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8 Near-Perfect Thrillers of the Last 6 Years, Ranked
The past 6 years have been an exceptionally great time for thriller filmmaking, with a wide array of masterfully crafted movies that have kept audiences on the edge of their seat and amplified the genre’s strength and mass appeal. Whether it be widely acclaimed and award-winning dramatic thrillers like Oppenheimer or exhilarating action thrillers like John Wick: Chapter 4, the past 6 years have had no shortage of top-notch thriller experiences.
Arguably just as interesting and enticing as the thrillers that have achieved near-unanimous praise are those that are right on the cusp of perfection but feature a small element or two that stop them from being heralded as all-time classics of the genre. These films are still absolutely exceptional, and may even be better than many of the other best thrillers of the past 6 years to some people, yet they still have an element or two that holds them back from perfection.
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‘The Last Stop in Yuma Country’ (2024)
A chaotic dark comedy thriller that grows more intricate with each passing minute, The Last Stop in Yuma County stands out as one of the decade’s best bottle movies so far. The film follows various intricate characters all converging upon a fuel truck station diner in the middle-of-nowhere Arizona, waiting for a shipment of gas. However, the diner quickly transforms into a high-stakes hostage situation when a duo of bank robbers arrives, with the situation getting more dangerous as more people enter the diner.
The Last Stop in Yuma County utilizes an exceptional mixture of dark comedy and compelling characters to make for one of the most underrated thrillers of the 2020s so far. It always knows how to keep the stakes high and the tension palpable while simultaneously feeling hilarious and unpredictable. The film’s style and sense of humor may be a bit one-note, but when it’s this continuously entertaining, it is far from a massive issue.
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‘Mars Express’ (2023)
Thrillers are rarely explored in the medium of feature-length animation, as the vast majority of films decide to instead cater to family audiences. However, Mars Express utilizes exceptional worldbuilding and top-notch mature themes to create one of the most strikingly original and compelling sci-fi thrillers that animation has to offer. It’s the type of engaging narrative that, if the film were in live-action, it would be heralded as one of the all-time greats of modern noirs.
The French film follows a stern private detective and her android partner in the year 2200, hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. However, as their case continues, they find themselves intertwined in a strange story of corruption on Mars, with massive implications that could forever change humanity’s relationship to androids as a whole. The film has a lot of parallels to classic sci-fi thrillers like Blade Runner, while at the same time forging an identity with its stylish visuals and exceptional symbolic storytelling.
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‘The Long Walk’ (2025)
One of the many exciting Stephen King adaptations in recent memory, 2025’s The Long Walk adapts one of his bleakest and most unforgiving stories, living up to the source material’s overwhelming pain. The film takes place in a dystopian version of America where groups of young teenage boys compete in a deadly walking contest, where those who don’t maintain the pace are executed until a single survivor remains.
The one thing holding the film back is that its premise is a little basic, considering just how many death game stories have been released over the years. However, the top-notch performances and engaging filmmaking make up for any lack of originality in its storytelling. The Long Walk does an exceptional job with its story beats and keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. It immediately connected with audiences and utilized its strengths to transform this grueling story into a genuine crowd-pleaser.
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‘Strange Darling’ (2024)
With top-notch performances, compelling visuals, and an exceptional non-linear format that purposefully hides context from the audience, Strange Darling is an electrifyingly entertaining yet simultaneously dark horror thriller. The film tells its six-chapter tale entirely out of order, keeping details hidden, with the larger overarching story being between a one-night stand going wrong and resulting in a deadly chase between a man and a woman.
Strange Darling is at its best when it keeps the audience guessing and slowly reveals the pieces of its intricate puzzle. With a duo of great performances at its center from Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, the film continuously delights with wild twists, one after another, in service of a complex narrative about identity and survival. The slight downside is that with so much of the film’s ultimate success depending on these twists, subsequent rewatches aren’t as impactful when knowing the full truth of its story from the get-go.
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‘Sirāt’ (2025)
A masterful exploration of sound design and camerawork that takes a more methodical, patient approach to its thrills and shocking moments, the Spanish thriller Sirāt was largely celebrated as one of the best international films of last year. The film follows a man and his son arriving at a rave in the mountains of Morocco in search of their missing family member, Marina. In the process, they end up joining a group of ravers on their dangerous journey across the mountains to another rave in hopes of finding Marina there.
Sirāt‘s greatest strengths come from its pacing and immaculate sound design, as the rave music and the striking silence of the mountains keep the audience’s heart pumping. Even more so is when the film utilizes its comforting characters to completely catch the audience off guard, reminding them why it’s a thriller and delivering a complete shock to the system. However, with so much emphasis on top-notch sound design, the film is best experienced in a theater, which makes it all the more disappointing that its theatrical run was so short and limited.
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‘Pig’ (2021)
The prospect of a Nicolas Cage-led thriller where he plays a man embarking on a mission to save his stolen foraging pig sounds like the type of ridiculous, over-the-top concept that would be the punchline of a joke instead of an actual film. However, instead of a crazed John Wick parody, Pig is one of the most emotionally striking and dynamic thrillers in recent memory, featuring Cage’s best performance in years. There is an earnestness and sense of compassion that makes the seemingly silly journey all the more touching, showing the importance of the things we really care about in life.
