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Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Horror fans hooked on Prime Video series with an impressive 93% Rotten Tomatoes score - hailing it the next American Horror Story
Horror fans are hooked on a new Amazon Prime Video series with an impressive 93 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score - hailing it the next American Horror Story. Three of four seasons of anthology programme Channel Zero, first released between 2016 and 2019, have recently been uploaded to the streamer. Like beloved anthology show American Horror Story, which has run since 2011, each series has a self-contained chilling storyline. The first season, for instance, named Candle Cove, follows a child psychologist (Paul Schneider) and his mother (Fiona Shaw) investigating his brother's disappearance - mysteriously linked to a creepy children's TV show they used to watch. The programme has been popular with critics, with season one boasting a whopping 93 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes - and the second and third instalments rated a perfect 100 per cent. And fans love it just as much too, taking to Rotten Tomatoes to leave their verdicts - with some even suggesting it rivals cult horror classic American Horror Story. One said of the first series: 'Somewhere between American Horror Story and Stranger Things, Channel Zero: Candle Cove provides a meandering plot through the subtle horrors shared by children around the world. 'Relying on few jump scares or over-the-top special effects, Candle Cove still delivers spine-tingling terror. For who prefer chills to thrills, a must-watch.' Another agreed: 'One of the most chillingly effective shows on television. 'A great cast (headed by the incredible Fiona Shaw) bring to life a ghost story/murder mystery set in a small town that, of course, harbours dark secrets; a la Stephen King at his very early best. 'With its ability to evoke the 1980s without a gigantic budget and its lowkey but effectively terrifying telling, the creators of the overblown Stranger Things or the horrid American Horror Story should take note. This is how to do it.' The show was cancelled after four seasons in early 2019 by American TV channel Syfy - which some viewers could not believe. One said, after watching the final season: 'A phenomenal final chapter in the series, if not my personal favourite chapter of the bunch. 'The only downside to it is the fact that it is the last chapter... ever. Fans love the show just as much as the critics, taking to Rotten Tomatoes to leave their verdicts - with some even suggesting it rivals cult horror classic American Horror Story The show was cancelled after four seasons in early 2019 by American TV channel Syfy - which some viewers could not believe 'It is inexplicable to me how lesser properties such as American Horror Story, Slasher or Walking Dead keep getting renewed while this truly frightening disturbing and well-written series was cancelled despite near unanimous critical acclaim. 'Well, at least it went out on a high note with its small but dedicated fan base. Here's hoping it will be revisited someday.' A critic for Collider went as far as to say 'Channel Zero did what American Horror Story couldn't' in its later series. They explained: 'This is the problem with modern American Horror Story. It's such an incredibly inventive world but no matter what it focusses on, it never seems to know what it wants to achieve. 'There's no doubt that [American Horror Story co-creator] Ryan Murphy is a master of bending genes but by blending so many themes, the overall show has lost sight of what it started out as. 'In comparison, Channel Zero never lost sight of being an amalgamation of themes but it did it all while remaining truly terrifying.' Another review, for GameSpot, said it is 'one of the best horror TV shows ever': 'Channel Zero was criminally underrated in its day but has the makings of a modern cult classic.' The show was created by Nick Antosca, also known for creating 2019 TV drama The Act, about the American woman Gypsy Rose Blanchard who murdered her mother, accused of making up that Gypsy was severely ill and disabled. It takes its inspiration from an internet phenomenon known as a creepypasta - a play on the word 'copypasta', referring to a brief story or image that has become online horror legend by being widely shared by users. Channel Zero's second series, called No-End House, has a young woman and her group of friends discover the truth about a house of horrors tourist attraction. The third instalment, Butcher's Block, meanwhile, follows a young woman and her schizophrenic sister who move to a new city, haunted by a series of disappearances - which the women begin to investigate. It comes after fans of rival streaming platform Netflix raved about an 'uncomfortable' supernatural horror movie that made their 'skin crawl'. Blockbuster Truth Or Dare was first released back in 2018 but was heavily edited to cut out some of the gore and tone it down to make it suitable for a PG 13 rating in America. It has since grown a huge fan base and is available to stream on Netflix for UK viewers, in an 'extended version'. 'Dark fears and sinister forces collide when friends play a twisted game of Truth Or Dare in this extended version of the Blumhouse thriller,' the synopsis reads. Starring Pretty Little Liars Lucy Hale, Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Violett Beane, amongst others, the supernatural horror film is listed on Netflix UK as Blumhouse's Truth or Dare: Extended Director's Cut. Many fans have shared their verdicts on the original movie over the years and one posted on Google reviews: 'I really liked it. It made me crawl in my skin because it was so uncomfortable to see, and a good type of frightening for me.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Where's the Rest?
