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Strange Darling” is a heart-pounding, mind-bending thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, constantly defying expectations. When a seemingly innocent one-night stand turns into a twisted nightmare, a brutal murder spree ensues at the hands of a serial killer. We have a chance for you to win 1 of 2 Blu-ray copies below.

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This innovative horror-thriller, from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, offers a bold and refreshing take on the cat-and-mouse genre.

Starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., and Barbara Hershey, the film is a masterclass in tension and suspense.

Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Icon Film Distribution, Strange Darling is a Miramax and Spooky Pictures production. Produced by Bill Block, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Giovanni Ribisi, and Chris Ivan Cevic, with Ribisi also serving as Director of Photography, this is a must-see for horror fans.

What happens when Hallmark magic meets Kansas City Chiefs fandom?

You get Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, a movie so packed with charm, romance, and festive fun, it might just be your next Christmas tradition.

This Hallmark Channel original stars Tyler Hynes and Hunter King, two fan favorites who light up the screen as sparks fly between a die-hard Chiefs fan and the guy tasked with judging her family’s “Fan of the Year” dreams.

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Add in a little Christmas magic, a missing vintage hat, and cameos from actual Chiefs players and coaches, and you’ve got yourself a playbook for holiday perfection.

In this exclusive interview, Tyler and Hunter dish on everything that makes this movie special.

Hallmark Hits the Field: Tyler Hynes and Hunter King Tease the Chiefs’ Christmas Romanceby Carissa Pavlica Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Ed Begley Jr. Bring Heart...

Football, family, and festive cheer come together in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, the Hallmark Channel’s bold blend of Christmas romance and NFL fandom.

In this fun and heartfelt film, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, and Megyn Price shine as part of the Higman family, who are not just fans of the Kansas City Chiefs — they’re superfans.

Once you fill your belly on Thanksgiving, fill your heart with the delightful Higman family.

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With their comedic timing, heartfelt performances, and undeniable chemistry, this trio proves that the supporting cast can truly steal the show.

Their characters bring warmth, humor, and plenty of quirky traditions to the holiday season, making this story as much about family as it is about football and romance.

Hallmark Hits the Field: Tyler Hynes and Hunter King Tease the Chiefs’ Christmas Romanceby Carissa Pavlica Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Ed Begley Jr.

Kansas City is about to roll the Red Carpet for two big local franchises. Hallmark and the NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs have collaborated on the new Countdown To Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Now, the city is going to celebrate them. Here are all the details.

Photo: Hunter King, Tyler HynesCredit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Matt Hoover Kansas City Premieres Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Hallmark’s new movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story premieres on Saturday, November 30, at 8 p.m., Eastern. However, on Friday night, November 30, at 6:30 p.m., Ct, Kansas City has a special holiday-themed event. Best of all, this is after the Kansas City game against the Los Vegas Raiders.

According to the Kansas City Star, Young and The Restless alum Hunter King and Tyler Hynes will be the mayor’s special guests. Mayor Quinton Lucas will be with the...

The Super Bowl of retail — Black Friday. It’s the one day a year when holiday cheer takes a backseat to consumer chaos.

What began in the 1950s as a clever post-Thanksgiving sales boost has morphed into a high-stakes shopping spectacle, complete with long lines, doorbuster deals, and a hearty dose of madness.

Back in the day, shoppers braved freezing temps to snag the hottest items — Playstations, TVs, or even $2 kids’ pajamas — while packed parking lots and marathon lines turned malls into battlefields.

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I still remember digging through stacks of $5 DVD box sets while others swept entire shelves into their carts without a second glance.

From store to store, we raced, chasing deals until exhaustion kicked in. Was it worth it? Maybe. Was it fun? Absolutely.

In recent years, online shopping and Black Friday “week” sales have shifted the action to scrolling screens, but the stress, frenzy, and absurdity live on.

Law & Order: Svu Season 26 Episode 8 was an intense hour centered around Carisi being taken hostage during a robbery.

But was this the best way to wrap up the first half of Law & Order: Svu Season 26?

TV Fanatic writers Laura Nowak, Sara Trimble, Jasmine Blu, and Jack Ori discuss whether we enjoyed this episode, whether it was a fitting fall finale and more on our Law & Order: Svu Season 26 Episode 8 Round Table.

