186 | The Empty Man

• Directed by David Prior

• Written by David Prior, based on the graphic novel by Cullen Bunn

• Stars James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, Sasha Frolova

• Released October 23, 2020

• Rated R

• Runtime: 2hr 17min

• Available in the US on HBO

• RT: 76% critics 39% audience

Synopsis: James LaSombra is a former cop mourning the loss of his wife and son. When a young friend of the family goes missing James is drawn into a mystery involving an urban legend about The Empty Man, a shadowy figure who can be summoned by blowing in an empty bottle on a bridge. But there is more to the disappearance than he first suspects, and more to the legend of the empty man than he realizes.

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Since there’s apparently no way a franchise could have too many sequels, we’ll be checking out the newest addition to the Paranormal Activity family, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin. The movie is currently streaming on Peacock so if you haven’t already, sign up for that free trial and then join us next time!

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Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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182 | Candyman

• Directed by Nia DaCosta

• Written by Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld

• Stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Colman Domingo

• Released August 27, 2021

• Available in theaters

• Rated R

• Runtime: 1hr 31min

• RT: 85% critics 74% audience

Synopsis: This “spiritual sequel” skips over the movies made after 1992’s Candyman and takes place in a now-gentrified Cabrini Green. Anthony and Brianna are a successful, upwardly-mobile couple who take up residence in one of the posh condos that have been built over the ashes of the infamous projects. When painter Anthony learns of the Candyman legend he becomes obsessed with capturing it in his art, but his obsession leads him and those around him into dangerous territory and he soon finds that there may be more to the urban legend than he anticipated.

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Next up, well we’re not sure yet. Check back soon for an update!

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Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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