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10 Psychological Thriller Movies That Will Keep You Hooked From Start to Finish

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Two people against the sunset meeting their foreheads by a lake in Stranger by the Lake

Psychological thrillers operate on a different frequency from most movies, trading spectacle for tension, and action for unease. Rather than dazzling you with explosions or action, they disorient you with uncertainty: what is real, what is hidden, and what is about to be revealed.

The best entries in the genre understand that the human mind is far more unpredictable than any external threat. They build suspense through ambiguity and suggestion. You’re hooked by the feeling that something is off, even if you can’t yet explain why.

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‘Stranger by the Lake’ (2014)

Two people against the sunset meeting their foreheads by a lake in Stranger by the Lake
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“I saw you.” This one’s deceptively simple. Set almost entirely around a secluded lakeside cruising spot, Stranger by the Lake follows Franck (Pierre Deladonchamps), a man drawn into a dangerous attraction with Michel (Christophe Paou), whose charm is matched only by the violence he is capable of. Early in the film, Franck witnesses Michel commit a murder. What makes the story so unsettling is what follows: he chooses to stay. The narrative becomes less about uncovering the truth and more about understanding why Franck continues to pursue someone he knows is dangerous.

Director Alain Guiraudie builds tension through repetition. Days pass, routines repeat, conversations circle around the same ideas. By the time the movie reaches its final stretch, the mood has shifted from quiet curiosity to near-total dread, and the consequences feel inevitable.

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‘Red Rooms’ (2024)

Juliette Gariépy as Kelly-Anne in Red Rooms
Juliette Gariépy as Kelly-Anne in Red Rooms
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“I want to understand him.” Red Rooms is a sharp statement on obsession in the digital age. The main character is Kelly-Anne (Juliette Gariépy), a woman who becomes fixated on a high-profile trial involving a man (Maxwell McCabe-Lokos) accused of producing and distributing violent “red room” videos on the dark web. She attends the trial daily, studies the evidence, and begins to blur the line between observer and participant.

The tension builds gradually, driven by what is withheld as much as by what is revealed. Kelly-Anne’s motivations remain ambiguous, her behavior increasingly difficult to interpret. The audience is left to question not just the accused, but those watching him. This was a challenging role to play, but Gariépy is great in the part, believable as someone on a path of self-destruction. Not for nothing, Red Rooms swept the awards at that year’s Fantasia Film Festival.

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‘Decision to Leave’ (2022)

Park-Hae-il as Det. Jang Hae-jun in Decision to Leave
Park-Hae-il as Det. Jang Hae-jun in Decision to Leave

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“My heart is beating… like I’m insane.” This neo-noir gem from master Park Chan-wook transforms a murder investigation into something far more intimate. In Decision to Leave, detective Hae-jun (Park Hae-il) is assigned to a case involving a man who has fallen to his death, and his attention quickly turns to the victim’s wife, Seo-rae (Tang Wei). Is she innocent? Is she manipulating him? And perhaps more intriguingly, does he even want the truth?

While not as ambitious as the director’s masterpieces, Decision to Leave is still satisfyingly labyrinthine, serving up twists and narrative trickery at every turn, along with the sumptuous cinematography Park is known for. His direction here is elegant and assured, constantly shifting in tone and perspective but keeping the intricate storylines totally controlled, ultimately winning the Best Director award at Cannes for his efforts.

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‘Knife in the Water’ (1962)

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“You’re not afraid, are you?” This movie is lean both in terms of runtime (it’s just 94 minutes) and setting, taking place almost entirely on a boat. However, it feels expansive in its psychological scope. A married couple (Leon Niemczyk and Jolanta Umecka) invites a young hitchhiker (Zygmunt Malanowicz) to join them on a sailing trip, setting the stage for a tense and increasingly volatile dynamic. The husband asserts dominance, while the younger man challenges it.

Meanwhile, the wife observes it all with a quiet, ambiguous presence. Power shifts constantly between them, and the film never lets you settle into a clear sense of control or safety. Indeed, what makes Knife in the Water so compelling is its ability to generate tension from minimal elements. Rather than melodrama, it operates on subtle shifts: glances, gestures, small acts of provocation.