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Did you enjoy Law & Order: Svu Season 26 Episode 8 breaking from the norm with this Carisi hostage situation, or would you rather have had an actual Svu case?

Laura: I’ve been waiting for this one for weeks, so I was excited for a Carisi-centric.

I’ll admit it seemed odd that there wasn’t a rape case, but there are other kinds of special victims that the show used to cover.

The...

These days, trigger warnings exist for everything under the sun, including the giant fiery star in the sky.

TV has parental warnings, but it would be great to have dog alerts, too. TV has a lot of scenes and sounds that can be as disturbing to dogs as some scenes are to people.

Before you start a TV show — and usually after it comes back from every commercial break — we get a small box in the corner with a string of alphabet letters. These simple letters refer to the content warnings you’ll witness during that episode.

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Think of shows like Chicago Pd and Law & Order: Svu. Some of the most common parental warnings we see on TV (do we really need them?) include:

V – Violence N – Nudity L – Language S – Sexual situations D – Drugs

These letters influence the show’s parental guide ratings, which...

Hallmark Movies updates and spoilers reveal the premiere of two extended cuts of Tyler Hynes’ 2024 holiday movies. The two extended cut movies are “Three Wiser Men And A Boy” and “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story”.

Hallmark Movies Spoilers – All Part Of The Countdown To Christmas

This year, the Hallmark Channel is treating viewers, especially fans of Tyler Hynes, affectionately known as the Hynies, to a delightful holiday surprise.

They are set to premiere extended versions of his two Christmas films, each running about 10 minutes longer than the originals. This typically translates to two additional scenes for fans to enjoy, and these two movies are exceptionally fun.

Hallmark fans will enjoy “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story”, with ten extra minutes. And they’ll also enjoy “Three Wiser Men And A Boy” with ten extra minutes; so what are these two movies about?

Hallmark Movies Spoilers – Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs...

This Countdown To Christmas, Hallmark is giving viewers two movies that are sure to make their season brighter. They are airing two extended-cut versions of the two Tyler Hynes’ 2024 Christmas movies. Those movies are Three Wiser Men And A Boy, and Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Here are all the details.

Photo: Tyler Hynes Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss Hallmark Is Premiering The Extended Cut Of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Starring Hunter King And Tyler Hynes

This year, the Hallmark Channel is giving viewers, particularly Tyler Hynes fans, the Hynies, a special holiday gift. They are premiering extended cuts of his two Christmas movies. These movies will be about 10 minutes longer. That generally means two extra scenes.

The first is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. This movie also stars Young And The Restless alum Hunter King, Donna Kelce, and Ed Begley Jr. in the network...

A year and a half ago, Netflix announced they had given a series order to The Boroughs, a supernatural mystery show that’s executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers. A couple of months ago, they revealed an impressive cast had been assembled: Alfred Molina (Spider-Man: No Way Home) plays Sam, Geena Davis (Blink Twice) plays Renee, Alfre Woodard (Salem’s Lot) plays Judy, Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story) plays Wally, Clarke Peters plays Art, and Bill Pullman (Independence Day) plays Jack. Now, the names of more cast members have been revealed. Variety reports that the previously announced actors have been joined by Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), Ed Begley Jr. (Better Call Saul), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Rafael Casal (Loki), Eric Edelstein (Twin Peaks: The Return), and Mousa Hussein Kraish (American Gods).

Details on the characters the new additions will be playing have not been revealed.

We have good news for Have I Got News for You: The CNN comedy quiz show has been renewed for Season 2, to air early next year as part of the network’s Saturday primetime lineup.

Roy Wood Jr. hosts the American version of the long-running UK series, alongside team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black.

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The latest collaboration between Netflix and Executive Producers The Duffer Brothers (“Stranger Things”) is the supernatural mystery series “The Boroughs.” Per Variety, six new cast members have been added, including actors Dee Wallace and Ed Begley Jr. (Strange Darling).

Rafael Casal, Jane Kaczmarek (“The Changeling”), Eric Edelstein, and Mousa Hussein Kraish have also joined the cast.

