“Doctor Who: The Collection Season 7 (Limited Edition)” (1970) Science Fiction Twenty Five Episodes Produced by: Barry Letts Starring: Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney and John Levene Lethbridge-Stewart: "In the last decade, we've been sending probes deeper and deeper into space. We've drawn attention to ourselves, Miss Shaw." The Blu-ray release of Doctor Who: The Collection …
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"The Gamma People" (1956) Science Fiction Running Time: 76 minutes Written by: John Gilling and John Gossage Directed by: John Gilling Starring: Paul Douglas, Eva Bartok, Leslie Phillips, Walter Rilla, Martin Miller and Philip Leaver Mike Wilson: "Sinister looking dump isn't it." A relic of the mid-20th century, "The Gamma People" (1956) is a curious little B-movie that …
"Devil Girl from Mars" (1954) Science Fiction Running Time: 77 minutes Written by: James Eastwood and John C. Mather Directed by: David MacDonald Starring: Patricia Laffan, Hugh McDermott, Hazel Court, Peter Reynolds and Adrienne Corri Michael Carter: "Mrs. Jamieson, may I introduce your latest guest. Miss Nyah. She comes from Mars." Mrs. Jamieson: "Oh, well, that'll mean another …
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“Final Destination Bloodlines” (2025) Horror Running Time: 110 minutes Written by: Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor Directed by: Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein Starring: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd William Bludworth: "I intend to enjoy the time I have left, and I suggest you …
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“M3GAN 2.0” (2025) Action Running Time: 86 minutes Written & directed by: Gerard Johnstone Starring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno and Jemaine Clement Amelia: "Well look who came out to play." "M3GAN 2.0," the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2023 sleeper hit, arrived in theaters on June 27, 2025, in New Zealand (with digital and physical …
“This Island Earth” (1955) Science Fiction Running Time: 86 minutes Written by: Franklin Coen and Edward G. O'Callaghan Directed by: Joseph Newman Starring: Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue and Rex Reason Dr. Ruth Adams: [the cat appears] "It's only Neutron. We call him that because he's so positive." "This Island Earth," released in 1955 by Universal-International, stands as a …
“The Night the World Exploded” (1957) Science Fiction Running Time: 64 minutes Written by: Jack Natteford and Luci Ward Directed by: Fred F. Sears Starring: Kathryn Grant and William Leslie Dr. David Conway: "We better do more than hope, gentlemen. We better pray!" In the annals of 1950s B-movie sci-fi, The Night the World Exploded often finds itself overshadowed by …
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“It Came from Outer Space” (1953) Science Fiction Running Time: 80 minutes Written by: Harry Essex Directed by: Jack Arnold Featuring: Richard Carlson and Barbara Rush Sheriff Matt Warren: “Did you know, Putnam, more murders are committed at ninety-two degrees Fahrenheit than any other temperature? I read an article once - lower temperatures, people are easy-going. Over ninety two, it's too …
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“The Substance” (2024) Horror Running Time: 141 minutes Written and directed by: Coralie Fargeat Featuring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid The Substance: “Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger, more beautiful, more perfect. One single injection unlocks your DNA, starting a new cellular division, that will release another version of yourself. This is the …
“Sinners” (2025) Horror Running Time: 100 minutes Written & directed by: Ryan Coogler Featuring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller and Delroy Lindo Jedidiah: “You keep dancing with the devil... one day he's gonna follow you home.” Ryan Coogler's Sinners is a film that defies easy categorization. It's a heady mix of historical drama, supernatural horror, musical, and …
“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” (1994) Comedy Running Time: 103 minutes Written and directed by: Stephan Elliott Featuring: Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Bill Hunter Bernadette: [to Shirley] “Now listen here, you mullet. Why don't you just light your tampon, and blow your box apart? Because it's the only bang you're ever gonna get, sweetheart!” Few films …
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“The Ninth Gate” (1999) Horror Running Time: 133 minutes Written by: John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski and Enrique Urbizu Directed by: Roman Polanski Featuring: Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Frank Langella, James Russo, Jack Taylor and Emmanuelle Seigner Boris Balkan: “There's nothing more reliable than a man whose loyalty can be bought for hard cash.” Roman Polanski’s The Ninth Gate stands as a dark, atmospheric blend of mystery and …
“Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” (2000) Horror Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: Dick Beebe and Joe Berlinger Directed by: Joe Berlinger Featuring: Kim Director, Jeffrey Donovan, Erica Leerhsen, Tristine Skyler and Stephen Barker Turner Sheriff Cravens: “Wipe that shit off your face! You think that your makeup and black clothes give you POWER... but you're just a scared, cowardly, little …
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“The Blair Witch Project” (1999) Horror Running Time: 81 minutes Written and directed by: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez Featuring: Heather Donahue, Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard Heather Donahue: “I just want to apologize to Mike's mom, Josh's mom, and my mom. And I'm sorry to everyone. I was very naive. I am so so sorry for everything that has …
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Trailer: “Heretic” (2024) A24 has premiered a final trailer for its new horror feature “Heretic” which sees Hugh Grant tackle his first horror film in years. The British legend plays a man who is visited by two young Mormon missionaries played by Chloe East (“The Fabelmans”) and Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”) whom he puts through a …
“The Substance” (2024) Horror Running Time: 141 minutes Written and directed by: Coralie Fargeat Featuring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid The Substance: “Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger, more beautiful, more perfect. One single injection unlocks your DNA, starting a new cellular division, that will release another version of yourself. This is the …
“The Invaders” (1967-1968) Television Drama Forty Three Episodes Created by: Larry Cohen Featuring: Roy Thinnes Narrator: “The Invaders: alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the Earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he …
“Longlegs” (2024) Horror Running time: 101 minutes Written and directed by: Osgood Perkins Featuring: Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt and Nicolas Cage Longlegs: “Oh! There she is! The almost-birthday girl!” "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins, is a chilling horror-thriller that delves into the depths of fear, suspense, and the human psyche. Known for his work on "The Blackcoat's Daughter" …
“MaXXXine” (2024) Horror Running Time: 104 minutes Written and directed by: Ti West Featuring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins,Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon Maxine Minx: “You're a fucking movie star.” "MaXXXine" is the concluding chapter of Ti West's audacious and atmospheric trilogy, following "X" and "Pearl." This trilogy has pushed the boundaries of horror, blending retro …
“A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024) Horror Running Time: 99 minutes Written and directed by: Michael Sarnoski Featuring: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou Samira: [final line] It's good to have been back. "A Quiet Place: Day One," directed by Michael Sarnoski, is a gripping prequel to John Krasinski's highly acclaimed "A Quiet Place" series. This film …
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