Sony’s big Black Friday sale has rolled into its PlayStation 30th anniversary sale without missing a beat. There are lots more games that are heavily discounted on PSN right now, from blockbuster PS5 exclusives to some equally amazing but lesser-known games that might not be on your radar.
Lindsay Lohan’s third Netflix movie, the second released this year, is out now, and the romcom’s intro credits are melting our brains.
Lindsay Lohan’s third Netflix movie, the second released this year, is out now, and the romcom’s intro credits are melting our brains.
After winning the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, the Mike Flanagan-directed adaptation of Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck is getting an official release date. Flanagan’s fantasy drama, starring Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, Harvey Guillén, and more, comes to theaters on May 30, 2025. Neon distributes the adaptation, which also stars Mia Sara, David Dastmalchian, Matthew Lillard, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Siegel, Mark Hamill, Lauren LaVera, and Q’orianka Kilcher.
Variety posted a description for The Life of Chuck in September, saying, “Adapted from Stephen King’s 2020 novella, The Life of Chuck stars Tom Hiddleston and is directed by Mike Flanagan. Billed as a ‘life-affirming’ story about an ordinary man named Charles Krantz, the film is split into three distinct chapters that unfurl in reverse chronological order and are set against the backdrop of a world that appears to be slowly crumbling.”
JoBlo’s Chris Bumbray saw The Life of Chuck at TIFF, saying it was one of his Top 10 Films from the annual event. In his review, Chris writes, “Ultimately, Life of Chuck is different for Flanagan because he can fully explore the rich characterizations that define his work without hitting those genre beats. While that might limit his audiences, his fans (of which I am one) will undoubtedly appreciate this detour and find The Life of Chuck a bittersweet tearjerker. More than anything, it’s a warning that our time on earth is limited and that it’s best to find joy wherever we can, even in the most fleeting moments.”
Oh, boy. The Life of Chuck sounds like it will hit me right in the feels. I’m already dangling by a thread. Do I really need Mike Flanagan and Stephen King to add to the pile? Then again, an old-fashioned retrospective nightmare builds character. Now, perhaps more than ever, it’s worth taking stock of all you have, knowing it could all go away in the blink of an eye. I love the idea of Mike Flanagan breaking out of his usual material for The Life of Chuck. We might never reach Shawshank Redemption heights, but we can try.
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WWE’s 38th annual Survivor Series, held in Vancouver, was a perfect follow-up to last month’s Crown Jewel spectacle. It featured some incredible moments, such as Shinsuke Nakamura defeating the extremely popular LA Knight to capture the WWE United States Championship, and the OG Bloodline claiming a commanding victory…
WWE’s 38th annual Survivor Series, held in Vancouver, was a perfect follow-up to last month’s Crown Jewel spectacle. It featured some incredible moments, such as Shinsuke Nakamura defeating the extremely popular LA Knight to capture the WWE United States Championship, and the OG Bloodline claiming a commanding victory…
Blu-ray.com reports that Scream Factory has announced that they’ll be bringing four horror movies to 4K in February – and each one of these is a cool title that a lot of genre fans will be picking up. Scream Factory’s February 4K line-up consists of Ghosts of Mars (2001), Humanoids from the Deep (1980), Galaxy of Terror (1981), and Sick (2022)!
Directed by John Carpenter from a screenplay he wrote with Larry Sulkis, Ghosts of Mars is one of the least popular films in Carpenter’s filmography… but still, it’s Carpenter, so that means a 4K release is going to be a must-buy for a good number of fans. Here’s the synopsis: Long inhabited by human settlers, the Red Planet has become the manifest destiny of an over-populated Earth. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over Mars, mining the planet for its abundant natural resources. But one of those mining operations has uncovered a deadly mother lode: a long-dormant Martian civilization whose warriors are systematically taking over the bodies of human intruders. Scream Factory brings Ghosts of Mars to 4K on February 11th.
Humanoids from the Deep (also known as Monster in Europe and Japan), a Roger Corman production that was directed by Barbara Peeters, with second unit director James Sbardellati at the helm of additional photography done to increase the sleaze factor. Scripted by Frederick James from a story by Frank Arnold and producer Martin B. Cohen, it tells the following story: Something evil is happening in the sleepy fishing village of Noyo. Fish-like humanoid creatures, spawned by mutant DNA, begin rising from the ocean looking to spawn with the local women. Scientist Susan Drake (Ann Turkel), along with local fisherman Jim Hill (Doug McClure), looks for the cause of this invasion of creatures from the ocean floor. When the annual Salmon Festival begins, some unwanted guests are about to crash the festivities. Also starring Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub, and Denise Galik, the film features an early score from Academy Award–winning composer James Horner and special effects/creature designs by Academy Award winner Rob Bottin. Humanoids from the Deep reaches 4K on February 18th.
