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Vikrant Massey’s Ott Verdict: Rules Netflix! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vikrant Massey has been one of the most sought-after names this year. While he enjoyed the success of 12th Fail, which was released in December 2023 and ran for 50 weeks in the theaters, he grabbed eyeballs for four releases in 2024 – Blackout, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Sector 36, and The Sabarmati Express!

Most-Viewed Bollywood Actor On Netflix

The 12th Fai actor interestingly turned the most-viewed Bollywood actor on Netflix in the year 2024 with only two releases – Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and Sector 36.

22.2 Million Views!

Two films by Vikrant Massey garnered a massive 22.2 million views on Netflix cumulatively, making him the most-viewed Bollywood actor and second-most-viewed Indian actor on Netflix after Vijay Sethupathi, who garnered 22.4 million views with his two releases on Netflix – Maharaja and Merry Christmas (Hindi).

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“The most dangerous thing about the end of the world is each other.” Blackout, an action thriller starring Twana Barnett Mike Ferguson and LeeAnne Bauer (When it Rains in LA) dropped the first sneak peak of the project in a 30 second teaser; …

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The gaming industry is no stranger to ambitious projects being scaled back or completely reimagined during development. For Treyarch, the studio behind Call of Duty‘s Black Ops series, this story isn’t just about changed plans – it’s about broken promises and the human cost of development upheavals.

What started as an innovative vision for Black Ops 3 would eventually spiral into a pattern that would test the resilience of the development team.

The road to innovation hasn’t always been smooth. | Image Credit: Activision

Years later, this pattern would resurface in a way that left many veterans of the studio feeling an uncomfortable sense of déjà vu, leading to one of the most challenging periods in Treyarch’s history.

When History Repeats at Treyarch

Black Ops 3‘s development began with a bold vision: creating Call of Duty‘s first true open-world experience. The team poured countless hours into this ambitious project,...

The modern iterations of the Call of Duty franchise have often revisited fan-favorite maps from previous years to be remastered, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is no exception. 2023's Modern Warfare 3 featured 16 maps that were enhanced from 2009's Modern Warfare 2, for example. One particular map which has been remade, reimagined, and revisited in every one of the Black Ops subseries' releases since 2010 will make its return in Black Ops 6: Nuketown.

The original Nuketown is set in a 1950s nuclear test site in Nevada, designed to discover the effects of atomic weaponry on residential suburb areas. At the end of each multiplayer game, a nuke will actually drop on the town. As the map is quite small, its intense and action-packed gameplay has made many a multiplayer memory over the years, both in its original format and in its 13 recreations (which includes the versions in Zombies and Blackout). However,...

Exclusive: Golden Globe winner Idris Elba (Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw) is set to star in action-thriller Hammer Down, which Black Bear will be launching for international sales ahead of the American Film Market next week.

Oscar winner Charles Roven and Madison Weireter (Justice League) are producing for Atlas Entertainment, alongside Idris Elba (Luther: The Fallen Son) and Gina Carter (See How They Run) for 22 Summers.

Simon Hatt, James Gunn’s former assistant who went on to serve as co-producer on Suicide Squad and exec producer on Guardians Of The Galaxy, is directing from a screenplay that he also wrote, based on his own short.

The synopsis reads: “Mac (Idris Elba) is the best at what he does, driving a big rig truck across the country with a “no questions asked” policy about the goods he transports. When he takes his tenacious teenage daughter along for a job,...

John Speredakos is no stranger to the world of indie horror. With a career that spans over two decades, the New York City-born actor has delivered unforgettable performances in films like Wendigo (2001), Blackout (2023), and now Crumb Catcher (2023), the darkly comedic thriller that premiered at Grimmfest 2024. Directed by Chris Skotchdopole, Crumb Catcher tells the unsettling story of a newlywed couple held hostage by a maniacally optimistic inventor, played by Speredakos, and his sour wife. The film explores themes of class, delusion, and desperation, all wrapped in a pitch-black comedic tone that keeps the audience guessing.

Will Knowles sat down with John at Grimmfest, where he opened up about the joy of playing such a twisted character, his love for improvisation, and what’s coming next in his burgeoning horror career.

Grimmfest, one of the UK’s premier horror festivals, was the perfect setting for Crumb Catcher to make its mark. The festival’s 2024 edition,...

Disha Patani and Mouni Roy recently melted hearts with their adorable friendship moments on Instagram. Disha shared some sweet photos of the duo, capturing the essence of their bond. In one of the photos, the two are seen hugging, their eyes closed and smiles on their faces, exuding warmth and affection. Disha’s heartfelt message, “I really found you. Thank you for everything. So grateful to have you,” accompanied the picture, showcasing the depth of their friendship.

