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Upcoming Peacock Series “Hysteria!” Takes Place in the 1980s During the Satanic Panic Era

August 5, 2022 John Squires hysteria, Peacock, TV

Streaming service Peacock has just announced that they’ve given a straight-to-series order to coming-of-age thriller Hysteria!, a drama series that explores America’s dark history of mass hysteria through the shocking story of the teenage Satanic Panic. In the series, “When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling […]

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Omar Sy Starring in John Woo’s Own Remake of ‘The Killer’ for Peacock

August 4, 2022 John Squires John Woo, Movies, Omar Sy, Peacock, The Killer

John Woo‘s 1989 action-thriller The Killer is getting a “reimagining” from Woo himself, and Deadline reports today that Omar Sy (Jurassic World) will star in the Peacock film. Action auteur John Woo returns to reimagine and re-direct his own classic with the brand new movie, written by Matthew Stuecken and Josh Campbell (10 Cloverfield Lane), as […]

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‘They/Them’ – Kevin Bacon on the Evolution of the Slasher and Shifting from Victim to Villain [Interview]

August 4, 2022 Meagan Navarro Interviews, Kevin Bacon, Movies, Peacock, They/Them

Peacock Original Film They/Them, pronounced “They-slash-Them,” is a slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp, and it’s executive produced, written, and directed by John Logan (“Penny Dreadful”). Whistler Camp takes its name after owner and director Owen Whistler, played by Kevin Bacon, a prolific actor unafraid to play antagonistic characters. And of course, an actor who […]

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‘They/Them’ Director John Logan on Slashers, Kevin Bacon, and Putting Characters First [Interview]

August 2, 2022 Meagan Navarro blumhouse, Interviews, John Logan, Kevin Bacon, Movies, Peacock, They/Them

They/Them, pronounced “They-slash-Them,” is a slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp executive produced, written, and directed by John Logan (“Penny Dreadful”). The slasher will debut on Peacock on Friday, August 5. Ahead of the release, Bloody Disgusting chatted with Logan about the film’s emphasis on characters, the research that went into the setting, and the […]

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‘They/Them’ Review – Summer Camp Slasher Forgets to Slash But Delivers Psychological, Character-Driven Horror

July 24, 2022 Meagan Navarro John Logan, Kevin Bacon, Movies, Peacock, Reviews, They/Them

John Logan’s Gothic horror drama “Penny Dreadful” retooled classic literary horror figures in a captivating, poignant way by exploring the ethos of monsters. For his directorial feature debut, Logan sets his sights on a familiar horror mainstay: the summer camp slasher. They/Them, pronounced “They-slash-Them,” takes place at an LGBTQIA+ conversion summer camp. It emphasizes its robust ensemble […]

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Peacock’s “Vampire Academy” Series Sinks Teeth into New Teaser [SDCC]

July 21, 2022 Meagan Navarro Peacock, SDCC, SDCC 2022, TV, vampire academy

Eight years after being turned into a feature film, Richelle Mead‘s line of “Vampire Academy” books are getting the series treatment from Peacock, and today brings a first look teaser unveiled at SDCC. Peacock’s “Vampire Academy” opens up for business on September 15, 2022. Here’s the official plot synopsis for the show… “In a world of privilege and glamour, two […]

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‘They/Them’ Welcomes Summer Camp Terror With New Trailer and Poster

July 20, 2022 Meagan Navarro John Logan, Kevin Bacon, news, Peacock, They/Them

Kevin Bacon‘s Owen Whistler welcomes campers to his safe summer camp space for all in the brand new trailer for Peacock Original Film They/Them. Things are never what they seem, though, are they? They/Them, pronounced “They-slash-Them,”  is a slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp executive produced, written, and directed by John Logan (“Penny Dreadful”). […]

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Peacock’s “Vampire Academy” Series Opening Its Doors in September

June 29, 2022 John Squires Peacock, TV, vampire academy

Eight years after being turned into a feature film, Richelle Mead‘s line of “Vampire Academy” books are getting the series treatment from Peacock, and today brings a premiere date. Peacock’s “Vampire Academy” opens up for business on September 15, 2022. Here’s the official plot synopsis for the show… “In a world of privilege and glamour, two […]

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Peacock’s ‘They/Them’ Teaser Hints at Not So Safe Space in Summer Camp Slasher Starring Kevin Bacon

June 22, 2022 Meagan Navarro John Logan, Kevin Bacon, Movies, Peacock, They/Them, Videos

Kevin Bacon‘s Owen Whistler tells campers that his summer camp is a safe space for all in the brand new teaser for Peacock Original Film They/Them. But the cracks are already showing, and eerie imagery of ventriloquist puppets and a masked killer indicates these campers won’t be in for a good time after all. They/Them, […]

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‘The Northman’ Now Available to Stream on Peacock!

June 3, 2022 John Squires Movies, Peacock, The Northman

The latest from The Witch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers, The Northman is headed to Digital, 4K and Blu-ray the week of June 6, but first up it’s now available on Peacock. Peacock is right now the ONLY place you can stream The Northman! You can also rent the film for $19.99 on VOD outlets including Amazon, or purchase The […]

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Thomas Haden Church Playing the Villain in Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV Series

May 19, 2022 John Squires Peacock, Thomas Haden Church, TV, twisted metal

Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” TV series is set to star Anthony Mackie, and THR reports this afternoon that Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) has also signed on. Church will play Agent Stone, “a cold and unyielding post-apocalyptic highway patrolman who rules the roads with a silver tongue and a twisted iron fist, prosecuting even the smallest […]

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First Look at Peacock’s ‘They/Them’ Introduces Kevin Bacon and Cast of Conversion Camp Slasher

May 12, 2022 Meagan Navarro John Logan, Kevin Bacon, Movies, Peacock, They/Them

Last year, Blumhouse announced the feature directorial debut by John Logan (“Penny Dreadful”), starring Kevin Bacon and set to debut on Peacock. The streaming service has officially set the premiere date for They/Them, and released a first look at the conversion camp slasher. They/Them, pronounced “They-slash-Them,”  is “a slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ […]

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John Woo Directing a Remake of ‘The Killer’ for Peacock in 2023!

May 2, 2022 John Squires John Woo, Movies, Peacock, The Killer

John Woo‘s action-thriller The Killer from 1989 is an all-time classic in the genre, and Woo has been planning a remake for quite some time now. It looks like that project has finally come together, as the Peacock streaming service has announced this morning that Woo will return to direct a “reimagining” of The Killer […]

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“Wolf Like Me” Season 2 Ordered Up By Peacock!

April 26, 2022 John Squires Abe Forsythe, Peacock, TV, Wolf Like Me

A highly unique romantic comedy/werewolf hybrid, Peacock’s “Wolf Like Me” is one of my personal favorite things of 2022 so far, so I’m thrilled to hear Season 2 is on the way! THR has announced this afternoon that Peacock has ordered up “Wolf Like Me” Season 2, with Isla Fisher and Josh Gad both returning […]

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Casper Will Return in a Live-Action “Horror/Adventure” Series for Peacock

April 11, 2022 John Squires Casper, Peacock, TV

Casper is headed back to the screen, with Deadline reporting that the friendly ghost is getting a live-action series for Peacock that’s said to put a “darker” spin on the family-friendly tale. Kai Yu Wu (The Ghost Bride) is writing and executive producing the new take. Deadline reports, “Casper the Friendly Ghost is coming back to […]

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