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‘The Vanishing’ (1988)

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Johanna ter Steege and Gene Bervouts sitting against a tree and looking at each other in The Vanishing, 1988
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“I want to know what happened.” The Vanishing is dark and bleak but undeniably brilliant. During a road trip, a young woman (Johanna ter Steege) disappears without a trace at a rest stop. Years later, her boyfriend, Rex (Gene Bervoets), is still searching for answers, unable to move on without understanding what happened. The film takes an unusual approach by revealing the identity of the abductor early on. Instead of focusing on who committed the crime, it shifts the emphasis to why, and to what lengths Rex is willing to go to find out.

Equally unsettling is the portrayal of the man responsible (Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu). He isn’t presented as a larger-than-life villain. Instead, he appears ordinary, even methodical. That normality is disturbing in its own way. It strips away the comfort of thinking that evil is always obvious or exaggerated.

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‘Blow-Up’ (1966)

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David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave walk in a park in Blow-Up
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“I thought I saw a murder.” Blow-Up turns perception itself into the central mystery. Thomas (David Hemmings), a fashion photographer drifting through 1960s London, accidentally captures what he believes may be evidence of a murder while photographing a couple in a park. As he enlarges the images, again and again, the truth seems to emerge… and then slip away. The more Thomas examines the photographs, the less certain he becomes.

Here, reality itself feels unstable, shaped as much by interpretation as by fact. In this sense, the movie resists traditional thriller mechanics, instead going for something a little deeper and more thematic. This comes through clearly in the phenomenal final scene, a pitch-perfect moment that sums up everything that came before. Themes aside, Blow-Up is simply compelling as a snapshot of Swinging London.

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‘Caché’ (2005)

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Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche as Georges and Anne on the street in Caché
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“Someone is watching us.” Caché (meaning “hidden”) begins with a simple, unsettling premise: a Parisian couple (Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche) starts receiving anonymous videotapes of their home, filmed from a distance. There are no demands or explanations, just the quiet implication that someone is watching. As the tapes continue, Georges, the husband, becomes increasingly paranoid, suspecting connections to his past.

The film gradually expands beyond the immediate mystery, uncovering buried guilt and unresolved history that complicate any straightforward interpretation. Its conclusions go way beyond the individual characters at the heart of the drama. Michael Haneke directs it all with cold precision, often holding the camera in static shots that force the viewer to question what they’re seeing. In the years since, Caché‘s critical stature has continued to grow, and it’s now frequently ranked among the best movies of the 21st century.

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‘The Conversation’ (1974)

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Gene Hackman in ‘The Conversation’
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“I’m not afraid of death… I’m afraid of murder.” Francis Ford Coppola delivered this paranoid masterpiece between Godfathers. The Conversation is built on a single recording and the uncertainty surrounding it. Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), a surveillance expert, is hired to record a conversation between a young couple. He analyzes the audio, becoming convinced that their lives may be in danger. Along the way, the film becomes as much a character study as a thriller, anchored by Hackman’s strong performance.

The movie really traps you inside the protagonist’s mind. He’s intensely private, almost emotionally sealed off, yet his work forces him into the most intimate corners of other people’s lives. That contradiction creates a slow psychological fracture. As he becomes more consumed by the recording, his sense of reality begins to shift, and you feel that instability with him.

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‘M’ (1931)

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Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert in M (1931)
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“I can’t help what I am!” This classic is one of the defining films from Fritz Lang, director of Metropolis and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. It’s a proto-noir about a series of child murders terrorizing a German city, prompting both the police and the criminal underworld to hunt for the killer. The investigation unfolds across multiple fronts, each with its own methods and motivations. When the killer is finally captured, the narrative shifts in unexpected directions.

M. is almost a hundred years old at this point, so some aspects of it will feel a little inaccessible to modern audiences but, overall, the film holds up. Here, Lang uses sound in an especially effective way. For instance, the killer is associated with a simple whistled tune. In an era when sound film was still new, this was incredibly innovative, and it still works. You hear it, and tension spikes instantly.

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‘Les Diaboliques’ (1955)

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Partners in crime Christina Delassalle (Véra Clouzot) and Nicole Horner (Simone Signoret) stand beside each other in ‘Les Diaboliques’ (1955).
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“I saw him.” Les Diaboliques begins with a perfect crime, or what appears to be one. A headmaster’s wife (Véra Clouzot) and his mistress (Simone Signoret) conspire to murder him (Paul Meurisse), carefully planning every detail and disposing of the body in a school pool. But when the body disappears, the certainty of their plan begins to unravel. The women, once united, begin to fracture under the pressure, their fear feeding into the growing sense that something is terribly wrong.

