Gory action threequel The Last Temptation of Becky goes biblical with its Nazi killing

Becky Cooper returns in the third film in the Becky trilogy (Picture: Tubi FrightFest)

Lulu Wilson’s teenage psychopath Becky has returned for a third outing in the grisly action franchise – and what started as a brutal riff on Home Alone has become a James Bond-esque espionage yarn, with Becky Cooper now a fully-blooded CIA agent.

Her temperament hasn’t improved with age though, and rebellious Becky risks being ousted after going rogue on her latest mission.

But she’s given one last chance at redemption when a fresh threat arises from cinema’s favourite villains – the Nazis – who are threatening to kick off the Fourth Reich from an isolated Polish bunker.

It all comes full circle for Becky, who learns that the mastermind responsible (General Wilhelm Reuss, played by Neil Patrick Harris) was also culpable for the death of her father.

Strap in – Nazi killing is about to get positively biblical.

Indie horror darling Jenn Wexler (The Sacrifice Game, The Ranger) takes the reigns this time, making her the fifth filmmaker to direct a Becky movie in the space of three adventures.

Lulu Wilson returns as the titular Becky (Picture: Getty Images)

Becky last appeared in the 2023 sequel, The Wrath of Becky (Picture: Shutterstock)

It’s a series which has always been carried by its canny villain casting (Kevin James in the original Becky, and Seann William Scott in its 2023 sequel) and this one goes just as hard.

Doing away with the white trash neo-Nazis and the Proud Boy types, Wexler goes full Nazi with her Nazis – goosestepping, bizarro science experiments, underground bunkers and all.

Subtlety? Who needs it – NPH is clearly having a ball as General Reuss, slapping on the full regalia (in a nod to his Doctor Horrible and Starship Troopers days) to give the franchise its smarmiest villain yet.

With Becky now of college age, the film is able to lean into Wilson’s physicality in a way its predecessors couldn’t, turning her into a cross between John Wick and Aatami Korpi from the Sisu films.

She may be older, employed and more accomplished, but Becky hasn’t exactly matured in the years since her first adventure.

Neil Patrick Harris plays modern Nazi General Reuss (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)

‘What happened to you happened,’ says mentor Kate Montana (an underutilised Kate Siegel, reprising her role from the previous film). ‘And it’s the least interesting thing about you.’

Based on Becky’s behaviour here, we’d tend to concur.

The film makes no concessions for likeability where its lead character is concerned, and the teenage pouting soon wears out its welcome. Wilson gets to show a little range in the undercover persona she briefly adopts, but it’s an otherwise one-note performance, with little growth since we saw her last.

The anger is understandable, based on everything she’s been through, but the film quickly sidelines the potential of seeing Becky finally grow up in favour of another gruesome killing spree.

What The Last Temptation of Becky is largely about is Nazi killin’, and this it does well enough.

The Last Temptation of Becky - Key details

Director

Jenn Wexler

Writers

Jenn Wexler, Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote

Cast

Lulu Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris, Kate Siegel, James Urbaniak

Age rating

15

Runtime

1hr 29 m

Release date

The Last Temptation of Becky premiered on August 30 at FrightFest. Its UK release date has yet to be confirmed.

Becky remains a formidable force of nature (Picture: Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

What the individual action lacks in technical accomplishment, it recoups in enthusiasm, humiliating the film’s Nazi contingent in a variety of imaginative ways – including, but not limited to, decapitation, bludgeoning and all manner of head explosions.

Those expecting scenes of Nazi-killing mayhem shouldn’t come away too disappointed, even if the action choreography leaves something to be desired… and the CGI blood is particularly egregious.

It’s the most bonkers Becky yet, featuring a late-film twist that makes the first two films seem grounded by comparison.

If only that sense of ambition extended to Becky herself – a character who’s fun in short bursts, but remains in a state of arrested development.

The Last Temptation of Becky is an enjoyable third outing for its unlikely killing machine – but the teenage kicks are rapidly wearing thin.

Verdict

The Last Temptation of Becky is the most wild in the series – but, in the weak action and underbaked character work, it’s also the weakest yet.

The Last Temptation of Becky premiered at Tubi FrightFest on August 30, 2026. Its UK release date has not yet been announced.

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/7jTLKYJ
via IFTTT

Teenage cyclist killed after crash near football stadium

The car is seen after smashing into a bus stop (Picture: BPM Media)

A 16-year-old boy has died in hospital after being struck down by a driver.

The teenage victim was knocked off his bike on Cattell Rd opposite Birmingham City St Andrews stadium at around 5.25am on Friday.

The boy died in hospital the next day.

