Jason Kelce was already one of the NFL’s most recognizable players, but his level of fame changed dramatically after his brother, Travis Kelce, began dating Taylor Swift. The retired Philadelphia Eagles star revealed that the high-profile romance introduced him, and the entire Kelce family, to a completely different audience. Instead of primarily being approached by passionate football fans, Jason suddenly found himself attracting attention from Swift’s younger supporters.

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Jason discussed his changing level of fame during the Tuesday, July 21, episode of the “Ross Tucker Football Podcast.” When asked whether the increased attention had developed gradually, the 38-year-old ESPN analyst explained that it initially had, until Travis and Swift became a couple. “It was definitely gradual, and then it just like was a very big flip, obviously, when Taylor and Travis started dating,” Jason told Tucker.

Before the relationship began attracting international attention, Jason was best known for his 13-season career with the Philadelphia Eagles. His success on the field and outspoken personality helped him build a devoted fan base, particularly in Philadelphia.

His “New Heights” podcast with Travis also allowed listeners to become more familiar with the brothers’ relationship and the rest of the Kelce family. Swift’s arrival, however, expanded that interest far beyond the traditional sports audience.

The Kelce Family Attracted A ‘Whole ‘Nother Demographic’

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Travis and Swift, both 36, were first romantically linked in September 2023 when the singer attended a Kansas City Chiefs game. Although that appearance marked the public beginning of their relationship, Swift later revealed that the pair had already been dating privately for months.

Once the romance became public, Jason noticed an immediate change in the people following his career and approaching him in everyday life. The relationship “led to a whole ‘nother demographic of fan base being interested in not just me but our entire family,” Jason explained.

Swift’s fans did not limit their attention to Travis. They also became interested in Jason, the brothers’ parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, Jason’s wife, Kylie, and the couple’s children.

Jason Kelce Jokes About His Dramatically Different Fans

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Jason used his humor to explain the contrast between his original fan base and the people who began recognizing him after Swift entered the family’s life. “I went from very much being dominated by large fat men coming up to me and shaking my hand and thanking me for being an Eagle to little girls,” he said. “It was quite a shift of people that became fans.”

The change reflected the different audiences the brothers brought together. Jason and Travis already had strong followings among football fans, while Swift’s relationship with Travis introduced her massive pop music audience to the Kelce family. That expanded interest followed Jason even after he retired from professional football. He subsequently became an ESPN analyst while continuing to co-host “New Heights” with his brother.

While Jason described the change as a dramatic “flip,” he did not criticize the new fans. Instead, he acknowledged that his brother’s relationship had exposed the entire family to people who may never have followed the Eagles or watched an NFL game.

Jason Praises Travis’ Wedding Singing

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Jason also discussed Travis and Swift’s recent wedding during his podcast appearance with Ross Tucker. The couple married at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3. Tucker attended the ceremony with his wife, Kara, and recalled hearing both the bride and groom sing during the reception.

Tucker described Travis as a “good singer,” prompting Jason to offer his assessment of his brother’s musical abilities. “Yeah, Trav can sing. Trav has always been able to carry a tune,” Jason said.

Although Travis demonstrated some vocal talent, Jason admitted that his brother faced unusually strong competition at his own wedding. “Obviously, [he] paled in comparison to some of the other people singing that night, but he did okay,” Jason joked, obviously referring to the woman Travis was marrying.

Music played a major role in the star-studded celebration. Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks were among those who performed during the couple’s big night. Nicks has been a longtime friend and mentor to Swift, while McCartney’s appearance added another rock legend to the wedding festivities.

Jason Kelce Served As His Brother’s Best Man

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Jason did more than evaluate Travis’ performance from the audience. He stood beside his younger brother as best man during the ceremony. His four daughters with Kylie, Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and 15-month-old Finnley, also participated as flower girls.

Jason also joked that singing was not a talent the brothers inherited from their parents. Even so, he acknowledged that Travis had “always been able to carry a tune” before demonstrating those skills at the reception.

Glowing skin doesn’t begin with a trip to the treatment chair. Instead, it starts with consistency, according to Dr. Macrene Alexiades.

The MD, PhD and derm-scientist, whose celebrity clientele includes Chloe Fineman, Sienna Miller, Nicky Hilton, Brooke Shields, and Gwyneth Paltrow, tells ET that the best skincare secrets come from a science-backed approach.

“You need three things: a strong skin barrier, controlled inflammation, and consistent DNA and collagen support,” she explains.

“As a scientist, I’ve spent my career studying the biology behind this, and none of it requires a syringe.”

While good genes can certainly give you a head start, it’s the regimen you stick to that makes the biggest difference.

“Skin is always changing, so your routine has to cover your bases. … I’m consistent rather than dramatic. Smart habits everyday beats one big gesture a month.”

The Harvard University graduate also quick to debunk one of beauty’s biggest myths: that one magic fix is all you need. 

“Skin ages in multiple independent ways at once through laxity, texture, pigmentation, and redness, so no single ingredient is ever the whole answer. … If a product claims transformation by tomorrow, it’’ either too harsh to be sustainable or doing nothing at all. … You need a well-rounded formula.”

That philosophy is exactly what inspired her to launch Macrene Actives.

“I built my line around a complex of active ingredients rather than one trendy ingredient. It visibly improves tone, texture and firmness on its own.”

And before booking your next med-spa appointment, make sure the basics are already in place.

“Patients often want a laser or filler before they’ve even tried topical peptides, barrier repair and daily SPF.”

While Fineman has openly shared her past cometic procedures on Instagram, Alexiades believes what you put on your face is what helps deliver longer-lasting effects.

“I’ve spent much of my career researching energy-based devices, and used correctly, they’re incredible tools,” the author says.

“The issue is when they’re compensating for skin that’s never had proper daily support, which means more frequent, more aggressive treatment. … I treat clients’ skin as biology, and their face as a canvas. Good skincare is the foundation and potentiates those results, so you need the laser less often, not more.”

Her final tip has less to do with what’s in your beauty cabinet and more to do with what happens after lights out.

“Sleep and stress management are underrated because cortisol is not gentle on skin.”

