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10 Perfect Vampire Movies That Are Pure Cinema
For a long time, I thought vampire movies had a serious repetition problem. Somebody gets bitten, somebody spends half the film staring sadly out a window, almost everytime somebody (a vampire) falls in love with the wrong person (a human), and eventually somebody ends up dead. After a while, a lot of them started blending together in my memory.
The films on this list broke that pattern. These ten films represent some of the most visually striking, ambitious, and unforgettable examples the genre has ever produced, which is exactly why they still feel so alive decades after many of their contemporaries disappeared.
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‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ (2013)
Adam (Tom Hiddleston) and Eve (Tilda Swinton) have been together for centuries, and by the time the film begins, they are already exhausted by most of modern life. Adam spends his nights recording music in Detroit and avoiding people whenever possible, while Eve arrives from Tangier carrying books, stories, and enough curiosity to make the world seem interesting again. Their relationship is unusually quiet for a vampire film. They are not chasing victims or fighting enemies. Most of the time they are simply talking, listening to music, driving through empty streets, and trying to find meaning in another century of existence.
What stays with me is how much attention the film gives to small things. Adam can spend several minutes discussing a scientist he admires, and Eve can become excited over a stack of old books. Even the cities matter because Detroit and Tangier feel worn down and beautiful in completely different ways. The vampire story almost becomes secondary to two immortal people trying to hold onto the things they still love.
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‘Near Dark’ (1987)
Everything changes for Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar) after one night with Mae (Jenny Wright), a drifter who bites him before disappearing into the darkness. By sunrise, Caleb can no longer stand daylight, and he is forced into a nomadic vampire group that travels across the American Southwest. The gang includes Jesse Hooker (Lance Henriksen), Diamondback (Jenette Goldstein), and Severen (Bill Paxton), whose idea of passing time usually involves violence, intimidation, and leaving bodies behind.
A lot of vampire films surround their creatures with castles, ancient legends, or aristocratic manners. Near Dark drops them into motels, highways, and roadside bars instead. One of the most memorable scenes takes place inside a crowded bar where Severen spends the evening terrorizing strangers simply because he enjoys it. Caleb never fully fits into that lifestyle, which gives the story its tension. While the rest of the group accepts endless killing as normal, he keeps looking for a way back to the life he had before Mae found him.
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‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ (1992)
Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves) travels to Transylvania expecting a routine legal assignment and quickly realizes Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) is nothing like the wealthy client he imagined. The castle feels isolated from the rest of the world, strange things happen at night, and Dracula becomes increasingly interested in Mina Murray (Winona Ryder) after seeing her photograph. Long before the story reaches London, the film already feels dreamlike, as though reality itself is starting to bend around the Count.
Much of the film revolves around Dracula’s obsession with Mina and his belief that she is connected to a love he lost centuries earlier. That idea gives the story a sadness that many vampire films never attempt. At the same time, Francis Ford Coppola fills almost every scene with elaborate costumes, shadows, candles, and practical effects that look handmade. Even people who dislike parts of the adaptation often remember individual images years later because there is so much visual imagination packed into nearly every sequence.
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‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ (2014)
Bad City looks like a place people forgot to leave. Oil pumps move endlessly in the distance, streets stay empty for long stretches, and most of the people still living there seem lonely in one way or another. Among them is Arash (Arash Marandi), a young man struggling with his father’s debts and increasingly difficult life. Somewhere else in the city, a vampire known simply as The Girl (Sheila Vand) spends her nights wandering the streets in a black chador, watching the people around her.
The Girl is not interested in random victims. Drug dealers, abusers, and men who prey on others often attract her attention first. One scene involving a skateboard and an empty street somehow becomes as memorable as the horror moments because the film spends so much time creating a mood unlike anything else in the genre. It moves at its own pace and trusts silence far more than dialogue.
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‘Cronos’ (1993)
Everything begins when Jesús Gris (Federico Luppi), an elderly antiques dealer, discovers a strange mechanical device hidden inside a statue. The object, known as the Cronos device, was created centuries earlier by an alchemist searching for eternal life. When Jesús accidentally activates it, a metal needle pierces his skin and starts changing him in ways he does not immediately understand. His health improves, his energy returns, and he begins craving things that once meant nothing to him.
