Could Godzilla x Kong introduce a deep-cut new monster? Kevin Bacon wants you to see the new Toxic Avenger. Plus, Hostel is heading to Peacock for a new horror streaming series with Paul Giamatti. Spoilers now!
James Gunn/Superman
In response to a fan on Threads (via Deadline), James Gunn revealed he’s begun writing his previously teased DC film, in which “Superman has a major role,” but the project is “not Superman 2.”
Godzilla X Kong: Supernova
In a since-expired Instagram story posted by cinematographer Simon England (via Screen Rant), a photo from the set of Godzilla X Kong: Supernova, now filming in Moab, Utah saw “the outline of a winged four-legged creature with a bolt of lightning in the background,” causing the outlet to speculate the sequel finally plans to introduce Gryphon, a monster planned to appear in Jan De Bont’s scrapped 1994 Godzilla movie designed by the late Stan Winston.
Deathstalker
Variety reports Shout! Studios has acquired the English-language distribution rights to Steve Kostanski’s Deathstalker remake. However, a release date has yet to be scheduled.
Shelby Oaks
Fangoria has four new posters for Shelby Oaks, the Mike Flanagan-produced mockumentary from YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, and Sarah Durn, ahead of the trailer releasing next week.
Witchboard
Chuck Russell’s Witchboard remake enjoys a gory, “red band” trailer.
The Toxic Avenger
Elsewhere, Kevin Bacon sings a song about seeing the new Toxic Avenger in movie theaters.
How Far Does the Dark Go?
A vampire who’s been terrorizing Philadelphia for the past 80 years begins a relationship with the nurse caring for her still-human son (Robert Picardo) in the trailer for How Far Does the Dark Go?
Hostel
According to Variety, Paul Giamatti is attached to star in a TV series based on Eli Roth’s Hostel franchise, now in development at Peacock.
Wayward
Finally, mysterious happenings are afoot at Toni Collette’s retreat for troubled teens in the trailer for Wayward, coming to Netflix this September 25.