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In our latest Big Brother update from the live feeds, houseguest Haley Thogmartin acted horribly and Dee Valladares butted in where she doesn’t belong. Plus, preliminary vote counts that’ll reveal if Rome Seymour can flip things. Plus, the houseguests are locked inside due to a backyard build.

Big Brother 28: What’s Ahead and What’s Not Shown

Tonight’s curated CBS episode will feature the nomination ceremony throwdown. Then, we’ll get to see the puzzle-based POV comp which Rick Devens won along with the veto meeting which has him taking Lyric Medeiros off the block and renominating Rome.

Of course, the whole house knew that was coming. Cabin fever’s spreading like wildfire and production threw alcohol on it hoping for good content.

Big Brother 28: Nomination Ceremony Throwdown

A quick sneak at what we’ll see on nomination fight night. When Devens called to adjourn the nomination ceremony, Jason de Puy called him a big liar. Then, he applauded and called it Angela Murray’s HOH.

She told Jason, “B**ch please,” then Angela called Jason a messy Big Brother wannabe player. Angela said Jason’s been sobbing and having theatrics all over the house so everyone will feel sorry for him.

Then, Angela said Jason’s using his sexuality to play on her emotions. Jason stood up and said, “I’m not feeling sexual with you girl.” Angela told him to zip it and calm down. And Jason yelled, calling her “mother of the house.”

Melody was about to die laughing. Jason also called Angela “evil stepmother” and said “scramble these eggs.” Angela talked about him making faces behind her back and her hat fell off. Jason yelled “pick up your hat diva — if you can reach it.” She shrieked “you pick it up.”

Big Brother 28: Angela Cracks

Jason told her she looked crazy. Angela told Jason, “Ya got caught baby.” Then Angela said America knows about him. And that’s why they gave her the BB Time Capsule, to protect her from Jason.

Angela said “America loves me” and told Jason that America’s laughing at him. She called him “messy boy.” In the DR, Barrett Pfeiffer said it’s Humpty Dumpty versus the Green Goblin.

Jason yelled at the cameras, “America hate me, hate this b**ch right here, this messy b**ch.” Most of the houseguests looked shell-shocked. When Angela finished ranting, Devens handed her shell back to Angela and said it’s an “egg-cellent hat.” Devens enjoyed her tirade.

But he held it together, stone-faced. Devens again tried to adjourn the meeting again. And Angela interrupted to tell Jason, “I don’t hate you, I’m just hurt by you.” Jason said he doesn’t hate her either, “this is a game baby.” Angela called out his lies. Jason denied it.

Big Brother 28: Campaign Strategies

Haley entered the chat saying Jason told her he wanted the girls out. He did tell Haley in the backyard that he wants to take out the girls slowly and then take out Rome like a gladiator. But when Haley told the room that, Jason claims he was straight up lying to Haley.

And Jason called her a “chaos demon.” Devens piled on saying Jason told him last night he’d tell white lies to the girls to get them under control if Devens wanted to nominate one of them.

Jason asked if Devens fell for it for two seconds and he looked at the nomination photo of Jason and said no.

Big Brother 28: Current Vote Count

Now, let’s count votes for a moment. Rome wasn’t planning to campaign to Taylor Brown and LaTrice “Lala” Verrett and told Lyric they can vote their gut. Not a great strategy since Lala blames Rome for her, Lyric and Taylor being in a tight spot in the BB28 house.

But Lala also told Lyric to vote like she wants. And Lala said Lyric doesn’t owe Devens anything. Meanwhile, Rome’s more concerned with the men. He invited all the guys, aside from Devens and Jason, to a bro-down in the gym.

Rome’s pitch to the men is he’ll be a bigger target than them if they keep him. And he tells the guys he’ll be a natural shield – everyone will gun for him. Rome says keeping him around buys them at least another week of safety. It’s not a bad argument.

Big Brother 28: Dee Busts Up the Man Meeting

Dee busted into the all-bro-assemblage, dragging Jason and Devens. She told Rome it’s a little unfair they’re boys and aren’t in here. Bizarrely, Devens said, “I wanna show my b*lls.” Not sure what he thought the men were doing in the gym.

Rome said Devens is HOH and Jason’s on the block with him and he needs the other guys’ votes. Dee pushed and said Jason and Devens feel like crap. Rome asked if they are and Jason and Devens looked awkward.

Dee said they’re not going to admit it but it’s a crappy feeling like when you rang the doorbell and didn’t get let in. Rome says fair enough, Dee pushed out past Devens and Jason and said “have fun boys,” then left.

After the guys’ meeting with Rome, we saw Dee basically call Rome out again for not campaigning to the women too. After Dee did that, Rome got the last couple of women that weren’t in the room and he made the same points he did to the guys. He’s a target and shield.

Big Brother 28: Hinky Votes and Houseguest Dynamics

Looks like Rome’s appeal to the guys and girls didn’t do him a lot of good. Lyric warned Rome he’s a big target. If he doesn’t win the BB Blockbuster, I’d say he’s in real trouble. Then, he gave me the ick. He told Lyric he intimidates people because he’s good looking and lifts weights.

For me, Rome’s giving Gen-Z Burt Reynolds knock-off with the 1970s porn-stache. I think he’d be more attractive if he wasn’t sitting around talking about his own attractiveness.

Jason thinks his best argument to get votes is that he’ll go after Devens. Jason’s also considering making a scene with Devens to make the HOH look bad. Drew Campbell and Barrett talked about throwing a couple of rogue votes on Rome to stay over Jason.

And Drew and Barrett talked about pinning the hinky votes on Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk and Chuk Anyanwu. I love hinky votes! Jason thinks he has 5 votes to stay but he only has votes to stay over Melody Morris at least as of now.

Things could shift again by eviction. Haley and Dee promised their votes to Melody (but that’s only if she’s up against Rome, but Melody doesn’t know that). Rome’s only safe if he wins Blockbuster. Melody may only be safe if she or Jason win Blockbuster.

Big Brother 28: Haley Doesn’t Hold Back

While enjoying their booze, they did some primal scream therapy because being locked out of the backyard was eating at the houseguests. Taylor spent some time socializing and discussing if it’s better to be a werewolf or a vampire. (The correct answer is vampire!)

