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I have deduced that there are two kinds of people in this world: people who love aliens and people who hate them. I have yet to find indifference or anyone in between. I, personally, love anything alien related. I spent long nights on the weekends watching my dad play XCOM: UFO Defense as a young child. I remember Friday nights ordering pizza and watching new episodes of The X-Files. I can’t tell you how many times I have seen that series from beginning to end. I lost my damn mind when I saw they were putting out a special six-episode comeback. Imagine my schoolgirl-like glee when I heard about a new show on TBS. It was called People of Earth (2016) and immediately, I was all about that noise.

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At first, all they would show were snippets of a strange-looking new show. There were various aliens and a random talking deer (which happens to be one of the best characters in the show). I was SO excited. People of Earth just wrapped up its first season, and let me tell you, it was amazing.

People of Earth follows Ozzie (Wyatt Cenac), a well-respected journalist that travels to the small town Beacon, NY  to research a group led by psychiatrist Gina (Ana Gasteyer) called StarCrossed for a fluff piece. They meet in a Catholic church run by Father Doug (Oscar Nunez). StarCrossed is a therapy group for “experiencers,” people who believe they have been abducted by aliens. Ozzie, being a serious journalist, thinks they are all crazy but is forced to investigate further by his editor. Just prior to investigating for his article, Ozzie totals his car by hitting a deer. He seems to suffer memory loss, hallucinations and loss of time. He thinks it’s just a consequence of the accident but the members of StarCrossed believe it is more than that.

I had really high expectations for People of Earth and I wasn’t disappointed. Anyone who knows me or has read my other articles knows I’m quite the sucker for horror-comedy. Drop a SciFi-Comedy in my lap and if I had a tail, it would be wagging like crazy. Normally, the character personalities in shows and movies like this are over the top and unrealistic. The character development in this first season was nicely paced and realistic. The aliens themselves (yes, Virginia, there are aliens) are hilarious and snarky. You meet a Gray (a small big-headed big-eyed gray guy), a Reptilian (green guys that mask as humans) and a White (attractive Orlando Bloom from LOTR look-alike with silvery hair). None of them have their stuff together and they bicker like teenage girls.

People of Earth

The acting is dynamic and right on target. The effects are simple and flawless and it truly was a hidden little gem among Monday night TV. They have been renewed for a second season and I absolutely can’t wait. Do yourself a favor and watch People of Earth. It’s fun, light-hearted and you’ll have a good time trying to piece Ozzie’s memories together along with him. You find early on that not everyone is what they seem. You can watch all eight episodes on www.tbs.com And remember, “You are special.”

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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