Now playing in select theaters and available on VOD is director Todd Strauss-Schulson's horror/comedy The Final Girls. Perri reviewed the film after its premiere at SXSW earlier this year calling it "insanely entertaining" and Evan also raved about it when it closed the Stanley Film Festival back in May. At the risk of making this place an echo chamber, I'm also here to tell you that you should check the pic out as soon as time allows. It's a fun, smart, and surprisingly touching spin on the slasher genre.

The plot goes something like this: Taissa Farmiga's character, Max, is struggling to cope with the untimely death of her mother (Malin Akerman) three years after her passing. To Max's chagrin, her mother's legacy has little to do with the person she was and everything to do with her role as an actress in a cult classic horror movie, Camp Bloodbath. Through an event that I won't even try and describe, Max and her friends find themselves inside the movie and are forced to try and survive the vengeful wrath of the Jason Voorhees-esque monster, Billy Murphy. Much like The Cabin in the Woods, Scream, and others, The Final Girls understands slasher tropes and smartly uses that to its advantage. That said, Farmiga and Akerman's relationship gives the film a unique emotional center that sets it apart from its peers and makes it a must-watch for any horror fan.

Before you run off to watch The Final Girls, stick with me just a few more minutes to read through this week's Top 5:

'Pan' Coverage

Joe Wright's trip to Neverland opened this weekend and while the consensus seems to be that it's a bit of a letdown, Adam calls Pan a "pleasant surprise" in his review. For more on the film I recommend watching Steve's video interviews with star Hugh Jackman and writer Jason Fuchs. We also have a text interview with Wright and, in case you need more Peter Pan-related material still yet, you should read Adam's look back at Steven Spielberg's Hook.

F. Gary Gray Lands 'Furious 8'

Reaping the fruits of his labor on the mega-hit Straight Outta Compton, director F. Gary Gray is now in line to helm Universal's Furious 8. The film is slated to hit theaters on April 14th, 2017 and will see the filmmaker reunite with stars Vin Diesel (A Man Apart), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Be Cool), and Jason Statham (The Italian Job).

'Transformers' 10 Year Plan

If you were afraid that the next decade would see a shortage of Transformers movies at the theaters, fear no more. We learned this past week that Hasbro Studios has plotted out installments 5, 6, 7, and 8 to be released over the next 10 years. If you're having kids any time soon just know that their childhood will be filled with opportunities for you to take them to see the new Transformers movie. Depending on your outlook, this is either great news or mildly depressing news.

'The Walk' Coverage

I'm embarrassed to admit that this trailer for Robert Zemeckis' The Walk makes me nauseous and, as a result, there's a great chance that I won't be watching the film in theaters. If heights have no such effect on you, then there's a decent chance that you're looking forward to the pic. In that case, you should read Perri's review from NYFF 2015 and watch her video interviews with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ben Schwartz & James Badge Dale. Additionally, Christina has an exclusive phone interview with Robert Zemeckis that's worth a look.

Every 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Ranked

Whether you're an avid fan of the franchise or just in need of a general resource that tells you where your time is best spent in it, Haleigh's list ranking all nine A Nightmare on Elm Street movies is worth checking into. Spoiler: the original is the best and anyone who thinks differently is wrong.