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A 1980s sci-fi movie adapted from a story by Game of Thrones mastermind George R. R. Martin is difficult to find these days.

George R. R. Martin's Underrated '80s Sci-Fi Movie Is Nearly Impossible To Watch Today - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

Netflix is apparently spending a ton on Stranger Things season 5, but it makes sense that the streamer would go all-out on sending off the company's darling.

Stranger Things Season 5's Rumored Budget Is One Of The Highest Ever For A TV Series - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

Picard lived an entire lifetime in the Star Trek: TNG episode 'The Inner Light,' which got an unofficial webcomic sequel from the original writer.

Star Trek: TNG's 'The Inner Light' Episode Got An Unofficial Sequel By The Original Writer - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 2h

If you've never watched this under-appreciated, Dylan O'Brien-headlined sci-fi trilogy, you'll be able to change that when it hits Netflix this month.

Dylan O'Brien's Underrated Sci-Fi Trilogy Is Coming To Netflix Very Soon - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Predator films are typically full of blood and gore, and while that isn't changing with Predator: Badlands, its intended rating may be a bit confusing at first.

Predator: Badlands' Age Rating Will Leave Fans Confused (But It Makes Sense) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 3h

Get your feast table cleaned and pack your dragon egg. We're off to tour 10 great fantasy books to help fill the Game of Thrones-shaped hole in your heart.

10 Best Fantasy Books You Need To Read If You Like Game Of Thrones - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

Ben Stiller exploded in popularity in the 1990s, but an early appearance on a classic '80s crime series was a great sign of things to come.

Ben Stiller Was A Scene Stealer In His Appearance On An '80s Crime Thriller Series - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

After enjoying newfound success streaming on Netflix, Prison Break is being rebooted with a new series that will put a different spin on a familiar premise.

Prison Break Reboot: Everything We Know So Far - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 4h

As we inch closer to the end of 2025, the /Film Staff has compiled a list of the 10 best TV shows (so far) from HBO and HBO Max.

10 Best HBO Max Shows Of 2025 (So Far) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 5h

When it comes to the gruesome details in Monster: The Ed Gein Story, some are based in fact while others are at least partially (if not fully) fabricated.

5 Biggest Details Monster: The Ed Gein Story Leaves Out About The True Story - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 5h

The acting return of Daniel Day-Lewis is in his son's feature directorial debut, Anemone, a complex psychological drama with an ending in need of an explainer.

Anemone Ending Explained: Internal Shame Is An Overwhelming Force Of Nature - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 6h

Once upon a time, "Arrow" was one of the best superhero shows on television. Here's what the cast has been up to since the series ended in 2020.

What Happened To The Cast Of Arrow? - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 6h

Apple TV+ might have a smaller audience than other streaming services, but it has some of the best TV shows of 2025 (so far).

10 Best Apple TV+ Shows Of 2025 (So Far) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 7h

Bob Gleason's poster for John Carpenter's Halloween has an eerie 'hidden' detail that was completely accidental (but is hard to unsee once you've spotted it).

Halloween's Original Movie Poster Has A Creepy Hidden Detail - And It Happened By Accident - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 7h

Many see Reacher as Alan Ritchson's break into Hollywood, but he had already been producing films years before he was cast in the role.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Produced This Forgotten Kristen Stewart Thriller On Prime Video - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 7h

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge is one of the most divisive sequels in the horror franchise. Here's what the director has to say about it.

How A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2 Director Feels About The Divisive Movie Today [Exclusive] - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 8h

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will finally address one of the most common complaints people have about streaming in general.

California Just Banned The Most Annoying Thing About Streaming - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 8h

Monster: The Ed Gein Story took some massive creative liberties for the true-crime Netflix series, but the creative team defends their decision.

Why Netflix's Monster Changed Some Facts Of Ed Gein's Real-Life Story - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 8h

According to Rainn Wilson, The Office's Dwight spin-off wasn't canceled because of the poor reactions to the show's backdoor pilot for the series, 'The Farm.'

Why The Office's Dwight Spin-Off Was Canceled, According To Rainn Wilson - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 9h

Robot romances, dinosaur warfare, human cloning mishaps, and more! Here are the 10 best sci-fi movies released in 2025 (so far).

10 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 2025 (So Far) - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 9h

Does Disney's long-developing Tron sequel, Tron: Ares, have a post-credits scene (or more)? And if so, is it actually meaningful? Here's a spoiler-free answer.

Does Tron: Ares Have A Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 10h

Spaceships are a staple of big-screen sci-fi, from recent superhero movies back to early 20th-century films. Here are some of the all-time most iconic.

The 15 Best Movie Spaceships Of All Time, Ranked - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 10h

Monster: The Ed Gein Story takes a lot of liberties with the true story of Ed Gein. Here are some of the most fictional elements of the series.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story Details That Are Pure Fiction - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 10h

Daniel Day-Lewis came out of retirement to star in his son's feature debut, but the return of one of the greatest actors of all time was a box office flop.

Daniel Day-Lewis' Big Return To Acting Bombed At The Box Office - SlashFilm

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SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 11h

Blumhouse has been having a rough time at the box office in 2025, which puts all the more pressure on its horror sequel, Black Phone 2, to deliver the goods.

Blumhouse Needs Black Phone 2 To Deliver At The Box Office - SlashFilm

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