Pig proves to be much more than just a simple story of a man retrieving his pig, as it’s much more about identity, accepting loss and grief in one’s life, and having the strength to move in the face of unrelenting pain. It’s a beautiful story with layers of depth and emotional weight that only grow more effective as it goes on, catching the audience off guard with its beauty, even if it isn’t the wild story that people expect from Cage.
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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ (2024)
A deeply important political thriller whose very existence in itself makes a statement toward the ruthless difficulties of Iran’s authoritarian government, The Seed of the Sacred Fig‘s exceptional portrayal of these underlying tensions is inherently worthy of massive respect. The film follows a judge and his family dealing with the difficulty of political unrest in Tehran, with the paranoia getting to him as he begins to suspect his wife and daughters of foul play when his firearm disappears.
This striking examination of political unrest, combined with the microcosm of mistrust and pain within a fractured family unit, makes The Seed of the Sacred Fig one of the most striking thrillers of the 21st century. However, despite its overwhelming praise as one of the best thrillers of 2024, the one thing holding it back from continued legacy and impact in the years since its release is its length and pacing. Its 167-minute runtime makes it a daunting watch that can grow a bit repetitive, despite the clear importance of its story.
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‘Decision to Leave’ (2022)
South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been creating masterful thrillers for decades now, so it isn’t particularly surprising that Decision to Leave would also be a masterwork. The film follows a detective (Park Hae-il) delving into the surprising death of a man who fell from a mountain peak, immediately suspecting foul play from the man’s wife, Seo-rae (Tang Wei). However, as he delves deeper into the truth of this crime, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and desire that holds him back from fulfilling his duties.
Despite the overwhelming strength of the film, it isn’t as masterful as some of Park’s other works, such as Oldboy, The Handmaiden, or even his most recent film, No Other Choice. The one major element holding the film back from true greatness is the decisive split in its narrative, as the pacing takes an unexpected shift when there is a notable timeskip partway through the film. It makes the second half of the story feel a little repetitive in the moment, yet when viewed as a complete package, Decision to Leave is as close to masterful as a modern thriller can get.
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Great mystery TV shows keep viewers guessing with each episode. Sometimes, this can look like the slow answering of overarching questions in a twisty mystery box series. Other times, these series present viewers with a new mystery each episode. From suspenseful thrillers to cozy dramedies, the best mystery series keep viewers entertained by the plot while getting them attached to the characters and their journeys.
It’s easy for mystery shows to start off with a solid premise, then lose their momentum later on – particularly when it comes time to answer the series’ biggest questions. Only a select handful of mystery series are truly fantastic all the way through. These series start off with a unique premise, engage viewers with compelling mysteries, and stick the landing with their reveals. These are mystery shows that are simply amazing from start to finish.
‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)
Mare of Easttown is a thriller miniseries that follows Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet), a detective sergeant in the small town of Easttown, PA. The combination of a personal tragedy and an unsolved missing person’s case have left Mare struggling to prove herself again in her job. When a local teenage girl named Erin McMenamin (Cailee Spaeny) is found murdered, Mare takes the case on with determination, accompanied by her new partner, Colin Zabel (Evan Peters).
Mare of Easttown is intense, heartbreaking, and very clever in its storytelling. While the story centers around the question of who murdered Erin, the mystery is primarily used to expose a horrifying undercurrent of gendered violence in Easttown. The series is a powerful and emotional watch that manages to surprise with its ultimate killer reveal, in a way that both feels earned, and that touches on a bigger message.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021–Present)
Only Murders in the Building hasn’t yet reached its conclusion, but in its five seasons so far, the series has been excellent throughout. The cozy murder mystery follows three lonely people who all live in the same iconic New York City building called the Arconia: Charles-Haden Savage (Steven Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez). Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are all obsessed with the same true-crime podcast, and they come together after an Arconia resident named Tim Kono (Julian Cihi) is murdered.
Because the police believe that Tim’s death was a suicide, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel decide to take the investigation into their own hands. They start their own podcast, and against all odds, they find themselves making progress on the investigation and gaining success along the way. Only Murders in the Building has a compelling murder mystery each season, but it’s also very funny and cozy, perfectly blending its comedic and dramatic elements.
‘How to Get Away with Murder’ (2014–2020)
How to Get Away With Murder is a twisty thriller series that follows a brilliant and tough criminal defense lawyer named Annalise Keating (Viola Davis). Annalise teaches at a prestigious Philadelphia law school, and she also runs her own firm, where she picks a group of first-year students to intern each semester. At the start of the series, Annalise chooses five of her students to intern for her, right at the same time that the body of a female student is found.
Throughout the first season of How to Get Away With Murder, the main timeline is interspersed with flash-forwards to the murder of Annalise’s husband, Sam (Tom Verica). For a long time, little to nothing is revealed about Sam’s murder, except for scenes that show Annalise’s interns trying to bury the body and cover it up. Each season of How to Get Away with Murder has a central murder mystery that builds up to a reveal halfway through, and the payoff is always shocking.
‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007–2009)
Pushing Daisies is another cozy murder mystery series that’s a true delight from start to finish. The series takes place in a whimsical, fairytale-esque version of our world, where a pie maker named Ned (Lee Pace) is keeping a massive secret. Ned has the power to bring the dead back to life with a single touch, although there are a few rules that come with it. Along with running a pie shop, Ned assists Private Investigator Emerson Cod (Chi McBride) in solving murder cases – by temporarily waking the victims and asking them who killed them.
Each episode of Pushing Daisies centers on a hilariously absurd and over-the-top murder, with cases that see people being drowned in a vat of taffy and killed by an explosive pop-up book. At the center of the series, though, is the love story between Ned and his childhood sweetheart, Chuck (Anna Friel). Ned and Chuck lost touch as children, but they reconnect after her death, when he brings her back to life and risks everything to keep her around.
‘Severance’ (2022–Present)
Severance is a clever and suspenseful mystery box series that takes place in the dystopian near-future, where nearly everything is controlled by a company called Lumon Industries. Grieving widower Mark Scout (Adam Scott) previously underwent the “severance” procedure, separating his brain into a work self and an outside self. While Mark has no idea what he does for work, his “innie” has never known a life outside of it.
With just two seasons so far, Severance has already paid off so many of its central mysteries in brilliant and horrifying ways, all while making room for future storylines. The corruption of Lumon Industries goes deep, and the depths of the company’s plans are slowly revealed over the course of the series. Severance blends complex science fiction with intense thriller elements for a suspenseful and mind-bending viewing experience, and it doesn’t have a single bad episode.
‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)
Midnight Mass is a horror mystery series that follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to Crockett Island, the tiny island where he grew up, after spending four years in prison for killing someone by driving drunk. Riley just wants to keep his head down, focus on his sobriety, and maybe reconnect with his first love, Erin Greene (Kate Siegel). At the same time, though, a mysterious new priest named Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) comes to Crockett Island and starts performing impossible miracles.
The mystery of Father Paul lingers over Midnight Mass, all building up to a shocking and disturbing reveal. Midnight Mass is full of terrifying and mind-blowing twists and turns, but it is also a beautiful and introspective series that tackles a number of powerful themes. Midnight Mass is deeply emotional, scary, and brilliant, and it doesn’t waste a single second of its viewers’ time.
‘The Leftovers’ (2014–2017)
The Leftovers makes the most of its three short seasons, telling a complete story that all builds up to one of the most beautiful series finales of all time. Each season of the post-apocalyptic drama series feels completely different, taking its characters on a complex journey in the years following a mysterious event that led 2% of the world’s population to suddenly disappear without a trace. The Leftovers is full of mysteries related to what they all call the Sudden Departure, but it’s also a series that isn’t afraid to leave some questions unanswered.
At the start of The Leftovers, Police Chief Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) struggles to keep the peace in his small town of Mapleton, New York, on the three-year anniversary of the Departure. His biggest concern is The Guilty Remnant, a cult whose sole goal is to keep people from ever moving on from the Departure. Each season dives deeper into the potential speculative elements at play, forcing both Kevin and viewers to consider something bigger at play, all while hovering on the brink between reality and the impossible.
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Meghan McCain wants Jimmy Kimmel 'off air' for good, slams him as 'mean, heartless bastard'
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The former “View” cohost and daughter of John McCain also has past drama with fellow late-night host Seth Meyers.
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Katie Holmes has a talent for making simple wardrobe staples look far more expensive than they actually are. The actress consistently gravitates toward elevated basics that strike the perfect balance between comfortable and polished, and her latest outfit featured a chic knit top we’d happily wear all summer long.
On June 5, the actress stepped out in New York City wearing a cream short-sleeve knit top tucked into black-wash jeans, accessorizing with a croc-embossed belt, a structured white bucket bag and sleek black pumps. The outfit felt equal parts effortless and sophisticated, but it was the elevated knit top that immediately caught our eye.
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Shailene Woodley just made a strong case for swapping skinny jeans for a looser silhouette this summer. While many shoppers assume baggy white denim adds bulk, the actress proved the opposite: when styled correctly, relaxed white jeans can actually create a longer, leaner-looking frame. On June 3 in New York City, Woodley stepped out wearing […]
Like Holmes’ version, the top feels elevated without trying too hard. The sweater-knit texture gives it a dressier feel than a basic T-shirt, while the short sleeves make it practical for warm-weather wear. The cream colorway captures the same rich-looking aesthetic, but it’s also available in pink, khaki and several other shades. Sizes range from XS to XXL.
Versatility is another reason we’re eyeing this find. Wear it tucked into dark jeans and loafers for a Katie-inspired weekend look, pair it with tailored trousers for the office or style it with a flowy midi skirt for summer dinners. It’s one of those rare basics that can easily shift between casual and dressier occasions.
Shoppers have been equally impressed. The top has earned hundreds of five-star ratings, with one reviewer calling it “easy to style” and saying it “looks great on its own or layered under a blazer or cardigan.” Another wrote that the quality “looks and feels” like a “high-end, expensive piece.”
If you’re looking for a versatile summer staple that channels Holmes’ effortless style, this $23 knit top is an easy place to start. It’s a simple way to bring her elevated jeans-and-knit formula into your own wardrobe.
