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‘DTF St. Louis’ Creator Explains Floyd’s Shocking Finale Fate and Why He Couldn’t Look at Fan Theories

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Jason Bateman as Clark Forrest sitting on a swing in a backyard swing set in DTF St. Louis

[Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers for DTF St. Louis.]

Summary

In the finale of the HBO limited series ‘DTF St. Louis,’ Floyd’s death is revealed to be an emotional unraveling, a love triangle undone by DTF’s false promises.
Jason Bateman’s Clark gives the show a tender, needy friendship that fuels tension and emotional stakes.
A Playgirl past and an unscripted kitchen moment deepen Floyd, and while the ending was set, future seasons could be possible.

From creator/writer/director Steven Conrad, the season finale of the seven-episode HBO limited series DTF St. Louis has aired, finally revealing the circumstances around the tragic death of Floyd Smernitch (David Harbour). Never set up as a puzzle in need of solving, but instead more of an emotional unraveling, a messy love triangle that shined a light on the loneliness of three people who loved each other and were desperate for connection while looking for it in all the wrong places ultimately collapsed on itself. Clark (Jason Bateman) seemed to genuinely want to boost his friend’s confidence but did so in such a misguided way that it left Floyd feeling trapped in a black hole without the validation and love he so desired. What makes it all even more heartbreaking is watching Clark and Floyd attempt to shortcut fulfillment through the DTF app instead of just getting real with each other and their loved ones about what they were really feeling.

Collider recently got the opportunity to chat one-on-one with Conrad about the season’s undeniably bittersweet ending and what led to Floyd’s fate. During the interview, he discussed the impact Bateman had on who Clark became, creating tension through conversation, Floyd’s Playgirl past and how it affected his present, the unscripted moment in the kitchen in the first episode of the season, having a very clear sense of Floyd’s fate and why it had to play out this way, avoiding fan theories, and whether there could be another season.

Jason Bateman Helped Shape Who Clark Forrest Became in ‘DTF St. Louis’

“His draw to Floyd is immediate because it just makes him feel safe.”

Collider: You had been working on the development of the series and the characters for a bit of time before you finally got to shoot it. I would imagine there were changes that happened with the characters when it went from Pedro Pascal being in the series to Jason Bateman being in the series. What were the biggest changes that happened with this that you think ultimately worked to the advantage of what the series is now?

STEVEN CONRAD: I hadn’t quite apprehended it, but when Jason and I started to talk about doing this together, he mentioned that some of what Clark’s energy could be is that his draw to Floyd is immediate because it just makes him feel safe. He wanted to start with, “I like being with this guy. This guy is big, he’s keen, he’s really sweet, and he’s funny, and I like being with him.” Jason could do that. You could see Jason’s Clark enjoying being with Floyd in a way that I knew could start somewhere. And then, if you have a place to start, you have a place to go. Jason made that explicit, and it seemed like a very important foothold.

It seems like very different versions of all these characters could have existed.

CONRAD: Clark needs a friend. He really needs a friend. That’s a tricky thing to count on an actor being able to dramatize. I would be so challenged if someone said to me, “Okay, start and make this clear that you need a friend.” I wouldn’t know how to start behaving like that. Jason inherently knew how to do that.

Jason Bateman and David Harbour in 'DTF St. Louis'

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In the heart of suburbia, three lives intertwine through a dating app, but one death throws the town into chaos.

From a writing standpoint, it feels like there’s a huge challenge you had with this show, with big chunks of episodes being conversations between characters, whether it’s Clark and the detectives, or Clark and Floyd. There are a lot of just people having conversations. Were you ever worried about or nervous about making that interesting and keeping that interesting?

CONRAD: If you just bear in mind, all the time, that you’re really creating tension, and all of it is there to create tension, you can create tension with conversation the same way you can create tension with score. But if you forget that that’s the point, then it can be boring. Hopefully, if they were to be dissected, the idea that this was a genre piece that did have something to say about a mystery, a thriller, a psychological thriller, a weird kind of erotic thriller, these conversations circulate inside the thoughts that would exist in those genres.

Floyd Smernitch Was a Man Fully Committed to His Bad Ideas in ‘DTF St. Louis’

“It probably seemed like a good idea at the time for guys to do an exposé in Playgirl in the ‘90s.”

David Harbour as Floyd Smernitch leaning the right side of his face on his right hand in DTF St. Louis

How did Floyd’s Playgirl past come about? What led to that detail?

