Teddy Swims is pouring his emotions into his art.

The two-time Grammy nominee, 33, released his powerful new single, “Break Up in Reverse,” on Friday, July 10, after revealing his split from his girlfriend, Raiche Wright.

The lyrics find Swims wishing to undo a failed relationship. “Every night would get better instead of getting worse / I’d watch you slowly slip back into my hands,” he sings during the song’s chorus. “Say goodbye to me in the beginning / And love me in the end.”

The “Lose Control” singer even references Wright’s home state, crooning in the track’s second verse, “You’d be on your way back from Massachusetts / Bet it breaks the hearts of stars when we use ’em as excuses.”

Swims confirmed on Friday that “Break Up in Reverse,” which follows the April release of “Mr. Know It All,” is autobiographical.

“‘Break Up in Reverse’ really hits home for me right now and where I am in my life. Upon writing this song and my next album, I’ve been going through it with my relationship with my baby’s mother coming to an end,” he said in a statement, referencing Wright, with whom he shares a 12-month-old son.

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The “Bad Dreams” singer went on to share that “Break Up in Reverse” is also inspired by rapper Nas‘ 2001 song “Rewind.”

“We loved how the whole song takes place in reverse,” he explained. “So we thought, ‘How beautiful would it be if we took the same idea but wrote it about my relationship’ with the punchline being ‘Say goodbye to me in the beginning and love me in the end.’”

Swims first confirmed his breakup from Wright, 30, during a Q&A at Stagecoach in April.

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“I’m going through a bit of a situation with my baby mother, a little heartbreak going on,” he said at the time before assuring the crowd that he was still “in a good place” in his life. “I got a 10-month-old … and he’s the sweetest kid in the world. Trying to make [music] not about being a dad is the hard part because nobody wants to hear just nothing but dad tunes.”

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Wright has also publicly addressed her separation from the musician, most recently sharing that the exes are still adjusting to being coparents.

“The thought of having to split time with my baby 50/50 has been the hardest reality I’ve ever had to face,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 7. “When I dreamed of becoming a mother and having children, I never imagined this would be my reality. My heart hurts, and my stomach is in constant knots. My heart goes out to anyone who is going through this, or who has ever had to.”

Roomies, a member of one of basketball’s most well-known families is making headlines after a recent legal development. While details continue to emerge, the latest update involves Zaire Wade, the son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, following an incident that reportedly took place in California last month.

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Zaire Wade Faces Felony Domestic Violence Charge

According to court records filed Thursday in Los Angeles, 24-year-old Zaire Wade has been charged with one felony count related to domestic violence stemming from an alleged June 21 altercation involving someone with whom he was reportedly in a dating relationship. The charge comes weeks after Wade was arrested in Burbank in connection with the incident.

What Led To Zaire Wade’s Arrest?

According to NBC4 Investigates, Burbank police responded to a home around 5:30 a.m. on June 21 after a 911 caller reported hearing a woman screaming. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that officers arrived and found Wade and a woman who allegedly had lacerations on her face and body. After speaking with those involved, police arrested Wade on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment.

As previously reported, Paramedics evaluated the woman at the scene, but she was not transported to a hospital. Authorities also recovered a handgun from the residence and issued an emergency protective order. Wade was later released after posting a $50,000 bond. At this time, it is unclear whether he has entered a plea or publicly responded to the allegations.

Case Moves Forward As Questions Remain

As the case moves forward, authorities have remained tight-lipped about the investigation. A spokesperson for the Burbank Police Department said details are limited because detectives were preparing the case for filing consideration with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade has not publicly commented on the allegations involving his son.

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Tyra Banks launched a bombshell lawsuit against Netflix over its “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” documentary in June 2026. Several days later, it was announced that the 52-year-old would be joining “Project Runway” as a judge for its 22nd season. Now, she is opening up about why she needed the gig amid a difficult time in her life.

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Freeform announced on June 18 that Banks would appear on season 22 of “Project Runway” as a recurring judge. This news came after the former “America’s Next Top Model” host served as a guest judge on the previous season of the hit competition design series.

Banks took to Instagram in July 2026 to discuss her addition to “Project Runway,” first revealing that she was approached to do the show “late last year,” but initially had reservations about joining. Regarding why she ultimately decided to become a recurring judge, she first listed the fact that Heidi Klum serves as the host.

