Christoph Waltz’s New Dracula Movie Is a Must-See Fantasy Sleeper

The new film Dracula, directed by Luc Besson (known for films like The Fifth Element and La Femme Nikita), offers a fresh take on the classic vampire story. It combines romance, horror, and a traditional Gothic feel, avoiding typical vampire tropes. Caleb Landry Jones stars as Dracula, alongside Christoph Waltz as a determined priest, and Zoë Bleu Sidel playing two characters, Elisabeta and Mina. Currently holding a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this English-language adaptation is a hidden gem that fantasy enthusiasts won’t want to miss.

Russo Bros. Address Chris Evans’ Captain America Return in Avengers: Doomsday

Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of several Captain America and Avengers movies starring Chris Evans, recently explained to Empire Magazine (via Avengers Updates on X) why they wanted him to return for future projects. They emphasized that Evans’s character is crucial to the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, saying they consider his role central to the entire narrative and couldn’t imagine the MCU without him.

Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its 5th-Ever X-Men Suit That’s Comic-Accurate

When the first X-Men movie came out in 2000, superhero films were still a big risk. Studio heads worried that the colorful look of the comics wouldn’t work well on screen and might seem silly. Inspired by the dark, serious style of The Matrix, the filmmakers famously decided to dress the characters in black leather. The movie even made fun of this choice, with Cyclops jokingly asking Wolverine if he’d rather wear yellow spandex. At the time, superhero movies needed to feel realistic to appeal to audiences who weren’t used to seeing such fantastical characters.

Cillian Murphy’s Return in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Explained

Cillian Murphy, who starred in the 2002 film 28 Days Later, reprised his role in the new movie, The Bone Temple. Fans were surprised to discover what his character, Jim, had been doing for the past 28 years since the apocalyptic outbreak swept through England and much of the world. It turns out Murphy’s character is still in the same location where we last saw him at the end of the original film.

8 Best Fast Zombie Movies and TV Shows

This popularity also brought zombie movies and shows into the spotlight, leading to some truly great horror stories. These fast-paced zombie projects showed just how exciting and terrifying the genre could be, and even made viewers wonder if they’d stand a chance in a real zombie outbreak.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Sets Franchise U-Turn With Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

Before it even came out, critics loved The Bone Temple, especially its thoughtful mix of moods and its exploration of big ideas about belief and meaninglessness in a world after the apocalypse. The acting by Fiennes and O’Connell was particularly praised, and director Nia DaCosta was commended for showing the characters’ different perspectives and inner lives. This resulted in an incredible 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – the best score ever for a film in this series.