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Similar to iconic horror villains like Jason Voorhees and Pennywise, the character of Art the Clown likely drew inspiration from somewhere. While people have often compared him to John Wayne Gacy since he first appeared, his creator, Damien Leone, has never said that’s where the idea came from. Art’s background is intentionally kept mysterious, which makes him even more frightening. He isn’t based on a real-life killer, nor does he represent a hidden meaning or message; he’s simply a uniquely terrifying creation.

The TV show The Pitt centers around the busy emergency room of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, following Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle) and his colleagues during a single, intense shift. Each episode covers about an hour of their 15-hour workday, building tension throughout the season to a dramatic climax.

“House of the Dragon” is the first of several planned spin-offs from the hit series Game of Thrones. It’s based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, which tells the history of the Targaryen family. Unlike the main A Song of Ice and Fire series, Fire & Blood is written as if it’s a historical document discovered within the world of the story—a book written by a character named Archmaester Gyldayn.

Netflix’s new mystery series, Seven Dials, based on Agatha Christie’s 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery, centers around an investigation into a suspicious death. Unfortunately, like another of Martin Freeman’s excellent but overlooked crime dramas, this series hasn’t received the attention it deserves.

The God of War franchise began in 2005 as an action series based on Greek mythology. It was reimagined in 2018, moving the story to Norse mythology. A TV adaptation of the game was announced by Prime Video in 2022. The series has been ordered for two seasons, and filming preparations are happening now in Vancouver, with actors currently being cast.

Alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, The Rip features a strong cast including Steven Yeun, Scott Adkins, Kyle Chandler, and Teyana Taylor, who recently delivered a memorable speech at the Golden Globes. Early reviews are in, and Jake Cole from Slant Magazine gives the film 3 out of 4 stars, describing it as a straightforward but fun action thriller that doesn’t reinvent the genre. According to the critic…

When asked about projects she’d like to revisit, or improve with more time, she singled out the 2018 Han Solo movie, which featured Alden Ehrenreich as the iconic character famously played by Harrison Ford.

2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for fantasy lovers! Several new movies are coming out that promise the same captivating experience as some of the most beloved fantasy stories of all time. Whether you enjoy epic action films directed by award-winning filmmakers or fresh takes on familiar favorites, there’s a lot to look forward to for fantasy fans this year.

Nia DaCosta, who directed Candyman, helmed the new horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. This is the fourth film in the 28 Days Later series and features Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, and Chi Lewis-Parry in the cast.

As of today, January 16th, the movie Grudge Match is the eighth most popular film on Paramount+ in the United States. It’s currently outperforming PAW Patrol: The Movie but is behind titles like The Running Man (2025), Roofman, the original The Running Man from 1987, Regretting You, Fighting, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Top Gun: Maverick.