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Disney’s ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Is Still Spooky Fun After 75 Years
Produced as part of 1949’s ‘The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad’ along with ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ Disney’s take on Washington Irving’s tale about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman is beautifully animated, funny and scary.
Bela Lugosi Is TCM’s October 2024 Star of the Month
The first four Wednesdays of October 2024 feature evening lineups of Bela Lugosi classics, including the horror/mystery titles for which he is most known, like 1931’s “Dracula,” but also his roles in unexpected genres, like the beloved 1939 comedy “Ninotchka.”
Deborah Kerr Birthday Celebration on TCM
Marking what would have been legendary actress Deborah Kerr’s 103th birthday on Sept. 30, 2024, TCM will be airing several of her most memorable films.
Creepiest Horror Movies From the Silent Era
These films may have been released a century or more ago, but don’t dismiss the enduringly scary effectiveness of titles like ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,’ ‘Häxan’ and other early 20th century horror classics.
Japan & the U.S. Had Some Weird Frankenstein Movies in the ’60s
During the 1960s, the tale of ‘Frankenstein’ was given a kaiju spin by Japan’s Toho Studios, while in America, a very low-budget production pitted Wild West outlaw Jesse James against Frankenstein’s daughter.
Lauren Bacall Is TCM’s September 2024 Star of the Month
The Hollywood icon was born Sept. 16, 1924, and died Aug. 12, 2014, at age 89. TCM celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lauren Bacall’s birth with Star of the Month movie lineups.
‘Rear Window’ Will Be in Theaters for Two Days in August 2024
Ahead of its 70th anniversary, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 suspense classic Rear Window will be on the big screen for a very limited time.
Fun Facts About Lugosi & Karloff’s 1940 Fright Flick ‘Black Friday’
The movie’s director went on to work with Abbott and Costello, Clint Eastwood and multiple wisecracking animals.
‘The Tattered Dress’ Starring Jeanne Crain Makes Its TCM Network Premiere Today
‘The Tattered Dress’ also came out in theaters on August 20, 1957.
The ‘Poltergeist’ House Is Up for Sale
The home where much of the 1982 horror classic Poltergeist was filmed is being sold for the first time in 45 years. Don’t worry; the tongue-in-cheek real estate listing assures us that “this house is clean.”
Martin & Lewis: Their Post-Split Relationship
One of the hottest comedy acts of the 1950s onstage, on radio, on TV and in films, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ultimately suffered a bitter and heartbreaking professional breakup.
TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024: When to Watch Grace Kelly, Jerry Lewis & 11 Other SUTS First-Timers
TCM’s annual August programming event is back in 2024, with a lot of stars being featured during SUTS for the first time — including big names like Grace Kelly, Jerry Lewis and Julie Andrews.
TCM Gets Into the ‘Olympic Spirit’ With a Marathon of Classic Documentaries About Past Games
On the first day of the 2024 Summer Olympics, TCM gets into the spirit with several famed films about past Games, including Tokyo Olympiad and 16 Days of Glory.
Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘UHF’?
35 years later, “Weird” Al Yankovic’s ‘UHF’ is still as whacky as ever.
TCM’s July 2024 Star of the Month Celebration of Eva Marie Saint Kicks Off on the Icon’s 100th Birthday
One of the last surviving legends of Hollywood’s golden age, Eva Marie Saint turns 100 on July 4, 2024. Beginning that day, TCM celebrates the icon as its Star of the Month.
TCM Remembers Roger Corman With Three Nights of Cult Classics in July 2024
Prolific and influential filmmaker Roger Corman passed away in early 2024 at age 98, and in July, TCM is airing several of his cult favorites in remembrance.
TCM Marks 90th Anniversary of Hollywood’s ‘Hays Code’ With Special Lineups in July 2024
Implemented July 1, 1934, and replaced by the modern rating system in 1968, the Hays Code impacted most films made during Hollywood’s golden age.
‘The Pier Incident’ Is the Scariest Scene in ‘Jaws’
Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 thriller Jaws is filled with suspenseful and scary moments, but the most terrifying one of all comes in a scene where a potential shark victim actually gets away.
TCM Commemorates D-Day’s 80th Anniversary With Daylong Film Lineup
June 6, 2024, marks 80 years since the Allied invasion of Nazi-held Western Europe on D-Day. To commemorate this historic event, Turner Classic Movies is airing 12 films related to the Normandy invasion.
Awesome Opening Credits: 1951’s ‘The Thing From Another World’
The iconic opening titles of the 1951 sci-fi/horror classic, with glowing letters burning through a dark background and accompanied by an ominous musical score, set the film’s eerie ambiance right off the bat.
Peter Jackson’s Epic ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies Are Coming Back to Theaters
Remastered and extended editions of the classic ‘Lord of the Rings’ fantasy film trilogy — ‘The Fellowship of the Ring,’ ‘The Two Towers’ and ‘The Return of the King’ — will be on the big screen for a very limited time.
20 Classic War Films That Continue To Touch Our Hearts & Minds
Sampling of the best wartime movies that continue to thrill, commemorate and inspire.
TCM to Pay Birthday Tribute to Actress Betty Garrett
Celebrating what would have been Garrett’s 105th birthday the network is showing a marathon on May 23.
Hitchcock’s Classic ‘North by Northwest’ Is Getting a Limited 65th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release
Fathom Events is bringing Hitchcock’s classic, Cary Grant/Eva Marie Saint-led 1959 cross-country thriller North by Northwest to the big screen for a special two-day engagement ahead of its 65th anniversary.
TCM Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary & Original Host Robert Osborne
On April 14, 2024, 30 years to the day since its launch, Turner Classic Movies will air a daylong marathon of movies featuring their original intros from first host Robert Osborne.
TCM’s Celebrates Marlon Brando as Its April 2024 Star of the Month
Each Monday in April 2024, the classic movie network airs lineups of films starring the legendary actor. It kicks off April 3, on what would have been Brando’s 100th birthday.
TCM Celebrates MGM’s 100th Anniversary in April 2024
The legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio was founded a century ago, on April 17, 1924. Turner Classic Movies is celebrating each Monday in April 2024 with daylong lineups of legendary MGM films from across the various decades of its existence.
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla’
The 1974 Toho production introduced not only one of Godzilla’s greatest foes — his robotic double, Mechagodzilla — but also one of his cutest (and briefest) allies, the lion- and dog-like god kaiju King Caesar.
A Free Streaming Channel Devoted to Westerns Is Launching on Roku
At launch, Shout! TV’s Wild West TV FAST channel will feature 16 TV Western series, including “Lonesome Dove” and “Bonanza,” along with more than 150 Western movies, like John Ford’s classic “Stagecoach.”
Remembering ‘Starcrash,’ One of the Best Late ’70s ‘Star Wars’ Ripoffs
Led by Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer, this low-budget 1979 space opera from Roger Corman’s New World Pictures is delightfully weird and fun.