Haley Joel Osment, RJ Cyler, Justin Kirk, & more have joined the cast of The ‘Burbs, Peacock’s upcoming mystery series starring Keke Palmer.
Variety has reported that Peacock’s upcoming mystery comedy series based on The ‘Burbs has added a few more members to its cast. Haley Joel Osment (Blink Twice), RJ Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Justin Kirk (Weeds), Kyrie McAlpin (Cheaper by the Dozen), Danielle Kennedy (Man on the Inside), and Randy Oglesby (For All Mankind) have all joined The ‘Burbs as recurring guest stars.
Adapted from the 1989 movies of the same name, The ‘Burbs series will be set in the present day and follow “a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.” The series will star Keke Palmer (Nope), Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Julia Duffy (Newhart), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Mark Proksch (What We Do In The Shadows), and Kapil Talwalkar (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist).
The series will be filmed in the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, which is the same location as the original movie. Seth MacFarlane is onboard as an executive producer alongside Eric Huggins and Aimee Carlson for Fuzzy Door. Briar Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus will also executive produce for Imagine Entertainment, which produced the original movie. Celeste Hughey (Dead to Me) will write and executive produce the series.
The original film was directed by Joe Dante and included a great ensemble cast. The film starred Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher and also featured Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal, Rance Howard, Gale Gordon, Henry Gibson, Courtney Gains, Robert Picardo, and more. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Joe Dante film without an appearance from the late, great Dick Miller. When asked about the series based on his movie, Dante said, “I think my actual comment was, ‘How are they going to make a whole TV series out of that story?’ As opposed to, ‘I want to be the one to do it.’ Good luck to them. It’s kind a one-off story…It’s always nice when things have a shelf life.“
You’re going to want to check out this teaser trailer for Terminator 2D: No Fate, an upcoming retro-style video-game coming to PS4 & PS5.
If you’re anxious to relive the 2D side-scrolling action of your youth, then you’ll be thrilled with Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new officially licensed video game that is a love letter to classic arcade games of the ’80s and ’90s. The game recreates and expands on the story of Terminator 2: Judgment Day and lets you take control of Sarah Connor, John Connor, and the T-800.
You can check out the announcement trailer for Terminator 2D: No Fate below.
That looks kind of awesome. “Our team poured its passion into crafting adrenaline-fueled arcade gameplay and stunning pixel art—the very elements that make games special to us,” said Mike Tucker, design director and programmer at Bitmap Bureau. “As our first licensed game, we wanted to do justice to the Terminator 2 legacy.“
“Our team are massive fans of the film—especially Sarah Connor, one of the greatest action heroes of all time,” Tucker said. “We knew playing as her would be special, so we worked hard to make her playstyle feel authentic. Sarah is agile and reactive, mirroring her paranoia and intense training. She excels in melee combat, sliding into enemies for direct attacks, reflecting her fearlessness. We also gave her a laser sight, inspired by the iconic Miles Dyson scene. It locks the player in place but significantly boosts damage.“
The game also includes a few Future War missions where you take control of John Connor leading the Resistance. “His gameplay emphasizes strategic mid-to-long-range combat, using a plasma rifle, pipe bombs, and three ammo types,” Tucker explained. “He’s less agile than Sarah but can execute a tactical roll to evade attacks.“
Of course, the T-800 is the big player. “We made him move deliberately to emphasize his weight and power, most evident in his devastating shoulder barge. He compensates for slower speed with high durability, taking significant damage before going down,” Tucker said. “The T-800’s segments were a blast to create, especially recreating iconic moments like the Corral bar brawl and the motorcycle escape from the T-1000 in a 2D arcade style.“
Terminator 2D: No Fate will launch on PS5 and PS4 on September 5th.
It was announced last week that James Watkins (Speak No Evil) would direct the Clayface movie for DC Studios, and almost immediately, rumours emerged that Daniel Radcliffe was being considered for the starring role. Before you start getting too excited (or not), James Gunn took to Threads to shoot down the rumour.