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Where's the Rest? Constructor: Jake Halperin Editor: Anna Gundlach SHAW (40D: "Killing Eve" actress Fiona) Killing Eve (2018-2022) is a BBC series about an investigator, Eve Polastri, who is tracking the psychopathic assassin, Villanelle. The show is based on the Villanelle series of books by Luke Jennings. Sandra Oh portrays Eve (who is recruited off-the-books by MI6), and Jodie Comer plays the role of Villanelle. This much I knew, from writing about Killing Eve previously. Today I learned that Fiona SHAW portrays Carolyn Martens, the head of the Russia Section at MI6. BLIND (6A: Like some users of screen readers) Screen readers are assistive technology devices that convert texts and images into spoken words. In addition to being used by those who are BLIND, screen readers can also be beneficial to users who are visually impaired or who struggle with reading. CAIRO (14A: Egyptair hub city) CAIRO is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Egyptair, with its hub in CAIRO, is a state-owned airline of Egypt. YEN (19A: Currency of Japan) and LIRA (3D: Currency of Turkey) We're getting a currency review today, so I decided to add a capital review along with it. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Ankara is the capital of Turkey. ARCH (24A: Structure with a keystone) The keystone is the wedge-shaped piece at the top of an ARCH. During the construction of an ARCH, the keystone is the final piece placed. Until the keystone is in place, the ARCH will not be self-supporting. OKRA (31A: Gumbo thickener) and STEW (39D: Gumbo or goulash) Gumbo is a STEW that originated in Louisiana. Gumbo is made of meat or shellfish along with celery, bell peppers, and onions. Some gumbo is made using OKRA as a thickener, although filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves) may be used in its place. Goulash, which is a national dish of Hungary, is a meat and vegetable STEW. SCOTS (34A: Glaswegians, e.g.) Glaswegians is the demonym (the word used to denote a person from a specific place) for residents of Glasgow, which is the largest city in Scotland. ADAM (59A: "___ Ruins Everything" host Conover) ADAM Ruins Everything is an educational TV series that originally aired on TruTV from 2015-2019. ADAM Conover stars as himself, and serves as the host of the show who acts as a guide as common misconceptions are debunked through the use of sketches, time travel, and animated segments. Episodes include: "ADAM Ruins Cars," "ADAM Ruins Voting," ADAM Ruins Football," and "ADAM Ruins What We Learned in School." EMPIRE STATE (64A: Nickname for the Big Apple's home) The Big Apple is a nickname for New York City, which is located in the EMPIRE STATE of New York. Interestingly, the origin of New York's nickname of the EMPIRE STATE is unknown. It is thought that it may be a reference to the state's wealth and resources. The EMPIRE STATE Building in New York City is named after the state nickname. AIOLI (68A: Emulsified garlic sauce) AIOLI is a garlic sauce used in northwestern Mediterranean cuisines. AIOLI is an emulsified sauce, which means it is a stable mixture of two liquids that are normally unmixable (meaning they separate upon standing). The liquids being combined in AIOLI are garlic juice (from crushing garlic) and oil. AC/DC (1D: "Thunderstruck" band) "Thunderstruck" is a 1990 song by the hard rock band AC/DC, from their album The Razors Edge. It is used as a theme song by the WNBA's Seattle Storm. IBIZA (8D: Mediterranean island known for its club scene) IBIZA is an island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of Spain. IBIZA is known for its nightlife, and is home to the "world's largest nightclub," according to the Guinness Book of World Records. UNVRS (previously known as Privilege IBIZA) has a capacity of 10,000 people. UNVRS has been closed since 2019, but is scheduled to reopen May 30 of this year. STAN (42D: Suffix for Kazakh- and Kyrgyz-) KazakhSTAN and KyrgyzSTAN are countries in Central ASIA. The countries border each other, and they are both landlocked. The Persian suffix -STAN means "place of" or "home of." Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are two of the seven countries whose names end in the letters STAN. The other five countries are Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. A few other clues I especially enjoyed: A TO Z (21A: From ___ (the whole kit and caboodle)) GOSH (54A: "Well, butter my biscuit!") TAIL (2D: Part of mermaid costume) DIRE STRAITS (17A: More than just a spot of bother) SHARES THE WEALTH (41A: Spreads one's good fortune) EMPIRE STATE (64A: Nickname for the Big Apple's home) WHERE'S THE REST?: The word REST is found in each theme answer: DIRE STRAITS, SHARES THE WEALTH, and EMPIRE STATE. I found the REST! The title of this puzzle is the perfect set up for an "Aha!" moment when the word REST is discovered hiding in the theme answers. Now we can all REST easy knowing we've solved today's crossword. Thank you, Jake, for this enjoyable puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for May 10, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Fiona Shaw, and every ‘Bad Sisters' Emmy acting submission
