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Not all of the classic Universal Monsters were based on classic stories. While Frankenstein and Dracula came from the minds of Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker, The Wolfman, and previously Werewolf of London, was based on folklore dating back centuries rather than fiction. While the character has had a hard time coming back into the limelight with the disappointing Wolfman from 2010 and even more disappointing Wolf Man from 2025, the myth has done well for itself even while not being as in the public favor as the Zombie or Vampire. Those original films may not be based on books but that didn’t stop writers from creating their own stories or studios from adapting them. This includes the likes of Hammer Studios Curse of the Werewolf being adapted from The Werewolf of Paris and The Wolfen getting turned into the 1981 movie Wolfen. Speaking of 1981, there were two other rather small werewolf...

Exclusive: Los Angeles-based sales, production, and finance company Est N8 has acquired Indonesian horror film Pabrik Gula (Sugar Mill) for North America release.

Pabrik Gula is directed by Awi Suryadi, who helmed the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, Kkn di Desa Penari.

Pabrik Gula will have its theatrical release in Indonesia on Eid al-Fitr in end-March, and is set to hit theaters across North America, including IMAX screens, in April 2025.

The film follows a group of seasonal workers arriving at a sugar mill, only to find themselves tormented by vengeful demons. As terrifying events unfold, they must unravel the mystery of what awakened these dark forces — and whether they can escape and return home before it is too late.

Arbani Yasiz stars in the film, alongside Erika Carlina and Ersya Aurelia.

The film is produced by MD Pictures,...

The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates tease a game-changing twist that could leave the Abbott family reeling! Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) wants to renovate the Abbott Mansion, a change that could rock the family to their literal foundation.

Renovation Reservations

Is there a fan of the show who isn’t more concerned about Diane’s plans to overhaul the Abbott mansion than the outcomes for Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case)?

After all, we’re pretty sure they’ll come out just fine. On the surface, a renovation seems like a brilliant idea.

It’s no longer the 1980s, so why should a wealthy family like the Abbotts reside in a home that appears to have been styled by Krystle Carrington?

Plus, the interior of that brick structure is so dark and dreary that we’re amazed the only spirit to ever make an...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Thursday, March 6, imply some plot twists on the horizon in Genoa City. Someone turns to a trusted loved one for advice, while two exes set boundaries, and a character is hoping their sibling will offer up some intel! What can fans expect from Thursday’s show? Time to dive right in!

Claire Newman Turns To Her Grandmother For Advice

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Thursday, March 6 reveal that Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) will need advice, and she’ll turn to the best person possible for some words of wisdom: Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott).

As Nikki has been through just about everything in her life, she’ll likely offer some great insight for Claire. Sounds like the young woman could be struggling with jealousy over Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Summer Newman’s (Allison Lanier) bond, so what will Nikki say to ease her worries?...

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Anticipation continues to build for the second season of The Gentlemen following its initial premiere in early 2024 and its big renewal towards the end of the year. Ahead of filming beginning to roll this Spring, Theo James has teased what we can expect from the upcoming second season.

In case you missed it, Guy Ritchie is returning to write and direct (at least some episodes) of a second season of The Gentlemen, which served as a spin-off series to the Miramax movie of the same name. The series ultimately became the fifth most-watched debut series of 2024 behind Fool Me Once, The Perfect Couple, Griselda, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Theo James is set to return to his role as Eddie Horniman alongside Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass and Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman. The show was officially greenlit for another season in August 2024.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter,...

Theo James is the talk of the town at the moment for his new comedy-horror The Monkey, but he's also got The Gentlemen fans buzzing with his latest season 2 tease. In a new interview, the actor hinted that the upcoming season will take a darker turn while also sharing an exciting update on when filming is set to begin. While major details are still under wraps, James' comments have only fueled anticipation for what’s next in the gritty, high-stakes world of the hit Netflix series.

The crime drama series premiered on Netflix in March 2024 and was an instant hit. Due to the success of the first season, Netflix went ahead and renewed the show for a second season in August 2024. At the time of its renewal, it was revealed that the second installment would see the return of James as Eddie, Kaya Scodelario as Susie, and Daniel Ings as Freddy.