The atmosphere plays a huge role. Shot in stark black and white, the film leans into shadows, reflections, and empty spaces. Silence is used just as effectively as sound, making even the smallest noise feel significant. And then there’s the legendary third act. Without relying on spectacle, it delivers a payoff that recontextualizes everything that came before.

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Collider Exclusive · Horror Survival Quiz
Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving?
Jason Voorhees · Michael Myers · Freddy Krueger · Pennywise · Chucky

Five killers. Five completely different ways to die — if you’re not smart enough, fast enough, or self-aware enough to avoid it. Only one of them is the villain your particular set of instincts gives you a fighting chance against. Eight questions will figure out which one.

🏕️Jason

🔪Michael

💤Freddy

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🎈Pennywise

🪆Chucky

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Something feels wrong. You can’t explain it — you just know. What do you do?
First instincts are the difference between the survivor and the first act casualty.





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Where are you most likely to find yourself when things go wrong?
Setting is everything in horror. Where you are determines which rules apply.





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What is your most reliable survival asset?
Every survivor has a quality the villain didn’t account for. What’s yours?





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What kind of fear is hardest for you to fight through?
Knowing your weakness is the first step to not dying because of it.





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You’re with a group when things start going wrong. What’s your role?
Horror movies are brutally clear about who survives group situations and who doesn’t.





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What’s the horror movie mistake you’re most likely to make?
Honest self-assessment is a survival skill. Denial is not.





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What’s your best weapon against something that can’t be stopped by conventional means?
Every horror villain has a weakness. The survivors are always the ones who find it.





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It’s the final scene. You’re the last one standing. How did you make it?
The final survivor always has a reason. What’s yours?





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Your Best Chance Is Against…

Your instincts, your strengths, and your particular way of thinking under pressure point to one villain you actually have a fighting chance against. Everyone else — good luck.

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Camp Crystal Lake · Friday the 13th

Jason Voorhees

Jason is relentless, but he is also predictable — and that is the gap you would exploit.

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  • He moves in straight lines toward his target. He doesn’t strategise, doesn’t adapt, doesn’t outsmart. He simply pursues.
  • Your ability to keep moving, use the environment, and resist the panic that freezes most victims gives you a genuine edge.
  • The Crystal Lake survivors were always the ones who stopped running in circles and started thinking about terrain, water, and distance.
  • You think like that. Which means Jason, for all his indestructibility, would face someone who simply refused to be where he expected.


Haddonfield, Illinois · Halloween

Michael Myers

Michael watches before he moves. He is patient, methodical, and almost impossible to detect — until it’s too late for anyone who isn’t paying close enough attention.

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  • But you are paying attention. You notice the shape in the window, the car parked slightly wrong, the silence where there should be sound.
  • Michael’s power lies in the invisibility of ordinary suburbia — the fact that nothing ever looks wrong until it already is.
  • Your spatial awareness and instinct to map every room, every exit, and every shadow before you need them is precisely the quality Laurie Strode had.
  • You are not a victim waiting to happen. You are someone who already suspects something is wrong — and acts on it.


Elm Street · A Nightmare on Elm Street

Freddy Krueger

Freddy wins by getting inside your head — using your own fears, your own memories, your own subconscious as weapons against you. That strategy requires a target who can be destabilised.

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  • You are harder to destabilise than most. You’ve faced uncomfortable truths about yourself and you haven’t looked away.
  • The survivors on Elm Street were always the ones who understood what was happening and chose to face it rather than flee from it.
  • Freddy’s greatest weakness is that his power evaporates in the presence of someone who refuses to give him the fear he feeds on.
  • Your psychological resilience — the ability to stay grounded when reality itself becomes unreliable — is exactly the quality that keeps you alive here.


Derry, Maine · It

Pennywise

Pennywise is ancient, shapeshifting, and feeds on terror — but it has one critical vulnerability: it cannot function against someone who genuinely stops being afraid of it.

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  • The Losers Club didn’t survive because they were braver than everyone else. They survived because they faced their fears together, and faced them honestly.
  • You ask the questions others avoid. You look directly at what frightens you rather than turning away.
  • That directness — the refusal to let fear fester in the dark — is Pennywise’s worst nightmare.
  • It chose the wrong target when it chose you. You are exactly the kind of person whose fear tastes like nothing at all.


