Bryan Wolford

Freelance Writer

United States

I am a lover of comics, books, movies, and television. This led to working in the television industry for 20+ years. Now I spend my time writing for such publications as JoBlo.Com, Comic Book Resources, and other freelance opportunities. I have been a podcaster since 2006 and am a published author.

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03/17/2024
Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5: What Happened To This Unmade Movie?

They say, "In space, no one can hear you scream." But we've seen through eight Alien films that plenty of people can hear you scream if you're in a spaceship. The Xenomorphs have no problem causing their victims a lot of pain. Even though we've seen them in many films, fans will mostly agree that after Aliens, the franchise was never the same. In 2015, filmmaker Neill Blomkamp announced he had been working on a new Alien project. This was even a surprise to Fox, which owned the series....

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02/22/2024
Classic 80s Comedies You Have To See

The 1980s were the heydey of high-concept, classic comedies, with the teen genre especially hot throughout the decade. In this super-sized edition of WTF Happened to this Movie, we dig into three additions to the genre Better Off Dead: This classic teen comedy gave John Cusack his first leading role as a heartbroken teen trying to win back his ex. If it sounds run-of-the-mill, you don't know the strange style the director, Savage Steve Holland, brings to it. Losin' It: An early film...

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02/22/2024
Paramount 2024 Release Schedule

With 2024 in full swing, we're looking at the upcoming year in movies. What will Paramount have to offer in their 2024 release schedule?

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01/23/2024
WTF Happened to Colin Trevorrow's Unmade Star Wars Movie?

A long time ago in a movie theater not too far away . . . a series of films came out that captured the imagination of movie fans everywhere. The Star Wars franchise has been a giant among the most loved movies ever made. The original trilogy has been held up as sacred. When it came time for the Prequels, original fans were let down, but young fans embraced them. They have finally aged into their place in Star Wars canon. When Lucasfilm was sold to Disney for a staggering $4.5 billion fans...

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01/20/2024
Disney 2024 Release Schedule

After a downturn of a year in 2023 can Disney turn things around this year? Let's take a look at Disney's 2024 release schedule.

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01/04/2024
WTF Happened to Highlander 3: The Final Dimension?

When Connor MacLeod says "There Can Be Only One" in the original Highlander, he had no idea he'd be repeating that line for years. Just when he thinks he has finally made it to be the only one, another immortal seems to pop up, challenging him for that title. How many "ones" can there be? It turns out a lot. After the problems with making Highlander II and the anemic box office for it it was decided to completely ignore everything surrounding that film and create a direct sequel to the...

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01/03/2024
Movie Preview 2024

How did the strikes affect the upcoming year of movies? Let's preview the movies for 2024 and see what is coming to theaters.

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12/26/2023
Wrestlers That Deserve A Biopic

The Iron Claw is hitting theaters, telling the tale of the Von Erich family in pro wrestling. What other wrestler biopics do we need?

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12/24/2023
Best Christmas Comedies

We all could use a good laugh around the holidays. When we need those chuckles what are the best Christmas comedies we go to? Let's find out.

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12/16/2023
Best Killer Santa Movies

Horror films like to take the image of Santa and turn him into something evil. What are the best killer Santa movies?

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12/14/2023
Are These The Best Holiday Slashers?

The holidays are in full swing so it got us thinking: there sure are a ton of awesome films set during holidays. And being the lovers of slasher that we are, we figured it was time we went into all of the great Holiday slashers. So join us as we go over Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and even Birthday slashers that you absolutely need to check out.

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12/11/2023
Deadpool 3, Everything We Know About The Ryan Reynolds Sequel

Marvel's latest movie phase has been all about the Multiverse. From the good all three Spider- Men in one movie to the bad Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania and everything in between. One of the exciting features has been bringing in movies and characters that had always been separate from Marvel Studio's MCU. We've seen Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield put the red and blue tights on again in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The Marvels gave us a long-awaited cameo in their post-credits scene. But...

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12/05/2023
The Blind Side: WTF Really Happened to This Movie?

One story that had people amazed, and inspired was the story of Michael Oher. A young child who was left to his own survival would be taken in by Sean and Leigh Ann Tuohy who pushed him to get his life on track and helped him achieve the impossible and eventually become not only a college graduate but a highly paid NFL football player. But, with any true story there is always a side of the story that no one sees. As they like to say on True Crime shows: "Everything was wonderful . . . Until...

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11/22/2023
WTF Happened to Highlander 2?

When the original Highlander became a sleeper hit on home video it was only a matter of time before a sequel was made. Even though Connor had won the Gathering and had once again become mortal surely there was a way to get him to pick up the sword once again. Christopher Lambert was game to reprise the character again so why not move forward with another film? Well if you've seen Highlander II: The Quickening, then you know why they should have thought better about going back to the...

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11/18/2023
Best Holiday Slasher Films

Thanksgiving almost upon us. Eli Roth has delivered a throwback holiday slasher, but what are some of the best in this subgenre?

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10/18/2023
WTF Happened to Police Academy?

Police Academy was one of the most successful film franchises of the eighties. From 1984-1989, Warner Bros churned out an entry every year, and the movies were all decent-sized hits and giant in video rental stores the entire decade. But how did the franchise start? How did an R-rated comedy about a bunch of misfit, wannabe cops launch a family-friendly franchise? In this episode of What Happened to this Movie, we dig into how Steve Guttenberg’s Mahoney, Michael Winslow’s sound-effects...

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10/05/2023
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: What Happened to this Unmade Movie?

Those of us that grew up in the 90s remember the complete overtaking of pop culture that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles experienced. Suddenly every kid was saying Cowabunga and only wanted to eat pizza. Through the onslaught of Turtlesmania, a ton of merchandise was made. Toys, clothes, games, and of course movies. The original live-action film came out in 1990 and followed with two sequels in quick succession. While the first film was lauded by audiences, the second film began to show...

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09/23/2023
Movies That Deserved A Sequel

Movie sequels now flood the multiplexes every summer. What are some of the best movies that deserved a sequel?

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09/22/2023
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer: Fun Slasher Or Cash Grab Sequel?

When Scream hit big, another group of imitators sprung up as every studio wanted to cash in. Thus, you end up with some quality films like Urban Legend or I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sadly as what happened in the 80s the quality began to slip and the overabundance of slasher films began to get tired and boring. Even some sequels to the better ones see this fatigue as is the case with I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Maybe it's time to revisit this sequel and see how it hold up.

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09/20/2023
WTF Happened to Highlander?

When someone says "There can be only one" what immediately pops into your head? For just about everyone it will be the movie Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and directed by Russell Mulcahy . That's how ingrained into pop culture the franchise has become. It's impressive considering that the original film was actually a massive flop. Yep, the first film died at the box office and seemed destined to fall into obscurity. But just like the immortals in the...

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08/27/2023
Best Aquatic Horror Films

Jaws gave everyone a fear of the ocean but what are some of the best aquatic horror films to push that fear even further?

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08/20/2023
Best Female Revenge Films

Revenge is said to be best served cold, but sometimes a steaming pile of revenge is called for. Here are the best female revenge films.

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08/05/2023
The Best Shark Movies Ever Made

The Meg 2 is hitting movie screens. To celebrate Jason Statham returning to fight Megalodons, let's rundown the best shark movies.

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08/03/2023
WTF Happened to Batman Forever

To say that 1995's Batman Forever was a departure for the franchise is a massive understatement. Director Joel Schumacher's candy-colored comic book was a far cry from Tim Burton's gothic depiction of the Caped Crusader, complete with a new actor underneath the cowl, with Val Kilmer replacing Michael Keaton. While it certainly paved the way for the abysmal Batman & Robin, people forget that Batman Forever was a critical and commercial success (even with nipples on the batsuit). In this...

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08/02/2023
What Really Happened to Gladiator?

When Ridley Scott's Gladiator hit the big screen in 2000, it captivated audiences worldwide with its thrilling tale of honor, vengeance, and redemption set in ancient Rome. The film's grandeur, stunning visuals, and gripping performances made it an instant classic. However, what many might not know is that Gladiator drew inspiration from a real-life story, one that is equally as captivating, though with its own unique twists and turns. Sometimes reality is much stranger than fiction, so...

