Eric Eisenberg
The Background: Eric Eisenberg is the Assistant Managing Editor at CinemaBlend. After graduating Boston University and earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, he took a part-time job as a staff writer for CinemaBlend, and after six months, he was offered the opportunity to move to Los Angeles and take on a newly-created West Coast Editor position. Over a decade later, he's continuing to advance his interests and expertise. In addition to conducting filmmaker interviews and contributing to the news and feature content of the site, Eric also oversees the Movie Reviews section, writes the the weekend box office report (published Sundays), and is the site's resident Stephen King expert. He has two King-related columns: Adapting Stephen King (chronicling the fully history of King's works adapted for film and television) and The King Beat (a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the world of Stephen King books, movies, TV, and more)
What He’s Into: When he isn’t excitedly waiting for the lights to go down in the movie theater, Eric can often be found with his nose in a book, and it’s a safe bet that it is something by Stephen King or a comic book omnibus (Marvel or DC – he doesn’t discriminate). He is a long-suffering fan of the New York Mets, still waiting for them to win a championship in his lifetime, and the highs and lows of the experience have driven him subtly mad over the last twenty-five years. An avid collector of physical media and prop replicas, his apartment is the equivalent of the seed vault for movies, television, and comics.
What He’s Excited About Right Now: Life is a perpetual countdown clock waiting for the next Stephen King book/movie/TV show, but Eric is stoked for the renaissance of original horror, thrilled by the Phase 5 and 6 slates of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and already sick of waiting for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Messiah.
Latest articles by Eric Eisenberg
![Roland Deschain in Marvel Comics The Dark Tower](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MfdGGsP5jHvBMwsPt2yzUn-320-80.jpg)
Has Mike Flanagan Made Casting Decisions For The Dark Tower? Here’s What The Filmmaker Told Us About His Plans For The Stephen King Epic
By Eric Eisenberg published
From our interview with the writer/director.
![Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed holding a box in Heretic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FD6PhfAKG2HZcFaHsFtmmD-320-80.jpg)
‘You Can't Trust Anything He Says Or Does’: The Special, Detailed Way Hugh Grant Helped Maintain The Mystery With His Heretic Character
By Eric Eisenberg published
Hugh Grant went the extra mile in the crafting of his creepy Heretic character.
![Willem Dafoe screaming amid fire in Nosferatu](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/swdYDFE3RhfWaAypSLoC9b-320-80.jpg)
‘The Smell Is Insane’: Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers Used A Huge Number Of Real Rats In The Making Of The New Horror Movie
By Eric Eisenberg published
There was a whole lot of real rodent action on the set of Nosferatu
![Half Venom, Half Eddie in Venom: The Last Dance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsHorxDhtVWhkapLH3G7aN-320-80.jpg)
Venom: The Last Dance Wins The Weekend Box Office Again As Heretic And The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Battle For Second Place
By Eric Eisenberg published
Venom 3 is hanging around after a slow start.
![Hugh Grant sits in his living room by a lamp while talking rhetoric with two Mormon women.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gLYYnHrywVNZ4mbsHhbCEc-320-80.jpg)
‘He Thinks It's Fun’: Heretic’s Hugh Grant And Sophie Thatcher Dig Into The Special Way The New Horror Movie Conjures Scares
By Eric Eisenberg published
It's not your typical scary movie.
![Rudy Mancuso and Jovan Adepo in IT: Welcome to Derry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GrfPjo8ALrMSyWNoUWRZHH-320-80.jpg)
Is IT: Welcome To Derry Setting Up An Awesome Stephen King Crossover With The Shining?
By Eric Eisenberg published
Evidence suggests it's a real possibility.
![Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East together in a living room in Heretic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cQAQL54JAo8TuBARo96bWh-320-80.jpg)
Heretic Review: One Of 2024's Best Horror Movies Is Arriving Just After Halloween
By Eric Eisenberg published
Spooky season isn't over yet!
![Tom Hardy as Eddie and Venom in Venom: The Last Dance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RycfigEV3gvf8P3fFkiEZV-320-80.jpg)
Venom: The Last Dance Wins The Weekend Again And Crosses A Box Office Milestone As Here Starring Tom Hanks Fails To Garner Much Buzz
By Eric Eisenberg published
Venom had no problem winning its second box office crown domestically.
![Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V7abuCaCKWwTLaSYtFK67j-320-80.jpg)
Here Review: Robert Zemeckis' Latest Sees The Excitement Of Its Ambitiousness Wear Out Too Soon
By Eric Eisenberg published
Easy to admire, but it's a movie you ultimately only need to experience once.
