Home invasion has been a part of horror movies practically from the beginning. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Nosferatu (1922), Dracula, and Frankenstein (1931) all included moments of attackers entering homes uninvited and terrorizing unsuspecting victims.
Home invasion as a sub-genre unto itself came a bit later, as the suburbs sprung up and a false sense of security rose in the United States along with fears of “the other” that have always been a key aspect of horror movies.
These ten movies may not all be the best of this sub-genre, but they all bring something different to the table and pushed it, in large and small ways, in new directions.
The Desperate Hours (1955)
It is practically impossible to pinpoint the exact moment that started any new genre or movement within film but a good candidate for the foundation of the home invasion movie is William Wyler’s The Desperate Hours. The...
Home invasion as a sub-genre unto itself came a bit later, as the suburbs sprung up and a false sense of security rose in the United States along with fears of “the other” that have always been a key aspect of horror movies.
These ten movies may not all be the best of this sub-genre, but they all bring something different to the table and pushed it, in large and small ways, in new directions.
The Desperate Hours (1955)
It is practically impossible to pinpoint the exact moment that started any new genre or movement within film but a good candidate for the foundation of the home invasion movie is William Wyler’s The Desperate Hours. The...
- 5/13/2024
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
All but one of the wrongful death lawsuits tied to the deadly Astroworld Festival crowd rush have been settled, lawyers confirmed in a court hearing in Houston on Wednesday.
As the Associated Press reported, Live Nation attorney Neal Manne said in court Wednesday that nine of the 10 suits, including the suit from the family of Madison Dubiski that was originally slated to go to trial this week, have now been settled. Prior to Manne’s comment, it was known that at least four of the wrongful death cases had already been settled.
As the Associated Press reported, Live Nation attorney Neal Manne said in court Wednesday that nine of the 10 suits, including the suit from the family of Madison Dubiski that was originally slated to go to trial this week, have now been settled. Prior to Manne’s comment, it was known that at least four of the wrongful death cases had already been settled.
- 5/8/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
A third family of one of the victims killed during the Astroworld tragedy quietly settled their lawsuit against Live Nation, Travis Scott, and other Astroworld organizers six months ago, a source confirms to Rolling Stone.
The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert settled for an undisclosed sum, and court documents filed in Harris County and reviewed by Rolling Stone note that the family submitted a notice of non-suit with prejudice in February, withdrawing their case. Defendants listed in the filing included Scott, Live Nation, Scoremore, and several security companies, among others.
The family of 14-year-old John Hilgert settled for an undisclosed sum, and court documents filed in Harris County and reviewed by Rolling Stone note that the family submitted a notice of non-suit with prejudice in February, withdrawing their case. Defendants listed in the filing included Scott, Live Nation, Scoremore, and several security companies, among others.
- 8/3/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Sydney, June 8 (Ians) Viruses such as Sars-CoV-2, which caused Covid-19, can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms, according to an international team of researchers.
This could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience as ‘long Covid’ months after their initial infection.
To understand, the teams from the universities of Queensland, Macquarie in Australia, and Helsinki in Finland explored how viruses alter the function of the nervous system.
Their research, published in the journal Sciences Advances, showed that Covid-19 causes neurons to undergo a cell fusion process, which has not been seen before.
“After neuronal infection with Sars-CoV-2, the spike S protein becomes present in neurons, and once neurons fuse, they don’t die,” said Professor Massimo Hilliard from the Queensland Brain Institute.
“They either start firing synchronously, or they stop functioning altogether.”
As an analogy,...
This could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience as ‘long Covid’ months after their initial infection.
To understand, the teams from the universities of Queensland, Macquarie in Australia, and Helsinki in Finland explored how viruses alter the function of the nervous system.
Their research, published in the journal Sciences Advances, showed that Covid-19 causes neurons to undergo a cell fusion process, which has not been seen before.
“After neuronal infection with Sars-CoV-2, the spike S protein becomes present in neurons, and once neurons fuse, they don’t die,” said Professor Massimo Hilliard from the Queensland Brain Institute.
“They either start firing synchronously, or they stop functioning altogether.”
As an analogy,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Razzie Awards are owning their own bad judgment.
After nominating 11-year-old “Firestarter” star Ryan Kiera Armstrong in the Worst Actress category, Razzie co-founder John Wilson issued a statement rescinding the nomination and apologizing to Armstrong.
“Sometimes, you do things without thinking, then you are called out for it,” Wilson said. “Then you get it. It’s why the Razzies were created in the first place. The recent valid criticism of the choice of 11-year-old Armstrong as a nominee for one of our awards brought our attention to how insensitive we’ve been in this instance. As a result, we have removed Armstrong’s name from the Final Ballot that our members will cast next month.”
Wilson added, “We also believe a public apology is owed Ms. Armstrong, and wish to say we regret any hurt she experienced as a result of our choices. Having learned from this lesson, we...
After nominating 11-year-old “Firestarter” star Ryan Kiera Armstrong in the Worst Actress category, Razzie co-founder John Wilson issued a statement rescinding the nomination and apologizing to Armstrong.