The logline for the upcoming series sounds like a blend of “Stranger Things“ and Cocoon that sees Senior citizens saving the world from an otherworldly threat. The official logline:

“In a seemingly picturesque retirement community in the New Mexico desert, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time.”

The six new cast additions join previously announced cast members Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman. In other words, “The Boroughs“ is shaping up to have an impressive cast.

The upcoming Netflix supernatural drama “The Boroughs” has added six new cast members.

Rafael Casal, Dee Wallace, Ed Begley Jr., Jane Kaczmarek, Eric Edelstein, and Mousa Hussein Kraish have all joined the show, which hails from creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and boasts the Duffer brothers among its executive producers.

They join previously announced cast members Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman will all star in the eight-episode series, which was greenlit at the streamer back in April 2023.

The series’ logline states, “In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time.”

Casal is repped by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Wallace is repped by Amsel Eisenstadt Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency and Kramer Management. Begley is repped by Innovative Artists and Constellation Media Group.

With Stranger Things‘ final season on the horizon, the Duffer Brothers are ready to explore some territory outside of Hawkins, Indiana, and the Upside Down. Their next television foray will be called The Boroughs, and details about the project are starting to come through. Here’s everything we know about The Boroughs so far. When will The Boroughs be released? Netflix has not set a premiere date for the show just yet. Who will star in The Boroughs? The series’ cast includes Alfred Molina as Sam, Geena Davis as Renee, Alfre Woodard as Judy, Denis O’Hare as Wally, Clarke Peters as Art, Bill Pullman as Jack, Rafael Casal as Neal, Dee Wallace as Grace, Ed Begley Jr. as Edward, Jane Kaczmarek as Lilly, Eric Edelstein as Hank, and Moursa Hussein Kraish as Dr. McGinnis. According to Deadline, Jena Malone, Carlos Miranda, Seth Numrich, and Alice Kremelberg have also joined the cast as Claire,...

Exclusive: Rafael Casal (Loki), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Eric Edelstein (Twin Peaks: The Return) and Moursa Hussein Kraish (American Gods) have joined The Boroughs, Netflix’s upcoming supernatural mystery series from the Duffer brothers, for what are believed to be recurring roles.

Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, who also serve as showrunners, The Boroughs is set in a seemingly picturesque retirement community where a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time.

Casal plays Neil; Wallace is Grace; Begley Jr. portrays Edward; Kaczmarek plays Lilly; Edelstein is Hank and Kraish plays Dr. McGinnis.

They join previously announced cast Alfred Molina as Sam, Geena Davis as Renee, Alfre Woodard as Judy, Denis O’Hare as Wally, Clarke Peters as Art, and Bill Pullman as Jack,...

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2024 is nearly over and while we have seen some brilliant horror films come out this year I don’t think it has been such a great year for the genre. With most horror films flopping at the box office and the dreaded Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey sequel coming out it all felt wrong. But don’t worry because I have picked out the 18 best horror films that have come out this year. I haven’t ranked the films in the article and I will update the list as more films come out.

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Terrifier 3 is a Christmas supernatural slasher horror film written and directed by Damien Leone. The 2024 film is the third entry into the fan-favorite slasher franchise. It is set during the holidays and it follows Sienna and her brother...

Hallmark Channel has released the official trailer for the highly-anticipated new movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, starring beloved network actors Hunter King and Tyler Hynes.

The movie follows Chiefs superfan Alana (King), who tries to win the Fan of the Year Award as a Christmas gift for her family, falling in love with someone (Hynes) in the Chiefs front office along the way.

Ed Begley Jr., Christine Ebersole, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and more star in the film and there are cameos from Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush Hager, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and multiple players.

Holiday Touchdown will premiere on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 30 at 8/7c.

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Did you see the happy news that Hunter just got engaged in real life?!

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Hunter King and Tyler Hynes are sparking a romantic connection in the trailer for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Hallmark and the NFL teamed up to produce the holiday movie, which sees a Kansas City Chiefs superfan and the team’s director of fan engagement fall in love. While the film isn’t based on anything specifically, the film does come after global superstar Taylor Swift made waves in the football world when she started dating Chiefs star Travis Kelce last year.

“Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s ‘Fan of the Year’ contest. Derrick (Hynes), director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them...

It’s that time of year again, and home for the holidays has an all-new meaning at Hallmark with the debut of feature “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.”

The Hallmark Channel, which is based in Kansas City, has tapped into the viral fandom of Super Bowl-winning football team the Chiefs for an NFL-produced co-production holiday film. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce has a very public romance with Taylor Swift and also has made his own acting debut recently. Kelce’s mother Donna Kelce even has a cameo in “Holiday Touchdown,” along with Coach Andy Reid and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

Reigning Hallmark heartthrob Tyler Hynes leads “Holiday Touchdown” alongside actress Hunter King.

The official synopsis reads: “Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team...

NBC’s long-running hit sitcom Night Court revolved around the idiosyncratic cases argued in its titular location, and the lovable weirdos who worked there — none weirder than youthful judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson), who never let his work on the bench interfere with his true passion: close-up magic.

The sequel series, which premiered last year, doesn’t stray too far from the original. Once again, the presiding Night Court judge is young, quirky and optimistic about most people she meets. She’s also a Judge Stone — Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), Harry’s daughter. She’s exactly the kind of judge who would eagerly sign up for a program called Operation Second Chance, which hires formerly incarcerated people. And since original prosecutor Olivia Moore (India de Beaufort) has departed since the Season Two finale, Abby’s decided to fill the vacancy with Julianne, whose record for (among other crimes) arson has recently been expunged.

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Hulu is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but with that, there are also some titles that have got to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Hulu in November 2024.

American Murderer (November 4)

American Murderer is a true crime thriller drama film written and directed by Matthew Gentile. Based on the story of Jason Derek Brown, the 2022 film follows Jason Derek Brown, a charismatic con man who becomes a fugitive and wanted by the FBI after he commits his biggest crime yet. American Murderer stars Tom Pelphrey, Idina Menzel, Ryan Phillippe, Jacki Weaver, Shantel VanSanten, Paul Schneider, Kevin Corrigan, and Moisés Arias.

Strange Darling is a 2023 American thriller film written and directed by Jt Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, and Ed Begley Jr.

Set in rural Oregon, the film focuses on a man and woman who engage in a one-night stand that devolves into a cat-and-mouse game of murder. It is divided into six narrative chapters arranged in nonlinear order, and presented as a dramatization of the pinnacle of a serial killer’s years-long murder spree in the Western United States.

Shot on 35 mm film on location in Oregon in the summer of 2022 by Giovanni Ribisi, marking his debut as a cinematographer, Strange Darling premiered at the 2023 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, and was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 23, 2024, by Magenta Light Studios.

Check out our written review of Strange Darling right here.

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Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is a family comedy series created by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland. The CBS series is a direct sequel and spin-off to Young Sheldon and it follows Georgie and Mandy as they move in with Mandy’s parents with their newly born daughter and Georgie starts working for Mandy’s father. Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage stars Montana Jordan, Emily Osment, Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie Baldwin, and Jessie Prez. So, if you loved the comforting family dynamics, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Young Sheldon is a coming-of-age family comedy series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro. The CBS series is a prequel to the popular comedy series The Big Bang Theory...

Cher and boyfriend Alexander “Ae” Edwards are enjoying a night out with his son!

The 78-year-old “Believe” singer and the 38-year-old music exec brought his 5-year-old son Slash to the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” on Thursday (October 24) at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

If you didn’t know, Ae shares Slash with ex Amber Rose.

Other stars in attendance included Halle Berry, Jesse Williams, William Shatner and wife Elizabeth, Martin Short, comedian Loni Love, Tim Allen with wife Jane Hajduk and daughter Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Psych actress Jazmyn Simon, Grey’s Anatomy actress Kim Raver, The Shield actor Michael Chiklis, Jesse Metcalfe and girlfriend Helene Immel, Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle Carson, and The O.C. actor Tate Donovan.

This past weekend, Cher had some star-studded support as she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Edd Griles, who directed Cyndi Lauper in the bouncy music video for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” the singer’s breakthrough hit and a wildly popular tune in the early days of MTV, has died. He was 78.

Griles died Tuesday at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, his daughter, Allyson Monson, told The Hollywood Reporter.