A man, 47, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He remains in police custody.

Sign up for all of the latest stories

Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.

A silver car is seen at the scene after striking a bus stop.

An ambulance service spokeswoman said: ‘We were called to reports of an RTC involving a car and a pushbike at the junction of Cattell Road and Tilton Road in Nechells, Birmingham, at 5.23am and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene. 

‘On arrival, a man, the cyclist, was found in a critical condition.

‘He received specialist trauma care before being conveyed under emergency driving conditions to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.’

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: ‘We are still urging anyone who has information or footage to get in touch with us.

‘You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101.’

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/gECyMUj
via IFTTT

Liverpool star agrees to join Man City after rejecting £85m Tottenham transfer

A blow for Spurs in their bid to make a final addition to their attack (Picture: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Cody Gakpo has agreed to join Manchester City from Liverpool, rejecting the chance to join Tottenham.

The Netherlands international emerged as a top target for Tottenham this summer as part of Roberto De Zerbi’s grand rebuild in north London.

In addition to bringing in midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in for a combined fee of £185million, Spurs have also signed Omar Marmoush and Savio from Manchester City to refresh their attacking options.

Reports earlier this month claimed the Gakpo was close to reaching a verbal agreement in principal with Tottenham.

Exclusive Premier League previews

Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free.

De Zerbi this week teased another ‘bomba’ signing would arrive before next week’s transfer deadline day.

But The Athletic report Gakpo has decided against a move to north London and has decided to join City in the coming days.

All parties are now working on a final agreement with a fee still to be agreed with Liverpool.

Gakpo wants City over Tottenham (Picture: Shutterstock Editorial)

The Times report The Reds are looking for a fee of around £85million – similar to the deal that took Brazilian winger Savio from City to Spurs.

Gakpo, 27, has started both of Liverpool’s Premier League games this season, scoring against Newcastle United last Sunday and providing an excellent assist in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Andoni Iraola’s side are on the brink of signing Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth £123million.

Spurs suffered their second defeat of the season on Saturday night (Picture: Marc Atkins)

The right-footed Frenchman prefers to play on the left wing where Gakpo has predominately featured during his time on Merseyside.

Liverpool are still on the hunt for a right winger having seen offers rejected for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, also exploring a move for Crystal Palace wideman Ismaila Sarr.

News of Gakpo rejecting Tottenham came as the north Londoners suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday evening.

Spurs have lost their opening two games of the Premier League for the first time in 15 years.  

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/GUN8wSP
via IFTTT

DVLA bans more than 500 ’76’ number plates too offensive for the roads

The latest batch of banned ’76’ number plates has been revealed (Picture: Nissan)

Over 500 new ’76’ number plates have been banned by the DVLA before they can cause offence on UK roads.

Twice a year, a specialist panel for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency conducts a review of plate combinations and blacklists any that could be deemed inappropriate or provoke the public.

For example, last year, due to ongoing affairs, the DVLA banned combinations **25 RUS and **UKR, referring to Russia and Ukraine, along with other political references.

The decisions are reached based on what letters each number can appear to represent and the phrases they can spell out, whether it be mild swear words or serious racial slurs.

As a result, as well as combinations alluding to Gaza and Yemen, words such as ‘bomb’ are banned, plus the letters ‘STD’.

Sign up for all of the latest stories

Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.

Now, a new batch of sensitive combos has been forbidden with the arrival of the ’76’ plate, which poses challenges due to the number 7 possibly resembling an ‘I’, ‘T’, or ‘A’, and the number 6 used as a ‘B’ or ‘A’.

Driving with a non-compliant plate can result in a £1,000 fine (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Consequently, the DVLA has removed hundreds of registrations referring to war, religion, violence, race, political messages, and sexual innuendos.

Among the 523 banned registrations are AA76 RYN, AU76 WTZ, SH76 GED, and WW76 NKR.

Also banned are BJ76 OOB, GO76 WAR, HH76 OMO, NA76 ZZE, and NU76 SAC.

While the DVLA makes ‘the vast majority’ of plate combinations available for use, they’re hot on spiking any that could be interpreted wrongly.

A spokesperson previously explained to Metro that ‘the DVLA withholds any combinations of numbers and letters where we consider that they may cause offence, embarrassment or are in poor taste’.

As for the penalty for cruising around with a non-compliant plate, it can be confiscated by police, and you can be fined.

Police can stop motorists whose plates may be illegal (Picture: Getty Images)

Drivers may also fail their MOT as a result

Additionally, number plates must be clearly displayed and cannot be ‘rearranged or misrepresented to ‘form names or words, so that they are hard to read’.

