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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix is losing a psychological thriller series that will keep you guessing — watch it now before it's too late
'The Terror' is one of several shows leaving Netflix this month as the streamer's deal with AMC comes to an end after just one year. I wrote about 'The Terror' when it was added to Netflix back in August 2024, and it only feels right to cover its departure especially since this dark thriller unfortunately never even cracked the top 10. Its lack of attention is likely because 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' and the critically acclaimed 'Dark Winds' generated much more hype when several AMC shows landed on the platform around the same time. Still, I hope some viewers will find the time to stream 'The Terror' before it leaves on August 19, because this dark thriller is truly chilling. It's actually one of my favorite shows of all time, thanks to its gripping narrative, haunting sound design, and unforgettable performances that will stay with you for days. So, here's why you should binge all 10 episodes of 'The Terror' before it leaves Netflix U.S. next week. 'The Terror' is an anthology series, with season 1 serving as a chilling historical thriller inspired by the true story of the 1845 British Royal Navy expedition led by Sir John Franklin (Ciarán Hinds). The mission's goal was to discover the Northwest Passage, a shortcut through the Arctic, but the two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, become trapped in the unforgiving ice. As supplies dwindle and hope fades, the crew faces not only the brutal Arctic environment but also a series of terrifying and mysterious events. Amidst the creeping cold and endless white landscape, an unknown supernatural predator stalks the men, feeding on their fears and paranoia. Tensions rise as the crew confronts starvation, scurvy and mutiny, while supernatural forces blur the lines between reality and nightmare. Season 2, titled 'The Terror: Infamy,' shifts to World War II-era America, focusing on a Japanese-American community facing fear, prejudice, and mysterious supernatural forces during their forced internment. This season unfortunately never came to Netflix but it's still worth watching once you've finished season 1. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'The Terror' is one of the very few shows that made me feel genuinely off. When I say 'off,' I mean physically and emotionally uncomfortable even hours after finishing an episode, because somehow this show managed to get under my skin. That's a serious feat, especially since I love all things horror (and most horror doesn't scare me anymore). That's why I admire this dark thriller so much. 'The Terror' doesn't just focus on sending chills down your spine either, as it makes you care about the flawed characters and their fate. It's equal parts character drama and psychological thriller, with enough mystery to keep you hooked even when the darker horror elements take a backseat. Season 1 showrunner David Kajganich created a truly frightening tale, using unnerving sound design and the harsh Arctic environment to make this an isolating watch. It's all the more haunting knowing it's loosely based on a true story (minus the supernatural storyline). If you're expecting a grand finale, I would suggest lowering your expectations, because this thriller thrives on its somber tone. Much of the worst suffering happens away from the camera. Like the real-life explorers it's based on, we can only imagine the agony they endured in their final moments, and leaving that to the viewer's imagination somehow makes it even more haunting. Most of all, the show builds a slow, persistent feeling of dread that isn't quick to go away. I say this as a compliment: knowing what lies ahead, I'm not sure I could have made it through all 10 episodes on a second watch. Yet, the first time I started, I was completely captivated and couldn't stop watching. It truly is an incredible piece of TV. I'm not the only one who thinks so, considering 'The Terror' season 1 has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the site's critics consensus reading: 'A thriller wrapped in a prestige drama package, The Terror makes for gripping, atmospheric supernatural horror.' Given this is an anthology series, I'd still recommend watching every season. Season 2 isn't as strong when it comes to storytelling, but it's still creepy and compelling. Rotten Tomatoes describes it as 'an exceptionally well-crafted ghost story that creeps under the skin and stays there.' Plus, the upcoming release of 'The Terror: Devil in Silver,' makes now the perfect time to dive into the series. The third season, based on Victor LaValle's novel, follows Pepper (Dan Stevens), a man wrongfully committed to a psychiatric hospital, where he confronts both inner demons and a malevolent force thriving on suffering. Remember, you only have one week to stream all 10 episodes of 'The Terror' season 1 on Netflix before it leaves on August 19. After that, you can stream season 2 on AMC Plus. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