Also, Haley was saying some stuff about Taylor and Lala’s hair complaining about it getting everywhere. Haley said it was disgusting. She said the hair was long and blond and “crinkly” and blamed it on Taylor and Lala despite there being other blondes in the house.

Another weird Haley stunt today was hiding behind the couch in the HOH room, buried behind pillows to listen to Angela and Dee talk to Lala and Taylor. Angela and Dee knew she’s there, but Dee warned her they’re screwed if the others realize she’s hiding  eavesdropping.

Don’t forget, there’s 90 minutes of Big Brother on tonight 8 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. Central. And if you’re a Big Brother fan who doesn’t watch Survivor and want to see Dee and Devens playing, CBS is airing a Survivor 50 episode afterwards.

Jennifer Aniston‘s latest television project has hit an unexpected roadblock before cameras could even begin rolling.

The actress had been tapped to star in the highly anticipated adaptation of Jennette McCurdy‘s bestselling memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” Still, the project has now taken an unforeseen turn following a major behind-the-scenes shake-up.

As Jennifer Aniston steps away from the series, questions are mounting about what caused the sudden change and what it means for one of Hollywood’s most talked-about upcoming adaptations.

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Jennifer Aniston is no longer attached to the television adaptation of Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The actress had been set to executive produce the series and play a fictionalized version of McCurdy’s mother, but has reportedly stepped away due to scheduling conflicts.

Since the project was announced in 2025, there have been a number of obstacles to be overcome. The series was reportedly shelved due to creative differences with McCurdy, which forced director Jason Reitman out of the picture, leading producers to frantically look for a new director, as scripts were still being developed.

Although Aniston has moved on to other projects for now, the adaptation has not been canceled. Work on the series is still ongoing behind the scenes, with scripts continuing to be written as producers work toward bringing McCurdy’s memoir to the screen, per TMZ.

A Memoir That Became A Television Event

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Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,“ was announced as a 10-episode Apple TV+ dramedy in 2025, with the former Nickelodeon star serving as writer, showrunner, and executive producer.

The series was set to tell a fictionalized version of her deeply personal story, focusing on the complicated relationship between a young actress and her controlling, narcissistic mother.

The Blast previously reported that Jennifer Aniston had been cast to play the fictional version of McCurdy’s mother while also joining the project as an executive producer.

At the time, the casting generated widespread excitement, with many praising the decision to have one of Hollywood’s biggest stars lead the adaptation of the bestselling memoir.

The news was another step for McCurdy, who already had a best-selling book about her life as a child star, and the audience had already been exposed to the ups and downs of her emotional life through her memoirs.

Jennifer Aniston’s Role Was Built Around A Painful Story

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Aniston’s planned role was never meant to portray a real-life person exactly as written in the memoir. Instead, she was cast as a fictional version of the controlling mother whose relationship with her daughter sits at the center of the series, allowing the adaptation to explore difficult themes while taking a more dramatized approach.

The plot unfolds as a young actress struggles to maintain her early star status and a highly complex family life, inspired by McCurdy’s early life in the entertainment industry.

The series is fictional, but it’s a fictionalization of the emotional themes that sparked readers’ interest worldwide with the memoir. Although the adaptation is still in development, the project continues to attract attention because of its powerful subject matter and the success of the memoir that inspired it.

Healing Meant Walking Away From The Past

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McCurdy has never been afraid to speak about the unfortunate circumstances of her childhood that have affected her life long before she left her acting career.

The former Nickelodeon star admitted that her childhood was fraught with anxiety, eating disorders, and a lack of identity that haunted her into her adulthood thanks to her mother’s strictness.

Speaking with PEOPLE, McCurdy shared that her mother controlled nearly every aspect of her life, from pushing her into acting at a young age to managing her appearance and introducing unhealthy habits that later developed into eating disorders.

She said years of therapy, along with the distance created after her mother’s death, finally gave her the freedom to begin healing.

Now, this former actress has crafted a new chapter that is far removed from Hollywood, and does it on her own terms, via writing and storytelling. Her memoirs and the TV show based on them recount not just her suffering, but how she overcame it.

Jennifer Aniston Faces Questions As County Review Continues

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The questions regarding the voter registrations with a West Hollywood business address have yet to be answered. County officials are still examining the records, but say they have no reason to doubt that California state law mandates voters register by where they live — not where they receive their mail.

Officials have explained that election authorities generally process registrations based on the information provided by voters rather than independently verifying every address.

The review remains ongoing, and no wrongdoing has been alleged against Jennifer Aniston or the other celebrities whose names appeared in the records.

The Blast reported that county spokesperson Michael Sanchez confirmed the registrations remain under review as officials continue examining the records.

As the county works to determine whether the registrations complied with state election rules, the controversy has sparked broader conversations about balancing celebrity privacy with legal voting requirements.

When it comes to science fiction, there are two main pillars of the genre: soft sci-fi and hard sci-fi. Hard sci-fi is when scientific accuracy is used to create a plausible situation that hinges on actual chemistry, physics, robotics, whatever. Generally, these stories focus on a single scientific premise and run with it. Soft sci-fi, on the other hand, is full of “techno-babble” and more otherworldly adventures that are in some respects more akin to fantasy. It’s with this distinction in mind that we’ve put this list together.

Of all the soft sci-fi shows out there (and there are more than not), few are so well constructed that you’d be hard-pressed to find a bad episode — yet, it’s those few that we’re highlighting today. Even if not every over-arching plotline hits the mark, each of these shows brilliantly constructs each episode so that some might use the (admittedly overused) word “masterpiece” to describe them. For some soft sci-fi shows that won’t let you down, look no further than these genre triumphs.

‘Battlestar Galactica’ (2004–2009)

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Often considered one of the greatest sci-fi shows ever made, Battlestar Galactica is one of those must-watch programs if you’re a sci-fi fan. As humanity is nearly wiped out by a race of machines known as Cylons, they take to the stars in search of a mythical homeworld called “Earth,” fighting to survive. With a fabulous ensemble that includes Edwards James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, and Katee Sackhoff, the four-season Syfy hit kept us on our toes from that first miniseries through the epic series finale.