The film becomes increasingly sad because Jesús is not somebody chasing immortality. He already has a family, a granddaughter who adores him, and a quiet life he seems perfectly happy with. Dieter de la Guardia (Claudio Brook) desperately wants the device for himself, while his nephew Angel (Ron Perlman) spends much of the story carrying out his orders with growing frustration. As Jesús changes, the film keeps returning to his relationship with his granddaughter Aurora (Tamara Shanath), and those scenes give the story far more emotional weight than a traditional monster movie.
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‘Martin’ (1977)
Martin (John Amplas) arrives in a small Pennsylvania town to live with his elderly cousin Cuda (Lincoln Maazel), who is convinced the young man is a vampire. Martin insists that he is completely ordinary, though his behavior makes that difficult to believe. He stalks women, breaks into homes, and uses syringes to sedate his victims before drinking their blood. Unlike most vampire films, there are no fangs, supernatural powers, or ancient curses here. Everything Martin does could be explained through reality.
That uncertainty hangs over the entire film. Martin tells stories about another life that may or may not have happened, while Cuda treats him as a genuine monster sent from centuries ago. George A. Romero never rushes to answer who Martin really is. Instead, the film becomes a portrait of loneliness, obsession, and a young man who seems completely disconnected from the people around him. Even decades later, very few vampire movies feel this unsettling or this difficult to categorize.
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‘Let the Right One In’ (2008)
Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) spends most of his time alone. He is bullied at school, struggles to connect with other children, and often retreats into his own imagination. Then Eli (Lina Leandersson) moves into the apartment next door. She only appears outside at night, rarely seems bothered by the freezing weather, and immediately feels different from everybody else around her. Their friendship develops slowly through conversations, small moments of trust, and shared loneliness.
At the same time, a series of killings begins attracting attention throughout the area. Eli’s connection to those murders becomes increasingly difficult to ignore, though the film never treats her as a simple villain. She remains a child in many ways, despite carrying burdens that nobody her age should understand. The swimming pool sequence near the end has become famous for good reason because it says almost everything about their relationship without showing very much directly. The film is violent when it needs to be, though most of its power comes from watching two isolated children find comfort in each other.
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‘Shadow of the Vampire’ (2000)
During the production of Nosferatu in 1922, director F.W. Murnau (John Malkovich) becomes obsessed with creating the most realistic vampire film ever made. His solution is simple and completely insane: he hires a real vampire to play Count Orlok. Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) joins the production, and at first the cast assumes he is merely an eccentric method actor. Before long, however, strange disappearances and unsettling behavior begin making that explanation harder to accept.
One of the film’s greatest strengths is how seriously everyone treats the filmmaking process. Murnau remains so focused on finishing his movie that he keeps ignoring increasingly obvious danger around him. Meanwhile, Schreck often seems more interested in understanding ordinary human behavior than hiding what he is. Watching Dafoe move through scenes with equal parts curiosity, hunger, and confusion becomes one of the film’s biggest pleasures. Instead of telling a vampire story directly, the film turns the making of a vampire movie into the horror story itself.
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‘Nosferatu the Vampyre’ (1979)
When Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) travels to meet Count Dracula (Klaus Kinski), the journey already feels wrong long before they meet. Villagers warn him not to continue, the landscape grows increasingly empty, and Dracula’s castle appears almost abandoned by the rest of the world. Kinski plays Dracula as a deeply lonely figure rather than a powerful seducer. From his first scenes onward, he seems trapped inside centuries of isolation.
The relationship between Dracula and Lucy Harker (Isabelle Adjani) gradually becomes the center of the story. Dracula’s attraction to her carries genuine sadness because he understands that immortality has left him completely cut off from normal human life. Werner Herzog spends a great deal of time on images that have little to do with plot and everything to do with atmosphere. Empty streets, silent rooms, and entire towns overtaken by plague give the film a strange feeling that never leaves. It is a vampire story, though it often feels closer to a meditation on loneliness and decay.
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‘Nosferatu’ (1922)
More than a century later, Nosferatu still contains images that instantly come to mind when people think about vampires. Count Orlok (Max Schreck) emerging from the darkness, standing rigid in a doorway, or moving through empty spaces remains unsettling because the character looks unlike almost every vampire that followed. He does not charm people, blend into society, or hide behind elegance. He looks sickly, animalistic, and genuinely disturbing.
