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A Serial Killer Stalks the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Whisper Man’ Starring Adam Scott & Robert De Niro

If you’ve been sleeping a little too soundly lately, Netflix has the perfect remedy. It has just unleashed the chilling first trailer for The Whisper Man. It’s a star-studded, bone-chilling serial killer thriller set to invade your living room later this summer. The film is based on Alex North’s 2019 bestselling novel of the same name. It has officially secured a hard R rating for “some bloody violence, disturbing images, suicide, language, and brief sexual references.” You might want to double-check that your front door is locked and the kids are asleep before hitting play. A Child Abducted The nightmare begins in the wake of a sudden tragedy. After his eight-year-old son is mysteriously abducted, a grieving, widowed crime writer is forced to seek help from his estranged father, a retired former police detective. As they frantically trace the boy’s steps, they stumble upon a connection to a serial killer known as “The Whisper Man.” The killer lured his young

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2026

David Lowery to Direct Adaptation of Cosmic Horror Masterpiece ‘The Fisherman’

If you’ve been waiting for Hollywood to finally tackle one of the absolute pillars of modern cosmic horror literature, it’s time to start celebrating. The Hollywood Reporter has officially broken the news that John Langan’s Bram Stoker Award-winning 2016 novel, The Fisherman, is getting a premium big-screen adaptation courtesy of Focus Features. Stepping into the director’s chair is none other than David Lowery, a filmmaker who already knows a thing or two about weaving gorgeous, deeply atmospheric, and unsettling genre tapestries. He brought us films like The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and Mother Mary. The Ultimate Grief Trip Gone Wrong For those unfamiliar with Langan’s modern classic, do not expect a cozy weekend on the water. The narrative framework is a devastatingly intimate yet epic nightmare. The story centers on Abe and Dan. They are two grieving widowers who strike up a deep bond, using weekend fishing getaways in upstate New York as a way to cope with their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2026

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX’s Highly Anticipated ‘Far Cry’ Anthology Series

FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2026

Midnight Margaritas Are Back: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Conjures its First Spellbinding Trailer

Dust off your coconuts and polish your spellbooks. The long-awaited trailer for Practical Magic 2 is finally here, and the new trailer is ready to cast a spell on you. Nearly three decades after the 1998 cult classic, the witchy duo is back to bring a brand-new generation some moonlit mischief, reuniting Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the iconic Owens sisters. The Curse Continues According to the official synopsis, the Owens sisters must confront a dark ancestral curse threatening to unravel their family once and for all. The trailer kicks off with Aunt Fran delivering some classic wisdom: “No magic is stronger than sisterhood.” Set to a haunting cover of “Season of the Witch” by Lana Del Rey, the footage reveals that Sally is still single. Meanwhile, Gillian is desperately trying to jumpstart her sister’s love life. The real trouble begins with Sally’s daughters. The family fears the generational curse has claimed a new victim. Kylie (Joey King) is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2026

Hounds of Love Director Ben Young is Adapting Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Yummy’ for Film

Just when you thought Hollywood had run out of Stephen King properties to adapt, the industry digs a little deeper into the master of horror’s bibliography. According to Deadline, Ben Young—the filmmaker who leaves audiences thoroughly unsettled with the psychological horror Hounds of Love—has officially signed on to direct Mister Yummy. The film is an adaptation of a short story tucked inside King’s 2015 collection, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. Nostalgia, Regret, and Assisted Living Horrors Forget haunted hotels and cursed cars; this time, the nightmare is checking into a retirement home. The story follows Ollie Franklin. He’s a charismatic resident of an assisted living facility whose quiet life goes off the rails after a fellow resident passes away. Soon after the funeral, Ollie begins experiencing deeply disturbing visions. As the fragile boundaries between his fading memories, decades of unresolved regret, and the supernatural begin to dissolve, Ollie is forced to confront long-buried secrets from his past before his own

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2026

The New ‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Has Found Its Director

It’s officially happening. Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Behaviour Interactive have officially chosen their champion to direct the upcoming live-action adaptation of the mega-hit asymmetrical horror game, Dead by Daylight. The man holding the flashlight? Thordur Palsson. The Icelandic director is best known for creating and directing “The Valhalla Murders” (Netflix’s first-ever Icelandic original series) and his atmospheric 2025 psychological horror debut, The Damned. He’s currently wrapping up a disaster miniseries called Avalanche, but his next job will involve navigating a much more intentional kind of catastrophe. “There is no better moment than the tenth anniversary to share this news,” said Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse. “Thordur is the filmmaker we trust to carry Dead by Daylight from the screen you play on to the big screen you watch in theaters.” For the Uninitiated: What is Dead by Daylight? If you’ve spent the last decade avoiding the gaming world, Dead by Daylight is a chaotic, stress-inducing multiplayer survival game.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2026

