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  • Every Eli Roth Movie, Ranked

    Eli Roth on the set of 'Borderlands'.
    Eli Roth on the set of ‘Borderlands’. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes. Copyright: ©2021 Lionsgate.

    Director Eli Roth is one of the current Masters of Horror.

    The filmmaker and occasional actor (‘Inglorious Basterds‘) is best known for horror movies like ‘Cabin Fever,‘ ‘Hostel,’ and his most recent, ‘Thanksgiving.’

    But Roth has also made films in other genres including ‘Knock Knock,’ ‘Death Wish,’ ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls,’ the documentary ‘Fin,’ and his latest project, the big screen adaption of the video game ‘Borderlands,’ which opens in theaters on August 9th.

    In honor of ‘Borderlands’ release, Moviefone is counting down every feature film Eli Roth has ever directed.

    Let’s begin!

    10. ‘Borderlands‘ (2024)

    Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis in 'Borderlands'.
    (L to R) Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis in ‘Borderlands’. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes. Copyright: ©2021 Lionsgate.

    Lilith (Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Edgar Ramírez), the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Kevin Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Florian Munteanu), Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap (Jack Black), a wiseass robot. Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other.

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    9. ‘Hostel: Part II‘ (2007)

    2007's 'Hostel: Part II.'
    2007’s ‘Hostel: Part II.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

    Three American college students studying abroad are lured to a Slovakian hostel, and discover the grim reality behind it.

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    8. ‘Fin‘ (2021)

    Eli Roth in the 2021 documentary 'Fin.'
    (Right) Eli Roth in the 2021 documentary ‘Fin.’ Photo: Discovery+.

    Follows a group of scientists, researchers and activist exposing the extinction behind sharks.

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    7. ‘Death Wish‘ (2018)

    Bruce Willis in 2018's 'Death Wish.'
    Bruce Willis in 2018’s ‘Death Wish.’ Photo: MGM.

    A mild-mannered father (Bruce Willis) is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.

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    6. ‘The Green Inferno‘ (2013)

    2013's 'The Green Inferno.'
    2013’s ‘The Green Inferno.’ Photo: Open Road Films.

    A group of student activists travel from New York City to the Amazon to save the rainforest. However, once they arrive in this vast green landscape, they soon discover that they are not alone… and that no good deed goes unpunished.

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    5. ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls‘ (2018)

    Jack Black in 'The House with a Clock in Its Walls.'
    Jack Black in ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    When ten-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

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    4. ‘Knock Knock‘ (2015)

    Lorenza Izzo, Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas in 'Knock Knock.'
    (L to R) Lorenza Izzo, Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas in ‘Knock Knock.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

    When a devoted husband and father (Keanu Reeves) is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women (Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas) unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse.

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    3. ‘Hostel‘ (2006)

    Jay Hernandez in 'Hostel.'
    Jay Hernandez in ‘Hostel.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

    Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.

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    2. ‘Cabin Fever‘ (2003)

    2002's 'Cabin Fever.'
    2002’s ‘Cabin Fever.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

    A group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals.

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    1. ‘Thanksgiving‘ (2023)

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    After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.

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  • These Are the 21 Worst Movies of 2018 (So Far)

    These Are the 21 Worst Movies of 2018 (So Far)

     

  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital & DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 4-10

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “211”
    Nicolas Cage stars in this action thriller opening in theaters and available on VOD and Digital HD this Friday, June 8. “Inspired by one of the longest and bloodiest real-life events in police history: Officer Mike Chandler (Nicolas Cage) and a young civilian passenger find themselves under-prepared and outgunned when fate puts them squarely in the crosshairs of a daring bank heist in progress by a fearless team of highly trained and heavily armed men.” Here’s the trailer.

    “Pacific Rim Uprising”
    John Boyega be back for “Star Wars: Episode IX” next year. In the meantime, he’s been keeping busy with other films, including this sci-fi sequel set 10 years after the first film. “Pacific Rim Uprising” arrives on Digital/Movies Anywhere on June 5, then on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, and On Demand on June 19. The home release comes with more than 40 minutes of bonus content.

    “Sherlock Gnomes”
    When Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) discover their friends and family have gone missing, there’s only one gnome to call — legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes (Johnny Depp). It’s no mystery that the family comedy arrives on Digital June 5 and on Blu-ray/DVD on June 12. Blu-ray extras include nearly 45 minutes of behind-the-scenes bonus content, from the new music video “Stronger Than I Ever Was” to a lesson in how to draw your favorite Gnomes.

