Tag: Kevin Bacon
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Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali Face the Apocalypse in Obamas-Produced ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer
A weekend away in a luxurious Long Island home sounds quite idyllic until the apocalyptic doom starts to hit.Netflix has released the trailer for its new thriller “Leave the World Behind,” executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.The movie stars Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke as a couple who books a weekend getaway with their…
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The ‘Friday The 13th’ Franchise Has a Kill So Gnarly They Did It Twice
With 12 movies under its belt, the Friday the 13th series has more than made its mark on the horror genre. The machete-wielding, hockey-mask-wearing Jason Voorhees is synonymous with the genre and is one of the most well-known and beloved villains out there. His superhuman strength and seemingly preternatural ability to stalk his prey make…
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Michael Keaton Almost Starred in This Oscar-Winning Clint Eastwood Film
The transformation of Michael Keaton from a mainstay in 1980s American comedies to one of the most dynamic leading men in the industry has been one of the most surprising developments of the last few years. Keaton was already beloved by audiences for his role in blockbusters like the Batman series and Beetlejuice, but he…
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Netflix’s ‘Leave The World Behind’ starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke to open AFI Fest
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail directed apocalyptic thriller.The world premiere of Netflix’s apocalyptic thriller Leave The World Behind from Sam Esmail starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke will open the 37th AFI Fest on October 25.The Mr. Robot creator adapted and directed the apocalyptic thriller based on the novel of the same name…
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Adam Brody’s River Wild Is Bringing White Water Horror Back To Life On Netflix
One of the latest thrillers to hit the ever-changing digital carousel over on Netflix is a new take on an old classic called “River Wild.” Currently one of the most viewed releases on the streamer, the adventure film sends viewers hurtling down treacherous whitewater rapids in a fairly straightforward story of survivalist horror. Inspired by…
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How ‘Apollo 13’ Started the IMAX Era for Blockbuster Movies
Ron Howard’s space docudrama Apollo 13 originally hit theaters in 1995, meeting positive receptions on both critical and commercial fronts. The retelling of the 1970 moon mission gone awry was praised for its sincere script, suspenseful pacing, and stellar performances from an all-star cast of Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed…
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Tom Hanks’ First-Ever Movie Role Was in This 1980 Slasher
Many actors have started their careers in horror films. In the ’80s and ’90s, it was almost a rite of passage. If you wanted to be famous, you had to show up in a bad horror movie first. Before Friends, Jennifer Aniston was the lead in Leprechaun. Kevin Bacon got taken out by Mrs. Voorhees…
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Film Debut Was in This Strange Horror Sequel
Many of the biggest names in Hollywood got their start in horror. There was a time, long before it became a respected genre, that horror was seen as the trashy films an actor did at the beginning of their careers to get their name out there. Jennifer Aniston starred in The Leprechaun before she was…