Podcast appearances and mentions of Johannes Roberts

Primate (2025) Screams After Midnight, a horror movie podcast. Primate is directed by Johannes Roberts and stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/

Primate. Join Scott and Rick as they talk about this rabid animal offering. Does this murderous chimp flick have the bananas to be a fun and scary ride, or should Primate be caged and forgotten about?

Spookies, we're sure some people are suffering from grief horror fatigue, but you have space in your heart for a tight 90 about a rabid chimp, right? In Primate (2025), Johannes Roberts is mixing up the tired trope by ignoring a family's lost loved one almost entirely, instead focusing the story on what happens to a group of teens when their late mom's adopted ape goes — well, we hate to say it, but — ape shit. Straddling the line between monster movie and slasher, this flick features more gore than you might expect, and it does it all with a few classic horror references. Join us on a new Spooky Tuesday as we pack our bags and head to Hawaii for summer break. Oh, and we brought this teddy bear for someone special, too.

There exists a surprisingly robust tribe of moviegoers who will cheerfully watch a dozen humans meet their doom on screen but will immediately clutch their pearls if so much as a fictional hamster looks nervous. Humans? Expendable. Animals? Absolutely not. But toss that rulebook out the window the moment the creature in question is the one doing the terrorizing. Suddenly, it's all popcorn and delighted shrieks. Enter the newest entry in the “animals behaving very, very badly” cinematic universe: the 2026 horror romp PRIMATE.According to IMDb, the plot is “A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.” Which is a polite way of saying: paradise goes sideways, things get bitey, and no one is getting their flight fare back. It's a tidy little summary that tells you everything and nothing at the same time—like a fortune cookie written by someone who really loves creature features.Directed and co-written by Johannes Roberts—yes, the same mastermind behind 47 Meters Down, the movie that convinced half the planet to avoid the ocean—PRIMATE stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Victoria Wyant, and a cast of humans who presumably regret taking tropical vacations forever. Despite glowing reviews and a box office that shrieked louder than its title character, the film nearly skipped theaters entirely and was destined for a quiet VOD life. The Dark Discussions Podcast crew dives into whether that would've been a tragedy, a mercy, or simply the natural order of things when dealing with murderous wildlife on the big screen.

This week, while Oobliette is at Disney World enjoying her adrenochrome...allegedly, Terry and Screamin' E are holding things down, crossin streams, and discussing Johannes Roberts' 2025/26 creature feature, "Primate"! So pull up your tire swing and enjoy some monkey business on this episode of Monster Candy Podcast!

This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're going "ape" over a terrifyingly specific subgenre: the lab-enhanced simian nightmare! We are looking at a classic piece of "scientific-experiment-gone-wrong" horror by comparing George A. Romero's psychological thriller Monkey Shines (1988) with the highly anticipated, high-tech creature feature Primate (2026). Grab your bananas, but watch your back—these monkeys are smarter (and meaner) than you think! Monkey Shines (1988) Directed by the legendary George A. Romero, this film explores the terrifying bond between a man and his "helper." After a tragic accident leaves athlete Allan Mann (Jason Beghe) paralyzed, he is given Ella, a highly intelligent capuchin monkey trained to assist him. However, Ella has been injected with experimental human brain tissue, creating a telepathic link between her and Allan. As Ella begins to act out Allan's suppressed rage and darker impulses, the film spirals into a claustrophobic, psychological battle of wills. It's a masterclass in building tension within a single location. Primate (2026) Directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down), this brand-new release takes the "killer monkey" trope and scales it up for a modern, terrifying cinematic experience. In Primate, a group of scientists at a remote research facility are hunted by a breakthrough species of genetically modified primates designed for "cognitive warfare." Unlike the intimate scale of Monkey Shines, this 2026 thriller leans into high-octane survival horror, utilizing state-of-the-art practical effects and performance capture to create predators that are hauntingly human in their tactics. Join us as we dissect the evolution of simian scares! We'll discuss the eerie, intimate connection between man and monkey in Romero's cult classic versus the visceral, pack-hunting terror of the new 2026 blockbuster. How has our fear of animal intelligence changed over the decades, and which of these primates is the true "King of the Jungle"? Spoilers start around 5:50.

This week, we cover PRIMATE, the 2026 chimp-goes-wild film.  Directed by Johannes Roberts, who brought us 2017's 47 Meters Down, this harrowing tale combines nature horror with some basic slasher tropes. If you want to drop us a line, hit us up on the NECROPHONE 908-913-0782.   Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Stranger” – Skinyard

Welcome back, Goons, to another episode of Animals Amuck April here on Slashers Podcast! Mikey kicks off the episode by filling us in on his shenanigans at the Cult Classic Convention in Texas. Then, the gang takes on the 2025 chimp-slasher, Primate, starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander& Troy Kotsur, & written/directed by Johannes Roberts. This one's currently streaming on Paramount + , so be sure to give it a watch & let us know what you think in the comments! Special shoutout to Jenna Kanell!!!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Slashers Podcast for more deep dives into cult horror films!You can also find us on Facebook at the Group page Mutant Goons From Beyond. You can find our merch, and links to all our online presence here: linktr.ee/slasherspodTheme song is I wanna Die by Mini Meltdowns. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZAk6lUDsaJj8EAhrhzZnh ; https://minimeltdowns.bandcamp.com/Outtro Song is If I Gave a Fuck, I'd Give a Shit by Rushmore.rushmorefl.bandcamp.com

