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This week’s releases include an action-packed sequel; a fantastical comedy grounded in reality; that latest chapter in small-town crime sprees; a revival that took more than two decades; and the story of how vampires tried to end humanity.

This week’s releases include the return of a cult movie legend; one of the year’s best comedies; the reimagining of an epic story; the feature debut of a rising director; and an unbelievable underdog tale.

Although the second season of Guillermo del Toro's hit series, about a team of vampire hunters battling The Master and his plans to infect mankind with a viral strain of vampirism, doesn't return until this summer, here's a quick peek at what's to come.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD There was no doubt that 'The Strain,' originally a book series by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, would lend itself to screens. However, this first season proves that there's plenty of work to do.

According to the Canadian actor, if there's one man you’d want to have by your side during a vampire apocalypse it would be his vermin-killing character on the hit series. It’s a dirty job, but it’s one he and his Ukrainian alter-ego more than enjoy

Toronto - Who says classical music isn't exciting? The Toronto Symphony Orchestra launched its latest season in fine style this week, with superstar violinist Joshua Bell providing characteristic fire and drama.

Portraying one of the CDC scientists battling the contagious vampire virus in Guillermo del Toro's menacing cable series, 'The Strain,' Astin has endured his fair share of thrills and chills. The former Hobbit says he's loved every bloody moment of it.

The visionary Mexican filmmaker behind FX Network's 'The Strain' — a unique, chilling examination of vampirism as a contagion — discusses its evolution from a bestselling trilogy of novels to a massive hit cable series.

Based on the horror-novel trilogy, Guillermo del Toro has brought the modern vampire saga to the small screen. While these vampires are more fun to watch, the series hasn't quite sunk its teeth in yet.