Actor Christopher Heyerdahl (1963)

Chapelwaite (2021), inspired by Stephen King’s short story ‘Jerusalem’s Lot’, is an American horror series that premiered on Epix in August 2021 and concluded in October of the same year. Despite initially being renewed for a second season in February 2022, MGM+ later announced in November 2023 that there would be no further developments. According to Rotten Tomatoes, which aggregates reviews from various critics, 60% of the 20 reviews are positive and give it an average rating of 6.20/10. While the ten episodes may feel a bit slow-paced, Chapelwaite offers an eerie mystery with moments ...

The American historical adventure film, Togo (2019), was directed by Ericson Core and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It follows the story of Leonhard Seppala and his beloved sled dog during the 1925 serum run to Nome. The film alternates between Seppala’s early days with Togo, when he is initially raised as a puppy, and the intense journey they undertake years later. In Nome, Alaska in 1913, Seppala and his wife Constance add a Siberian Husky puppy to their pack of sledding dogs. Though Seppala suggests retiring him due to his small size, Constance has unwavering faith in the young dog. However, he proves to be ...

Stockholm (2018) is a crime comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Robert Budreau. Based on true events, it delves into the fascinating concept of Stockholm Syndrome – the psychological phenomenon where captives develop an emotional bond with their captors. The story takes place in 1973, when a lone armed man, believed to be American, holds up a downtown Stockholm bank. He demands $1 million US, the release of convicted bank robber and murderer Gunnar Sorensson, and a Mustang Boss 302 as their getaway car – inspired by Steve McQueen’s iconic ride in Bullitt. However, things take an ...

The fantasy horror drama TV show, Van Helsing (2016–2021), features Kelly Overton as the lead character. The inspiration for the show comes from Zenescope Entertainment’s graphic novel series, Helsing. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where Vanessa Van Helsing, a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, awakens after her presumed death. She discovers that it has been three years since the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera and vampires now control humanity due to the lack of sunlight caused by the ash. Vanessa possesses a unique blood composition that can turn vampires back into humans, making her ...

The romantic fantasy film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), is directed by Bill Condon with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s novel Breaking Dawn. Continuing from the previous film, Bella wakes up as a newly turned vampire after giving birth. With the help of her husband Edward Cullen, she overcomes her initial thirst for blood and meets their daughter Renesmee. The Cullens and Bella’s friend Jacob are also present, but when Jacob becomes possessive ...

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) is an American romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the 2008 novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. After several months since the previous events, human Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen tie the knot. At their wedding reception, werewolf Jacob Black returns to town after receiving an invitation, much to Bella’s delight. They share a dance in the woods, where she mentions their plan to ...

The American romantic fantasy film, The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), was directed by Chris Weitz and written by Melissa Rosenberg. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s 2006 novel of the same name, it follows the story of Bella Swan in Forks, Washington. On her eighteenth birthday, Bella wakes up from a dream where she is elderly and her immortal vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen, remains young. Despite her reservations, Edward’s family throws her a birthday party at their home. Unfortunately, when Bella receives a paper ...

Blade: Trinity (2004), an American superhero film, was written and directed by David S. Goyer, who also penned the screenplays for Blade and Blade II. In the movie, a group of vampires investigate an ancient tomb in the Syrian Desert believed to belong to Dracula, also known as ‘Drake’. To prevent Blade from interfering, they frame him for the murder of a human familiar. Subsequently, FBI agents locate Blade’s hideout and fatally wound his mentor and friend Abraham Whistler. Feeling defeated, Blade turns himself in and is taken into custody. The vampires’ familiars arrange for Blade to ...