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Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 5
Jordan Peele turned down role in 'Scary Movie'
The new Scary Movie is now in theaters and, while some critics are not digging its crude humor, fans will surely love to see characters like Shorty, Ray, Brenda, and Cindy return.
The 20 biggest box office hits that nobody expected
Sometimes the box office can be very predictable. Anything that is a sequel or is based on existing IP is guaranteed to make a bucketload of money. It also helps if you’ve got a name like ‘Marvel’ attached to your film.
20 must-watch movies to stream on Netflix
Raise of hands if this sounds familiar: you spend hours scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch and ultimately land on nothing. We've all been there with Netflix, and let's face it, the streaming service is full of terrible options.
The 20 best modern horror villains
When it comes to iconic horror villains, names like Ghostface, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Chucky come to mind. While horror has a rich and vast history, the genre continues to evolve and entertain audiences to this day.
The 20 greatest female movie villains
Movie villains are always referred to as the bad guys, but what about the bad girls? The history of cinema is rich with compelling and despicable antagonists we love to hate, who cause much conflict for our heroes at the center of the story.
The 20 best debut films from iconic directors
More often than not, a strong debut establishes a foundation from which a director can go on to make further successes. It’s thus worth taking a look back at those films that were particularly strong debuts for their directors and which paved the way for future greatness.
20 wild film fan theories that turned out to be true
Never underestimate the audience. They figured out these wild movie theories that weren't actually theories.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 23
Kojima OD Teaser Trailer Reveals Scariest Mad Libs Ever
Who doesn’t love a game of Mad Libs? Just fill in the words and make a fun story. Well, we finally have a good look at Hideo Kojima’s newest project, one he’s working on with Jordan Peele, and it brings us the scariest and most creepy Mad Libs game we’ve ever seen.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 5, 2025
Jordan Peele's next movie has been pulled from Universal's release schedule
Jordan Peele has built a reputation as one of the few filmmakers whose name alone can sell an original movie.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 18, 2025
Nine horror films to watch after 'Weapons'
When trying to describe the much-talked-about horror film Weapons, I kept thinking of other movies it reminded me of, stories that bend the rules of horror, mixing terrifying scares with smart storytelling and just enough dark humor to make you grin before the next jump scare.
20 iconic film performances that were truly terrifying
There’s something uniquely pleasurable about a terrifying performance in a movie. Very often, the most terrifying performances emerge out of the horror genre — as one would expect — but they also have been known to come from a wide variety of other cinematic genres, including film noir, fantasy, and even, on occasion, a children’s film.
The 20 best horror movies for people who don't like horror movies
Horror continues to be one of the most popular genres in all of cinema, but it definitely isn’t for everybody. For those wanting to ease into the genre and test their limits, there are plenty of horror films available that are frightening enough, but hopefully won’t make you lose sleep.
20 movies that had twist endings which left audiences stunned
Who doesn't love a good plot twist? These 20 classic mystery films had people on the edge of their seats the entire time.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 2, 2025
Everything we know about 'Him,' the Jordan Peele-produced football horror film
Whenever there’s a horror project with Jordan Peele’s involvement—whether as a director, writer, and/or producer—everyone wants to know about it. Peele is notorious for keeping films under wraps and giving us very little information about what’s coming next.
20 of the best horror comedies that’ll make you laugh and scream
If you're looking for a Halloween movie that'll have you and the fam laughing and screaming, one of the 20 below should do it for you. Whether it's classics like Ghostbusters or Clue or less popular films like Twitches or Tyler Perry's Boo!, you're sure to find the perfect watch with this list.
20 horror reality shows that are perfect to stream during spooky season
If you're a fan of reality TV and Halloween, the following 20 shows will have you booked and busy this spooky season. Check them out below.
20 aliens that are out-of-this-world terrifying
Fortunately, science fiction has proven remarkably adept at drawing out the complexities of the extraterrestrial, so it’s worth looking at some of the scariest aliens that appear on the big and small screen.
The 20 most memorable 'last girls standing' from modern horror films
Horror continues to be an undying genre in the film industry, bringing in large audiences and always offering something challenging and thrilling. One of the most popular tropes in horror is the ‘final girl’, which refers to the last girl standing at the end of a horror movie after everyone else has been killed.
20 must-watch movies about apes
Given that apes are humanity’s closest relatives in the animal world, it makes sense that they would serve as an enduring source of fascination. The movies have had a particularly strong fascination with apes, whether gorillas, chimps, bonobos, or orangutans, and they have appeared in everything from thoughtful sci-films to family adventure stories to horror.
20 films that featured crazy, unexpected plot twists
Is there anything worse than a boring movie? These 20 films were anything but boring, thanks to their epic plot twists that viewers totally didn't expect.
The 20 most memorable stop-motion animated movies
Animation is one of cinema's richest and most evocative visual mediums, allowing endless possibilities to take shape on screen. It takes great skill and creativity, especially in stop-motion animation. The craft and artistry behind the animation have made for many visually stunning movies.
Whoa: 20 reasons why the world loves Keanu Reeves
From iconic roles that changed the game in film to his charitable efforts and all-around nice guy demeanor, these are the roles and reasons the world loves Keanu Reeves.
Heat of the fright: The 23 best summer horror films
Since so many are set during the warm weather months, we decided to compile a list of some of the best summertime scary movies out there...
The 24 most beloved pop culture pets
From the pups fans have wanted to call their own to the creatures that could only be pets in worlds of make-believe, one thing’s for sure: They all deserve all the cuddles and kisses.
20 facts you might not know about 'Nope'
In a world dominated by sequels and reboots of pre-established intellectual property, Jordan Peele stands out. He is able to make events out of his “social thrillers” by turning himself into the selling point.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2021
Jordan Peele reveals ‘Nope,’ starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun
Peele hasn’t divulged plot details for Nope, and it’s not expected until July 22, 2022.
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