Richard Matheson

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Dead of Night,’ the Movie From the Creator of ‘Dark Shadows’

It was written by one of the most celebrated horror writers of the 20th century.

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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.

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The ‘Jaws’ Franchise Jumped the Shark With ‘Jaws 3-D’

Released to theaters in 1983 and capitalizing on the early ’80s revival of 3-D movies, this second ‘Jaws’ sequel is pretty ridiculous in 2-D, too (and still not the worst entry in the franchise).

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‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ Moments That Are Still Creepy 40 Years Later

A monstrous rabbit in the hat, a mouthless sister, a gremlin on the wing of the plane and more from the 1983 anthology movie that also inspired me to watch Rod Serling’s classic series for the first time.

Norman Fell as Stanley Roper and Audra Lindley as Helen Roper in The Ropers (1979-80)
Classic TV On Today

The Ropers Leave Jack, Janet & Chrissy For Their Own Series

Classic TV On March 22: The Ropers leave Three’s Company for their self-titled spinoff, Dick Loudon fills in for “Pirate Pete” and a chilling ‘Night Call’ arrives from the Twilight Zone.

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Steven Spielberg on the Small Screen

The filmmaker, who might win his third directing Oscar for The Fabelmans, has had a legendary movie career, but don’t overlook his impact on television.