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YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley ignited a controversy by revealing their decision to terminate her pregnancy.
They announced in a June 2026 Instagram post that Ashley underwent an abortion because their unborn child received a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. (Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.)
“This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21,” Jesse wrote via his Instagram Stories on June 3, 2026. “The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we receive from fans with no matter what we decided.”
A huge outcry followed, with the Ridgways allegedly receiving death threats and other abuse via social media. The backlash grew so intense that Jesse revealed that he and Ashley started sleeping with a gun near their bed for safety.
Keep scrolling for a full timeline of the Ridgways’ relationship and their controversial decision to have an abortion:
Jesse Ridgway and Ashley Started Dating in 2019
In October 2019, Jesse Ridgway — who is known as McJuggerNuggets on social media — went public with his new girlfriend, Ashley May, after four days of dating.
“[She’s] the girl of my dreams,” Jesse beamed in a vlog at the time. “Guys, I wanted to do a separate sitdown video to address the elephant in the room, which is: we’re dating! It’s official!”
The two originally met on Tinder.
Jesse Ridgway Proposed to Ashley in October 2024
The couple revealed in an October 2024 vlog that Jesse popped the question after dating Ashley for five years.
“Ashley and I are getting married … which is actually pretty wild to say,” Jesse admitted. “Five years of dating guys … I kinda manifested everything. I called her the ‘girl of my dreams,’ and it was this cool, romantic video.”
Ashley and Jesse Ridgway Courtesy YouTube / McJuggerNuggets
Ashley revealed, “[He] even said a week into dating, pretty much, that we were going to get married and we were gonna have kids. A week into dating!”
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway Got Married in October 2025
Jesse tied the knot with Ashley on October 06, 2025, in a sunset beach ceremony in Ocean City, New Jersey.
“We’re officially married,” Jesse announced in a subsequent vlog, with Ashley excitedly interjecting. “Holy crap!”
Jesse admitted that the newlyweds opted for a “run and gun” wedding where only a few loved ones knew ahead of time.
“This was super private,” he told viewers. “My whole life is public.”
Ashley added, “We just wanted something intimate.”
The Ridgways Confirmed They Were Expecting a Baby in March 2026
Ashley and Jesse shared via Instagram in March 2026 that they were expecting their first child. They couple posted a carousel of images of a sonogram, along with the caption, “BABY RIDGWAY – COMING FALL 2026.”
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway Shared Their Unborn Child’s Down’s Syndrome Diagnosis in a Vlog
In April 2026, Ashley and Jesse released a video where they learned on camera that their child had received a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis.
“We were so excited to celebrate the gender reveal in a Psycho video with you guys, but in true ‘art imitates life’ — fashion…there had to be a dark twist,” Jesse wrote via Instagram in April. “The same genetic testing that told us our baby would be a boy revealed to us that he had a 95 percent chance to be born with Down Syndrome.”
He went on, “Syndrome carries a very HIGH risk of miscarriage and usually comes with heart defects, structural abnormalities, developmental issues, shorter lifespan, etc.”
“As excited as we are to become parents, this was a gut-punch … We want the best for our first kid … and even putting Ashley at risk … so many questions and concerns,” he continued.
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway. Courtesy of Ashley Ridgeway / Instagram
At the time, Jesse said that he believed that the “down syndrome percentage is a fluke and our baby boy will be born with zero health problems.”
“We will be getting an amniocentesis in around a month to give us a definitive answer on the baby’s health, until then we’ll just be keeping the faith that everything will work out OK,” he confirmed. “Thanks for being with us on this ride. Whatever happens, happens.”
The Ridgways Announced Their Decision to Terminate Ashley’s Pregnancy
A June 2026 post confirming that Ashley underwent an abortion was flooded with abusive comments and threats, including some accusing the Ridgways of “murder.”
“I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated,” Jesse acknowledged in the June 3, 2026, Instagram post. “This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.”
He shared that “everything went smoothly” with Ashley’s abortion procedure, though they both felt “drained.”
“When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work,” Jesse wrote. “I signed on to be a parent, come what may. I just didn’t fully understand what Down syndrome entailed.”
Jesse and Ashley’s views on carrying the child to term changed when they learned about the health complications that can come with Down’s syndrome.
“I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family,” the influencer wrote in his statement. “We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90 percent of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21. … You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.”
Jesse continued, “As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice. It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.”
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway Took Safety Precautions Amid Death Threats
Appearing on TMZ Live on June 5, 2026, Jesse and Ashley confirmed that they were taking death threats seriously.
“With the death threats and everything, it has been shocking,” Jesse said. “Close people to us are very judgmental. Religious-based [people] saying we’re going to burn in hell. ‘We deserve to die.’”
He went on, “We had a [security] gate installed. I have a gun next to my nightstand because it’s been getting so ridiculous and [threats] have been coming to emails, DMs, you name it. We’ve seen the darkest side of humanity through this process.”
Despite the backlash, Ashley insisted that she did not regret her decision to have an abortion.
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway Addressed Numerous Conspiracy Theories
Jesse engaged directly with detractors throughout the controversy, even attempting to debunk conspiracy theories that sprung up on social media.