Chicago · Child’s Play

Chucky

Chucky’s greatest advantage is that nobody takes him seriously until it’s already too late. He exploits the gap between how something looks and what it actually is.

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  • You don’t have that gap. You take threats seriously regardless of how they present — and you never make the mistake of underestimating something because of its size or appearance.
  • Chucky relies on surprise, on the delay between recognition and response. You close that delay faster than almost anyone.
  • Your instinct to treat every unfamiliar thing with appropriate scepticism — rather than dismissing it because it seems absurd — is the exact quality that keeps you breathing.
  • Against Chucky, not laughing is already winning. You are very good at not laughing.


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Running Point’s Guest Cameos: Scott Disick, Macaulay Culkin

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Running Point has found innovative ways to surprise viewers with star-studded onscreen cameos — including Scott Disick and Macaulay Culkin.

The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2025, follows Kate Hudson as a reformed party girl who gets the chance to prove herself when she is left in charge of her family’s pro basketball team.

In addition to Hudson, Running Point stars Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Justin Theroux, Drew Tarver, Brenda Song and Uche Agada. The sports comedy has also prided itself on its star-studded cameos.

While speaking to Us Weekly ahead of season 2, several cast members showed support for a potential appearance from Hudson’s stepfather, Kurt Russell. Us suggested Russell play the late Gordon patriarch back in April 2026, which the cast happily cosigned.

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MacArthur, who plays Ness, joked that he “always thought” of Russell as his dad anyway, adding, “So I’m all in.” Guido, who portrays Gordon family newcomer Jackie, said he would also love to share the screen with Russell.

“I’ve been around, and I didn’t even think of that. Wow!” he noted, while season 2 guest star Ken Marino added in his own interview with Us, “That’d be fantastic! Yes, that’s perfect. Get that out there!”

Executive producer Jeanie Buss was just as thrilled at the possibilities.

“Oh, that would be amazing. Are you kidding me? Like, that’s a good idea!” Buss noted. “I totally support that.”

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The pitch also got the stamp of approval from executive producer David Stassen, who hinted that there have been discussions.

“That’s a great idea,” Stassen said. “And it’s been balled about. We’ve talked about it. If we ever do see him, we could not do better than Kurt Russell.”

Keep scrolling for a comprehensive glimpse into the onscreen cameos:

Brian Austin Green

The actor played a version of himself in season 1.

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Scott Disick

Season 1 featured an appearance from Scott Disick, who played himself in a scene opposite Kate Hudson.

Macaulay Culkin

Brenda Song’s husband, Macaulay Culkin, made a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo as a basketball fan.

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While many TV shows have made household names out of their star players, occasionally showrunners have been able to corral some of Hollywood’s biggest names to drop in for a surprising cameo during a complete episode or a single scene. Perhaps one of the most polarizing cameos belonged to Ed Sheeran on HBO’s Game of […]

Octavia Spencer

The season 2 trailer for the hit Netflix series teased Octavia Spencer’s appearance — potentially as a fictional character.

Nicole Richie

Season 2 will likely introduce Nicole Richie in a scripted role.

Lisa Rinna

Similar to Scott Disick, reality TV icon Lisa Rinna is seen in the sophomore season of Running Point.

Scott Speedman

In addition to RJ Decker and Grey’s Anatomy, Scott Speedman will make a cameo on Running Point.

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Hallmark's new mahjong movie slammed over 'embarrassing' lack of Asian stars: 'Collective ancestral sigh'

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“Nothing says Happy AAPI Month like appropriating Asian culture,” one user commented of the film that stars Tamera Mowry-Housley, Paul Campbell, and more.

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Lestat’s Rock Star Era Officially Arrives in New ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Trailer

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This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

Anne Rice‘s Immortal Universe is about to undergo a rocking transformation. In just under two months, on June 9, Interview with the Vampire will return to AMC and AMC+ for Season 3 with a new name to celebrate a new era — The Vampire Lestat‘s era. Based on the second book in Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series, it’ll shift the perspective to that of Sam Reid‘s charismatic blood-sucker as he leaves New Orleans behind to begin his new chapter as the first-ever immortal rock star on a multi-city tour that will never be forgotten. With his interview opposite Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), he’ll look to both set the record straight and set hearts ablaze with his tale that’s both electric and haunting.

