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No Sci-Fi Romance Tops Award-Winning ’80s Classic
Sci-fi can be applied to any genre to create something new and different, from detective noir with Altered Carbon to …
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Shudder Gets Ultimate Sci-Fi Horror Remake Masterpiece On Streaming
Every once in a while, a classic horror flick like John Carpenter’s The Thing makes its rounds on streaming and …
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The 70s Sci-Fi Cult Classic Student Film That Accidentally Created A Massive Franchise
John Carpenter is known today as the Master of Horror, but he got his start with Dark Star, an offbeat …
Forgotten 1980s Creature Feature Thrillers Actually Worth Streaming
The 1980s brought about an incredible revolution in special effects, leading to a surge of monster-laden movies that dominated the …
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Jamie Lee Curtis Pays Tribute To Her Greatest Role
There are some major Hollywood stars who want to distance themselves from past works, eternally worried that nostalgia-crazed fans will …
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Peter Cushing Getting Resurrected Again
An AI recreation of Peter Cushing will appear in an upcoming film about Hammer Films, marking the actor’s second AI …
Iconic Horror Filmmaker Weighs In On Controversial Election
As the 2024 United States presidential election inches toward its conclusion, key public figures and entertainment legends have been weighing …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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‘90s Horror Comedy From Halloween Director Will Leave You In Stitches, Stream Without Netflix
John Carpenter is best known for his work in the horror genre, but he also knows how to make his …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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