Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
'Posthumous' and It's Demonic Tale of Terror Capitalizes on the Inherent Unsettling Horror That VHS Tapes Often Bring to the Table | Fantastic Fest 2026
'Posthumous' understands what makes VHS tape-focused stories so haunting.
Jacksepticeye's 'Godmother' Horror Movie Shows What Happens When You Book the Wrong Airbnb in the Desert | Fantastic Fest 2026
Vacation is all fun and games, at least, until you end up running for your life.
'River' Star Jessica Rothe Opens Up About the Extreme Terror of Serial Killers and Family Reunions (NYCC Exclusive)
Jessica Rothe gets hunted by a serial killer on a river, but is also forced into a family reunion.
Whalefall Stars Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams Break Down The Important Father-Son Dynamic at the Heart of Their Epic Whale Survival Story
Whalefall might be about being swallowed by a whale, but it's also about family.
The Immortal Hulk Comic Series Inspired the Finnish Christmas Horror-Comedy Movie 'Red Snow' and It's Reinvention of Vampires | Fantastic Fest 2026
You might think you know what a vampire looks like, but this Finnish film would prove you wrong.
Beware Boiúna Director Breaks Down The Movie's Shocking and Unexpected Death: "That Was a Non-Negotiable Going Into This Project"
Beware Boiúna wants you to think that Jessica Rothe's Alli is the movie's main character at the start—But it isn't.
Tenzing Star Willem Dafoe and Director Jennifer Peedom Talk about Representing John Hunt In an Accurate and Authentic Fashion For Their Mount Everest Film
Tenzing tells the story of mankind's first trip to the summit of Mount Everest.
VisionQuest Star James Spader Explains How Ultron's Human Look and Gravitas Is Inspired By the Greek Gods Zeus and Poseidon
Ultron gets a radical makeover for VisionQuest, and there's a good reason why.
Fantastic Fest 2026's Flapjax Film Is a Halloween Horror Nights Maze Come to Life, Injected With Nickelodeon Vibes and Nostalgia
Flapjax is a campy horror-comedy focused on a fast-food chain's shortcut to success.
Taskmaster's Host Alex Horne Reveals the Likelihood of a Crossover With Sam Reich's Game Changer and Dropout TV (Exclusive)
Dropout fans have wanted to see Game Changer and Taskmaster properly crossover for years.
Heather Graham Embodies a Real Life Tragic Figure for 'What Happened to Doris?' | Fantastic Fest 2026
Doris Bither claimed to have been violently assaulted by an entity in 1974, but what happened?
Play House Gives Audiences a Demented Mr. Rogers and a Creepy Kids Show You'll Never Forget | Fantastic Fest 2026
If you ever discover abandoned VHS tapes in your basement, maybe look the other way.
'Sick' Explores an Intimate Sibling Dynamic You've Never Seen Before—And It's Truly Twisted | Fantastic Fest 2026
Sibling bonds are tight, but not normally as tight as the one in the movie Sick.
After Nearly Half a Dozen Adaptations, Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' Adds a Modern Take to the List—And the Cast Knows Exactly Why It's Necessary
Sure, Carrie has been adapted time and time again, but this time it is essential for a few reasons.
Maika Monroe Dials Up Her Psychopath to Eleven In 'Victorian Psycho' and It's Extremely Unsettling | Fantastic Fest 2026
Horror icon Maika Monroe, recently known for her role in Longlegs, goes all in on Victorian Psycho.
The Heretiks Gives Horror Fans the Witch Home Invasion Film We Never Knew We Needed | Fantastic Fest 2026
A coven of witches demands a sacrifice in The Heretiks, and they'll stop at nothing to get it.
'Bloody Tennis' Is a Bloodier Horror Version of Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya's 'Challengers' | Fantastic Fest 2026
Bloody Tennis is Challengers if it took place at a violent tennis academy.
'Into the Sky' Is an Alien Abduction Movie That Never Shows You the Aliens, and It's All the Better For It | Fantastic Fest 2026
Usually, an alien-focused film would show you its main threat, but not Into the Sky.
Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Explains Why the Film's Shocking Ending Is Perfect: "It's the Origin Story of a Monster"
Resident Evil gives fans an origin story they never expected, yet it's also the perfect conclusion.
Beware Boiúna's Most Disgusting Scene Actually Became the World's Most Remote Exotic Spa for Star Kiana Madeira
Being nearly fully submerged in mud may seem awful, but one star from Beware Boiúna actually found it quite fun.
