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Fate brought Gene Barry and Ann Robinson to Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (2005)
The two original actors made a brief cameo.
February 27, 2026, 4:44PM
How a letter earned art director Albert Nozaki a job at Paramount Studios
Nozaki served as art director on films like The War of the Worlds (1953).
February 27, 2026, 4:39PM
Producer George Pal said this was what made The War of the Worlds (1953) so successful
What made the film such a favorite among sci-fi fans?
February 27, 2026, 3:58PM
While working on The War of the Worlds (1953), producer George Pal got into an argument that nearly cost him his job
Pal was pushed to his limit.
February 27, 2026, 3:00PM
How War of the Worlds (1953) reinvigorated Ann Robinson's career
"I was a has-been as far as Hollywood was concerned."
February 27, 2026, 11:03AM
Ann Robinson said that she had no idea The War of the Worlds (1953) would be such a hit
"I think I was too young and inexperienced to realize we were doing such a great movie," said the actor.
February 25, 2026, 3:34PM
War of the Worlds (1953) was the result of a decades-long development history
Producer George Pal wasn't the first to consider bringing the story to the big screen.
February 24, 2026, 10:17AM
The director of The War of the Worlds (1953) admitted that science fiction ''was a curse'' on his career
"I was branded a mechanic, and everyone wanted me to do some kind of far-out picture with them."
February 24, 2026, 10:11AM
War of the Worlds director Byron Haskins was inspired by the San Francisco earthquake
West Coast historians should know straight away!
February 24, 2026, 9:48AM
Marcia Gay Harden analyzed her villainous portrayal of Mrs. Carmody in The Mist
“The evil within was as frightening as the evil outside,” said the actor.
February 20, 2026, 4:01PM
Stephen King enjoyed Frank Darabont's twist on The Mist's ending
“I loved it,” said the writer.
February 20, 2026, 2:25PM
Here's what The Mist revealed about Frank Darabont's process
It's not as easy as opening the book and yelling "Action!"
February 19, 2026, 11:41AM
A modern-day horror legend is bringing a new adaptation of The Mist to theaters
This will mark the director's fifth time working with Stephen King.
February 19, 2026, 11:31AM
The profound piece of advice that Frank Darabont received from a fellow director changed his outlook
“I’ve remembered his words of wisdom so often since then,” said Darabont.
February 18, 2026, 9:49AM
How The Mist's Thomas Jane secured the starring role
Here's the story of one of Stephen King's best adaptations
February 18, 2026, 9:42AM
Director Frank Darabont on The Mist: ''It's about fearing fear itself.''
“It's an examination of people operating in a pressure cooker of fear where fear replaces reason,” said Darabont.
February 17, 2026, 11:42AM
Why Shawshank director Frank Darabont chose to adapt The Mist
Lucky for us, he chose right!
February 17, 2026, 10:56AM
Are these the 10 best movies Roger Corman directed?
Here's a selection of some of his greatest
February 13, 2026, 3:00PM
Dinoshark producer Roger Corman had plans to become an engineer as a young man
Corman's life took a sharp pivot when he took a position as a film critic.
February 13, 2026, 1:32PM
Roger Corman explained why he moved from directing to producing
"I do miss being on the set," said Corman.
February 13, 2026, 12:00PM
Roger Corman: ''Movies are the only modern art form''
“I don’t know if I would say I’m an artist,” said the producer.
February 11, 2026, 3:20PM
Have a scary sweet Valentine's Day with Sven Squad valentines!
Scare up some romance with these Sven Squad valentines!
February 10, 2026, 11:12AM
When Bela Lugosi was Dracula onstage, he got a visit from this future horror legend
Can you guess which genre luminary visited him backstage?
February 9, 2026, 1:58PM
Peter Cushing was delighted when his early movies enjoyed a second life with young horror fans
"Do you know I’m now scaring the kids of some of the people I scared in the ‘50s?"
February 4, 2026, 3:45PM
A Svengoolie-named snowplow may soon be on the streets of Chicago
Voting is open now for the Sven-themed name, along with 24 other finalists!
February 2, 2026, 11:12AM
In 2003, B-movie director Bert I. Gordon was honored by an Insect Film Festival
Mr. BIG was given a big honor for his contributions to big bugs!
January 28, 2026, 12:36PM
Sally Fraser: ''I love making science-fiction movies.''
The young actor had dreams of developing a science-fiction musical.
January 26, 2026, 2:07PM
Ishirō Honda once compared special effects film to a documentary
Honda explained how to "make the unreal look real."
January 23, 2026, 2:52PM
Ishirō Honda didn't believe film monsters were actually villains
The director cast a sympathetic light on what many would consider villains.
January 22, 2026, 4:49PM
In his final interview, Ishirō Honda shared these thoughts about modern Godzilla films
The maestro let spill!