![Nicolas Cage as Dale Kobble being interrogated in Longlegs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W42d4VvmissgiBxtJ48vjX-320-80.jpg)
Longlegs’ Director Discusses His Strategic Approach To Bringing That Exceptionally Creepy Performance Out Of Nicolas Cage
By Eric Eisenberg published
From our interview with the Longlegs filmmaker.
![Naomi Scott's run in with the entity in "Smile 2."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YmEBZZUnXXkL9bTr9oHaPm-320-80.jpg)
‘There Are A Lot Of Interesting Roads’: Smile 2 Director Explains What Would Convince Him To Make A Third Horror Flick
By Eric Eisenberg published
Writer/director Parker Finn looks to the future.
![Stephen King as Jordy Verrill with face, chest and shoulders covered with plants in Creepshow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7XoHszJXJDTSCKiBiLxF4c-320-80.jpg)
Stephen King Has Written His First Original Animated Short Film, And You Can Watch It Right Now As A Terrific Halloween Treat
By Eric Eisenberg published
A wonderful spooky season surprise.
![Roland firing his guns in Tull in The Dark Tower Marvel Comics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yHzDLa2pA6y3eMH68FtAmi-320-80.jpg)
Stephen King Is Returning To The World Of The Talisman And The Dark Tower, And I’m Fascinated By The Possibilities
By Eric Eisenberg published
An exceptionally exciting development from the worlds of Stephen King.
![Demi Moore scarred on bathroom floor in The Substance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u5TGfYr44LgjH75jE5CUxh-320-80.jpg)
‘It’s The Devil’: The Substance Director Discusses The Long Casting Process For That Creepy, Deep Voice In The Body Horror Movie
By Eric Eisenberg published
An underrated aspect of the extreme new movie.
![Isabela Merced in Alien: Romulus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SeHkFHXDknvLDbrPKi3shY-320-80.jpg)
‘It’s Actually Me Throwing Up’: Alien: Romulus Sound Designer Reveals Some Seriously Gross Details About The Movie’s Nasty Noises
By Eric Eisenberg published
The sound team got very creative in the making of the new sci-fi horror film.
![Naomi Scott as Skye Riley in Smile 2.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oKrQxEmAnx9hwRJtcr5hgg-320-80.jpg)
‘The Hardest Four Days Of My Career’: Naomi Scott Had A Crazy Time Filming Smile 2’s Climactic Showdown
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive Spoilers!
![Ralph Fiennes in Conclave](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oE7WyjwcQ2rfLvhyZcZnGk-320-80.jpg)
‘He’s The Witness’: Conclave’s Ralph Fiennes Had An Unexpected But Important Approach In The Catholic Church-Centric Thriller
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive The actor's Conclave role afforded him a special opportunity.
![Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is in the middle of a battle in Captain America: Brave New World](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9mHK5tsPdHnxCHSeXsf59-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming Marvel Movies: Release Dates For Phase 5 And Phase 6
By Eric Eisenberg last updated
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has big plans for the future. To keep it all straight, we've laid out Phases 5 and 6 - as well as the unscheduled projects that are currently in development.
![Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w8GwRAzSjzrMyCcgc5Rhfn-320-80.jpg)
Quentin Tarantino ‘Really, Really Liked’ Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2, And Has Wild Take On How It's 'Indebted' To Two Of His Own Movie Characters
By Eric Eisenberg published
The writer/director likes the sequel more than most.
![Seinfeld cast at Monk's](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p6bwatfa2HmYQEZy3kDBP3-320-80.jpg)
32 Of The Funniest Moments On Seinfeld
By Eric Eisenberg published
Some of the best moments from one of the best shows of all time.
![Screenshot of Art the Clown lifting the Santa Clause mask off of his face in Terrifier 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rMqFQMgCWWrCbvFhuzPcWg-320-80.jpg)
Terrifier 3 Director And Stars React To Art The Clown Slashing His Way To A Major Box Office Milestone
By Eric Eisenberg published
Impressive Halloween numbers!
![Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HsctuqUjKwxbveFCKvNdQZ-320-80.jpg)
Spider-Man 4: What We Know About The Tom Holland Movie
By Eric Eisenberg last updated
What's going on with Spider-Man 4? Let us try and answer all of your big questions about the development of the in-the-works Marvel blockbuster.
![Tom Hardy mouth covered in Venom: The Last Dance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EJMvmrEgr8ZPHdKrzwfgoV-320-80.jpg)
Venom: The Last Dance Puts Up Unexpected Box Office Numbers In Its Opening Weekend
By Eric Eisenberg published
Not the ending we expected for the Tom Hardy trilogy.
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