Author Details
Ben Sherlock is a writer, comedian, and filmmaker. In addition to his work at Screen Rant, Ben writes reviews and features for Game Rant and previously wrote for Taste of Cinema, Comic Book Resources, and BabbleTop. In his spare time, Ben creates video essays and supercuts for his massively underrated YouTube channel I Got Touched at the Cinema.
Industry Focus
Ben writes lists and features for Screen Rant. His articles typically focus on popular franchises like Star Wars, James Bond, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also writes pieces about classic horror movies like The Evil Dead and big-name directors like Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Stanley Kubrick, as well as animated shows like South Park and sitcoms like Seinfeld.
Favorite Media
Ben's favorite movies include Lady Bird, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and he enjoys the films of Sam Raimi, Brian De Palma, and the Coen brothers. He's also an avid player of The Last of Us games and watches Curb Your Enthusiasm and the golden-age seasons of The Simpsons on a constant loop.
Latest Articles
How MASH's 1970 Movie Success Almost Killed The TV Show
The success of Robert Altman's original M*A*S*H movie almost killed any chance of a TV adaptation, because the producers wanted a sequel instead.
12 Scariest Stephen King Movie Characters
Stephen King's novels have been adapted into some classic horror movies, with some terrifying characters like It's Pennywise and The Shining's Jack.
20 Funniest Cornetto Trilogy Jokes From All 3 Movies
The movies of Edgar Wright's Cornetto trilogy – Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End – are full of hilarious jokes and sight gags.
Friends' BTS Emily Problem Repeated A Seinfeld Dilemma
Friends director James Burrows has revealed behind-the-scenes difficulties with the Emily character that repeated an on-set problem from Seinfeld.
Rick & Morty Breaking An Annoying 10-Year Tradition Is Good For Season 7's Justin Roiland Recasting
Rick and Morty season 7 is breaking an annoying trend from the show's past seasons – and it's good news for the Justin Roiland recasting.
Highlander's Franchise Plans Prove The Reboot Is In Good Hands
Highlander reboot director Chad Stahelski is keeping the franchise's future in mind, which is a promising sign for potential sequels and spin-offs.
This 4-Minute Scene Is The Most Cringey In The Office's 8-Year History
The Office embraced cringe humor at every opportunity, but one particular 4-minute scene from a notorious episode is excruciatingly cringeworthy.
Creed's Expansion Plan Proves Stallone Was Wrong About The Franchise
Sylvester Stallone was always looking for an end point to the Rocky franchise, but Michael B. Jordan's Creed movies prove it doesn't have to end.
New Exorcist Movie Detail May Confirm Where The Original Film's Regan Is During Believer
An easy-to-miss detail in the new trailer for The Exorcist: Believer hints at the fate of Regan MacNeil, the possessed girl from the original movie.
Who Is Alberta In Fences? Troy's Twists Explained
Denzel Washington's Fences revolves around Troy and Rose Maxson, but a small yet significant character named Alberta puts a strain on their marriage.
Fast X's Villain Plan Makes A Missing F9 Character's Fate Even More Worrying
Jason Momoa's Fast X villain, Dante, is planning to go after the loved ones of Dom Toretto's crew, which could be bad news for a missing F9 character.
A Haunting In Venice: Release Date, Cast, Story Details, Trailer & Everything We Know
Kenneth Branagh's latest Hercule Poirot mystery, A Haunting in Venice, brings a supernatural twist to the franchise. But what else is known about it?
Why Hulu Cancelled How I Met Your Father After Only 2 Seasons
How I Met Your Father has been cancelled after just two seasons. Why did Hulu decide to cancel the How I Met Your Mother spin-off so early?
Quentin Tarantino's Movies Haven't Been Able To Beat This Epic Kill Scene For 14 Years
Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking is inextricably tied to his depiction of violence. One kill scene from four movies ago still hasn't been topped.
This Is The Only Worthwhile Simpsons Spinoff That Would’ve Worked
The Simpsons has famously avoided spin-offs, but one proposed spin-off idea from the '90s, based on a fan-favorite episode, could've been great.
Mac's Real Name In It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Still Makes No Sense
When It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia finally revealed Mac's full name, it wasn't consistent with the clues the show had previously provided.
Why Charles Bronson's Death Wish Movie Was So Controversial Despite Being A Box Office Hit
Charles Bronson's vigilante thriller Death Wish was a huge hit in the '70s, but it also generated plenty of controversy for its depiction of violence.
An R Rating Isn't Enough To Save Hollywood's Upcoming Remake Of This 1980s Classic
It's a promising sign that the Road House remake will be rated R, but it doesn't change the fact that remaking this classic is completely unnecessary.
How The Coen Brothers' True Grit Remake Beat The Original (& Revitalized The Western Genre)
It's extremely rare that a remake manages to top the classic original, but the Coen brothers' True Grit remake is superior to the John Wayne movie.
The Last Of Us Part 3 Leaks Are Promising For The Future Of HBO's TV Franchise
Recent leaks from The Last of Us Part III are a promising sign for the future of HBO's TV series as the show could shift its focus to new characters.