Based on a 1985 comic strip by Alison Bechdel, the Bechdel Test is a metric for determining the extent to which a film is a feminist text. To pass the test, films must feature two named female characters who share at least one conversation about something other than a man. The test highlights a couple of things; how startlingly low the bar is, and how shockingly few films would be able to pass over this rudimentary hurdle that aims to support the creation of more complex female characters....

Perhaps the thing thatPsychois most well-known for is a certain narrative decision it makes before the halfway mark; a plot twist so famous that it’s one of those that doesn’t usually necessitate a spoiler warning. In the rare chance you haven’t seenPsycho, consider this a loose warning, but there is a character who is followed prominently throughout the film’s first act. She’s on the run, she stops at a strange motel, she meets a somewhat unnerving young man, and then, while she’s showering, a figure whose face isn’t seen murders her, and then the audience is forced to follow several other characters who try to get to the bottom of this murder....

While ABC Family may now be operating under a different name, it doesn’t mean the network’s long-standing traditions have dissipated. Indeed, in addition to those gloriousHarry PotterWeekends,ABC FamilyFreeform is known for its holiday-centric movie marathons, and that includes 13 Nights of Halloween, the schedule for which has been revealed. For the back half of October, Freeform will play host to ghostly delights every night of the week, ranging from obvious picks likeHocus PocusandPractical Magicto pleasantly surprising new additions like the underrated indie horror comedyThe Final Girls....

The Roman Empire is one of the most famous empires in history, which at one point was basically the world’s first superpower with how much of the world it encompassed. It has been a fascinating subject for many, as many concepts and inventions introduced by the Ancient Romans have become the basis for things that are still in use today. As to be expected, there are plenty of films that feature various times and settings in the Roman Empire....

As more and more games continue down this train of remasters, ports, and remakes, life-long fans of many long-neglected properties eagerly wait in anticipation of the next franchise to get the remaster treatment. While we continue to get more and more reboots, developers seek to appeal to a new generation while bringing something fresh to mainstays. Related:7 Indie Horror Games to Play on Nintendo Switch Right NowRegardless of where the industry goes next, we can guarantee that the nostalgia vibes will continue to be very strong....

From executive producer/showrunnerTom Fontana, the second season of the Showtime drama seriesCity on a Hillis focused on a housing project in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston in the 1990s, where the problems are stacking up. Overrun with gangs and drug-related violence, having to face a healthy distrust in law enforcement and dealing with a less than stellar criminal justice system pushes principled Assistant District Attorney Decourcy Ward (Aldis Hodge) to question just how far he’ll go, as he’s forced to co-exist alongside corrupt FBI agent Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon)....

Alex Garlandhas had an impressive career as a writer so far, but his directing feats don’t fall short, either.His imagination brought some of the most interesting blends of science fiction and horrorinto the world, including novels likeThe TesseractandThe Beach, which later became movies (one highly successful and the other not so much). The Beach was his first novel and the propelling force that pushed Garland into writing more excellent stories....

Adapted from the best-selling novel written byNeil Gaiman, the Starz seriesAmerican Godsis back for Season 2 and the battle between the Old Gods, or the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world, and the New Gods, who reflect society’s modern devotions (i.e. money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs), is really heating up. And while Mr. World (Crispin Glover) plots revenge, Shadow (Ricky Whittle) and Wednesday (Ian McShane) attempt to get the Old Gods on board for all-out war....

There are few entertainers working today with careers more prominent and versatile thanAndy Serkis. The ever-busy actor-turned-director has only continued to thrive as a performer, notably with his motion-capture work inThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy,King Kong, and thePlanet of the Apesprequels. And now, he’s forging an impressive career behind the camera, notably with this past fall’sVenom: Let There Be Carnageproving that his expanding expertise in CG special effects also extends behind-the-camera....

It’s no magic trick! Nor is it an illusion; there is some interesting and unexpected news on theArrested Developmentfront today. The official Twitter account posted a statement fromMitch Hurwitzabout the long in development fifth season (which is dropping “soon” on Netflix). But in even more intriguing news, Hurwitz also explains that he’s recutting the somewhat controversial Season 4 into a season of intertwined stories rather thanRashomon-style solo character episodes. As obsessed as I both was and am with the first three seasons ofArrested Development(which are endlessly rewatchable, not least of which is because the level of joke layering is an incredible thing to uncover), I didn’t really take to Season 4, and never rewatched it....

Two years ago, the anime world was set alight by the release of the first season ofChainsaw Man, one of the most hotly-anticipated manga adaptations in recent memory. Based on the work ofTatsuki Fujimoto, thebloody, brutal, and bizarre seriesfollows Denji, a down-on-his-luck young man betrayed and left for dead who forges a contract with an adorable little devil dog to become a human-devil hybrid with chainsaws on his head and arms....

The horror community has been buzzing lately when it pertains to theScreamfranchise. It was announced earlier this year thatNeve Campbellwould be returning for the seventh installment. We’re just over a year away fromScream 7’s February 2026 release date and the last couple of weeks have been flooded with casting updates. However, even though theScreamfranchise is what Campbell is most known for, theWes Craven-directed original wasn’t the only popularhorrorfilm the actress starred in that year....

Note: This Collider original feature was initially published on a prior date, but has been moved to the front page to further highlight our original content. There have been plenty of car chases throughout film history, but it’s only been in the past few decades that the art of putting one together has really come alive. When you see the best of the best, you become aware of the level of artistry, not just from the talented stunt drivers who make these feats possible, but also from the skilled directors who know how to keep a firm handle on the geography of the chase....