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07/29/2023
Christopher Nolan's Best Scenes

Oppenheimer has opened to critical praise. What are some of Christopher Nolan's best scenes? Let's run them down.

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07/11/2023
Space Jam 2: Skate Jam - What Happened to this Unmade Movie?

In the world of pop culture crossovers, few are as iconic as the 1996 film Space Jam. Starring basketball legend Michael Jordan alongside the beloved Looney Tunes characters, it became a cultural phenomenon that captured the hearts of fans worldwide. But what if there was another crossover in the works that would have taken the 2000s by storm? Enter Skate Jam, the unmade film that almost brought together skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and the zany world of the Looney Tunes. Why didn't...

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07/03/2023
The Best Movies like Indiana Jones

With the Indiana Jones franchise coming to a close, what similar movies can you check out that offer the same kind of thrills?

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06/25/2023
Underrated Harrison Ford Movies

The Indiana Jones franchise is coming to an end. What underrated Harrison Ford movies can you watch to help you say goodbye?

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06/25/2023
Best Walking Dead Episodes

The Walking Dead: Dead City is upon us. What are the best Walking Dead episodes from the original series? Let's find out.

JoBlo
06/24/2023
Wes Anderson Movies Ranked

The quirky comedy Asteroid City is about to hit cinemas. We decided to rank all of Wes Anderson's movies. Where do your favorite fall?

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06/24/2023
Best Sex Comedies

No Hard Feelings is hitting theaters and studios are hoping that raunchy comedies come back in style. What are the best sex comedies?

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06/20/2023
Who Is A Skrull In Secret Invasion?

Marvel Studios is dropping a mystery onto Disney+. Who could we find out is a Skrull in Secret Invasion? These are out guesses.

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06/14/2023
WTF Happened to Legend?

W​hat is light without darkness? This is what Tim Curry's character of Darkness ponders in the 1985 film Legend. This fairy tale film from visionary director Ridley Scott would start filming in 1984 and even though the movie followed characters through a magical world, it would end up running into some very real problems. Scott was able to snatch up a new young actor named Tom Cruise (ever hear of him?) just before he was about to become one of the biggest stars in the world and pit him...

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06/07/2023
WTF Happened to The Beastmaster?

B​ack in the 1980s, sword and sorcery films seem to be a go-to genre. Roger Corman himself made a handful of them as all you needed was some open spaces, a strapping hero in a leather loincloth, and preferably some buxom beauties who were in some sort of trouble, probably from some sort of evil wizard. One person who saw a great opportunity to make a fantasy epic was probably not the first one to come to mind. A​fter making a couple of family-friendly films, Don Coscarelli burst onto the...

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06/05/2023
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Easter Eggs

T​his weekend, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse had an amazing opening. The first film was a great buffet of references and easter eggs. With Miles Morales returning to the big screen, we knew there had to be many more references. This one does not disappoint, as just about every frame of the film is crammed full of some eye candy.

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06/04/2023
Live-Action Remakes Of Animated Films We Need (Non-Disney Films)

Disney started a new trend of remaking their animated films. What non-Disney animated films need live-action remakes? D​isney's latest trend is to remake some of their animated back catalog into "live-action" films. Live-action is in quotes because movies like The Lion King is still animated but with CGI instead of live actors.

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06/01/2023
Stephen King's Scariest Movie Villains

The Boogeyman has hit theaters and another Stephen King monster has been unleashed. What are some of Stephen King's scariest movie villains? S​tephen King has been having a resurgence in the last decade regarding his stories being adapted for the big screen.

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05/30/2023
Ghostbusters 3: Hellbent - What Happened to this Unmade Movie?

I​t's hard to imagine now, but there was a time when a sequel to a highly popular and profitable movie wasn't a done deal. Each was film renegotiated just before they were made. Actors signing multi-film deals was very rare. Now if you decide to do a Marvel film, you may be asked to sign a nine-movie contract. While Ghostbusters II wasn't a critical darling, it did make its budget back ten times over. Surely another film had to be in the works. S​ome of the cast and creative team were ready...

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05/29/2023
Great Car Films (That Aren't Fast & Furious)

Fast X has landed in theaters and we wondered what the best car films were. Find out what we came up with as we put the petal to the metal! I​f the Fast and Furious series has taught us anything, it's that there is nothing more important than family. Not really.

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05/27/2023
Best Space Operas

With Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 wrapping up at Marvel, we began to wonder what were the best space operas? Let's find out. Movie goers have always been fascinated with films that take place in outer space. Infuse that with some fun adventures, and you're guaranteed a big hit.

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05/09/2023
Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Easter Eggs

J​ames Gunn's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 premiered at number one at the box office this week. Fans have been waiting for the final chapter in Gunn's Guardians trilogy, that we almost didn't get. Thankfully, that error was righted, and now we can see the scope of Gunn's story.

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04/29/2023
The Mandalorian Season 3 Easter Eggs

O​ver on Disney+, The Mandalorian Season 3 has just wrapped up. Once again we got to see Din and Grogu set out on numerous adventures within the Star Wars universe. This time they set out to finally reunite all the Mandalorians that had split into different factions and even return them to their rightful home of Mandalore.

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04/23/2023
Evil Dead Rise Easter Eggs (SPOILERS)

T​he new film has possessed audiences. The Sam Raimi-produced film is scaring audiences in the best way possible. This time the action has moved from an isolated cabin in the middle of the forest to an apartment building in a heavily populated area. What kind of havoc will the evil Necronomicon unleash upon an unsuspecting public?

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04/22/2023
Best Apartment Horror Films

Evil Dead Rise just hit theaters, and since the new film takes place in an apartment lets count down the best apartment horror films. S​am Raimi is changing up the Evil Dead films. The other films were usually set in the usual places like a cabin in the middle of the woods, a medieval castle, or a retail store's storage room.

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04/19/2023
Renfield Easter Eggs

W​ith the release of Renfield, Nicolas Cage gets to fulfill one of his bucket list roles. He stated that the three roles he wanted to play eventually were Superman, Captain Nemo, and Dracula. He missed his chance for Superman but has at least knocked Dracula off his list.

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04/16/2023
Best Dracula Actors - the most memorable fanged Count

Renfield is hitting theaters soon and the world is excited to see Nic Cage's take on Dracula. But up to now who are he best Dracula Actors? W​ith Renfield hitting theaters soon, Dracula is once again on everyone's mind. This time he'll be played by everyone's favorite eccentric actor Nic Cage.

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04/10/2023
Super Mario Easter Eggs

Nintendo has finally decided to bring Mario back to the big screen and it's a big hit. What Super Mario Easter Eggs did we find? N​intendo brought Mario to the big screen back in 1993 with Super Mario Bros. This film starred Bob Hoskins as the titular Mario and John Leguizamo as Luigi.

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03/22/2023
WTF Happened to The Boondock Saints?

The Boondock Saints became a giant cult hit when it hit home video and, indeed, is a movie both loved and hated on this site. The film seemed to come out of nowhere. No one seemed to remember its theatrical run, but word of mouth soon made this film a huge underground hit. Why was this film so unknown? A multitude of factors played into the film's mystery. Bad timing for the release, possibly bad word of mouth from a very famous studio head, and the biggest problem with the whole thing, the...

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03/20/2023
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Easter Eggs

S​hazam! Fury Of The Gods has flown its way into theaters. The new DC film catches up with the adopted family as they now live life as teenagers who act as superheroes in their spare time. Last we saw them, they all had superpowers when they said the magic word Shazam!

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03/18/2023
Movies To Watch After Infinity Pool

The new film from Brandon Cronenberg Infinity Pool is now available on VOD. What else should you watch after you finish it? Find out here. Infinity Pool has hit VOD, and audiences are discovering this weird little movie about societal standards and how we maneuver through them daily.

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03/18/2023
Other Game Adaptations Like The Last Of Us We Need

has been a hit video game since 2013. Players that jumped into this world of fungus-infected enemies knew really quickly that it would make a great movie or series. As seen on HBO, the show is a big hit. Pedro Pascal has brought to life Joel in the series, and the young Bella Ramsey is portraying Ellie.