In another candid shot, the two posed for the camera, both dressed casually Disha in a burgundy outfit and Mouni in black. The caption, “I love you my monz,” further highlighted the closeness between the two.

Their friendship blossomed during The Entertainers tour in 2023, where they traveled across the US alongside Akshay Kumar, Sonam Bajwa, Nora Fatehi, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Stebin Ben. They’ve since been spotted together at various outings, setting Bff...

Method Man’s star power was evident from the moment listeners heard him on Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), especially the album’s lone solo single, which carried his name. During our recent Zoom call, he tells me in his gravelly baritone that he’s still likely to listen to that project before the rest of his catalog. But it was only the beginning of a legendary career that continues well into his fifties. Albums like 1994’s Tical and 1999’s Blackout (with close friend Redman), as well as New York rap...

Blackout wanted to be a comedy thriller, but it totally missed the mark. Most of the characters felt unnecessary, and the story itself was just pointless. Every character’s motive and their journey’s end seemed random and out of the blue. The story follows a guy named Lenny (played by Vikrant Massey). On a blackout day with no power, he leaves his house and gets hit by a car, which turns out to be full of thieves. But Lenny thinks he has hit the jackpot! Why? Because even though the car is now full of dead bodies, it’s loaded with money and jewels. But his luck doesn’t last long because his night turns into a nightmare thanks to the people he meets along the way. What happens to Lenny? Let’s dive into the movie Blackout by Devang Bhavsar, now streaming on Jio Cinema, to find out.

“Blackout,” starring Vikrant Massey, is a thriller that strives to keep viewers on the edge of their seats but falls short in several key areas. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal vendettas, the film attempts to weave a complex narrative but ends up entangling itself in a web of clichés and predictability.

Vikrant Massey stands out with his performance, showcasing a range of emotions that highlight his versatility as an actor. He brings depth and nuance to his character, making him the most compelling part of the movie. Massey’s ability to convey vulnerability and strength in equal measure is impressive and keeps the audience engaged, even when the plot falters.

The film’s premise is intriguing, with the potential for a gripping story. However, the execution leaves much to be desired. The screenplay lacks the tightness and coherence necessary for a thriller of this nature. Pacing issues plague the narrative,...

Blackout Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Vikrant Massey, Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, Jisshu Sengupta, Ruhani Sharma, Chhaya Kadam, Karan Sudhakar Sonawane and Saurabh Dilip Ghadge

Director: Devang Bhavsar

Blackout Movie Review Out. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: The performances, the dialogue and the music

What’s Bad: The luck of Vikrant Massey’s character!

Loo Break: It’s up to you as it’s an Ott release

Watch or Not?: Yes

Language: Hindi

Available On: Jio Cinema

Runtime: 122 Minutes

User Rating:

One night, some men in Pune caused a blackout to steal money and jewellery from a shop. As darkness envelops the city, it completely changes Lenny D’Souza’s (Vikrant Massey) life. Lenny, a crime reporter, steps out to get food for himself and his wife, but little does he know his fate is about to take a dramatic turn. Joining him on his adventure are a...

Take a first peek at Sandokan, a new international adaptation of Emilio Salgari’s historic saga about the adventures of a titular pirate who, with his motley crew, fights against colonial powers in Southeast Asia. Scroll down for more.

Fremantle’s Lux Vide in collaboration with Rai Fiction have unveiled the first-look images, which show the various characters assembled for the TV series. Sandokan will air on Rai1 in Italy and be distributed internationally by Fremantle and in Spain by Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group.

Turkish actor Can Yaman (Dolunay, Violet Like the Sea) stars as the legendary pirate Sandokan, alongside British newcomer Alanah Bloor (Waves) as Lady Marianne, the spirited daughter of the British consul.

Sandokan is a pirate who lives by the day: he fights only for himself and his crew, including his trusted Yanez. But his life changes when during a raid he meets Marianne, the beautiful daughter...

Blackout Trailer Out: Vikrant Massey, Sunil Grover & Mouni Roy In A Confusing Dark Comedy! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The summer season might not be very catchy and welcoming for the theaters, but Ott is making full use and digging this opportunity of a theaterless month. Vikrant Massey and Sunil Grover‘s film Blackout is arriving at Jio Cinema, taking advantage of this theater-less month. The trailer of the film has been dropped and has left us quite confused.