2024 was a big year for Netflix, which premiered a series of successful series, and among them was The Gentlemen. The crime drama series was a spin-off series based on Guy Ritchie's 2019 film of the same name and starred Theo James in one of the leading roles.

The series was a hit on the platform, which led the streaming service to rush to renew The Gentlemen for Season 2. Season 1 was released on Mar. 7, but there are a few changes the show will premiere the new installment this year. However, in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, James gave an exciting update on The Gentlemen Season 2.

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The director wanted a more time-appropriate feel for the adaptation of the 1980 short story.

"We are starting that in the spring," James revealed about the production start for Season 2. "I’m going...

The Young and the Restless spoilers video for February 17-21 previews a week of plotting. One character goes after their rival, while another tries to keep their past hidden. Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead.

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Summer (Allison Lanier) meets with Daniel (Michael Graziadei) at Society. The siblings have much to discuss, and the topic of conversation is Summer’s love life. With her ex-husband Kyle (Michael Mealor) dating Claire (Hayley Erin), Daniel wonders how Summer is handling the situation. Summer gets defensive when Daniel asks if she’s jealous of Kyle and Claire. Although she claims she’s not jealous, her recent behavior says otherwise. Could this be the end of Kylaire and the beginning of a Skyle reunion?

Elsewhere, Audra (Zuleyka Silver) talks with Holden (Nathan Owens) at Crimson Lights. Last week, it was revealed that Audra and Holden knew each other. Although it’s...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers for Tuesday, February 11, promise some major bombshells as February sweeps continue to unravel in Genoa City.

Someone defends their actions, while a family struggles with a reunion, and a character takes control of a situation.

What’s set to unravel during Tuesday’s show? Time to find out!

Victor Newman Defends His Action

As Y&r fans know, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) generally doesn’t give a damn; however, it sounds like for whatever reason, he’ll be defending his actions during Tuesday’s show.

Could this be about his unwavering need to try and end Claire Newman’s (Hayley Erin) romance with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor)?

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The Moustache has made it clear he doesn’t approve, so will Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle...

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for the week of February 10-14 suggest Genoa City can be a revolving door where characters come and go, only to return again!

Learn more about the casting changes that will take place over the next five days by reading below.

Harrison Abbott’s Family Time

Y&r fans are in store for some cuteness overload during the week of February 10-14 as Harrison Abbott, played by young actor Redding Munsell, will pop back on the canvas.

Harrison will spend time with his parents, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) during Monday’s show, and he’ll somehow finagle his mom to come back to the Abbott mansion for a family dinner and help him out with a school project.

While Harrison adores Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), it’s clear that he secretly wishes his parents could reunite. After all,...

Few genres have been as reliable throughout the history of cinema as the prison break movie, from The Great Escape, to Escape from Alcatraz, to The Shawshank Redemption. Yet few have felt as authentic as Jacques Becker's Le Trou, translated in English as The Hole. Becker spared no expense in faithfully recreating the 1947 escape attempt at France's La Santé Prison, going so far as to cast one of the real inmates, Roland Barbat, to play himself. Barbat, appearing under the stage name Jean Keraudy, also served as a technical consultant, and he endorses the veracity of everything portrayed in a prologue, telling the audience, "This is my story." Becker's near-documentary approach lends newfound excitement to a tried-and-true genre, and influenced a generation of French filmmakers.

Larissa: The Other Side Of Anitta, a feature documentary for Netflix, will delve into the life of the multi-talented Brazilian star. The João Wainer and Pedro Cantelmo-directed doc about Rio-born singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Anitta launches this year on Netflix.

“Everyone has seen Anitta, the creature, but Larissa, her creator, is still a secret that only those closest to her can access,” reads the synopsis for the film. “Through the intimate gaze of a former crush from her youth, the film reveals the surprising Larissa and follows her journey of self-discovery as she faces physical and emotional challenges that lead her to rethink her priorities in life and career.”

‘Larissa: The Other Side Of Anitta’

The doc was a highlight of a Netflix presentation about its Brazilian films and series. The streamer also released a new pics from Baila, Vini, its doc about Real Madrid player and soccer superstar...