“Sometimes, you do things without thinking, then you are called out for it,” Wilson said. “Then you get it. It’s why the Razzies were created in the first place. The recent valid criticism of the choice of 11-year-old Armstrong as a nominee for one of our awards brought our attention to how insensitive we’ve been in this instance. As a result, we have removed Armstrong’s name from the Final Ballot that our members will cast next month.”
Wilson added, “We also believe a public apology is owed Ms. Armstrong, and wish to say we regret any hurt she experienced as a result of our choices. Having learned from this lesson, we...
- 1/25/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Golden Raspberry Awards, aka the Razzies, which shame actors and filmmakers with an annual “worst of,” is getting blowback for including 12-year-old “Firestarter” actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong in its 2023 nominations, which were revealed on Monday.
Among those jumping in to defend Armstrong was 11-year-old actor Julian Hilliard, who plays Billy Maximoff on “WandaVision.”
“The Razzies are already mean-spirited & classless, but to nominate a kid is just repulsive & wrong. Why put a kid at risk of increased bullying or worse? Be better,” Hilliard tweeted. When someone suggested that that Razzies are just a “joke,” he responded, “Nope, not when it involves a kid. That ‘joke’ can have a very negative impact. They crossed a line.”
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‘Blonde,’ Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ and Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Good Mourning’ Top Razzie Nominations for Worst Movie of 2022
Another Twitter user agreed, “If you’re Under 18 then you should be off limits to...
Among those jumping in to defend Armstrong was 11-year-old actor Julian Hilliard, who plays Billy Maximoff on “WandaVision.”
“The Razzies are already mean-spirited & classless, but to nominate a kid is just repulsive & wrong. Why put a kid at risk of increased bullying or worse? Be better,” Hilliard tweeted. When someone suggested that that Razzies are just a “joke,” he responded, “Nope, not when it involves a kid. That ‘joke’ can have a very negative impact. They crossed a line.”
Also Read:
‘Blonde,’ Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ and Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Good Mourning’ Top Razzie Nominations for Worst Movie of 2022
Another Twitter user agreed, “If you’re Under 18 then you should be off limits to...
- 1/23/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
It often seems like there's a different justice system for rich, white men than for poor people, especially non-whites.
But not if Regina Hayward can help it!
On East New York Season 1 Episode 2, Regina fought for a grieving father to get the closure he needed, almost tanking her career.
Regina's fight for justice put her at odds with the brass. They wanted the hedge fund manager's murder to be solved yesterday and couldn't care less if the Hilliard case languished endlessly.
That put her in a tough spot. She wanted people to know the truth about what was happening, but Suarez was right that if the brass knew she was the one blowing the whistle, she'd lose her command.
View Slideshow: NCIS Season Premiere Photos: Jane Tennant is Here to Help
Regina doesn't want to think about political considerations. She doesn't want to have to make the NYPD look good...
But not if Regina Hayward can help it!
On East New York Season 1 Episode 2, Regina fought for a grieving father to get the closure he needed, almost tanking her career.
Regina's fight for justice put her at odds with the brass. They wanted the hedge fund manager's murder to be solved yesterday and couldn't care less if the Hilliard case languished endlessly.
That put her in a tough spot. She wanted people to know the truth about what was happening, but Suarez was right that if the brass knew she was the one blowing the whistle, she'd lose her command.
View Slideshow: NCIS Season Premiere Photos: Jane Tennant is Here to Help
Regina doesn't want to think about political considerations. She doesn't want to have to make the NYPD look good...
- 10/10/2022
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: UTA has signed former journalist turned comedian, television writer, and award-winning author, Chloé Hilliard.
In television, Hilliard is currently a co-executive producer and co-head writer on HBO’s Emmy Award-winning A Black Lady Sketch Show.
As a comedian, she made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She has been featured on Wilmore, The Breakfast Club, The Drew Barrymore Show, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, Chris Gethard Presents, Last Comic Standing, and The Nightly Show, among others. Hilliard appeared alongside Gina Yashere, Lil Rel Howery, Roy Wood Jr., and others in Comedy Central’s documentary, Dark Humor.
Her debut book, F*ck Your Diet, was released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books and received several acknowledgments, including the Best Comedy Book of 2020 by the African American Literary Awards, and was a Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Humor Book.
Previously, Hilliard was a journalist and editor for several outlets,...
In television, Hilliard is currently a co-executive producer and co-head writer on HBO’s Emmy Award-winning A Black Lady Sketch Show.
As a comedian, she made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She has been featured on Wilmore, The Breakfast Club, The Drew Barrymore Show, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, Chris Gethard Presents, Last Comic Standing, and The Nightly Show, among others. Hilliard appeared alongside Gina Yashere, Lil Rel Howery, Roy Wood Jr., and others in Comedy Central’s documentary, Dark Humor.
Her debut book, F*ck Your Diet, was released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books and received several acknowledgments, including the Best Comedy Book of 2020 by the African American Literary Awards, and was a Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Humor Book.
Previously, Hilliard was a journalist and editor for several outlets,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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