Remember those games that keep you on your toes till the end, this trailer is a glimpse of one such film. Well, what would a man as serious as 12th Fail‘s Vikrant Massey and as comic as Sunil Grover would do when they come together in a swap situation?!

Of course, they promise a riot, and the Blackout trailer hints at that riot with Massey attempting a very dark comedy supported brilliantly by Sunil Grover,...

Get ready for some fun and laughter! The trailer for Vikrant Massey’s Blackout is out, and it looks like it’s going to be a blast.

This hilarious comedy of errors features a fantastic cast including @VikrantMassey, @WhoSunilGrover, @JisshuSengupta, @roymouni, #ChhayaKadam, and Instagram stars #KaranSonawane and #SaurabhGhadge.

Produced by @jiostudios and @1111production3, and directed by #DevangShashinBhavsar, Blackout is sure to keep you entertained. Don’t miss it—Blackout starts streaming exclusively on JioCinema from June 7th, 2024.

Jio Cinema has just dropped the gripping trailer for the highly anticipated crime-thriller film “Black Out,” starring Vikrant Massey. The film is set to premiere on 7 June 2024.

Star-Studded Cast

“Black Out” features a stellar cast including Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy, and Sunil Grover. The trio’s dynamic performances are expected to bring an edge-of-the-seat experience to viewers.

Directorial Debut

The film marks the directorial debut of Devang Bhavsar, promising a fresh perspective and innovative storytelling in the crime-thriller genre.

Production Details

“Black Out” is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios and Niraj Kothari of 11:11 Productions. Their collaboration aims to deliver a high-quality cinematic experience.

Trailer Insights

The trailer offers a glimpse into the intense and mysterious world of “Black Out,” where Vikrant Massey’s character navigates through a web of crime and deception. The powerful performances by Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover add to the film’s intrigue and suspense.

The wait is finally over as the trailer for Vikrant Massey’s much-anticipated movie “Blackout” has been released. Directed by Devang Bhavsar and written by Devang Bhavsar, Abbas Dalal, and Hussain Dalal, the film promises to be a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The trailer opens with a cryptic voiceover setting the tone for what’s to come. Vikrant Massey’s character, seemingly an ordinary man, collides with a truck loaded with money and jewels. This random event catapults him into a web of intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists. As the trailer progresses, we see glimpses of high-octane action sequences, intense drama, and mind-boggling plot reveals.

The cast, including Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, and Jisshu Sengupta, delivers impressive performances that add depth and complexity to the story. The film’s cinematography is sleek and polished, capturing the dark and gritty tone of the narrative.

Mouni Roy, a name synonymous with television success, has now made a seamless transition to the world of Ott. With a string of hit web series and films under her belt, Roy is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the digital space.

Her web debut with “Sultan of Delhi” marked the beginning of a new chapter in her career, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her portrayal of a cabaret dancer in the series earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Following this, she appeared in “Showtime” alongside Emraan Hashmi, playing the role of an actress, which further cemented her position as a talented actress.

Roy’s recent projects, including “Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2” and “The वरGIN Tree”, have only added to her growing reputation as a talented and bankable star. Her upcoming film “BlackOut” with Vikrant Massey is highly anticipated, and fans are...

Anil Kapoor has launched the teaser of “BlackOut,” a crime-thriller-comedy starring Vikrant Massey. The film promises a blend of suspense, humor, and intriguing plot twists. Presented by Jio Studios in association with 11:11 Productions, “BlackOut” also features Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover in pivotal roles.

The film marks the directorial debut of Devang Bhavsar and is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Niraj Kothari. Set to premiere on June 7, 2024, exclusively on Jio Cinema, “BlackOut” is eagerly awaited by fans of the genre.

The teaser, launched by veteran actor Anil Kapoor, has already started generating buzz for its unique storyline and strong cast. With its combination of crime, comedy, and thrilling elements, the film promises to offer a fresh and entertaining experience.

Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover, known for their versatility and engaging screen presence, add to the film’s appeal. Vikrant Massey, in the lead role, is expected to deliver another memorable performance.

Blackout.I had saved my question about Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) until the last possible minute. Larry Fessenden, a disarmingly amiable man with an edge to his self-deprecating humor I recognized only too well, has a new werewolf movie out. If you know Larry’s movies—No Telling (1991), Habit (1995), Wendigo (2001), The Last Winter (2006), Beneath (2013), Depraved (2019), and now Blackout (2023)—you know it’s never just a matter of a monster. As we dug into its story of a lycanthropic curse doubling as a metaphor for an artist’s alcoholism and a town’s despair at a recent solar eclipse, I could see Larry the filmmaker turn into Larry the eager, devoted student and fan under the half-light of the black sun.Fessenden appears in the final minutes of Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), like a harbinger of the future’s unforgiving gaze, as an actor on the mid-century...

