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The past years have seen a new wave of horror that has challenged the traditions of the genre, and in many ways, successfully redefined it. This year’s ‘The Lodge‘ is not only an important addition in this new wave, it’s also a result of it, making it one of the finest, most disturbing horror features from the recent years. The film is directed by Austrian filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala who previously shocked the world with ‘Goodnight Mommy’ that was a mega festival hit....

Netflix’s ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ follows the story of a young boy who gets entangled in a sinister turn of events following his encounter with an old man. The film is heartwarming and terrifying at the same time. It uses grief as a device to explore the nature of its characters, making the audience think about what they would do if they were in the shoes of the protagonist. Based on the Stephen King story of the same name, the film builds a tense atmosphere keeping the audience guessing about the supernatural nature of events till the end....

Private Leroy Dulaney had a seemingly perfect life. He had an incredible bond with his family, a loving wife, and a warm home to return to. Sadly, all his aspirations for the future were dashed to the ground when he suddenly went missing from the Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Hulu’s ‘What Happened to Private Dulaney’ chronicles the surprising disappearance and how his mother left no stone unturned in getting her son justice....

Netflix’s Polish series ‘Signs’ is an intriguing crime drama that starts slow and meanders between several plot points for a bit. It ultimately does weave all of these loose plot points together but still leaves you with more questions than answers. The major mysteries that it unravels throughout its runtime revolve around the murder of two characters named Laura and Patricia. While Laura’s murder mystery gets a proper resolution, Patricia’s account is intentionally left undone....

What happens when your closest friends, the people you probably trust the most, turn on you? A West Virginia teen named Skylar Neese found it out by losing her life in July 2012. The investigators were only able to find her body after getting one of the perpetrators to confess to the crime. Lifetime’s ‘Sleeping With a Killer: Fatal Friendship’ follows the case minutely, laying down the facts of the incident, the ensuing investigation, and the aftermath in a straightforward manner....

A bitter custody battle for Tammy and Diego Flores ended up causing their sudden disappearance in October 2007. After they did not return after visiting their father, their worried mother, Griselda Gonzalez, combed through California to find them. As the authorities launched an extensive search, she started doubting if they were even there in the country. This puzzling case has also been mentioned in Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ so let’s find out more, shall we?...

In ‘The Eminence in Shadow’ or ‘Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!’ episode 8 titled ‘Dark Knight Academy Under Attack,’ the terrorists move the students to the auditorium and starts looking for the artifact that Sherry has been studying lately. Although they get to her, two members of the Crimson Order sacrifice their lives to ensure her safety. From here on Cid keep an eye on her and kills every terrorist that comes in her path....

While there’s no denying there have been countless individuals who’ve taken on big corporations for one reason or another, John Leonard broke all bounds while doing the same in the 1990s. After all, as explored in Netflix’s ‘Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?’ his legal battle against the titular beverage firm was in his attempts to win the fighter craft they’d seemingly offered in an ad campaign. He was unfortunately ultimately unsuccessful in this endeavor, but it did open up new avenues for him — so now let’s find out more about his career trajectory as well as net worth, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘From Scratch’ is a love story inspired by the real life of Tembi Locke. The show follows Amy, as she moves to Florence for a few months to study art. There, she meets a young Sicilian chef named Lino, and they fall in love with each other. While the early years of their romance are nothing short of a fairytale, reality soon strikes hard and they face the challenges that change the course of their lives, defining who they are....

Netflix’s ‘Stateless’ ties together the story of four people who are familiarised with each other at an immigration detention facility. Despite coming from different walks of life and with different ideals and thought processes, their worlds collide at Barton Detention Centre, and they all find themselves collapsing within as they spend more time there. The story takes place in the early 2000s, which makes us wonder if the situation has changed regarding such places....

While Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle might not be at the center of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King‘, which tells us about Joe Exotic, there is no denying that he commands a lot of our attention. Firstly, all the big cat owners seem to look up to Antle, who’s been in the business for a long time. Moreover, he also appears to be Exotic’s mentor, and inspiration. Apart from shining the light on Antle, ‘Tiger King’ has also insinuated that Antle has relations with his female ‘apprentices’....

Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ follows the story of a group of soldiers who survived the Vietnam war and are now going back there to look for their fallen squad leader as well as the gold he helped them bury. The film depicts the contrast of the cities with the thick forests, the environs in which the soldiers were once plunged and are again thrown back. To capture the essence of the story, the locations needed to be as real as possible....

Directed by Millicent Shelton, Netflix’s ‘End of the Road’ is an action crime thriller movie that follows Brenda, her two kids, and her brother, Reggie, as they decide to go on a cross-country road trip together. However, there is a bloody shift of gears as their journey turns into a highway to hell when they witness a murder in their neighboring motel room. After seeing the crime and taking the drug money into their custody, Brenda and her family are chased by a mysterious killer who ends up kidnapping her son....

‘Secrets in the Woods’ is a thriller film that revolves around a couple whose plans for a quiet and romantic weekend getaway goes kaput when a familiar stalker lurks in the background. Young couple Sandra and Brant head to the woods to spend some cozy time in a cabin. City girl Sandra is naturally fascinated by the haunting yet beautiful isolated cabin. As she soaks in the thrill of living far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Sandra has a feeling that they are being watched by someone....

With its harrowing shots of long dark corridors, chilling underground tunnels, and abutting shots of a massive mental hospital, ‘Session 9’ (2001) not only scares you with its scintillating psychological horror but also with its purposefully disturbing mise-en-scène. The movie’s complex storyline unfolds itself in the claustrophobic surroundings of an old insane asylum where a team of asbestos cleaners is hired to disinfect its contaminated premise. But as the team members start working in the abandoned facility, they find themselves unearthing the location’s dark past....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Vengeance: Killer Coworkers: Killing Spree’ follows Mitchell Carlton Sims as he traveled across states from South Carolina to California to Nevada to kill employees of the renowned pizza chain, Domino’s Pizza. It took a hefty reward announced by the pizza chain to finally lure an anonymous tip that helped the police to catch the killer. By then, he had murdered three employees of Domino’s and robbed two stores along with his girlfriend....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ is a biographical crime drama series that sheds light on the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the most notorious serial killers the nation has ever seen. Mostly told through the perspective of Dahmer’s victims, the narrative depicts the flaws of the system and police incompetence that allowed the serial killer to extend his murderous streak for multiple years....

If there’s one thing that’s constant throughout the baffling case of Lori Vallow Daybell, it’s the presence of her elder brother Alex Cox at every crucial turn, whether it be positive or negative. After all, as chronicled on Netflix’s ‘Sins of Our Mother,’ not only were they close from the very beginning, but he also shared every aspect of her radical, extremist, and apocalyptic religious beliefs. So now, if you just wish to learn more about the details of his past personal standing, his reported hand in several offenses/deaths, as well as his ultimate passing, we’ve got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘My Unorthodox Life‘ is a reality series that follows Julia Haart and her loved ones. As someone who was once part of an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Julia’s life journey has been nothing short of fascinating. The show provides viewers an insight into how the highly successful woman navigates her everyday life and how much effect her past has on the present. Apart from her, the public also gets to know more about her children and how they handled the transition as well....

‘Defending Jacob’ is an Apple TV+ series that tells a slow-burn tale revolving around a couple’s attempt to prove their son’s innocence with regards to the murder of his classmate. The show is based on a novel of the same name by William Landay. The series consists of eight episodes. One of the most attractive features of the Apple TV+ series is certainly its stellar cast. Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery lead the cast while Jaeden Martell and Cherry Jones also play key roles....