This may include fixing bolts to change any of the characters.

Plates must comply with font and style requirements, too. This means using the Charles Wright 2001 font and having the legally required thickness, size, and spacing between letters.

Motorists who don’t properly display their registrations can be fined up to £1,000.

Most recent police data published last year shows that 21,683 drivers were recorded or stopped for illegal number plate offences in the UK in 2024.

The Metropolitan Police recorded the most incidents (6,158).

Previous figures from 2020 showed 13,720 drivers were stopped.

Full list of banned ’76’ number plates 2026

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/Lhlkm1g
via IFTTT

Gabby’s guilt after major Emmerdale death as spoilers reveal what happens next

The aftermath of a big week revealed – and more drama follows (Picture: ITV / Metro

There are questions aplenty in Emmerdale following the death of Jimmy King (Nick Miles), who perished at the wheel of his car which crashed into the wedding marquee on Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) and Dawn Taylor’s (Olivia Bromley) big day.

It’s been an emotional week for the residents of the eponymous village – and for the viewers at home, no doubt! – as what was meant to be the happiest day of the bride and groom-to-be’s lives ended in tragedy.

After finding out that Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) had conspired with Caleb Miligan (William Ash) to get her out of the village as a way of destroying Joe, Dawn rushed back home to reunite with fiancé Joe at the marquee.

Jimmy’s vehicle subsequently drove through the venue and led to his death, with Joe urging Dawn to get to safety before the marquee went up in flames.

A major explosion ensued, with Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) racing to rescue Joe. To everyone’s shock, Joe was still alive when Graham emerged from the blaze and he was rushed to hospital.

Dawn, meanwhile, went into early labour and delivered the baby, with an emotional Joe watching on by her side.

Up Next

In the village, Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) was tasked with telling her children that Jimmy had sadly died in the incident while the village mourned one of their own.

Kim Tate (Claire King) later headed up the crash site, where she grilled DS Ramsden on the investigation, hoping to get some clue as to what transpired.

Out of sight, a guilty Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) loomed, panic written all over her face. The question is: just what does she have to feel guilty about?

The end of the week might be upon us but it’s not the last Emmerdale we have to look forward to as the show is on Sunday (August 30) to make up for the lack of episode on Tuesday. Here’s what’s coming up.

What happens next in Emmerdale? Spoilers for Sunday, August 30 episode 

The aftermath of the tragedy that unfolded this week continues to send shockwaves through the village as loved ones struggle to cope in the wake of the atrocity and emotions run high.

DS Ramsden is on the case (Picture: ITV)

Grief is aplenty for Nicola and the Kings.

Can they navigate and come to terms with a post-Jimmy world? Elsewhere, Joe and Dawn adapt to life following the birth of their child as they make plans for the future.

In terms of the investigation, DS Ramsden keeps a watchful eye over the scene of the crash. Will she discover what really transpired?

Gabby is hiding something it seems (Picture: ITV)

We are yet to discover what caused Jimmy to crash into the marquee so answers will no doubt soon have to emerge.

In scenes set to air next week, Ramsden relishes the emotional pain she’s inflicting on a villager in the police interview room. But is this in relation to the crash or her own personal vendetta against Kim?

And just what is the reason for Gabby’s guilt?

Next week will confirm that something is very much weighing on her mind – but you’ll just have to keep watching to find out what it is.

Emmerdale airs these scenes Sunday August 30 at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX or YouTube.

If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/5ilGWN6
via IFTTT

Man City open talks to hijack £130m Arsenal transfer before deadline day

Alvarez has been told he won’t be joining Barcelona (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester City have enquired into a stunning move to re-sign Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

Alvarez left the Etihad Stadium after two-and-half years in Manchester in 2024, joining Atletico for £82million.

His future in the Spanish capital has been in doubt throughout the summer with Barcelona and Arsenal eager to sign him. A move to the Camp Nou remains Alvarez’s clear preference but Atletico are adamant that move won’t happen, refusing to do business with the Catalan giants.

Atletico are willing to sell to Arsenal who remain interested in taking the 26-year-old to the Emirates in a deal that could be worth a staggering €150million (£130m).

Exclusive Premier League previews

Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free.

Alvarez missed training for a third consecutive day on Friday having been booed off the pitch by his own fans last Sunday.

And amid a tense stand-off between Alvarez and Atletico with Arsenal and Barcelona watching on from the sidelines, City have entered the race in a stunning development to the saga.

Marca report Enzo Maresca’s side are exploring the move and have made initial enquires into a reunion with the Argentine in the final days of the transfer window.