January 21, 2026, 3:20PM
Filmmaker Takashi Shimizu on why he directs horror movies
Find out why the J-Horror master loves to freak us out!
January 14, 2026, 11:27AM
Peter Cushing, the star of various Hammer horror films, admitted he wasn't a fan of the production company's films
“I don’t like them very much,” said the actor.
January 6, 2026, 10:37AM
Peter Cushing explained why he didn't like the term ''horror'' in film
"Everybody likes being scared, particularly when you know that, really, you are going to be safe."
January 5, 2026, 3:07PM
Blood From the Mummy's Tomb: The director died, but the production lived on!
Here's how a death at the helm shaped the movie we love.
December 29, 2025, 2:00PM
Roger Corman on the ''cyclical nature'' of film
“I think we’re just past the peak of the shark picture cycles,” said the director.
December 19, 2025, 2:50PM
Roger Corman was a mentor to young horror directors
Corman was a man worth looking up to.
December 18, 2025, 3:42PM
Sharktopus star Kerem Bürsin on working with Roger Corman and Eric Roberts
Sharktopus had credits from Cormoberts (it doesn't really work with people names...)
December 17, 2025, 1:55PM
Dracula director Terence Fisher on the power of good and evil in his movies
In a crowded horror field, Fisher stood out for his movies' clarity.
December 17, 2025, 1:33PM
Svengoolie and MeTV Launch Collectible Trading Card Series
The 2025 Series includes over 100 card designs!
December 15, 2025, 11:39AM
Steven Spielberg's childhood bullies served as inspiration for Duel
“The thing that got me to really push to get hired to do Duel was because I had been bullied,” said Spielberg.
December 11, 2025, 11:32AM
The climactic stunt at the ending of Duel was more dangerous than you might realize
Stuntman Carey Loftin put himself in danger for the film.
December 11, 2025, 10:40AM
The inside scoop on Steven Spielberg's blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in Duel
One fan thought the director was an "alien."
December 9, 2025, 2:49PM
Director Steven Spielberg clashed with Duel star Dennis Weaver over the film
Where the two men disagreed, and where they came to an understanding.
December 9, 2025, 9:48AM
Spielberg's anxiety between Duel and Jaws
In 1975, nobody could've predicted how important Spielberg would be.
December 8, 2025, 1:49PM
Turhan Bey said he felt sorry for his Mummy's Tomb co-star, Lon Chaney Jr.
"I felt terribly sorry for this excellent actor," said the actor.
December 3, 2025, 10:03AM
The Mummy's Tomb leading lady Elyse Knox on working with Lon Chaney, Jr.
Was he a real scream? Or dead on his feet?
December 2, 2025, 12:22PM
This horror legend called Lon Chaney, Jr. ''the master''
Sure, he acknowledged Karloff and Lugosi, but he upheld Chaney as the best.
December 2, 2025, 10:00AM
Actor Turhan Bey said that The Mummy's Tomb was a favorite of his career
The actor loved his time on the 1942 film.
December 1, 2025, 2:07PM
7 very '80s things from A Very Brady Christmas
Big shoulder pads, bigger hair, and one sweet mustache.
November 24, 2025, 1:06PM
Curse of the Undead has a great cast: Here's what you'll recognize them from
What a star-spangled feature!
November 18, 2025, 10:08AM
Alan Alda refused a role in Rosemary's Baby for this reason
The actor chose his roles carefully.
November 14, 2025, 2:52PM
Here's how Christopher Lee shifted from Dracula to 007 baddie
Scaramanga was pretty different from The Count!
November 14, 2025, 8:30AM
Christopher Lee defended violence in horror movies
"I’ll never turn my back on these macabre films," said the actor.
November 14, 2025, 7:31AM
Christopher Lee always wanted to star in Lord of the Rings— here's who he wanted to play in 1973!
He would eventually play Saruman, but that wasn't his early choice!
November 12, 2025, 1:40PM
Christopher Lee was cinema's dreamy Dracula
Lee posed the essential question: What if Dracula were a hunk?
November 12, 2025, 9:11AM
Here's what Christopher Lee had to say about Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
The third entry was crucial to the franchise, but how did its star feel?
November 11, 2025, 9:30AM
Ray Harryhausen worked around the limitations of animated special effects
It takes a high-caliber talent like Harryhausen to know his weaknesses
November 4, 2025, 11:06AM
Ray Harryhausen: ''People who went to see [The Valley of Gwangi] enjoyed it immensely.”
"You try to allow for snags, but sometimes things aren’t perfect.”
November 4, 2025, 9:43AM
''The Valley of Gwangi'' — here's why Harryhausen wanted a real elephant!
Luckily, he figured out a way to make it work!
November 3, 2025, 11:11AM
Glenn Strange got walloped by a tourist during ''Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein''
Integral to the story: He was in Frankenstein makeup
October 31, 2025, 3:10PM