Our final KS for the first quarter of 2026 brings you more adventures in traumatizing Joe in his Film Aesthetics class (this week's movie was Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men), talk about Round Two of Natalie Lander's show Earth to Squiggy, teased a bit of our maiden voyage of Fresh Flicks with Johannes Roberts' Primate (out this Wednesday for Early Access here on Patreon), and some sad tales of missing one of our favorite movie theaters: Arclight Cinema. You can find Natalie Lander on IG here and Alex Ellis here! BLU-RAY TITLES for 3/31/2026! GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

The Spin Chagrin, a concept that finds Frank having to watch a movie he's never seen before based on the random spin of a wheel filled with off-the-wall genres, continues into its fourth year. All the categories are quotables from Frank himself. In this episode, Frank's category was "He Throws a George Bush-Throwing-Out-the-First-Pitch-Punch.” For this category, he watched and reviewed the 2025 horror movie, Primate, about a rabies-infect killer chimp directed by Johannes Roberts.

Writers/directors Maggie Levin, Flying Lotus, Tyler MacIntyre, Vanessa & Joseph Winters and Johannes Roberts

C'est parti pour l'année 2026 dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler ! Voici la liste des 17 films abordés dans cet épisode par Jérôme et Julien, tout d'abord sans spoiler : Greenland Migration de Ric Roman Waugh (à partir de 0:02:14) We Bury The Dead de Zak Hilditch (à partir de 0:10:37) Primate de Johannes Roberts (à partir de 0:15:31) Cold Storage de Jonny Campbell (à partir de 0:24:47) Vie Privée de Rebecca Zlotowski (à partir de 0:32:39) Nuremberg de James Vanderbilt (à partir de 0:36:31) Reconnu Coupable (Mercy) de Timur Bekmambetov (à partir de 0:50:11) Shelter de Ric Roman Waugh (à partir de 1:05:11) Return To Silent Hill de Christophe Gans (à partir de 1:13:12) Iron Lung de Mark Fischbach alias Markiplier (à partir de 1:34:17) Hurlevent de Emerald Fennell (à partir de 1:46:22) Crime 101 de Bart Layton (à partir de 2:08:23) Scream 7 de Kevin Williamson (à partir de 2:12:38) The Rip de Joe Carnahan (à partir de 2:34:39) Send Help de Sam Raimi (à partir de 2:55:01) 28 Ans Plus Tard - Le Temple Des Morts de Nia DaCosta (à partir de 3:05:45) Marty Supreme de Josh Safdie (à partir de 3:23:08) Puis il spoilent la fin de 28 Ans Plus Tard - Le Temple Des Morts à partir de 3:55:15 et ils reviennent également sur les événements de la fin de Marty Supreme à partir de 4:01:00 Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à nous dire ce que vous avez pensé des films Extraction (Tyler Rake) avec Chris Hemsworth sur Netflix. Crédits musicaux : The Number Of The Beast de Iron Maiden, issu de l'album The Number Of The Beast (1982) et Everything In Its Right Place de Radiohead, issu de l'album Kid A (2000)

Zena chats with Miguel Torres Umba, the powerhouse performer behind Ben in PRIMATE, directed by Johannes Roberts. An actor, director, and movement specialist known for his intensely physical performances, Miguel breaks down what it took to land the role and fully transform into Ben, from the grueling prep to unleashing that raw, animalistic energy on screen. Tune in as we dive into behind-the-scenes stories, the most terrifying moments to film, and just how brutal things really get. // Follow Miguel Torres Umba IG: www.instagram.com/migueltorresumba/ www.miguelumba.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate is the natural horror film starring a rabid chimpanzee. Lucy's (Johnny Sequoyah) tropical island homecoming turns deadly when her family's clever chimpanzee, Ben (Miguel Torres Umba), becomes rabid. With her father away and no help coming, paradise becomes a prison as Lucy and her friends fight for survival against a pet they once trusted. We break down all things teen slasher tropes and monkey madness.

A mere week into the New Year and we already have a new release that'll likely wind up being one of the best horror movies of 2026.Johnny Sequoyah leads Johannes Roberts' Primate as Lucy. While visiting her father (Troy Kotsur) and sister (Gia Hunter) back home in Hawaii, another family member of Lucy's takes a turn — their chimp, Ben. Ben is bitten by a rabid mongoose. While Lucy and her friends enjoy the family pool and dream-like views, Ben loses himself to the sickness and becomes, as Roberts put it, “the Freddy Krueger of chimps,” and brutally starts picking them off one by one.With Primate playing in theaters nationwide, Sequoyah swung by the Collider Ladies Night studio to dig into her journey, including highs like working with a legend like Alfonso Cuarón, and also the lows of being recast in a show. On top of that, Sequoyah offered up a behind-the-scenes look at the staggeringly impressive movie magic required to create her Primate scene partner, Ben the killer chimp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vimos Primate (2025) de Johannes Roberts. Sí, una de un mono asesino. Sí, somos medio paqueros de esas.Sí, también hubo coyuntura y se puso apasionante.Si, quizás también te vayas de este episodio con una extensa filmografía de primates que dan el mal paso, pero vas a tener que escucharlo todo para saber.Y sí: quizás deberías pasar por hoytrasnoche.com y ponerla toda después de semejante patriada.

