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Following her mother’s passing, teenager Gretchen (Schafer) moves to a resort town in the Bavarian Alps with her father, Luis (Csokas), stepmother Beth (Henwick) and mute half-sister Alma (Lieu). As the family is working on a new hotel, managed by Herr Konig (Stevens), Gretchen accepts a job managing the reception desk. It isn’t long before strange and terrify- ing things begin to happen to Gretchen — including strange noises and terrifying visions of a woman hunting a plague-ridden Gretchen and her sister — while the other women in the town are afflicted with a mysterious illness.

Director:TilmanSinger.Stars: HunterSchafer,JanBluthardt, MartonCsokas,JessicaHenwick, DanStevens,MilaLieu.2024. 103 min.Horror.

Oddity

After the murder of her sister, Dani (Bracken), blind psychometric clairvoyant Darcy (Bracken in a dual role) suspects her sister’s husband, psychiatrist Ted (Lee), of murdering her. On the first anniversary of her passing, Darcy utilizes her powers to avenge her sister, using haunted items in her possession to terrorize Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana (Menton). As he desperately attempts to plead his case, a sinister orchestra of events unfolds.

Director:DamianMcCarthy. Stars:GwilymLee,Carolyn Bracken,TadhgMurphy,Caroline Menton,JonathanFrench,Steve Wall.2024.98 min.Horror.

The Beast Within

Deep in an English forest, young Willow (Springall) resides on a compound with her parents, Noah (Harrington) and Imogen (Cummings). Her ever-growing curiosity gets the better of her one night after following her parents on one of their frequent late-night excursions out into the woods. After witnessing her father undergo a terrifying transformation, Willow watches as her entire family becomes consumed by a curse that may literally tear them apart.

Director:Alexander J.Farrell. Stars:KitHarrington,Ashleigh Cummings,JamesCosmo,CaoilinnSpringall.2024.98min.HorrorThriller.

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

The candidates out there on both sides for the vice president are busy prepping for their big showdown next Tuesday night [Oct. 1] and we will be live ... right after the debate. ... Here’s the nice thing: you won’t even have to change the channel clicker because the debate is being hosted by CBS, which is why the moderators this year are “Tracker” and the stopwatch from “60 Minutes.”

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

A new poll found that 64% of people want to see another debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, while the other 36% are Donald Trump.

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.

Some news from Washington today [Sept. 24]. The CEO of the company that makes Ozempic testified before Congress, and he was grilled over the drug’s high price. They were gonna roast him, but grilling is healthier.

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.

Tonight [Sept. 25] was the second episode of “The Golden Bachelorette.” ... After the first episode, six men were sent home. Joan eliminated four of them and time took care of the other two.

This morning [Sept. 26], our mayor, Eric Adams, became the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted. Mayor Adams is accused of bribery, fraud and corruption. It’s always fun when the city mimics the exact plot of “The Batman” movie.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

[Donald Trump’s] also been yelling at Jewish voters saying if he loses the election, they will be to blame. ... Jewish voters don’t need Donald Trump to guilt them for the decisions they make. That’s what Jewish mothers are for.

Today [Sept. 26] in Hollywood, it felt like Gotham City. We had a real BAM! ZAP! POW! of an event today ... as Batman became the first superhero to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ... Batman isn’t the first cartoon character to be honored on the Walk of Fame. Others include Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse and Donald Trump.

Late Night With Seth Meyers

Passengers aboard a train in England recently evacuated after two squirrels were discovered on board. While over in New York, passengers ignored the rats having a knife fight.

It turns out Eric Adams was right. Crime is way up in New York City. New York Mayor Eric Adams was indicted yesterday [Sept. 25] on federal criminal charges. And that distant laughter you hear is coming from every rat in New York City. [As the rats] “You thought you was going to take us out? Now what, wise guy?”

With New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges, many people are wondering who becomes mayor if he’s forced to step down. Furthermore, with several other city officials also ensnared in the investigation, it’s possible they may be unable to serve, as well. Luckily, what happens in a situation like this is clearly spelled out in the city’s charter. Here is the line of succession for the office of New York City mayor. If Eric Adams resigns, he’ll be replaced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. And if he resigns, he’ll be replaced by City Comptroller Brad Lander. Following him, it’s Times Square Elmo, then the Naked Cowboy, Pizza Rat, the ghost of Rudy Giuliani, 79 pigeons in a suit, Dr. Zizmor, Mr. Met, the showtime dancers from the D Train, a bodega cat, Bill de Blasio — but this time, he promises he’ll be cool — Billy Joel, Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray, Eric Adams in a mustache, and finally, Hoda.

After CNN published a report last week [Sept. 15-21] about Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s history of posting inflammatory comments on a porn site’s message board, several members of Robinson’s staff are reportedly planning to resign, and Robinson is either really sad or those tissues are for something else.