“As we confirmed the other day, we’re closing a deal with James to direct,” Gunn wrote. “Because we don’t have a director yet, we haven’t even started the casting process. Daniel is great but we certainly haven’t talked to or considered him. So this one is 100% false.” As the project starts to move forward, we’ll likely hear some real casting news before too long. Dave Bautista once expressed a desire to play the role of Clayface, but Gunn has certainly been keen on populating the DCU with actors he’s worked with before.
Earlier this year, Gunn explained that he never intended on making a Clayface movie in the DC Universe, but the script by Mike Flanagan was just too good. “I didn’t plan on making a Clayface movie. Mike came in. He pitched this wonderful idea. I was like, ‘Damn, I can’t believe you got me to want to make a Clayface movie,’” Gunn said. “But he’s got to write the script and who knows how that’s going to work. He goes and he writes the script. First draft is great. Second draft is even better. And then I’m like, ‘Let’s do it.’ So we found a place for it because if there’s quality stuff, we can find a way to work it in.” The studio has already slated the project for a September 11, 2026 release.
The animated Creature Commandos series gave us our first little taste of the DCU, but our first real look at the new franchise will arrive in just a few months with Superman. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, stars David Corenswet (Pearl) as Clark Kent/Superman and is slated to hit theaters on July 11th. Next up will be Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will debut on June 26, 2026.
After 17 years, it seems that Hancock 2 is in the works again as Will Smith teases the sequel and says he wants Zendaya for a role.
While appearing on xQc’s live stream on Twitch, Will Smith teased that Hancock 2 is in the works and claimed that Zendaya is being approached for a role.
“There’s a really cool, really cool Hancock2 idea,” Smith said. “We haven’t even talked about it, so I’m going to give you one little piece. Zendaya [is] being approached for a role in Hancock 2.“
The 2008 superhero movie found Smith starring as John Hancock, an amnesiac, alcoholic, reckless superhero trying to remember his past. While the film definitely had its moments, it ultimately received mixed to negative reviews. However, it also grossed $629.4 million worldwide, which got folks talking about a possible sequel. Less than a year after the release of the original, director Peter Berg said Smith and Charlize Theron would be returning for a sequel. Columbia Pictures even tapped Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara to pen the screenplay, but as we know, nothing happened.
The sequel languished in development hell for several years but was still on the radar. “We’ve been talking about the sequel between us, Will Smith, [producers] Michael Mann and Akiva goldman and myself,” Berg told ComicBookMovie in 2012. “We’re all interested, but we literally just have trouble getting into the same room at the same time. We did have a series of meetings last year and started to hash out an idea for sequel — and Will Smith actually had the idea — so I think it will happen, it’s just a question of timing.“
The last update came from Theron, who admitted to ComicBook.com that there has been little movement on the sequel, but she would still love to do it. “You know, for a while we [talked about a sequel],” Theron said. “I think closer to when the movie came out, but not in recent years, no. We’ll be super heroes with our walkers, you know. And I’ll still go! I’ll still make that movie, I would do it in a heartbeat.“
Smith’s new update seems to indicate that the project may finally be moving forward as they’ve thinking about actors, but I’m not about to hold my breath on this one.
Legendary’s upcoming follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has welcomed Jack O’Connell to the cast.
Jack O’Connell has joined the cast of Legendary’s follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Plot details are naturally being kept under wraps at this time, but Legendary has teased that the sequel will feature “several new human characters alongside the beloved and iconic Titans Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a cataclysmic world-ending threat.“
Kaitlyn Dever (The Last of Us) is set to star in the new MonsterVerse project, with O’Connell said to be playing the brother of Dever’s character. Dan Stevens is also expected to reprise the role of Trapper, Monarch’s Titan veterinarian who memorably replaced Kong’s infected tooth with a metallic one in the last movie.
