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Geek Vibes Nation
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Lionsgate Limited To Give Horror Favorites ‘It Follows' & ‘High Tension' New 4K UHD Releases This August
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has officially announced two additions to their exciting new direct-to-consumer site, Lionsgate Limited, arriving on 4K UHD Blu-Ray in August. The grisly French slasher High Tension will be available to own on 4K UHD Blu-Ray Lenticular Steelbook on August 12, 2025. The film, featuring Cécile De France, Maïwenn, and Philippe Nahon, will be presented in its unrated form in HDR10+ created by Second Sight Films and approved by director Alexandre Aja with new and archival special features. On the same date, director David Robert Mitchell's horror film It Follows celebrates its 10th anniversary with its domestic 4K UHD debut in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio and new and archival special features. The film stars Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe. Get more details about both releases below! HIGH TENSION Synopsis In this intense, edge-of-your-seat horror film from acclaimed director Alexandre Aja (Crawl, The Hills Have Eyes) — now in blood-soaked 4K — college classmates Marie and Alexia escape to a secluded farmhouse for the weekend to prepare for their exams in peace and quiet. But in the dead of night, silence turns to dread when a stranger knocks on the door, and the girls are dragged into a merciless nightmare where death is not the worst fate awaiting them. Special Features Lionsgate Limited Extras: Audio Commentary with Film Lecturer Dr. Lindsay Hallam An Experiment in Suspense: Interview with Director Alexandre Aja The Man in the Shadows: Interview with Writer Grégory Levasseur The Darker the Better: Interview with Cinematographer Maxime Alexandre The Great French Massacre: Interview with Special Effects Artist Giannetto De Rossi Only the Brave: Film Critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on High Tension Archive Interview with Actor Cécile De France Archive Interview with Actor Maïwenn Archive Interview with Actor Philippe Nahon Legacy Special Features Audio Commentary with Director Alexandre Aja and Writer Grégory Levasseur Scene-Specific Audio Commentary with Alexandre Aja and Actor Cécile De France 'Haute Horror: Making of High Tension' Featurette 'Building Tension' Featurette Giannetto De Rossi: The Truth, the Madness, and the Magic IT FOLLOWS Synopsis They say you never forget your first. This couldn't be more horrifyingly true for once-carefree teen girl Jay (Maika Monroe, Longlegs). After a night of intimacy with Hugh (Jake Weary, 'Animal Kingdom'), passion turns to paranoia when Hugh informs Jay that she is now the latest carrier of a fatal curse passed on through sex. As Jay is haunted by nightmarish visions, her teenage friends dismiss her ravings — until they also see the ghastly ghouls. Now they must band together to break the chain and help Jay escape the horrors that always seem to be lurking just a few steps behind in this chilling, offbeat cult classic. Special Features Lionsgate Limited Extras: Audio Commentary by Author Joshua Grimm Audio Commentary by Film Critic Danny Leigh and Film Professor Mark Jancovich Chasing Ghosts: Interview with Actor Keir Gilchrist Following: Interview with Actor Olivia Luccardi It's in the House: Interview with Producer David Kaplan Composing a Masterpiece: A New Interview with Composer Rich Vreeland aka Disasterpeace A Girl's World: Interview with Production Designer Michael Perry It Follows — The Architecture of Loneliness: Video Essay by Filmmaker Joseph Wallace Legacy Special Features Critics' Commentary Hosted by Scott Weinberg A Conversation with Film Composer Disasterpeace Theatrical Trailer Poster Art Gallery Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link!
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daniel Radcliffe's ‘disturbing' film with Sabrina Carpenter finally available on streaming
Harry Potter this is not. A decade after quietly slithering into cinemas, Horns – a genre-bending horror-fantasy starring Daniel Radcliffe and a teenage Sabrina Carpenter – is finally getting its due. The film is landing on Pluto TV for free streaming on July 21, giving horror fans and Radcliffe loyalists a chance to revisit one of his strangest, darkest roles. Based on Joe Hill's bestselling 2010 novel (yes, Stephen King's son), Horns follows Ig Perrish (Radcliffe), a young man whose life implodes after his girlfriend Merrin (played by Ted Lasso star Juno Temple) is brutally murdered. Everyone thinks he did it, but Ig's reality becomes even stranger when he wakes up with horns sprouting from his forehead, granting him the sinister ability to compel people to reveal their darkest secrets. Using this terrifying power, Ig sets out to find the real killer while grappling with the town's suspicion and his own grief. Directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl), Horns is a twisted blend of supernatural horror, dark comedy, and psychological thriller, unafraid to push boundaries and lean into its bizarre premise. It explores guilt, vengeance, love, and transformation with a darkly humorous edge, making it stand out in a landscape often dominated by formulaic horror. Sabrina Carpenter, who was just 15 during filming, plays the young Merrin in flashbacks, years before she would top charts and sell out stadium tours. The cast also includes The Handmaid's Tale's Max Minghella as Lee Tourneau, Ig's childhood friend whose secrets add further layers to the film's mystery. At its 2014 release, Horns received a mixed reception, with critics unsure how to handle its shifts in tone and genre. But over the years, the film has gained a cult following for its originality, gothic