The Black Phone 2 – REVIEW

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The film begins in 1982, four years after the events of the first movie. Finn, the sole survivor of The Grabber, managed to defeat him, but still struggles with the trauma. He tries to cope by smoking weed to quiet the constant ringing in his ears – a phantom sound from a broken phone. His younger sister, Gwen, is also haunted by the same ringing and terrifying dreams of abused children beneath a frozen lake. These dreams, and a particularly disturbing one where she speaks to her deceased mother who shares similar visions, propel the story forward.

4 Great DC Villains With Plans That Actually Don’t Make Much Sense

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These villains create exciting and challenging situations for heroes, which makes for compelling comic book stories. However, if you really think about *why* they do what they do, their plans often don’t make much sense. Despite having weak motivations, these four villains are still incredibly popular and beloved by fans.

One of PlayStation’s Biggest Franchises May Finally Come to PC

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A major shift happened when MLB The Show, traditionally a PlayStation exclusive for many years, became available on Xbox with the release of *MLB The Show 21* in 2021. It was a surprise when the game also launched on Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to play it immediately. This wasn’t a decision made by PlayStation alone; Major League Baseball actually pushed for the game to reach a wider audience and more fans on different platforms. And now, even more players might get the opportunity to enjoy the series.

One of the Best Animated Movies of the 2000s Is Streaming Free (And It’s Not From Disney or Pixar)

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You can now watch *Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs* on Tubi for free! This animated movie, from Sony Pictures Animation, is based on the popular 1978 children’s book. It tells the story of an inventor who tries to help his town with a food shortage, but accidentally creates a machine that makes food rain down from the sky. He then has to find a way to stop the machine and prevent a total food overload!

8 Years Ago Today, Star Trek Dropped Its First Ever F Bomb In 5 Decades (& Broke A Broadcasting Rule)

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In 2017, the fifth episode of *Star Trek: Discovery* featured a guest appearance by Rainn Wilson as the classic, but often overlooked, *Star Trek* villain Harry Mudd. The episode also addressed a key problem with the ship’s spore drive, finding a way to use it without needing Ripper, the unusual alien creature. This led to a surprising moment for the series, as Cadet Tilly (Mary Wiseman) exclaimed, “You guys, this is so f*cking cool!” when Stamets proposed using Ripper’s blood in another host. This was unusual for the generally conservative *Star Trek* universe, as strong language was rare, even in the films, and a word like “f*ck” had never been used before. The use of the profanity even caused one television channel to face repercussions.

Keeper Trailer 2 Hints At Another Wild Twist From Longlegs Director

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As a big fan of Neon Films, I’ve noticed they really seem to *get* what director Perkins is all about. And the new trailer for his film, *Keeper*, confirms it – things are about to get seriously strange. We’re talking full-on supernatural weirdness, and honestly, I’m here for it! It looks like they’ve learned from past collaborations and are leaning into the bizarre.

Carnival of Souls Is 1 of the Creepiest Ghost Stories Ever Made

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Created with a remarkably small budget of around $33,000, this film tells a haunting and unusual story about a woman who barely survives a car accident and then feels lost in a world that doesn’t seem to acknowledge her. Though it initially failed at the box office, the movie was rediscovered decades later through late-night television, eventually gaining a dedicated and devoted cult following. *Carnival of Souls* became a hugely influential independent horror film, and its surreal style and eerie atmosphere directly inspired iconic directors like David Lynch and George A. Romero.

7 Characters That Could Have Taken Out Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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The story *Fantastic Four: First Steps* takes place in an alternate universe (Earth-828) where the Fantastic Four are the only superheroes. This makes their eventual success feel more impactful because they’re truly on their own. But if Galactus had arrived in the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-616), things would have been very different. That universe is already filled with incredibly powerful beings who have dealt with huge threats before. Many of these characters could likely have stopped Galactus, and perhaps even more easily than the Fantastic Four did. Here are seven MCU characters who we think could have defeated Galactus.

7 Essential Comics to Read at Halloween

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As a huge movie and comic book fan, I’ve always been fascinated by how certain horror comics really set the standard for the genre. What’s even cooler is that so many of them became incredibly popular films and TV shows! And honestly, with Halloween right around the corner, these particular comics just *feel* right – they really capture the spooky, monster-filled spirit of the holiday.