“Ya’all can’t even keep your stories straight, it’s crazy,” he wrote on June 7. “Was she 6-months pregnant or 3-months pregnant? 18 weeks or 21 weeks? Was it a definitive Down Syndrome diagnosis or just suspected? All the info has already been provided by us, but everyone just picks, chooses or makes s*** up to fit their own narrative.”
“As we creep further into the brainrot era of social media, people will forget how to even properly think for themselves. The conspiracy rabbit holes deepen as people start to question if it was all real or fake…?” he added. “Zooming in on ultrasound pics and my wife’s belly? Internet detectives putting in overtime only to discover their own tail. And we’re the ones with a problem… 🙄”
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway Revealed How Their Families Reacted to Abortion
In a June 8 Facebook video, Jesse and Ashley shared footage the night after her termination procedure.
“Was this your parents? That’s really sweet,” Ashley told her husband in the video. “It says, ‘Life is tough but so are you. This bracelet stands for the waves of life you’ve been through. … You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to ride them.’”
Plenty of celebrities — both those with and without children — have opened up about having abortions over the years. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, tons of stars took to social media to express their outrage over the decision. Cheryl Burke revealed that she had one when she […]
However, the couple revealed that Ashley’s parents were “nowhere to be found” in the wake of the controversy.
“Some [in her family] even going as far as joining in on the bandwagon hate PUBLICLY, kicking her while she’s down at her lowest point,” Jesse claimed. “She has received text messages from her family accusing me of abuse and that I’m brainwashing her…issuing ultimatums that she needs to LEAVE ME IMMEDIATELY. Audacious s*** that will have your head-spinning because of the delusion and lack of consideration.”
Jesse Ridgway Said the Hate He and Ashley Received Was Unprecedented
Jesse released a new statement to People on June 10 where he tried to offer more insight on why he and Ashley chose to abort her pregnancy.
“We were confronting the scenario of having the baby, and playing out every possible scenario about what it would look like and how we would make it work, what happens if they have these health problems, and need these surgeries,” Jesse insisted. “It was so real to us. I wish people could empathize with us, and know this wasn’t some black and white decision.”
The YouTuber admitted he and Ashley were totally unprepared for the avalanche of social media abuse they’d received.
“I’ve been making content for 20 years, so we’ve seen hate before. But not to this degree,” Jesse said. “Every second is a new death threat towards me and my wife. The amount of private support we’ve received is also overwhelming.”
Latto is in full mommy mode and loving every single minute of it. Ever since welcoming her baby girl, Big Mama has been sharing sweet moments on social media, and her latest post has fans obsessed with her journey as a first-time mom.
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Latto Shares Another Glimpse Of Motherhood & Fans Can’t Get Enough
Recently, Latto dropped a video on her Instagram Stories telling fans she already sees similarities between her and her baby girl. The clip doesn’t show her daughter, but fans hear her snoring in the background while she gets some good sleep. Latto recorded the adorable sounds around 2:20am as lil’ mama snoozes. The rapper even joked with fans, saying her daughter is really her twin, suggesting that they both snore while catching some much needed z’s. Peep the video below.
Social Media Is Living For Latto’s Mommy Era
Once The Shade Room reposted the sweet footage of Big Mama’s daughter, the comment section lit up with heart eyes and a few laughing emojis. Some folks said they just know Latto’s daughter’s cuteness is on another level, while others joked that babies snore like they work full-time shifts.
Instagram user @mrs_so_fine wrote, “Love witnessing women become mamas for the 1st time ❤️ Best feeling in the world.”
Instagram user @hollywoodnayy wrote, “I just know she looks like a doll 😍😍 Latto so pretty.”
While Instagram user @badgalstarferious wrote, “Babies be snoring like they worked a full shift 😂”
Then Instagram user @harmonimom06 wrote, “The baby snoring like her mama y’all chill 😂”
Another Instagram user @niaababyyy5 wrote, “I know she loving every bit of it 😂😂 I know people tired of me posting my baby but hey I’m a first time mom I love his little self 😂😂”
Instagram user @seaux_louisiana wrote, “That’s the baby snoring 😂😂 like she’s already been working a 9-5😂😂”
While another Instagram user @gemsforthev wrote, “I know that baby looks like a doll.”
Finally, Instagram user @destahkneej wrote, “Baby sleeping good.”
Big Mama & Lil’ Mama Previously Took Over The Timeline With Sweet Photos
This isn’t the first time Latto shared an adorable moment with her baby girl. In May, just hours after her ‘Big Mama’ dropped, she took over timelines after posting the cutest photos with her lil’ mama. The images show her cuddling with her mini-me while posing in a backyard next to a pink carriage. Other photos show Latto pushing her daughter in the carriage, while a few more give a closer look at her outfit and Louboutin heels.
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General Hospital sees Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) cooking up this plot to take down Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen). But it might actually blow up in her own face and her husband Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) might dump her and turn to Willow when all the dust settles. This is going to get messy very soon.
And with Brook Lynn scheming with Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) to make Willow look like the mystery other driver in Jordan Ashford’s (Tanisha Harper) crash, I don’t think this is going to go well for her.