She continued, “And it was at a time when I needed that because I was going through a lot, so I stepped on that set the first day, and I was nervous.”

Tyra Says Being On Set Helped Her

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Banks continued discussing “Project Runway” and how whatever she was going through in her life at the time made her nervous, even though this had never been the case for her. According to the fashion icon, “But there was so much going in my head. So much that I was going through.”

Banks added, “But that set was everything. Everybody was so warm and kind, and seeing Heidi’s face gave me peace.” After that, she began to discuss her fashion for the premiere episode, noting that her stylist told her, “We need to bring something exciting that catches people’s eye.”

The ensemble included a tan shirt, a corset, and a bird necklace. She described the necklace, saying, “It was a statement, and it was so beautiful.”

Fans Are Rallying Around Tyra Banks

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Following Banks’ comments about the difficult times she’s faced in the recent past, social media users are defending her legacy despite some of her antics from the “America’s Next Top Model” Days.

One person wrote, “The Tyra Banks disrespect needs to stop, like come on now.. It’s TYRA BANKS.” Someone else said, “She’s still mother Barbie; she looks amazing. I don’t know what it is, but she looks five years younger.”

However, not all “Project Runway” fans are in favor of the beloved supermodel joining the show. One X user said, “That bully continues to be on a whiny, ‘whoa is me’ tour and isn’t going to let up until she’s washed away all of the negative press from people revisiting and critiquing her behavior on ‘America’s Next Top Model.’”

A different commenter said, “She wants to rehab her image from ANTM.” Someone else stated, “Tyra tarnished her legendary image, but she’ll be forgiven momentarily!! The best thing for her would be to lay low for a minute, or so, then return like a humble Phoenix!!”

Additionally, other social media users called for the return of “America’s Next Top Model.”

‘Project Runway’ Has A Stacked Judging Panel

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According to PEOPLE, the main judges for “Project Runway” season 22 are Klum, Law Roach and Nina Garcia. Christian Siriano, who won the show’s fourth season, is returning as a mentor.

In addition to Banks recurring on the show, the guest judges for the season include Ciara, Fausto Puglisi, Ice Spice, Iman, Kiernan Shipka, Niecy Nash, Nina Dobrev, Sergio Hudson, Willy Chavarria, and Winnie Harlow.

“Project Runway” airs on Freeform before premiering on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.

Tyra Is Suing Netflix For Defamation

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According to PBS, Banks launched her lawsuit against Netflix on June 13 for defamation and breach of contract. In it, the supermodel claims she sat for a more-than-three-hour interview during the documentary’s filming. However, only 16 minutes made it into the final cut for “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.”

Her attorneys said in the legal filing, “The accountability Ms. Banks took ended up on the cutting room floor. It was there, but viewers were never given the opportunity to see it.” The suit also accused Netflix and the documentary’s producers of using “selective editing.”

Banks is seeking damages and wants a jury to determine the amount she’s owed.

Big Brother player Levi Banks is speaking out amid his sudden exit at the eleventh hour.

As Big Brother 28 kicked off on Thursday, July 9,  Levi was nowhere to be seen during the premiere — despite previously appearing on a leaked cast list. He was also not included on the CBS’ official list of 14 new houseguests released earlier this week.

To explain his absence, Levi shared a post via Instagram on Thursday.

“What is up, Big Brother fans? My name is Levi Banks and I just wanted to give you all a quick update and to let you know that I am doing great,” he said in the Instagram video.

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Levi continued: “I was all set and ready to move into the Big Brother house this season and as we got closer and closer and closer to the move-in day I just kinda realized that this was not the right fit for me personally.”

Insisting that it was his own decision to walk away rather than being cut by the powers that be at Big Brother, Levi said it wasn’t a call he made easily.

 “I kinda wanted to let you know that was probably the hardest decision of my entire life,” Levi added.

Levi continued, “I am back home in North Carolina right now. And I am on good terms with CBS, Big Brother, and everyone, and I just wanted to let them know and you all know that I am so, so, so thankful for this opportunity. It has been very life-changing.”

Although he will no longer be in the middle of the action in the Big Brother house, Levi said he would still be following the season as a fan.