CONRAD: It probably seemed like a good idea at the time for guys to do an exposé in Playgirl in the ‘90s. Our art department researched, and they weren’t really helped out by the concepts. They were very cheap, Top Gun, super macho, comically not good, full commitment to a bad idea kind of thing. I felt like the earlier we could get this notion out, that previously there have been full commitments to bad ideas, it would seem just as likely now that you’re going to make this same commitment to a middle-aged bad idea, something that lacked sense but was also beautiful. Floyd felt very free about his body and didn’t have inhibitions about that. It’s true of his marriage. He’s married to a partner who has very few sexual inhibitions. I like that about their partnership. It’s evolved over time. Some years were more intense, some years very, very quiet. But I feel like those two have a sexuality that was really very rewarding.

Playgirl just came from me wanting to get to know Floyd a little more and wondering what he was like when he was 24. How stupid could he have been? How smart had he been? What was he proud of? There’s a really small detail in there that I’m not even sure is visible, but he has a little get-to-know-you section where they ask him what his favorite snack is and what he wants to be someday. His answers are really very beautiful and honest, and I just wanted that to feel honest, not knowing that someone else might laugh at it.

There’s a shot in the first episode with David Harbour and Linda Cardellini in the kitchen, when he rests his stomach on the celery that’s on the counter. Was that scripted? Did you have a conversation about that? How did that moment happen?

CONRAD: That wasn’t scripted. That was one of the first things we shot. I was still getting to know David, as a partner, on the set. I saw the setting, and he’d come in and out with his belly. I knew that belly could touch the to touch the food that Carol was preparing if he just stood normally by the table. The trick would be to say, “This character is so used to this that he doesn’t even think about where this part of his body is anymore.” David plays a character who is 30 pounds heavier than David usually is. This person ends way in front of where they used to end and maybe isn’t aware that that’s where they end now because they didn’t always end there. It seemed to me like he didn’t know that he went out that far, so he would likely not know that he brushed up against anyway.

That sounds really complicated, but it was really a simple little piece of comedy. The best comedy says other things. The idea of having such a divorced relationship to your body in middle age just seemed so understandable to me. So, I thought it up in the moment. Instantly, he recognized that as something he wanted to do, and he just worked out the timing of it all. There’s another element to that scene. It’s the full box of Cheez-Its that he has tucked under his arm that’s holding the Batman comic book, and that was David’s idea, to have Cheez-Its, belly, Batman. That’s all you need to know about Floyd at the moment.

Clark (Jason Bateman) and Floyd (David Harbour) exercising in an episode of 'DTF St. Louis.'

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Once you did have a sense of what the series was and you were ready to shoot it, did you always know by that point how it was going to end and how everything would play out? I know sometimes people do a show like this, and they’re still changing their mind and working on the ending of it all the way through. Did you know exactly what your ending would be?

CONRAD: Yes, I have done both of those versions of things too, over the many years. You could fall into a group of fellow filmmakers and they like the spontaneity of creating something on the day. I’m terrified by that. I love to be able to say to our filmmaking partners, “The last time we’re going to see this character is going to be this.” We made a TV show called Patriot for Amazon, and I knew what the last image was going to be, ultimately of our final season, and I could share with our lead actor. I could always say to him, “We are going to wind up here, and you are going to be sharing this. That’s coming. That’s three hours away.” I don’t know what I would say to them if we couldn’t start the show with Floyd feeling some huge emotional deficit, some real driving need. The first time we see him, he’s struggling to connect with his stepson. His clothes don’t fit anymore. You know he’s not comfortable in his skin anymore. He took the time to write this note about grownupsies. You have a sense that this man knows what grownupsies feels like. I like to be able to say to David, “This is where you start and this is where we’re headed. And there’s a lot to do between now and then.”

I think that destination is very important. It helps you pick your mood. So much of what we do is allowing the audience to feel a certain kind of mood. I didn’t have this with HBO, but it’s been true with other places I’ve worked, where you start to have conversations about the lighting, and they’ll resist there being any darkness in the show. Shouldn’t it have a mood? Shouldn’t it make you feel a kind of way? If there’s no mood, then you’re not feeling. And if you’re not feeling, you’re going to probably stop watching. Knowing where the show goes really helps me make all those other decisions. So, I don’t think I’ll allow myself to be in a situation that is open-ended. All the scripts were written before we started to make the show. Everything changes a little bit, but wholesale changes don’t happen to us when we go to shoot.

‘DTF St. Louis’ Was Never Meant To Be Viewed as a Puzzle That Needed Solving

“It has to deliver other satisfactions to the audience.”

I initially thought that maybe Floyd killed himself. Then, I thought maybe he had a heart attack. And then, I suspected Clark. And then, I suspected Carol. And then, I suspected Richard. Did you want to keep us guessing until the end? Did you want us to keep questioning those characters’ motives because it feels like some of that comes from how the audience perceives the characters and what they project onto them?

