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These days, every major horror release seems to need an outrageous themed popcorn bucket to survive the box office, and Evil Dead Burn is absolutely no exception.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially unveiled a tie-in collectible inspired by one of the upcoming film’s most gruesome trailer moments: a character falling backward into an open dishwasher, landing directly onto a rack of upright kitchen knives. The studio leaned heavily into the fandom’s unhinged suggestions and actually constructed a miniature, movie-accurate dishwasher popcorn bucket—complete with an exposed knife rack right where you’re supposed to grab the popcorn.

It’s ridiculous, incredibly dangerous-looking, and completely perfect for the franchise. But there is a massive catch.

Can You Buy The Evil Dead Burn Popcorn Bucket?

Unfortunately, horror collectors will have a hard time finding this one at their local concession stands. According to reports from Dread Central, the horrifyingly creative bucket won’t actually be for sale.

Instead, the dishwasher piece was “created strictly as a promotional display piece” to drum up hype on social media. While a bucket that actively hazards a stabbing might have faced some legal and safety hurdles in real theaters, fans are already chanting like Deadites online for a limited commercial release.

But if you’re on the hunt for an exclusive popcorn bucket, you can win a JoBlo popcorn bucket (or bobblehead) by subscribing to our newsletter!

First Reactions to the New Sequel

Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the upcoming film follows a woman who seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home after the loss of her husband. However, the gathering becomes a family reunion from hell as members are transformed into Deadites one by one.

The first reactions recently began circulating on social media, and it sounds like this is another gruesome win for the long-running horror franchise. Gloriously mean-spirited. Seriously nasty. Relentlessly twisted. These are just some of the descriptions which emerged from the screening. Count me in. Evil Dead Burn will hit theaters on July 10.

Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn isn’t the only Evil Dead movie on the way. We’ve also got Evil Dead Wrath, which was written and directed by Francis Galluppi (The Last Stop in Yuma County). The film takes place in 1972, which actually sets it before the events of Sam Raimi’s original film.

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For decades, director James Cameron‘s The Abyss has carried a reputation that borders on legend – not just for its groundbreaking underwater effects, but for what its cast endured to make it. Among them, Ed Harris has largely remained quiet. He has been quoted as saying, “I’m never talking about it and never will.” Now, thanks to his unexpected appearance at a cast reunion, Harris’s perspective on the shoot has finally taken clearer shape.

“Water was rushing up my nose”

During the reunion, Harris reiterated a bit of information that he has shared before: that he nearly drowned during the filming of a scene.

He said, “The one thing that I’ve talked about before was when they had me they were going to drag me across the bottom of the tank with no air supply of my own, negatively weighted in the darkness. And the water was rushing up my nose, and I gave in, and I was hanging on the wall because I couldn’t go anywhere and waiting for air, and nobody came. My safety diver had gotten hung up on a cable. And I remember just waiting, and then a guy put a regulator in my mouth upside down, unbeknownst to me. I took a big breath and got a bunch of water in my lungs. I purged it out, did it again, got more water in there. In a split second, I figured, I’m dead. Then I saw a hand come and rip that out. [Underwater cinematographer] Al Giddings put the thing in the right way so I could figure out how to breathe, and then they decided maybe they’d figure a different way to do that.“

James Cameron Was Difficult

The reunion brought Harris back together with The Abyss co-stars Michael Biehn, Kimberly Scott, John Bedford Lloyd, Adam Nelson, and Phillip Darlington, who was also Cameron’s underwater assistant. One thing several of them agree with is that Cameron was difficult to work with on this production.

Harris remembered standing up for co-star George Robert Klek: “Jim was on Klek’s ass all the time, he was really giving him a hard time. And I remember we broke for lunch one day, and I said, ‘Jim, I think it’s his first film, and he’s pretty nervous and stuff, you know? And I think maybe if you gave him a little more support or something like that, it would probably work out a little better.’ He goes, ‘Yeah, but I can’t do that.’“

This was also Scott’s first film. She said, “I actually told Jim too the same thing. I said, ‘Dude, you know, you attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. Come on, man. Don’t talk to people like this, you know?’ He goes, ‘I can’t do that.’ He’s like, ‘Kim, this is your first film. This is your very first film. You don’t know anything.’ I said, ‘I know, but I know that when you treat people well, they perform well for you, you know.’ Then he proceeded to try to haze me a little bit on a take. Then the camera crew kind of laughed at him and stood up for me. So it was all good.“

Damn Good Film

Despite the tough production and close calls with disaster, Harris has a positive outlook on the film that he doesn’t like to talk about.