Angus Wall’s Eddie Murphy documentary Eddieand Mark Monroe’sTitan,about the doomed 2023 underwater expedition, are among the film and TV titles Netflix has added to its 2025 global pipeline.

The streamer has also confirmedNoah Baumbach’s previously untitled comedy drama, andlikely awards season contender, is called Jay Kelly.

George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Greta Gerwig star in the feature co-written by Baumbauch and Emily Mortimer that will debut on the platform in the autumn.

Also streaming in the fourth quarter are the previously announcedUntitled Kathryn Bigelow and Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,...

The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers suggest that the land of Genoa City has some super couples that aren’t exactly producing chemistry or sparks on the canvas.

The town could use a little bit of an overhaul when it comes to the romance soap department, so here are three couples that need to break up, Asap!

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – So Long, Summance

Y&r spoilers remind fans that when Chance Chancellor (Conner Floyd) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) were first interacting, viewers couldn’t wait for the two to hook up. Then, when Summer and Chance finally connected, sparks flew, left, right, and center.

Chance has been a great influence on Summer, helping to ground her when she attempts to fly off the rails; however, ever since their “breakup” it’s been hard for the two to get back to the hot super couple they once were.

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #436: From ‘Director Jail’ to Blockbuster Movies with Nick Hamm,...

Although Rick and Morty season 8 promises more focus on Morty, the cartoon comedy needs to fix one recurring issue that season 7 ran into before making this switch. Rick and Morty’s season 7 ending was the show’s highest-rated episode in years on IMDb, and it is not hard to see why. Season 7, episode 10, “Fear No Mort,” was a clever, moving, funny adventure that fleshed out Morty’s internal world while also combining elements of The Twilight Zone and The Hole in an unpredictable sci-fi storyline. Although the show usually centers on Rick, “Fear No Mort” excelled by spotlighting Morty.

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This episode offered an ideal blueprint for Rick and Morty season 8, and the show’s...

Having directed psychological thrillers, music comedies (2011’s “Killing Bono”) and comedy-thrillers based around the famed DeLorean car (2018’s “Driven”), Northern Irish director Nick Hamm has ventured into entirely different territories for his next feature.

“William Tell” is a historical action epic that turns the clock back more than 600 years, delving into the folk story of the Swiss hero who, according to legend, helped liberate Switzerland from the tyrannical rule of Austria’s House of Habsburg. For those with only a loose knowledge of 14th century European history, Tell is most famous for being an expert crossbowman who somehow managed to shoot an apple off the head of his son.

Led by Claes Bang in the lead role and with an all-star cast including Golshifteh Farahani, Connor Swindells, Ellie Bamber and Ben Kingsley, Hamm’s $40 million retelling of the tale explores both the famed apple shot, the precursor to it and the aftermath,...

Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers indicate that Ian Ward (Ray Wise) is about to run into someone from his past, and while most fans’ minds tend to go to characters like Adam Newman (Mark Grossman), Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), the truth is, he had plenty of run-ins with Summer Newman (Allison Lanier), and once manipulated the young woman into believing he was a life coach. Could his run-in be with Summer, and what happens if she recognizes him?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Summer Newman’s Reaction Gets Her Kidnapped

Y&R spoilers note that depending on where they run into each other, Summer could freak out. She knows how dangerous Ian is, and he might seize an opportunity to shut her up before she can expose him.

Things can happen rather quickly in the land of Gc, and all that Ian...

Young and the Restless two-week spoilers find Diane Jenkins making a big life change during the two weeks of December 2-13, 2024.

Meanwhile, a new couple takes a big step while someone struggles with regret on Y&r. Check out the latest spoilers for the next two weeks on the CBS daytime drama.

Young and the Restless Two-Week Spoilers: Diane Jenkins Looks Toward the Future

Young and the Restless spoilers confirm Diane Jenkins gets an offer from her husband, Jack Abbott. Since giving her position at Jabot Cosmetics to her son, Kyle Abbott, Diane isn’t sure what she wants to do next.

So, this week, Jack gets an idea. He suggests merging Glissade with Jabot and giving Diane Jenkins her own line of retro cosmetics, which she’s completely in charge of. Diane loves this idea.

