There is something particularly special about a good horror book. Reading might not be as interactive as gaming, because there’s also something to be said about an effective horror game, but reading can be more immersive than watching a movie or a TV show, so if you want to be genuinely rattled by an experience, a book or a game might well be the best thing to throw yourself into.

All stories that succeed in being scary are intense, to some extent, but the following ones are especially nerve-wracking. These all rank among the most intense horror books of all time, standing as the sorts of things that are not particularly good to read if you need something to help you unwind… but if that’s not what you’re after, read on, and then maybe pick up one such book and (further) read on.

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‘American Psycho’ (1991)

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American Psycho is a book about an investment banker who’s also a serial killer, or at least seems to be the latter. And he only sort of seems to be the former, too, since he doesn’t really do much by way of actual work, and is instead driven by purely materialistic means, describing things relating to fashion and money in the same excruciating detail that he describes the murders he either does or fantasizes about doing.

The original novel here is definitely satirical, but has a little less comedy than what’s found in the movie adaptation, which is a bit gentler and faster-paced, even if it’s also quite full-on by general movie standards. It’s worth stressing that, though, for anyone who approaches American Psycho (1991) after enjoying American Psycho (2000), since the horror in the original is a good deal more intense.

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At its core, The Metamorphosis is a book about a man who, for reasons that are never made particularly clear, finds himself transformed into a giant insect. Okay, it’s technically a novella, but a novella can still be classified as a book… it’s just not a novel. It’s short, and it makes sense why it’s short, given so much of it takes place in such a confined location, and it’s also so simple narratively.

There are certainly interesting things explored here, though, and The Metamorphosis is made more complex because much of it’s also about how this unfortunate man/insect’s family responds to the whole unsettling revelation. It’s a story that sees Franz Kafka doing his famously upsetting and surreal thing, ensuring there’s still a lot here that’s timelessly unsettling, even if the story’s now well over a century old and, on paper, might sound a bit too silly or high-concept to be actually scary (it’s all in the execution, ultimately, and what an execution you’ve got here).

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‘The Troop’ (2014)

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In the overall scheme of things, The Troop is a fairly recent book, but it feels like it could well become a classic once enough time has passed. At least for now, it’s the kind of thing that’s surprisingly new, because it feels like it’s been around for a while, mashing together the horror you find in a good many stories about survival with some fears about bioengineered diseases for good measure.

The Troop is a trip, and once it gets going, it proves relentless with its pacing, so it’s inevitable that it works as a horror book that feels intense. You get a lot here, with it being scary on a few different levels, and also, Stephen King is on record saying it creeped him out, and you’ve got to assume it takes quite a bit to unsettle someone who’s so in tune with horror, as a genre. Speaking of King…

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‘Pet Sematary’ (1983)

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If you try to look up which Stephen King book is the most disturbing, you’re generally going to find Pet Sematary ranking right near the top, and that’s fair, because it is very confronting. It’s about death, basically, with a family moving into a house that’s near a pet cemetery that seems to have the ability to bring dead things back to life. A certain amount of chaos ensues, some of it expected, and then some of it perhaps darker than you might anticipate.

It’s a raw book, for lack of a better descriptor. Pet Sematary goes through some heavy things, in terms of how far it’s willing to go with its exploration of grief and a certain amount of psychological horror alongside the supernatural stuff, too. It’s vintage Stephen King, and there’s only really one other horror book of his (not counting those books written under a pseudonym of his) that might well be more intense… more on that in a bit.

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‘The Long Walk’ (1979)

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Speaking of Stephen King, but not really, because Richard Bachman is definitely a different author who might have some similarities to Stephen King, but is in no way the kind of author you should confuse for King, here’s The Long Walk, which is the best of the Bachman books. It’s a harrowing dystopian novel about a competition that involves a bunch of boys walking themselves to death.

