Adam Scott has plenty of experience with the horrific and weird, having starred in the likes of Severance, Little Evil, Krampus, Piranha 3D, and Hellraiser: Bloodline. Earlier this year, we learned that he's adding to his genre résumé with the supernatural horror film Hokum, which was filmed on location in Ireland. A few months ago, it was announced that NEON and Waypoint Entertainment's Cweature Features have boarded the project, with NEON planning to give the film a theatrical release in the United States on May 1, 2026. Hokum is coming our way from writer/director Damian McCarthy, whose horror film Oddity is said to have “caused a stir after premiering at SXSW, where it won the audience award in the Midnighter section.” That movie made its way out into the world last summer, telling the story of “a blind medium and curio shopkeeper who is still grieving the death of her twin sister a year prior when a wooden mannequin from her collection becomes crucial to her quest to uncover the truth about her sister's murder.” The story McCarthy has crafted for Hokum will see Scott taking on the role of a horror novelist who visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents' ashes, unaware the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch. Here's the synopsis: When reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman (Scott) retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, the staff's tales of an ancient witch haunting the honeymoon suite take hold of his mind. Scott is joined in the cast by Peter Coonan (Bad Sisters) and David Wilmot (Bodkin). Ben Ross, Dan Kagan, Rami Yasin, and Andrew Childs serve as executive producers. Cweature Features' Ken Kao and Josh Rosenbaum are executive producers as well. The project is also supported by co-production funding from Screen Ireland/ Fís Éireann. Get the latest movie and TV news, first looks, reviews, and interviews, straight from the JoBlo crew to your inbox. Likes: Movies, horror, '80s slashers, podcasts, animals, traveling, Brazil (the country), the read more Cinema Wasteland convention, classic rock, Led Zeppelin, Kevin Smith, George A. Romero, Quentin Tarantino, the Coen brothers, Richard Linklater, Paul Thomas Anderson, Stephen King, Elmore Leonard, James Bond, Tom Cruise, Marvel comics, the grindhouse/drive-in era Get the latest movie and TV news, first looks, reviews, and interviews, straight from the JoBlo crew to your inbox. © 1998 - present JoBlo Media Inc., All Rights Reserved | JoBlo® is a trademark of JoBlo Media Inc. JoBlo Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of Janvik Holdings Inc which also includes the JoBlo YouTube Network All movie titles, pictures, etc... are registered trademarks and/or copyrights of their respective holders Some images sourced from TMDB

Speech that spreads false accusations, imputes corruption to entire peoples, or revives historic patterns of hatred does more than inflame political debate — it violates the moral law and damages Christian witness. In a previous article, I argued that Candace Owens' public rhetoric has reached a level of grave scandal that calls for ecclesial discipline, up to and including excommunication. This article addresses the substance of that concern. Many Catholics have followed Owens as a cultural commentator willing to challenge secular orthodoxies and defend aspects of the Christian moral vision. Her willingness to confront cultural pressures surrounding family, sexual ideology, and political corruption has earned admiration among believers who feel increasingly alienated from dominant media institutions. Catholics are not free to violate the Eighth Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor (Exodus 20:16). Continue reading at The Christian Post here. Simone Rizkallah helped launch the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism (CCAA) in October 2023, which now advances its mission at the Institute of Religion and Democracy. The Coalition is committed to rejecting antisemitism, strengthening Catholic–Jewish solidarity, and building bridges of solidarity with persecuted communities everywhere. A first-generation American of Egyptian-Armenian descent, she is a Catholic educator, speaker, writer, and host of the Beyond Rome podcast. Candace Owens must be excommunicated — for the sake of her soul Your email address will not be published. The work of IRD is made possible by your generous contributions. Institute on Religion and Democracy1023 15th Street NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20005Contact us | Media requests