The story itself follows Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) as he travels to Orlok’s castle and unknowingly helps bring the creature back to his hometown. Once Orlok arrives, disease begins spreading through the city, and fear quickly follows. Many modern vampire films focus heavily on romance, action, or mythology. Nosferatu strips things down to something much simpler and more primal. It is built around dread. Even with silent-film limitations, shadows, movement, and composition do so much work that many scenes remain more memorable than sequences from horror films made a hundred years later.
Nosferatu
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February 16, 1922
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95 Minutes
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F. W. Murnau
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Henrik Galeen
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Gaming as a medium is always evolving and striving to put out the most striking and innovative experiences out there, with each different era of the video game industry having its own standout selection of outstanding games that stand the test of time with overwhelming influence. The 2010s especially proved to be one of the most pivotal times for gaming as a whole, between the rise of games as a service archetype, mobile gaming becoming bigger than ever, and massive technological breakthroughs with the eighth generation of consoles.
However, more than prominent trends and the shifting waves of the industry as a whole, the true importance and impact of the decade always comes back to the quality of the games, with the 2010s having an exceptional collection of masterful video game experiences. From explosive, hard-hitting experiences for hardcore gamers to some of the simplest yet most charming casual games out there, many of these games go beyond simply being great for the decade and are among the most celebrated games of all time.
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‘God of War’ (2018)
The God of War franchise has always had a dedicated audience who have fallen in love with its distinct mixture of large-scale action, hack-and-slash gameplay, and the inherent fun of the Greek mythology world. However, 2018’s PS4 reboot of the franchise completely evolved it for a new era, with a larger emphasis on a cinematic story, dynamic characters, and the larger potential of shifting into the mythos of Norse mythology.
The game quickly became one of the cornerstones of PlayStation’s success during the PS4 era, spearheading the approach not just for AAA action games, but showing how the blending of this style of hack-and-slash action could still tell an emotionally layered story. Time has proven it to be the absolute system seller and one of the best games on the PS4’s lineup, as well as a massive leap forward for both God of War and fantasy games as a whole.
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‘Stardew Valley’ (2016)
For all the focus placed upon explosive and high-energy video games that demand the very best from the player, there’s something quaint and charming about a slower-paced, cozier game that can be more widely appreciated by all. While franchises like Animal Crossing and The Sims have scratched this itch for many, the 2010s premiere example of the very best and coziest experience is Stardew Valley, a brilliant farm life simulation game inspired by games like Harvest Moon and brought to life by solo developer ConcernedApe.
The game has an exceptional understanding of the simple joys and satisfaction of growing a virtual farm and creating something beautiful out of what was originally nothing. Combined with some rich writing and characterization from various relationships you can build with the townspeople as well as being able to play through the full game with online cross-platform multiplayer, Stardew Valley is the definitive farm sim game that has only gotten more successful with each passing year.
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‘The Last of Us’ (2013)
One of the final prominent releases for the PS3 that acted as a swan song for this era of PlayStation gaming, Naughty Dog’s magnum opus The Last of Us has largely become the icon for exceptional original storytelling in video games. It takes a classic zombie-adjacent post-apocalyptic world and creates truly impactful emotional depth thanks to its layered central characters and the bond that grows between them.
Further amplified by some great moment-to-moment gameplay that utilizes the managing of limited resources and danger around every corner, The Last of Us proves to be one of the most immersive and cinematic video game experiences not just of the 2010s, but of all time. Even over a decade after its release, the game is still heralded as one of the most important and pivotal in PlayStation’s history and an absolute classic of the era.
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‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ (2017)
Two of the most dominant trends that started in the 2010s and continue with massive strength well into the modern day are Battle Royale games and live-service games that receive continuous updates so they never die. While many games in the 2010s found great success with this model, none come close to the complete cultural domination of Fortnite Battle Royale, which still has a massive, dedicated player base and frequent content updates to this day.
While the game may not be at the level of absolute unavoidability as it was when it first released, its myriad of interesting game modes, live events, and overwhelming collaborations still make it the absolute gold standard for live-service games. While some gamers still aren’t a fan of this style of live-service game (especially with how many other games try and fail to replicate its success), it’s hard to deny just how well and consistently Fortnite has maintained relevancy even almost a decade after its debut, even with a few hiccups here and there.