Battlestar Galactica truly fits the designation of a “space opera.” While there are plenty of action-packed space battles and man vs machine combat, the narrative is wrapped up in political chess moves, spiritual undertones, and doppelgänger conspiracies. Every episode unravels something new about either the Cylons or the human survivors, making us question all we thought we knew from the beginning. There’s nothing quite like watching it for the first time.

‘The Prisoner’ (1967–1968)

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The popular British series The Prisoner may seem like an offbeat pick here for those unfamiliar with the program, but the Patrick McGoohan-created series was considered quite the triumph in its day. Following a former British operative (called only “Number Six”) who is abducted and placed in a small coastal town from which he is unable to escape. As the name suggests, this is the television version of your favorite prison break movies, just with a mixture of sci-fi and spy fiction added in for good measure.

For 17 episodes, the titular prisoner struggled to find his way out of his collectivist fate. The result is an extended series that deals in riveting psychological drama mixed with a heavy dose of Orwellian themes. There has never been a show quite like The Prisoner since, although there was a poor attempt of a remake back in the early 2000s that attempted to bring the tale into the 21st century. However, if you want soft sci-fi that’s a bit more exquisite, look no further than the original.

‘Stargate Atlantis’ (2004–2009)

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While Stargate SG-1 kicked off the franchise on television, Stargate Atlantis truly elevated the Stargate franchise with improved visual effects and compelling new characters who stole the show. As the Atlantis Expedition makes their home in the mythical city, abandoned in the neighboring Pegasus Galaxy, the crew quickly discover new threats like the vampiric Wraith and the self-replicating Asurans. Every episode of this five-season series was a gem.

Stargate Atlantis may have ended a bit prematurely, but these 100 episodes truly deliver with every new and exciting adventure. Whether it’s a multipart episode or a self-contained standalone tale, John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and his team have what it takes to not only protect Earth from afar, but to aid those in Pegasus as well. The franchise as a whole is one of sci-fi’s best, but SGA in particular stands out as a true television masterwork.

‘Timeless’ (2016–2018)

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Time travel shows can be tricky, because any era of history — American or otherwise — that one revisits will be marked by our present-day view of the past. Timeless is in some respects the best of both worlds, because the show both acknowledges how far our world has come in the last few hundred years while still in awe of exploring some of the U.S.’s most iconic moments. With every episode of Timeless, the show upped the ante by sending the Lifeboat crew into the most dire of circumstances.

Even if some episodes are better than others (and not every plotline or character arc was always well received), Timeless always delivered high-quality time-warping material. With killer twists and marvelous production value, this sci-fi series is one of the best in the business. With only two seasons under its belt, and a two-hour Christmas-themed finale, Timeless is a hidden-gem sci-fi series that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

‘Firefly’ (2002–2003)

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Perhaps if Firefly had gone on beyond its 14 episodes, it wouldn’t make it on this list. However, as the space Western stands now, the Serenity crew have more than proven that every episode has its merits. Indeed, the plucky Joss Whedon series is well-known for its standalone episodes, full of heist jobs and protection gigs that have come to be fondly remembered as classics.

With a strong cast that includes Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, and Gina Torres, Firefly is full of great characters, quippy dialogue, and fascinating worldbuilding that’s unlike most other spaceship-based shows out there. With a follow-up feature film to cap it all off, the short-lived series lives in the limbo of “what might have been” and “what is.” Still, it’s one of the most rewatchable sci-fi shows out there.

‘The Twilight Zone’ (1959–1964)

Admittedly, The Twilight Zone wasn’t just science fiction. The hit Rod Serling classic delved into horror, fantasy, drama, and even the Western in its initial five seasons on CBS, though it was most commonly associated with the sci-fi genre — and for good reason. Some of the best sci-fi episodes of the show, such as “To Serve Man,” “The Invaders,” and “Time At Last,” all scratch that soft sci-fi itch.

Compared to all the revivals and reboots the series would spawn, the original Twilight Zone remains on top as an arguably perfect time capsule of sci-fi entertainment. Whether you prefer the episodes with the most disturbing endings or those not actually written by Serling himself, you can’t go wrong when traveling to another dimension. As far as “soft sci-fi” is concerned, The Twilight Zone is among the most intelligent takes on the genre.

‘Fringe’ (2008–2013)

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Easily the “hardest” soft sci-fi series on this list, Fringe dealt with real pseudo-scientific concepts week in and week out. Initially interested in solving “The Pattern,” the Fringe Division team were put up against everything from shapeshifters and time-travelers to alternate timelines and parallel universes, making it all sound somewhat plausible whenever Walter Bishop (John Noble) would sputter some scientific know-how to explain away whatever they encountered next.

One of our favorite underrated sci-fi shows, Fringe is an addictive five-season binge that only gets better with each rewatch. While some plotlines are difficult to swallow (we see you, Fauxlivia), each episode is so masterfully constructed that we’re willing to endure whatever hardships our heroes are put through. Even the final season, which takes place largely in a post-apocalyptic society run by the time-manipulating Observers, pulls no punches in what it puts its characters (and the viewer) through.

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Brad Anderson, Fred Toye, Jeannot Szwarc, Charles Beeson, Akiva Goldsman, David Straiton, Dennis Smith, Jeffrey G. Hunt, Paul A. Edwards, Paul Holahan, Thomas Yatsko, J.H. Wyman, Jon Cassar, Miguel Sapochnik, P.J. Pesce, Adam Davidson, Anthony Hemingway, Bill Eagles, Bobby Roth, Bryan Spicer, Christopher Misiano, Chuck Russell, David Moxness, David Solomon

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The nightmare is officially returning.

Earlier this month, Paramount Pictures announced that a brand new A Nightmare on Elm Street film is in development through its new horror label, Paramount Primal. The project is being produced in partnership with the Wes Craven estate and will be based on Craven’s original 1984 screenplay, marking the franchise’s first new theatrical chapter in more than 15 years.

With no director or cast announced, fans have already begun asking the biggest question of all:

Who should become the next Freddy Krueger?

No one will ever replace Robert Englund, whose performance helped make Freddy one of the most recognizable horror icons of all time. Instead, Paramount has an opportunity to introduce a fresh interpretation of the dream demon while honoring the legacy that made the character legendary.

Here are five actors we’d love to see take on the role.

