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Jason Struss

Jason Struss

Section Editor, Entertainment

Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West's alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock's best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David.  When he's not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.

A nun stands in a church in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.

35 years ago, this underrated sequel radically changed an iconic horror series

In 1989, this horror sequel was vastly different than the movies that came before, which repelled audiences. Here's why it's worth another look in 2024.
Two men talk on the subway in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (August 16-18)

Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Michael Douglas, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Carrie Fisher, and others.
A man and a woman talk in The Devil's Own.

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (August 16-18)

Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, and more.
A woman holds onto the shoulders of a man.

What’s new on Tubi in September 2024

What's new on Tubi in September? True Lies, Ma, Assassin's Creed, Mortal Kombat, Never Been Kissed, Independence Day, Fear, Total Recall, and more.
A policeman looks down in The Responder.

3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in August 2024

August is just the right time to watch these three great British TV crime shows, which include mysteries starring Black Panther's Martin Freeman and more.
A woman looks away from a computer in Borderlands.

Jamie Lee Curtis reveals the one reason why she made Borderlands

In a recent interview with Digital Trends, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis reveals the one reason why she's in Borderlands. And honestly, we can't blame her.
Deadpool battles in a forest in Fortnite.

Someone remade Deadpool & Wolverine in Fortnite, and it’s awesome

The opening scene to Deadpool & Wolverine was just re-created in Fortnite, and it's a sight to behold.
A family looks at a glowing ball in Afraid.

3 underrated movies you need to watch in August 2024

From a topical horror movie about a killer AI home device to a bloody revenge flick, these three August 2024 movies deserve to be watched.
The Turtles get ready to fight in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in August 2024

A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and the streaming debut of Sasquatch Sunset highlight the Paramount+ August 2024 slate.
everything coming to max in august 2024 industry season 3

Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in August 2024

Industry season 3, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears, and Taken are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in August.
A girl checkers her phone in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Everything coming to Netflix in August 2024

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Terminator: Zero, and the latest seasons of Emily in Paris and The Umbrella Academy highlight Netflix's August 2024 schedule.
Two people stand in a field in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in August

The three Netflix shows you need to watch in August 2024 include a new Terminator series, an English murder mystery, and a sexy hospital drama.
Two men look at each other in Die Hard with a Vengeance.

5 underrated sequels that are better than the original, ranked

Sequels have a bad reputation, but these five follow-ups are not only great to watch, but better than the original movies that spawned them.
Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford in Air Force One.

What’s new on Tubi in August 2024

What's new on Tubi in August? Air Force One, Atomic Blonde, The Goonies, Happy Feet, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Mummy, Ghost Rider, and more.
A boy and man encounter creatures in The Boy and the Heron.

One of 2023’s best movies is now on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Here’s how to get it

2023 was a great year for movies, and you can now own one of them, an Oscar-winner and a popular hit, for a low price thanks to Amazon's Prime Day deal.
Two people run away from a tornado in Twister.

A classic ’90s summer blockbuster is on sale for Amazon Prime Day

This 1990s summer blockbuster classic is now available in two 4K editions, and for a low price thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Gurney looking at Paul in Dune: Part Two.

What’s the most well-liked movie of 2024 so far? The answer may surprise you

What's the best movie of 2024 so far? Everyone has an answer, and according to a reader poll, the top film of the year isn't the one you'd expect.
A man and a woman talk in Spider-Man.

5 best Netflix movies to watch on the 4th of July

Celebrate the 4th of July with these 5 great movies on Netflix, which feature Keanu Reeves, Glen Powell, Bradley Cooper, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, and more.
Ridley Scott on the set of Prometheus.

Ridley Scott says he should’ve directed Alien’s sequels. Is he right?

In a recent interview, Ridley Scott expressed regret he didn't direct any of the sequels to his classic movie Alien. Should he have directed Aliens and Alien 3?
A man looks behind him in Black Box.

I missed watching this underrated 2021 movie until now. Don’t repeat my mistake

This underrated thriller was released in 2021 and quickly forgotten about. I just watched it, and think it's excellent. Here's why you should stream it now.
A man holds a gun in Tracker.

Everything coming to Paramount+ in July 2024

The return of SpongeBob SquarePants, the hit series Tracker, Memory with Jessica Chastain, and women's basketball highlight Paramount+'s July 2024 slate.
Two women look at each other in Love LIes Bleeding.

Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in July 2024

Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Walker season 4, the documentary Faye, and Love Lies Bleeding are just some of the movies and shows debuting on HBO and Max in July.
A man looks up from a hole in the ground in Starve Acre.

3 underrated movies you need to watch in July 2024

From a creepy horror movie starring Nicolas Cage to a romantic drama similar to last year's Past Lives, these three July 2024 movies deserve to be watched.
A gladiator fights in Pompeii.

What’s new on Tubi in July 2024

What's new on Tubi in July? Pompeii, Batman, American Psycho, a few Fast & Furious movies, Jurassic Park, The Transporter trilogy, House of Heat, and more.
A man sits and looks sad in Baby Reindeer.

Netflix’s hit show Baby Reindeer just did the most amazing thing

The hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer just shattered this impressive record. Find out what it accomplished and why it's fully deserved.
A bloody woman leans next to a door in Love Lies Bleeding.

John Waters thinks this thriller is 2024’s best movie so far. Is he right?

The year's not even half over, and Hairspray director John Waters has already picked his favorite movie of 2024. Find out what is and why you should watch it.
A masked man raises an axe in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature director Chris Nash shares his three favorite deaths in the horror genre

In a Violent Nature director Chris Nash stopped by Digital Trends and shared his three favorite deaths in the horror genre.
A killer looms over the country in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature’s Chris Nash on creating the most disturbing horror movie ever made

In an interview with Digital Trends, Chris Nash, director of In a Violent Nature, talks about how he came up with those gory kills and possible sequel plans.
A man stands in a telephone booth in Baby Reindeer.

5 best Netflix shows of 2024 so far, ranked

We're nearly halfway through the year, and it's time to rank the five best Netflix shows of 2024 so far.
A woman pilots a robot in Atlas.

Atlas review: an absurd Netflix sci-fi movie that works as a guilty pleasure

The new Netflix sci-fi movie Atlas isn't original or really that good, but it's an enjoyable watch thanks to lead star Jennifer Lopez and an anything-goes plot.
A boy sits on his throne in "House of the Dragon" season 2.

Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in June 2024

From the return of the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon to the documentary Ren Faire, here's what's new on Max in June 2024.
Two assassins point guns at a man sitting down in The Continental.

Everything coming to Peacock in June 2024

From John Wick to Love Island to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock has something for everyone in June 2024.
A man and a woman soak in a bathtub in Hit Man.

Everything coming to Netflix in June 2024

Sweet Tooth season 3, A Family Affair with Zac Efron, and the action comedy Hit Man with Glen Powell highlight Netflix's June 2024 schedule.
Man points his gun in Big Trouble in Little China.

Big Trouble in Little Endor? Kurt Russell could’ve been Han Solo in Star Wars

Many famous actors tried out for the original Star Wars, including Kurt Russell, whose audition tape for Han Solo made the rounds on social media recently.