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The 168-ton Aztec god that brought a thunderstorm

When this colossal statue of Tlaloc moved to Mexico City in 1964, an unprecedented thunderstorm drenched the capital for days during the dry season. Coincidence or something more? The Monolith of ...
There's something quietly remarkable about the idea that an entire culture's way of handling death can be traced back to a ...
Any digging in the concrete of a modern metropolis would most likely bring up only remnants of ancient sewerage systems, electrical wires, and other pieces of modern construction equipment. But when a ...
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The new horror thriller "Faces of Death," inspired by the 1978 "documentary" of the same ...
The xenomorph from the Alien franchise is one of the most legendary creatures in cinema history. Now it’s the star of FX’s series Alien: Earth too. Many filmmakers have put xenomorphs on screen and ...
From the magnificent jaguar of the Mesoamerican jungle to the humble alebrije of folk art, animals have played a profound role in shaping Mexican cultural identity for thousands of years. Mexico’s ...
“Faces of Death,” one of the most intriguing horror titles of 2026, arrives this week from “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” director Daniel Goldhaber. This long-awaited follow-up to that underrated social ...
Here’s everything you need to know about the controversial cult “snuff” film and its 2026 update. Photo: IFC Films/Everett Collection That the new film isn’t quite a remake or a sequel won’t exactly ...
A meta-remake of the 1978 horror cult classic is more about how we watch than what we watch. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn ...
A remake of the cult horror movie raises questions about the approach to viewing disturbing videos in a new era. By Marc Tracy A few years ago, producers approached the filmmakers Daniel Goldhaber and ...
'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' helmer Daniel Goldhaber's film is inspired by the 1978 cult classic featuring real and staged death scenes. By Frank Scheck In the publicity for their movie, the creators ...
The new horror movie Faces of Death starts from a challenge so irresistible that it threatens to overshadow the results: How do you reboot a horror franchise that’s part cult curiosity, part ...