    “I Can Only Imagine”
    Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, and J. Michael Finley star in this film sharing the true story behind Christian band MercyMe’s song “I Can Only Imagine.” The movie arrives on Digital June 5, and on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand June 12. There are three hours of extras with the release, including seven deleted scenes, seven in-depth featurettes, and audio commentary.

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    New on Netflix

    “Thor: Ragnarok”Before he met Rabbit and Tree, Thor met some other new friends (Tessa Thompson) and a couple of enemies (Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum) in this very, very funny Marvel movie from the genius Taika Waititi. Stream it across every portal in your galaxy starting June 5.

    “Sense8: The Series Finale” [Netflix Original]
    This is it. Probably. Definitely? “Sense8” fans were livid at the cancellation of their beloved show, with no closure, so Netflix decided to at least wrap up the series with this two-hour finale special movie. “Together until the end. From our cluster to yours.” The series finale streams June 8. Here’s the trailer.

    “The Staircase” [Netflix Original]
    Netflix crime documentaries are always so fantastic and addictive, so get ready to add this one to your list on June 8. This 13-episode series includes three brand new episodes airing alongside the original 2004-2005 series following crime novelist Michael Peterson, who is accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home. Here’s the trailer.

    “Alex Strangelove” [Netflix Film]
    In this romantic comedy, streaming June 8, “High school senior Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny) has it all – the grades, the girlfriend (Madeline Weinstein), and the motley crew of hilarious friends. Everything is smooth sailing until Alex shares that he’s decided to part ways with his virginity – and meets Elliott (Antonio Marziale), a sweet and confident gay boy who isn’t shy about his instant crush on Alex…who may or may not feel the same. Rocketed into a endearing and amusing journey of sexual and self-exploration, Alex ultimately learns that like so much of growing up, love can be confusing. And that’s okay.” Here’s the trailer.

    “Portlandia” Season 8
    Time to put a bird on this series. Say goodbye to Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein as the eighth and final season of “Portlandia” arrives on Netflix on June 10.

    More originals arriving this Friday June 8:

    • Anna Friel’s troubled British detective returns in “Marcella” Season 2 [Netflix Original]
    • Australian romantic comedy “Ali’s Wedding” [Netflix Film]
    • Preteen animated kids show “The Hollow” [Netflix Original]
    • Cute kids show for the littlest ones “Treehouse Detectives” [Netflix Original]

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    TV Worth Watching

    “Dietland” (Monday on AMC at 9 p.m.)The great Julianna Margulies returns to TV for this dark comedy premiering on AMC June 4. Joy Nash stars as Plum Kettle, a ghostwriter for the editor of a New York fashion magazine. She struggles with self-image and sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-acceptance, as men accused of sexual abuse and assault disappear and meet untimely, violent deaths.

    “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” (Thursday on Freeform at 8 p.m.)
    The Marvel Cinematic Universe welcomes a new member this week, with this TV series premiering with back-to-back episodes June 7 on Freeform. Aubrey Joseph and Olivia Holt star as Tyrone Johnson/Cloak and Tandy Bowen/Dagger, two teenagers who acquire superpowers and form a romantic relationship. The 10-episode series runs through August 2.

    “American Woman” (Thursday on Paramount Network at 10 p.m.)
    Alicia Silverstone and Mena Suvari star in this new dramedy set during the sexual revolution and rise of feminism of the 1970s. The series was inspired by the upbringing of co-executive producer and “Real Housewife of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards. Here’s the synopsis for Episode 1, “Liberation,” which premieres June 7: “Bonnie’s (Silverstone) life is changed forever when she discovers her husband Steve is having an affair. With the help of her best friends Diana (Jennifer Bartels) and Kathleen (Suvari), Bonnie figures out how to make it on her own.”

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    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “A Wrinkle in Time”Reese Witherspoon is Mrs. Whatsit and Storm Reid is Meg Murry in Disney’s A WRINKLE IN TIME.Madeleine L’Engle’s young adult novel comes to life in Disney’s adaptation, which arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD, and On Demand June 5. Bonus material includes an extended featurette going behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew; audio commentary from director Ava DuVernay and team; deleted scenes; bloopers; and two music videos.

