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Osgood Perkins’ film The Monkey, based on Stephen King’s 1980 novel, became available to stream on Kanopy on October 31st. Just eight months after its release in theaters, the movie is now available for free streaming, though you’ll need a library card to sign up for Kanopy. The film stars Theo James as twin brothers, Hal and Bill, whose lives are thrown into chaos when they find a strange wind-up monkey in their attic, leading to a series of terrifying deaths.

If this is true, the PlayStation 6 might be the only new console that still makes you pay extra to use its online services.

GOG is currently giving away a free PC game called Statis, a sci-fi horror adventure played from an overhead, point-and-click perspective. It’s the first game from developer The Brotherhood, who recently released Stasis: Bone Totem in 2023 – a surprisingly great horror title. While the original Statis from 2015 isn’t quite as polished, it’s still a good choice if you’re looking for more sci-fi horror experiences.

Funko recently released a Pop! figure of Art the Clown from Terrifier 3, and some lucky collectors might find a rare, glow-in-the-dark Chase version. These black light Pops are highly sought after, so many collectors will likely buy several to increase their chances of finding one. Also new to the collection is a Pop! figure of Victoria (played by Samantha Scaffidi), and it’s a fantastic addition!

Sony Pictures Entertainment has enjoyed significant box office success this year, largely due to the popular anime films Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man The Movie: The Reze Arc. The studio is now actively exploring opportunities to create live-action adaptations of other anime properties. According to Executive VP Shebnem Askin, Sony is meeting with various production companies to identify promising anime stories for potential worldwide live-action releases, a key focus of their presence at TIFFCOM.

Mob Entertainment first released Poppy Playtime in 2021, and has since added three new downloadable content (DLC) chapters that continue the game’s story. These DLCs, which cost between $9.99 and $19.99, delve deeper into the lore of the spooky toy factory. The latest chapter, Chapter 4, came out in January, and now Mob Entertainment has officially announced that the story will continue with a new teaser trailer for Poppy Playtime Chapter 5.

Okay, fellow movie lovers, heads up! If you’re planning a Pacific Rim marathon, you’ve got until Halloween – October 31st – to watch it on Netflix. Guillermo del Toro’s giant robot vs. monster flick is leaving the streaming service on November 1st, and honestly, it’s going to leave a pretty big hole in my sci-fi watchlist. Just wanted to give you all a chance to catch it before it’s gone!

The LEGO Ideas Goonies set brings the beloved 1985 movie to life! With 2912 pieces, you can build a detailed scene from the film’s treasure hunt. It includes the Fratellis’ hideout and caves, One-Eyed Willy’s treasure room, and even working traps and secret passages. Plus, the back of the model cleverly incorporates the hull of the pirate ship, the Inferno, adding even more detail and fun.

A hidden room has been discovered in the game’s shooting range, and a player found several items inside.

I’ve always been a maker at heart, and it all comes from loving other games, movies, and stuff. With Kumitantei, we really just wanted to take all the things we adore – our biggest inspirations – and remix them into something totally new. We’re not even trying to hide where those ideas came from; we’re wearing them proudly!