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James Mangold’s Identity starts like a typical murder mystery, featuring a group of recognizable actors. However, as people begin to die at a remote motel, it quickly becomes clear this isn’t a simple whodunit. The film cleverly hides its true nature, culminating in a genuinely shocking twist that will leave you surprised. It’s a thriller that goes far beyond the usual mystery formula.

The late 1990s saw a revival of slasher films thanks to Scream. Without it, movies like Valentine, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cherry Falls, Halloween: H20, and the Urban Legend series likely wouldn’t have been made. Scream also heavily influenced the hugely popular Scary Movie franchise, meaning we might not have those iconic parodies either.

Several Mission: Impossible movies will no longer be available on Netflix after May 1st. This includes the original 1996 film, as well as Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), Mission: Impossible 3 (2006), Ghost Protocol (2011), and Rogue Nation (2015). Fans of the series may be disappointed, especially since these films were only recently added to Netflix alongside Dead Reckoning (2023) on April 1st.

If you loved the movie and want to watch something similar, there are plenty of dark and suspenseful thrillers available to stream. These films, which either inspired this one or share a style with director Paul Feig’s other work, make great double features.

While the live-action version of Tangled is still in the early stages of development and doesn’t have a release date yet, excitement is building now that Rapunzel and Flynn have been cast. During interviews about Season 3 of School Spirits, actor Manheim shared that he’s just starting work on Tangled, but feels a strong connection to the character of Flynn Rider.

In December 2025, Arian Cartaya, who played Rich in the HBO Max series, shared a video showing a rehearsal for a scene that wasn’t included in the final version of IT: Welcome to Derry. The scene featured Lilly, Rich, Ronnie, and Will meeting in their clubhouse—a hideout where they planned how to defeat the villain, known as “the clown,” throughout the series.

Several popular Marvel Cinematic Universe actors, such as Hayley Atwell and Robert Downey Jr., have openly shared their disappointments with the franchise, despite continuing to work with Marvel. They join others, including Christian Bale and Idris Elba, who have spoken out about issues like fast-paced production schedules and a lack of creative storytelling.

I first saw Strangers on a Train and was immediately hooked! It’s based on a novel from the 50s, and the story is just brilliantly unsettling – and surprisingly funny as it unfolds. It didn’t get a ton of praise right away, but it really found its audience with thriller fans like me, and now people consider it one of Hitchcock’s absolute best films. It’s a masterpiece, honestly.

The 2021 Mortal Kombat movie featured Lewis Tan as Cole Young, an MMA fighter tasked with saving Earthrealm. However, because Cole wasn’t a character from the original video games, many fans disliked him, feeling he overshadowed the established, beloved characters. The upcoming Mortal Kombat II seems to be correcting this by focusing more on the popular character Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. While Cole will still appear in the sequel, a quick scene in the latest trailer suggests he’s in for a dark and potentially fatal storyline.

Despite some recent cancellations, there’s still a good amount of Marvel TV content planned for 2026. The series Wonder Man is already available on Disney+, and Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again will be released shortly. Later in the year, Marvel will conclude the story arc started with WandaVision with the premiere of VisionQuest. Plus, the animated side of Marvel is staying active, with new seasons of X-Men ’97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man scheduled for release in 2026.