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Horror is (often) a famously predictable genre, full of ghosts and jump scares and “twists” we can see coming a mile away. Psychological horror , on the other hand, is a little less clear-cut. It’s not the aliens, monsters or slashers that make psychological horror so twisted and disturbing. It’s the characters, and how they get trapped in warped mind games and suffer through terrifying delusions. Whether it’s because they’re under the influence of paranormal forces, satanic folklores, or severe mental illness, these movies take deep dives into the dark and twisted psyches of their characters....

If you aren’t watching K-dramas (Korean TV series), you’re missing out on some of the best television of the 21st century. I was a K-drama skeptic for most of my life and I adamantly refused to watch them, mainly because the K-dramas of my youth were overly melodramatic and lacking in production value. But a few years ago, I spotted a few on Netflix that seemed interesting and decided to give them a shot....

The film industry has been tackling all kinds of social issues since the early 20th century. From philosophy and existentialism to time travel and parallel universes, from feminism and gender studies to criminal psychology, the scope of cinema is boundless. One topic filmmakers have been exploring more in recent decades is class division —a division that’s been around for millennia. Whether it’s peasants versus royalty in medieval times or billionaires versus welfare systems in the modern day, the rich and poor have long been split....

If you’re like me, you love cuddling up with a hot mug of tea, a cozy blanket, and a well-made love story that’ll melt your heart and make you cry rivers of tears. It’s a very normal activity! But finding a cinematic love story that fits the bill can be tough. There’s nothing worse than settling in for a great romance only to realize your heart didn’t flutter even once by the time the credits roll....

Looking for great space opera books to read? You’re in for a treat! What’s so special about the space opera genre? How does it differ from regular science fiction? Well, it’s not a new subgenre by any means—space opera has been around since the 1930s—but it’s a popular one, with new novels still coming out every year. Space opera often involves epic space battles, massive galactic stakes, and an outer space setting....

Action movies serve a very specific purpose. If you’re looking for emotive acting, profound dialogue, and thought-provoking themes that challenge your perspective, you’ve come to the wrong article! But if you’re in the mood for big explosions, lots of gunfire, reckless car chases, and badass protagonists who spend most of their time crawling through vents, jumping off roofs, and crashing cars? Oh, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some of the best and most iconic action movie franchises of all time, each one delivering its own flavor of blockbusting action that’ll satisfy your thirst for high-octane drama....

Building a cinematic universe is a tough job to get right. Many have tried and found the task too significant in the attempt. The process isn’t just about crafting an enticing world that contains a massive array of characters who live within it. It’s not just about having them pop up and cross over between movies as needed. No, it’s about getting the tone right, creating a balance that ensures everything stays within boundaries, all without growing stale....

Magazines are slowly dying off. It’s unfortunate because there’s something really entertaining about getting a wealth of information sent to your doorstep each and every month. Video game magazines used to be the de facto way to find out what was happening in the gaming world. If you wanted to find out what games were coming out in the next few months, you turned to a magazine. If you wanted to learn cheat codes, a magazine was the answer....

Video game creators seem to find a way to tap into just about every theme and setting you could ever fathom. However, one of the settings that haven’t been completely wrung dry is pirates. Sure, there have been some pirate games released over the years, but when compared to other themes like ninjas, fantasy, and science fiction, it feels like the surface of pirates has just been scratched. So we decided to take a deep dive into the world of pirate video games to pick the best of the bunch....

If you love escape rooms as much as we do, you’ve probably wished for a way you could get escape room experiences shipped to your home. That way, not only would you get the thrill of solving puzzles, but you wouldn’t even have to change out of your pajamas! As it turns out, the escape room craze hasn’t missed the subscription box bandwagon, as the two have come together to give us some of the most entertaining subscription boxes available....

Here in the West, we’ve developed a kind of fascination with the perceived advancement of Japan’s market share over the years. The beautiful island country has given the world some outstanding products and unique inventions in modern industrial history. And the same can be said for Japan’s cultural cinematic output. Over the decades, Hollywood may have become the dominant storytelling force when it comes to cinema, but the Japanese have created films that equal the heights achieved by the Hollywood film industry....

The names Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are synonymous with the freshest comedies with the most cynical premises. So far, Lord and Miller have adapted a picture book into an animated send-off to disaster movies, made a cop drama into a chaotic action-comedy flick, turned a toy commercial into a solid animated movie, and reinvented a beloved superhero into one much fresher. Their ability to reinvent IPs while inserting their clever style of humor have made them into an iconic creative duo—but more than that, they’re now seen as a reliable brand for empowering movies and TV shows....

Hollywood is a small world industry. Most people have met each other, reputations make rounds quickly, and when a particular group has a good experience, they tend to keep working together. We see it often with actors and actresses who are good friends, or at least enjoy working with one another in project after project: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone; Seth Rogen and James Franco; Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. But what about actors and directors?...

If you’ve been on Twitch lately, chances are that you’ve come across a stream dedicated to GTA V role-playing. Since not everyone stays updated on GTA V , it can be shocking to see hundreds of people playing a game that you haven’t even touched in the years since its release. GTA V alone offers an incredibly fun multiplayer mode. Combine that with roleplaying, and it gets even better. What Is GTA RP?...

In The Mandalorian , when Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin is standing with Grogu on a dead forest planet, speaking with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, it’s a moment that’s revolutionary to filmmaking. To understand why it was so momentous, we first have to jump back to the production of James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day . In early 1990, James Cameron—who’d previously worked with Industry Light & Magic (ILM) on The Abyss —asked ILM to produce a special effect they’d never done before: a character of liquid metal....

If you’re just getting into comics and graphic novels, it can be tough to know where to start. Comics are tougher than graphic novels, if only because diving mid-run into a series can leave you easily confused. Graphic novels, on the other hand, are self-contained with a defined beginning, middle, and end. Many graphic novels are even seen as an elevated kind of comic, which has helped to legitimize the artform in the eyes of the public, proving that they can truly be art....

When you show up to play or dungeon master a game of Dungeons & Dragons , you’re going to encounter monsters, dungeons, gnomes, dwarves, dragons, and all kinds of other fantastical things that will keep you coming back to the game for more. You’ll also encounter all kinds of actual people while playing. Some of your fellow D&D players will be enjoyable to deal with, and you’ll be looking forward to playing with them again....

Scotland is a land of incredible natural beauty and wonderful people. The country may be small, but it’s culturally rich and distinct in character—from Celtic to Rangers, Edinburgh to Glasgow. Is it any wonder why so many filmmakers have featured Scotland in their movies? For many of us, Scottish movies are the only way we’ll ever get to see the depth of its culture—on the big screen. When filmmakers get it right, few other cultures come across so brilliantly....

Maybe it’s been a few months since you installed Call of Duty: Mobile and you stopped playing because you couldn’t make progress in your ranks, whether in Battle Royale (BR) or Multiplayer (MP) modes. Or maybe you’re a new Call of Duty: Mobile player and you’re finding it difficult to stay alive and eliminate enemies, making the whole experience more frustrating than it needs to be. We all know that losing is part of the game, but few things are more demoralizing than a losing streak....

When you’re looking at melee classes in Dungeons & Dragons , don’t overlook the humble Fighter like many people do. Sure, Fighters don’t have access to spells like Paladins and Rangers, and they might not have the huge damage numbers of Barbarians and Rogues. It’s true, Fighters often felt overshadowed by other classes in previous versions—but they’re pretty great in D&D 5e . With much-needed buffs to both versatility and damage output, Fighters are a solid choice for anyone looking for a well-rounded melee character....