visuals, and Radcliffe's fearless performance as a man teetering between heartbreak and hellish fury. Fans on IMDb have praised the film's unusual concept, calling it 'an underdog movie that combines horror, fantasy, drama and psychological suspense.' On X, one viewer wrote, 'So many regrets not watching Horns earlier. Daniel Radcliffe you twisted mother!!' i just found out this was daniel radcliffe with sabrina carpenter😭 — jude⸆⸉ (@karmaissebby) May 11, 2024 Radcliffe's post-Potter career has often veered into the eccentric, from Swiss Army Man to Guns Akimbo, but Horns remains one of his boldest swings, showcasing his commitment to playing characters who are both tormented and darkly funny. The film also captures Carpenter at the start of her career, years before her current pop star superstardom, adding another layer of intrigue for her fans. In an era of safe remakes and jump-scare-heavy horror, Horns offers something different: a story about grief and rage dressed in supernatural horror, wrapped with dark humour and led by a committed Radcliffe who grows literal horns as his world collapses around him. Whether you're in the mood for a cult horror you missed, a dose of dark fantasy, or a reminder of Radcliffe's willingness to take risks, Horns delivers. It is a film that leaves an impression – sometimes shocking, sometimes emotional, always strange. With its arrival on Pluto TV, Horns is ready to haunt a new generation, proving that even a decade later, its twisted tale of love, loss, and the monstrous truths we hide is worth the watch.
Newsweek
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
New on Shudder: Full List of Movies, Shows Hitting the Streaming Platform in July 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The sun may be shining, but it's always spooky season over on Shudder, the streaming platform dedicated to bringing horror, thriller, and supernatural fiction titles to audiences around the world. So, if you can't wait until September to feel that crisp Autumn chill, you can get a head start over on Shudder, where there are films and series – old and new – ready to greet you. Highlights from July 1 include Alexandre Aja's Crawl, starring Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and Morfydd Clark. This one's perfect for those who love a creature feature as antagonistic gigantic alligators swarm the floodwaters that engulf a home where a young woman lives with her father. A still from Crawl (2019) A still from Crawl (2019) Paramount Pictures Also joining Crawl on July 1 are Orca and Lake Placid, as well as a few other titles. On July 3, Shudder subscribers will be treated to four new titles, including No Way Up, Suzzanna: The Queen on Black Magic, The Last Breath, and The Reef (2010). July 7 sees the biggest drop, with six new titles landing, including Cujo, Lewis Teague's adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, which follows "a rabid Saint Bernard". All that and more are to come throughout July on Shudder, so continue reading to uncover all the new titles on Shudder in July 2025. What's New on Shudder in July 2025? July 1 Crawl Lake Placid Orca The Ruins The Pack July 3 No Way Up Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic The Last Breath The Reef (2010) July 7 Cujo Sundelbolong The Queen of Black Magic (1981) Nyi Blorong Sankuriang Let the Corpses Tan July 11 The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs PUSH July 14 Mary Shelley The Housemaid July 21 Swallow 68 Kill July 25 Monster Island Continuing Series on Shudder in July 2025 Hell Motel (New episodes every Tuesday through July 29) Shudder Watch Parties in July 2025 July 4 Fourth of July Watch Party – Uncle Sam and No Way Up July 11 The Last Drive In Season 7 – Movies TBC July 18 Home Invasion – Push and Hush July 25
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans 'scared breathless' by terrifying horror film's 'brutal and claustrophobic' scenes as it scoops whopping 90% Rotten Tomatoes score
A Netflix sci-fi horror, which has terrified fans so much they have been left 'struggling to breathe', has been dubbed a 'must watch'. French-language film Oxygen stars Mélanie Laurent as a young woman who finds herself trapped in a cryogenic chamber, with oxygen levels swiftly dwindling. Having lost her memory, the woman tries to recall how she ended up in such a desperate situation - all while battling to survive, guided only by the voice of an AI robot. Directed by Frenchman Alexandre Aja, the Netflix Original creation of debut screenwriter Christie LeBlanc has an impressive 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. And it has received significant praise from the critics, with the Guardian warning despite it requiring 'some hefty levels of disbelief suspension', 'it's a rather elegant contrivance' and 'excellent' French actress Mélanie 'sells it hard'. The film was released in 2021 - but new fans keep rediscovering the near one-woman effort on the streamer, taking to social media to express how captivating it is. Directed by Frenchman Alexandre Aja, the Netflix Original creation of debut screenwriter Christie LeBlanc has an impressive 90 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes One person said on X: 'Oxygen is a phenomenal example of one-location filmmaking done right. 'Brutal moral dilemmas, surprising discoveries about the mysterious protagonist, a fantastic one-woman show from Mélanie Laurent keep the slow, flashback-heavy narrative engrossing.' A fan review noted: 'As the tension build to excruciating levels at the climax, will have viewers so caught up in the action they will need to check they are still breathing.' Another X user commented: 'Gripping, some nail-biting scenes and a great performance from Mélanie Laurent - but maybe don't watch it if you're claustrophobic...' Someone else recommended anyone scrolling for a new watch to check it out: 'It's a movie with big ideas but no matter how large the scope gets, it remains impressively intimate and confined to a single location. 