‘Most unsettling’ horror film is ‘pure terror’ and perfect for Halloween on BBC

The horror movie is undoubtedly one of the scariest movies ever made, and it will only be streamable for 16 more days on BBC iPlayer for free.

The legend of the Blair Witch is easily one of the scariest tales to do the rounds in modern memory — and it all stemmed from a harmless horror film.

The Blair Witch Project (1999), written, directed and edited by Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick, is hands down considered to be one of the scariest documentary-style horror movies of all time.

It not only introduced the ‘found footage’ genre to horror films — seen since then in blockbuster hits like the Paranormal Activity franchise — but it’s also one of the most successful independent films of all time, originally made on a budget of $35,000–$60,000, with the final cost rising to between $200,000 and $750,000 after marketing and post-production.

The Blair Witch, a local urban myth of the area, is played by Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael C. Williams, who embarked on a hike into the Appalachian Mountains near Maryland’s Burkittsville to film a documentary about it.

Currently available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer for the next 16 days, the legend of the fictional Blair Witch was conceived by Sánchez and Myrick in 1993. The director-editor duo developed a 35-page screenplay in which the dialogue was to be improvised. Entering production in October of 1997, principal photography of The Blair Witch Project lasted all of eight days in total.

For the docu-film, roughly 20 hours of footage were captured, then edited and trimmed down to 82 minutes. The Sundance Film Festival held its first midnight premiere on January 23, 1999, and the film was met with enthusiastic reception after its distribution rights were purchased for $1.1 million.

It eventually received a theatrical release and a sleeper hit, grossing close to $250 million worldwide. The Blair Witch Project consistently receives accolades for being one of the scariest films ever, and it consistently receives accolades for being the best found footage film ever. The three main actors in the movie reportedly lived in poverty until they sued the studio that granted their rights, eventually winning a $300,000 settlement in 2000 despite the success of the film.

The documentary-style movie is widely praised thanks to its 86% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The Blair Witch Project is the most potent and unsettling horror film in a very long time, according to one reviewer. Just to clarify: You won’t feel well after seeing this. Make an investment in a nightlight.

While another person claims that “The Blair Witch Project” is the scariest movie they’ve ever seen. Not the creepiest, grossest, weirdest, eeriest, sickest, creepiest, or slimiest, but just the absolute worst. “

No sequel or remake will ever match the strength of what The Blair Witch Project did a quarter of a century ago, according to a third critic.

While a fourth critic said, “The Blair Witch Project would still freeze your blood,” “I could tell you the story — give away every detail.”

One viewer wrote, “This movie is pure horror, it’s the scariest movie I have ever seen in my life, and I was terrified at the end. The film and the legend are all linked. A masterpiece of pure terror, horror, and suspense, The Blair Witch Project is a masterpiece. Daniel Myrick is brilliant!

One of the most unrefined horror movies ever, according to another reviewer.

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Kelly Osbourne’s son makes sweet Halloween tribute to Ozzy’s infamous bat incident

Sidney, the young son of Kelly Osbourne, paid tribute to his late grandfather, Ozzy as he prepared for the Halloween festivities over the upcoming weekend.

Ozzy’s son, Kelly Osbourne, has received a tribute. The late Prince of Darkness passed away earlier this year after experiencing autonomic dysfunction (joint causes), cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

But as the world prepares to get dressed up and celebrate the Halloween festivities, the Osbourne family is no different. Over the years, the late Ozzy has become synonymous with Halloween, with many choosing to dress as the Black Sabbath icon.

Sidney, Kelly’s young son, channeled one of Ozzy’s most infamous moments this year, though. Kelly posted a video of her son biting off the head of a stuffed bat, which she shared with Sid Wilson from Slipknot.

The little one was laughing after ripping the head off the stuffed toy, so Kelly captioned her video, “Learned from the greatest, Papa.” Her post, which has received over 226,000 likes, had a flooded with fans for Kelly and Ozzy.