Technically, one will survive, but only one, because the punishment for anyone in this competition who stops walking is execution, making it as high-stakes as a “sporting” event can possibly get. It’s only a sport in a world that’s really gone to hell, and that description does adequately describe the sort of world that The Long Walk seems to take place in. It’s a very compelling read, but an almost constantly mortifying one, too, and the rare book that might well make you feel genuine physical pain throughout, while reading.

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‘Blonde’ (2000)

If you want to argue that Blonde is not a horror book, then go wild. You’re welcome to make that argument. It’s horrifying, though, and it’s also hard to classify it as a biographical book, because even while it’s about Marilyn Monroe, it does not aspire to be historically accurate, nor biographical in the traditional sense. It touches upon real things, and it does feel grounded in many ways, but it uses Monroe’s story for other reasons.

There’s an exploration of plenty of real-world horrors within the film industry, and within society more broadly, to be found here, with Monroe the tragic figure at the center of it all; a person shown to be particularly victimized by the sorts of things Blonde explores. Laying it out like that makes Blonde sound heavy, but it goes deeper into disturbing territory than you might expect, feeling like a work of horror even if it might not always be classified as such (a similar sort of thing can be said about the “Western” Blood Meridian).

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‘Swan Song’ (1987)

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Swan Song is a book that largely takes place after the end of the world, with the end of the world in this particular case brought about by nuclear war. That devastation is covered in the opening chapters, and then the bulk of the book is about a handful of survivors trying to persevere in a drastically changed world, with all of them getting wrapped up, in one way or another, in a battle for the future of the planet.

It’s an incredibly long book, nearing 1000 pages all up, but most of it’s excellently paced, and so it ends up earning that length. Swan Song is also effectively frightening, perhaps most so with the early chapters, but there is a starkness to the post-apocalyptic stuff as well that feels striking. It’s a great read all around, and succeeds as a grand horror book (thankfully touching upon – and belonging to – a few other genres, too).

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‘House of Leaves’ (2000)

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On one hand, House of Leaves delivers the same kind of visceral and eerie horror that you can find in Backrooms (both the 2026 movie and the online lore about the whole thing), but then, on the other hand, it goes a lot deeper and gets quite a bit weirder. The Backrooms comparison comes from the primary setting of House of Leaves, and the fact that it works as a found footage sort of thing, even if House of Leaves is decidedly not a movie.

But the “footage” comes from a documentary within the book that’s the subject of a great deal of analysis, and it’s also a documentary that might not exist, which adds to the horror and confusion. There’s a story within a story within a story (possibly within another story) here, and the presentation really makes it something special. There’s nothing else out there exactly like House of Leaves, nor anything as expansively confronting in quite the same way.

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‘From Hell’ (1989–1998)

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A graphic novel about Jack the Ripper, From Hell goes to some incredibly unsettling and strange places throughout, and it’s also pretty long by graphic novel standards, so there’s a quantity of disturbing stuff here alongside a striking “quality” of disturbing things. Anything about Jack the Ripper kind of has to be intense, by default, but From Hell goes the extra mile in certain regards.

The presentation is nauseating, the subject matter is always dark, and everything descends in a way that lives up to the title, because it does feel pretty hellish throughout. All that being said, From Hell is very good, because all these negative feelings it inspires are intentional, and more or less the point of what it’s going for and stuff, yet it is all that to an inevitably surprising extent, in so many ways.

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‘IT’ (1986)

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A monumental horror epic, IT also feels right up there as one of the very best Stephen King novels, even if there are some definite flaws here, making it hard to call the whole thing “perfect.” But if you go into a book that’s more than 1000 pages long expecting all of those pages to be perfect, that’s, uh, probably not the right approach. You’re destined to find a wonky line here and there when you’ve got that many words.

What’s important is that so much of IT works exceptionally well, with it having great characters (including an undeniably amazing villain), an interesting structure, and an overall narrative that is so intrinsically about fear itself. The villain and what it’s all about thematically work in tandem to ensure IT feels, more or less, like the ultimate horror story, and so that’s the main reason why it’s #1 here. It also helps that there are few books able to stay so engaging for such a long time.