Paramount+ Drops the Entire ‘Among Us’ Animated Series

If you’ve spent the last six years harboring deep-seated trust issues and shouting “SUS!” at your friends across a digital spaceship, your time has finally come. Paramount+ completely blindsided the entertainment world at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. The series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson walked out on stage, dropped a brand-new trailer, and casually announced that the entire 10-episode first season of Among Us is available to stream right now. No marketing campaign. No countdown. Just pure, unadulterated social deception dropped straight onto your TV screen. The Ultimate Office Drama (In Space) Created by Owen Dennis (Infinity Train) and animated by the absolute legends at Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Venture Bros.). The series takes the baseline mechanics of the wildly addictive Innersloth game and turns it into a full-blown animated space comedy. The plot is a direct translation of the multiplayer phenomenon. A group of eccentric, brightly colored crewmates are tasked with hauling literal garbage across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Prep School Psychos: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Locked for August Debut

American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is officially bringing his latest dark, bloody teenage nightmare to the small screen with “The Shards.” The acclaimed 2023 prep school thriller novel is getting a high-profile television adaptation from creator Ryan Murphy. You know Murphy, he’s the twisted mind behind “American Horror Story.” Bloody Buckley High Set in 1981 Los Angeles, the semi-autobiographical tale follows 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis during his final year of prep school. His golden, privileged world shatters with the arrival of a mysterious, handsome new transfer student named Robert Mallory. Robert’s unsettling presence perfectly coincides with a wave of gruesome local murders committed by a serial killer called The Trawler. An Elite Ensemble Cast The series features an incredible mix of seasoned genre veterans and striking new Hollywood breakouts. That includes Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) as teenage Bret. Homer Gere—son of screen legend Richard Gere—will portray the deeply unsettling Robert Mallory. Kaia Gerber (Shell),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious ‘The Exorcist’ Film

The power of Christ compelled him, and the cameras have officially stopped rolling. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has officially wrapped filming on his highly anticipated, top-secret installment of The Exorcist franchise! The acclaimed director took to Instagram to celebrate the massive production milestone with fans: “That’s a wrap. What an incredible experience. Forever grateful to this extraordinary cast and crew!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) A Fresh Holy War Do not expect a lazy rehash of William Friedkin’s pristine 1974 masterpiece. Do not expect a direct sequel to 2023’s’ widely panned The Exorcist: Believer, either. Instead, Flanagan is crafting an entirely original, standalone narrative set within the deeper margins of the universe. Flanagan is openly aiming for the throat with this highly confidential script, promising an absolute gauntlet of terror. And according to his statement that it is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made, you know it has to be good, because, let’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026

Heads Will Roll: Sydney Sweeney Starring in Reimagining of ‘Sleepy Hollow’

Washington Irving’s iconic 1819 short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, has been adapted more than once. We’ve seen him as an animated schoolteacher, a pale Johnny Depp in 1999, and a time-traveling Tom Mison on FOX. Now, a new take on the classic tale is headed your way, with a little bit of spice. Lindsey Anderson Beer, who we interviewed about Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, has penned a bold, contemporary take on classic folklore in her upcoming novel Hollow. Hollywood is so obsessed with the manuscript that a major movie adaptation is already sprinting out of the gate. Katrina Van Tassel Gets an Upgrade According to Deadline, Sydney Sweeney (The Housemaid, Anyone But You) has signed on to both produce and star in the film. Sweeney will be slipping into the corsets of Katrina Van Tassel. She’s the heroine portrayed by Christina Ricci in Tim Burton’s 1999 film. However, don’t expect Katrina to sit around looking pretty while Ichabod Crane

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 5, 2026

More from Adaptation

A Serial Killer Stalks the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Whisper Man’ Starring Adam Scott & Robert De Niro

