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The Strangers Chapter 3 Release Window Gets Officially Revealed by Director Renny Harlin (Exclusive)
According to the franchise director, 2026 will seemingly be the year of The Strangers 3.
Crazy Old Lady Director Talks About Building Anxiety and Tension at Every Moment In New Horror Film
Crazy Old Lady truly lives up to its name, and it's an anxiety-ridden ride until the very end.
Shelby Oaks Director Chris Stuckmann on Getting Under the Audience' Skins and Handling Criticism
Film critic Chris Stuckmann has a new horror movie on the way with Shelby Oaks.
Black Phone 2 Director Scott Derrickson on Turning The Grabber Into a New-Age Freddy Krueger
The Grabber may have originally have been just a serial killer, but now he’s so much more.
Sisu: Road to Revenge Director Teases How the Action Sequel Elevates the Stakes to the Extreme
Sisu: Road to Revenge has the action everyone might expect but with some deeply personal stakes.
Doctor Strange Writer Reveals the MCU's Big Plans for Nightmare Villain
The Doctor Strange movie could have looked much different without Dormammu as its villain.
One Piece Season 2 Star Promises 'Scary' Scenes From This Key Arc (Exclusive)
The One Piece star is ready for some scary super-sized fun in the show's next season.
Primate Movie Star Reveals Why Their Killer Chimp Is The Perfect Opener For Fantastic Fest 2025
Primate is a gnarly horror movie with a crazy chimpanzee slaughtering poor souls.
How DEFIANT Tells the True Story of Robert Smalls (Exclusive)
Learn more about Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls from the creatives at SDCC 2025.
Invasion Season 3 Episode 5: New Clip Shows Trevante Enduring an Intense Casper Flashback
Trevante Cole finally recalled more about Casper, but at the wrong moment.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Will Be Some of the Best Anime Ever, Teases Voice Actor (Exclusive)
The hit anime series is coming back for what has been described as some of its best stories yet.
The Strangers: Chapter 2 Star Madelaine Petsch Promises They Won't Ruin the Titular Villains
Many are worried about what Chapter 2 will do when it follows through with The Strangers' backstory.
Tulsa King Season 3 Cast on Mitch’s New Romance, Bohdi’s Revenge, & Intense Confrontations
Tulsa King Season 3 introduces new challenges, conflict, and romance for Dwight Manfredi's crew.
Gen V Season 2 Cast on Redemption, Romance, And the Show's 'Chosen One'
The students of Godolkin University have dealt with a lot, and it isn't going to get any easier.
Margot Robbie's The Sims Movie Will Have 'Barbie' & 'LEGO Movie' Influences (Exclusive)
A rare update on The Sims movie has been given to The Direct by producer Roy Lee
Gen V Season 2 Producers Reveal How The Boys Season 4 Homelander Twist Sets Up New Episodes
Gen V utilizes the new status quo in The Boys universe to its fullest extent.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Cast Reveal Why Movies Make for the Perfect Finale
Demon Slayer is jumping to the big screen once again to tell the last three parts of its story.
Star Wars Actor Confirms the Return of This Fan-Favorite 'Clone Wars' Character (Exclusive)
The voice behind a certain Star Wars: The Clone Wars character teased his return to that galaxy far, far away.
BioShock Movie Gets Official Story Confirmation
There is always a lighthouse, even in the new streaming adaptation of Irrational's beloved immersive sim.
The Long Walk Stars and Producers Talk Grueling Filming Process & Making Every Death Meaningful
The Long Walk is wowing critics across the board, for good reason.
Task Star Tom Pelphrey & the Cast of HBO Max's New Drama Talk Grief and Storytelling
HBO's latest offering, Task, a crime drama set in Philadelphia, gives viewers no shortage of grit.
Bad Man Stars Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle Talk Improv, Character Work, and Chance Perdomo
Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle get to go absolutely crazy in their new movie, Bad Man.
Peacemaker Season 2 Star Nhut Le on Judomaster's Big Return to James Gunn's New DCU
Judomaster is finally back, and he's now firmly on Team ARGUS after losing in Season 1.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot Gets Discouraging Update from Director
JT Mollner is making fans question these online rumors with some recent comments.
London Calling Star Josh Duhamel on Creating a Love Letter to London and Los Angeles
London Calling has DNA and personality from both Los Angeles and London throughout.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Revival Cast Talks Season 7’s Unique Spin (Exclusive)
Get to know the new cast and crew of Hulu's World of Gumball revival.
Twisted Metal Season 3's Calypso Story Teased by Showrunner
If Season 3 is greenlit, there will be plenty of Calypso and Pope Charlie Kane.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale's Calypso & Sweet Tooth Twists Explained by Showrunner and Cast
The Twisted Metal Season 2 finale was quite the spectacle, and there’s a lot to talk about.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Reunite 2 Major Star Wars Villains (Confirmed)
Fans of this dynamic Star Wars duo will get their fix in Ahsoka Season 2.
The Cut Movie Star Caitríona Balfe on Creating Her Character's Backstory & Exploring Important Themes
The Cut may follow Orlando Bloom's Boxer, but Caitríona Balfe's Caitlin is the real star.
Transformers Star Finally Speaks Out on Michael Bay's Upcoming Sequel (Exclusive)
Transformers fans now have an update on where Michael Bay stands with his return to the hit franchise.
Eli Roth Reveals How Building Miniatures Helped Tell the Disturbing True Story of 'Let the Devil In'
In order to tell this incredibly dark story, Eli Roth and the team had to lean into creativity.
From Conquistadors to Capes: The Cultural Revolution Behind Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Exclusive)
Hear from the cast and crew of Aztec Batman on how the Elseworlds story was created.
Toxic Avenger Director Clarifies Rumors About the Movie Being Unreleasable Due to Gore
Rumors claimed that Toxic Avenger's release was impacted by its heavy violence and gore, but here's the truth.
A Hazbin Hotel & Helluva Boss Crossover Is Officially Happening (Exclusive)
The Hellaverse is coming together in a major way sometime in the future.
Trust Movie Producers Reveal Why Sophie Turner Was the Perfect Actress for the Part
Sophie Turner is not only an amazing actress, but she also has key personal experiences relevant to the film.
Peacemaker Season 2 Star Teases Epic Dance Opening That Took Twice as Long to Film
Season 1's dance was a big deal, so Season 2 has some hefty expectations to live up to.
Loungefly Executive Goes Behind the Scenes of Their Creative Process (Exclusive) | SDCC 2025
The Direct spoke with the Vice President of Marketing for Loungefly, diving into the company at SDCC 2025.
Invasion Season 3 Producer Simon Kinberg Explains Why They Started With a Two-Year Time Jump
Season 2's cliffhanger remains a mystery, and Season 3 begins two years after it all went down.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 Will Be 'More Tragic' (Exclusive)
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 will be a "tragic" affair.