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9 Things I Learned From Horror Movies

Thanks to Scream, most filmgoers are familiar with the basic rules of slasher films. Tropes such as 'don't go up the stairs', 'the minority is the first to die' and 'the promiscuous teenagers are doomed' have all entered popular culture to the point of parody [...]...
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Ten Remakes You May Not Know Are Remakes

In honor of this week's release of the reboot/remake of the 80s classic horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street, here's the Top Ten Movies You Don't Know Are Remakes....
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Breck Eisner Directing ‘Escape From New York’ Remake

After successfully remaking George A. Romero's The Crazies, director Breck Eisner is attempting repeat success with a remake of John Carpenter's Escape From New York. Len Wiseman and Brett Ratner were both rumored to direct at one point....
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[Review] The Crazies

George A. Romero's original The Crazies is no classic. In fact, it doesn't even come near a good amount of his work. How does Breck Eisner's remake compare?...
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Top Ten Director/Actor Collaborations

The release of Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island marks Leonardo DiCaprio and the renowned director's fourth film together after The Aviator, Gangs of New York, and The Departed. In honor of the duo, here are my top ten Director/Actor collaborations over the years of cinema. [...]...
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65 Must-See Movies of 2010

After closing out the decade with our 100 favorite films, The Film Stage has come together once again to bring you 65 films that we have hope for in 2010. [...]...
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Halloween 3D Without Zombie Next Summer

Yup, according to the LA Times Bob Weinstein of Dimension Films has decided to move forward with a third Halloween that is tentatively titled Halloween 3D a...
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The Rules of The Remake

Following up our recent list of the best/worst remakes, here's an in depth look into the art of the remake and the rules by which to make them. There is a tra...