1. Bill Skarsgård

If there’s one actor who has already proven he can reinvent an iconic horror villain, it’s Bill Skarsgård.

His unforgettable performance as Pennywise in IT showcased his ability to transform through subtle facial expressions, unsettling body language, and an eerie sense of unpredictability. Rather than trying to imitate Robert Englund, Skarsgård could create a completely new version of Freddy that feels terrifying for an entirely new generation.

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2. Jack O’Connell

Jack O’Connell may not be the first name fans think of, but that’s exactly why he’d be such an interesting choice.

Whether playing violent criminals or emotionally damaged antiheroes, O’Connell brings an intensity that feels authentic. He could portray Freddy as less of a wisecracking slasher and more of a psychologically disturbing nightmare that haunts victims long before the killing begins.

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3. David Dastmalchian

Few actors have become as respected within the horror community as David Dastmalchian.

His performances in films like Late Night with the Devil have shown that he can balance charm, vulnerability, and unsettling menace all at once. Dastmalchian’s unique voice and naturally eerie screen presence could make for one of the most unsettling interpretations of Freddy Krueger yet.

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4. Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins might be the wildcard on this list, but he possesses one quality that’s essential to Freddy Krueger: charisma.

Freddy doesn’t simply kill his victims—he enjoys tormenting them. Goggins has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to mix dark humor, intimidation, and unpredictability into every performance. That combination could make for a Freddy who is equal parts entertaining and terrifying.

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5. Andy Serkis (Motion Capture)

Andy Serkis has built an incredible career bringing unforgettable characters to life through motion capture. From Gollumin The Lord of the Rings to Caesar in the Planet of the Apes trilogy and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Serkis has repeatedly shown that digital performances can be just as emotionally powerful as traditional acting.

Rather than relying solely on practical makeup, Paramount could use motion-capture technology to create a Freddy Krueger whose movements feel unnaturally fluid, distorted, and dreamlike. Serkis’ mastery of performance capture could allow Freddy to move in impossible ways that perfectly fit the surreal nature of nightmares, creating one of the most visually unique versions of the character ever seen on screen.

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Final Thoughts

Paramount’s newly announced A Nightmare on Elm Street film is still in the early stages of development, meaning fans may be waiting a while before an actor is officially cast as Freddy Krueger.

Whoever lands the role will have enormous shoes—or rather, a burned fedora and bladed glove—to fill. Robert Englund’s portrayal defined the character for decades, but every horror icon eventually finds a new generation.

Whether it’s Bill Skarsgård’s haunting presence, Jack O’Connell’s intensity, David Dastmalchian’s psychological edge, Walton Goggins’ sinister charisma, or Andy Serkis’ groundbreaking motion-capture performance, each actor brings something unique that could help Freddy Krueger haunt audiences once again.

Nearly one year after they said “I do,” Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant finally celebrated their nuptials with a romantic honeymoon in the Caribbean — and Us has all the details.

“It was just so amazing,” Durant, 36, told Us exclusively of their trip to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, July 21. “The island was stunning. We just can’t believe that it’s real.”

Adding that “the whole time was romantic, really,” Stewart, 36, recalled a sunset dinner on the beach as a highlight of the trip, along with a relaxing spa day and one-on-one time as a couple in their “beautiful” room with a private plunge pool. Set against the backdrop of Saint Vincent’s lush rainforests and dramatic coastline, the couple took full advantage of everything Sandals had to offer for the special occasion.

After meeting as dance partners and capturing the world’s hearts on Dancing With the Stars season 31 in 2022, Stewart and Durant’s connection soon turned romantic. They announced their engagement a year later and wed in Santa Margarita, California, on August 23, 2025, surrounded by friends, family and the DWTS cast, of course.

While their busy careers prevented them from jetsetting after their wedding — “I met my season 34 partner two days after,” Stewart recalled — they jumped at the chance to take their long-awaited honeymoon this summer as they gear up to celebrate their first anniversary as husband and wife.

“Long distance is never easy for all partners, but for us, we’re really proud of each other that we can follow [our] dreams,” the CODA actor told Us. “We know that when we pick that time to be together [like] during this honeymoon, it’s this ultimate connection the whole time.”

For evidence of the strength of their connection and commitment to one another, look no further than their communication. When Stewart was initially partnered with Durant, who is deaf, on DWTS, she immediately began learning American Sign Language. As she interpreted for her husband during their joint interview, her growth in ASL and appreciation for deaf culture became clear — and their shorthand and joy in interacting with one another proved that their love is one that goes beyond language.

“My ASL journey has been amazing,” the DWTS pro told Us. “Our meeting anniversary and our wedding anniversary are almost the exact same day. My whole world changed when I met Daniel, and during that season, I was oblivious to how much my world was about to change.”

She continued: “Having this new way of expression and language has really just opened my eyes to a different community that we live next to and with. … It’s been a beautiful journey that I’m still on.”

Durant and his friends in the deaf community certainly appreciate her efforts.

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“I look at her, and this who she is, Britt,” he told Us of his wife. “I love to see her with the deaf community. She has big fans there. When deaf people see her, they automatically go up to her and start to sign. And it’s not often in the deaf community that they see a pro dancer who is successful — a successful woman in this world — being able to sign. It means so much to me and the deaf community, and it makes me proud. But that’s Britt, and that’s why I love her.”

As they reflect back on their first year of marriage, Stewart pointed out that not all that much has shifted since they said “I do” — and she thinks that’s how it should be. “Not much should really change in your relationship,” she told Us. “But what I love is that marriage, for me, is also about intention. It’s our intention that we are doing life together.”

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When it comes to their busy careers — Durant just wrapped up a run in the musical Elephant Shoes, while Stewart was on tour with the DWTS cast before preparing for season 35 this fall — their love is what helps keep them grounded.

“Daniel makes my life, long distance, hard moments, he just makes it easier, calm and OK,” Stewart told Us of her husband. “Yes, our lives are crazy, but when we get that time together, like these last two weeks, it’s amazing.”

Added Durant, “We just feel so full in our hearts and connected and ready to be back into the world and process that together.”

Roommates, a surprising conversation between Deion Sanders and Chrisean Rock has fans talking after the sports icon shared some uplifting words with the reality star. While the two may come from completely different worlds, their exchange showed a different side of their connection as Deion reminded Chrisean of her value and the impact she has made.