It’s been three years since Cary Fukunaga’s most recent film, the 007 feature, “No Time to Die.” Since then, it’s been a bit rough for the filmmaker. He was at the center of sexual misconduct allegations from women in Hollywood. While no legal action was taken, it did mean that when “Masters of the Air” was released, the Apple TV+ war series he directed some episodes of, Fukunaga was not part of the marketing.

Continue reading ’77 Blackout’: Mahershala Ali & Tom Hardy To Star In Cary Fukunaga’s Crime Thriller at The Playlist.

No Time To Die’s Cary Joji Fukunaga is to direct 77 Blackout, with Mahershala Ali and Tom Hardy set to star.

The Cannes FIlm Festival launches this week, which means there are plenty of new projects popping up as they head to the event in search of buyers.

One such film is 77 Blackout, a heist thriller that boasts the twin talents of Mahershala Ali and Tom Hardy. Cary Joji Fukunaga, the director of No Time To Die – and the mind behind the acclaimed first season of True Detective – will helm the film.

Add in a 1970s period setting and a fun twist on the heist formula and this one really might be something special. So what is the twist? Multiple heists from multiple criminal organisations, all in one night.

Here’s the synopsis, via Deadline:

‘Set in 1977, five rogue police officers formulate a plan to rob three criminal strongholds – the Hong Kong Triads,...

A few months back, rumors circulated about Marvel Studios working on the ‘Midnight Sons’ project, with indications that the forthcoming ‘Blade’ reboot might connect to it.

The project reportedly features characters distinct from those in The Avengers lineup, with suggestions that Doctor Strange might not join the team.

Following a string of disappointing projects, Marvel Studios has adjusted its focus somewhat. Brad Winderbaum acknowledged that not all projects in development will see the light of day, leading many to speculate that ‘Midnight Sons’ might meet this fate. However, according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project remains active, with Fede Álvarez reportedly being considered for the director’s chair.

Rumor

Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’

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Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an option for Marvel

Fede Alvarez directed the upcoming ‘Alien: Romulus’ pic.twitter.com/WgxpvRsdeL

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A couple of months ago, there was talk that Marvel Studios was developing the ‘Midnight Sons’ project and that the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot is supposed to tie into that project.

Midnight Sons would include characters that never appeared in The Avengers, and Doctor Strange allegedly would not be a part of the team.

Since then, Marvel Studios has experienced a series of bad projects, so they kind of shifted their goals a bit. Brad Winderbaum himself admitted that not all developed projects will ultimately go into production and be released, and we kind of just assumed that was the fate of ‘Midnight Sons.’

Now according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project is still on and the studio is eyeing Fede Álvarez to direct the movie.

Rumor

Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’

(@MyTimeToShineH)

Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an...

Humble Bundle, the popular online game website has just released what promises to be one of the best bundles in recent memories for a price that’s almost too good to believe. This bundle is giving away a plethora of amazing titles from two huge gaming franchises. This Bundle is Ideal for fans of these two titans of the Gaming world and their franchises to help expand the stories of the games and to help build out more characters and discover a new love for their favourite characters. There are enough titles to keep fans to scratch the itch that fans may have whilst waiting for any updates on the games themselves.

What Can Fans Expect in this new Humble Bundle This bundle includes the first 7 volumes of The Witcher graphic novels for fans to enjoy. Suggestedcd Projekt Red is Keeping its Promise and Witcher Fans are Starting to Get...

Clockwise L to R: The First Omen (Moris Puccio/20th Century Studios), Abigail (Universal Pictures), Immaculate (Neon), Late Night With the Devil (Shudder/IFC Films)Graphic: The A.V. Club

We’ve officially reached the magical point in the year where Halloween is finally just six months away. We’re now heading downhill towards Spooky Season,...

Louis Ferrigno Jr. shines as Tommy Kinard on 9-1-1, a former firefighter turned pilot with a complex storyline. Ferrigno Jr.'s portrayal of Tommy showcases growth and nuance, adding depth to the character's journey. Tommy's return in season 7 brings a focus on his relationship with Buck, offering a compelling storyline for fans.