“I am so freaking excited to watch the show tonight,” he said. “Oh my gosh, I am pumped! It’s gonna be a little bit of a different POV than going in the house as to being in my couch, so I will take that one thing at a time. But I want to say thank you all so much for your support. I appreciate each and every one of you, and let’s go Yash!”

The mention of Yash appears to be a reference to Yash Patel, who was rumored to be the replacement player for Levi after he dropped out.

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In the initial announcement, 14 new players were introduced. Amongst the new faces are an MMA fighter, a game show host, a drag queen who previously appeared on Drag Race and more. Survivor fan favourite, Rick Devens, was also confirmed to have joined the season 28 cast.

Big Brother 28 began with a 90-minute premiere on CBS and Paramount+ on Thursday night.

“This new group of Houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and where time becomes the ultimate twist,” CBS teased of the new season in a press release.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are slowly stepping back into public view after retreating from the spotlight to enjoy their first days as husband and wife. 

Nearly a week after exchanging vows in front of a star-studded guest list, the newlyweds were spotted arriving in California, marking their first public appearance since the lavish celebration. 

Even then, the pair made it clear they weren’t ready to fully embrace the cameras, taking careful steps to keep their arrival as private as possible.

Following their wedding at Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce quietly slipped away from New York for a low-key getaway at the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana.

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The private resort has long served as one of the couple’s favorite retreats, offering the kind of privacy that is difficult to find elsewhere. 

With members including Bill Gates, Tom Brady, and Mark Zuckerberg, the luxury club has become a discreet haven for high-profile guests looking to avoid the spotlight.

The peaceful Montana escape reportedly served as the first stop on what insiders have described as the duo’s “honeymoon tour,” giving the newlyweds several uninterrupted days together following their headline-making wedding.

Swift Makes Brief California Stop Before Another Celebration

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The lovebirds’ quiet getaway came to an end Thursday when Taylor Swift’s private jet departed Montana and landed at Bob Hope International Airport in Burbank, California.

Although they had officially resurfaced, Swift and Travis weren’t interested in being photographed. 

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Footage obtained by the Daily Mail showed a team opening dozens of umbrellas around the couple as they exited the aircraft, shielding them from waiting photographers before they climbed into a convoy of SUVs.

They were later believed to have headed to the Grammy Award winner’s Beverly Hills home, located a short drive from the airport.

The California visit, however, is not expected to last long. Reports indicate the newlyweds are temporarily pressing pause on their honeymoon plans to attend another wedding this weekend.

According to reports, Travis is expected to support his friend and former Kansas City Chiefs teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster as he marries at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. 

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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Eye Secluded Honeymoon Escape Worth Up To $500,000 A Week

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Before Swift and Travis were finally spotted after days out of the spotlight, reports had already begun surfacing that the newlyweds were planning an ultra-private honeymoon designed to keep them far from public view.

According to Star Magazine, they had been looking at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, a luxury retreat famed for its exclusivity and history as the honeymoon destination of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy in 1953. 

A source claimed the pair were determined to keep their honeymoon plans under wraps to avoid leaks, with whispers they could rent the entire property for approximately $500,000 per week to guarantee complete privacy. 

Friends reportedly believe the California retreat could be just the first stop, with an international honeymoon potentially following once Travis’s football commitments allow.  

Kylie Kelce Breaks Her Silence On Swift And Travis’s Wedding

While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have remained largely private since their wedding, family members are beginning to share a few carefully chosen details from the celebration. 

Kylie Kelce became the latest to speak publicly about the star-studded ceremony, offering her first comments while attending the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. 

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Speaking to PEOPLE, Kylie described the July 3 wedding with one simple word: “Incredible.” Although she stopped short of revealing private details, her husband, Jason Kelce, who served as Travis’ best man, also reflected on the celebration. 

He called it “great” and joked that he drank way over 15 beers during the festivities. The couple’s four daughters played a special role in the ceremony as flower girls, making it a memorable family occasion. 

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Before family members began sharing their own memories of the celebration, Travis Kelce was the first to publicly reflect on the couple’s journey to marriage.

During the season finale of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis looked back on the moment he knew Swift was “the one,” revealing that he had secretly been planning his proposal while recording the episode that featured the pop superstar last August. 