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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ (2018)
The original Red Dead Redemption was easily one of the most celebrated games from Rockstar Studio’s illustrious lineup, providing the distinct open world and vast possibilities of a Grand Theft Auto-style shooter in the intricate world of the Wild West. However, the long-awaited sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, managed to up the ante and polish considerably, creating one of the most visually striking and well-crafted games of all time.
This masterful video game prequel takes the signature strengths and charm of the original game and supercharges them to the latest technological possibilities, still having some of the most impressive graphics in any AAA game and an attention to detail that is completely unmatched. This, combined with some satisfying gameplay and top-notch character writing, has made it one of Rockstar’s most successful games and the face of AAA quality in the 2010s.
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‘Portal 2’ (2011)
Building upon the already exceptional first-person puzzle mechanics of the original Portal, Portal 2 ups the ante and the scale with more intricate puzzles, more dynamic storytelling, and some of the best writing in any video game. The sequel really didn’t need to do a lot to live up to the stature of the original, as simply having more engaging portal puzzles was enough to satiate gamers looking for more Portal greatness.
However, between the exceptional writing of new characters like Wheatley (Stephen Merchant) and Cave Johnson (J.K. Simmons), new puzzle mechanics like the various gels, and a fleshed-out co-op multiplayer mode, Portal 2 stands tall as the definitive Portal experience and one of Valve’s best games. There’s a deep passion and quality inherent to every second of the game that has helped it sustain an impactful legacy as one of the very best puzzle games ever made and a true feat of video games as an art form.
The Elder Scrolls franchise, one of the largest and most prominent faces in the world of high fantasy video games and action RPGs, reached massive new heights following the success and impact of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The game completely revolutionized the action RPG genre, with its wide array of content and ways to go about the vast world of Tamriel making it one of the most expansive and infinitely replayable single-player video game experiences of all time.
The game delivers exactly what one wants out of a high-fantasy action RPG, with great expression and possibilities in terms of what type of character you want to play as and how they navigate and interact with the world. No two playthroughs of the game feel the same, making it one of the most timeless and well-crafted game experiences that not only defined the decade, but would define the entire genre in the wake of its success.
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‘Undertale’ (2015)
Indie games were certainly prominent before the 2010s, but increased ease of access for small developers to be able to create games led the way for many exceptional indie games to be released and become major hits that stand toe-to-toe with and surpass AAA experiences. While many great indie games would define the 2010s, the very best and most influential is arguably Undertale, the brilliantly crafted, self-aware RPG that mixes bullet hell gameplay with RPG mechanics and oodles of charm and comedic wit.
Toby Fox‘s love letter to quirky RPGs of the past became an overwhelming icon of indie gaming as a whole, with its incredibly memorable characters and layered meta storytelling and themes making it one of the must-play experiences of the 2010s. Its distinct type of humor and charm has given it an overwhelming fanbase over the years, as well as an overwhelming influence on indie games and especially indie RPGs.
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ (2017)
Each generation of gaming manages to have a legendary Zelda game that helps revolutionize and pave the way for adventure games as a whole, with the unmistakable Zelda masterpiece of the 2010s being The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This massively acclaimed video game masterpiece helped usher in a new era of success for Nintendo following the diminishing returns of the Wii U era in the early 2010s.
This exceptional open-world adventure game helped massively popularize the prospects of creating a vast, expansive open world in combination with other genres and styles of game. In combination with sheer versatility and choice in how the player goes about the progression of the game, this made it one of the most influential games of the era and of all time. The game has now become the face of what the Zelda franchise is for many people, ushering it into a new era in glorious execution.
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‘Dark Souls’ (2011)
The Soulsborne games have proven to be massively influential icons of modern hardcore gaming, with their overwhelming difficulty and demand for pinpoint execution making for some of the most satisfyingly cathartic video game experiences imaginable. While each Soulsborne game is iconic and effective in its own right, the original Dark Souls is arguably the best of the 2010s offerings and is easily the most influential and impactful in terms of wider video game history.