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After years of delays, rewrites, and uncertainty surrounding Marvel Studios’ long troubled Blade reboot, Mahershala Ali has finally addressed the project’s cancellation in his most candid comments yet.

Speaking with GQ while promoting his new film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Ali made it clear that he’s no longer dwelling on the failed Marvel project and has found peace with how everything unfolded.

“If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it,” Ali told GQ. “So I have to move on, and I have moved on.”

The Oscar winner was first announced as Marvel’s new Blade during San Diego Comic Con in 2019, a reveal that instantly became one of the MCU’s biggest casting announcements. However, after multiple directors departed, several writers took over the screenplay, and the film was repeatedly delayed, Marvel ultimately shelved the project. Earlier this month, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige admitted he felt “like a gigantic loser and a failure” that the film never came together.

Despite the disappointment, Ali says the experience wasn’t a complete loss.

“The best way I can answer this question is, when I look at what is for me, is it was either this or that and I’ll take this. No offense to them,” Ali explained. “I’ve been doing this professionally for pushing 30 years now, and one thing I’ve learned is that what is for you is for you and what is not is not.”

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Instead of starring as Marvel’s vampire hunter, Ali reunited with former Blade director Bassam Tariq to create the original action drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. The actor believes the film ultimately became a more rewarding creative experience than the Marvel reboot could have been.

“When I look at this and Blade, I couldn’t have done both,” Ali said. “The reason this even exists is because that project fell apart… I was able to use those skills that I had been working on for over a year training for Blade. In that way, I feel creatively redeemed on some level.”

Ali also acknowledged that the first teaser for the new film intentionally included him wielding a sword, something many fans viewed as a nod to the character they never got to see him play.

“I’m glad we were able to satisfy that and kind of move on,” he said, adding that while audiences may have expected a big budget superhero spectacle, the smaller scale project allowed them to tell a much deeper and more personal story.

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As for whether fans should continue asking him about Marvel’s canceled reboot, Ali made his position perfectly clear.

“I’m good,” he said with a laugh. “Again, you had me under contract, they have billions of dollars, if they wanted to do the movie, we would’ve done the movie. So we’re not doing the movie… I feel ready to move on from the Blade questions. Those questions are for them. They didn’t want to do it, so they should answer that question.”

For many Marvel fans, Ali’s comments offer long awaited closure on one of the MCU’s most infamous canceled projects. While his version of Blade never made it to the big screen, the actor has made it clear he’s looking ahead, not back.

Hallmark’s Paris Is Always a Good Idea is based on a book — but star Lacey Chabert promises there’s still room for viewers to be surprised.

“I can’t answer for the book fans, but I do think they will be happy with this adaptation,” Chabert, 43, exclusively told Us about how the limited series brings Jenn McKinlay‘s novel to life.

Chabert hinted that there were “some changes that had to be made in the adaptation,” adding, “But I think it’s such a rich story. The characters that people fell in love with in the book are represented so well in this.”

The six-part show follows nonprofit executive Chelsea (Chabert), who goes to Paris with rival Knightly (Scott Michael Foster) to secure a donation. Through a message from her late mother — and support from her family — Chelsea decides to revisit three past loves across Ireland, Paris and Spain.

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Lacey Chabert has become one of Hallmark’s biggest stars after making her network debut in 2010 — and she has no plans to stop anytime soon. “These movies mean so much to me. I really am genuine when I say that,” Chabert exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2021. “They’re not just jobs, and I […]

“I am so happy that this is a limited series because it gives us six episodes to tell this story,” Chabert gushed. “And with a movie, you’re limited in the amount of time that you have to do that.”

By expanding the running time, Paris Is Always a Good Idea is able to get viewers even more invested in the love stories at the center of the show. Chabert appreciated the opportunity to dive into Chelsea’s adventure, which is “a very layered” story.

“It’s a romance and it’s a family drama. It’s a beautiful travel story,” she shared. “We get to go to Ireland, Paris and Spain. We’re also dealing with three different timelines, which was really my favorite part of it.”