After directing the last two films in the MonsterVerse franchise, director Adam Wingard will be sitting this one out. He elected to step away to focus on his upcoming action horror thriller, Onslaught. The studio tapped Grant Sputore, the director of Hilary Swank’s sci-fi thriller I Am Mother, to helm the new installment. Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the script. The MonsterVerse film is slated for a March 26, 2027release.
O’Connell has several high-profile projects on his slate, including Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The supernatural horror movie stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers who leave their troubled lives behind to start again in their hometown. However, they discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. The film also stars Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Li Jun Li, and the great Delroy Lindo. Sinners will hit theaters on April 18th.
He’s also set to star alongside Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes in 28 Years Later. “It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected,” reads the official synopsis. “One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.” The film will hit theaters on June 20th, with the sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, slated for a January 16, 2026release. A third film is planned to complete the trilogy.
Daniel Craig was expected to reunite with Luca Guadagnino on DC Studios’ Sgt. Rock movie, but the actor has dropped out of the project.
According to THR, Daniel Craig has dropped out of DC Studios’ Sgt. Rock movie. The actor was set to reunite with Queer director Luca Guadagnino on the project, but the search is now on for a replacement. The film has been scripted by Justin Kuritzkes, who worked with Guadagnino on Challengers and Queer.
The report isn’t clear on why Craig exited the project. One source says it came down to scheduling issues with his wife, Rachel Weisz, while others say that Craig wasn’t as enthusiastic about the role after Queer failed to perform as expected at the box office and during awards season. DC Studios is still hoping to start shooting Sgt. Rock this summer in the UK, and one name being considered as a replacement is Jeremy Allen White.
Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, Sgt. Rock made his debut in Our Army at War #83 in 1959. He’s a tough-as-nails World War II soldier who is the best there is at what he does, to borrow a phrase from another gruff hairy man. Hollywood has been trying to get the ball rolling on a Sgt. Rock movie for decades, with Arnold Schwarzenegger once attached to play the role.
Craig was last seen starring in Queer, based on the novella by William S. Burroughs. The official synopsis reads: “1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.” Our own Chris Bumbray found the film to be a tad tedious but did find much to appreciate about it. “In the end, Queer is an exercise in style for its director, and for Craig, it gives him an opportunity to stretch himself and showcase his megawatt charisma,” Bumbray wrote. “It’s immaculately assembled and a must-see for Burroughs fans, but it likely won’t crossover in the way something like Call Me By Your Name or Challengers did.” You can check out the rest of his review right here.
Joan Allen, Dan Stevens, Angela Bassett and an all-star cast leads a political thriller that does not live up to its intriguing premise.
Plot: Respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos, and thousands of fatalities, across the country. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.
Review: Throughout his sixty-year career, Robert De Niro has made dramas, comedies, documentaries, period films, and virtually every genre you can think of. He has played heroes, soldiers, politicians, villains, and everything in between, but Zero Day represents two substantial firsts for the iconic actor. For the first time, Robert De Niro is starring in a television series, and for the first time, he is portraying the President of the United States. Accompanied by a critically acclaimed cast that included Angela Bassett, Joan Allen, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Modine, Dan Stevens, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Clark Gregg, and more, Zero Day is a fascinating concept for a long-form series that combines the intrigue of Netflix’s House of Cards with a timely tale of cyberterrorism. With a fantastic leading turn by Robert De Niro, Zero Day is good but had the potential to be so much better.
Zero Day refers to a catastrophic cyber-attack on the United States that happens early in the series’ first episode. As the clock begins ticking from that point forward, former President George Mullen (Robert De Niro) is nominated by sitting President Evelyn Mitchell to lead a Commission with sweeping power that circumvents the law and the Constitution as they try to figure out who attacked the United States and bring them to justice. Reluctantly, Mullen runs the Zero Day Commission with the support of his wife, Sheila (Joan Allen), and his chief aide, Roger Carlson (Jesse Plemons). Mullen’s daughter Alex (Lizzy Caplan), a congresswoman, is opposed to the commission and is asked by Speaker of the House Richard Dreyer (Matthew Modine) to serve on the oversight board above the Zero Day Commission. A very balanced and respected leader, Mullen begins the investigation by connecting to some of his former sources to gather intel, revealing that the former President’s state of mind may not be as sound as everyone believes.