The brilliance inherent to the design of Dark Souls is that, while it is infamous for its harsh difficulty, it is far from the only thing that defines the game’s strength. There is a rich world of mythos, a multitude of different gameplay styles that allow the player to adapt and choose their own personal playstyle, and a truly special dark fantasy design that makes each enemy that much more striking.
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“Drag Race” icon Kori King reacts to Blac Chyna’s mom, Tokyo Toni, using anti-gay slur amid impersonation: ‘All bets are off’
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Kori tells EW “if [Toni] wants war, I’m ready” to impersonate the reality TV star again, as her “Drag Race” season 17 cast members also replied to Tokyo’s homophobic rant.
Y’all! Tiny trendsetters are proving that style clearly runs in the family. From confident runway walks to adorable red carpet moments, Lovely Brown and Velour Kirk recently stepped into the spotlight and had social media loving every second as the celebrity kiddos showed they might already have the fashion game on lock.
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Lovely Brown Hits The Runway In Style
In videos making the rounds online, Lovely Brown, the daughter of Chris Brown and Diamond Brown, looked right at home on the runway. The little fashionista rocked a white puffer jacket layered over a blue hoodie with dark pants, a striped shirt, white sneakers, plus a hat and sunglasses to complete the cool-kid look. During one walk, Lovely confidently strutted down the runway, flashed a peace sign to the crowd, then turned around while surrounded by other stylish kids. In another clip, she took the catwalk solo, smiling from ear to ear as she made her way down the runway.
The sweet moments didn’t stop there. Another video showed Lovely posing alongside her proud mom, Diamond Brown, on the red carpet. Diamond kept it chic in black capri pants, a sheer long-sleeve top, light curly hair, and kitten heels as she smiled beside her daughter before the pair posed for photos together.
Velour Brings Big Energy To The Catwalk
Lovely wasn’t the only celebrity kid stealing the show. Velour Kirk, the daughter of DaniLeigh and DaBaby, also hit the runway with plenty of confidence. Rocking a matching pink outfit with white socks, sneakers, a pink purse, and two puff ponytails, Velour served up a playful look that matched her personality. As she walked the runway, she flashed a peace sign and confidently strutted down the catwalk like she owned it, proving she’s already got star power of her own.
The Internet Couldn’t Handle The Cuteness
One Instagram user @latricia_brewer said, “Such a cutie! 😍✨”
This Instagram user @kathyspri added, “Go lovely🔥🔥🔥🔥.We see you babygirl. Keep shining💕”
And, Instagram user @blesseddjesss commented, “Velour is adorable”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @mama_of_superheroes wrote, “Velour is so gorgeous!”
While Instagram user @themikexdiamond shared, “Goooo lovelyyyy woohoooo😍🫶🏾🤎🤎🤎🤎”
Finally, Instagram user @breezyluver4life said, “Awww so cute❤️”
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Lil Kim supported her daughter Royal Reign at the Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show in New York City on Wednesday, July 30. Twelve-year-old Royal walked in the runway show, and a video of the mother-daughter duo has gone viral.
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Lil Kim Supports Royal Reign In Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show
Lil Kim popped out in New York City to attend the Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show by Rookie Kids on July 30. Video of the rapper with her daughter at the show was viewed more than two million times on Instagram, and footage of Royal on the runway is also going viral. Several celebs were in attendance with their children, including DaniLeigh and her daughter Velour. The women posed for several pics together with their daughters on the red carpet.
Royal Struts Her Stuff On The Runway
The annual children’s fashion show featured the brands Converse, Nike, Levi’s, Lacoste, Converse and Hurley, and Royal walked the runway in style as her mother looked on.
Royal walked the runway sporting a pair of blue Levi’s and a white T-shirt with red print. In addition, she wore a gray one-piece ensemble in the show, and video is going viral.
Lil’ Kim’s daughter Royal Reign stuns at Fashion Week’s Back to School 😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/bEVDbRB84H
— LIL KIM VIDEOS (@LilKimVideos2) July 31, 202
Roomies React To Mother-Daughter Photos
Folks could not contain themselves complimenting the adorable mother-daughter duo after photos were shared on TSR’s Instagram page.
User @diamond227 wrote, “I love when kids look like kids and you can tell the mother from the daughter 😍😍😍😍.”
@0bigbri added, “I loveeeeee love love kimmyyyyy.”
