10 Ways Scream Changed The Horror Genre Forever

With six movies to date andScream 7on the horizon,Screamis one of the longest-running horror movie series ever. The gory and horrifying first scenes ofDog SoldiersandA Quiet Placeare prime examples. However, few things are as iconic as"Do you like scary movies?" a line that changed horror simply by existing. It brings up the age-old question:“Have people in a horror movie never seen a horror movie? This made for a bizarre moment of breaking the fourth wall, wholly original at the time....

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Jason Bryant

34 Years Ago, Back To The Future Did Something A Lot Of Franchises Failed To Achieve

Related Back To The Future Part III Avoided The Third Movie Curse Most Third Movies Are Lackluster, But Not Back To The Future Part III Third Movie Curse Victims Title Year Alien 3 1992 The Matrix Revolutions 2003 Jaws III 1983 Home Alone 3 1997 Shrek the Third 2007 Robocop 3 1993 Iron Man 3 2013 Back To The Future Part III Being Great Confirmed The Franchises Iconic Status Back To The Future III Proved The Franchise Had Enough Great Material For An Entire Trilogy Back To The Future Part III Didnt Even Need To Happen But Was Worth It Either The Original Or Back To The Future Part II Would Have Been Great Endings To The Series Sources:Box Office Mojo,Rotten Tomatoes...

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 248 words · Chad Lester

After A Rough Few Years, Moana 2 Will Officially Start Disney’s New Animation Era By Embracing A Sequel Trend

Moana 2 One of the most anticipated movies left to release in 2024 isMoana 2, the sequel to Disney Animation Studios' 2016 hitMoana.Moana 2boasts the same great castfrom the first film, telling a brand-new story that is shaping up to be a big hit for Disney. With a couple oftrailers released,Moana 2is already turning heads, and, in a year that has been inundated with great animated projects,Moana 2seems like it will only continue that trend....

October 18, 2024 · 5 min · 882 words · John Green

Alien Will Finally Settle Whether Prometheus Is Canon 13 Years After Ridley Scott Rewrote The Franchise’s Lore

Thankfully, theAlienfranchise is now being forced to decide whetherPrometheuscan truly be considered canon. On the surface, this seems impossible without erasingPrometheusfrom the franchises canon. Prometheus represents Ridley Scott’s efforts to retroactively change key elements of his greatest movie. It’s not the first time this has happened. Instead,Alien: Earthrisks a huge retconthat could damage the legitimacy of the canon all the same. Should Prometheus & Covenant Be Retconned Out Of The Alien Timeline?...

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Jennifer Cox

American Horror Story Season 13 Is The Perfect Chance To Pay Off A Theme Tease From Ryan Murphy

Although recent seasons havent been as successful as previous ones,American Horror Storycontinues to be quite popular. The image of mermaids, however, comes from the mythological creatures known as sirens. In Greek mythology,sirens are creatures that resemble a combination of women and birds in different forms. Unlike mermaids, they are not visually pleasant and they are dangerous creatures. Custom image by Ana Nieves. American Horror Story is a Horror Anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Ryan Holmes

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Perfect Avatar Role Already Exists And Should Be A No-Brainer For James Cameron’s Sequels

They’ve maintained a friendship since Cameron’s third movie as a director - 1984’sThe Terminator. If and when he makes hisAvatardebut, there’s one role that would be better than the alternatives. Playing a Na’vi wouldn’t necessarily limit Schwarzenegger to a hero role. All these possibilities support the fact thatplaying a Na’vi is the best option for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Director James Cameron has a history of bringing back past collaborators to appear in his cinematic space opera....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Lisa Reynolds

Beetlejuice 2’s Italian Flashback Subtly Confirms How Little Betelgeuse’s Style Has Changed In 600 Years

However, this isn’t Betelgeuse’s only signature style. Custom Image by Simone Ashmoore Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Amber Brown

Caesar’s Scene In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Proved Disney Made The Right Decision After $1.7 Billion Trilogy

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesdid not pick up right whereWarleft off. Rather,Kingdomwas set centuries afterWar for the Planet of the Apes. This could have meant thatKingdom of the Planet of the Apeswas more of a reboot than a sequel film. Ostensibly, this scene may have worked to provide closure, but it actually opened doors. Caesar was still a part of this franchise, even centuries post-mortem. And luckily,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeswas a strong entry into the franchise....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Daniel Collins

Did Pharrell Williams Really Write The McDonald's Jingle?

In 2003,Pharrell Williams was in a musical duo with Chad Hugo, called The Neptunes. Heye & Partner worked with German music house Mona Davis Music when creating the initial melody. Image via Focus Featurs Piece by Piece is an animated musical biography film directed by Morgan Neville. The film explores the life and career of musician and performer Pharrell Williams, who, through LEGOS, shows the evolution of his creative process throughout his life....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · John Moore

Divisive Mia Goth Movie That Wraps Up A Great Modern Horror Trilogy Is Now Streaming

Ultimately, it is a gory homage to 1980s horror. One of the biggest strengths ofMaXXXineis its lead actress, Mia Goth. Goth can be the doe-eyed girl-next-door or the psychotic mastermind. For Fans Of… Did You Know? First and foremost,MaXXXineis worth checking out because it is a well-liked movie. In fact,one of the greatest parts ofMaXXXineis its ability to balance darkness and light. As a horror movie,MaXXXineis obligated to provide scares and gore, and it most certainly delivers....

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Mrs. Angela Moore

Gladiator 2's Maximus & Lucius Relationship Explained

InGladiator II, it is finally confirmed that Maximus is officially Lucius' father. This is confirmed by Lucilla herself, who tells Lucius of his heritage. The reason for this stems from their connection in the first movie. As Maximus' influence grows, so too does Lucius' reverence of him. For this reason,many theorized that Lucius was Maximus' son. Maximum family was killed after he refused to support the immoral reign of Commodus, kickstarting his entire arc....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Corey Smith

Google Forrest Gump Easter Egg Explained: Why You Should Watch Until The End

Forrest Gump Tom Hankss 1994 blockbusterForrest Gumpis one of his most iconic movies. The 1994 classicis beloved for its comedy and interpretations of thehistorical events and true stories inForrest Gump. The Easter egg shows a little figure, an emoji of a man,runningacrossthetopofthescreen. Forrest Gumps Easter egg is great for many reasons. The Easter egg alsodemonstrates Forrests adventurous lifebefore caring for his son afterJenny Gumps death from an illness. When the emojis disappear, Forrests life settles....

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Heather George

How Neve Campbell Can Be Written Back Into Scream 7

Neve Campbell was notoriously written out of Scream 6 over a pay dispute, but there are ways Sidney can return in Scream 7.

October 18, 2024 · 1 min · 23 words · Thomas Lopez