Chabert continued: “Because I think it’s just human nature to reflect back on your life and ponder about the future. We get to see my character live in all three of those. As an actress, it was really fun to play.”

Paris Is Always a Good Idea did come with its challenges — specifically when it came to filming scenes from every episode at the same time.

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Lacey Chabert has earned her spot as Hallmark’s latest “Queen of Christmas,” but it didn’t happen overnight. The actress, 42, made her Hallmark Channel debut with 2010’s Elevator Girl. Two years later, she starred in her first holiday feature for the network with Matchmaker Santa. “These movies mean so much to me. I really am […]

“We shot all six episodes simultaneously. So we were filming different parts of them at all times,” Chabert recalled. “Scott and I, our very first scene together is one of the more complicated scenes in the show. And we were like, ‘Hi, nice to meet you. Let’s go. Let’s do this difficult scene.’”

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The actress praised the work that went into bringing Paris Is Always a Good Idea to life both in front of and behind the scenes.

“We had the most incredible directors and producers, and the writing is so rich and wonderful,” she gushed. “So it just supported us as actors. It’s my job, so I was carrying around that 300-page script and guarding it. You just plot out where you think you’re going to be, but then sometimes scenes take you by surprise and it doesn’t exactly land the way you expected. So you just adjust. But that is the favorite part of my job; it’s a puzzle.”

New episodes of Paris Is Always a Good Idea airs Thursdays on Hallmark+.

Gaming as a medium is always evolving and striving to put out the most striking and innovative experiences out there, with each different era of the video game industry having its own standout selection of outstanding games that stand the test of time with overwhelming influence. The 2010s especially proved to be one of the most pivotal times for gaming as a whole, between the rise of games as a service archetype, mobile gaming becoming bigger than ever, and massive technological breakthroughs with the eighth generation of consoles.

However, more than prominent trends and the shifting waves of the industry as a whole, the true importance and impact of the decade always comes back to the quality of the games, with the 2010s having an exceptional collection of masterful video game experiences. From explosive, hard-hitting experiences for hardcore gamers to some of the simplest yet most charming casual games out there, many of these games go beyond simply being great for the decade and are among the most celebrated games of all time.

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‘God of War’ (2018)

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The God of War franchise has always had a dedicated audience who have fallen in love with its distinct mixture of large-scale action, hack-and-slash gameplay, and the inherent fun of the Greek mythology world. However, 2018’s PS4 reboot of the franchise completely evolved it for a new era, with a larger emphasis on a cinematic story, dynamic characters, and the larger potential of shifting into the mythos of Norse mythology.

The game quickly became one of the cornerstones of PlayStation’s success during the PS4 era, spearheading the approach not just for AAA action games, but showing how the blending of this style of hack-and-slash action could still tell an emotionally layered story. Time has proven it to be the absolute system seller and one of the best games on the PS4’s lineup, as well as a massive leap forward for both God of War and fantasy games as a whole.

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‘Stardew Valley’ (2016)

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For all the focus placed upon explosive and high-energy video games that demand the very best from the player, there’s something quaint and charming about a slower-paced, cozier game that can be more widely appreciated by all. While franchises like Animal Crossing and The Sims have scratched this itch for many, the 2010s premiere example of the very best and coziest experience is Stardew Valley, a brilliant farm life simulation game inspired by games like Harvest Moon and brought to life by solo developer ConcernedApe.

The game has an exceptional understanding of the simple joys and satisfaction of growing a virtual farm and creating something beautiful out of what was originally nothing. Combined with some rich writing and characterization from various relationships you can build with the townspeople as well as being able to play through the full game with online cross-platform multiplayer, Stardew Valley is the definitive farm sim game that has only gotten more successful with each passing year.

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‘The Last of Us’ (2013)

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One of the final prominent releases for the PS3 that acted as a swan song for this era of PlayStation gaming, Naughty Dog’s magnum opus The Last of Us has largely become the icon for exceptional original storytelling in video games. It takes a classic zombie-adjacent post-apocalyptic world and creates truly impactful emotional depth thanks to its layered central characters and the bond that grows between them.