“Imagine your grandfather and father who are both Ozzy and Sid Wilson from Slipknot. One person praised him as “so cute.” The fact that you have a bat with a removable head is a nod to all other things, a second said. “Learned from his father and will continue to learn from him” A third person called themselves “Future Rockstar.”

A fourth person continued, “He looks so much like Ozzy OMG.” Another person gushed, “That smile, he’s definitely a little Ozzy.” “Oh my goodness! He resembles Ozzy exactly! His small face is exactly the same! A sixth fan remarked, “Awww.” In 1982, Ozzy is alleged to have torn the head off a bat.

He had just two months to go on a tour to promote Diary of a Madman, his second solo album. Ozzy started a custom of throwing raw meat and other animal parts into the audience while traveling. Word quickly spread to his supporters, who immediately began showing up at the shows prepared to retaliate.

Something small and black was thrown on the stage while Ozzy was watching him perform at Des Moines’ Veterans Memorial Auditorium, believing it to be a rubber toy. He claimed in his 2010 memoir, I Am Ozzy, that he knew something wasn’t right the moment he bit into the object. Something started to feel off track, Ozzy said. Very incorrect.

The head in my mouth twitched as soon as I started to drink this warm, gloopy liquid. A bat was thrown by someone. I initially believed it to be a rubber bat. And I snatched it before putting it in my mouth. I was like, “Oh no, it’s real,” I thought. A real bat was present. “Ozzy said something entirely different just four years prior to this, though.”

During a conversation with the BBC, he said: “This bat comes on. I thought it was one of them Halloween joke bats ‘cos it had some string around its neck. I bite into it, and I look to my left and Sharon [Osbourne] was going [no].

What are you talking about, I wonder? She]says], ‘ It’s a dead real bat ‘ and I’m… I am aware now”! The man who claimed to have played the concert claimed that it was actually dead in an effort to end the story once and for all. Mark Neal claimed that his younger brother had brought the bat home a fortnight prior when he was 17 years old. Unfortunately, it had passed away before Mark took it to the concert, and it had already gone dead for days.

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Stacey Solomon’s £15 favourite face mask leaves her skin ‘so hydrated and firm’

You can purchase the skincare essential that Stacey Solomon claims keeps her skin “hydrated and firm” on Amazon for less than £15.

Now is the ideal time to improve your skincare routine because the winter can damage our skin. Making sure you add a lot of different hydrating products can help prevent those obnoxious dry patches and treat tight, sensitive skin is because the cold and wind are notorious for drying out your complexion.

One easy addition is a face mask, and Stacey Solomon has shared the perfect affordable pick. Her Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask is just £14.90 for a pack of four, and Stacey said: “It’s actually ridiculous how it makes my skin feel.” She also added: “It makes my skin feel so hydrated and firm, and just feels fresh!”

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Although Stacey might have taken hers on a much warmer recent trip to LA, the mask is still a great way to improve your skin in the winter months. The ingredients include oligo-hyaluronic acid, which penetrates deeper layers of skin to keep it moist from the inside out as well as hydrates its surface.

The Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, which has ultra-low molecular collagen, helps to tighten and firm your skin as well as keeping your pores moisturized. This is a great all-arounder addition to your skincare routine because it makes it easier to sink into your skin and helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

The mask can help you repair your skin’s barrier with each wear if the winter weather has disrupted it. It contains three different probiotic strains, each of which strengthen your barrier and slow down the onset of aging. Your skin will be able to withstand cold weather and strong winds in turn.

The Sephora Maxi Masks Set costs $47.99 and comes with 20 different sheet masks for your face, eyes, lips, feet, and even hair. They aid in everything from hydration, purification, and glow-boosting.

Stacey’s Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask has received a 4 out of 5 star rating from LookFantastic customers, but they are also huge fans. One person remarked, “The best face masks ever for glass skin, really plump and smooth after use, wouldn’t use any other brand.”

Another person wrote, “Once you’ve finished the tedious hydration application for the mask of fab. After using, my skin looked amazing.