“Ending this season with Tom Brady. Pretty epic. Starting it with Taylor. Pretty epic,” he said, before adding, “During that recording, the entire time I’m planning, like I’m gonna ask this woman to marry me after this.” 

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The 36-year-old also reflected on how meaningful that episode had become in hindsight, saying, “Obviously, the beginning of it with Taylor is one I’ll remember forever.”

Kiefer Sutherland is reportedly struggling with life away from Hollywood’s spotlight, as sources claim the actor misses the prominence and cultural relevance he once enjoyed.

While he continues to hope for a return to his iconic role as Jack Bauer in a potential “24” revival, progress on the project has been slow.

Yet even as questions surround his future on screen, Kiefer Sutherland recently found himself reflecting on one of the defining successes of his career, the enduring legacy of “The Lost Boys.”

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Kiefer Sutherland is reportedly finding it difficult to adjust to life outside the spotlight, with sources claiming the veteran actor has become increasingly frustrated by his reduced presence in Hollywood.

As reported by a news outlet, an insider shared that Sutherland still values the influence and visibility that came with starring roles and struggles with being less central to the entertainment conversation than he once was.

“He’s got plenty of money, but he misses being on TV, and he misses being part of the bigger cultural conversation,” the source alleged. “That stuff means a lot to him, and when it’s not a part of his life, he’s going to act out, and he’s going to generate negative headlines for himself. He can’t help it!”

The claims come after reports surfaced earlier this year that the 59-year-old actor was arrested in Los Angeles following an alleged altercation involving an Uber driver. Authorities later stated that witnesses at the scene believed Sutherland appeared to be under the influence at the time of the incident.

The Hollywood Star Is Said To Be Eager For A Major Acting Return: ‘He Still Sees Himself As A Leading Man’

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Insiders suggest that “losing his status in Hollywood, which he fought for decades to earn, has put him in a really vulnerable spot.”

One project that reportedly remains close to his heart is a potential return to the hit series “24.” While discussions about reviving the franchise have circulated for years, “things have been moving slowly on that front.”

Sources say Sutherland remains eager to step back into the role of Jack Bauer and continues to hope that another chapter of the action drama will eventually move forward.

“Kiefer refuses to admit or even entertain the possibility that his prime years as an actor may be behind him,” the source claimed. “He’s got no appetite for taking on supporting roles, grandpa roles or even dabbling in edgy, low-budget projects. He still sees himself as a leading man and a global superstar, even if the world has moved on.”

Kiefer Sutherland Attended A Broadway Adaptation Of His Cult Classic, ‘The Lost Boys’

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Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future projects, Sutherland continues to enjoy the enduring success of one of his most beloved films, “The Lost Boys.”

Nearly four decades after helping turn the vampire classic into a pop-culture phenomenon, the actor recently revisited the franchise from a different perspective, this time as a proud supporter in the audience.

Sutherland, who famously portrayed vampire leader David in the 1987 film, attended a performance of the Broadway musical adaptation in June alongside his longtime partner, Cindy Vela.

After the show, he spent time backstage with the cast and creative team, including Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui, who takes on the role of David in the stage production.

The Actor Says ‘The Lost Boys’ Popularity After 40 Years Is ‘Incredible’

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He posed for photos with Bourzgui and the musical’s ensemble of vampires, as well as members of the production team behind the adaptation.

Reflecting on the enduring popularity of “The Lost Boys,” Sutherland said he remains amazed by the affection audiences continue to have for the story after so many years.

“The success of and interest in ‘The Lost Boys’ has lasted an incredible 40 years,” he said in a statement. “Although the film and the musical are quite different, it is a great joy for me to watch these young actors play these characters and use them to show their immense talent.”

Released in 1987, “The Lost Boys” has become one of the most influential vampire films in pop culture, spawning sequels, comics, and a devoted multi-generational fan base.

Kiefer Sutherland Says He’s Still Amazed By ‘The Lost Boys’ Multi-Generational Appeal

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In a previous interview, Sutherland admitted he never anticipated the film would have such a lasting impact.

At the time, he was still early in his career and “had no idea ‘Lost Boys’ was going to be the success it was,” and would become a defining piece of 1980s cinema.

What continues to surprise him most is how the film has connected with younger audiences decades after its release.