The New York native also directed music videos for Huey Lewis and the News (“The Heart of Rock & Roll,” “If This Is It,” “Stuck with You”); Eddie Murphy (“Party All the Time”); Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the USA”); Peter Wolf (“Come as You Are”); Sheena Easton (“Jimmy Mack”); Deep Purple and Rainbow; and others.

He also produced the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in 1984; the first Espy Awards in 1993; and from 1996-99, the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.

Griles began directing...

Just before Halloween back in 2022, it was announced that Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner – who both have experience working in the Scream franchise, as Fitzgerald was in the Scream TV series and Gallner appeared in the 2022 Scream movie – were set to star in the “cat and mouse thriller” Strange Darling. The movie was given a theatrical release back in August, and JoBlo’s own Tyler Nichols loved it; you can read his 9/10 review at This Link. It was given a digital release at the start of this month. And soon, fans will have the chance to add copies of the film to their Blu-ray and DVD collections. Just after Halloween in 2024, on November 5th, to be exact, Strange Darling is getting a Blu-ray and DVD release, and copies are available for pre-order on Amazon.

Strange Darling was written and directed by J.T. Mollner (Outlaws and Angels). Filming took place in Portland,...

Hailed by Stephen King as “a clever masterpiece,” Strange Darling will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 5 via Magenta Light Studios.

Despite being one of this year’s most acclaimed genre movies, no special features are included.

Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner star with Madisen Beaty, Steven Michael Quezada, Bianca Santos, Barbara Hershey, and Ed Begley Jr.

In the unpredictable thriller from writer-director Jt Mollner, “Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.”

Trace Thurman’s review out of Fantastic Fest praised the film as a “relentless thrill ride” — a quote featured on the back of the packaging, as seen below.

The post ‘Strange Darling’ – The Film Stephen King Called a “Clever Masterpiece” Heads to Blu-ray appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

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As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like Rye Lane to iconic romantic comedy movies like Knocked Up, Hulu has everything you need. So, here are the 8 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Hulu right now.

If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).

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Punch-Drunk Love is an absurdist romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 2002 film follows Barry Egan, the owner of a bathroom supply business, who suffers from violent outbursts despite being shy and timid.

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The most romantic season of the year is finally here and as the temperature cools down, Netflix has the perfect way to bring the heat. We are talking about its collection of spicy romantic comedy movies featuring salacious scenes and a lot of hilarious comedy. So, here are the best R-rated romantic comedy movies on Netflix you should check out right now.

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Plus One is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer. The 2019 film follows Ben King and Alice Mori, who have been friends since college and now that everybody around them is getting married they make a pact to attend the weddings together instead of being alone. Soon they start falling for each other but their wildly different personalities get in the way. Plus One stars...

“Strange Darling” (2024) is one of those films where the less you know, the better. Instead of learning anything specific about its plot, let’s look at some of its other details. Right before the film begins, the filmmaker tells us it is shot entirely on a 35 mm film. Those who appreciate this style have another reason to look forward to it. Besides, these days, it is much costlier to shoot on film than on digital especially if you need to go through several takes.

The decision to shoot on film comes with caveats. Especially in an indie production, the entire crew must aim for precision in the fewest takes. Considering all the long takes and elaborate tracking shots in “Strange Darling,” it deserves even more praise. Beyond its storytelling approach, the film impresses us with Jt Mollner’s direction and Willa Fitzgerald’s brilliant central performance.

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Just before Halloween back in 2022, it was announced that Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner – who both have experience working in the Scream franchise, as Fitzgerald was in the Scream TV series and Gallner appeared in the 2022 Scream movie – were set to star in the “cat and mouse thriller” Strange Darling. The movie was given a theatrical release back in August, and JoBlo’s own Tyler Nichols loved it; you can read his 9/10 review at This Link. Strange Darling is now set to receive a digital release next week, on October 1st, and as we approach that date, writer/director J.T. Mollner and producer Roy Lee have revealed that the film had a bumpy production and almost lost Fitzgerald at the demand of the studio!

Speaking on the podcast The Business with Kim Masters, Mollner revealed that Miramax shut down the production after just two days of filming! Mollner said (with...

