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James Melzer-

James Melzer

About James Melzer

James Melzer is a freelance writer and author with an addiction to '80s horror movies. When he's not dissecting film, he can be found in his favorite chair knitting socks, most likely with a cat curled up beside him. 

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10 A-List Actors We Think Are Still Yet to Give Their Best Performance

While these actors have given us stunning performances thus far, we still think the best is yet to come.

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10 Long-Forgotten 1980s Sitcoms

From spin-offs of classic comedy movies to sentient cars, these 1980s sitcoms have gone largely forgotten about these days.

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The 10 Most Disturbing Horror Movies of All Time

While most horror movies are disturbing by default, these 10 films pushed the genre over the line.

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The Exorcist: The 10 Biggest Differences Between the Horror Movie and William Peter Blatty's Book

We examine some major plot points from the novel that were left out of William Friedkin's classic horror film.

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10 Long-Forgotten Action TV Shows That Didn't Last Very Long

While many action shows are given a chance to shine on streaming these days, here are 10 shows that didn't last very long on broadcast television.

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The 10 Best Horror Movie Remakes, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

While not all horror remakes are successful, there are some that have been deemed worthy successors of their originals.

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10 Slasher Horror Movie Villains We Love More Than the Protagonists

Though they were created to evoke fear in audiences everywhere, these villains have ended up becoming more loved than those they terrify.

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10 Saturday Morning Cartoons That Every '80s Kid Remembers

Saturday morning cartoons were once a beloved ritual among children everywhere, and here are just 10 that are still remembered to this day.

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Fred Rogers's 10 Most Wholesome Quotes from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Fred Rogers was an iconic children's educator, and throughout the course of his career, he provided us with many wholesome quotes worth examining.

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Bob Ross' 10 Most Iconic Quotes from The Joy of Painting

Bob Ross is an iconic figure in American pop culture, and we break down some of his best quotes that teach us about life.

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10 Movies That Were Extremely Difficult to Make

From hot-tempered directors to unruly weather conditions, here are 10 films that have gone down in history as being some of the hardest to make.

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10 Long-Forgotten Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday morning cartoons were a staple for a generation of kids, but here are 10 that have faded into obscurity over the years.

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The 10 Scariest Horror Movies of All Time, According to Rotten Tomatoes

We break down what Rotten Tomatoes users picked as the scariest horror movies to ever be made.

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10 Horror Movies That Exploit Real-Life Phobias

From snakes and spiders, to sharks and clowns, here are 10 films that have played off our real-life fears over the years.

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10 Horror Movies to Watch if You Love The Exorcist

Looking for something to watch after The Exorcist? Here are 10 films that will satiate your need for more tales of demonic possession.

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10 Sub-Genres of Horror and the Movies That Made Them Famous

While there are many sub-genres of horror, here are 10 of the best, along with the films that defined them.

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Black Mirror: The 10 Best Episodes, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

With the recent premier of Black Mirror's sixth season, let's see what Rotten Tomatoes deems the 10 best episodes thus far.

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The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2023 (So Far), Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Now that half of 2023 is in the bag, let's see what horror films rank the highest on Rotten Tomatoes.

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10 Episodes of The X-Files That Were Based on True Stories

We take a look at some real-life events that inspired 10 of the best episodes of The X-Files.

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The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows Adapted from Video Games, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

While not all video game adaptations are a hit, here are 10 of the best ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.

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