The elderly have plenty of things to worry about with health concerns and trying to figure out how to afford basic necessities like food, medication, and housing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there attempting to scam senior citizens out of their money. It’s big business. Karl R. Hearne’s latest film, The G, is a devastating story of an elderly couple who lose everything when they are preyed upon by cold-hearted scammers, who find out they might have chosen the wrong seniors to take advantage of.

Written and directed by Hearne (Touched), The G focuses on elderly couple Ann, in a powerful performance from Dale Dickey (Bloodline, No Exit), and Chip (Greg Ellwand). Chip is on oxygen and confined to a wheelchair and Ann is his primary caregiver. Ann is estranged from her family, including her stepson, but has a good relationship with her granddaughter Emma (Romane Denis), who comes to visit every week. Emma calls Ann “The G” because she used to leave her notes when she was a kid and always signed them that way. Emma tells her grandmother she thinks she’s ruthless because she doesn’t take shit from anyone. At Ann’s most recent doctor’s appointment, her doctor tells her she is losing weight, and she drinks and smokes too much and should instead concentrate on taking care of her husband. Ann does drink a lot, but she loves her husband and is devoted to caring for him.

When two men burst into the house in the middle of the night, saying they have a court order, and force Ann and Chip into the back of a van without letting them grab any personal belongings, they have no idea what is going on. One of the men identifies himself as Rivera (Bruce Ramsay) and seems to be the leader. They take the couple to what they call an elder care facility, a rundown building with little food and without the medications Chip needs and they are locked in their room. Later, Ann sees an elderly person wearing only a shirt and underwear and wearing a mask over their head, being led down the hallway by what appears to be a leash by an orderly dressed in scrubs. This is the kind of place where old people are brought to die, and it’s run by absolute ghouls.

Rivera and his goons realize that Ann and her husband don’t have as much money as they thought and question them about it. When Ann tells them they don’t have any more money, they beat Chip so badly that he soon dies. Ann’s stepson blames her for his father’s death and wants nothing to do with her. After Emma tells her Rivera sold her house and all her belongings, Ann decides she has nowhere else to go and decides to stay at the facility. Soon, Ann makes friends with an elderly gentleman there named Joseph (Roc Lafortune), who likes Ann but tells her she swears too much. Ann has no desire to stop using the word fuck in almost every sentence and tells Joseph she’s not a nice person and she’s done bad things. Undaunted, Joseph begins a romantic relationship with Ann.

Dale Dickey is fierce and fearless in her portrayal of Ann, an alcoholic with a questionable past, who genuinely loves her husband and is tasked with being his caregiver when he can no longer take care of himself. Her performance feels authentic and drives The G.

The G features engaging storytelling that is executed well and a fantastic performance from Dickey, culminating in a shocking conclusion. Scams targeting the elderly by horrible people are all too common and The G does a great job showcasing the darker side of humanity and what happens when one pissed off older woman is pushed past her limit.

The G premiered at Panic Fest 2025, which offered a hybrid festival experience again this year.

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If the barrage of marketing materials is any indication, Warner Bros. has confidence in Sinners.

On the heels of several new posters last week, an additional four posters have dropped: Fandango artwork by Estevan Silveira, AMC artwork by Kwasi81, Regal artwork by Leke Fonge, and another IMAX poster.

Written and directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed), the period vampire film opens in theaters on April 18.

Shot with IMAX film cameras, IMAX 70mm early access screenings will take place in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco on April 16.

Michael B. Jordan stars in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, they return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee), Jack O’Connell (Eden Lake), Wunmi Mosaku (“Loki”), Jayme Lawson (The Batman), Omar Benson Miller (“CSI: Miami”), and Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods) round out the cast.

Fortnite launched a tie-in game, Sinners: Survive the Night, last week.

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stars alongside social media personalities Bryce Hall and Hannah Stocking in Skillhouse, with Josh Stolberg (Spiral: From the Book of Saw) directing.

