Iconic Horror Roles Actors Regret Turning Down
Could you imagine Michelle Pfeiffer in Silence of the Lambs? Apparently she couldn't, because she's one of several actors who turned down major horror roles.
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Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey Ending Explained
"Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" boasts an inherently ridiculous premise, but its success guarantees a sequel. Here's what the first film's ending tells us.
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What These Iconic Horror Films Look Like Without Special Effects
It takes all sorts of tricks of the trade to create movie scares. This is what some favorites looked like behind the scenes, without their special effects.
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Disney Animation At 100: Looking Back On A Century Of Magic
As The Walt Disney company marks its centenary, let's look at the evolution of the art form that's always been its heart. Here's 100 years of Disney animation.
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Ready Player Two - Is It Happening?
Spielberg's Ready Player One was a hit movie in 2018. Ready Player Two arrived as a book in 2020. Here's what we know about a possible Ready Player Two film.
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18 Haunted Mansion Easter Eggs Straight Out Of The Disney Ride
Disney's beloved Haunted Mansion ride gets another big-screen adaptation, and it's loaded with Easter eggs that fans of the attraction will find scary fun.
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Star Wars' Most Mind-Blowing Plot Twists
The "Star Wars" franchise is no stranger to plot twists. Here are some of the most mind-blowing (both good and bad) from the movies and shows.
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Coraline Ending Explained: There's No Place Like Home
There's a lot to unpack in Coraline, Henry Selick's macabre coming-of-age story, especially when it comes to its more-or-less happy ending.
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The Most Brutal Moments In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Ranked
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" pulls no punches in its depiction of onscreen violence or emotional distress. We rank the film's most brutal moments.
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Every Sideshow Bob Episode Of The Simpsons, Ranked Worst To Best
As Bart's nemesis, Sideshow Bob is one of the longest-running antagonists on "The Simpsons." These are his essential appearances.
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15 Best 90s Cartoons, Ranked
It's no easy task to rank the 15 best 90s cartoons, not when there are The Powerpuff Girls, SpongeBob, Pokemon, and others to consider. But we give it a shot.
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12 Star Wars Plot Decisions That Were Smarter Than You Think
The "Star Wars" franchise is full of smart plot developments that incorporated savvy real-life strategies to flesh out the galaxy far, far away.
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Dangerous Sci-Fi Stunts The Actors Actually Performed
Not every actor in a sci-fi movie relies on stunt doubles. Sometimes, the leads decide to take on the death-defying work themselves.
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The Most Hilarious Moments From Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey, Ranked
Pooh and Piglet are serial killers in the black-comedy slasher film "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey." We rank the funniest moments, and they're sweet.
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12 SNL Sketches That Were So Funny The Cast Broke Character
Sometimes humor can get out of hand. These are "SNL" moments that sent the cast into character-breaking hysterics.
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The Most Brutal Scenes From Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey aims for bloody, excessively gory shock value. These brutal scenes from the horror film are hard to unsee.
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Moments In Hit TV Shows That Actors Refused To Film
From moral objections to writers just getting it wrong, these actors stood up for integrity.
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MCU Deleted Scenes We Wish Would Have Stayed In The Films
These excised moments will have MCU fans wondering what else could have been in store for their favorite heroes.
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R-Rated MCU Scenes We Never Got To See In The Original Cut
Sex and gore in a Marvel movie? Unheard of! Nevertheless, these deleted moments could have made the MCU an adults-only space.
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The 18 Best Brooklyn Nine-Nine Episodes Ranked
For 8 seasons, Andy Samberg and the cops of the 99th precinct brought laughs and heart to fighting crime. These are the best episodes of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
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The Best Ranked Lists Of The All-Time Best Movies, Ranked
One list to rule them all! Whether you're a hardcore cinephile or a pop culture fanatic, there's something here for you.
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