Con Pier Maria Bocchi parliamo (ancora) di scimmie nel cinema con "Primate" di Johannes Roberts; e della vita di William Shakespeare con "Hamnet" di Chloe Zhao.Argomenti:00:00 Hamnet (Chloe Zhao, 2025)25:22 Primate (Johannes Roberts, 2025)Il nostro canale Telegram per rimanere sempre aggiornati e comunicare direttamente con noi: https://t.me/SalottoMonogatariSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QtzE9ur6O1qE3XbuqOix0?si=mAN-0CahRl27M5QyxLg4cwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/salotto-monogatari/id1503331981Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNmM1ZjZiNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Logo creato da:Massimo ValentiSigla e post-produzione a cura di:Alessandro Valenti / Simone MalaspinaPer il jingle della sigla si ringraziano:Alessandro Corti e Gianluca NardoPer la gestione dei canali social si ringrazia:Selene Grifò

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This week, Keegan King joins me for a feature review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Then, Sam Watermeier joins me for a secondary review of Johannes Roberts' Primate. We also discuss recent viewings, 2025 movie wrap ups, Letterboxd, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Keegan - 01:40 IFJA on Letterboxd - 05:25 Feature Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) - 11:00 Spoiler - 40:29 Exit Keegan - 1:21:56 Secondary Review Introducing Sam/2025 Talk - 1:24:47 Primate (2026) - 1:34:24 Spoiler - 2:00:45  Closing the Ep - 2:18:40 Patreon Clip - 2:21:29  Related Links Follow the IFJA's Letterboxd Keegan's Letterboxd Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal  My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive The Gotham Project on Patreon The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8) Keegan: Amazon USB Mic in Riverside FM Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside.FM   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV501   Next Time on the Podcast  OV502 - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) & Send Help (2026) - Guest: Brent Leuthold  

Something's wrong with Ben.Primate is a 2025 American natural horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ernest Riera. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, and Troy Kotsur.Home from college, Lucy reunites with family including pet chimp Ben. Ben contracts rabies during a pool party and turns aggressive. Lucy and friends barricade in pool, devising ways to survive the vicious chimp.00:00 Intro 14:59 Horror News 36:26 What We've Been Watching57:41 Film Review2:33:52 Film Rating2:34:35 Primate Quiz2:37:58 Outrohttps://www.youtube.com/@needlerats3110www.horrorhangout.co.ukPodcast - https://fanlink.tv/horrorhangoutPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastX - http:/x.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcastBen - https://x.com/ben_errington​​​Andy - https://www.instagram.com/andyctwrites/Ben S - https://www.instagram.com/needle_rats/Audio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your rabies shot! It's time for another all new episode of your Boo Crew! Writer/director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night) returns to The Boo Crew for a wild and intense ride into his new film PRIMATE! A savage and unpredictable home invasion nightmare, premiering on VOD now! We talk killer apes, emotional trauma, face-ripping practical FX, the psychology of horror momentum, and the real-life stories behind this animalistic new vision. A must listen conversation with one of horror's most dependable and fearless voices. The Boo Crew Podcast Episode 467 (damn!) is now slaying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STEP RIGHT UP, LIVE FROM THE BONE TEMPLE, IT'S MOVIES ARE REEL TALKING ABOUT THE MOVIES OF JAN 2026! JANUARY We Bury the Dead

In una enorme villa alle Hawaii, lo scimpanzé domestico Ben viene morso da una mangusta e contrae la rabbia. Saranno guai per Lucy, sua sorella e gli amici che si trovano nell'abitazione per una festa. L'unico riparo sarà tuffarsi in piscina, dove l'animale ormai folle non può arrivare, ma urge chiamare i soccorsi.Horror low budget che ha il sapore degli anni 80 e che vede protagonista la scimmia feroce e assassina, già portata sullo schermo diverse volte, in più salse. Trama non originale quindi, ma il regista costruisce molto bene l'atmosfera e non si perde mai in momenti inutili, portando immediatamente la tensione e condendola con scene splatter artigianali ben eseguite e disturbanti, accompagnando il tutto da una colonna sonora cupa e funzionale.Ben diventa quindi un buon prodotto di intrattenimento, che non deluderà assolutamente gli appassionati di quel tipo di horror fatto con il cuore e anche con mestiere.