General Hospital: Brook Lynn’s Guilt and the Hit-and-Run Plot
At this point, it seems apparent that Brook Lynn is indeed the other driver in the crash. At one point there was some deniability about it since Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) was also on the road that night and so was Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) who was driving Charlotte Cassadine’s (Bluesy Burke) car which of course ended up crashed. And then when Isaiah told Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) that he scraped his SUV in the garage and needed his paint fixed, that kind of increased the doubt about Isaiah’s innocence. Like maybe he lied and faked it so that he could get his car repaired.
And you know, Lucas could mention that he mentioned it, you know, plus him refusing to allow DA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) to take a paint sample from his car made him look shady. However, I will say letting the cops search your car or house or stuff or do things without a warrant or probable cause is never a good idea for anybody. But Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) assumed that was another sign of guilt. And also the DA is best friends with Jordan, which is double the reason for Isaiah to shut that stuff down.
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So, now we’ve got Brook Lynn taking advantage of this situation because she knows she was drinking with Lucy before she got in the car. Just one glass, but still. And I don’t think Brook Lynn knowingly left the scene of that accident.
So, at the time, she wasn’t really guilty of anything and she did want to come clean. But Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) said no. And that’s bad enough that Brook Lynn didn’t push back and go immediately to the PCPD and just say, “Hey, FYI.” She likely wouldn’t have been in any trouble, especially if she told the truth and said Jordan veered into her lane and almost killed her.
General Hospital: Jordan at Fault
Because that’s the truth of it. Curtis and Jordan were 100% at fault. And now Isaiah may never be a surgeon again. Because Brook Lynn didn’t tell the truth. And now she’s behaving like a true Quartermaine with this despicable plot to blame what she did on Willow. Not that I feel sorry for Nina’s daughter. Let’s be real. Willow’s awful. She deserved to be in prison for shooting Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison). And Willow deserves prison for keeping Drew drugged and trying to drug Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). But Willow should go down for crimes she did, not fake ones she didn’t do, at least in my mind.
And Brook Lynn knows she’s doing a bad thing. But she’s so desperate to keep Willow away from Chase that it feels like she’s broken her moral compass and she’s behaving like her granny Tracy. And in fact, this scheme she’s cooking up is really close to a plot that Brook Lynn’s grandma pulled off in the past.
General Hospital: History Repeats With a Familiar Scheme
Do you guys remember? And it was for a very similar reason. I mean, if Brook Lynn told Tracy what she was planning, she would probably applaud Brook Lynn and Tracy would likely help. So, if you remember, this was like six years ago when Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) was boozing. She and Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth) had a one night stand where they were both drunk and he suspected Olivia had been involved with Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers). So, Tracy was angry. Because Alexis was going to confess the one night stand to Olivia Falconeri (Lisa LoCicero) and Tracy knew it would ruin Olivia and Ned’s marriage.
So, Tracy found Alexis drinking at the Metro Court bar and offered to drive her home. And then when Alexis passed out in the car, Tracy put her over in the driver’s seat and then she lied to Detective Chase and said that she had brought Alexis home and was trying to sober her up. But then Tracy said that she took off driving drunk.
So, Alexis was arrested. But the charges ended up dropped when the truth came out. and Tracy went on the run for a while trying to avoid consequences. So, looks like Brook Lynn may have been inspired by her granny Tracy’s antics. Because she’s now doing something very similar.
General Hospital: Chase’s Discovery and Marriage on the Line
As for Willow and Chase, the actress who plays Willow said that right now her character isn’t romantically interested in Chase. But it might change. And what might change it is Brook Lynn setting Willow up. So, this Friday, Chase makes a high-profile arrest. And we had been wondering if it might be Willow or Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) who was arrested.
But since Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) arrested Sidwell and then Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) took him but let him escape, it’s probably not Sidwell. He’s on the run right now and I doubt he’s going to be found that fast. The best option would be if it was Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) who’s in cuffs by the end of the week. But we’ll see.
And because of the phrase high-profile, that sounds like somebody who’s a big deal being arrested. Somebody important. Now, admittedly, when Lucy and Brook Lynn talked, they discussed finding out if Willow had an alibi for that night. So, during the day of Jordan’s crash, Willow was actually over at the Quartermaine Mansion.
That was when she showed up to help Brook Lynn and Chase get approval to be baby Phoebe’s foster parents. So, she was doing them a favor. And then later that day, if Willow was home alone or was just catatonic with Drew, she might not have an alibi. and Lucy said that they won’t have evidence against Willow. But she and Brook Lynn could leak the allegation to ruin Willow’s reputation.
General Hospital: ChaLynn Marriage Explodes
So, while it sounds kind of like Chase won’t be arresting Willow, clearly trouble is coming. Because eventually Chase is going to find out that Brook Lynn tried to frame Willow for being a hit-and-run driver. And even worse is actually Brook Lynn who drove away from the accident. And of course, as I said, she didn’t do anything wrong. Jordan’s 100% at blame. But, you know, keeping it secret, that’s the big problem.