Told across six episodes, Zero Day begins with a very intriguing concept and the idea of a beloved former President overseeing the most powerful agency in the country’s history. Despite his unbridled power, Mullen follows the letter of the law but struggles with whether his mental state is clouding his own judgment. There are also the competing interests of those around him including CIA director Lasch (Bill Camp), the Speaker of the House, and wealthy private investor Robert Lyndon (Clark Gregg), who has his own motives for wanting the blame to fall a certain way, tech CEO Monica Kidder (Gaby Hoffmann) who seeks to partner with Mullen, and blowhard extreme news personality Evan Green (Dan Stevens) who stokes conspiracy theories that fire up the already paranoid American public. Add in Mullen balancing the perspectives brought by his wife and daughter as well as guilt lingering from the death of his son while he was in office. Zero Day has plenty of material to dig into for any television series.
The sheer amount of material presented through Zero Day also poses the biggest challenge for the show. With only six hour-long chapters to take the series from the opening attack through a satisfying conclusion, it is not nearly enough time. There are multiple storylines and subplots in Zero Day that could have either been excised completely or would have needed additional seasons to dig into. Some actors in the cast are relegated to just a few scenes, and others are built up as substantial parts of the plot, only to disappear in subsequent episodes. Some actors, namely Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, and Connie Britton get the bulk of the screen time alongside Robert De Niro and make great use of their roles, but they are stuck in a story that is bigger than it has room to tell. This is a shame, as this is one of Robert De Niro’s best performances in years. The eighty-one-year-old icon carries himself as a decade or more younger than he actually is and affords himself as a brilliant politician and an everyman who I would have voted for to be President of the United States. That being said, his character has so much to do in so little time that by the end of the final episode, I was left wondering if maybe another episode was coming or a potential second season, but there isn’t. This is it.
Lesli Linka Glatter directed all six episodes of Zero Day. Glatter is best known for her work on Mad Men and Showtime’s Homeland, with that latter series providing structural and visual inspiration for this series. Created by Eric Newman (Narcos) and Noah Oppenheim (Jackie) alongside journalist Michael S. Schmidt, Zero Day feels like it could be based on a true story. There are plenty of references to September 11, COVID-19, and the rise of political extremism that add to the eerie feel that this story is a Black Mirror-esque nightmare of what could happen someday. But, much of that is squandered as the series enters the final two episodes, with many questions not yet answered before trying to wrap everything up neatly. This leaves Zero Day feeling rushed as if a multi-season plan was condensed down to a single, short, limited run of six episodes.
Zero Day has all the hallmarks of what should and could have been a great ongoing series or even an intriguing feature film. Instead, Robert De Niro’s excellent turn as one of the best fictional Presidents is squandered by a series that fails to take advantage of the medium by doing too much and not paying it off in the end. You are not alone if you watch Zero Day and are confused about where several supporting characters end up by the final episode. This could have been a really great project and Netflix’s worthy successor to House of Cards. Instead, we are left with a project that wastes one of the best ensemble casts in recent memory with a story bogged down by red herrings and misdirections while still managing to be somewhat entertaining. I wish I had liked Zero Day more than I did because it should have been great.
Jason Statham uncovers a conspiracy after his billionaire boss gets killed in his upcoming action-thriller, which now has a release date.
Jason Statham’s upcoming film Mutiny has now been given a release date, according to Deadline. Lionsgate has given the new action thriller an opening on January 9, 2026. That weekend is currently not sporting competition from any other films, but it will be following up the opening week of Universal’s M3GAN spin-off Soulm8te, which could be its only formidable challenge at the box office after the popularity of the original M3GAN.