    “Death Wish”
    Bruce Willis stars in this remake of the 1974 Charles Bronson film, which is also loosely based on the novel by Brian Garfield. The action thriller co-stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, Dean Norris, Kimberly Elise, and Camila Morrone. Check it out on Blu-ray, DVD, and Video on Demand June 5. Extras include commentary by Eli Roth and Roger Birnbaum; deleted and extended scenes; and “Vengeance and Vision: Directing Death Wish.”

    “Supercon”
    In this comedy out on DVD June 5, a rag-tag group of former TV stars and comic book artists — who make their living working at conventions — decide to steal the loot from a crooked promoter and an overbearing former TV icon. Ryan Kwanten, Maggie Grace, Mike Epps, Russell Peters, Clancy Brown, and the amazing John Malkovich star in the film. The release comes with commentary from the director, editor, writers, and production designer.

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  • Box Office: ‘Black Panther’ Tops ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ in Disney-Dominant Weekend

    LOS ANGELES, March 11, (Variety.com) – “Black Panther” remained super-heroic in its fourth weekend at the North American box office with $41.1 million at 3,942 locations, easily topping the opening weekend of fantasy-adventure “A Wrinkle in Time” with $33.5 million at 3,980 sites, estimates showed Sunday.

    What had been pegged as a close contest among Disney titles for first place turned into a relatively easy victory for “Black Panther.” The Marvel title generated the third-highest fourth weekend of all time, trailing only “Avatar” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

    With $562 million in 24 days, “Black Panther” is now the seventh-highest domestic grosser of all time. It’s the first film since “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to lead the North American box office for four straight weekends.

    “A Wrinkle in Time” opened in line with Disney’s projections, which were slightly lower than the industry consensus. Critics were mostly unimpressed with a 42 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences gave “Wrinkle” a B CinemaScore. The $100 million-plus budgeted film is depending on family audiences to support the film in the coming weeks to push it into profitability.

    A total of 37 percent of audiences gave “Wrinkle” an “excellent” rating with another 38 percent rating it “very good,” according to comScore/Screen Engine PostTrak. Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore, noted that the key 13-17 year-old demographic gave it an 83 percent combined score in those two categories. “That is very strong and makes sense with the PG rating, the subject matter and young people’s love for the book,” he added.

    Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s 1962 classic fantasy novel, “A Wrinkle in Time” stars Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine, Mindy Kaling and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. The film follows a young girl (Reid), her step-brother (Deric McCabe), and a friend (Levi Miller) as they embark on a journey that spans time and space in search of her missing father.

    The weekend marks the first time in recent memory that films both led and directed by African-Americans have nabbed the first and second place spots at the box office. Jordan Peele‘s “Get Out,” starring Daniel Kaluuya, led the box office its opening weekend in February 2017, with $33.3 million. The wide release of “Hidden Figures,” starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae, opened at no. 1 in January of the same year with $22.8 million.

    Dave Hollis, president of worldwide distribution for Disney, told Variety that “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time” accounted for inclusion through their portrayals of strong female and minority characters.

    “Audiences respond to seeing themselves on the big screen and it’s good business for us,” he added. “Representation and inclusion matter.”

    Hollis also predicted that “A Wrinkle in Time” has the next four weekends during spring vacations from schools. He noted that Disney has traditionally opened a family film in early March to take advantage of the family demographic, as it did last year with “Beauty and the Beast” and in 2016 with “Zootopia.”

    Overall domestic box office was $137 million, down 17 percent from the same weekend a year ago when “Kong: Skull Island” opened with $61 million. But year-to-date box office is up 7.4 percent to $2.31 billion, according to comScore. That gain comes largely from “Black Panther” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”

    The opening of Aviron Pictures’ “The Strangers: Prey at Night” led the rest of the pack in third with $10.5 million at 2,464 venues. Directed by Johannes Roberts, the horror sequel to 2008’s “The Strangers” stars Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Bailee Madison, and Lewis Pullman.

    Fox’s second weekend of Jennifer Lawrence‘s spy thriller “Red Sparrow” followed in fourth with $8.2 million at 3,064 sites with a 52 percent decline. “Sparrow” has topped $31 million in its first 10 days.

    Warner Bros.’ third weekend of R-rated comedy “Game Night” finished fifth with $7.9 million at 3,061 locations, declining only 24 percent to lift its 17-day total to $45 million. Sony’s fifth weekend of “Peter Rabbit” came in sixth with $6.8 million at 3,112 venues to push the family comedy past $93 million domestically. MGM’s second weekend of “Death Wish” followed in seventh with $6.6 million at 2,882 sites to give the Bruce Willis reboot nearly $24 million in 10 days.

