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These three men would all have amazingly successful beginnings to their careers but would suddenly stumble, seemingly unable to recover as of today.

A review of William Friedkin's latest film, Bug.

A Review of William Friedkin's The Exorcist.

While not necessarily one of Friedkin's best, it is an absorbing psychological thriller that takes you into a world you can never fully escape from.

It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.

The thinking persons movie.

I have always been back and forth on Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." I've never hated it, but I thought it was flawed at best. But having got the box set recently, and having watched it for the umpteenth time, I finally see it as another masterpiece from a great director.

A look at the TV shows and culture of 1950s America.

The third part in a four part series that examines the history of horror in films and the impact societal changes has had on this genre. This articles looks at films from the 1970s and 1980s and how the cultural and sexual revolutions of this period affect the genre.

A review of the new video, Bugs, with Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon and Harry Connick Jr.

Sprocket of anvilandsprocket.com discusses 5 horror sequels that sank without a trace - and rightfully so.

Sprocket of the Anvil & Sprocket presents his picks for the top 5 underrated sequels to horror movies - just in time for the Halloween season!

A rundown of new DVD releases for September 25, 2007

A review of "Bug" starring Ashley Judd

Charlton Heston wanted the lead as the police chief in Jaws (1975), but the idea was to go with lower profile actors. Of course, they benefitted greatly when the movie became a hit.

He may be known for directing cult classics, but soon Woody Allen will also have directed an opera. Even more shocking for Allen enthusiasts is that he will be directing it in Los Angeles.

"The Exorcist" was needed at the time in which it came out to cause a social change. There were also changes that were caused by "The Exorcist" that we can see today.

The real stars are those who work behind the cameras - the directors.

Dick Smith started in makeup in 1945 and 62 years later is still going strong. He is responsible for some of the greatest TV and screen makeup of all time.

When a man believes that the government

The 1970's introduced the world to new, young and innovative filmmakers. These filmmakers dared to explore subjects previously taboo and often came away with masterpieces.

When a lonely bartender meets a war veteran, their lives intertwine and create a terrifying gradation.

Neither version can hold a candle to the original, and both versions may have fared better if "Exorcist" was not in the title.

Buckle up and watch the top-rated car chases in movie history in this informative article.

Terrence Malick was an acclaimed director in the 1970's who, after two movies, disappeared from the movie world for twenty years without a word of explanation.

If you were old enough to attend movies back in 1977 this might bring back some nostalgic memories of a time that really doesn't seem all that long ago.

Hollywood's depiction of children can be angelic or demonic. You'll find some of the best films are about the worst kids imaginable.

The Horror genre, with its absolutes and extremes can be an extremely powerful genre in the right hands. In the wrong hands, it can sometimes be even better.

Alan Smithee has had a nearly forty yearlong career directing everything from B-movies to sequels to made for television movies and even the occasional music video. Most of these endeavors have been bad to put it nicely.

A look at horror movies throughout the years.

This two-disc set is a must-have for any serious film library.

Your favorite horror fan's holiday will be full of cheer when you pick a gift from this list. Whether they prefer movies, books or video games, this list is sure to please.

The second part of my series on the 2007 Oscars details the top candidates to be nominated for Best Director.....

Going well beyond the dictionary definition of an entity that simply presents a terrifying visage, Hollywood's movie monsters create bloody one-on-one mayhem or inflict carnage on a massive scale.

Have you ever wondered about the religious influences in film? This article shows the use of religious themes in some of America's most popular movies.

You don't need to go trick-or-treating to have a great Halloween. All you need is a DVD player.

Singers, writers, actors, historical greats - find out from the list whose famous birthday you share.

Over three decades since its release (ironically the day after Christmas), The Exorcist is still extremely disturbing and shocking.

Funny, interesting and useless facts from our favorite and maybe not so favorite horror movies!

One of my obsessions is collecting horror novels from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, so when I talk about scary books ... it is with no small amount of modesty that I say I know whereof I speak.

Some movies have great scary moments like that moment in Bunuel's UN CHIEN ANDALOU when the razor comes across the woman's eye just as the cloud passes over the moon;