“I certainly didn’t expect to run into grandchildren — and, in a couple cases, great-grandchildren — who said, ‘My dad showed me this movie, do you mind signing it for me?” he recalled.

“That film, for whatever reason, has gone through three or four generations. That’s something I’m really proud of. You just didn’t expect it to do what it did, and it never stopped. You just look back and go, “God, I was lucky I got that audition.” I was lucky Joel Schumacher hired me.”

Selling one of Los Angeles’ most extravagant estates is proving to be harder than Kylie Jenner may have expected. 

After quietly pulling the property from the market, the beauty billionaire has returned with a significantly lower asking price in hopes of finally securing a buyer. 

The move comes as Jenner continues to reshape her real estate empire, with her attention reportedly shifting toward a newly constructed Hidden Hills compound expected to mark the next chapter of her life.

Kylie Jenner is once again searching for a buyer for her Holmby Hills mansion, but this time she is asking considerably less.

The Daily Mail reported that the Kylie Cosmetics founder has relisted the sprawling estate for $38.5 million, a sharp drop from the $48 million price tag attached to the property when it first hit the market late last year. 

The latest reduction trims $9.5 million off the original asking price, despite Jenner purchasing the residence for $36.5 million in 2020 after negotiating down its then-$45 million listing price.

Represented by Compass agent Ginger Glass, the estate is being marketed as “the ultimate sanctuary for the elite privacy seeker and wellness enthusiast,” a nod to its secluded setting behind 12-foot security gates, high perimeter walls, and meticulously landscaped grounds.

The sale is also seen as part of the socialite’s gradual transition toward her custom-built Hidden Hills estate, which has been rumored to become the home she will share with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.

Jenner’s Mansion Offers Every Luxury Imaginable

Designed by luxury developer Gala Asher, Kylie Jenner’s residence spans more than 15,000 square feet, blending sleek architecture with resort-inspired amenities.

The property features seven bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, two private guest apartments, a detached guardhouse, and parking for well over two dozen vehicles.

Inside, nearly every space has been designed with luxury living in mind. Alongside formal entertaining areas, the mansion includes dual kitchens, a dedicated prep kitchen, a glamorous primary suite complete with separate bathrooms, expansive dressing rooms, a sitting area, kitchenette, glam room, and a private outdoor retreat.

Entertainment options are equally impressive, with a movie theater, games room, full-service bar, detached fitness center, custom sports court, and professional pickleball court. 

Outside, a striking resort-style pool is surrounded by an outdoor kitchen, bar, dining area, and cabana, creating a private oasis built for both intimate relaxation and large-scale entertaining.

Kylie Jenner Puts Longtime Hidden Hills Home On The Market For $20 Million

The Holmby Hills listing isn’t the only adjustment Jenner has made to her property portfolio.

In March 2026, the reality TV star put her longtime Hidden Hills residence on the market for $20.25 million, nearly a decade after purchasing the home for $12.05 million at just 19 years old. 

The more than 13,000-square-foot estate features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an attached guest suite, a home theater, a games room, a wet bar, and an outdoor entertaining area complete with a pool, spa, and kitchen. 

According to the listing, the property was extensively redesigned by acclaimed interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and was crafted for both “everyday living and grand-scale entertaining.” 

Jenner Gave Fans A Rare Peek Inside Her Palm Springs Retreat During Coachella

While Kylie Jenner continues putting several of her luxury properties on the market, she has also offered fans a glimpse inside another multimillion-dollar home she isn’t ready to part with. 

During Coachella weekend in April, the Kylie Cosmetics founder shared a playful TikTok set to Sabrina Carpenter’s “House Tour,” taking followers through her sprawling Palm Springs estate, where she stayed during the music festival. 

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The video began with Jenner cruising through the property in a golf cart before showcasing the home’s seamless indoor-outdoor living space, resort-style infinity pool, elevator, private basketball court, and plush movie theater, where Justin Bieber’s “Baby” played on the screen. 

Dressed casually in a white cropped blouse and jeans, she danced through parts of the mansion while captioning the clip, “sabrina night!!!!” 

Kylie Jenner Shows Off Dream Kitchen Inside New Hidden Hills Home

A few days before giving fans a rare tour of her Palm Springs retreat during Coachella weekend, Jenner opened the doors to another corner of her growing real estate empire. 

