If there was an app predicting your time of death, would you still download it? With writer-director Justin Dec at the helm, the 2019 horror-thriller movie ‘Countdown’ manifests the discords of the digital era with an uncanny ambiance. Courtney finds the app while looking for another and shows it to Evan, her boyfriend. Courtney has only a few hours to live, and while Evan thinks of the app as some prank, it takes Courtney’s life....
In January 2016, concerned family members drove down to Irene Carter’s house only to find her brutally murdered inside. While robbery was initially considered the motive, shocking revelations led to an unlikely suspect. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Case That Haunts Me: Out of Lies’ chronicles the circumstances surrounding Irene’s murder and the eventual confession that led to the culprit’s conviction. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did Irene Carter Die?...
SPONSORED LINKS Directed by AJ Edwards, ‘First Love’ is a serene and poignant romantic drama movie, fresh as a coastal breeze. The high school-themed venture doubles as a coming-of-age tale, where protagonists Jim and Ann come close at an uncertain time in their lives, as the former’s high school life is ending. With his departure to the college looming large, the future of the budding love seems uncertain. Moreover, Jim has to deal with his family’s burgeoning financial crisis, jeopardizing his chances with Ann....
SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Jeff Tremaine, ‘Jackass Forever’ is a reality comedy film that documents the most innovative pranks and stunts executed by Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and the rest of the ‘Jackass’ gang as they return to the big screen. Viewers can expect to see a lot of unfiltered playfulness and mischief go down in the fifth edition of the film series. In addition, it is also the sequel to ‘Jackass 3D’ and is considered the fourth main installment in the franchise....
SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Wes Craven, ‘Scream’ is a slasher film that follows a teenager who crosses paths with a new killer a year after her mother’s death. The movie features Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Drew Barrymore, and Rose McGowan in significant roles. First released in 1996, the movie seemingly revitalized the slasher genre and spawned several sequels. It is known for its interesting use of dark comedy and mystery genre elements....
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an American actress. Sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie’s career clock more than 25 years in the industry. She has been the recipient of universal critical acclaim and has landed an Academy Award nomination for her role as a kind journalist in the movie ‘Crazy Heart’. She has been heralded for her command over diction and great acting. Here we take a look at the list of top 10 Maggie Gyllenhaal movies....
In February 2010, the McStay family vanished without a trace, propelling the authorities to investigate. While there was little evidence and various theories floated around, nobody really precisely knew what happened to Joseph, his wife, and their two sons until years later. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Two Shallow Graves’ delves into a case that garnered national news headlines, eventually culminating in the killer being brought to justice close to a decade later. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s ‘The Staircase’ is a renowned docuseries that revolves around the murder of Kathleen Peterson and the subsequent trial of her husband Michael Peterson. The docuseries offers interviews with several individuals connected to the case, starting from defendant Michael to lead prosecutor Jim Hardin and his team. The first episode of the docuseries includes an interview with Mike Nifong, who talked about the lacerations in Kathleen’s skull. As he talks about a pivotal aspect of the case, one must be eager to know more about Nifong and his current whereabouts....
SPONSORED LINKS 10. Captured (1959) Directed by John Krish, it was made as an instructional docudrama, sponsored by the British army to educate the soldiers about the various interrogation and torture techniques inflicted upon them, upon capture. In order to make it as realistic possible, John was provided with the actual reports about the torture British POWs went through. It tells the story of a group of captured soldiers and their systematic mental disintegration at the hands of the Koreans....
In the spectacular season 2 finale of ‘Raised by Wolves,’ faith and science converge, and certain revelations are made. Mother/Lamia (Amanda Collin) goes hunting for the Serpent, while Grandmother (Selina Jones) helps Father (Abubakar Salim) with the children. It is revealed that Tempest’s baby now has abnormal mutations due to her exposure to the sea creature. After what happened to Sue, Marcus (Travis Fimmel) finds a new purpose in pursuing vengeance against the entity....