Min 5: TRES ADIOSES (4 estrellas) En “Tres adioses”, la cineasta Isabel Coixet ofrece un drama íntimo e introspectivo —protagonizado por Alba Rohrwacher y Elio Germano— que se adentra en el dolor y la transformación personal tras la ruptura de pareja y el choque con la fragilidad de la vida. Adaptación de la novela póstuma de Michela Murgia, el film sigue a Marta y Antonio después de una separación aparentemente trivial que desencadena en ella una profunda crisis emocional y física, y en él una creciente nostalgia y remordimiento. Rodada entre España e Italia como coproducción italo-española, Coixet equilibra con sensibilidad los temas del desamor, la enfermedad y la aceptación, proponiendo una narración que mira la tristeza de frente sin excesos melodramáticos. Min 19: LA FIERA (3 estrellas) En La fiera, el cineasta Salvador Calvo —conocido por títulos como Adú y 1898: Los últimos de Filipinas— construye un drama visceral y evocador sobre la pasión por los deportes de riesgo y la camaradería, situado en el mundo del salto BASE con traje de alas; la película sigue a Carlos (Carlos Cuevas), Darío (Miguel Bernardeau) y Armando (Miguel Ángel Silvestre), tres amigos que descubren en esta disciplina extrema la sensación más pura de volar y al mismo tiempo la fragilidad de la vida, abordando sin concesiones sus miedos, adrenalina, dilemas personales y el peso de la amistad frente al vértigo de lo desconocido. Basada en hechos reales y rodada entre espectaculares escenarios de España y Suiza, Calvo equilibra secuencias de espectacularidad física con una reflexión más honda sobre el precio emocional de enfrentarse a los propios límites. Min 24: PRIMATE (3 estrellas) En Primate, el realizador Johannes Roberts —reconocido por su trabajo en el cine de terror contemporáneo— propone un thriller de horror visceral y directo que transfiere al espectador al terreno del miedo primitivo: protagonizada por Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander y Troy Kotsur, la historia arranca cuando Lucy regresa a la casa familiar con su chimpancé “Ben”, adoptado desde pequeño, sólo para que un accidente haga que el animal contraiga rabia y se convierta en una amenaza implacable contra ella y su grupo de amigos, transformando lo que parecía una reunión veraniega en un escenario claustrofóbico de supervivencia sangrienta. Min 29: LA TARTA DEL PRESIDENTE (4 estrellas) En La tarta del presidente, el cineasta Hasan Hadi traza con sensibilidad y dureza la odisea de Lamia (interpretada por Baneen Ahmad Nayyef) y su amigo Saeed en el Irak de los años 90 bajo la férrea dictadura de Saddam Hussein, obligados por el régimen a preparar un pastel de cumpleaños para el presidente en medio de sanciones económicas, escasez de alimentos y miedo omnipresente; lo que comienza como una tarea escolar imposible —en la que la niña debe buscar huevos, azúcar y otros ingredientes en un contexto de pobreza y represión— se convierte en una metáfora poderosa y poética sobre la supervivencia, la inocencia infantil y la deshumanización de un pueblo atrapado. Min 36: LA PELÍCULA DE TU VIDA, CON EVA JAKUBOVSKA Esta semana, la protagonista de esta sección es Eva Jakubovska Pérez, actriz, directora, guionista y productora de cine y televisión de origen polaco y nacionalidad española, afincada en Toledo desde hace más de un lustro y con una carrera internacional en producciones europeas y americanas. Formada académicamente entre la Universidad de Varsovia, la Universidad de Vigo y con un máster en Central de Cine en Madrid, ha trabajado tanto frente a cámara como detrás de ella, participando en películas, series de TV, web series y teatro. Es conocida por sus papeles en títulos como La Sirvienta (donde protagoniza el papel de Lera), Capitán Carver y la serie Serramoura, entre otras producciones. En 2024 fue candidata a los Premios Goya en la categoría de Mejor Actriz Protagonista por su papel en La Sirvienta. Eva nos sorprende explicando por qué una película de 2016 poco conocida, como 'Blue Jay' (Alexandre Lehmann) es la peli de su vida. Min 42: ESPECIAL BSO "EN BUSCA DE LA FELICIDAD" 20 ANIVERSARIO Con motivo del 20º aniversario de En busca de la felicidad, dedicamos este episodio a recorrer la película de Gabriele Muccino a través de su banda sonora, una partitura de Andrea Guerra que convirtió la perseverancia, la fragilidad y la esperanza en emoción pura. Analizamos cómo la música dialoga con el rostro y el silencio de Will Smith, cómo subraya el vínculo paterno-filial sin empujar al sentimentalismo y de qué manera temas como Where Is My Shoe o Possibly construyen un relato sonoro que acompaña —y a veces sostiene— el viaje de su protagonista. Un paseo por una de esas bandas sonoras que no buscan lucirse, sino quedarse contigo, y que dos décadas después siguen resonando como una lección íntima sobre resistir, confiar y seguir adelante cuando todo parece perdido.

