Actress Jennifer Carpenter (1979)

Dexter: New Blood (2021–2022) is an American continuation of the hit show Dexter, created by original series showrunner Clyde Phillips and directed by Marcos Siega. The story takes place ten years after the original series finale, ‘Remember the Monsters?’ which aired in 2013. It premiered on Showtime on November 7, 2021 and was initially intended to be a standalone miniseries. However, it was announced in February 2023 that a second season is in the works, focusing on Dexter’s son Harrison and will air at a later date.

Dragged Across Concrete (2018) is a riveting neo-noir crime thriller written and directed by S. Craig Zahler. Set in the fictional city of Bulwark, the film follows Henry Johns, a recently paroled individual who confronts his mother about her return to prostitution and drug use before meeting up with his brother Ethan, who has a disability. Meanwhile, Detectives Brett Ridgeman and Anthony Lurasetti find themselves suspended without pay from their police department due to a video that exposes their use of excessive force on a drug dealer. In dire need of money, Ridgeman hopes to move his family to a safer neighborhood ...

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018), an American adult animated superhero film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., features an alternate version of DC Comics’ Batman. It is the 31st installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. In Victorian-era Gotham City, the caped crusader saves a wealthy couple from a robbery attempt by three orphans, ultimately stopping their abusive handler Big Bill Dust. Meanwhile, a former orphan turned exotic dancer named Ivy falls victim to the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper, who targets impoverished women in Gotham. Misinformed citizens mistakenly believe that Batman and Jack are one and the ...

Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) is an American neo-noir prison action thriller film directed and written by S. Craig Zahle. The story centers around Bradley Thomas, a former boxer who turns to drug smuggling to support himself after losing his job. However, a series of unfortunate events lands him in prison, where he must make the difficult decision of whether or not to kill a man in order to save his pregnant wife from a powerful drug lord seeking revenge. Along the way, Bradley is faced with the consequences of his previous actions and must navigate through various moral dilemmas. In this dark and unpredictable world, ...

Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015), released in 2015, is an animated crossover comedy mystery film, marking the twenty-fifth installment in the series of Scooby-Doo films. The gang – Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo – head to Kiss World amusement park for their Halloween concert, with Daphne’s crush on Starchild driving their motive. Despite opposition from security chief Delilah Domino, a former government defense employee, the gang sneaks in. However, they are quickly caught by Delilah who accuses them of vigilantism and bans them from the park. Fortunately, Kiss arrives at that moment and after learning of the ...

Battle in Seattle (2007), a political action-thriller, marks Stuart Townsend’s directorial debut. The movie loosely revolves around the protest activity during the WTO Ministerial Conference in 1999. Thousands of activists gather in Seattle, Washington to demonstrate against the conference, as they believe the World Trade Organization is exacerbating the wealth divide and contributing to global issues such as hunger and disease. However, the WTO argues that it is working towards reducing these disparities and improving global conditions. During those five days in 1999, the film ...

The American drama show, Dexter (2006–2013), was broadcast on Showtime for seven years, starting in October 2006 and ending in September 2013. It takes place in Miami and follows the story of Dexter Morgan, a forensics expert with a focus on analyzing bloodstains for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. However, he also leads a covert double life as a vigilante serial killer. His targets are those who have escaped justice due to corruption or loopholes in the legal system. The show received positive reviews throughout its entire run, with the first four seasons receiving universal acclaim. However, as the series progressed, reception declined significantly. It ...