Created by J.P. Delaney from his 2016 namesake book, ‘The Girl Before’ revolves around two women — Emma (Jessica Plummer) and Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) — who move into the same house at 1 Folgate Street, three years apart. The beautiful minimalist home has cheap rent, but the tenant must follow about 200 rules set by the architect and owner, Edward (David Oyelowo). Both women enter into romantic relationships with Edward during their respective stay at the house but once more must follow a litany of rules....
The 2000s were a tough year for the horror genre. Bombarded with remakes and parodies, it looked like a lost cause for all horror lovers. While the 90s saw a meta rise in this genre, with ‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1991), ‘The Blair Witch Project’ (1999), ‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999) and ‘Misery’ (1990) bringing this genre to the mainstream circuit, the 2000s seemed to have mellowed down, with audience accepting the new era of superhero flicks....
Donald and Umi Southworth’s fairytale wedding in Indonesia turned sour a few years after they had their daughter. But in June 2010, the police got involved after Umi was found murdered behind their apartment. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fatal Vows: Death Knows No Borders’ delves into the reasons behind Umi’s death and how Donald caused it. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did Umi Southworth Die? Umi was an Indonesian native who met Donald when he had gone there for work....
The first season of ‘Watchmen’ has come to an end, and spectacularly at that. It answers most of the mysteries but has also left us with enough intrigue to keep us interested in the next season. Whether or not that happens is another mystery, but there are a couple of things that we can get out-of-the-way, including one of the “the fuck” moments of the finale. (Here is where the spoilers begin, so if you haven’t seen the final episode yet, you should bookmark this page for later....
When the first season of ‘The Mandalorian’ was released in November 2019, fans quickly fell in love with the force-sensitive foundling. Because of his physical appearance, it immediately becomes apparent that he is of the same race of aliens as Jedi Grand Masters Yoda and Jedi Master Yaddle. The fans lovingly name him “Baby Yoda.” The Mandalorian bounty hunter known as Din Djarin becomes a foster father figure for him after capturing him as a bounty....
Inspired by the short film and comic book of the same name by Dennis Liu, ‘Raising Dion’ is a superhero drama series created by Carol Barbee. The show revolves around the titular protagonist, who is gifted with superhuman-like abilities. Following the death of his father, the responsibility of raising Dion has fallen on the shoulders of his mother, Nicole. While single parents already face a lot of challenges, Nicole’s troubles are amplified in the light of her sons’ special powers....
Netflix’s ‘Heart Parade’ (‘Parada Serc’) is a Polish romantic comedy movie that oozes a feel-good ambiance and familial feeling. The story follows Magda, a world-weary woman from Warsaw working in the media industry. She comes to Krakow to meet an artist and widower named Krzysztof, who raises his son by himself. In a curious turn of fate, Magda does not like dogs, although the dachshund of her Krakow acquaintance causes some tragicomic situations....
‘The Circle’ is a dystopian tech reality show that follows eight contestants living in the same building but different apartments. They are aware of each other’s existence but are restricted from communicating face to face. The only way they interact with one another is via their social media profiles generated through an app called The Circle. The contestants can either be themselves or choose an altogether different identity to participate. The one who survives elimination, and stays at the top of the influencer (popular) table, takes home a cash prize of $100,000....
Action is one of the most popular genres of anime. One of the main reasons for this is the beautiful art that anime uses to portray the action sequences. Also, there’s a huge range when we talk about the portrayal of action in anime. From simple martial arts and sword fights to big, high energy, kaleidoscopic fight scenes. Here’s the list of top action anime of 2018. The list includes best action romance anime, best action adventure anime and best action thriller anime....
Over the years filmmakers have not shied away from experimenting. Many a time, in order to add spice to the context, characters have been killed and then mysteriously brought back to life. Some have been our favorite characters while some are those who we strongly hate. But almost all of them have been a critical part of the story and these mini-twists have caused huge diversions to the plot. ‘Brought back from the Dead’ doesn’t necessarily mean that the character had actually died....
