Author: Ada Blood

Hi, I’m Ada. I like long walks in the graveyard, horror movies, comic books, and bringing you the latest in nerd-centric news.

Say “Hi, Barbie” to Mattel’s latest addition. The toy maker has partnered with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre on a Barbie Diwali doll. Just in time to celebrate her namesake Festival of Lights, paying tribute to the triumph of light over darkness. This is the first time that the iconic line has collaborated with a renowned Indian designer to honor a culturally significant festival. Dongre says that this Barbie’s design is inspired by Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan state, it’s also her hometown. The Barbie Diwali Doll “I was very, very excited when Mattel approached us — and this…

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We have a new cast update about Paramount’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel “The Running Man!” Katy O’Brian (“Love Lies Bleeding”) will be co-starring alongside Glen Powell (“Twisters”).  Edgar Wright (“Last Night in Soho”) is directing from a script he co-wrote with Michael Bacall (“22 Jump Street”).  “The Running Man” King’s novel, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, was previously adapted into a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in the United States under a brutal totalitarian regime, in the distant year of 2025. Where society has begun to use violent game shows to appease the…

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If you’re a horror fan who’s also a sneakerhead, we have the shoe line for you! Reebok has teamed up with Universal Studios to release a new line of shoes based on their iconic monsters. Calling it a “Boktober” celebration. If you love creating looks with shoes and accessories, we recommend pairing these shoes with a piece of Nikola Valenti jewelry. The line will feature five of the legendary Universal Monsters. Paying homage to Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and the Wolfman. Each one is getting their own shoe with their silhouette and tailored to…

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Horror and shocking scenes go together like peanut butter and jelly, but it seems the Damien Leone-directed “Terrifier 3” was a bit too much for some. At least 11 people walked out of the film’s UK premier; 9 left during the graphic 10-minute opening sequence.  One viewer vomited before the title card even hit the screen. During “last night’s screening, there were 11 total walkouts, nine during the opening scene, and that there was one fan confirmed to have puked,” “Terrifier 3”’s PR team told LADbible. “Although I was in and out of the screening, I did manage to witness…

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No, “Star Trek” star William Shatner isn’t dead. At least, according to him. Where did the malicious death hoax originate you may ask? Well, with AI of course! For the majority of “Star Trek” fans, Captain Kirk, played by William Shatner, has long become a classic symbol of an era. To commemorate this legendary actor and the immortal character he created, some personalized peripherals can help you, such as Custom Lanyards. You can incorporate your favorite actor elements and classic series elements, such as fleets and captains, into the design of custom lanyards. Such souvenirs are not only practical but…

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Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick (“Up in the Air”) is making her directorial debut with Netflix’s “Woman of the Hour.” Following September’s teaser, the streamer just released the first full trailer. Which gives a completely different perspective on the film. “Woman of the Hour” While the teaser is dark and moody, it mostly shows Sheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick) on the date from hell in a tacky tropical-themed bar, with a man growing increasingly more menacing. The full trailer for “Woman of The Hour” looks more light and campy, while keeping the ominous tone. It shows the struggling 20-something actress land a guest…

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Sibling filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo (“Avengers: Endgame”) are at it again with their upcoming film “The Electric State.” Starring Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) and Chris Pratt (“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”) the film is a look into a desolate future… except that it takes place in 1994… “The Electric State,” takes place in the aftermath of a battle between humanity and artificial intelligence that ended in a devastating stalemate. Human casualties were buried, while the husks of the automatons they fought rust where they fell. With all surviving robots exclied to the “exclusion zone” in the southwestern desert.…

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We’re back with another edition of Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction. In this chapter, we are going to talk about the horrors of the modern-day office. Did a person really die at work only to be discovered days later? The Story Managers at a publishing firm are trying to figure out how no one noticed a deceased employee sitting at their desk for 5 DAYS. George Turklebaum, had been working as a proofreader at a multinational firm for 30 years. One Thursday morning he suffered a heart attack in the open-plan office that he shared with 23 other employees. While…

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Universal and Atomic Monster’s long-gestating “The Creature From The Black Lagoon” remake may have found its writer. Sean Tretta (“Mayans M.C. “) will write the screenplay based on a treatment by James Wan, Rafael Jordan, and Bryan Coyne. Wan may also be in talks to direct the film as well. The Remake If Wan directs it will be his first project under the newly merged Atomic Monster (which he owns) and Blumhouse. So it’s not surprising that he is already attached as a producer. Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott will executive produce. This is believed to be a…

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The first rule about MRI machines is never take metal near them. Doubly so if it’s a gun. A Los Angeles Police Department officer learned the hard way during a failed raid of a medical center in October 2023. The LAPD is being sued for damages to the machine among other things. Owners of NoHo Diagnostic Center recently filed suit against the LAPD, the city of Los Angeles, and multiple police officers. The filing alleges the business owners’ constitutional rights were violated, and are demanding an unspecified amount in damages. It states that officers raided the center, believing it was…

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