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The aqua suits in the movie Underwater

5 years ago, this sci-fi Alien rip-off drowned at the box office. Is it worthy of reappraisal?

2020's Underwater was meant to be an homage to sci-fi horror films like Alien, but it didn't quite succeed. What happened, and is it any better five years later?
The cast of "Squid Game" season 2 running.

Like Squid Game season 2? Then watch these 5 great movies and TV shows

Fans of Squid Game season 2 should watch these five thrilling films and TV shows such as The Hunger Games and the hit Netflix movie The Platform.
Three men with guns stand in a bank in The Lookout.

Like Den of Thieves 2: Pantera? Then watch these 3 great heist movies now

Like Den of Thieves 2 and looking for similar thrills? Then stream these three great heist movies right now.
A man puts his fists up and prepares for a fight.

Don’t let these 3 January 2025 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar

From classic Hollywood rom-coms to over-the-top blood-soaked action extravaganzas, these streaming hidden gems are begging you to watch them this January.
Gerard Butler as 'Big Nick' O'Brien fixes his tie in Den of Thieves 2.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera director talks explosive sequel, teases third movie: ‘We’re ready to go’

In a conversation with Digital Trends, writer-director Christian Gudegast spoke about how he researched and executed Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.
Custom image showing Klaus Kinski, Bill Skarsgard, and Max Schreck as Nosferatu's Count Orlok.

Which version of Nosferatu is the best? The answer may surprise you

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu successfully reinvents the classic vampire for a new generation. How does his version compare to F.W. Murnau's and Werner Herzog's?
Betty Gilpin standing next to two kids.

3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (January 10-12)

These Netflix shows are worthy your time whether or not your algorithm recommends them to you.
A man in full body makeup looks down in Cloud Atlas.

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (January 10-12)

These Prime Video movies may save you from scrolling through Amazon for hours looking for something to watch.
Gerard Butler holds a gun while sitting in the front seat of a car.

Den of Thieves 2’s Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. on crafting a funnier, bigger sequel

The cop goes gangster in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. We spoke to Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. about returning for another heist in the action sequel.
A man leans in front of his computer in Blackhat.

10 years ago, this failed action thriller accurately predicted a future filled with cyberattacks

10 years ago, Michael Mann directed Blackhat, a thriller about a hack that threatens the world. Here's how the polarizing thriller was ahead of its time.
A promo image for In the Heart of the Sea.

This forgotten 2015 action film is Netflix’s first No. 1 movie of 2025. Here’s why you need to see it

A nearly forgotten historical epic starring Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland is now the most popular movie on Netflix, and here's why you should watch it now.
Dan Stevens in Legion

If you have to watch one Hulu show in January 2025, stream this one

This bizarre 2017-2019 series was underwatched and underrated when it first aired, but the show is well worth your time in January 2025.
Seven men stand in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

The 10 best movies of 2024, ranked

2024 had its share of great films, but these 10 movies towered over the rest as the best movies of the year.
A man prepares to fight in The Witcher.

5 years later, whatever happened to Netflix’s would-be Game of Thrones show?

The Witcher premiered in December 2019 to record-breaking numbers and much expectation: five years and three seasons later, what happened to all that promise?
Mark as an Invincible flying above the cityscape.

5 most anticipated Amazon Prime Video shows of 2025, ranked

These Amazon Prime Video shows are a reminder of how many good shows the streamer has in its roster.
Blended image showing characters from Wicked, Superman, Fantastic Four, and Avatar.

10 most anticipated movies of 2025, ranked

2025 will bring numerous highly anticipated movies, from auteur-driven remakes like Frankenstein to reboots like The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Robert Mitchum points a gun in The Yakuza.