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03/12/2023
Scream VI Easter Eggs (spoilers)

A new Scream film is here! It is packed with references and nods to other films. What Scream VI Easter Eggs did we find? S​cream VI is now in theaters. It brings with it a love letter to the entire Scream franchise.

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03/11/2023
Action Films To Watch Before John Wick Chapter 4

J​ohn Wick Chapter 4 is coming to theaters soon, and everyone expects another fast-paced action film. The series has brought the use of crazy action and gunplay to the big screen. While this franchise may have perfected it, other films have used such techniques to give their stories a kinetic energy that fans love.

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03/05/2023
The Best Fighting Films (besides Rocky)

Ever since took the world by storm in 1976, people have been enamored with the idea of an underdog fighting his way to victory. There is something about two people entering an arena and just seeing who is the best. Movies help us find the themes and metaphors we can use for this mentality in our everyday life.

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03/04/2023
Best Animal Attack Movies

C​ocaine Bear surprised everyone with its haul during its opening weekend. For fans of animal attack movies, this is not a shock. People love animal attack films and can't get enough of them. I'm not sure if it's the man vs.

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03/03/2023
The Best Sports Films (not about boxing)

W​ith Creed III hitting movie screens and the spring weather finally about to bring people outside again, everyone begins thinking about sports. What will we play? What will we watch? It's everyone's favorite time of the year. The world of sports brings with it some great stories that inspire everyone's daily life.

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02/20/2023
Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Easter Eggs

P​hase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has kicked off with Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania. Everything in the MCU lately is centered around the idea of the Multiverse. It began in Loki, headed into Spider-Man: No Way Home, and kept going through Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.

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02/19/2023
The Joker vs Bane: Face-Off

When Christopher Nolan took over as the director of the Batman film franchise, he promised to ground the characters in a real-world to show how these super heroics would actually work. While that promise may not have ultimately come true, his Batman trilogy did put a great cinematic spin on the world of the Dark Knight. Two of Batman's biggest foes in the Nolan universe were the Joker, played magnificently by Heath Ledger, and Bane, played by the great Tom Hardy. They both proved...

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02/15/2023
WTF Happened to Dogma?

One of director Kevin Smith’s most beloved - but also controversial - movies, Dogma, has seemingly vanished. The film, which remains his highest-grossing domestic release (by just a few hundred thousand dollars), was a considerable DVD hit back in the day, noted for its wildly un-PC commentary track where, amongst other things, Kevin Smith took aim at the film’s leading lady, Linda Fiorentino. It got a Blu-ray release, which is now out of print, but ever since then the film has been MIA, with...

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02/04/2023
A24, Focus & MGM 2023 Film Schedule

W​hile the big studios put out some excellent film content over the years, so do smaller independent distributors. It seems only fair, as we've been listing the 2023 slate for all these studios; we also point out some smaller distributors that have some independent films coming out this year.

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02/03/2023
Universal 2023 Film Schedule

U​niversal Studios has some of the most famous franchises in the world. This year looks to see the studio try and capitalize on some of the more recent favorites as well as going back to their roots to bring some interesting stories to the screen. Other releases range from absolute bonkers to fun family fare.

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02/02/2023
Lionsgate 2023 Film Schedule

L​ionsgate is hoping their upcoming 2023 slate will be a win for them at the box office. They have a lot of their franchises playing this year, so it should be a good year for them. Some we have been expecting since the last entry.

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02/01/2023
Sony Pictures 2023 Film Schedule

S​ony has some of the biggest franchises under its belt. With more Spider-Man adjacent movies and a new Ghostbusters film coming up, 2023 looks to be a good year for the movie studio. A few of their other big series will also be making a comeback to hopefully make a successful year at the box office.

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01/30/2023
Paramount 2023 Film Schedule

I​n 2022, Paramount Pictures had a pretty good year at the theater. The new Scream film was a hit. Smile exceeded expectations. Top Gun: Maverick destroyed all other competition for multiple months. Babylon . . . well, you can't win them all. But the famed studio hopes to keep the hits coming into 2023.

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01/28/2023
Disney 2023 Film Schedule

D​isney is one of the biggest film studios in the world. They seem intent on acquiring movie studios like Thanos collecting Infinity Stones. Because of this, they usually have an enormous release schedule every year. This year doesn't seem like it's going to be any different.

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01/26/2023
Warner Bros. 2023 Film Schedule

Warner Bros. upcoming 2023 film schedule has something for everyone. We run down what to expect this year from the famed studio. W​arner Bros./Discovery had a rollercoaster of a year in 2022. The new CEO David Zaslav began slashing costs everywhere, and the company started canceling already finished projects.

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01/18/2023
WTF Happened to UHF?

I​n 1989, a movie was released that changed the way all films were made going forward. It brought together an exceptional cast, used state-of-the-art special effects, and gave us characters that were poignant and flawed. This movie was the Weird Al starring vehicle UHF. Weird Al's comedic style of parody was on full display for all to see. Anyone that listened to his albums could immediately see his influence on the screen. The film has gone on to become a certified cult classic to...

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01/14/2023
Most Anticipated Streaming Films Of 2023

S​treamers had been in the news a lot over 2022. Less for what they were providing their subscribers but more for what they weren't providing. Finished movies were shelved forever, projects canceled outright, and shows that seemed a shoo-in to be renewed were canceled.

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01/07/2023
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: What Do We Know?'

H​e can be controversial. Not really for anything he has done, but if you mention the name Zack Snyder, you're not sure how fans will react. We'll have to see how they react to Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Some hated his take on the DC Universe.

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01/04/2023
WTF Happened to Losin' It?

Pop quiz - what’s the most obscure Tom Cruise movie? If you’re thinking Lions for Lambs or maybe Far & Away, or even my beloved All the Right Moves, you’re wrong. Tom Cruise’s most obscure movie ever is, without a doubt, 1983’s Losin’ It. One of four films Cruise made in 1983 (along with The Outsiders, Risky Business and All the Right Moves), this had the misfortune of being released just a few months before Cruise’s career took off. It only made just over $1 million at the box office but...

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12/27/2022
2023 Movie Preview

The end of the year is here, which means a whole new slate of movies is about to start. We begin looking forward to the big blockbusters that will start hitting the big screen. The new year always starts off with such promise of what we can expect.

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12/26/2022
Who Dies In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3?

J​ames Gunn assembled a fun group of misfits when he brought the first to the screen. No one outside of hardcore Marvel comic fans had even heard of the team before the film premiered. Once fans saw the movie, they were a box office megahit.

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12/23/2022
Best Christmas Action Films

W​hen the trailer for Violent Night hit, people were excited to check out this new Christmas action film. They were excited by the idea of setting an action film during the holiday season. While that's great, it's not a new concept. There have been some great action holiday movies for decades.

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12/19/2022
Could Henry Cavill still play James Bond (and should he)?

Henry Cavill's name has been all over since it was announced that his believed return as Superman to DC Films wasn't going to happen. This followed a cameo as the character at the end of Black Adam and then his exit from The Witcher series on Netflix.

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12/17/2022
Here are all the movies and tv shows pulled from HBO Max

Recently, there have been loads of headlines about all the shows and movies being pulled from HBO Max. W​hen HBO Max launched in 2020, it promised a robust library of content from the Warner Bros. vault to entice subscribers to become early adopters.

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12/12/2022
WTF Happened to Quentin Tarantino’s Unmade Vega Brothers Movie?

If you're a hardcore Quentin Tarantino fan, you'll know that Michael Madsen's sadistic Vic Vega in Reservoir Dogs and John Travolta's Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction are brothers. Despite both characters dying in their respective films, Quentin Tarantino toyed with the idea of spinning the characters off into a prequel movie for many years. Eventually, Travolta and Madsen likely aged out of the idea, given that they would have had to convincingly play younger than they did in Reservoir Dogs and...

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12/02/2022
Everything We Know About Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

The first trailer for the next Indiana Jones movie has finally arrived. Earlier in the year, Harrison Ford dropped by the D23 convention to talk about the upcoming film and showed a quick teaser. Since then, fans have wanted to know more about the movie.

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11/30/2022
WTF Happened to Better Off Dead?