This is a fun week for me on BEHIND THE LENS, given the two films that we're talking about and the two filmmakers I'm speaking with. It's a great way to kick off my 44th year as a film critic (although I was published with reviews going back 5 years before that)! Today you'll hear from one of my all-time favorite directors, RENNY HARLIN, as we talk about THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3, which now completes his trilogy of the rebooted classic. And, then a new fave writer/director BRYAN FULLER, who makes his feature directorial debut with the sumptuous and fun visual feast, DUST BUNNY. First up – RENNY HARLIN and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3. The Strangers began back in 2008 thanks to w/d Bryan Bertino, who treated us to the tale of James Hoyt and Kristen McKay, who visit an isolated vacation home to enjoy some time together. Hopeful bliss turned into terror, making their stay a bloody nightmare. In 2018, director Johannes Roberts, with a script by Bryan Bertino and Ben Ketai, rebooted the franchise with The Strangers: Prey at Night, starring Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Christina Hendricks. It was always Johannes's intent to do a sequel, but that didn't pan out. But then in 2024, RENNY HARLIN stepped into the franchise with what has become a three-chapter series with all three films shot at the same time over 53 days of principal photography, with a cast led by Madelaine Petsch. Now, we have the final piece of the puzzle with THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 3. Maya is again the last woman standing. She survived what she thought was the worst of the worst, but now she must move on. But how to do that, when she must face the masked killers one last time in a brutal, full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge. This final chapter is very internalized, very observational as Maya tries to absorb what all has happened while trying to understand the psyche of these masked psychopaths. Where lighting and lensing were the key tools in the cinematic toolbox for Chapter 2, sound becomes all-important with CHAPTER 3. And that's what Renny and I focus on in this exclusive interview. Switching gears into a film that I absolutely love is my conversation with writer/director BRYAN FULLER, talking DUST BUNNY. This is a cacophony of creativity and truly a sumptuous visual feast! How the work of production designer Jeremy Reed was ignored by the Academy members in Oscar nominations is beyond me. His work, in concert with that of costume designers Olivier Beriot and Catherine LaTerrier, and cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, is vibrant, alive, and magical. Written and directed by Bryan Fuller, DUST BUNNY stars Mads Mikkelson, Sigourney Weaver, and a scene-stealing performance by Sophie Sloan as the precociously adorable Aurora. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

From rabid chimps in Hawaii to AI judges in the near future, we are covering the wild, the weird, and the wonderful in this week's episode.We're going bananas (sorry, had to) over the new horror sensation Primate, directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down). Set in sunny Hawaii, this isn't your average vacation—it's a "slasher" where the killer is a pet chimp named Ben who has contracted a nasty case of rabies. We discuss if this 90-minute monkey-fest is worth your time. Fun Flix Fact: The film stars Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur (CODA). Director Johannes Roberts uses Kotsur's deafness to create an incredibly tense scene where the movie goes completely silent, showing us the horror from his perspective as the rabid chimp stalks around him entirely unheard!Next, we're checking out Mercy, the high-concept sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Pratt plays a detective accused of a crime who has exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge he actually helped create. It's a race against the clock that will make you look at your Smart Home devices a little differently.Fun Flix Fact: Director Timur Bekmambetov—the visionary behind the "curving bullets" in Wanted—designed the trial to play out in near real-time. The 90-minute ticking clock in the movie almost perfectly matches the film's actual runtime!Since Primate has us obsessed with "Maniac Monkeys," we're traveling back 40 years to the cult classic Link. Starring a young Elisabeth Shue, this British horror features a super-intelligent chimp (who is also a butler!) who turns homicidal when he's threatened with retirement.Fun Flix Fact: "Link" was actually played by an orangutan named Locke! To make him look like a chimpanzee, the trainers had to dye his fur black and fit him with prosthetic ears. It worked so well that most audiences never even realized he was a different species!And if that's not enough entertainment for you, we've even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:59 Shoutouts3:42 Movie News10:52 New on Streaming18:59 New Trailers24:37 Anniversary Corner  27: 05 Primate Review35:24 Mercy Review 48:05 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Con il nostro Boris Sollazzo parliamo di "L'agente segreto" diretto da Kleber Mendonça Filho, con Wagner Moura, Udo Kier e Gabriel Leone e di "Greenland 2" diretto da Ric Roman Waugh, con Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin e Roman Griffin Davis.Al Trieste Film Festival abbiamo incontrato e intervistato il regista Kirill Serebrennikov per parlare del suo "La scomparsa di Josef Mengele" con August Diehl, Burghart Klaußner e Dana Herfurth, che esce in questi giorni in sala.Il regista Gabriele Muccino e l'attore Claudio Santamaria tornano a trovarci in studio per presentare "Le cose non dette" con Stefano Accorsi, Miriam Leone, Carolina Crescentini e Claudio Santamaria.Non mancano le proposte per avere paura al cinema, con Sam Raimi che torna all'horror con "Send Help" con Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien e Dennis Haysbert e con il film "Ben rabbia animale" diretto da Johannes Roberts con Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander e Troy Kotsur. Ne parliamo con il nostro esperto di genere Emanuele Di Nicola.

Marea Nocturna se reúne por primera vez en 2026 para celebrar uno de los subgéneros más queridos por los aficionados al cine de terror: la rebelión de los animales contra la raza humana. Aprovechando el estreno de Primate, la fantástica nueva película de Johannes Roberts con un chimpancé asesino infectado por la rabia, el equipo del Marea repasa la historia del terror animal hablando de clásicos como Los pájaros de Hitchcock, El gran rugido de Noel Marshall, Cujo de Lewis Teague o Sucesos en la IV fase de Saul Bass.

Something's wrong with Ben.Andy Conduit-Turner is joined by Primate director Johannes Roberts to discuss the chimpanzee gone wild gory creature feature that hits UK cinemas on Friday 30th January!Home from college, Lucy reunites with family including pet chimp Ben. Ben contracts rabies during a pool party and turns aggressive. Lucy and friends barricade in pool, devising ways to survive the vicious chimp.Trailer - https://youtu.be/wo87F-va410www.horrorhangout.co.ukPodcast - https://fanlink.tv/horrorhangoutPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastX - http:/x.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcastAndy - https://www.instagram.com/andyctwrites/Johannes - https://www.instagram.com/johannes_roberts_47/Audio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johannes Roberts' 2026 man vs wild horror film, PRIMATE, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We discuss the throwback slasher vibe, the practical chimp effects, the Cujo inspiration, and much more! We also talk some current Hollywood scuttlebutt in Movie News!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Happy New Year! We took a quick break to settle in, but now we're back with all the killer monkey movies in celebration of Johannes Roberts' badass creature feature PRIMATE. A movie that answers the question: what if Cujo was a rabid chimp? Find out in our latest Bonus Episode.

Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies, we're talking shark movies this time! Three shark thrillers of varying depths, from general deepness to very little deepness, and then rounding it out with a very specific depth! DEEP BLUE SEA (1999, Renny Harlin THE SHALLOWS (2016, Jaume Collet-Serra) 47 METERS DOWN (2017, Johannes Roberts)

Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Johannes Roberts' creature feature Primate, the first major horror film to be released in 2026!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pensaban que era parte de la familia.Las vacaciones tropicales de un grupo de amigos se convierten en una aterradora y primitiva historia de terror y supervivencia cuando el chimpancé que tienen como mascota empieza a actuar agresivamente. Primate es una película de supervivencia y slasher dirigida por Johannes Roberts. Protagonizada por Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur y Miguel Torres Umba. Episodio disponible en tu plataforma de podcast favorita. PLANETA TERROR es un podcast semanal en español dedicado al cine de horror/slasher/gore.Reseñas, noticias, rankings y discusión general desde el punto de vista de alguien cuyo “goal” en la vida es mudarse a Woodsboro, vivir en Elm Street y asistir al Campamento Crystal Lake.Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/planeta-terror-podcast/id1539867451Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/planetaterrorpod/Xhttps://x.com/planetaterrorpd?s=21&t=jiQBxnyCEsmbvNpY8pNnmgTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@planetaterrorpod?_r=1&_t=ZS-92ldicPoNzp

If you watched the film Primate (2026), directed by Johannes Roberts, and would like to hear our spoiler'd discussion on the film: this is the episode to listen to.For a spoiler free take on the film, listen to Episode 152: Primate Spoiler Free. Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QxHTqA9FBoxBl3dvbzSCk?si=7a15ea7fddae40d1------------------------------------- NEW YEAR….NEW FORMAT….NEW EPISODE.*And now SPOILER FREE!**Check out our YouTube channel!WATCH SKIP PLUS is BACK!!!! Season Four marks the return of hosts WillDABeast (@mikewillden ) and Cupcake (@therealcupcake74) and the debut of an exciting format change:  Each Friday afternoon WS+ releases an enhanced experience, easily consumable (read: much shorter) SPOILER FREE review. Then on Sunday afternoon, come back for a SPOILED movie discussion on this week's film.First up? “Primate” (@primatemovie ), reviving the classic “animals-on-the-loose” genre with a terrifying rogue chimpanzee storyline reminiscent of cult favorites like "Cujo" and "Anaconda", directed by @johannes_roberts_47 .Be sure to subscribe and make WATCH SKIP PLUS your “go-to” podcast for insightful, pop-cultured movie reviews and analysis.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com#Primate2025 #PrimateMovie #JohannesRoberts #ParamountPictures #AnimalHorror #HorrorMovie2025 #PrimateReview #newhorrormovies #spoilerfree #honestreview #ermestriera #johnnysequoyah #jessalexander #troykotsur #victoriawyant #benjamincheng #charliemann #migueltorresumba #tiennesimon #walterhamada #stephenmurphy #adrianjohnston #18hzproductions

In unserer aktuellen Episode dreht sich alles um die heißesten Neuerscheinungen aus Film und Streaming. Wir starten mit „PRIMATE“ von Johannes Roberts, einem intensiven Thriller mit Johnny Sequoyah und Troy Kotsur. Weiter geht's mit „The Great Flood“, dem neuen Katastrophenfilm von Netflix, der die Zuschauer mit spektakulären Effekten fesselt. Action-Fans kommen bei „The Rip“ von Joe Carnahan voll auf ihre Kosten – mit den Hollywood-Stars Ben Affleck und Matt Damon in den Hauptrollen. Auch Serienliebhaber dürfen sich freuen: „The Pitt“, die preisgekrönte Krankenhausserie, sorgt für emotionale Momente. Sci-Fi-Fans erwartet die neue „Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“-Serie, die das Universum erweitert. Und für Gamer-Herzen: „FALLOUT“ ist zurück mit Staffel 2 und der brandneuen Folge 5! Jetzt reinhören und keine Highlights verpassen! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:01:57 PRIMATE 00:23:19 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneakfilm 00:27:57 Kinocharts 00:31:24 The Great Flood / Witt-Heppner 00:39:58 The Rip 00:50:59 Starfleet Academy 00:56:42 The Pitt 01:02:00 Neue FALLOUT Episode 01:08:04 Kino Neustarts der Woche ...............

