring, cheap jump scares to get audience reactions. But these eight examples actually dig deeper—and bring genuine terror to the screen as a result. 8) Grave Encounters TV’s Ghost Adventures is as cheesy and staged as most reality…

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Friday the 13th Part 4 Is the Best Friday the 13th Movie

A bold statement. But a true one. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is the best Friday the 13th film, and I say that as a diehard fan of Betsy “Mrs. Voorhees” Palmer. Here are all the reasons why part four is number one. It Acknowledges What Came Before … Then Moves Forward In an…

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The Haunting of Meatloaf Is Exactly As Weird As It Sounds

This week the Lifetime Movie Network show The Haunting Of achieved utter weirdness with its spotlight on Meatloaf. To be clear, that’s Meatloaf, the singer and actor of Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club fame, not meatloaf, the thing your grandma makes for dinner when you visit her on Sundays. The Haunting Of shows…

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To Keep Her Man on Wicked City, A Gal’s Gotta Make Some Tough Choices

Spot the Pop Culture References in This Delivery Guy’s Race Against Time

Twin Peaks Reboot Won’t Air Until 2017. Please Send Pie.

A True Crime Author Explains Why We’re Drawn to People Who Survive Against All Odds

The Leftovers Hits a Season High With a Totally Depressing Episode

Bruce Campbell Is Hilarious on the Bloody, Amazing Ash Vs. Evil Dead

5 Crime Victims Who Survived and Helped Nail Their Attackers

Your Evening Soundtrack: GWAR Covers Cyndi Lauper’s “She Bop”

A Play Casts a Sinister Spell on Its Actors In Takashi Miike’s Spooky New Film

On American Horror Story, the Hotel Cortez Hosts the Craziest Dinner Party Ever

NBC Is Trying to Make the New True Blood

The Best Halloween Costumes on the Internet

VFX Reel Showcases the Best Exploding Heads and Gory Splatters From 7 Years of True Blood

This Clever Short Film Reveals the “Truth” About Crop Circles

The “Poker-Faced Schoolgirl” Who Killed Her Mother and Blamed Her Boyfriend

Serial Killer Drama Wicked City Delivers a Full Dose of 80s Kitsch

The Leftovers Muses on Faith, Trust, and … Rickrolling?

8 Found Footage Horror Movies That Are Genuinely Scary

Friday the 13th Part 4 Is the Best Friday the 13th Movie

The Haunting of Meatloaf Is Exactly As Weird As It Sounds

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