Author: Mary Kassel

Monster movies from the 1970s don't necessarily fall into these Horror genre, but they often involve some scares and thrilling elements to keep the audience engaged. Each decade has a different spin on what kind of creatures are most terrifying to audiences, because horror and monster movies typically reflect the cultural and social anxieties of the time. As technology and visual effects were evolving, the way monsters could be created for the screen became more advanced, meaning audiences were shocked at how realistic some of the creatures looked when the films first premiered. Creature features make up some of the…

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fantasy is often defined by older works of writers of the past. however, The current generation of speculative fiction authors has delivered excellent work that moves the genre in an exciting direction. As fiction, and writing in general, becomes more inclusive and diverse, it opens the door for a greater number of stories to be told that connect with audiences. Although many of these works are the beginning of a sweeping fantasy series, some are stand-alone projects that have become just as influential in the world of fiction. These books represent the trends that fantasy will continue to follow. Many…

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Writing Discworld Made author Terry Pratchett one of the most prolific speculative fiction writers of his generation, and his contributions to fantasy cannot be overstated. The long and hilarious Discworld Series can be daunting to take on, But once readers have committed to the novels, it's essential reading for any fantasy lover. A notable aspect of the US Discworld Books is how Pratchett was not afraid to poke fun at other famous fantasy and sci-fi series and how he lovingly incorporated commentary on the traps and pitfalls common in the genre. Read by Terry Pratchett Discworld Series in order takes…

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At the end of her career, Katharine Hepburn Was considered one of the finest actresses Hollywood has ever seen, but this is not the case her whole life. For many years, Hepburn had to fight to be taken seriously at the box office and be recognized for her significant contributions to film. However, as soon as producers and studios began to realize that she was a star, Hepburn was cast in some of the best movies of the 20th century. In a career spanning decades and involving many amazing creative collaborators, Hepburn has a filmography that will never be forgotten.…

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Sci Fi is always evolving as a genre, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun to look back at the best of what sci-fi TV shows have had to offer over the years. The 1990s were a standout decade for film and television, And as visual effects improved and interest in speculative fiction grew stronger, there was plenty of opportunity for television series to capitalize on this momentum. It's a style that's unique to sci-fi shows that aired in the 90s, and revisiting older TV shows can be a fun place to see how visuals have changed since then. however,…

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Fantastic beasts and where to find them was just as entrenched in dark and serious subject matter as the rest of the Harry Potter Franchise. However, when it comes to the film adaptations of the beloved books, There are aspects of the lore and world-building that were cut in the screen iterations. For the most part, the Harry Potter Movies are successful in touching all the most important parts of character development. Despite this, there are still some gaps, like the lack of backstory around the series' antagonist, Lord Voldemort. Since Fantastic Beasts 4 Is canceled, as well as the…

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The Harry Potter Series ends with a bang Harry Potter and the Deadly HallowsAn installment that sees many lives lost and culminates in an epic battle against Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Throughout the book and the two movies, there are many tragic character deaths That audience never saw coming. These hit particularly hard and drive home the point that Harry and the other characters sacrifice a lot to defeat Voldemort. However, some people probably should have met their end The Deadly HallowsBecause that would be sinful in the narrative and deliver some justice. The saddest deaths in the Harry…

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Rebecca Yarros' Empiran Novel series is a great fantasy story that will reach even more audience when it is adapted to the upcoming Fourth wing TV show. However, while it's always exciting to see a new speculative fiction story hit screens, the TV iteration will have to get right to do justice to Yarros' story. Following the experiences of the dragon rider, Violet Sorrengail, the protagonist of the series. Fourth wing Sees Violet enter the Dragon Rider Academy and form bonds with her dragons While he tries to navigate the rising tension between her and the other cadets. Now that…

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Sarah Michelle Gellar She'll probably always be known as an icon of genre work and supernatural teen dramas, but she's given great performances beyond her starring role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While fans of Buffy we will always see Gellar as the heroine of the beloved TV show, before, during and after Buffy was on the air, Gellar lent his talent to several projects of different genres. However, some of the best have relied on their skills with horror, such as she is an expert at mixing comedy with serious and violent moments, which always elevates a horror film.…

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Outlander has been a staple of romantic television since its debut in 2014, and each season has been a worthy installment of the TV show. Based on the book series by Diana Gabaldon, OutlanderThe seasons take inspiration from their corresponding books, providing a strong plot to the story. Caitríona Balfe plays Claire Randall Fraser and Sam Heughan plays Jamie Fraser the central couple of the plot. As one of the best period romance TV shows ever made, Outlander consistently raises the bar for the genre thanks to Jamie and Claire's relationship, which has been the driving force behind the show's…

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