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50 States Of Fright
''50 States of Fright '' is a horror anthology series that debuted on Quibi on April 6, 2020, for pre-signed up users and on April 13 for the general public. Premise The series features self-contained scary stories, each located in a different state of the state in the United States. To fit Quibi's format, each story was spread across two or three episodes. Cast * "The Golden Arm (Michigan)" ** Rachel Brosnahan as Heather **Travis Fimmel as David ** John Marshall Jones as Andy * " America's Largest Ball of Twine (Kansas)" ** Ming-Na Wen as Susan ** Karen Allen as Sheriff Stallings ** Thailey Roberge as Amelia * "Scared Stiff (Oregon)" ** James Ransone as Sebastian Klepner ** Emily Hampshire as Megan Bloom * " Grey Cloud Island (Minnesota)" ** Asa Butterfield as Brandon Boyd * "Almost There (Iowa)" ** Taissa Farmiga as Hannah ** Ron Livingston as Blake * "13 Steps to Hell (Washington)" ** Lulu Wilson as Mallory ** Rory Culkin as Older Aiden / Storyteller * "Red Rum (Colorado)" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Fiction
Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror, which is in the realm of speculative fiction. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length... which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing". Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for larger fears of a society. Prevalent elements of the genre include ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, ghouls, the Devil, witches, monsters, extraterrestrials, dystopian and post-apocalyptic worlds, serial killers, cannibalism, cults, dark magic, satanism, the macabre, gore and torture. History Before 1000 The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in folklore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asa Butterfield
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield (; born Asa Maxwell Thornton Farr Butterfield on 1 April 1997) is an English actor. He has received nominations for three British Independent Film Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, two Saturn Awards, and three Young Artist Awards. Beginning his career as a child actor, Butterfield first achieved recognition as the lead of the historical drama film ''The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'' (2008). He continued to headline films during the 2010s, starring in the adventure drama ''Hugo'' (2011), the war science fiction film ''Ender's Game'' (2013), the drama '' X+Y'' (2014), and the fantasy ''Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'' (2016). In 2019, Butterfield began portraying the lead of the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Sex Education''. Early life Asa Maxwell Thornton Farr Butterfield was born on 1 April 1997, in Islington, London, England, and is the son of Jacqueline Farr, a psychologist, and Sam Butterfield, an advertising copywriter. He was educate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Beck
Scott Beck (born October 22, 1984) is an American writer, director, and producer. He was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. Beck co-writes and co-directs with filmmaking partner Bryan Woods. Together they co-wrote ''A Quiet Place'', in addition to writing and directing ''Nightlight'', ''Haunt'', and '' 65''. Career While attending the University of Iowa, Beck and his partner Bryan Woods founded Bluebox Limited Films, and together made the film '' University Heights''. The pair secured a development deal with MTV Films after winning MTVU's Best Film on Campus competition with the film. In 2015, Beck and Woods wrote and directed ''Nightlight'', released by Lionsgate. In 2016, Beck and Woods sold their original screenplay for ''A Quiet Place'' to Paramount Pictures. The film stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, the latter of who also directed and co-wrote the script. ''A Quiet Place'' was released in April 2018 to critical acclaim; it has a Rotten Toma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futon Critic
''The Futon Critic'' is a website that provides articles and information regarding prime time programming on broadcast and cable networks in the United States. The site publishes reviews of prime time programming and interviews of people in the television industry, as well as republishing Nielsen ratings data reports and press releases provided by television networks. ''The Futon Critic'' was founded by Brian Ford Sullivan in 1997. History Brian Ford Sullivan, CEO of Futon Media, registered ''The Futon Critic'' on January 14, 1997. From its founding, the site has published reviews on prime time programming, as well as interviews its staff conducted with members of the television industry. The site also contains sections of articles dedicated to republishing press releases, network schedules and Nielsen ratings data, which have been cited by articles on websites such as ''The Huffington Post'' and TV by the Numbers. Its publications of Nielsen ratings data have also been used a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Schindler
Adam Schindler (born May 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2013. A professional from 2009 until 2013, he fought for Bellator and Strikeforce. Mixed martial arts career Bellator Fighting Championships Schindler made his Bellator debut on May 27, 2010, when he faced Brian Melancon at Bellator 20. He won via unanimous decision. He then dropped to Featherweight to compete in Bellator's Featherweight Tournament, facing Ronnie Mann at Bellator 46 on June 25, 2011. He lost via KO (punches) in the first round. In his last fight with Bellator, Schindler faced Jeremy Spoon at Bellator 56 on October 29, 2011. He lost via unanimous decision and asked to be released from his contract shortly thereafter Legacy FC Schindler signed with Legacy FC in April 2013, and quickly made his debut in May, replacing Junior Assuncao to face Chris Pecero at Legacy FC 20. He lost via TKO in the second round. Strikeforce Schindler is a one-fight veteran in now-defunct promoti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Raimi
Ivan Mitchell Raimi, D.O. (born June 21, 1956) is an American emergency medicine physician and screenwriter, and a brother of filmmaker Sam Raimi and actor Ted Raimi. Ivan works as an emergency physician in Chicago, traveling to Los Angeles occasionally to work in Hollywood. Life and career Ivan M. Raimi was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is third of five children born to Celia Barbara (née Abrams), who owned lingerie shops, and Leonard Ronald Raimi, who owned home furnishing stores. Ivan was raised in Conservative Judaism, and his ancestors emigrated from Russia and Hungary. His sister remains in Michigan. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and received his medical degree from the Des Moines University medical school in 1984. Raimi then completed an emergency medicine residency at the Southside Medical Center. He is dually board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine. Raimi sometimes collaborate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Reaser
