‘Dogged by Death’: The True Story Behind the Bizarre Syndrome That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Here’s how a wave of mysterious deaths in the late 1970s and early 1980s among Southeast Asian refugees living in America inspired Wes Craven to pen his 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
2023-10-17 01:18
Jail Bird: When ‘Sesame Street’ Developed a Prison Daycare Program
In the 1970s, Big Bird went to the big house (literally) when "Sesame Street" launched a prison daycare program.
2023-10-13 03:29
Jerry Seinfeld Hints That “Something“ Is Happening When Asked About a 'Seinfeld' Reunion
The comic teased that we may not have seen the last of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer.
2023-10-11 04:49
On this day in history, October 6, 1927, Alan Crosland's 'The Jazz Singer' starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy premiered
'The Jazz Singer' is included in the National Film Registry’s collection of motion pictures and deemed 'culturally significant'
2023-10-06 14:52
John Carpenter’s 'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters for, Well, Halloween
The original 1978 slasher will be cutting it up in theaters this month.
2023-10-04 02:19
13 Hallmark Christmas Movie Locations You Can Visit
Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 20. Here are some film locations to visit to get in the holiday spirit.
2023-10-02 20:29
10 Great Period Pieces to Add to Your Watch List
These period pieces range from illicit romances to high-society murder mysteries.
2023-10-01 20:20
Dollar Baby: Why Stephen King Sells the Rights to His Work to Up-and-Coming Filmmakers for Just $1
The Dollar Baby contract is Stephen King’s way of helping film students adapt his stories without financial barriers.
2023-09-30 20:23
Who is Lindsey Anderson Beer? Ex-Disney screenwriter suggests scrapping mother's death scene from 'Bambi' remake
Lindsey Anderson Beer said, 'I think some kids, some parents these days are more sensitive about than they were in the past'
2023-09-30 16:25
When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Went On a Live Concert Tour
In 1990, kids went crazy for lip-syncing Turtles who were rocking out live on stage—and trying not to pass out in the process.
2023-09-29 01:21
The Cannoli Incident: How One Capo in ‘The Godfather’ May Have Written Himself Out of the Sequel
“Leave the Gun, take the cannoli” was improvised by actor Richard Castellano. But a disagreement with director Francis Ford Coppola may have led to him being ousted from the sequel.
2023-09-27 03:16
Have the Hap-Hap-Happiest Holiday With the ‘Christmas Vacation’ Monopoly Game
Clark Griswold's hopeless holiday is now available in board game form.
2023-09-26 22:18