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Ahead of the premiere, AMC has now officially pulled back the curtain with a full trailer showing exactly what to expect from Lestat’s big spotlight. He has a lot to offer Daniel, having seen everything from the French Revolution to the atomic bomb, but for now, he wants to focus on his era. Lestat hit his prime on the stage, drawing thousands of adoring fans as he rocked out to both original tunes and classics like Billy Idol‘s “Dancing with Myself” as heard in the footage. However, he was never satisfied, seeking to draw not just millions, but billions to his shows, all in the name of rewriting the book on who he is. What he may instead find, however, is a bloody reckoning as he’s haunted by the “muses” of his past and his own immortality comes back to bite him.

The new teaser makes one thing certain above all else: This will be IWTV‘s most explosive season to date. Now sitting in the spot once occupied by his former lover, Louis (Jacob Anderson), he’ll be forced to confront his monstrous actions in addition to his heights as a rock god. AMC has gone all out for the occasion, too. Already, AMC Global Media and Lakeshore Records have released two very real singles from the fictional artist’s catalog, “Long Face” and “All Fall Down,” sung by Reid himself and with lyrics and music by the show’s composer, Daniel Hart. Both can be found on the official Vampire Lestat artist page on major digital music platforms, with new tracks rolling out throughout the coming months that will further shape his musical legacy.


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October 2, 2022

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Jayda Cheaves Jokes About Being The Birthday “Piñata” (WATCH)

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Lemons Into Lemonade! Jayda Cheaves Jokes About Being The Birthday "Piñata" Following Viral Club Altercation (WATCH)

Jayda Cheaves is poking fun at her recent experience and joking about being the birthday “piñata” following her viral club altercation.

RELATED: Whew! New Angle Of Dess Dior & Jayda Cheaves’ Fight In Club Has Social Media Users Speculating It Involved Her Former Friend Emily Huff

Jayda Cheaves Jokes About Being The Birthday “Piñata” Following Viral Club Altercation

During the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, TSR obtained a clip of Jayda Cheaves apparently at work with her staff at Jayda Cheaves Beauty. The clip sequenced between various staff members calling themselves the “birthday models,” the “birthday photo booth,” and the “birthday reel,” playing off the viral “u the birthday” trend.

Ultimately, the clip ended with Cheaves calling herself the birthday “piñata.”

Social Media Reacts To Her Joke

Social media users slid into TSR’s comment section, dropping their own “birthday” jokes and uplifting Jayda Cheaves for being humble enough to laugh at herself.

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Instagram user @iamvee____ wrote, Wrap this ‘birthday phase’ UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

While Instagram user @slaywithdre added, .. She ate this up , she the food”

Instagram user @mzz_mccoy wrote,It’s only funny when they think it hurts you..when you laugh at yourself they get mad 😂😂 Keep laughing No scratch no cuts no bruises NO Patches No hospital @jaydacheaves…🗣️YOU THE WOLVERINE 🗣️”

While Instagram user @shmeech added, Love a girl that doesnt take her self too seriously 😂”

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Instagram user @hai.lei wrote, Never mad at any woman who can turn lemons into lemonade! Dont let them stop none!”

While Instagram user @tynicolle added, Took me a second to get it . JAYDA PLS😂”

Instagram user @breeeeia wrote, Love a person that can laugh at themselves 😂. Love Jayda wayda”

While Instagram user @nikkiyanikkiya added, Marketing things that you been through that would literally break other people is so teaaaaa😮‍💨”

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Instagram user @idesignfine wrote, 😂😂😂and THIS is why she’s THAT GIRL! She knows BUSINESS. YESSS. Lil Jada. Auntee is proud. Be the piñata. 🫶🏾🫶🏾”

While Instagram user @hairbyderrante added,She ate this lmaoooo 😂😂😂”

Instagram user @kea_lolo wrote,Lmao 🤣 cause she get beat(cute)”

More On Jayda Cheaves Being The Birthday “Piñata” During Her Viral Club Altercation

As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, footage went viral that showed Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior involved in a physical altercation at a club. In the initial angle of the clip, Dior was seen throwing punches in one area while Cheaves was in another area, apparently held in a headlock by multiple people.