Galaxy of Terror, a.k.a. Mindwarp: An Infinity of Terror, is another Corman production. Bruce D. Clark directed this one and wrote the script with Marc Siegler – and the major selling point is the cast. The mind’s innermost fears become reality for the crew members of the Quest when they land on a barren planet to rescue survivors from the starship Remus. The crew investigates a giant pyramid on the planet, hoping to find the missing crew members … only to find something deadly waiting for them instead. Each crew member must come face to face with their darkest fears or perish. The crew of the Quest includes Edward Albert (The House Where Evil Dwells), Erin Moran (Happy Days), Ray Walston (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Robert Englund (the A Nightmare on Elm Street series), Zalman King (Blue Sunshine), and Sid Haig (The Devil’s Rejects). The film had its share of new, emerging talents behind the camera as well, including James Cameron (The Terminator, Aliens, Avatar), who did the production design, and Bill Paxton (Aliens, Near Dark), who worked as a set decorator. The Galaxy of Terror 4K is set for release on February 11th.
John Hyams, director of the very cool 2020 thriller Alone, teamed up with Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson to bring us the pandemic slasher Sick, which Katelyn Crabb (who was credited as Williamson’s assistant on Scream 2022) wrote from a story by Williamson, Sick takes place when the country locks down due to the pandemic and college student Parker and her best friend decide to quarantine at the family lake house alone – or so they think. This one reaches 4K on February 4th.
What do you think of Scream Factory’s February 4K line-up? Will you be buying Ghosts of Mars, Humanoids from the Deep, Galaxy of Terror, and/or Sick? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Prime Video‘s Secret Level presses start on the animated anthology series from Love Death + Robots makers on December 10. Still, one of the presentation’s biggest attractions, Mega Man, is teasing his adventure early. A new teaser trailer for the Mega Man episode of Secret Level is making the rounds online, giving us a taste of the Blue Bomber’s origin story and the animation style of the anticipated short.
Secret Level’s Mega Man teaser trailer finds Rock, aka Mega Man, attacked by one of Dr. Light’s inventions. As the two robotic characters trade light-based attacks, Dr. Light’s lab is set aflame as Rock, on his way to becoming Mega Man, realizes the strength of his Mega Buster. Wielding that kind of power comes with a lot of responsibility. Thankfully, Rock is a hero to his core, using the Mega Buster to defeat Dr. Wily’s evil automatons.
The animation in Prime Video’s Mega Man teaser trailer for Secret Level highlights the super-powered short’s slick, almost Disney or Pixar-like art style and dynamic lighting. It’s been ages since Mega Man fans have gotten anything of significance related to the classic character, making this short a highlight of the upcoming series.
The official synopsis for Secret Level reads: “Each episode of Secret Level serves as a gateway to a new adventure, unlocking exciting worlds from beloved gaming classics and highly anticipated new titles. Prepare for an unforgettable journey, where Amazon MGM Studios and gaming’s finest unite in a first-of-its-kind event that brings together more game IP in a single series than has ever been done before.”
The ensemble cast features an amazing list of names, including Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator Franchise), Kevin Hart (Jumanji), Keanu Reeves (John Wick), Temuera Morrison (The Book of Boba Fett, Chief of War), Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie), Heaven Hart (, Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian), Gabriel Luna (The Last of Us, Terminator: Dark Fate), Ricky Whittle (American Gods, Land of Bad), Patrick Schwarzenegger (The White Lotus), Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us), Claudia Doumit (The Boys), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, The Union), Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show), Laura Bailey (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Michael Beach (The Perfect Couple, Tulsa King).
Secret Level consists of 15 animated shorts inspired by the following game franchises:
Are you excited to unlock Secret Level on Prime Video on December 10? Let us know in the comments section below.
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After a seventeen-year gap since the last entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, you might think Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a much different game. While it certainly has plenty of new characters and fresh features to spruce things up, there are many returning mechanics from previos games. The Z Burst Dash and Sonic…
After a seventeen-year gap since the last entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, you might think Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a much different game. While it certainly has plenty of new characters and fresh features to spruce things up, there are many returning mechanics from previos games. The Z Burst Dash and Sonic…