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Chrisean Gets Emotional During Deion Sanders Call

In a clip circulating online this week, Deion Sanders’ voice is heard over a phone call with Chrisean Rock during what appears to be a livestream from her living room. The reality star is wearing a pink tank top, a colorful head wrap, and gold chains while sitting in front of white couches. As the conversation unfolds, Chrisean laughs and smiles while interacting with Deion.

Deion Reminds Chrisean She’s The Prize

During the conversation, Deion encouraged Chrisean to recognize her own worth, telling her that when she looks in the mirror, she needs to realize, “You are the prize.” He also told her that there would be no “storyline” without her and praised the attention and conversations she continues to create. The words appeared to hit home for Chrisean, who became emotional while listening to Deion’s message. He continued reminding her that she keeps people “interested” and that she will always create some type of “chatter,” seemingly encouraging her to embrace the influence and presence she has built.

Fans React After Coach Prime’s Viral Pep Talk

Following the clip making its rounds, folks quickly headed to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their reactions to Deion Sanders’ words for Chrisean Rock. Some commenters joked that they don’t think Chrisean is going to listen, while others said they could tell she really needed to hear that message. Meanwhile, a few people joked that Deion may have been giving advice he needed to remind himself of, saying he was “really talking to himself” in the moment.

One Instagram user @chrisean_sisters_in_faith said, “Chrisean needed this glad there’s genuine people in her corner 🙏🏽 😍”

This Instagram user @porchvibing claimed, “This was beautiful!! Sometime we need to hear this encouragement!!! Salute 🫡”

And, Instagram user @quaniesha_crankfield added, “That’s what she needs… a strong male father figure in her life…”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @kilolo_1 wrote, “All this words of encouragement, support, and Crying she’s doing Just for him to be talking to himself forreal lol”

While Instagram user @itsb___dummy commented, “She ain’t gon listen Prime”

Finally, Instagram user @unattachedd_ shared, “She grew a lot and I love this for her”

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Big Brother saw the big post-nomination fight drama died down and the veto meeting was pretty undramatic. And now, Egg-Angela Murray is simmering in her shell and turning on allies which is standard behavior.

And Drew Campbell is on her deviled egg list. There was also some steam between Haley Thogmartin and Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk and some sure signs that Rick Devens’ HOH is going to wind up being just as ineffectual as Dee Valladares’.

And today’s tweet of the day is big beef between two BB alums with one of them slamming the other.

Big Brother 28: Drew and Melody Moments, Angela’s Paranoia

Drew & Melody Morris had a cute moment on the feeds today where she was using the princess phone in the living room pretending to talk to her mom. Drew asked to talk to Melody’s mom and then he said Melody does what? All the time?

Then, she snatched back the phone and pretended to listen then told Drew, my mom said she didn’t tell you anything. And he told Melody, wow, I can’t believe you called your mom a liar, I’d never do that. It was fun.

Interesting since we heard Drew and his IRL girlfriend are still together. And Kamu told Drew that he stuck up for him when the subject of Melody came up and said Angela, Chuk Anyanwu, Dee and Haley were saying he’s whipped.

BB 28: Drew Drama

Dee & Angela griped that Drew wants to be in every conversation. Angela thinks he studied Andy Herren. Dee said everyone underestimates him because he’s just 22. They agreed he’s really smart.

Angela griped about hearing Drew laughing in the DR. Angela complained that he talks to people all over the house and then doesn’t tell the alliance anything. Dee agreed and said Drew only says negative things to drive a wedge between people.

Big Brother 28: Jason’s AFP Obsession and Social Dynamics

Jason de Puy was whining about AFP again telling Mallory Aurichio about Devens’ big move in Survivor 50 where he risked his game on a Mr. Beast coin flip. Jason complained that Angela & Devens are getting all the attention.

And Jason said there’s no chance to win AFP with Devens in the house. Jason also denied what Devens said at the nomination ceremony about him telling white lies to the girls.

Jason claims that Devens twisted his words and made him look bad to the house. Mallory gave him sympathy but Jason’s preaching to the choir with her. Mallory hates Devens already so that was a good choice for Jason to gripe to about the vets.

I’m wondering if Jason will have another sobbing spell if Devens wins the time capsule because Jason lost it over Angela getting picked. Angela also griped to Dee about Haley talking about wanting to be AFP.

Big Brother 28: Showmances and Final Two Deals

Speaking of Haley, she and Kamu did a little thing on the live feeds. They were in the room with Angela and Dee and there was a little sort of kiss – not a real kiss but a close to being a kiss with Angela and Dee encouraging Haley and Kamu.

Apparently, Kamu told Haley she needs to dial back on the flirting with Yash Patel. And Haley’s been flirting with Chuk too. But she also told Dee and Angela she flirted with Ashley Trail.

Dee and Angela are rooting for Haley and Kamu. But Haley said Kamu’s too short for her and she doesn’t like that he’s always barefoot. Barrett Pfeiffer & Drew made a final 2 and talked about bringing Angela along to F3 because she’d be easy to beat.

Angela was explaining to Chuk, Dee, Haley and Kamu how the Cookout ran their season. And Angela seemed to be suggesting they each choose a houseguest to shield them.

I think Dee’s HOH was a waste. Ashley was not a big target. And Devens took a swing at Rome, but it looks like it could be a swing and a miss if the votes shift off Rome. Right now, things are still in flux.

Big Brother 28: Live Feeds Confusion and Historical Beef

Also, some of the houseguests don’t grasp how the live feeds work. Jason said he doesn’t talk to the live feeds. I guess other than him screaming at the cameras that America can hate him.

Melody says production doesn’t like them talking to the feeders. I disagree but whatever. Barrett says other people talk to live feeders and get this, brainiac Mallory asks how do the live feeds hear them.

Melody says the big microphones and Barrett corrects her and says it’s from the microphones they wear. Just wow. Also, I don’t know how I didn’t know this but the HOH gets their laundry done for them by production.

As if the private bathroom, snacks and booze weren’t enough. Kamu was up until 4 a.m. doing his laundry – with that many people, keeping clean clothes is a challenge.