A loan arrangement has been suggested by the publication although negotiations between the clubs are still to formally begin.

Alvarez won two Premier League titles at City (Picture: Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Alvarez’s only options as it stands are to leave the Estadio Metropolitano for the Premier League or reconcile with Atletico.

Marca claim however City could face the same challenges as Arsenal with Alvarez very reluctant to return to England.

Alvarez joined City from River Plate for a modest £14million in January 2022, helping Pep Guardiola’s side win the Treble in his second season in Manchester. He scored 36 times in 103 appearances for the club.

Arsenal meanwhile are still prepared to make an offer for Alvarez but will only do so if they are given sufficient encouragement by the player’s camp, which has not been forthcoming at this stage.

However, reports in Spain this week have suggested Alvarez has been made increasingly aware that a move to the Emirates may be his only option this summer if he wishes to leave Atletico.

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/T1Vc3Pg
via IFTTT

What happens next in EastEnders as Craig is caught out? Spoilers for next week confirmed

It’s been quite a week on the Square – and more drama awaits (Picture: BBC / Metro)

It’s that time of week again when EastEnders fans must wait until the following Monday for a new visit to the Square and viewers are no doubt eager to find out what’s next given the big developments this week.

Friday’s visit to the Square saw Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey) tell Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) about Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) role in Joel Marshall’s (Max Murray) attack.

Jack had caught Amy texting Craig and, horrified, the Branning patriarch wasted little time meeting with his colleague, ready to give him a piece of his mind for speaking to his daughter.

But Craig’s revelation about Amy’s role in Joel’s attack left Jack reeling. He wasn’t sure what to make of Craig but ultimately showed gratitude towards his colleague, offering to give him a character reference amid his disciplinary.

And we can’t not talk about that Doof Doof cliffhanger – next week cannot come quick enough!

Up Next

Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) was floored to discover that, despite hoping otherwise, the father of her unborn baby is none other than Max Branning (Jake Wood), who she’d been sleeping with since June.

Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), who reconnected with Priya earlier this month, has no idea that his fiancé is pregnant and he’ll no doubt be devastated when he discovers that the baby is not his.

And Denise Fox (Diane Parish) was overwhelmed when new brother Darnell Larson Jr (Christopher Colquhoun) agreed to get tested for a stem cell transplant.

It’s been quite a week in Albert Square and, if you’re eager to know what next week has to offer, here’s everything we can currently offer you about what Monday’s (August 31) edition of the BBC One soap has in store.

What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Monday, August 31

Much of the next episode revolves around the Hawkins clan, who make an unexpectedly swift return following their brief visit to the Square earlier this month.

Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) is at a loss for words when sisters Gemma (Patricia Potter) and Jodie (Anna Constable) rock up – and this time they’ve got Nicola’s son Ryder (Felix Uff) in tow.

Nicola’s world is turned on its axis (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The siblings urge Nicola to let them stay and, despite her initial reluctance, Nicola agrees – but only if mum Rose (Marian McLoughlin) stays away.

It seems like Nicola gets what she wants – that is until Gemma’s hubby Ned (Jamie Bamber) subsequently arrives with Rose!

Hawkins’ Assemble? Not quite, as Nicola refuses to let them stay under her roof, with Gemma and Ned tasked with finding alternative arrangements.

The Hawkins make their mark on Albert Square (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Harry (Elijah Holloway) offers Ryder and Jodie somewhere to stay, urging his mum to make peace with Rose. Ned, meanwhile, heads over to speak to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) but he is taken aback to see old mate Alfie (Shane Richie).

It proves to be quite a day for Nicola and just as she thinks she’s got her head around everything, she arrives at the Vic to find her extended family all gathered – with Alfie having offered Gemma and Ned a place to stay.

Oh boy.

Elsewhere in the Square, Priya is pressured by Ravi to tell the kids about their engagement but, still reeling from her pregnancy secret, she is struggling to keep a grip on everything.

Priya is overwhelmed (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) bribes Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) to help with her wedding when she sees them planning Kim’s (Tameka Empson), with Priya getting roped in too.

Priya, however, is overcome with nausea soon afterwards and steps outside, where Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) spots her. Priya reveals her pregnancy but urges Penny to keep shtum.

Talk about kicking things off in a big way!

Will the truth come out about Craig and Amy? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The question is: Will there be any further developments for Amy and Craig?

The storyline was left on Friday with the pair deciding to keep the fact they’ve been in contact a secret, as they shared another kiss – but will Jack find out the truth?

EastEnders airs these scenes Monday August 31 at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer

If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.

Comments Add as preferred source

from Metro https://ift.tt/w8ScpIC
via IFTTT