Plus, Lucy knows that Brook Lynn was drinking that evening. And if she’s questioned, Lucy would probably tell the truth on General Hospital. When Chase finds out his wife set up Willow, I think her marriage is going to explode. Because Chase is so grateful to Willow for her help fostering and adopting baby Phoebe. And of course, Chase is totally blinded about Willow. He’s got no idea she’s a she-villain. Because he just hasn’t seen evidence that she’s bad.
General Hospital: Chase Turns on BLQ?
But if Chase sees undeniable evidence that Brook Lynn did this bad thing trying to frame Willow, I don’t know if Chase would forgive his wife. Even if Brook Lynn says she was worried about Chase cheating with Willow, that’s not going to help her. Because Chase is actually ticked off that Tracy accused him of being unfaithful. I’m trying to think back and I don’t think Chase has ever actually cheated on somebody. I’m trying to remember.
He and Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson) fake cheated back in the day and they did that to push Michael Corinthos (then Chad Duell) and Willow together to help with Michael’s custody case. But Chase didn’t really sleep with Sasha and he is a very law and order kind of guy.
So, Brook Lynn trying to tarnish Willow this way, especially using an incident where Brook Lynn was involved and you know, you could say that she was partly to blame for lying. Woo! You know, Chase going to be ticked off about it and he might walk away and take baby Phoebe with him. Because in custody court, a good cop versus a jealous wife who tried to set up an innocent woman. That could be an open and shut case. So, we’ll see how it goes. But I feel like Brook Lynn is about to blow her own marriage completely apart. Simply because in the end, she’s a Quartermaine.
Roommates, Moneybagg Yo has the internet asking, “Who’s this for?” after he shared a SPICY subliminal message on social media. Bagg didn’t name drop or tag anyone, but that hasn’t stopped internet detectives from working overtime to figure out exactly who he was talking about.
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Moneybagg Yo Drops A Message & The Internet Starts Connecting Dots
Recently, Moneybagg Yo made it clear that he had time for anybody seemingly speaking on his name. The rapper dropped a cryptic post on TikTok that quickly had fans wondering who the message was aimed at. Bagg didn’t tag anyone or call anyone directly, but he made it clear he wasn’t here for the negativity when he wrote, “B***h keep my name out yo mouth h** u dont know me ion f*** wit nobody but who the world know im wit y’all a** just be on here talking bsn stay focus and go find something safe to do.”
Social Media Weighs In On Bagg’s Cryptic Post
It’s unclear what led Moneybagg Yo to share the message, but once The Shade Room reposted it, Roommates flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of fans wanted to know who he was clapping back at, especially since he usually stays low-key and out of the mix online.
Instagram user @shaaaayy._ wrote, “Who pissed him off because he don’t even talk fr 😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @thedollkandi wrote, “Damn & he don’t even talk much. 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @waitisthather wrote, “What does BSN mean?? Bachelor of science—nursing?”
Then Instagram user @gbecandi wrote, “YALL GOT HIM AND JAY Z FED TF UP.”
Another Instagram user @thereal_jayrose wrote, “I just wanna know who was talking s**t 😂”
Instagram user @imkayharlow wrote, “But they do all this and still be cheating 😩”
While another Instagram user @ lovealways_nikki wrote, “He definitely had time today! 👏🏽”
Then another Instagram user @_msclassi wrote, “He just looked at his wrist he got time today 😂”
Finally, Instagram user @nnaikohll wrote, “He been working out everyday…leave him alone while he on his journey 😂😂”
Ari Fletcher Previously Clocked A Troll For Throwing Shade At Her & Bagg’s Marriage Plans
Moneybagg Yo isn’t the only clocking the negativity. Ari Fletcher came with that same energy recently after a social media user threw shade at her icy ring collection. Ari posted a video showing off her massive blinged-out rings, which prompted an X user to jump in and respond with, “How you got a wedding ring collection with no wedding plans in sight? 
Moneybagg really be playing in Ari face.” But Ari didn’t let the comment slide. She quickly clapped back writing, “B**** how you gone see my wedding plans? Playing in my face? Lol. Ring collection look like your family future on my finger h**.”
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Why “Toy Story 5” star Tom Hanks doesn't think there needs to be a Best Voice Acting Oscar category
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Hanks won back-to-back Academy Awards in 1994 and 1995.
Mike Flanagan has distinguished himself as one of the great modern horror creatives, and he’s not limited to just one medium. Although Flanagan got his start making low-budget horror films, he later struck up a deal with Netflix and has made some of the best miniseries on the streamer. Flanagan has consistently proven himself an expert at adapting Stephen King, as he has both shown reverence for the source material and been willing to put his own spin on the stories. However, Flanagan’s best series to date was based on a legendary work by Edgar Allan Poe and still managed to earn King’s seal of approval.
‘Fall of the House of Usher’ Is an Inventive Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation
Although it’s technically an adaptation of the 1839 short story of the same name, The Fall of the House of Usher is an homage to many of Poe’s best works, taking a modernist look at societal evil. As is frequently the case with Flanagan’s writing, The Fall of the House of Usher is told in a non-linear way, including flashbacks that help flesh out the history of a complex family legacy. The series introduces Roderick (Zach Gilford) and Madeline Usher (Willa Fitzgerald) as siblings whose ambitions lead them to found the powerful company Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, which is riddled with corruption and has a detrimental impact on public health.
