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The Fall of the House of Usher

October 8, 2023

The Fall of the House of Usher is a 2023 gothic horror drama miniseries created by Mike Flanagan, the man behind the hit horror series The Haunting of Hill House, as well as several films including Oculus, Hush, and Doctor Sleep. The series is loosely based on the short story of the same name and other works by Edgar Allan Poe.

Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

The cast includes Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Samantha, Sloyan, T'Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Michael Trucco, Henry Thomas, and Mark Hamill.

The Fall of the House of Usher is set to debut October 12th only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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First Man

August 26, 2016

Director Damien Chazelle

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Kyle Chandler, Pablo Schreiber

Rating PG-13

Release Date October 12th, 2018

“A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.”

From director Damien Chazelle, the man who brought us the Oscar-winning film La La Land and Whiplash, First Man is a look at Neil Armstrong and the path that led him to being the first man to step foot on the man. The screenplay is written by Josh Singer and is based on the book by James R. Hansen. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Kyle Chandler, Pablo Schreiber, and Jason Clarke, Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, First Man:

  • Damien Chazelle's first choice to play the role of Neil Armstrong was always Ryan Gosling. Gosling was even rumored to be attached to the project during its development stage but nothing was officially confirmed. It wasn't until after Gosling did La La Land (2016) with Chazelle that Gosling would officially sign on to do the project.

  • The first film directed by Damien Chazelle in which he didn't write the script.

First Man - Official Trailer Coming Soon To Theaters and IMAX https://www.firstman.com/ On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures' First Man, the riveting story of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years 1961-1969.
First Man - Official Trailer #2 In Theaters and IMAX October 12 https://www.firstman.com/ On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures' First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.
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Bad Times at the El Royale

August 26, 2016

Director Drew Goddard

Genre Mystery | Thriller

Cast Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Cailee Spaeny, Jon Hamm

Rating R

Release Date October 12th, 2018

“Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption - before everything goes to hell.”

Written and directed by Drew Goddard, who wrote the script for The Martian starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain and also directed The Cabin in the Woods, Bad Times at the El Royale is a thriller following seven strangers, each with a secret to bury. who meet at a rundown hotel with a dark past hoping for one last chance at redemption. The extremely talented cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Johnson, Cailee Spaeny, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, and Lewis Pullman. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Bad Times at the El Royale:

  • Writer and director Drew Goddard's process of selling the spec was under heavy secrecy with the script only going to top studio execs as potential buyers, and they had to read off a tablet and then return it when done.

  • Russell Crowe was originally cast in a role. He eventually dropped out and was replaced by Jon Hamm.

Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption... before everything goes to hell.
Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past. Over the course of one fateful night, everyone will have a last shot at redemption... before everything goes to hell.
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

August 26, 2016

Director Ari Sandel

Genre Adventure | Comedy | Family

Cast Jeremy Ray Taylor, Madison Iseman, Ben O'Brien, Wendi Mclendon-Covey

Rating PG

Release Date October 12th, 2018

“Slappy is back to wreak more havoc this Halloween in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine’s 400-million-selling series of books.”

From director Ari Sandel (The DUFF, When We First Met), Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is another big-screen adaptation straight from the genius mind of Goosebumps author R.L. Stine. I grew up reading these books and consider them to be a big part of my childhood, and I enjoyed the recent 2015 film. The cast includes Jeremy Ray Taylor (Stephen King's It), Madison Iseman (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Ben O'Brien, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Chris Parnell, and Ken Jeong. Check out the official trailer below!! 

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween:

  • A sequel to 2015's "Goosebumps" film, which is based off of the best-selling children's book series "Goosebumps" by R. L. Stine.

  • Sony Pictures Animation's 5th live action film.

Halloween comes to life in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine's 400-million-selling series of books. Watch the new #Goosebumps2Movie trailer now! Subscribe to Sony Pictures for exclusive content: http://bit.ly/SonyPicsSubscribe Follow Us On Social: https://www.facebook.com/GoosebumpsMovie/ https://www.instagram.com/GoosebumpsMovie/ https://twitter.com/GoosebumpsMovie Directed by: Ari Sandel Written by: Rob Lieber Based on the Goosebumps Books Written by: R.
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The Haunting of Hill House

August 26, 2016

Genre Horror | Drama

Cast Mckenna Grace, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, Timothy Hutton

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere October 12th, 2018 (Netflix)

“Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.”

From talented director Mike Flanagan, the man behind horror films Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House is a horror series based on the 1959 novel from author Shirley Jackson. The series flashes between past and present, focusing on a family confronting haunting memories from their past that all lead back to their childhood home and all of the horrific events that happened there. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Haunting of Hill House:

  • Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.

On October 12th, you're expected. The Haunting of Hill House is a modern reimagining of the iconic novel, about 5 siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

August 25, 2016

Developer Activision

Genre Action | War

Rating Mature

Formats PS4 | Xbox One | PC

Release Date October 12th, 2018

The trailers for the latest Call of Duty game, Black Ops 4, are FINALLY here!! The game will hit store shelves on October 12th, and the anticipation is already building. Personally I am looking forward to a Black Ops game that doesn't include wall running and all of the other futuristic BS. Included below is a trailer for the brand new mode "Blackout", which is an answer to the extremely popular Battle Royale mode from Fortnite. Check them out below!!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer raises the bar for the famed multiplayer mode delivering the most thrilling grounded combat experience yet with a focus on tactical gameplay and player choice.
The undead await in Alcatraz. This is 'Blood of the Dead' in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4, a reimagined return of a fan-favorite, complete with surprises hidden within the iconic penitentiary. Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 is available October 12, 2018.
Check out the latest trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode. The game will be released on October 12 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Zombies - First 15 Minutes of Voyage of Despair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulFikHWRH24 Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Zombies - First 15 Minutes of IX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6eJz1YX06g Subscribe to IGN for more!
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Beautiful Boy

August 25, 2016

Director Felix Van Groeningen

Genre Drama

Cast Steve Carrell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Christian Convery

Rating R

Release Date October 12th, 2018

“Based on the memoir of the same name, the film tells the heartbreaking and inspiring story of survival and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.”