If you’ve been sleeping a little too soundly lately, Netflix has the perfect remedy. It has just unleashed the chilling first trailer for The Whisper Man. It’s a star-studded, bone-chilling serial killer thriller set to invade your living room later this summer. The film is based on Alex North’s 2019 bestselling novel of the same name. It has officially secured a hard R rating for “some bloody violence, disturbing images, suicide, language, and brief sexual references.” You might want to double-check that your front door is locked and the kids are asleep before hitting play. A Child Abducted The nightmare begins in the wake of a sudden tragedy. After his eight-year-old son is mysteriously abducted, a grieving, widowed crime writer is forced to seek help from his estranged father, a retired former police detective. As they frantically trace the boy’s steps, they stumble upon a connection to a serial killer known as “The Whisper Man.” The killer lured his young

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2026

David Lowery to Direct Adaptation of Cosmic Horror Masterpiece ‘The Fisherman’

If you’ve been waiting for Hollywood to finally tackle one of the absolute pillars of modern cosmic horror literature, it’s time to start celebrating. The Hollywood Reporter has officially broken the news that John Langan’s Bram Stoker Award-winning 2016 novel, The Fisherman, is getting a premium big-screen adaptation courtesy of Focus Features. Stepping into the director’s chair is none other than David Lowery, a filmmaker who already knows a thing or two about weaving gorgeous, deeply atmospheric, and unsettling genre tapestries. He brought us films like The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and Mother Mary. The Ultimate Grief Trip Gone Wrong For those unfamiliar with Langan’s modern classic, do not expect a cozy weekend on the water. The narrative framework is a devastatingly intimate yet epic nightmare. The story centers on Abe and Dan. They are two grieving widowers who strike up a deep bond, using weekend fishing getaways in upstate New York as a way to cope with their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2026

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX’s Highly Anticipated ‘Far Cry’ Anthology Series

FX is locking down serious star power for its upcoming adaptation of the blockbuster video game franchise. Emmy nominee Lizzy Caplan has officially joined the cast of FX’s highly anticipated Far Cry television series, Variety reports. A Powerhouse Creative Team First announced in late 2025, the series is being spearheaded by a formidable creative duo. Noah Hawley (FX’s Fargo and Alien: Earth) is executive producing via 26 Keys. Hawley is joined by Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), who co-created the series and will star. He will also executive produce under More Better Productions. Mirroring the format of the hit Ubisoft video games, the series will debut as an anthology. It will completely reset cast, setting, and storyline each season. While exact plot details and Caplan’s character are being kept strictly under wraps, fans can expect the franchise’s trademark blend of chaotic survival, lawless frontiers, and larger-than-life villains. The original game, released in 2004, is set on a mysterious,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2026

Midnight Margaritas Are Back: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Conjures its First Spellbinding Trailer

Dust off your coconuts and polish your spellbooks. The long-awaited trailer for Practical Magic 2 is finally here, and the new trailer is ready to cast a spell on you. Nearly three decades after the 1998 cult classic, the witchy duo is back to bring a brand-new generation some moonlit mischief, reuniting Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the iconic Owens sisters. The Curse Continues According to the official synopsis, the Owens sisters must confront a dark ancestral curse threatening to unravel their family once and for all. The trailer kicks off with Aunt Fran delivering some classic wisdom: “No magic is stronger than sisterhood.” Set to a haunting cover of “Season of the Witch” by Lana Del Rey, the footage reveals that Sally is still single. Meanwhile, Gillian is desperately trying to jumpstart her sister’s love life. The real trouble begins with Sally’s daughters. The family fears the generational curse has claimed a new victim. Kylie (Joey King) is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2026

Hounds of Love Director Ben Young is Adapting Stephen King’s ‘Mr. Yummy’ for Film

Just when you thought Hollywood had run out of Stephen King properties to adapt, the industry digs a little deeper into the master of horror’s bibliography. According to Deadline, Ben Young—the filmmaker who leaves audiences thoroughly unsettled with the psychological horror Hounds of Love—has officially signed on to direct Mister Yummy. The film is an adaptation of a short story tucked inside King’s 2015 collection, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. Nostalgia, Regret, and Assisted Living Horrors Forget haunted hotels and cursed cars; this time, the nightmare is checking into a retirement home. The story follows Ollie Franklin. He’s a charismatic resident of an assisted living facility whose quiet life goes off the rails after a fellow resident passes away. Soon after the funeral, Ollie begins experiencing deeply disturbing visions. As the fragile boundaries between his fading memories, decades of unresolved regret, and the supernatural begin to dissolve, Ollie is forced to confront long-buried secrets from his past before his own

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2026

The New ‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Has Found Its Director

