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Decider’s Stream It Or Skip It review rates Widow’s Bay on Apple TV as a breezy horror-comedy set on a foggy New England island, blending sharp small-town humor with supernatural mystery. Created by Katie Dippold (with Hiro Murai directing) and anchored by Matthew Rhys and an eccentric ensemble, the premiere leans into punchy one-liners and moody atmosphere, and the critic says it’s streaming-worthy and likely to make you binge.
Apple TV+'s Widow’s Bay blends suspense and deadpan humor on a New England island, turning local legends into a tonal tightrope act led by grounded performances and a stacked behind‑the‑camera lineup that treats the menace as mood and character rather than a straight spoof.
Zazie Beetz stars in Kirill Sokolov's They Will Kill You, a gory, stylish action-horror-comedy set in a luxe Manhattan building where Satan-worshipping residents hunt staff; Asia (Beetz) fights her way to save her sister Maria with an arsenal of blades and flaming weapons, delivering big bursts of violence and pop-culture nods but offering little social commentary or depth beyond its 'eat the rich' premise, clocking in at 94 minutes.
SXSW's world premiere of Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come doubles down on gore and the wealth-focused premise, sending Grace into an even more brutal game with two protagonists; critics are mixed, but the festival crowd’s roar suggests strong box‑office potential for the March 20 release.
SXSW hosted the world premiere of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, picking up Grace and sister Faith as a new round of wealthy cultists vie for power in a bloodier, more chaotic game. Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton anchor the emotional core of the sequel, with Elijah Wood boosting the lore as a scheming lawyer; the ensemble promises a gore-filled horror-comedy that could push toward a trilogy.
Deadline’s SXSW 2026 review capsule opens with Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, praised as a surreal, hyperpop love letter about creatives under capitalism. Additional standout takes praise Grind as an inventive horror‑comedy anthology critiquing the gig economy, while Seekers of Infinite Love and Wishful Thinking are lauded for sharp writing and a dreamy romantic vibe. The festival features 49 world premieres, with many anticipated titles in play (e.g., Ready or Not 2, Power Ballad) as it runs through March 18, spotlighting bold indie visions across genres.
Sam Raimi returns to his gory, gag-filled roots with Send Help, a dark workplace thriller led by Rachel McAdams as a ruthless boss and Dylan O’Brien as her bumbling, sexist foil, delivering gross, goofy thrills and a buoyant score by Danny Elfman.
Casper Kelly’s Buddy, premiered at Sundance 2026, turns a wholesome 1990s kids’ show into a blood‑soaked, time‑loop horror as a talking orange unicorn murders children who disobey, while a separate storyline follows Grace uncovering a link to a forgotten 1999 program. The film is praised for its audacious concept, meticulous ’90s production design, and its potential to become a cult midnight movie, earning a B+ and aiming for U.S. distribution.
Zazie Beetz stars in the horror-comedy 'They Will Kill You,' where she plays a housekeeper at a mysterious hotel that is secretly a satanic cult's headquarters, and she must fight for her life after learning she is to be sacrificed. The film, produced by Andy Muschietti, is set for release on March 27 by Warner Bros.
Matthew Rhys stars as a cowardly mayor in the horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay' on Apple TV, set in a cursed island town where superstitions turn into reality, premiering on April 29, with Rhys also serving as an executive producer.
Macon Blair's reboot of 'The Toxic Avenger' is a gory, colorful, and heartfelt take on the cult classic, featuring an older protagonist with a new backstory, practical effects, and a satirical look at societal issues like healthcare and corporate greed, aiming to honor fans while appealing to new audiences.
This article highlights the top new movies to stream over Labor Day weekend across platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Paramount Plus, including horror-comedies like 'Together' and 'Hell of a Summer,' Marvel's 'Thunderbolts,' a murder mystery 'The Thursday Murder Club,' and a documentary 'Stans,' offering a variety of genres for different tastes.
Macon Blair's 2025 'The Toxic Avenger' is a darkly comedic, gory homage that diverges from the original's crass style, blending vigilante justice with over-the-top humor, and offers a more polished but unpredictable take on the cult classic.
Amy Madigan discusses her role as the misunderstood villain Gladys in the horror comedy 'Weapons,' highlighting her creative process, character development, and the film's impact, along with her thoughts on potential sequels and awards recognition.
The film 'Together,' starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, explores the terrifying depths of codependency in relationships through a horror-comedy lens, reflecting their real-life marriage and delving into the emotional and physical entrapments of long-term love, with a focus on the difficulty of breaking free from toxic bonds.