“Transformers One” doesn’t seem primed for a breakout start after earning $9.56 million from 3,978 locations across Friday and preview screenings. That puts the animated prequel, co-produced by Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment, on track for a $26.3 million opening weekend in North America, pacing behind industry projections for a $30 million-plus debut. Those domestic […]

Online physical media retailer Waxwork Records is releasing the score to “The Substance” on vinyl and digital. Featuring original music from Benjamin Stefanski, better known by his recording alias Raffertie, the score from Coralie Fargeat’s body horror drama will be available Sept. 20 as a deluxe LP set. The album comes pressed to “Activator Green” […]

“The Substance” is more than just blood and guts — it’s got a career-topping performance by Demi Moore, who is worthy of serious Oscar consideration. In Coralie Fargeat’s daring body horror film Moore delivers possibly her most daring role ever. A dark exploration of youth, beauty and the relentless demands on women in Hollywood, it’s […]

Suspense and horror films typically get second-class treatment at fall film festivals, often relegated to midnight slots and left out of award season conversations. But this year, three Toronto fest entries — Focus Features’ papal conspiracy thriller “Conclave,” Mubi’s gory horror film “The Substance” and A24’s horror-thriller “Heretic” — may prove to be exceptions to […]

The Brat Pack may be getting back together. Demi Moore, currently generating Oscar buzz for her daring turn in “The Substance,” revealed that discussions are underway with Sony, the studio behind “St. Elmo’s Fire,” to make a sequel to the seminal 1985 film. “The update is definitely, conversations are happening,” Moore said in an interview […]

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive.

The “Demi-ssance” is taking the Toronto Film Festival by storm. And Demi Moore, who is at the center of the tempest thanks to her go-for-broke performance as an actress who makes a pact with the devil in return for eternal youth in “The Substance,” was celebrated on Friday night at the Variety Cover Party at […]

“I’m warning you: She loves to dominate a teddy bear,” Demi Moore says as her teacup Chihuahua, Pilaf, toddles into the room. Moore, perched on a kitchen stool in her Los Angeles home, watches her dog with a sly smile. “You’re going to see some humping.” Pilaf has had a busy year — she was […]