Further amplified by some great moment-to-moment gameplay that utilizes the managing of limited resources and danger around every corner, The Last of Us proves to be one of the most immersive and cinematic video game experiences not just of the 2010s, but of all time. Even over a decade after its release, the game is still heralded as one of the most important and pivotal in PlayStation’s history and an absolute classic of the era.

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‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ (2017)

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Two of the most dominant trends that started in the 2010s and continue with massive strength well into the modern day are Battle Royale games and live-service games that receive continuous updates so they never die. While many games in the 2010s found great success with this model, none come close to the complete cultural domination of Fortnite Battle Royale, which still has a massive, dedicated player base and frequent content updates to this day.

While the game may not be at the level of absolute unavoidability as it was when it first released, its myriad of interesting game modes, live events, and overwhelming collaborations still make it the absolute gold standard for live-service games. While some gamers still aren’t a fan of this style of live-service game (especially with how many other games try and fail to replicate its success), it’s hard to deny just how well and consistently Fortnite has maintained relevancy even almost a decade after its debut, even with a few hiccups here and there.

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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ (2018)

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The original Red Dead Redemption was easily one of the most celebrated games from Rockstar Studio’s illustrious lineup, providing the distinct open world and vast possibilities of a Grand Theft Auto-style shooter in the intricate world of the Wild West. However, the long-awaited sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, managed to up the ante and polish considerably, creating one of the most visually striking and well-crafted games of all time.

This masterful video game prequel takes the signature strengths and charm of the original game and supercharges them to the latest technological possibilities, still having some of the most impressive graphics in any AAA game and an attention to detail that is completely unmatched. This, combined with some satisfying gameplay and top-notch character writing, has made it one of Rockstar’s most successful games and the face of AAA quality in the 2010s.

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‘Portal 2’ (2011)

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Building upon the already exceptional first-person puzzle mechanics of the original Portal, Portal 2 ups the ante and the scale with more intricate puzzles, more dynamic storytelling, and some of the best writing in any video game. The sequel really didn’t need to do a lot to live up to the stature of the original, as simply having more engaging portal puzzles was enough to satiate gamers looking for more Portal greatness.

However, between the exceptional writing of new characters like Wheatley (Stephen Merchant) and Cave Johnson (J.K. Simmons), new puzzle mechanics like the various gels, and a fleshed-out co-op multiplayer mode, Portal 2 stands tall as the definitive Portal experience and one of Valve’s best games. There’s a deep passion and quality inherent to every second of the game that has helped it sustain an impactful legacy as one of the very best puzzle games ever made and a true feat of video games as an art form.

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The Elder Scrolls franchise, one of the largest and most prominent faces in the world of high fantasy video games and action RPGs, reached massive new heights following the success and impact of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The game completely revolutionized the action RPG genre, with its wide array of content and ways to go about the vast world of Tamriel making it one of the most expansive and infinitely replayable single-player video game experiences of all time.

The game delivers exactly what one wants out of a high-fantasy action RPG, with great expression and possibilities in terms of what type of character you want to play as and how they navigate and interact with the world. No two playthroughs of the game feel the same, making it one of the most timeless and well-crafted game experiences that not only defined the decade, but would define the entire genre in the wake of its success.

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‘Undertale’ (2015)

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Indie games were certainly prominent before the 2010s, but increased ease of access for small developers to be able to create games led the way for many exceptional indie games to be released and become major hits that stand toe-to-toe with and surpass AAA experiences. While many great indie games would define the 2010s, the very best and most influential is arguably Undertale, the brilliantly crafted, self-aware RPG that mixes bullet hell gameplay with RPG mechanics and oodles of charm and comedic wit.

Toby Fox‘s love letter to quirky RPGs of the past became an overwhelming icon of indie gaming as a whole, with its incredibly memorable characters and layered meta storytelling and themes making it one of the must-play experiences of the 2010s. Its distinct type of humor and charm has given it an overwhelming fanbase over the years, as well as an overwhelming influence on indie games and especially indie RPGs.