The beauty mogul offered a closer look inside the custom kitchen of her Hidden Hills mansion, sharing a series of Instagram Stories highlighting the elegant space. 

Per E! News, Jenner proudly captioned one photo, “Love my kitchen sm,” as she showcased a vintage-inspired stainless steel stovetop with gold accents, surrounded by matching beige cabinetry, walls, and drawers. 

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She also revealed thoughtfully styled details, including olive-green ceramic plates, bowls, and mugs tucked inside the cabinets, while her kitchen island featured wooden bowls filled with watermelons and artichokes alongside fresh floral arrangements.

The psychological thriller genre has delivered some of the greatest masterpieces of all time throughout the years, and over the course of the last 25 years in particular, the world has been treated to some absolutely masterful films from that genre. But for every psychological thriller masterpiece, at least a couple of bad ones come along as well; and for every few bad psychological thrillers, cinephiles have been subjected to a couple of truly atrocious ones.

From 2001 until the present, there have been a few psychological thrillers so terrible and universally panned that they may very well be counted among the absolute worst films of the 21st century. Whether it’s a horror movie, an action wannabe-spectacle, or a pure psychological thriller that doesn’t even have the decency to sprinkle some other genre elements on top for variety’s sake, the worst movies in this genre from the last 25 years are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

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‘Dark Crimes’ (2016)

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From The Truman Show to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Jim Carrey has given us ample evidence that on top of being one of the most gifted comedic actors of his generation, he’s also perfectly capable of delivering strong dramatic performances. He’s actually quite decently committed in Dark Crimes, but the problem is that the film around him is nothing short of horrible.

Dark Crimes holds a rare 0% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it’s all too deserved. Though it’s based on a compelling true story about convicted murderer Krystian Bala, director Alexandros Avranas and writer Jeremy Brock somehow find a way to make the movie’s story both incomprehensibly messy and painfully dull. Such a lethal combination, combined with the morbid way in which the film portrays violence toward women, makes for a thriller that’s impossible to recommend.

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‘I Know Who Killed Me’ (2007)

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There are many examples of actors who destroyed their own careers, but few are sadder than Lindsay Lohan‘s. Currently, the actress’ career is going through a modest revival through her work in crowd-pleasing Netflix rom-coms, but her first attempt at a comeback came with 2007’s I Know Who Killed Me. Designed to transition Lohan into darker, more mature roles, this psychological thriller instead drove her career further into the ground.

For one, the plot is ludicrously bizarre and convoluted to the point of being incomprehensible, and the many gratuitous torture porn elements that director Chris Sivertson sprinkles in certainly don’t help one bit. It’s such a ridiculous film that any camp value it may have had is squandered in favor of a psychological puzzle no one in their right mind would be interested in solving.

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‘Getaway’ (2013)

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A fast pace does not a fun action thriller make, as demonstrated by Courtney Solomon‘s box office disaster Getaway. Despite featuring stars of the stature of Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez, this flop speeds through its narrative at such a monotonously breakneck speed that there’s no time for any substantial character development, any interesting story moments, or even any action sequences that aren’t completely incoherent.

Indeed, Getaway is one of the most incompetently-made Hollywood psychological thrillers of the 21st century, and may even be one of the worst action thriller movies of all time. It’s 90 minutes of pure boredom, sticking Ethan Hawke in a car where he doesn’t get any key moment to show off his acting chops, instead having to speed through a paper-thin plot.

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‘Ticker’ (2001)

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Albert Pyun was one of the most notorious and infamous directors of low-budget B-movies and direct-to-video action films, often collaborating with actors well past their prime. For the perfect introduction to his work—and “perfect” in this case means absolutely terrible—, one needn’t look any further than Ticker, starring actors like Steven Seagal, Tom Sizemore, Nas, and Dennis Hopper.

This eclectic group of actors all deliver entirely weak and even bizarre performances in Ticker, a movie that looks and feels so painfully cheap that even finding it for a buck at the supermarket DVD bargain bin would make it seem overpriced. Incoherently stitched together in the editing room, it’s not even entertaining enough to be a so-bad-it’s-good classic.