    Entertainment Studios’ action-thriller “The Hurricane Heist” opened softly with $3.2 million at 2,402 locations was tied for eighth place with Paramount’s third weekend of sci-fi horror movie “Annihilation” at 1,709 screens.

    Sony’s 12th weekend of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” rounded out the top 10 with $2.8 million at 2,157 sites. its 82-day total has hit a remarkable $397.3 million, good enough for the 30th spot on the all-time domestic list.

    Nash Edgerton‘s “Gringo” grossed a pallid $2.6 million at 2,402 locations to finish 11th. The Amazon Studios and STX Films’ action comedy stars David Oyelowo as a business man who works for a company that had developed the “weed pill” and is sent to Mexico to handle the manufacturing of the product, but ends up getting kidnapped by a drug cartel. The cast also includes Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, and Thandie Newton.

    Fox Searchlight’s 15th weekend of “The Shape of Water” followed in 12th with $2.4 million at 1,552 venues, up 63 percent as the studio added 720 screens of Guillermo del Toro‘s fantasy drama winning Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards. “Shape” has grossed $61 million in 101 days.

    Focus Features’ thriller “Thoroughbreds” opened with a quiet $1.2 million on 549 screens. Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke portray childhood friends who reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Cory Finley makes his directing debut with the film that features Anton Yelchin in his final on-screen role. The actor died at age 26 in a freak accident in 2016.

  • Box Office: ‘Black Panther’ Tops $500 Million, Dominates ‘Red Sparrow,’ ‘Death Wish’

    LOS ANGELES, March 4, (Variety.com) – Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is continuing its super-heroic run, grossing a stunning $501.1 million in North America in only 17 days and becoming the 10th highest grosser of all time.

    “Black Panther,” starring Chadwick Boseman, dominated domestic moviegoing in its third weekend with $65.7 million at 4,084 locations — the third-highest weekend of all time after “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at $90.2 million and “Avatar” at $68.5 million.

    “Black Panther” is now the second-highest grossing Marvel movie of all time at the domestic box office, surpassing “Avengers: Age of Ultron” this weekend at $459 million and trailing only “The Avengers” at $623.4 million. “Black Panther” has a realistic shot at reaching that level in the coming weeks and may eventually top “Jurassic World” at $652 million and “Titanic” at $659 million for the third highest domestic total of all time.

    Two new titles opened with moderate results that might have been higher without a must-see title like “Black Panther” in multiplexes. Jennifer Lawrence‘s spy thriller “Red Sparrow” launched with $17 million at 3,056 sites for Fox and Bruce Willis‘ “Death Wish” debuted with $13 million at 2,847 venues for MGM.

    Warner Bros.’ second weekend of comedy thriller “Game Night” followed in fourth with $10.7 million from 3,502 sites, edging Sony’s fourth weekend of CGI-live action “Peter Rabbit” with $10 million at 3,607 locations. “Peter Rabbit” has connected with family audiences for $84 million in its first 24 days.

    Paramount’s second weekend of “Annihilation” finished in sixth with $5.7 million at 2,112 venues, followed by Sony’s 11th weekend of its sturdy action comedy “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” with $4.5 million at 2,313 sites. “Jumanji” has now grossed $393.2 million in 75 days.

    Thanks to “Black Panther” and “Jumanji,” overall domestic box office for 2018 is up an impressive 10.9 percent to $2.12 billion, according to comScore.

  • Bruce Willis ‘Death Wish’ Remake Delayed Until Next Year

    Sorry, no “Death Wish” for you this Thanksgiving.

    Eli Roth‘s remake starring Bruce Willis as a gun-toting vigilante won’t come out this year after all. The reboot of the 1974 Charles Bronson film has been bumped from November 22 to March 2, 2018.

    The official reason for the date bump: MGM tells EW that Roth and Willis won’t be free until then to promote the film.

    The new release date means Willis will be going up against the Jennifer Lawrence spy thriller “Red Sparrow,” the “guy teams up with a wolf” action-drama “Alpha,” and the Jason Bateman comedy “Game Night.”

    It would have been opening opposite the Pixar film “Coco;” the Aaron Sokin-directed crime drama “Molly’s Game” with Jessica Chastain; and “Chappaquiddick,” starring Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy.

    [Via EW, Variety, IGN]