CONRAD: That’s a good question. Having some awareness of what you’re up to is probably a real good idea in a story like this because it’s not a puzzle. I don’t think it should be approached entirely like it’s a puzzle because it has to deliver other satisfactions to the audience. They didn’t take a puzzle out to try to solve. They sat down to watch seven hours of drama. So, it’s important that there’s curiosity because there’s curiosity on the part of the detectives, and you shouldn’t be ahead of them, otherwise there’s less engagement. Wondering is a great quality to provoke from somebody in the audience, but making it too much of a game can turn it into another preoccupation.

Honestly, if your whole goal was just to figure these things out, you could do it because it’s going to be someone who’s in the pilot unless it’s just sloppy. There’s only so many choices and so many scenarios that you could figure it out. But I think anybody who enjoys it tells themselves to stop trying to figure it out so they can just enjoy it. It’s tough to turn that part of your motor skills off. You just go, “I could solve this crime. I know more than they do.” But the experience of how this happened is as important as what happened. Making sure you are good at how is important too.

What led to your specific decision for Floyd’s ultimate fate? As you were trying to figure that out, why did this feel right? Had you thought of other possibilities?

CONRAD: No. Going in, this all made sense. You could just see it. Somehow, something happened and you could just see the dilemma. It was the invention of DTF St. Louis and their tagline, “All the excitement, none of the consequences.” As soon as that dropped into our creative world, we thought, “Oh, this is going to be a thing they’re playing with like matches.” None of the consequences seemed to be a bad bet. You watch two people you kind of like think there won’t be consequences, but of course there are. When you share intimacy with anyone, there will be consequences. So, I knew they would be mistaken about that gamble. And then, I started thinking about, what could be the most consequential thing for this man to lose?

I knew it wasn’t his marriage. I knew it was going to be a greater achievement, and that achievement of a stepfather or a stepmother to a young person is such a monumental thing to be good at, if you can find a way to be good at that. I knew this was going to have that tragic feel at the end. I thought, “This ought to be the thing that breaks and can’t be fixed because of recklessness and because you’ve allowed this reckless thing into your home, one way or another, and you didn’t see this coming. Here’s a consequence you never expected. You’d be assessed and misunderstood by a young person who isn’t capable yet of recognizing what it is you’re doing and only feels strange and lonely because he’s seen you do it.” I knew that was going to happen. The rest of it was there for me to try to figure out how to create a path that ultimately seems obvious in terms of it being satisfying, but not so obvious that it doesn’t have energy.

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Did you see any of the theories that viewers were talking about as they watched the season?

CONRAD: No, I can’t. That’s just a recipe for four hours of sitting down and tearing your hair out. No, and don’t tell me about it either. People are probably going to guess it in one way or another. The answers are sort of there. Floyd’s ideation, he’s suffering from heavy duty depression, he hasn’t bought new clothes, he’s suffering economically, he lacks intimacy. It wouldn’t take a genius, an emotional genius, to know that this person needs a tremendous amount of tenderness. The only repository for it is his weather broadcasting partner, which was almost enough, except that flirting with the fun of this new friendship allowed for a really dark unexpected incident to happen, and it was enough to destroy. Floyd was easy to destroy because he was barely keeping himself together.

Creator Steven Conrad Says There Could Be a Way To Do Another Season of ‘DTF St. Louis’

“You could do it somewhere else and find another vein of storytelling.”

Joy Sunday as Jodie Plumb sitting on a couch while questioning a suspect in DTF St. Louis

Is this a series where you feel like you’ve completed the story you wanted to tell and that’s it? Because I would tune in for another season of Homer and Jodie working on another case together.

CONRAD: That’s exciting. If you take The White Lotus model, and you have the upstairs-downstairs thing with these privileged people with problems, and then these people who work at this place, you could do it somewhere else and find another vein of storytelling. I don’t know. Sex and violence, you could spend your whole career just writing about those two things and not repeat yourself. The possibility is there, for sure. Homer has got to retire, though. He might be a consultant on some future DTF crime. I like the idea of Jodie. She’s my kind of hero. She’s like Rocky. She always had it. All she needed was some events to draw it out of her. She didn’t change. She just got recognized. I like her an awful lot, and I like Joy Sunday considerably, too.

Release Date: 2026 – 2026-00-00
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Showrunner: Steve Conrad
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Fans Fear For Britney Spears But Hope Rehab Helps

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Britney Spears is reportedly taking steps toward recovery after a recent legal scare.