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Plus, it’s a bonus that they can rub it in Victor Newman’s face.

Exclusive: Sam Esmail has made two key hires for his Esmail Corp. The company, run by Esmail and Chad Hamilton, has tapped Sam Shafaghi as Creative Executive in film and Natalie Domengeaux as Creative Executive in television.

Shafaghi, a graduate of the AFI Conservatory’s producing program, joined the company as an intern in 2019 when they first expanded into features. He is currently working on Esmail Corp productions such as Famous, the A24 dark comedy thriller starring Zac Efron, and the upcoming South Korea-set thriller The Hole. Shafaghi reports to Nick Krishnamurthy, the company’s Senior Vice President of Features.

Domengeaux joins Esmail Corp after working as a coordinator at Drew Goddard’s production company, Goddard Textiles. She reports to Sarah Matte, Senior Vice President of Television. Domengeaux is working on the company’s upcoming adaptation of Lee Samantha Chang’s critically acclaimed novel The Family Chao, among other projects on the television slate.

The first footage from Rick and Morty season 8 might not give away much, but it does imply that the series could take another stab at parodying a famous sci-fi franchise. In its 11 years on the air, Rick and Morty has taken aim at almost every sci-fi series, trope, and clich under the sun. The anarchic Adult Swim series began life as a ribald parody of Back to the Future, and its first few episodes spoofed Inception, Jurassic Park, Fantastic Voyage, and David Cronenbergs entire oeuvre. Rick and Mortys season 7 ending proved that this hasnt changed since.

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$700 dollars to rent a coffee machine?

There were many topics of conversation at this year’s AFM, not least the market’s seismic switch from Santa Monica to Las Vegas and the (slightly more) seismic matter of the U.S. presidential elections, which just so happened to coincide with the first day of the event (in the swing swate of Nevada) on Nov. 5.

But there was also the matter of the various costs involved, including the somewhat eye-watering amount companies were being asked to pay should they want to offer guests coffee in their already expensively rented office rooms in the Palms.

Few sales companies Variety spoke made the splurge. Several — which shall not be named here — snuck their own machines in. Others stuck to water (a small bottle of which was going for about $6.50 in one hotel lobby).

But hideously expensive beverages are all well and good if buyers...

International finance, production and sales company Est N8 has been in talks with buyers at AFM on Indonesian horror thriller The Hole after acquiring international rights.

Hanung Bramantyo directed the story co-written with Haqi Achmad. The story blends noir with supernatural horror and is said to be in the vein of Seven, The Wailing, and Ringu.

Set in rural Indonesia, The Hole follows a police officer’s journey into darkness as he investigates a series of brutal murders targeting village officials. As he delves deeper, he uncovers sinister secrets about the victims that put him and his loved ones at risk.

Last week, it was announced that Theo James of The Gentlemen, the Divergent films, and the upcoming Osgood Perkins / Stephen King movie The Monkey is set to star in a film called The Hole, which is coming our way from South Korean director Kim Jee-woon. Now, the name of James’ first co-star has been revealed, and that co-star is Emmy-nominated Korean actress and model Hoyeon, who made her screen debut in the hit Netflix series Squid Game.

James is taking on the role of Owen, a successful professor living abroad in South Korea, who is bedridden after a devastating car accident that killed his wife, Sandy. He is left under the care of Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law — but when she starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, and Owen himself, his road to recovery is threatened. Hoyeon will be playing Sandy.

Scripted by Christopher Chen,...

In an exciting new development, Squid Game breakout star Hoyeon has just been cast in the upcoming thriller The Hole. This comes only days after learning that Theo James will star in the film.

Like James, Hoyeon is an Emmy-nominated actor. She's best known for her captivating performance as Kang Sae-byeok in the smash-hit survival drama series Squid Game. She's currently starring in the psychological thriller miniseries Disclaimer and will be seen next in the upcoming sci-fi thriller flick Hope. We can't wait to see her bring her talent to The Hole.

The Hole is based on Hye-young Pyun's 2017 book of the same name. I Saw The Devil director Kim Jee-woon is signed on to direct the film from a script written by Christopher Chen. Production will reportedly start sometime in Q1/Q2 2025. In addition, scenes will be shot both in the U.S. and South Korea.

