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10 Scary Movie Moments That Traumatized Us As Kids
Posted 2 weeks ago
A nostalgic look at the scariest childhood movie moments—from Poltergeist to Jaws—that left lasting nightmares.
Alien
- Theatrical - Wide 1979-05-25
- Cast Tom Skerritt Sigourney Weaver Veronica Cartwright Harry Stanton
- Directed by Ridley Scott
- Written by Dan O'Bannon
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When a mining ship lands on a planet to investigate upon a suspected SOS, the entire crew are unaware of the terror which they would unleash upon their ship. When a alien life-form attach’s itself to the face of a crew... See more member, the rest of the team act fast to try and separate the two organisms. Unbeknownst to everyone, this is the start of the terror which would affect every member of the seven person crew.
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Alien: Isolation 2 confirmed with a first teaser
Posted 3 weeks ago
Creative Assembly has released the first teaser for Alien: Isolation 2, a sequel to the fan favorite stealth game.
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The 15 Greatest Action Heroes of All Time
Posted 1 month ago
Discover the 15 greatest action heroes in film history, from Indiana Jones to Ethan Hunt, ranked and explained
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V: The Original Miniseries (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 7 years ago
Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
ALIENS The Director’s Cut aka Special Edition (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 9 years ago
"Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
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Alien (Unseen Halloween Returns review)
Posted 10 years ago
Last October, Arrow in the Head presented a column called UNSEEN HALLOWEEN, in which the staff recommended movies that are by and large very obscure. This year, UNSEEN HALLOWEEN RETURNS! But with a twist! Each writer is now tackling a...
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Top 10 Deadly Dinner Parties!
Posted 8 years ago
Gotta ask it friends, how’s the post-Turkey day bellyful treating ya? Anyone else this close to overdosing on the mashed potatoes and fatally tripping from tryptophan? Well, don’t fret, we’re gonna get through the indigestion pains together. Matter a fact,...
Xtro (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 8 years ago
"Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
The Puppet Masters (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 9 years ago
"Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
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New doc from the makers of 78/52 will cover chestburster scene from Alien
Posted 9 years ago
One of the top documentaries making the rounds this past year has been 78/52. For those who might not know, this is a documentary about the infamous shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO. You can check out the trailer and...
Ridley Scott means to replace the xenomorph in the Alien franchise
Posted 9 years ago
With his 1979 film ALIEN, director Ridley Scott created a franchise that went on for decades without his involvement. He returned to that franchise with the 2012 prequel PROMETHEUS, has taken ownership of it, and is doing his damnedest to...
Next Alien film to focus more on A.I. & David than Aliens
Posted 9 years ago
I think it's safe to say director Ridley Scott's ALIEN: COVENANT was a misfire in most directions. But one thing that cannot be argued (by the sane at least) is how amazing Michael Fassbender was as both David and Walter....
Top 10 Ridley Scott Movies (Video)
Posted 9 years ago
This Friday we will finally see the return of BLADE RUNNER to the big screen with director Denis Villeneuve's much-anticipated sequel to the Ridley Scott-directed classic. While Sir Scott isn't behind the camera for BLADE RUNNER 2049 we still felt the...
RIP: Harry Dean Stanton has passed away at 91
Posted 9 years ago
Yet again here on a Friday night, we have some sad news for you guys. Looks like ALIEN star Harry Dean Stanton has passed away at the age of 91. Most recently Stanton was part of David Lynch and Showtime's...
Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Alien, The Crow, Pinhead, Terminator
Posted 9 years ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
Top 10 Movies That Should be Converted To 3D
Posted 9 years ago
With the release of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY in 3D today, the post-conversion of classic films in the special format continues. Since AVATAR re-invigorated 3D on the big screen, countless movies have been repackaged and rereleased to take advantage of...
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What are the first reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu saying?
Posted 17 hours ago
The Mandalorian and Grogu is nearly here. The audience at the premiere have shared their reactions on social media, which is a mixed bag.
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In The Grey Review: Fun Twist on the Heist Genre
Posted 1 day ago
While it's lacking in action until its third act, this feels like a heist movie in many ways, only without the actual stealing of money.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a brand new poster and shows off some of the practical stunts in a new featurette
Posted 2 days ago
Check out how they filmed Spider-Man scenes practically in the new featurette and a new poster shows off an iconic image.
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Five Huge Box Office Bombs That Deserve a Second Look
Posted 18 hours ago
These five movies may have been huge box-office bombs when they were released, but they're still worth a second look.
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The search for the next James Bond has officially begun
Posted 1 day ago
The search for the next James Bond has officially begun; putting us one step closer to another 007 adventure.
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Five action stars who deserved bigger movies
Posted 2 weeks ago
In a world of Schwarzeneggers, Stallones and Van Dammes, there are more stars that could have graced us with big action classics.
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The Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games Ranked
Posted 3 weeks ago
With video games on the rise in Hollywood, we decided to look back on old school systems and rank the Top 10 Games of the NES era!
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Cliffhanger: How a Troubled Shoot Became a 90s Action Classic
Posted 3 weeks ago
We take a deep dive into Sylvester Stallone's iconic 1993 adventure flick, Cliffhanger.
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5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation
Posted 1 month ago
As Project Hail Mary continues to dominate the box office, we're taking a look at 5 other best-selling novels that deserve an adaptation.
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The Best Sword and Sorcery Movies
Posted 2 weeks ago
We take a look at some of the best sword and sorcery movies, from hits like Conan the Barbarian to recent films like The Green Knight.
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins – a cult classic gets a beautiful 4K release
Posted 2 weeks ago
1985's would-be franchise starter, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, gets a nice 4K release from Kino Lorber.