The pop icon has checked into rehab following a DUI arrest in March. The situation allegedly left her deeply embarrassed, especially over how it might impact her sons. According to sources, the incident became a turning point, with her family rallying around her and encouraging her to seek help.

Now, as Spears begins her recovery journey, fans have been flooding social media with messages of support. Like her family, many of her supporters hope this moment marks a positive new chapter for the singer.

Britney Spears Voluntarily Enters Rehab

Spears has reportedly taken a major step toward recovery by voluntarily checking herself into a residential treatment facility, per TMZ. The decision marks a notable shift from previous episodes in her life when treatment was driven by court orders or family intervention.

Spears has long faced struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, which previously culminated in a highly publicized mental health crisis in the late 2000s. More recently, she’s sparked concern with a series of erratic social media posts and reports of reckless behavior, including her recent DUI arrest.

“She realizes she hit rock bottom,” a source close to the singer shared.

The move may also carry legal implications, as Spears is said to be aware that entering treatment could reflect positively ahead of any court proceedings tied to her DUI case. Still, sources emphasize that beyond optics, she is taking her recovery seriously.

Fans Rally Around Britney With Messages Of Hope

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In light of Spears’ decision to go to rehab, the pop star’s loyal fanbase has been flooding social media with messages of support.

While many acknowledged that her struggles with substance abuse have been ongoing for years, the overwhelming sentiment online was one of cautious optimism and empathy.

“I’m praying to every god right now she doesn’t end up back in that conservatorship,” one user wrote on X. Another added, “Poor Britney Spears. She’s all messed up. I hope she gets the help she needs.”

Others pointed to the intense scrutiny she’s faced throughout her career, with one fan noting, “At this point, we just want her to be healthy and at peace. The media has been on her back for decades. I really hope she’s getting the actual privacy and help she deserves this time.”

Britney Spears Arrested For DUI Weeks Before Rehab Move

Spears’ decision to enter rehab comes on the heels of the DUI arrest that raised fresh concerns about her well-being.

According to reports, the singer was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol in March after allegedly driving her BMW erratically at a high speed. Officers at the scene noted signs of impairment, prompting Spears to undergo a series of field sobriety tests before being transported to a hospital for a blood draw.

She was released from custody less than 12 hours later but is expected to appear in Ventura County Superior Court in the coming weeks to face the charges.

Sources say Spears has since checked into an inpatient wellness facility in the U.S., where programs typically last around 30 days.

Spears’ Rep Condemned Her Behavior

While addressing Spears’ actions following the DUI arrest, a representative of the “Stronger” singer did not hold back.

In a statement shared with the BBC, the rep condemned the singer’s behavior and emphasized that there was no excuse for what happened. They also revealed that her family was working on a structured plan to help her move toward a healthier and more stable future.

“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life,” the statement read.

Britney Spears Was ‘Embarrassed’ By Her Arrest

Spears was said to have felt “embarrassed” after her DUI arrest, an emotion that may have played a role in her decision to seek treatment.

Sources say the pop star was particularly concerned about how the situation could impact her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, whom she shares with ex Kevin Federline.

“She’s very emotional and regretful this morning. She’s also embarrassed because of how it could affect her sons,” an insider said, per PEOPLE.

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Netflix’s Lazy ‘Jaws’ Ripoff Fails To Hook Critics Despite Streaming Success

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Netflix has done it once again with an instantly successful shark feature, but critics aren’t very impressed. The film, like many of that genre, borrows heavily from Steven Spielberg‘s iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws, which features a great white shark terrorizing people in a New England summer resort town. However, unlike Jaws, a disastrous hurricane is thrown into the mix, making the stakes even higher as it brings with it a school of bull sharks, which are smaller and faster than great whites, but just as ravenous.

Released on April 10, 2026, the Netflix favorite is from writer-director Tommy Wirkola, known for the fantasy film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. Titled Thrash, it shot up the global streaming ranking within 48 hours of its release, dominating major titles such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Idris Elba’s Beast, and Ryan Reynolds’ IF. While it still ranks #1 on Netflix, critics have issued their verdict on the movie, sinking it with an embarrassingly low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Based on 31 reviews, 20 of which are disapproving, Thrash has a 35% critics’ score on the review aggregator website as of this publication. Its audience score isn’t any better, with an abysmal 29% from over 250 ratings. No consensus has been published yet; however, as seen in most reviews, Thrash is being trashed as a film not worth watching. According to RogerEbert.com, which rates the survival thriller 1.5 out of 4, “its worst sin isn’t its stupid characters doing stupid things; it’s that the whole thing feels remarkably lazy, failing to find any tension or even B-movie thrills.”

