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What Are the ‘Backrooms’ in A24’s New Horror Movie, Anyway?

"You are not supposed to be here."

Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.'
Thank God This Movie Idea Featuring the Stars of Harry Potter Never Happened

From one wizard to another.

Ewan McGregor as Christian smiling in Moulin Rouge! (2001)
You Only Have a Few Weeks Left to Watch the Wildest Musical of the 21st Century on Netflix

In Baz Luhrmann's world, style is substance.

A close-up of Elvis Presley looking up while performing on stage.
Baz Luhrmann’s Latest Film Is a Better Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Than ‘Elvis’ Was

Nothing that Luhrmann recreated could ever top the actual experience of seeing Elvis during his live performances.

Neve Campbell as Sydney Prescott in Scream 7
'Scream 7;' Ending Explained: Does Neve Campbell Survive the Horror Franchise... Again?

After three tumultuous years, the latest, nostalgia-heavy Scream has landed in theaters.

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Why Sci-Fi's Greatest Time Machine Is Still Unbeatable To This Day

If you're going to travel through time, why not do it in style?

Vincent Price - Edward Scissorhands
One of Tim Burton’s First Films Is Also a Great Twist on ‘Frankenstein’

Burton’s 1990 classic took a clever twist on Mary Shelley’s tale.

isabela merced looks to the side in the woods in madame web
This 6-Part Superhero Franchise is Hitting The Reboot Button — Here's What It Needs To Do

There's still time to untangle this web.

 Ben Lyon in Hell's Angels (1930)
This Early War Movie Was a Deadly Production That Took 3 Years To Make

Howard Hughes took to the skies with a daring foray into Hollywood lore.

Two women walking in front of a tank
The Most Brutal World War 2 Revenge Epic Is Surging On Prime Video 4 Years After Its Premiere

'Inglourious Basterds' walked, so this movie could run.

Mark Wahlberg as Bobby in 'Four Brothers.'
Mark Wahlberg's Greatest Crime Thriller Turns Revenge Into a Family Affair

“I didn't come back for no funeral.”

Neve Campbell, Melissa Barrera, & Courteney Cox, bloodied & bruised, look off screen in Scream 5
'Scream 5' Has a Deleted Scene That Reverses the Franchise's Biggest Kill Yet

Fans would have been relieved, but it would have ruined the movie.

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Alfred Hitchcock Called One of His Masterpieces a "Nonsensical" and "Unreal" Stunt

The 1948 film employs an unusual style to ratchet up the suspense in this Hitchcock classic.

Charlie Chaplin tumbling through the factory gears in 'Modern Times'
90 Years Ago, Charlie Chaplin Said Goodbye to The Tramp in Stunning Fashion

Chaplin created this 1936 movie as both a farewell to the silent era and a denouement for the Tramp.

Vin Diesel as a soldier, covered in mud, with an injured person behind him in Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg Cast Vin Diesel in 'Saving Private Ryan' for This Surprising Reason

Spielberg also championed Diesel’s work as a director.

Adam Sandler makes an inspiring speech in Hustle.
One of Robert Duvall’s Final Performances Was in Netflix's 94% RT Modern Classic

The 2022 film also featured Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, and Juancho Hernangómez.

Annette Bening as Carolyn in 'American Beauty'.
I Think We Can All Agree That ‘American Beauty’ Is an Overrated Oscar Winner

Pretty visuals don’t equal a powerful story.

Woody and Buzz looking terrified in Toy Story 5.
'Toy Story 5' Just Solved Its Biggest Mystery in the Best Way Possible

Get ready to cry some more.

Tom Hanks in Freaky Tales
In Just 3 Minutes, Tom Hanks Completely Stole This Overlooked Crime Movie From Pedro Pascal

His movie-themed speech brought out the underdog in all of us.

Lili Taylor in The Conjuring
The Greatest R-Rated Horror Movie of the Modern Era Doesn't Need Gore to Terrify You

James Wan knows how to make the big scares count.

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