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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the General Assignment Editor, UK, for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

Sam's debut novel, The Moor, was published by Unbound. His short story The Purgatory Game has been optioned for a movie adaptation by Lyrical Media, with Automatik producing and Bryan Edward Hill adapting for the screen.

Latest From Sam Haysom
'The Daily Show' reacts to Trump's blunt words about Lindsey Graham's cause of death
By Sam Haysom
A man sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is a screenshot from a news show.
Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' trailer is every parent's worst nightmare
By Sam Haysom
A man looks up at another man with tears in his eyes.
Tom Holland tells an amusing story about Erling Haaland completely ignoring his DM
By Sam Haysom
A man sitting on a talk show gestures his arms wide in a shrug. The caption at the bottom reads, "Not even a response."
Seth Meyers' 5-minute recap of the last 3 weeks of news is pure chaos
By Sam Haysom
A man sits behind a talk show desk, looking surprised.
Jon Stewart breaks down Trump's confusing reaction to Lindsey Graham's death
By Sam Haysom
A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of another man.
'House of the Dragon' director calls Ormund Hightower 'evil'
By Sam Haysom
A man stands opposite a younger man, clasping his face with both hands.
'House of the Dragon's trailer for Season 3's second half teases big, fiery battles
By Sam Haysom
A close-up of a man's eyes, surrounded by a metal helmet.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 4: Ormund Hightower's crash out is destined to become a meme
By Sam Haysom
James Norton in "House of the Dragon."
'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 4: Where are Aemond and Vhagar?
By Sam Haysom
A man in armour holding a sword stands against a backdrop of fire.
Tiffany Haddish takes a parting jab at Trump on final Jimmy Kimmel guest host night
By Sam Haysom
A woman stands on a talk show stage.
Millie Bobby Brown takes a sweary animal quiz during the worst 'Hot Ones' wing
By Sam Haysom
A woman sits in a dark room sipping through a straw.
'Silo' Season 3, episode 2's ending explained: What is Vitamin D+?
By Sam Haysom
A woman stands in a room looking at a man slightly off camera.
'Daily Show' host Ronny Chieng reacts to Trump saying 'Islamic Republic of Japan'
By Sam Haysom
A man sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is a world map with Japan highlighted.
Tiffany Haddish responds to a White House spokesperson saying: 'Who the hell is Tiffany Haddish?'
By Sam Haysom
A woman stands on a talk show stage. A quote from a White House spokesperson is visible at the bottom.
What's new to streaming this week? (July 10, 2026)
By Shannon Connellan , Sam Haysom , Belen Edwards , and Kristy Puchko
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.
'Daily Show' host Ronny Chieng reacts to USA being knocked out of World Cup after Trump's interference
By Sam Haysom
A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of the president.
Horrific 'Nightborn' trailer looks like one for new parents to avoid
By Sam Haysom
A couple drive through the forest in a car.
Tiffany Haddish had the perfect joke about Trump interfering in FIFA World Cup
By Sam Haysom
A woman stands on a talk show stage, grinning. The caption at the bottom reads, "I'm so proud of him."
Harry Kane's World Cup post-match interview goes viral for all the right reasons
By Sam Haysom
A football player raises his fist to the camera while grinning in celebration.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 4 trailer teases Rhaenyra grappling with a new enemy
By Sam Haysom
A man stands in golden light, looking serious.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 3 has 1 line that feels key to the whole show
By Sam Haysom
Three women stand in a room in a castle, facing each other.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 3: Who's on Rhaenyra's Small Council?
By Sam Haysom
A woman sits on a chair in front of a table, looking unhappy.
Penélope Cruz's 'Hot Ones' episode features a lot of yelling in Spanish
By Sam Haysom
A woman sits in a dark room looking serious, with tears in her eyes.
'Silo' Season 3, episode 1: That weird cloud and goo, explained
By Sam Haysom
Jessica Brown Findlay in "Silo."
'Silo' Season 3, episode 1: Have we already met the voice behind the algorithm?
By Sam Haysom
A woman stands in a futuristic-looking room.
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