Some people complained that the products weren’t as effective as they had hoped, with one saying, “Struggled putting it on because it kept ripping, so ended up with bits missing.

Another person complained, “I’ve used this mask twice now. Overnight, so there was enough time for the product to soak in. I don’t think the outcomes are that great; I haven’t noticed much of a difference.

Others, however, expressed apprehension over the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, saying: “Obsessed with these masks! They are my favorite. When I take them off overnight, my skin is glowing and hydrated. I’m frequently complimented.

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“This mask is excellent. My dry skin appears more radiant and plumped after being deeply hydrated. would make a second purchase.

Iconic Shameless actor looks completely unrecognisable 20 years after show began

The recognizable Shameless star has a very different appearance than how some viewers would recognize him from the television series that helped him reach national fame.

20 years after the show’s beginning, a recognizable Shameless actor appears completely unrecognizable.

David Threfall has a distinguished acting career, including starring in the well-known television series Frank Gallagher. The 72-year-old, who is now known as The Death of Bunny Munro, was seen by the audience at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday this week when he attended the red carpet event.

The actor donned a long, grey beard and navy tweed blazer, which made him appear completely different. In the upcoming Sky Atlantic drama The Death of Bunny Munro, the actor will play Bunny Munro Senior.

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The show, which premieres on Sky on November 20 and features David alongside Matt Smith and Rafael Mathé, is well-known.

Based on Nick Cave’s 2009 novel, the program has six episodes. It follows the door-to-door beauty product salesman Matt Smith, who travels chaotically with his young son after his wife passes away.

According to the show’s synopsis, “Sex-addicted, door-to-door beauty product salesman and self-professed lothario Bunny Munro finds himself saddled with a young son and only a loose concept of parenting.”

He and Bunny Junior embark on a grand and increasingly out-of-control road trip through southern England as the two struggle to contain their grief in diametrically different ways.

Shameless, an iconic British television program that aired for 11 seasons between 2004 and 2013, became David’s household name. A successful US remake was also inspired by the drama.

The Gallagher family’s leader, Frank, was renowned for his dramatic outbursts and his drinking habits. The actor couldn’t be further from his persona.

Over the past few decades, David has played a variety of roles both on and off the stage. He has appeared in major plays like Oedipus, Macbeth, and Don Quixote as well as other plays for Shakespeare and other theater companies.

He has appeared in films like Hot Fuzz, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Master and Commander, and Alien Autopsy. In Ripper Street in 2016, David starred as Abel Croker.

Along with movies like Nowhere Boy and Black Sea, David has also been involved in other projects, including Funny Woman, After Life, Troy, Dodger, and Code of a Killer.

Since 1995, he has been married to a Bosnian-British actress by the name of Brana Bajic. The couple is the father of two children.

She has appeared in roles in The Bill, Trial and Retribution, and The Bletchley Circle, all of which have been successful in acting.

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Ranvir Singh’s waist-cinching midi dress is less than £50 from this high street brand

Ranvir Singh of Good Morning Britain recently demonstrated that affordable workwear can be found in a stunning £49 high street dress.

Ranvir Singh has proved her style credentials yet again and shown that stylish dressing doesn’t have to come with a designer price tag. The Good Morning Britain presenter stepped out in a stunning burgundy red midi dress that’s both figure-flattering and affordable.

Next, a high street retailer, has a price tag of £49 for the Friends Like These Keyhole Snaffle Midi Dress. Despite only being available in a select few sizes, Ranvir’s burgundy shade has more stock than the popular black.

The dress has a polished, Gucci-like finish thanks to the subtle keyhole neckline and gold-tone snaffle detail, which are both ideal for the season.

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Made from a soft, moveable fabric that skims the figure without clinging, it’s the kind of desk-to-dinner dress that every wardrobe needs. Pair with strappy heels or knee-high boots and an oversized longline coat for a stylish winter look that instantly feels put together.Whether heading to the office or out for evening drinks, at under £50, this dress is a major bargain.