What Do Audiences Have To Say About ‘Thrash’?

Despite being a worldwide streaming sensation, Thrash has a pretty poor reputation among audiences, as seen on Rotten Tomatoes. Some reviews describe it as a disappointing waste of time, with less-than-average acting and an even worse script. One such review reads, “The acting is horrible! The story and script [are] very mediocre… I feel like the film was just rushed… It’s [the] #1 movie on Netflix right now because it is a shark movie, but that doesn’t mean it’s good.” Nevertheless, not all Thrash reviews are bad; there is some praise here and there. One positive review notes that the movie is clearly not a masterpiece but is purely entertaining and provides “an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.”

Thrash, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou, streams on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more news.

Release Date: April 10, 2026
Runtime: 83 Minutes
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Fight W/ Dess Dior May Have Involved Emily Huff

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

A new angle of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves‘ fight in the club has social media users speculating that it involved her former friend, Emily Huff.

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

On Sunday, April 12, a tweet was shared showing a new angle of the footage of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight in a club. Furthermore, the footage appeared to show Cheaves walking up to another woman who was wearing white and appeared to have light-colored hair. Noticeably, as Cheaves walks up to the woman, she responds by holding her hand in Cheaves’ face. At that point, Cheaves appears to respond verbally. Then, the woman proceeds to shove Cheaves, and they begin exchanging blows, as multiple people begin to swarm the area.

Click here to see the new angle of the footage.

In response, social media users appeared to believe the woman Cheaves approached was her former friend, Emily Huff. Furthermore, on Instagram, Huff appeared to confirm the speculation of her involvement.

Social Media Users React To The New Angle Of Dess Dior & Jayda Cheaves’ Fight In Club

Social media users reacted to the new angle of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight in The Shade Room’s comment section.

Instagram user @tammynguyen1451 wrote, “Jayda was not getting beat up. She was fighting and dess came and handled that. Tf”

While Instagram user @1bria_ added, “Wat a zodiac sign have to do w anything? Yall kill me 😂😂😂😂”

Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote, “This is ghettoooo and I love it 🤓”

While Instagram user @paris.moneee added, “Jayda was the birthday piñata 😩😩😩 bless her heart”

Instagram user @versacetherealest wrote, “Dess The Birthday🥳 & Jayda The Piñata 🪅

😂😂”

While Instagram user @ninikiona added, “And Emily was knocking the Mario coins outta Jayda without Des she would have been good and beat”

Instagram user @sodapopprincess817 wrote, “I still cant see”

While Instagram user @g6gl5tch added, “New video shows jayda aint even get jumped she started it 😂”

Instagram user @always.staygracious wrote, “She hit Jayda first & when Jayda got her on the floor her 3 friends jumped Jayda while dess was beating Emily up”

While Instagram user @quotes_random0102 added, “Jayda walked up on her and got popped in her shit then des jumped in so Emily friends jumped in a jump for a jump was had tell Jayda don’t walk up on nobody if she ain’t gon swing first”

Instagram user @boujidionne wrote, “Jayda thought she was going to punk Emily and was sadly mistaken lol..”

While Instagram user @_nadialuv_ added, “Jayda was definitely checking shit without her friend 😂 pretty much on site… but dess flew there🤣🤣😂😆”

Here’s Why New Angle Has Social Media Users Speculating It Involved Her Former Friend Emily Huff

Social media users are speculating that Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight involved Emily Huff due to their alleged history. As The Shade Room previously reported, in January, Supa Peach alleged that Emily Huff was dating Lil Baby before Cheaves. Additionally, Peach alleged that Huff and Cheaves were friends at the time. Furthermore, Huff appeared to confirm Peach’s story.

Then, over the weekend, the initial angle of Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior’s fight went viral. This, even garnering a reaction from Yaya Mayweather.

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Netflix Is Removing Zack Snyder’s Best Sci-Fi Movie

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There was a moment in the 2000s when zombie movies suddenly felt fast, mean, and genuinely panic-inducing again, and Dawn of the Dead was a huge reason why. Zack Snyder’s 2004 remake didn’t just coast on the name of George A. Romero’s classic. It came in louder, nastier, and way more chaotic, turning the undead into full-on nightmares with sprint speed. Even now, it still feels like one of the most intense studio horror movies of that era. Netflix subscribers don’t have much time left to catch it before it disappears.

Dawn of the Dead is set to leave Netflix on May 1. The film has been singled out as one of the major departures in Netflix’s May 2026 lineup, which is rough news for anyone who’s been putting off a rewatch. It’s also a pretty notable exit because, for a lot of fans, this is still the best movie Snyder has ever made.

