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Tragic Encounter: Two Women Killed in Webster Movie Theater Parking Lot Shooting; Suspect in Critical Condition After Self-Inflicted Wound

WEBSTER, Texas — A tragic incident unfolded in Webster on Monday night as two people were killed in a shooting at a movie theater parking lot. The violence erupted near the Cinemark theater off the Gulf Freeway, shortly before 9:45 p.m. Upon their arrival at the scene, Webster police discovered three individuals with gunshot injuries. Chief Pete Bacon confirmed that two adult females and one male were found wounded. The females were quickly transported to …

Viggo Mortensen’s Infamous Behind-the-Scenes Movie Trivia Disrupts Friend Group’s Annual ‘Lord of the Rings’ Rewatch

SEATTLE—An annual movie night viewing of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” took an unexpected turn last Tuesday when one member of the friend group, 34-year-old Brian Braxton, began sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits about the film. Braxton enthusiastically recounted a well-known story about how actor Viggo Mortensen allegedly took his portrayal of Aragorn to the extreme, even purportedly going as far as murdering 26 extras during a pivotal scene. Despite the group’s love for …

Lauded Netflix Movie “Society of the Snow” Wows Survivors of Andes Plane Crash

MADRID, Spain – The new Netflix drama “Society of the Snow” has been making waves for its realistic portrayal of the harrowing 1972 Andes plane crash involving a Uruguayan rugby team. Directed by J.A. Bayona, the film depicts the tragic disaster that occurred in October 1972 when Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into the Andes mountains, instantly claiming the lives of 12 passengers and leaving others injured. The survivors endured extreme challenges for 72 …

1950s Book & Movie Adaptation Based on West Virginia Serial Killer Captivates Horror Genre Stars

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia was the setting for the 1955 film “The Night of the Hunter,” an adaptation of Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel inspired by a serial killer in the area. The film, actor Charles Laughton’s sole directorial effort, follows the story of Harry Powell, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, a self-styled preacher with tattoos that read “LOVE” and “HATE.” The character of Harry is based on the “West Virginia Bluebeard,” Harry Powers, a serial …

West Virginia-Based 1950s Book, Movie Adaptation Impacted by Infamous Serial Killer

CHARLESTON, WV – The Night of the Hunter, a 1955 film, was set in West Virginia and based on the novel by Davis Grubb, a Moundsville native. The chilling story is inspired by a real-life serial killer who terrorized the area. The film follows the character Harry Powell, a self-proclaimed preacher with sinister motives, portrayed by Robert Mitchum. After being caught for a crime, he ends up in the Moundsville Penitentiary, setting the stage for …

Society of the Snow: New Netflix Movie Explores True Story of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Survivors’ Struggle to Survive and Thrive

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – The new Netflix film “Society of the Snow” depicts the harrowing true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash. The movie has received high praise from both critics and viewers for its portrayal of the survivors’ ordeal. Of the 45 passengers on board the ill-fated flight, only 16 made it off the mountain following the crash. The others either perished in the initial impact, succumbed to their injuries, or were killed in …

Director Reveals Sinister Alternate Endings for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Movie

Toronto, Ontario – The film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” went through a series of potential endings before the filmmakers settled on the final version. According to co-writer and director Edgar White, one of the alternate endings involved Scott ending up with Knives, but it was ultimately discarded because it didn’t feel right. Another alternate ending took a darker turn, with Scott being portrayed as a serial killer who had murdered Ramona’s exes. This idea …