Lionsgate, MadRiver, and Punch Palace are teaming up to release the film in theaters. Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis (Plane, The Contractor) wrote the screenplay for Mutiny, with principal photography beginning last September in the UK. Statham produces through his newly-founded Punch Palace Productions, with Marc Butan via his MadRiver Pictures studio.
In Mutiny, after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime— leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.
“Jason Statham is one of the most kinetic action stars in the world and we look forward to teaming him up with Jean-François and the MadRiver team who we previously worked with on Plane,” said Lauren Bixby, SVP of co-productions and Acquisitions for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “We can’t wait to see that creative energy once again as we bring Mutiny to life,” she added.
Statham was recently announced to be working with Ric Roman Waugh, whose credits include Greenland, Snitch and Angel Has Fallen. This film is currently untitled, but the movie is now being said to be underway in the U.K. and Ireland for Black Bear.
The untitled action-thriller is based on a script by Ward Parry with revisions by Christian Contreras. Not much is known about the film, but the description of the movie’s plot says Statham “will play a man pulled back towards the ghosts of his violent past.” Statham will be supported by a cast that includes Bodhi Rae Breathnach (upcoming Hamnet), Oscar nominee Bill Nighy (Living), BAFTA winner Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), and BAFTA nominee Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story). Baltasar Kormakur was previously on board as the director but reportedly had to exit and Waugh is now confirmed to take his place.
About the Author
E.J. is a News Editor at JoBlo, as well as a Video Editor, Writer, and Narrator for some of the movie retrospectives on our JoBlo Originals YouTube channel, including Reel Action, Revisited and some of the Top 10 lists. He is a graduate of the film program at Missouri Western State University with concentrations in performance, writing, editing and directing.
Picture this: you’re broke, desperate for a gig, and find yourself on Craigslist answering a vague job listing that offers a suspiciously generous payout. What could go wrong? If your answer is “probably everything,” congratulations—you’re smarter than Aaron, the unsuspecting videographer at the center of Creep (2014). But hey, horror movies wouldn’t be fun if the characters made smart decisions, right?
Eleven years after its release, Creep remains one of the most unsettling yet darkly comedic entries in the found footage horror genre. Starring and co-written by Mark Duplass, alongside director Patrick Brice, this micro-budget horror film strips away supernatural frills and relies entirely on human unpredictability to terrify its audience. Creep relies heavily on improvisation, atmosphere, and unsettling character dynamics to create a uniquely disturbing experience.But does it still hold up after all these years? Spoiler alert: Absolutely. Let’s dive into why this eerie psychological thriller still gets under our skin.
By 2014, the found footage horror genre was starting to wear thin. Paranormal Activity had spawned countless sequels. Movies like Cloverfield, Chernobyl Diaries, and The Last Exorcism’s shaky cam horror had become more of an eye-straining gimmick than a narrative tool. But Creep took a different approach, proving that the format could still be fresh, effective, and—most importantly—genuinely terrifying.
Unlike many found footage films that rely on excessive jump scares or supernatural threats, Creep builds its horror through atmosphere and character dynamics. The story follows Aaron (played by Patrick Brice), a freelance videographer hired by Josef (Mark Duplass), a seemingly eccentric yet charismatic man who wants to document his life for his unborn child. What begins as an odd but harmless gig quickly spirals into something deeply disturbing, as Josef’s erratic behavior turns from quirky to outright menacing.
This slow descent into madness is what makes Creep so effective. There are no haunted houses, no demonic possessions—just one man making another deeply uncomfortable in a series of ways that feel horrifyingly plausible. The real horror lies in Josef’s unpredictability, shifting between charming and threatening at the drop of a hat. And, of course, who could forget Peachfuzz, the nightmare-inducing wolf mask that cements Josef’s status as one of horror’s most unnerving antagonists?