Louis Ferrigno Jr. has a recurring role on 9-1-1 and he plays a very intriguing character. 9-1-1 is a 2018 Ryan Murphy show about the emergency service first responders who work in LA. The police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers are all featured in equal measure, and the series stars several outstanding actors like Angela Basset, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Aisha Hinds, and Kenneth Choi. Despite some of the over-the-top emergencies in 9-1-1, the relationships between the characters feel grounded and are the reason the show has lasted seven seasons.

One of the recurring characters on 9-...

Update: After “Homeland’s” David Harewood told The Guardian that actors should be able to “Black up” for roles, but warned “it’d better be fucking good,” the actor clarified in a statement to Variety, “I don’t support or condone Blackface. My own documentary on the subject can be found on the BBC website. It is a grotesque distortion of race and should always be condemned.”

Previously: Speaking to The Guardian, Harewood, who also serves as president of prestigious British drama school the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, said: “We’re at this strange point in the profession where people go: ‘Oh, you can’t play that role because you’re not disabled, or you can’t play that because you’re not really from there.’ The name of the game is acting.”

He added, “Yes, we’ve got to be representative, but I do think we have to be careful.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War is right now on a roll. Treyarch, the subsidiary developing company of Activision Blizzard, is working on this project, leaving the remaining Modern Warfare Zombie works to Sledgehammer Games. Despite the lack of a solid release date, fans are hearing a flurry of rumors every day.

There are many speculations about Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War regarding its movement mechanics, weapon slots, and many more. But the hottest topic right now is: is it going to feature a Battle Royale mode, just like Warzone?

The History of Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone was released in 2020.

In early 2018, at Infinity Ward’s Woodland Hills Office in California, a historic decision was taken. At that time, when Pubg was taking everyone away with their Battle Royale idea, Patrick Kelly and Dave Stohls, the co-studio heads at Infinity Ward, pitched their...

In the wake of Larry Fessenden’s werewolf movie Blackout releasing at home just last week, werewolf horror returns with the indie film Byte being unleashed later this week.

After its world premiere at the HorrorHound Film Festival in March, we’ve learned that Byte will be available April 18 on streaming platforms. Watch the official trailer below.

“In a concept generated for today’s Gen Z audience, the film follows a group of college-aged friends who become concerned when one of them discovers a mysterious phone app that turns users into werewolves. Meanwhile, a spate of violent killings plagues the city.”

Kayden Bryce, Marshall Vargas, Carlie Allen, Stephen Nicholas Knight, Debbie Scaletta, Bill Schroeder, Cali Jacobs, Candela Orio, Amanda Yanzanny, and Chris Hahn star.

Eddie Lengyel directs and produces from his screenplay. Fellow producer is Marie Lengyel. Jeff Miller (Ouija House) and Ronnie D. Lee (The Toybox) executive produce. Mick Kunz...

It’s been great to see the classic monsters returning in modern tales. From more Hollywood takes like Leigh Whannel’s The Invisible Man to the more indie darlings like The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster, the monsters have never been more relevant. And Larry Fessenden is no stranger to the world of monsters, having previously created his own iteration of Frankenstein’s Monster with Depraved as well as his own Wendigo film, aptly titled Wendigo. Now he’s taking on werewolf lore with his new film Blackout.

I was lucky enough to sit down with both Larry and the star of Blackout, Alex Hurt, to discuss the film. From the clear Lon Chaney influence to using alcoholism as a parallel for his transformation, this stands out from other modern werewolf tales. I was also fortunate enough to talk to Alex about the passing of his father, William, who...

In 2019, indie horror filmmaker Larry Fessenden reimagined Frankenstein with a contemporary lens in Depraved. His follow-up, Blackout, takes his exploration of classic movie monsters further with a unique take on the Wolf Man. Alcoholism and lycanthropy afflict an artist in Blackout, the title’s dual meaning apparent, but Fessenden takes it a step further by exploring the volatile nature of a community and the catastrophic yet absurdly funny toll a monster’s destruction wreaks on a small town.

Talbot Falls artist Charley (Alex Hurt) is at a significant crossroads. His binge drinking has made a mess of his life and relationships, including former love Sharon (Addison Timlin) and her ruthlessly power-crazed dad Hammond (Marshall Bell). His drinking has left him prone to blackouts, complicating matters when he begins to suspect he may be the werewolf savagely ripping people apart during the Full Moon. Never mind that he has deep-seated father...

Attention “All American” fans! Get ready for an intense new episode airing on Pix at 8:00 Pm this Monday, April 22, 2024. In Season 6 Episode 4, titled “Black Out,” the drama heats up as Spencer finds himself in the midst of a mystery following his 21st birthday bash.