50 years ago, one unlikely star made Hollywood’s best forgotten samurai thriller

Fifty years ago, Hollywood released a thrilling, surprisingly moving crime thriller that has, unfortunately, been lost to time.
Glen Powell stars as Chad Powers in the new Hulu series

5 most anticipated Hulu shows of 2025, ranked

Hulu is going to have a big year in 2025 thanks to these highly anticipated original series like Alien: Earth and more.
A woman screams as a hand grasps her neck in Nosferatu.

Nosferatu could’ve been great, but this one fatal flaw ruins it

Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu is a big hit with critics and moviegoers, but it has a fatal flaw that ruins it. Here's why the horror movie disappointed me.
A woman and a man stand outside a car in The Penguin.

10 best TV shows of 2024, ranked

This year was great for TV, with plenty of new and returning shows ranking among the best of the year. Here's our list of the 10 best TV shows of 2024.
Superman walks with a concerned look on his face in "Superman."

7 most anticipated comic book movies and TV shows of 2025, ranked

There will be more than enough comic book movies and shows to watch in 2025, but these seven projects are arguably the most highly anticipated of the year.
A woman is surrounded by dancers in The Regime.

This is the one 2024 show I absolutely hated. Here’s why

Most TV I watched in 2024 was pretty good! Except for this one show that I hated: HBO's The Regime with Kate Winslet. Here's why it's the worst.
Aaron Pierre wears a tactical vest in Rebel Ridge.

10 best Netflix movies of 2024, ranked

From Rebel Ridge to The Shadow Strays, here are the 10 best Netflix movies of 2024.
Two guys sit in a car in Anora.

You probably haven’t seen 2024’s best movies. Here’s why you need to right now

Film critic A.A. Dowd makes the case that Sean Baker's tragicomedy Anora is the best film of 2024, before sharing his other picks for the year's finest.
Adria Arjona and Glen Powell in Hit Man.

7 best comedy movies of 2024, ranked

These comedies prove that while the genre is not as common as it once was, it's far from dead.
A bloody man touches his glasses in The Monkey.

7 most anticipated horror movies of 2025, ranked

2024 may have been a terrific year for horror films, but 2025 has plenty of more scary movies like 28 Days Later and M3GAN 2.0 that may top what came before.
Vince Vaughn and a woman stand by a car in the dark with lights on them in a scene from Bad Monkey.

5 most underrated TV shows of 2024, ranked

While shows like Industry and Silo proved to be popular with critics and audiences alike, these five underrated 2024 series deserve a little love and attention.
Robert and Yasmin hold hands and walk in Indsutry.

This is the one 2024 TV show I absolutely loved. Here’s why you should watch it

One of the best television shows in 2024 was Industry, HBO's invigorating drama set at a London investment bank. Here's why I loved it.
Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in "Superman."

7 best Nicholas Hoult movies, ranked

Nicholas Hoult's career has reached new heights thanks to Nosferatu and Superman, and movies like Mad Max: Fury Road show him at his best.
Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter in "Nosferatu."

10 best Dracula movies, ranked

Dracula, aka Nosferatu, remains one of the most terrifying figures in pop culture. These 10 movies were the best at presenting the horror icon on film.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, brandishing a boomstick outside of a pursuit car

7 best action movies of 2024, ranked

Where does Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Rebel Ridge, and Dune 2 land on our list of the best action movies of 2024? Check out the entire rankings inside.
A man looks down in Juror #2.

The 7 best thrillers of 2024, ranked

From a Clint Eastwood film to an action-packed Netflix original, these seven movies prove that 2024 was a particularly strong year for the thriller genre.
Don Johnson puts his hand on a gun while Aaron Pierre stands across from him.

7 best movie scenes of 2024, ranked

What were the top movie moments of 2024? Here are Digital Trends' rankings for the seven best movie scenes of 2024.
A man puts his hands through flaps and looks as a woman stares behing him.

5 great TV shows you need to watch in January 2025

A Netflix most-watched show and the long-awaited return of Apple TV+'s Severance are among five great TV shows you need to watch in January 2025.