Blumhouse Halfway to Halloween Event Kicks Off With 'The Mummy' in Theaters Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, New Line Cinema, and Dolby Cinema have partnered to celebrate the Halfway to Halloween event with the premiere of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in theaters. The one-night event, scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m., will screen exclusively in Dolby Cinema across 183 AMC Theatres locations in 47 cities nationwide. Tickets for the opening night sneak peek are now available. The premiere is designed to showcase the film in Dolby’s full-precision audio and laser projection, emphasizing the director’s vision for an immersive horror experience. Lee Cronin described the film as one that “gets under your skin in the most literal way possible,” with images so unsettling that viewers may “look away and not be able to stop looking at the same time.” He highlighted the unique experience of watching the film on opening night in Dolby’s format, surrounded by an audience unaware of what’s to come. Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse, emphasized the importance of the event for horror fans, stating that “horror fans don’t wait for Halloween—they live in it all year.” This year’s Halfway to Halloween marks a shift from previous years, which featured beloved titles from the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster library. Instead, the event now offers a same-night, first-night premiere for one of the most anticipated horror films of 2026. The film’s simultaneous release across the country in Dolby Cinema aims to create a shared, collective experience for fans.#dolby_cinema #new_line_cinema #blumhouse #atomic_monster #lee_cronin
Zazie Beetz Shines in High-Octane Action Horror Comedy "They Will Kill You" Zazie Beetz delivers a standout performance as Asia Reaves in Kirill Sokolov’s action horror comedy They Will Kill You, a film that blends maximalist stunts, dark humor, and relentless violence. The movie, released by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., follows Asia, a woman thrust into a deadly situation after her younger sister is kidnapped. With no formal training, Asia becomes a relentless force, navigating a Satanic cult that has taken over a high-rise apartment complex. Beetz’s physicality and determination anchor the film, transforming it into a chaotic yet thrilling spectacle. The story opens with Asia’s abrupt incarceration due to a domestic crisis, setting her on a path to rescue her sister, Maria. She lands a job as a maid at The Virgil, a luxury high-rise managed by Lily (Patricia Arquette). What begins as a straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a battle against a cult that views Asia as their next sacrifice. Sokolov’s script, co-written with Alex Litvak, leans into absurdity and action, with Beetz constantly in motion, engaging in brutal combat sequences that range from barefoot fights to stylized choreography inspired by spaghetti westerns, anime, and samurai films. The film’s visual design, crafted by Production Designer Jeremy Reed, offers a tongue-in-cheek take on the Nine Circles of Hell, reimagined as a decaying high-rise. While the worldbuilding is surface-level, it adds a surreal tone to the proceedings. However, the focus on action overshadows deeper exploration of the setting, leaving the cult’s motives and the characters’ backstories underdeveloped. Despite this, the film’s energy remains infectious, with Beetz’s performance as a central driving force.#warner_bros #patricia_arquette #zazie_beetz #kirill_sokolov #new_line_cinema