The thriller revolves around Owen,...

Korean actor Hoyeon is joining Theo James in Kim Jee-woon’s The Hole thriller.

The indie follows Owen, played by James, as a successful professor living in South Korea and bedridden after a devastating car accident killed his wife, Sandy (Hoyeon). Owen is cared for by Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law, who starts to unravel the truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, only to threaten his road to recovery.

Hoyeon made her acting debut in the first season of Netflix’s Squid Game series, and also appears in Alfonso Cuarón’s psychological thriller Disclaimer for Apple TV+. Hoyeon also has an upcoming starring role in Na Hong-jin’s Hope, opposite Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.

The Veterans is shopping the international rights to The Hole starting at AFM this week, while CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are representing the U.S. rights. Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton and...

Theo James (The Monkey) is set to star in The Hole, a new thriller based on Hye-young Pyun‘s 2017 Shirley Jackson award-winning novel of the same name. Variety reports that the actor will be joined by “Squid Game” breakout star Hoyeon.

Also attached is I Saw the Devil director Kim Jee-woon.

James stars as “Owen, a successful professor living abroad in South Korea, who is bedridden after a devastating car accident that killed his wife, Sandy. He is left under the care of Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law, but when she starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, and Owen himself, his road to recovery is threatened.”

Hoyeon will play Owen’s wife Sandy. Hoyeon, also known as Jung Ho-yeon, is a South Korean model and an actress who made her acting debut on Netflix’s popular “Squid Game” series as the breakout character Kang Sae-byeok.

Young and the Restless weekly spoilers find Billy Abbott romancing Sally Spectra during the week of November 4-8, 2024.

Elsewhere, a couple faces a setback while others tirelessly search for the truth on Y&r. Check out the latest spoilers for the CBS soap opera.

Young and the Restless Weekly Spoilers: Billy Abbott Pursues Sally Spectra

Next week, Young and the Restless spoilers confirm Billy Abbott gets romantic with Sally Spectra. They slowly got closer and became friends when they were worried about their relationships with Chelsea Lawson and Adam Newman.

Then, when they found out about Adam and Chelsea’s night together they were both heartbroken and abruptly single. They kept crossing paths and started spending more time together on Young and the Restless.

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Then, things took a turn when they wound up kissing after a night of drinking. They both agreed that they should forget about it and stay friends.

Adam Driver, Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway will star for James Gray in the crime drama Paper Tiger, which The Veterans is introducing to buyers at AFM next week.

Leone Film Group will fully finance the project, with Raffaella Leone producing alongside Rodrigo Teixeira under his Rt Features.The Veterans represents international sales and CAA Media Finance handles US rights.

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025 on the story of two brothers pursuing the American Dream who get involved in a scheme that turns out to be too good to be true.

As they try...

While Tarsem Singh is currently enjoying the The Fall, Distribution Woes, and the Next Chapter”>recent restoration of his cult classic The Fall, he’s still seeking distribution for his last film Dear Jassi. In the meantime, he’s moving on to his next project, set to begin shooting next year. Deadline reports he’ll direct Dev Patel in The Journeyman, a crime thriller scripted by the husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, aka The Roberts. The film will tell the “story of a struggling pro tennis player who is lured into an illegal match-fixing ring to support his family and finds himself trapped in a ruthless world of corruption and violence he may never escape.”

In a small update, Julia Ducournau is in production on her mysterious Titane follow-up Alpha and a report from France gives a few more details, noting the title is the name of the female main character,...

There’s a new film called The Hole coming our way from South Korean director Kim Jee-woon, and a press release has revealed that Theo James of The Gentlemen, the Divergent films, and the upcoming Osgood Perkins / Stephen King movie The Monkey is set to star in it. James will be taking on the role of Owen, a successful professor living abroad in South Korea, who is bedridden after a devastating car accident that killed his wife, Sandy. He is left under the care of Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law — but when she starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, and Owen himself, his road to recovery is threatened.

Scripted by Christopher Chen, The Hole is based on the 2017 Shirley Jackson Award winning novel of the same name by Hye-young Pyun. This adaptation is being produced by Esmail Corp, K Period Media, and Anthology Studios. The...

