Horror film The Monkey has been the runaway success of its genre in 2025 (Picture: Neon) A gleefully bloody and gruesome new film has already become the highest grossing horror movie of 2025, by quite some margin. Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, starring Theo James, has had a very successful run in cinemas so far, raking in $45,771,792 (£35,542,624) after just over two weeks on release. Directed by Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins, the film has managed a haul of over … Continue reading “‘Gleefully bloodthirsty’ film is already highest grossing horror of 2025 with $45,000,000”
Lizette Lizette Channels Patrick Bateman in 'Work'
“Hard work doesn’t always equal a pay off,” says Lizette Lizette, “Sometimes you just get burned out and that’s it.” The nonbinary Swedish artist, who just relocated to New York City, is grappling with this reality on their latest release, “Work,” an aptly titled indie-pop song addressing the false promises of our “American Dream.” On it, they sing about feelings of boredom, impatience and sickness as a result of endless labor that can often lead nowhere. “It’s a trap,” Lizette … Continue reading “Lizette Lizette Channels Patrick Bateman in 'Work'”
Netflix film described as ‘Saltburn meets Parasite’ stuns fans with gruesome twist
New film Delicious has shocked Netflix fans (Picture: Netflix) Netflix fans have been reacting in shock and horror at a gruesome new movie on the streaming platform that’s been described as ‘Saltburn meets Parasite’. Delicious is a psychological thriller which dropped on Netflix on Friday and has already stirred up a major response, with some people even claiming they’ve lost their appetite after watching it. The movie follows a wealthy German family, vacationing in France, who accidentally hit a young … Continue reading “Netflix film described as ‘Saltburn meets Parasite’ stuns fans with gruesome twist”
Lily Allen makes cheeky sexting confession after slating David Harbour’s bedroom abilities
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Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes Isn't Too Nostalgic
Though the band’s seventh studio album, 2004’s The Sunlandic Twins is often regarded as of Montreal’s real breakthrough moment, as the album’s 20th-anniversary approaches, Kevin Barnes, the band’s frontperson and songwriter, looks back at the release as a pivotal moment without being too nostalgic. “I’m not really a nostalgic person in general,” Barnes tells PAPER, ahead of the re-release of the album, which includes new B-sides and deep cuts. “But I’m not really cynical, either, I can appreciate what a … Continue reading “Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes Isn't Too Nostalgic”
Xbox handheld out this year and will go up against Nintendo Switch 2 says source
A third party Xbox portable is set to go head-to-head with Nintendo (Valve/Microsoft/Metro) New rumours about Microsoft’s next gen plans suggests that there will be two Xbox handheld consoles and the first is aiming for a 2025 launch. For many, the idea of a next gen Xbox being released in the next year or two seems far too soon. And yet that’s exactly what’s been rumoured for some time now, including from a source this week who claimed that the … Continue reading “Xbox handheld out this year and will go up against Nintendo Switch 2 says source”
Secrets of Halo Infinite’s abandoned 10-year plan revealed by new leak
Halo Finite (Microsoft) Details around Microsoft’s early plans for Halo Infinite have been uncovered by a fan, including campaign DLC and a battle royale mode. Halo Infinite may have been relatively well received when it launched in 2021, but in the years since it has become regarded as a huge missed opportunity for Xbox. The multiplayer’s popularity dropped off a cliff due to the lack of updates and countless delays to promised content like the Forge and split-screen co-op – … Continue reading “Secrets of Halo Infinite’s abandoned 10-year plan revealed by new leak”
Unofficial Disco Elysium 2 lands a Grammy nominated music composer
This is just one of several games claiming to be the successor to Disco Elysium (Dark Math Games) Pre-orders are live for one of several Disco Elysium successors, with XXX Nightshift set to feature music from a much-revered music producer. The post-launch saga of Disco Elysium and developer ZA/UM is too long and complex to sum up in a single paragraph… or book. What we can say is that it led to several key figures behind Disco Elysium leaving the … Continue reading “Unofficial Disco Elysium 2 lands a Grammy nominated music composer”
Solid Snake is back in Death Stranding 2 but not as you remember him
Solid Neil doesn’t quite have the same ring to it (Sony Interactive Entertainment) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has a new trailer featuring a legally distinct Solid Snake and confirmation of the game’s release date. Aside from Ghost Of Yōtei, the only other major PlayStation 5 exclusive confirmed for this year is Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. We’ve seen several predictably perplexing trailers for the sequel already, but a new one arrived during a panel at … Continue reading “Solid Snake is back in Death Stranding 2 but not as you remember him”
Amazon Prime adds horror movie branded ‘skin-crawling from start to finish’
A chilling Irish horror movie has been added to the Amazon Prime Video slate, with a huge Rotten Tomatoes score. James Bond star Eva Green swapped the glamorous Casino Royale for something a little more sinister, leading the cast in 2022 supernatural thriller, Nocebo. The flick follows fashion designer Christine, who comes down with a debilitating illness after coming into contact with a tick-ridden dog. Things take a turn when a mysterious woman, Christine (Chai Fonacier) turns up at their … Continue reading “Amazon Prime adds horror movie branded ‘skin-crawling from start to finish’”