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How Chief Brody Finally Died, According to Jaws 4
Amity Island police chief Martin Brody was the hero of the first two Jaws films, but by Jaws: The Revenge, the character was killed off.
Fantasy Island Is Rated PG-13 (& Why That’s Bad)
Fantasy Island, Blumhouse's upcoming horror reinvention of the classic TV series, is rated PG-13, and that's likely to undercut its quality.
Thirteen Ghosts: Black Zodiac Explained
The 2001 Dark Castle movie Thirteen Ghosts introduced the Black Zodiac, a dark reversal of the standard zodiac, and here's its significance.
Why The Texas Chainsaw Massacre WASN'T Bloody & Gory
Despite its odd reputation as being extremely violent, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre is almost bereft of blood and gore, and here's why.
Poltergeist's Terrifying Clown Doll Almost Really Killed An Actor
Poltergeist's sinister clown doll gave many viewers nightmares, but in reality, a malfunctioning effect almost legitimately killed one of the actors.
Nightmare on Elm Street Originally Starred Charlie Sheen - Why He Quit
Before Johnny Depp landed his first film role as A Nightmare on Elm Street's Glen, Charlie Sheen had originally been cast, and here's why he quit.
It Would Take 50 Hours To Marathon Every MCU Movie
With Spider-Man: Far From Home in the rear view, the MCU is almost 50 hours long (and that's just the movies). Good luck on that massive rewatch!
28 Days Later: The Inspiration For The Rage Virus Explained
28 Days Later introduced horror fans to the terrifying Rage Virus, and here are the frightening real world medical conditions that inspired it.
Tommy Jarvis Almost Returned In The Friday The 13th Remake (Why He Was Cut)
Friday the 13th's 2009 remake was originally planned to include Jason's former nemesis Tommy Jarvis, but unfortunately, he ended up cut from the film.
Army of Darkness' Multiple Cuts Explained
Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi's third entry in his Evil Dead trilogy, comes in multiple flavors, each containing a different take on the horror/comedy.
Before Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr's Horror Movie Roles
Long before his days playing Iron Man/Tony Stark in the MCU, beloved actor Robert Downey Jr made a few pit stops into the horror genre.
How Leprechaun In Space Hilariously Reinvented Alien's Chestburster
Leprechaun 4 took the diminutive slasher to space, and while there, the franchise hilariously reinvented the classic Chestburster from Alien.
The Shallows Is a Great Shark Movie (Until the Ending Gets Silly)
2016 hit The Shallows showcased a gripping battle of wills between Blake Lively's Nancy and a great white shark, at least until the ending got silly.
All The Hannibal Lecter Movies Ranked, Worst To Best
Thomas Harris' cannibalistic literary character Dr. Hannibal Lecter has appeared in five films to date, and here's how they stack up, worst to best.
Stephen King’s Sleeping Beauties: What We Know So Far
Sleeping Beauties, a 2017 novel jointly written by Stephen King and his son Owen, is set to be adapted into an AMC TV series, and here's what we know.
Why Cannibal Holocaust Was So Controversial
The most famous of horror's Italian cannibal movie cycle, Cannibal Holocaust was fraught with controversy, from animal cruelty to murder charges.
Prince of Darkness: What Inspired John Carpenter's Weirdest Film
John Carpenter's highly underrated 1987 film Prince of Darkness is easily his weirdest to date, and here's what inspired that strangeness.
Dawn of the Dead 2004's Odd Casting Connection to Wrong Turn
In an odd casting coincidence, actors Kevin Zegers and Lindy Booth ended up appearing together in both 2003's Wrong Turn and 2004's Dawn of the Dead.
Halloween: Actors Who Almost Played Dr. Loomis
Donald Pleasance's performance as Dr. Loomis in Halloween is the stuff of horror legend, but he wasn't John Carpenter's first choice for the role.
Blair Witch Project Had A Bad Influence On Its Maryland Town
The Blair Witch Project was set in the small town of Burkittsville, Maryland, and the film's skyrocketing popularity did the place no favors.