It’s officially happening. Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Behaviour Interactive have officially chosen their champion to direct the upcoming live-action adaptation of the mega-hit asymmetrical horror game, Dead by Daylight. The man holding the flashlight? Thordur Palsson. The Icelandic director is best known for creating and directing “The Valhalla Murders” (Netflix’s first-ever Icelandic original series) and his atmospheric 2025 psychological horror debut, The Damned. He’s currently wrapping up a disaster miniseries called Avalanche, but his next job will involve navigating a much more intentional kind of catastrophe. “There is no better moment than the tenth anniversary to share this news,” said Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse. “Thordur is the filmmaker we trust to carry Dead by Daylight from the screen you play on to the big screen you watch in theaters.” For the Uninitiated: What is Dead by Daylight? If you’ve spent the last decade avoiding the gaming world, Dead by Daylight is a chaotic, stress-inducing multiplayer survival game.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2026

Paramount+ Drops the Entire ‘Among Us’ Animated Series

If you’ve spent the last six years harboring deep-seated trust issues and shouting “SUS!” at your friends across a digital spaceship, your time has finally come. Paramount+ completely blindsided the entertainment world at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. The series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson walked out on stage, dropped a brand-new trailer, and casually announced that the entire 10-episode first season of Among Us is available to stream right now. No marketing campaign. No countdown. Just pure, unadulterated social deception dropped straight onto your TV screen. The Ultimate Office Drama (In Space) Created by Owen Dennis (Infinity Train) and animated by the absolute legends at Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Venture Bros.). The series takes the baseline mechanics of the wildly addictive Innersloth game and turns it into a full-blown animated space comedy. The plot is a direct translation of the multiplayer phenomenon. A group of eccentric, brightly colored crewmates are tasked with hauling literal garbage across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Prep School Psychos: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Locked for August Debut

American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is officially bringing his latest dark, bloody teenage nightmare to the small screen with “The Shards.” The acclaimed 2023 prep school thriller novel is getting a high-profile television adaptation from creator Ryan Murphy. You know Murphy, he’s the twisted mind behind “American Horror Story.” Bloody Buckley High Set in 1981 Los Angeles, the semi-autobiographical tale follows 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis during his final year of prep school. His golden, privileged world shatters with the arrival of a mysterious, handsome new transfer student named Robert Mallory. Robert’s unsettling presence perfectly coincides with a wave of gruesome local murders committed by a serial killer called The Trawler. An Elite Ensemble Cast The series features an incredible mix of seasoned genre veterans and striking new Hollywood breakouts. That includes Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) as teenage Bret. Homer Gere—son of screen legend Richard Gere—will portray the deeply unsettling Robert Mallory. Kaia Gerber (Shell),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious ‘The Exorcist’ Film

The power of Christ compelled him, and the cameras have officially stopped rolling. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has officially wrapped filming on his highly anticipated, top-secret installment of The Exorcist franchise! The acclaimed director took to Instagram to celebrate the massive production milestone with fans: “That’s a wrap. What an incredible experience. Forever grateful to this extraordinary cast and crew!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) A Fresh Holy War Do not expect a lazy rehash of William Friedkin’s pristine 1974 masterpiece. Do not expect a direct sequel to 2023’s’ widely panned The Exorcist: Believer, either. Instead, Flanagan is crafting an entirely original, standalone narrative set within the deeper margins of the universe. Flanagan is openly aiming for the throat with this highly confidential script, promising an absolute gauntlet of terror. And according to his statement that it is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made, you know it has to be good, because, let’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026

Heads Will Roll: Sydney Sweeney Starring in Reimagining of ‘Sleepy Hollow’

Washington Irving’s iconic 1819 short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, has been adapted more than once. We’ve seen him as an animated schoolteacher, a pale Johnny Depp in 1999, and a time-traveling Tom Mison on FOX. Now, a new take on the classic tale is headed your way, with a little bit of spice. Lindsey Anderson Beer, who we interviewed about Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, has penned a bold, contemporary take on classic folklore in her upcoming novel Hollow. Hollywood is so obsessed with the manuscript that a major movie adaptation is already sprinting out of the gate. Katrina Van Tassel Gets an Upgrade According to Deadline, Sydney Sweeney (The Housemaid, Anyone But You) has signed on to both produce and star in the film. Sweeney will be slipping into the corsets of Katrina Van Tassel. She’s the heroine portrayed by Christina Ricci in Tim Burton’s 1999 film. However, don’t expect Katrina to sit around looking pretty while Ichabod Crane

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 5, 2026
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