@aniciad0ll_ noted, “Kim’s daughter is so pretty!!! Giving younger Kim.”
User @0.zeee added, “Omgggg she’s literally lil Kim’s twinnnn🥹🥰.”
User @msprettyricki wrote, “Queen Bee Jr, so caute 😍😍😍.”
@mrjerometrammel noted, “Lil’ Kim daughter be booked for these fashion shows! Serving! ❤️.”
@nikkiskitchenatl noted how much Royal has grown. “Wayment! Lil Kim Baby Girl got so big!!”
User @truly.rare added, “Kim setup just like me 😂, my 13 year old is taller than me.”
@xo.tiaa__ agreed. “Time flies! Kim’s daughter is so big now!🫶🏾 gorgeous.”
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Whether it’s entirely behind the camera on the religious-themed World War II movie Hacksaw Ridge or as director, producer, and star of the multi-Academy Award-winning Braveheart, Hollywood icon Mel Gibson is never far from an epic feat of filmmaking. In 2004, the headline-maker delivered the most controversial film of his career so far with The Passion of the Christ, which fueled widespread debate due to graphic violence and even accusations of antisemitism from those who believed the film blamed Jewish authorities for the crucifixion.
Despite this controversy, or perhaps even powered by it, The Passion of the Christ was an enormous box office hit, even becoming the highest-grossing biblical and Christian-themed movie of all time. In total, against a reported production budget of just $25 million, the film returned an eye-watering $622 million worldwide. Now, 22 years later, The Passion of the Christ is officially returning to theaters between September 10 and September 17, courtesy of Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment.
The film is newly remastered in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, and features a new color pass supervised by original Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. This chronicle of the final hours of Jesus’ life rocked a generation of moviegoers more than two decades ago, and now an entirely new group of viewers will have the chance to see this moment in cinema history on the big screen. It has now been announced that tickets for this special return to theaters are officially on sale, with purchase available via this link.
A ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Is Also on the Way
The Passion of the Christ re-release will also feature a special treat for theatergoers in the form of a sneak peek at The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, the first half of Gibson’s ambitious sequel to the controversial 2004 original. Originally scheduled for release on March 26, 2027, the sequel was postponed to May 6, 2027, with Day Drinker, an action thriller marking the headline Hollywood return of Johnny Depp, taking its place. The sequel is being described as Gibson’s “most ambitious filmmaking achievement” and “the largest faith film ever brought to the screen.”
The Passion of the Christ is officially returning to theaters, with tickets available to purchase now. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more stories.
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February 25, 2004
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127 Minutes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day producer Amy Pascal confirmed she asked Tom Holland and Zendaya not to date when they took over the iconic roles of Peter Parker and MJ.
“Tobey [Maguire] and Kirsten [Dunst] dated. Andrew [Garfield] and Emma [Stone] dated,” Pascal said while speaking with BBC News in an Instagram video shared Thursday, July 30. “MJ and Peter just always fall in love. There’s nothing you can do about it.”
Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 29, joined the superhero universe in 2017 with the premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Rumors quickly swirled that a romance was brewing between the pair off camera. The costars initially kept their relationship private before it was confirmed with PDA photos in 2021.
Four years later, news broke that Holland and Zendaya were engaged after the actress was seen wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at the 2025 Golden Globes. The couple quietly tied the knot — a secret that was spilled by Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach earlier this year.
Zendaya and Tom Holland have kept their romance relatively private, but fans know that the two have a long history. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us […]
“The wedding has already happened. You missed it,” he teased to Access Hollywood in March. “It’s very true.”
Holland finally addressed the wedding rumors during an Esquire UK profile published in June. When asked if he had to explain anything to his family about the viral AI-generated photos of him and Zendaya at a wedding, the actor quipped, “No, because they were all there.”
The Impossible star previously opened up about why the pair prefer to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, telling The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, “Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”
Since tying the knot, the couple — and frequent costars — have shared more rare insight into their lives at home. A second wedding ceremony, however, likely won’t be in the cards.
“I don’t think so,” Roach told Complex in a recent interview. “I think that people should congratulate them. It’s two young, beautiful, successful people that are in love, and they had a private wedding, and they got away with it. And I think people should just, you know, congratulate them.”
