The 12 Best Movies About Real-Life Serial Killers, Ranked
Let's take a look at -- and rank -- the 12 films that stand out as the best examples of movies based on real-life serial killers and their crimes.
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Actors Who Died In 2024 (So Far)
This year, we've already lost beloved stars of film and TV, such as Rocky franchise star Carl Weathers. Here are some notable actors who died in 2024. -
The Most Disappointing Horror Movies Of 2023
There's a lot of great horror that delivered the scares in 2023, but sadly, we also have to come to terms with the most disappointing horror movies of the year. -
Actors Who Refused To Change Their Bodies For Roles
Actors are often changing their bodies when a certain character requires it, but sometimes, actors like Jennifer Lawrence and Harrison Ford refuse to change. -
Horror Movies That Should've Been Rated R
PG-13 horror movies just don't seem to get the job done. They're not scary or gory enough. Here are 11 horror outings that should have been rated R. -
R-Rated Horror Scenes That Didn't Make The Original Cut
An R-rated horror movie might be expected to pull out all the stops in the shock department, but even the most horrific films have to rein it in sometimes. -
R-Rated Movie Scenes We Never Got To See In The Original Cut
Many popular movies included scenes that earned them R or NC-17 ratings, meaning scenes needed to go to secure a PG-13 or R. These are some of those scenes. -
Star Wars Actors We Lost Too Soon
Whether their work went underappreciated behind alien masks or they became icons in the hearts of fans, these "Star Wars" actors were taken from us too soon. -
Actors Who Died In 2023
Some of our most beloved film and TV stars, like Matthew Perry and Raquel Welch, passed away in 2023. Here's a list of some of the dearly departed actors. -
The Most Brutal Moments In The Witcher
Netflix's "The Witcher" may not boast as many gruesome deaths as "Game of Thrones," but all three seasons of Geralt's adventures are plenty brutal. -
11 Major Influences On Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese has influenced many other directors over the years, but these 11 movies (and the filmmakers behind them) are the ones that inspired him first. -
Chained Ending Explained
"Chained" is a disturbing movie featuring a shocking and ambiguous ending. Here, we peel back the layers and explore what it means. -
The 12 Best Jeff Bridges Films, Ranked
Part of an American acting dynasty, Jeff Bridges has been a Hollywood force for over five decades. From drama to comedy to action, he can do it all. -
10 Biggest Disney Animated Box Office Bombs
Disney has made a variety of hit films, but even it has some duds. Here are some of the biggest animated box office bombs in its history. -
12 Best Brian Cox Movies, Ranked
"Succession" rocketed Brian Cox to late-career superstardom, but he's got more than 240 film and TV credits to his name. These are Cox's best movies, ranked. -
The 10 Most Disturbing Details In Starship Troopers
No, we're not talking about the graphic violence and gore in Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire. The disturbing details in "Starship Troopers" run deep. -
14 Best Sylvester Stallone Films, Ranked
Sylvester Stallone has been a Hollywood star for decades, demonstrating his action and dramatic chops in a variety of films. Here are his best movies, ranked. -
Sci-Fi Roles That Made Actors Physically Ill
Actors sometimes get physically ill or injured on movie and TV sets. Just as William Shatner, Virginia Hey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jennifer Lawrence, and more. -
The 15 Greatest Clint Eastwood Movie Moments
Critics dissed Clint Eastwood's acting, especially early on, but he found his groove and is a two-time best actor Oscar nominee. These are his greatest moments. -
Underrated '90s Movies That You Need To See
After the blockbuster 1980s, cinema got serious thanks to filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino. However, the '90s were much more than "Pulp Fiction." -
The 27 Best John Wayne Films, Ranked
With his distinctive gait, easy drawl, and tough morality, John Wayne is both a Hollywood icon and the star of these classic films. -
14 Underrated '70s Movies That You Need To See
Even after The Godfather, Taxi Driver, and other '70s classics, there's still plenty left to watch. Here are 14 underrated '70s movies that you need to see. -
12 Underrated Biopics That You Need To See
Real life drives the drama in these overlooked and underrated biopics. These true stories are cinematic must-sees. -
Every Main Character In Frasier Ranked Worst To Best
To celebrate the news that "Frasier" will debut a sequel series on Paramount+ soon, we're exploring the Emmy-winning show's best and worst characters. -
The 12 Most Brutal Moments In Band Of Brothers
The World War II drama "Band of Brothers" pulls no punches in depicting the horrors of armed conflict. These shocking moments are almost too real. -
The 14 Best Boardwalk Empire Episodes, Ranked
Set during the 13 years of Prohibition, "Boardwalk Empire" violently blends fact and fiction. Here are the 14 best "Boardwalk Empire" episodes, ranked. -
12 Underrated Boxing Movies You Need To See
Boxing has always transferred well to the screen. To help you navigate this broad oeuvre, here are 12 underrated boxing movies you need to see.