While some may just be getting in the fall and spooky season spirit, Hallmark has planned past the pumpkins and even Thanksgiving turkey for its Christmas slate.

The network’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” lineup has been organized, with 47 all-new original movies across the Hallmark Channel, streamer Hallmark+’s “The Very Merry Holiday Collection” and Hallmark Mystery’s “Miracles of Christmas”.

The 15th iteration of the Hallmark Channel’s festive slate kicks off on October 18 on the Hallmark Channel with all-new movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Hallmark channel and Thursdays at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Mystery, with a Wednesday 8 p.m. launch Thanksgiving week. Find the full schedule to satisfy all holiday needs below:

Friday, October 18: ’Twas the Date Before Christmas

Stars: Robert Buckley (Chesapeake Shores), Amy Groening (The Santa Summit)

Saturday, October 19: Holiday Crashers

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniella Monet (Baby...

Provocatively disarranging its chronology, this gruesome shocker sports with misogyny but its technical brilliance is undeniable

Writer-director Jt Mollner shuffles the narrative deck with this macabre, ingenious serial-killer horror whose chapters are shown out of linear order. Each storytelling card is dealt with insolent provocation, a swaggeringly unhelpful contribution to the issues of sexual politics that we see male and female arresting officers debate at the very end. It recalls the look of movies made four or five decades ago; shot on 35mm film by actor turned cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi, it is a grisly shocker sporting with misogyny and the final-girl trope. There’s something of Tobe Hooper here, with an eerie “split diopter” camera shot in the manner of Brian De Palma (showing a looming face in closeup and an equally focused figure way behind) and a terrified woman at the wheel of a 1978 Ford Pinto (the car featured...

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Puppy Love is a romantic comedy film directed by Nick Fabiano and Richard Alan Reid from a screenplay co-written by Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, and Kristen Guenther. The rom-com film stars Grant Gustin and Lucy Hale in the lead roles of Max and Nicole. Puppy Love follows the two after a horrible first date but Max’s dog gets pregnant by Nicole’s dog and this starts a cutesy and anxiety-filled love story. So, if you loved the romance, comedy, and charming characters in Puppy Love here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Rescued by Ruby is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Katt Shea from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. Based on a true story, the 2022 film follows the story of State Trooper Daniel O’Neil who dreams of...

Photo: Tyler Hynes, Hunter King Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Joshua Haines

As excitement grows over the new Hunter King and Tyler Hynes movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Hallmark has now announced the premiere date. The Christmas movie filmed in collaboration with the NFL will premiere on Saturday, November 30 as part of the Countdown to Christmas programming event. Read on for more details about the movie and some great images taken on the set.

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story on Hallmark Photo: Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Kc Wolf, Donna Kelce Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Joshua Haines

Hunter King and Tyler Hynes star in this new, original movie as part of the Countdown to Christmas programming event on Hallmark. Filmed in collaboration with the NFL, the holiday movie also features Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, for added interest!

The premiere date was announced on Thursday night, as King...

Hallmark has released the First Look Video for its upcoming Countdown To Christmas 2024 movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. This highly-publicized movie is the first time collaboration between the feel-good network and the NFL.

This holiday romcom stars Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush Hager, and a host of others. What does this first video show?

Here is the video and all the details.

Photo: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Joshua Haines Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

On Thursday night, at the World’s Biggest Tailgate Party, the Hallmark Channel showed the First Look Video for its upcoming Countdown To Christmas movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

This movie stars Hunter King and Tyler Hynes. They play Alana and Derrick. Alana’s family is obsessed with the Chiefs. Her goal is to win Fan of The...

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It’s game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season as two renowned Kansas City institutions — the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark — team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering Touchdown!

As previously announced, Tyler Hynes fans won’t be surprised about this news, as he starred in a promotional advertisement for the Chiefs earlier this year.

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That idea must have germinated, giving the collaborators an idea for a full-blown feature.

Hynes, Hunter King, and Ed Begley Jr. star in the new, original movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Related: Hallmark’s Sports-Related Movies Ranked!

The movie, which was filmed entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marked the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been...