After a night of celebration, Spencer is determined to piece together the events of the previous evening with the help of his friend Coop. As they unravel the events, secrets and revelations come to light, leaving Spencer questioning everything.

Meanwhile, Olivia and Jordan take a trip down memory lane with their father Billy, reflecting on their childhood and the challenges they’ve overcome. And Asher grapples with the consequences of a difficult decision, navigating the fallout with resilience and determination.

Don’t miss out on the action-packed twists and turns in this thrilling new episode of “All American.” Tune in for an evening of suspense...

In previous articles, we have taken a look at stars of the past we would like to see make a comeback – and there are a lot of them! It was too hard to narrow it down to just a few, so now we’ve put together another list of 80s stars we want back, including a couple of Freddy victims, some 1980s beauties we miss, and a lady we’ve only seen twice on our screens.

Michael Beck

It’s a sad tale of a promising career being kneecapped by bad luck… actually, by a bad movie. Playing the character Swan in the 1979 classic The Warriors, Michael Beck proved he had what it took to be a badass leading man. It looked like his career would be soaring onward and upward from there. But his momentum came to a screeching halt the following year when he had the misfortune of...

Larry Fessenden is back with new werewolf horror movie Blackout, which is Now Available on Digital/VOD at home courtesy of Dark Sky Films.

Blackout is the third film in Fessenden’s monster trilogy, following Habit (vampires) and Depraved (Frankenstein). Watch a clip below for a sneak peek at his latest monster!

The film follows small town artist Charley (Alex Hurt), a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking suspicion that he might likely be a werewolf. He distances himself from those he loves and sinks deeper into solitude, his flashes of memory of his nighttime grisly acts manifested through his artwork.

Fessenden tells us, “I am interested in finding new truths in the classic monster tropes of my youth. The essence of each creature dictates the milieu of the film, and of course, the werewolf is both out of control and regretful so that duality shaped my story.

Stars: Marshall Vargas, Kayden Bryce, Carlie Allen, Stephen Nicholas Knight, Debbie Scaletta, Bill Schroeder | Written and Directed by Eddie Lengyel

Want to grow fur, fangs and howl at the moon? Well, in Byte, the new film from writer/director Eddie Lengyel there’s an app for that.

Jett, April, Nora (Carlie Allen) and Damon are hanging out on Halloween when Jett gets a bright idea. He downloads an app that claims, if you buy werewolf blood from them and perform the proper ritual, you can become a werewolf. It’s Halloween and there’s a full moon, so why not? Nobody seems surprised when the blood shows up almost immediately after he orders it, as if delivered by some lycanthropic DoorDash.

They’re also not surprised when the ritual seems to have no effect. But later that night, a woman walking home is torn apart by something large and hairy,...

Worthy subject matter, themes & strong performances are marred by an overstuffed, tedious plot. Interesting experimental flourishes can't overcome the jarring shifts between political drama & werewolf horror. An ambitious narrative tackles addiction, corruption, atonement, and prejudice with varying success.

Larry Fessenden's Blackout is a frustrating bouillabaisse of two completely different movies that happen to be playing at the same time. One is a tale of small-town political corruption, racial injustice, and environmental activism that puts the "slow" in slow burn. The other is a Hammer horror redux starring a werewolf with a penchant for neck-slicing. Sadly, neither works.

3/10

When the sun goes down Charley has convulsions while driving his car, goes off the road and ends up in a ditch. Charley, it seems, is a werewolf. He attacks his rescuers and moves through the outskirts of town at night wreaking havoc. But the next day he cant remember the things hes done.

Stars: Alex Hurt, Addison Timlin, Marshall Bell, Rigo Garay, Michael Buscemi, James Le Gros, Barbara Crampton | Written and Directed by Larry Fessenden

With his latest film, Blackout (not to be confused with The Blackout), Larry Fessenden finally gets around to tackling the werewolf mythos. He’s dealt with vampires in Habit, Frankenstein and his creation in Depraved, and even the Wendigo in the film of the same name. Now he ventures to Talbot Falls, I wonder where he got that name from, for a tale of lycanthropy, small town corruption and what it means to be human.

Blackout begins traditionally enough for a horror film with a couple having sex outdoors, running afoul of a large, hairy creature before introducing us to Charley. He’s an artist with a drinking problem, or at least that’s what he tells people is the cause of his monthly blackouts. Of course, he,...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Billy (Zachary Epcar)

An emerging experimental filmmaker uses a series of 16mm close-ups to capture the textures and objects that characterize suburban life in this short horror film inspired by the ‘90s soap opera Melrose Place. Zachary Epcar’s approach to presenting household items––plastic Fiji water bottles, Nespresso pods, Amazon packages––using a combination of sharp visuals and eerie sounds produces a nightmarish thrill-ride through the suburbs that renders commodity culture itself as a movie monster.