He said, “I really like the movie other than the ending. I think it’s a really damn good film, you know. I think we all did a really great job.“

You can watch Harris and his The Abyss co-stars reminisce about their time working on the film for over an hour on the James Cameron 101 podcast.

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PLOT: During a nasty storm, Ava loses power in her apartment building. Before she can escape to safety, she encounters a mysterious killer who’s picking tenants off one by one.

REVIEW: When I heard Netflix was getting a new horror game on its app, I was like, “Meh.” I’ve never played a game on the platform, despite having a Netflix subscription since the streaming service’s introduction. Still, when I heard that David Fincher, Zach Cregger, and Sean Krankel, founder and studio director of Night School Studio, were involved in its development, I snapped to attention. The game Unhinged is a short, polished, first-person horror experience that has players trying to escape a killer during a power outage, and it’s fun, funny, intense, interactive, and worthwhile.

In Unhinged, you play as Ava (voiced by Zoë Kravitz), a young woman who wakes up during a wicked storm that has knocked out the power in her building. While navigating in the dark, Ava’s friend, Claire (voiced by Sadie Sink), warns her that there’s an intruder in her bedroom. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and the game becomes a fight for survival as Ava tries to escape a deranged killer.

The game, which you can play on Netflix via your TV or computer, has you use your real-life phone as your controller, with the device acting as a flashlight and a way to receive calls and texts from your friend Claire and the building’s superintendent Ben (voiced by Troy Baker). The phone also helps you navigate the building and interact with objects via a point-and-click mechanic. As Ava’s situation intensifies, how you move around the building becomes imperative to your survival, as the window to act is short.

Night School Studios, the makers of games like Oxenfree, Oxenfree II, Afterparty, and Next Stop Nowhere, handle the bulk of the game’s development, with help from Bloober Team (Silent Hill Remake, Chronos: The New Dawn), and other studios. Unhinged includes roughly 10 instances where the player can die, leading to cutscenes that flesh out the paper-thin story ever so slightly and add more gruesome visuals to the experience. I did not die on my first playthrough, leading to a nail-biting 40-minute play session that felt good from beginning to end. The game’s developers encourage players to die at least a few times to see more of the game, but the short playtime makes Unhinged perfect for multiple sessions and exploration of the little story there is.

Just because Unhinged is short does not mean it’s not worth your time. It took me all of two minutes to set up Netflix on my LG OLED TV (I usually use my PS5 to watch Netflix) and turn my phone into a controller using a URL code on the screen at the game’s start. Having never played a game on Netflix before, I was surprised and delighted by how simple yet innovative the experience was. My real-life phone screen became Ava’s personal device, with flashlight, text, and call buttons at the bottom. At one point in the experience, my character fell, and my screen cracked, the broken bits spidering out from the bottom-right corner. When my hands became bloodied, the liquid left smeared, crimson fingerprints on my screen. It’s little details like this that made me look at the interface and go, “Oh shit! That’s cool.”

With star power like Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink, and Troy Baker taking center stage, the voice-acting performances are top-notch. Kravitz hard-sells Ava’s terror, bewilderment, and sense of urgency, while Sink, as Claire, adds an intensity to the game by constantly checking in on Ava’s status via her smartphone. In a way, Claire is more of a villain than the actual killer, as she’s always texting and calling at times when Ava should remain silent. Still, her calls help keep the story flowing and underscore the need for Ava to book it when the killer’s not looking or distracted by his handiwork.

While the story is short, it still feels complete. Unhinged throws you into the mess right away, and communications with Claire and the killer keep the plot moving with a distinct sense of urgency. There’s never a moment to rest as you’re making your way through the building, the killer hot on your heels and your best friend panicking from somewhere nearby. The story ends on a note that could lead to a sequel, but all the beats you need for a satisfying narrative are there.

For what it is, a short, sweet, and thrilling slice of interactive horror, Unhinged is the kind of game that, if there were more like it on the Netflix app, I would consider looking at the platform as another option in my regular gaming rotation. The experience gave me P.T. vibes (If you know, you know), and I’d happily play a sequel, though there’s no guarantee we’ll get one. I’ll be the first to say it’s easy to pass on Unhinged because it’s on the Netflix app, but as your attorney, I advise you to seek it out. It makes for a spooky hours’ worth of fun, and it is as polished as one of these experiences gets. Unhinged also proves that games don’t need to be 14-100+ hours to be worth your time. If you’ve got about an hour to spare, a Netflix subscription, and a smartphone, turn off the lights, and give this one a go.

