In more than five decades of modern cinema, only a handful of filmmakers can credibly claim to have written, directed, and independently mounted a theatrical original IP without studio backing. Justin Price belongs to that rare group — and with Kill Code, he has delivered one of the most ambitious cyberpunk action films ever produced outside the studio system. Written and directed by Price, Kill Code is a fully original cyberpunk action feature conceived, financed, and executed independently.
Read MoreFranzi Schissler Emerges As Cyberpunk Action’s Breakout Star
In an era where most female roles in genre cinema are still framed as supporting players, romantic counterweights, or secondary leads, Franzi Schissler’s performance in Kill Code landslike a statement. This is not a girlfriend role. This is not a prestige drama sidestep. This is a full-scale, original IP, cyberpunk action lead — and Schissler owns it.
Read MoreSorry, All American Massacre Is Not “Buzzing Back to Life”
Earlier today, Bloody Disgusting published an article stating that All American Massacre, the long unreleased Texas Chainsaw Massacre spinoff shot in the late 1990s, is finally being completed nearly 25 years later. According to the piece, UK based Dragon Studios and producer Richard Driscoll have restored original footage and are now filming new material to finish the project as a feature. It is an understandable headline.
Read MoreFrom Songwriter to Storyteller: Chris Vaughn’s Award-Winning Journey Through Film and Music
In the shifting terrain where music meets cinema, Chris Vaughn is carving a path uniquely his own, one where a songwriter becomes a director and where melodies evolve into moving pictures. His latest short, The Fifth Chair, has turned heads on the festival circuit, earning accolades and confirming his place as a filmmaker to watch. Yet his roots remain firmly planted in songcraft and story.
Read MoreFantastic Fest 2025 Unveils a Monumental Lineup for Its 20th Anniversary
Fantastic Fest, the world’s largest genre film festival, is pulling out all the stops for its 20th anniversary. Returning to the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX, from September 18–25, 2025, this milestone edition promises to be the most ambitious yet, with 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 13 U.S. Premieres. The festival opens with the world premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Primate, a visceral new horror survival story from Johannes Roberts, starring Johnny Sequoyah and Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur.
Read MoreThe Sonic Alchemist: Killian Wright and the Rebirth of Film Sound
In the hallowed halls of cinema, where the visual narrative often reigns supreme, there exists a profound, often understated, magic woven by sound. For too long, the sonic landscape of film has been treated as a mere embellishment, an afterthought to the visual spectacle. But as a lifelong devotee of movie scores and the intricate artistry of film sound, I’ve witnessed a seismic shift on the horizon, spearheaded by a formidable new talent: Killian Wright. His London-based studio, Flow Stereo, isn't just participating in the post-production process; they are fundamentally reshaping it, advocating for a world where sound is not just heard, but profoundly felt.
Read MoreSelling Glamour, Selling Reality: Prostitution in Hollywood Cinema
From the early days of Hollywood to modern blockbusters, prostitutes have been a fixture in American cinema, often depicted with a mix of fascination, empathy, judgment, and fantasy. The role of the “hooker with a heart of gold” has become a cinematic trope, but behind that cliché lies a complex, evolving narrative that reflects societal attitudes, industry trends, and the push-pull between exploitation and empowerment. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, strict moral codes shaped how sex work could be portrayed.
Read MoreTom Cruise’s First Movie - Endless Love (1981)
With a career spanning four decades, Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars today, but we are taking a trip back in time to Tom Cruise’s first movie, 1981’s Endless Love. Movies such as 2022’s Top Gun Maverick show that Tom Cruise is still a big box office draw and his dedication to doing as many of his own stunts as he can is something that makes him very unique. Tom Cruise is an actor who since the 80s has managed to stay relevant throughout his whole career, but like everyone else, it has to start somewhere, and that somewhere is here!
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