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Are Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees Based on a True Story?
Friday the 13th's creator denied taking inspiration from real-life events, but a 1960s massacre in Finland bears an eerie resemblance to Voorhees.
Sid & Marty Krofft Delivered Dinosaurs 20 Years Before Jurassic Park
The late producer was known for his outlandish kids' shows. The best of them brought dinosaurs to an entire generation 20 years before Jurassic Park.
Empire Strikes Back's Darker Ending Would've Made the Best Star Wars Film Better
The Empire Strikes Back still stands as the fan-favorite Star Wars movie, but the original ending was much darker and would've made it even better.
The Depressing Truth About Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompa
Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory was one of secrecy. The cheerful songsters Oompa Loompas revealed the dirty truth behind the chocolatier’s success.
One Missing Star Could Have Saved The Star Wars Holiday Special
A new documentary takes a close look at the disastrous Star Wars Holdiay Special, including one legendary star who might have saved the whole thing.
Everything We Know About Wednesday Season 2
Netflix's smash hit Wednesday has officially been greenlit for a second season. Here's everything fans know so far about the state of production.
What the Three Finger Salute Means in The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games' three-finger salute has a basis in real life. It has also inspired pro-democracy protesters all over the world since its release.
Everything We Know About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 3
A third season of Strange New Worlds is on the way, but Hollywood strikes and other changes have altered the schedule. Here's what is known so far.
IT: Why Stephen King's Most Controversial Scene Will Never Be Adapted to Film
Neither Andy Muschietti's It nor the TV mini-series with Tim Curry touched on this sequence from King's novel, and there are some good reasons why.
Why the Star Wars Holiday Special Can Never Be Repeated
As terrible as it is, The Star Wars Holiday Special was a product of a singular time, but the factors that created it are now impossible to recreate.
Cinna's Death in The Hunger Games Is a Testament to His Role in the Rebellion
Katniss' stylist in The Hunger Games is an ardent foe of The Capitol, and it costs him his life. His role in the revolution can't be underestimated.
Does Star Wars Owe Its Success to Star Trek?
The documentary A Disturbance in the Force cites a hidden architect as a major factor in Star Wars' success, which is linked to an unlikely source.
10 Best Holiday Superhero TV Episodes
Television loves its holiday episodes, and that extends to various superhero shows over the years. Here are the 10 best to screen during the holidays.
Does Star Trek's Data Come from a Family of Monsters?
Lieutenant Commander Data is one of Star Trek's most beloved and ethical characters, but the family that created him is an entirely different story.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty May Have Found the Ideal Screenwriter
Loki creator Michael Waldron will now pen the next two Avengers movies, a move that solidifies the Marvel Cinematic Universe's vision for Phase 6.
The Wicker Man: All the Summerisle Pagan Traditions, Listed
1973's The Wicker Man became a classic by drawing on Celtic pagan traditions for its chilling story. Here's a breakdown of where they all came from.
Do Resurrections on Star Trek Diminish the Impact of Character Deaths?
Star Trek has a habit of restoring characters from the dead, something comic books have done for years. But does the sci-fi series do this carefully?
Star Trek: Voyager's Best Episode Delivered Its Own Version of Kang the Conqueror
"Year of Hell" is considered one of Star Trek: Voyager's best episodes, thanks to its time-altering villain. Kang the Conqueror should take notes.
DCU: Paradise Lost Is the Wrong Way to Introduce Wonder Woman's Supporting Cast
The Amazons of Themyscira deserve to step out of Diana's shadow, but keeping her out of the DCU's Paradise Lost series is the wrong way to do it.
Star Trek's 'Cat People,' Explained
Caitians have seen a big rise in popularity thanks to Dr. T'Ana on Star Trek: Lower Decks. Their history in the franchise is a decidedly weird one.