International Business Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
'The Walking Dead' Actress Kelley Mack Dies at 33 After Battle with Rare Brain Cancer 'Giloma'
The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack has passed away at the age of 33 after a battle with a rare form of brain cancer called glioma. She died August 2 in her native Cincinnati, Ohio, with family at her side. X In mid-November 2024, Mack was diagnosed with midline glioma—an aggressive form of brain cancer that originates in the central nervous system. It is an uncommon condition, and at least 25% of brain tumors in the U.S. Despite her health issues, Bonner stayed creative and upbeat, collaborating on scripts with her mother and remaining engaged with the film world. Glioma is a type of brain tumor that originates in the glial cells, which are cells that help to support and protect the neurons of the brain. Carcinoid tumors can grow slowly or quickly and are usually not easy to treat. Additionally, patients may have severe headaches, difficulty speaking, confusion and loss of memory, seizures, and dizziness. These tumors occur more frequently in children and later years, the statement said, with certain cases linked to genetic mutations or radiation exposure. Kelley Mack began her acting career in 2008 and gained recognition with The Walking Dead Season 9. In addition to her film roles, she had stints on The Terror and mixed-media series Mythic Quest and Into the Dark; guest spots on 9-1-1, Chicago Med, and Schooled. She had also voiced a character in the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. She produced and acted in independent films, A Knock at the Door and Universal. Creativity ran through Mack's family. Klebenow's parents, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, fostered her love for reading, writing, and art. Her siblings, Kathryn and Parker Mack, are also actors, and the three share a close relationship. Her family took to social media, writing touching tributes to their "shining, brilliant, and fiercely devoted light." Her sister Kathryn said, She has already come to many of her loved ones in the form of various butterflies... I'm so proud of her." A remembrance get-together is being planned for Aug. 16 in Glendale, Ohio, and a larger celebration of life will take place in Los Angeles.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brad Pitt's new film 'The Riders' announced
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has collaborated with 'Concalve' fame director Edward Berger on 'The Riders'. As per The Hollywood Reporter, 'The Riders' is based on Tim Winton's novel of the same name, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1995 and follows a man who travels around Europe with his daughter looking for their wife and mother who has gone missing. David Kajganich is adapting for the screen. Ridley Scott is producing via his Scott Free banner with Michael Pruss. Kajganich will also produce alongside Berger's nine hours banner and Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner for Plan B Entertainment. The project will go on floors in early 2026 in Europe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Berger, Kajganich and Scott Free previously worked with on AMC series The Terror. Pitt was last seen opposite George Clooney in the action comedy Wolfs and will next be seen in Formula One movie F1, both out via Apple. Berger, one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors, was last in theaters with the Vatican-set drama Conclave and recently wrapped the Netflix mystery The Ballad of a Small Player.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brad Pitt to star in new Edward Berger film, Joseph Kosinski boards Miami Vice, Cannes and Venice jury news, and more of today's top news stories
Gold Derby's for April 28, 2025. Brad Pitt has signed on to star in The Riders, an A24-produced drama from Conclave director Edward Berger. The film is based on a 1995 novel by Tim Winton about a father and daughter who travel around Europe looking for their missing wife and mother. (The Terror) is writing the screenplay, and is a producer through his Scott Free banner. The film is scheduled to shoot in multiple locations throughout Europe early next year. More from GoldDerby Final 2025 Tony eligibility rulings: Jinkx Monsoon, Jeb Brown, and Bernadette Peters will compete as featured players Julia Knitel describes tackling triple roles in 'Dead Outlaw' and performing 'a perfect musical theater song' in the 'weirdest' show Derek Hough breaks down his 'Dancing With the Stars' routines with Hayley Erbert and Mark Ballas , director of Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming F1, has signed on to direct a new adaptation of iconic crime thriller Miami Vice. The script is by (Nightcrawler, Andor). Kosinski is expected shoot the project after his next film, a UFO project for Apple. No actors are attached to the reboot yet. Miami Vice started out as an an era-defining 1980s TV show executive-produced by . Mann then directed a film adaptation in 2006 that has developed a reputation as a cult