The idea for Creep emerged from conversations between Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice about the nature of discomfort and psychological manipulation. Duplass, known for his work in the mumblecore movement and independent film scene, wanted to create a horror film that felt raw and unscripted. The duo decided to embrace improvisation as the foundation for the film, crafting only a loose outline rather than a fully realized screenplay. This approach allowed them to explore their characters organically and build tension in real time.
The film’s concept was born from the unsettling yet strangely comedic interactions that arise from ambiguous social situations. What if someone was just a little too friendly? A little too open? A little too off? This premise became the foundation for Creep, where the horror emerges not from supernatural forces or traditional scares, but from an inescapable feeling of unease.
One of the most notable aspects of Creep is its micro-budget production. With only a small crew and a cast of essentially two actors, the film was shot over the course of a few weeks. The primary location—a secluded mountain home—allowed Brice and Duplass to maintain a sense of isolation, a crucial element in the film’s growing tension.
Improvisation played a significant role in shaping the film’s narrative. The original cut of the film was actually quite different from the final product. After initial screenings, Brice and Duplass realized they needed to refine certain aspects of the story, leading them to conduct reshoots and restructure some sequences. This iterative process was crucial in achieving the film’s desired tone—a balance between dark humor and unnerving suspense.
Duplass’s performance as Josef is the heart of Creep. His character is a masterclass in psychological horror, embodying a mixture of childlike enthusiasm and underlying menace. Josef’s unsettling behavior—his overfamiliarity, bizarre sense of humor, and strange requests—keeps both the protagonist and the audience on edge. Duplass expertly manipulates his performance, shifting between affability and eeriness in a way that feels both natural and terrifying.
Josef’s unpredictability is what makes Creep so effective. The audience, like the protagonist Aaron (played by Brice), is never quite sure whether Josef is simply a lonely, eccentric man or something far more sinister. This uncertainty sustains the tension throughout the film, culminating in a shocking yet eerily inevitable conclusion that, to be honest, we didn’t see coming.
Despite its modest budget and limited release, Creep quickly gained a cult following. Its success led to a sequel, Creep 2 (2017), which further expanded on the unsettling world of Josef. The film’s effectiveness lies in its simplicity—proof that psychological horror does not require elaborate set pieces or excessive gore to be truly terrifying.
By embracing a stripped-down approach, Creep became a defining example of how independent filmmakers can craft an engaging, chilling experience with minimal resources. Its success paved the way for other filmmakers to explore horror in a more intimate, character-driven manner, ensuring its place as a standout in modern psychological horror cinema.
Before we continue, we need to discuss Peachfuzz. Early in the film, Josef puts on a wolf mask named Peachfuzz and begins singing a bizarre, childlike song while moving erratically. His behavior is both amusing and unsettling, as the tone shifts rapidly between playful and menacing. The unpredictability of the moment keeps both Aaron and the audience on edge, unsure if Josef is just an eccentric oddball or something far more sinister.
The mask represents more than just an accessory; it acts as Josef’s true face. While he often projects warmth and humor, the mask hints at the predatory nature lurking beneath. Every time Peachfuzz appears, it signals an escalation in Josef’s erratic behavior, reinforcing the film’s theme of deception and manipulation. The mask also strips Josef of his humanity, transforming him into something more primal and unpredictable. Its eerie simplicity—just a grinning, cartoonish wolf face—adds to its disturbing impact, making it one of the most memorable visual elements in modern psychological horror.
While many horror films from the 2010s have faded into obscurity, Creep remains relevant for several reasons. With a shoestring budget and a cast of two, Creep relies purely on tension and character interactions. The lack of excessive effects or complex set pieces makes it feel eerily real, which only enhances its unsettling nature. What makes Creep so uniquely terrifying is how much of its horror is rooted in social discomfort. Many of Josef’s actions—overly personal confessions, prolonged hugs, bizarre anecdotes—would be off-putting in any normal interaction. The film weaponizes these moments, making the audience squirm in their seats. Also, the idea of meeting someone from Craigslist and realizing they’re not who they claim to be is a universally unsettling fear. Creep taps into our anxieties about strangers and blurred social boundaries, making it feel just as relevant today as it did in 2014.