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‘The Open House’ (2018)

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Netflix has made some exceptional films throughout the years, but they’ve also made plenty of terrible ones, and The Open House undoubtedly belongs to the latter group. This horror thriller directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote is neither thrilling nor scary, instead serving as nothing more than a waste of time jam-packed with trite clichés.

Through and through, The Open House is one of the worst horror mystery movies of modern times, and one of the worst ways Netflix subscribers could possibly choose to spend 94 minutes. The narrative is full of pointless red herrings that go nowhere and twists that surprise no one, causing it to have a complete lack of momentum throughout each second of its runtime.

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‘Wounds’ (2019)

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Wounds was directed by British-Iranian filmmaker Babak Anvari, whose previous outing, Under the Shadow, is one of the greatest horror films of the 2010s. As such, a lot was riding on this Hulu-original horror thriller starring Armie Hammer and Dakota Johnson, which made the fact that it’s terrible all the more disappointing once it finally came out.

Hammer and Johnson perform as expected, but the messy and glacially-paced story makes it impossible to care about anything going on in Wounds beyond its stars’ performances. There are some bits of Lovecraftian lore here which could have made for a fascinating horror thriller if they had been properly expanded upon, but Anvari instead moves through the story in such a convoluted way that the absurd ending feels more frustrating than it does surprising.

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‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (2025)

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Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd has been trying to get his acting career off the ground ever since he made a cameo as himself in 2019’s Uncut Gems, but every attempt has been a disaster. None more disastrous, however, than Hurry Up Tomorrow, a companion piece to the Weeknd’s album of the same name. It’s one of the worst movies that have ever been seen in a theater.

For one, the Weeknd’s performance is beyond embarrassing, despite the fact that he’s playing himself—a task anyone may have assumed wouldn’t be very actorially demanding. On top of that, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan are utterly squandered, and the visuals are so excessive that they’re dizzying. It’s just a series of overly expensive music videos, rather than the arthouse psychological thriller that it clearly intended to be.

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‘They/Them’ (2022)

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John Logan is one of the most prolific and successful screenwriters in Hollywood, having worked with titans of the stature of Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese in movies of the caliber of Gladiator and The Aviator. In a directorial debut which demonstrates that not all screenwriters have what it takes to be a great director, however, Logan’s They/Them delivers one of the most embarrassing cinematic experiences of the 2020s thus far.

It’s one of the least scary horror movies of the 2020s, a sad attempt at a slasher without much of an identity. Its critique of conversion camps is honorable, but it never sinks its teeth deep enough into the subject for any of its commentary to pack a punch. Instead, it’s a completely misguided and poorly written disaster that even fails to be campy enough to be a so-bad-it’s-good queer cult classic.

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‘Slender Man’ (2018)

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By no means was this year’s Backrooms the first time: Hollywood has been making feature-length movie adaptations of infamous creepypastas (horror-related urban legends shared on the Internet) since as far back as the early 2010s. Though controversial, a film adaptation of Slender Man only made sense, but no one could have predicted just how atrocious it would be.

It’s a generic PG-13 teen horror movie with nothing of value to offer, but what really makes it one of the most unwatchable movies of the 2010s is how painfully boring it is. From the characters to the story, everything here is paper-thin, which makes it impossible to care about anything going on in the narrative. Add to that the fact that watching Slender Man is about as scary as watching paint dry, and you get one of the most disastrous horror thrillers of modern times.

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‘The Fanatic’ (2019)

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John Travolta has made some decent movies during the 21st century, but for the most part, he has starred in generally quite terrible projects. He has also starred in films that go beyond just being terrible, however, one of the most ridiculous being the psychological thriller The Fanatic. It’s the sort of movie you know will suck 10 minutes in.

The film is at least a masterclass in unintentional comedy, being one of the most infamous so-bad-they’re-good movies of the late 2010s, but it’s so awful that some may opt to steer clear of it even as an ironic watch. Full of ridiculous acting choices on Travolta’s part, uninteresting characters, and staggeringly bad dialogue, it’s one of the most bafflingly—and hilariously—atrocious movies of the last 25 years, regardless of genre.

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The Fanatic

Release Date

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August 30, 2019

Runtime

89 Minutes

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Director

Fred Durst

Writers

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Fred Durst, Dave Bekerman

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