Elizabeth Ann Reaser (born July 2, 1975) is an American film, television, and stage actress. Her work includes the films ''Stay'', ''The Family Stone'', ''Sweet Land'', '' Against the Current'', '' The Twilight Saga'', ''Young Adult'', and '' Ouija: Origin of Evil'', and the TV series '' Saved'', ''Grey's Anatomy'', ''The Ex-List'', ''The Good Wife'', ''True Detective, The Handmaid's Tale'', and ''The Haunting of Hill House''. Early life and education Reaser was born in the affluent Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills. Her parents are Karen Davidson (née Weidman) and John Reaser.The Jewish News: "Bill’s Dreams Live On" October 11, 2012 She is the middle of three sisters. In 1995, her mother married billionaire businessman |
Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci ( ; born February 12, 1980) is an American actress. Known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge, Ricci predominantly works in independent productions, but has also appeared in numerous box office hits. She has received nominations for a Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Ricci made her film debut at the age of nine in ''Mermaids'' (1990), which was followed by a breakout role as Wednesday Addams in ''The Addams Family'' (1991) and its sequel, ''Addams Family Values'' (1993). Subsequent appearances in ''Casper'' and '' Now and Then'' (both 1995) established her as a teen idol. At 17, she moved into adult-oriented roles with ''The Ice Storm'' (1997), which led to parts in several independent films, such as '' Pecker'' (1998), ''The Opposite of Sex'' (1998), and '' Monster'' (2003). She has also starred in '' Sleepy Hollow'' (1999), ''Penelope'' (2006), and ''Speed Racer'' (2008), and had a supporting role in ''The Matrix Resurrections'' (2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Ford
Colin Ford (born September 12, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Wheeler in '' Daybreak'', Joe McAlister in '' Under the Dome'', the voice of Jake on ''Jake and the Never Land Pirates'', Mikey on '' Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?'', which earned him a Young Artist Award, young Sam Winchester in ''Supernatural'' and Dylan Mee in the family movie ''We Bought a Zoo''. Early life and education Ford was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Campbell Hall School. He later attended Oaks Christian School, a college preparatory school in Westlake Village, California. Career Ford enjoyed being in front of the camera, which led to his start in the entertainment business. At age four, he modeled for print ads for regional and national retailers. At age five, he made his film debut as Clinton Jr. in the feature film ''Sweet Home Alabama''. He obtained more roles in independent films such as ''Moved'', ''The Book of Jaene'' and '' Dumb and Dumberer: When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Justice
Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She has received several accolades, including two Young Artist Awards and nominations for three Imagen Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and three Kids' Choice Awards. Justice made her acting debut with a guest appearance on the comedy drama series ''Gilmore Girls'' (2003), and rose to fame on Nickelodeon, playing Lola Martinez on the comedy drama series ''Zoey 101'' (2005–2008), Tori Vega on the teen sitcom ''Victorious'' (2010–2013), and Jordan Sands in the television comedy horror film '' The Boy Who Cried Werewolf'' (2010). She subsequently appeared in the romantic comedy film '' The First Time'' (2012), the teen film ''Fun Size'' (2012), the comedy drama film ''Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List'' (2015), the teen comedy film '' The Outcasts'' (2017), the romance film ''Trust'' (2021), the comedy film ''Afterlife of the Party'' (2021), and the romantic comedy film ''A Perfect Pairing'' (2022), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Batalon
Jacob Batalon (; born October 9, 1996) is an American actor. Batalon achieved international recognition playing Ned Leeds in five Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, beginning with '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017). Cameos in '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018) and '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and in '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019) and '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' (2021). He also played keon in the Netflix film '' Let it Snow'' (2019). Early life Jacob Batalon was born on October 9, 1996, in Hawaii, to Filipino parents. Batalon has seven half-siblings: a brother and a sister from his mother, and three brothers and two sisters from his father. Upon graduating from the private Catholic school St. Anthony's School, he went to Damien Memorial School, then Batalon attended Kapi'olani Community College to study music theory, but later dropped out. He then took a two-year program to study acting at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Career Batalon made hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Culkin
Rory Hugh Culkin (born July 21, 1989) is an American actor who is known for his roles in ''Scream 4'', ''Lords of Chaos (film), Lords of Chaos'', ''You Can Count on Me'', ''Columbus (2017 film), Columbus'', and M. Night Shyamalan's ''Signs (2002 film), Signs''. He is the younger brother of actors Macaulay Culkin and Kieran Culkin. Early life Rory Hugh Culkin was born July 21, 1989 in New York City, the youngest of seven children born to Kit Culkin, Christopher Cornelius "Kit" Culkin, a former Broadway theatre, Broadway stage actor, and Patricia Brentrup, a native of North Dakota who met Kit in 1974 while working as a road traffic controller in Sundance, Wyoming. Culkin's siblings include Shane ( 1976), Dakota (1979–2008), Macaulay Culkin, Macaulay ( 1980), Kieran Culkin, Kieran ( 1982), Quinn ( 1984), and Christian ( 1987). He also had a paternal half-sister, Jennifer (born 1970), who died in 2000. Culkin's paternal aunt is actress Bonnie Bedelia. Career Culkin began acting by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