Roach further shared his appreciation for Holland and Zendaya’s love story while attending the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Los Angeles.
“If these are two people that you look up to or that you love their work, just celebrate them being together and happy,” he said, adding that any rumors about a second wedding are “definitely not true.”
Could Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez be gearing up to walk down the aisle? That is what fans think after a recent social media clue.
The long-time lovebirds, who share a blended family of five kids, are yet to officially say ‘I do’ almost one year after the soccer legend popped the big question in style. However, it seems the time is finally here.
Wedding rumors have been on the rise following Ronaldo’s exit from the recently concluded 2026 World Cup, where rival Messi advanced to the final.
In a recent Instagram update, Rodriguez gave fans a peek at her and Ronaldo’s luxury getaway to Majorca. The numerous slides showed the power couple aboard a mega yacht as they watched the ocean and traveled from location to location in the soccer star’s private jet.
One particular frame, however, caught viewers’ attention. While enjoying a meal aboard the jet, Ronaldo and Rodriguez posed wearing huge matching diamond rings and watches, with her having gold detailing.
For the outing, the model stunned in a low-cut black tank top from her brand that flaunted her cleavage underneath an unbuttoned jacket, paired with blue skinny jeans and black stiletto pumps. She added a pop of color with a bright red baseball cap.
Although the former Manchester United player’s face wasn’t shown in the carousel, he was photographed walking his children to the waiting jet.
In the accompanying caption, she appreciated supporters before adding, “These days I am enjoying a little vacation, inspiring myself and creating with a lot of excitement.”
Speculations Of A Portugal Wedding This Weekend Surface
Fans wasted no time camping in the comment section, showering praises and seeking answers. “Georgina, you and our Cristiano Ronaldo are getting married on Saturday?” one admirer wondered.
This comes amid rumors that the couple is set to exchange vows at the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, a cultural landscape. According to the Daily Mail, a Portuguese TV host fueled the speculation, claiming the soccer legend booked the venue.
However, the famous tourist attraction site is open to the public, casting doubts on the report. The beloved artist is yet to address the rumors or reveal any plans for an upcoming wedding ceremony.
Inside Ronaldo And Rodriguez’s Intimate Proposal
As one of the most famous faces on earth, every move Ronald makes is watched with millions of eyes.
Such was the case when the Portugal native broke the internet last August when his model girlfriend revealed to the world that she was now a fiancée.
As reported by The Blast, Rodriguez took to social media to share the swell news and blind fans with a photo of her gigantic oval-cut diamond ring. The image was taken in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the athlete plays, with the lovers in bed together when they took the leap to their new lives.
“Sí, quiero. En esta y en todas mis vidas,” she wrote in the caption, which translates to “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.
The Lovebirds Celebrated An Emotional Win
Given that Ronaldo and Rodriguez have remained by each other’s side through thick and thin, it came as no surprise when the reality star had an emotional reaction to a recent milestone.
According to The Blast, in May, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner achieved his longtime desire to take home Saudi Pro League glory after Al-Nassr defeated Damac FC in a 4-1 victory.
During the title-defining match, Ronaldo performed at his peak, delivering two goals, after which he broke down in tears of joy. This was his first win since moving his soccer career to Saudi Arabia three years ago.
Following the game, Ronaldo gave fans a peek into his lavish celebration, which included a snap of him posing on the field with his kids and wife-to-be.
Ronaldo Fuel Corruption Conspiracy Theory About FIFA
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The soccer player’s family vacation comes on the heels of Ronaldo making headlines for a controversial move following his World Cup failure.
Per The Blast, the 41-year-old cooked up quite the storm when he liked an Instagram post that accused the sports regulatory body, FIFA, of corrupt practices during the tournament.
The move undoubtedly spoke volumes, with many interpreting it as a jab at his longtime rival, Messi, who played in the competition until the end.
A man detained and subsequently released in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is seeking $2.5 million from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department — or he may sue.
An attorney for Carlos Palazuelos and two others filed a notice of claim on Monday, July 27, addressed to the department, Sheriff Chris Nanos and Detective Eric Gieron, alleging that Palazuelos had been wrongfully arrested at gunpoint on February 10 and that a search on his family’s property led to “significant property damage.”