Upon its release, Creep was met with widespread critical acclaim. Critics praised its ability to create suspense with minimal resources, as well as Duplass’s chilling performance. The film currently holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many reviews highlighting its innovative take on the found footage genre.
In the years since, Creep has gained a cult following, cementing itself as one of the best psychological horror films of the 2010s. Its success led to a sequel, Creep 2 (2017), which introduced a new dynamic with a female protagonist and took Josef’s character to even more bizarre and disturbing places. Fans have long speculated about a Creep 3, and while Duplass has expressed interest, the project has yet to materialize. However we did see the series continue in the form of a TV show, TheCreep Tapes. This series builds on the unsettling legacy of Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017). Emerging from the eerie storytelling style, the show delves deeper into the mysterious collection of videotapes left behind by Josef, the enigmatic and unpredictable antagonist of the films. Each episode explores a different tape, revealing the stories of various victims lured into Josef’s disturbing world under false pretenses. It expands on the mythos of Josef’s twisted games while maintaining the raw, unsettling atmosphere that made the original films so effective.
At the end of the day, Creep still holds up because it preys on a fear that never goes out of style: the fear of the unknown. Whether it’s a strange Craigslist ad or an off-kilter acquaintance, we’ve all encountered people who set off alarm bells in our heads. The brilliance of Creep is that it forces us to sit with that discomfort and wonder: What if I were in Aaron’s shoes? (Spoiler: You’d probably be dead.)
So, next time you see an easy-money job posting from a seemingly nice stranger, maybe think twice before hitting “reply.” Or at the very least, bring a weapon—preferably one stronger than sheer politeness.
Stay safe, stay skeptical, and for the love of all things holy, never trust a man in a wolf mask named Peachfuzz.
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Two years have gone by since we heard that an adaptation of the Adam Cesare novel Clown in a Cornfield (pick up a copy HERE) was in the works, with Tucker & Dale Vs. Eviland Little Evil‘s Eli Craig on board to direct the film. Recently, we learned when we’re going to have the chance to see the movie, as it was announced that RLJE Films will be giving it a theatrical release in the United States on May 9, 2025. That will be followed by a streaming release on the Shudder service. Yesterday, a poster for the film arrived online, coming with the promise that a teaser trailer would be unveiled – and now, that red band teaser trailer can be seen in the embed above!
Clown in a Cornfield centers on Quinn and her father, who have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play. Eli Craig wrote the screenplay with Carter Blanchard.
Katie Douglas (Ginny & Georgia), Carson MacCormac (Shazam!), Aaron Abrams (Hannibal), Will Sasso (The Three Stooges), and Kevin Durand (Abigail) star.
Temple Hill Entertainment’s Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, and John Fischer produced alongside Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis and Terry Dougas of Rhea Films. Executive producers include Blanchard, as well as Jean-Luc De Fanti, Max Work, and Kostas Tsoukalas of Rhea Films, Petersen Harris and George Berman of Temple Hill, Dave Bishop and George Hamilton of Protagonist Pictures, Daniel Bekerman of Scythia Films Inc., and Myron John Tataryn of Thundersnow Pictures. Clown in a Cornfield is a Rhea Films Production as well as a Temple Hill Production and was financed by Hercules Film Fund.
When the distribution deal was made, Craig said, “I’m thrilled to partner with RLJE Films and Shudder to release this insanely fun action, horror, comedy where we always wanted it to be seen — in theaters! As always in my movies, there’s a deeper theme about the collision of perspectives and ideals that leads to utter mayhem. It was fun in this one, however, to let the horror thrills take the lead, while the comedic absurdity that I can’t help but see in life brings a bit of levity.“
If the Clown in a Cornfield movie is successful, there is definitely franchise potential here. Cesare has already written two more novels in the series, Clown in a Cornfield II: Frendo Lives and Clown in a Cornfield III: The Church of Frendo.
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