Hello Uglies and welcome back into the velvet-lined abyss of The Boulet Brothers' Creatures of the Night. Tonight, we christen our first Junior Mints Movie Club review of the year and we're sharpening our claws on Johannes Roberts' unhinged, fur-splattered monkey massacre of a film… Primate. A cage rattles. Fangs flash. Blood flies. We lovingly tear into every sticky, screaming, gory detail, and once the carnage settles, we open the crypt and feast on your listener questions. Follow The Boulet Brothers on Insta: @bouletbrothers To watch the Creatures of the Night podcast videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BouletBrothersProductions Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/BouletBrothersPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 301: Primate. From writer and director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers Pray at Night) comes a tale of simian terror that's been compared to both Cujo and Terrifier 2. Plus, more monkey business with Monkey Shines, Primal Rage, Shakma, Congo, and more. Time stamps below.  4:00min - Monkey Shines, Primal Rage, The Jolly Monkey, Shakma, Congo. 35:30min - Primate

Boomer & Brandon discuss the first major theatrical release of the year: Johannes Roberts's killer-chimp horror pic Primate (2026) https://swampflix.com/ 0:00 Welcome 03:06 The Islands of Yann Gonzalez (2006 - 2017) 07:51 The Wild Boys (2017) 12:10 Café Flesh (1982) 17:26 Star Trek - Section 31 (2025) 19:59 Rachel Getting Married (2008) 26:00 The Housemaid (2025) 32:00 Paris, Texas (1984) 36:10 The Host (2006) 42:04 Soul Survivors (2001) 47:46 The Lord of the Rings (2001 - 2003) 53:46 Looper (2012) 57:54 Bean (1997) 1:00:43 Eve's Bayou (1997) 1:05:48 Peeping Tom (1960) 1:09:38 Sleeping Beauty (1959) 1:14:52 The Age of Innocence (1993) 1:18:46 Breakdown (1997) 1:20:38 Shakedown (1988) 1:24:35 Dressed to Kill (1980) 1:28:55 Priscilla (2023) 1:31:07 Megadoc (2025) 1:34:20 Holes (2003) 1:38:29 THX-1138 (1971) 1:43:41 The Lighthouse (2019) 1:46:00 Primate (2026)

Brett and Jesse celebrates the new year by releasing an episode of The New Flesh on schedule, with fan-favorite guest A.A. Dowd returning to discuss the Johannes Roberts-directed January creature feature, PRIMATE, starring a guy in a monkey suit.

On the 498th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas with Gina Mizzoni, David Quinones and Patrick Nelson to talk about Primate! This killer ape movie was an absolute blast and a great way to kick off 2026. Puzzle pieces include Cujo, Dead Alive, Nope and Monkey Shines.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Primate and the movies we discuss!Written by Johannes Roberts and Ernest RieraDirected by Johannes RobertsStarring Johnny Sequouyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia HunterParamountDavid Quinones is a journalist and podcaster and host of the Why Are We Like This? PodcastFollow David on Twitter @David_QuinonesAnd check out Why Are We Like This? at wawlt.comPatrick Nelson is a filmmaker and editor.Check out his IMDb at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17550793/And Follow Patrick on Instagram @patrick.nelsonjrGina Mizzoni is a photographer and also happens to be David's wife.Follow Gina and check out her work on Instagram @ginamizzoniphotographyMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Don't Be A Monkey!" by The Pup Pups!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at

PRIMATE is a stupidly simple movie. A pet monkey contracts rabies and lets loose a murderous rampage on its owners and their friends.I'm fine with this. In fact, after the movie's premiere during last year's Fantastic Fest, the buzz seemed to indicate the movie's execution of this concept was sufficiently wild, bloody, a gleefully wicked good time.However, I'm sad to say it: festival hype has hoodwinked me once more. There's no part of this movie that is devoid of cliche.---Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠Throw a couple dollars in the ⁠⁠⁠tip jar!

Welcome back to the cinema! After a month break were back to review Primate. Primate is directed by Johannes Roberts previously known for directing 47 Meters Down. We discuss the film's practical effects, the supervillain primate known as Ben, and whether or not this January Horror lived up to expectations.

For this week's main podcast review, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago, and Tom O'Brien join me to discuss the killer monkey horror movie "Primate," starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur. Directed by Johannes Roberts, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ernest Riera, the film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025, where it received positive reviews for its gore effects, the decision to have the rabid chimpanzee portrayed by an actor in a costume rather than created through CGI, and its effective handling of tone with a brisk runtime. What did we think of it though? Please tune in as we discuss these elements and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back from the cinema with their spoiler free review of Primate. Directed by Johannes Roberts the film follows chimpanzee Ben who becomes infected with rabies and takes out his rage on a group of unsuspecting twenty-somethings.  Featuring some creature feature tropes and some eye-catching gore, we give you our spoiler free breakdown on the good, the bad and the gory. Does this make us go bananas, or is it ape-solutely awful Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a lovely review. There's new episodes every week, and we cover horror movies from new releases with spoiler filled and spoiler free reviews, to old classics and B movie gems.  You can find us on twitter and instagram @cmthpodcast or check out our website at https://castmetohell.podbean.com Theme by Dan Motti     

Johannes Roberts' Primate answers a very important question: "What if Halloween, but instead of Michael Myers, it was a killer chimp?" It's C-oo-oo-ahh-ahh-jo, 100%. All creature, all feature. Suffice it to say, Roberts' relentlessly gory animal-attack flick sounds more like a "Donato Movie," and yet, Certified Forgotten's keeping the new year in agreeable spirits. Tune in to hear Donato and co-host Matthew Monagle share their thoughts on a fun-filled start to 2026's horror canon, because this one goes ... bananas! (Don't blame Monagle for the wordplay, Donato's got this write-up.)

