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Is Amsterdam As Bad As Critics Are Saying?
Despite a star-studded cast, this bizarre comedy thriller was not well-received by the media. Does it earn the distaste?
Star Wars: Andor's Unique Approach To Blaster Design
The props in this franchise tell a story and the newest Disney Plus series has introduced a few distinct weapons that change the narrative.
What Makes A Slasher Villain Iconic?
Behind Freddy, Jason, and Michael is a hundred other killers without a legacy. What earned the big names their undying fame?
5 Underrated Animated Horror Movies
Animated cinema can tell all kinds of stories, including some of the most visceral nightmares one could imagine.
Interview: LOTR Rings of Power Writer Gennifer Hutchinson On Writing New Stories In Middle-earth
Gam Rant talks to Gennifer Hutchinson about Middle-earth, keeping Tolkien in the room, and the fan-made memes about Sauron.
These Absurd Shorts May Be The Smartest Sci-Fi Film In Years
Don Hertzfeld's World of Tomorrow might star a 4-year-old, but it's one of the most intelligent speculative films ever put to screen.
Rings Of Power: Galadriel's Moral Struggle Mirrors This Classic Sci-fi Series
The duel of ideals between this Lord of the Rings prequel's hero and villain is reminiscent of one of the most important battles of Doctor Who.
Exploring Interspecies Romance Tropes In Science Fiction
Sci-fi features tons of different interactions between humanity and aliens, but when different species fall in love, it raises a lot of questions.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: What Makes Bowser A Great Villain?
Jack Black's take on King Koopa is instantly beloved, but part of what makes the character such a hit comes from the source material.
LOTR: Rings Of Power Episode 8 Review
Questions are answered and mysteries are solved as the hotly anticipated finale wraps up this excellent season of epic high fantasy with style.
5 Slasher Villains That Could Have Spawned A Franchise
Most people can only name a few iconic masked horror movie icons, but some slashers could've carried far more than they were given.
Blackout Review
Netflix's latest attempt at action success is a Frankenstein's Monster of other films that fails to understand what made them good.
Spawn: A Look Back At The 1997 Movie
With Todd McFarlane's favorite son making his long-awaited return to the big screen, it's time to reexamine his controversial debut.
Exploring Sci-fi Fashion Tropes In Film And TV
From Star Fleet uniforms to Mad Max's spiked leather, science fiction has provided some of the most interesting costumes in cinema history.
Hellraiser Review
This long-awaited reboot of Clive Barker's iconic horror franchise packs in plenty of pain and plenty of pleasure.
LOTR: Rings Of Power Episode 7 Review
After the epic clash of blades, the penultimate episode of this fantastical journey brings the tone way down and sets Middle-earth up for sorrow.
The Monster Of The Week Trope In Fiction, Explained
This classic TV format is much older than people realize and often much smarter than one would think.
The Magitek Trope In Sci-fi And Fantasy, Explained
Two of the most popular genres in fiction meet to create a new concept, the perfect blend of magic and technology.
5 Iconic Talking Animals In Horror
An animal speaking English doesn't sound like the scariest thing in the world, but some creators have made it fit into great horror stories.
Malevolent Music: 5 Memorable Horror Movie Scores
The sound of a horror film is often more important than the scares on the screen.