Blumhouse just released a creepy new trailer for its upcoming supernatural horror film Obsession. Obsession stars Teen Wolf's Michael Johnston as Bear, who pines after his crush, Nikki (Superman & Lois' Inde Navarrette), and desperately wants her to reciprocate his feelings. Blumhouse's just-released trailer for Obsession starts with Bear attempting and failing to ask Nikki out. That's when he reaches into his bag to use the One Wish Willow, saying that he wished she loved him more than anything in the entire world. Amazingly, the toy works, with Nikki professing her love for Bear. One of Bear's friends thinks it's odd how quickly he and Nikki dove into their relationship. Bear's life takes a turn for the worse as he realizes Nikki's behavior gives off major red flags. "I think Nikki is going through something," he says. Later in the trailer, Nikki yells at Bear about how much she loves him, and she wants him to say it back. A string of terrifying clips follows, including a shot of Nikki with blood on her face as she delivers an odd laugh. When Bear wonders if Nikki is stuck like this forever, the voice replies, "Well, yeah. Obsession is director Curry Barker's first mainstream film after creating comedy and horror movies like Milk & Serial on YouTube. Even though Obsession won't arrive in theaters until May, it already held its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last September, with additional screenings scheduled for the upcoming SXSW Film & TV Festival. So far, the film, which is being distributed by Focus Features, has been earning rave reviews. Barker's directing has also been singled out as one of the best aspects of the horror movie Obsession. Obsession will be released in theaters on Friday, May 15, 2026. Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.

The wife of retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland has addressed what she called “misinformation” about his disappearance. She also said she doubts that Neil McCasland was kidnapped for any classified information he may have known from his career in the military or for his “brief association with the UFO community.” McCasland's disappearance has attracted national attention because he oversaw major Air Force science and technology programs and previously led the Air Force Research Laboratory, roles that placed him near highly classified projects. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said McCasland was last seen on February 27 at about 11 a.m. in the area of Quail Run Court NE in Albuquerque, and a Silver Alert was issued due to unspecified medical issues, with authorities urging residents to report any tips. Wilkerson also said, “There was no concerning Friday-morning telephone call to a close relative.” “I have been in contact with all of his close relatives and some not-so-close ones,” she said. Wilkerson then went on to say that while her husband “had access to some highly classified programs and information,” but retired nearly 13 years ago, and “has had only very commonly held clearances since.” “It seems quite unlikely that he was taken to extract very dated secrets from him,” she said. This comes after investigative journalist Ross Coulthart, who is known for his work looking into UFOs, said during Sunday's episode of his podcast, Reality Check with Ross Coulthart, that the disappearance “is an issue of grave concern.” “Neil worked with Tom for a bit shortly after his Air Force retirement as an unpaid (Neil's choice) consultant on military and technical/scientific matters to lend verisimilitude to Tom's fiction book and media activities,” Wilkerson said. “However, no sightings of a mothership hovering above the Sandia Mountains have been reported,” she said. Coulthart questioned the timing of McCasland's disappearance, as the week before he was last seen, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he had directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to begin identifying and releasing any government files related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and aliens. McCasland is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, approximately 160 pounds, with blue eyes and white hair, according to police alert's details. Journalist Coulthart, who is known for his work looking into UFOs, said during Sunday's episode of his podcast, Reality Check with Ross Coulthart, that the disappearance is a “grave national security crisis,” as he is a man “with some of the most sensitive secrets of the United States in his head.” Wilkerson said she would provide updates “if/when any real information comes in,” and expressed gratitude for nationwide messages of support.

Focus Features has shared the full trailer for Obsession, its newest supernatural horror thriller about a young man whose wish for love leads him to face its dark consequences. Following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the movie is now slated to arrive in U.S. theaters on May 15, 2026. Ahead of its theatrical release, the film has already received a Tomatometer rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 35 reviews. Check out the new Obsession trailer below (watch more trailers): “After breaking the mysterious ‘One Wish Willow' to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price,” reads the official synopsis. Obsession is written and directed by Curry Barker (Milk & Serial), who also served as the film's editor. The creative team also consists of cinematographer Taylor Clemons, composer Rock Burwell, production designer Vivian Gray, and costume designer Blair James. Afterward, the movie also had sold-out screenings at Fantastic Fest. Maggie Dela Paz has been writing about the movie and TV industry for more than seven years now. Besides being a fan of coming-of-age films and shows, she also enjoys watching K-Dramas and listening to her favorite K-Pop groups.

