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Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) stood on a hill with other Stranger Things cast out of focus behind her

Stranger Things: Eleven's Powers Explained

By Nick Staniforth 4 days ago

With the final season of Stranger Things almost upon us, we're breaking down all the cool superhero-y stuff Eleven can do.

Roland staring down The Man in Black in The Dark Tower

How Closely Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Series Will Follow Stephen King's Books

By Michael Boyle 5 days ago

The longer Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower series goes on, the harder it will become for it to remain faithful to Stephen King's intertextual, genre-blending books.

Stranger Things, Joyce Byers looking alarmed in season 5

Stranger Things' Crew Went To Epic Lengths To Prevent Season 5 Photo And Video Leaks

By Michael Boyle 5 days ago

The crew of Stranger Things went to extreme measures to make sure photos and videos didn't leak from the set of the final season.

Negan walking in the dark in The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman Often Lied To Fans For A Very Good Reason

By Michael Boyle 5 days ago

Robert Kirkman was notorious for lying about what to expect in the Walking Dead comics, but perhaps those who ran the TV adaptation should've followed his lead.

Pennywise grins at some unfortunate soul offscreen in It: Welcome to Derry

It: Welcome To Derry Episode 4 Finally Explains Why Pennywise Doesn't Leave Derry

By Debopriyaa Dutta 5 days ago

Pennywise has been hanging around Derry for centuries, but why hasn't he ever left? The latest episode of Welcome to Derry has an answer.

Clara Stack as Lilly Bainbridge sitting in a chair and looking concerned in It: Welcome to Derry

The Best Part Of It: Welcome To Derry Has Nothing To Do With The Monsters

By Jeremy Mathai 5 days ago

It: Welcome to Derry features some gruesome and effective scares courtesy of Pennywise, but that's not the element that really makes the horror series work.

Freddy Krueger wearing his glove in Freddy's Nightmares

Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Director Also Helmed Freddy Krueger's Overlooked Origin Story

By Witney Seibold 6 days ago

After Tobe Hooper terrified audiences with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, he helmed a project that showcased the origin story of Freddy Krueger.

The Missed Opportunities Of Castle Rock

By Deshawn "DeLa Doll" Thomas 10 days ago

The Hulu series Castle Rock took inspiration from the expansive works of Stephen King, but at only two seasons long, many feel it ended too soon.

The Beguiled - Carol (Jo Ann Harris) seducing John McBurney (Clint Eastwood) in a garden

A '70s Clint Eastwood Thriller Was One Of The Main Inspirations On Yellowjackets

By Devin Meenan 10 days ago

Yellowjackets has drawn comparisons to Lord of the Flies and the work of Stephen King, but few might realize it was also inspired by a Clint Eastwood flick.

Nancy, Steve, Dusty, Robin, Max, and Lucas looking concerned in Stranger Things

A Fan-Favorite Stranger Things Character Nearly Died In The First Season

By Quinn Bilodeau 11 days ago

A certain Stranger Things character would've never become a fixture on the show if the Duffer Brothers had killed them like they originally planned in season 1.

Soundtack covers for Tron: Ares, Lost season 2, Frankenstein, KPop Demon Hunters, Weapons, and Superman on top of soundtrack art for Sinners

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows

By Ethan Anderton 12 days ago

Some of the best movies of the year also have incredible soundtracks, and we've assembled some of the best new releases of the year for your holiday shopping.

Mike Wheeler and his friends and family gathered around a table in Stranger Things

Stranger Things' Season 5 Included A Major First For The Netflix Series

By Kieran Fisher 12 days ago

Stranger Things season 5 broke new ground for the show from a technical perspective, and it was all the more exciting for the series' cast and crew.

Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann standing in a sewer in a dream sequence in It: Welcome to Derry

It: Welcome To Derry Repeats One Major Mistake From The Movies

By Jeremy Mathai 12 days ago

The prequel series It: Welcome to Derry is doing a good job bringing the scares but it's also repeating a mistake from the movies.