Chelsea and James kick off the new year by answering your burning questions! Today's episode is presented by Primate from Paramount Pictures, only in theaters this Friday, January 9th. In Primate, a group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. Johannes Roberts, director of carnal fare like 42 Meters Down and Strangers Prey at Night, has carved out another killer thriller that demands to be seen next to screaming fans. Don't miss Primate this Friday and get tickets now! This episode is also sponsored by Ollie! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/deadmeat and use code deadmeat to get 60% off your first box! This episode is also sponsored by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/DEADMEAT today! Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Golden-Chainsaws-and-Dull-Machetes-2026-Calendar/Dead-Meat-Productions-Inc/9781524892418 MERCH! https://deadmeatstore.com Website: https://deadmeat.rip WATCH OUR PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR OUR MOVIE, “Pre-Game”: https://youtu.be/o__XhcFS5Nc Get the Full Podcast RSS Feed! ► https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeat Dead Meat on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/deadmeatjames Instagram ► http://instagram.com/deadmeatjames Tiktok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjames Reddit ► https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/ Discord ► https://discord.gg/deadmeat Chelsea Rebecca on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/carebecc Instagram ► http://instagram.com/carebecc James A. Janisse on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jamesajanisse Instagram ► http://instagram.com/jamesajanisse Practical Folks (James and Chelsea's other channel): https://www.youtube.com/practicalfolks MUSIC!! "U Make Me Feel" by MK2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Eric sits down with the director of Primate, Johannes Roberts.

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's October, so that means it's time for our “Shocktober” series, where we cover movies that go bump in the night! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and returning guest Tony Sedani discuss Tom Savini's overlooked 1990 remake of the George Romero classic, Night of the Living Dead!A quick pace! Mild undead nudity! Shocking neck violence! A door you can punch through! A female lead who transitions from damsel in distress to legitimate action hero! Fantastic makeup effects and memorable zombie designs, including one that's twisted up like a pretzel! A great "one awful night in a single location" movie! No real explanation for the horrors that ensue! Social commentary on division and class war! Good ol' boys toying with zombies! Feelings of hopelessness! An impossible Candyman reference! A cast that includes the legendary Tony Todd, Laura Dern's stunt double from Jurassic Park, Patricia Tallman, the writer of The Gingerdead Man, William Butler, an unrecognizable Bill Moseley, and Tom Towles as the worst dude ever! While it may live in the shadow of the 1968 original, it's one of the better remakes and some people's preferred version of Night of the Living Dead! In addition, Alex talks about his favorite movies from Fantastic Fest 2025, including the Iko Uwais-produced martial arts extravaganza Ikatan Darah, Johannes Roberts' monkey-gone-mad creature feature Primate, Justin Long's unique take on corrupt cops in Los Angeles, Night Patrol, Steve Kostanki's Deathstalker, V/H/S/Halloween, the shark thriller Beast of War, and Curry Barker's oddly funny cautionary horror tale, Obsession!Finally, Tony shares his spoiler-free thoughts on The Long Walk, One Battle After Another, Good Boy, and The Smashing Machine, while Alex does the same for the Shudder original Night of the Reaper, and the realization of a plumber's worst nightmare, Scared Shitless!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Tony Sedani, can be on Instagram @tsedani. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

I'm excited for this week's BEHIND THE LENS, thanks to a director whom I adore and have been chatting with for multiple decades, RENNY HARLIN, who goes in-depth with me for THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2, and writer/director MATTHEW BISSONNETTE, who brings us a film I immediately connected with, DEATH OF A LADIES' MAN starring Gabriel Byrne. THE STRANGERS began back in 2008 thanks to w/d Bryan Bertino, who treated us to the tale of James Hoyt and Kristen McKay, who visit an isolated vacation home to enjoy some time together. Hopeful bliss turned into terror making their stay a nightmare. In 2018, director Johannes Roberts, with a script by Bryan Bertino and Ben Ketai, rebooted the franchise with THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT starring Bailee Madison, Lewis Pullman, and Christina Hendricks. Now in 2025, we have the chilling next chapter of THE STRANGERS franchise with THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2. Directed by Renny Harlin and written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland, Madelaine Petsch returns as Maya, and joining her are, among others, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Richard Brake, and Pedro Leandro. Now let's turn to DEATH OF A LADIES' MAN with writer/director MATTHEW BISSONNETTE. Described as a "lyrical dramedy", DEATH OF A LADIES' MAN is poetic and emotionally charged, infused with the music and spirit of Leonard Cohen, tackling multiple themes that evoke heartbreak, absurdity, and hope. Gabriel Byrne stars as the hard-drinking, twice-divorced professor Samuel O'Shea whose life seems to be going into the toilet. First, he starts seeing things – Frankenstein at the bar, strangers breaking into Leonard Cohen songs, a woman with a tiger's head and face, and conversations with his long-dead father, Ben O'Shea. He chalks it up to stress. But a terminal brain tumor diagnosis sends him reeling into a surreal, darkly funny odyssey through memory, regret, and an unexpected romance in Ireland. Retreating to his family's remote Irish cottage, Samuel tries to write the novel he's always avoided—and instead begins rewriting his own story. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com