Better Off Dead is one of two 1985 movies that marked John Cusack’s debut as a leading man. After small roles in Sixteen Candles and Class, Cusack, at only eighteen, nabbed the lead in Rob Reiner’s The Sure Thing, and Savage Steve Holland’s Better Off Dead followed immediately afterward. While Cusack has often praised The Sure Thing and Reiner’s direction, his feelings on Better Off Dead have always been controversial. Holland says that while Cusack attended the dailies, when he saw the...

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11/27/2022
Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special Easter Eggs

S​omething fans my age have loved since their young TV-watching days was when their favorite characters would have a Christmas special. From Charlie Brown to the Brady Bunch, we couldn't get enough of them once Thanksgiving was over. When it was announced that James Gunn had written and directed a Holiday Special for the to premiere on Disney+, fans were elated.

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11/18/2022
Gremlins vs Critters

I​f there is one thing that the ‘80s taught us, it was to keep an eye out for small carnivorous creatures. Whether it was the Ghoulies, the Munchies (bonus points to those that remember them), or even Hobgoblins which you might have caught on Mystery Science Theater 3000. These little buggers had no problem taking a bite out of anyone that was unlucky enough to cross paths with them. However, t​he two biggest monsters of the bunch that ruled the decade with their unending appetite had to be...

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11/13/2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Easter Eggs

M​arvel fans have been anxiously waiting for the new film to hit theaters. Most were wondering how the legacy of Black Panther would continue after the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman. How were they going to continue the franchise but honor the legacy of Boseman?

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10/28/2022
WTF Happened to The Monster Squad Cast?

If you were a kid in the eighties, you wanted to be part of The Monster Squad. While a box office dud that made under 4 million dollars at the box office, once this tween classic hit HBO and VHS, its cult status grew. Directed by Fred Dekker (Night of the Creeps), who co-wrote with the legendary Shane Black, The Monster Squad revolves around a group of horror-obsessed boys who come face to face with a gaggle of classic monsters, led by the evil Count Dracula (Duncan Regehr). Now they have to...

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10/24/2022
WTF Happened to the Unmade Batgirl Movie

Ok, so technically, we’re cheating a bit as the Batgirl movie starring Leslie Grace isn’t technically “unmade.” In fact, the movie was pretty close to complete, with only the VFX and score needed, although reshoots and more were scheduled before the film could have been ever really called complete. Yet, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s movie was scrapped and in this episode of WTF Happened to this Unmade Movie; we try to give our audience an idea of…well…WTF happened, along with a look at...

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10/24/2022
Black Adam Easter Eggs

F​ifteen long years ago, Dwayne Johnson first teased that he was going to play Black Adam on the big screen. Yes, in 2007, the first reports came out that The Rock wanted to play Black Adam on screen.

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10/22/2022
Best Halloween Rip-Offs

I​f Hollywood is good at anything it's seeing what hits big at the box office and then churning out a hundred clones of that product until it gets driven into the ground. We see it all the time. One such incident came around the release of the 1978 film Halloween.

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10/17/2022
Leprechaun vs Wishmaster

The power of a wish is an extraordinary thing. For some, it will push them to achieve greatness in their work or their personal life. For others, it’s your heart’s desire being fulfilled at long last. And for these two supernatural beings, wishes can be the ultimate weapon. F​irst up, this bad dude shows us that evil can come in small packages. He's Irish every day of the year, but the Leprechaun is not someone you want to stumble across on St. Patrick's Day. He has a penchant for hoarding...

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10/16/2022
She-Hulk Easter Eggs - did you spot all of them?

M​arvel Studios has been putting a lot of effort into getting their streaming series off the ground on Disney+. Fan reactions have been mixed on most series, but at the very least, you have to acknowledge that they have been giving fans a wide variety in the types of stories we're getting.

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10/11/2022
Halloween Sequels Ranked: Michael Myers at his best and worst

Halloween Ends is supposed to be the final showdown between Laurie Strode (at least Jamie Lee Curtis' Laurie Strode) and Michael Myers. The bond between Michael and Laurie has stretched all the way from 1978 till now in 2022. At times Michael was Laurie's brother.

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10/09/2022
Best Kids Films For Halloween

F​all is upon us, and that brings the changing of the leaves, apple cider, and of course, scary movies. Seeing scary movies when you're a little kid is the best. Really wanting to see what all the bigger kids are seeing but also being scared of what you just saw.

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10/08/2022
Cobra Kai Season 5 Easter Eggs

W​ith each new season of Cobra Kai, fans are loving seeing the return of characters from all of the movies. Season 5 is no exception as a few familiar faces made their return as their iconic characters from the franchise. The episodes are littered with other references to Karate Kid lore or other 80s pop culture.

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10/03/2022
WTF Happened To Halloween 5?

Michael Myers never dies. Less than a year after part four, Halloween 5 hit theater screens. After seeing it, many fans felt that the film was rushed into production and didn't make much sense. They would be right. Part 5 would end up being the lowest-grossing film in the entire franchise. Even still up to when this video is released. What happened to this film that caused it to be the black sheep of the franchise? Let's find out on this episode of WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

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09/26/2022
WTF Happened to the Unmade Watchmen Movie?

Zack Snyder’s Watchman was relatively well-received by fans and overall was a box office success. Devoted to making a faithful adaptation of the Alan Moore/ Dave Gibbons graphic novel, the fact that Snyder’s Watchmen film got made on the scale it did is a miracle. However, several other versions of Watchmen were in the works before Snyder got involved, with several coming close to being made. In this episode of WTF Happened to this Unmade Movie, we dig into versions that almost got made...

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09/22/2022
Darth Vader vs Emperor Palpatine

T​hey are the two biggest threats to the galaxy. First up, the Jedi Knight formerly known as Anakin Skywalker — Darth Vader. When the Galactic Empire took hold, many began to quiver at his very name. He brought an iron fist down on those that refused to align themselves with the Empire and earned a dangerous reputation because of it. If you were unlucky enough to be an Admiral aboard his ship, you could easily find yourself choked out of a job… and your life. In the other corner, there’s...

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09/12/2022
Darren Aronofsky's Wolverine - WTF Happened to this Unmade Movie?

While Marvel fans got an incredible send-off for Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in James Mangold's Logan, another Wolverine movie was planned a few years earlier that would've taken the character in an edgier direction. Indeed, Darren Aronofsky was all set to reunite with his The Fountain star Hugh Jackman for the second spin-off sequel for the character, The Wolverine. In the end, Aronofsky left the project, with James Mangold taking over. While the finished film wasn't particularly well-loved by...

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09/12/2022
Disney's D23 Expo 2022 Wrap Up

A​s summer winds to a close, it's once again time for Disney to unload all their upcoming projects on movie and television fans everywhere. This weekend was their annual D23 Expo, and the announcements came in heavy this year, with new movies and series from the likes of Lucasfilm, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney proper.

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09/02/2022
WTF Happened To House IV?

If you look at the House franchise, you see a series of films that started out with promise. The fourth film, on the other hand? That's a whole other mess that was mired in confusion, a story that makes little sense, and humor that failed to connect with its intended audience. Let's find out precisely WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

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08/29/2022
The Blob vs The Thing: Which 80s Horror Remake is Better?

As much as people complain today about Hollywood remaking their favorite movies, back in the ‘80s, it was all the rage! And it actually improved some old movies with cool concepts. In 1982, director John Carpenter took a famous Howard Hawks creature feature and transformed it into a paranoia-inducing, psychological monster movie with some of the best special effects that hold up to this very day with The Thing starring Kurt Russell. The titular Thing is able to duplicate any living organism...

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08/21/2022
The Sandman: Easter Eggs you might have missed

With Netflix's The Sandman hitting the streaming service, fans can take a trip in the mystical and often surreal world of dreams. Comic fans have long heralded Neil Gaiman's story arc as one of the greatest stories told not just in graphic novels but in all literature.

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08/14/2022
10 Shelved Films: finished movies you'll never see

Last week Warner Bros. announced that it was shelving the upcoming HBOMax release Batgirl along with an almost finished sequel to their animated film Scoob. All of this, while announcing massive layoffs in various departments across the board and the cancelation of various projects in early development.

