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‘Joker’ Surpasses 1 Billion, Todd Philips Thanks Fans

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In a remarkable feat, the Todd Phillip’s disturbingly realistic depiction of Joker has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, globally surpassing the $1 billion mark this weekend. That’s a lot of money.

And when the numbers came in, Phillips decided to show his gratitude towards the fans…you know, the ones who actually made these numbers a reality. Instead of boasting critical reviews and expert praise, a new video posted by Philips pulls quotes from just regular people on Twitter.

The Joker video also ends succinctly by saying “Thank you fans” in huge letters, taking up the whole screen. Whether you liked the film or not, I think that everyone agree to this being very respectable.

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Wow. What a ride this has been!! Thank you to the fans! #joker

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Previously, the title of highest grossing R-rated movie was held by Deadpool. Take that, Marvel.

DC is no stranger to billion dollar grossings, but this film is definitely the anomaly. Security concerns and controversy surrounded the release of the film, and it still managed to perform well. And no, it’s not a traditional superhero film; with a smaller budget and a lack of grandiose exposition and literal explosion, Joker could have almost been an indie film.

This could be due to a number of things. Though an inherent appeal of the character exists, Joaquin Phoenix took the villain to a whole new level…proving that it’s not just the character, but who portrays it.

If you still haven’t seen Joker, maybe you should take this as an indication that it’s well worth the cost of admission. The numbers don’t lie, and though you may not trust critical opinion, the fans have spoken/

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this  Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”

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