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‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ (2017)

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Each generation of gaming manages to have a legendary Zelda game that helps revolutionize and pave the way for adventure games as a whole, with the unmistakable Zelda masterpiece of the 2010s being The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This massively acclaimed video game masterpiece helped usher in a new era of success for Nintendo following the diminishing returns of the Wii U era in the early 2010s.

This exceptional open-world adventure game helped massively popularize the prospects of creating a vast, expansive open world in combination with other genres and styles of game. In combination with sheer versatility and choice in how the player goes about the progression of the game, this made it one of the most influential games of the era and of all time. The game has now become the face of what the Zelda franchise is for many people, ushering it into a new era in glorious execution.

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‘Dark Souls’ (2011)

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The Soulsborne games have proven to be massively influential icons of modern hardcore gaming, with their overwhelming difficulty and demand for pinpoint execution making for some of the most satisfyingly cathartic video game experiences imaginable. While each Soulsborne game is iconic and effective in its own right, the original Dark Souls is arguably the best of the 2010s offerings and is easily the most influential and impactful in terms of wider video game history.

The brilliance inherent to the design of Dark Souls is that, while it is infamous for its harsh difficulty, it is far from the only thing that defines the game’s strength. There is a rich world of mythos, a multitude of different gameplay styles that allow the player to adapt and choose their own personal playstyle, and a truly special dark fantasy design that makes each enemy that much more striking.

Y’all! Tiny trendsetters are proving that style clearly runs in the family. From confident runway walks to adorable red carpet moments, Lovely Brown and Velour Kirk recently stepped into the spotlight and had social media loving every second as the celebrity kiddos showed they might already have the fashion game on lock.

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Lovely Brown Hits The Runway In Style

In videos making the rounds online, Lovely Brown, the daughter of Chris Brown and Diamond Brown, looked right at home on the runway. The little fashionista rocked a white puffer jacket layered over a blue hoodie with dark pants, a striped shirt, white sneakers, plus a hat and sunglasses to complete the cool-kid look. During one walk, Lovely confidently strutted down the runway, flashed a peace sign to the crowd, then turned around while surrounded by other stylish kids. In another clip, she took the catwalk solo, smiling from ear to ear as she made her way down the runway.

The sweet moments didn’t stop there. Another video showed Lovely posing alongside her proud mom, Diamond Brown, on the red carpet. Diamond kept it chic in black capri pants, a sheer long-sleeve top, light curly hair, and kitten heels as she smiled beside her daughter before the pair posed for photos together.

Velour Brings Big Energy To The Catwalk

Lovely wasn’t the only celebrity kid stealing the show. Velour Kirk, the daughter of DaniLeigh and DaBaby, also hit the runway with plenty of confidence. Rocking a matching pink outfit with white socks, sneakers, a pink purse, and two puff ponytails, Velour served up a playful look that matched her personality. As she walked the runway, she flashed a peace sign and confidently strutted down the catwalk like she owned it, proving she’s already got star power of her own.

One Instagram user @latricia_brewer said, “Such a cutie! 😍✨”

This Instagram user @kathyspri added, “Go lovely🔥🔥🔥🔥.We see you babygirl. Keep shining💕”

And, Instagram user @blesseddjesss commented, “Velour is adorable”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @mama_of_superheroes wrote, “Velour is so gorgeous!”

While Instagram user @themikexdiamond shared, “Goooo lovelyyyy woohoooo😍🫶🏾🤎🤎🤎🤎”

Finally, Instagram user @breezyluver4life said, “Awww so cute❤️”

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Lil Kim supported her daughter Royal Reign at the Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show in New York City on Wednesday, July 30. Twelve-year-old Royal walked in the runway show, and a video of the mother-daughter duo has gone viral.

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Lil Kim Supports Royal Reign In Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show

Lil Kim popped out in New York City to attend the Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show by Rookie Kids on July 30. Video of the rapper with her daughter at the show was viewed more than two million times on Instagram, and footage of Royal on the runway is also going viral. Several celebs were in attendance with their children, including DaniLeigh and her daughter Velour. The women posed for several pics together with their daughters on the red carpet.

