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Slasher movies are typically recognized by their masked murderers, hapless heroes, and imaginative death sequences. These films effectively strike fear into our hearts while also delivering a thrilling dose of entertainment. Despite the familiar tropes – such as the surprising final girl, excessive gore, and indomitable antagonist – these elements are precisely what make them appealing to horror enthusiasts.

Slasher flicks usually have masked killers, bumbling characters, and creative death scenes that scare us yet entertain us. While some aspects may be predictable – like the final girl, excessive bloodshed, or an unbeatable villain – these are exactly what horror fans enjoy!

Will Ferrell, famously known for his role in “Talladega Nights”, dropped by the “New Heights” podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. There, they delved into different facets of his career, including clarifying his memorable Buddy the Elf incident at a hockey game. This led Jason to reminisce about an amusing episode where Ferrell escorted Shaquille O’Neal out of a game at the Staples Center back in 2013. Dressed in a security uniform, Ferrell successfully executed the prank without any hitches. In his interview (available on YouTube), Ferrell shared the story behind how he managed to orchestrate this funny stunt.

As a person well into my late twenties, I realize I’m beyond the primary demographic for DreamWorks Animation movies, but that doesn’t diminish my deep-rooted admiration for animated films or my eagerness to catch them in theaters when something grabs my interest. Regrettably, life got in the way of watching The Wild Robot on the big screen; it was gone before I could make it there. However, now that I’ve finally watched the movie, let me share one unexpected aspect that truly impressed me.

Apart from numerous romantic movies, the streaming platform will also offer some rather violent ones. One such movie, originating from a grisly Japanese comic book, may not appeal to everyone. However, enthusiasts of a popular live-action series on Netflix might find an upcoming animated spin-off intriguing, serving as a bridge until the show’s new season is released. Regardless of whether viewers are eagerly anticipating the romantic season or seeking a change of pace, Netflix has a film catering to their tastes next month.

Historically, studios have avoided releasing big movies in January as it’s often a slow period for moviegoers. However, contrary to the norm, box office numbers from this year showed an improvement compared to 2024. This was despite the poorly received film Flight Risk being the top earner. In contrast, during the same weekend last year, a more popular title, Mean Girls, was at the top spot, but still managed less overall domestic earnings of $56.6 million, which was $10 million lower than this year’s total.