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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Most harrowing film ever made' still available to stream as Netflix pulls it
A brutal psychological thriller described as one of the most harrowing films ever made – and which sparked walkouts with its brutal content – has been removed from Netflix. However, it still has a streaming home for viewers in the UK. The award-winning 2018 film The Nightingale was part of the group of titles Netflix removed from its vast UK back catalogue during the fist few days of August, which also included movies from the Final Destination franchise and Shrek trilogy, alongside White House Down. But for those wanting to seek out the film described as 'the most shocking of the year' and hard to watch, it is available on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers free of charge. A disturbing period-set drama, The Nightingale takes place in 1825 and follows young Irish convict Clare (Aisling Franciosi) as she hunts a British officer, played by Sam Claflin, to extract revenge for the unspeakable acts of violence he committed against her and her family. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. On the way, she enlists the services of Aboriginal tracker Billy (Baykali Ganambarr), who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The intense thriller is directed by Jennifer Kent, who made a name for herself as the writer and director of psychological horror film The Babadook, frequently cited as one of the best horror films in recent years. After premiering at Venice Film Festival, where it clinched the Special Jury Prize, The Nightingale screened as part of the Sydney Film Festival months later, where some cinemagoers revealed they had walked out over its intense and upsetting scenes. *Warning – descriptions of graphic scenes below* Alongside sequences depicting murder, assault and infanticide, there are also three visceral and horrifying rape scenes within the first 20 minutes, which according to local reports prompted protests and shouted criticisms at director Kent – who was sitting in the audience. Kent later defended the scenes, the breathtaking violence of which continues further into the film, as an 'honest and necessary depiction' of a particularly brutal moment in history in Tasmania, where the massacre of Aboriginals by British colonists intensified during the Black War. Critics and viewers also praised Kent for her unflinching take on things, with writer Michael Ouzas describing The Nightingale as 'essential viewing and an Australian classic' and @jesuevalle admitting on X that while he walked out 'to take myself away from that brutal space', he still recognised The Nightingale as 'an important film' and walked back in to finish watching it. We Live Entertainment's critic Scott Menzel called it a 'haunting and unforgettable masterpiece', while awarding The Nightingale 9.5 stars out of 10 and acknowledging its very dark nature. 'I don't think that any review can mentally, physically, or emotionally prepare you for what Kent has brought to life with this film,' he added. Meanwhile Alex Flood for NME branded it 'the most shocking film of the year' and advised that the film was 'not for the faint-hearted', while Little White Lies' Hannah Strong described it as a 'devastating, uncomfortable watch' while suggesting it needed to be 'exactly the film it is, bubbling with completely justified anger and pain'. The Nightingale holds an impressive 87% score from critics on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, while boasting a decent 73% from the smaller pool of audience members sharing their reactions. 'Genuinely one of the most harrowing pieces of cinema I have ever experienced,' shared Dan L, who said that there 'aren't words for how incredible this film is'. More Trending 'I watched this a few months ago and I still think about it all the time. It's one of those movies that really sticks with you,' wrote Laura M, adding: 'This movie made me WEEP.' Meanwhile, Amanda H said she was 'hooked from start to finish', which Hua M agreed with, chiming in: 'Had me completely riveted/shook from start to finish. Incredible performances all around (but particularly by Aisling), and a nightmarish, visceral experience that I will not soon forget.' 'Although some scenes were hard to watch, I couldn't tear my eyes off the screen,' wrote Maria D. The Nightingale is streaming now on Prime Video in the UK. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: This Wednesday season 2 filming location has a devastating haunted past MORE: Wednesday fans baffled by Lady Gaga's season 2 role as they beg for answers MORE: Another major Neighbours star exits months before show finale
New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Airport worker warns of ‘growing' new luggage tag scam: ‘Please be careful'
A new luggage tag scam has been taking off. An airport worker, who claimed to be a Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager, took to Reddit to warn travelers about a 'growing' scam. 'I just wanted to let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home,' they wrote. Advertisement The poster claimed that there has been an 'influx of fraudulent claims' submitted for missing items, with people using tossed luggage tags to make the claims. 'These people are observing who is removing their luggage tags in the claim areas and using your information to submit claims for reimbursement,' they wrote. The manager explained that from their own personal experience dealing with this, it's creating issues when it comes to reimbursing people with a legitimate claim submitted. Advertisement An airport worker warned that people should wait until they get home to toss their luggage tags. C&A – It's recommended to wait until you get home, or mainly just away from the airport, before removing the luggage tags from your checked bags. 'Please be careful and don't take your tags off at the airport,' they wrote. 'They can steal enough information from that to use your travel itinerary to get paid.' The post in the forum attracted over 2,000 comments with people sharing their own experiences and advice. Advertisement An alleged Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager took to Reddit to warn travelers about a 'growing' scam. ID_Anuphon – 'Not even bag tags, printed boarding passes as well,' one shared. 'Next time you show up to your seat and someone else is there, don't be surprised.' 'Clearly, my strategy of forgetting to remove the tag until it's time for my next trip is paying off,' someone joked. 'Never thought my Final Destination paranoia would actually come in handy for something that's actually real,' another quipped, referencing the horror franchise. Advertisement 'Japan had secured bag tag disposal receptacles near the secured exit of baggage claim…this explains why,' one person noted. 'Just adding to this … also, don't throw these away in your hotel room either. As a former hotel employee, there have been a few instances of fraud using bag tags found at hotels, too,' someone else advised. 'Be vigilant!'
