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Sci-Fi Horror Classic Was Once The Worst Film Of All Time

When a film becomes a classic, one of the very best ever made, it’s easy to forget that when it …

3 days ago

90s Sci-Fi Alien Invasion From Master Of Horror Will Creep You Out

Alien invasion films tend to go one of two ways: they either show a massive alien fleet like Independence Day …

2 weeks ago

Jamie Lee Curtis Returns To Her Roots In Netflix Horror

Long before he made the world question his directorial abilities with 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, filmmaker David Gordon Green brought …

3 weeks ago

The Best ’80s Sci-Fi Horror Remake Is On Peacock

John Carpenter’s The Thing is widely considered one of the best sci-fi horror movies ever made, outshining the numerous other …

1 month ago

The Grittiest R-Rated Sci-Fi Classic Of The 1980s Gets Awesome New Release

Shout Factory has previously announced that John Carpenter’s iconic Escape from New York is getting an updated 4K release. The …

1 month ago

Halloween Shouldn’t Be A Horror Franchise

The Halloween franchise shouldn’t exist—”franchise” being the operative word. The original 1978 film is one of the greatest horror movies …

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Jamie Lee Curtis Slasher Hidden Gem Now Streaming On Tubi

Jamie Lee Curtis quickly gained a reputation as the scream queen for the latter part of the 20th century after …

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John Carpenter Returns To Halloween In The Perfect Way

John Carpenter just announced he’s returning to the Halloween franchise in the most fitting way possible. The aging filmmaker has …

2 months ago

Creature From The Black Lagoon Remake Picks Perfect Director

James Wan has been in talks with Universal to produce a remake of The Creature from the Black Lagoon under …

2 months ago

Slasher Horror On Prime Video Is A Must-See Classic That Still Works

When doing a deep dive into classic horror films, there’s more than one place to start, but if Alfred Hitchcock …

2 months ago

Netflix R-Rated Action Horror From Legendary Director Based On Forgotten Novel

If you’re a horror fan, you’ve probably noticed that everything old is new again, especially with shows like Stranger Things …

3 months ago

The X-Files Fans And Creators All Agree On The Show’s First Great Episode

Once The X-Files hit its stride, this spooky show became an early example of appointment television. The first season was …

3 months ago

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The X-Files Beloved Homage To John Carpenter Is Actually A True Story

When they rewatch “Ice,” most fans of The X-Files assume that this episode was built from the ground up as …

3 months ago

The X-Files Set Too Realistic For Gillian Anderson

The X-Files had many incredible sets, and they helped to make the show’s craziest stories seem that much more realistic. …

3 months ago

Netflix R-Rated Violent Horror Action Gem Gives Master Director Bloody Freedom

Horror fans should head to Netflix to check out one of John Carpenter’s lesser-known but abundantly bloody horror flicks—Vampires, a …

4 months ago

Netflix Losing The Best Sci-Fi Secret Masterpiece Of The ’80s

It is hard to imagine that a director as prolific as John Carpenter could be described as having movies that …

4 months ago

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The Scariest Horror Movie Scores Of All Time

The cinematic score is a crucial, if not sometimes underappreciated, layer to any movie genre. The score sets the tone …

4 months ago

The Best Sci-Fi Horror Movie Video Game Sequel Teases Revival

Nightdive Studios is a treasure that must be protected at all costs. For evidence, look no further than their recent …

4 months ago

The John Carpenter Horror Special Effects Fan Favorite An Entire Generation Is Missing

Horror legend John Carpenter is probably best known for the classic 1978 slasher film Halloween and its 1982 sequel. While …

4 months ago

The Sci-Fi Horror Sequel Fans Once Hated Is Now A Cult Classic

A film’s sequel can be seen as a continuation of a brilliant story or as a studio’s attempt to milk …

4 months ago

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The Mark Hamill 1990s Horror Sci-Fi Comedy You Can Stream Right Now

Every now and again a horror film is released that pays so many tributes to the masters of the genre …

5 months ago

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The Sci-Fi Horror Classic With The Best And Worst Possible Remakes

John Carpenter’s 1982 film The Thing is masterpiece of sci-fi and horror; it also forces us to examine the bittersweet …

6 months ago

The 1970s Sci-Fi Bizarro Space Comedy From A Master Filmmaker, Stream Without Netflix

Legendary filmmaker John Carpenter is best known for his works such as The Thing, Escape From New York, and the …

6 months ago

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John Carpenter Keeps Rocking At Almost 80 Years Old, Check Out His Latest Jam

John Carpenter, along with collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter, has released a new track from his upcoming album Lost Themes …

6 months ago

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Netflix Gets The Best 1980s Sci-Fi Movie You Haven’t Seen In Decades

The 1984 sci-fi romance Starman is streaming on Netflix. The movie is directed by John Carpenter from a script by Bruce …

6 months ago

The 1980s Sci-Fi Horror Classic Critics Hated And Audiences Ignored

In the more than 40 years since its theatrical release in 1982, it’s hard to believe that The Thing was …

7 months ago

Escape From New York Game Canceled, Franchise Could Be Dead Forever

Once upon a time, we found out that our dreams were about to come true in the form of an …

7 months ago

Iconic Western Classic Gets Stunning Upgrade Fans Must Own

Once Upon a Time in the West first premiered in 1968, touting some of the biggest names known to Hollywood …

8 months ago

The John Carpenter Disaster Film The World Needs To See

John Carpenter has made plenty of classic movies, but there were also some left on the cutting room floor that …

8 months ago