Big Brother: Alums Call for Peace

Okay now the Big Brother alums beefing is our tweet of the day. So, the beef is between BB27 winner Ashley Hollis and BB27 3rd place Morgan Pope. So, Ashley was apparently appealing to the fandom to stop trying to pit her and Morgan against each other.

She called out the “Ashley hates Morgan” assumption. Then Ashley said, Morgan played a great game, I played a great game, Vince played a great game. Everyone has their opinion on who is better or worse and that has nothing to do with me.

In this post, Ashley included a photo of her and Morgan together smiling at an event. Ashley says this happened a few weeks ago, but she never posted it. And they look chill. Then, Morgan tweeted a clap back.

She said Ashley, you and I both know why this photo was taken. It represented a cordial moment in a shared space, not a change in our relationship. I think it’s important that context isn’t lost when moments like this are shared publicly.

Big Brother 28: Ashley Hits the Mark

So, then it heated up. Ashley tweeted to the fandom, I’m glad people can finally see why I’m not close with said person. People smile in public but throw darts behind the scenes. Glad this dart was thrown publicly.

I simply try to stop the pitting against us in public and this woman tries to start some drama, really? That was Ashley being mature in that moment. But she also got a slam in. She replied back to Morgan’s post about the happy photo needing context.

And Ashley replied – “how’s Vince though?” and posted a cup of hot tea. Meow-ch! Come back soon for another update and on Wednesday’s episode, we’ll see the big fight, veto comp, veto meeting and Rome going up as renom when Devens uses his power of veto on Lyric Medeiros.

The new millennium brought a shift in attitude across many aspects of culture. One of the prime examples of this can be found in film; horror movies specifically — and, on an even more granular level, in vampire movies. Vampire flicks of the past mostly focused on the savage nature of immortal monsters and their insatiable lust for human blood. Vampy pictures of the 2000s and beyond have explored many other aspects of vampire “life,” such as love, art and music, and even self-betterment.

Ergo, the last 26 years have produced some of the best vampire movies in cinema history. With visually stunning remakes of classics, like the Gothic masterpiece Nosferatu, and pensive takes on coming-of-age(less) tales, such as Let the Right One In, the vampire films of the 21st century are as devilishly diverse as they are eternally enthralling.

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‘Underworld’ (2003)

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Underworld is the perfect example of a film that critics panned, but fans consumed with reckless abandon and guilty-pleasure glee. This movie feels like it was adapted from a graphic novel (it’s just that stylized), but it was birthed from a completely original idea. It’s not Shakespeare…although the filmmakers do credit Romeo and Juliet as a source of inspiration… It was written by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, and, believe it or not, Mr. Gemstone himself, Danny McBride, and has the epic feel of a modern classic (heck, it spawned four other films, making it one of the most expansive vampire franchises in history). Directed by Wiseman, this is one of the sleekest action-horror movies ever created, with an icy blue/ethereal emerald color palette, stunning fight choreography, and really cool beastly transformations (even with the use of, in retrospect, very inchoate CGI).

The tale (as old as time) is of two star-crossed lovers. Michael (Scott Speedman, coming in hot off Felicity fame) is a regular shmoe (well, he’s a doctor, but still, just a human), and Selene (British temptress Kate Beckinsale), well, her backstory is a bit more complex. She’s a vampire, and a part of an elite squad of blood-imbibers who hunt Lycans (a sub-sect of werewolves that have been battling vampires since ancient times). Selene has always had an axe to grind with the Lycans because they kind of killed her whole family. So, Selene and Michael inadvertently link up, as she notices that the Lycans have been stalking him for some reason (what a meet-cute). In any event, one of the head Lycans, Lucian (the always cheeky Michael Sheen), ends up taking a chomp out of Michael, which turns him into a lycanthrope himself. Oops. Now the blossoming romance between Michael and Selene becomes even more complicated (plus, y’know, Michael’s life in general). The whole story is super complex, with backstory to spare, but the main takeaway from this film is a highly visual, tantalizingly tasty vampire horror-action hybrid film, only rivaled by Blade.

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’30 Days of Night’ (2007)

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Most modern vampire films showcase the undead in at least a semi-romantic manner; lost souls cursed to wander the night for eternity. 30 Days of Night is not one of those kinds of films. The vamps here are the very definition of brutal. They are savage, bloodthirsty, and absolutely terrifying. Director David Slade creates a chilling overall atmosphere here, where the protagonists are never, ever really safe.

The concept is a really brilliant one, and almost shocking that no one came up with it before (or at least produced a film of this nature). In a remote part of Alaska, there is about a month-long period where the sun never rises, deemed “polar night.” This is when most inhabitants catch a flight to Orlando. However, some remain, and a virulent pack of vamps descend on the town of Barrow, ready to dine on whatever interior human liquid they can get their fangs on. They are led by a nasty dude named Marlow (Danny Huston), who first delegates a plan to cut off all forms of communication from the outside world. Then, when everyone is basically helpless, they launch their assault. Eben Oleson (Josh Hartnett) and his ex, Stella Oleson (Melissa George), become the de facto leaders of the tiny crew of survivors, and must use their wits to try their best to hide from Marlow & Friends. Overall, the barbarity of the vamps is a thing to behold, as they kill with wanton abandonment. Slade drains the film of color, rendering it in nearly a black-and-white palette. This adds to the hopelessness and scariness of the whole month-long endeavor. Aside from some groovy action-packed sequences and really visceral kills, this movie lands on this list because it has a really cool ending twist as well. This film is not for the squeamish…but then, why are you watching a vampire movie in the first place?

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‘Byzantium’ (2012)

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Sometimes, the best films carry a very strong message…that sneaks in under a spectacular spectacle of unbridled entertainment. Director Neil Jordan’s Byzantium is the key example of this type of flick. It’s a feminist tale of power and resistance that also happens to be a truly enthralling vampire tale as well. Everything about this movie is engaging, from the highly stylized period flashbacks to the charmingly squalid conditions the lead characters find themselves in during the present action. It’s a story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter, and how, even when it’s ultimately time to move on and find one’s own way, that bond still exists, and is still as powerful.