Deadline reports that Skillhouse, “a dark satire of social media and influencer culture, exploring how far people will go for online fame,” hits theaters July 11 from Fathom Entertainment.

In the film, “Ten influencers are lured into a sinister content house and forced to compete in lethal social media challenges – because in Skillhouse, clout isn’t just currency; it’s survival.”

Neal McDonough (Captain America: The First Avenger, “Justified”), McCarrie McCausland (“Army Wives,” “The Originals,” “Game of Silence”), and Paige VanZant also star.

“Horror has always been a genre that captivates moviegoers, but never has Fathom distributed to movie theatres a project quite like Skillhouse,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment. “Social media permeates our society today, and influencers have changed the dynamics of how many choose the brands they purchase and the content they consume.

“The brilliant Skillhouse concept is ripe for exploration on-screen and is a success story in leveraging innovative ways to reach audiences and engage with them.”

Skillhouse is produced by GenTV and its founder, Ryan Kavanaugh.

The screenplay was written by Josh Stolberg (Saw X).

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I’ve always found it amazing that Clive Barker’s The Hellbound Heart spawned such a successful franchise. On paper, it seems like a psychosexual story about demonic BDSM would only connect with a niche audience, but the continued popularity of Hellraiser media proves otherwise.

That’s why it’s no surprise that Pinhead and the rest of the Order of the Gash eventually found a life of their own outside of Barker’s original work – and I’m not just talking about the franchise’s extended universe of comic-books, anthology novels and toys. Over the years, the Cenobites have made a series of non-canon appearances in a slew of other media, with some of them even popping up in works outside of the horror genre! With that in mind, we’ve decided to compile a list highlighting six Cenobite cameos from non-Hellraiser media.

For the purposes of this list, we’ll be defining “Cenobite” as any demonic character modeled after Barker’s mutilated Hell Priests. That being said, don’t forget to comment below with your own favorite Cenobite cameos if you think we missed a particularly memorable one.

With that out of the way, onto the list…

6. Toaster-Face – Venture Bros (2003)

From The Thing with Two Heads to The Craft, the seasonal special A Very Venture Halloween features direct references to all kinds of different horror media. However, one of the most memorable moments in this supernatural-themed episode occurs when we see a skinless Outrider partaking in extreme BDSM by reenacting a moment from Hellraiser alongside his ex-wife Tatyana.

Being flayed alive while hanging from chains is gruesome enough, but the scene also introduces us to the fearsome Toaster-Face, a self-explanatory Cenobite obsessed with so-called “Pleasure Toast.” While his appearance is incredibly brief, Toaster-Face has since become a favorite amongst fans due to the non-sequitur nature of this hyper-specific gag.

5. Ghastly – Ghost Master (2003)

Ghost Master may not be remembered as a hidden gem of the sixth console generation, but this mid-budget 2003 title at least gets points for going all-in on its bizarre premise. Putting players in the shoes of a literal “Ghost Master” in charge of managing hauntings, this real-time strategy/puzzle game lets you take control of spirits as you attempt to scare unsuspecting mortals.

Of course, the most memorable of these spirits has to be the Hellraiser-inspired “Ghastly,” a leather-clad demon clearly modeled after one of the most underrated Cenobites, the lovable Butterball. The developers actually liked this freakish homage so much that they originally intended for Ghastly to be the game’s main mascot, though the Hellraiser connection ultimately led to them choosing the more generic-looking “Boo” instead.

4. Pinface – The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001)

It’s no surprise that a show about a Grim Reaper reluctantly joining a couple of kids on their supernatural adventures would feature plenty of horror movie references, but the season seven episode The Show that Dare Not Speak Its Name takes things to the next level by dedicating its entire runtime to an kid-friendly satire of Hellraiser.

When an extremely bored Billy solves a cursed Rubix-like puzzle cube after being left home alone by Grim, the villainous “Pinface” (thus-named because of the bowling pins that adorn his head) emerges from the Netherworld alongside his demonic entourage in order to set up a house party from hell.

As if that wasn’t enough of a treat for genre fans, Pinface also happened to be voiced by John Kassir, who you may recognize as the iconic voice actor behind the original Crypt Keeper!