Amazingly talented actor Theo James is taking on project after project, and we're so happy about this! We'll see him next in the upcoming supernatural horror film The Monkey, which is set to hit theaters in February 2025. Now, we've just learned that he'll be in a new thriller titled The Hole. Below, we have shared everything that we know about this film.

The Hole is based on the 2017 psychological thriller novel of the same name by Hye-young Pyun. This book went on to win the 2017 Shirley Jackson Award and was even praised by Time magazine, with the magazine calling it one of the top thrillers to read that summer.

Prominent South Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, who is best known for helming the revenge thriller I Saw The Devil, is signed on to direct this film adaptation. He's also known for being behind the psychological horror film A Tale of Two Sisters...

Theo James, horror movie regular? That looks to be the latest trend for the British actor, as he’ll follow up starring in Oz Perkins‘ “The Monkey” with Korean director Kim Jee-woon‘s latest genre venture, “The Hole.”

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Based on Hye-young Pyun‘s Shirley Jackson Award-winning 2017 novel, “The Hole” stars James as Owen, a professor living abroad in South Korea, bedridden after a car accident that killed his wife, Sandy.

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Theo James (The Monkey) is set to star in The Hole, a new thriller based on Hye-young Pyun‘s 2017 Shirley Jackson award-winning novel of the same name. Also attached is I Saw the Devil director Kim Jee-woon, Deadline reports today.

James stars as ” Owen, a successful professor living abroad in South Korea, who is bedridden after a devastating car accident that killed his wife, Sandy. He is left under the care of Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law, but when she starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, and Owen himself, his road to recovery is threatened.”

The story takes place in the U.S. and Korea and will feature a combination of English and Korean language. Principal photography is expected to begin in the first half of 2025.

Hye-young Pyun’s novel captures the horrors of isolation, neglect, and loneliness, so expect a more psychological thriller. Of course,...

Exclusive: Theo James (The Gentleman) is set to star in The Hole, directed by Kim Jee-woon (I Saw The Devil) and written by Christopher Chen based on the 2017 Shirley Jackson award-winning novel of the same name by Hye-young Pyun.

Esmail Corp (Leave the World Behind), K Period Media (Manchester by the Sea), and Anthology Studios (Cobweb) are producing. The Veterans is representing international sales rights and is launching the project to buyers at AFM next week. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are co-repping U.S. rights.

The Hole follows Owen (James), a successful professor living abroad in South Korea, who is bedridden after a devastating car accident that killed his wife, Sandy. He is left under the care of Yuna, his Korean mother-in-law, but when she starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, and Owen himself, his road to recovery is threatened.

“Black Ox,” a powerful rural drama from Japan’s Tsuta Tetsuichiro, has been picked up for world sales by Hong Kong and Beijing-based agency Asian Shadows. The film has its world premiere on Friday in the Asian Future section of the Tokyo International Film Festival and will go on commercial release in Taiwan the following week.

Set in the 19th century, “Black Ox” follows the life of a man, transitioning from a hunter-gatherer existence in the mountains to a life in the farm. One day, he comes across an ox, which somehow, he succeeds in leading back to his home. He lives with the animal, which becomes his companion in a life of changing seasons.

The Japan-set film is inspired by the “Ten Ox-Herding Pictures” a series of short poems and illustrations from the Zen Buddhist tradition that depict the path to enlightenment and spiritual awakening.

The cast includes the Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng,...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of October 28, 2024, are here! Next week, fans can expect Daniel Romalotti, Jr. (Michael Grazaidei) to take matters into his own hands.

Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) gets a surprise visitor. Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) gets an unexpected assignment.

Also, Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) busts Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) sharing a moment. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the CBS soap opera.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Monday, October 28: Jack Abbott’s Sobriety

Y&r spoilers for Monday, October 28 reveal that Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) visits Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Nikki will be concerned about Jack’s sobriety. Nikki will also lash out at Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) over using Kyle to target Victor.

Even though Victor will justify his actions, how will Nikki handle the situation? Nikki surely can...

Like the first film in the franchise, The Platform 2 features a twisting, emotionally charged plot that may leave some scratching their heads. 