Where to Stream: Le Cinéma Club

Blackout (Larry Fessenden)

As with Depraved, writer-director Larry Fessenden returns to the world of classic, Universal-inspired monsters in Blackout. Whereas that title brought the mythos of Frankenstein’s monster (and its ample room for social commentary) into the present-day,...

We are now one full month into Spring 2024, which kicked off on Tuesday, March 19 and comes to an end with the start of Summer on Thursday, June 20. This year’s summer movie season has a whole bunch of exciting horror highlights, including A Quiet Place: Day One, MaXXXine, and Alien: Romulus, but let’s hold that particular thought until June rolls around.

We’re here today to talk about Spring 2024 and the many horrors we still have left before the weather gets warmer and we find ourselves in the heat of one hell of a spooky summer.

Here are 12 horror movies you don’t want to miss in Spring 2024!

Sting – April 12

Two words: Spider Horror. Writer/Director Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood) hopes to induce eight-legged terror with his brand new horror movie Sting, only in theaters April 12.

Of particular note, Sting features practical spider effects from 5-time Academy Award Winner Weta Workshop,...

Plot: Infected by the bite of a werewolf, a man sets out to bring down a shady businessman before arranging the end of his own life.

Review: Larry Fessenden has over 100 acting credits to his name, and if you’ve been following the horror genre over the last few decades there’s a good chance you’ve seen him show up in something, whether it be a Ti West movie, Stake Land, Late Phases, You’re Next, or the movie I first noticed him in, Session 9. He’s also a prolific producer, and has directing credits stretching back to the 1980s – most of those credits being on horror movies. Over the course of his career, he has told stories of vampires, the Wendigo, a man-eating fish, and even came up with his own take on Frankenstein’s Monster with his 2019 film Depraved. Continuing down the path of putting his stamp on the concept of classic monsters,...

Get ready for an exciting sci-fi adventure with siblings Rowan and Ogden Shearwater in the eerie world of Midst: Address Unknown. Critical Role and Third Person join forces with Dark Horse to expand the Midst universe with a new comic book miniseries set to challenge family bonds. Fans can expect new depths in the Midst storyverse with Midst: Address Unknown, promising a thrilling continuation of the sci-fi Western world.

Critical Role and Third Person are coming together to bring the popular sci-fi Western podcast Midst to Dark Horse Comics. Screen Rant has an exclusive first look at Midst: Address Unknown, a three-issue miniseries perfect for longtime fans of the podcast or new fans who have yet to discover the innovative, immersive experience.

Screen Rant is excited to announce Midst: Address Unknown, the first collaboration between Critical Role, Third Person, and Dark Horse Comics. The first issue of this exciting new...

It’s always a big week for the genre when a horror icon slashes back into our lives, and this week marks the return of killer doll “Chucky” to the small screen. But he’s not coming alone…

Here’s all the new horror releasing April 8, 2024 – April 14, 2024!

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Director Lawrence Fowler has been carving out his own little space on the indie horror scene with the Jack in the Box franchise, which began with 2019’s The Jack in the Box and continued with 2022’s The Jack in the Box: Awakening. Up next? The Jack in the Box Rises.

The brand new sequel comes to VOD and DVD Today from 4 Digital Media.

In this third installment, “When Raven is sent to an all-girls boarding school, she unleashes a demon from a mysterious vintage Jack-in-the-box hidden on the school grounds.

Clone commanders played a crucial role in battles, with some standing out for their tactical and combat abilities. Despite their genetics, each clone commander had a different personality and a uniquely tragic fate. The 15 best clone commanders in the Clone Wars were ranked based on their coolness, importance, and strength in battle.

The clone army was one of the most fearsome fighting forces the galaxy had ever seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and part of their effectiveness came from clone commanders. Even though there were several voice actors in The Clone Wars' cast, only one person voiced every clone: Dee Bradley Baker. Almost all clones, except for Clone Force 99, were genetically identical to each other, but they all had distinctive personalities, and Baker's voice helped distinguish them. The personalities he imbued in the clones also helped explain why some clones disobeyed Order 66 despite their behavioral chips.