From director Felix Van Groeningen, Beautiful Boy is an intense family drama based on the memoir of the same name, the film tells the story of the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. The cast includes Steve Carrell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, and Christian Convery. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, Beautiful Boy:

  • Timothée Chalamet had to lose 25 lbs for his role as Nic Sheff. He also had a Consultant/Doctor on set to ensure his acting was realistic and authentic as to a drug addict.

  • Steve Carell, Amy Ryan and Maura Tierney were all previous cast members of The Office (US).

Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Starring Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan. In select theaters October 12.
Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Starring Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan. In theaters October 12.
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The Oath

August 25, 2016

Director Ike Barinholtz

Genre Action | Comedy | Thriller

Cast Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Magnussen, John Cho

Rating R

Release Date October 12th, 2018

“In a politically divided America, a man struggles to make it through the Thanksgiving holiday without destroying his family.”

Written and directed by accomplished actor Ike Barinholtz, who also stars in the film, The Oath tells the story of a mans struggles to make it through a family Thanksgiving in a politically divided America. The cast includes Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Magnussen, and John Cho. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Oath:

  • The feature-film directorial debut for actor Ike Barinholtz. He previously directed a few episodes of the series The Mindy Project, which he also starred in.

  • Born and raised in Chicago, Barinholtz originally had aspirations to become a politician but decided to become a comedian instead.

From the producers of GET OUT & BLACKkKLANSMAN comes a raw and riotous political comedy for divisive times. A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a savagely funny dark comedy about surviving life and Thanksgiving in the age of political tribalism.
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Apostle

August 25, 2016

Director Gareth Evans

Genre Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Cast Dan Stevens, Kristine Froseth, Michael Sheen, Lucy Boynton

Rating Unrated

Release Date October 12th, 2018 (Netflix)

“A man attempts to rescue his sister who’s been kidnapped by a religious cult.”

Written and directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption, The Raid 2), Apostle is set in 1905 and tells the story of a man who travels to a remote island to rescue his sister from the religious cult that kidnapped her. Check out the official trailer below!!

The promise of the divine is but an illusion. From Gareth Evans, writer and director of The Raid franchise, comes Apostle. A Netflix film starring Dan Stevens and Michael Sheen - premieres October 12.
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The Romanoffs

August 25, 2016

Genre Drama

Cast Aaron Eckhart, Kathryn Hahn, Christina Hendricks, Diane Lane

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere October 12th, 2018 (Amazon Prime)

“A contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family.”

From creator Matthew Weiner, the man who brought us hit shows like The Sopranos and Mad Men, The Romanoffs is an anthology style drama series set around the globe and featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. The cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Kathryn Hahn, Christina Hendricks, Diane Lane, Amanda Peet, Corey Stoll, Jack Huston, and John Slattery. Check out the official trailers below!!

Amazon Prime Video sets October 12 debut for #TheRomanoffs. " SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/PrimeVideoSubscribe About The Romanoffs: From the creator of Mad Men, The Romanoffs is a contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family.
From the creator of Mad Men, The Romanoffs is a contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Diane Lane, Isabelle Huppert, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Amanda Peet, Jack Huston, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, Paul Reiser, Andrew Rannells and more.
From the creator of Mad Men, The Romanoffs is a contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Diane Lane, Isabelle Huppert, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Amanda Peet, Jack Huston, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, Paul Reiser, Andrew Rannells and more.
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The Kindergarten Teacher

August 25, 2016

Director Sara Colangelo

Genre Drama

Cast Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Anna Baryshnikov, Rosa Salazar

Rating Unrated

Release Date October 12th, 2018 (Netflix)

“A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students who she believes is a child prodigy.”

Directed and co-written by Sara Colangelo (Little Accidents), The Kindergarten Teacher is about a NYC teacher who becomes obsessed with a young boy who she believes is a child prodigy. Now lets pump the breaks for a quick second, on HBO Maggie Gyllenhaal is a "lady of the night" but on Netflix she is a kindergarten teacher, nice to see she has cleaned up her act in 2018. In all seriousness, this Netflix original film is doing extremely well as far as critics are concerned so I am looking forward to checking it out. The cast includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak, Anna Baryshnikov, and Rosa Salazar. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Kindergarten Teacher:

  • The film is based on the 2014 Israeli film of the same name.

  • Lead Maggie Gyllenhaal has been in three movies with her brother Jake Gyllenhaal: A Dangerous Woman (1993) (which was directed by their father), Homegrown (1998) (which was directed by their father), and Donnie Darko (2001).

When a Staten Island kindergarten teacher discovers what may be a gifted five year-old student in her class, she becomes fascinated and obsessed with the child-spiraling downward on a dangerous and desperate path in order to nurture his talent.
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