Lifetime's newest crime thriller 'Surviving the Sleepover' premiered on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. The movie stars Sloan Mannino, Dawn Marie, Jenna Hogan, Joshua Bertell, and Sage Moore. It tells the story of outspoken teen Hannah who is invited to a sleepover but soon realizes the other girls have a sinister intent. Hannah's mother becomes her only chance of surviving the night. The movie is available for streaming on Philo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Philo is an entertainment streaming service that offers a free trial and costs $25 per month. It includes MTV and over 50 other classic TV, lifestyle, and news channels. Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles, and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year. [f0c981c8]
'The Blackening' is a horror and comedy movie that challenges stereotypes in the film industry. The film follows a group of college friends returning for a reunion. It is a play on the usual trope in predominantly white horror films where the first person to die is often the movie's only black character. In 'The Blackening,' Morgan (Yvonne Orji) and her boyfriend Shawn (Jay Pharoah) explore the cabin they rented out for their friends and discover a board game called 'The Blackening' in the basement. The game revolves around figuring out who the 'Blackest' person is, allowing them to win. When the rest of the six friends arrive at the cabin, they find the board game and decide to play. The questions in the game create a chaotic atmosphere, with the objective being to 'eliminate the person you deem as the most Black,' which uncovers stereotypes and signifiers of being a Black person. However, the film redefines these characteristics and perspectives while maintaining a lighthearted and fun tone. 'The Blackening' showcases the multidimensionality of Black characters and challenges the notion that they are limited to certain roles or narratives. This type of film is important in the industry as it highlights the need for diverse and inclusive storytelling that allows Black actors and characters to fully develop and shine alongside their castmates. [602ab0d4]
The 2006 remake of the horror film 'Black Christmas' has made an impact in the genre. Directed by Tyler McNamer, the remake, also known as 'Black X-Mas', is a remake of the 1974 Canadian proto-slasher film. The film follows a group of sorority sisters who are picked off one by one by a father-daughter duo. The movie features a trendy cast including Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe. The remake differs from the original by relying heavily on shocking plot and gore. It received mixed reviews, with some critics feeling that it harmed the original, while others were in awe of the shocking violence and gore. The author of the article recalls watching the movie through a camrip on YouTube and sharing it with friends. The film is praised for its excessive violence and gore, with scenes featuring the full holiday color spectrum of red, white, and green. The author also discusses their favorite moments and scenes from the film, including a scene where a character is scalped by ice skates. However, the article mentions that the film is hard to watch in its full unrated form, as the fully uncut version has not been released in HD in North America. The author expresses their wish for a boutique film label to release the film in its full unrated form. Overall, the article provides a detailed analysis and personal perspective on the 2006 remake of 'Black Christmas'. [03f69fc9]