What Is ‘Dawn of the Dead’ About?

The cast includes Sarah Polley as Ana, Ving Rhames as Kenneth, Jake Weber as Michael, and Mekhi Phifer as Andre. It was Snyder’s feature directorial debut, with a screenplay by Snyder’s fellow Superman fan James Gunn, which honestly explainswhy it feels this sharp and nasty. The official synopsis states:

“When her husband is attacked by a zombified neighbor, Ana (Sarah Polley) manages to escape, only to realize her entire Milwaukee neighborhood has been overrun by the walking dead. After being questioned by cautious policeman Kenneth (Ving Rhames), Ana joins him and a small group that gravitates to the local shopping mall as a bastion of safety. Once they convince suspicious security guards that they are not contaminated, the group bands together to fight the undead hordes.”

Produced on a reported $28 million budget, Dawn of the Dead proved a solid box-office hit when it hit theaters in 2004. The film went on to gross $103 million worldwide, nearly quadrupling its production cost. That total breaks down to $59 million domestically and $44 million internationally, making it the 54th highest-grossing film of 2004 worldwide.

Dawn of the Dead leaves Netflix on May 1.

Release Date: March 19, 2004
Runtime: 101 minutes
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Bollywood music legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92, Priyanka Chopra Jonas remembers late icon: 'A voice so eternal'

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“It is hard to put into words what it means to lose someone whose art helped shape the emotional landscape of an entire nation,” Chopra Jonas wrote.

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Hate Hangovers? This Jelly Stick Makes Next Mornings Way Easier

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Hate Hangovers? This Jelly Stick Makes Next Mornings Way Easier

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Warmer weather makes our calendars fill up fast — weddings, weekend trips, rooftop dinners . . . all of it. But as fun as it is, those packed social schedules can make the next morning feel a little less glamorous when you’re indulging in alcohol. If you’ve ever woken up wishing you had planned just a bit more to prevent headaches or full-on hangovers, you’re not alone.

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Mortal Kombat II | Trailer 2 : Coastal House Media

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The internet’s most unsettling nightmare is about to step fully into the spotlight.

A brand-new trailer for Backrooms, A24’s upcoming horror film based on the viral creepypasta phenomenon, is set to drop tomorrow and fans are already bracing for what could be one of the most disturbing films of the year.

From YouTube Horror to the Big Screen

Backrooms isn’t just another horror movie. It’s the evolution of a digital legend.

The film is directed by Kane Parsons, the creator behind the massively popular Backrooms found-footage series that exploded on YouTube. What started as a low-budget analog horror concept quickly turned into a global phenomenon, with millions drawn to its eerie liminal space aesthetic and unsettling sense of isolation.

Now, A24 is bringing that same nightmare fuel to theaters.

What the Movie Is About

While details remain intentionally cryptic, the story follows a therapist who ventures into a strange alternate dimension after her patient mysteriously disappears.

That dimension is the Backrooms, an endless maze of empty office-like spaces filled with flickering lights, yellow walls, and something far more sinister lurking just out of sight.

If the original concept taught fans anything, it’s this:
you are not supposed to be there.

Backrooms [credit: A24]

Stacked Cast and Big Studio Backing

The film features a strong cast for such an experimental horror concept, including:

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Renate Reinsve
Mark Duplass
Finn Bennett
Lukita Maxwell
Avan Jogia

Behind the scenes, the project is backed by A24 along with major production companies like Atomic Monster, signaling that this isn’t just a niche internet adaptation, it’s a full-scale cinematic event.

Release Date and What to Expect

Backrooms is officially set to hit theaters on May 29, 2026, positioning it as one of A24’s most anticipated horror releases of the year.

The teaser already gave fans a glimpse of its unsettling tone, but tomorrow’s trailer is expected to dive deeper into the story and possibly reveal the creatures and deeper lore that made the original series so terrifying.

Why This Could Be Huge

This isn’t just another horror release. It’s part of a growing trend where internet-born stories are evolving into mainstream cinema.

But Backrooms stands out.

It taps into a very specific kind of fear, the uncanny feeling of being somewhere familiar yet completely wrong. Early footage suggests the film is leaning heavily into psychological dread rather than relying on traditional jump scares.

If it lands, it could become the next breakout horror hit in A24’s lineup.

Final Thoughts

With the full trailer dropping tomorrow, Backrooms is about to go from online legend to mainstream obsession.

And if the studio nails the tone, don’t be surprised if this becomes the horror movie everyone’s talking about heading into summer.

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How Did DTF St. Louis Series Finale Kill Off David Harbour’s Floyd?

