Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood doesn’t think the new Gollum movies are a “cash grab”

Since the remarkable success of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, it was hardly surprising that Hollywood wouldn’t let this franchise fade away. Just like any other popular franchise today, more Middle-earth movies are in development, beginning with The Hunt for Gollum, directed by the legendary voice actor of Gollum, Andy Serkis, and produced by Peter Jackson himself.

Heretic review: A prescient film with riveting performances neutered by an underbaked final act

In the same vein as the fleeting blueberry pie in the novel Heretic, politics frequently find themselves deeply ingrained within the genetic makeup of the horror genre. This isn’t unexpected, considering the year 2024 has seen a surge of relevant films tackling topics such as personal freedom and faith. A24’s newest production seems particularly apt for its time – a tale about a man who exploits others under religious pretenses. Unfortunately, the movie’s climax doesn’t hold up well, exposing its undercooked core.