New York Post
5 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Massive concrete awning collapses onto NYC sidewalk in scary, ‘very Final Destination' type scene
A massive, crumbling concrete hotel marquee suddenly collapsed onto a Brooklyn sidewalk Sunday morning in a terrifying scene that onlookers said was straight out of a 'Final Destination' movie. This historic 10-by-20-foot Hotel St. George awning, perched above the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights, came crashing down in a thunderous roar just after 7 a.m., according to witnesses and startling footage obtained by The Post. No one was injured or walking near the Henry Street subway entrance when the collapse occurred – but a city council member warned the outcome could have been far worse during the weekday rush hour. 5 Collapsed awning and hotel sign at Hotel St. George. Instagram / Lincoln Restler 'I was shocked by the collapse,' Councilmember Lincoln Restler told Gothamist. 'We are very lucky that this happened at 7 a.m. on a Sunday, because if it happened at 7 a.m. any other day of the week, we would've in all likelihood encountered serious injuries, if not fatalities.' 5 The historic marquee suddenly collapsed just after 7 a.m. Sunday. Instagram / Lincoln Restler Restler, who shared video and images of the dramatic scene on social media, said he's received complaints from constituents about the 'grimy' and 'abysmal' station for years. He added that the head of New York City Transit toured the property Friday — just days before the near disaster — at the city council's request. 5 A witness said it sounded like a thunderstorm when it smashed down on the sidewalk. Instagram / Lincoln Restler 'It's grimy. It's very rarely cleaned and we have a number of small businesses that are based in that space and it's often so hot that they struggle to stay open on the warmest days of the summer,' Restler told Eyewitness News. 'So this is not a landlord that has been investing or caring for or properly maintaining the Clark Street subway station, and clearly they're not maintaining the exterior of the building either.' City building officials said a similar marquee above the station's other Clark Street entrance is also showing signs of neglect and poor maintenance, Gothamist reported. 5 The overhang was left dangling off the building, covering nearly the entire sidewalk. Instagram / Lincoln Restler The famed Hotel St. George was once the largest hotel in New York City, with sections dating back to the 1800s. Today, it houses retailers and apartments, with its former lobby serving as an entrance to No. 2 and No. 3 trains – which reportedly bypassed the mangled station all day Sunday. Alyeen Rojas, a 19-year-old New York Film Academy student who lives at the iconic hotel, said it sounded like a thunderstorm when the façade crashed down onto the sidewalk. 'Imagine that someone went to that station in the morning,' Rojas told The Post. 5 Officials said no one was hurt, but a city council member said the situation could have been deadly during rush hour. Steven Vago/NY Post 'Someone could have died. The building is so old, I think that's why [the awning collapsed].' The steel and concrete overhang is now dangling from the building, nearly covering the entire sidewalk, with debris scattered across the cordoned-off site, according to photos taken at the scene. 'Thank God it didn't happen at 7 a.m. on a Monday,' Jamie Dalton, a 21-year-old Brooklyn Heights resident, said. 'It's very 'Final Destination.'' Restler could not immediately be reached.
UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Stream Final Destination Bloodlines Now on HBO Max
How to Watch 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Streaming on HBO Max Horror fans, rejoice! The 'Final Destination' franchise returns with its latest installment, Final Destination Bloodlines, now available for streaming. Death continues its relentless pursuit, and this spine-chilling addition is ready to captivate viewers on HBO Max. What Is 'Final Destination Bloodlines' About? Final Destination Bloodlines introduces viewers to Stefani (portrayed by Kaitlyn Santa Juana), a college student plagued by disturbing, recurring nightmares. Her visions lead her to seek out her estranged grandmother, hoping to unravel the mystery behind her dreams and evade Death's unyielding grip. The film promises the franchise's signature blend of suspense, gory creativity, and dark twists. It's been 14 years since the last installment, making Bloodlines a much-anticipated continuation of the beloved series. The movie is making waves with an impressive 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, positioning it as a must-watch for horror enthusiasts and longtime fans alike. Where to Stream 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Streaming exclusively on HBO Max, Final Destination Bloodlines is available to subscribers as part of the platform's vast catalog of movies and TV shows. If you're ready to follow Stefani's harrowing journey and experience another round of elaborate deaths, HBO Max has you covered. Previous Movies in the 'Final Destination' Franchise For those eager to revisit earlier installments of the franchise, HBO Max also offers streaming access to the first five Final Destination movies: Final Destination (2000) Final Destination 2 (2003) Final Destination 3 (2006) The Final Destination (2009) Final Destination 5 (2011) With all six films now available on the platform, it's the perfect time to watch—or rewatch—the eerie world of Final Destination from start to finish. How to Subscribe to HBO Max If you're not yet a subscriber, streaming Final Destination Bloodlines might just be the reason to sign up for HBO Max. Here's a breakdown of their subscription options: Ad-Supported Plan: $10 per month or $100 per year. Ad-Free Plan: Higher-priced plans are available for those who prefer uninterrupted viewing. Additionally, HBO Max offers bundle deals for subscribers interested in pairing the service with Hulu and Disney Plus, providing even greater value for fans of diverse streaming options. Why You Should Watch 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Final Destination Bloodlines is more than just another horror movie; it's a thrilling revival of a franchise that has defined imaginative, inventive scares for two decades. Combining modern cinematic techniques with a nostalgic appeal, the film delivers suspense, emotion, and all the gut-wrenching tension fans expect. Whether you're a longtime follower of the franchise or a newcomer looking to dive into horror, HBO Max offers the perfect opportunity to experience Bloodlines alongside all its predecessors.