'Clever and tense. Mélanie Laurent is terrific.' One person weighed in: 'This is a great movie! A variant of Buried [2010 survival thriller about a man buried alive] but sci-fi (and better). Laurent does an excellent job.' Another user said: 'It's a tense and very claustrophobic ride. Mélanie Laurent is superb... It's very good.' Other critics have been impressed by the film too, with Forbes saying: 'The mystery at the centre of this story - who is this young woman, where is she, how did she end up there - will keep you hooked' The film was released in 2021 - but new fans keep rediscovering the near one-woman effort on the streamer, taking to social media (pictured) to express how captivating it is Other critics have been impressed by the film too, with Forbes saying: 'The mystery at the centre of this story - who is this young woman, where is she, how did she end up there - will keep you hooked. 'Mélanie Laurent is quite phenomenal, carrying this suspenseful thriller through her sole performance.' Viewers will recognise Mélanie from Quentin Tarantino's infamous 2009 war film Inglourious Basterds, an alternative history about two accidentally clashing plots to assassinate Nazi leaders. Mélanie stars as Shosanna Dreyfus, a 23-year-old French-Jewish woman whose family was executed by the SS when she was 20 - which she managed to escape. Fans' rediscovery of Oxygen comes after Netflix changed its subtitle settings in a way streamers have wanted for years - making any viewing of the sci-fi horror potentially even more enjoyable. Many viewers watch with subtitles, a study showed - but find it irritating when the captions describe sound effects or music as well as showing the dialogue. It means keen streamers were delighted to discover that an update to the service sees subtitles show just the words spoken - and nothing else. The previous comprehensive closed captioning is mainly for deaf or hearing-impaired people, who account for only a small portion of total subscribers, the study showed. These viewers, who might appreciate the extra description, need not worry - this traditional closed captioning will still be available, listed as 'English CC', alongside the new style, named 'English' or whatever the viewer's preferred language. There is also a range of other options for personalisation, including more settings for text font, weight, opacity, outline and shadow to help with contrast - and options to move the position of subtitles on-screen to avoid covering important action. The new adaptation was rolled out on the fifth and final season of You, released last Thursday, and Netflix plans to add it to all its original shows from now on. Early testers reported a smoother reading experience, Netflix said, saying it was less 'obtrusive' - and fans have now also taken to social media to express their delight at the new feature. One user said on X: 'Finally, a win for subtitle lovers! No more getting distracted by every door creak and ominous music cue. 'Netflix is stepping up its caption game with a cleaner, more streamlined experience. Less chaos, more clarity.'
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix viewers 'unable to breathe' after watching 'horrifying' sci-fi film
Viewers have found themselves 'unable to breathe' after sitting through a chilling Netflix sci-fi flick centred on a woman's frantic struggle to stay alive. Starring the talented French star Mélanie Laurent, the gripping psychological film kicks off with a startling scene of a woman waking up trapped inside a cryogenic chamber, her oxygen dwindling dangerously low. Teamed up solely with an artificial intelligence voice and battling memory loss, not knowing how or why she ended up in the pod, the protagonist is thrown into a battle for survival that's nothing short of nerve-wracking. Penned by novice screenwriter Christie LeBlanc, the movie garnered high praise upon release. The Guardian noted: "It requires some hefty levels of disbelief suspension and plausibility buy-in. But the excellent Mélanie Laurent (from Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds) sells it hard, and it's a rather elegant contrivance, more restrained than usual from this director, the shlock-horror specialist Alexandre Aja." Debuted in 2021 and helmed by filmmaker Alexandre Aja, the movie has secured a solid 90 percent approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, reports the Mirror US. One reviewer said: "Starring a superb Mélanie Laurent, Alexandre Aja's Oxygen is both a claustrophobic survival thriller and an introspective drama about memory, identity, and the ethics of scientific advancement." Another added: "Oxygen is a phenomenal example of one-location filmmaking done right. Brutal moral dilemmas, surprising discoveries about the mysterious protagonist, and a fantastic one-woman show from Mélanie Laurent keep the slow, flashback-heavy narrative engrossing." Meanwhile, a third wrote: "As the tension builds to excruciating levels at the climax, Oxygen will have viewers so caught up in the action they will need to check they are still breathing." The film's nail-biting suspense has also been a hit with fans. One viewer said: "This film was so tense from start to finish. A must watch movie." Another shared: "Great Sci-fi movie on all levels. Full of twists and turns. Very creative, solid, and well developed plot. It's very engaging and enjoyable. Good acting. Well done." And yet another fan added: "Oxygen is a well-written film with a brilliant performance of the leading actress, but the best part is its original and well thought plot twist." You can catch Oxygen now streaming on Netflix.
