Keke Palmer’s The ‘Burbs Is a Horror-Comedy Remake With a Surprisingly Sweet Twist

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Peacock’s new series, premiering February 8th, is inspired by the 1989 horror comedy The ‘Burbs, but otherwise offers a fresh take on the story. The original film, starring Tom Hanks, playfully poked fun at the common movie trope of seemingly perfect suburban life hiding dark secrets – a theme explored in films like All That Heaven Allows, Revolutionary Road, American Beauty, and The Stepford Wives. This new ‘Burbs, created by Celeste Hughey and expanded into eight episodes, initially feels like a predictable blend of the original movie and recent racially conscious thrillers popularized by Jordan Peele (whose film Nope also stars a cast member from this series). However, the show quickly establishes its own identity, offering a lighter sense of humor and a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of the secrets hidden within suburban communities.

Game of Thrones’ Newest Spinoff Transforms It Into a Global Hit on iTunes

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Game of Thrones was a pioneer in what’s now called ‘appointment television’ – people would plan their Sunday nights around watching the show on HBO to keep up with all the exciting events in Westeros. It also became famous for sparking huge conversations on social media, with hashtags like #DemThrones consistently trending.

The Conjuring Franchise Vet’s New Horror Movie Is “More Ambitious” Than $366M Hit

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Director Corin Hardy, known for his work on the horror films The Hallow and The Nun, is now bringing us Whistle. The movie follows a group of high school students who find an old Aztec whistle believed to summon spirits. When they mistakenly think it can bring back the dead, they accidentally unleash a terrifying premonition – their own future deaths begin to hunt them. Now, they must uncover the whistle’s history and find a way to avoid their grim fate.

Abandoned Alien Story Reveals David’s Fate After Covenant’s Twist Ending

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Ridley Scott originally envisioned a future for the Alien films where the creature itself would be replaced by the character David. But the movie Covenant didn’t resonate with audiences and wasn’t a financial success, which led to a fresh start with Alien: Romulus seven years later. It’s now unclear if David’s storyline will ever be concluded, as the new films seem to be moving in a different direction.