In the vampire world, things are quite sexist. There is a Shriners-like group named “The Brethren” that want to eradicate all female vampires (simply for committing the crime of existing). These dudes are so subconsciously self-hating that they want all female vamps dead because they don’t want them to pass on the “curse” of vampirism. Hmm, sounds suspect. These men have caught wind of a mother-daughter duo who have been surviving (in their own, very different ways) on their own terms for centuries. There is Clara (Gemma Arterton), the free-spirit, and her lass, Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan), the sensitive introvert. The pair escape the vile clutches of the Brethren and take refuge in a run-down coastal town, at an old residence called the Byzantium Hotel. Clara, true to her calling, turns the place into a bustling bordello, and the good times (and eventually, heads) roll. After a tumultuous time there, eventually having to fend off their foes, Clara and Eleanor come to a touching, parting agreement. This is a very poignant, poetic film…despite the buckets of blood spilled.

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‘Let the Right One In’ (2008)

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A film’s setting can greatly impact the overall mood, tone, and even story. When Swedish director Tomas Alfredson took on the task of bringing the book of the same name to the silver screen (with the help of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s self-adapted screenplay, of course), he elected to have the film play out during the cold, dark winter of a small Swedish town. This was a decidedly wise choice, as the bitterness and icy extremities of the tale are not only seen onscreen, but felt bone-deep. Let the Right One In is not your typical vampire story, but that is precisely what makes it so good. Running with the concept of immortality, and that of aging mentally in a body that never does so physically, these stellar themes bloom even more when juxtaposed with a child protagonist who is at the cusp of undergoing major (natural) changes.

The story is centered on Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a small, quiet boy. Oskar’s home life isn’t so great (he’s visibly neglected), and school life is not so hot either (he’s mercilessly bullied). When a new “family” moves in next door, and Oskar befriends the “young daughter,” Eli (Lina Leandersson), his perspective on life begins to, let’s say, thaw. Eli resides in the ostensible care of Håkan (Per Ragnar), who eventually is revealed to be a familiar of sorts, with ambiguous intentions, as he secures viable blood for Eli to consume — without a lot of fanfare, so as not to alert the authorities that people are being killed. Oh, Eli is a centuries-old vampire, by the way. Yet, the bond that Oskar and Eli develop is somehow pure, devoid of the acridity that often comes with elders admonishing and callously disciplining adolescence. Eli tells Oskar that he needs to take charge of his life and stand up for himself, a lesson he takes to heart (even though Eli is the one who savagely murders all of Oskar’s transgressors…). Overall, this is a very nuanced, well-thought-out film, with rousing performances by the Lilliputian leads. It prompts one to question who really should be let in, and, regardless of their inherently brutal nature, if they actually have your best interests at (non-beating) heart.

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‘Nosferatu’ (2024)

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How does one reinvent a classic? Do you tastefully pay homage to the films of the past that tackled the same source material? Or, do you attempt to do something entirely unique and fully your own? Well, horror director of the moment Robert Eggers believes the answer is “Yes”…to both queries. With his highly acclaimed masterwork Nosferatu, Eggers did the near-impossible: he took an iconic film and made it even more iconic.

The story (for those who never saw Nosferatu (1922), Dracula, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, or even Dracula: Dead and Loving It) is about a lovely young maiden named Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp), who is head-over-heels for her new hubby Thomas (Nicholas Hoult). But, wouldn’t you know it? Thomas is called away to the creepy-as-all-hell Carpathian Mountains in Romania, where he has to do some business dealings with an “eccentric” old count, named Orlok (Bill Skarsgård, killin’ it yet again as a scary ghoul…except, no shiny red balloons here). Orlok, who is in dire need of a mani, catches a glimpse of Ellen in a keepsake photo that Thomas has with him. Big mistake, Tom. Orlok then becomes so fully enamored with Ellen that he takes an epically disastrous boat ride to England to try to “charm” her into becoming his bride. Naturally, he does this with vampire voodoo, and not good looks and suave, poetic words (a la Gary Oldman in Francis Ford Coppola’s film). Anyway, Orlok’s Lucifer-like lure is hard to resist for poor Ellen, whose very soul hangs in the balance. At the end of the day (or night…), this movie is a stunning stand-alone film in its own right, where Eggers uses shadows and expressionist lighting as well as in the original version. This may be an old story, but it’s bloody fresh here.

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‘Sinners’ (2025)

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Very few true horror movies have ever done well at the Oscars. There really are only a handful of nominations that have been awarded over the decades, with even fewer wins. The rare exception was The Silence of the Lambs, which swept all major categories…although it could be argued that that classic film is really a psychological thriller. Nevertheless, horrors have generally been shut out… That is, until last year. 2025 saw a massive upheaval of this trend with Sinners. It became the most nominated film in Oscars’ history (and even Weapons got some runoff love). There was definitely no denying Ryan Coogler’s stunning period piece from taking home several awards, too. Michael B. Jordan won the trophy for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Coogler won Best Original Screenplay — and the movie received the most Academy votes in two other categories, too. So, while considering Academy accolades or not, it’s a no-brainer to say that Sinners is truly one of the best horror movies ever made.

If you somehow missed this gem…the story focused on a small Mississippi Delta town, where twin brothers Smoke and Stack (Jordan, as both) return after a lengthy hiatus fighting in WWI and then running game in Chi-town. They open a juke joint, and with the help of townsfolk, eager to make a buck (or enjoy a cold brew, as is the case with Delta Slim, played with hilarious panache by Delroy Lindo). So, the twin gangsters are set to have one profitable, rollicking night. Or so they thought… The central figure of the story actually is Sammie Moore (Miles Caton), the young cousin of Smoke and Stack. He is a preternaturally gifted blues musician, with high aspirations of making it big in the music industry. Anyway, the night is grooving along nicely…and then a three-pack of vampires descend, destined to cause havoc and steal souls. The rest of the film plays out in an epic clash between good and evil…and everything in between. Every aspect of this movie is virtually perfect, from the set design, to costumes, to performances, to the music — which will move even the stiffest of stiffs. It’s a phenomenal film all around, that has achieved unbelievable success — and just happens to also be a vampire movie.

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Sinners

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Release Date

April 18, 2025

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Runtime

138 minutes

Director

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Ryan Coogler

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Ryan Coogler

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