classic. The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that the 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will go to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry: PBS program Great Performances, Goodspeed Musicals executive director Michael Price, New York City cultural nonprofit New 42, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The Tony Honors are awarded annually to institutions, individuals, and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories. Nicole Kidman will be honored with the 10th Woman in Motion Award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The award, which is presented by luxury goods conglomerate Kering, highlights the creativity and contribution made by women, both on and off screen, in the world of culture and the arts. She will be presented with the award by Kering chairman and CEO , Cannes president , and director . Previous honorees include , , and . Academy Award-winning writer-director Alexander Payne (The Holdovers) has been tapped to head up the main jury of the 2025 Venice Film Festival. Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera said in a statement that Payne is part of "the small circle of filmmakers-cinephiles whose passion for cinema is fueled by knowledge of films of the past and curiosity about contemporary cinema, without boundaries or barriers of any kind. These qualities — along with his experience as a screenwriter — make him an ideal candidate to preside over the work of the Venice jury, which is called upon to evaluate films from around the world." Payne was last in Venice with Downsizing, which premiered at the festival in 2017. Academy Award winner Halle Berry and Academy Award nominee Jeremy Strong will serve as Palme d'Or jurors at the Cannes Film Festival next month. The jury, headed by president , will also include actress , directors , , and , writer , and documentary filmmaker Dieudo Hamadi. Dev Patel is following up his directorial debut Monkey Man with The Peasant, another revenge action thriller that will find him write, direct, and star. The Peasant is described as having "shades of Braveheart and John Wick as well as notes of King Arthur as it mashes up Medieval knights with feudal India," and tells the story of a shepherd who goes on a campaign of revenge against mercenary knights who harmed his community. It's produced by Fifth Season and Thunder Road, with Patel building off a Black List script by Will Dunn. , the ultra-prolific producer who received the TV Academy's Governors' Emmy Award last year, is returning to writing shows after spending a few years amassing non-writing EP credits — and that's shows, multiple, in different genres and at different streamers. Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. have set up three projects co-written by Berlanti: horror thriller Stillwater with Watchmen's , which is based on a Skybound comic and has gotten a series order from Amazon; Foster Dade, a boarding school mystery based on the novel based on the 2023 novel Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos by Nash Jenkins, which Berlanti wrote with and to which Hulu has given a pilot order; and an untitled family drama, which is in negotiations at Max for a 15-episode season order like The Pitt. Pamela Anderson will follow up her indie success in The Last Showgirl with Alma, a dramedy from writer-director that's slated to shoot later this year. Anderson will star alongside , , , , , and . The film is described as following an "extended family who meet to scatter the ashes of their mother only to find that her continued haunting presence explosively, and often comically, unravels the secrets of their lives." After previously working together on Barbie, director and actress Emma Mackey are teaming up again on Narnia, Gerwig's upcoming fantasy film for Netflix. Mackey will play the White Witch, Jadis, a prominent villain role. She joins , who is in talks to play Aslan, the heroic talking lion. Narnia will be in Imax theaters and on Netflix in 2026. Best of GoldDerby Wes Anderson movies: All 11 films ranked worst to best Penelope Cruz movies: 16 greatest films ranked worst to best Audrey Hepburn movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
The Guardian
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Kaliane Bradley: ‘I dreaded the book going to people I know'
Kaliane Bradley, 36, lives in east London and works as an editor at Penguin Classics. Her debut novel, The Ministry of Time (Sceptre), was published last year to critical acclaim and a place in the bestseller charts and is out in paperback now. It's a vivid time travel tale following Lieutenant Graham Gore, a crew member of Franklin's lost 1845 Arctic expedition, who is brought back to life in the 21st century as part of a government experiment. He develops an unlikely relationship with his 'bridge', a contemporary character helping him assimilate to the modern world. It was longlisted for the 2025 women's prize for fiction and the BBC has commissioned a TV adaptation. What has the past year been like for you?Lovely and discombobulating. I veer wildly between immense gratitude and intense impostor syndrome. But I'm still