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Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini and David Harbour in DTF St. Louis

DTF St. Louis finally revealed what led to David Harbour‘s character Floyd’s mysterious death.

During the Sunday, April 12, finale, Floyd died by suicide after rejection from Carol (Linda Cardellini), Tiger Tiger (Chris Perfetti) and Clark (Jason Bateman). Floyd’s stepson Richard (Arlan Ruf), who was the reason for his Peyronie’s disease, ultimately watched Floyd put medication in his Bloody Mary can before signing “I love you” ahead of his death.

Showrunner Steve Conrad broke down the thought process to ending, telling TV Insider, “Well, if you think about the many times that Floyd had been kind of assessed and then rejected, there were multiple, but the one connection that was sound was Richard, that despite the failure of the therapy working and the multiple attempts to try to reach Richard, Floyd had found a way that summer.”

Conrad wanted to offer an emotional conclusion.

“If you had asked him if anything good had happened that summer, he would have said something great had happened, like Richard and found each other flailing, trying to find some way to turn the volume down on all the other sources of pain for Floyd,” he continued. It ended up consequently having him create events that Richard was exposed to accidentally, and this full measure of Floyd that a child shouldn’t have because he’s too young, it happened, and it probably wouldn’t have happened if there wasn’t that kind of recklessness that summer, so Floyd felt responsible for Richard being there.”

He concluded: “He felt like that if he were a better man, this boy wouldn’t be out there trying to figure out what it is he’s watching, even though what he’s watching is harmless and very human and ultimately understandable.”

Conrad also explained if Floyd would have always ended up in the same place, saying, “I think that’s a real keen observation because we started, one could have flipped the first scene for Floyd. … You can see in the last shot of Floyd in that therapy session, with the way David performed it … You’re not far away from that feeling. It’s only three months away, and it can’t show up for the first time there.”

The screenwriter noted he knew “what Floyd’s fate might have been.”

“I think Carol and Floyd would have divorced. His tax debt was just a burden that he couldn’t even help chip away at. Intimacy was gone — they tried, but it had been a year. That failure of their intimate life that we see in episode 6, which would have happened in their bedroom. It was over, and I think they would have been divorced,” he shared. “I think Floyd might have had a relationship with Richard where he wrote him a letter every few months, maybe sent him a Christmas present, but every year that became less and less and less, and I think Floyd was bound for a really sad life like many people who have an inherent sweetness, but are also challenged to recognize that they’ve got to plant their feet and fight sometimes too.”

He continued: “Floyd doesn’t have any fight in him. He only has kindness, and some people are constitutionally like that, and they’re wonderful to have with you because they remind you that sweetness is also a quality of life. But if you’re married to one and you’re trying to fend off the worst possible thing together, that can be a very challenging partner.”

DTF St. Louis is streaming on HBO Max.

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These Flowy Jumpsuits Replaced My Spring Dresses — From $17

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There’s something about spring that usually has me reaching for dresses on repeat — but this year, I’m switching things up! Instead of my usual rotation, I’ve been leaning into flowy jumpsuits that feel just as pretty and are way more practical. They’re easy, comfortable and somehow make getting dressed simpler.

As a shopping writer, I cover fashion pieces nonstop, and Amazon has quietly become my go-to retailer for spring jumpsuits. From flattering smocked bodices to wide-leg silhouettes that create an effortless, put-together look, there’s no shortage of standout picks on the ‘Zon. The best part? You can snag these spring-ready styles now, starting at just $17.

These Flowy Jumpsuits Are Replacing My Spring Dresses

1. My Favorite: This flowy floral jumpsuit stands out for all the right reasons. The delicate print, smocked top and breezy wide-leg fit create a look that’s both comfortable and slimming.

2. Overall Winner: While I love the florals and easy fit, the real standout is the breathable 100% cotton fabric. That means I can easily layer it now and wear it with just a tee come summer.

3. Floral Find: Whenever the rainy season hits, I gravitate toward this vibrant floral jumper to brighten things up. I appreciate the light green and blue options, as well as the playful puff-sleeve design.

4. Loungewear-Like: This square-neck jumper gives off an elevated look with its simple, wide-leg fit. At the same time, the soft, comfy fabric makes it feel like you’re wearing loungewear.

5. Has Pockets: This elevated wrap romper really checks all the boxes for me. Its silhouette is slimming, the fit is comfy and the price is just $17.

6. Shopper-Favorite: I’d pick up this flowy overall romper based on the reviews alone. It has over 5,600 five-star ratings from shoppers, including one who says it’s “insanely comfortable.”

7. Boutique-Worthy: What I love about this belted romper is how it brings boutique-level details without the high price tag. It has short sleeves for coverage and comes in a few pretty prints that are worthy browsing.

