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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.
Night Always Comes Director Reveals Why Vanessa Kirby was the Perfect Actress for His New Netflix Film
Vanessa Kirby seamlessly blended in with the Fantastic Four, and that capability doesn't stop there.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Original Stars Reveal Their Hopes For the Future of the Franchise
Zach Tyler Eisen and Dante Basco share their memories of Avatar: The Last Airbender and look to the franchise's future.
Nobody 2 Director Explains How Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell Differs From John Wick
Many will quickly compare Hutch Mansell to John Wick, but there's a key difference between the two.
Fixed Director Genndy Tartakovsky Reveals His Cut Cameo In New Raunchy Animated Netflix Film
Fixed goes deep with its jokes, but not everything made it into the final cut.
Apple TV+ Smoke Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip Teases a Big Confrontation Between Michelle & Dave
Michelle knows what Dave is, and Dave knows she knows, but he's not giving up.
Superman 2025's Ending Almost Cut This Heartfelt Moment
Alan Tudyk gave The Direct an inside look at his time on the set of James Gunn's Superman.
Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch Is Ready to Play This X-Men Hero (Exclusive)
Madelaine Petsch spoke to The Direct about her hopes for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Butterfly Cast on How Its Parental Relationships Make This Spy-Thriller Different
Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty's father-daughter relationship is truly unique in this series.
Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Star Explains That Insane Twin Serial Killer Twist
Gareth had quite the revelation hiding just around the corner, and Dexter wasn't expecting it.
Shin Godzilla Director Breaks Silence on Possible Sequel (Exclusive)
Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchi told The Direct his thoughts on helming a sequel.
Legendary Disney Villain Animator Reveals That Gaston Was Inspired By LA Gym Bodybuilder Bros
Yes, Gaston is based on exactly what you would think, and it's something people still see daily.
Smoke Showrunner Explains That Shocking Episode 8 Death
Somebody bit the dust in the latest episode of Smoke, but no one saw it coming.
Lilo & Stitch Cast Address Those Big Changes to Nani In Live-Action Adaptation
Nani had significant changes made to her character, which some audiences loved and others hated.
Ne Zha 2: Michelle Yeoh and Cast Explain How the Film Makes It's Unique Mark on Animation
Ne Zha II is a massive film, and it's unlike most of what Western audiences usually experience.
Twisted Metal Showrunner Says 'Fans Will Lose Their Minds' When They Learn His Idea for Season 4
Twisted Metal might only be on Season 2, but fans have no idea what's coming down the line.
Disney's Encanto Star Confirms When She'll Return as Mirabel Amid Sequel Wait (Exclusive)
Mirabel is coming back into the Disney fray sooner than some fans may have expected.
The Chosen Creator Explains the Meaning Behind Season 5's Most Emotional Scene (Exclusive)
Dallas Jenkins revealed why Jesus had those specific visions in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The Strangers: Chapter 2 Made Big Changes After the First Movie's Mixed Reviews
Audiences weren't the biggest fans of the first movie in the trilogy, and the creatives heard.
Friday the 13th "Sweet Revenge" Director on How His Short Is Inspired By "The Final Chapter"
Jason finally killed the rights issues troubling him, and he's coming back for more carnage.
The Naked Gun Actress Reveals the Funniest Scene In the Movie Was Cut Short
Liam Neeson's Frank and Liza Koshy's Detective Barnes' big scene originally had a few more walls.
Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms There Have Been Conversations About a Broadway Adaptation
The music in Hazbin Hotel is so catchy and performative that it's perfect for the stage, but will it ever make it there?
Winnie the Pooh Voice Actor Speaks Out Against R-Rated Horror Remake (Exclusive)
According to the voice actor behind Winnie the Pooh, the R-rated horror remakes may not be the best idea.
Heroes & Villains Creative Director on Filling a Hole in Star Wars Merchandise and Utilizing Fantastic Four's World
Good news: Inferno Squad fans never have to feel unseen again.
Funko Executive Reveals Why Superman Villain Ultraman Was a Chase and Not His Own Figure
The Hammer of Boravia was in the main line of the Superman Funkos, with Ultraman being his Chase.
M3GAN 2.0 Star Ivanna Sakhno Reveals How AMELIA Would Handle a Rom-Com Genre Twist
If there were ever a M3GAN rom-com, Amelia might not be seeking love like her android counterpart.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Star Stephanie Beatriz and Cast Tease Their Crazy Tournament Contestants
Twisted Metal Season 2 finally brings the tournament to the forefront of the story.
M3GAN 3 Movie Story Hopes Addressed by Franchise Star: A Robot Rom-Com (Exclusive)
From horror to action sci-fi, rom-com could be the next best destination for the M3GAN franchise.
Guns Up Movie Stars Kevin James and Christina Ricci on John Wick Comparisons & the Jobs They Hated
According to its stars, Guns Up is similar to John Wick but with a warmer heart and focus on family.
Abraham's Boys' Tragic Ending and the Horror of Van Helsing's Legacy Explained By Cast (Exclusive)
During exclusive interviews with The Direct, the cast of Abraham's Boys dove into major spoilers of the film.
Happy Gilmore 2 Director on How They Balanced Easter Eggs & References to the Original
Happy Gilmore's return is filled with fun nods to the classic golf movie.
The Institute Showrunners Confirm Plans for More Seasons (Exclusive)
While more seasons aren't greenlit yet, the plan is to let the story of The Institute continue to unfold.