This year, our TV’s leading ladies are really mastering the style game. Fans pleaded with Stacey Solomon’s leg-lengthening jeans’ origins earlier this week. The Levi’s Women’s Ribcage Bells Jeans, which are currently the top seller on Amazon and retailing for $92.58, were luckily for us, Stacey provided the pair.

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Levi’s highest-rise design features these flattering ribcage jeans. The combination of this and the wide-leg fit helps define the waist and lengthen the legs. The high caliber of Levi’s denim is well worth the £90 price tag for a pair of knitwear, blazers, and shirts.

David Harbour’s ex throws support behind Lily Allen after brutal revelations in album

Alison Sudol, David Harbour’s ex-girlfriend, has publicly backed Lily Allen following the release of her ‘brutal’ new album, which details the actor’s breakup from Stranger Things.

David Harbour’s former flame, Alison Sudol, has publicly backed Lily Allen after the singer laid bare his infidelities in her ‘brutal’ new album. The actress and songwriter took to Instagram this week to respond to one of Lily’s posts about her latest record.

The explicit and brutally honest lyrics in West End Girl, which was released earlier this month, have drawn attention for their four-year marriage to David, which ended with her accusing the actor of multiple affairs.

In her most discussed track, titled Madeline, she seems to directly confront David’s unfaithfulness with a mystery woman, whom she assigns the fictional name of Madeline. The second verse of Lily’s song P***y Palace poignantly reveals how she discovered a shoebox filled with letters ‘from broken hearted women that wished you could have been better’.

Alison, 40, who was romantically involved with David for a year in 2018 before he was first associated with the Not Fair singer, responded with seven flame emojis to Lily’s post promoting the album.

While celebrating Valentine’s Day with Harbour in 2018, Alison had lavished praise on him in an Instagram post, referring to herself as a ‘lucky woman’.

She wrote at the time, “I’m sitting here and thinking to myself, wow, this human being that I’m on this crazy journey with is pretty unbelievable. What a generous, generous, and wonderful person I get to do things with. like watching our dog sleep and eating food. And that’s not great. What a fire-spirit, what an energizing soul. What a brilliant artist!

What a loving, compassionate, and intuitive individual who completely transformed my life. What a wonderful woman I am.

The reasons behind Alison and David’s split in 2019 remain unclear. Alison, who was raised in Los Angeles, is most recognised for portraying Queenie Goldstein in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and its follow-up films.

The actress is now mum to two children with fiancé Tom Cullen, and has previously spoken candidly about the heartbreak of suffering a miscarriage.

She said, “It doesn’t matter how much I’ve worked through or processed it, it doesn’t matter how much I’ve dealt with it.” An entire album about it is what I’ve written about. But “it just keeps going.”

Lily made it known this week that she would be performing in March 2026 at theaters across the country on her first tour in seven years. Before moving on to Cardiff, Newcastle, Bristol, and Glasgow, she’ll give her first two performances.

The London Palladium will host Lily for two nights in a row before the tour wraps up. After breaking up with David, Lily checked herself into a £8,000-per-week trauma treatment facility to give her mental well-being a priority.

She has acknowledged using her music as a means to process the difficult emotions she experienced and to ‘lay my truth on the table’.

No one knew what was happening in my life, the mother-of-two said. So I entered the studio, wept for two hours, and then said, “Let’s make some music.”

In other news, Lily recently hinted that she had patched things up with her ex-husband during a new interview, stating she doesn’t seek ‘revenge’ against him. During a conversation with Interview magazine, Lily expressed that her feelings about their marriage breakdown have changed since she first wrote the record last December.

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When questioned about whether the new album was a “revengeance tour,” Lily responded, “It isn’t. I mean, I only wrote this record in December, and now I feel incredibly differently about it overall. We all experience breakups, which is always bloody brutal. However, I don’t believe you’ll write about it while you’re in it that frequently.

She continued, “That’s what makes this record so enjoyable; it’s viscerally like going through the motions.” I was actually trying to process things at the time, which is great for the album, but I don’t now feel confused or angry. I don’t need retribution.