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08/07/2022
Prey Easter Eggs And References

I​t seems like since the original Predator, fans haven't been happy with the subsequent films. Some complained that Danny Glover was a poor substitute for Arnold in part 2. Same with Adrian Brody in Predators , even though he bulked up for the role to a crazy level.

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08/02/2022
Vecna (Stranger Things) vs Freddy Krueger!

When it comes to being the Dream Master, only one entity can wear the crown. Back in 1984, Wes Craven created the ultimate dream boogeyman with Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street. Freddy was revealed to be the bastard son of a hundred maniacs, who became a psychopathic child killer. When a technicality got him off scot-free, the parents of Elm Street came together to enact their own justice by burning him alive. Little did they know that he would return in their children's dreams to...

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07/31/2022
Movies To Watch Before Bullet Train

The latest David Leitch action film Bullet Train is about to hit cinemas and it looks like it's going to be a fun time at the theater. Brad Pitt, Joey King, Zazie Beets, and many others play operatives on a bullet train and are tasked with finding a briefcase but no one seems to know what is in it.

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07/27/2022
Everything We Know About Marvel Phase 5 & 6

It's crazy to think that Marvel has been doing this interconnected movie universe since way back in 2008. With San Diego Comicon over the weekend, the famous superhero studio (and massive comic book company) released some new details about their upcoming slate of films all the way until 2025!

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07/24/2022
The Boys Season 3 Easter Eggs

has proven to be an over-the-top look at super heroics that don't shy away from the idea of pushing all the envelopes. The Amazon Prime series is gorier than most horror films and has no problem showing male and female nudity. For a show in its third season, it still finds a way to shock and amaze its audience.

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07/23/2022
Ms. Marvel Easter Eggs

W​hen Marvel decided to do superhero series on Disney+, fans hoped they would be given the same care and budgets that the films had been up to that point. Some series have been hit or miss with fans but you can't argue they didn't deliver on that idea.

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07/21/2022
Movies To Watch Before Nope

J​ordan Peele has proven himself to be a director with a lot to say. Not only can he make an audience scream in fear but also have them leave thinking about societal issues that affect all of us. His previous two films Get Out and Us showed a true passion for horrific scenarios that leave us wanting more.

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07/18/2022
Stranger Things vs The Monster Squad!

Back in the ‘80s, if you were a kid, nothing seemed cooler than being part of a rag-tag group of youngsters that fought monsters. Fast forward to today, if you're an adult, nothing seems cooler than being in the ‘80s and part of a gang that fights monsters. Some things just never change! The Duffer Brothers, who created Stranger Things, knew that when they launched the highly popular series on Netflix about the supernatural events in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. But in reality,...

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07/18/2022
Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland - WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

When Sleepaway Camp II went into production, the producers felt so good about how it was going that they announced that they would film part three as soon as it wrapped. That means Sleepaway Camp III had to be written, cast, and set up while part two was still shooting. So knowing that, let's find out what exactly went down with Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland here on WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

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07/16/2022
Stranger Things Season 5: Who Should Die?

Stranger Things Season 4 ended with an ominous pall cast over the town of Hawkins. Vecna has been defeated but is not dead. He still cast his long shadow over the Upside Down and our heroes. He was able to open the four gates which has let him begin to pull the Upside Down into reality.

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07/10/2022
Thor: Love And Thunder Easter Eggs

Verily! Thor: Love And Thunder has hit theaters and once again it chronicles the adventures of everyone's favorite space Viking. Last we saw of him at the end of Avengers: Endgame he was leaving Earth behind and going out into the universe to find himself.

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07/03/2022
Best Fourth Of July Movies

The Fourth Of July is always an exciting holiday here in the United States. It's summer and people look to get together, have a cook-out, and watch some fun fireworks. If you're young, then you love having the summer off and can't wait to eat some hot dogs and play some baseball.

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07/02/2022
Stranger Things 4 Easter Eggs

Stranger Things 4 has finally come to a close and as usual, was filled with easter eggs and references. The first seven episodes were released at the end of May, but the streamer decided to hold onto the last two episodes to keep audiences enraptured well into the summer.

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06/27/2022
BOBA FETT vs THE MANDALORIAN - Face Off

When the original Star Wars trilogy hit theaters, Boba Fett would end up being the most mysterious and cool character out of all the movies. Who was he and where did he come from? Sadly, we saw him perish in Return Of The Jedi… or at least so we thought. The most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy would make a glorious comeback in season 2 of The Mandalorian and was the star of his own series, The Book Of Boba Fett, both on Disney+. At a time when the Star Wars franchise seemed to be...

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06/22/2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter Eggs

Fans were excited when Disney announced that the galaxy-famous Star Wars character, Obi-Wan Kenobi, was getting a solo series on Disney+. It has been 17 years since they battled on the planet of Mustafar, but now they are back to bolster Obi-Wan and Darth Vader's history with a new adventure.

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06/20/2022
Best Legacy Sequels

Sequels are hard. If a movie is a big hit then of course the studio wants to make another one so that it can make more money. Fans want a sequel as they want to spend more time with the characters they loved the first time around. We want sequels.

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06/11/2022
Everything We Know About Beetlejuice 2

Say his name three times. Do it. Unlike Candyman, most people would love to summon Beetlejuice. He's the Ghost With The Most. The film Beetlejuice became an instant classic when it haunted theater screens in the spring of 1988. Burton's visual aesthetic, along with the amazing performances by Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, captivated audiences.

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06/09/2022
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995) vs TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) - Face Off

Let's be honest — when we were younger, we enjoyed movies and television shows chock full of martial arts action because we wanted to learn various ways to torture our siblings. If we could master a brand new kick or sweet jump move to bust out on those younger than us, we couldn’t get enough of it! Of course, as soon as anything connected with the little one's head, we quickly tried to shut them up in order to keep our parents from hearing. But that's just how we rolled in the 90s! The...

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06/07/2022
Movies You Should Watch to get Ready for Three Thousand Years of Longing

It's not a big stretch to say that George Miller has earned the title of 'visionary director'. Those wide shots of the sand storms in Mad Max: Fury Road still gives me goosebumps. While we wait for his next Mad Max adventure, he has turned in what looks to be a fun visual treat with Three Thousand Years Of Longing .

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06/06/2022
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986) - WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

When it came to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Director Tobe Hooper seemed to think the film was hilarious, but no one else seemed to pick up on that. When Cannon films approached him about doing a sequel, he decided he would make the dark humor the main focus of the film this time around so that it couldn't be ignored. Hooper decided the film also needed to embrace the trend of the times and throw in a lot of blood and gore. What would ensue has divided fans ever since. So today, let's find...

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05/27/2022
The Best Tom Cruise Movies You Haven't Seen

No one can deny that Tom Cruise is a superstar. His level of celebrity is rarely achieved and really may have never been reached before. He's been at the top of his game for so long that it's hard to remember a time when he wasn't the biggest name in the world.

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05/25/2022
HOUSE 2: THE SECOND STORY (1987) Revisited - Horror Movie Review -

With the success of House, producer Sean Cunningham was eager to push a sequel forward ASAP and approached the writer of the original. Ethan Wiley would accept and then set out to create what would become a surreal sequel to a straightforward horror comedy film. Today, let's revisit House II: The Second Story, starring Jonathan Stark, Lar Park Lincoln, and Arye Gross.

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05/09/2022
PREDATOR vs ALIEN - Face Off

The Predator and the Alien. Two of the most fearsome creatures across the entire universe. In 1979, Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic, ALIEN, introduced audiences to the titular monster (affectionately referred to as a Xenomorph), forever creating a body-horror nightmare and causing even the bravest viewer to wince once those giant eggs pop open. Almost a decade later, John McTiernan’s 1987 sci-fi action thriller, PREDATOR, gave audiences a new, technologically-advanced apex predator...

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05/09/2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Easter Eggs

T​he new adventures of Doctor Strange from Marvel Studios has been unleashed upon film fans. Like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki before it, it promised an adventure across the Marvel Multiverse. This seems to be a trend in not only Marvel movies, not only comic book movies (DC's upcoming Flash film), but cinema in general with the recent release of Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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05/01/2022
Best Viking Movies Like The Northman

With The Northman burning its way through movie theaters, fans have been once again pulled into the world of Vikings. The Norse brotherhood is responsible for bringing us such mythological figures as Thor, Loki, and the ever-wise Odin.

