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The Abyss, Godzilla, and The Host
The Best Sea Monster Movies, Ranked

Sea monsters are a common trope in the horror genre, from Best Picture winners to enduring B-Movie classics, and we're exploring a few of the best.

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Where To Watch Every Halloween Movie Online

With Halloween Ends coming straight to streaming on Peacock as well as theaters, it's a great time to stream all of the Halloween movies.

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15 Of The Greatest '90s TV Christmas Episodes, Ranked By IMDb

From classic sitcoms like Friends and The Fresh Prince to sci-fi shows like The X-Files, the '90s was a decade full of great Christmas TV episodes.

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Alone: 10 Strongest Competitors Of The Reality Show So Far

From those whose time on the show ended to soon, to the winners who outlasted the rest, these are some incredible competitors.

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15 Most Critically Acclaimed NC-17 Rated Films (Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes)

Although some movies classed NC-17 are re-edited and re-rated, a few hold their NC-17 status and are nonetheless critically acclaimed and celebrated.

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Mank: 10 Best Screenwriters Who Deserve Their Own Biopics

From Chloé Zhao to Charlie Kaufman, these famous screenwriters deserve their own biopics just like Mank.

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15 Best Documentaries About The Music Industry (According To Rotten Tomatoes)

Rotten Tomatoes ranks the best music industry-focused documentary films, including Gimme Shelter, It Might Get Loud, and many other inspiring films.

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Top Chef: 10 Best Contestants Who Didn't Win

Angelo Sosa, Fatima Ali, and Gregory Gourdet may not have walked away the winner on Top Chef, but they are remembered fondly by the fans

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10 Best Screenwriting Debuts of All Time (Ranked by Metacritic)

These 10 movie screenwriters came out of nowhere with the best debuts according to Metacritic rankings.

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5 Television Reboots and Revivals With Higher IMDb Rankings Than Their Original Shows (& Which Ranked Lower)

It's assumed the original TV show is always going to be better than the reboot or revival, but according to IMDb, there are some that rank better.

5 Backdoor Pilots That Were Successful (& 5 That Missed The Mark)

A backdoor pilot is when a spin-off series is pitched through an episode of its pre-existing parent show. Sometimes they work, other times they don't.

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15 Best British Comedies You've Probably Never Seen, Ranked

These best British comedies are overlooked in the U.S. While there are differences between Brit and U.S. humor, everyone agrees these films are funny.

Withnail & I & 9 Other International Cult Classics That Should Have Crossed Over To The US (But Didn't)

Cult classics are overlooked movies with dedicated fanbases. Here are some international cult classics that never crossed over to the U.S.

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Jersey Shore: 5 Moments That Are Still Entertaining (& 5 That Aged Very Poorly)

Jersey Shore is a controversial reality tv show that is both hilarious and awkward. There are plenty of memorable moments, but some have aged poorly.

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10 Best 90s Slasher Films (Ranked by Metacritic)

Horror's most popular subgenre may very well be slashers, and the '90s saw a resurgence after Scream. What 10 movies are popular at Metacritic?

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10 Great '90s Sitcom Valentine's Day Episodes

Valentine's Day has inspired some memorable episodes from great '90s sitcoms like The Simpsons, Boy Meets World, and Family Matters.

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10 Horror Movies That Are Secretly Romantic, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Movies like Sweeney Todd and Midsommar are great at delivering horror, but they can also bring a certain romantic aspect to the story.

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Dracula & 9 Other Gothic Romance Movies To Stream This Valentine's Day

Looking for some darker portrayals of romance to suit your Valentine's Day mood? These great gothic romance movies have just what you are looking for.

10 Terrifying French Horror Films, Ranked by IMDb

French film has always stood distinct and important. Here are the ten most terrifying horror entries from France, as ranked by their IMDb Score.

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10 Best Classic Romance Movies On The Criterion Channel

These 10 best classic romance movies are perfect for any cinephile's Valentine's Day binge-watch list and are all available on the Criterion Channel.

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