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Daily Dead is proud to return as one of the sponsors for this year's Overlook Film Festival, taking place April 4th–7th in New Orleans, and following their impressive initial lineup announcement earlier this month, Overlook has now announced their full schedule for their 2024 edition that includes additional films, in-person guests, immersive programming, and free horror trivia that is once again presented by Daily Dead!

We have the official press release with additional details below, and be sure to visit Overlook Film Festival's official website for more information!

Press Release: March 20, 2024 | New Orleans, LA – The Overlook Film Festival, the annual celebration of all things horror, announced today the full schedule for its 2024 edition, including some surprise new additions and special guests. Taking place April 4 – April 7 in America’s most haunted city, New Orleans, Louisiana at the Prytania Theatres, the horror festival announced seven additional films to its lineup, as well as new immersive events,...

A cosmic Nova project in the MCU could introduce a unique villain, like Blackout, who can manipulate Darkforce energy for epic battles. Corruptor could highlight the flaws within the Nova Corps, exploring darker implications and creating a complex issue for Nova to solve. Meeting the powerful immortal Sphinx could lead Nova to the Nova Corps, giving the MCU a surprise villain to challenge the hero's origin.

Marvel recently confirmed that they are in the early stages of development for a Nova project in the MCU, and like most MCU projects, it is likely going to need a villain. Choosing a villain for the MCU’s Nova has two clear paths that Marvel can take, and it depends heavily on how they decide to introduce the character. Though the Nova Corps has been introduced before in the MCU timeline, there is still an easy opening to make the MCU Nova more...

Pavement have announced a new box set titled Cautionary Tales: Jukebox Classiques, which will contain the band’s complete catalog of 7-inch singles released from 1989 through 1999. The collection is out digitally as of today, with physical editions due this summer.

Offering a comprehensive overview of Pavement’s output — including “every hit, non-hit, b-side, and R.E.M. tribute… that anybody bothered to press to a 7-inch single” — the tracklist features songs like “Harness Your Hopes,” “Spit on a Stranger,” “Gold Soundz,” “Range Life,” and more across 18 total records. Stream the album and see the full tracklist below.

Physical copies of Cautionary Tales: Jukebox Classiques will be available only to those who pre-order the collection. Pre-orders began today, and will be ongoing until April 22nd. After that, fans who ordered can expect their box sets to arrive by July 12th. Check out an unboxing video below.

In addition to the music,...

Special “Black Out” performances of Jeremy O. Harris’ stage production Slave Play were well-received by the Broadway community in 2019 when producers of the controversial, acclaimed and emotionally complex play about race relations announced that they would set aside a relatively few performances to invite all-Black audiences, an effort to welcome a group traditionally marginalized or even excluded by Broadway.

The Black Out Nights promotion was intended to both expose Broadway theater to a community that may not have been in the habit of attending, and to allow Black audiences to experience, as a community, the thorny-issued satire.

But when a similar plan was announced for the upcoming West End production – starring, among others, Kit Harington – the promotion met with resistance from some quarters, most notably from the UK Prime Minister himself.

In a recent BBC report, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman said the Pm had read media reports about the plan,...

Dark Sky Films will be giving Blackout, the latest genre film from writer/director Larry Fessenden, a one week theatrical release at the IFC Center in New York City beginning on March 13th, and that theatrical engagement will feature special cast appearances and a Q&a. The film will then be receiving a nationwide release on digital platforms and VOD as of April 12th. In anticipation of those release dates, a trailer for Blackout has been unveiled, and you can check it out in the embed above.

Blackout has the following synopsis: Painter Charley wakes up in an upstate motel where he appears to have been living for some time. After he packs and leaves he encounters various people in the small town where everybody knows your name. Charley is saying goodbye to the estranged love of his life, Sharon, and settling his affairs with a manic urgency that culminates...

Yellow Veil Pictures announced it has boarded world sales on Larry Fessenden’s upcoming horror film “Blackout,” and also released the film’s first teaser poster. The film, which is currently in post-production, will begin the festival circuit later in 2023 after finishing its photography in Hudson Valley, New York this past fall.

“Blackout” depicts a painter who, convinced he is a werewolf, creates chaos in a small town at each full moon.

The horror film joins Fessenden’s own “monsterverse,” with the New York-based actor and filmmaker’s vampire-themed breakout feature “Habit” (1995) and Frankenstein-inspired “Depraved” (2019).

“Blackout” is the second partnership between Yellow Veil Pictures, a New York City and Los Angeles-based film sales and distribution company, and Glass Eye Pix, an American independent film studio Fessenden founded where he serves as CEO. The two joined forces on world sales for “Depraved,” which was released by IFC Midnight in the United States.