horror film

AppWizard
June 1, 2025
Brad Pitt’s “F1,” the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” and the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina” are among the anticipated blockbusters in theaters this month. “A Minecraft Movie” has become available for home viewing on Max, grossing 0 million at the global box office and generating social media excitement with enthusiastic screenings. Some screenings led to law enforcement being called due to excessive cheering and popcorn throwing. Director Jared Hess commented on the phenomenon, finding humor in the situation and expressing delight at the communal experience. Upcoming streaming releases include the Classic Hitchcock Collection on June 1, “Cleaner” on June 13, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” on June 27, “Presence” on June 3, “The Actor” on June 30, “Deep Cover” on June 12, and “Love Me” on June 16.
TrendTechie
May 23, 2025
PlayStation Productions released a horror film adaptation of the PlayStation 4 exclusive game Until Dawn, which follows a character named Clover and her friends as they explore an abandoned facility linked to her sister's disappearance, becoming trapped in a time loop with a masked killer. The film received mixed reviews, scoring 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6 out of 10 on IMDb, but performed well at the box office, earning .7 million within its first month against an unspecified production budget. The film's release was also marked by its immediate availability on torrent sites, raising concerns about piracy.
AppWizard
May 3, 2025
In April, two major film releases revitalized interest in theaters: “A Minecraft Movie” grossed 3 million globally during its opening weekend, while Ryan Coogler’s horror film “Sinners” debuted with a solid million and has surpassed the 0 million mark worldwide. The success of “Sinners” has been supported by IMAX screenings and a limited re-release in select theaters. Despite competition from streaming services and inflation affecting consumer spending, studios like Warner Bros. are optimistic about maintaining momentum, with upcoming releases such as Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” and Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” AMC CEO Adam Aron expressed cautious optimism for recovery, noting a promising second half of the year and projections for a stronger 2026. Cinema United President Michael O’Leary advocates for a 45-day baseline window for films in theaters, while AMC plans to open 40 new Dolby Cinema auditoriums by 2027. The recent successes indicate that innovative storytelling and compelling cinematic experiences are crucial for attracting audiences back to theaters.
AppWizard
April 29, 2025
Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” has topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, earning £2.4 million and a total of £10.7 million. “Sinners” secured second place with £1.2 million, totaling £3.6 million. The reissue of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith” earned £0.3 million. “The Accountant 2” debuted in fourth place with £0.2 million. “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” grossed £5,671, landing in fifth place. “Until Dawn” debuted in sixth with £2,776. “The Penguin Lessons” added £1,334 for a total of £0.9 million. Disney’s “The Amateur” earned £7,707, totaling £1.1 million. “Thudarum” debuted in ninth place with £4,346. A24’s “Warfare” generated £6,516, totaling £0.1 million. Upcoming releases include Disney’s “Thunderbolts” on May 1 and “Parthenope” on May 2.
AppWizard
April 27, 2025
Director Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners earned million in ticket sales during its second weekend, bringing its North American total to over 2 million and global earnings to 1.6 million. The film performed strongly on Imax screens, noted by CEO Richard Gelfond. A Minecraft Movie added .7 million to its domestic total, now close to 0 million, with worldwide earnings of 6 million. The 20th Anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith sold an additional .2 million in North America and .8 million internationally. Amazon MGM Studios’ The Accountant 2 earned .2 million domestically and .7 million internationally. Sony/Screen Gems' horror film Until Dawn debuted with million in revenue and .1 million from international audiences.
AppWizard
April 27, 2025
Andor, the prequel to Rogue One, returns for its second and final season, featuring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor. The 12-episode season will be released in three-episode segments over four weeks. Étoile, a series by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, follows two ballet companies struggling financially and is streaming on Prime Video. The Netflix series You returns for its fifth season, with all 10 episodes available for streaming. Brett Goldstein's stand-up special, The Second Best Night of Your Life, airs Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. A24’s film Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman, is now streaming on Max. Other films available include Havoc on Netflix, Freaky Tales on VOD, Ash on VOD, and Azrael on Hulu. Tombstone, originally released in 1993, has a new 4K Ultra HD version available digitally. A book titled A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen chronicles the making of the Minecraft movie, available at Amazon and other booksellers.
AppWizard
April 23, 2025
Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” grossed £5.3 million over the Easter weekend in the U.K. and Ireland, accumulating a total of £15.2 million. “Sinners” debuted in second place with £3.2 million, while “The Penguin Lessons” opened in third with £2.4 million. “The Amateur” maintained fourth place with £1.2 million, bringing its two-week total to £2.2 million. A24’s “Warfare” debuted in fifth place with £7,470, and Disney’s “Snow White” added £4,461 to its total. Universal’s “Six The Musical” landed in seventh place with £3,106, raising its total to £1.7 million after three weeks. The thriller “Drop” slipped to eighth, contributing £0,326 to its total of £1.2 million. “The King Of Kings” earned £4,967 in its second weekend, totaling £1.3 million. “Kesari Chapter 2” debuted with £4,002. Upcoming releases include “Escape From Extinction: Rewilding” on April 22, “Macbeth: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo” on April 23, and several others on April 25, including “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” and “The Ugly Stepsister.” Reissues include “Miss Congeniality” and “Pride & Prejudice.”
AppWizard
April 20, 2025
Ryan Coogler’s horror film, “Sinners,” is projected to secure an impressive .6 million opening weekend, overtaking “A Minecraft Movie.” “Sinners” is on track to surpass the .3 million opening of Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” establishing itself as the highest opening for an original film since the pandemic began. The film received a straight A on CinemaScore, the first for a horror film since 1986, and boasts a 5/5 rating on PostTrak, with 84% “definite recommend” score. It has Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 98% from critics and 97% from audiences. Approximately 60% of Friday's tickets sold were walk-up purchases. Black audiences made up 49% of the opening night viewers, followed by 27% white and 14% Latino. “Sinners” has a reported budget of million, excluding marketing costs. “A Minecraft Movie” secured .3 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to 5 million and a global tally of 0 million. The success of both films accounted for 64% of the weekend’s total grosses. Warner Bros. plans to continue its slate of original films, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” set to debut in late September and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” in March 2026. Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” garnered .2 million in its second weekend, bringing its 10-day total to .3 million.
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