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
Se7en: The Surprising Reason There Is So, So Much Rain In The Beloved Horror Movie
By Eric Eisenberg published
It turns out that all that rain sequences in Se7en didn't come from a specific choice by director David Fincher.
Inside Out 2's Filmmakers Tried To Bring Back A Cut Emotion From The First Movie And Introduce A Whole Bunch New Ones That Didn’t Get Used
By Eric Eisenberg published
How did Inside Out 2 choose its new emotions? Director Kelsey Mann explains that there was a whittling process involved.
Stephen King Laments One Of The Best TV King Adaptations Not Getting A Second Season, And I'm Right There With Him
By Eric Eisenberg published
While The Dead Zone, Mr. Mercedes and Under The Dome all ran multiple seasons, one standout Stephen King series ended too soon.
How Chucky Creator Don Mancini Approaches Killing Devon Sawa Every Season
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive Devon Sawa has once again met a grisly death on Chucky, and series creator Don Mancini digs into the details.
Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems Inspired Part Of Inside Out 2, And I Absolutely Love Its Influence
By Eric Eisenberg published
Pixar filmmakers were influenced by Uncut Gems in the making of Inside Out 2, and the influence is super smart.
Daredevil: Born Again Updated Cast List, Including Charlie Cox
By Eric Eisenberg last updated
Daredevil: Born Again is coming to Disney+ in 2025 and putting together an exciting cast.
Civil War Has Set A New Weekend Box Office Record For A24
By Eric Eisenberg published
A24 just scored a huge box office win with the release of Alex Garland's critically acclaimed film Civil War.
Deadpool And Wolverine CinemaCon Footage Fully Ripped Off The R-Rated Disney Band-Aid With Cocaine And Pegging Jokes And A Whole Lot Of F Bombs
By Eric Eisenberg published
Deadpool And Wolverine is not playing with kid gloves when it comes to the film's R-rating, as perfectly demonstrated this afternoon by the footage that played at CinemaCon.
Smile 2 CinemaCon Footage Just Revealed A Lot Of New Details About The Exciting Horror Sequel, And I Am Stoked
By Eric Eisenberg published
Smile 2 is on its way this spooky season, and footage that debuted at CinemaCon just gave us major insight into what the film is about.
Chucky Creator Don Mancini Explains The Strong Influence Of The Shining On Chucky Season 3 And His Deep Love For Carrie
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusives This week's The King Beat features a trio of scoops, including Chucky creator Don Mancini discussing the special influence of Stephen King.
Chucky Creator Explains How The Developing New Movie Will Connect To The Show And Expand The Franchise
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive Chucky creator Don Mancini has revealed a bit more about his plans to make a new Chucky movie.
Wolf Man Just Debuted First Look Footage At CinemaCon, And It Looks Like Another Scary Win For Universal Classic Monsters
By Eric Eisenberg published
Four years ago, Leigh Whannell delivered an amazing new version of The Invisible Man, and he is now preparing a freaky new take on another Universal Classic Monster: The Wolf Man.
The Strangers: Chapter One CinemaCon Reaction: Fresh Footage Delivers A Whole Lot Of Creepiness, A Nail In The Hand, And Scary Silent Screams
By Eric Eisenberg published
CinemaCon audiences got an extended look at The Strangers: Chapter 1 today, delivering first looks at some brutal sequences.
Highlander's Henry Cavill Hypes Up His Sword Work In The New Film And An Exciting New Approach To The Franchise's Lore
By Eric Eisenberg published
Henry Cavill and director Chad Stahelski are in the process of making a Highlander reboot, and Cavill's new comments about the project are very exciting.
Mickey 17 CinemaCon Reaction: Amazing New Footage Delivers Wacky Sci-Fi Fun With Robert Pattinson Dying Over And Over Again
By Eric Eisenberg published
CinemaCon audiences got to see an extended look at Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson this afternoon, and it looks fantastic.
Abigail's Dan Stevens And Co-Director Reveal The Horror Movie's Weird Surprise Influence From Tim Robinson's I Think You Should Leave
By Eric Eisenberg published
There's a particular aspect of Dan Stevens' part in Abigail that reflects a whole lot of love for the Netflix sketch comedy series I Think You Should Leave.
‘The Most Traumatic Experience I've Ever Had In The Best, Coolest Way’: Kathryn Newton Details The Exceptionally Gory Abigail Scene That Left Her Exhausted
By Eric Eisenberg published
Kathryn Newton told us about one particular sequence in Abigail that pushed her to her limits.
Every Seinfeld Joke That Has Been Reused In Curb Your Enthusiasm
By Eric Eisenberg last updated
There are a lot of Seinfeld jokes and bits that are brought back on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and we've picked out all of them.
Monkey Man's Dev Patel Explains Why The Movie's 'Pretty Gruesome' Action Involving Teeth Perfectly Represents His Character
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive We spoke with Dev Patel about some of the most insane, disgusting, and brutal moments in Monkey Man.
While Godzilla x Kong Repeats At The Top Of The Weekend Box Office, New Release Showdown Sees Monkey Man Beat Down The First Omen
By Eric Eisenberg published
Godzilla x Kong didn't have the greatest second weekend at the box office, but Monkey Man is off to a strong, buzzy start.
‘I Want To Unleash So Much Fury And Chaos’: Monkey Man’s Dev Patel Talks Career Reinvention Inspiration From Jordan Peele
By Eric Eisenberg published
Exclusive Dev Patel has a clear vision for his career as an action director, and he has the powerful support of Jordan Peele.
Abigail's Young Ballerina Vampire Reveals The One Particular Set That Freaked Her Out
By Eric Eisenberg published
Alisha Weir had a lot of fun on the Abigail set, but one set was particularly disturbing.
‘We Have Blood Cannons’: Melissa Barrera Describes Abigail’s Crazy Gory Cinematic Experience, And I Got To Walk Around In The Blood
By Eric Eisenberg published
It was a very gore-heavy experience when we had the chance to visit the set of the new vampire movie Abigail when it was in production last summer.
The First Omen Review: Excellent Scares In A Story That Can't Overcome Prequel Pitfalls
By Eric Eisenberg published
Director Arkasha Stevenson helms a shocking feature debut.
Gerald’s Game’s Carla Gugino Recalls Fearing That The Brilliant Stephen King Movie Could Have Been The End Of Her Career
By Eric Eisenberg published
Gerald's Game by Stephen King was not exactly seen as a slam dunk when it was first being adapted by Mike Flanagan as a movie starring Carla Gugino.