Stories by @chesspiece99

Netflix's Pokémon (2020s)

Ash Ketchum has dreamed about becoming a Pokémon Trainer since his childhood, and on his 16th birthday (yes I aged him up, deal with it...) finally receives his first Pokémon from Professor Oak. This Netflix Original series is based on the anime, and chronicles his adventures across different regions.

He’s Out of My League (Genderswap)

Ellie, an awkward, nerdy librarian, can't believe her luck when Mark, a handsome, successful event manager, falls in love with her. With no help from her stunned friends, relatives and ex, Ellie must figure out how to make this unlikely relationship work out.

Shutter Island (2000)

Two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.

Thelma & Louise (2021)

Two best friends embark on a road trip that becomes a flight from the law when Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar.

Late Night with the Devil (2004)

In the 1970s, a talk show host invites a purportedly possessed girl in an attempt to boost ratings.

David Lynch’s Superman (1990s)

After the success of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), Warner Bros. decides it’s time to bring back Superman into the spotlight. The studio soon meets with David Lynch, and offers him to direct the reboot. Lynch agrees, but under one condition: he gets to have full creative control.

Succession (1998-2003)

The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.

A24’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (2023)

Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled before her murder, as the FBI comes to Twin Peaks, Washington to investigate the murder of another teenage girl.

Martin Scorsese’s Super Mario Bros. (1993)

One iconic Italian’s take on another.

Dream Scenario (1993)

Paul, a biology professor, finds his life suddenly turned upside down when millions of strangers start seeing him in their dreams. However, when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, he's forced to navigate the consequences of his newfound stardom.

Celebrities You’d Love to See on Hot Ones

Who would you want to see embarrass themselves in front of Sean Evans?

Ratman’s Notebook (Horror Movie)

Faced with adversities in his life from an abusive mother and his lack of meaningful human connections, Willard befriends a white rat and names him Socrates. Socrates assembles a horse of rats who show him there’s more to life, but when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack others.

Netflix’s Bone (2025-2027)

Based on the comic series. Three cartoony creatures get lost and end up in a kingdom far from home, then get caught up in an epic struggle between good and evil.

David Lynch's The Batman (1987)

If Lynch did the Matt Reeves film.

Office Space (British Cast)

If it was a British movie from the same time period!

Crucify This!

An action-comedy reimagining of Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ. Jesus uses anachronistic weapons and gets his Apostles back together to gain revenge on the Romans.

A24’s Twin Peaks: Northwest Passage (2020-2022)

The small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when teenage Laura Palmer, is discovered dead and wrapped in plastic on a riverbank. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper decides to come to the town and solve Laura Palmer’s murder and……..wait…..haven’t we done this before?

Bedazzled (Horror Movie)

Desperate to gain the affection of a beautiful co-worker, awkward computer programmer Elliott strikes a deal with the Devil - disguised as a gorgeous woman named Lucy. In exchange for Elliot's soul, she will grant him 7 wishes. But with each wish, he gets more than he asked for.

Among Us (Horror Movie)

6 astronauts known only by their suit colors board a space shuttle, hopeful to garner new research on the planet Jupiter. Unbeknownst to them, the ship's computer lets them know that an alien murderer is among them. After a lifeless body is found, the crew must survive when the murderer picks off people one by one, and with oxygen levels depleting and the heat going through the roof. Can they make it out?

David Lynch’s Watchmen (1999)

A group of mostly retired American superheroes investigate the murder of one of their own before uncovering an elaborate and deadly conspiracy