3. The Vathek – The Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)

While not as popular as its more movie-accurate counterpart, The Extreme Ghostbusters still had plenty of talent going on behind the scenes, with one particularly entertaining episode being the first season’s Deadline. In this spooky mystery, the GB team investigates a group of creatures inspired by the work of a horror writer named J.N. Kline (a play on Goosebumps’ R.L. Stine).

While these creatures are the result of supernatural experiments rather than demonic puzzle boxes, the monstrous Vathek are clearly meant to be Cenobite analogues, with their mutilated flesh and strange clothing making for some surprisingly freaky imagery for a cartoon supposedly aimed at children.

And here’s a fun fact: the name Vathek is derived from William Beckford’s seminal gothic novel that also happened to be one of H.P. Lovecraft’s biggest influences!

2. Fornicus– The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

It would be strange if the Cenobites didn’t make an appearance in Drew Goddard’s cult classic love letter to the horror genre. And while I won’t get into details in order to avoid spoiling this terrific horror-comedy to folks who have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing it for the first time, suffice to say that one particular sequence of The Cabin in the Woods introduces us to a familiar mutilated face.

Dressed in ragged leather clothing and gripping an ominous puzzle box (while also sporting circular saws on his scarred head), the Hell-Priest Fornicus is an obvious reference to Barker’s BDSM-inspired monsters as well as one of the coolest designs in a movie that’s already overflowing with memorable antagonists. It’s just a shame that his demonic companions barely made it into the film.

1. The Demons – Rick & Morty (2013)

From Cronenberg-inspired alternate dimensions to humorous Freddy Krueger knock-offs, Rick & Morty is no stranger to incorporating horror elements into the show’s interdimensional shenanigans. In fact, the season five episode Amortycan Grickfitti features one of the most elaborate Cenobite appearances on this list by having Rick use Jerry’s grating personality to entertain a group of pain-loving demons – a decision that ultimately leads to a hilarious rescue mission in hell.

The episode may offer a rather simplistic view on Clive Barker’s creations – as the canonical Cenobites are able to enjoy both extreme pain and pleasure – but it’s still remarkable that a mainstream comedy show would spend so much time setting up an extended homage to one of the most gruesome horror franchises of all time.

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This year marks the 10-year anniversary for Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium horror streaming service, and they’re celebrating with a year’s worth of festivities that include special fan events, programming, custom merchandise and much more.

Shudder 10, which kicks off during Shudder’s annual “Halfway to Halloween” programming event, will also feature a nationwide screening tour, “Shudder 10 Screening Series,” that’ll include a curated selection of Shudder films.

“Since day one, Shudder has hoped to showcase the breadth and depth of horror, crafting and releasing provocative, frightening work with renowned masters and pioneering new voices, said Sam Zimmerman, Head of Programming for Shudder. “It’s humbling to establish a mark on the genre we love so much, at a time when horror is perhaps more widely embraced than ever before. We’re incredibly thankful to the passionate fanbase that’s joined us these last ten years and to the immeasurably talented filmmakers and producers who have trusted Shudder to share their thrilling stories with our audience. This year, we celebrate where Shudder’s been and give our members a taste of the horrors to come.”

“Shudder perfectly represents our targeted streaming approach, offering a deep and highly-curated selection of films and series programmed by horror superfans for all horror fans,” said Courtney Thomasma, EVP of Linear and Streaming Products at AMC Networks. “As horror continues to grow in popularity, Shudder is leading the charge – for the most passionate fans as well as those just starting to explore the depth and variety of the category – with a lineup that continually showcases how clever and multifaceted and fantastically fun the genre can be.”