The 30-something Evy Babic (Nina Kiri) lives with her dying, comatose mother (Michèle Duquet). The movie never leaves their small, two-story home. Downstairs, Evy, at 3 a.m. puts on headphones, sits in front of a microphone and calls up her paranormal podcast co-host Justin (Adam DiMarco's voice) to talk “all things creepy.” It's a testament to Tuason's evident filmmaking talent that, with these bare bones, “Undertone” swells into a gripping and unsettling experience. It's even rated “R” not for bloodcurdling violence or satanic ghouls but, simply, “language.” It's the movie's disappointing second half, though, that breaks its quiet spell. After conjuring a tapestry of tension through narrative drips, as well as literal ones, Tuason throws in the whole kitchen sink, drowning out “Undertone” with a cacophony of genre cliches. Ancient Christian lore is invoked, as are children's lullabies, and the riveting nuance of “Undertone” slips away in all the feedback. “I want it to be over,” Evy tells Justin. Evy's mother hasn't eaten in two days, and her emotional exhaustion is clear when she first connects with her London-based co-host. You might here be wondering if the movie digs into this guilt, but “Undertone” is better at leaving carefully placed clues than following through on them. For the episode they begin taping, Justin tells Evy that an anonymous e-mailer has sent a mysterious message with 10 audio files. Mike, who's doing the recording, says that Jessa talks in her sleep. In fact, it turns out she sings (“London Bridge Is Falling Down”), and it doesn't get better from there. Our experience of this, and the eerie subsequent recordings, is entirely aural. Some of the best moments in Tauson's film play on our anxiety for her, as she listens in the darkened night. As the unfolding story grows closer to her, we feel like someone, at any moment, is going to emerge from a shadow while Evy, unaware sits isolated by headphones. One idea that “Undertone” plays is something Justin mentions: audio pareidolia, the term for when the brain imposes words or patterns out of random, disorganized sounds. As they investigate the recordings, Evy and Justin are often playing them backward. I'd rather “Undertone” stayed on this track, but, as if fretful of being too minimalistic, Tauson piles on more layers. We can tell from all the Catholic accouterment around the house, Evy's mother, if conscious, might have a strong opinion on this choice. But that a movie so threadbare manages to feel like too much is both the film's accomplishment and its failure. It's rated R by the Motion Picture Association for language.