Unhinged (2026)

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It seems like every time we get a killer animal movie these days, it’s about sharks. Sure, sometimes gators get their time in the spotlight, but it’s mostly reserved for that hungry fish. But anyone who knows anything about nature knows there’s one animal that is the true king of its domain: the hippo. We’ve all seen videos and heard stories about how ferocious they are, and how you do not want to accidentally venture into their territory. They’ve always felt like the perfect subject for a killer animal movie. And now, we’re finally getting that with Hungry (you can check out my review HERE).

I spoke with lead actress Madison Davenport and writer/director James Nunn about their new film. Madison reveals (with James also finding out for the first time) that she actually injured herself just prior to filming. Nunn brings up an interesting point about how, since there really haven’t been any killer hippo movies, there’s also no other cinematic language to pull from when trying to execute their film. So they really had to learn what worked and what didn’t, as they went along. But what was most shocking was the revelation that they couldn’t actually get the hippo prop wet during filming. You can imagine the challenges. This was a great chat, and you can check it out in the video above!

Hungry plot:

HUNGRY follows thrill-seeking tourists on a riverboat tour through the treacherous Louisiana swamplands. Lured off the beaten path by the promise of an exclusive adventure, they soon find themselves fighting for survival against a ravenous hippopotamus lurking beneath the bayou’s murky waters. Set in a mysterious and dangerous landscape, HUNGRY is a tense survival thriller about an impossible battle with one of nature’s deadliest predators.

Hungry is now available on VOD!

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Xavier Gens isn’t directing the sequel to his Netflix shark thriller Under Paris because he’s gearing up to go into production on the sci-fi survival thriller Homewrecker, which is scheduled to start filming in Paris, France on July 15th, following the Bastille Day national holiday. We’ve previously heard that Michelle Randolph (Scream 7) and Allison Williams (M3GAN) will be starring in the film, and now Deadline reports that they’re being joined in the cast by Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and Anaïs Parello (Under Paris).

Although he’s not directing the film, Gens is a writer and associate producer on Under Paris 2, which recently went into production with Alexandre Aja at the helm.

What is Homewrecker about?

Said to be in the spirit of 10 Cloverfield Lane, Homewrecker has the following synopsis: During a heart-breaking domestic revelation, three star-crossed Americans are suddenly forced to work together to survive a terrifying unexplained global event that threatens to destroy life as they know it. That sounds like an intriguing set-up for sci-fi survival thrills.

Denise Di Novi, Margaret French Isaac, and Oliver Scherick are producing the film for Di Novi Pictures, while John Zois and Warren Goz do the same for Parallel 42 Entertainment. Williams will serve as an executive producer alongside Michael Rothstein and Samuel Hall of North.Five.Six. That company launched world sales at the Cannes film market. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group co-represent for domestic sales.

What has been said about Homewrecker?

Williams previously provided the following statement: “I found the script riveting, and it had a depth that continued shifting and revealing itself as I read. Then, knowing Xavier’s work, I was very eager to work with this talented filmmaker. I’m grateful to be part of this team and this project.“

Randolph added, “I was immediately drawn to how Homewrecker blends psychological tension with something deeply character-driven. It has a kind of intensity and unpredictability that makes it such a compelling project. I’m so excited to be part of this with Allison and Xavier.“

And Gens had this to say: “I’m thrilled to explore American mythology from a uniquely intimate point of view. I can’t wait to share the set with Allison Williams and Michelle Randolph and push the boundaries of humanity further than I’ve ever gone before.“

Does Homewrecker sound interesting to you, and are you glad to hear that Simu Liu and Anaïs Parello are in the cast? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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Nicolas Winding Refn‘s first feature directorial effort in ten years, a serial killer thriller called Her Private Hell, has secured a summer release date, with NEON planning to give the film a “moderate release in 800 to 1,200 theaters” on July 24th. As that date draws near, a full trailer has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.

JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray had the chance to watch the film at the Cannes Film Festival and wrote a 4/10 review that can be read at THIS LINK.