As for what to expect from Shudder 10? Read on for details:

More Killer Films & Series:

• The chills and thrills continue throughout the year with highly anticipated new films debuting every month, including star-studded new releases, return engagements from celebrated Shudder filmmakers, hit movies straight from theaters, and Shudder’s biggest franchise slate ever. Highlights include Sundance Film Festival standout The Ugly Stepsister (May), Aaron Paul and Eiza González sci-fi thriller Ash (June), buzzy slasher Clown In A Cornfield (Summer), and new installments of popular Shudder franchises V/H/S (Fall), Hell House LLC (Fall), The Creep Tapes (Fall), The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula (Fall) and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (Monthly).
• All year long, Shudder members will have access to special curated collections in celebration of Shudder’s 10^th Anniversary, including:
  • “The Movies That Made Shudder” featuring the streamer’s signature films from the first 10 years such as Late Night with the Devil, Terrified, When Evil Lurks, In A Violent Nature, Speak No Evil, Host, Watcher, Skinamarink, the V/H/S franchise and more
  • “Bloody Birthdays” celebrating other milestone anniversaries of iconic horror films including Phantom of the Opera (1925 – 100 years), Repulsion (1965 – 60 years), Fright Night (1985 – 40 years), Land of the Dead (2005 – 20 years), Crimson Peak (2015 – 10 years) and more.
  • “Shudder 10 x 10 Spotlights” monthly top 10 lists highlighting Shudder favorites in a variety of categories from Body Horror to Haunted Houses to Sci-Fi.

Festivals & Events:

• Overlook Festival, New Orleans

As the official sponsor of this weekend’s Overlook Festival, Shudder will host the Opening Night party featuring a Shudder-branded Second Line parade performing classic horror theme songs and creepy characters parading the French Quarter.

The festival also hosts Shudder screenings of Monster Island, a Centerpiece screening of The Ugly Stepsister, and Clown In A Cornfield serving as the Closing Night event. Additional screenings include Best Wishes To All and Fréwaka, and the streamer’s upcoming sci-fi thriller ASH, starring Aaron Paul and Eiza González, from Grammy-nominated artist and filmmaker Flying Lotus, who will serve as the inaugural Guest Curator of the Festival, including a personal selection of retro programming.

• “Shudder 10 Screening Series”

Kicking off in April and running through the fall, Shudder’s nationwide screening tour, “Shudder 10 Screening Series,” will feature a curated selection of Shudder films that are making their big screen debut, including The Amusement Park, The Dark And The Wicked, Deadstream, Host, La Llorona, Mad God, Mandy, The Medium, Oddity, One Cut Of The Dead, Revenge, Skinamarink, Terrified, Tigers Are Not Afraid and Watcher.

The tour will make stops at IFC Center in New York City, Music Box in Chicago, SIFF in Seattle, The Coolidge in Boston, Popcorn Frights Film Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Screenland Armor in Kansas City, all Soho House locations and more. (Film schedule and additional details to come).

Fan Activations:

• On Friday, June 13 — the only Friday the 13^th of 2025 — Shudder will host a Shudder Anniversary Tattoo Party at Wild Heart Tattoo Parlor (154 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY) for the most dedicated of horror fans to get inked with Shudder-inspired flash options. That evening, The Future of Film Is Female will host a double-feature anniversary event at the Nitehawk Williamsburg down the street for fans.
• Shudder and Mutant have partnered on a series of Shudder 10 special edition screen-printed posters. Ten films will be selected from Shudder’s deep library for exclusive prints by various artists, including award-winning illustrator Matt Ryan Tobin, who is known for his work on new prints for The Exorcist, Chucky, Jaws and other popular films. Additional artists will be announced this summer.
• Exclusive, limited edition Shudder 10 merchandise, including pillows in the shape of iconic horror movie weapons, branded pins, temporary tattoos, and more, will be available at the Shudder Shop.

On Social:

• Fans are invited to join the celebration on @shudder for #HalfwaytoHalloween, featuring film recommendations to watch throughout the month.
• The #Shudder10 campaign will include video shoutouts from Shudder alumni talent and filmmakers including David Dastmalchian, Flying Lotus, The Boulet Brothers and more. And fans can get recommendations with top 10 collections from the past decade from horror favorites such as Barbara Crampton, Josh Ruben and Spider One, to name a few.

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