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04/12/2022
THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE (2001) Revisited - Horror Movie Review - Guillermo Del Toro

Orphanages are creepy. That’s just a fact. I mean, they made a whole movie about it for a reason. But this isn’t your average orphanage, oh no. See, they’re hiding a crap ton of gold which also means they’re getting bombed by people that want that gold. And that’s not even getting into the ghost that haunts the place! That’s right, a creepy ghost! Today we’re diving into the film of a future Oscar winner with The Devil’s Backbone.

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04/09/2022
Morbius Easter Eggs: all the teases and references

Part of the fun of superhero films is finding all the references and easter eggs that the filmmakers put in so that comic fans can have some fun callbacks to the source material. Morbius is no different. While not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it does still tie into the multiverse story that they are currently in the middle of telling.

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03/31/2022
GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) vs GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989) - Face Off

0:00 / 15:15 Description GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) vs GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989) - Face Off 7 Likes 61 Views Mar 31 2022 Most people probably wouldn't know what to do, but we 80s kids know exactly where to turn when we’re bothered by a spook, ghost, or specter. Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS, of course. They are the supreme team to rid us of any unwanted supernatural beings or things that go bump in the night. They proved that across three feature films, an animated series, and a...

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03/26/2022
All Theatrical Batman Films Ranked: From 1966 to 2022!

While we are currently in the midst of a comic book movie boom, there's one character that is so popular that the genre as we know it simply wouldn't exist without him: Batman. Some of his outings are better than others, but it's undeniable that Batman reigns supreme above just about every other cinematic superhero.

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03/18/2022
Shows And Movies Like 1883

Yellowstone has proven to be a big hit for the Paramount Network. Taylor Sheridan has given us a prequel of sorts with the Paramount+ series 1883 . We get to see how the Dutton family began the move towards finally establishing the Yellowstone ranch by moving out of Texas with the help of a group of pioneers who are looking for a better life in the west.

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03/08/2022
The Batman Easter Eggs (SPOILERS)

Many comic book fans would agree that Marvel seems to have found the winning formula for bringing their characters to the big screen while DC has taken a different, perhaps more adventurous approach, albeit one that's produced mixed results. One thing is for sure though, if you bring Batman to the big screen fans will follow.

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03/03/2022
THE ROCK (1996) vs CON AIR (1997) - Face Off

At the onset of Nicolas Cage's career, he established himself as a comedic star with a great stage presence in movies like RAISING ARIZONA. From there, he found success in other genres before receiving critical acclaim and winning an Oscar for his role in 1995’s LEAVING LAS VEGAS. So once you achieve your industry’s highest honor, where do you go from there? You go to mayhem maestro Michael Bay, that’s what. The very next year, Cage teamed up with Bay and transformed himself into a...

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02/15/2022
Doctor Strange 2: Easter eggs and reveals from the trailer

Ever since Loki opened up the Marvel Multiverse fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of some familiar faces into the MCU. We got a taste of what was to come in Spider-Man: No Way Home but it looks like that was only the beginning.

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02/10/2022
BATMAN (1989) vs BATMAN RETURNS (1992) - Face Off

Nowadays, it seems that superhero movies are being released faster than you can say “Holy... whatever Batman!” It's hard to believe that superheroes weren't a big deal back in the ‘80s. Richard Donner's Superman made people believe a man could fly, but it didn’t exactly set off an explosion of superhero fever that we're feeling now. After Supes, the next big hero to tackle the cinemas came in 1989 with Tim Burton's BATMAN starring Michael Keaton in the titular role. Batman was a certified...

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02/09/2022
The Book Of Boba Fett Easter eggs and references (SPOILERS)

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, fans were excited by the prospect of new Star Wars movies. Once the new trilogy began to be released into theaters though the excitement began to turn to frustration. All hope seemed lost. But out of the desert came a new show that immediately hooked fans.

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01/24/2022
ANGEL HEART (1987) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

Based on the book Falling Angel, the film Angel Heart brought a neo-noir flair while also bringing in some great horror visuals. While the results were not what the studio Tristar Pictures hoped for at the box office, it garnered a cult following that later raised this movie to a must-see status for horror fans. Let's find out precisely why on WTF HAPPENED TO THIS HORROR MOVIE?

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01/21/2022
Scream 2022 Easter Eggs And References (SPOILERS)

fans were concerned after it was announced that a 5th Scream film was coming to the big screen. Without Wes Craven directing and Kevin Williamson writing (although he was on board as an Executive Producer) could this movie hold up to the previous four? According to the opening weekend box office, it seems that it can.

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01/20/2022
BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006) v BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019) - Original vs Remake

When the weather gets cold, the wind nips at your nose, and it’s starting to feel festive, you know it’s Christmas time. But not only do the usual slew of films come out, but that means for us horror heads, it’s time to watch some holiday carnage! The original Black Christmas is a horror holiday season staple, but what about the remakes? 2006’s Black Christmas loosely continued the demented story of the psychopath killer, Billy, slaying a bunch of sorority girls. 2019’s Black Christmas...

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01/03/2022
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

In 2010, New Line Pictures decided to try it out and took their most famous creation Freddy Kruger and tried to completely remake the film with beautiful teens from the WB and sparkling new technology. They wouldn't have one ingredient, Freddy himself, Robert Englund, under the makeup. Could they remake the immortal villain and bring in audiences? We think you know the answer, so let's find out WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

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12/31/2021
2022 Film Preview

After a couple of low box office years due to the global pandemic, theaters and studios are hoping the 2022 slate of films will help restore it to what it once was. Lots of blockbusters are set to hit screens all year long. Check out what is upcoming from our round-up below.

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12/24/2021
THE FRIGHTENERS (1996) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

Before Peter Jackson became a big-budget A-list Director known for such hits as the Lord Of The Rings films and King Kong, he was known for his low-budget horror output. While pitching an idea that grabs Robert Zemeckis, he begins an adventure that will take him into ghost hunting with Michael J. Fox but, in the end, will leave him at odds with Universal Studios. The problem is that he delivers a fun film that pushes the boundaries of special effects that audiences would end up loving. The...

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12/21/2021
Why Die Hard is a Christmas Movie

It's the eternal question. When the air gets crisp and you see those first few snowflakes you know you're going to get asked "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?" Your answer should always be "Yes". "But if you take out Christmas . . . blah blah blah".

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12/08/2021
CRIMEWAVE (1985)- WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

After the success of Evil Dead, Sam Raimi was set to take his next gig with the weird comedy neo-noir film Crimewave. While low-budget movies are always a tough road, he had no idea what firestorm he was in for when the movie began to roll. From budget cuts to producers doing everything they could to get Bruce Campbell out of this movie, what ensued is a shocking tale of the loss of filmmaking innocence as Raimi and company are thrust into the studio business. The film they ended up with...

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11/26/2021
Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City Easter Eggs

Even while 2016's Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was in theaters, it was announced that the series would be getting a film reboot. The newly released Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City delivers on that promise. It takes the franchise from the hyper-action sci-fi series we're used to and returns it back to its horror roots.

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11/15/2021
Disney Plus Day 2021 Wrap Up

The first annual Disney Plus Day 2021 has hit! They promised to reveal all sorts of trailers and announcements for upcoming projects for Disney Plus and they did not disappoint. The reveals were mainly kept to four different brands in the ever-expanding Disney portfolio.

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11/09/2021
FACE OFF: SUICIDE SQUAD (2016) vs THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021)!

In this episode, it’s a Battle of the Squads! David Ayer’s 2016 adaptation of the DC Comics supervillain team SUICIDE SQUAD was a surprise box office hit, and was followed just five years later by James Gunn’s R-rated twist on the property with the 2021 release THE SUICIDE SQUAD. But which group of costumed antiheroes is the ultimate disposable superteam? Only one way to find out: FACE OFF!!

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11/09/2021
HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021) - Easter Eggs

With the recent release of "Halloween Kills" fans of the franchise probably noticed quite a few nods to past entries in the series. The references were so fast and furious that many were easy to miss. We did our best to compile all the Easter Eggs and put them in an easy to digest video. What Easter Eggs did you notice? Comment below!

