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It’s no secret that Stranger Things takes influence from the stories that came before. Elements of Spielberg and Stephen King dominated the first two seasons, while season three took heavy influence from the works of George A. Romero, John Carpenter, and Sam Raimi, to name just a few. Rather than merely ripping off that which came before, Stranger Things has decided to honor its predecessors and influences with a myriad of references....

The most beloved video games out there make people feel proud of their skill. They cannot be so hard that the player quits, but they still have to present the illusion of risk and high stakes. Some people, however, really do take pleasure in a virtual world that dishes out the pain, making one all too familiar with the game over screen. The harder the game, the more satisfying it becomes to finally overcome....

Movie remakes, as much as we all complain about them, are not new, nor are they particularly symbolic of a lack of originality. While there have certainly been some ill-conceived retreads over the years, as well as some what’s-the-point shot-for-shot retreads — 1998’s Psycho could be described as both — there are also some cases where the newer product is so much different from the former that it can be considered its own animal....

Though superhero movies are currently a huge hit at the box office, with nearly each movie release breaking some sort of record, they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Understandably, there are a number of people who simply do no like superhero movies and don’t go to see them. While many people love seeing a super-powered hero flying around with a cape saving the day, there are some people who find the concept too campy or uninteresting....

Earlier this month, we got the first real look at the remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and it got some mixed reactions. While some loved seeing Laverne Cox as Dr Frank-N-Furter (and knowing that the original star, Tim Curry, would be back as the criminologist!), others felt that the remake is unnecessary. After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! And the original Rocky Horror Picture Show is most definitely not broken....

While The Simpsons was at its critical (and arguably creative) peak in the mid-’90s, creator Matt Groening began working on the concept for a new series, set 1,000 years in the future. He’d eventually bring Simpsons’ writer and producer David X. Cohen on board, turning Futurama into a television show just in time for it to air in March of 1999. Lasting four seasons until it was cancelled, syndication and a number of direct-to-video movies would eventually see the adult-focused cartoon revived on TV....

Anyone who has played a video game in the last thirty years will recognize Princess Peach. The heroine of the classic Super Mario Bros franchise, Peach started out as the damsel in distress (held in Bowser’s castle for Mario to rescue) before becoming a playable character in her own right. Her bright pink dress, blonde hair and distinctive voice have been delighting gamers for decades, and as the franchise has changed, so has the Princess....

Children’s television shows are the perfect vessels for urban legends, rumors, and secrets. We all knew and loved these shows, we watched them religiously or had family members who watched them. On the surface, these shows are innocent and simple - this makes it difficult to believe that there could be something about them that everyone doesn’t already know. That being said, we were able to find a few secrets there....

Avengers: Infinity War is arguably the most ambitious crossover event in cinematic history. The film brings the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy together in an effort to defeat the formidable Thanos, intertwining a decade’s worth of character development, story arcs, and world-building in the MCU. While Infinity War has its own story to tell, the movie is also very conscious of what audiences already love about its characters from previous MCU entries....

Once Upon a Time has unfortunately wrapped up for good after the finale of its seventh season. Throughout the years, viewers have followed Emma Swan and her fellow Storybrook residents on endless adventures. Whether they were fighting off evil-doers or searching for true love, they always made the fantasy seem true and heartfelt. Few other shows have managed to attract as an broad audience as Once Upon a Time in recent years....

Mortal Kombat has surprising appeal, for a story that boils down to fantasy people bloodying each other up repeatedly. It panders to the obvious demographic, but it also has a pretty interesting mythology. The original film, back in 1995, mainly worked because of its time. Translating such a video game franchise actually fit with campy 90’s cheese. But since Mortal Kombat: Legacy, it’s been made clear that the Mortal Kombat universe can also entertain a different tone....

On 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, fans were left wondering why PaulStaehle ran away from cameras again. Paul was shocked about the state of his visa and went to a lawyer to better understand the charges against him. Unfortunately, this is not Paul’s first time being in trouble with the law and running from the cameras. Paul is 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’s go-to runaway, which makes interesting TV for viewers, but left many wondering what happened....

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been taking a break for much of November, but the last time we saw Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the gang, tensions were brewing between the series’ protagonists and new S.H.I.E.L.D. director Jeffrey Mace (Jason O’Mara) over the treatment of Inhuman vigilante Quake (Chloe Bennet) and dangerous unknown quantity Robbie Reyes (Gabriel Luna). And if that wasn’t causing poor Phil enough of a headache, Reyes’ Uncle Eli (José Zúñiga) has used the mysterious teachings of the Darkhold to give himself God-like powers of matter creation....

We honestly feel sad letting Thanos go; the Titan really made an impression upon us these last couple of years as the villain of the Avengers series. Since he’s done and dusted both in-universe and from the franchise, the interest in this character will wane over time for some people—but not us. Those who have been impacted by Thanos the most will forever keep the Titan’s influence close to our chests, and it’s only fitting we celebrate the life he lived in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by sharing these 10 hilarious Thanos memes that only people with the sense of humor of a Titan will understand....

Over time, Netflix has become not only the leading streaming service platform, but also one of the most significant content creators in Hollywood. Movies, TV series, documentaries, and even reality shows – there’s something for everybody to binge-watch on the service. With studies now showing that Netflix has as many subscribers as cable television, it is no wonder that the company has attracted top talent to join its roster of TV shows and movies....

Documentaries can often prove more disturbing than the most well-crafted horror movie. Ghosts, demons, and masked killers are fine and spooky, but real-life terrors have the potential to stay with you far longer and impact how you view the world in a more profound way. Below, we list some of the most disturbing documentaries ever made. The Imposter (2012) This chilling documentary centers on the disappearance of 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay from his home town of San Antonio, Texas in 1994 and the unbelievable story of his supposed reappearance....

“Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs." Die Hard is one of, if not the only film that is universally lauded as the greatest action movie of all time. Even more unique is that it’s sequels, from great films to subpar ones, don’t take the luster of the first adventure. The movie simply changed so much about the action genre. Instead of ginormous, hulking action stars, John McClane was an Everyman....

The never-ending war rages on. These comic book giants are some of the biggest names in entertainment, and their rivalry has never been more apparent. Marvel and DC are both popular among superhero fans and have been responsible for some of the greatest characters in fiction. Lately though, DC just can’t seem to keep up when it comes to movies. DC may possess some of the world’s biggest icons but, with the notable exception of Wonder Woman, Warner Bros....

Nothing gets geek movie audiences anticipating and debating quite the way that remakes do. Beloved properties from every era of film are always brimming with the potential for improvement, utter failure or just a big ol’ “Why did they even bother?” Reboots have a very uneven track record, but there is one thing nobody can deny. They keep coming and coming. Between franchise licensing and fresh adaptations of old material, it’s fair to ask if Hollywood is running out of ideas!...

All of today’s best midweek deals are now up for the taking, with Apple’s AirPods 3 dropping to an all-time low of $150. That’s alongside iOttie iPhone car mounts from $16 and some holiday Sonos discounts. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. AirPods 3 drop to $150 with all-time low deal Apple recently launched its new AirPods 3 back in October with an all-new design that draws inspiration from the pro version, but without the added silicone eartips....