Royal Struts Her Stuff On The Runway

The annual children’s fashion show featured the brands Converse, Nike, Levi’s, Lacoste, Converse and Hurley, and Royal walked the runway in style as her mother looked on.

Royal walked the runway sporting a pair of blue Levi’s and a white T-shirt with red print. In addition, she wore a gray one-piece ensemble in the show, and video is going viral.

Lil’ Kim’s daughter Royal Reign stuns at Fashion Week’s Back to School 😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/bEVDbRB84H

— LIL KIM VIDEOS (@LilKimVideos2) July 31, 202

Roomies React To Mother-Daughter Photos

Folks could not contain themselves complimenting the adorable mother-daughter duo after photos were shared on TSR’s Instagram page.

@aniciad0ll_ noted, “Kim’s daughter is so pretty!!! Giving younger Kim.”

User @msprettyricki wrote, “Queen Bee Jr, so caute 😍😍😍.”

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Whether it’s entirely behind the camera on the religious-themed World War II movie Hacksaw Ridge or as director, producer, and star of the multi-Academy Award-winning Braveheart, Hollywood icon Mel Gibson is never far from an epic feat of filmmaking. In 2004, the headline-maker delivered the most controversial film of his career so far with The Passion of the Christ, which fueled widespread debate due to graphic violence and even accusations of antisemitism from those who believed the film blamed Jewish authorities for the crucifixion.

Despite this controversy, or perhaps even powered by it, The Passion of the Christ was an enormous box office hit, even becoming the highest-grossing biblical and Christian-themed movie of all time. In total, against a reported production budget of just $25 million, the film returned an eye-watering $622 million worldwide. Now, 22 years later, The Passion of the Christ is officially returning to theaters between September 10 and September 17, courtesy of Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment.

The film is newly remastered in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, and features a new color pass supervised by original Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. This chronicle of the final hours of Jesus’ life rocked a generation of moviegoers more than two decades ago, and now an entirely new group of viewers will have the chance to see this moment in cinema history on the big screen. It has now been announced that tickets for this special return to theaters are officially on sale, with purchase available via this link.

A ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Is Also on the Way

The Passion of the Christ re-release will also feature a special treat for theatergoers in the form of a sneak peek at The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, the first half of Gibson’s ambitious sequel to the controversial 2004 original. Originally scheduled for release on March 26, 2027, the sequel was postponed to May 6, 2027, with Day Drinker, an action thriller marking the headline Hollywood return of Johnny Depp, taking its place. The sequel is being described as Gibson’s “most ambitious filmmaking achievement” and “the largest faith film ever brought to the screen.”

The Passion of the Christ is officially returning to theaters, with tickets available to purchase now. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more stories.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day producer Amy Pascal confirmed she asked Tom Holland and Zendaya not to date when they took over the iconic roles of Peter Parker and MJ.

“Tobey [Maguire] and Kirsten [Dunst] dated. Andrew [Garfield] and Emma [Stone] dated,” Pascal said while speaking with BBC News in an Instagram video shared Thursday, July 30. “MJ and Peter just always fall in love. There’s nothing you can do about it.”

Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 29, joined the superhero universe in 2017 with the premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Rumors quickly swirled that a romance was brewing between the pair off camera. The costars initially kept their relationship private before it was confirmed with PDA photos in 2021.

Four years later, news broke that Holland and Zendaya were engaged after the actress was seen wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at the 2025 Golden Globes. The couple quietly tied the knot — a secret that was spilled by Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach earlier this year.

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“The wedding has already happened. You missed it,” he teased to Access Hollywood in March. “It’s very true.”

Holland finally addressed the wedding rumors during an Esquire UK profile published in June. When asked if he had to explain anything to his family about the viral AI-generated photos of him and Zendaya at a wedding, the actor quipped, “No, because they were all there.”