working 4.5 days a week, so I'm grounded by my job. How did The Ministry of Time come about?In 2021 I started watching a TV series called The Terror. I didn't know anything about polar exploration but – because this was during lockdown, and I was just roving around the house – I started thinking a lot about the Franklin expedition. I looked up one of the characters, Graham Gore. Then I came across a very sweet community of people online, some of whom were fans of the show and others who were more generally interested in polar exploration. They shared a lot of their research with me. I started writing what would become The Ministry of Time as a kind of gift for them. What drew you to Graham Gore?I do think the photo of him that's published in the book is great. He's dashing, frankly. Many people disagree – I simply cannot say why the Americans took the photo out of the book. But also, when I read about him, it suggested he was a very competent, kind, calm man. And I'm not a calm person at all. That really appealed to me. What modern invention was most fun to describe to someone from a different time?Spotify. It's mad that for most of human history, music was something you had to make together. And now you can just play music endlessly by yourself. And you don't even have to treat it as something to respect. You can play some of the greatest symphonies in history while you're doing the washing up. That's just stupid. The book's narrator, 'the bridge', is British-Cambodian, and you use time travel as a metaphor for the immigrant experience. How did that come to you?It wasn't with me immediately. The story started off very playful: what would happen if we introduced this man to a washing machine? But a satisfying book is one where you take a silly conceit seriously, where you prove the emotional possibilities of it. The more I tried to imagine what it would be like for a person torn from history to experience London in the 21st century, the more it became obvious to me that what I was looking at was the refugee experience. It was probably at the forefront of my mind because the book I was trying to write before this was a 'serious' novel about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge, my family and the diaspora. What is your relationship to your Cambodian ethnicity?It's a family relationship – a relationship with my mother and my mother's family. And I feel like there are multiple versions of Cambodia that I have relationships to. One of them is a past Cambodia that no longer exists; that's the Cambodia of my mother's stories. But the internalised sense of my ethnicity changes on a daily, hourly basis. Though I feel very strongly that I am a British-Cambodian writer at this time in my life. It's had a significant impact on the way I write. How?I was brought up Buddhist. There are frameworks that I continually refer to in my writing that come from Buddhism, such as the idea of attachment. We become attached to things that are impermanent. But they have to leave us, so we will always mourn their loss, and the only way to free ourselves from this pain and yearning is to accept the transience of life, even the transience of self. But I worry about how you apply that to human solidarity. That comes up in Ministry: the bridge is someone who continually fails to show solidarity, and moves towards complicity. You first sent out your novel to agents under a pseudonym. Why?I masochistically wanted to check that the work was good enough that it could pass without me leveraging my contacts. And there was the absolute dread that it would go to people I know and respect and they'd talk to one another and say: 'God, did you get that book? It's shit, isn't it? What do we tell her? Should she just leave the industry?' The idea of that was mortifying. Which book made you want to work with books?Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. The first one I ever picked up was Interesting Times, which is actually not one I recommend. But reading Pratchett when I was very young – I mean, I was still losing milk teeth – made me excited about the possibilities of literature, books, series, authors. He has influenced my writing more than anyone else. Is there a book you return to often?I read King Lear every five years or so. I think it's the greatest play ever written. And I always come back to Le Grand Meaulnes by Alain-Fournier. I'm drawn to that idea of yearning and loss. Which new book are you most excited about?Moderation by Elaine Castillo, which is coming out in July. It's about moderating comments on a social media platform. I think it's going to really startle people. What can you tell us about your second novel?It's about a lighthouse that occupies a border between the land of the living and the land of the dead. The person who runs the lighthouse takes on an apprentice every winter to look after the crossings, and she starts to experience very weird phenomena. There is something wrong with the border, so she has to investigate. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is published by Sceptre (£9.99). To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at Delivery charges may apply