Biden announced Wednesday that she will release a new memoir titled View From the East Wing, a nod to the section of the White House that served as the traditional workspace for first ladies before it was later torn down to make room for President Donald Trump's proposed $300 million ballroom. The book, scheduled for release June 2, promises to recount Biden's White House years “for the first time, in her own words,” according to publisher Gallery Books. Biden told The Associated Press that writing the memoir was an emotional process that forced her to revisit both joyful and painful memories from her time in Washington, describing the process as “cathartic.” The memoir will blend behind-the-scenes glimpses of her life as first lady with more personal moments, including her experience supporting Joe Biden through the final stretch of his reelection campaign. It also captures quieter snapshots of her time in the White House—like grading student papers in the Rose Garden while continuing her career as a college professor. The Navy's Boeing E-6B Mercury was seen flying low over Fresno, California, where it carried out mock landings for two hours, according to the New York Post. It is able to control submarines, bombers, and missiles, with Ret. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. If you rely on coffee for its focus-boosting powers but could do without the jitters, stomach flips, and inevitable mid-afternoon crash, it might be time to rethink what's actually in your cup. Yes, mushroom coffee isn't exactly a novel concept. The category has evolved, and Everyday Dose is part of a newer class of brands prioritizing taste as much as function. The result is a brew that's creamy, smooth, and convincingly coffee-forward, not overtly fungal. 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Lake Village Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson Lori Postma said authorities would not be releasing the names of the fatalities at this time. “We worked through until about 4 a.m. this morning, and achieved a primary search of all damaged areas,” she said, adding they'd found “very injured people.” She said the search was due to begin again on Wednesday morning, noting, “We just need a little daylight.” She said homes had been destroyed and animals had escaped from damaged pens. “Actually, considering the damage that we've seen, I am really surprised there aren't a lot more injuries,” she said. Mike Braun said in a statement on X that he was “praying for the families who lost loved ones and for every Hoosier impacted by the devastating tornadoes in Northwest Indiana.” Gut health plays a big role in overall well-being and may even be tied to mental health and mood. 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In October 2025, a person was also taken into custody after driving his car into a security barrier outside the White House. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer believes authorities may be close to finding Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper because law enforcement has been refusing assistance from civilian search experts. But why won't the sheriff at least acknowledge these groups?” Coffindaffer posted on X. United Cajun Navy and EquuSearch, both volunteer-led search organizations, have reached out to the Pima County Sheriff's office to assist in a broader-scale search. Cajun Navy offered up a 40-page plan that includes the use of specialized drones and dogs alongside their army of volunteers, which they believe can supercharge the search. Neither group has received a response from the sheriff. 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Think of Scream's often-stabbed Deputy Dewey Riley, or his slain protégé Sheriff Judy Hicks in Scream 5, or The Wicker Man's Sergeant Neil Howie, who was ultimately set ablaze by the community he came to protect. So, out of the gate, you can predict that the officers at the center of Shudder's Bodycam are going to have a rough night shift ahead of them. Yes, as you might have deduced, this movie is shot almost entirely through their bodycams, offering audiences a unique perspective on horror. However, while you might predict how this scary movie will end, you won't guess at the wild twists along the way. Written by Ryan Christensen and Brandon Christensen, and helmed by the latter, Bodycam begins on what seems an average nightly patrol with Officer Jackson (Jamie M. Callica) and Officer Bryce (Sean Rogerson). But the cops shrug them off as "tweakers," pushing past them to a front door left ajar, through which a swarm of rats flees into the night. A woman's bloodcurdling scream draws them inside, where they split up. What they find in this house is bloody and discombobulating. When one of them fires on a civilian, the fear comes faster than regret. Will they try to cover it up? One bad split-second decision pulls them both into a downward spiral of suspense and supernatural weirdness. Like The Wicker Man, Bodycam centers on a representative of law and order. Within this context, the cops are meant to be rational, rejecting the folklore and superstitions of simple country folk. And their position of power can't protect them from the evil here. They seek advice from Jackson's mother, a sage Black woman who speaks of community, sneers at his uniform, and warns of getting in over his head. Within this reinterpretation of folk horror, Bodycam becomes a clever investigation into the horror that can unfold when police officers become disconnected from the communities they're meant to serve. But on top of that, it's a gnarly romp. While this found-footage movie touches on big topics like police brutality, its 75-minute runtime means there's no time to linger. Shot not just in bodycams, but presented as a one-night shift gone wrong quick, we're locked to their every step from that first call over the radio. Like them, we might wish to make sense of the strange graffitied symbols that follow them, or the cryptic words mumbled by strangers with piercing stares. But as in The Blair Witch Project, the protagonists can't think straight while running for their lives through terrain that — while once familiar — has become a mindfuck of a labyrinth. So, be warned, this is not a paranormal mystery with answers, just plenty of thrills and scares. But what makes these elements creepier is the use of bodycams. Don't miss out on our latest stories: Add Mashable as a trusted news source in Google. Or perhaps a mirror catches the wearer's face as he's chided by his mother. This slightly low angle also reflects the characters' initial sense of superiority over those around them. In one scene, Jackson is practically on the ground as his camera captures Bryce firing on a civilian. This much lower angle, showing Bryce's arm fully extended, his face locked into focus as he fires, creates a sense of dread and intimidation. These two are no longer on the same footing on what it means to be a cop. Because every turn could reveal a 360 of their surroundings, Christensen can't shoot on a three-walled set. And that urges the audience on some level to be aware of what might lurk just out of frame. Like Michael Myers hiding in the shadows of a closet, there's the possibility that a new horror is just out of sight. Other times, all we can see is what's directly ahead of the officer. With a gun extended with one hand and a flashlight in the other, his point of view is reminiscent of first-person shooter games, enhancing the viewer's awareness that while he has a weapon, he too is a target. Their mission is to unravel the mystery of what plagues them before it's too late. But Bodycam's quest is not just to chill — which it does — but to challenge its audience to consider the real horror behind all its clever devices and satisfying scares. That makes this more than just a devilishly entertaining found-footage movie. Bodycam is a wickedly smart horror film that gives you goosebumps that sink into your bloodstream and rattle your brain. Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers.