The Impossible star previously opened up about why the pair prefer to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, telling The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, “Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”

Since tying the knot, the couple — and frequent costars — have shared more rare insight into their lives at home. A second wedding ceremony, however, likely won’t be in the cards.

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“I don’t think so,” Roach told Complex in a recent interview. “I think that people should congratulate them. It’s two young, beautiful, successful people that are in love, and they had a private wedding, and they got away with it. And I think people should just, you know, congratulate them.”

Roach further shared his appreciation for Holland and Zendaya’s love story while attending the premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Los Angeles.

“If these are two people that you look up to or that you love their work, just celebrate them being together and happy,” he said, adding that any rumors about a second wedding are “definitely not true.”

Could Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez be gearing up to walk down the aisle? That is what fans think after a recent social media clue.

The long-time lovebirds, who share a blended family of five kids, are yet to officially say ‘I do’ almost one year after the soccer legend popped the big question in style. However, it seems the time is finally here.

Wedding rumors have been on the rise following Ronaldo’s exit from the recently concluded 2026 World Cup, where rival Messi advanced to the final.

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In a recent Instagram update, Rodriguez gave fans a peek at her and Ronaldo’s luxury getaway to Majorca. The numerous slides showed the power couple aboard a mega yacht as they watched the ocean and traveled from location to location in the soccer star’s private jet.

One particular frame, however, caught viewers’ attention. While enjoying a meal aboard the jet, Ronaldo and Rodriguez posed wearing huge matching diamond rings and watches, with her having gold detailing.

For the outing, the model stunned in a low-cut black tank top from her brand that flaunted her cleavage underneath an unbuttoned jacket, paired with blue skinny jeans and black stiletto pumps. She added a pop of color with a bright red baseball cap.

Although the former Manchester United player’s face wasn’t shown in the carousel, he was photographed walking his children to the waiting jet.

In the accompanying caption, she appreciated supporters before adding, “These days I am enjoying a little vacation, inspiring myself and creating with a lot of excitement.”

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Fans wasted no time camping in the comment section, showering praises and seeking answers. “Georgina, you and our Cristiano Ronaldo are getting married on Saturday?” one admirer wondered.

This comes amid rumors that the couple is set to exchange vows at the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, a cultural landscape. According to the Daily Mail, a Portuguese TV host fueled the speculation, claiming the soccer legend booked the venue.

However, the famous tourist attraction site is open to the public, casting doubts on the report. The beloved artist is yet to address the rumors or reveal any plans for an upcoming wedding ceremony.

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Such was the case when the Portugal native broke the internet last August when his model girlfriend revealed to the world that she was now a fiancée.

As reported by The Blast, Rodriguez took to social media to share the swell news and blind fans with a photo of her gigantic oval-cut diamond ring. The image was taken in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the athlete plays, with the lovers in bed together when they took the leap to their new lives.

“Sí, quiero. En esta y en todas mis vidas,” she wrote in the caption, which translates to “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.

The Lovebirds Celebrated An Emotional Win

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Given that Ronaldo and Rodriguez have remained by each other’s side through thick and thin, it came as no surprise when the reality star had an emotional reaction to a recent milestone.

According to The Blast, in May, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner achieved his longtime desire to take home Saudi Pro League glory after Al-Nassr defeated Damac FC in a 4-1 victory.

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During the title-defining match, Ronaldo performed at his peak, delivering two goals, after which he broke down in tears of joy. This was his first win since moving his soccer career to Saudi Arabia three years ago.

Following the game, Ronaldo gave fans a peek into his lavish celebration, which included a snap of him posing on the field with his kids and wife-to-be. 

Ronaldo Fuel Corruption Conspiracy Theory About FIFA

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The soccer player’s family vacation comes on the heels of Ronaldo making headlines for a controversial move following his World Cup failure.

Per The Blast, the 41-year-old cooked up quite the storm when he liked an Instagram post that accused the sports regulatory body, FIFA, of corrupt practices during the tournament.

The move undoubtedly spoke volumes, with many interpreting it as a jab at his longtime rival, Messi, who played in the competition until the end.

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