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Running Man: Glen Powell Knows Why His Stephen King Adaptation Barely Impacted The Box Office

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Glen Powell has an idea of why The Running Man, which he starred in for director Edgar Wright, failed to make an impact at the box office.

Leonard Nimoy Hosted A '70s Paranormal TV Show That We Don't Talk About Anymore

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

This Leonard Nimoy-hosted (if not so well-remembered) '70s TV series helped to pioneer the ever-popular paranormal investigation format.

10 Best Horror Movies Streaming On Netflix For Your Halloween Marathon

staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0000

It's spooky season, and here are the best horror movies available to watch in Netflix's streaming library right now, perfect for the lead-up to Halloween.

I've Watched Every Single Star Trek: The Next Generation Episode, And This Is The Best Of Them All

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

After watching every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, one Picard-centric tale stands out and rises above the rest.

Why Is Genetic Tinkering Banned In The Star Trek Universe? The Eugenics Wars Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Eugenics Wars are mentioned multiple times throughout Star Trek's history, and the consequences resulted in genetic tinkering being banned in that universe.

5 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 1994, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0000

From the trashy antics of Nuke 'Em High to Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of a literary classic, here are the five best sci-fi movies of 1994.

Roy Scheider Was In A Forgettable Sequel To A Genre-Defining Sci-Fi Movie

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Did you know Stanley Kubrick's landmark sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey got a sequel (starring Roy Scheider, no less)? Here's why it's mostly been forgotten.

Blade Runner 2099 Trailer: Welcome To A World Ruled By Relicants

staff@slashfilm.com (Hannah Shaw-Williams) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

In the new trailer for Blade Runner 2099, replicants have conquered the world but are struggling with issues of identity - and mortality.

Tom Hanks' Thriller Franchise That Dominated The Box Office Is The Perfect Netflix Watch

staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

It may predate streaming, but this Tom Hanks-fronted thriller movie series feels like it almost made to be watched on Netflix.

Kevin Bacon's '80s Train-Themed Movie Barely Impacted The Box Office

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

A few years after he broke out in Footloose, Kevin Bacon appeared in a train-themed film that made less than $50,000 at the box office.

5 Forgotten Netflix Fantasy TV Shows That Still Hold Up Today

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Netflix has given us some truly ambitious and creative, yet since forgotten, fantasy series. Here are five such shows that warrant your attention.

Roger Ebert Hated This Leonard Nimoy-Directed Movie That Cratered At The Box Office

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Leonard Nimoy saw some real ups and downs in his career as a director, with Roger Ebert trashing this 1990 rom-com flop from the Star Trek legend.

Why Poker Face Was Canceled At Peacock

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Poker Face was canceled by Peacock after two seasons, but that seemingly didn't come as a surprise to the acclaimed mystery-comedy series' star, Natasha Lyonne.

TV Legend Lee Majors Joined This Iconic Western Series In Its Final Season

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In its final season, the Western TV series The Virginian was rebranded as The Men from Shiloh, and Lee Majors joined the cast.

The Babadook Director's Follow-Up Movie Was A Controversial Western

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Jennifer Kent followed up The Babadook by directing this decidedly brutal (and, unsurprisingly, controversial) Australian Western film.

Silo Writer Hugh Howey Has 3 Potential Spin-Off Ideas For The Apple TV Series

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Hugh Howey, the author of the Silo books, has three ideas for possible spin-offs of the Apple TV adaptation, and all three sound good to us.

10 Best Western Movies Of The 2000s, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Trace Sauveur) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0000

The Western genre may not be thriving as much as it did decades ago, but the 2000s gave us plenty of outstanding movies in the genre worth watching.

The Social Reckoning's Failure Can Be Traced Back To One Moment

staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Most folks agree that The Social Reckoning doesn't come close to living up to The Social Network, and we can pinpoint where the trouble began.

Why NCIS: Tony & Ziva Was Canceled At Paramount Plus

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Virtually every NCIS spin-off seems to do well, so why was NCIS: Tony & Ziva canceled so quickly? Here's what happened with the Paramount+ show.

Ray Gunn Review: Brad Bird's Animated Passion Project Is A Heartfelt, Visually Dazzling Marvel

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Brad Bird's new animated film Ray Gunn seamlessly blends crime noir with classic sci-fi and brings out the best of both. Here's our review.