In the present, an older Roderick (Bruce Greenwood) and Madeline (Mary McDonnell) reflect upon their mistakes as a curse seemingly comes for their family; Roderick finds that each of his children has been doomed to horrific fates as a result of his misdeeds. Although Fall of the House of Usher is a lot pulpier than some of the more grounded works of horror from Flanagan earlier in his collaborations with Netflix, the series has a lot to say about the legacy of Poe’s writing and why it continues to resonate today. King had nothing but praise for the show, and said, “there’s a case to be made for Mike Flanagan being the Quentin Tarantino of horror.”
Poe has notoriously been a difficult author to adapt because much of the power in his writing comes from the language, as his stories tend to be fairly light on plot. Although the original short story on which the series was based contributed the narrative structure and themes, The Fall of the House of Usher goes deeper into detailing all the Usher children and uses each of them to represent a different aspect of their family’s sins. The death sequences are shockingly violent, but they are not used simply to appease an audience’s desire to see rich people suffer; the series examines how those with power and privilege are given opportunities to make amends, and how their refusal only leads to a cycle of continued suffering. Flanagan has often had a much better sense of humor than he is given credit for, and The Fall of the House of Usher sees him engaging in dark comedy in a way that makes it feel completely distinct from his previous work.
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The Fall of the House of Usher succeeds as an adaptation because the show isn’t based on just one Poe story. The name of Roderick’s company is lifted from the short story “The Cask of Amontillado,” and characters are lifted from “The Murders in Rue Morgue,” “The Gold-Bug,” “Tamerlane,” and “The Premature Burial”; additionally, there are thematic connections to the terrifying repetition in “The Raven” and the double-edged sword of revenge in “The Tell-Tale Heart.” “The Fall of the House of Usher” is often cited as Poe’s definitive work because it embodied his ideas about generational horror and the inevitability of consequences, allowing Flanagan to fuel his epic tale of familial plight.
‘Fall of the House of Usher’ Is a Sharp, Modern Work of Horror
The Fall of the House of Usher felt particularly timely because the depiction of the Ushers bears a striking resemblance to that of the Sackler family, whose empire is largely credited with exacerbating the world’s opioid crisis. To insert Poe’s work into a modern context is the smartest thing that the show could have done, because it turns a theoretical window into the past into an embodiment of what corruption looks like today. What’s most brilliant about Flanagan’s approach is that he notes how little has changed about power dynamics since Poe originally wrote “The Fall of the House of Usher,” as class stagnation is just as big an issue in contemporary America.
The Fall of the House of Usher is a true masterpiece of horror because the show is executed in the right format. A single film wouldn’t be able to include all the details needed to expand the world that Flanagan created, but the story also needed a definitive resolution. Even if Flanagan has spent much of his career iterating on and drawing from works by established franchises and authors, The Fall of the House of Usher is an example of how adaptation is its own art form that requires a singular vision to execute.
A new legal situation involving Big Tigger is drawing attention after police records surfaced tied to a domestic incident and an ongoing investigation involving his wife, Alicia Brown. According to the documents, authorities opened a probe following an alleged incident in May that led to reported injuries and medical treatment. The records identify Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, as the suspect in the case, as the investigation remains ongoing.
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Big Tigger Identified As Suspect In Police Documents
According to police documents obtained by TMZ, Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, has been identified as the suspect in an alleged assault tied to a May incident that led authorities to open a domestic dispute investigation involving Brown. The records state Brown sought medical attention for injuries before anyone contacted law enforcement, and authorities later transported her to a hospital. Officials describe her injuries as not life-threatening, while the circumstances leading to them remain unclear. Authorities have not confirmed whether they made any arrests or filed any charges at this time. As of now, there has been no public response from Big Tigger regarding the allegations.
Social Media Erupts With Mixed Reactions
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section after the details surfaced, bringing a wave of hot takes and strong opinions. Some users immediately took sides, while others urged caution and said people should wait for all the facts to come out. A number of commenters also questioned the rush to judgment, pointing out that many online weren’t present for the incident but were still speaking as if they knew exactly what happened.
One Instagram user, @lilmissworldtour added, “I mean do we really trust a grownup calling himself big tigger ?“
This Instagram user @breakthrough_35 said, “Her missing daughter’s father tried to warn him… smh.“
And, Instagram user @ennerestella claimed, “I’ll mop the ocean before I cry and record a video to put on Instagram“
Then, Instagram user @tharealkeez shared, “idk, he look like he did it 😩”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @oweboi_bigshow wrote, “Who else would be a suspect lol“
Finally, Instagram user @luckystaybizzy commented, “Everyone taking sides like they were there. 😂”
Alicia Brown Shares Cryptic Instagram Story Post
Alicia Brown doesn’t appear to be staying silent amid the ongoing conversation. In an Instagram Story posted Wednesday night, she reshared a clip of a woman sitting alone on an empty road, turning to look toward a sunset as Mariah Carey’s ‘Obsessed’ played over the visuals. While the post doesn’t directly name anyone or confirm a target, the timing and song choice have led some social media users to speculate about its meaning and possible subtext.
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