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John Sara

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Aug 19, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · John Sara

    Released 38 Years Ago, This Horror Sequel Improved the Franchise in One Major Way and Was an '80s Hit (opens the original)

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    It’s been said that the best movies are timeless, but when it comes to ’80s horror, some of its lasting appeal comes from its ability to transport you back to that era. Whether it’s the clothes, the hair, or the music, many of the greatest ’80s horror flicks stand as time capsules for the decade. 38 years ago, one of horror’s most beloved franchises released a sequel that would exemplify this: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master opened in theaters on August 19th, 1988, earning nearly $

  2. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · John Sara

    31 Years Ago, A Movie Based on a Banned Game Made a Very Controversial Change That Made It a Box Office Smash (opens the original)

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    Video games can be difficult to translate to film. What works in the context of a game may not in a movie, resulting in a product that feels watered down from its source material. But not all change is bad; often, it can even attract new viewers. 31 years ago, one of the most iconic video game movies hit theaters. Mortal Kombat (1995), adapted from the infamous fighting game series of the same name, made a decision that, while controversial with fans, allowed the film to be a box office smash, g

  3. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · John Sara

    5 Powerful Arrowverse Villains The TV Shows Did Better Than Any Other DC Franchise (opens the original)

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    Though the Arrowverse has come and gone, its role in bringing the DC Universe to the small screen shouldn’t be forgotten. For many viewers, shows like Arrow and The Flash served as their introduction to many of DC’s greatest characters — including their villains. As someone who watched these shows religiously when they came out, one of my favorite parts was finding out who the “Big Bad” of the season was, as the villains of the Arrowverse were the best part of the shows. Both sinister and charis

  4. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · John Sara

    In Theaters 23 Years Ago, The Biggest Horror Franchises Finally Crossed Over After Decades (& We Still Want More) (opens the original)

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    Movie crossovers always generate a very specific kind of hype, especially when they aim to answer the age-old question, “Who would win in a fight?” 23 years ago, on August 15th, 2003, one of the most anticipated battles finally took place on the big screen. That fight was between two of horror’s biggest icons: Freddy Krueger of the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and Jason Voorhees of Friday the 13th. Freddy vs. Jason arrived following decades of anticipation; after the crossover was first t

  5. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · John Sara

    5 Times Superhero Movies Took Inspiration From Horror Films, Including One That Did It Better (opens the original)

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    Superhero movies have an interesting relationship with horror. Between the MCU and DCU, some of the best directors in the superhero genre have gotten their start making horror movies. Be it Saw’s James Wan directing Aquaman, or Evil Dead director Sam Raimi’s work on the original Spider-Man trilogy, a background in horror translates surprisingly well to superheroes. Maybe it’s because horror has always allowed for the kind of bold visuals and ideas that are also ripe for comic book movies. Each o

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