Classic Giallo The Psychic May Be Light on Gore, But It’s Got Plenty of Thrills

Italian horror master Lucio Fulci is best known for his gruesome Gates of Hell trilogy—especially The Beyond—and the immortal Zombi 2, but his career also contained excellently off-kilter giallo movies, including Don’t Torture a Duckling and The New York Ripper. The Psychic, coming soon to Shudder, has fewer of those lurid elements that became Fulci … Read more

Deadpool 3’s Trailer Is Here to Save the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Image: Marvel Studios Marvel Studios is only releasing one movie this year—but, from the looks of it, it’s going to be unforgettable. That movie, of course, is Deadpool & Wolverine, which brings the R-rated, fourth-wall-breaking hero from Fox’s X-Men Universe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Reynolds stars and, this time, he’s bringing along his … Read more

Twisters’ First Trailer Is Here to Blow You Away

In 1996, when Twister was released, “climate change” didn’t quite carry the very real, very doom-laden weight that it does now. These days, dangerously freaky weather grabs alarmingly regular headlines, so the time feels ripe for an update—and here comes Twisters to bring us killer tornados aplenty. Rainn Wilson’s First Fandoms: Star Trek And D&D … Read more

The Phantom Menace Celebrates 25 Years With a Return to Theaters

The Star Wars fandom got into a tizzy earlier this week when Empire Magazine teased something. Rather than being a look at the future of the franchise—like say, The Acolyte, Andor, or Bad Batch—it was all about the past. Thanks to Empire, we’re going back to the Prequels, babyyyyyyyy! What Drew Gillian Jacobs to Invincible? … Read more

Henry Cavill Slams Intimate Scenes In Films As ‘Excuse To See People’ Naked

Henry Cavill, known for roles in “The Tudors” and “The Witcher,” has criticized the “overuse” of s– scenes in cinema, deeming them as lacking narrative value. Reflecting on an awkward experience during a scene for “The Tudors,” Cavill confessed to having an erection on set. Henry Cavill Says S– Scenes Are ‘Overused’ MEGA “Batman v … Read more

Charlie Cox Films More ‘Daredevil’ Scenes, Stunt Actors Spotted Shooting a Fight Sequence | Charlie Cox, Daredevil, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Marvel | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

The cast of Daredevil: Born Again is back to work on their upcoming Disney+ series after a break this weekend. Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, and Elden Henson were spotted shooting a scene together on Monday night (February 5) on the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. The trio were seen coming out of Josie’s, which is … Read more

Shop for Your Geeky Sweetie With io9’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Image: RSVLTS, BoxLunch, WB Shop, Hot Topic, Alamo Drafthouse, Heroes & Villains, JBL Valentine’s Day is on the horizon! So whether you’re partnered up or celebrating with friends, here are some fun fandom picks for gift-giving and beyond. Celebrate with ideas inspired by Lore Olympus, Shrek, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more pop culture that evokes … Read more

How to Stream ‘Inception’ and More Christopher Nolan Films

Need something to tide you over while you wait for Oppenheimer on Peacock? What about one of Christopher Nolan’s 11 other movies? Peacock won’t offer Nolan’s Oscar-nominated atomic bomb thriller until Feb. 16, but you can watch Dunkirk, Inception, Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy on the service as much as you want before then. … Read more

Pinocchio Co-Director Mark Gustafson Has Died at Age 64

Mark Gustafson, co-director on Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, died on Thursday, February 1 after a heart attack. Rainn Wilson’s First Fandoms: Star Trek And D&D News of the 64-year-old filmmaker’s death was revealed by del Toro, who eulogized him on Twitter as a “true artist. I admired [Mark], even before I met him. […] A … Read more