The notice, obtained by AZ Family on Thursday, July 30, claimed Palazuelos was arrested and held “without probable cause for approximately seven to eight hours.” The notice alleged “Carlos’ arrest was made in a public fashion that was intended to damage Carlos’ reputation and subject him to humiliation and suspicion by implicating Carlos in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.”
At the same time, a search warrant was executed on Palazuelos’ family home, owned by Josefina Maddox, where a family member, Daniel Maddox, was placed in handcuffs by police, who “led him outside to a van and ordered him to sit on the van’s running board,” according to the notice. “Deputies held Daniel under guard at the van for several hours, where he was not free to leave.”
Questions still remain after Today show host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the news on February 1, 2026, sharing a missing person report via X. Nancy was described as a “vulnerable adult” who was last seen “at her residence” within Arizona’s Catalina Foothills area on the […]
Palazuelos is seeking $2.5 million, and Daniel is seeking $500,000, alleging assault, false arrest, negligence, defamation and false imprisonment. Josefina is seeking $250,000, accusing police of trespass.
Palazuelos “was falsely arrested for a crime that he had nothing to do with in a public fashion. Sheriff Nanos, Detective Gieron and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department know that Carlos is an innocent man who had nothing to do with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie,” the claim alleged. “Despite that, they have refused to clear Carlos’ name and have forced him to live under a cloud of suspicion since the time of his arrest.”
Us has reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for comment.
On February 10, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Us that it had “detained a subject during a traffic stop south of Tucson,” adding, “The subject is currently being questioned in connection to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.” The department said at the time that it was also conducting a “court-authorized search” of a home in Rio Rico, Arizona.
The mother-in-law of Carlos Palazuelos, the man who was detained for questioning related to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is sharing insight into his whereabouts at the time Nancy went missing. “He works from Monday through Friday. He’s home Friday,” Palazuelos’ mother-in-law, Josefina, told NewsNation in an interview published on Wednesday, February […]
After Palazuelos was released, he claimed in an interview with ABC15 Arizona’s Ford Hatchett that his car had been pulled over by police and he was told he was being “detained for kidnapping.”
“I asked, ‘The kidnapping of who?’ and they told me this lady … I don’t know her name,” Palazuelos said at the time. “I told [officers], ‘I work in Tucson for GLS. I might have delivered a package to your house, but I never kidnapped anybody.’”
Palazuelos said he was ultimately told he was “free to go” after answering the officers’ questions.
Nancy, the mother of Today show cohost Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly six months. Police believe the 84-year-old was abducted from her home outside of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1. No suspects have been identified.
A man is facing up to five years in prison after allegedly sending death threats to Judge Ashlee Cole on Facebook. Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce, according to the Sacramento Bee, is in police custody on federal charges. Her husband, Dr. Benjamin Hudson, recently offered a $50,000 reward for details leading to an arrest in Nolan Wells‘ death investigation. He doubled down on getting death threats. His son and Ashlee’s stepson, Warren Hudson, traveled with Nolan to Horn Island on July 4.
RELATED: FBI Reportedly Investigates Threats Against Individuals As Nolan Xavier Wells’ Case Heads To Grand Jury (VIDEO)
Details About California Man’s Arrest For Death Threats
Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce was identified as the person behind the @yaeyae962 account that went after Ashlee Cole. The FBI task force, Safe Streets, tracked down Dumarce through his email IP addresses and linked them to the username. In the charging documents, he’s accused of threatening that a package would arrive and “blow” her away when she saw it.
“It’s probably best to have the boys there to see as well,” he allegedly threatened. “So much blood everywhere.” “But yours will be quick I promise.” Additional messages said her sons would be “strangled.”
Ashlee Cole & Family Have Been Speaking Out About The Death Threats
Judge Ashlee Cole, her husband, and her stepson have all been addressing the threats. She reportedly shared screenshots earlier this month that included graphic death threats. This week, Dr. Hudson also said his family has been “living through a nightmare” since Nolan Wells’ passing became national news. Also, his son, Warren Hudson, had a three-part interview with YouTuber Officer Tatum about July 4. He ran down a timeline from loading at the dock to the return of Nolan’s phone.
RELATED: Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office Reportedly Completes Nolan Wells’ Autopsy (UPDATE)
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