Who’s in Her Private Hell?

Sophie Thatcher (Companion), Havana Rose Liu (No Exit), Charles Melton (Warfare), Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II), Kristine Froseth (Sierra Burgess Is a Loser), Diego Calva (Babylon), Aoi Yamada (Perfect Days), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool & Wolverine), and Hidetoshi Nishijima (Drive My Car) star in the film.

What is Her Private Hell about?

Deadline heard that the movie has myriad storylines, but fires up in a metropolis future where actresses are gathering at a posh hotel where they’re set to make a Barberella-like movie. A heinous killer known as Leather Man is going around the city taking the lives of women. As Bumbray described it, Her Private Hell is set in a future world enveloped by a strange mist. A young actress (Sophie Thatcher) stars in a sci-fi movie for her enigmatic father (Dougray Scott), whose wife (Havana Rose Liu) is her former lover. Meanwhile, an American soldier (Charles Melton) searches the neon-lit streets for his missing daughter, who has been abducted by the mysterious “Leather Man.”

Here’s the official synopsis: When a mysterious mist engulfs a futuristic metropolis, unleashing a deadly and elusive entity, a troubled young woman searches for her father. Her quest collides with an American GI on a harrowing odyssey to rescue his daughter from hell.

The film has been rated R for some strong/bloody violence, sexual content, and language. Refn directed from a screenplay he wrote with Esti Giordani, whose credits include the TV shows The Skinny, I Love Dick, Room 104, Vida, and Stick.

Although ten years have passed since Refn’s previous movie, Neon Demon, he has been keeping busy outside of the feature world. In addition to making made two streaming noir series (Prime Video’s 2019 Too Old to Die Young and Netflix’s 2022 Copenhagen Cowboy), he has also been a brand filmmaker for Prada, making shorts like 2022’s Touch of Crude.

The director is best known for making the 2011 film Drive. His other credits include Pusher, Bleeder, Fear X, Pusher II, Pusher III, Bronson, Valhalla Rising, and Only God Forgives. He was also one of the many directors who contributed to the “surreal and psychedelic journey” known as Circus Maximus. Although none of the projects he has made since Drive have been able to match the success or popularity of that film, he has made sure to remain a director worth keeping an eye on.

Are you looking forward to Her Private Hell? Check out the trailer, then let us know by leaving a comment below.

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Back in 2006, writer/director Guillermo del Toro brought the world the dark fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth – and it turned out to be one of his most popular films, not only enjoying box office success but also racking up multiple Academy Award nominations and taking home the Oscars for Art Direction / Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, and Best Makeup. To celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary, Cineverse has acquired the North American distribution rights and will be releasing Pan’s Labyrinth theatrically throughout the United States and Canada in 3D, 4K, and premium HDR by Barco on October 9. To promote the re-release, a new trailer has dropped online today and can be viewed in the embed above.

What is Pan’s Labyrinth about?

Pan’s Labyrinth takes place in 1944, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest. Nearby, in a hidden labyrinth, Ofelia meets an ageless Faun, who tells her that she is really a princess from an enchanted world. He gives her three tasks which she must complete in order to reclaim her rightful place. As her mother’s failing health threatens the life of her unborn child, Ofelia undertakes a quest to complete the Faun’s tasks. 

Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu, Doug Jones, and Sergi Lopez star.

What has been said about the re-release?

Del Toro provided the following statement: “Pan’s Labyrinth turns 20 years old and in Cineverse we have found the perfect partner to make it live again on the big screen and in new and improved home presentations. Cineverse is committed and bold, and their track record for reaching a maximum audience is magnificent. Together we will reconnect the generations that have shared the film through the years and long to experience it theatrically again.”

Cineverse Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias added, “Partnering with Guillermo del Toro and his team around this masterpiece is a dream come true. We can’t wait to bring it back to theaters for fans to enjoy it as they did 20 years ago, and to find exciting and creative ways to introduce the film to new audiences who will be discovering this amazing cinematic story for the first time.”

And Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk said, “Guillermo del Toro is a filming genius. I have always been in awe of his creative vision and could not be more pleased to have Cineverse partnering with him to bring Pan’s Labyrinth back to film audiences in new premium theatrical formats to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.“

Are you a fan of Pan’s Labyrinth, and are you glad to hear that it’s returning to theatres for its anniversary? Take a look at the new trailer, then let us know by leaving a comment below. 

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