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The Latest Breaking News from Alfred Hitchcock

Acclaimed horror director condemns Ryan Murphy’s new Ed Gein series, says he ‘wouldn’t watch it with a 10-foot pole’

‘Longlegs’ director is the son of late ‘Psycho’ star Anthony Perkins, whose character Norman Bates was inspired by Gein

The Independent UK

Creepy cicadas, ticking clocks and jump scares: How frightful films conjure terror out of quiet

This story contains spoilers about the movie ‘Weapons.’

The Conversation

I've already seen 73 movies in theatres this year — here’s the 7 best you (probably) skipped and where to watch them now

Each year, I see dozens of movies in theatres, and after watching more than 70 in 2025, here are the ones that deserved way more attention.

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There’s a lot that ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ didn’t get right

Just bring back 'Mindhunter' and not this.

The Mary Sue

Did Ed Gein Help Find Ted Bundy? The Truth Behind the 'Monster' Season 3 Finale

The true-crime series veers away from reality when it connects two of America's most infamous killers.

Marie Claire

The True Story of Anthony Perkins, the 'Psycho' Actor in Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'

Ryan Murphy's true crime series explores the filming of Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film.

Marie Claire

Netflix's Controversial New Thriller Dangerously Misrepresents Hollywood History

Ryan Murphy's latest true crime series mythologizes both its subject and a classic horror film.

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story shows Ryan Murphy will always choose thrills over subtlety and suspense

COMMENT: With the latest edition of his ‘Monster’ series, the showrunner leans, yet again, into his icky instincts and leaves nothing to the imagination, writes Nick Hilton

The Independent UK

Meet the Cast of 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story,' Netflix's Latest Star-Studded True Crime Series

Charlie Hunnam leads the Netflix drama as the serial killer whose crimes were the basis for the film 'Psycho.'

Marie Claire

Monster: The Ed Gein Story – The horrifying true story behind the killer who fascinated Hollywood

IN FOCUS: As Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters: The Ed Gein Story’ arrives on Netflix, Tom Murray speaks to acclaimed true-crime author Harold Schechter about the mother-obsessed murderer who inspired film villains such as Norman Bates, Leatherface and Buffalo Bill

The Independent UK

Half a century of the ‘male gaze’: why Laura Mulvey’s pioneering theory still resonates today

On October 1 1975, the academic journal Screen published an essay by British film theorist Laura Mulvey titled Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema.

The Conversation

The Lodger review – ingenious penny dreadful take on Hitchcock’s foggy mystery

Puppetry and silent cinema techniques are used to retell Marie Belloc Lowndes’ novel and its film version in a show played for laughs rather than thrills

The Guardian - UK

7 new Paramount+ movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you should stream in September 2025

Here are seven fantastic movies with great Rotten Tomatoes scores to stream on Paramount+ in September.

TechRadar

Kim Novak’s Vertigo review – the dizzying demands on Hitchcock’s leading lady

An intensely personal interview of the 92-year-old Hollywood star delivers showstopping moments for fans of the golden age of movies

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‘I held on to what’s important’: Kim Novak on Hitchcock, Trump and her Venice lifetime achievement award

One of the stars of Hollywood’s golden era, 92-year-old says prize as much about her refusal to be controlled as her on-screen performances

The Guardian - UK

The Brutalist to Highest 2 Lowest: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Adrien Brody mesmerises in the Oscar-winning epic, while Spike Lee indulges in a New York love-in with his new crime thriller starring Denzel Washington

Tom’s Guide

'Monster' Season 3 Gets a Netflix Release Date With Charlie Hunnam as Serial Killer Ed Geil

The latest season of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series will center on the godfather of all serial killers, Ed Gein — here's when it premieres

The Conversation

From public confession to private penance: How Catholic confession has evolved over centuries

The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession – but cannot clear his own name.

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Gavin Rossdale 'has a problem with birds'

Music star Gavin Rossdale has confessed to having a fear of birds.

Tom’s Guide

7 Best Twist Endings That Left Audiences Speechless — And Where to Stream Them Now

Stream these movies with twist endings before you get spoiled

TechRadar

NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, August 13 (game #528)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Guitar World

“I was gonna look like I was trying to be Randy. It was meant to look like the poster for Vertigo”: Zakk Wylde on how his iconic “Grail” Les Paul Custom got its bullseye finish – and gave him his signature style

Wylde says it was love at first sight with the Grail, but worried that people might see him as a Randy Rhoads clone, it needed a new look

Cinemablend

The Sandman’s David Goyer Shared Two Amazing Cameos That Were Planned For Morpheus’ Funeral, And I Really Wish They’d Happened

What could have been.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix is removing 48 movies next week — here are the 5 you need to watch right now

Netflix is set to remove a huge collection of movies in less than a week. Here's the 5 you need to stream now while you still can.

The Guardian - UK

Turn the parody up to 11: the best spoof movies – ranked!

Ahead of Spın̈al Tap II and the Naked Gun reboot, we count down the best cinematic send-ups, from the Life of Brian and Scary Movie to Clueless and Airplane!

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