In films, animals are usually featured as pet side characters, portrayed as cute and lovable. But in the horror and thriller genres, they come across as the opposite: predators who are out to get the main characters. While murderers may have evil motives that drive them to perform wicked acts covered in shadows, wild beasts are different—they have no higher intelligence and they merely act on natural instincts. Such animals could be “real” animals that are provoked, or they could be genetically enhanced organisms that are unnatural, but the end is always the same: they find themselves preying on humans....

Films have the magical ability to capture and distill emotions: love, joy, grief, fear, envy, anger, and so much more. But if there’s one emotion that everyone fully understands, it’s (ironically) loneliness. Everybody feels alone at some point in their lives, and that’s a feeling that many filmmakers have tried to translate to the big screen. Loneliness isn’t an easy emotion to capture, but when it’s done well, the resulting movie can make you feel things you never expected to....

If you’re like most people, you might find the changing of seasons to be quite taxing. And while autumn might be a favorite for many, even this season can be disheartening as we leave the heat of summer. Hopefully we can help make it more bearable! Here are our favorite movies that can help you transition into the fall season mood, making you want to curl up in a blanket with a cozy sweater and a hot beverage....

Not all romantic films end with happily-ever-after. Many love stories end in goodbyes and even death, yet still portray romance like no other. Tragic romance movies can be some of the most affecting movies for viewers, gripping them with characters and stories and relationship developments that aren’t found in other genres—complete with twists and revelations that slam us with tragedy and heartache. Here are some of the best tragic romance movies that captivated viewers’ hearts and left them in tears by the end....

“I did not see that coming!” It’s the ultimate sign that a plot twist was indeed clever and well-executed, and it’s the golden reaction that every plot-driven storyteller strives for. The best plot twists have the opposite effect: they leave you with a sense of wonder, excitement, and surprise. When it reframes the entire story, when you berate yourself for not seeing the signs earlier, when you’re still thinking about it days later?...

When a plot twist is done well, it can leave you feeling absolutely speechless. You begin to question everything you’ve seen, and it makes room for countless rewatches where you to pore over every frame and every line of dialogue for hidden meanings. Suddenly, like an optical illusion, the entire film opens up and you realize it can be seen in a totally different way. But then there are bad plot twists....

There are a ton of RPGs available for the Nintendo Switch of all sorts of varieties. That said, only some of them are actually based on one of the originators of the genre: Dungeons & Dragons . While no video game can compare to sitting around a table with your friends, that doesn’t mean they aren’t great in their own right. Whether you’re looking to dive deeper into the lore or you’re looking for an experience similar to the tabletop roleplaying game, you’ll hopefully find something to like here....

Korean TV dramas (also called K-dramas) are popular all around the world despite so many of their stories feeling suspiciously similar. Up until recently, K-dramas tossed originality for what fans really wanted: exciting romance-filled plots with lovable characters. While many Korean TV series (particularly older ones) do feel a bit like copycats, newer ones have started throwing in their own unique twists for freshness—while still incorporating those older tropes and cliches, because K-drama watchers still love them....

The scarier the boss, the more memorable it is. Sometimes, the fear factor makes it even harder to beat. How can you play against a boss that’s too terrifying to look at? If you’ve played any of these games, the bosses likely scarred you for life. Get ready to relive your nightmares! Here are the scariest and most terrifying bosses in all of video games. 10. Master Hand (Super Smash Bros) Master Hand definitely isn’t the scariest boss on this list, but there’s just something frightening about fighting a detached hand....

Since Valve launched Steam in 2003, it has grown to become the leading PC gaming platform. Sure, the Epic Games Store gives out free games, and GOG has a library filled with non-DRM titles, but Steam still comes out on top. What makes Steam so special compared to all other PC gaming platforms? Here are several Steam features and benefits that have made it more popular than other desktop gaming clients....

Of all the classes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition , Druids got the biggest upgrade over previous versions of the game. Where previously they had been too focused on flavor at the expense of combat options, D&D 5e gives them a chance to shine like they’ve never shined before. There’s a subtle balance to Druids that wasn’t there before, and this balance allows players to build their characters in almost any direction they want to go....

“It’s not the years, honey. It’s the mileage.” When one looks through cinema history for the greatest hero of the lot, Indiana Jones has always been right in that conversation. The charismatic whip-wielding archaeologist/professor has battled against the Nazis, the Soviet Union, and the Thuggee cult, taking a physical battering every time. Jones is often captured, guilty of making one-too-many quips and getting himself into trouble. But Indy’s most endearing trait is that he never gives up the fight—like in Temple of Doom when he’s burned out of the Black Sleep of Kali Ma, saves Willie Scott and Short Round, and strikes an enemy so hard that they skid across 10 feet of dirt....

So you’ve decided to play a spell caster in Dungeons & Dragons . That’s quite an exciting decision, as you’re going to become a very versatile member of your D&D party! Choosing spells can be tough, though, because there are so many and they all do different things. Thankfully, the game does a good job when it comes to progression: you aren’t overwhelmed at the start because you can only learn a handful of balanced spells at level 1, then you gain access to more powerful spells as you level up....

Nothing brings people together like music, which is probably why so many anime series have centered their plots around it. Music anime series can span a variety of genres, and some even go back several decades, so this trend isn’t a new phenomenon. No matter your tastes, you’ll be able to find a series you’ll like. The great thing about music anime series is that they’re able to use music to tell their stories without making it the entire story....

Sci-fi television has exploded in popularity these past several years, and with it came all kinds of fascinating robot TV shows and series. The television format provides a new way to explore the complex themes that make science fiction so great, with more time to dive into characters and plots than movies typically allow. And there’s a lot of depth to mine when it comes to robots—or cyborgs, androids, machines, cylons, whatever you want to call them....

In Japanese history, samurai were trained warriors who abided by codes of honor, whereas ninjas lurked in the shadows and employed more dishonorable tactics like stealth, espionage, and assassination. The lore that’s infused with mystery and secrecy has turned ninjas into one of the most intriguing character types in pop culture, primarily showing up in martial arts movies—but not always! Ninjas are defined by their ninjutsu, which traditionally refers to their martial training and abilities....

To be clear up front: this article is NOT about drinking games where actions or mistakes cause you to drink. It’s about board games that play well while drinking and won’t get in the way. (Of course, most of these board games can easily be made into drinking games with one or two of your own rules for when to take a drink.) So, what makes a board game good for drinking?...

As a kid, I had a love-hate relationship with cheerleader movies. They seemed so relatable for me who spent so much time in a school environment, but they also seemed so unrealistic. Now, as a grown-up, I still have a love-hate relationship with cheerleader movies—but for different reasons. I love the sense of community they often cultivate, but I hate the outdated gender norms. I love the dance choreographies, but I hate the reductive plots and characters....

What more can be said about the action masterpiece that is Die Hard ? Not only is it one of the coolest action movies ever made, it’s the perfect movie to watch on Christmas and beyond. Its success is rooted in its formula: one unlikely hero must defeat a memorable villain and his cronies by himself in a limited location before the ticking clock expires. This formula has been proven effective by hundreds of subsequent action movies that have followed in its footsteps—some good, some mediocre, and a few just flat-out terrible....

Despite the ups and downs, Netflix has always been good about providing a platform for international productions. Who could forget Netflix’s hit foreign-language series like Narcos , Money Heist , Squid Game , and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha ? Plus all the Netflix anime series that found new fans on the platform. But Netflix is also home to all kinds of incredible films from across the world, including Europe, Asia, and South America....