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How much gore is too much for an Evil Dead movie?

Evil Dead Burn trades some of the franchise’s twisted humor and camp for a darker, relentlessly bloody nightmare. Izola reviews the film and its 4K UHD release, including the gruesome practical effects, Dolby Vision presentation, aggressive Dolby Atmos mix, extras, and whether this Deadite-filled release belongs in your collection.

Evil Dead Burn How Much Gore Is Too Much? 4K Review Izola reviews Evil Dead Burn on 4K UHD, covering Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, practical gore, extras, and whether the horror release belongs in your collection.

Resident Evil didn't just take #1. Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz agree Zach Cregger has delivered the strongest Resident Evil movie yet, with Stephen praising its survival-horror approach, creative monsters, and relentless tension.

This week's FlickRadio also gets into Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast, DreamWorks' Forgotten Island, and The Stunt Driver, plus why low-budget horror continues to be one of Hollywood's smartest box-office bets.

Listen to Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz:

Resident Evil Takes #1, Heart of the Beast & Forgotten Island Reviewed Resident Evil takes over the box office. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz open this week's FlickRadio with Zach Cregger's new adaptation of the survival-horror video game franchise landing at number one. Stephen and Allison agree that Cregger, the filmmaker behind Barbarian and Wea...

A Michelin star can change a chef's career, but the journey toward earning one tells a much bigger story.

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars Season 2 follows chefs around the world who refuse to compromise their culinary vision, from Nathan Davies at Vraic to Alejandra Espinoza at COTOA.

Christine Struble looks at why the Apple TV series is ultimately about far more than who earns a star.

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars Season 2 Celebrates Chefs' Dedication Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars Season 2 follows chefs worldwide as dedication, culture, and culinary vision drive their pursuit of Michelin recognition.

Hell's Kitchen is entering its 25th season with a fitting twist: every competing chef is 25 years old or younger.

Christine Struble looks at how Gordon Ramsay and the competition have evolved over two decades, and why Season 25 may need some of the intensity that made Hell's Kitchen must-watch television in the first place.

Hell's Kitchen Season 25 Will Be a Major Turning Point for Gordon Ramsay's Signature Show Hell's Kitchen Season 25 puts Gordon Ramsay in charge of chefs 25 and under as the long-running FOX competition enters a major new era.

DC is going full body horror with Clayface.

The final trailer pushes Matt Hagen’s transformation further as an experimental treatment gives him back his face, then begins turning him into something far more terrifying.

Watch the final trailer:

Clayface Final Trailer Unleashes DC's Darkest Body Horror Watch the Clayface final trailer as Matt Hagen’s transformation unleashes a brutal new body-horror nightmare from DC Studios.

Let's get dangerous again.

Darkwing Duck is returning in a new Disney+ animated series, with Mark Hamill taking over as Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck and Seth Rogen voicing Launchpad McQuack.

The story finds Darkwing trapped for 35 years in an alternate world where no one remembers his superhero legacy, until a rebellious teenager pulls him back into action.

Negaduck, Megavolt, Morgana, Gosalyn, and more are also part of the new adventure.

Darkwing Duck Returns With Mark Hamill and Seth Rogen on Disney+ Darkwing Duck returns in a new Disney+ series with Mark Hamill as the masked hero, Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack and a new adventure 35 years later.

Brad Pitt and a military working dog face the Alaskan wilderness in Heart of the Beast.

Directed by David Ayer, the survival drama pairs Pitt with canine co-star Uber for a story of loyalty, perseverance, and survival. Allison Rose praises the spectacular cinematography and Pitt's performance, but finds the uneven pacing and repeated obstacles keep the film from fully engaging.

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Heart of the Beast Pairs Brad Pitt With a Loyal Canine Hero Movie Review | FlickDirect Brad Pitt and military working dog Odin brave the wilderness in Heart of the Beast, an emotional survival drama with spectacular cinematography.

Jensen Ackles has a new case to crack. 🔎 The Supernatural and The Boys star will play Lucas Davenport in MGM+’s Rules of Prey, based on John Sandford’s bestselling novels.

Prey readers: how do you feel about this casting?

Jensen Ackles to Star in MGM+ Crime Thriller Rules of Prey Jensen Ackles will star as Lucas Davenport and executive produce MGM+ thriller Rules of Prey, based on John Sandford's bestselling Prey novels.

What happens when an artificial companion develops needs and desires of her own?

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's SOULM8TE arrives on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ October 1 as part of Huluween 2026.

Starring Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl, the thriller turns one man's attempt to create the perfect partner into something far more dangerous.

FlickDirect's Allison Rose also spoke with Rysdahl about the film's exploration of AI, grief, loneliness and addiction.

SOULM8TE Brings Blumhouse's AI Nightmare to Huluween 2026 Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's SOULM8TE brings its deadly AI companion to Huluween, starring Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl beginning Oct. 1.

Two Nicolas Cage favorites are finally getting the 4K SteelBook treatment.

Con Air and National Treasure arrive on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook November 10, with both films restored in 4K and featuring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Con Air includes a Blu-ray with bonus features and a digital code, while National Treasure adds commentary with director John Turteltaub and Justin Bartha.

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Con Air and National Treasure 4K SteelBooks Arrive November 10 Nicolas Cage favorites Con Air and National Treasure arrive on 4K SteelBook Nov. 10 with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, bonus features, and digital copies.