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‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Eli Roth’s Small-Town Horror Flick Is for Diehard Slasher Fans, and Absolutely No One Else
The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck reviews “Ice Cream Man,” Eli Roth’s new gore-drenched horror film about children in an idyllic small town who are transformed into murderous killers after eating from a sinister ice cream truck. The critic argues the film’s real achievement lies in its practical make-up and prosthetics work rather than Roth’s direction…
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Young man dies after terrifying gang brawl erupts outside Brisbane Airbnb
A young man has died following a violent mass brawl that broke out outside a house party at an Airbnb property in Redbank Plains, Brisbane. The disorder saw a large group of people fighting in the street, with the incident escalating from what appears to have started as a social gathering into fatal violence, prompting…
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Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation impresses with combat depth but struggles with narrative cohesion
Beast of Reincarnation, an action RPG from Pokémon developer Game Freak, has drawn a mixed critical response that highlights both the strength of its combat and a struggle to unify its many influences into a coherent whole. The title marks the studio’s most ambitious attempt at a blockbuster outside its flagship franchise, set in a…
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“Shock and horror”: The disastrous 1960s shows that killed the Exploding Plastic Inevitable
The article looks at the demise of the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, the multimedia spectacle devised by Andy Warhol in the mid-1960s that fused The Velvet Underground and Nico’s music with film projections, strobe lighting and dancers. It traces how a run of poorly received performances undermined the project, contributing to its eventual collapse and the…
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Horror as beloved gas station clerk found dead in the woods after she disappeared from her home
Robin Doyle, a 56-year-old gas station clerk from Hickory, North Carolina, was found dead in nearby woods on Friday, days after she vanished from her home. A former coworker, 54-year-old convicted sex offender Leroy Loper, has been arrested and charged with felony murder, first-degree kidnapping and concealment of death in connection with her death. Doyle…
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Fresh cast trims Chicago Fire as Dermot Mulroney confirms exit next season
Actor Dermot Mulroney has confirmed he is leaving NBC’s “Chicago Fire” after two seasons, calling the departure “bitter” while speaking publicly for the first time about the exit at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. His character, Chief Pascal, will be written off during the upcoming Season 15, with Mulroney set to appear in just…
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Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action RPG borrows heavily but still impresses
Eurogamer has reviewed Beast of Reincarnation, the latest project from Pokémon developer Game Freak, describing it as a chaotic blend of borrowed ideas that ultimately proves engaging thanks to strong combat and traversal. The action RPG draws heavily on other major titles, mixing Sekiro-style parrying and respawn checkpoints, Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus-style…
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Melbourne school worker who was bashed by girl gang while protecting student wins huge payout
A school support staff member at Tarneit Senior College in Melbourne has been awarded a substantial six-figure payout after she was assaulted by a group of teenage girls while intervening to protect a student. The compensation case highlights ongoing concerns about violence faced by school staff in Victoria and raises questions about the level of…
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Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Zombie Movies Are Officially Streaming for Free
Three zombie films favoured by Quentin Tarantino, directed by Italian horror filmmaker Lucio Fulci, are now available to stream for free on Tubi and Pluto TV. Fulci, dubbed the “godfather of gore,” made over 44 films across a nearly 40-year career but remains relatively obscure in America, largely owing his profile there to Tarantino’s outspoken…
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Warner Bros’ ‘F.A.S.T.’ Dashes Into Summer 2027
Warner Bros has pushed back the release of its action thriller F.A.S.T. from 23 April 2027 to 14 May 2027, as the earlier date had become too crowded with rival releases. The move gives the film a clearer path at the box office, landing on a weekend that has previously worked well for the studio…