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REVIEW: ‘Lucifer’ Debuts Its New Season on Netflix and It’s Devilishly Good

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Lucifer fans can rest easy. Season four of the popular show is finally available on Netflix!

There was an uncanny and almost primal scream heard across the internet last year when Fox announced that the show was ending, mostly due to the jaw-dropping cliffhanger at the end of season three.

Within hours #SaveLucifer was sweeping across social media and for once, the fans were heard. Netflix cut a deal with Fox and announced that the new season would be in production as soon as they could make it happen.

Fans were elated and began the patient wait to see what would happen next. The biggest question on everyone’s mind: Would it still be the same show we had all come to love?

Well, not only is the show back, making its season four debut on Netflix this week, but the spark of what made the show a fan favorite is still very much intact.

As the show closed out the third season, Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) finally saw for herself that Lucifer (Tom Ellis) had been telling the truth all along. He was, in fact, the Devil!

As the new season opens, she returns after a long vacation, and on the surface, she appears to want to get back to business as usual, but there’s a part of her that still wonders if Lucifer can actually be trusted.

This creates a fascinating arc through the season for Chloe as she tries to align her romantic feelings for Lucifer while struggling with the moral implications of knowing that the Devil, angels, and a whole host of other celestial beings are real.

Lucifer, meanwhile, finds himself once again torn between who the world believes him to be and who he wants to be. Tom Ellis brings so much to this role, and it’s so good to see him digging even deeper into the psych of the King of Hell.

Lucifer and Chloe

Fortunately or unfortunately for both of them, they’re in good company. It seems that the entire cast of characters is having a crisis of identity this season.

Fan favorite, Ella (Aimee Garcia), a devout believer is in the midst of a crisis of faith; Dan aka Detective Douche (Kevin Alejandro) is wondering if he can trust himself. Lucifer’s angelic brother Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) is looking for a real and lasting home, and even demonic torturer turned bounty-hunter Mazikeen (Lesley-Ann Brandt) finds herself in search of something more meaningful.

Tying them all together is their favorite therapist Linda (Rachael Martin), but even she can’t escape the existential crises of this particular season.

All of this internal conflict makes for great television, and the entire writer’s room should be congratulated for creating intricate puzzles for each character to solve.

Moreover, all of this conflict gives the cast, who after four seasons are fully immersed in these roles, new and interesting paths to walk, which they do admirably.

As with previous seasons, the crew once again finds themselves with a Biblical character in their midst. In season three, it was Cain, the first murderer condemned to walk the earth for all eternity to pay for his crimes.

This season, they’re joined by Eve. Yes, that Eve.

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Inbar Lavi as Eve on Lucifer Season Four (Photo via IMDb)

Played by Israeli actress Inbar Lavi (The Last Witch Hunter) , it turns out Eve was seriously bored with Adam after thousands of years in Heaven together, so she hatches a plan and comes down to earth to rejoin Lucifer, the only “man” who ever made her feel special.

Again, the writers should seriously be congratulated here.

Eve could have simply been a foil for Chloe and Lucifer’s relationship. Instead, not only does she fill that role, but she also becomes a focal point in the theme of identity for the season.

Eve was created by God to be a wife, nothing more and nothing less. She doesn’t know how to be anything other than what her significant other wants her to be, and watching her come to terms with that is particularly satisfying, even when she’s at her most annoyingly clingy.

The most rewarding part of this season for fans, however, is that tonally the show stays true to what it was before the move, and in some ways, it becomes an even better version of itself.

There is, after all, a certain freedom that comes from escaping the confines of network censorship and FCC regulations, and while the showrunners embrace that freedom allowing the Devil to stretch his wings, they never push it to the point where Lucifer becomes something it’s not.

Moreover, with only ten episodes versus the usual network order of 22, the story becomes more concentrated with events moving at a quicker, more satisfying pace.

All ten of those brand new episodes as well as the first three seasons are now streaming on Netflix. It’s the perfect set up for fans of Lucifer, old and new!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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