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Cloverfield 2 director Babak Anvari will have his “Hallow Road” film re-released this week – Interview

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Earlier this year director Babak Anvari premiered his suspenseful thriller Hallow Road at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival and to celebrate spooky season, the film is returning to theaters but it’s not alone. Premiering later this week is a Halloween double feature that will include Hallow Road and Vincent Must Die, two films for the price of one. The event takes place exclusively at AMC Theaters across the US.

In talking with Babak, we get a better sense of his approach for his motivations for taking on the project and he dives deeper into some of the more technical aspects of the project. See the full interview below and be sure to see the double feature later this week. For more info visit AMCTheaters.com site.

Horror fans get an early treat this Halloween Weekend with an exclusive early access screening of certified fresh Hallow Road and Vincent Must Die this Thursday, October 30 at 7 PM, only at AMC Theatres nationwide. The special screening gives audiences the chance to see both acclaimed films before Halloween and take home a limited-edition collectible mini poster, while supplies last.




HALLOW ROAD

Multi-award-winning actors Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) and Matthew Rhys (The Americans) star as parents in a race against time after a late-night call from their daughter, who has just struck another young woman while driving her father’s car. As they venture deeper into the night, chilling revelations threaten to tear their family apart—and they may not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road. Directed by Babak Anvari (Paramount’s untitled Cloverfield film).


VINCENT MUST DIE
Ordinary man Vincent finds himself suddenly attacked by random strangers with murderous intent. As his once-quiet existence spirals into chaos, he is forced to flee and transform his life in this nerve-shredding horror classic. Vincent Must Die also marks Flawless’ second English-language theatrical release of the year, utilizing their critically-acclaimed AI-driven dubbing technology previously utilized by acclaimed film Watch the Skies.

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Tribeca Spotlight: The Team Behind Last Minute on Crafting a Timely Short Film

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Step into the world of Last Minute in this in-depth interview with director Michael Cusumano and actress Charity Schubert. In this conversation, they dive into the creative process behind their new short film, the challenges of bringing its story to life, and the themes that make it so timely and compelling.

The duo shares behind-the-scenes insights, from the film’s origins to on-set experiences, as well as what audiences can expect when Last Minute premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival this June. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about the storytelling process, this interview offers a candid look at the passion and collaboration that shaped the project.

Don’t miss this inside look at one of this year’s heartfelt festival entries and be sure to catch Last Minute at Tribeca!


Synopsis: In the days before the Internet, a single mom must scramble to bail out her 12-year-old son when he waits until the night before to start a major homework assignment.

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Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Tease Darker Stakes and Shifting Power in Criminal Record Season 2

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In this interview, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo sit down to talk about the highly anticipated return of the hit crime drama Criminal Record. From evolving character dynamics to the darker, more complex themes of the new season, both stars share what fans can expect as the story unfolds.

Hear how Capaldi approaches the morally complex DCI Daniel Hegarty, and how Jumbo’s DS June Lenker is pushed to her limits in a season filled with tension, consequences, and tough choices. They also discuss the shifting power dynamic between their characters and why Season 2 raises the


Season 2 Synopsis: The eight-episode, season two of “Criminal Record,” the critically hailed crime thriller starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo, will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first episode on Wednesday, April 22, followed by new episodes weekly through Wednesday, June 10. 

From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, “Criminal Record” is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. In season two, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a Far-Right bomb plot in the heart of London. Season two reunites Capaldi as ‘Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty’ and Jumbo as ‘Detective Sergeant June Lenker.’ Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Sullivan join the cast in addition to the returning ensemble that includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore and Charlie Creed-Miles. 

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From Page to Screen: Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley on ‘The Beauty’ and Building a Hit Comic Universe

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Step inside the world of comics and television with this in-depth interview featuring Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, the creative minds behind the hit FX tv series, ‘The Beauty’.

In this conversation, we explore their individual journeys through the comic industry, how their paths crossed, and the creative spark that led to the creation of ‘The Beauty’ —a bold, genre-bending series that captivated readers and eventually made the leap to television.

Jeremy and Jason share behind-the-scenes stories about developing the concept, building its unsettling yet compelling world, and navigating the challenges of adapting a creator-owned comic into a TV series. From storytelling philosophy to industry insights, this interview is packed with inspiration for comic fans, aspiring creators, and anyone curious about the evolution of an idea from page to screen.


Synopsis: In FX’s The Beauty, when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” (Evan Peters) and “Jordan Bennett” (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.

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