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Then, a few days later, another angle of the altercation surfaced, per The Shade Room. This angle showed Cheaves confronting a blonde-haired woman moments before things popped off. Furthermore, it led social media users to speculate that the woman was Emily Huff, her former friend. Additionally, Huff appeared to confirm she was the woman in the video.

RELATED: Dis Tew Much! Internet Users Are Swarming Emily Huff’s Social Media Amid Her Liking A Comment That Asked If She “Beat” Jayda Cheaves

More recently, Cheaves responded to social media users who dropped shady comments about the altercation via her Instagram photos.

RELATED: Don’t Play With Her! Jayda Cheaves Responds To Shady Comments Following Her Viral Physical Altercation In Club

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Grand Theft Auto Creator Unveils New Netflix Series

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The characters of the Absurdaverse.

A new universe of comedy is in the works from a surprising source: one of the creators of the blockbuster video game series Grand Theft Auto. Dan Houser, with writing partner Lazlow Jones, will be launching the Absurdaverse, an interlinked universe of animated satire. A solid lineup of comedic talent will lend their voices to the project. The Absurdaverse, so far, will be composed of a series of animated shorts, all taking place in the same fictional universe, an ongoing animated series, and an open-world video game akin to the Grand Theft Auto series; the latter two are in development.

The new project will feature the voices of Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), Dan Soder (Billions), Yamaneika Saunders (Life and Beth), Steph Tolev (Shifting Gears), and up-and-coming stand-up comedians Ari Matti and Samantha Alton. The array of characters will include a “Chief People Officer” who thinks he’s a DJ (Soder), a conspiracy-minded podcaster (Dratch), and much, much more. You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the Absurdaverse when the shorts make their debut at the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival on May 7; the event will also feature live stand-up by Patton Oswalt and several Absurdaverse cast members, including Soder, Matti, Saunders, Tolev, and host Annie Lederman.













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Which Action Hero Would Be
Your Perfect Partner?

Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
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Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.

🎖️Rambo

🍸James Bond

🏺Indiana Jones

🔧John McClane

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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner?
The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.





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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel?
How you get there is half the mission.





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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do?
This is when you find out what someone is really made of.





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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest?
Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.





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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission?
Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.





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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them?
The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.





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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do?
Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.





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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace?
A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.





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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with?
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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now?
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Your Perfect Partner Is…

Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.

Rambo

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Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.

James Bond

Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.

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Indiana Jones

Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.

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John McClane

Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.

Ethan Hunt

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Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.

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Who Is Dan Houser?

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A British video game writer and producer, Dan Houser founded Rockstar Games with his brother, Sam Houser. He made his game-producing and writing debut with Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, an expansion pack to the first Grand Theft Auto game, and went on to become a driving creative force behind the subsequent GTA games. He also wrote and produced their Western-themed game Red Dead Redemption and its sequel, the private school satire Bully, and the noir-themed Max Payne 3. Although he and his brother eschewed the spotlight, they were depicted in The Gamechangers, a BBC2 docudrama; Dan was portrayed by Ian Attard (Bridgerton), and Sam was portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe. They were also both named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He departed Rockstar in 2020.

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The Absurdaverse animated shorts are produced by Dave Newberg (#1 Happy Family USA), with character designs by Kendra Melton (The Venture Bros). They are animated by Cutting Class Media.

The Absurdaverse animated shorts will premiere at the Netflix Is a Joke festival on May 7, 2026; the accompanying animated series and video game are in development. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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Rebel Wilson ‘Used PR Team’ To Smear Co-Star

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Rebel Wilson’s legal showdown with Charlotte MacInnes is off to a fiery start.

The case is unfolding at the Federal Court in Sydney, and centers on claims Wilson made about her “The Deb” co-star, including allegations that producer Amanda Ghost had sexually harassed MacInnes.

Front and center in the opening arguments was the accusation that Wilson also worked to push her claims into the public domain. MacInnes’ legal team alleged the actress used PR channels to circulate and reinforce damaging narratives.

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Rebel Wilson Faces PR Smear Claim In Court

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Rebel Wilson was poised to make her directorial debut with the film “The Deb.” However, the moment has been overshadowed by mounting legal trouble.

The “Pitch Perfect” star appeared in court on Monday, April 20, as proceedings officially began in the defamation lawsuit filed by her co-star. Wilson was originally labeled a “bully” by the opposing side. However, MacInnes’ lawyers have followed up with the even more explosive claim that she allegedly engaged a crisis PR effort to push damaging narratives beyond the set.