Hopper and Joyce traversing the Upside Down in Stranger Things

Stranger Things Was Conceived As A Miniseries - Here's Why That Changed At Netflix

By Michael Boyle 13 days ago

The first season of Stranger Things originally explained a crucial element of its story, but that changed after the Duffer Brothers pitched it to Netflix.

Why Stranger Things Tapped Another '80s Icon As The Netflix Show's Season 5 Villain

By Joe Roberts 13 days ago

Linda Hamilton joins '80s movie icons like Winona Ryder in the cast for Stranger Things season 5 (and in a villain role that brings things full circle for her).

Chris Chalk's Dick Hallorann is seen in standing in a military plane wearing a uniform in It Welcome to Derry.jpg.jpg

It: Welcome To Derry Was Designed To Answer Three Major Questions Stephen King's Novel Didn't

By Joe Roberts 14 days ago

It: Welcome to Derry isn't just a prequel to Stephen King's classic novel, it's also filling in some gaps from the story.

Eddie Munson sticking his tongue out in Stranger Things

How Eddie Munson's Spirit Lives On In Stranger Things Season 5

By Quinn Bilodeau 14 days ago

Eddie Munson won't be returning from the dead in Stranger Things season 5, but the heavy metal-loving D&D aficionado will make his presence felt in other ways.

Denholm Elliott as the haunted title character in The Signalman

The Spooky '70s TV Tradition That Still Lives On Today In The UK

By Lee Adams 17 days ago

Telling stories about ghosts and monsters in the winter is a tradition that dates back centuries. It also gave rise to this scary UK TV tradition in the '70s.

Blade is seen holding his sword across his face in Marvel Zombies

Why Blade Made His MCU Debut In The Animated Marvel Zombies Series

By Joe Roberts 17 days ago

The new Blade ultimately made his proper Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the animated Marvel Zombie series, though that wasn't the original plan.

Sarah MIchelle Gellar's Buffy Summers looks shockec in closeup in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A Fan-Favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer Villain Group's Rejected, NSFW Team Name

By Joe Roberts 19 days ago

A group of villains from one of the later seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer came close to having a funny, NSFW team name.

Bonnie And Clyde Ending Explained: You Made Me Somebody

By Christian Gainey 19 days ago

The 1967 biographical drama Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn, depicts the brutal ending of America's most notorious couple.

Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise grins as he crouches in a dark room in It: Welcome to Derry

The Hollywood Strikes Forced Major Changes To The Story Of HBO's It: Welcome To Derry

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

Like many productions, It: Welcome to Derry was interrupted by the Hollywood strikes of 2023. Here's how the show had to adapt.

Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood wearing a veil in Wednesday

12 Best Musician Cameos In TV Shows

By Blaise Santi 20 days ago

It's always a treat when a pop star or a legendary rocker stops by your favorite series, and these are the best musician cameos in TV shows.

Wednesday stares at something surprising offscreen in Season 2 of Wednesday

The Subtle Stephen King Influence At The Heart Of Netflix's Wednesday

By Debopriyaa Dutta 20 days ago

While some YA titles influenced the Netflix series Wednesday, the work of Stephen King was also a major inspiration on the show. Here's how.

Lilly Bainbridge crying in the grocery store in It: Welcome to Derry

An Early Version Of It: Welcome To Derry's Credits Included A Scene Too Gruesome To Use

By Quinn Bilodeau 21 days ago

It: Welcome to Derry has refused to pull any punches in the new horror series, but the original opening credits were even more gruesome.

Scully looking unimpressed on The X-Files

The Forgotten '70s Horror Franchise That Inspired The X-Files

By Kieran Fisher 21 days ago

The X-Files wouldn't exist without this '70s horror franchise that paved the way for the sci-fi/paranormal series, and creator Chris Carter has never denied it.

A frightened Ronnie hugs her father for comfort in It: Welcome to Derry

It: Welcome To Derry Episode 2 Gives Us The Most Gruesome Pennywise Sequence (So Far)

By Debopriyaa Dutta 21 days ago

The latest episode of It: Welcome to Derry features arguably the most disturbing (and gross) Pennywise moment we've ever seen.