Castle Rock’s Penultimate Episode Finally Gives Us Answers

Warning: FULL SPOILERS follow for Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 9, titled “Henry Deaver.”

Castle Rock goes interdimensional in its penultimate episode, titled “Henry Deaver,” with a reveal that turns everything we thought we knew about the story upside down. This week’s outing also effectively tackles one of Stephen King’s more commonly used tropes concerning small-town America and its dark underbelly.

Throughout the previous eight episodes, creators Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason have been cryptic regarding The Kid’s (Bill Skarsgard) true identity. For Ruth, he was the reincarnation of her dead husband, and for Warden Lacey (Terry O’Quinn), the devil. Both explanations are hard to swallow, but this is the Kingverse after all, so anything is possible, right? But episode 8 offers an alternative explanation: there is another version of Castle Rock that has a different version of The Kid, or “Henry Deaver,” as we soon discover.

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The Nun Review

Here we are: five movies deep into the most unlikely of cinematic universes with the latest film in the Conjuring series, The Nun. Watching producer James Wan and company spin a surprise summer hit out into a fully-fledged world with a lore all its own has been a real treat. But for a cinematic universe to work, its entries need to function well on their own, not just in service of the larger story. While there’s certainly fun to be had here and there, it often feels like The Nun is trying to skate by on name recognition and good looks alone, leaving us with an undeniably superficial ride, albeit an entertaining one, through what the posters bill as the darkest chapter of Conjuring history.

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Best Horror TV Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2018)

Never let anyone tell you that horror is dead. Horror is big business, always has been and always will be, and on television it’s bigger than ever. Some of the best shows on TV are about monsters, literally or figuratively, and a lot of those scary shows are currently available on Netflix!

Netflix has a lot of content, but some would say it’s too much — it can be hard to dig through it all to find what’s worth watching. But that’s where we’ve got you covered with our monthly updates on the best new shows on Netflix.

Here you’ll find the best horror TV shows on Netflix right now. If you’re looking for something scary, something that kicks supernatural butt, or something playfully spooky to enjoy with your kids, you’re going to want to watch these, the best new horror TV shows on Netflix right now, including many of the top recent horror series from 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, as well as many of the all-time greatest classics. Who says it has to be Halloween to watch these shows?!

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Our Spoiler-Free Spider-Man PS4 Review Discussion – IGN Beyond Ep. 558

BEYOND!

On this week’s episode of IGN’s PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush, as well as panelists Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Mark Medina, give you their spoiler-free impressions of Marvel’s Spider-Man. Of course, if you haven’t already, check out my Spider-Man review.

Additionally, the cast breaks down this month’s PS Plus free games list, talks about other new releases, and answers a few of your spoiler-free Spider-Man questions. We strived to stay as spoiler-free as possible, touching on the same topics my Spider-Man review does. That said, if you don’t want to know anything about the game, you’ll want to wait until you’ve started playing later this week.

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It’s Always Sunny: Season 13 Premiere Review

Warning: Full spoilers for the episode follow…

“He’s going to have sex with it the second we walk out the door.”

While there was never any real doubt regarding the adverse, life-halting effects Dennis held over his fellow Gang members, Always Sunny’s Season 13 premiere, “The Gang Makes Paddy’s Great Again,” solidified things for any doubters or waverers.

We picked things up a few months after Dennis’ exodus, with Dee, Mac, Frank, and Charlie blossoming under the stern tutelage of Cindy, a new take-charge schemer played by Mindy Kaling. Cindy’s plans work, Paddy’s is a success, and the Gang, more or less, is feeling a sense of satisfaction and specialness they’ve never before experienced. Frank’s not a total fiend, Dee has self-esteem, Charlie seems relatively stable, and Mac…well, okay.

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The Walking Dead Comic Picks Up Steam

The fundamental problem with The Walking Dead right now is that the series seems to be going nowhere fast, despite the wide-open canvas the current status quo provides. That all finally seems to be changing in issue #183. This latest chapter sheds a deeper light on life in the Commonwealth and the downsides of living in the most “civilized” society in the post-post-apocalypse. This abrupt shift in tone and focus doesn’t immediately solve all the series’ woes, but it’s a definite step in the right direction.

Right off the bat, Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard make one inspired storytelling choice by electing to focus issue #183 entirely on Michonne. Recent issues have taken a fairly jumbled approach by constantly bouncing between numerous characters and plot threads. The added sense of consistency here is a definite plus. Not to mention the fact that Michonne is by far the most compelling member of the main cast right now. Between her reunion with her daughter and her efforts to leave her violent life behind and return to a world she thought had been lost forever, there’s plenty of room for her to grow in the months ahead.

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We’re Streaming Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 Tomorrow

You can find our review of Marvel’s Spider-Man here, but if you’re curious to see it in action, we’re streaming two hours of it on tomorrow’s IGN Plays Live.

Our reviewer Jonathon Dornbush will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding Insomniac’s take on Spidey.

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So join us Thursday, September 6 from 10am-12pm PT/1-3pm ET/6-8pm UK (Friday, September 7 from 3-5am AET), right here on the front page of IGN.com, or on YouTubeTwitch, or Mixer.

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My Hero Academia, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, and More Fantastic Cosplay from Crunchyroll Expo

Crunchyroll held its second convention this past weekend in San Jose, California, with all sorts of guests from the anime and wider entertainment industry. Like with most conventions, there were also great panels on all sorts of anime topics, and, of course, plenty of fantastic cosplayers were in attendance.

Check out some cosplay from Mob Psycho 100, Land of the Lustrous, The World Ends with You, and a more in the slideshow below:

Fans recently cast their vote on the best Dragon Ball villain of all time, which resulted in quite the interesting list. For more on anime, be sure to check out IGN’s review of the latest episode of Attack on Titan and our picks for the summer 2018 anime worth putting on your watchlist.

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DC’s Newest Jinxworld Comic Is the Best Yet

Even ignoring his more mainstream projects, Brian Bendis’ recent move to DC Comics has been worth it for the impact its had on his creator-owned projects. Cover is the third new Jinxworld project to launch in recent weeks. And that’s not even counting The United States vs. Murder Inc. #1, also out this week. It’s enough to wonder if DC is launching too many books in too short a span of time. Fortunately, Cover #1 has no trouble standing out even in the wake of Pearl #1 and Scarlet #1. It’s a no-brainer for anyone who’s been a fan of Bendis and David Mack’s previous collaborations.

The gist of this new series is that the CIA has begun recruiting comic book creators to work as clandestine operatives. The idea being that their solitary work life and habit of traveling the globe for the convention grind gives them a natural form of cover. If superhero comics serve as wish-fulfillment for readers, then Cover is wish-fulfillment for creators instead.

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