Wilson is being accused of hiring publicist Melissa Nathan of The Agency Group to orchestrate a smear campaign targeting producer Ghost, as Deadline reported.

Wilson Accused Co-Star Of Backtracking On Harassment Claim

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Wilson’s issues with MacInnes date back to when the younger actress raised concerns about an interaction she had with producer Ghost.

The incident in question allegedly took place in 2023 following an outing at Bondi Beach, where MacInnes and Ghost were said to have shared a bath in their swimsuits.

Wilson later claimed on Instagram that MacInnes initially expressed discomfort over the situation, but then reversed her stance. The “Pitch Perfect” star went further, suggesting her co-star had changed her account after receiving professional opportunities from the producer.

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“The fact that this girl has been employed now by this ‘producer’ in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label, should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story,” Wilson wrote in a 2024 post.

Charlotte MacInnes Said Rebel Wilson’s Claims ‘Damaged’ Her Reputation

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According to a report on ABC News Australia, MacInnes pushed back hard against Wilson’s version of events in court, with her legal team arguing that the actress’s claims have caused serious reputational harm.

Representing MacInnes, Sue Chrysanthou SC disputed Wilson’s account, telling the court that the younger actress only went home with Ghost after suffering a medical episode while swimming and needing assistance to run a hot bath.

Chrysanthou argued that Wilson’s public allegations painted a deeply damaging narrative, one that went far beyond a private disagreement and into reputational territory that could impact MacInnes’ career.

She further alleged that the “Pitch Perfect” star attempted to reinforce that narrative by contacting third parties to publish anonymous claims that reflected negatively on her client.

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Rebel Wilson’s Lawyer Refuted Charlotte MacInnes’ Defamation Claims

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Wilson’s legal team has hit back at MacInnes’ allegations, arguing that the actress’s concerns about the situation were still valid regardless of how events unfolded.

Wilson’s attorney, David Sibtain SC, told the court that even if Ghost had experienced a medical episode, it would not negate the possibility that MacInnes felt uncomfortable in the moment.

He went on to frame the case around Wilson’s understanding of events rather than the specifics of what actually occurred inside the Bondi apartment, emphasizing that the key question is whether she believed misconduct had taken place and acted accordingly.

According to Sibtain, the focus should not be on proving sexual misconduct, but on whether Wilson was acting on information she had been given when she raised concerns about the producer.

The Lawyer Said Her Accuser Had ‘Incentives’ To Change Story

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Wilson’s defense team also doubled down on the claim that MacInnes later shifted her account of the alleged incident, arguing there were clear motivations behind that change.

In court, Sibtain pointed to the influence and industry standing, suggesting that MacInnes may have felt pressure to revise her position.

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“It’s Ms. Wilson’s position that she changed her story because Ms. Ghost was a powerful person who expressed a very early interest professionally in Ms. MacInnes,” he said. “She had the power to make her dreams come true.”

Sibtain further pushed back against claims that Wilson’s statements caused lasting harm, rejecting the idea that MacInnes’ career had been derailed.

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Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's older daughter, Sami, mourns Patrick Muldoon: 'Yet to live my life without him'

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“I hope i wake up from this nightmare soon,” she wrote.

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Alan Osmond’s Son David Pays Tribute, Talks About Having MS

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Alan Osmond’s son, American Idol alum David Osmond, is remembering his late father and reflecting on their shared multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

“Last night, my dad passed away. To be honest… I’m still trying to process it,” David, 46, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, alongside multiple photos of him and Alan, who died on Monday, April 20, at age 76.

“It’s hard to put into words what a life like his really means. He wasn’t just my father. He was an immense example of strength, of kindness, of how to treat people, and how to show up when it matters most,” David, who competed on season 8 of American Idol, added.

Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987 and lived with his symptoms for nearly four decades. David, one of the singer’s eight children with wife Suzanne Pinegar, was diagnosed with the same disease in 2005.

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Donny and Marie Osmond are paying tribute to their brother Alan Osmond following his death at the age of 76. “This is one of the earliest pictures I have ​​of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny, 68, wrote via […]

“He was my buddy, and I shared so much in common with him. The love of music, yes, but strangely, we even shared the same diagnosis of MS,” David wrote. “We knew each other’s frustrations in that without even saying a word. Just a long hug, and we understood each other in a rare and beautifully unique way. Having a dad who led by example through the battle with resilience and determination, never EVER giving up, and encouraging me to do the same, was such a gift.”