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11/08/2021
VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN (1995) Eddie Murphy - WTF Happened to This Horror Movie?

What happens when you take one of the biggest movie stars on the planet and team him up with one of the highest-demand horror directors? You get Vampire In Brooklyn. Sadly, Eddie Murphy was doing his best to get out of his Paramount contract to make the Nutty Professor for a rival film studio. His antics on the set seemed to doom this movie from the start. Though Wes Craven tried to keep the film on point, the intervention from the studio and Murphy himself would throw things into turmoil....

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11/05/2021
Halloween Kills Easter Eggs

Love it or hate it Halloween Kills has arrived and did pretty well during its opening weekend at the still recovering box office. Movie fans were excited to see where the newly rebooted timeline would take Michael and Laurie next after the explosive ending to the last film.

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11/03/2021
WARLOCK (1989) Julian Sands - Best Horror Movie You Never Saw

A mainstay in the video stores and cable channels of the '90s, Warlock is a beauty that stands as a fun and creative "Fish Out Of Water" fantasy-horror tale. Slasher films had overtaken the horror genre at the time, and it was refreshing to see a return to supernatural horror with life-ending stakes. Sands and Grant both play their parts perfectly and give the audience a fun adventure through time, magic, and evil itself. Join us as we delve into why this is a quest worth taking on the Best...

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10/22/2021
FACE OFF: Neo from THE MATRIX vs. JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves)

In this episode, it’s a Battle of the Reeves! Keanu has given us plenty of memorable performances over the course of his career, but none had the impact of post-apocalyptic savior Neo in THE MATRIX trilogy and no-longer-retired assassin JOHN WICK. But which of Keanu’s most famous characters kicks the most ass? Only one way to find out: FACE OFF!!!

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10/14/2021
ZOMBI aka ZOMBI 2 - Fulci - Best Foreign Horror Movie

While Romero might be the king of the zombies, you can't have a discussion about the undead without saying one specific F word. Fulci. While some of his other films would feature ghouls and monsters that could be thrown into the zombie category by technicality his biggest addition to the sub-genre would come in 1979 with the film Zombi

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10/13/2021
5 Stephen King Movies & Books like Midnight Mass

Mike Flanagan is quickly becoming a go-to horror director for Netflix. His adaptations of Gerald's Game and The Haunting Of Hill House quickly became favorites on the streaming service. Flanagan has been open about his love for the works of Stephen King. After adapting the previously mentioned Gerald's Game he went and made an adaptation of Doctor Sleep.

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10/11/2021
HALLOWEEN 2 (1981) - WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?

After Michael Myers slashed his way through Haddonfield, the box office ate up Halloween. It was only a matter of time before a sequel got green lit, and another trip to the costume store was made. Carpenter tried to resist but was drawn back in by the offer of a decent paycheck. Here, he would create one of the most controversial elements of the Halloween mythos and the driving force of influence for the series until Halloween 2018. What ensued was a feud between writer and director, lost...

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09/17/2021
HALLOWEEN Timelines - Episode 3: The H20 timeline

The Halloween franchise's 'Choose Your Own Adventure' aspect has made it one of the most original and complex franchises in horror. While they were originally trying to keep the same continuity going forward (with the exception of Halloween III), it eventually got too convoluted and just plain crazy to keep track of. After 20 years, the team behind the films decided they needed a fresh slate. A way to reboot the franchise without losing all the groundwork they had already laid. How do you do...

JoBlo
09/17/2021
Kevin Smith Movies Ranked

Part two of what Smith calls his True North trilogy. His daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Lily-Rose Depp play two girls who work at a convenience store (surprise) and find that something evil is lurking at their job which may keep them from attending a party they were invited to.

JoBlo
08/31/2021
Which Pre MCU Marvel Actors Should Return To Play Their Characters?

Spider-Man: No Way Home is set to bring older onscreen characters and actors back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe or rather the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse! With some old characters and actors coming back to the big screen it opens the door to bring back lots of our favorite characters and actors.

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08/26/2021
THE BELIEVERS (1987) - Best Horror Movie You Never Saw

Ah, the 1980s. The decade that brought us such great things as mullets, slap bracelets, and an unwavering fear of Satanists taking over and corrupting our youth. The '80s were rife with movies that dealt with the Satanic Panic, but one that seemed to get overlooked was the dark and twisted Martin Sheen-led entry, The Believers. On this episode of THE BEST HORROR MOVIE YOU NEVER SAW, we go back to the era of decadence and show this forgotten gem some worship.

JoBlo
08/20/2021
What Do We Know About The Upcoming Yellowstone Season 4?

In 2018 the Paramount Network released the surprise megahit Yellowstone. The show has since run for three highly-rated seasons, but what is in store for Season 4 now slated to premiere on Sunday, November 7th? The Kevin Costner-led show details the lives and struggles of the Dutton family as they fight to keep control of their ranch.

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07/12/2021
DAWN OF THE DEAD - WTF HAPPENED TO THIS HORROR MOVIE?

Dawn Of The Dead paved the way for the mainstream celebration of zombies that we have today. Though Night Of The Living Dead may have put George Andrew Romero on the map, its sequel changed the course of history in the horror genre and cemented his creation of the zombie into the pop culture zeitgeist. Like most movies, Dawn wasn't the smoothest transition from page to screen, with rewrites, funding, and the dreaded MPAA getting in the way. But while the zombie genre has raged on since...

Joblo
06/20/2021
Best Time Travel Movies Of All Time

Time travel grabs the interest of just about everyone as it tickles two different senses. The first is to correct a personal mistake. To either stop something bad from happening or to possibly save someone we care about. This selfishness of not having to go through a personal tragedy is attractive to anyone who has suffered loss.

Joblo
06/17/2021
Best Unadapted Stephen King Novels

Stephen King live-action properties have been fashionable ever since his first book hit the stands but lately, we've been in a renaissance of King adaptations. With the success of the IT movies, the Netflix movie Gerald's Game, and the Hulu series Castle Rock companies began to option any King material they could get their hands on.

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06/17/2021
HELLRAISER III (1992) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?!

After the success of the first two Hellraiser movies, fans wondered where a third entry would go after the finite ending of part two. Enter Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, which turned up the action, delved more into the history of Captain Elliott Spencer, and put Pinhead front and center. Anthony Hickox, who was hot off of the underrated Waxwork 2, was brought in to direct because of his reputation for working fast and cheap. In addition, Miramax having a blooming franchise on their hands,...

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06/05/2021
THE AMUSEMENT PARK: A LOST FILM BY GEORGE A. ROMERO

The old man ends up going to see a Freak Show at one point. As he sits down it's revealed that the Freak Show is actually bringing out older people onto the stage. The audience laughs and yells at how the people are dressed. Look at how silly they are in their out-of-date style!

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06/04/2021
ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2 (2009) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

After his re-imagining of Halloween was finished and released, Rob Zombie wanted nothing to do with the series going forward. The Weinstein Brothers were hell to work with, and Zombie felt too beholden to the events of the original 1978 film. Yet, he had a deep connection to the version of the characters he created and reluctantly agreed to return for a sequel. If only to keep the ship on the correct course and make sure things didn't go off the deep end. Hoping that he'd be granted more...

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05/18/2021
ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE SEQUELS - The Movie That Almost Was

In the lead-up to Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead hitting Netflix later this week, the director's been openly describing his continuing, fraught relationship with Warner Bros. With WarnerMedia now being under a new owner, could #RestoreTheSnyderverse still one day become a reality, or is the relationship between Snyder and WB too damaged? Whatever the case, join us as we take a look at what the proposed Justice League sequels would have been! Restore the Snyderverse!

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05/21/2021
BLAIR WITCH 2: BOOK OF SHADOWS - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?!

To say that The Blair Witch Project was a hit would be a massive understatement. With a meager budget of $60,000 and a couple of cameras, this cultural landmark would go on to earn almost $250 Million at the international box office. What followed was a deluge of independent found footage movies that hoped to capture that same lightning in a bottle but would fall very very short in delivering a visceral and nerve-shredding experience that The Blair Witch Project had delivered. Of course,...