Hallmark has announced the premiere date for its big Countdown To Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. This is the Christmas movie collaboration with the NFL and the feel-good channel starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes. Also, Donna Kelce, Travis Kelce’s mom is starring in this new holiday classic.

In addition to the premiere date, the network released some photos from the movie.

Here are all the details and photos.

Photo: Tyler Hynes, Hunter King Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Joshua Haines When Is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Premiering?

On Thursday night, when Tyler Hynes and Hunter King appeared at the World’s Biggest Tailgate Party, the Hallmark stars announced the premiere date for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The movie will premiere on Saturday, November 30. This is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the biggest holiday movie weekend of the year.

Although the network has not announced the time,...

We just got an official first look at Hunter King and Tyler Hynes‘ forthcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story!

On Thursday (September 5), the Hallmark Channel released the first trailer for the movie, which was made in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, and confirmed the release date.

Keep reading to find out more…

The movie also stars the likes of Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie and Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid alongside many of his standout Kansas City Chiefs players.

Here’s the official synopsis: “Hunter King plays Alana Higman, who’s sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s ‘Fan of the Year’ contest. Tyler Hynes stars as Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, who is tasked with evaluating how Alana...

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, an original movie about a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan and her family who are competing to win the team’s Fan of the Year contest, is set to premiere November 30 at 8pm Et/7pm Ct on Hallmark Channel.

The date, part of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, was announced today by the movie’s leads Tyler Hynes and Hunter King.

In addition to Hynes and King, the previously announced cast lineup includes Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie and Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid alongside many of his standout Kansas City Chiefs players, among others.

Per the synopsis: King plays Alana Higman, who’s sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Hynes stars as Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

How do you promote a low-budget thriller? If you’re the cast and filmmaker behind Strange Darling, you carpet-bomb social media with unbridled enthusiasm — so much so that you might even scare a few fans. Not long after the sexy, deranged horror movie started hitting screens on Aug. 23, a cheeky X user posted: “The Strange Darling marketing is insane if you don’t see it in theatres the cast will have you assassinated.”

Fact is, everyone involved in this film cares — a lot. It’s evident in...

A scene from ‘Strange Darling’ (Photo credit: Magenta Light Studios)

The opening crawl of Strange Darling says that the movie is about the last few murders of a prolific 21st Century serial killer whose reign of terror moved from Colorado to Wyoming and ended up in the woods of Oregon.

And that’s pretty much all you should know about the plot of the movie before you go see it.

With Strange Darling, writer/director Jt Mollner (Outlaws and Angels) redefines the cat-and-mouse thriller. What seems like a one-night stand situation goes horribly wrong for the characters, who are known only as The Lady (Willa Fitzgerald from The Fall of the House of Usher) and The Demon (Smile’s Kyle Gallner). Strange Darling is a visceral film that checks off just about every content warning box imaginable – violence, sex, drug use, all of them. And there is a twist at every turn.

Stars: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, Ed Begley Jr., Steven Michael Quezada, Madisen Beaty, Bianca A. Santos, Bianca A. Santos, Sheri Foster, Eugenia Kuzmina, Giovanni Ribisi | Written and Directed by Jt Mollner

Strange Darling is a gripping and unconventional thriller that takes audiences on a wild, genre-bending ride through the darker corners of human psychology. Written and directed by Jt Mollner, the film blends elements of horror, suspense, and drama into a narrative that is as unpredictable as it is haunting.

The film opens with a tense, heart-pounding chase sequence that sets the tone for what is to come. From the outset, Strange Darling refuses to play by the rules of conventional storytelling. The narrative structure is fragmented, moving back and forth in time, which creates a disorienting effect that mirrors the instability of its characters.

The plot revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between a woman and her pursuer,...

Plot: Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.

Review: I feel like I often say: stay away from spoilers for this movie for the most pure experience. And that’s very true with films like Cuckoo and Longlegs relying on the mystery for their narrative to succeed. Yet I’d say there’s no film more deserving of this “going in blind” approach than Strange Darling. I question what I’ll even be able to talk about but it would be a disservice to any potential viewer to not let them go on the same journey that I did. Because Strange Darling is one of the most unique and riveting films of the year. And it deserves to be experienced completely fresh.

Presented in six chapters and out of sequential order, the narrative is delivered in a very unique way.