The Platform 2, streaming on Netflix, centers yet again on The Hole, a vertical prison where food is fed floor-by-floor as it descends from top to bottom on a platform.

That system would work fine if everyone only took their fair share, but one person on the floors above taking too much can lead to those on the lower levels going hungry. 

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South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks has revealed a first look at supernatural thriller Gory: A Horror Tale, which it will introduce to buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan this weekend.

The film is directed by Hong Won-ki, whose credits include 2020 series Goedam and its spin-off feature Urban Myths, horror anthologies based on popular Korean urban legends that feature K-pop idols.

The cast includes Yoo Jae-myung of period action film Harbin, which premiered at Toronto, and Moon Chae-Won of TV series Payback: Money And Power and features Fengshui and Mood Of The Day.

Also part of the ensemble...

Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers indicate Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) are at each other’s throat lately, as the custody battle for Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell) continues.

What originally started as added boundaries to their current custody agreement, has turned into an all-out war with the two continually fighting whenever they are in each other’s presence.

While their divorce was ugly, they always put co-parenting Harrison first, and for a hot moment in the aftermath of things, they were actually friends. So, what’s going on here?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Summer Newman’s Need For Control – Is She Really Jealous?

Y&r spoilers state that Claire Grace’s (Hayley Erin) bond with Harrison initially rubbed Summer the wrong way, and she fought tooth and nail to keep her away from him.

Still, as time passed, Summer eased up on things, and...

Let's put aside the film analysis for now. What we have here is merely a local TV news segment challenging the label of “documentary”, just good enough in quality as bonus on DVDs to encourage the purchase of a particular edition (as seen with the Criterion Edition of “Boat People”), usually finding its way soon after onto YouTube under Creative Commons licenses. No significant work on structuring or editing has been undertaken; the result is a compilation of Dv Cam footage, often with intrusive background sounds, along with archival materials and photographs, all patched together. That said, is the film worth viewing? Certainly, if you have an interest in Ann Hui or the English era of Hong Kong.

Check the interview with the director

Produced by Peggy Chiao as part of a Taiwanese series titled “Personal Memoir of Hong Kong” which includes contributions from Stanley Kwan among others, the project...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Thursday, August 8 are in! Fans can expect Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) to make a big mess. Devon Hamilton-Winters (Bryton James) offers Abby Newman-Abbott (Melissa Ordway) a grand gesture.

Also, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) drops a bombshell. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the next episode of the CBS soap opera.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Adam Newman’s Guilt

Y&r spoilers for Thursday, August 8 reveal that Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) will get readjusted to being home.

Meanwhile, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) will feel like an even bigger douchebag than he already does after his discovery. Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) had to go through reliving her daughter’s passing without Adam by her side.

That was really hard for Sally, but she got some unexpected support from Billy. Then, Adam realized at the end of the night that...

Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for Wednesday, August 7 indicate some explosive moments in the land of Genoa City.

Someone desperately tries to keep the peace between two co-parents, while a boyfriend swings in to comfort his gal pal, and a character is second-guessing their decision about something. What kind of drama is set to unravel on Wednesday? Time to find out!

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Jack Abbott Tries To Keep The Peace Between Skyle

Y&r spoilers for Wednesday, August 7 note Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) will try and step in to smooth things over between Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier).

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Seems as if Kyle will cut his Paris trip short to come home after Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) tips him off about an accident Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell...

Eric Braeden is showing support for Alec Baldwin. He released a statement on social media. The Young and the Restless legend has been defending a fellow actor who had a career in both primetime and daytime. Fans know him for his outspokenness. Keep on reading to learn more.

Eric Braeden Releases Statement

Eric Braeden is best known for his role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. He typically talks about the show and other soap opera moments. But he took the time to support a fellow actor. Braeden doesn’t hold back when others have been wronged.

Alec Baldwin is currently on trial for the involuntary manslaughter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. Braeden shared his support for Baldwin. He released a statement on social media.

“I am actually outraged that it has come to this,” Eric Braeden wrote. “I’ve been an actor...

Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers indicate that there is some light at the end of the tunnel where Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) and her little Abbott siblings are concerned.