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Bad Sisters will submit 10 actors at the Emmys for Season 2, Gold Derby has learned. Sharon Horgan, who was nominated for Best Drama Actress Season 1 in 2023, will be the sole lead submission. More from GoldDerby The other nine actors will all be submitted in supporting. Owen McDonnell, Michael Smiley, and Barry Ward will enter in Best Drama Supporting Actor. Eva Birthistle, Anne-Marie Duff, Thaddea Graham, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson, and Fiona Shaw will be in Best Drama Supporting Actress. McDonnell, Graham, and Shaw were Season 2 cast additions. The show will not enter any performers in either guest category. SEE Fiona Shaw was 'scared' to join tight-knit Bad Sisters cast, but 'they were so welcoming I never wanted to leave them' At the moment, Bad Sisters is in 16th place in Gold Derby's Best Drama Series odds. Horgan is in 12th place in the Best Drama Actress rankings. Besides Best Drama Actress, Season 1 of Bad Sisters received three other Emmy nominations. It was up for casting, directing, and writing, the last of which Horgan, who co-created the show, was a co-nominee alongside Dave Finkel and Brett Baer. These 10 are only Apple TV+'s submissions. Anyone can personally submit themselves, so other actors from the show could still appear on the Emmy ballot. Emmy nominations will be announced July 15. See Bad Sisters' acting submissions below. Drama Actress: Sharon Horgan Drama Supporting Actor: Owen McDonnell, Michael Smiley, Barry Ward Drama Supporting Actress: Eva Birthistle, Anne-Marie Duff, Thaddea Graham, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson, Fiona Shaw Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
The Independent
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Fiona Shaw makes surprise London Fashion Week catwalk appearance
Irish actor Fiona Shaw made a surprise appearance at London Fashion Week on Sunday (23 February), walking the catwalk as part of Simone Rocha 's new showcase. The Irish designer, 38, was showcasing her autumn/winter 2025 collection at Goldsmith's Hall as part of London Fashion Week. Rocha, whose father is the Chinese-Irish designer John Rocha, has previously made collections for H&M. At London Fashion Week 2024, she presented a show at the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great in February, which featured cuddly toys. In the September collection Shaw, 66, is best known for her roles in TV shows like Bad Sisters and Killing Eve as well as the Harry Potter film series, where she played Petunia Dursley. She was a surprise guest on the catwalk, appearing alongside fellow actors Andrea Riseborough, Bel Powley and model Alexa Chung. Those in attendance included Pixie Geldof and Josephine de la Baume. Shaw wore a black short-sleeved dress adorned with silver chains while walking with her hands in the garment's pockets. According to the show notes, the theme of the collection is 'School Days' and 'The Tortoise And The Hare' fable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grazia UK (@graziauk) Shaw, who appeared in True Detective: Night Country in 2024, spoke to The Independent in December, where she said: 'I'd got a bit fed up of acting, fed up of my own acting,' she tells me. 'I began to wonder: have I had enough? Do I need a sabbatical?' Before Killing Eve, Shaw had pivoted to directing operas while avoiding the stage herself. 'You don't know you're taking a break,' she explained. 'You just think, maybe I'll pause for a minute and think about what I'll do next. But you find years have gone by and you haven't done any other plays.' Then along came Killing Eve and the role of Carolyn Martens. In the acclaimed Star Wars spin-off Andor, she was given the opportunity to play two very different ages – both younger and older than herself – when portraying the protagonist's mother, Maarva Andor, at different points in her life. The series, which follows Cassian Andor's journey to rebellion as he becomes radicalised against the Galactic Empire, is, she says, an allegory for today's political landscape. 'The writing on that was spectacularly good and wonderfully stayed in the mythology of the universe – but actually, yes, it was entirely a mapping of what's going on in our world.'