Joblo
04/14/2021
Best Dracula Actors: The Faces That Played The Famous Vampire

The Prince Of Darkness. The Count. Nosferatu. Whatever name he is given the character of Dracula has been a mainstay on cinema screens and theater stages ever since Bram Stoker created the character (with some inspiration from Vlad the Impaler). Many actors have taken on the role but few have left a lasting impression.

Joblo
04/01/2021
TV Traumas: Best Made-For-TV Horror Movies

Back in the 70s and 80s, Made-For-TV Movies were a big part of the network television schedule. They were quick and easy films that brought in big ratings for the networks. Audiences tuned in to get their horror fix in the luxury of their own home as the genre featured heavily in this format.

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03/24/2021
MIMIC (1997) Guillermo del Toro - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?

It's wild to think that Oscar winner and storyteller extraordinaire Guillermo del Toro almost gave up on Hollywood in the late '90s. After directing his first feature film Cronos, he caught the attention of the Weinstein brothers. Hoping to take his unique style and bring it to an American audience, the Weinsteins hired Del Toro to take on a monster flick that dealt with bugs, evolution, and a deadly pandemic in 1997s Mimic (WATCH IT HERE - OWN IT HERE). What should have been a simple...

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02/26/2021
EVENT HORIZON (1997) - WTF Happened to this Horror Movie?!

After the success of Mortal Kombat, Paul W. S. Anderson was looking to move away from the PG-13 style type movie that made him famous and explore a much darker side of humanity for his next project, and so he looked to the stars. Space, according to some, it's the final frontier. But in 1997, Paul W.S. Anderson unleashed a horror film that showed that Hell was a real place that could be accessed by mankind. But with primal curiosity and the need for exploration, should it be? After production...

CBR
03/11/2021
10 WandaVision Theories That Didn't Pan Out

WandaVision inspired all kinds of fan theories from avid viewers but not all of them actually panned out and proved to be correct. From the first episode of WandaVision fans had theories of what was going on and who would be showing up. Some of the theories turned out to be true.

CBR
01/25/2021
Exiles: 10 Best Characters Added To The Team

One thing comic fans love is alternate realities. Taking a familiar character or a familiar setting and turning it on its head. A myriad of what-ifs and maybes shown on the page and giving an old story a completely new life.

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12/30/2020
To All The Toys I Never Got To Love

We all loved the toys we had growing up. It would be rare to hear someone say "All the toys I had growing up were garbage." If someone points out toys they used to have immediately you'll feel the tickle in the back of your brain that wants you to yell out "Yeah but I...

CBR
10/13/2020
Marvel: 5 Best (& 5 Worst) Infinity Stone Wielders

The Infinity Gems, later known as the Infinity Stones, are separately very powerful. When they are combined into the Infinity Gauntlet, they become the most powerful weapon in the entire Marvel Universe, giving the wearer the power of a god.

CBR
10/12/2020
10 Worst Sidekicks In Comics Ranked

When Robin debuted in the pages of Detective Comics in 1940, the popular concept of teaming your favorite hero with a teenage sidekick was born. As the years went on, this concept morphed into not just a teenager, but also animals, robots, and even sometimes the elderly.

CBR
12/28/2020
The Mandalorian: 10 Best Surprises From Season 2

Fans love seeing the mythos of extended far beyond the nine movie Skywalker Saga . Jon Favreau and company has been at the forefront of pushing the property back into the limelight after some lackluster entries. When the first episode of The Mandalorian ended last year, fans were immediately in love with The Child and wanted to know everything about him.

CBR
12/21/2020
10 Superhero Movies Forgotten By Time

Looking at box office numbers, it's obvious that superhero movies have been on top for the last 20 years or so. While the movies and the films of the early 2000s had fans excited but when Marvel entered the arena with the MCU it kicked everything into overdrive.

CBR
12/16/2020
10 Best Superhero Zombie Stories In Comics, Ranked

Zombies. No matter what happens, they just don't seem to go away. When it's predicted that zombies are over, along comes something that brings them flooding back into pop culture again. Right now, superheroes are still in full swing, and like the zombie craze, people have been predicting that the bubble is going to burst soon.

CBR
12/08/2020
10 Best Comics Written By Kevin Smith (According To GoodReads)

Before Marvel launched their Marvel Cinematic Universe, filmmaker Kevin Smith actually had his own Askewniverse in movie theaters. When fans went to one of his movies, it was a sure bet that something referenced in the film would tie into another film, another character, and possibly even Jay & Silent Bob themselves.

CBR
11/28/2020
Alan Moore: 10 Of His Stories HBO Should Adapt Next

Everyone knows Alan Moore can be a controversial figure, but the acclaim his writing has generated is warranted. While he doesn't enjoy companies doing adaptations of his work, HBO ignored that and gave a 9-episode follow-up that has garnered praise from fans and critics alike.

CBR
11/21/2020
10 Public Domain Characters Marvel & DC Co-Opted

Marvel and DC both have robust rosters of colorful characters that are directly tied to their respective companies. Superman is solidified as a DC character. Spider-Man proudly waves the flag of Marvel. Some of their more popular characters can actually be tied back to characters that are in the public domain.

CBR
11/09/2020
10 DC Villains That Would Make Great Marvel Heroes

Sometimes when adversity strikes, people have the choice to stand firm and persevere or let the anger and sadness overtake them until they want to unleash that upon others. What can turn a character into a hero or a villain could be the smallest of instances.

CBR
11/08/2020
TMNT: Everything We Learned In The First Issue Of The Last Ronin

For 33 years, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have ruled the pop culture landscape. One day everything was normal and then the next day kids everywhere would only eat pizza and say things like "radical" or "cowabunga." While the fans have grown older, the turtles- through numerous incarnations - always stayed teenagers.

CBR
11/08/2020
10 Marvel Heroes That Would Make Great DC Villains

Few characters in pop culture are more representative of "goodness" than Marvel heroes. But could they be pushed to evil in the DC universe? RELATED: Ten Marvel Heroes That Would Be Perfect Additions To The Legion Of Super-Heroes Contrast that to the DC Universe where characters such as Superman seem to be able to juggle everything thrown at them with no problem.

CBR
11/03/2020
10 Horror Movie Comics For Halloween

Fans of the Halloween season love to break out their favorite horror franchises to enjoy but can get sad that there are no more adventures for their favorite characters. Luckily most of these horror movie franchises have had their stories continue in comics form!

CBR
11/03/2020
10 Marvel Villains Who Would Make Great DC Heroes

When comic fans daydream about match-ups in comics it often comes back to Marvel vs. DC: Who would win in a fight, who would be allies, etc. But has anyone ever wondered if their favorite Marvel villains were to move to DC, could they become heroes?

CBR
10/16/2020
8 Scariest Spider-Man Stories To Read For Halloween

Marvel's Spider-Man has tons of great light-hearted stories, but some aren't for the faint of heart. Here's some of the best of his scary stories. Even though we enjoy our snappy comeback friend we do need to be reminded on occasion that with light there must also come dark.

CBR
10/15/2020
10 Best Batman Stories To Read For Halloween

Once October hits everyone's minds start to turn to spooky things. Comics are no different. To celebrate the Halloween season, it's time to dig into our collections and find the stories that can give us a few chills and thrills. No other superhero can bring those better than Batman.

CBR
10/01/2020
Bat-Mite: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Strangest Batman Character

While a lot of comic fans know about Superman's nuisance Mr. Mxyptlk, not many know that Batman has an imp all his own: Bat-Mite. Bat-Mite is an imp who is also a Batman superfan. Mr. Mxyptlk lives to make Superman's life a nightmare, while Bat-Mite adores Batman and only wants to make his adventures more exciting.

CBR
09/19/2020
10 Batman Comics That Were Too Hilarious For Words

Batman has been called many things over the decades. Dark. Brooding. Scary. But the word 'hilarious' usually doesn't come to mind. There are exceptions, like the TV show, but for most modern Batman fans, he has always been the moody Dark Knight. RELATED: The Funniest Versions Of Batman Ranked He wasn't always that way.

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09/15/2020
Biggest Yard Sale Find Ever

This is not a review of the Kenner Star Wars figures. Instead, this is a story about how my mom and I found the best Yard Sale Find EVER! I had to be 1987 or 1988. I can't remember exactly. N...