During the July 11 episode, Katie Abbott (Sienna Mercuri) seemingly softened her stance with her older sister, and it was a little thanks to Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell) for bridging the gap between them with his sweet ways.

It looks like it will take time for the two sisters to bond; however, the worst of it may be over. So, could a new sibling return to town to cause chaos?

Y&r Spoilers: Reed Hellstrom Returns

Y&r spoilers imply that it’s been a hot minute since Reed Hellstrom (Tristan Lake Leabu) has been in the land of Genoa City. Victoria Newman’s (Amelia Heinle) oldest son was last seen in the little town in 2020, during a storyline that involved his mom getting stabbed,...

The Platform was first released in 2019 and became a surprising hit. This Spanish social science fiction horror film directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia was originally released as El Hoyo, which translates as “The Hole.” It starred Iván Massagué, Antonia San Juan, Zorion Eguileor, Emilio Buale Coka, and Alexandra Masangkay, receiving the People’s Choice Award for Midnight Madness in Toronto, and a series of positive reviews.

The movie takes place in a huge “Vertical Self-Management Center,” modeled after a skyscraper. Residents are transferred in for a variety of crimes or desires, and they are required to rotate between the tower’s many floors once a month. Food is provided by a platform that starts at the top floor and progressively lowers through the levels, pausing for a set period of time on each, which leads to struggles.

Due to the movie being a major success, a sequel has been announced and Netflix,...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, are in! Fans can expect Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) to return to Genoa City.

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Chadam would like to forget about their Baltimore betrayal, but they immediately run into Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). The foursome will have a bit of an awkward double date, but will Sally and Billy pick up on it?

Meanwhile, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) takes drastic action against Victor Newman (Eric Braeden).

Chelsea Lawson’s Guilt

Y&R spoilers for Tuesday, July 9 reveal that Chelsea and Adam will have returned to Genoa City. Chelsea and Adam went for a visit with Connor Newman (Judah Mackey).

Adam and Chelsea were on top of the world and feeling very hopeful about their son’s treatment. However, then the doctor delivered upsetting news about Connor.

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the next two weeks are here! From July 8 to 19, 2024, fans can expect Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) to begin a custody war over Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell).

Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) embarks on a new mission. Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) gives Claire Grace (Hayley Erin) a history lesson.

Plus, Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) makes a decision. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the CBS soap opera.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Skyle Custody War

Y&R spoilers for the week of July 8 reveal that a Skyle custody war seems to be brewing. Kyle made another rash decision for Harrison by suddenly moving them out. Kyle didn’t even have the brain cells to talk to Summer about his plans.

Summer had to find out from Kyle’s mother, Diane Jenkins-Abbott (Susan Walters). Fans will see Summer angrily confront Kyle.

Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers reveal that the Friday, July 5 episode offered some interesting moments.

One was an interaction between Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) and Diane Abbott (Susan Walters) at the Abbott Mansion.

Summer flew into the house to peak in on Harrison Abbott (Redding Munsell) while he was sleeping, off the cusp of a conversation with her parents about wanting to revisit her custody agreement.

Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) warned Summer about treading this path, and Summer got her feathers ruffled. Upon her entry, Diane cornered Summer and told her about Kyle Abbott’s (Michael Mealor) plans to take Harrison and move out of the mansion.

Diane was looking to Summer for help to convince him against the idea. Summer was visibly upset as he didn’t fill her in on this decision.

What happens next?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Summer Newman Blasts Kyle Abbott

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For as long as there have been films, there have been filmmakers attempting to enhance the theatrical experience through the use of gimmicks. From the red-eyed skeletons of William Castle to the “odorama” cards of John Waters’ Polyester, gimmicks are the puns of the filmmaking world: memorable and effective in small quantities, but annoying when overused.

That’s why I get why so many people reject 3D cinema. After all, modern theater screens ended up becoming oversaturated with lazily post-converted cash-grabs rather than movies that were shot on actual stereoscopic cameras. However, having just recently fixed my own aging 3D TV and binge-watched dozens of gimmicky genre films, I’m pleased to say that there are a surprising number of fun 3D experiences beyond the usual suspects.

With that in mind, here’s a list recommending six underrated horror movies that were shot in 3D!

As usual, don’t forget...