Author: Jacob Dressler

Micro-budget filmmaker and lover of all things horror.

Disney Plus has just presented fans with their first Marvel Cinematic Universe special – the monster-themed Werewolf by Night. The special was a big hit with most fans, especially for its introduction of the titular character in addition to Man-Thing. Unfortunately, it appears that Marvel and Disney Plus are being accused of ripping off a design created by graphic artist Midiankai for their Werewolf by Night poster. Midiankai pointed out that he created a wolf-centered piece of artwork for the Dutch hardcore punk band Born From Pain six years ago. He included an image of his art next to the…

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It’s been strongly reported that Harrison Ford entered talks for a major MCU role. Now it’s been confirmed – Harrison Ford will be playing the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the upcoming film Captain America: New World Order. He’ll be taking over for the late William Hurt who previously portrayed the character for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This confirmation comes via Deadline, where they state that he will be starring opposite star Anthony Mackie. As of this writing, however, other plot details are scarce. Though with Anthony Mackie returning as Captain America, then it looks like this film…

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The film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is often considered a highlight of the long-running horror franchise. This is especially due to the incredible performance that actor Ted White gave while portraying Jason Voorhees. Sadly, it’s been revealed that Ted White has died at age 96. This news, as shared via Convention All Stars owner Sean Clark, states that Ted White “passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.” This is certainly a sad announcement. Ted White left his mark on a number of beloved Hollywood films beyond the Friday the 13th brand. For example, he’s worked on such…

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Brie Larson always seems eager to update her fans and followers on social media. Many of these updates include exciting images and videos of her daily life. Now Brie Larson has taken the opportunity to pose in one of her more silly yet revealing images yet. As you can see below, Brie Larson took the opportunity to pose in a crazy sweater – albeit with her underwear on full display. In addition, the actress took the time to show off her crocs. It’s overall quite the crazy outfit and one that shows off her silly side. As you can see…

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Fans have waited decades for a Hocus Pocus sequel to finally get off the ground. Now that it’s finally happened, many are taking the opportunity to look back at the original. The first Hocus Pocus film, released in 1993, has gone from cult classic to mainstream holiday tradition over the years. This is due in part to the terrific performances given by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson Sisters. Now a throwback to a 1993 interview reveals that Kathy Najimy didn’t want to stereotype real witches for her performance in Hocus Pocus. The clip from…

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In order to understand the full scope of Halloween Ends, in defense of the film, one doesn’t need to look any further than this quote from the original Halloween: “Yeah, you know every town has something like this happen… I remember over in Russellville, old Charlie Bowles, about fifteen years ago… One night, he finished dinner, and he excused himself from the table. He went out to the garage, and got himself a hacksaw. Then he went back into the house, kissed his wife and his two children goodbye, and then he proceeded to…” This line of dialogue is shared…

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With the release of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, fans have been anxious for the next installment in the modern-day horror franchise. The films have successfully built an expanded universe surrounding The Conjuring and its sequels. This includes the spin-off films Annabelle, its many sequels, and The Nun. Now The Nun will be the next spin-off to receive its own continuation, titled The Nun 2, which has officially started production. As you can see below, James Wan shared an image including the new logo for The Nun 2 to announce the production. He notes that the movie…

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Now that Halloween Ends has finally been released, fans are expressing their thoughts on the new sequel. It seems everyone has many mixed feelings about the film. Some fans outright hate it, while others are glad to have something different. Now horror author Stephen King has weighed in with his own thoughts on Halloween Ends. Stephen King has often given his thoughts on new horror films throughout his career. It’s one of the reasons that The Evil Dead was so successful during its original theatrical release. And, furthermore, he was the reason Evil Dead 2 managed to get made. So…

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In exciting news for fans of the Naked Gun film franchise, it looks like major actor Liam Neeson is in talks to star in a new iteration. Although the project has yet to be officially greenlit, however, they’re also eyeing Akiva Schaffer to direct. This news comes via Deadline, where they also revealed that Dan Gregor and Doug Mand are attached to write the screenplay for the film. The two previously worked with Akiva Schaffer for his film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Previously, Mark Hentemann and Alec Sulkin wrote the prior draft of the film’s script. In addition, it’s…

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It’s nearly time for Halloween – and that means plenty of horror movie binges. While the free streaming service Tubi offers plenty of different genre titles to choose from, however, the selection can be overwhelming. As such, here’s one wild cult classic horror film that’s definitely worth checking out on Tubi – The Convent. The film was first released in 2000. And, despite its obscure status, it’s actually an impressive example of what can be accomplished with a low budget. The film follows a group of college students who decide to enter an abandoned convent. Unfortunately for them, however, they…

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