Serial killer thriller Strange Darling and poignant comedy Between The Temples had nice debuts as Coraline’s re-release continued to kick this weekend along with a handful of holdovers from Didi to Sing Sing.

Magenta Light Studios’ Strange Darling — where nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree — debuted to $1.14 million at 1,135 theaters, according to Comscore. Jt Mollner’s slasher stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., and Barbara Hershey. Giovanni Ribisi makes his big screen debut a as cinematographer.

Veteran producer Bob Yari (Crash) formed production and distribution outfit Magenta Light Studios earlier this year.

Sony Pictures Classics’ Between The Temples saw a nice $677.9k opening on 576 screens for the film by Nathan Silver. Jason Schwartzman stars as a cantor losing...

When The Lady (Willa Fitzgerald) and The Demon (Kyle Gallner) cross paths, their affinity for each other turns into a boundary pushing one-night stand which then transforms into numerous, unexpected entanglements that put a serious kink into a serial killer’s ongoing attempts to outwit the law and up their body count.

That’s all I should be telling you about this. Seriously. My worry is that I’ve already divulged too many details by so much as even sketching the basic premise. This is a redefinition of the cat and mouse thriller and to ruin any of its many surprises is absolutely not my intention. Go into this one as cold as you can. Stop reading the review now if you want to, I’m fine with that.

So, if I should be dropping as few hints regarding the many standout moments of Strange Darling, what can I tell...

The new romantic thriller Strange Darling is filled with A-list names like Kyle Gallner (Scream), Ed Begley Jr., and Barbara Hershey — not to mention Giovanni Ribisi behind the camera as a producer and the director of photography. However, the true highlight of the film is Willa Fitzgerald (The Fall of the House of Usher), whose breakout performance in the lead role is utterly captivating.

We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Willa Fitzgerald about her role in Strange Darling and why she thinks it’s such a unique specimen in the horror genre. Check out the full interview below!

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FandomWire: I think one thing that’s incredible about Strange Darling is that there’s not much dialogue in the first act. Did you find it challenging to establish your character with minimal dialogue?...

Today sees the release of Strange Darling in theaters and if you’re a fan of cinema then you need to get your ass to a theater as soon as possible. Because there’s an element of the film that must be seen to be believed. And that’s not even getting into the wonderful performances from stars Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald. To give yourself the best chance, you absolutely need to see this opening weekend before someone on TikTok thinks they’re funny by spoiling it. There are few experiences so pure and so unique, that I have been practically shouting from the rooftops both: to never watch any promotion for the film, and to see it immediately. You can check out my absolutely glowing review Here.

I had the privilege of speaking with writer/director Jt Mollner as well as director of photography Giovanni Ribisi about the film.

“Destined to become a cult classic” Variety “Jaw dropping” Bloody Disgusting “Epic performances” Dread Central “A clever modern throwback to the Grindhouse era” ★★★★ The Hollywood News

Critically acclaimed horror-thriller Strange Darling, from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, will have its European Premiere at FrightFest London on 24th August 2024, before releasing in UK cinemas from 20th September 2024 courtesy of Icon Film Distribution.

A clever and relentless thrill ride that defies audience expectation at every turn, in Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.

A brand new horror-thriller from the producers of Late Night with the Devil and Barbarian, this flawlessly constructed, fresh take on the cat-and-mouse genre stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr. and Barbara Hershey.

Distributed by the UK and Ireland by Icon Film Distribution, Strange Darling is a Miramax and Spooky Pictures Production.

In Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. The horror-thriller currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and is, without doubt, a movie of the year candidate.

Written and directed by Jt Mollner (Outlaws & Angels), Strange Darling features cinematography by Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar) and stars Willa Fitzgerald (Reacher), Kyle Gallner (Smile), Ed Begley Jr. (Better Call Saul), and Barbara Hershey (Black Swan).

Earlier this month, we were able to sit down with Mollner and Ribisi to learn more about how they created this legit film of the year candidate. The movie is jaw-dropping not just in terms of how the story plays out, but the visuals on screen as well.

During the course of our conversation, they talk about shooting on film, Ribisi's feature debut as Director of Photography, and their approach to colour, violence, and a...