Dr. Michael Shermer continues the discussion of evolution and creationism, focusing on the history of the creationism movement and the four stages it has gone through: (1) Banning the teaching of evolution, (2) Demanding equal time for Genesis and Darwin, (3) Demanding equal time for creation-science and evolution-science, and (4) Intelligent Design theory. Finally, Shermer reviews the best arguments made by creationists and why they're wrong. This lecture is part of a course that Dr. Shermer teaches at Chapman University called Skepticism 101: How to Think Like a Scientist which covers a wide range of topics, from critical thinking, reasoning, rationality, cognitive biases and how thinking goes wrong, and the scientific methods, to actual claims and whether or not there is any truth to them, e.g., ESP, ETIs, UFOs, astrology, channelling, psychics, creationism, Holocaust denial, and especially conspiracy theories and how to think about them. You play a vital part in our commitment to promote science and reason. If you enjoyed this lecture, please show your support by making a donation to the Skeptics Society. Your generous support will help ensure that we can continue sharing sound scientific viewpoints worldwide. Show your support with a tax-deductible donation and share the show with your friends and family. Become a paid member of Skeptic to start commenting To explore complex issues with careful analysis and help you make sense of the world. We've emailed you a magic link — click it to access your account. We've emailed you a magic link — click it to access your account.

Long before COVID-19, [Bill] Gates was a leading voice in advocating for pandemic preparedness, funding vaccine research and infrastructure in developing nations. Unfortunately, this very expertise made him an easy target for conspiracy theorists. … he wanted to implant microchips via COVID-19 vaccines, that he sought to reduce the global population, or that he engineered the virus for profit. There are several reasons why claims about Bill Gates and COVID-19 gained traction: Echo Chambers and Confirmation Bias Online communities can form around shared beliefs. When people are repeatedly exposed to false claims that align with their worldviews, they begin to see these claims as more credible. Bill Gates' philanthropic funding for vaccine development was meant to strengthen global health systems. Yet to some, investment in health initiatives was reframed as a sinister plan for control. Read the original post here

Over 600 New Mexico residents have been alerted by authorities to hand over their home security footage as the bizarre disappearance of a retired Air Force general and UFO expert enters its 11th day. Investigators contacted the Albuquerque homeowners to gather the home camera footage and information in an effort to track down William Neil McCasland, 68, who vanished without a trace from his home on Feb. 28, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. “Investigators have contacted more than 600 homeowners in the neighborhood near Mr. McCasland's residence to request security camera footage or information,” a police spokesperson told The Post. Local authorities, working alongside the FBI, said they've received dozens of tips in the missing persons case — although none have yet to bear any fruit. “While none have resulted in a confirmed sighting or led directly to Mr. McCasland's location, investigators are continuing to follow up on every piece of information received,” police said. “This is a man with some of the most sensitive secrets of the United States in his head,” journalist Ross Coulthart said in the latest edition of his “Reality Check” podcast, adding that McCasland possesses deep knowledge about what the US government might be hiding regarding extraterrestrials. His disappearance came just days after President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he was directing the Department of Defense to prepare the release of files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. During his military career, McCasland headed up research at Wright Patterson Air Force Base — a role in which he oversaw classified space weapons programs, according to Coulthart. The base, near Dayton, Ohio, is rumored to be in possession of extraterrestrial debris allegedly from UFO hotspot Roswell, New Mexico. Anyone with information about McCasland is encouraged to text BCSO to 847411, call the sheriff's Missing Persons Unit at 505-468-7070 or upload information through the Community Connect Link.