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Reece Taylor-

Reece Taylor

About Reece Taylor

Screenwriter/ Writer Based in Michigan. Loves Horror, Godzilla, Comedies, Pokemon, and Science Fiction

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The 25 Best Horror Movies of All time, Ranked

Every once in a while, a horror film debuts that completely changes the genre, and these films rank among the best horror movies of all time.

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King Kong and Clover Underscore the Problem with American Kaiju

Kaiju films have produced some of the most imaginative monsters in all of cinema, but why doesn't American Cinema produce great giant monsters?

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Godzilla's Most Powerful (and Unbeatable) Versions

Godzilla is the King of the Monsters, but his various incarnations have powers and abilities that outclass others. So, which Godzilla reigns supreme?

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The Whisperer in Darkness Is the Cthulhu Tale That Can Elevate Lovecraftian Cinema

Lovecraftian cinema is gaining steam in modern cinema, but this classic Cthulhu Mythos film is the pinnacle of connecting cosmic horror to audiences.

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American Horror Story: NYC Was Exploitative - And That Was the Point

Though American Horror Story: NYC has had a polarizing effect on fans, the exploitation factor is intentional, and leans into horror's roots.

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A Godzilla and Pacific Rim Crossover Sounds Epic - But It Would Never Work

Godzilla and Pacific Rim are two major kaiju franchises fans have wanted to crossover. But while similar, these two do not need to battle.

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How Slashers Overtook Universal Monsters as the Face of Horror

Slashers like Michael and Freddy took over as the face of horror from Universal. How did these villains take the mantle from Dracula and company?

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From Halloween to Silence of the Lambs, How Serial Killer Films Differ From Slashers

Slasher movies and serial killer movies are subgenres with a lot in common but vastly different ideologies. The reasons why are quite simple.

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From Bela Lugosi to Gary Oldman, the Best Movie Draculas, Ranked

Dracula has gone through many adaptations and presentations, but these versions of the vampire are by far the most iconic in media and horror.

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Willow Creek Is the Perfect Example of How To Make Cryptids Shine in Film

Cryptids are typically dismissed as movie monsters because of their controversial real-life image, but Willow Creek understands how to present them.

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Scooby-Doo's Scariest Movie Remains the Best More Than Two Decades Later

Scooby-Doo is arguably the most iconic Hanna Barbara series, but this '90s film is by far the franchise's best movie and likely the boldest.

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From Thor to Hulk, the MCU Has Failed To Translate Its Best Power

The MCU has been great at presenting superheroes and adapting comic storylines, but the staple power of superheroes hasn't been displayed well.

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A Favorite Stephen King Character Is Also the Most Difficult To Adapt

Stephen King has written some of the most compelling and chilling villains in literature and cinema, but his best may be impossible to adapt.

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The Batman 2 Already Has Joker - But Another Iconic Villain Demands a Debut

Matt Reeves' The Batman made a strong impression with The Riddler, Penguin, and The Joker, but this intellectual villain is perfect for the sequel.

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Jurassic Park 3 and Jurassic World Dominion Share the Same Big Dinosaur Flaw

Both Jurassic Park 3 and Jurassic World Dominion end on sour notes, but they share another issue in the form of lackluster villains.

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How The Haunting's 1999 Remake Butchered a Horror Classic (With Ghastly CGI)

Before The Haunting of Hill House reimagined a golden age classic, 1999's The Haunting destroyed its predecessor both creatively and visually.

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Welcome to Derry May Have a Fatal Flaw - And It's Pennywise

2017's IT was an exceptional film, but its prequel series, Welcome to Derry, risks a fatal flaw that could undermine the book and the film series.

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20 Years Later, MythBusters' 'Jet-Assisted Chevy' Still Captures the Show's Essence

Discovery's MythBusters still stands as the pinnacle of scientific television, 20 years after its inaugural episode 'Jet-Assisted Chevy' premiered.

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Henry Cavill's Superman Exit Leaves Him Open for a Dark Universe Icon

Though Henry Cavill's exit as Superman was abrupt and upsetting, his look and demeanor are perfect for the Dark Universe and an iconic character.

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The Conjuring 4 Is Coming - and This Warren Case Is Perfect Source Material

The Conjuring franchise has highlighted many of Ed and Lorraine Warren's cases, but the next film should focus on one of their lesser-known hauntings.

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