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“He’s larger than life in my heart and mind. His creativity, his faith, his ability to lead and inspire. There are so many things I’ll miss. The conversations, the laughter, the simple moments that didn’t feel big at the time but now mean everything,” David continued. “What I’m realizing is that the greatest gift he gave me wasn’t just in what he said or did, but in who he was. I feel him in every step that I take. And that’s something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.”

“My heart is broken, but it’s also full of immense gratitude. Grief for the tragic loss of his physical presence, but joy in the knowledge that he is now free,” he concluded. “I love you, Daddy-O! Thank you for everything.”

Alan was the eldest member of the pop group The Osmonds, which also featured his brothers Wayne, who died in January 2025 at age 73, Merrill, 72, Jay, 71, Donny, 68, and Jimmy, 63. His sister, Marie Osmond, also found fame as a singer and actress.

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“This is one of the earliest pictures I have ​​of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny wrote in an Instagram tribute to his older brother on Tuesday. “That’s who he was. My protector. My guide. The one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine.”

Marie shared in her own post, “As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”

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Social Mentions Karrueche Tran After New Comment

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Social media users can’t stop mentioning Karrueche Tran after Chris Brown slid in another woman’s comment section.

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Chris Brown Slides In Woman’s Comment Section

Earlier this week, Instagram user @destnyshalom took to the platform to share a video showing off her new pixie cut. “This is your sign it’s time to get that pixie cut 🩵,” she captioned the video. Then, as the internet users and comments rolled in, so did Chris Brown. That same day, he slid into her comment section, writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”

As of Wednesday, April 22, his comment has racked up over 36,000 likes and even caught the attention of Bow Wow. Bow replied to Brown, writing, “you must be stopped [laughing emoji]”

Peep the woman’s clip and their comments below.

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To note, this apparently isn’t the first time Chris Brown has shown the woman some love.

Social Media Users Can’t Stop Mentioning Karrueche Tran

Social media users immediately entered TSR’s comment section after noticing Chris Brown slid into the woman’s comment section. Many couldn’t help but note that the woman resembles Brown’s ex, Karrueche Tran.

Instagram user @sexii_leecii wrote, Somebody said he only got one type—- and it’s KARRUECHE 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @deandraadrina added, Chris love a lil fried sushi.”

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Instagram user @dariodmusic wrote,Bro is strict with his type 😂”

While Instagram user @keena.sw added,He wants every karrueche variant known to man”

Instagram user @ace_timeismoney wrote,Man’s collecting the infinity stones of Blasian Karrueche clones 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @therealbrayzi added, All I know is she better secure them damn usher & CB tickets for her & the gang lol😂”

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Instagram user @shania.keyasia wrote, she finna be baby momma #5 😭😭 chileee they all look like variations of Karrueche”

While Instagram user @iatetoomanykrabbypatties added, The pixie overly eats tho 😍🤏🏾”

Instagram user @droppsofhoney wrote, Chris Brown been searching for Karrueche in these women for a long time & STILL haven’t found another 1😂”

Chris Brown Recently Slid In Another Woman’s Comment Section After She Spoke On Looking Like Karrueche Tran (VIDEO)

As The Shade Room previously reported, in March, a TikToker took to the platform and shared a clip while vibing to Chris Brown’s song ‘Under The Influence.’ Additionally, she added the on-screen caption, “shout out to the girl who said i look like karreuche cus even tho i don’t see it, you just confirmed im chris browns type and that really does something for my confidence”

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my celebrity look alike list just got longer lmaooooo 🤭 #fyp #lookalike #chrisbrownofficial #breezybowl #viralvideo ❤️‍🔥

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Chris Brown apparently peeped his mention and went on to seemingly confirm the woman’s sentiments. This left one TikTok user writing, “Chris once again confirming that he’s searching for Karrueche in all these women 😂😂

RELATED: Chris Brown’s Apparent Comment To TikToker Who Posted About Looking Like Karrueche Tran Has Internet Users Dropping Side-Eyes (VIDEO)

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Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer : Coastal House Media

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Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Release Date:

September 11, 2026

Director:

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Susanne Bier

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Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace

Plot Summary:

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

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