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Millennials Reveal The Bizarre Childhood Fears We All Shared
Each generation grows up with fears that stem from the current world they live in. For millennials, some of the things they were afraid of ended up being less of a threat than they thought they would be. For example, many people grew up fearing getting stuck in quicksand, thinking they'd find themselves in that situation quite often. Other millennials feared Y2K and the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012. DueEntertainer0 on Reddit started a dialogue about millennial fears when they asked, "Can we talk about some of the random things that we were afraid of in the '90s and early 2000s?" Here are some of the responses, and as a Gen Z, are you millennials okay? Ya'll really thought the world was ending, huh? "Driving behind a log truck, thanks to Final Destination." —CandidateNo2731 "The 2012 Mayan apocalypse definitely was something my neighbors brought up often." —cocovacado "The Bermuda Triangle. I was convinced my family was gonna disappear if we ever flew through it." —kenyafeelme "I thought I was going to be dodging quicksand all of the time." —jgasbarro "Eating razor blades in my Halloween candy." —funky_colors "Spontaneous human combustion." —hunky_dorie "Swallowing gum and not digesting it for seven years." —Devious_Bastard "Being offered drugs on a daily basis." —4browntown "Swimming less than 30 minutes after eating." —HPHambino "'Don't meet strangers off the internet.' Cut to my late-20s when we are now encouraged to do the exact opposite via dating sites." —andisteezy " drop, and roll. I asked my kid about this the other day, and he looked at me like I was silly." —superminingbros "The idea that sitting too close to the TV will make you go blind." —Little_Bird333 "The dreaded white van with the promise of candy inside." —Correct-Body9590 "Spiders, piranhas, and clowns in storm drains." —ShigoIAjumma "Every plastic bag was out to suffocate me." —SureElephant89 "Y2K." —b1llb3rt "Bloody Mary. I was absolutely TERRIFIED to go into the bathroom at night because of the mirror….and I never even said her damn name!!" —JennieDarko "Acid Rain. Remember that sh*t? And we all just stopped talking about it." —Tortellini_Isekai "I remember microwaving water being a thing. In Home Ec, they told us to never use microwaved water because the microwaves made it toxic or something." —TheOriginalBigDave "Rabid raccoons jumping out of random places and attacking my face." —Sevennolater "Killer bees. They made it seem like we'd get attacked by them at any time." —bigkatze "Honestly, I'm still afraid that one day I'm going to lift my toilet seat and be greeted by a snake or an alligator." —80s_angel "Random needles in the pay phone change thing." —vcabalda "Similar to quicksand: whirlpools. They seemed so prevalent in cartoons. Like the ocean is just littered with these evil water funnels that suck people in, never to be seen again. Terrifying." —xilefelix "People under the stairs." —Striking_Ad_8883 "I forget the movie, but swimming under a pool cover." —Palmspringsflorida "My hair getting eaten by that Cabbage Patch Kid that ate the crinkle-cut fries and carrot sticks." —earmufffs "Going down escalators. My mom told me a kid's toe was ripped off on an escalator because his shoe was untied and the shoelace got caught." —triponsynth "I was afraid of getting abducted by aliens." —Thee-lorax "That only I can stop forest fires. Saving all of California is a lot to put on a person." —mtnshadow83 "Getting letters in the mail that could be lined with undetected drugs that would kill you the moment you opened the envelope and released them into the air." —According-Pen-9774 "Lava. Like quicksand. There was that scene from that movie where the guy just slowly melts into the lava." —Dazzling_Side8036 "Driving with the interior lights on." —ewsurnme And lastly, "Anthrax!" —potato_couch_ If you're a millennial, is there something you were afraid of that wasn't included? Let us know in the comments!