8. Make a Statement: I love how this statement floral romper will look pretty when I dress it up with heels or down with sneakers. It’s the kind of style I know will garner compliments in any room.

9. Luxe Lace: Sometimes all it takes is a romantic detail to make all the difference. This lace-trim romper is proof of that. The subtle accent still makes it wearable for the everyday.

10. Gorgeous Gingham: This pretty gingham jumpsuit is perfect for every spring outing this month. I picture it styling flawlessly with platform sandals and a raffia bag for farmers’ markets, picnics and more.

11. Quite the Charmer: I’m adding a little spring charm to my wardrobe with this V-neck romper. The puff sleeves and button details give it a playful, polished feel.

12. Pretty Puff Sleeve: I’m reaching for this flowy jumpsuit when I want something that’s easy but still looks put together. The smocked bodice and wide-leg fit make it feel flattering without any effort.

13. Ravishing Ruffles: I’m drawn to this sweet smocked jumpsuit for its ruffle straps that instantly elevate the look. They add just enough femininity, while the flowy fit keeps it easy and comfortable.

14. Farmers’ Market Chic: This overall-style jumpsuit is my go-to for a casual farmers’ market run. Just add flat sandals and a woven tote, and the look comes together instantly.

15. Anything But Basic: When I’m bored of my usual rotation, this textured wide-leg style is what I throw on. The fun fabric and flowy silhouette make it feel fresh.

16. Boho Babe: This is what I grab when I want to channel a soft, boho vibe. Between the flowy silhouette and intricate print, it’s an easy standout.

17. Vacation-Ready: I love throwing this on when I’m in vacation mode. The airy silhouette and eye-catching print make it feel relaxed but still put together.

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators’ New 8-Part Sci-Fi Mystery Series Checks Into Netflix in First Trailer

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It’s only been a bit over three months since Stranger Things came to an end on Netflix, yet creators Matt and Ross Duffer haven’t slowed down. Back in March, the brothers served as executive producers on Haley Z. Boston‘s acclaimed new horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen at the streamer. They’re also bound to return to Hawkins, Indiana, on April 23 with the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, taking viewers back to the time between Seasons 2 and 3 of their platform-defining megahit. Despite all of that, there’s still one more series they have planned for 2026, and it’s set to premiere next month.

On May 21, Netflix will debut The Boroughs, another project the Duffers executive-produced that was born out of their desire to support up-and-coming creators. In this case, those creators were Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the duo behind The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Their project shares a lot of DNA with Stranger Things, only instead of following kids battling otherworldly threats in Indiana, it’ll center on misfit seniors in a seemingly idyllic retirement community in New Mexico. The titular Boroughs promises paradise for its residents, though a newcomer, Sam, played by Spider-Man 2 fan-favorite Alfred Molina, finds it to be more like a prison that becomes something far worse after a terrifying nighttime encounter. The first official trailer has now been released, teasing what horrors await him and the colorful group of fellow nursing home renegades who are ready to unravel what’s happening at the Boroughs before their time runs out.

The welcomes both viewers and Sam to The Boroughs, which acts as a fully-functioning little village in the desert packed with activities, gorgeous little houses, and a sense of autonomy for its residents. Sam can’t help but be a curmudgeon about the move, but it quickly becomes a new chapter of his life in the most unexpected way once he moves in. During one night, he sees an inhuman arm pushing through his oven, kicking off a journey both horrifying and fantastical where he joins forces with his fellow neighborhood outcasts in a fight to uncover the truth. There’s a Steven Spielberg-like sense of wonder as the group, also featuring a former journalist and a spiritual seeker, among others, forms a tight-knit companionship and sneaks into the heart of the Boroughs, where mystery abounds.

Who Makes Up ‘The Boroughs’ Ragtag Group of Seniors?

The two-time Emmy-nominated Molina is joined in his journey through the Boroughs by a diverse cast of veteran actors playing his fellow residents. Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare,Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, Carlos Miranda, Jena Malone, Seth Numrich, and Alice Kremelberg make up the main group, with additional Ed Begley Jr., Dee Wallace, Eric Edelstein, Rafael Casal, Mousa Hussein Kraish, Beth Bailey, Karan Soni, and Jane Kaczmarek. In an interview with Collider’s Taylor Gates last year for The Last Frontier, Woodard credited that star-studded roster for convincing her to come aboard, saying, “the coolest thing about it was that the first six or seven people on the call sheet were over 62.” Behind the camera, capturing the sort of “quirky and fun” yet still high-stakes horror, are directors Ben Taylor, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, and Augustine Frizzell.