Forgotten Island Directors Explain How Their Emotional Ending Is Influenced by Christopher Nolan and The Prestige
Forgotten Island's ending is incredibly emotional, and it played out exactly how it needed to.
Ray Gunn Director Brad Bird Explains Why Pixar Wasn't the Right Home for His New Retro-Futuristic Animated Film
Brad Bird is known for one of Pixar's biggest animated films, but now, his talents have a new home.
Kate Siegel's Role In Creep Tapes Season 3 Was "The Strangest and Most Bizarre Thing That Has Ever Been Asked of [Her]"
The first episode of Creep Tapes Season 3 gives Kate Siegel's character an absolutely wild role.
Reacher's 'Neagley' Spinoff Will Be the Perfect Watch After Season 4's Explosive Finale—Here's Why
Reacher Season 4 is gearing up for its finale, but thankfully, Neagley is here to save the day.
Golden Axe is the Perfect Animated Series for Fans of the Original SEGA Game and Everyone Who Have Never Heard of It Before
The Golden Axe show plays off a deep cut video game, but don't let that stop you from watching.
Ryan Coogler's Killer Vampire In Sinners Inspired the Terrifying Manananggal Villain of Dreamworks' Forgotten Island
Sinners' Remmick provided some key inspiration for Forgotten Island's terrifying Manananggal.
BlizzCon 2026's Biggest Announcement Will Change World of Warcraft Forever—And It's Blizzard's Most Ambitious Project to Date
World of Warcraft has always been an evolving franchise, and now, a new world begins.
'Don't Move' Killer Spider Movie Brings a Gigantic Arachnid to the Big Screen to Terrorize Churchgoers, and Its Producers Wanted It to Be Authentic and Unsettling
'Don't Move' might not be an easy watch for those with arachnophobia.
Forgotten Island Directors Dive Into How They Made Yet Another Iconic Dreamworks Animated Legend With Dave Franco's Raww the Weredog
Learn if iconic DreamWorks characters such as Toothless, Shrek, and Puss in Boots have anything on Forgotten Island's weredog, Raww.
The Paper Star Domhnall Gleeson Teases the Future of Ned and Mare's Workplace Romance In Season 2
Just like its flagship show, The Office, Peacock's The Paper is filled with workplace romance.
'Beware Boiúna' Is Not Your Average Creature Feature Horror Movie—It's Based on a Legendary Gigantic Anaconda That Really Existed
The creatives and stars behind Beware Boiúna talked about how the anaconda featured in the film was conceptualized and brought to the big screen.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Review—Here Are All 9 Houses Ranked
From Sinners to Hellraiser, Universal Studios Hollywood pulled out all the stops for their version of this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
The Whisper Man Star Seals the Fate of Frank's Son At The End Of Netflix's New Thriller Movie: 'He Did Not See That Coming'
Owen Teague revealed Francis Jr.'s offscreen fate and dove into what makes The Whisper Man tick.
'Onslaught' Director Adam Wingard Explains Connection Between 'The Guest' Super Soldier David Collins and Dan Stevens' New Character
Onslaught and The Guest might seem like separate films, but there is a connection, and it all comes down to Dan Stevens' roles in both.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Mazes Ranked—Was Sinners the Best Maze?
There were 10 incredible new mazes for Halloween Horror Nights' 35th year in Florida, but which one was the best?
The Penguin Star Cristin Milioti Opens Up About Returning to the Horror Genre After 12 Years for Killer Barney Movie 'Buddy'
It's been a while since Cristin Milioti starred in a horror movie, and now, she's facing an evil Barney.
The Hillywood Show's Star Wars Parody Gave the Show an Opportunity to Do Something It's Never Done Before—And It Led To One of It's Best Parodies Yet
The Hillywood Show has done countless parodies, but its Star Wars parody offered something new.
It Ends Movie Ending And Fate Of Main Characters Explained By Director Alex Ullom: 'James Still Needed An Answer'
Director Alex Ullom explained to The Direct how It Ends gives each character a distinct journey, each with its own unique endpoint.
Meow Wolf Is Known for Its Incredible Immersive Experiences Throughout the Country—But the New Los Angeles Location Will Take It Even Further
Here's how the Los Angeles Meow Wolf location will be linked to the city's Hollywood history.
Lucky Season 1 Finale Star Reveals Their Character Was Shocked: "I Really Don't Believe He Ever Saw That Coming"
A key character bit the dust in Lucky's finale on Apple TV, and they certainly weren't expecting it.